Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd confident of signing Sancho

The coronavirus pandemic did not discourage Barcelona from sending a scout to watch several transfer targets at Red Bull Leipzig, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200312/474091888831/ramon-planes-espia-del-barca-en-leipzig.html" target="_blank">Sport</a>.&nbsp; Ramon Planes was present in Germany on Tuesday to watch the club breeze past Tottenham in the Champions League last-16.&nbsp; Striker Timo Werner, centre-back Dayot Upamecano and former Manchester City defender&nbsp;Angelino are understood to be potential targets for the Catalans.

Barca scout watches Leipzig amid coronavirus outbreak

Werner and Upamecano among Blaugrana targets

Manchester United are confident they can land Jadon Sancho should they&nbsp;qualify for the Champions League next season, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-utd-confident-jadon-sancho-21684138" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. The club are currently in fifth place in the Premier League, a position that would clinch a spot should Manchester City's ban from the next edition be confirmed on appeal.&nbsp; Paris Saint-Germain are also keen on the Borussia Dortmund prodigy, who would be available for&nbsp;£130m ($164m).

Man Utd confident of signing Sancho

Champions League the key to landing Dortmund star

North Carolina owner Steve Malik has recently returned to a seat on the USSF (United States Soccer Federation) board of directors, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ByNeilMorris/status/1238279539161169920">Neil Morris.</a> The owner of the USL Championship club replaces USL CEO Alex Papadakis as one of two Pro Council representatives.

North Carolina owner Malik joins USSF board

Former Aberdeen forward Noel Whelan has told <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/strange-one-exclusive-whelan-makes-big-money-claim-about-rangers-talent/">Football Insider</a> that he believes Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos needs to perform better in big European games if he is to earn a big-money move away from Scotland. The Colombian centre-forward, 23, has six Europa League goals in eight appearances, but has scored just once in all competitions since the winter break. However, Morelos has still managed an impressive haul of 29 goals and 10 assists in 45 games across all competitions this term.

Whelan makes 'big money' claim about Morelos

Kristoffer Ajer's agent has revealed that his client will push for a move away from Celtic this summer, according to the <a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/kristoffer-ajer-transfer-bombshell-celtic-21678922">Daily Record.</a> The 21-year-old centre-back has two years remaining on his contract and will not extend his deal in the hopes of forcing an exit. A reunion with former manager Brendan Rodgers at Leicester City has been mooted as a possible option for the Norwegian.

Ajer's agent spells out exit strategy

Olivier Giroud was "a real miss" for Tottenham in the January transfer window, former Spurs goalkeeper Paul Robinson has told <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-paul-robinson-names-player-spurs-should-have-signed-he-claims-jan-move-blocked/">Football Insider</a>. Giroud has claimed that he was blocked from making a move, with Chelsea not willing to offload him midway through the season. Robinson has pinpointed Spurs' failure to sign a striker as a major factor in their recent struggles. "To not get a striker in January has proven… it was very important," he said. "I think it was a real miss not getting Giroud in January. He has got game time at&nbsp;Chelsea and played a lot better. He would suit Mourinho perfectly... occupy the centre-backs and give space for those behind him. "It is a difficult sell for Spurs, getting a top striker to play while Kane is out. I really think they missed a trick not signing somebody."

Giroud was 'a real miss' for Spurs in January 

Diogo Jota is among Arsenal's summer transfer targets, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8110107/Wolves-star-Diogo-Jota-added-Mikel-Arteta-Arsenal-wishlist.html">Daily Mail</a>. Jota, 23, has scored 15 goals in all competitions this season and has been one of Wolves' most impressive players since joining from Atletico Madrid in 2017. That has been enough to convince Mikel Arteta to add him to his transfer shortlist, with Arsenal looking to strengthen in the wide positions. Atletico are owed&nbsp;a percentage of any transfer fee, so Wolves will have a high asking price. Jota's current contract runs until 2022.

Jota on Arsenal's radar

The EFL are set to support West Brom in their dispute with Barcelona over the transfer of Louie Barry, according to the <a href="https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/west-bromwich-albion/2020/03/12/efl-aiding-west-brom-in-louie-barry-fight/">Express &amp; Star</a>. Barry, 16, rejected a three-year contract in the Black Country last summer and decided to move&nbsp;to Catalonia instead.&nbsp;Under FIFA's compensation tariffs, Barca should have paid £235,000 for luring the England youth international to La Masia. Though Barry has since left Catalonia to join Aston Villa, Barca have not paid their compensation fee to West Brom and have reportedly made no indication that they will do so voluntarily. The EFL are now helping the Baggies to gather evidence as they seek to submit a report to FIFA and pursue the money they are owed.

