Latest transfer news and rumors: Heavyweight battle for Wharton

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The race for Wharton

Liverpool have overtaken the competition in the race to sign Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. However, fellow heavyweights Manchester United and Real Madrid both remain in the mix for the England international.

With Wharton under contract until 2029, Palace are in a strong negotiating position and will demand at least £80 million for the 22-year-old. (talkSPORT)

April 18

Spurs want Senesi: Tottenham have an agreement in principle to sign Marcos Senesi once his contract with Bournemouth expires in the summer, but the deal is contingent on Spurs avoiding relegation. (talkSPORT)

Neuer not done: Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness wants club captain Manuel Neuer to extend his contract for one more season so the 40-year-old icon can mentor young netminder Jonas Urbig. Neuer's current deal is set to expire this summer. (Sky Sport Germany)

Going after Gordon: Bayern Munich's interest in Anthony Gordon is genuine. Newcastle won't let the 25-year-old leave for cheap, though. The Magpies want around £80 million for the English winger. (The i Paper)

Yoane is gone: Newcastle are ready to cut their losses on Yoane Wissa, who's endured a miserable first season at the club after joining in a £55-million transfer. The Magpies are willing to accept as little as £15 million for the 29-year-old forward. (The i Paper)

Planning for future: Arsenal are trying to beat several of Europe's other top sides to the signing of 16-year-old Leicester City phenom and England youth international Jeremy Monga. (The Telegraph)

Dani Dutch: Eredivisie giants Ajax are interested in signing Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos this summer. The Spaniard has been a bit-part player for Los Blancos this season and could be open to an exit. (AS)

April 17

Barca waffling: Barcelona are still not sure if they'll trigger the €30-million purchase option to make Marcus Rashford's loan move from Manchester United permanent this summer. (Marca)

Anfield exodus: As many as nine other players could follow in Mohamed Salah's footsteps and leave Liverpool this summer. Alexis Mac Allister is arguably the most notable name on the list. The Argentine midfielder is being followed by clubs across Europe. (The Telegraph)

Alaba's out: Veteran defender David Alaba is expected to leave Real Madrid as a free agent when his contract expires this summer. Several clubs have already approached the Austrian to register their interest. (Fabrizio Romano)

Changing his stripes: Dusan Vlahovic could swap Juventus for AC Milan this summer. The Rossoneri are interested in signing the Serbian striker when his contract with Juve expires after the season. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Brazil's newest jewel: Manchester City and Barcelona are currently the leading contenders to sign 16-year-old forward Eduardo Conceicao, the latest Palmeiras prodigy making waves in Brazil. (Daily Mail)

Manager on the move: Bournemouth are close to appointing Marco Rose as their new head coach following confirmation that Andoni Iraola will depart this summer. Rose, who most recently coached RB Leipzig, has already agreed to contract terms with the Premier League outfit. (Fabrizio Romano)

April 16

Camavinga could leave: Eduardo Camavinga's future at Real Madrid is uncertain following his costly red card against Bayern Munich in the Champions League and his overall stagnation since joining the club. (AS)

Juve value veterans: Juventus are interested in adding a pair of Premier League stalwarts. They're looking at Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson and Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva. The latter is a free agent this summer and has already confirmed he'll be joining a new club. (Corriere dello Sport)

Race for Read: Manchester City and Bayern Munich are keen on signing 19-year-old Feyenoord full-back Givairo Read. Both clubs are exploring options to bolster their right-back position. (Sky Sports)

Toney the Toffee: Everton are interested in bringing Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney back to the Premier League. The 30-year-old is open to the move, but the Saudi side is reluctant to lose its top scorer. (Football Insider)

Karim the dream: Chelsea and Newcastle are monitoring rising defensive star Karim Coulibaly. The 18-year-old center-back is enjoying a breakout season at Werder Bremen. (BILD)

April 15

Juli noted: Arsenal are acting swiftly to get ahead of competitors for Julian Alvarez. The club is crunching the numbers to work out how to fund a move - and it could involve selling Gabriel Jesus or Kai Havertz. (Caught Offside)

The Paixao show: Igor Paixao is linked with Liverpool and played under their head coach, Arne Slot, at Feyenoord. Arsenal and Bayer Leverkusen are also interested. Marseille could demand over €50 million. (Sports Boom)

Nat gets brownie points: Eintracht Frankfurt's Nathaniel Brown said he's "aware" of interest from Arsenal, Barcelona, Manchester City, and Real Madrid. However, he insisted he's focused on Frankfurt. (Sport Bild)

Will power: Newcastle United have identified William Gomes as a potential signing if Anthony Gordon decides to leave Tyneside. The 20-year-old winger, who plays for FC Porto, could cost around €50 million. (Sports Boom)

Bavarian Brobbey: Bayern Munich could make a move for Brian Brobbey after taking note of his impact in the Premier League. He joined Sunderland last summer for a fee potentially rising to €25 million. (The Independent)

