Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Dortmund braced for summer exodus

Borussia Dortmund are braced for a summer exodus - according to <a href="http://Dortmund braced for summer exodus" target="_blank">SPORT1</a>. BVB are resigned to losing Jadon Sancho, but one of&nbsp;Raphael&nbsp;Guerreiro, Julian Brandt or Giovanni Reyna could join him in leaving the club as they bid to balance their books amid the coronavirus crisis. Dortmund are expecting to post losses of €75 million (£66m/$90m) this year, but will not consider selling star striker Erling Haaland.

Dortmund braced for summer exodus

Liverpool have identified Leeds United winger Raphinha as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/leeds-united-ace-raphinha-blows-away-liverpool-scouts/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The Premier League champions have scouted the Brazilian in recent months and are now considering a summer swoop for his services. Liverpool could face competition from clubs across Europe for Raphinha, who has scored four goals in 16 top flight matches for Leeds.

Liverpool target Raphinha 

Sergio Ramos' knee injury could spell the end of his illustrious Real Madrid career, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2021/02/07/601f0d7a46163f880b8b4619.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>.&nbsp; The defender, who is out of contract in June, will undergo an operation on the joint and will only recover in time for the end of the season.&nbsp; The blow jeopardises&nbsp;talks over a new deal, which have made little progress to date.

Ramos draws closer to Real Madrid exit (Marca)

The injured defender is out of contract in June

Atlanta United defender Franco Escobar is poised to join Newell's Old Boys. <a href="https://twitter.com/FelipeCar/status/1358182480273158144" target="_blank">The Athletic</a> reports he is only waiting clearance from MLS.

Escobar heading to Newell's

DC United are mulling over a deal for Andy Najar, according to the <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/02/06/dc-united-considering-andy-najar/" target="_blank">Washington Post</a>. The US international midfielder was recently with Anderlecht, but a series of injury problems saw him join LAFC last season. He is likely to join the club's open training before a call is made.

DC United consider Najar movr

Leicester are ready to offer Youri&nbsp;Tielemans a new deal to ward off the threat of rival clubs, according to <a href="https://www.todofichajes.com/el-leicester-se-apresura-en-renovar-a-tielemans/" target="_blank">Todofichajes.</a> The Belgium international has impressed for the Foxes since joining from Monaco, initially on loan, in 2019. His current deal runs until 2023 but Brendan Rodgers side are keen to extend that by two more years.

Foxes keen to extend Tielemans deal

Lille attacker Jonathan David admits&nbsp;he grew up harbouring “dreams” of a move to Arsenal or Barcelona. The Gunners were thought to be interested in the Canadian&nbsp;attacker during the summer, when he was still with Belgian outfit Gent. He ultimately went to Lille, and after a slow start to life in France he has now seven goals in France’s top flight,&nbsp;including five in his last five games. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/i-dreamed-of-arsenal-and-barcelona-david/10q6yh8jys36u11t3zri7jl4xc" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘I dreamed of Arsenal and Barcelona'

Barcelona are considering appointing former winger Marc Overmars as director of football in the summer, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20210207/491931050633/vinculan-a-overmars-como-futuro-director-deportivo-del-barca.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo.</a> The Dutchman is set to quit Ajax at the end of the season with another one of his former clubs, Arsenal, also believed to be considering a move for his services. Any Barca approach will rest on the outcome of the presidential election, with one of the contenders&nbsp;Victor Font already announcing he would seek to appoint Jordi&nbsp;Cruyff to the director of football role.

Barca eye Overmars

Marseille's "big dream" is to get&nbsp;Massimiliano Allegri in as their new head coach, <a href="http://www.Calciomercato.it">Calciomercato </a>reports. Andre Villas-Boas quit OM last week in spectacular style and Maurizio Sarri is already thought to have turned the club down. Jorge Sampaoli is presently favourite for the job.

Marseille dream of Allegri as their new coach

Neymar is closing in on a new PSG deal, with <a href="http://www.europe1.fr">Europe1</a> reporting that only minor details must be thrashed out. The report comes from&nbsp;Isabela Pagliari, a Brazilian journalist known to be close to the player.

PSG close in on Neymar contract

Celtic are hopeful of luring&nbsp;Fergal Harkin from Manchester City to become the club's director of football, according to <a href="https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/6644611/celtic-man-city-fergal-harkin-director-football/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. Harkin is currently the football partnerships manager at City and leads their vast scouting network. Celtic are keen to tap into that extensive knowledge and hope the good relationship between the clubs will be enough to tempt Harkin up to Glasgow.

