Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Coutinho close to Chelsea loan switch

Harry Kane remains a target for Real Madrid, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/real-madrid/20200409/48389384493/kroos-real-madrid.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The Blancos are said to have their sights set on Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe, but a prolific frontman on the books at Tottenham is also registering on their radar.

Kane still of interest to Real Madrid

Manchester United have triggered a 12-month extension option in Timothy Fosu-Mensah's contract, according to the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-timothy-fosu-mensah-18067967" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a>. The 22-year-old has been loaned out by the Red Devils in recent seasons, but they believe there is still a role for him at Old Trafford.

Man Utd extend Fosu-Mensah's contract

Red Devils trigger clause in defender's deal

Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin is a potential transfer target for Inter. The Spanish full-back is, according to <a href="https://m.fcinternews.it/esclusive/fcin-l-inter-cerca-qualita-a-destra-sul-taccuino-anche-bellerin-vecchio-pallino-di-marotta-i-dettagli-334715%20" target="_blank">FCInterNews</a>, among those the Gunners are prepared to listen to offers for.

Inter mulling over Bellerin move

Manchester United and Juventus are among the candidates to snap up Real Madrid outcast James Rodriguez, claims&nbsp;<a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/04/08/primera/1586312775_323814.html" target="_blank">AS</a>.&nbsp; The Colombian has received scant chances to impress at the Bernabeu after returning to the club from a loan spell at Bayern Munich.&nbsp; Napoli and Everton have also shown interest in James, who could be available for a cut-price deal due to his contract expiring in June 2021.

Man Utd and Juventus in chase for James

Napoli & Everton are also following the Colombian

Philippe Coutinho is closing in on a loan move back to the Premier League with Chelsea, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport.es/en/news/barca/barcelona-and-chelsea-discussing-loan-deal-for-philippe-coutinho-7920978" target="_blank">Sport</a>.&nbsp; The Brazilian's agents enjoy close links with the English top flight following his time at Liverpool.&nbsp; And while a deal is yet to be struck with Barcelona, the Blues are confident they can seal a loan move which includes an option to buy.

Coutinho close to Chelsea loan switch

The Brazilian is keen on a Premier League return

Arsenal and Manchester United have been credited with an interest in Bayern Munich midfielder&nbsp;Corentin Tolisso by French publication <a href="http://www.footmercato.net/flash-mercato/info-fm-du-beau-monde-autour-de-corentin-tolisso_277642" target="_blank">Foot Mercato</a>. Napoli, Juventus and Atletico Madrid are also believed to be keeping a close eye on the 25-year-old's situation at Allianz Arena, with his current deal set to expire in 2022. Tolisso has only started eight Bundesliga matches for Bayern over the past two years, and may seek a new challenge when the transfer market reopens.

Arsenal & Man Utd linked with Bayern outcast Tolisso

Lionel Messi has used social media to brand a series of stories in the Argentine media - including that he had paid former team mate Ronaldinho's bail - as "fake news". The&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;star issued the angry denial on Thursday evening after TNT Sports reported that he had put down the money to free the ex-Camp Nou star from prison in&nbsp;Paraguay. He also refuted recent stories linking him with a move away from Barcelona, with&nbsp;Inter&nbsp;being heavily touted as a possible next destination. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/fake-news-lionel-messi-makes-furious-double-denial-on/jonlqm59thkb1i0x5ejg5uxtw" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

'Fake news!' - Messi makes furious double denial on Instagram

Roma are prepared to table an offer for Chelsea winger Pedro - according to <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/2020/04/09-68695464/bonaventura_e_non_solo_ecco_laltro_grande_obiettivo_della_roma/" target="_blank">Corriere Dello Sport</a>. The 32-year-old is due to become a&nbsp;free agent&nbsp;at the end of the season, and has not yet been offered a contract&nbsp;extension by the Blues. Pedro has also been linked with a return to Barcelona recently, but Roma are willing to offer him €3 million per year at Stadio Olimpico.

Roma set to submit offer for Chelsea's Pedro

Estudiantes want Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo to remain at the club beyond the end of his loan agreement - according to <a href="https://www.eldia.com/nota/2020-4-8-4-26-7-los-contratos-a-resolver-de-cara-a-junio-en-el-lobo-y-el-pincha-deportes" target="_blank">El Dia</a>. The 30-year-old&nbsp;is due to return to Old Trafford at the end of the season, but the Argentine club are eager to tie him down to another temporary deal. Injuries have restricted Rojo's contribution since his return to Estudiantes in January, but he remains a fan favourite and United are willing to extend his loan.

