Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Aubameyang to push for summer Barca move

Lionel Messi has demanded Barcelona re-sign Neymar or he will leave the club,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.elconfidencial.com/deportes/futbol/2020-03-16/leo-messi-fc-barcelona-neymar-bartomeu_2499255/" target="_blank">El Confidencial</a>&nbsp;says. The Argentine icon has let the club know that he is not happy at Camp Nou and could take advantage of a clause in his contract that allows him to leave at the end of the season. Barca are eager to tie him down to a new deal, but they have been told there is one thing they must do before he will commit - bring Neymar back.

Messi will only stay at Barca if Neymar returns

Argentine icon willing to walk away from Camp Nou this summer

Chelsea are in pole position to land Udinese goalkeeper Juan Musso this summer, <a href="https://www.tuttoudinese.it/primo-piano/quale-futuro-per-musso-il-portiere-e-a-udine-da-due-anni-ma-piace-gia-a-tutti-74761" target="_blank">reports in Italy</a>&nbsp;claim. The 25-year-old Argentine has impressed in Serie A this season and Udinese value him at around €30 million (£27m/$33m). Several teams are eyeing him up, but it is Chelsea who are said to be at the front of the queue.

Chelsea lead race to sign Musso

Real Madrid are determined to get Gareth Bale off their books this summer and, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2020/03/17/5e6cfca246163f396e8b45f6.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>, could allow him to leave as a free agent. The Blancos can no longer justify the Welshman's salary, as he struggles for form and fitness, but are also aware that no club is going to meet their asking price for a player under contract until 2022.

Real could release Bale as a free agent

Blancos preparing to part with big-money signing

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will do everything he can to push through a move to Barcelona this summer, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/comunicacion/esta-nuestra-portada-martes-17-marzo-7892396" target="_blank">Sport</a>.&nbsp; The Arsenal striker has stated publicly he is happy at the Emirates Stadium, but the newspaper claims that Barca have been counting on him moving to Spain since as far back as January.

Aubameyang to push for summer Barca move

Striker's mind has been made up since January

Everton have joined Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal in the race to sign Chris Smalling, claims <a href="http://sportwitness.co.uk/everton-tottenham-arsenal-chris-smalling-roma-transfer/" target="_blank">Sport Witness</a>. The defender is currently on loan at Serie A side Roma from Manchester United, and has been impressing in his temporary spell in Italy. Roma are keen to make Smalling's switch permanent, but the Toffees are also interested in his signature as they look to strengthen their defence this summer.

Everton join Smalling race

Roma will ask Chelsea for an extension of Davide Zappacosta's loan deal, with the aim of keeping the Italian on their books for another season, reports the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1256582/Chelsea-transfer-news-decision-forgotten-man-Roma-Davide-Zappacosta" target="_blank">Express</a>. The full-back has missed the majority of the campaign after rupturing&nbsp;his ACL in Roma training in October. The Serie A outfit are, therefore, eager to renew the deal in order to properly benefit from having the player fully fit.

Roma to ask Chelsea for Zappacosta extension

Inter boss Antonio Conte is monitoring Barcelona midfielder Arthur, and is keen to add the Brazilian to his squad this summer, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/inter-coach-antonio-conte-has-identified-barcelona-s-arthur-as-a-13670" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The 23-year-old is under contract with the Catalan club until 2024, but the Serie A side have identified Arthur as a player that could be involved in a potential swap deal for striker Lautaro Martinez, who is wanted by Barcelona. Conte has already brought Christian Eriksen into his midfield, but is aiming to add further reinforcements in that department.

Conte keeping tabs on Arthur

Real Madrid and Juventus will battle it out for Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba this summer, with the Spanish club leading the race due to their superior wage budget. Zinedine Zidane's side will offer the French international more money than the Italian outfit, but Juve remain confident that they can lure their former midfielder back to Turin, claims&nbsp;<a href="http://sportwitness.co.uk/clubs-competing-manchester-united-player-salary-offer-decisive/" target="_blank">Sport Witness</a>.

