Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Arsenal's Coutinho hopes boosted by £20m Liverpool clause

Arsenal could be given a boost in their bid to sign Philippe Coutinho due to a clause in his transfer from Liverpool to Barcelona. According to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1412752/Arsenal-Liverpool-Philippe-Coutinho-Barcelona-Premier-League-SNT" target="_blank">Express</a>, Coutinho is 10 games away from triggering a clause that would see Barca pay another £20 million ($28m) to Liverpool, after reaching 100 appearances. Barca are keen to avoid this and it is widely reported Coutinho will be sold this summer.

Arsenal could land Coutinho thanks to £20m Liverpool clause (Express)

Barca want to offload before clause is triggered

Georginio Wijnaldum will leave Liverpool at the end of the season and join Barcelona, reports <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/georginio-wijnaldum-on-his-way-to-barcelona-in-the-summer-gqrt7ksg7" target="_blank">The Sunday Times.</a> The Netherlands international midfielder has agreed a pre-contract with Barca and will join as a free agent at the end of the season. The 30-year-old will be the first signing of Joan Laporta's second spell as club president.&nbsp;

Wijnaldum agrees to join Barcelona (Sunday Times)

The Dutch midfielder will reunite with his former national team boss Ronald Koeman

Inter are the latest club to join the pursuit of unsettled Manchester City star Sergio Aguero, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/14405546/aguero-inter-milan-barcelona-psg-transfer/" target="_blank">Sun</a>.&nbsp; The Argentine has struggled for first-team football this season and has been widely tipped to leave the Etihad Stadium, with Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain reportedly leading the race for his signature. Aguero has entered the final few months of his contract and is set to leave on a free transfer at season's end.

Inter join chase for Barca target Aguero (Sun)

Manchester United are considering a&nbsp;£50 million ($70m) approach for Wolves' Pedro Neto, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/14405721/man-utd-neto-transfer-solskjaer-sancho/" target="_blank">Sun</a>.&nbsp; Neto, 21, fits the right-winger profile United are keen to cover in their squad, and has emerged as a serious alternative to Jadon Sancho after repeated efforts to sign the Borussia Dortmund star.

Man Utd line up £50m Neto deal (Sun)

Mikel Arteta had nothing but praise for Martin&nbsp;Odegaard following Arsenal's draw against West Ham, hailing the Real Madrid loanee's leadership qualities as vital to their remarkable comeback. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/when-everyone-was-trembling-he-gave-us-stability-arteta/1prznw2ghfs051wy7g5diqhzhg" target="_blank">Get the full story here!</a>

Arteta praises 'incredible' Odegaard after Arsenal comeback at West Ham

Santos striker&nbsp;Felippe Cardoso looks set to spend the upcoming season on loan with J1 League outfit&nbsp;Vegalta Sendai, per <a href="https://www.gazetaesportiva.com/times/santos/santos-aceita-proposta-de-clube-do-japao-e-aguarda-aval-de-felippe-cardoso/" target="_blank">Gazeta Esportiva</a>. The former&nbsp;Osvaldo Cruz youth product will swap his home country for Japan for the duration of 2021, with a view to a long-term deal beyond the current campaign. Cardoso previously spent time on loan with&nbsp;Fluminense.

Cardoso swaps Santos for Sendai

Liverpool are set to take a punt on&nbsp;Ezequiel Garay, with the 34-year-old poised to arrive at Anfield to help shore up the Reds' defence, claims Todo Fichajes. The 34-year-old has been without a club since leaving Valencia last year but looks set to find a new home on Merseyside. Garay, a Copa del Rey winner with Real Madrid and a World Cup finalist with Argentina, has played in Spain, Russia and Portugal across a storied career.

Liverpool line up Garay

Lyon attacker Memphis Depay remains a transfer target for Juventus, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://calciomercato.it/" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. PSG and Barcelona are closely following the former Manchester United man, who is out of contract in the summer.

