Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Liverpool make contact with Rabiot agent

Liverpool have made contract with the agent of Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot, according to&nbsp;<a href="http://global.espn.com/football/soccer-transfers/story/3624506/liverpool-make-contact-with-psgs-adrien-rabiots-agent-over-free-transfer-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The France international is out of contract at the end of the season and has long been linked with a move to Barcelona. But Jurgen Klopp - who previously tried to sign Rabiot for Borussia Dortmund - is keen to bring him to Anfield, particularly if there will be no fee involved.

Liverpool make Rabiot contact

Jurgen Klopp keen on France international

Robert Lewandowski's agent has met with the Bayern Munich hierarchy to discuss the striker's future, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://sportbild.bild.de/bundesliga/vereine/bayern-muenchen/robert-lewandowski-berater-pinhas-pini-zahavi-treffen-karl-heinz-rummenigge-57057326.sport.html" target="_blank">Sport Bild</a>. The Poland international spent the summer hoping he would be allowed to leave Bayern, admitting that he wanted to join Real Madrid. But after failing to secure a departure, his representative, Pini Zahavi, has met with the Bavarians this week to talk about&nbsp;their next move.

Lewandowski agent holds Bayern summit

Barcelona are confident of competing moves for Adrien Rabiot and Frenkie De Jong in the summer of 2019, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20180905/451631203998/rabiot-y-de-jong-encarrilados.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. Rabiot has just one year left to run on his contract at Paris Saint-Germain and the Camp Nou outfit believe they can bring him to Spain on a free transfer. De Jong, meanwhile, looks set to leave Ajax next summer, and Barca believe they are ahead of PSG and Tottenham in the queue for the 21-year-old.

Barca confident of Rabiot & De Jong deals

Manchester United remain keen on signing Atletico Madrid defender Lucas Hernandez, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.francefootball.fr/news/Mercato-on-a-appris-dans-france-football-que-le-real-voulait-lucas-hernandez/936839" target="_blank">France Football</a>. Jose Mourinho remains keen on signing a new centre-back, and though the World Cup winner signed a new deal during the summer, the Red Devils remain keen. They are likely to face competition from Real Madrid, though, with the Blancos having missed out on signing Hernandez over the summer.

Man Utd still keen on Lucas Hernandez

Real Madrid also like France international

Manchester United star&nbsp;​Paul Pogba is dreaming of one day being managed by Zinedine Zidane, claims <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/7177154/pogba-zidane-mourinho-man-utd-dream/" target="_blank">The Sun.</a> After leaving Real Madrid in the summer Zidane&nbsp;has been linked with the Man Utd&nbsp;job, with Jose Mourinho under increasing pressure.&nbsp; Pogba&nbsp;would jump at&nbsp;the chance to work with Zidane, whom the France star grew up idolising.

Pogba wants to play for Zidane

Man Utd star keen to be managed by one of his childhood heroes

Tottenham are interested in signing Porto midfielder Hector Herrera in January, per <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/herrera-una-inglese-sfida-la-roma-86361" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. Spurs did not sign a player in the summer window, but are already looking ahead to the turn of the year, though Roma are also interested in the Mexico international.

Spurs interested in Herrera

Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic has admitted he was a wanted man this summer but decided he could not bring himself to part from the Camp Nou outfit. The Croatia international was linked heavily with a move to Paris Saint-Germain late in the transfer window but opted to stay with the Blaugrana. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/rakitic-big-clubs-wanted-me-but-who-can-leave-barcelona/17h0a6p53juqd14pv6uoneanyy" target="_blank">Check out the full story right here!</a>

Rakitic: Who could leave Barcelona?