Wages key to Pogba move

Real Madrid want to keep goalkeeper Alphonse Areola in order to provide competition for number one Thibaut Courtois. Areola is currently on a season-long loan from French champions PSG, with the deal seeing Madrid stopper Keylor Navas moving the other way. And according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/mercato-psg-des-negociations-sur-le-point-de-debuter-496242" target="_blank">Le 10 Sport</a>, the Spanish side want to open talks with Areola as soon as possible, in a bid to convince the French international&nbsp;to make the move permanent.

Real Madrid keen to keep hold of Areola

According to the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1256513/Man-Utd-news-Chris-Smalling-transfer-Arsenal-Tottenham-bids-Roma-rumours-gossip-news" target="_blank">Express</a>, Manchester United are preparing to face bids from Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur for defender Chris Smalling. The centre-back is currently impressing on loan at Roma, who are interested in making the move permanent this summer. But they will face competition from the Gunners and their north London rivals Spurs, who are both keen on signing the 30-year-old.

Man Utd prepare for Smalling bids

Southampton recently sent scouts to watch Italian striker&nbsp;Gianluca Scamacca, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-b/tmw-sirene-dalla-premier-per-scamacca-la-punta-visionata-dal-southampton-1361379" target="_blank">Tutto Mercato Web</a>. The 21-year-old is on loan at&nbsp;Ascoli from Sassuolo but was recently linked with a move ot Benfica.

Southampton scout Scamacca 

Thomas Meunier will leave Paris Saint-Germain to join Borussia Dortmund this summer,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4075597/" target="_blank">ESPN</a>&nbsp;says. The 28-year-old full-back has agreed a four-year deal with the Bundesliga outfit and will move to Germany in a free transfer after his contract expires at PSG.

Meunier to join Borussia Dortmund

Kieran Trippier will only return to England to play for former club Burnley, reports the <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/kieran-trippier-transfer-news-atletico-madrid-burnley-sean-dyche-premier-league-a9406436.html" target="_blank">Independent</a>. The England full-back is currently impressing for Atletico Madrid in Spain, but says that his aim is to retire while playing under the management of Sean Dyche. Trippier spent four years at Turf Moor before his switch to Tottenham Hotspur in 2015, and still keeps in touch with his former manager Dyche.

Trippier to retire at Burnley

According to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/roma-following-two-young-midfielders-for-a-potential-summer-move-98914" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>, Roma are keeping tabs on Ajax youngster Ryan Gravenberch and Sassuolo’s Davide Frattesi. 17-year-old Gravenberch is currently under contract with the Amsterdam outfit until 2021, but Roma are aiming to strike a deal with the midfielder this summer. The Serie A club are also monitoring 20-year-old Frattesi, who is a product of their youth academy, but left in 2017 to join Sassuolo&nbsp;and is currently on loan at Serie B side Empoli.

Roma chasing midfield duo

Aston Villa are eyeing Wolves defender Dion Sanderson, and hope to bring in the centre-back this summer in order to strengthen their backline. The 20-year-old is currently on loan at Championship club Cardiff City until the end of the campaign, with the Bluebirds keen to extend his stay for another year. But according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/aston-villa-set-sights-on-signing-wolves-defender/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>, Villa also want to sign Sanderson on loan, in a bid to reinforce a defence that has conceded 56 league goals this term, the most in the Premier League this season.

Villa keen on Wolves youngster

Chelsea have joined Barcelona and Manchester City in the ongoing battle to sign Inter striker Lautaro Martinez, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/chelsea-eyeing-lautaro-martinez-transfer-21706624" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. The Argentinian is being monitored closely by Barcelona, with the Spanish side viewing the 22-year-old as a direct replacement for Luis Suarez. Pep Guardiola has also reportedly shown interest in Martinez, with Frank Lampard now also among the managers&nbsp;chasing his signature.

Chelsea join race for Martinez

Manchester City and Inter are mulling over a possible swap deal involving Joao Cancelo and Milan Skriniar, claims <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/cancelo-le-voci-sullo-scambio-e-l-inter-chiamata-in-causa-l-idea-23780" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. Antonio Conte is keen on the Portuguese full-back, who has struggled for regular game time in England, while Pep Guardiola is in the market for another centre-half.

