Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Barcelona plot bid for €30m Junior

Barcelona are plotting a summer bid for Real Betis left-back Junior Firpo, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/barca-interesa-por-junior-lateral-izquierdo-del-betis-7484126" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The Spanish champions are looking for a full-back to compete with Alba next season and see the 22-year-old as the best option, having monitored him for several weeks. The Spain Under 21 international made 29 appearances in all competitions in 2018-19 and has four years left on his contract.&nbsp;Betis are demanding €30 million (£27m/$34m)&nbsp;for him and Manchester City and Real Madrid are reportedly interested.

Barca want Junior to challenge Alba

Betis want €30m for Real Madrid & Man City target

Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham are plotting summer bids for Stuttgart defender Ozan Kabak after the club's relegation from the Bundesliga. <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7094197/Ozan-Kabak-emerges-target-Premier-League-clubs-Stuttgart-suffer-relegation.html" target="_blank">The Daily Mail</a>&nbsp;reports that the Premier League trio are showing renewed interest in the 19-year-old centre-back, who only joined Stuttgart in January. Bayern Munich are also monitoring the defender, who is available for around £13 million this season due to his release clause.

Man Utd, Arsenal & Spurs eye Kabak

Defender could move after Stuttgart relegation

Real Madrid are interested in Christen Eriksen but are prioritising Paul Pogba at the behest of Zinedine Zidane, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2019/05/31/5cf10b2f22601d16108b460d.html" target="_blank">Marca.</a> Eriksen has only one year left on his contract with Tottenham would cost substantially less at €60m (£53/$67) than Pogba at around&nbsp;€140m.&nbsp; But Zidane is not entirely convinced by Eriksen, and Madrid have delayed opening discussion with Spurs as a result.&nbsp;

Zidane wants Pogba over Eriksen

The Madrid boss is not fully convinced by the Tottenham star

Real Madrid are set for face-to-face negotiations with Chelsea in order to finally sign Eden Hazard, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7092543/Real-Madrid-hold-face-face-talks-Chelsea-100million-deal-Eden-Hazard.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a> The La Liga giants have made three informal&nbsp;offers for Hazard that have been rejected by the Blues, but they are now set to sit down with Chelsea&nbsp;director&nbsp;Marina Granovskaia.&nbsp; Madrid hope to finally conclude their pursuit of Hazard, allowing the Belgain to complete his desired move to the Bernabeu.&nbsp;

Real Madrid, Chelsea to hold face-to-face talks for Hazard

The Belgian is closing in on a move to the Bernabeu

Paris Saint-Germain have received an offer for goalkeeper Kevin Trapp from Eintracht Frankfurt, according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-le-psg-vient-de-recevoir-une-offre-de-transfert-459320" target="_blank">le10sport</a>. Trapp spent the season on loan at Eintracht, starting 33 games for the Bundesliga club, but PSG have yet to respond to their offer. PSG coach Thomas Tuchel prefers Trapp over Gianluigi Buffon, with the boss not interested in bringing the veteran Italian back.&nbsp;

PSG recieve offer for Trapp

Morgan Schneiderlin says he is now weighing up his future&nbsp;at&nbsp;Everton, where he has featured since 2017. Like his time at Manchester United, the midfielder was a regular at the start of spell at a new club, but took in only 14 appearances across the 2018-19 campaign. He is tied to a long-term deal at Goodison Park, but concedes that he could soon be on the move. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/schneiderlin-admits-to-man-utd-struggle-under-controlling/lt4jyd7p7admzal16qtdgpwg" target="_blank">Read what he had to say right here on Goal!</a>

Schneiderlin questions Everton future

Manchester City are expecting Bayern Munich to step up their efforts to sign Leroy Sane after renewed talks over a new contract have stalled, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-city-bracing-leroy-sane-16238791" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. Reports have claimed Bayern had a&nbsp;£70 million ($89m)&nbsp;bid rejected, but City's chiefs are still waiting for official contact from the Bundesliga giants.&nbsp; Sane has two years left on his deal and while City are offering a salary bump, playing time concerns are among other issues holding up talks.&nbsp;

Man City expect Bayern pursuit over Sane

Manchester United have told Aston Villa they will not able to retain defender&nbsp;Axel Tuanzebe as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants him for the Red Devils pre-season. <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-hand-aston-villa-16238500" target="_blank">The Mirror</a> report Premier League returnees Villa can make loan moves for&nbsp;Tyrone Mings, Kortney Hause and Anwar El Ghazi permanent and be allowed to buy Tammy Abraham from Chelsea. However, Villa have been told no approach for Tuanzebe will be accepted by United as they have plans for the 21-year-old.&nbsp;

