Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Chelsea target Coutinho

Barcelona playmaker Philippe Coutinho is the subject of interest from Chelsea - according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/chelsea-se-interesa-por-coutinho-7894899" target="_blank">SPORT</a>. The Spanish champions want to receive at least €90 million (£84m/$98m) for the Brazilian, who is currently on loan at Bayern Munich. Chelsea want to bring in Coutinho on loan with the option to buy, as Frank Lampard looks to increase his midfield options at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea target Coutinho

Brazilian emerges on Blues' transfer radar

Manchester United will seek to take advantage of Saul's uncertain future at Atletico Madrid by launching a move this summer, <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/atletico-madrid/20200318/474242171097/saul-renovacion-atletico.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a> reports. The Spain midfielder is struggling to agree terms on a new deal with the club, and despite a contract that runs until 2026, he could leave in the summer. Manchester City also hold an interest.

Man Utd chase Atletico Madrid ace Saul

Inter are considering Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as a potential replacement for the in-demand Lautaro Martinez, claim&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-caccia-al-dopo-lautaro-non-solo-aubameyang-rispunta-martia-16871" target="_blank">CalcioMercato</a>. Barcelona have been heavily linked with a move for Lautaro and could sanction a move in the coming months. Timo Werner, Gabriel Jesus and Anthony Martial are also touted as potential targets for Inter if the Argentine leaves.

Inter target Aubameyang as Lautaro replacement

Arsenal are set to discuss with Villarreal's Santi Cazorla how the Spaniard could return to the club, possibly as a coach,&nbsp;according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1256819/Arsenal-news-Santi-Cazorla-Villarreal-Mikel-Arteta-Raul-Sanllehi-Premier-League" target="_blank">Express</a>. Cazorla's time at the Emirates was cut short by injury and in January he told&nbsp;Goal:&nbsp;"I don't know if it's possible or not, but I want to play one more game for Arsenal before I retire. "It was a deep regret that I could never have a proper goodbye. "Arsenal was the biggest club I ever played for. I'm proud that&nbsp;I was an Arsenal player. I'm especially&nbsp;grateful for Arsenal fans who supported me even after I left the club. I wish I can be part of the Gunners family&nbsp;in the future again."

Arsenal to discuss Cazorla return

Midfielder wants to say proper goodbye to Gunners

Leroy Sane has offers from two top clubs to consider, report&nbsp;<a href="https://m.sportbild.bild.de/bundesliga/vereine/bayern-muenchen/leroy-sane-geheimtreffen-verhandlungen-salihamidzic-69457518.sportMobile.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>. The Manchester City winger has long been the top priority of Bayern Munich, with sporting director Hasan&nbsp;Salihamidzic having reportedly met with his representatives at LIAN Sports this week. Real Madrid and Barcelona are also said to be interested in Sane, whose contract runs out in 2021.

Sane has two offers from 'top clubs'

David Alaba is not convinced he wants to extend his contract at Bayern Munich, currently set to expire in the summer of 2021 - according to&nbsp;<a href="https://sportbild.bild.de/bundesliga/vereine/bayern-muenchen/transfers-vertraege-tolisso-david-alaba-69457038.sport.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>. It is claimed Real Madrid and Barcelona are both interested in the Austria international, who is in his 11th season in Bayern's first team. Bayern may well look to sell Alaba this summer to avoid losing him for free next year.

Barca & Madrid eye wantaway Alaba

Arsenal are ready to challenge Manchester United for the signing of Samuel Umtiti, <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/arsenal-alerta-por-umtiti-7892901" target="_blank">Sport</a> says. Barcelona have decided to offload the centre-back this summer and United have long been linked to him, though the Gunners are ready to make a move for the 26-year-old.umt

Arsenal challenge Man Utd to Umtiti

Barcelona decide to sell centre-back in summer

Burnley centre-back Ben Gibson could be poised to undertake a new challenge in MLS - according to <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/exclusive-mls-move-on-cards-for-ben-gibson" target="_blank">Teamtalk</a>. &nbsp;A number of clubs are believed to be interested in signing the 27-year-old, but LA Galaxy are in pole position to secure his services. Gibson has only made one Premier League appearance for Burnley since joining the club from Middlesbrough in 2018.