Cancelo & Skriniar to swap places?

Real Madrid are preparing to make a decision on Marcelo's future, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2020/03/16/5e6f6fed46163ff2998b45e4.html" target="_blank">Marca.</a> The long-serving Brazilian left-back faces competition for minutes from Ferland Mendy at present, while loan stars Sergio Reguilon and&nbsp;Achraf Hakimi are set to return to Santiago Bernabeu at the end of the season.

Madrid to make big call on Marcelo

Southampton have to be worried about top marksman Danny Ings being lured elsewhere, says club legend Francis Benali. He has told Sky Sports: "That is always the concern. Anyone who has played well, it is a worry [that he'll leave] and history shows that [for Southampton]. Quite rightly. I think anybody that performs well, at any club really, at Man City or Liverpool, if they are catching the eye then there will be other clubs interested in signing players.&nbsp; "The form Danny Ings has been in this season. The goals he has scored, for sure. There are going to be clubs who will want a player of his calibre and he'll be attracting some interest."

Ings exit concern for Saints

Chelsea&nbsp;have made progress over contract talks with&nbsp;Tino Anjorin&nbsp;but still need to tie up several small details with their academy star in the coming weeks. The protracted discussions with the 18-year-old have proven difficult so far, with the Blues looking to convince the youngster that he can realistically become a first-team player at his boyhood club. Chelsea are looking to tie Anjorin down until 2025 with his current deal expiring in just under a year. Their cause has been aided by Frank Lampard promoting Anjorin to his squad in recent weeks, amid an injury crisis which ultimately brought about his Premier League debut. The midfielder is understood to be delighted at making the breakthrough and is targetting more first-team appearances. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/anjorin-close-to-chelsea-contract-renewal-after-premier/xejc875be9711lat83ixelngi" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Anjorin close to Chelsea contract renewal

Chelsea have identified Lyon forward Moussa Dembele as their number one transfer target - according to <a href="https://theathletic.co.uk/1676386/2020/03/16/chelsea-mailbag-willian-abraham-lampard/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. Frank Lampard wants to bring in the 23-year-old to provide extra competition for first-choice striker Tammy Abraham. Dembele has hit 16 goals in 27 Ligue 1 outings for Lyon this term.

Chelsea to prioritise Dembele signing this summer

West Ham defender Issa Diop is the subject of interest from Atletico Madrid - according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/laliga/simeone-tambien-pregunta-fichaje-compite-messi" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. Los Rojiblancos boss Diego Simeone is eager to increase his options at the back, with the Spanish giants now considering a €40 million (£36m/$44m) swoop for the 23-year-old. Arsenal and Manchester United have also been linked with Diop in recent months, but the Frenchman is tied to remain at the London Stadium until 2023.

Atletico interested in West Ham's Diop

Liverpool&nbsp;will be looking to land the “world’s best players” in the next transfer window and Jack Grealish could fit the mould for Jurgen Klopp, says former&nbsp;Aston Villa&nbsp;striker Kevin Phillips. The Reds are among those to have been linked with a 24-year-old playmaker&nbsp;proving that he has what it takes to shine on a Premier League stage. They are far from the only ones said to be in the mix, with&nbsp;a big-money move to Manchester United having long been mooted for Grealish. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/liverpool-worlds-best-grealish-villa-phillips-deal-done/1dbbifk0zfu641alvin9znwnlb" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Liverpool want world’s best & Grealish fits system - Phillips

Chelsea are planning to launch a formal offer for&nbsp;Porto defender Alex Telles when the transfer market reopens - according to <a href="https://abola.pt/" target="_blank">A Bola</a>. The Blues see the 27-year-old&nbsp;as a potential replacement for Marcos Alonso, who has been tipped to leave Stamford Bridge this summer. Telles, who is currently valued at&nbsp;£27 million ($33m),&nbsp;has racked up 36 appearances across all competitions for Porto in 2019-20.

