Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Liverpool looking into Lautaro deal

Sergio Aguero is set to sign&nbsp;a two-year contract at Barcelona and complete his free transfer from Manchester City, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eurosport.co.uk/football/premier-league/2020-2021/manchester-city-s-sergio-aguero-on-brink-of-barcelona-move-agreement-found-over-two-year-contract_sto8318060/story.shtml" target="_blank">Eurosport</a>.&nbsp; The Argentine's agent has held positive talks with Barca president Joan Laporta, with only minor details standing in the way of an agreement.

Aguero set for two-year Barcelona deal (Eurosport)

Club president Laporta has held 'positive talks' with agent

Liverpool are one of several clubs looking into a possible deal for Inter forward Lautaro Martinez, claims <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/man-city-chelsea-liverpool-lautaro-martinez-inter-transfer-exclusive" target="_blank">90min</a>. Manchester City and Chelsea are also said to be keen on adding the Argentina international to star-studded ranks in the Premier League.

Liverpool looking into Lautaro deal (90min)

Arsenal could make a move for Sheffield United midfielder Sander Berge this summer, according to <a href="https://theathletic.co.uk/2580688/2021/05/12/arsenal-and-absence-how-lack-of-experience-across-club-is-causing-cracks-in-rebuild/" target="_blank">The Athletic.</a> The Gunners are revamping both their playing squad and recruitment model this summer after a disappointing season, and are looking at Berge as an option for reshaping their creative centre. Berge has a reported £35million release clause, having suffered relegation with the Blades this season.

Arsenal 'eyeing move for Sheff Utd midfielder Berge' (The Athletic)

The Gunners are scouting midfield options and are considering the Norwegian

Tottenham are looking at Marcelo Bielsa and Rafael Benitez as options in their search for a new manager, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-tottenham-set-sights-on-leeds-boss-bielsa-and-benitez/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a> Spurs are reportedly looking at experienced coaches as they search for a successor to the sacked Jose Mourinho, and Leeds coach Bielsa fits the bill having established the Elland Road side back in the top flight this campaign. Former Liverpool, Chelsea and Newcastle manager Benitez is also being considered, with the Spaniard a free agent and with his family based in England.

Spurs 'consider Bielsa and Benitez in manager search' (Football Insider)

The Leeds boss and former Newcastle coach are both under consideration

Manchester United and Arsenal will battle for 19-year-old Senegalese prospect&nbsp;Abdallah Sima, who has burst onto the radar of English clubs out of relative obscurity in his first senior campaign with Sparta Prague, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-man-utd-abdallah-sima-24094469" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. The striker has been rated at&nbsp;£25 million (€29m/$35m) amid a season in which he has scored 15 goals in all competitions, including four in the Europa League. He netted vs Leicester City in the round of 32 before playing 69 minutes against Arsenal in the quarter-final without finding a breakthrough.

Man Utd and Arsenal battle for £25m Sima (Mirror)

The forward apparently made an impression when he faced the Gunners in the Europa League

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ✍️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JordyJoins?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JordyJoins</a> for good! <a href="https://twitter.com/Jordydewijs4?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Jordydewijs4</a> 🙌<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/QPR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#QPR</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JordyJoins?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JordyJoins</a> — QPR FC (@QPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/QPR/status/1392858661182222337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

QPR complete De Wijs signing

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Premier League veteran ✅ FIFA World Cup experience ✅ Welcome to the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCCincy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCCincy</a> backline, Geoff! 📰: <a href="https://t.co/QZJNrMeeSV">https://t.co/QZJNrMeeSV</a> <a href="https://t.co/Lyqx6HX7oM">pic.twitter.com/Lyqx6HX7oM</a> — FC Cincinnati (@fccincinnati) <a href="https://twitter.com/fccincinnati/status/1392842498725326848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Cameron signs for FC Cincinnati after leaving QPR

Marcos Llorente is in talks over a new contract at Atletico Madrid - according to <a href="https://as.com/" target="_blank">AS</a>. The Spanish giants&nbsp;CEO Miguel Angel Gil has met with the 26-year-old's agent to discuss extending his current deal beyond its 2024 expiry date. Llorente, who has been linked with Manchester United in recent months, has hit 12 goals in 35 La Liga matches for Atletico this term.

