Latest transfer news and rumors: Barcelona considering Sane

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Top story: Sane fits in Barcelona's plans

Barcelona could launch a bid to sign Leroy Sane from Bayern Munich after the season ends. The Catalan club is interested in potentially signing him for free when his contract expires at the end of June.

A move abroad for Sane seems more likely amid news that negotiations with Bayern Munich and the winger's representatives have broken down. If he is available, Barcelona plan to sign him in a bid to reinforce their attack. The transfer would reunite Sane with former Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick. (Diario Sport)

Other rumors

May 6

Bruno not for sale: Manchester United will resist any offers for captain Bruno Fernandes. Saudi Arabia club Al-Hilal have recently been linked with the 30-year-old. (ESPN)

Garnacho price tag set: It'll take an offer worth at least £65 million to convince Manchester United to sell Alejandro Garnacho this summer. Chelsea still hold an interest in adding the 20-year-old. (Daily Star)

Pepe set for EPL return?: Nicolas Pepe could find his way back in the Premier League next season, with news that Wolverhampton and Everton are interested in the Villarreal winger, who used to play for Arsenal. (Foot Mercato)

TAA wanted for CWC: Real Madrid are hoping to complete a deal for Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold in time for the full-back to join them for this summer's Club World Cup in the United States. (ESPN)

New deal for Caicedo: Chelsea are expected to begin negotiations with Moises Caicedo over a new contract. The Ecuador midfielder has impressed this season under coach Enzo Maresca. (The Telegraph)

May 5

Man United plot aggressive rebuild: Manchester United will try to sign defender Ronald Araujo if they qualify for the Champions League by winning the Europa League. He's expected to cost at least €70 million. (Football365)

United shop local: Manchester United are browsing the squads of fellow Premier League clubs for their standout players. Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo, who's valued at £60 million, and Wolverhampton Wanderers' Matheus Cunha are among their top targets. (The Telegraph)

Semenyo also on United's radar: Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo has impressed Manchester United this season. His athleticism, energy, and ability to play in a variety of attacking positions could encourage the Red Devils to make a summer approach. (Football Insider)

Rodrygo rumors rumble on: Rodrygo seems increasingly likely to leave Real Madrid. Manchester City are long-term admirers of the Brazilian winger, and Arsenal have reached out in recent days to find out his availability. (Relevo)

Real Madrid eye EPL pair: Scouts from Real Madrid watched Dean Huijsen and Milos Kerkez as Bournemouth beat Arsenal over the weekend. The pair have been strongly linked with a number of Premier League clubs, including Liverpool. (TBR Football)

Atleti close in on Romero: Tottenham Hotspur's Cristian Romero has tentatively agreed to a contract with Atletico Madrid until 2030 with the option of an additional year. (Nicolo Schira)

Man City digging deep on left-back: Manchester City are doing background checks on Wolves' Rayan Ait-Nouri to see if his personality suits Pep Guardiola's squad. The club is still interested in Juventus' Andrea Cambiaso. (TBR Football)

May 4

Juve home in on Hojlund: Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli has switched focus from Joshua Zirkzee to his Manchester United teammate Rasmus Hojlund. The Turin club is in the market for a striker because Dusan Vlahovic is almost certain to depart in the offseason. (Calciomercato)

Arsenal tracking United flop: Raheem Sterling is unlikely to stay beyond his loan from Chelsea, so Arsenal are looking for a winger. Antony's fine form on loan at Real Betis has made him a surprise candidate after a largely miserable two-and-a-half years with Manchester United. (UOL Esporte)

Huijsen's decision coming soon: In-demand Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen could decide his future plans before the end of May. Numerous big clubs are willing to trigger his £50-million release clause, including Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool. (Fabrizio Romano)

Villa linked with World Cup winner: Rodrigo De Paul is once again linked with a move to Aston Villa. The Argentine's talks over extending his Atletico Madrid contract beyond 2026 have stalled, alerting Villa despite their already enviable depth in midfield. (Birmingham Mail)

Rashford alternative: Aston Villa scouts watched FC Porto's Samu Aghehowa score two goals Friday and are tempted by an overall financial package that should work out cheaper than the transfer fee and salary required for on-loan forward Marcus Rashford. (The Sun)

Real Madrid revamping right-back options: In addition to the expected arrival of Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool, Real Madrid are exploring a summer swoop for Real Sociedad's Jon Aramburu. (Fichajes)

Zinchenko moving on: Arsenal utility man Oleksandr Zinchenko is likely to leave north London this summer. Borussia Dortmund couldn't get a January move for the Ukrainian over the line but are expected to try again when the transfer window opens. (Football Insider)

May 3

Muller mulling MLS or retirement: Thomas Muller may call it a day when he leaves Bayern Munich, but there is strong MLS interest in the veteran. Los Angeles FC are desperate to sign him. San Diego FC and Chicago Fire are also linked with the 35-year-old. (Sky Sport Germany)

More MLS interest in KDB: Chicago Fire are in talks with Kevin De Bruyne. The midfielder, who's set to leave Manchester City this summer, is also attracting interest from New York City FC and D.C. United. The Belgian was previously linked with San Diego FC. (ESPN)

Man Utd battling with Barca: Jonathan Tah seemed destined for a summer switch to Barcelona once his Bayer Leverkusen contract expired. But Manchester United now hopes to capitalize on Barca's ongoing player registration issues to beat them to the defender. (Sky Sport Germany)

