Latest transfer news and rumors: Madrid has stiff competition for Stiller

The transfer window may be closed until the summer, but the rumor mill never stops. Check in every day for the latest transfer buzz around the soccer world.

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Increasing Angelo's asking price

Stuttgart can scrap Angelo Stiller's €40-million release clause by making a €2-million payment directly to the player. The Bundesliga club will then demand as much as €65 million for the Real Madrid-linked midfielder.

Inter Milan, Liverpool, and Manchester United are also interested in the 25-year-old. (Fussballdaten)

April 8

Juve's shot-stopper shake-up: Michele Di Gregorio and Mattia Perin could leave Juventus this summer, so the club is exploring potential replacements. Juve want Liverpool to lower their €15-€20 million price tag for Alisson. (Calciomercato)

Josh rush: Manchester United are prepared to offload Joshua Zirkzee. Atalanta, Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund, Como, and Roma are interested in the forward, who's valued at around €40 million. (Fussballdaten)

Can't move on from Jadon: Dortmund managing director Lars Ricken said he might bring Jadon Sancho back to the club on a free transfer. The winger is on loan at Aston Villa from Manchester United. (Florian Plettenberg)

Garnacho can go: Argentine giants River Plate have been in direct contact with Alejandro Garnacho, and it's understood that Chelsea would consider him leaving on loan or a permanent deal. (Ekrem Konur)

Getting Rich: Colombian international Richard Rios is on Napoli's radar as they seek to improve their midfield for next season. The Benfica midfielder has also been linked with Roma in the past. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Raising El: Said El Mala is prepared to accept Brighton & Hove Albion's contract offer. However, FC Koln are demanding €50 million for the 19-year-old, which could prove too much for the Seagulls. (Bild)

April 7

PSG's Frenkie plot: Paris Saint-Germain are preparing a €55-million bid for Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong, but Barcelona are adamant that their asking price for the 28-year-old is at least €70 million. (Fichajes)

Leverkusen vs. AAA battery: Bayer Leverkusen want to keep midfielder Malik Tillman for next season, but they could be forced to sell if the likes of AC Milan, Arsenal, or Aston Villa submit a €45-million bid. (Fussballdaten)

The Old Lady's list: Juventus contacted Al-Hilal about the possibility of signing Darwin Nunez. The club is also targeting players whose contracts are expiring, including Bayern Munich's Leon Goretzka, Bournemouth's Marco Senesi, and Manchester City's Bernardo Silva. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Reds could make use of Mateus: Liverpool have held talks with Mateus Fernandes' agent. The West Ham United midfielder could be available for around £55 million. (The Daily Briefing)

Stuttgart talks can't stutter: Negotiations are underway at Stuttgart over a new contract for striker Deniz Undav. Bayer Leverkusen are poised to make a move if the discussions break down. (Florian Plettenberg)

Shea attention: Everton, Manchester United, and Rangers are interested in Shea Charles. The £20-million rated Southampton midfielder scored the winning goal in Saturday's FA Cup win over Arsenal. (Daily Mail)

Alert to Alfie's potential: Lecce are tracking Scotland Under-19s captain Alfie Osborne. However, they could face competition from clubs in the Premier League and across Europe for the Hearts defender. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

April 6

Vini may vanish from Madrid: Vinicius Junior's representatives have contacted some of Europe's biggest clubs to discuss a potential transfer. There could also be a renewed push from the Saudi Pro League to buy the Real Madrid winger. (Ekrem Konur)

Fishing Rodri: Real Madrid are increasingly confident of signing Rodri from Manchester City. The midfielder could be available for around €60 million. (Ekrem Konur)

Joao wanted now: Barcelona told Joao Cancelo's agent, Jorge Mendes, that they want to keep the full-back for next season. The Portuguese star is on loan from Saudi club Al-Hilal. (Fabrizio Romano)

Precious Jules: Chelsea are preparing an "aggressive push" to sign Jules Kounde from Barcelona, but several other big clubs could be in the mix for his signature. (The Daily Briefing)

