Latest transfer news and rumors: Sociedad star tapped as Salah's successor

The transfer window may be closed, but the rumors never stop swirling. Check in every day for all the latest buzz from across the soccer world.

Top story: Kubo tops Liverpool's wish list

Liverpool have been in contact with Real Sociedad winger Takefusa Kubo's representatives for 14 months and could accelerate talks to sign him if Mohamed Salah decides to leave the club. Kubo has a €60-million release, and La Real, who are outside of the top eight in La Liga, might be forced to sell the Japanese international if they fail to qualify for Europe.

While Liverpool are tracking a number of wingers as potential replacements for Salah, 23-year-old Kubo, a former Real Madrid player, is their top priority. Tottenham and Bayern Munich are also monitoring his situation and could complicate Liverpool's plans. (TEAMtalk)

Other rumors

April 2

Williams on Arsenal's radar: Arsenal's new sporting director, Andrea Berta, met with the agent of popular Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams to lay down the groundwork for a potential transfer. (Foot Mercato)

Man United discuss Delap: Manchester United's executive team is weighing up a move for Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap, who has a £40-million release clause that becomes active in the event his 18th-placed team gets relegated. (Daily Mail)

Juve targeting Tonali: Juventus hope their good relationship with Newcastle can help them facilitate a budget-friendly move for Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali. The Bianconeri could send Douglas Luiz the other way to lessen the hit of signing the €70-million-rated Tonali. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)

Brighton ring-fence stars: Brighton & Hove Albion won't accept less than £100 million for forward Joao Pedro or midfielder Carlos Baleba this summer. Brighton are aware Liverpool could make Pedro the centerpiece of their summer rebuild. (talkSPORT)

No stopping Man Utd's overhaul: Whether they can afford new signings is up for debate, but United are planning to bring in five new players, including a midfield partner for Manuel Ugarte, a central attacking player, and a defensive reinforcement. (GiveMeSport)

April 1

Salah won't rule out Saudi move: Al-Hilal haven't given up on signing Mohamed Salah, and the Egyptian is keeping his options open even as he considers Liverpool's latest offer. But Salah won't join Al-Hilal or another Saudi club for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup. (The Telegraph)

Cost of signing Rashford adds up: Aston Villa will have to pay £130 million over five years to sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United permanently. That includes the £40-million transfer fee United are expecting and the addition of his £350,000 weekly wages. (Football Insider)

Bayern debating Sane extension: Leroy Sane's recent uptick in performance has compelled Bayern Munich to reopen talks over an extension for the out-of-contract German winger. Arsenal remain interested in signing him as a free agent. (Florian Plettenberg)

Ronaldo not joining Inter: Reports that Cristiano Ronaldo will join Inter for the FIFA Club World Cup are wide of the mark. Ronaldo's contract with Al-Hilal expires in the summer, and there's been talk he could leave early for a team that qualified for the tournament. (Tuttosport)

Joao Felix on the move again: AC Milan are ready to send on-loan midfielder Joao Felix back to Chelsea, who could then flip the Portuguese player to Galatasaray or one of two interested Saudi clubs. (Nicolo Schira)

Juve can't keep Vlahovic: Juventus and Dusan Vlahovic are expected to part ways in the summer - the Serbian striker's current €12-million annual salary is too much for the club to continue paying. Juve hope he can increase his transfer value with a good finish to the season. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)

March 31

Tug of war for Saliba: Real Madrid are admirers of Arsenal defender William Saliba but only planned to move for him in the summer of 2026, giving Manchester City a chance to swoop in. (Defensa Central)

City's midfield overhaul: De Bruyne, Mateo Kovacic, and Bernardo Silva could all be offloaded this summer. Those sales would free up funds for the potential £50-million signing of AC Milan's Tijjani Reijnders. (Football Insider)

Crown Jules: Chelsea would like to anoint Jules Kounde as their next big-money defender. The west Londoners are willing to splurge €70 million on the Barcelona star. (Fichajes)

Cashing in on Kudus: West Ham United could avoid breaking financial rules by selling Mohammed Kudus. The Ghanaian has a £85-million release clause and has drawn interest from plenty of English clubs. (TBR Football)

Bournemouth set asking price: Left-back Milos Kerkez will be available for £45 million once the season's over. Liverpool are among the clubs interested in the Hungarian international. (The Times)

Back to Amsterdam: Ajax sporting director Marijn Beuker has confirmed the club is discussing a possible return for outgoing Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen. (Manchester Evening News)

Crossing the Merseyside divide: Ben Doak could be one of just a few players in history to swap Liverpool for Everton. David Moyes is a big fan of the £25-million-rated winger. (The Scottish Sun)

March 30

Gyokeres emerging as top Arsenal target: Sporting CP's Viktor Gyokeres appears to be above Newcastle United's Alexander Isak and RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko in the Gunners' list of striker targets. (The Athletic)

Madrid want to talk about Bruno: Real Madrid have identified Bruno Fernandes as a possible replacement for Luka Modric. It's likely going to take a bid worth around £90 million to complete a deal with United. (Daily Star)

Arsenal still want Zubimendi: One of the first tasks for new Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta may be to seal a deal for Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi, who could cost as much as €60 million. (Mirror)

