Transfer Gossip and Managerial Updates
Paris Saint-Germain have initiated contact with representatives of 21-year-old Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes, currently playing for West Ham, according to Foot Mercato.
Chelsea are compiling a shortlist of candidates to succeed Liam Rosenior, with Andoni Iraola, the outgoing Bournemouth manager, among those being considered as reported by RMC Sport. Additionally, Chelsea are evaluating former midfielder Cesc Fabregas, who is presently managing Italian club Como, as a potential candidate, according to Football Insider.
Barcelona are interested in extending the loan of England forward Marcus Rashford, 28, for another season instead of paying the previously agreed £26 million to Manchester United for a permanent transfer, as stated by the Mirror.
Several Premier League clubs including Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham, Newcastle, and Aston Villa have expressed interest in signing 23-year-old England goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City, according to Goal.
Manchester United have communicated to Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes, 31, their desire for him to remain at Old Trafford, as reported by the Sun.
Sunderland may consider dismissing French manager Regis Le Bris at the end of the season if he does not secure European football for the club, according to Talksport.
Bayern Munich have decided not to extend the loan of 24-year-old Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea beyond this season, as per Florian Plettenberg.
Barcelona are evaluating several attacking options for the summer transfer window, including Manchester City's Portuguese forward Bernardo Silva, 31, and Chelsea's Portuguese forward Pedro Neto, 26, according to Mundo Deportivo.
Juventus are targeting a goalkeeper this summer, with Liverpool and Brazil's 33-year-old goalkeeper Alisson topping their list, as reported by Fabrizio Romano.
Manchester United are monitoring Bournemouth's 22-year-old English midfielder Alex Scott, according to the Mirror. They are also interested in Benfica's 25-year-old Colombian international midfielder Richard Rios, as noted by Caught Offside.
Bournemouth have entered the competition to sign 23-year-old USA midfielder Malik Tillman from Bayer Leverkusen, according to Teamtalk.
Fulham are preparing contingency plans should manager Marco Silva decide to leave upon the expiration of his contract at the end of the season, as reported by The i.
Arsenal are monitoring 21-year-old Turkish midfielder Arda Guler, who may consider leaving Real Madrid due to uncertainty surrounding manager Alvaro Arbeloa's future, according to Caught Offside.
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