Juve still interested in Depay

Juan Musso will reportedly rebuff Inter and Milan to join Roma after hashing out personal terms with the club, claims <a href="https://www.todofichajes.com/la-roma-lo-tiene-hecho-con-musso/" target="_blank">Todo Fichajes</a>. Earlier reports indicated that the three Serie A giants were all chasing the Udinese shotstopper. Now however, Roma look to have the edge in the chase for Musso, who hopes to take the number one shirt for Argentina in the near-future.

Musso closes in on Roma

Nizaar Kinsella takes a look at the latest setback for the American at Chelsea. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/pulisic-poor-finishing-pressure-usmnt-star-earn-tuchel-trust/17ewfw5r7zgm51a979bmwdq4y4" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

Pulisic's poor finishing puts more pressure on USMNT star in fight to earn Tuchel's trust

Juventus are ready to spend €40 million (£34m/$47m) to sign Houssem Aouar from Lyon this summer, according to <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>.&nbsp; They face competition from Paris Saint-Germain for the France international midfielder.&nbsp;

Juventus want Lyon's Aouar

Boca Juniors have rebuffed a loan offer from&nbsp;Minnesota United for&nbsp;Ramon Abila, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/CLMerlo/status/1373464484665294848" target="_blank">TyC Sports'&nbsp;Cesar Luis Merlo</a>. The MLS side have been thwarted in their attempt to bring the striker to the club. The 31-year-old was previously the top scorer in the 2015&nbsp;Copa Sudamericana when he played with&nbsp;Huracan.

Boca rebuff loan move for Abila

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Franco set for Atlanta medical

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Genk confirm Vukovic exit

Crystal Palace are keen on a move for Juventus centre-back&nbsp;Radu Dragusin, says <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/14408617/crystal-palace-transfer-dragusin-juventus/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The teenage defender is on the Eagles' watchlist, as they look to shore up options at the back. A Romania youth international, the 19-year-old has been limited for senior chances at the Bianconeri.

Dragusin favoured by Palace

Harry Kane would like to leave Tottenham Hotspur but is unlikely to secure an exit due to the large transfer fee he would command, per <a href="https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/teams/tottenham-hotspur/12252687/kane-would-like-move-but-spurs-exit-unlikely" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The England captain has established himself as one of the game's leading attackers but has failed to taste silverware even once across his career. Those frustrations have fed into a desire to trade away to a side who can offer him a better shot at filling his trophy cabinet, but the forward is unlikely to leave North London owing to the price any suitor would have to pay.

Kane wants Spurs exit, but cost prevents move

Lucas Vazquez has been offered to both Arsenal and Tottenham by Real Madrid after turning down a new deal in La Liga, says <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/tottenham-arsenal-alerted-availability-real-23765972" target="_blank">the Mirror</a>. The 29-year-old has struggled for regular minutes under Zinedine Zidane and now looks set for a Premier League move. Both Spurs and the Gunners are among the linked parties, while Leeds is also another potential destination.

Vazquez offered to Spurs, Arsenal

Barcelona have denied any agreement has been reached with Georginio Wijnaldum, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/gerardromero/status/1373574747691319297" target="_blank">RAC</a>. The Liverpool midfielder has been linked with a move to Camp Nou to link up with former Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman.

Barca deny Wijnaldum agreement

Manchester United have monitored a number of potential new centre-backs this season, but do they actually need to buy one? <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/do-man-united-still-need-a-new-centre-back-this-summer/zkzlwnzzb0zt1mb63daq89usm" target="_blank">Man Utd correspondent Charlotte Duncker examines the situation here.</a>

Do Manchester United still need a new centre-back this summer?

Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has ruled out any chance of Hansi Flick replacing Joachim Low as Germany manager. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/flick-ruled-out-of-germany-job-running-by-bayern-munich/l7fczc17cx4t1fw2iw1q5lvbz" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Flick ruled out of Germany running by Bayern chief

Manchester United have been linked with a move for Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic but the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1412775/Manchester-United-news-Nikola-Milenkovic-transfers-exclusive" target="_blank">Express</a>&nbsp;reports they aren't chasing his signature. Milenkovic was linked with United during Jose Mourinho's reign and is expected to leave Fiorentina this summer.