Man Utd rebuff Villa interest in Tuanzebe

Lazio are set to give fresh terms to head coach Simone Inzaghi after interest from Serie A rivals Juventus and Milan, according to <a href="https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/lazio/2019/06/01/news/simone_inzaghi_accordo-227748359/" target="_blank">la Repubblica</a>.&nbsp; Inzaghi's current deal is set to expire after next season, but Lazio will extend him another season while also giving him a bump in salary. The 43-year-old Inzaghi has been at Lazio since 2016 and won two trophies with the club.

Lazio to extend Inzaghi

Leicester are considering a £14 million ($18m)&nbsp;bid for Crystal Palace star Andros Townsend,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/leicester-city-eyeing-andros-townsend-16238345" target="_blank">The Mirror</a>&nbsp;says. The winger played a key role for the Selhurst Park outfit last season and still has two years to run on his contract. But the Foxes are eyeing him up and will try to convince their fellow Premier League side to let him go this summer.

Leicester weigh up £14m Townsend bid

A collection of British clubs are in the race to sign 18-year-old midfielder Luca Connell from Bolton,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/celtic/celtic-to-battle-rangers-and-trio-of-english-sides-for-republic-of-ireland-midfielder-1-4939402" target="_blank">The Scotsman</a>&nbsp;reports. Celtic are the latest team to join the list of teams eyeing the Ireland international, who has already caught the attention of Rangers as well as English sides Wolves, Norwich and Sheffield United.

Rangers, Celtic & Wolves want Bolton youngster

Jasper Cillessen worries that Barcelona's €60 million (£53m/$67m)&nbsp;asking price for him will ruin his chances of a move this summer. The goalkeeper is hoping to leave the Catalan side to get first-team football elsewhere, but his contract runs until 2021 and Barca are holding out for a big fee. The Netherlands international hopes his team will lower their asking price to make things easier. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-linked-cillessen-frustrated-by-barcelonas-60m-asking/195pk0voyn9qk1sr9olgv08n73" target="_blank">Click here to read the full story</a>

Barca asking price threatens Cillessen hopes of move

Ajax striker Dillon Hoogewerf has confirmed he will join Manchester United this summer. The 16-year-old rejected an offer of a professional contract from Ajax in favour of a move abroad and announced via his Instagram page that he is going to Old Trafford.

Ajax striker confirms Man Utd move

Juventus are preparing a compensation package for Chelsea's Maurizio Sarri, claims the <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/chelsea-transfer-news-maurizio-sarri-juventus-next-manager-odds-a8939841.html" target="_blank">Independent</a>. Goal&nbsp;understands Sarri has already agreed terms with The Old Lady and an agreement between the two clubs would see the deal move over the line.&nbsp; Sarri has already asked to his current employers to allow him to join Juve.&nbsp;

Juventus prepare compensation fee for Sarri

Premier League-linked Napoli defender Elseid Hysaj says he is ready for a new challenge. The full-back is rumoured to have interested Manchester United and Chelsea, although Juventus are also in the running for the 25-year-old. Hysaj could be let go for a reduced fee after his latest comments. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/premier-league-linked-hysaj-confirms-desire-for-napoli-exit/wrgf1702zjpr1tptexqqpnn4b" target="_blank">Read Hysaj's full quotes here on&nbsp;Goal</a>!

PL-linked Hysaj: I need new challenge

Manchester United are favourites to sign Bruno Fernandes, reports Portuguese newspaper&nbsp;<a href="https://abola.pt/" target="_blank">A Bola</a>. The 24-year-old has been strongly linked with Manchester City&nbsp;but Sporting are not keen on the English champions' offer of a swap deal.&nbsp; City bid £49&nbsp;million ($62m) plus at least one&nbsp;of their own players&nbsp;for the midfielder but the Portuguese outfit prefer Man Utd's cash offer.&nbsp;

Man Utd lead race for Bruno Fernandes

Arsenal have been offered Eder Balanta for £4 million ($5m), according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-plotting-cut-price-4m-16238121" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. The Colombia international has just one year left on his contract at Basel. Arsenal reportedly have a transfer budget of just £45 million this summer as they look to improve their squad while also decreasing the wage budget.&nbsp; Balanta could be an attractive option given those financial implications.&nbsp;

