Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Abramovich wants £3bn for Chelsea

Chelsea owner Roman&nbsp;​Abramovich&nbsp;is looking to secure&nbsp;£3 billion&nbsp;($3.96b) in a sale of the club, reports <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2018-09-25/has-anyone-seen-roman-abramovich-the-last-days-of-londongrad" target="_blank">Bloomberg Businessweek.</a> Abramovich&nbsp;has not been seen in London since the spring, when the U.K. government did not renew his visa amid ongoing troubles between Russia and the U.K. The&nbsp;billionaire has owned Chelsea since 2003, but is now looking to sell and has rejected bids in excess of £1.74b ($2.3b) already.

Abramovich wants £3b for Chelsea

The Russian billionaire is exploring a sale of the club as he continues to have visa troubles

Jose&nbsp;Mourinho&nbsp;has told Paul&nbsp;Pogba that he will not captain Manchester&nbsp;United&nbsp;again. The manager was angered by Pogba's performance and <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/pogba-implores-manchester-united-to-attack-attack-attack/99npqwq1jlb61oju3wy1anxa8" target="_blank">comments following the team's 1-1 draw to Wolves on Saturday.</a>&nbsp; Mourinho has taken the action to demonstrate his authority to his squad and remind everyone at Old Trafford that nobody is bigger than the team. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/mourinho-tells-pogba-hell-never-captain-man-utd-again/p1i7408zsvmj1p3k57ykz02bl" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal right here!</a>

Mourinho tells Pogba he won't captain Man Utd again 

The manager was furious with the midfielder's comments after the team's draw against Wolves

Silvio Berlasconi is closing in on a deal to buy Italian third-division side Monza, according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/25-09-2018/serie-c-berlusconi-fatta-il-monza-fininvest-rileva-100percento-club-300155252123.shtml">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. The 81-year-old Berlusconi, who was prime minister for a total of nine years, was last involved in football when he sold AC Milan to a Chinese group last year. A deal could be reached by the end of the month.&nbsp;

Berlasconi nearing deal to buy third-division Monza

Jamie Redknapp says both Paul Pogba and Jose Mourinho could leave Manchester United this year.&nbsp; The former Liverpool player's comments comes after Mourinho told Pogba that he'll never captain the team under him again. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/both-pogba-and-mourinho-could-leave-man-united-claims/1eptvu0cogw8r106rtxiegodbv">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Redknapp: Mourinho and Pogba could leave Man Utd

Matteo Darmian has suitors in Serie A, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/three-italian-clubs-chase-man-united-wantaway-16162">CalcioMercato</a>.&nbsp; Roma, Inter and Juventus are still after the Manchester United fullback, who was linked with Napoli over the summer. Darmian&nbsp;has featured just once in Premier League play this season.

Trio of Serie A clubs after Darmian

The Vancouver Whitecaps have fired manager Carl Robinson after nearly five seasons in charge. The move&nbsp;comes with just five games remaining the regular season and Vancouver sitting four points out of a playoff spot. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/vancouver-whitecaps-fire-manager-carl-robinson/1wvpv9ujw885v1xv0doj160v51" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal right here!</a>

Whitecaps fire Robinson

Southampton are after Ghanaian forward Richmond Boakye, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/7344894/richmond-boakye-chelsea-southampton-belgrade-jiangsu/">the Sun</a>.&nbsp; Boakye&nbsp;currently features on loan for&nbsp;Red Star Belgrade after being sold to Chinese side&nbsp;Jiangsu&nbsp;Suning for £5million in February. The forward scored against Southampton in a preseason friendly and has scored&nbsp;42 goals in 51 games since joining the Serbian club.

Southampton eye Boakye

England are ready to offer West Ham star Declan Rice a fast track to a senior call-up, reports<a href="https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/declan-rice-offered-fasttrack-route-into-the-england-team-as-decision-looms-large-37352548.html" target="_blank">&nbsp;Independent.ie.</a> The England-born Rice has represented Ireland in three friendlies, but the 19-year-old has now taken a temporary step away from the international game to consider his future.&nbsp; Rice would be offered a spot in England's U-21 side next month, before he is called up to the senior team in November.&nbsp;

England to offer Rice fast track to senior side

Inter are scouting Lyon midfielder Lucas Tousart ahead of a possible move, reports <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-ol-tousart-piste-par-linter-faut-il-y-croire-404911" target="_blank">Le10Sport</a>.&nbsp; The Serie&nbsp;A side have made an initial inquiry&nbsp;into the 21-year-old's status, and are considering making a bid in January.&nbsp; Reports in Italy state Inter could make a €35 million (£31m/$41m) bid for the France U-21 international.&nbsp;

Inter eyeing Lyon star Tousart

Leonardo&nbsp;Bonucci's&nbsp;six-year-old son Lorenzo is representing Torino's youth team, according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Torino/25-09-2018/lorenzo-bonucci-torino-figlio-leo-segna-fa-il-galletto-belotti-juventus-300145470708.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport.</a> Though his father is a legend at Juventus, Lorenzo is a supporter of the Old Lady's crosstown rivals.

