Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Liverpool are ‘seriously interested’ in Bowen

Liverpool are, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/barca-hijo-kylian-madrid-13264065 " target="_blank">Sport</a>, out of the running to land Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe.A path is said to have been left clear for Real Madrid to target the World Cup winner unopposed as he continues to head towards free agency.

Liverpool out of the running for Mbappe (Sport)

Tottenham are not planning on putting the offer of a new contract to Harry Kane any time soon, reports <a href="https://theathletic.com/3137623/2022/02/21/ornstein-spurs-will-wait-on-kane-to-initiate-talks-man-utd-start-manager-process-hodgson-behind-wilshere-move/?source=twitteruk " target="_blank">The Athletic</a>, with the club prepared to wait on a star striker to initiate talks.The England captain is currently tied to terms through to 2024 and it is unclear whether the likes of Manchester City will rekindle interest in his services during the next transfer window.

Spurs not planning Kane contract offer (The Athletic)

According to <a href="https://www.givemesport.com/87973236-reds-transfer-news-liverpool-are-seriously-interested-in-signing-jarrod-bowen " target="_blank">GiveMeSport</a>, Liverpool are “seriously interested” in West Ham winger Jarrod Bowen.The Reds snapped up Colombian star Luis Diaz during the winter window, while already having Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah on their books, but exits continue to be mooted at Anfield and added creativity is being sought.

Liverpool are ‘seriously interested’ in Bowen (GiveMeSport)

Jules Kounde has decided to reject Barcelona and join Chelsea, according to <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1568997/Chelsea-Barcelona-Jules-Kounde-Sevilla-Marina-Granovskaia-Transfer-SNT" target="_blank">The Express</a>.The Sevilla defender is being chased by both European giants but has decided a switch to the Premier League suits him better than Camp Nou.

Kounde rejects Barcelona for Chelsea (Express)

According to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/tottenham-offer-hojbjerg-price/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>, Roma aim to sign Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg this summer transfer window so long as Jose Mourinho is their manager.It's understood Tottenham Hotspur have their player valued at around £25m, with the Portuguese manager keen on a reunion with his former player.

Roma target Spurs' Hojbjerg

According to <a href="https://www.jeunesfooteux.com/LOSC-Mercato-Jonathan-David-sort-du-silence-au-sujet-de-son-avenir_a52238.html" target="_blank">Jeunesfooteux</a>, Jonathan David said: "I'm under contract at LOSC. The most important thing for me is to finish the season as well as possible. "What happens after that, we'll see. The Premier League attracts everyone. It's the most competitive league in the world. It's a really good league."

David responds to Arsenal, Liverpool, and Newcastle interest

According to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/teams/liverpool/12548294/shaqiri-my-desire-was-to-leave-france" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>, Xherdan Shaqiri said: "The league is getting better and better. For me it's a good league. I wanted to go away from France and the opportunity came with Georg [Heitz]. "Like I said before, we were always in touch with my brother, my agent. I was thinking a lot of course but Georg came with a big project and I was really excited."

Shaqiri explains decision behind MLS move

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Aubameyang tells <a href="https://twitter.com/mundodeportivo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mundodeportivo</a>: “I told Dembélé: bro, you should stay at Barça. I don’t know if he’ll change his mind but… I can only say that anything can happen”. 🔵🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a> …and he’s telling Dembélé the same every day in training. Pierre really hopes for Ousmane to stay. <a href="https://t.co/WK8xcPZy4g">pic.twitter.com/WK8xcPZy4g</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1495837715904016385?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 21, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Aubameyang urges Dembélé to stay at Barcelona

According to <a href="https://www.newcastleworld.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/bayern-munich-star-turned-down-newcastle-united-move-according-to-german-legend-3578988" target="_blank">Newcastle World</a>, Matthaus said to Sky Deutschaldn: “It is not about money. Otherwise, he would have gone to England. He had an offer from&nbsp;<a href="https://metro.co.uk/tag/newcastle-united-fc/?ico=auto_link_sport_P5_LNK1">Newcastle United</a>, where he would have earned twice as much.“He is looking for a sporting challenge. And at Bayern he no longer felt valued. In recent years, Sule has often been attacked because of his weight and no one has protected him.“During his long injury break, he sacrificed himself for the club. He won the Champions League and played great games. The club didn’t get enough. And I know that is the reason why Sule said to his team of advisors, ‘we don’t need to talk to Bayern anymore. I want to go'".