Chelsea ready to formalise interest in Telles

Manchester City will not stand in Riyad Mahrez's way if he wishes to join Paris Saint-Germain this summer - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/11184814/man-city-riyad-mahrez-psg/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The French champions are eager to sign the Algerian winger but will likely have to pay up to £80 million ($97m) to secure his services. Mahrez has contributed seven goals and eight assists to City's Premier League cause this season.

Man City willing to sanction Mahrez move to PSG

Barcelona are looking to offload Ousmane Dembele, according to <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2020/03/16/football/1584374678_910893.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. The France international winger is currently sidelined through injury, but those at Camp Nou are hoping that a buyer can be found ahead of the next window.

Dembele surplus to requirements at Barca

Manchester United&nbsp;have triggered a one-year extension on Nemanja Matic’s contract to keep the midfielder at the club until 2021. The 31-year-old was due to be out of contract in the summer but the club have exercised their right to extend his stay at Old Trafford. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-trigger-matic-contract-extension-to-keep-midfielder/ejew0dseeagd1cjkzi5bzl9ga" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

Man Utd trigger Matic contract extension

Barcelona are refusing to give up in their pursuit of Neymar and have a summer transfer plan in place, reports <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200317/474213146033/giro-del-barca-en-la-tactica-para-fichar-a-neymar.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo.</a> The Catalan giants believe the Brazilian striker can force the issue at PSG, potentially terminating his contract, and secure a return to Camp Nou.

Barcelona drawn up Neymar plan

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New contract in Cologne

Liverpool&nbsp;could only consider parting with Sadio Mane in the next transfer window if they have a deal in place for&nbsp;RB Leipzig&nbsp;forward Timo Werner, says former Reds star Steve Nicol. Nicol has told ESPN FC: "Unfortunately there aren't many [players like Werner] around.&nbsp;What if Werner wants to go elsewhere?" <a href="http://Unfortunately there aren't many [players like Werner] around. What if Werner wants to go elsewhere?" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Mane out? Only if Werner comes in'

Tammy Abraham has stalled talks over a new contract at Chelsea - according to <a href="https://metro.co.uk/2020/03/16/two-reasons-tammy-abraham-stalling-signing-new-chelsea-contract-12405498/" target="_blank">Metro Sport</a>. The England striker still has two years to run on his current deal, but the Blues are eager to tie him down to fresh terms. Abraham's wage demands and concerns over his place in the team should Chelsea bring in another striker this summer are holding up negotiations at the moment.

Abraham stalling over new Chelsea deal

Everton are ready to compete with Inter in the transfer market for Roma midfielder&nbsp;Lorenzo Pellegrini - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/roma-pellegrini-il-rinnovo-non-e-scontato-la-situazione-58452" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The 23-year-old has a €30 million (£27m/$33m) release clause in his current contract which is due to run until 2022, but the Giallorossi are eager to tie him down to an extension. Pellegrini has contributed one goal and eight assists to Roma's Serie A cause in 18 appearances this season.

Everton prepared to battle Inter for Roma's Pellegrini

Milan are resigned to losing Italian goalkeeper&nbsp;Gianluigi Donnarumma this summer, with Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain leading the race for his signature - as per <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/ac-milan-two-replacements-considered-if-donnarumma-leaves-54928" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Rossoneri are interested in bringing in&nbsp;Torino shot-stopper Salvatore Sirigu&nbsp;or Napoli's&nbsp;Alex Meret to replace their current number one in the event he does move onto pastures new. Donnarumma still has a year left to run on his current deal with Milan, but they may decide to cash in on a prized asset before he becomes a free agent.

Milan target to Sirigu and Meret to replace Donnarumma

Barcelona are prepared to sanction the departure of Samuel Umtiti this summer - according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/barca-coloca-umtiti-mercado-para-venderlo-verano-7891962" target="_blank">SPORT</a>. The Blaugrana are planning to raise €130 million (£119m/$145m) through player sales when the transfer market reopens, in order to fund a squad rebuild. Umtiti is among those set to leave Camp Nou, with Manchester United believed to be keen on the defender.

Umtiti set to leave Barca amid Man Utd links

Boca Juniors midfielder Emanuel Reynoso is the target of a new MLS club after previously being linked to Minnesota United. According to <a href="https://twitter.com/CABJ_English/status/1239764263671148549">Show de Boca</a>, it is unlikely that Reynoso features for the club once the league resumes. Reynoso has previously stated that he plans to stay and fight for a place with the team, but it appears he could be heading stateside after all.

