Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Havertz prefers transfer to Real

Kai Havertz would prefer to join Real Madrid if he leaves Bayer Leverkusen this summer - according to <a href="https://www.sportbuzzer.de/artikel/exklusiv-kai-havertz-real-madrid-leverkusen-lehnt-erstes-transfer-an/" target="_blank">Sport Buzzer</a>. The 21-year-old has also been heavily linked with Chelsea and Manchester United, but La Liga holds greater appeal to him that the Premier League. Leverkusen have already rejected a €100 million (389m/$113m)&nbsp;offer for Havertz from Madrid, who are now willing to include two players in any final deal.

Havertz prefers transfer to Real

German midfielder picks first choice destination

Tottenham are in talks to sign Paris Saint-Germain defence Thomas Meunier - according to <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1296178/Tottenham-News-Thomas-Meunier-Talks-Liverpool-Man-Utd-Transfer-Rumours-Gossip" target="_blank">The Express</a>. Jose Mourinho has spoken to the 28-year-old to try and persuade him to join up with the north London outfit when he becomes a free agent this summer. The Spurs boss wants Meunier to replace Serge Aurier, who has underperformed at right-back throughout the 2019-20 campaign.

Tottenham in talks to sign Meunier 

Manchester United have identified Bayer Leverkusen's Leon Bailey as a possible transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8424413/Manchester-United-plotting-40million-Bayer-Leverkusen-star-Leon-Bailey.html?ito=push-notification&amp;ci=18802&amp;si=2924261" target="_blank">The Mail</a>. The Red Devils see the 22-year-old winger as a more affordable option than Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho, who is being valued at around £100 million ($127m). Bailey could be available for just £40 million ($51m)&nbsp;in the summer market, but he has only started nine league games for Leverkusen this season.

Man Utd looking at Bailey as Sancho alternative

Leverkusen star touted for Old Trafford switch

Manchester United have made contact with Chelsea midfielder Willian's representatives - according to <a href="https://www.francefootball.fr/news/Mercato-manchester-united-se-penche-sur-willian-chelsea/1143654" target="_blank">France Football</a>. The Red Devils are interested in signing the Brazilian on a free transfer when his current contract at Stamford Bridge expires this summer. Barcelona have also been linked with Willian, who has spent the last seven years on Chelsea's books.

Man Utd contact Willian's representatives

If Manchester United miss out on Donny van de Beek, the Red Devils will turn towards a Premier League midfielder. According to <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1295457/Man-Utd-Wilfred-Ndidi-summer-transfer-shortlist-latest-news-Ole-Gunnar-Solskjaer-update">the Express</a>, Leicester City star Wilfried Ndidi will become the club's top target should they miss out on the Ajax star. Should that fail as well, the club is also looking toward Bayern's Corentin Tolisso.

Man Utd eye Ndidi as Van de Beek alternative

<a href="https://www.dfco.fr/articles/5853BC5D-9861-4FE8-8358-A4AF1E92687F">Dijon have announced</a> that the club will not exercise their option to buy English forward Stephy&nbsp;Mavididi. Mavididi told the club that he did not with to remain with Dijon, stating that he would prefer to return to England. As a result, Dijon will not purchase the forward from Juventus, with club executive Olivier Delcourt saying he did not want a "showdown" with the player. "I am very disappointed with this procedure," said Delcourt.&nbsp;"The DFCO invested in him, gave him his confidence and allowed him to offer himself a beautiful exhibition in Ligue 1."

