Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Barca still interested in Romero

<p>Barcelona are still interested in Argentina defender Cristian Romero - according to <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/5-centrales-piensa-barca-20210912.html" target="_blank"><em>Fichajes</em></a>.</p> <p>The Blaugrana tried to sign the 23-year-old from Atalanta in the summer transfer window, but he ended up joining Tottenham&nbsp;instead.</p> <p>Romero signed a five-year deal with Spurs, but Barca could still return with a fresh bid for the centre-back at the end of the current season.</p>

Barca still interested in Romero (Fichajes)

<p>Chelsea have opened talks with Antonio Rudiger over a new contract but remain cautious over his demands, with both Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid keeping an eye on&nbsp;the situation.</p> <p>The two European giants will be able to sign the Germany international in January on a pre-contract agreement, with the defender's current deal expiring in the summer of 2022.</p> <p>Despite interest from abroad,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/psg-real-madrid-keeping-tabs-on-rudigers-chelsea-contract/1br8zo21c6xx91te36udn2jaeq" target="_blank"><strong>Goal&nbsp;</strong></a>can confirm that&nbsp;the 28-year-old would be happy to stay put in west London as long as his contract demands are met, with Rudiger believing this will likely be the last big-money deal of his career.</p>

PSG and Real Madrid keeping tabs on Rudiger

Blues still interested in Jules Kounde amid uncertainty over Germany international

<p>Harry Kane would be open to signing an extension at Tottenham if the offer includes a release clause, claims <a href="https://www.eurosport.co.uk/football/transfers/2020-2021/harry-kane-may-yet-sign-new-tottenham-contract-but-manchester-city-have-moved-on-transfer-notebook_sto8540917/story.shtml" target="_blank"><em>Eurosport</em></a>.</p> <p>Such an outcome once seemed an impossible development, but with Manchester City now said to have moved on from their pursuit, he may want to secure a pay rise as a security measure in case his market value were to diminish.</p> <p>With a release clause, he would no longer be held back by Spurs against his wishes. However, chairman Daniel Levy is said to hate the concept of release clauses and may be difficult to convince.</p>

Kane open to Spurs extension (Eurosport)

The striker would be open to a deal that includes a release clause

<p>Kalvin Phillips is in line for a bumper new deal at Leeds United - according to <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/leeds-united-ready-giant-offer-keep-star-man-new-kalvin-phillips-contract-exclusive" target="_blank"><em>teamTALK</em></a>.</p> <p>The 25-year-old is already contracted to remain at Elland Road until 2024, but the Whites are hoping to ward off potential suitors by handing him fresh terms.</p> <p>Phillips, who was linked with Manchester United in the summer, will become one of the highest-paid players at Leeds if he commits to the new contract.</p>

Phillips in line for bumper new Leeds deal

<p>Inter have opened contract extension talks with Italian midfielder&nbsp;Nicolo&nbsp;Barella - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-ausilio-chiama-l-agente-di-barella-pronta-l-offerta-di-rin-96924" target="_blank"><em>Calcio Mercato</em></a>.</p> <p>The 24-year-old's current deal is due to expire in 2024, but the Nerazzurri are eager to tie him down to fresh terms.</p> <p>Inter are prepared to increase Barella's salary to €4.5 million per year, however, his representatives are likely to hold out for a higher amount.</p>

Inter open extension talks with Barella

<p>Manchester City had a "considerable chance" of signing Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of arch-rivals Manchester United in the summer transfer window, according to Fernandinho.</p> <p>Ronaldo completed a sensational £20 million ($28m) move to United from Juventus on deadline day, returning to the club where he initially emerged as one of the top players of his generation between 2003 and 2009.</p> <p>However, there was&nbsp;plenty of speculation that the 36-year-old might head to the blue half of Manchester&nbsp;before the Red Devils finalised a deal, and Fernandinho has now confirmed that his agent Jorge Mendes was present at Etihad Stadium to hold initial talks.</p> <p>Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-city-had-considerable-chance-of-signing-ronaldo-man-utd-star-/11xu8kvb4bkc31veo2y5me84ap" target="_blank">Goal</a>.</p>

Man City had 'considerable chance' of Ronaldo signing - Fernandinho

<p>Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski wants to play at the top level for at least another four years, according to <a href="https://www.goal.com/de/meldungen/fc-bayern-muenchen-news-sml-geruechte-heute-lewandowski/1s0x40dyo985115w8hgr4ht6s2" target="_blank"><em>Bild</em></a>.</p> <p>The 33-year-old has hit the best form of his career, and was linked with big money moves to Chelsea and Real Madrid in the summer.</p> <p>Lewandowski is said to firmly believe he has years ahead of his in elite football, and is enthused about continuing to lead the Bayern line under Julian Nagelsmann.</p>

Lewandowski wants to play 'another four years'

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="it">🤝 | ACCORDO<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mazzarri?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mazzarri</a> nuovo allenatore del Cagliari.<br> I dettagli ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/eQ7qy5O7EQ">https://t.co/eQ7qy5O7EQ</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/forzaCasteddu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#forzaCasteddu</a> <a href="https://t.co/2E83n0F1iW">pic.twitter.com/2E83n0F1iW</a></p> — Cagliari Calcio (@CagliariCalcio) <a href="https://twitter.com/CagliariCalcio/status/1438051833302376452?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 15, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Former Inter and Watford manager Mazzarri named Cagliari boss

<p>Nicola Berti was asked by the&nbsp;Gazzetta dello Sport&nbsp;earlier this week what he had learned from Inter's first three games of the new Serie A season.</p> <p>The former Nerazzurri midfield replied, "The fact that we've taken around €180 million (£154m/$213m)&nbsp;from the sale of Romelu Lukaku and Achraf Hakimi, reinvested very little of the money, and are still stronger than last year!"</p> <p>Is he right? Ahead of facing Real Madrid in the Champions League tonight, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/180m-for-lukaku-and-hakimi-but-are-inzaghis-inter-really/z5ifdxvblaow113mw5n9iilr0" target="_blank"><strong>Goal </strong>examines a tubulent summer in the transfer market for the Italian champions.</a></p>

Are Inzaghi's Inter stronger without Scudetto heroes?