EFL to support West Brom in dispute over Barry transfer

Juventus want to renew Paulo Dybala's contract as soon as possible, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-juve-dybala-three-elements-that-will-ease-the-renewal-94652">Calciomercato</a>. Dybala seemed close to leaving Turin for England last summer, with Manchester United and Tottenham both heavily linked. A move failed to materialise, however, and his performances in the interim have convinced Juve to offer him a new deal. Juve have told Dybala's entourage that they are ready to start negotiations and an appointment has been set some time between March and April. While Dybala is still locked in a problematic legal dispute over his image rights, the club is willing&nbsp;to separate&nbsp;them from the new deal in the hope of expediting the process.

Juventus want Dybala contract renewal

Pedro, Olivier Giroud and Willian all played a pivotal part in last week's wins over&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;and&nbsp;Everton, in the&nbsp;FA Cup&nbsp;and Premier League, respectively. However, there is no guarantee that any of the forwards will still be at Chelsea next season, given their contracts are all set to expire this summer. The&nbsp;trio's representatives are all working away in the background, speaking with not only Chelsea but also other parties interested in signing their clients on a free transfer. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/pedro-giroud-and-willian-have-kickstarted-chelseas-season/v2ot5jdnahlq1f6et72oquoiq">Read the full story right here on&nbsp;Goal!</a>

Pedro, Giroud and Willian could all leave Chelsea

Liverpool&nbsp;will look to bolster their attacking options over the summer, says Chris Kirkland, with alternatives required to Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino. While the first-choice front three have hit 49 goals between them in all competitions so far this season, they are the only players at the club to have reached double figures for goals. Divock Origi has netted five times, whilst Xherdan Shaqiri has only managed one in an injury-hampered campaign. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/liverpool-will-sign-alternative-to-salah-mane-firmino/15ifz0afyo19g1ex3613lsgeat">Read the full story right here on&nbsp;Goal!</a>

‘Liverpool will sign alternative to Salah, Mane & Firmino’ - Kirkland

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 8️⃣2️⃣ appearances 3️⃣3️⃣ goals 1️⃣ Adam Rooney Thank you for the memories, <a href="https://twitter.com/17AdamRooney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@17AdamRooney</a>!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreSalford?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreSalford</a> 🦁🔴 <a href="https://t.co/cK13KT0Cxp">pic.twitter.com/cK13KT0Cxp</a> — Salford City FC (@SalfordCityFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SalfordCityFC/status/1238421221764747264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 13, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Rooney leaving Salford

Liverpool&nbsp;are showing signs of “burn out” and need to be bringing in Jadon Sancho or Timo Werner during the summer transfer window, says Jason McAteer. The former Reds star has told the Racing Post: “You accept a Klopp team will not change in terms of approach and style. But this particular team cannot keep doing it, this front three is on the brink and has to change. And that means that this summer is the time to bring in the likes of Jadon Sancho and Timo Werner.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/liverpool-burning-out-need-sancho-or-werner-klopps-front/fv0b2n1epsmq1jtx4tpjdie6g" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Liverpool burning out and need a Sancho’

Manchester United&nbsp;need to favour “quality over quantity” in&nbsp;the summer transfer market, says Owen Hargreaves, with Jadon Sancho, Wilfried Ndidi and Harry Kane considered to sit on a “dream” wish list. The former Red Devils midfielder has said: "“If you can have a Jadon Sancho – they need a right winger – Sancho playing off the right&nbsp;would make a huge difference." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/sancho-ndidi-kane-picked-out-as-dream-man-utd-additions-by/1o7bxhzn4pd111lj7u1nh5dlay" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Sancho, Ndidi & Kane picked out as 'dream' Man Utd additions

Liverpool remain very much in the hunt for RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner, reports <a href="https://theathletic.co.uk/1665996/2020/03/12/jurgen-klopp-liverpool-adrian-origi-minamino-quality/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. The Reds have been heavily linked with the prolific Germany international, and he appears to have opened the door for a move to Anfield to be made.

Liverpool retain strong interest in Werner

Napoli are willing to offer Luka Jovic a way out of Real Madrid, according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/03/11/primera/1583924935_274266.html?omnil=resrelart" target="_blank">AS</a>. The Serbian striker has endured a forgettable debut campaign with the Blancos and clubs across Europe are readying moves to free him from Santiago Bernabeu.

Napoli to offer lifeline to Jovic

Everton are looking into a possible deal for Nicolas Nkoulou, claims <a href="https://www.torinogranata.it/primo-piano/focus-mercato-n-koulou-un-annata-quasi-intera-con-le-valigie-in-mano-102620" target="_blank">Torino Granata</a>. The 29-year-old Cameroon international defender is among those Carlo Ancelotti wants to bolster his back line.