Arsenal offered centre-back for cut-price £4m

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> Antes de viajar a Córdoba, Esteban Andrada firmó una mejora y extensión de su contrato con <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Boca?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Boca</a>, junto al secretario general <a href="https://twitter.com/GribaudoC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GribaudoC</a>. Hay arquero para rato...<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VamosBoca?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VamosBoca</a> 💪💙💛💙 <a href="https://t.co/FYPTVka2RA">pic.twitter.com/FYPTVka2RA</a> — Boca Jrs. Oficial (@BocaJrsOficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/BocaJrsOficial/status/1134822697303707648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 1, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Boca Juniors extend Esteban Andrada's contract

Manchester United will sign Paris Saint-Germain right-back Thomas Meunier this summer, claims Belgian outlet&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dhnet.be/sports/football/diablesrouges/thomas-meunier-est-tres-proche-d-un-transfert-a-manchester-united-5cf189fa9978e27796b2832e?utm_source=dlvr.it&amp;utm_medium=twitter" target="_blank">DH</a>. The Red Devils will reportedly pay £22&nbsp;million ($28m) for the 27-year-old Belgium international.&nbsp; Arsenal are&nbsp;apparently also in for his signature, but Meunier prefers a move to Old Trafford.&nbsp;

Man Utd to sign Meunier

Charlton are preparing a bid for Bolton's Erhun&nbsp;Oztumer, says <a href="https://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/12691/11732908/charlton-chasing-bolton-playmaker-erhun-oztumer" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The newly promoted Championship side tried to sign Oztumer in January, but were rebuffed by Wanderers.&nbsp; However, with Bolton now in administration, the Addicks are more confident of securing their man.&nbsp;

Charlton still want Bolton playmaker Oztumer

Chelsea are considering a move for Philippe Coutinho as a replacement for outgoing winger Eden Hazard, according to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/calciomercato-chelsea-coutinho-sostituto-hazard" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzio</a>. The Brazil forward has failed to produce the&nbsp;form he showed at Liverpool in a Barcelona shirt and could be lured away from Camp Nou by a return to the Premier League.&nbsp; Chelsea are still hopeful&nbsp;a suspension to their transfer ban will allow them to replace Hazard.

Chelsea eye Coutinho as Hazard replacement

Manchester City will allow Ilkay Gundogan leave when his contract expires in 2020, claims&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9194441/ilkay-gundogan-run-down-man-city-deal-free-transfer/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Citizens have made it a policy to sell players when they enter the final year of their contract but are willing to let Gundogan go for free because they signed him for just £20 million ($25m) in 2016.&nbsp; The midfielder has helped City to two Premier league titles and three domestic cups, which the club reportedly see as a good return.&nbsp;

City to let Gundogan go for free

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> We can this afternoon confirm the release of eight players. Thank you all, for everything. Best of luck. 💜<a href="https://t.co/2cHnkCyrdl">https://t.co/2cHnkCyrdl</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AVFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AVFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/9We4EHO50x">pic.twitter.com/9We4EHO50x</a> — Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1134827974778347520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 1, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Micah Richards & Alan Hutton among eight players to leave Aston Villa

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> 👉 More transfer news: 1. FC Union Berlin have followed up on the option to buy Suleiman Abdullahi from <a href="https://twitter.com/EintrachtBSNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EintrachtBSNews</a> after his impressive loan spell with the club.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/fcunion?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#fcunion</a><a href="https://t.co/j3nB3hjsf1">https://t.co/j3nB3hjsf1</a> — 1. FC Union Berlin (@fcunion_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/fcunion_en/status/1134752015110803456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 1, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Union Berlin complete permanent signing of Abdullahi

AC Milan want to bring Paolo Maldini in as technical director,&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;understands.&nbsp; The former Rossoneri&nbsp;captain is currently considering his future after being made an offer by Milan.&nbsp; He would follow a recent trend of ex-players returning to their former clubs in leadership roles if he takes up the job, with Chelsea reportedly set to appoint Petr Cech as technical director and Manchester United considering Rio Ferdinand and Darren Fletcher.&nbsp;

AC Milan offer Maldini technical director role

Bayern Munich could let Jerome Boateng go for less than their €20 million asking price, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/bayern-muenchen-das-problem-mit-jrme-boateng-62328950.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>.&nbsp; President Uli Hoeness has said the centre-back must be moved on, a statement which will weaken the Bavarian's bargaining position with any potential suitors.&nbsp; Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus have all been linked with the former Manchester City man.&nbsp;

Unwanted Boateng to go for cut price

Aston Villa are plotting a shock move for Jota from rivals Birmingham City, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/aston-villa/2019/05/31/aston-villa-in-shock-swoop-for-birmingham-city-ace-jota/">Express and Star.</a> The 27-year-old winger has reportedly has his medical ahead of a switch that would see Gary Gardner move in the opposite direction. Jota played 40 times for Birmingham in the Championship, scoring three goals and registering 9 assists.