LA Galaxy well placed to sign Burnley defender Gibson 

Manchester City are attempting to tie Raheem Sterling down to a new contract which will keep him at Etihad Stadium until 2024. According to <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1240332942561480704" target="_blank">Gazzetta Dello Sport</a>, the reigning Premier League champions have offered the England international an improved wage packet of £20 million ($23m) per year. Sterling has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid in recent months, but City are hoping he will commit his long-term future to the club.

Sterling in talks for new £20m Man City deal

FIFA has set up a working group to look at the potential impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the transfer of players, with there a real possibility that contracts could run out before the season is eventually concluded. With the majority of leagues across the globe suspended due to the proliferation of Covid-19, UEFA decided to postpone&nbsp;Euro 2020&nbsp;by a year and CONMEBOL pushed back the Copa America until 2021. The 2019-20 season could consequently continue into the opening of the transfer window, which for most European countries will be in June, and see players required beyond the expiration of their contracts. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/coronavirus-fifa-transfer-windows-player-contracts-gianni/1o2kpfcxxp50f18lzkz5dgpglg" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

FIFA to assess impact of coronavirus pandemic on transfer windows

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Real Madrid are interested in signing Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez - according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/premier-league/esta-harto-pep-guardiola-estrella-ofrece-real-madrid" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. The Blancos will likely have to submit an offer within the region of €100 million (£94m/$109m) to lure the Algerian away from Etihad Stadium this summer. Mahrez has scored seven goals and laid on eight assists in 23 Premier League games for City in 2019-20.

Real Madrid consider Mahrez swoop

Sporting Lisbon&nbsp;forward Gonzalo Plata is the subject of interest from both Leicester and Watford - according to <a href="https://www.record.pt/" target="_blank">Record</a>. The Portuguese club are willing to listen to offers within the region of €45 million (£42m/$49m) for the 19-year-old when the transfer market reopens. However, it appears unlikely that Plata will be moving to the Premier League anytime soon, with neither Leicester or Watford prepared to part with more than €25 million (£23m/$27m) for the&nbsp;Ecuador international.

Leicester & Watford eyeing Sporting teenager Plata

Paulo Dybala is in line for a new deal with Juventus, according to <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/2020/03/18-67982636/dybala_rinnova_con_la_juve_ecco_tutte_le_cifre_dellofferta/">Corriere dello Sport</a>.&nbsp; The forward is set to agree to new terms through 2024 that would make him the club's second-highest earner behind only Cristiano Ronaldo. Dybala looked set for a Juventus exit last year, but is now nearing a deal to extend his stay with the Serie A champions.&nbsp;

Dybala in line for new Juventus deal

Luiz Felipe's agent has described&nbsp;Barcelona's reported interest in the&nbsp;Lazio&nbsp;defender as an "honour". Felipe's agent added that several clubs are tracking the 22-year-old Brazilian as a result of his breakout campaign this season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/if-barcelona-follow-you-it-is-an-honour-luiz-felipes-agent/bxdbcht02ykk1ss0cbb9ongqh">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'If Barcelona follow you, it is an honour'

Hearts have asked players and staff to take 50 per cent wage cuts during the hiatus caused by the spread of coronavirus. <a href="https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/news/article/club-statement-1-2-3-4-5-6">The club says</a> finances are unsustainable unless the club's employees decide to reduce their salaries during this time. Any player or staffer that is uncomfortable with doing so is free to terminate their contracts.

Hearts' staff to see wages reduced

Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita may decide to rejoin RB Leipzig this summer - according to <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/beim-fc-liverpool-vorm-aus-kommt-keita-zurueck-zu-rb-leipzig-69455686.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>. Jurgen Klopp could sanction the 25-year-old's departure as he plots a squad overhaul in the next transfer window. It is understood that Keita is willing to accept a pay cut to return to Leipzig, after struggling to adapt to the demands of Premier League football with Liverpool.

Keita could return to Leipzig from Liverpool

Chelsea midfielder Ethan Ampudu could complete a permanent move to AC Milan in the summer transfer window - as the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1256625/Chelsea-transfer-news-Ethan-Ampadu-AC-Milan-transfer-raid-Ralf-Rangnick" target="_blank">Express</a> reports. The 19-year-old is currently on loan at RB Leipzig, but he could follow Ralf Rangnick to San Siro if the German becomes the Serie A&nbsp;club's new sporting director. Ampadu has been restricted to just seven first-team appearances for Leipzig since joining the club last summer.