Llorente in talks for new Atletico deal

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Castellanos pens new NYCFC deal

Gianluigi Buffon has offers to prolong his playing career at the age of 43, with the World Cup winner preparing to sever ties with Juventus at the end of the season. The legendary goalkeeper&nbsp;has revealed that he will be&nbsp;leaving Turin for a second time when the 2020-21 campaign comes to a close. He has stopped short of announcing his retirement, and moves are being made to ensure he has his gloves back on next term. Read more on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/buffon-offers-play-43-years-of-age-leaving-juventus/1sjnkh73hu44x1srcc2b46s1f7" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Buffon: I have offers to play on at 43

Leicester City, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace are all eyeing a summer move for West Brom's&nbsp;Matheus Pereira - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/premier-league-tre-squadre-su-matheus-pereira-58216" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. RB Leipzig have also been linked with the 25-year-old, whose current contract at the Hawthorns is due to run until 2024. West Brom may be forced to sell Pereira in the summer following their relation from the Premier League.

Leicester, Villa & Palace eyeing Pereira 

The mother of Cristiano Ronaldo has vowed to help Sporting bring back the player they sold to Manchester United as a teenager.&nbsp; “I’ll talk to him [Cristiano] to bring him back,” Dolores Aveiro told celebrating&nbsp;Sporting fans following the Portuguese side's Primeira Liga title win. “Next year he will play in Alvalade [Sporting’s stadium].” <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Dolores Aveiro, madre de Cristiano Ronaldo, durante la celebración del título de Liga del Sporting: "Mañana voy a ir a verlo y a hablar con él. El año que viene jugará en el Alvalade. Lo convenceré de que vuelva".<a href="https://t.co/saR04t4g05">pic.twitter.com/saR04t4g05</a>— Talento Luso (@TalentoLuso) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalentoLuso/status/1392594525286281216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Ronaldo's mother wants Sporting move

Barcelona have no choice but to sell or otherwise lighten their bloated wage burden if they hope to strengthen their squad in the upcoming transfer window.&nbsp; The Catalans are keen to invest this summer as they face the possibility of another season without the Liga or Champions League titles, although they did get their hands on the Copa del Rey crown.&nbsp; But given the financial constrictions caused by Covid-19 and the club's contractual commitments, that may prove a tall order.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/barcelona-will-have-to-sell-in-order-to-strengthen-squad/be6zjgy1bfvg18xxhpyt9uhti" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Barcelona will have to sell in order to strengthen squad

Matt Beard has been re-appointed as Liverpool Women's manager, replacing caretaker boss Amber Whiteley. Beard, who guided the Reds to two&nbsp;Women’s Super League titles between 2012 and 2015, has taken up the post for a second time after reaching the end of his interim contract at Bristol City. The 43-year-old expressed his delight after being unveiled on Thursday, and is looking forward to getting back to work for a club he has always found "fascinating". <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/beard-re-appointed-as-liverpool-women-manager/1tf5c2njnxx0j1kirkrcj55q6d" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Beard re-appointed as Liverpool Women manager

Manchester United have been linked with signing another centre-half ahead of the summer transfer window, and Rio Ferdinand has said Paris Saint-Germain star Marquinhos is "the only place" to go. The former Red Devils defender believes any side looking to reinforce their back four at the next opportunity should move for the Brazilian. Marquinhos would not come cheap&nbsp;as an established part of PSG's plans, but the Brazil international would tick plenty of boxes for those - such as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and United - looking to land a reliable performer. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ferdinand-marquinhos-advice-man-utd/ohbv7o73eyy8zvzfd2cakatv" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Ferdinand offers Marquinhos advice to Man Utd

Sassuolo winger Jeremie Boga is the subject of interest from Marseille - according to <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a7999400462565140594-lom-prend-la-temperature-pour-jeremie-boga" target="_blank">Foot Mercato</a>. The French outfit could acquire the 24-year-old for around €24 million (£21m/$29m) when the transfer window reopens. Lyon have also been linked with a move for Boga, who is approaching the final year of his contract at Sassuolo.