Estudiantes hoping to extend Rojo's stay

Arsenal&nbsp;head coach Mikel Arteta says he is "planning two or three different scenarios" in the transfer market as he looks ahead to his first full season in charge at Emirates Stadium. On Wednesday, FIFA announced that the summer transfer window will be moved amid the ongoing battle against Covid-19, while also proposing that all player contracts be extended until such a time as the season can resume. Arteta is already mulling over different options as he aims to bolster his ranks, but admits that much will depend on whether or not the club will be in a position to release sizeable funds for transfers later in the year. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/arteta-planning-two-or-three-transfer-scenarios-for-arsenal/1rhopcqn6nbwb1e0uedua8mcdh" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Arteta planning 'two or three transfer scenarios' for Arsenal

Manchester City are lining up a summer swoop for Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara&nbsp;- according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/premier-league/ira-pep-guardiola-jugador-traiciona-barca-real-madrid" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. Pep Guardiola is eager to reunite with a former charge at Etihad Stadium, having worked with the 28-year-old while he was in charge at Allianz Arena. City could bring in Thiago as a direct replacement for David Silva, who will leave the club as a free agent at&nbsp;the end of the season.

Thiago touted for Man City move

Napoli have identified Sevilla defender&nbsp;Diego Carlos as a potential summer transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/napoli-have-identified-a-possible-replacement-for-koulibaly-in-s-62601" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. With Kalidou Koulibaly expected to leave Stadio San Paolo, the Italian giants are on the lookout for another centre-back who can fill the void in the heart of the defence. Liverpool have also been linked with Diego Carlos recently, but Napoli have already made contact with Sevilla to discuss the 27-year-old's availability.

Napoli set sights Diego Carlos as Koulibaly nears exit

Besiktas are considering a move for Burnley goalkeeper Joe Hart - as the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8200929/Joe-Hart-handed-career-lifeline-Besiktas-considering-Burnley-goalkeeper.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a> reports. The Turkish giants may try to bring in the former England goalkeeper to replace Loris Karius, who is due to return to Liverpool after a two-year loan spell at&nbsp;Vodafone Park this summer. Besiktas could sign Hart on a free transfer when his current contract with Burnley expires later in the year.

Beskitas look to replace Karius with Hart 

Atletico Madrid are hoping to complete the signing of Napoli striker&nbsp;Arkadiusz Milik this summer - according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/04/08/primera/1586376539_048313.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. Diego Simeone is determined to add another striker to his ranks when the market reopens, and Atletico could secure the 26-year-old's services with a €40 million (£35m/$44m) bid. Milik has contributed 16 goals and nine assists to Napoli's Serie A cause&nbsp;this season.

Atletico eager to sign Napoli forward Milik

Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham are all interested in signing&nbsp;Real Madrid right-back Achraf Hakimi - according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/real-madrid/20200408/48378798170/achraf-real-madrid.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. Bayern Munich, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain are also keeping tabs on the 21-year-old, who is approaching the end of a two-year loan spell at Borussia Dortmund. BVB are hoping to sign&nbsp;Hakimi&nbsp;permanently this summer, but a bidding war looks set to&nbsp;erupt when the transfer market reopens later in the year.

Arsenal, Chelsea & Spurs chasing Hakimi 

Bruno Labbadia has been named as the new head coach of&nbsp;Hertha Berlin, officially succeeding&nbsp;Jurgen Klinsmann in the&nbsp;Olympiastadion hot seat. The&nbsp;Bundesliga&nbsp;club have brought forward the appointment of the 54-year-old, who was originally due to take over at the end of the season before the Bundesliga was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. Labbadia, who will take charge from April 13, replaces interim boss&nbsp;Alexander Nouri in the role after he had overseen four games since the resignation of Jurgen Klinsmann. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/labbadia-succeeds-klinsmann-as-new-hertha-berlin-head-coach/g2cli1w8cwo81444fqzr9dmo6" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Labbadia succeeds Klinsmann as new Hertha boss

Liverpool midfielder&nbsp;Georginio Wijnaldum is the subject of interest from Inter - according to <a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/tmw-inter-piace-wijnaldum-ma-e-piu-vicino-al-rinnovo-con-il-liverpool-1369551" target="_blank">Tuttomercatoweb</a>. The Italian giants are plotting a €30 million (£26m/$33m) swoop for the Dutchman, who only has one year left to run on his current deal at Anfield. Wijnaldum has yet to be offered a new contract by Liverpool, but club officials are optimistic he will decide to remain on Merseyside beyond the summer.