Bonucci's son playing for Torino

The&nbsp;New York Red Bulls have signed Jamaican international left-back Kemar Lawrence to a new contract. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">NEWS: We've signed defender Kemar Lawrence to a new contract 📰➡️ <a href="https://t.co/bl6SSFaOM4">https://t.co/bl6SSFaOM4</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RBNY?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RBNY</a> <a href="https://t.co/H3SFqgAmnY">pic.twitter.com/H3SFqgAmnY</a>— New York Red Bulls (@NewYorkRedBulls) <a href="https://twitter.com/NewYorkRedBulls/status/1044595593648263168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 25, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center> The 26-year-old has become one of the top outside backs in MLS, and has attracted interest from Ligue 1 and the Premier League in the past.&nbsp;

Lawrence signs Red Bulls extension

West Brom are set to sign former Wolves and Crystal Palace forward Bakary Sako, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11698/11508073/bakary-sako-set-to-sign-for-west-brom" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The 30-year-old is out of contract after leaving Palace at the end of the 2017-18 season and could join the Baggies this week ahead of their Championship clash with Preston. Sako has been on trial with West Brom, where he has impressed manager Darren Moore to earn a short-term deal.

Sako set to sign for West Brom

Lucas Vasquez is set to be the player who suffers most from Vinicius Junior's Real Madrid rise, <a href="http://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2018/09/25/5ba9fb5222601dc6498b45c9.html" target="_blank">Marca</a> reports. Struggling to get game time this season, the youngster is set to find himself edged out by the young Brazilian, who Los Blancos want to feature more for their first-team squad.

Vasquez to suffer with Vinicius rise

Paris Saint-Germain are fighting to keep Angel Di Maria from&nbsp;Juventus next summer, <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/mercato-psg-le-depart-de-di-maria-est-il-deja-programme-404909" target="_blank">Le 10 Sport</a> reports. Out of contract in June 2019, the Argentina international can negotiate with clubs from January. Juve are keen on the player, but PSG are determined to keep him in the French capital.

PSG fighting to keep Di Maria from Juventus

Giuseppe Rossi could be suspended for a year if found guilty of breaking anti-doping regulations. The ex-Italy international forward reportedly tested positive for&nbsp;dorzolamyde, a drug that can usually be found in anti-glaucoma medication, following the Serie A clash between Genoa and Beneveto on May 12. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/former-man-utd-striker-rossi-facing-potential-drugs-ban/rq08jaoog2wjzr2388xrcx9n" target="_blank">Get the full story here!</a>

Ex-Man Utd striker facing possible drugs ban

Everton forward Bernard says Goodison Park is the best place for him to get back to his best form. He has yet to start since making a summer move from Shakhtar Donetsk on a free transfer, but is confident he can reach his best at Goodison Park. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/everton-is-best-place-for-bernard-to-reach-top-form/14y3r8miipe7w1b9dqwek0w11q" target="_blank">Find out what he had to say here!</a>

Everton the best place for me - Bernard

Laurent Blanc is being lined up as a possible replacement for Eusebio Di Francesco at Roma, according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Roma/24-09-2018/roma-sparita-francesco-bilico-anatomia-una-crisi-300121795178.shtml?cmpid=shortener_fa7b21ddRS" target="_blank">Gazzette dello Sport</a>. The former France and PSG boss has been out of work since leaving the Ligue 1 champions in 2016 but has previously intimated a desire to get back into management.

Blanc set for Roma post?

Germany boss Joachim Low has admitted that he could find the challenge of managing in the Premier League "interesting". A World Cup winner in 2014, the 58-year-old has been in charge of the national side since 2006 and has never managed at club level. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/sane-has-a-good-future-germany-coach-low-praises-man-city/tj9y9jnwrauc1b08xyj64d5ae" target="_blank">Get his full quotes here!</a>

Premier League is 'interesting' for Low

Arsenal and Manchester United are credited with an interest in Lille attacker Nicolas Pele by <a href="http://francefootball.fr" target="_blank">France Football</a>. The winger has started the season in electric form and recently netted his first hat-trick against Amiens. Although LOSC have said that it will be difficult to part with him, Barcelona are also circling and it will be difficult for them to resist.