Dijon opt against Mavididi option

Carlos Carvalhal claims that his countryman Joao Felix would be "at a higher level" if he had joined&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;instead of&nbsp;Atletico Madrid. Felix joined Atletico Madrid last summer and has contributed six goals and three assists in 28 appearances. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/joao-felix-would-be-at-a-higher-level-if-he-joined-real/1px0r7py39hj41oays422unxza">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Felix would be better at Real Madrid'

The&nbsp;Montreal Impact&nbsp;have extended the loan of Finnish international&nbsp;Lassi Lappalainen’s&nbsp;loan from Bologna, <a href="https://www.impactmontreal.com/en/post/2020/06/16/montreal-impact-extend-lassi-lappalainens-loan">the MLS club announced</a>. Lappalainen has scored five goals in 11 matches since joining the Impact on loan late last season. “We are really pleased with Lassi’s loan extension and we’re happy to have him stay with us,” Impact sporting director Olivier Renard said. “He is the type of player with a profile we like in our roster, meaning a young player with huge potential. He showed his qualities in MLS since last July and we put a lot of trust in him. Lassi feels good in this city and wanted to remain in this club."

Impact extend Lappalainen's loan

James Rodriguez's career is at a turning point as the Colombian continues to be out of the picture with Real Madrid. Despite the ability to use five substitutes, Zinedine Zidane didn't turn to the midfielder in last weekend's win over Eibar, the latest sign that his days in Madrid are numbered. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/real-madrids-forgotten-man-how-can-james-rodriguez-turn/1lx8vqituq7ni1tkgv4fxcf3rh">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Real Madrid's forgotten man: How can James Rodriguez turn around his faltering career?

West Ham have made Jeremy Ngakia one final offer in an effort to fight off interest from Watford, reports <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/jun/16/west-ham-offer-jeremy-ngakia-new-deal-amid-interest-from-watford?CMP=share_btn_tw&amp;__twitter_impression=true">the Guardian</a>. Ngakia, who made his debut against Liverpool in January, recently dismissed a long-term offer from West Ham. With his deal set to expire on June 30, Ngakia could leave West Ham before the end of the Premier League season.

West Ham offer Ngakia new deal to fight off interest

Arsenal&nbsp;defender&nbsp;Shkodran Mustafi says that is interested in a return to&nbsp;Germany&nbsp;someday. Mustafi's deal runs through 2021 and, having not played in the Bundesliga, the defender says he is open to making the move. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/bundesliga-interesting-for-me-arsenal-defender-mustafi-unsure-of-/ef3ehiqahf7y1x1e0s42m775r">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Mustafi: The Bundesliga is interesting for me

Franco Jara has joined FC Dallas and will be eligible to participate in the MLS is Back tournament, <a href="https://www.fcdallas.com/post/2020/06/16/franco-jara-join-fc-dallas-mls-back-tournament-roster">the club announced</a>. Jara had signed a pre-contract with the club earlier this year, but the start date of that contract was in doubt due to the coronavirus pandemic. The forward moves to MLS after four years with Pachuca in Liga MX.

Jara to join FC Dallas for MLS tournament

Achraf Hakimi's agent&nbsp;has denied holding talks with&nbsp;Bayern Munich&nbsp;over a possible summer move for the&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;loanee. Alejandro Camano says that the defender is a target for "top European clubs", but the agent says he hasn't heard anything from Bayern yet. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/real-madrid-loanee-hakimi-agent-denies-talks-bayern/1ikawpnbzak021755ez6jo3j3n">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Hakimi's agent denies Bayern talks

Hirving Lozano is already searching for a new club as he knows he has no future at Napoli, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/barracudo/status/1272886649689706500">Claro Sports</a>. The Mexican star has struggled in Serie A this season, and Lozano has already told agent Mino Raiola to help him find a new club. Lozano's pricetag will be high, though, with Premier League teams among the only ones who will be able to afford the winger.

Lozano searching for new club

<a href="https://www.olreign.com/news/2020/6/16/ol-reign-sign-defender-alana-cook">OL Reign have announced</a> the signing of Alana Cook. The defender joins on a short-term loan from Paris Saint-Germain that will allow her to compete in the NWSL Challenge Cup. “I’m super excited to join OL Reign for this season and this tournament,” Cook said. “I think it’s going to be a great opportunity for myself to continue to develop and get better. I’m super excited to join such a great team environment and a great culture.”

