Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Xavi wants Kounde at Barcelona

Newcastle United have contacted Bayern Munich over the availability of Thomas Muller - according to <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/die-lage-der-liga-thomas-mueller-nach-newcastle-er-ist-nicht-max-kruse-79054912.bild.html" target="_self">BILD</a>.The Magpies are eyeing a potential summer deal for the 32-year-old, whose current deal at Allianz Arena expires in 2023.However, it is understood that a move to Newcastle is unlikely to appeal to Muller as he seeks to remain at the top of the European game.

Newcastle contact Bayern over Muller (BILD)

Barcelona boss Xavi wants to add Sevilla defender Jules Kounde to his ranks at Camp Nou, reports <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/xavi-insiste-traer-kounde-barca-13199565 " target="_blank">Sport</a>.The France international has been heavily linked with Chelsea and Manchester United in the recent past, but those at Camp Nou are eager to see him remain in Spain.

Xavi wants Kounde at Barcelona (SPORT)

Liverpool hope to capitalise on Barcelona's difficult financial situation this summer.The Spanish side are trying to convince midfielder Gavi to sign a new contract, but have not been able to meet his salary demands.According to <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1561579/liverpool-jurgen-klopp-barcelona-gavi-transfer-news-SNT" target="_blank">Daily Express</a>, Liverpool are eager to swoop in with an offer and lure him away in the near future.

Liverpool plot summer bid for Barcelona star Gavi (Express)

Real Madrid expect Joachim Low to succeed Carlo Ancelotti as head coach.According to <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/joachim-low-12-mesos-estudiant-espanyol-condicio-florentino-perez-substituir-ancelotti_706989_102.html" target="_blank">El Nacional</a>, the former Germany coach has been learning Spanish for the past 12 months with the intention of coaching in La Liga.Madrid president Florentino Perez is disappointed by the team's performances under Ancelotti and has set his sights on bringing Low in to take his place.

Real Madrid line up Low as Ancelotti successor (El Nacional)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨Manchester City are interested in Exequiel Zeballos and Valentin Barko from the Boca Juniors.<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/MCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCFC</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Boca?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Boca</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/VamosBoca?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VamosBoca</a> 🔻VOLE🔻 🔜 <a href="https://t.co/FGB5A8DzJX">https://t.co/FGB5A8DzJX</a> <a href="https://t.co/A8MvfhH1lh">pic.twitter.com/A8MvfhH1lh</a>— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) <a href="https://x.com/Ekremkonur/status/1490776897768333314?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Man City chase Boca Juniors duo

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Welcome to The Reds, <a href="https://x.com/jordanmceneff01?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jordanmceneff01</a> 🤝 Shelbourne is delighted to confirm the loan signing of midfielder Jordan McEneff from <a href="https://x.com/Arsenal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Arsenal</a> 📲 <a href="https://t.co/sh5riQdYnG">https://t.co/sh5riQdYnG</a><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/DublinsFinest?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DublinsFinest</a> | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Since1895?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Since1895</a> <a href="https://t.co/xp8MKSsA4S">pic.twitter.com/xp8MKSsA4S</a>— Shelbourne FC (@shelsfc) <a href="https://x.com/shelsfc/status/1490777404154986499?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Arsenal's McEneff heads to Ireland

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Trabzonsporumuza Hoş Geldin Emrehan! ♥️💙 <a href="https://t.co/qiAKF5gO1h">pic.twitter.com/qiAKF5gO1h</a>— Trabzonspor (@Trabzonspor) <a href="https://x.com/Trabzonspor/status/1490725179474993153?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Leverkusen's Gedikli joins Trabzonspor

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Luis Amarilla 🔜 Minnesota United. ⌛<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/V%C3%A9lezSarsfield?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VélezSarsfield</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/MLS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MLS</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/MinnesotaUnited?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MinnesotaUnited</a> <a href="https://t.co/MF1soauTm2">pic.twitter.com/MF1soauTm2</a>— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) <a href="https://x.com/Ekremkonur/status/1490657131980365834?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Amarilla nears Minnesota move