Arsenal and Man Utd in for Lille hitman

Juventus are ready to launch a big for Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba if they get a chance, according to <a href="http://www.tuttosport.com/" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>. The World Cup winner's relationship with Jose Mourinho continues to be problematic, which could ultimately force him to leave. However, Barcelona are still very much on the case.

Pogba wants Juventus return

Bayern Munich are keeping tabs on Benfica goalkeeper&nbsp; Odisseas Vlachodimos, according to <a href="https://www.sport.de/news/ne3372194/fc-bayern-scoutet-nachfolger-fuer-manuel-neuer/" target="_blank">Sport1</a>. The Germans are already looking for a long-term successor to Manuel Neuer and believe the 24-year-old could be their man. Eintracht Frankfurt and RB Leipzig are also following his progress.

Bayern scouting Benfica goalkeeper

Brendan Rodgers' son Anton is currently on trial with Scottish Championship side Falkirk, according to <a href="https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/16900314.brendan-rodgers-son-anton-on-trial-with-falkirk/" target="_blank">Herald Scotland</a>. The former Brighton midfielder spent some time training with his father's club and even joined Celtic on their pre-season trip to Australia, but failed to receive a contract offer. Rodgers played the full 90 minutes in Falkirk&nbsp;reserves' 5-1 defeat to Dundee United as he hopes to win a contract with the club.

Brendan Rodgers' son on trial at Falkirk

Brazilian defender Luisao is set to leave Benfica after 15 seasons, according to <a href="https://www.abola.pt/mundos/Noticias/Ver/751349" target="_blank">A Bola</a>. The 37-year-old has played over 500 games for the Portuguese club, but has not yet featured this season. He was also left out of Benfica's Champions League squad and is considered the fifth-choice centre-back. As a result, the 44-time Brazil international&nbsp;will be allowed to leave Benfica, with the club agreeing to mutually terminate his contract.

Benfica set to release Luisao

Former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is not interested in becoming the new Roma head coach, according to <a href="http://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/serie-a/roma/2018/09/25-47836325/roma_per_di_francesco_fiducia_a_termine/" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a>. The Italian has decided to take a year off since leaving the Blues, leaving Tianjin Quanjian boss Paulo Sousa as the frontrunner should Roma cut ties with current manager&nbsp;Eusebio Di Francesco. Roma have given Di Francesco two games to turn things around or else will look elsewhere following a poor start to the Serie A season.

Conte not interested in Roma job

Phil Foden has struggled to feature regularly for Manchester City yet, but that does not mean that he cannot become a star at the Etihad Stadium. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/already-a-pep-player-man-city-the-best-place-for-foden-to-become-/23xvjvp19pyp1hvwsg4efo87q" target="_blank">Sam Lee looks at the position of the prodigious midfielder.</a>

Man City is the best place for Foden to become a star

Manchester United's big move to sign Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal in January is one that is backfiring. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/how-mourinhos-alexis-sanchez-plan-risks-falling-apart-at-man/1s0xfn2hwllm41woja21osp499" target="_blank">Kris Voakes looks at why the move has failed to yield positive fruit for the Old Trafford side.</a>

Mourinho's Alexis plan is falling apart

Frenkie de Jong's value is sharply increasing, according to a report from <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20180925/452004072404/frenkie-de-jong-fc-barcelona.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The Ajax youngster has been linked with a move to Manchester United and Barcelona, yet such have been his performances that his asking price is spiralling upwards. De Jong wants to play with Lionel Messi but the Amsterdammers won't make him easy to sign.

De Jong becoming more expensive for Barca every day

Hatem Ben Arfa could take PSG to court over harassment, <a href="http://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/psg/rennes-psg-ben-arfa-un-dimanche-de-retrouvailles-22-09-2018-7898757.php" target="_blank">Le Parisien</a> reports. He was frozen out of the first team for 17 months and saw his salary reduced in January after he failed to go on a training camp in Qatar. His lawyer believes this is unjust and is willing to take the club to court.

Ben Arfa could take PSG to court

West Ham and Declan Rice are far apart in their contract talks with the London club at risk of losing him, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6203291/West-Ham-risk-losing-Declan-Rice-starlet-turns-12k-week-offer.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. Rice's contract runs through 2020 and has him on&nbsp;£3,000 a week, with the club ready to raise that to&nbsp;£12,000 - something that the teenager and his representatives believe is insultingly low. West Ham are refusing to come off their offer, which only increases the chances Rice leaves as he draws interest from the top clubs in the Premier League.