Aston Villa to swoop for Jota

Arsenal and Leicester City are both interested in Valencia winger Ferran Torres, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7091241/Arsenal-Leicester-join-list-clubs-keeping-eye-Valencia-winger-Ferran-Torres.html">Daily Mail.</a> The teenager made his breakthrough into the first team this season and appeared 37 times in all competitions - usually&nbsp;as a substitute. He could be bought for as little as £25m (€28m/$32m), but only if a sell-on clause is agreed, a fee which has attracted Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund as well.

Arsenal and Leicester eye Torres

Peterborough United have comfirmed that they have landed Bristol City striker Mo Eisa in a deal that breaks the club's transfer record on their <a href="https://www.theposh.com/news/2019/june/posh-swoop-for-eisa-in-club-record-deal/">official website.</a> The 24-year-old striker made just six appearances for Bristol this season after moving to the Championship from Cheltenham Town. He had a stunning record for the Robins, scoring 25 times in 50 games, notching nine assists.

Peterborough make Eisa record transfer

Arsenal have joined the hunt for Leicester City's James Maddison, with Tottenham also chasing the midfielder, according to <a href="https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2019/05/31/report-arsenal-join-tottenham-hotspur-in-race-to-sign-james-madd/">HITC.</a> The 22-year-old is valued at £60m (€68m/$76m)&nbsp;by the Foxes and that price-tag is likely to put the Gunners out of the running. He has managed seven goals and seven assists in the Premier League this season and has demostrated an affinity for free-kicks.

Tottenham and Arsenal to battle over £60m Maddison

Wolves are planning a move for Porto forward Moussa Marega, who is valued at £30m (€34m/$38m), according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/wolves-enter-moussa-marega-transfer-16185048">Mirror.</a> Raul Jimenez is the sole out-and-out striker at the club and alternative options are required. Marega, 28, managed 21 goals and 11 assists across all competitions, and can play up front or on the wing.

Wolves to make move for £30m Marega

Inter and Juventus are discussing a potential swap deal between Mauro Icardi and Paulo Dybala, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Inter/31-05-2019/icardi-dybala-treno-partito-inter-juve-trattano-giugno-mese-scambio-3302107495059.shtml">Gazzetta dello Sport.</a> The two are valued at a similar price and therefore only a small cash sum, if any at all, would be involved either way. Icardi has been on the fringes since his clash with the club's hierarchy, while Dybala's production levels have dropped off this season.

Juve, Inter discuss Icardi-Dybala swap deal

Monaco are reportedly interested in signing Tottenham right-back Serge Aurier, according to <a href="https://www.francefootball.fr/news/Mercato-l-as-monaco-vise-serge-aurier-tottenham/1023947">France Football.</a> The principality club are looking to provide&nbsp;competition for Djibril Sidibe, whose levels have dropped in the last year.&nbsp; Spurs are open to selling a player who has been used largely as a back-up to Kieran Trippier, who is also rumoured to be on his way out.

Monaco interested in Aurier

Valencia are eyeing an £8m (€9m/$10m)&nbsp;move for West Ham striker Javier Hernandez, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9196559/west-ham-javier-hernandez-valencia-transfer-news/">The Sun.</a> The Spanish outfit need a striker after a loan deal for Chelsea's Michy Batshuayi failed, resulting in the Belgian being sent back in January. Hernandez has managed seven Premier League goals this season and has previously enjoyed a successful campaign in Spain while on loan at Real Madrid.