Man Utd not interested in Milenkovic

Belgian side KV Mechelen want to sign on-loan Celtic winger Marjan Shved on a permanent deal, reports <a href="https://sportarena.com/football/mehelen-vedet-peregovory-s-seltikom-o-vykupe-maryana/" target="_blank">Sportarena</a>. The 23-year-old Ukrainian winger has scored four goals and registered three assists for Mechelen this season. Celtic were said to want £3 million for Shved, who has played only three times for the Scottish side since joining in January 2019, but they could be prepared to lower their asking price.

Celtic winger set for permanent exit

Mohamed Simakan's expected move from Strasbourg to RB Leipzig is a done deal, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Sky_MaxB/status/1373550886014877698" target="_blank">Sky Germany</a>. The 20-year-old French defender is said to have agreed a five-year contract, with the move worth €17 million (£15m/$20m) including bonuses. AC Milan had also been strongly linked with&nbsp;Simakan but his move to Leipzig could be announced in the coming days.

Leipzig to seal €17m Simakan swoop

Sheffield United want to appoint Slavisa Jokanovic as manager as relegation from the Premier League returns, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/14404515/sheffield-united-wilder-jokanovic-premier-league/" target="_blank">Sun</a>&nbsp;reports. The Blades are 14 points off safety with nine games to play, and recently sacked long-term manager Chris Wilder. Jokanovic is well respected in the Championship, having guided Watford and Fulham to promotion to the top flight.

Sheffield United want Jokanovic as manager

Everton are set to net a small windfall from the sale of former winger Nikola Vlasic, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1412721/Everton-transfer-news-Nikola-Vlasic-clause-AC-Milan-Marcel-Brands" target="_blank">Express</a>. The Toffees sold Vlasic to CSKA Moscow in 2019, and his performances in Russia have seen him linked with a big-money move to AC Milan. It is claimed Milan are considering a deal worth £26 million ($36m) for Vlasic - with Everton likely to receive between 10 and 20 per cent of any fee.

Everton set for Vlasic transfer windfall

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United are in talks with Edinson Cavani about staying beyond this season, despite him being strongly linked with a move away. "We're speaking to Eddy," Solskjaer told reporters. "Edinson is a top striker and whatever he decides to do, let's see. We're in good dialogue with him. "We want a competitive squad and we need someone up there to score the goals for us. So we're looking at it."

Solskjaer hopeful of Cavani stay

Steve Bruce still retains the support of Newcastle owner Mike Ashley despite the 3-0 defeat to Brighton on Saturday, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-opt-against-immediate-20223286" target="_blank">Chronicle</a>. Brighton moved four points clear of the 17th-placed Magpies with a dominant win. With nine games to play, Newcastle are two points clear of the relegation zone with a game in hand over Fulham in 18th. Fulham host Newcastle at Craven Cottage on the final day of the season.

Newcastle won't sack Bruce

Rafa Benitez is looking to return to management in Europe, with his intentions set on the Premier League. The former Liverpool, Newcastle and Chelsea boss told the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9384073/Rafa-Benitez-tough-love-spell-China-desire-return-Premier-League.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>:&nbsp;The priority is England because obviously I like the Premier League and my family is here. But I want to compete. Or to have a project which will allow you to go closer and then try to compete. "I want to stay in Europe and I want to stay in England. If it's the right one in England, we can do it tomorrow. But which is the right one? The project, the competitive team, it's not there at the moment so we have to wait. "I would like to wait for one or two months to find&nbsp;the right one."

Benitez wants Premier League return

Fenerbahce want Jorge Jesus to take over as manager and have held preliminary talks with the Benfica boss, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dirilispostasi.com/haber/6761356/iste-fenerbahcenin-resmi-olarak-gorustugu-ilk-teknik-adam" target="_blank">Dirilis Postasi</a>. Joachim Low, Andre Villas-Boas, Zlatko Dalic and Okan Buruk are also said to be on the Turkish club's shortlist.

Jesus wanted by Fenerbahce

Leicester have entered the race to sign Yves Bissouma from Brighton, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/soccer-news/leicester-manager-brendan-rodgers-keen-23766264" target="_blank">Irish Mirror</a>. Arsenal have been strongly linked with a move, with Mikel Arteta apparently keen to pair Bissouma with Thomas Partey in midfield. However, Brendan Rodgers is also a fan and would like him to play alongside Wilfred Ndidi.