Liverpool's Wijnaldum emerges on Inter's transfer radar

Barcelona have identified Gremio forward Everton Soares as a transfer target, according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/ligue1/es-nuevo-neymar-fichaje-barca-plantea" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>.&nbsp; Bayern, Milan and Borussia Dortmund are also interested in the 24-year-old, who is currently valued at around €40 million (£35m/$44m). Barca are hoping to win the race for Everton's signature this summer, as they look to bring in extra attacking reinforcements.

Barca eyeing Gremio star Everton Soares

Tottenham are ready to spend up to £120 million ($150m) in the summer transfer window to bolster their defensive ranks - according to the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1240483/Tottenham-news-Jose-Mourinho-120m-summer-transfer-revolution-EXCLUSIVE-latest" target="_blank">Express</a>. Benfica's Ruben Dias is believed to be their primary target, but Spurs will have to part with £70 million ($87m) in order meet the 22-year-old's release clause. Bournemouth centre-back&nbsp;Nathan Ake, Leicester full-back Ben Chilwell and&nbsp;Nice's&nbsp;Youcef Atal are also on Tottenham's shortlist, as Jose Mourinho looks to make a number of changes to his squad.

Spurs planning £120m defensive splurge

Manchester United&nbsp;should consider bringing in Jadon Sancho, Jack Grealish and James Maddison, says Wes Brown, with three big-money signings considered to be better than one. He told&nbsp;MUTV&nbsp;when quizzed which of the supposed targets he would snap up: “I would have all three! Any one of those three would be great. “Jadon Sancho would probably be number one, but James Maddison looks fit and ready and determined and would also be a great asset for the club. Jack Grealish is an individual that gets things done, takes control of the game and has his own style. Any one of those three would be perfect I think.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/sancho-grealish-or-maddison-why-not-get-all-three-man-utd/wgr756d5bizf1nghnh1bf7uq6">You can read the full story here on Goal.</a>

‘Sancho, Grealish or Maddison? Get all three!’

Former Manchester United defender Wes Brown would like to see big money spent on creative talent at Old Trafford.

Manchester United&nbsp;have triggered an extension in Timothy Fosu-Mensah’s contract to keep him at the club until 2021. The 22-year-old had entered into the final few months of his current deal but&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;can confirm the club have exercised their option to extend it by a year. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/manchester-united-extend-timothy-fosu-mensahs-contract/1dw5l84dffvde1ern2nqlw6ku9">You can read the story in full here.</a>

Man Utd extend defender Fosu-Mensah's contract

The Amsterdam-born 22-year-old, capped three times for his country, will remain at Old Trafford for an additional year

Juventus remain keen on Mauro Icardi and are prepared to part with Alex Sandro in an effort to land the Argentine striker. <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/2020/04/09-68695435/il_psg_su_alex_sandro_la_chiave_per_icardi_alla_juve/" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a> claims that the Bianconeri will turn to Chelsea full-back Emerson Palmeiri if Sandro moves on.

Juve to offer Sandro in bid for Icardi

Lionel Messi may end up leaving&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;for&nbsp;MLS&nbsp;or&nbsp;China&nbsp;at some point in the future, says Rivaldo, but the Argentine superstar is not expected to link up with&nbsp;Serie A&nbsp;giants&nbsp;Inter. Rivaldo has told Betfair: "I think he has no reasons to leave&nbsp;Spain, but if that happens one day then he could sign for a club from&nbsp;China&nbsp;or MLS, but only when he stops being so decisive for the Catalan outfit." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/messi-mls-china-inter-rivaldo-barcelona/bqbmzrpb2nc61ckyw2414oa59" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Messi may go to MLS or China but not Inter’

Chelsea&nbsp;have been warned off an £80 million ($99m) move for Philippe Coutinho, with Frank Leboeuf considering that asking price to be “too much” for a&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;flop who lacks the quality of a “top, top player”. The former Blues star told ESPN FC: "You talk about Chelsea, ready to [pay] £80m. I think it's too much for a player where you're not sure he's going to find the level he was, he used to be, at&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;and is not anymore." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-told-80m-for-coutinho-is-too-much-as-leboeuf/1d5jogg2d86o91uqe5d0d7qyy6" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Chelsea told £80m for Coutinho is ‘too much’ 

Adrian claims to be “really happy” at&nbsp;Liverpool, with the Spanish goalkeeper suggesting that he will be spending a second season at Anfield after generating talk of a possible move back to his homeland. He has told the Reds' official website: "I think coming here was the perfect decision at the perfect time, to come to the best team in the world right now." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/adrian-happy-liverpool-speculation-spain/116k215luqgfk12dyiji2zvutw" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Adrian ‘really happy’ at Liverpool amid exit talk

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is training with Hammarby amid the uncertainty surrounding his future, reports <a href="https://www.expressen.se/sport/fotboll/allsvenskan/har-tranar-zlatan-med-hammarby/" target="_blank">Expressen</a>. The enigmatic Swedish striker is only tied to a short-term deal with AC Milan through to the end of the current campaign.