Marc's spark faded: Barcelona could sell Marc Casado after he fell out of Hansi Flick's preferred starting lineup. Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund, Bournemouth, Stuttgart, and West Ham United are interested. (Fussballdaten)

Maz dash: Manchester City are closely monitoring 20-year-old Algerian international Ibrahim Maza. The midfielder has impressed for Bayer Leverkusen this season. (Florian Plettenberg)

After Berna: Juventus and Roma are targeting versatile Atalanta player Lorenzo Bernasconi. The 22-year-old's valuation has risen to the €20 million to €25 million range. (Ekrem Konur)

April 14

Schlott shop: Nico Schlotterbeck signed a new Borussia Dortmund contract through 2031, but he can leave for Liverpool, Real Madrid, or an unnamed club for €50 million-€60 million. That release clause is active from the end of this season until around the time of the World Cup final on July 19. (Bild)

Dane's name high on English lists: Manchester United believe Sporting CP's Morten Hjulmand could replace Casemiro. Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are also admirers. (Caught Offside)

Half empty, not half Full: AC Milan don't plan to exercise their €5-million option to buy Niclas Fullkrug on a permanent basis. The German will return to West Ham United before he's sold or loaned out again. (Fabrizio Romano)

Hakked off: Hakan Calhanoglu's agent stresses that his client hasn't held any talks with Galatasaray and is fully focused on the rest of Inter Milan's season before captaining Turkey at the World Cup. (Fabrizio Romano)

Konstant craving: Genk midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas, 18, has been scouted by AC Milan, Ajax, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Chelsea, Manchester City, RB Leipzig, and Real Madrid. (Fussballdaten)

Aiden the ace: Eighteen-year-old Real Salt Lake winger Aiden Hezarkhani has been watched by scouts from Brighton & Hove Albion, Dortmund, PSV Eindhoven, and Villarreal. (Sports Boom)

Rob could do the job: Representatives from Bournemouth, Everton, Lazio, Nottingham Forest, and Roma are submitting glowing reports on Genk's Robin Mirisola. The 19-year-old could cost at least €20 million. (Sports Boom)

Boudlal buzz: Several top clubs are interested in Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal, including Dortmund. Rennes want to keep him to help the defense cope with the departure of Liverpool-bound Jeremy Jacquet. (Florian Plettenberg)

April 13

Haul in Hall: It would take "an extraordinary offer" to encourage Newcastle to sell Lewis Hall, but that might not deter Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City from trying to sign him. Barcelona, Liverpool, and Real Madrid are also linked with the left-back. (Caught Offside)

Schick may not stick around: Bayer Leverkusen's Patrik Schick is considering a return to Italy. The striker, who's valued at around €35 million, is on the radars of AC Milan and Juventus. (Fussballdaten)

Cristhian bail: Cristhian Mosquera could leave Arsenal on loan next season in search of regular minutes. Bournemouth and Everton are two possible destinations. Atalanta, Benfica, Marseille, Monaco, and Napoli are interested as well. (SportsBoom)

Oulai woos English clubs: Ivorian midfielder Christ Inao Oulai could bring in a windfall of at least €45 million for Trabzonspor. Chelsea have already submitted a €40-million proposal, while Bournemouth and Brighton & Hove Albion are monitoring the situation. (SportsBoom)

Philly phenom stays put: Philadelphia Union recently snubbed interest from Sporting Kansas City to take 16-year-old midfielder Cavan Sullivan on loan until the summer. He'll join Manchester City when he turns 18. (The Athletic)

Elvis is leaving the building: Elvis Rexhbecaj is expected to leave Augsburg when his contract expires in June. Wolfsburg are in pole position to sign the midfielder, but Union Berlin are also interested. (Florian Plettenberg)

April 12

Kroupi cracks the big time: Bournemouth's breakout star Eli Junior Kroupi could be the subject of a hotly contested two-way battle between Chelsea and Liverpool this summer. The Cherries would demand at least £55 million for his transfer. (The Daily Briefing)

Clubs tracking Tillman: Bayer Leverkusen have set an asking price of at least €45 million for American midfielder Malik Tillman. Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bayern Munich, and Liverpool are interested. (Ekrem Konur)

Moreira movement: Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund, and Stuttgart are considering an approach for Strasbourg's Diego Moreira. There's also interest from AC Milan, Napoli, and Roma. (Fussballdaten)

Home comforts: Matteo Darmian appears to be on his way out of Inter Milan when his contract expires in June, but he'll probably stay in Italy. Cremonese, Monza, Sassuolo, and Torino are exploring moves. (Ekrem Konur)

Kabak comfortable: Ozan Kabak is prepared to snub interest from clubs in France, Italy, and Germany to sign a new long-term contract at Hoffenheim. (Fabrizio Romano)

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