Sule turned down Newcastle for Dortmund

Alvaro Morata said: "It's not important now. I had a conversation with Allegri about it [Barca's bid] - he told me that Dusan's arrival would help me and so it has."I'm happy to be at Juventus - if it was up to me, I’d always stay here."Read the full story <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/morata-happy-stay-juventus-barcelona-transfer-arsenal-links/blta7e6abf80f941446" target="_blank">here</a>

Morata opens up on Juventus future

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">↩️ | Jean-Philippe Gbamin has joined CSKA Moscow on loan for the remainder of the 2021/22 season.— Everton (@Everton) <a href="https://twitter.com/Everton/status/1495817209968529415?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 21, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Everton's Gbamin joins CSKA Moscow

According to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20220221/1001753746/ajax-piensa-jordi-cruyff-sustituto-overmars.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>, Ajax hope to replace Marc Overmars with Barcelona's Jordi Cruyff as technical director.Overmars was forced into resigning from his position after sending inappropriate sexual messages to multiple female colleagues at the Dutch club.Cruyff's current contract with Barcelona expires in the summer, though it's understood he's currently comfortable in Spain.

Ajax hope to bring in Cruyff (Mundo Deportivo)

Jack Wilshere said: "It all happened really quick. I had a conversation with one of the coaches, David Reddington. He explained to me about the club, how good it is and how much I'd enjoy it."He worked with someone I worked with closely, Roy Hodgson, who I enjoyed working with. I knew Dave would have a similar way of doing things. Then I spoke with the head coach and really liked what they were saying."I always said that in my career I wanted to try something different. I think now was the right time to step out of my comfort zone, step out of England and try something different."Read the full article <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/agf-aarhus-wilshere-signing-publicity-stunt-former-arsenal/blt3ea2ee09490c45fe" target="_blank">here</a>

Wilshere opens up on move to Denmark's AGF Aarhus

David de Gea said: “Now I feel as if I'm from Manchester; I just feel like anyone else from Manchester. Where you are loved and welcomed is your home.“I've been here for many years and, obviously, anything can happen in life, in the world of football, but honestly I don't see myself away from Manchester United.”Read the full article <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/de-gea-slipknot-system-of-a-down-man-utd-no-1/blt2e5d1af4b6154590" target="_blank">here</a>

De Gea hints at Man United stay

Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus is back on the recruitment radar of Serie A title holders Inter, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2022/02/21/calciomercato-inter-gabriel-jesus-milan-scamacca-juventus/ " target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.Premier League champions are reluctant to part with the Brazil international, though, and are plotting contract talks of their own.

Gabriel Jesus back on Inter’s radar (Calciomercato)

Leicester are looking to agree a new contract with Manchester United and Aston Villa-linked Wilfred Ndidi, claims <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-leicester-city-set-to-open-ndidi-contract-talks-amid-aston-villa-link/ " target="_blank">Football Insider</a>.The Nigerian midfielder is already tied to a deal through to 2024, but the Foxes want to put fresh terms in place that will help to fend off unwelcome attention from afar.

Leicester line up new contract for Man Utd-linked Ndidi

Chelsea are considering a summer move for Wolves defender Max Kilman, claims <a href="https://talksport.com/football/1047434/chelsea-transfer-news-max-kilman-wolves/ " target="_blank">talkSPORT</a>.The 24-year-old has been catching the eye on a Premier League stage this season and, as a boyhood Blues supporter, may be offered a chance to head for Stamford Bridge if the likes of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen depart.

Chelsea consider swoop for Kilman

Manchester United have been heavily linked with Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly in the past, and <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/manchester-united-cansa-maguire-buscara-koulibaly-20220219.html " target="_blank">Fichajes</a> claims that interest could be rekindled this summer.The Red Devils already have Harry Maguire, Raphael Varane and Victor Lindelof on their books, but another proven centre-half is being sought to join the ranks at Old Trafford.