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Agreement in place for Dan Ashworth to become Newcastle technical director. He’s prepared to accept final clauses in order to join Newcastle in the coming months. ⚪️🤝 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/NUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NUFC</a> Ashworth officially stepped down from Brighton role today.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1490749822810443782?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Ashworth to become Newcastle technical director

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Officially official 🖊 Introducing the newest defender <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/ForTheCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForTheCity</a>, <a href="https://x.com/thmartinsb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@thmartinsb</a> 💪🌟🗽 <a href="https://x.com/Dumbomoving?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Dumbomoving</a>— New York City FC (@newyorkcityfc) <a href="https://x.com/newyorkcityfc/status/1490671947717488643?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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New York pick up Martins

Diego Costa has indicated that he could join Fenerbahce, GOAL understands.The Brazil-born Spain international mutually terminated his contract with Atletico Mineiro after just half-a-season and is looking to make a return to Europe.Now, he could be in line to play his trade in Turkey.

Costa in touch with Fenerbahce

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔝Bordeaux are planning to sack head coach Vladimir Petkovic. <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/FCGB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCGB</a> <a href="https://t.co/QclHfldTPa">pic.twitter.com/QclHfldTPa</a>— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) <a href="https://x.com/Ekremkonur/status/1490670500774912006?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Bordeaux to sack Petkovic

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📄 | OFFICIAL<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Bereszynski?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bereszynski</a> signs new contract until 2025— Sampdoria English (@sampdoria_en) <a href="https://x.com/sampdoria_en/status/1490680375491936265?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Sampdoria confirm Bereszynski extension

<a href="https://www.defensacentral.com/mas_futbol/1644079883-arteta-se-lo-pone-dificil-al-madrid-ahora-si-que-quiere-a-saliba-en-su-equipo " target="_blank">Defensa Central</a> reports that Arsenal will not allow William Saliba to leave the club again in the summer transfer window.Several loan spells have been taken in by the French centre-half – who is yet to make a competitive appearance for the Gunners – but no sale will be sanctioned despite the likes of Real Madrid said to be expressing interest.

Arsenal won’t part with Saliba in the summer

West Ham are, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/west-ham-news-bassey-rangers/ " target="_blank">Football Insider</a>, ready to rekindle their interest in Calvin Bassey, having missed out to Rangers in 2020.The Hammers are in the market for a left-footed defender and hope a talented 22-year-old can be lured away from Ibrox.

West Ham to rekindle interest in Bassey

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Borussia Dortmund has signed Niklas Süle for the 2022/23 season ✍️ <a href="https://t.co/WC7EeffRXj">pic.twitter.com/WC7EeffRXj</a>— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) <a href="https://x.com/BlackYellow/status/1490703007704567810?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Dortmund confirm Sule deal

Manchester United will look to absorb James Garner into their first team plans next season after seeing him benefit considerably from two loan spells at Nottingham Forest, reports the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-united-news-james-garner-23006939 " target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a>.The 20-year-old midfielder has matured quickly at the City Ground, to the point that his parent club believe he can help to counter summer departures at Old Trafford – with the likes of Jesse Lingard and Paul Pogba seemingly set to move on.

Man Utd make future call on Garner

Niklas Sule has decided that he will be leaving Bayern Munich as a free agent and linking up with Borussia Dortmund, reports <a href="https://www.fr.de/sport/fussball/niklas-suele-wechselt-zu-borussia-dortmund-91286629.html?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1644241656 " target="_blank">FrankfurterRundschau</a>.The Germany international defender will not be signing a new contract at the Allianz Arena and is ready to take on a new challenge.