BlueCo benefits: Chelsea are in the best position to sign Valentin Barco from Strasbourg because both clubs are owned by BlueCo. However, Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich could submit offers worth around €40 million for the left-back. (Fussballdaten)

April 5

No PSG patience: Paris Saint-Germain will consider selling Bradley Barcola if he doesn't approve a new contract by June. His potential replacement could be Chelsea's Estevao. (Hooligan Soccer)

Cama clamor: Paris Saint-Germain are tracking Eduardo Camavinga's situation at Real Madrid as the midfielder falls further out of favor under head coach Alvaro Arbeloa. (AS)

Yan plan: RB Leipzig want to encourage Yan Diomande to stay for one more year on an improved contract. Numerous clubs are interested in the winger, including Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain. (Fabrizio Romano)

Tracking Thuram: Liverpool and Manchester United are among a few Premier League clubs monitoring Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram. (Ekrem Konur)

Jumping for Josh: Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City have contacted Josh Acheampong's entourage. The 19-year-old defender is frustrated by his lack of playing time at Chelsea. (Ekrem Konur)

April 4

World Cup tax: Manchester United and Manchester City both want to move quickly to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest. The Manchester rivals are concerned that the Englishman's price tag could balloon well beyond £100 million if he shines at the World Cup this summer. (The Sun)

Bruno's uncertain future: Manchester United want to keep captain Bruno Fernandes through the summer window, but he has a £57-million release clause in his contract that could be tempting for several suitors. (Express)

Khephren kerfuffle: Liverpool face competition from Manchester United and Newcastle in the battle to sign French midfielder Khephren Thuram from Juventus this summer. (Mirror)

Moises in Madrid: Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo maintains publicly that he's committed to Chelsea, but the 24-year-old won't rule out a potential transfer to Real Madrid later in his career. (AS)

Bayern want Bart: Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen is a potential summer target for Bayern Munich, who are trying to identify a successor for decorated club icon Manuel Neuer. Tottenham and Newcastle are also interested in the Dutch shot-stopper. (TEAMtalk)

Firsthand look: Arsenal are interested in signing Christian Kofane after being impressed with the 19-year-old forward during their Champions League meeting with Bayer Leverkusen earlier this season. The German club would demand over €60 million for the teenager. (Sky Sport Germany)

April 3

Diomande demands: RB Leipzig won't let emerging star Yan Diomande leave this summer unless a massive offer arrives at their doorstep. The German club has put an £87-million price tag on the 19-year-old Ivorian winger amid interest from England. (Sky Sports)

Saudis still want Salah: The Saudi Pro League is growing increasingly confident that Mohamed Salah will agree to terms on a contract before this summer's World Cup. The Egyptian has already announced that he's leaving Liverpool after the season. (TEAMtalk)

Ederson agreement: Atletico Madrid are closing in on a deal to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson. Personal terms are in place, and Atleti are in continued talks with the Serie A club over a transfer worth around €40 million. (Fabrizio Romano)

Backup plan: With Marcus Rashford's future uncertain, Barcelona could turn their attention to Karim Adeyemi. The Borussia Dortmund winger has long been linked with a transfer away from the German club. (Fichajes)

April 2

Tonali talks: Sandro Tonali's representatives made contact with Real Madrid to get a sense of the Spanish side's interest in the midfielder. Manchester City are also keen on adding the Italian international. (TEAMtalk)

Renegotiate for Rashford: Barcelona's £26-million option to make Marcus Rashford's loan move permanent expired in March, so the Catalan club will now have to negotiate a new fee with Manchester United if they want to keep the English forward. (Cadena SER)

Keen on Kounde: Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea are keeping tabs on Jules Kounde. The French defender, 27, has endured a frustrating season due to injuries, but is still highly valued by Barcelona. (Mundo Deportivo)

Loca love: New Tottenham coach Roberto De Zerbi wants to sign Juventus' Manuel Locatelli. The pair worked together at Sassuolo, where Locatelli emerged as one of Italy's best deep-lying midfielders. (Calciomercato)

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