Manchester United to trigger release clause of top transfer target, Eden Hazard makes shock transfer decision and more: Transfer Roundup, 10 April 2019

Ole's edging closer to clinching his first signing for United
Ole's edging closer to clinching his first signing for United

Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's Daily Transfer Roundup. We are inching closer towards the summer transfer window and big decisions are being made in board rooms across Europe.

Let's take a look at the top transfer news, rumours and updates that made headlines today- 10 April 2019.

No deal yet for Herrera, new deal for Mata

Juan Mata's father revealed to Cadena SER earlier today that Manchester United have offered the midfielder a new deal. He said,

Manchester United have offered to renew us, we are very happy,"

"But there are proposals from Champions League teams. Spain, maybe, but today is not the day to talk, it is not yet decided."

Mata has reportedly already held talks with Barcelona. Mata's father, however, ruled out the possibility of a move to another Premier League side.

"City? It would not be the ideal option. There are two options that do not [appeal]: Liverpool and City.
"We have to respect the Manchester United fans, he is held very dear here."

Meanwhile, Ander Herrera confirmed that he and the club has not come to an understanding yet and that he is keeping all doors open. He told Diario ABC,

"It's true that I only have two months left on my contract and as it is right now Manchester and I are not thinking alike and there is no renewal agreement.
"But my duty is still to continue to listen to United. What it's clear to me is that I will continue playing for a big team.
"I take care of myself for that reason, I feel well and I want to continue in football for as long as my body allows me to because the day I retire I will begin to regret to have hung up my boots.
"I will listen to United, of course, but also to other clubs. I don't close any doors."

Also see : Manchester Transfer News, Chelsea Transfer News, EPL Transfer News

Jose Mourinho could be heading to the Bundesliga

Jose Mourinho
Jose Mourinho

There has been much speculation about Jose Mourinho's future destination. Now the 'Special One' has come out and revealed that he is interested in taking up a challenge in the Bundesliga.

Jose Mourinho is currently out of job after getting the sack at Manchester United at the end of a 2 and a half year spell by the end of which he had fallen out of favour with the players and the board.

Mourinho told SPORTbild,

"The Bundesliga provides an exciting competition for me, especially by the teams in mid-table, which are constantly improving and thus create an overall nice competition," Mourinho told German magazine .
"Full stadiums, great organisation, good tactical approaches in many teams - I think the Bundesliga is really interesting."

Has Mourinho learned from all the mistakes he made at Manchester United? If he has, some Bundesliga team is going to get lucky.

Eden Hazard will refuse to renew a contract at Chelsea

Eden Hazard was immense against West Ham in the weekend
Eden Hazard was immense against West Ham in the weekend

Despite saying that the West Ham fans were wrong in singing that he is off to Real Madrid, latest reports suggest that the talismanic Belgian has no interest in renewing his contract at Chelsea should the Blues decide to play hardball with Real Madrid.

As a result, Chelsea will be forced to accept what Real Madrid offer them in the summer. Chelsea's valuation of Hazard stands at a £100 million. But the Blancos are not ready to pay that much for a player who wants to join them.

Should Chelsea now reject Real Madrid's advances, they stand the chance of losing Hazard on a free and could also see him potentially join a Premier League side. Hazard's two goals against West Ham this past week typified his importance at Chelsea and Maurizio Sarri had also subsequently joked that £100 million would be too cheap for a player like Hazard.

Manchester United set to trigger Toby Alderweireld's release clause

Toby Alderweireld
Toby Alderweireld

Manchester United's defensive woes are well documented. With a backline that can only boast of the likes of Chris Smalling, Phil Jones and Ashley Young, the Red Devils' defence is in desperate need of saving and do not want to repeat the mistake of not acting on it like they did last summer.

As such, latest reports are claiming that Manchester United are now all set to trigger Toby Alderweireld's £25 million release clause. The big Belgian centre-back's current contract with the Spurs will expire in 2020 and he is expected to leave the club in the summer.

Manchester United were heavily linked with Toby Alderweireld last summer as Jose Mourinho kept urging the board to sign a quality centre-back who can help shore up their defence. The board, however, refused to back Jose Mourinho and it eventually led to a lot of tension and the Portuguese tactician's eventual sacking.

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