Leicester rival Arsenal for Bissouma signing

Maurizio Sarri will have no shortage of offers as he prepares to return to coaching in 2021-22, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/sarri-e-la-scelta-fatta-per-il-futuro-juve-pronta-tra-fiorentina-99308" target="_blank">CalcioMercato</a>.&nbsp; Both Fiorentina and Napoli are considering approaches for the ex-Juventus boss, who is currently on a sabbatical year after parting compant with the Turin giants in 2020.

Sarri prepares for coaching return in Serie A

A trio of Serie A heavyweights are interested in Udinese goalkeeper Juan Musso, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/tutti-pazzi-per-musso-sprint-roma-la-decisione-dell-inter-e-la-p-50248" target="_blank">CalcioMercato</a>.&nbsp; The Argentine has enjoyed a fine season in the Italian top flight and Roma, Inter and Milan are all said to be considering a bid over the summer.

Roma, Inter & Milan interested in Musso

Manchester United manager&nbsp;Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Leicester City centre-back Jonny Evans should still be at Old Trafford. Solskjaer was still a United&nbsp;player when the Northern Ireland defender was a prized prospect in the&nbsp;club's academy, making his senior debut in 2007.&nbsp; Evans played more than 200 games for United before he was sold to West Brom in 2015 for £8 million, eventually joining Leicester in 2018. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/solskjaer-believes-leicester-defender-evans-should-still-be/10bcauc4wxf8z1vh8x6zlpie18" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Solskjaer: Evans should still be at Man Utd

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed talks are continuing with Edinson Cavani over an extension to his Manchester United contract. The Uruguayan forward has made a positive impression at Old Trafford since making the move to the club last year following his release from Paris Saint-Germain. There is an option in his contract to extend by a further 12 months should both parties agree, and Solskjaer says talks are continuing. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/were-in-good-dialogue-with-him-solskjaer-confirms-cavani/1dntx5b4wueul1r2pdhl882qgu" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Solskjaer confirms Cavani talks

Celta&nbsp;Vigo have entered the race for River Plate striker Rafael Borre, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://ar.marca.com/claro/futbol/river-plate/2021/03/20/60565f1022601de1748b4605.html?intcmp=MODCLAR01" target="_blank">Marca</a>.&nbsp; The Colombian has experience of La Liga, having previously played for Atletico Madrid - who own 50 per cent of his playing rights - and Villarreal before moving to River, with whom he lifted the Copa Libertadores title in 2018.

Celta make approach for River star Borre

The Morocco international has yet to complete 90 minutes under the German manager but that are glimmers of hope for the 28-year-old. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ziyech-facing-a-fight-for-survival-at-chelsea-due-to-tuchels/14a09bobiug9t1hlslnuykdsuj" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Why Ziyech is struggling to adapt to Tuchel's Chelsea

Luke Shaw's impressive recent performances for Manchester United are set to earn the defender a fresh contract, claims the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/luke-shaw-man-utd-contract-23765936" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; Shaw has pushed himself back into England contention with his fine run of form, also keeping new signing Alex Telles out of the United team.

Shaw set for new Man Utd contract

Virgil van Dijk is set to incur the wrath of Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp due to his determination to play Euro 2020, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/van-dijk-injury-liverpool-klopp-23765749" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; Klopp has publicly stated he would prefer his injured defender to sit the summer tournament out even if he recovers in time.&nbsp; But Netherlands coach Frank de Boer will give Van Dijk until the very last minute to prove his fitness and take up a place in his squad, despite not having played a competitive match since October.

Van Dijk risks clash with Klopp over Euros

Former Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder is top of West Brom's&nbsp;list of managerial targets, claims the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/exclusive-chris-wilder-west-brom-23765985" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>.&nbsp; Wilder will be offered the job if Sam Allardyce leaves his post over the summer, with the Baggies currently in dire relegation trouble.

Wilder to be offered West Brom job

Fortunate Arsenal need two own goals to beat Wolves

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