Valencia eye £8m Hernandez

Mohamed Salah has said that he would like to play alongside former team-mate Daniele De Rossi at Liverpool. The Egyptian played with De Rossi at Roma and claims he is one of the best players he has ever played with. The midfielder has played his last game for&nbsp;Roma and is now a free agent after his contract expired, and is looking for a new club for the first time in his career. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/salah-it-would-be-beautiful-to-play-alongside-de-rossi-at/17hy5n5gdyt5p19s2rfxf8pplp">Read the full story right here on&nbsp;Goal!</a>

Salah wants De Rossi at Liverpool

Roma see Marseille's Florian Thauvin as a potential replacement if Cengiz Under leaves, according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/">Gazzetta dello Sport.</a> The 21-year-old has been linked with a move away and the Roman club are keen to move switftly to fill the void if he does depart. Thauvin has had an impressive season in Ligue 1, scoring 16&nbsp;goals and registering eight assists in 33 league&nbsp;games.

Roma target Thauvin as potential Under replacement

Tottenham have approached Lyon over the signing of Tanguy Ndombele, according to the <a href="https://metro.co.uk/2019/05/29/tottenham-make-offer-sign-manchester-united-target-tanguy-ndombele-9720592/">Metro.</a> Juventus have also&nbsp;made an offer for a midfielder who has attracted interest from both Manchester clubs and Real Madrid following an impressive season in France. However, while the club are&nbsp;reportedly perpared to sell, both bids are set to be knocked back as Lyon hold out for a whopping £88m (€99m/$111m).

Tottenham make Ndombele offer

Juventus could pay between&nbsp;€25m (£22m/$28m) and&nbsp;€30m&nbsp;(£27m/$34m) for Emerson as they factor in Maurizio Sarri's compensation fee, according to <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/2019/06/01-57512409/juve-chelsea_non_solo_sarri_higuain_e_emerson_palmieri/?a=2">Tuttosport.</a> Around 20% of the sum to be paid for the left-back would be for the Chelsea manager's services. A similar arrangement was reportedly reached between the Blues and Napoli last summer, with the compensation for Sarri factored into Jorginho's price-tag.

Juve could buy Emerson as a pay-off to get Sarri from Chelsea

Elseid Hysaj has confirmed that he will be leaving Napoli this summer amidst strong interest from Atletico Madrid on <a href="https://www.digitalb.al/">Digitalb.</a> The right-back admitted he wants silverware and feels that is more achievable at another club outside Italy. Hysaj, 25, made 35 appearances in all competitions for Napoli last season.

Hysaj confirms Napoli exit amidst Atletico interest

Arsenal are willing to pay some of Mesut&nbsp;Ozil's wages in order to facilitate a transfer, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7088185/Arsenals-finances-disarray-missing-Champions-League-means-45m-spend.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.&nbsp;</a> The Gunners are open to selling the German playmaker, but his&nbsp;£350,000-per-week wages are a huge obstacle to any move. Arsenal will also listen to offers for Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Shkodran Mustafi&nbsp;this summer as they look to clear salary off their books.

Arsenal willing to pay some of Ozil's wages if he departs

Bayern Munich centre-back Jerome Boateng is set for talks with Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9192446/jerome-boateng-man-utd-juventus-psg/" target="_blank">The Sun.&nbsp;</a> Boateng, who has one year left on his deal with Bayern, has been told he can leave the club after eight seasons.&nbsp; The 30-year-old could be available in a bargain €17 million (£15m/$19m) deal.&nbsp;

Boateng to hold talks with PSG and Juventus

Real Madrid do not want Espanyol centre-back Mario&nbsp;Hermoso to join rivals Atletico Madrid, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2019/05/31/5cf04ea822601d4e158b45b5.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>.&nbsp; Hermoso, who came up through Madrid's youth ranks, impressed with Espanyol last season, and the Blancos have a €7.5 million buy-back option on the 23-year-old.&nbsp; Zinedine Zidane's&nbsp;side could exercise that clause in order to avoid strengthening a direct rival.&nbsp;

Madrid do not want Hermoso to join Atletico

Napoli manager Carlo&nbsp;Ancelotti has made contact with agent Jorge Mendes ahead of the transfer window, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-ancelotti-makes-contact-with-jorge-mendes-as-napoli-pr-88701" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.&nbsp; After finishing second in Serie A, Napoli are preparing to spend big in the summer and several of Mendes's clients could be on their wish list.&nbsp; One of those is likely to be James Rodriguez, who is unlikely to stay at Real Madrid following a two-season loan at Bayern Munich.&nbsp;

