Chelsea could join the race for Al-Hilal striker Darwin Nunez, Manchester City looking to make a big move for Newcastle United defender Tino Livramento and Crystal Palace determined to hold on to keeper Dean Henderson.
Published March 2, 2026 • Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c5yj93y4pk3o
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Chelsea could join the race for Al-Hilal striker Darwin Nunez, Manchester City looking to make a big move for Newcastle United defender Tino Livramento and Crystal Palace determined to hold on to keeper Dean Henderson.
Chelsea have emerged as potential rivals to Newcastle United for the signature of Uruguay international Darwin Nunez. The 26-year-old forward has been frozen out at Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal in favour of 38-year-old French forward Karim Benzema. (Chronicle Live), external (https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-united-face-competition-darwin-33510843)
Manchester City are willing to pay £70m - a world record fee for a full-back - in order to land England international Tino Livramento, 23, from Newcastle United. (Teamtalk), external (https://www.teamtalk.com/manchester-city/man-city-world-record-newcastle-tino-livramento)
Germany centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck's contract at Borussia Dortmund runs out in 2027 and the 26-year-old, who has been linked with Liverpool, is one of Real Madrid's top targets for the summer. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish), external (https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/real-madrid/20260228/1004137741/schlotterbeck-cerca-real-madrid.html)
Sunderland and West Ham are interested in 24-year-old Mexico striker Santiago Gimenez, who could be allowed to leave AC Milan. (AS - in Spanish), external (https://en.as.com/soccer/santiago-gimenez-may-leave-ac-milan-what-next-for-mexico-star-f202602-n/)
Manchester United keeper Altay Bayindir is expected to leave the club in the summer, with Besiktas a possible destination for the 27-year-old Turkey international. (Football Insider), external (https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-altay-bayindir-closes-in-on-man-united-transfer-after-deal-agreed/)
England striker striker Marcus Rashford, 28, has agreed to his wages being reduced while also foregoing some bonuses in an effort to make his loan move from Manchester United to Barcelona permanent. (Teamtalk), external (https://www.teamtalk.com/news/marcus-rashford-makes-two-huge-sacrifices-as-barcelona-terms-agreed-ahead-of-permanent-man-utd-exit)
Crystal Palace will block any approaches for Dean Henderson from Tottenham and other clubs. The 28-year-old, who has four England caps, has been a crucial part of Palace's success under Oliver Glasner. (Football Insider), external (https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-crystal-palace-make-dean-henderson-transfer-plan-after-tottenham-news/)
Juventus could be prepared to sell Dutch midfielder Teun Koopmeiners but want at least 30m euros (£26m) for the 28-year-old, who has been linked with Galatasaray and Roma. (Tuttosport - in Italian), external (https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/serie-a/juventus/2026/03/01-146958796/koopmeiners_la_roma_ci_prova_comolli_riflette_sul_mercato_e_apre_ecco_quanto_chiede)
Nottingham Forest do not intend to exercise a 35m euro (£31m) option to turn Italy striker Lorenzo Lucca's loan move from Napoli into a permanent switch. (Niocolo Schira, via Football italia), external (https://football-italia.net/nottingham-forest-unhappy-napoli-man-lucca/)