Man Utd mulling over move for Koulibaly

<a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/02/21/exclusive-fabian-schar-jonjo-shelvey-line-fresh-newcastle-united/ " target="_blank">The Telegraph</a> reports that Newcastle are lining up new contracts for Jonjo Shelvey and Fabian Schar.The Magpies have big money to spend on fresh faces, but a number of those already at the club are considered to be important in long-term planning.

Shelvey & Schar lined up for new Newcastle deals

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Excl: Marcelo Brozović will sign his new contract with Inter today. Done deal. Total agreement reached on verbal basis weeks ago - now set to be signed, matter of hours. ⚫️🔵🇭🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Inter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Inter</a> Brozović only wanted to stay - official statement expected soon. <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SkySport</a> <a href="https://t.co/EUQcJqkgHC">pic.twitter.com/EUQcJqkgHC</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1495733426258956290?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 21, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Inter set to announce new Brozovic contract

Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar has admitted that he would "love" to play in MLS at some stage, not least because he'd "get three months' vacation" every season.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/neymar-the-perfect-chaos-release-date-how-to-watch-and/bltfe6e9a0b38046e5f">Neymar has spent the last five years of his career on PSG's books</a>, having initially been snapped up from Barcelona for a world record €222 million (£189m/$259m) fee in 2017.The 30-year-old is contracted to remain at Parc des Princes until 2025, but has now suggested that he might not see out his playing days in France due to his attraction to the United States.Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/neymar-play-mls-psg-star-three-month-vacation-every-season/blt0f01c16d660f40f6" target="_self">GOAL</a>.

Neymar targets MLS and 'three-month vacation'

Tottenham are well placed to land the signature of Inter defender Stefan de Vrij when the summer transfer window opens.According to <a href="https://www.interlive.it/2022/02/15/calciomercato-inter-de-vrij-rinnovo-contratto-tottenham-conte-barcellona-depay/" target="_self">Inter Live</a>, the 30-year-old is close to agreeing terms on a move to the north London club.Should Spurs finalise the deal, De Vrij will reunite with Antonio Conte, with whom he won the Serie A title at Inter in 2020-21.

Spurs well placed to land De Vrij

Everton striker Moise Kean could return to Paris Saint-Germain in the summer - according to <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/" target="_self">Tuttosport</a>.The 21-year-old is currently on loan at Juventus, where he initially began his career, and they have the obligation to buy him outright in the summer.Juve may loan Kean out themselves in 2022-23, with PSG likely to be an option for the striker, who played at Parc des Princes on loan last season, if Kylian Mbappe leaves for Real Madrid.

Kean could return to PSG in summer

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Real Madrid will offer Vinícius Júnior a new contract in the coming months, as expected. Everyone in the club approves a long-term contract for the Brazilian star, including Florentino Perez. ⚪️🇧🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RealMadric?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RealMadric</a> Potential new deal will be until June 2027. To be discussed soon. <a href="https://t.co/tFy6GuXg7j">pic.twitter.com/tFy6GuXg7j</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1495684723871469570?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 21, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Vinicius in line for Real Madrid extension

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Grischa <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pr%C3%B6mel?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Prömel</a> will be a Hoffenheim player again next season! The 27-year-old midfielder returns to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TSG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TSG</a> on a free transfer having been at the club between 2013 and 2015. In 2014, he won the championship with the U19 team. He signs a contract until 2026 ✍️ <a href="https://t.co/jEFcbQIxt2">pic.twitter.com/jEFcbQIxt2</a>— TSG Hoffenheim EN (@tsghoffenheimEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/tsghoffenheimEN/status/1495699825400164354?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 21, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Promel returns to Hoffenheim after leaving Union Berlin

<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-major-update-on-aston-villa-bid-to-sign-joe-gomez/ " target="_blank">Football Insider</a> reports that Aston Villa have made Liverpool defender Joe Gomez their top target for the summer.Steven Gerrard expressed interest in the England international in January and will ask questions of his former employers at Anfield again when another transfer window swings open.