Ancelotti makes contact with Mendes

Zinedine Zidane personally intervened to keep Sergio Ramos at Real Madrid, according to <a href="http://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/3865373/sources-zidane-key-in-ramos-staying-at-madrid" target="_blank">ESPN FC.</a> Ramos, 33, was considering leaving the Bernabeu&nbsp;due to disagreements with president Florentino Perez, and had a lucrative offer from China on the table. But the Blancos manager stepped in and convinced the veteran defender to stay with the club.&nbsp;

Zidane intervened to keep Ramos in Madrid

Juventus made one final check on Tottenham manager&nbsp;Mauricio Pochettino's availability before the Champions League&nbsp;final, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7092479/Juventus-make-final-check-Mauricio-Pochettinos-availability-ahead-Champions-League-final.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.&nbsp;</a> The Bianconeri are expected to name Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri as their new manager, but they wanted to do their due diligence on the Spurs boss before making any final decision. Pochettino, though, is expected to remain at Tottenham next season.

Juventus make final check on Pochettino

Aston Villa are hoping to sign veteran defender Gary Cahill on a free transfer, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9189437/aston-villa-chelsea-gary-cahill-transfer-news/" target="_blank">The Sun.&nbsp;</a> The 33-year-old would be reunited&nbsp;with ex-Chelsea team-mate John Terry, who is currently an assistant at Villa.&nbsp; Villa are also eyeing ex-Chelsea midfielder Josh McEachran, who is out of contract after a spell at&nbsp;Brentford.

Villa looking to sign Cahill 

Liverpool star Sadio Mane has said he was&nbsp;“really really close" to joining Manchester United in 2016. The Senegal international had plenty of suitors after a blistering 2015-16 season with Southampton, including United and Liverpool. But Mane says that Jurgen Klopp helped talk him out of a move to Old Trafford.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/mane-was-really-really-close-to-signing-for-man-utd-before/1hckgn9luc4ms1urrcvgr5hu4q" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal&nbsp;</a>

Mane reveals he turned down Man Utd move

Jose Mourinho has insisted that he has more hunger than ever to manage,&nbsp;saying he misses being on the sidelines.&nbsp; At 56 and having won two Champions Leagues and eight league titles spread out over four countries, Mourinho could be forgiven for no longer having the same passion for management. But instead, when asked if his desire to coach is still the same, Mourinho told Eleven Sports&nbsp;Portugal that he is eager to return to the sidelines, though he won't take just any offer. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/i-havent-eaten-football-in-five-months-mourinho-says-he-has-more-/j706pcn02t8y1jcf5i14w3uw2" target="_blank">Read what the ex-Manchester United boss had to say right here on Goal!</a>

Mourinho says he has more hunger to manage than ever before

West Ham have agreed to sell former Arsenal striker Lucas Perez to Deportivo Alaves for&nbsp;€2.5 million, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11685/11732659/west-ham-agree-to-sell-lucas-perez-to-alaves" target="_blank">Sky Sports.</a> Personal terms have yet to be agreed, but are not expected to be an issue, while the move remains subject to a medical. There is also a 30 per cent sell-on clause for the&nbsp;30-year-old striker, who joined West Ham last season after spending the previous term on loan in La Liga with Deportivo La Coruna.&nbsp;

West Ham sell Perez to Alaves

Crystal Palace and Bournemouth have learned Stoke City will demand&nbsp;£30 million ($38m)&nbsp;for goalkeeper Jack Butland, according to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/782578/Crystal-Palace-Bournemouth-Stoke-Jack-Butland-transfer-news" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>. Butland wants to return to the Premier League in hopes of retaining his England place, but his international team-mate Jordan Pickford's&nbsp;£30m fee is the bar Stoke believe&nbsp;must be met for him to leave. Palace want Butland, but Bournemouth may be in better shape to land him as they can offer former Stoke keeper&nbsp;Asmir Begovic as part of a deal.&nbsp;

Stoke want £30m for Butland

Maurizio Sarri has reached an agreement with&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;to become the&nbsp;Serie A champions' next head coach and has requested&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;release him from his contract,&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;understands. Fali Ramadani, Sarri's agent, met with Chelsea management Friday to discuss his client's future with the club as a move to Turin draws closer and closer.&nbsp; The Chelsea boss has received an offer from Juventus that would pay him €7 million (£6m/$8m) to succeed&nbsp;Massimiliano Allegri, who had coached the Bianconeri to five straight league titles. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/sarri-requests-chelsea-exit-as-agreement-reached-with/1d5udw9du4zfr1tw99kurn15h8" target="_blank">Read the full story right here on Goal!</a>

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