Sneaky handshake: Real Madrid don't want to pay Benfica's £50-million asking price for Alvaro Carreras. So, Los Blancos hope to encourage Manchester United to exercise their £15-million buyback clause before signing the left-back from the English club for around £27 million. (AS)

Madrid hope to hurry TAA deal: Real Madrid want to have Trent Alexander-Arnold in their squad for the Club World Cup, which begins June 14. Liverpool are open to accepting a fee expected to be under €1 million to let him leave early. (AS)

Chelsea eye Ajax teenager: Ajax defender Jorrel Hato could be one of the most in-demand players in the summer transfer window. Chelsea are plotting a potential £40-million offer for the 19-year-old. (De Telegraaf)

Popular Palace players could go: Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner would allow the sales of playmaker Eberechi Eze and defender Marc Guehi if the moves enable him to sign up to six new players and build a more physical team. (The Sun)

May 2

Nkunku's reps talk to Liverpool: Representatives of Chelsea attacker Christopher Nkunku have talked to Liverpool over a potential £52-million transfer. There have also been discussions with Arsenal, Aston Villa, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur. (TEAMtalk)

Nico might not go: Nico Williams' widely expected exit from Athletic Bilbao could be off. The winger could commit his future to his boyhood club if it qualifies for the Champions League, effectively shunning moves to Arsenal and Barcelona in the process. (El Nacional)

High-profile Asensio alternative: Aston Villa believe signing Manchester City legend Kevin De Bruyne on a free transfer would be better value than striking a deal for Marco Asensio. Asensio is currently on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. (Football Insider)

Vlahovic move getting closer: Atletico Madrid's long-term interest in Dusan Vlahovic could finally result in a summer switch. Los Colchoneros have accelerated transfer talks amid Saudi interest in Antoine Griezmann, who's suffered from inconsistent form this season. (El Nacional)

Fight for Ndicka: Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain could be set for a fierce battle to sign Roma's Evan Ndicka this summer. Newcastle United are also reportedly tracking the defender. (The Mirror)

Madrid to release veteran: Lucas Vazquez will leave Real Madrid after the club decided to not renew his contract. Trent Alexander-Arnold's expected arrival and Dani Carvajal's eventual return to fitness have made 33-year-old Vazquez surplus to requirements. (Okdiaro)

FCB vs. BVB: Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are exploring a possible move for Borussia Monchengladbach's Ko Itakura. The Japanese defender could be worth around €12 million. (Christian Falk)

May 1

Rodrygo unhappy with role: Rodrygo is unsettled at Real Madrid while his playing style doesn't suit Carlo Ancelotti's approach. The Brazilian winger is open to departing the Spanish capital, and Chelsea and Liverpool are among the clubs interested in signing him. (Marca)

Leverkusen await Wirtz decision: Bayer Leverkusen still don't know if Florian Wirtz wants to leave this summer or next, but they're keen to ensure his eventual departure isn't to Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich. Manchester City, Real Madrid, and others want to bring him aboard. (Sky Sport Germany)

Kim clinging on: Kim Min-jae is desperate to stay at Bayern Munich amid reports the Bavarians will let the 28-year-old leave for the right price this summer. The defender has struggled for form and fitness this season. (Bild)

Saudis swoop for Villans: Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez is attracting interest from Saudi Arabia, so Aston Villa are considering Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia as his replacement. Leon Bailey could also join the Saudi Pro League. (The Telegraph)

Magpies want to add to attack: Newcastle United maintain a strong interest in versatile Brentford goal-scorer Bryan Mbuemo, but his £60-million price tag could prove prohibitive for the Tyneside outfit. (The Telegraph)

Everton overhaul incoming: David Moyes will be trusted with a summer of drastic change at Everton as up to 13 players could be shown the exit. The Scot would like Ipswich Town's £30-million striker Liam Delap to lead the new era. (The i)

April 30

Pogba keeping options open: Paul Pogba believes he can still play and contribute to a Champions League-level team, increasing the likelihood of him choosing a European club over Major League Soccer's D.C. United. (ESPN)

Rashford keen on Barca move: Marcus Rashford is willing to take a pay cut to facilitate his dream transfer to Barcelona. He'd prefer to join the Catalan club this summer instead of making his Aston Villa loan permanent or returning to Manchester United. (Mirror)

Saliba atop Real Madrid's list: After getting a close look at his skills during their Champions League quarterfinal encounter, Real Madrid have decided to make Arsenal center-back William Saliba their top defensive target this summer. (Marca)

Tonali wants to stay put: Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali plans to remain at Newcastle for the long term despite generating plenty of interest from clubs in his homeland, including Juventus. (The Telegraph)

Chelsea's latest target: Chelsea, linked with a rotating cast of forwards for months, have turned their attention to Morgan Rogers. Aston Villa don't want to sell the 22-year-old but could be forced into a deal to help the club comply with the Premier League's financial rules. (Independent)

Race is on for Cherki: Manchester United and Tottenham are interested in signing French playmaker Rayan Cherki. Bayern Munich are also in the mix. Lyon will demand around €35 million for the 21-year-old. (Caught Offside)

Dier joining Monaco: Bayern Munich defender Eric Dier has agreed to sign with Monaco when his contract with the German club expires this summer. Bayern wanted to retain the 31-year-old impending free agent, but he's decided to ink a three-year deal with the Ligue 1 outfit. (ESPN)