🚨 Chelsea open to SWAP deal, Elliot Anderson set for Manchester move, Arsenal eye young CB duo, Liverpool in talks over FREE agent, & more
The latest transfer headlines and news clips from last night's UCL action...
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Today’s top stories:
Latest on Elliot Anderson transfer saga
Plus Liverpool in talks to sign free agent, and more!
Champions League round-up
PSG dominate Liverpool at the Parc des Princes
Paris Saint-Germain got the win they were expecting against this out-of-form Liverpool team, and the only disappointment will be that they’ll feel they could’ve won by a larger margin.
Desire Doue scored via a deflection early on, before Khvicha Kvaratskhelia made it 2-0 with a stunning run and neat finish to maintain his fine recent form.
Liverpool barely offered anything and will need to be much better at Anfield next week if they are to have any hope of a comeback.
FT PSG 2-0 Liverpool [Pictures from TNT Sports]
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Atletico Madrid stun ten-man Barcelona
Atletico Madrid produced a superb display to stun Barcelona with a 2-0 win at the Nou Camp in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.
Julian Alvarez scored an absolute beauty of a free-kick in the first half, before Alexander Sorloth finished a good team move to score the second.
Barca would have been the slight favourites for this tie, but Pau Cubarsi’s red card hurt them and they’ve got it all to do in the second leg next week.
FT Barcelona 0-2 Atletico Madrid [Pictures from TNT Sports]
Arsenal
Arsenal are looking at Jacobo Ramon as well as Victor Valdepenas as they seek to add an elite young centre-back to their squad this summer. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Arsenal are also eyeing a new signing at left-back and could move for this Premier League star - more info here!
Aston Villa
This Aston Villa star is heading for the exit door and his next club has been revealed - full story here!
Aston Villa are planning to make an offer for Leeds United defender Pascal Struijk as he looks set to leave Elland Road this summer. (TEAMtalk)
Barcelona
Barcelona player ratings after a hugely disappointing 2-0 defeat at home to Atletico Madrid!
Borussia Dortmund
Jadon Sancho will leave Manchester United as a free agent this summer and is set to take a potentially significant pay cut, with Borussia Dortmund increasingly keen to bring him in for a third spell. (Christian Falk, CaughtOffside)
Chelsea
Chelsea are among the clubs exploring Marcos Senesi as a potential transfer target for this summer as he’s set to leave Bournemouth on a free. (Mark Brus, CaughtOffside)
Chelsea are also keen on Jacobo Ramon as a centre-back target, but Arsenal will rival the Blues for the Como youngster’s signature. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Nick Woltemade to Chelsea could be a surprise story to look out for as the Blues have a long-standing interest in the Newcastle forward, with Liam Delap possibly set to move in the opposite direction. (Simon Phillips)
Chelsea are said to be the club currently leading the race for Koln winger Said El Mala as a move to Brighton may now be in some doubt. (Bild)
Josh Acheampong has attracted interest from other clubs but Chelsea insist they don’t want to sell the 19-year-old defender this summer. (Daily Express)
Chelsea could try bringing Lewis Hall back to the club as a replacement for the unsettled Marc Cucurella. (Fichajes)
Chelsea are set to rival other Premier League clubs for this top goalkeeper this summer - full story here!
Inter Milan
There is no buy option in Benjamin Pavard’s loan deal with Marseille, with the French defender set to return to Inter Milan this summer. (Football Italia)
Liverpool
Liverpool are among the clubs exploring Marcos Senesi as a potential transfer target for this summer as he’s set to leave Bournemouth on a free. (Mark Brus, CaughtOffside)
Liverpool have scouted highly-rated young Hoffenheim winger Bazoumana Toure as they eye up a potential long-term investment. (Sport Witness)
Liverpool have made a final contract offer to Ibrahima Konate as they bid to finally secure the French centre-back’s future at Anfield - full details here!
Manchester City
Nottingham Forest expect Elliot Anderson to join one of Manchester City or Manchester United this summer. (Florian Plettenberg)
Forest hope to get over £100m for Anderson as their sources indicate nothing is agreed with Man City yet. (TEAMtalk)
Manchester United
Jadon Sancho will leave Manchester United as a free agent this summer and is set to take a potentially significant pay cut, with Borussia Dortmund increasingly keen to bring him in for a third spell. (Christian Falk, CaughtOffside)
Nottingham Forest expect Elliot Anderson to join one of Manchester United or Manchester City this summer. (Florian Plettenberg)
Bruno Fernandes is reportedly keen for Manchester United to sign his namesake Mateus Fernandes from West Ham this summer. (Sun)
Manchester United are up against Tottenham and Newcastle for one of English football’s biggest prospects - more info here!
Newcastle United
Newcastle are keen on Manchester City wide-man Rico Lewis this summer and it looks like he might now be available for a fee in the region of £30m. (Chronicle)
Nick Woltemade to Chelsea could be a surprise story to look out for as the Blues have a long-standing interest in the Newcastle forward, with Liam Delap possibly set to move in the opposite direction. (Simon Phillips)
Newcastle could be in the mix to sign this in-demand Serie A star this summer - full details here!
Real Madrid
Jude Bellingham is expected to start for Real Madrid in their second leg against Bayern Munich after impressing off the bench in the first game. (Marca)
Tottenham
Tottenham have been linked with an exciting move for this England international - full story here!