🚨Liverpool serious about signing Italian defender, Chelsea close in on Argentine star & Man United interest in German confirmed
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Arsenal
Mikel Arteta has provided a positive injury update on Noni Madueke.
“It looked really bad. Noni was really worried, especially after what happened in his other knee a few weeks ago, and he was out for six weeks. But no, it’s nowhere near that injury. That was really good news,” Arteta said (Evening Standard).
Despite persistent links, Arsenal have not made any concrete moves to sign Nicolo Tresoldi from Club Brugge as of yet. (Fabrizio Romano)
Arsenal are keen on the Atalanta midfielder Ederson Dos Santos, but he has a verbal agreement to join Atletico Madrid. (Fabrizio Romano)
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Barcelona
Barcelona have offered Andreas Christensen a new contract with a 50% wage reduction. (Sport)
Barcelona have made contact regarding a potential move for the Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane. (Daily Arsenal)
Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni has agreed to join Barcelona in the summer. (Matteo Moretto)
Barcelona could move for Ez Abde if they fail to sign Marcus Rashford permanently. (ESPN)
Chelsea
Chelsea have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of FC Koln winger Said El Mala. The German club is prepared to sell him for €40 million. (Florian Plettenberg).
Enzo Fernandez has been hit with a sanction following his outspoken comments on how Chelsea is being run. Manager Liam Rosenior has now confirmed that the player crossed a line and he needed to be punished.
“It’s disappointing for Enzo to speak that way,” Rosenior said.
“I have got no bad words to say about him but a line was crossed in terms of our culture and what we want to build. As a character, a person and a player, I have the utmost respect. He’s frustrated because he wants us to be successful.
“In terms of the decision, it’s not all about me, or the sporting directors. The ownership, the players, we are aligned in our decision.
“The door is not closed on Enzo. It’s a sanction. You have to protect the culture, and in terms of that, a line was crossed.”
Chelsea are interested in signing the Argentine defender Marcos Senesi from Bournemouth. (TEAMtalk).
Chelsea are now very close to signing Valentin Barco from Strasbourg. (TYC Sports)
Liverpool
Liverpool are now making serious preparations to sign Marco Palestra, who is currently on loan at Cagliari from Atalanta. (CaughtOffside)
Ibrahima Konate would be open to signing a new contract with Liverpool, but the two parties have yet to finalise an agreement. (CaughtOffside)
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has urged his agent to sort out a move to Real Madrid in the summer. (Fichajes)
Liverpool are interested in signing the Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi. (TEAMtalk)
Mohamed Salah is now increasingly likely to head to the Saudi Pro League following recent transfer talks. (TEAMtalk)
Manchester City
Pep Guardiola has maintained that Rodri will be allowed to leave Manchester City if he is unhappy at the club. The Spanish international has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid.
Guardiola said: “There is NOT one player I would think that will turn down the chance to play for Real Madrid, I understand completely… he was born in Spain, so…”.
“My wish is that Rodri could stay as much longer as possible in this club because he's an incredible player, a top player, but life for everyone is everyone”.
CaughtOffside@caughtoffside🚨🚨 Pep Guardiola has sent a CLEAR message to Rodri - if you want to leave, you have to leave! 👀9:30 PM · Apr 3, 2026 · 10.2K Views6 Replies · 23 Reposts · 150 LikesManchester City are already working to sign the Barcelona playmaker Dani Olmo. (Fichajes)
Manchester United
Manchester United are interested in signing the Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck, who could be available for £30 million. (Florian Plettenberg)
Manchester United target Said El Mala will be sold for a fee of €40 million in the summer. (Florian Plettenberg)
Real Madrid
Enzo Fernandez has been linked with a move to Real Madrid, and his agent has now confirmed they will explore other options in the summer if an agreement on a new contract with Chelsea is not reached. (The Athletic)
Real Madrid has no concrete interest in signing Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate. (Fabrizio Romano)
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham are interested in signing the Atalanta full-back Marco Palestra at the end of the season, and they have scouted him several times this season. (CaughtOffside)