Celtic eye Man City's Harkin

Roma have opened talks with Lille over a deal to sign full-back&nbsp;Zeki Celik, according to <a href="https://www.todofichajes.com/la-roma-mira-al-lille-para-reforzar-su-lateral-derecho/" target="_blank">Todofichajes</a>. The Italian side are keen to reach an agreement with the 23-year-old as soon as possible to stop rival sides from making a move. Lille value&nbsp;Celik, who has two-and-a-half years left on his contract,&nbsp;in the region of €20 million (£17.5m/$24m).

Roma opens Celik talks

Steven Gerrard is keen on keeping Leon Balogun at Rangers for next season after confirming that the Nigeria international is close to triggering an extension in his contract. Balogun has established himself in the Gers’ defensive set-up since he moved to Glasgow on a short-term deal from Wigan Athletic in July. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/gerrard-confirms-balogun-close-to-triggering-rangers/160wx4i7ohphuzu9b8rp9wfbb" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Balogun close to new Rangers deal

Napoli are considering the future of head coach Gennaro Gattuso - according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/" target="_blank">Gazzetta Dello Sport</a>. Club president Aurelio De Laurentiis was furious after the team's 2-1 defeat at Genoa on Saturday, and is now thinking about making a change in the dugout. Gattuso's position will remain under threat unless he can steer Napoli past Atalanta in a mid-week Coppa Italia semi-final clash before picking up a positive result against Juventus in Serie A next weekend.&nbsp;

Napoli considering Gattuso's future

Former Celtic defender&nbsp;Jozo Simunovic is set to complete a move to the Bundesliga - according to the <a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jozo-simunovic-bundesliga-transfer-talks-23457166" target="_blank">Daily Record</a>. The 26-year-old has been without a club since leaving Parkhead last summer, having been deemed surplus to requirements by Neil Lennon. Simunovic is now in line for a new challenge in Germany, with Stuttgart and&nbsp;Augsburg both keen to bring him onto their books.

Ex-Celtic defender Simunovic set for Bundesliga move

Kylian Mbappe can turn Liverpool into "the best team in the world"&nbsp;according to Djibril Cisse, who thinks the Paris Saint-Germain star could easily end up joining the Reds. Mbappe has enjoyed an incredible rise to stardom since graduating to the senior squad at Monaco back in 2015. The forward played a key role in the French outfit's run to Ligue 1 glory in 2016-17 before being snapped up by PSG, where he has since added three more domestic crowns to his collection. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/mbappe-liverpool-psg-reds-the-best-team-in-the-world-cisse/1oj349k3aoom517lo1ruso5dip" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

'Mbappe can turn Liverpool into the best team in the world'

Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti rejected a move to Liverpool in January - according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/team/liverpool/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. The Reds were eager to bring the Frenchman to Anfield, but he opted to remain at Camp Nou and fight for a place in Ronald Koeman's team. Umtiti has only featured in five La Liga games for Barca so far in 2020-21, but his current contract does not expire until 2023.

Umtiti rejected Liverpool in January

Jurgen Klopp might be tempted by a move to Bayern Munich after growing frustrated with Liverpool's transfer policy, according to Jamie Redknapp. Liverpool have been plagued by injuries in 2020-21, with the likes of Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip all sidelined with long-term knocks. Klopp's squad has been stretched to the limit as a result, and the Reds have struggled to produce the same levels of consistency which saw them crowned Premier League champions for the first time last season. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/klopp-might-be-tempted-by-bayern-after-transfer-frustration/i9ng15do616a1vwwzfs25ovxn" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

'Klopp might want to manage Bayern'

Manchester United are still keen on Norwich full-back Max Aarons - according to <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1393468/Manchester-United-transfer-news-Ole-Gunnar-Solskjaer-Diogo-Dalot" target="_blank">The Express</a>. The Red Devils were linked with the 21-year-old last year, and look set to reignite their interest this summer. Aarons has featured in 28 Championship games for Norwich this term, scoring once.

Man Utd still keen on Aarons

Jeremie Frimpong has explained his decision to leave Celtic. The defender, who left Parkhead at the end of January before joining Bayer Leverkusen, told <a href="https://theathletic.com/2371274/2021/02/07/frimpong-bundesliga-is-one-of-the-worlds-top-leagues-i-wanted-this-challenge/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>: "It was the right time to leave Celtic because it was about a big club like Leverkusen coming, rather than about Celtic. “And obviously the Bundesliga was really attractive. So when they came, I was like ‘I could play in the Bundesliga!’, and that was it really."

Frimpong explains decision to leave Celtic 

West Ham are tracking Blackburn striker&nbsp;Adam Armstrong - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/13969813/west-ham-blackburn-armstrong-transfer/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Hammers are planning to launch a formal bid for the 23-year-old in the summer transfer window. Armstrong has scored 17 goals in 26 Championship appearances for Blackburn so far this season.

