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Transfer news LIVE: Hazard to Real Madrid, Man Utd mission, Liverpool warned, Arsenal hint
TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: All of the latest gossip and updates from Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Barcelona and beyond.
Chelsea: Real Madrid will sign Eden Hazard claims Burley
Transfer news LIVE: Tuesday April 9
- Real Madrid transfer target Eden Hazard has provided an update on his Chelsea future
- Manchester United’s interest in a rising star of the MLS has been confirmed
- Liverpool have been told to brace themselves for interest from Real and Barcelona
- Arsenal boss Unai Emey has dropped a hint over where he will go looking for new signings
1.55pm UPDATE: Hudson-Odoi order
Giovanni Elber has urged Bayern Munich to snap up Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea as soon as possible.
"We can only know if Hudson-Odoi is suitable for Bayern after his signing," Elber told Goal.
"However, Bayern need to be cautious when signing new players. The current transfer market is indeed the case, €5m cannot buy the players you want.
"If Bayern don't make the call, maybe Real Madrid and Barcelona will."
1.15pm UPDATE: Man Utd deal backed
Gary Neville is nigh on certain Marcus Rashford will agree a new contract to stay at Manchester United.
"[Ole Gunnar Solskjaer] needs big money unless they can cash in on someone who is worth big money - there's David de Gea and Paul Pogba, who is reportedly being courted by Real Madrid," Neville said.
"The two I'd be worried about are De Gea and Marcus Rashford. There's talk about both of them not signing a new deal but I think Rashford will sign, that's not in doubt.
"They will have to throw money at it. However, it's not as bad as everyone makes out."
12.42pm UPDATE: Hazard wastes opportunity
Eden Hazard is yet to take the chance to ask former Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain about life at the Bernabeu.
"He is one of the best [in the world]," Higuain told ESPN, when asked about Hazard potentially joining Real from Chelsea.
"It is obvious that, when he is at this level, he gives you points, he gives you goals and the truth is that it is a great asset to have him with us.
"Here what matters is Eden's decision and the decision of the board. I cannot do anything. He has not asked me [about life in Madrid] but if it's what makes him happy, I wish him the best. I hope he can stay."
12.27pm UPDATE: Liverpool snub on the cards
Liverpool face missing out on Thorgan Hazard for three reasons, say Belgium outlet Nieuwsblad.
Hazard, who currently plays for Borussia Monchengladbach, is said to be happy in the Bundesliga.
He also believes Liverpool’s transfer pursuit rivals Borussia Dortmund are a better prospective club to join.
Hazard is said to have concerns over how much playing time he would get if he chose Anfield over Signal Iduna Park.
12.10pm UPDATE: One in, one out at Man Utd
Manchester United could be willing to part ways with Nemanja Matic should Declan Rice rock up at Old Trafford, reports claim.
Matic was a huge hit in Manchester after joining United from Premier League rivals Chelsea in the summer of 2017.
But his performances have since tailed off and new manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has decided to look at alternatives to play in defensive midfield.
According to the Irish Independent, United have lined up West Ham’s Rice and his arrival might pave the way for Matic to move on.
11.55am UPDATE: Why Insigne wants out
Lorenzo Insigne has been accused by former Napoli coach Gianni Di Marzio of mulling over leaving due to his new ties to super-agent Mino Raiola.
"We must always be at attention. Insigne, in today's interview and rectification, was wrong twice," Di Marzio said.
"As an arbitrator who, to fix a previous mistake, commits another. Surely having hired an agent like Raiola does not help, he manages to make important transfers.
"Perhaps Insigne felt he was as important as the greats of football, he thought of PSG, United, Real Madrid."
11.30am UPDATE: Hazard to Real Madrid
Chelsea fans are going to love what Eden Hazard has said after being accused of already agreeing a move to Real Madrid.
"They are wrong," Hazard said, after West Ham fans chanted on Monday night that he is on his way to the Bernabeu.
"For now I am just focusing on Chelsea until the end of the season.
"I want to finish top four and Europa League, we still have a lot to do and then we will see."
11.10am UPDATE: Man Utd mission
Manchester United have jetted scouts in to watch Luciano Acosta, as has been confirmed by the DC United forward.
"I’m obviously happy [United] were here," said Acosta, who counts United hero Wayne Rooney among his team-mates.
"They came to see me, and obviously I just went out and tried my best.
"Today wasn't my day, we were up against a great opponent and in reality I'm just sad for the group's performance today, and mine too."
10.50am UPDATE: Liverpool warned
Liverpool ought to ready themselves for bids for Virgil van Dijk from Real Madrid and Barcelona.
That is according to former Tottenham star Garth Crooks, who is a huge fan of the centre-back.
"Real Madrid and Barcelona must be in frantic talks with their banks about how much it might cost to buy Van Dijk," Crooks said.
"An audacious bid is bound to happen sooner or later - if it hasn't already."
Man Utd target Luciano Acosta shows off skills at D.C. United
10.30am UPDATE: Arsenal hint
Arsenal boss Unai Emery has dropped a clue he will return to Ligue 1 to make signings this summer.
"[Samuel Umtiti is] a very good player," Emery said.
"France has a lot of very good footballers who are playing abroad.
"The French league is a very attractive market for a lot of teams."