Everton exploring Nkoulou option

Manchester City are well placed to complete a deal for Inter defender Milan Skriniar this summer - according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/premier-league/pep-guardiola-gana-puja-galactico-rechaza-barca-real-madrid" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. Barcelona and Real Madrid are also eyeing the 25-year-old, but City are preparing to launch an €80 million (£71m/$89m) bid for his services. Skriniar has racked up 32 appearances across all competitions for Inter in 2019-20.

Man City in pole position to sign Skriniar

Juventus are monitoring Gianluigi Donnarumma's contract situation at Milan - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/donnarumma-e-il-contratto-a-scadenza-la-posizione-della-juventus-55031" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Rossoneri have not yet decided whether to cash in on the Italian shot-stopper this summer or to offer him a lucrative new deal before he becomes a free agent in 2021. Juve could capitalise on the uncertainty surrounding&nbsp;Donnarumma's future when the transfer market re-opens.

Juve keeping tabs on Donnarumma

Tottenham are interested in signing RB Leipzig midfielder Marcel Sabitzer - according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8104235/Arsenal-Tottenham-interested-Leipzigs-Marcel-Sabitzer-dumping-Spurs-Europe.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The Lilywhites are weighing up a summer move for the 25-year-old, having watched him play a key role in their Champions League demise on Tuesday. Arsenal have also been linked with Sabitzer, who has hit 15 goals across all competitions for Leipzig this term.

Spurs set sights on Leipzig ace Sabitzer

Vitesse are interested in signing Chelsea midfielder&nbsp;Conor Gallagher - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/11125205/chelsea-conor-gallagher-burnley-vitesse/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Dutch outfit want to bring in the 21-year-old on loan for the duration of the 2020-21 campaign. Gallagher is currently taking in a six-month loan spell at Swansea, where he has racked up ten Championship appearances to date.

Vitesse eager to sign Chelsea's Gallagher on loan

Ajax&nbsp;goalkeeper Andre Onana is set to be at the centre of a summer transfer scramble with&nbsp;Chelsea,&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;and&nbsp;Tottenham&nbsp;all in the frame for his signature. The 23-year-old&nbsp;Cameroon&nbsp;international is widely expected to depart Amsterdam at the end of the season and&nbsp;has shown a preference for a Premier League transfer. Onana is a close friend of Hakim Ziyech, who will join the Blues at the end of the season having agreed a deal to move to Stamford Bridge during the January transfer window. The&nbsp;Morocco&nbsp;international playmaker is known to be keen to see Onana follow him to London. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ziyech-wants-onana-at-chelsea-but-tottenham-and-barcelona/l5njzzgf7y791v5slq4zgp0gv" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Ziyech wants Onana at Chelsea

Manchester United are planning to launch a summer bid for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly - according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/premier-league/va-inglaterra-galactico-rechaza-barca-real-madrid" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. The Red Devils have been heavily linked with the 28-year-old over the past year, and are ready to formalise their interest this summer. Koulibaly will likely cost United around €100 million (£89m/$112m), with Napoli reluctant to lose a prized asset for a cut-price fee.

Man Utd preparing summer swoop for Koulibaly

Juventus are, according to <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>, among those keen on landing Chelsea forward Willian when he hits free agency. The Brazil international is, however, favouring an extended stay in England as Arsenal and Tottenham seek to win the race for his signature.

Juve to face Willian frustration

Jose Mourinho wants to take Bournemouth goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale to Tottenham, claims <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1254202/tottenham-news-jose-mourinho-bournemouth-transfer-aaron-ramsdale-chelsea" target="_blank">Express Sport</a>. Spurs are, however, set to face competition from London rivals Chelsea for the highly-rated England U21 international.

Ramsdale registers on Mourinho's radar

Tottenham wanted to sign Eden Hazard before he made a move to Chelsea in 2012. Former Spurs boss Harry Redknapp has told Sky Sports: “I met Eden Hazard in Paris, we had an hour chat. “I loved him as a footballer, what a genius. He was up for coming to Tottenham.”

Tottenham tried to sign Hazard

Chelsea have identified Manchester United midfielder Angel Gomes as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://metro.co.uk/2020/03/13/chelsea-interested-signing-manchester-united-wonderkid-angel-gomes-12384589/" target="_blank">Metro Sport</a>. The 19-year-old is due to become a free agent this summer and has yet to accept the Red Devils' latest extension offer. Chelsea are eager to capitalise on Gomes' current position at Old Trafford when the transfer market reopens.

