{"id":575518,"date":"2026-04-10T08:06:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T08:06:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/575518\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T08:06:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T08:06:12","slug":"man-utds-135-million-hijack-raphinha-pushed-towards-barcelona-exit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/575518\/","title":{"rendered":"Man Utd\u2019s $135 Million Hijack; Raphinha Pushed Towards Barcelona Exit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"inline-text-0\" class=\"mt-[18px] md:mt-0 mb-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"74\">Sports Illustrated rounds up the latest\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/transfers\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">transfer<\/a>\u00a0rumors and gossip from around the world.<\/p>\n<p>Premier League<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/01knsdg8z9gnhrzeghz8.jpg\" alt=\"Matthijs de Ligt\" title=\"Matthijs de Ligt\" width=\"5246\" height=\"3497\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"7j\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Matthijs de Ligt has been linked with an exit from Man Utd. | Joe Prior\/Visionhaus\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-4\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7n\">Matthijs de Ligt is considering leaving <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/manchester-united\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Manchester United<\/a> this summer and has attracted interest from Atl\u00e9tico Madrid. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fichajes.net\/noticias\/nuevo-rumbo-ligt-espana-20260408.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fichajes<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-5\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7q\">Also linked with an exit from Man Utd is striker Joshua Zirkzee. Atalanta are the latest Serie A side to express an interest, joining Juventus, Roma and Como in doing so. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tuttoatalanta.com\/primo-piano\/il-ritorno-di-fiamma-per-zirkzee-l-atalanta-studia-il-super-colpo-e-sfida-le-big-italiane-131047\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TuttoAtalanta<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-6\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7t\">Meanwhile, Man Utd are readying an aggressive push to sign <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/nottingham-forest\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nottingham Forest<\/a> midfielder Elliot Anderson this summer, despite being aware of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/manchester-city\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Manchester City<\/a>\u2019s status as favorites to secure his signature. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamtalk.com\/manchester-united\/elliot-anderson-transfer-news-man-utd-stunning-play-man-city\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TEAMtalk<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-7\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7w\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/west-ham-united\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">West Ham United<\/a> midfielder Mateus Fernandes is another under consideration by Man Utd, who will have to fend off competition from both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/aston-villa\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Aston Villa<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/chelsea\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chelsea<\/a> to get a deal done. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/apitofinal.pt\/internacional\/west-ham-resiste-a-propostas-e-mantem-mateus-fernandes-firme\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Apito Final<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-8\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7z\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/arsenal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Arsenal<\/a> are one of three Premier League clubs to ask about the availability of Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, but the Ligue 1 giants are not interested in selling and would demand an astronomical fee. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/thedailybriefing.io\/p\/khvicha-kvaratskhelia-arsenal-transfer-psg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Daily Briefing<\/a>) <\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-9\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"82\">Juventus are looking into a deal for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/liverpool\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Liverpool<\/a> goalkeeper Alisson, who is considering a summer departure amid fears of a battle for minutes with Giorgi Mamardashvili. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/thedailybriefing.io\/p\/khvicha-kvaratskhelia-arsenal-transfer-psg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Calciomercato<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-10\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"85\">Man City have joined the race to sign 16-year-old Hertha Berlin midfielder Kennet Eichhorn. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/2041932939177378062?s=20\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Fabrizio Romano<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-12\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8b\">Gabriel Martinelli wants to stay at Arsenal this summer despite suggestions he could be sold because of his expiring contract. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballinsider247.com\/gabriel-martinelli-pushing-to-stay-as-arsenal-indicate-sale-plan\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Football Insider<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-13\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8e\">Chelsea and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/newcastle-united\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Newcastle United<\/a> are both looking at Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar, who could be sold this summer if the Serie A side fail to qualify for next season\u2019s Champions League. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.siamolaroma.it\/2026\/04\/08\/roma-svilar-kone-e-ndicka-chi-puo-partire-in-estate\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Siamo La Roma<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-14\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8h\">Also of interest to Chelsea is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/everton\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Everton<\/a> center back Jarrad Branthwaite, who joins <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/nottingham-forest\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nottingham Forest<\/a>\u2019s Murillo and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/brighton-hove-albion\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Brighton &amp; Hove Albion<\/a>\u2019s Jan Paul van Hecke on the Blues\u2019 shortlist. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com\/p\/sources-premier-league-cb-comes-up\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Si Phillips<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-15\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8k\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/tottenham-hotspur\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tottenham Hotspur<\/a> are the latest side to join the battle for Bournemouth center back Marcos Senesi\u2019s signature ahead of his departure on a free transfer this summer. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tuttosport.com\/news\/calcio\/serie-a\/juventus\/2026\/04\/09-147836362\/goretzka-juve_contatto_e_agenti_in_italia_gli_occhi_di_allegri_e_non_solo_cosa_filtra_e_che_c_entra_senesi\/2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tuttosport<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-16\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8n\">Everton are not expected to trigger their $66.3 million (\u00a350 million) option to sign Jack Grealish permanently this summer but are confident the Man City winger would be open to staying if a cheaper deal can be struck. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/7178012\/2026\/04\/08\/jack-grealish-everton-future-transfer\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Athletic<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>La Liga<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/01knsdqmfp27c0zneh94.jpg\" alt=\"Michael Olise\" title=\"Michael Olise\" width=\"4505\" height=\"3003\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"92\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Michael Olise has plenty of admirers. | Alexandra BEIER\/AFP\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-20\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"96\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/team\/real-madrid\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Real Madrid<\/a> are likely to step up their efforts to sign Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise at the end of the season. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/cfbayerninsider.com\/2026\/04\/real-madrid-could-intensify-efforts-to-sign-michael-olise\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Christian Falk<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-21\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"99\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/barcelona\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Barcelona<\/a> are ready to listen to offers for Raphinha, who believe the forward peaked last season and is starting to decline because of physical issues. An exit from Camp Nou is highly likely. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fichajes.net\/noticias\/raphinha-venta-20260409.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fichajes<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-22\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9c\">Elsewhere at Barcelona, the La Liga leaders have been offered the chance to sign long-time target Rafael Le\u00e3o from AC Milan, but are no longer interested in striking a deal. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sport.es\/es\/noticias\/barca\/rafa-leao-ofrecido-barca-gangas-128864181\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SPORT<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-23\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9f\">Gonzalo Garc\u00eda is emerging as a target for Newcastle, who could turn to the Real Madrid striker in their ongoing bid to replace Alexander Isak. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamtalk.com\/newcastle-united\/gonzalo-garcia-transfer-news-newcastle-real-madrid-approved\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TEAMtalk<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-24\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9i\">Real Madrid have set their sights on PSG manager Luis Enrique and hope to strike a deal for the former Barcelona boss this summer. PSG, meanwhile, are considering Xabi Alonso as his replacement. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballtransfers.com\/en\/transfer-news\/tag\/exclusive-newsnow\/exclusive-real-madrid-news-luis-enrique-psg-new-manager-summer-2026\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">FootballTransfers<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>READ THE LATEST TRANSFER RUMORS FROM THE PAST FEW DAYS<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Sports Illustrated rounds up the latest\u00a0transfer\u00a0rumors and gossip from around the world. 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