Marcos Alonso has insisted he never contemplated leaving Chelsea during the summer transfer window. The Blues' failure to qualify for the Champions League saw him linked with an exit - with both Madrid clubs reportedly interested in signing him - but the Spain international insists he was always committed to the Blues. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/i-felt-like-smashing-my-tv-chelsea-star-alonso-reveals-champions-/gie7qua6juz713g15x5074787" target="_blank">Check out the full story right here!</a>

Alonso never contemplated Chelsea exit

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata has hit out at Antonio Conte and blamed the former Blues manager for his poor form last season. The Spain internaitional <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/it-was-a-disaster-morata-considered-leaving-chelsea-in-the/1xboh2xq45ksl18gg3ikwriqgp" target="_blank">revealed on Tuesday that he considered leaving Stamford Bridge this summer</a> such were his struggles in west London. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/morata-contes-tactics-made-me-suffer-at-chelsea/gf5tvsgztecp184n32z3uw3or" target="_blank">Check out the full story right here!</a>

Morata blames Conte for Chelsea struggles

Barcelona are monitoring the progress of Genoa striker&nbsp;Krzysztof Piatek, according to&nbsp;Il Secolo XIX&nbsp;(via&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport-english.com/en/news/barca/barcelona-eyeing-genoa-striker-dubbed-the-new-lewandowski-7019001" target="_blank">Sport</a>). The 23-year-old has scored seven goals in three competitive matches this season for the Serie A outfit and has been dubbed the 'new Robert Lewandowski' by pundits in his native Poland. And Barca - who are looking for a long-term successor to Luis Suarez - are watching Piatek closely following his fine start to the season.

Barca eye 'new Lewandowski' Piatek

Championship side Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of Greece international midfielder&nbsp;Panagiotis Tachtsidis, who was a free agent having left Olympiacos at the end of last season. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck">✍️ Tachtsidis is a Red<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFFC</a> can confirm that Greek international midfielder Panagiotis Tachtsidis has signed a deal with the club until the summer of 2020. <a href="https://t.co/c1hrdBA3zW">https://t.co/c1hrdBA3zW</a>— Nottingham Forest FC (@NFFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFFC/status/1037279207762681856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 5, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Nottingham Forest sign Tachtsidis

Brazil&nbsp;great Rivaldo has tipped&nbsp;Everton&nbsp;new boy Richarlison to be a hit at Goodison Park. The 21-year-old has already scored three times so far for the Toffees and subsequently earned&nbsp;a call up for Brazil’s forthcoming fixtures against USA and El Salvador. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/richarlison-will-be-a-hit-at-everton-and-can-star-for-brazil/4huzdi7676br1r3uokakj69xr" target="_blank">Read Rivaldo's thoughts on his countryman here on Goal!</a>

Everton new boy Richarlison backed by Rivaldo

Barcelona are having problems extending Jordi Alba's contract, <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/jordi-alba-lio-que-viene-7018474" target="_blank">Sport</a> reports. The left-back's&nbsp;contract is up in 2020 but they have not yet opened contract talks with the player, who has said previously he wants to retire at the club. The 29-year-old, however, was promised improved terms two years ago and Barca have failed to come through on those as yet.&nbsp; With no obvious replacement in their squad for an important player, it is a risky strategy from the Catalans.

Barcelona fighting for Jordi Alba contract renewal

Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis has insisted he wanted to join Paris Saint-Germain during the summer transfer window. The Brazil international was Les Parisiens' top target as they searched for a new left-back, and the former Chelsea man has been angered by Atletico's refusal to sell. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/filipe-luis-i-asked-for-psg-move-but-atletico-madrid-lied/fpvvfkajzncz152j0e8y6u5j0" target="_blank">Check out the full story right here!</a>

Filipe Luis wanted PSG move

Leicester City defender Harry Maguire has admitted that Manchester United wanted to sign him over the summer. Reports claimed the Red Devils were not willing to meet Leicester's £75 million ($96.2m) valuation of the England international. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/maguire-confirms-man-utd-interest-but-reiterates-leicester/1nlf4asbvu81t1a3utufvl407r" target="_blank">Check out the full story right here!</a>

Maguire confirms Man Utd interest

Premier League clubs have urged the British government to abolish restrictions on signing foreign players ahead of the country leaving the European Union, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2018/09/04/premier-league-wants-brexit-exemption-fears-next-ngolo-kante/" target="_blank">Daily Telegraph</a>. There are fears that Brexit will make it more difficult to sign players from abroad due to the likely difficulty that will come with securing work permits. And despite talks with the government and the Football Association, the country's top clubs are concerned that there has not been any clarification over how Brexit will affect the transfer market.