Sule will leave Bayern for BVB

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🏃‍♂️ <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/BrentfordFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BrentfordFC</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/EriksenJoins?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EriksenJoins</a> <a href="https://t.co/0CewcEmyWh">pic.twitter.com/0CewcEmyWh</a>— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) <a href="https://x.com/BrentfordFC/status/1490681053182316546?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Eriksen on board at Brentford 

Inter are eager to lure Lazio centre-back Luiz Felipe to San Siro in the summer - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/calciomercato-inter-luiz-felipe-per-la-difesa-18013" target="_self">Calciomercato</a>.Simeone Inzaghi worked with the 24-year-old when he was in charge at Stadio Olimpico and is now looking to arrange a reunion.Felipe's current contract is due to expire in June, at which time Inter will be able to sign him on a free transfer.

Inter eager to lure Felipe to San Siro

Edinson Cavani is destined to leave Manchester United in the summer - according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2022/02/04/internacional/1643961248_847092.html" target="_self">AS</a>.The 34-year-old's contract is due to expire in June and he has been strongly linked with Barcelona.However, Cavani, who won't be signing an extension at United, is more likely to head back to South America amid interest from Corinthians, River Plate and Boca Juniors.

Cavani destined to leave Man Utd in summer

RB Leipzig have insisted that Arsenal-linked midfielder Christopher Nkunku&nbsp;will still be at Red Bull Arena for the 2022-22 season.The Gunners have been tipped to launch a summer bid for the 24-year-old, whose current contract expires in 2024.However, Leipzig managing director Oliver Mintzlaff has told <a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/rb-leipzig-news-oliver-mintzlaff-will-offensiv-trio-halten/12534484/34943" target="_self">Sky Germany</a>: "He [Nkunku] will also play with us next season because of course he is a very important player."In football, nothing is ever certain, but that's our plan."

Leipzig insist Arsenal-linked Nkunku will stay put for 2022-23

Manchester United have agreed on a £12 million ($16m) fee with Flamengo for the permanent transfer of Andreas Pereira - according to <a href="https://www.uol.com.br/esporte/colunas/mercado-da-bola/2022/02/06/flamengo-encaminha-compra-de-75-dos-direitos-economicos-de-andreas.htm" target="_self">Universo Online</a>.The 26-year-old joined the Brazilian club on a season-long loan last summer and has scored five goals in his first 21 appearances.United are now ready to sanction Pereira's departure outright, with his eight-year spell on the Manchester outfit's books set to draw to a close.

Man Utd agree £12m Pereira fee with Flamengo

Robin Gosens has revealed that he rejected a big-money transfer to Newcastle in January, despite claiming that he "could probably have secured a few more generations of my family with this money."Gosens enjoyed a stellar 2020-21 campaign with Atalanta that earned him a spot in Germany's Euro 2020 squad, and he also impressed during that tournament despite his country's disappointing last-16 exit.The 27-year-old began attracting plenty of transfer interest as a result, and eventually opted to join Inter in January, with the Serie A champions securing an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy for €25 million (£21m/$28m).Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/gosens-reveals-rejected-big-money-transfer-newcastle-january/bltb3c8d940135e2649" target="_self">GOAL</a>.

Gosens reveals why he rejected big-money Newcastle transfer

Newcastle remain in the market for another goalkeeper and could move for Arsenal star Bernd Leno in the summer, claims <a href="https://www.givemesport.com/87968492-newcastle-transfer-news-howe-tipped-to-target-bernd-leno-in-summer " target="_blank">GiveMeSport</a>.The Magpies missed out on a loan deal for Manchester United shot-stopper Dean Henderson in January, but are ready to rekindle interest in a Germany international that has slipped down the pecking order in north London.