Reign complete Cook signing

Lyon&nbsp;coach Rudi Garcia has stated the club have not received any offers for striker Moussa Dembele or midfielder Houssem Aouar. Manchester United have shown an interest in Dembele as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer explores options to strengthen his attack on a more permanent basis after securing a loan extension for Odion Ighalo. Aouar, meanwhile, has been linked with&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;and&nbsp;Juventus, and&nbsp;Lyon’s sporting director Juninho Pernambucano recently acknowledged that both players could leave the club when the transfer window reopens. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/no-offers-man-utd-target-dembele-lyon-coach-garcia/138q6866rcspu1vh4jyerh7rpp" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

No offers for Man Utd target Dembele, says Lyon coach

Lazio midfielder Luis Alberto has emerged on Barcelona's transfer radar - according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/laliga/ofrece-bartomeu-crack-barca-quiere-regresar" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. The Spanish champions are eager to bring in the 27-year-old this summer, but will have to fork out a fee of €50 million (£45m/$57m)&nbsp;to secure his services. Alberto has scored five goals in 30 appearances for Lazio in 2019-20, and still has two years left to run on his current contract.

Barca interested in Lazio's Luis Alberto

Juventus are eager to sign Chelsea duo Jorginho and Marcos Alonso this summer - as <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1296208/Chelsea-News-Juventus-Jorginho-Marcos-Alonso-Federico-Bernardeschi-Adrien-Rabiot-Gossip" target="_blank">The Express</a> reports. The Bianconeri are considering offering two players plus cash for the pair, who both played under Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge last season. Juve could send&nbsp;Federico Bernardeschi and Adrien Rabiot to Chelsea in exchange for Jorginho&nbsp;and Alonso, as Sarri looks to make several changes to his squad at the Allianz Stadium.

Juventus eyeing Chelsea duo Jorginho & Alonso

Timo Werner has indicated that he is unwilling to return to&nbsp;RB Leipzig&nbsp;in August in order to complete his side's&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;run after&nbsp;Chelsea agreed to meet his buyout clause of £54 million&nbsp;($68m) ahead of a move to Stamford Bridge next season. The 24-year-old is due to complete the&nbsp;Bundesliga&nbsp;season in just 11 days' time, but he is not willing to come back and play in Europe despite Leipzig having reached the quarter-finals of the competition for the first time after their last-16 win over&nbsp;Tottenham. UEFA wants to complete both the Champions League and&nbsp;Europa League&nbsp;in August once league seasons have been finished across the continent. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/werner-refuses-play-in-champions-league-rb-leipzig-54m/8p6al7zp7dx1efiustt9uc1h" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Werner refuses to play Leipzig's UCL games ahead of Chelsea move

Bayer Leverkusen&nbsp;are aware of the huge interest in Kai Havertz and are unsure what will happen regarding the&nbsp;Germany&nbsp;international’s future. Havertz has enjoyed an outstanding season for the&nbsp;Bundesliga&nbsp;club and has been linked with a big-money move when the transfer window reopens. Premier League trio&nbsp;Chelsea,&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;and&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;have all been credited with an interest in the recently-turned 21-year-old, while&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;have also been mentioned as suitors. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/havertz-future-still-to-be-decided-with-leverkusen-aware-of/1021cr0ukavd31hkiqhup30sxh" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Havertz future still to be decided 

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Valladolid sign Sanchez permanently from Madrid

Real Madrid want Matthijs de Ligt to replace Sergio Ramos when he calls time on his career at Santiago Bernabeu - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/il-real-madrid-pronto-all-offerta-super-per-de-ligt-c-e-dietro-u-67668" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Bianconeri won't sanction the 20-year-old's departure this summer, but the Blancos are ready to pay €100 million (£90m/$113m) for the defender should he become available in the near future. Barca are also keeping an eye on De Ligt's progress at Juve, the club he joined from Ajax in a €75m (£67m/$85m)&nbsp;deal last July.