Marseille interested in Sassuolo's Boga

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Arsenal are working since March to extend Emile Smith-Rowe’s contract, there’s ‘optimism’ to complete the agreement soon. The player is happy and open to stay - five years contract on the table. ⚪️🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Arsenal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Arsenal</a> <a href="https://t.co/0oLWSdBGFP">https://t.co/0oLWSdBGFP</a> — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1392826234380357634?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Smith Rowe in line for new five-year Arsenal deal

Lautaro Martinez's agent has been explaining why no new contract has been signed at Inter, with his client waiting to discover what the club's plans are before committing to fresh terms. An extended deal at San Siro for the Argentina international forward has been mooted for some time, but no paperwork has been signed. A lack of movement in those discussions has sparked further transfer talk around the 23-year-old, who has been&nbsp;heavily linked with Barcelona in the past. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/lautaro-agent-inter-contract-summer-transfer-talk/1xp4b38jbvh7p1dogiln18mlac" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Lautaro agent explains Inter contract situation

Erling Haaland could force Harry Kane into staying at Tottenham, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/14938815/harry-kane-transfer-man-city-haaland-guardiola/" target="_blank">The Sun.</a> With few clubs able to afford the Spurs striker, and not many in the market for another striker this summer, Manchester City may have a major say in the future of England's captain.

Haaland could force Kane stay at Spurs

Jose Mourinho wants to be reunited with Sergio Romero at Roma, reports <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/05/11/transfer-notebook-arsenal-weigh-move-moussa-dembele-mikel-arteta/?utm_content=football&amp;utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_campaign=Echobox&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1620733185" target="_blank">The Telegraph.</a> The Portuguese has worked with the Argentine goalkeeper before at Manchester United and knows that his current contract at Old Trafford will expire in the summer.

Mourinho wants Romero at Roma

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Salmon signs for Racing Louisville

Jorginho has sought to bring the&nbsp;speculation regarding his future at Chelsea&nbsp;to a close, with the Italy international claiming to have given no thought to making a move elsewhere. He has said of the exit talk at Stamford Bridge:&nbsp;"I’ve got two more years and like I said, I really feel at home here. So there’s no point actually even talking about it." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/how-could-i-want-to-leave-the-club-jorginho-reacts-to/hmdobi2o49kx1x89auobvmvem" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Jorginho reacts to Chelsea exit talk

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New manager for Liverpool

Tottenham have no intention of parting with Eric Dier this summer, claims <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-here-we-go-podcast/id1554785643" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano.</a> Talk of a move to being Roma being made by the England international, allowing him to link up with ex-Spurs boss Jose Mourinho, has been played down.

Spurs have no plans to part with Dier

<a href="https://theathletic.com/news/chelsea-transfer-news-lauren-james-manchester-united/TqeSJtTEQwMJ" target="_blank">The Athletic </a>reports that Chelsea have entered into talks with Manchester United regarding a deal for Lauren James. The Red Devils are reluctant to part with a teenage forward that could link up with her brother Reece if a move to Stamford Bridge is made.

Chelsea open talks with Man Utd over James

Barcelona's impending deal for Sergio Aguero will not prevent them from also moving for Memphis Depay, claims <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2021/05/13/football/1620902384_122161.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. The Blaugrana are willing to bring two more forwards into their ranks with departures expected over the summer.

Aguero deal won't impact Depay to Barca

Nathan Ake will be given more opportunities to prove his worth under Pep Guardiola, reports the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-city-transfers-nathan-ake-20574013" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News.</a> The Dutch defender has endured a tough debut campaign with Manchester City, leading to talk of another move being made, but the Blues intend to keep him around.

Ake set to remain at Man City

Edinson Cavani says the&nbsp;prospect of signing for Boca Juniors this summer&nbsp;"was real", but claims speculation suggesting that he was looking for a way out of Manchester United was "half true, half lies". The 34-year-old Uruguayan has told 2 de Punta: ""The possibility I was going to sign for them [Boca] was real, but I was always clear. What has been said and printed is half true, half lies." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/cavani-how-close-to-leaving-man-utd-boca-juniors/44foeitzakej1ae3kvdbfhp1o" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Cavani reveals how close he came to leaving Utd for Boca

Zinedine Zidane will be quitting his role as manager of Real Madrid this summer regardless of whether another La Liga title is secured or not, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9574567/Zinedine-Zidane-walk-away-Real-Madrid-end-season-win-LaLiga.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a> The Frenchman has grown tired of a demanding role in the Spanish capital and is ready to walk away from the final year of his contract.