Chelsea interested in Man Utd prospect Angel Gomes

Torino striker&nbsp;Andrea Belotti is the subject of interest from Everton - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/torino-anche-milan-e-inter-su-belotti-l-idea-di-cairo-64372" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Toffees want to bring the 26-year-old to Goodison Park this summer but may face competition from his signature from Milan, Roma, Inter and Napoli. Belotti has contributed nine goals and three assists to Torino's Serie A cause this season.

Everton target Torino frontman Belotti

Inter will take up the option to sign&nbsp;Stefano Sensi on a permanent deal this summer - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-inter-make-decision-on-sensi-and-the-buy-out-clause-80777" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Nerazzurri will pay Sassuolo £25 million ($31m) at the end of the 24-year-old's&nbsp;loan spell at San Siro this summer. Sensi has scored three goals in 12 Serie A outings for Inter in 2019-20.

Inter eager to sign Sensi on permanent deal

Napoli have emerged as the frontrunners to sign Luka Jovic from Real Madrid - according to <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2020/03/12/football/1584019963_907497.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. A number of Premier League clubs are also interested in the Serbian striker, with the Blancos eager to sell at the first available opportunity. Madrid paid €60 million (£53m/$67m) for Jovic last summer, but he has yet to earn a regular spot in Zinedine Zidane's line up.

Napoli leading chase for Jovic

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Stevens signs new Sheffield Utd deal

Premier League clubs are fuming at the organisation's refusal to suspend the weekend's fixtures, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/article-8106671/Top-flight-clubs-livid-Premier-Leagues-wall-silence-coronavirus-issue.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>.&nbsp; While football in Spain, Italy and France has ground to a halt due to the coronavirus outbreak, as of yet the English top flight will go ahead, despite Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta and Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi testing positive.

Premier League clubs furious at coronavirus inaction

Crystal Palace are leading the race for 17-year-old non-league wonderkid&nbsp;Samuel Oguntayo, claims the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/11158453/crystal-palace-man-city-17-year-old-sam-oguntayo/" target="_blank">Sun</a>.&nbsp; The Kingstonian sensation is also being followed by Manchester City, but has already accepted an offer to train with the Eagles.

Palace lead Man City for non-league sensation

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> It has been an incredible privilege to serve as the President of U.S. Soccer. My one and only mission has always been to do what is best for our Federation. After discussions with the Board of Directors, I have decided to step down, effective immediately. My full statement: <a href="https://t.co/4B7siuIqcL">pic.twitter.com/4B7siuIqcL</a> — Carlos Cordeiro (@CACSoccer) <a href="https://twitter.com/CACSoccer/status/1238270294504112128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 13, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

US Soccer president Cordeiro resigns

Phil Neville is considering his future at the helm of the England's Women's team, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8106941/Phil-Neville-set-call-quits-England-Womens-boss.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>.&nbsp; The former Manchester United player could stand down after a disappointing turn at the SheBelieves Cup, where England lost two of their three games to finish third behind the United States and Spain.

Neville considers standing down from England

Juventus have turned their attentions on promising Lille defender Gabriel, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sportmediaset.mediaset.it/mercato/mercato/juve-nel-mirino-gabriel-dos-santos-del-lille_1265407-201902a.shtml" target="_blank">Sport Mediaset</a>.&nbsp; The 22-year-old Brazilian has also been followed by Arsenal and Everton after coming to the fore in Ligue 1 this season, helping Lille fight for a Champions League spot with his fine performances at the back.

Juventus to move for Lille's Gabriel

The future of Willian has caused a rift between Chelsea manager Frank Lampard and director&nbsp;Marina Granovskaia, claims the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/11158232/lampard-chelsea-director-marina-granovskaia-willian-contract/" target="_blank">Sun</a>.&nbsp; The Brazilian is out of contract in the summer and Lampard is keen to offer him a new deal after watching him shine over the course of 2019-20. Granovskaia, however, is focusing on transfer targets for the upcoming window, while the club also has a policy of offering over-30s one-year deals.

Lampard clashes with Chelsea director over Willian

Incoming Chelsea signing Hakim Ziyech has urged the Blues to raid Ajax for one of his team-mates, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8107097/Incoming-Chelsea-star-Hakim-Ziyech-hoping-convince-sign-Ajax-teammate-Andre-Onana.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>.&nbsp; Ziyech, who will move to Stamford Bridge in the summer, thinks highly of goalkeeper&nbsp;Andre Onana, who is reportedly keen on a Premier League switch.

Ziyech pushes Chelsea to sign Onana

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