Zlatan training with Hammarby

Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Kai Havertz is hoping to link up with Bayern Munich in the next window, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11890/11970934/bayer-leverkusens-kai-havertz-wants-bayern-munich-move" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The 20-year-old has emerged as one of the most sought-after talents in Europe, with leading sides across the continent monitoring his progress, but he wants to remain in Germany.

Havertz hoping for Bayern switch

Manchester United&nbsp;could still manage to land their top targets when the transfer window reopens despite the financial uncertainty surrounding football at the moment, a finance expert believes. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said United could look to 'exploit' the transfer market when it opens again with the Norwegian looking to strengthen his squad by at least three players in the summer.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-transfer-plans-not-affected-coronavirus-crisis/iw9fggi7kqng1jnm2aicqoztz" target="_blank">Here is what football finance expert Kieran Maguire</a> has told Goal of those plans.

Man Utd transfer plans won't be affected by Covid-19

Napoli are mulling over a move for West Ham playmaker Felipe Anderson, claims <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/2020/04/08-68667647/napoli_tre_nomi_sull_esterno_everton_boga_e_rashica/" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a>. The Brazilian has previously starred in Serie A for Lazio and could be lured back to Serie A.

Napoli keen on Anderson

Bayern Munich are expecting Leroy Sane's asking price to drop, claims the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/bayern-transfers-sane-man-city-18061314" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a>. The Germany international winger continues to be linked with a return to his homeland from Manchester City.

Bayern expecting Sane price to drop

Cristiano Ronaldo returning to&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;at some stage would come as no surprise, says&nbsp;Portugal&nbsp;team-mate Jose Fonte, as the&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;superstar has “always left the door open”. Fonte told talkSPORT: "I wouldn’t be surprised if he goes back to Real Madrid." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ronaldo-real-madrid-return-fonte-juventus/5r3r7c0lu9wj11zbdkgvwf8y0" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Ronaldo has left door open for Real Madrid return’

Matthijs de Ligt remains part of Juventus' long-term plans, according to <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/2020/04/08-68653486/ronaldo_e_de_ligt_restano_alla_juve_ecco_la_lista_di_sarri/1/" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>. There has been speculation suggesting that Manchester United are readying a move for the Dutch defender, but Maurizio Sarri wants the centre-half to spend much more than one season in Turin.

De Ligt to be kept on by Juventus

One-club man going nowhere

Manchester United and Arsenal form part of the hunt for Bayern Munich midfielder Corentin Tolisso, reports <a href="http://www.footmercato.net/flash-mercato/info-fm-du-beau-monde-autour-de-corentin-tolisso_277642" target="_blank">Foot Mercato</a>. The World Cup-winning Frenchman has struggled for starts under Hansi Flick and is now attracting plenty of interest, with Juventus, Atletico Madrid and Napoli also monitoring his situation.

Man Utd & Arsenal tracking Tolisso

Rennes midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is back on the radar of Real Madrid, according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/04/08/primera/1586344274_603864.html?m1=cG9ydGFkYV9wb3J0YWRh&amp;m2=QUNUVUFMSURBRA%3D%3D&amp;m3=MQ%3D%3D&amp;m4=dmlkZW8%3D&amp;m5=MjE%3D" target="_blank">AS</a>. The Blancos are still hoping to do a deal for Manchester United star Paul Pogba in the next window, but also have their sights set on an exciting talent in France.

Camavinga on Real's radar

Inter are unlikely to take up a purchase option on Alexis Sanchez after seeing him disappoint during a loan spell at San Siro, claims the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-inter-alexis-sanchez-18038186" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a>. The Chilean forward had been hoping to rediscover his spark in Italy, but now appears destined to head back to Old Trafford.