Zidane will leave Real Madrid this summer

Celtic interim manager John Kennedy insists Karamoko Dembele has another year left on his contract despite claims the young forward's deal will expire this summer. The 18-year-old scored his first senior goal for Celtic in the 4-0 win over St. Johnstone on Wednesday night, and in his post-match comments Kennedy moved to quash talk that the winger's deal is going to expire in a few weeks. He said:&nbsp;“There is a lot of speculation in terms of Karamoko being out of contract in the summer. I don’t know where that that has come from because he has another year left. “He is probably one who still has a bit of development, but is a terrific talent -&nbsp;we know that. It’s not a token gesture [his substitute appearance], he has done well in training recently.”

Dembele to stay at Celtic next season, insists Kennedy

Former Everton striker Kevin Campbell thinks Middlesbrough defender Djed Spence will join Rangers ahead of his old club. Both clubs are reportedly keen on the 20-year-old right-back, valued at around £5 million by Boro. “Djed Spence is a decent player and I think he has a big future ahead of him,” Campbell told&nbsp;<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/campbell-tips-spence-to-join-rangers-ahead-of-everton-after-espn-update/" target="_blank">Football Insider. </a>“I think he would join Rangers and fit in well in Scotland. “I think the lure of playing in the Champions League, under Steven Gerrard would be too much for him to turn down. It would be a good move for the youngster.”

Spence will join Rangers ahead of Everton - Campbell

PSG have offered a four-year deal to Spurs defender Serge Aurier, according to <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a5682898866956987523-les-discussions-entre-le-psg-et-serge-aurier-saccelerent" target="_blank">Foot Mercato.</a> The Parisians sold the right-back to Tottenham for&nbsp;£23million four years ago, but would now reportedly like to bring Aurier back to Parc des Princes. Aurier is now in the final year of his Spurs deal, and they could sell for just £10m.

PSG 'offer bumper deal to Aurier'

Barcelona have given the green light to a move for Sergio Aguero when he leaves Manchester City on a free this summer, claim <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20210513/493738644882/luz-verde-al-kun-aguero.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo.</a> Barca have been heavily linked with the 32-year-old as they search for a new striker, and those rumours now seem to have substance. Aguero is reportedly very keen on a move to Camp Nou, and is willing to take a pay cut - music to the ears of the cash-strapped Blaugrana.

Barcelona 'all set for Aguero bid'

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel wants to sign Marco Verratti from former club PSG this summer, according to <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/exclusive-thomas-tuchel-wants-reunion-with-marco-verratti-chelsea" target="_blank">90min</a>. The Italian midfielder has made more than 350 appearances for the Ligue 1 champions since 2012, including two and a half years under the management of Tuchel. Tuchel is a big fan of Verratti, and would reportedly like to be reunited with him again at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea 'keen on Verratti' (90min)

Thomas Tuchel reportedly wants a reunion with the PSG midfielder

Future Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano claims he turned down the chance to join Manchester United when he was 17. Upamecano, who will join Bayern from RB Leipzig this summer, told <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/dayot-upamecano-manchester-united-transfer/Tn9olMaTPrdW" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>:&nbsp;“I was a young boy. I wanted to sign for them straight away. Manchester United! But then my parents took me aside and said: ‘Let’s think carefully about this’.” The 22-year-old has since emerged as one of the most promising defenders in world football, and will join the Bundesliga champions in a&nbsp;€42.5m deal this summer.

Upamecano: I turned down Man Utd at 17

Former Watford and Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic will hold talks with Sheffield United about taking over this summer, according to the<a href="https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/slavisa-jokanovic-initial-sheffield-united-talks-have-taken-place-and-now-hes-on-the-list-3234315" target="_blank"> Sheffield Star.</a> Jokanovic was not on the Blades' initial five-man shortlist to replace Chris Wilder, however his good record of securing Championship promotions have persuaded the recently relegated side to speak with the former Yugoslavia international. United will play in the second tier next season following a dire 2020-21 campaign.