Premier League clubs eye Brexit exemption

Tom Bayliss has signed a new deal with Coventry City, the <a href="https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2018/september/interview-tom-bayliss-on-signing-new-deal/" target="_blank">club has announced</a>.&nbsp; The 19-year-old midfielder has made 39 appearances since breaking in last season.&nbsp;

Bayliss signs new Coventry deal 

LAFC has loaned Tristan Blackmon and Josh Pérez to Phoenix Rising FC of the United Soccer League, the <a href="https://www.lafc.com/post/2018/09/04/lafc-loans-two-players-phoenix-rising-fc" target="_blank">club announced</a>.&nbsp; Blackmon is a defender while Perez is a highly regarded attacking prospect.&nbsp;

LAFC loans two to Phoenix 

Sporting Kansas City has handed new deals to four players, the <a href="https://www.sportingkc.com/post/2018/09/04/sporting-kc-signs-mls-all-stars-matt-besler-roger-espinoza-ilie-sanchez-and-graham?_ga=2.49451878.1199913696.1536107222-1295401938.1498361715" target="_blank">club announced</a>.&nbsp; Matt Besler, Roger Espinoza, Ilie Sanchez and Graham Zusi have all landed new contracts with the MLS side.

Sporting KC ties down four stars

Ajax have tied highly rated Brazilian attacker David Neres down to a new four-year contract, the Dutch club have announced. Neres, a former&nbsp;Brazil&nbsp;Under-20 international, joined Ajax in January 2017 after emerging as a promising prospect at Sao Paulo. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-target-neres-commits-to-ajax-until-2022/ft1fuqim13k01ru065x5n5a90" target="_blank">Read the full story here</a>

Man Utd target Neres commits to Ajax

Barcelona will step up their pursuit of&nbsp;​Frenkie&nbsp;De Jong, hoping to tie down the Ajax star before other clubs pounce, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/opinion/20180904/451607585674/de-jong-mercado-abierto.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo.</a> The 21-year-old is set to stay with Ajax for the remainder of the season, but Barca are wary of growing interest from clubs such as Tottenham and PSG. Barca believe a bid of as much as €60 million (£54m/$70m) may be needed to land the Dutch midfielder.&nbsp;

Barca look to sign De Jong as quickly as possible

Stuttgart defender Benjamin Pavard&nbsp;has denied that he has an agreement in place to join&nbsp;Bayern Munich. Pavard&nbsp;was a key member of France's World Cup-winning squad this summer, with some reports suggesting the defender had already agreed to join Bayern in 2019-20. But the 22-year-old has denied any such agreement exists.&nbsp; "I did not sign anything at all [with Bayern. You are the journalists who say that I signed [for Bayern]," Pavard told<a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Medias/Actualites/Benjamin-pavard-je-n-ai-rien-signe-avec-le-bayern/937090" target="_blank">&nbsp;</a>L'Equipe&nbsp; <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/pavard-denies-bayern-agreement-as-world-cup-winner-eyes-move/1mbei64p23rj91sxu90k7m87lz" target="_blank">You can read the full story here.&nbsp;</a>

Pavard denies Bayern agreement 

Luis Suarez has said that&nbsp;Manchester United's Paul Pogba would be welcome at&nbsp;Barcelona. The midfielder continues to be linked with a move away from Old Trafford as a feud with manager Jose Mourinho has gone public.&nbsp; Barca have been one of the clubs most strongly linked with Pogba, and the club's striker says the France star would be welcomed at Camp Nou. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/suarez-pogba-is-welcome-at-barcelona/vyzh265hhkat1095xz0sopzcm" target="_blank">Read what Suarez had to say about Pogba right here on Goal!</a>

Suarez: Pogba is welcome at Barcelona

West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini is not in danger of losing his job, according to <a href="http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11685/11490290/west-ham-not-considering-sacking-manuel-pellegrini-despite-winless-league-start" target="_blank">Sky Sports News.</a> The Hammers have lost all four of their Premier League games in 2018-19, leading to speculation that&nbsp;Pellegrini, despite only being appointed this summer, could be in danger.&nbsp; But West Ham's board will give Pellegrini&nbsp;more time, hoping&nbsp;his new signings can quickly adapt after the club spent more than £100 million on new players this summer.

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