Transfer News: Konate, Paqueta, and More
Ibrahima Konate is seeking a more lucrative contract, Flamengo remains interested in signing Lucas Paqueta, and Chelsea may need to increase their offer to secure Jeremy Jacquet.
Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus is attracting interest from Palmeiras. The 28-year-old has returned from a long-term injury but is under contract until 2027, raising possibilities of a return to Brazil.
Manchester United is monitoring 21-year-old Sunderland midfielder Noah Sadiki and may propose a swap deal involving 24-year-old Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte for the DR Congo international.
Meanwhile, Kobbie Mainoo is expected to remain at Manchester United following the appointment of interim manager Michael Carrick. The 20-year-old midfielder, who has earned 10 caps for England, was contemplating a loan move to secure more playing time.
Ipswich Town is keen on acquiring Bristol City winger Anis Mehmeti during the transfer window. The 25-year-old Albania international is set to become a free agent this summer.
Flamengo continues to express interest in West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta, although there has been no communication between the clubs regarding a deal for the 28-year-old Brazil international since last week.
West Ham and Aston Villa target Quinten Timber was omitted from Feyenoord's starting lineup on Sunday. Marseille has already submitted an offer for the 24-year-old Dutch midfielder.
Liverpool and Ibrahima Konate are reportedly far apart in negotiations for a new contract. The 26-year-old France international is in his fifth season at Anfield and believes he deserves to be among the highest-paid defenders in the Premier League.
Additionally, Liverpool may consider replacing Konate with Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven, who is also attracting interest from Real Madrid.
Chelsea has reached an agreement on personal terms with 20-year-old Jeremy Jacquet, but will need to enhance their bid to secure the Rennes and France Under-21 defender, who is also a target for Arsenal.
Bournemouth intends to reject any bids for Marcos Senesi this month, despite the 28-year-old Argentine declining multiple contract extension offers, which are set to expire this summer. Both Juventus and Barcelona have shown interest in the defender.