Jokanovic 'added to Sheff Utd shortlist'

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">NEWS | Sounders FC signs midfielder Reed Baker-Whiting to a Homegrown Player contract. Congratulations, Reed! 💚💙 MORE ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/6v5k3RUDOC">https://t.co/6v5k3RUDOC</a> <a href="https://t.co/JZYtZywODi">pic.twitter.com/JZYtZywODi</a>— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SoundersFC/status/1392612003504553985?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Sounders sign Baker-Whiting as Homegrown Player

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has cast doubt on big-money moves happening anywhere this summer, with the boss expecting even the richest sides to be hesitant in a "strange" summer market. His remarks specifically mentioned Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Jadon Sancho, each of whom have been at the center of dramatic rumours for months if not years. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-boss-klopp-doesnt-expect-mbappe-haaland-and-sancho/3sajkw3ksexn1bpg0fl9wje11" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Klopp doesn't expect Mbappe, Haaland or Sancho transfers

Edin Dzeko will not get help from Roma if he wants to play elsewhere before his contract ends next year, as <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Inter/12-05-2021/calciomercato-inter-dzeko-mourinho-410953667499.shtml" target="_blank">La Gazzetta dello Sport</a>&nbsp;writes that the club aren't interested in doing the work of finding a suitor for the veteran striker. That means Dzeko will likely need to recruit a new team for himself - a task that might not be so difficult considering his exemplary career goalscoring record in Europe's top leagues.

Dzeko left to fend for himself

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 💙❤️ Nico González renews until 2024 😍 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MadeInLaMasia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MadeInLaMasia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBarcelonaB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCBarcelonaB</a> <a href="https://t.co/g7C7EpOxWP">pic.twitter.com/g7C7EpOxWP</a> — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona/status/1392498317771382792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Barcelona extend Gonzalez through 2024

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Loudoun ➡️ D.C. Drew Skundrich is ⚫️ &amp; 🔴 — D.C. United (@dcunited) <a href="https://twitter.com/dcunited/status/1392604246323994631?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Skundrich signs with D.C. United

Leicester City are expected to beat Manchester United to Grimsby Town starlet Ben Grist, claims the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9571771/Leicester-City-set-beat-Manchester-United-race-sign-Grimsby-Town-starlet-Ben-Grist.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The 16-year-old homegrown player is of particular interest because of new Brexit limitations on signing minors from foreign countries.

Leicester expected to beat Man Utd to Grist

Wycombe have&nbsp;announced on their <a href="https://www.wycombewanderers.co.uk/news/2021/may/ainsworth-holds-contract-talks/" target="_blank">club website</a> that they will&nbsp;not renew the contracts of&nbsp;Ryan Allsop, Cameron Yates, Giles Phillips, Darius Charles and Andron Georgiou. However, cult icon&nbsp;Adebayo Akinfenwa's status remains undecided. “Discussions are ongoing relating to the futures of other players, including Adebayo Akinfenwa, whose contract expires this summer,” Wycombe wrote in a statement provided to Sky Sports.

Wycombe yet to make Akinfenwa decision

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 📝 Burton Albion can confirm the players that will be leaving the club at the end of their contracts this summer. We thank every one of the players leaving the <a href="https://twitter.com/PirelliStadium?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PirelliStadium</a> this summer for their service to the club, and wish them all the very best. 💛🖤<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BAFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BAFC</a> 👇👇👇 — Burton Albion FC (@burtonalbionfc) <a href="https://twitter.com/burtonalbionfc/status/1392442362467602434?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Burton bid farewell to 11 players

Real Madrid defender Marcelo was left off the squad list for Thursday's match against Granada due to an argument with manager Zinedine Zidane,&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;has&nbsp;confirmed. With&nbsp;Ferland Mendy out for the remainder of the season, Marcelo had&nbsp;appeared to be in line to start the crucial match at the&nbsp;Nuevo Estadio de&nbsp;Los Carmenes but was omitted entirely. The news comes as the future of Zidane at the club&nbsp;has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/real-madrid-squad-fear-tired-zidane-ready-to-resign/1n12smukkutak137s3fq37b8uu" target="_blank">come into question</a>, and a dressing room that could lose leader Sergio Ramos this summer continues to appear somewhat shaken, at least from the outside. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/marcelo-dropped-from-real-madrid-squad-after-argument-with/adnunsyuzb6116lx3lydpne5p" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

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The agent of&nbsp;Eduardo&nbsp;Camavinga, one of Europe's most highly regarded teenage midfielders, has spoken of intense interest in his client. He told&nbsp;SNTV: "Believe me we have a lot of offers for this year, a lot of offers, and good ones. I mean top, top clubs." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/camavinga-agent-offers-top-clubs-rennes/1hmbybdgm75em1kgwkn1gl02t0" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

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