Newcastle to rekindle interest in Leno

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Dan Ashworth has resigned from his position as technical director. David Weir becomes the club’s acting technical director with immediate effect. <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/BHAFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BHAFC</a>— Brighton &amp; Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) <a href="https://x.com/OfficialBHAFC/status/1490626415166996481?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Ashworth leaves Brighton amid Newcastle links

According to <a href="https://theathletic.com/3079854/2022/02/07/europes-elite-are-circling-raphinha-so-where-would-suit-him-if-he-does-leave/ " target="_blank">The Athletic</a>, Leeds are bracing themselves for bids to be lodged for goalkeeper Illan Meslier.The 21-year-old Frenchman has impressed during his time at Elland Road and has plenty of potential still to be unlocked.

Leeds expect bids for Meslier

Chelsea are refusing to give up hope on getting Antonio Rudiger to sign a new contract at Stamford Bridge, reports <a href="https://theathletic.com/3105033/2022/02/04/chelsea-hopeful-over-rudiger-christensen-and-azpilicueta-but-more-big-contract-issues-lie-ahead/ " target="_blank">The Athletic</a>.The Germany international defender is set to become a free agent in the summer, with Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain among his suitors, but fresh terms may yet be thrashed out in west London.

Chelsea hold Rudiger hope

Liverpool have identified Le Havre prospect Andy Elysee Logbo as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a877118332584724231-andy-elysee-logbo-la-nouvelle-pepite-du-havre-fait-des-envieux" target="_self">Foot Mercato</a>.Jurgen Klopp is keeping a close eye on the 17-year-old, who has been dubbed the 'next Romelu Lukaku'.Logbo has been tipped to follow in the footsteps of Le Havre's long list of star academy graduates, which includes Paul Pogba, Dimitri Payet and Riyad Mahrez.

Liverpool target Le Havre prospect Logbo

Former Manchester United and Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez is in talks with D.C. United - according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/dc-united-in-talks-to-sign-former-man-city-forward-carlos-tevez-sources/lI1t3bsdudgQ/" target="_self">The Athletic</a>.The MLS outfit have offered the 38-year-old terms ahead of the new season in America's top division.Tevez has been without a club since leaving Boca Juniors last summer, and it is not yet clear whether D.C. United will be able to meet his wage demands.

Ex-Man Utd striker Tevez in talks with D.C. United

Boca Juniors are preparing an offer for Elche midfielder Javier Pastore - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ekremkonur/status/1490236434569216001?s=21" target="_self">Fichajes</a>.The 32-year-old, who played for Paris Saint-Germain and Roma in his prime, has rejected the chance to extend his contract at Estadio Martínez Valero.Boca will swoop for Pastore before the 2022 season begins in Argentina, with the playmaker set for a return to his homeland.

Boca preparing Pastore offer

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sebastian Giovinco will sign his contract as new Sampdoria player on Monday. Deal verbally agreed - Giovinco will be in Genova in the coming hours. 🇮🇹 <a href="https://x.com/SkySport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SkySport</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Transfers</a> No MLS comeback - he's re joining Serie A. <a href="https://t.co/7MG6UUZphj">pic.twitter.com/7MG6UUZphj</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1490520693879959561?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Giovinco set for Serie A return

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sources! <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/BVB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BVB</a> are certainly desperate to sign a new center-back as Manuel Akanji has turned down their latest contract offer (contract expires in 2023). This is why they have had long talks with the Niklas Süle camp. Süle is asking for €12-15m a season.— Manuel Veth (@ManuelVeth) <a href="https://x.com/ManuelVeth/status/1490385455560282114?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Dortmund in Sule talks as they hunt Akanji replacement

Robin Gosens has revealed he rejected a "lucrative" offer to join Newcastle in the January transfer window.The Germany international joined Inter on loan for the rest of the season despite being offered a huge salary by the Premier League side."I thought about it. But I never really considered a change," he said to Kicker. "If you can earn a multiple for the same job in a different location? Show me someone who just says 'no, thank you'. It's not just about me, I could probably have secured a few more generations of my family with this money."

Gosens reveals "lucrative" Newcastle offer

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