Madrid want De Ligt to succeed Ramos at Bernabeu

Mikel Arteta has confirmed sorting out a new contract for Bukayo Saka is a priority for&nbsp;Arsenal&nbsp;alongside resolving Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s future. Saka has enjoyed a breakthrough season at the Emirates Stadium and has made 29 appearances in all competitions, scoring three goals and supplying 10 assists. He impressed as a makeshift left-back in the weeks leading up to the coronavirus lockdown, but is keen to revert to his more natural position on the left wing in the future. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/saka-contract-priority-arsenal-arteta/8q5h39w8gphm1akrdepx3j5r4" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Saka contract a priority for Arsenal, says Arteta

Bayern Munich are well placed to win the race for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Kai Havertz - according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/06/15/bayern-munich-favourites-win-race-kai-havertz/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>. The German champions are hoping to bring in the 21-year-old for a fee within the region of £75 million ($95m) this summer. Manchester City and Chelsea have also been linked with Havertz, who has scored 12 goals in 18 outings for Leverkusen in 2020.

Bayern leading Havertz chase

Timo Werner "would have improved"&nbsp;Liverpool, according to Phil Thompson, who says Jurgen Klopp should have taken a "risk" on the&nbsp;Chelsea-bound striker. Werner's electrifying form for&nbsp;RB Leipzig&nbsp;in the&nbsp;Bundesliga&nbsp;this season has not gone unnoticed among the world's elite clubs. The likes of&nbsp;Bayern Munich,&nbsp;Real Madrid,&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;and&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain&nbsp;have all been linked with the 24-year-old, but he hinted that the Premier League would be his ideal next destination in February. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/liverpool-klopp-shouldve-taken-risk-signed-chelsea-bound/1wsc55pa5dz351v3tcjlx4rbjb" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Liverpool should've taken risk & signed Werner - Thompson

Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic is the subject of interest from Milan - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-serve-un-grande-numero-9-le-cessioni-per-finanziare-il-col-56732" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Rossoneri are planning to offload a few players to raise funds for a potential summer swoop for the Serbian forward, who has endured a difficult first season at Santiago Bernabeu. Madrid are ready to sanction Jovic's departure, but only if their €50 million (£45m/$57m) asking price is met.

Milan eager to bring in Jovic from Madrid

Newcastle are planning to launch a €55 million (£49m/$62m) bid for&nbsp;Lazio striker Ciro Immobile this summer - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/newcastle-offerta-monstre-per-immobile-55-milioni-alla-lazio-ing-40181" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. If a proposed Saudi-backed takeover goes through&nbsp;at St James' Park in the coming weeks, the Magpies want to bring in Serie A's top goalscorer. Newcastle are prepared to offer Immobile €8 million per season, but Manchester United have also been linked with the 30-year-old forward.

Newcastle planning €55m swoop for Immobile

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Nantes sign Simon from Levante on permanent deal

Marseille are interested in signing&nbsp;&nbsp;Zenit St-Petersburg midfielder&nbsp;Daler Kuzyaev - according to <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Transferts-l-om-suit-daler-kouzyaiev-zenith-saint-petersbourg/1143571" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>. The 27-year-old's current contract with the Russian club expires this summer, and the French outfit are hoping to sign him on a free transfer. Valencia and Hoffenheim are also being linked with&nbsp;Kuzyaev, who is eager to keep playing in the Champions League.

Marseille target Zenit ace Kuzyaev 

Paris Saint-Germain will prioritise the signing of Lazio midfielder&nbsp;Sergej Milinkovic-Savic this summer - according to <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/" target="_blank">Corriere Dello Sport</a>. The French champions have already seen a €60 million (£54m/$68m) bid for the 25-year-old rejected, but they are expected to come back with an improved offer. However, PSG could yet face competition from Real Madrid, Juventus, Barcelona and Manchester United for&nbsp;Milinkovic-Savic's signature.

