Chelsea's interest in Bayern Munich defender Niklas Sule has intensified, with Blues boss Thomas Tuchel prioritising the signing of the 25-year-old Germany centre-back.[Athletic]

Liverpool are interested in Aston Villa and England striker Ollie Watkins, who became the Midlands club's record signing eight months ago when he joined from Brentford for £28m.[Football Insider]

Ryan Mason and Chris Powell are in line to take over as Tottenham Hotspur caretaker managers for the remainder of the season.
(via The Telegraph)

FC Zenit Saint Petersburg are interested in signing Samuel Umtiti. Barcelona are open to sell him, and now it's up to the player, who also has offers from other clubs in Europe. [@MatteMoretto via @FabrizioRomano]

Several clubs have enquired about signing Steven Bergwijn from Tottenham Hotspur.
However, Daniel Levy is not interested in selling the winger who has only appeared once in Tottenham's last 10 league games. (The Athletic)

DAZN are willing to pay $3.5 billion for TV rights to the European Super League.
[@Gazzetta_it]

Emi Buendia: "I could have changed club but I wanted to bring Norwich back in Premier League. I don't know what will happen in the next year, I follow the whole European football but I'm very keen on Premier league" [@DiMarzio]

L’Équipe have moved to confirm initial reporting from MARCA on Friday, that 33-year-old French striker Karim Benzema is on the verge of signing a new contract with Real Madrid, until 2023.

Nothing will be decided/done for Fikayo Tomori before May. No talks yet with Chelsea. Chelsea want the full €28m buy option fully paid or he’s coming back.
[@FabrizioRomano]

@FabrizioRomano
Manuel Locatelli to CorSport about Manchester City interest: “I feel ready for a top club and also joining a foreign club is a potential option for me, why not? When there are opportunities, I will think about my furure”. Juventus are now pushing to sign him

Everton midfielder Mo Besic is a target for Reading this summer when his contract runs out at Goodison Park. (Source: Daily Telegraph)

Manchester City and Manchester United are Harry Kane's favourite destinations. The English striker will cost any club about €140M this summer. (Source: Independent)

Rai journalist Ciro Venerato: "I received a phone call from friends of Sarri and I discovered interesting things. Maurizio Sarri has not signed with any team. A month ago he said no to Marseille. Arsenal and Tottenham are following him, as well as Roma” [Via @Sport_Witness]

Lacazette has looked certain to leave for most of this season but his recent upturn in form, including 2 goals in Sunday’s 3-0 win at Sheffield United, could yet prompt a change of plans for the club.
A fee in the region of £15-£20m is expected to be enough to lure Edouard away from Celtic. Arsenal would hope to raise a similar amount of money through the sale of Lacazette, if they decide against extending the Frenchman’s contract.
[@SamJDean]

ASYD: viděl jsem jůtůkový videjka a vypadá docela hustě... next brazilian gem?

@FabrizioRomano
Brazilian gem Kayky will join Manchester City, confirmed
The agreement is already at the "signing stage".
Kayky will join MCFC in June 2022 - personal terms agreed for 5 years.
Fluminense will receive €10M + add ons + % future sale.

Mesut Ozil is part of a group that is eyeing a 50% ownership stake in Liga MX side Necaxa. [@ESPNFC]