Grealish suitors emerge: Newcastle United and AC Milan are interested in offering Jack Grealish a chance to leave Manchester City this summer. Grealish has struggled for regular playing time this season. (TEAMtalk)

Pedri an option for City: Barcelona midfielder Pedri is viewed as a possible midfield option for Manchester City. However, signing the Spain international could prove difficult because Barcelona don't want to sell. (Fichajes)

City make Larsson approach: Manchester City have opened negotiations over the possible signing of Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Hugo Larsson. The Sweden international is valued at £50 million. (Sky Sports Germany)

Szczesny set for Barca stay: Barcelona are on the brink of brining Wojciech Szczesny back for next season. The Polish goalkeeper has impressed since coming out of retirement in October. (Fabrizio Romano)

March 29

Sesko sets sights on Arsenal: The race for Benjamin Sesko might be over before the summer begins, with news that the RB Leipzig striker wants to join Arsenal. Sesko, who has a €70-million release clause. (Bild)

Bayern hunt for Neuer replacement: Bayern Munich are set to bid on £60m-rated Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen this summer. The 22-year-old is considered a long-term replacement for Manuel Neuer. (The Telegraph)

Man United consider Simons: Manchester United haven't completely soured on signing Dutch players after Erik ten Hag's exit. The club is interested in RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons, who could cost as much as €80 million. (TEAMtalk)

Blues going for Kounde: Chelsea are expected to launch an aggressive bid to sign Barcelona defender Jules Kounde after the season. The Blues want to convert the right-back into a center-back. (AS)

KDB linked with shock move: River Plate have been urged to sign Kevin De Bruyne after his contract expires this summer. Club legend Carlos Morete believes the Man City star can help the Argentine team win the Club World Cup. (TyC)

Williams contacted by Chelsea: Strugglers Chelsea have touched base with Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams. Arsenal, Liverpool, and Spurs also want to sign the Spain international, who has a €58-million release clause. (TEAMtalk)

Amorim wants Trincao reunion: Sporting CP's Francisco Trincao has been identified as a top target this summer for Man United, whose coach is former Sporting boss Ruben Amorim. The winger has a £50-million release clause, 50% of which goes to Barcelona. (talkSPORT)

Villa leading Madueke race: Aston Villa are the frontrunners to sign Chelsea forward Noni Madueke. The Blues are hopeful of making a marginal profit after buying the 23-year-old from PSV for £30 million in 2023. (GiveMeSport)

March 28

Salah closer to extension: Liverpool have made their highest contract offer to date to pending free agent Mohamed Salah. Alexander-Arnold's likely move to Real Madrid has freed up funds for Liverpool to redirect to Salah. (Masrawy)

TAA's replacement lined up: Liverpool are discussing the possibility of signing Bayer Leverkusen full-back Jeremie Frimpong as Trent Alexander-Arnold's replacement. Frimpong has a £33.5-million release clause. (PA News Agency)

No love for Darwin: Newcastle won't do business with Liverpool if they insist on swapping Darwin Nunez for Alexander Isak. Newcastle coach Eddie Howe doesn't believe Nunez would fit in his lineup or provide sufficient cover for Isak. (GiveMeSport)

Big summer for Man United: The Red Devils could move as many as 11 players in the summer window as contracts and loan deals come to an end. Alejandro Garnacho could still leave despite winning back Ruben Amorim's trust. (The Athletic)

Forest join Osimhen sweepstakes: Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis wants to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen for his Champions League-bound outfit but understands his club isn't high on the player's summer wish list. (Football Insider)

Griezmann not ready for MLS: Antoine Griezmann is likely to stay at Atletico Madrid next season despite being linked with Los Angeles FC. Griezmann said in 2023 it's his "objective" to play in Major League Soccer. (ESPN)

EPL teams calling for David: Six Premier League clubs, including Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Chelsea, have been in contact with Jonathan David's representatives over a summer move. (The i Paper)

March 27

Isak's contract talks stall: Newcastle United have suspended contract talks with star striker Alexander Isak after failing to reach an agreement with the player. The Magpies had been offering fresh terms as Arsenal and Liverpool ramped up their interest. (Caught Offside)

Arsenal have Isak alternative: As Newcastle demand £150 million for Isak, Arsenal are turning their attention to Eintracht Frankfurt hotshot Hugo Ekitike, who has 19 goals this season and a more reasonable £60-million price tag. (The Sun)

Juve might sacrifice Cambiaso: Juventus are considering selling Andrea Cambiaso to cover the €30 million it cost them to fire head coach Thiago Motta. Manchester City nearly signed the Italian left-back in January and could return with a €60-million offer. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)

Still no deal for Mainoo: Manchester United could sell academy graduate Kobbie Mainoo for around £70 million if they can't re-sign the midfielder by the end of the season. Talks have gone on for a year without a compromise being struck. (Manchester Evening News)

Newcastle eyeing Quansah: Newcastle believe £30 million would be enough to get Liverpool to sell defender Jarell Quansah. That would require some flexibility from the Reds, who didn't even consider selling the homegrown center-back for £50 million last summer. (The Times)

Arsenal counting on Zubimendi: Reports that Real Madrid are homing in on Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi are off the mark as Arsenal still expect the the 26-year-old to honor his word and join them in the summer. (David Ornstein)