Chelsea's Ampadu touted for Milan switch

Manchester City, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain are all interested in signing&nbsp;Houssem Aouar from Lyon - according to <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/" target="_blank">Corriere Dello Sport</a>. A bidding war for the 21-year-old could erupt this summer, with his current employers likely to demand a fee within the region of €70 million (£64m/$76m). Aouar has contributed nine goals and seven assists to Lyon's cause from 37 outings across all competitions this season.

Man City, Juve & PSG chasing Aouar

River Plate's Juan Fernando Quintero is targeted by the Chicago Fire, according to <a href="https://www.infobae.com/america/deportes/" target="_blank">Infobae</a>. Although he has a release clause in the region of $22m, he could be allowed to depart for $12m.

Chicago Fire target Quintero

Manchester United's value on the stockexchange has plummeted by £1 billion ($1.18bn), according to a report in <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/11197111/man-utd-value-as-stock-market-coronavirus/" target="_blank">The Sun.</a> It is unclear how much impact this may have on their transfer plans for the summer.

£1bn wiped off Man Utd's share value

Ianis Hagi would prefer not to extend his loan spell at Rangers amid interest from Lazio, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lalaziosiamonoi.it/in-evidenza/calciomercato-lazio-cosa-succede-in-estate-la-situazione-reparto-per-reparto-120330" target="_blank">La Lazio Siamo Noi</a>. The Scottish side reportedly have an exclusive option to buy the 21-year-old before his loan deal from Genk expires on June 30. Asked about the prospect of signing Hagi permanently, Steven Gerrard said in February:&nbsp;“We don’t have to push the ball to get it rolling on Hagi just yet. We’ve got time. “He’s had a strong impact and we’re delighted with him on and off the pitch."

Lazio interest has Hagi eyeing Rangers exit

Leicester are considering a move for Bursaspor's 17-year-old forward Ali Akman, report&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fotospor.com/haber-ptt-1-lig-ali-akmana-dev-talipler-fenerbahce-de-369189" target="_blank">Fotospor</a>. Akman, a Turkey under-18 international, has scored four goals for Bursaspor's first team this season. He is currently under contract until 2021, and has reportedly been watched closely by Leicester's scouting team.

Leicester consider teenage forward Akman

Roma are interested in Roma's 17-year-old midfielder Ryan Gravenberch, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Roma/18-03-2020/roma-grandi-manovre-gravenberch-schick-karsdorp-pedine-scambio-3601800657796_preview.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. Patrik Schick - currently on loan at RB Leipzig - and Rick Karsdorp could be part of an exchange deal. Juventus are also reported to be keeping tabs on the youngster.

Roma want Ajax starlet Gravenberch

David Beckham’s return to MLS with Inter Miami will see a resurgence in big stars heading to the United States, according to Mikael Silvestre – and the list could include Cristiano Ronaldo. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/perhaps-ronaldo-will-come-beckhams-inter-miami-will-attract-very-/crfpq4l3a3111u2470qcutxy5" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

'Perhaps Ronaldo will come!' - Beckham's Inter Miami will attract 'very big names' to MLS, says Silvestre

Chelsea coach&nbsp;Paulo Ferreira worked closely with the 20-year-old full-back during last season's loan spell at Wigan but has been taken aback by his progress. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-legend-ferreira-i-didnt-believe-reece-james-would-be/194uwm6au8n9h1vegdvpl8mxz0" target="_blank">Get the full story...</a>

Chelsea legend Ferreira: 'I didn't believe Reece James would be so good so soon!'

Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman said his Barcelona clause has been delayed until 2021 after the European Championship was postponed a year due to the coronavirus pandemic. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/euro-delay-sees-koemans-barcelona-clause-pushed-back/o17jhe5gfvyt1rpfhs254jvwi" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

Euro delay sees Koeman's Barcelona clause pushed back

Kieran Trippier says he would only return to England to play for former club Burnley, and he plans to finish his career with the Clarets. The England right-back is currently in his first season at Atletico Madrid, and has spoken about how much he is enjoying life under Diego Simeone. "I would love to retire there," Trippier told the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/football/international-football/kieran-trippier-exclusive-burnley-only-club-id-come-back-england-2459964" target="_blank">Burnley Express</a>.&nbsp;"That's my aim, to retire at Burnley. I have a great relationship with Sean Dyche. "I want to play as high as I can for as long as I can, but I'll know when the time is right. If I'm at Atleti for another two years that'll take me to 32 and Burnley's the only club that I'd come back to England for."