<p>Leonardo is not concerned about Kylian Mbappe's future amid ongoing rumours linking him with Real Madrid, with the Paris Saint-Germain sporting director insisting "I don't see him leaving at the end of this season".</p> <p>Madrid attempted to lure Mbappe away from PSG in the summer transfer window by submitting three huge bids, the last of&nbsp;which reportedly came in at €220 million (£190m/£262m)&nbsp;on deadline day.</p> <p>The Ligue 1 giants rejected the Blancos' advances despite the striker entering&nbsp;the final year of his contract, and Leonardo hopes a prized asset will remain at Parc des Princes beyond the 2021-22 campaign.</p> <p>Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/i-dont-see-mbappe-leaving-leonardo-psg-future-real-madrid/dirp4vra3u5p1g5xrbtui1ncq" target="_blank">Goal</a>.</p>

Leonardo confident on Mbappe PSG future

<p>Arsenal are not giving up on signing Lyon midfielder&nbsp;Houssem Aouar - according to <a href="https://todofichajes.com/aouar-no-saldra-de-lyon/" target="_blank"><em>Todofichajes</em></a>.</p> <p>The Gunners are planning to reignite their interest in the 23-year-old next summer, but may struggle to finalise a deal if they fail to qualify for the Champions League.</p> <p>Aouar has appeared in all five of Lyon's Ligue 1 fixtures at the start of the new campaign, contributing two assists.</p>

Arsenal not giving up on Aouar

<p>Tottenham have made an approach for Milan midfielder Franck Kessie - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-kessie-e-il-sostegno-dei-tifosi-ecco-le-due-strade-per-il--57517" target="_blank"><em>Calcio Mercato</em></a>.</p> <p>Spurs have offered the 24-year-old a contract worth €8 million per year, with his current deal at San Siro due to expire next summer.</p> <p>Milan are struggling to tie Kessie down to fresh terms and Paris Saint-Germain are also in contact with his representatives.</p>

Tottenham make Kessie approach

<p>Juventus are eyeing a potential swoop for Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2021/09/14/lewandowski-calciomercato-juventus-gabriel-jesus-city-bayern-monaco/" target="_blank"><em>Calcio Mercato</em></a>.</p> <p>The Bianconeri are eager to bring in the Brazilian to bolster their attacking ranks, but may face competition from Bayern Munich.</p> <p>Jesus has recorded one goal and three assists in City's first four Premier League games of the new season.</p>

Juve eyeing Gabriel Jesus swoop

<p>Angel Di Maria wants to head back to native Argentina and play for Rosario Central before retiring, writes <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/mercato-psg-di-maria-annonce-la-couleur-pour-son-avenir-567151" target="_blank"><em>Le10</em></a>.</p> <p>Such a move is unlikely before his Paris Saint-Germain contract expires in 2023, but from there, the expectation is that he will rejoin his boyhood outfit.</p>

Di Maria hopes for Rosario return

<p>Paulo Dybala revealed that he is expecting to resume negotiations with Juventus over a new contract after leading the Italian giants to a comfortable Champions League win on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p> <p>The Argentine netted from the penalty spot during a 3-0 victory over Malmo, with Alex Sandro and Alvaro Morata joining him on the score-sheet.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/dybala-reveals-upcoming-juventus-contract-talks-after-malmo/hbeqv17gfbmx18r6srooztkat" target="_blank"><strong>Read the full story on Goal!</strong></a></p>

Dybala reveals upcoming Juventus contract talks

<p>Hatem Ben Arfa is close to signing with&nbsp;ES Tunis of the Tunisia top flight, writes <a href="https://twitter.com/billmahmuud/status/1437707847672991751?s=20" target="_blank"><em>RMC Sport</em></a>.</p> <p>The French forward has been looking for a new home after a one-year stint with&nbsp;Bordeaux last term.</p>

Ben Arfa close to Tunisia move

<p>Barcelona are eager to ensure Pedri remains with the club long-term and want to sort a contract extension as soon as possible, reports <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/48MSzdJSKdtXp8EQSd0Fvz" target="_blank"><em>Fabrizio Romano</em></a>.</p> <p>The 18-year-old midfielder has been perhaps the most impressive youngster in world football in the calendar year, and the Blaugrana want to make him the face of their next generation.</p>

Pedri renewal top priority for Barca

<p>Klaas-Jan&nbsp;Huntelaar will officially announce his retirement from professional football in the coming days, according to <a href="https://www.vi.nl/pro/het-stille-afscheid-van-fenomeen-klaas-jan-huntelaar" target="_blank"><em>VI</em></a>.</p> <p>The veteran striker played nine matches for Schalke last year as the troubled German club failed to avoid relegation.</p>

Huntelaar set for retirement

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