New MLS club enters Reynoso chase

Costa Rican star Shirley Cruz is set to sign with NWSL side OL Reign, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/tdmas_cr/status/1239728300374863872">TD Mas.</a> Cruz has previously played for Lyon and PSG, featuring for the former from 2005-12 before joining the latter from 2012-18. The midfielder represented her county at the 2015 Women's World Cup and has earned 78 caps.

Former Lyon and PSG star set to join OL Reign

Marc Cucurella's impressive performances for Getafe have caught the eye of Napoli, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/spanish-football/2020/03/16/5e6fe37f46163f5c698b461b.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>.&nbsp; The former Barcelona trainee has been a revelation at left wing this season, prompting Getafe to exercise their purchase option on the 21-year-old in March.

Napoli pursue Getafe's Cucurella 

Real Madrid are interested in&nbsp;Eduardo Camavinga as Casemiro's deputy at the heart of midfield, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2020/03/16/5e6fad7b268e3e74518b4633.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>.&nbsp; Despite his tender age, the 17-year-old Rennes starlet has ample first-team experience and for that reason is preferred to Castilla candidate&nbsp;Antonio Blanco.

Real Madrid line up Camavinga as Casemiro cover

Melbourne City has denied reports that&nbsp;coach&nbsp;Erick Mombaerts could be relocated by the City Football Group from Australia back to his native France. "As it stands the club will not comment on speculation," a club source said to the <a href="https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/just-speculation-city-plays-down-mombaerts-return-to-france-report-20200316-p54aos.html" target="_blank">Age</a>. "Erick is contracted for the next two seasons."

Melbourne City plays down Mombaerts return to France report

Bruno Fernandes has opened up on his relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo after following in his footsteps by joining&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;from&nbsp;Sporting&nbsp;Lisbon. Fernandes has enjoyed an impressive start to his career at Old Trafford,&nbsp;picking up the Premier League Player of the Month award&nbsp;in his first few weeks at the club. The 25-year-old is a team-mate of Ronaldo’s at international level, with 19 appearances for&nbsp;Portugal&nbsp;to his name since making his debut in 2017. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/fernandes-reveals-words-of-encouragement-from-idol-ronaldo/1f30x33qm398j1ibdbfnlci9cy" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Fernandes reveals words of encouragement from 'idol' Ronaldo

Real Madrid are keeping a close watch on Betis playmaker Nabil Fekir, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/real-madrid/20200316/474189936744/fekir-real-madrid.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>.&nbsp; The 26-year-old has enjoyed a fine season in Seville and has attracted a swathe of admirers, including Betis' Liga rivals.

Real Madrid keep tabs on Fekir

Sergino Dest has explained his recent visit to the Allianz Arena amid rumors that the U.S. men's national team defender could head to&nbsp;Bayern Munich. Dest was pictured in the crowd during Bayern's eventual 4-3 win over&nbsp;Hoffenheim&nbsp;in February as the German giants sealed advancement in the DFB-Pokal. The appearance&nbsp;fueled rumors linking the full-back to the&nbsp;Bundesliga&nbsp;side, with reports out of the&nbsp;Netherlands&nbsp;in February stating that Bayern had attempted to buy the defender from&nbsp;Ajax&nbsp;last summer. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/it-wasnt-that-i-was-invited-usmnt-star-dest-explains-visit/chk8nhlrok3g1ct0vrylzl90h" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Dest explains visit to Germany amid Bayern Munich rumors

Barcelona are ready to use Arturo Vidal as a makeweight in their approach for Inter's Lautaro Martinez, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/comunicacion/esta-nuestra-portada-martes-17-marzo-7892396" target="_blank">Sport</a>.&nbsp; Martinez has been continually linked with Camp Nou after forming a potent partnership with Romelu Lukaku in Serie A. And the inclusion of Vidal, a long-time favourite of Antonio Conte's, could help to push through a deal for the Argentina international.

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