Alexis loan disappoints Inter

Former&nbsp;Inter&nbsp;midfielder Benoit Cauet insisted the Nerazzurri can sign&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;superstar Lionel Messi. Messi has been linked to Inter since ex-president Massimo&nbsp;Moratti said the six-time Ballon d'Or winner joining the Serie A club was not a "forbidden dream". Barca captain Messi is contracted to the&nbsp;La Liga&nbsp;champions until 2021 but his future is far from certain at Camp Nou,&nbsp;where he has clashed with board members this season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/inter-can-sign-barcelona-star-messi-cauet/13husot11ecxw1hwoaft6wqdgv" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>.

Inter can sign Barcelona star Messi - Cauet

Marco Reus turned down a move to play for&nbsp;Bayern Munich, revealing he could never join the Bavarian giant with his heart set on being a&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund&nbsp;player. The 30-year-old has been constantly&nbsp;linked with a move to Bayern throughout his career since becoming a&nbsp;Bundesliga&nbsp;superstar with&nbsp;Borussia Monchengladbach&nbsp;and Dortmund. Reus made the move from Gladbach to Signal Iduna Park&nbsp;in 2012 and he explained that he could not sign with another German top-flight club because of where his loyalties lay. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/i-would-never-play-for-bayern-reveals-dortmund-star-reus/1w2djpgk3qdby1wd03asyl9wrr" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>.

I would never play for Bayern, reveals Dortmund star Reus

Manchester United&nbsp;icon Rio Ferdinand has revealed he "came close"&nbsp;to securing a move to&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;while at the peak of his powers at Old Trafford. The star central defender was a rock in the Red Devils defence during a trophy-laden 12-year career in Manchester&nbsp;- lifting the Premier League on six occasions and clinching a&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;title. But Ferdinand's&nbsp;stint at the Theatre of Dreams&nbsp;was nearly cut short when Barcelona and Frank Rijkaard came calling during the club's European triumph in 2008. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ferdinand-i-came-close-to-leaving-man-utd-for-barcelona/hn9gkznav0dl14it3qu9fmuai" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>.&nbsp;

Ferdinand: I came close to leaving Man Utd for Barcelona

Leicester City are eyeing a move for&nbsp;​Olympiacos left-back&nbsp;Kostas Tsimikas, according to&nbsp;​<a href="https://www.sportime.gr/olimpiakos/tsimikas-sovaros-pektis-i-lester/" target="_blank">Sportime</a>. Olympiacos are understood to be demanding €25 million (£22m/$27m) for the Greece international, with interest heating up around Europe. Napoli, Inter, Lokomotiv Moscow, Galatasaray and Fenerbahce have all been linked with a move for the 23-year-old.

Leicester interested in Greek left-back

Chelsea winger&nbsp;Willian has been offered to Barcelona but the Blaugrana turned down the chance to sign the Brazilian, reports <a href="https://www.sport.es/en/news/barca/willian-offered-to-barcelona-but-catalans-not-interest-this-time-7921011" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The 31-year-old appears set to leave Stamford Bridge with his contract expiring at the end of the season and no progress being made on an extension. After Barcelona didn't take the chance to sign Willian, it appears Paris Saint-Germain or Tottenham&nbsp;are now more likely options.

Barca turn down chance to sign Willian

Manchester City are set to be the first Premier League team to announce wage cuts for its players, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/hendopolis/status/1247993939975602177" target="_blank">The Times.</a> Pep Guardiola has announced that he will take a wage cut and chief executive Ferran Soriano expects his players to follow suit. City are set to lose around £100 million ($124m) if the Premier League season is not completed.

Man City players to take pay cuts

Paulo Dybala is set to sign an extension to his Juventus contract, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-dybala-avanti-tutta-per-il-rinnovo-fumata-bianca-vicina-12--16089" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.&nbsp; The Argentine will put pen to paper on a lucrative new deal that will run until 2024 or 2025, having flirted with a move to the Premier League last summer when Tottenham showed interest.

Dybala to sign new Juve contract

Schalke are planning to request an extension of Jean-Clair Todibo's loan move rather than exercise his purchase option, claims&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/schalke-pedira-otra-cesion-todibo-7921930" target="_blank">Sport</a>.&nbsp; The defender left Barcelona for the Bundesliga&nbsp;outfit in January, but the financial difficulties caused by the halt in play mean Schalke cannot cover the&nbsp;€25 million (£22m/$27m) needed to make the deal permanent.

Schalke to extend Todibo loan

Robbie Keane is fuming after being overlooked for a role in the Republic of Ireland coaching staff, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8200037/Robbie-Keane-left-furious-new-Ireland-manager-Stephen-Kenny-SNUBS-coaching-role.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>.&nbsp; The former striker will not be retained as an assistant by new coach Stephen Kelly after fulfilling the role under Mick McCarthy.

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