Trippier: I would only return for Burnley

Mauro Icardi has been a success in France, but the striker is determined to return to Italy this summer. Paris Saint-Germain have the option to sign the Argentina international on a permanent basis for €70 million once his loan deal expires. But <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-icardi-continua-a-dividere-i-tifosi-4-su-10-lo-rivorrebber-95523" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> claims&nbsp;Icardi hopes his future is in Serie A, where Juventus and Napoli are interested in him. Inter will be reluctant to negotiate with their rivals, but Icardi is even willing to stay in Milan.

Icardi wants Italy return

Premier League clubs could be allowed to sign players to short term contracts if the campaign is extended as a result of the coronavirus. The possibility of the season being extended has raised concerns over players whose contracts expire at the end of June. Although UEFA has committed to end the campaign by that date, <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/03/15/contract-chaos-looms-footballers-season-set-extend-summer/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a> reports short-term contracts could be used to limit any problems.

Premier League to allow temporary contracts due to coronavirus

Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea are plotting summer bids for Juventus star Miralem Pjanic, says <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-per-un-mercato-top-serve-una-cessione-top-pjanic-ora-puo-pa-31749" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Serie A giants have decided they would be willing to let him go for the right price in order to fund other signings, though they would demand at least €60 million (£55m/$66m) for him. PSG have been linked with him for a while and he is still on their list of targets, but Chelsea are also in the picture.

PSG & Chelsea eye €60m Juventus star Pjanic 

Marc-Andre ter Stegen could be set to sign a new contract at Barcelona. <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/barcelona/2020/03/17/5e6f9b7722601d743d8b45b3.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>&nbsp;says the club have made his renewal a top priority and hope to keep him at Camp Nou until 2025.

Barcelona want Ter Stegen to sign new deal

Ashley Young looks set to stay at Inter for the 2020-21 season, according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Inter/17-03-2020/godin-young-stessa-eta-ma-impatto-diverso-mondo-inter-3601776496523.shtml" target="_blank">La Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. The England international has impressed since joining the Serie A side in January. His contract will expire at the end of the season, but Inter have the option to extend it for a year and they look guaranteed to trigger it.

Inter to trigger Young extension

Hellas Verona will demand €25 million for defender Marash Kumbulla amid reports Europe’s top teams want to sign him. <a href="https://www.passioneinter.com/mercato/news-mercato-mercato/kumbulla-il-verona-fissa-il-prezzo-inter-e-in-pole-ma-ci-sono-altri-due-club/?fbclid=IwAR2YZCmh5gABJJGzv1iA3d7OxPdcsQZ6QAEFB_ljdyPM24A6W9dlo3AicwU&amp;refresh_ce-cp" target="_blank">Passione Inter</a>&nbsp;reports the Serie A side have set the asking price as they expect to lose him at the end of the season. Inter are said to be leading the race to get him, but the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Napoli, among others, are said to be eyeing him.

Inter, Chelsea & Man Utd target hit with €25m asking price

Barcelona are willing to pay €40 million (£36m/$44m) to sign Luiz Felipe from Lazio, <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Lazio/17-03-2020/luiz-felipe-no-limits-pilastro-difesa-inzaghi-piace-barca-tratta-rinnovo-lazio-3601783299028.shtml?refresh_ce-cp" target="_blank">La Gazzetta dello Sport</a>&nbsp;says. The Italian side have started talks to renew the defender’s contract, but Barca hope to lure him to Camp Nou this summer.

Barca to bid €40m for Lazio star

Bayern Munich are contenders to sign Brazilian winger Pepe from Gremio this summer. <a href="http://globoesporte.globo.com/ge/videos/v/aquela-ultima-pepe-do-gremio-na-mira-de-ajax-e-bayern/8397886/" target="_blank">Globo Esporte</a>&nbsp;reports that the 23-year-old is wanted by Bayern and Ajax, but his entourage are encouraging him to join the Dutch giants instead of the Bundesliga champions. Bayern are said to view him as an alternative option to Manchester City star Leroy Sane, who could end up staying with the Premier League side.

Bayern target Pepe as Sane alternative

AC Milan are the latest team to show interest in Red Bull Salzburg star Dominik Szoboszlai. <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-inserimento-sul-talento-szoboszlai-e-sfida-a-inter-e-juve-37556" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;claims the 19-year-old midfielder is being monitored by Juventus and Inter, but the Rossoneri are ready to compete with them for his signature.

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