Villa make Gomez their top summer target

Barcelona remain in the market for a new left-back and are preparing to turn their attention towards Alejandro Grimaldo, reports <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/fichajes-fc-barcelona-llegada-gaya-complica-20220219.html " target="_blank">Fichajes</a>.Jose Gaya had been a top target for the Blaugrana, but doing a deal with La Liga rivals Valencia will be tricky and a former La Masia academy graduate could now be returned to Catalunya from Benfica.

Barca eye Grimaldo as Gaya alternative

Lucas Vazquez is set to seek a transfer away from Real Madrid when the market reopens - according to <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/sacrificat-florentino-perez-acceptara-venda-reial-madrid-lucas-vazquez_714201_102.html" target="_self">El Nacional</a>.The 30-year-old is no longer a guaranteed starter under Carlo Ancelotti and wants to leave to boost his chances of making Spain's World Cup squad.Vazquez is still under contract until 2024 but with a reported value of £10 million he could be snapped up by another top European club looking for a bargain in the summer.

Vazquez seeking Real Madrid exit 

Fiorentina winger Jose Callejon is wanted by Espanyol and Granada - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1495291833156612096" target="_self">Fichajes</a>.Both Spanish clubs are planning to move for the 35-year-old when he becomes a free agent in the summer.Callejon played for Espanyol, and indeed Real Madrid, earlier in his career and he is currently free to sign a pre-contract agreement with any potential suitor.

Fiorentina's Callejo wanted by Espanyol & Granada

Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva harbours a dream to one day play for Real Madrid - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/manchester-city-un-big-lascia-guardiola-19269" target="_self">Calciomercato</a>.The 27-year-old was strongly linked with Atletico Madrid last summer but ended up staying put, and is still under contract at Etihad Stadium until 2025.However, Santiago Bernabeu has always been a preferred destination for Bernardo, and the Blancos could move for him in the near future with Luka Modric and Toni Kroos both approaching the final years of their contracts.

Bernardo dreams of Real Madrid move

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">James Rodriguez: “I would have liked to have been at Everton for much longer. It’s a spectacular club, the fans are incredible, but I ran into a coach who didn’t want to count on me. I wanted to be there”. 🔵🇨🇴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EFC</a> “Unfortunately, the coach didn’t want to count on me”. <a href="https://t.co/JTWtyeJS9H">pic.twitter.com/JTWtyeJS9H</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1495564120380395523?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 21, 2022</a></blockquote>
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James suggests Benitez forced Everton departure

AC Milan will have to pay around €30 million to sign Domenico Berardi from Sassuolo, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/berardi-nessuno-come-lui-in-europa-il-milan-e-la-verita-sul-prez-62221" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.The Sassuolo star came close to leaving for Fiorentina last summer but no deal went through and now a switch to San Siro could go ahead this summer.

AC Milan target €30m Berardi

Paulo Dybala's agent will have to give up his hopes of a significant commission if the player is to sign a contract extension at Juventus, says <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-arriva-la-comunicazione-per-dybala-ecco-la-condizione-per-i-39860" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.The Argentine can leave the club for free at the end of the season, but they hope to convince him to remain.Although Juventus are willing to meet Dybala's salary demands, they need the player's agent to surrender his calls for a significant pay-off.

Dybala agent holding back Juventus extension

Scott Brown has applied to take over as St Mirren manager.<a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/scott-brown-makes-st-mirren-26284284" target="_blank">The Daily Record</a> reports the former Celtic star has made his pitch for the job but could be beaten to the role by Steven Naismith.

Celtic legend Brown in for St Mirren job

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">One more Houston Dynamo update: There's been no real contact with Brazilian CM Tche Tche. He's available and can be signed as a free agent in the summer, but HOU not in for him, per sources. Tche Tche, 29, currently with Atletico Mineiro. No further talks w/ FC Cincinnati either <a href="https://t.co/8Nms24Pnvv">pic.twitter.com/8Nms24Pnvv</a>— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) <a href="https://twitter.com/tombogert/status/1495436489194446850?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 20, 2022</a></blockquote>
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