PSG prioritise Milinkovic-Savic signing

Manchester United are amogg the clubs in the chase to sign&nbsp;Watford defender Pervis Estupinan, reports <a href="https://www.larazon.es/laotraliga/20200615/b4cdzvy76fdjzpok7ppu73dweq.html">La Razon</a>. Estupian has never made an appearance for Watford, having most recently joined Osasuna for his fourth loan spell away from the club. Osasuna have an option to buy the Venezeualan outright but, if they don't, Man Utd and Barca are among those waiting to pounce.

Man Utd and Barca among those in for Watford star

Barcelona are pushing to sign goalkeeper Luis Maximiano from Sporting CP, reports <a href="https://www.abola.pt/nnh/2020-06-15/barcelona-de-olho-em-maximiano/849179">A Bola</a>. Maximiano, who has also drawn interest from AC Milan, would be brought in as a backup to Marc-Andre Ter Stegen as Neto is expected to be sold this summer. The 21-year-old would be&nbsp; part of the club's long-term vision, with Barca hoping to develop the goalkeeper in the coming years.

Barcelona eye goalkeeper

Chelsea will finalise the deal to sign Timo Werner from RB Leipzig this week, reports <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/timo-werner-release-clause-expires-today-chelsea-finalise-53m-transfer-a4469441.html">the Evening Standard</a>. The two clubs have smoothed out some lingering issues stemming from the coronavirus pandemic and are prepared to finalise terms of a transfer. Werner is set to sign a five-year deal with Chelsea, who beat out the likes of Liverpool and Manchester United to a deal.

Chelsea set to complete Werner deal this week

Aurelio De Laurentiis has accused Maurizio Sarri of forcing him into a change of management at&nbsp;Napoli. The Napaoli chairman says that Sarri angered him with the manager's&nbsp;"tasteless excuse of money", while he also added that the club's replacement, Carlo Ancelotti, wasn't the right hire. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/sarri-angered-me-with-his-tasteless-excuse-of-money-napoli-chief-/189ei9zwsgi1b1pizhdwvcmlo9">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Sarri's exit angered me' 

The Seattle Sounders have signed&nbsp;Josh Atencio and Ethan Dobbelaere as homegrown players, <a href="https://www.soundersfc.com/post/2020/06/15/sounders-fc-signs-midfielders-atencio-and-dobbelaere-homegrown-players">the club announced</a>. Atencio joins the club after playing for the team's USL side, the Tacoma Defiance, while Dobeelaere turns professional after rising through the club's academy. “Josh and Ethan are good young players who have performed well in training with the First Team when given the chance,” said Head Coach Brian Schmetzer. “I look forward to bringing them more into the fold and continuing to see them develop as professionals.

Sounders make pair of signings

Sandro Tonali wants to continue his career in the&nbsp;Serie A&nbsp;next season, according to Brescia owner Massimo Cellino. Tonali has been heavily linked with the likes of Juventus and Inter, while Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain are also said to be among the suitors. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/juventus-and-inter-linked-tonali-wants-to-stay-in-italy/e22n7xfxmn78146ve2420npox">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Tonali wants to stay in Italy' 

Leicester CIty and Crystal Palace will battle to sign James Tarkowski, reports <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/leicester-crystal-palace-locked-transfer-22195274">the Mirror</a>. Brendan Rodgers has wanted to bring Tarkowski to Leicester since last summer, but was priced out of a move for the Burnley star. Originally, Rodgers saw Tarkowski as an ideal Harry Maguire replacement, and he'll become even more vital if the Foxes secure a Champions League berth this season.

Leicester and Palace set to battle for Tarkowski

Paris Saint-Germain's Alana Cook is set for a loan spell with OL Reign, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/itsmeglinehan/status/1272629638632820737">the Athletic</a>. The U.S. women's national team defender will join the Reign for the NWSL Challenge Cup as the American league gets back underway. Cook has made 10 appearances for PSG, earning her first USWNT call-up in October.

Cook set for OL Reign loan

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