West Ham risk losing teen standout Rice

Arsenal are checking in on Rennes youngster Ismaila Sarr, a player likened to Ousmane Dembele, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-ready-battle-inter-milan-13300610" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. Sarr, a Senegal international, caught the attention of scouts after a strong World Cup despite limited appearances and has enhanced that reputation after a great goal in the Europa League last week. A number of Premier League teams along with Inter Milan have been looking at the £20 million-rated ($26m) Sarr, and Rennes have insisted he will not be sold in January.

Arsenal checking in on Rennes prospect

Real Madrid and Manchester United are the latest teams to join the chase for Ajax's Frenkie de Jong, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/2592401/real-heeft-80-miljoen-over-voor-frenkie-de-jong" target="_blank">De Telegraaf</a>. The Ajax man prefers a move to Barcelona, but Madrid are ready to pay €80 million&nbsp;(£72m) to sign the midfielder as they see him as the successor to Luka Modric. Multiple clubs are eager to talk to De Jong about personal terms, but his representatives may wait until an agreement with Ajax is reached before opening negotiations.

Real Madrid and Man Utd after £72m De Jong

Mexico&nbsp;interim manager Ricardo "Tuca" Ferretti was seen as the leading candidate to take over El Tri on a full-time basis but said Monday he'll be staying with Tigres. The 64-year-old has said he would accept the job only if either Tigres&nbsp;fired him or the Mexican federation paid his buyout clause with the club. But it appears no agreement will be forthcoming, though Ferretti plans to remain El Tri's interim boss through the October and possibly November friendlies. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/ferretti-staying-with-tigres-instead-of-taking-mexico/73hc2n2n0tcu1tlet092cdf8e" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Ferretti staying with Tigres instead of taking Mexico job

Antonio Conte could make a Serie A return with Roma, according to&nbsp;La Stampa (via&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/report-conte-could-make-his-serie-a-return-sooner-than-later-42676" target="_blank">IlBianconero</a>). The former Chelsea manager is on the shortlist to replace Eusebio&nbsp;Di Francesco should Roma decide to make a change after a slow start to the season. Likewise AC Milan have&nbsp;also had an eye on&nbsp;Conte after&nbsp;their&nbsp;rough start under Gennaro&nbsp;Gattuso, making it quite possible the ex-Juventus boss will return to Serie A soon.&nbsp;

Conte on Roma coaching list

Jose Mourinho gave Paul Pogba a dressing down following Manchester United's draw against Wolves, reports the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/7337045/jose-mourinho-paul-pogba-changing-rooms-manchester-united-wolves/" target="_blank">Sun</a>. Pogba made a mistake leading to Wolves' equaliser&nbsp;and Mourinho demanded more concentration while warning those mistakes were being highlighted in the club's slow start to the campaign. That, in turn, prompted Pogba's public questioning of Mourinho's tactics, <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/pogba-implores-manchester-united-to-attack-attack-attack/99npqwq1jlb61oju3wy1anxa8" target="_blank">saying the team needed to "attack, attack, attack" when playing&nbsp;at home</a>.&nbsp;

Mourinho blasted Pogba after Wolves draw

After rewarding Jack Grealish with a new contract, Aston Villa are&nbsp;set to discuss a new deal&nbsp;for defender&nbsp;James Chester, according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2018/09/24/aston-villa-open-talks-james-chester-new-contract-jack-grealish/">the Telegraph</a>. Chester was the subject of interest from Stoke City over the summer and has 18 months left on his current contract. Grealish&nbsp;signed a five-year deal on Monday,&nbsp;which will see his previous salary&nbsp;more than doubled.

Aston Villa set to open talks with Chester over new deal

Rafa Benitez is set for a meeting to discuss Newcastle's January transfer policy, according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2018/09/24/transfer-summit-could-decide-rafa-benitezs-long-term-future/">the Telegraph</a>. The Spaniard is ready to make a series of requests to&nbsp;managing director Lee Charnley, who reports to owner Mike Ashley. Benitez's meeting is seen as vital to the manager's future with the club following a frustrating summer window.&nbsp;

Benitez set for transfer summit with Newcastle management

Paris Saint-Germain's finances will again be assessed by the Club Financial Control Body (CFCB), UEFA announced on Monday. The CFCB will now once again look into PSG's financial information to determine whether&nbsp;the club broke Financial Fair Play regulations. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/paris-saint-germain-ffp-case-referred-by-uefa-back-to-cfcb/1plde2t9tdz7x14siy9yb7tv1a">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

PSG FFP case referred to CFCB

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Irrepressible Haaland & Foden double act downs plucky Palace

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