West Ham tracking Blackburn's Armstrong

Jack Grealish is in line for a contract extension at Aston Villa - according to <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/aston-villa-jack-grealish-ross-barkley-future" target="_blank">90min</a>. The 25-year-old's current deal does not expire until 2025, but the Lions want to tie him down to fresh terms to ward off potential suitors this summer. After Grealish's future is secured, Villa will look to make Ross Barkley's loan move from Chelsea permanent.

Grealish in line for Villa extension

Southampton and Brighton are chasing the signature of Nigerian forward Ahmed Musa - according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9231593/West-Brom-risk-LOSING-chance-sign-free-agent-Ahmed-Musa-Baggies-cash-strapped-January.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The two Premier League clubs are set to make moves for the 28-year-old free agent following his failed move to West Brom. Musa passed medical checks with the Baggies before the transfer fell through at the last minute, but he could still be offered the chance to return to the Premier League.

Southampton & Brighton chasing Musa

Roma&nbsp;midfielder&nbsp;Nicolo Zaniolo is the subject of interest from Juventus - according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Roma/06-02-2021/calciomercato-zaniolo-juve-sogno-mai-tramontato-400451123396_preview.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta Dello Sport</a>. The Bianconeri have been keeping tabs on the 21-year-old for some time, and could make a formal offer later this year. Zaniolo is contracted to remain at Roma until 2024, but has missed the entire 2020-21 campaign to date through injury.

Juve interested in Zaniolo

Fernandinho could remain at Manchester City beyond the end of the season, with it being claimed he has been offered a role on Pep Guardiola’s coaching staff. The Brazilian midfielder has been a key figure at City since making the move from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2013. While Sergio Aguero’s goals and Kevin De Bruyne’s brilliance command the attention, Fernandinho's contributions in breaking down opposition play have been just as important as high-profile moments of magic. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/fernandinho-has-offer-to-become-guardiolas-assistant-at-man-city-/fvgaqro550gl1g9rhetgqgd3c" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Fernandinho has 'offer to become Guardiola's assistant'

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Atlanta Utd close on Hector Martinez

River Plate's hopes of signing Agustin Palavecino have been boosted, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ole.com.ar/river-plate/agustin-palavecino-river-refuerzo-cali_0_Mx2gz7huZ.html" target="_blank">Ole</a>.&nbsp; The Deportivo Cali playmaker was left out for his side's weekend clash amid speculation he will leave Colombia for his native Argentina this month.

River hopeful over Palavecino deal

Gareth Bale watched from the bench as an impotent Tottenham were beaten 1-0 by Chelsea on Thursday night, leaving everyone wondering why Jose Mourinho didn’t give him the chance to spark a comeback. Well, not everyone. Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane was harangued in British media for consistently refusing to pick Bale, but he could see the Welshman’s best days had long since passed. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/zidane-was-right-bales-best-days-have-long-since-passed/1q8z3zc2f0p5f1jkz9g5o4zany" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Zidane was right: Bale's best days have long since passed

Barcelona will hold out for&nbsp;€15 million (£13m/$18m) for goalkeeper Neto, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2021/02/06/601e782be2704e77b48b4595.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>.&nbsp; The Brazilian is not content with being Marc-Andre ter Stegen's deputy, but the club are reluctant to let him go with two years still remaining on his contract. Arsenal have previously been linked with a move for the 31-year-old.

Barca set Neto asking price

D.C. United are deciding whether to offer Andy Najar a&nbsp;trial at the club, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/02/06/dc-united-considering-andy-najar/" target="_blank">Washington Post</a>.&nbsp; Najar, 28, was MLS Rookie of the Year in 2010 with United but his career has since stalled after a fine spell&nbsp;in Belgium. The Honduran was not offered a new contract by LAFC at the end of the 2020 season.

DC United take second look at Najar

Liverpool's successful pursuit of Ben Davies was aided by a contract blunder committed by Celtic, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/liverpool-ben-davies-signing-celtic-23454860" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; The Bhoys were also interested in the ex-Preston defender, but Davies was wary of a contract clause which required him to be injury-free when reporting for first-team duty.

Liverpool exploited Celtic blunder to sign Davies

Stoke City veteran Ryan Shawcross has opened negotiations regarding a potential move to Inter Miami, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9232265/Stoke-defender-Ryan-Shawcross-talks-David-Beckhams-Inter-Miami.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>.&nbsp; The defender has spent 13 years at his current club, appearing more than 450 times for the Potters.

Shawcross in talks with Inter Miami

Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino attempted to calm the storm between his club and Barcelona over the future of Lionel Messi.&nbsp; Barca have been irritated in recent weeks by remarks from their upcoming Champions League rivals regarding their star, who could leave for Parc des Princes at the end of the season.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/we-respect-our-rivals-pochettino-weighs-in-on-messi-dispute/1m1q73dzvdr3lzt5amqq5o430" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Pochettino weighs in on Messi dispute between Barca & PSG

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