CHELSEA'S transfer targets are 'very nervous' about potential summer moves to Stamford Bridge, according to reports. The Blues were linked with a number of stars including Declan Rice and Jules Kounde, prior to sanctions placed on Roman Abramovich last week. Chelsea are currently operating under a special license granted by the government, despite Abramovich's assets having been frozen. But the license, which runs until May 31, prohibits transactions of any kind – including player transfers. When a takeover goes through, restrictions on the club should be lifted. The club has received plenty of interest, ahead of today's deadline to submit bids to the Raine Group who are handling the sale.…

BARCELONA have reportedly ‘expressed their interest’ in signing Marcus Rashford. The Manchester United forward is believed to be considering his future amid ‘uncertainty’ over his role at Old Trafford. Speculation that the 24-year-old may be looking to depart the Red Devils emerged after he was left out of the starting XI for the Manchester derby defeat at City on March 6. Now the MEN claims that a source close to the star has said the ‘phone hasn't stopped ringing' since those transfer rumours began. Despite the development, it is understood deep down Rashford does not want to leave United and the move could spur the club into opening discussions over…

BENFICA have slapped a £67million price tag on Arsenal, Manchester United and Newcastle target Darwin Nunez, reports suggest. That is according to Record, who claim that the Portuguese giants have increased Nunez's release clause following Tuesday's match winner at Ajax in the Champions League. The Magpies have been keeping tabs on the striker since the January transfer window and look set to splash even more cash this summer following their £305m Saudi-led takeover in October. And Newcastle will need to strengthen up front as Callum Wilson has been stricken with injury whereas Chris Wood has only managed one goal in 10 matches across all competitions so far. But the Gunners…

ASTON VILLA star Matty Cash is "still top of the list" for Atletico Madrid, reports suggest. SunSport revealed in January that Cash held talks with Atletico over a potential permanent transfer this summer as the Spanish champions are looking for a full-back to replace Kieran Trippier. Click Here: The right-back is among Atleti's top targets and are willing to splash a fee in the region of £30-£40million in the summer. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed our story as he issued an update saying that the Poland international is still a priority for the Madrid giants. Romano said on his Here We Go podcast: "I want to say again about…

FRENKIE DE JONG has quashed rumours of a possible transfer to Bayern Munich this summer by pledging his long-term future to Barcelona. Bayern were one of several parties including Chelsea and Manchester United interested in the Dutch midfielder who's recently been linked with a move away from the Spanish club he joined for £65million in 2019. However, in a bitter blow to the Bavarian behemoths, the 24-year-old revealed that he's eager to extend his contract with Barca for another SIX YEARS. If the Blaugrana decide to give De Jong what he wants it means he'll remain at the club until he's 34 as his current deal expires in 2026. There…

MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal transfer target Ruben Neves may leave Wolves if they don't qualify for Europe, reports suggest. That is according to transfer insider Dean Jones, who claims the Midlands giants will struggle to hold on to Neves if they can't offer him European football next season. Bruno Lage's men are eighth in the Premier League table with two points separating them from seventh-placed Tottenham, who have a game in hand. Wolves would have to finish seventh to guarantee at least Europa Conference League qualification. Jones told Give Me Sport: “His quality is undoubted, and I think that if they don’t qualify for Europe then it’ll probably be time…

ARSENAL legend Ray Parlour has urged Mikel Arteta to bring in penalty specialist Ivan Toney from Brentford in the summer. The Bees centre-forward has impressed in his first season in the Premier League – chipping in with 11 goals in 24 games for Thomas Frank's struggling side. Five of his top-flight strikes have come in his last two outings in the victories over fellow relegation rivals Norwich and Burnley. And three of those goals have come from the penalty spot – bringing up his total to six spot-kicks in all competitions this term. Incredibly, the 26-year-old has banged in 23 out of his 24 penalties in his career, with his…

MANCHESTER UNITED should go for "brutal" Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone because they need a "tough manager". That is according to United legend Gary Neville, who claims Simeone should be a candidate after he led Atletico to a 2-1 aggregate victory that eliminated the Red Devils from the Champions League. The Manchester giants are looking for a manager to take over after interim boss Ralf Rangnick moves up to a consultancy role in June. United have been linked with Paris Saint-Germain's Mauricio Pochettino, Ajax's Erik ten Hag and Chelsea's Thomas Tuchel in their search for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's permanent successor. But Neville believes Simeone should be in the running as…

LIVERPOOL have been linked with a stunning transfer swoop for Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford. The forward is believed to be considering his future amid ‘uncertainty’ over his role at Old Trafford. Speculation that the 24-year-old may be looking to depart the Red Devils emerged after he was left out of the starting XI for the Manchester derby defeat at City on March 6. Now the MEN claims that a source close to the star has said the ‘phone hasn't stopped ringing' since those transfer rumours began. And as well as Barcelona being keen, United’s fierce rivals Liverpool ‘have made it known’ they are also interested in Rashford. That potential switch…

MANCHESTER UNITED have been handed a boost in the race to sign Barcelona centre-back Ronald Araujo, according to reports. The Barca defender is out of contract next summer and is yet to agree to new terms. And according to Sport, the distance between the two parties negotiating a new contract is "great" and "the agreement is moving away." Barca's current offer on the table is £2.5million a season, which would still see Araujo be one of the lowest earners at the club. This is despite the 23-year-old being the "team's great defensive benchmark." Araujo is looking to have a similar contract to fellow young stars Pedri and Ansu Fati. GOLD…