Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Lukaku favours Juventus if forced out of Man Utd

Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku would like to secure a transfer to Juventus if he is shown the exit door at Old Trafford. According to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8519961/romelu-lukaku-juventus-man-utd/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>, the Red Devils may be willing to listen to offers for the Belgian this summer, with Marcus Rashford now the club's number one forward. Lukaku favours a switch to Italy and the prospect of linking up with former United star Cristiano Ronaldo, but it remains to be seen whether or not Juve will launch an official bid.

Lukaku favours Juve move if forced out of Old Trafford

The Belgian striker could be sent to Italy this summer

Manchester United are worried they are set to lose David de Gea as the goalkeeper is hesitating over a whopping new contract offer,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/manchesterunited/man-utd-exclusive-news-david-de-gea-new-contract-danger-a4077141.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard</a> reports. The Red Devils are ready to make De Gea the highest paid goalkeeper in the world with a £350,000 per week wage if he signs the five-year extension currently on offer. But De Gea has not agreed to commit his future to the club, suggesting they will either need to improve the deal or else they are likely to lose him soon.

Man Utd fear losing De Gea as contract talks stall

Goalkeeper snubs massive offer from Red Devils

Real Madrid have put Eden Hazard back on top of their list of summer transfer targets,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea/chelsea-star-eden-hazard-back-on-top-of-real-madrid-transfer-wishlist-ahead-of-neymar-and-kylian-a4077626.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard</a>&nbsp;reports. The Spanish giants have long been linked with a move for the Chelsea star, who has been openly flirting back. Although Madrid have also been keeping an eye on Paris Saint-Germain stars Neymar and Kylian Mbappe as they pursue a new star following Cristiano Ronaldo's sale to Juventus. But it is Belgian sensation Hazard they believe is the best option to help bring them back to the continent's best.

Real Madrid make Hazard No.1 target again

Chelsea star ahead of Neymar & Mbappe on shortlist

Borussia Dortmund is on the hunt for a new striker, but that new striker will not be Timo Werner, according to <a href="https://www.waz.de/sport/fussball/bvb/naechster-schritt-so-will-der-bvb-seinen-kader-umbauen-id216534961.html">WAZ</a>. The club is looking to add a new player in that position to rival Paco Alcacer with a more physical option being the desired choice. Werner, meanwhile, will not be involved and the forward has been linked with moves to Bayern Munich and Liverpool in recent weeks.

Werner move ruled out by Dortmund despite search for striker

Alejandro Guido has joined Los Angeles FC from Liga MX side Club Tijuana,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lafc.com/post/2019/02/27/lafc-signs-24-year-old-midfielder-alejandro-guido">the MLS club </a>announced. The 24-year-old midfielder spent the first seven years of his career with Xolos, scoring two goals in 56 total appearances for the club. He's also played for the U.S. at various youth levels and was called into U.S. national team camp last year. “Alejandro has all the attributes to succeed in this league and we believe he will have an immediate impact,” said LAFC general manager&nbsp;John Thorrington. “His qualities will prove to be a good fit with what we’re trying to implement this year and we look forward to his contributions over the course of the campaign.”

Guido joins LAFC from Club Tijuana

John Terry says he does not miss playing as he came to be frustrated by the pressure of featuring at the top level. Since retiring, Terry has moved into coaching with Aston Villa and has found the role to be the right one for him at this point in his life. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/i-didnt-enjoy-pressure-late-in-my-career-former-chelsea/1e6w646f7ci891xje4w2au20ki">Read Terry's full quotes on Goal!</a>

Terry: I don't miss playing

Borussia Dortmund are eyeing Thorgan Hazard as a potential Christian Pulisic replacement, according to <a href="https://www.waz.de/sport/fussball/bvb/naechster-schritt-so-will-der-bvb-seinen-kader-umbauen-id216534961.html">WAZ</a>. Pulisic is set to join Chelsea in the summer after sealing a transfer to the Premier League club in January. In his stead, Dortmund will look to Hazard, who joined Borussia Monchengladbach from Chelsea in 2015.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dortmund eye Hazard as Pulisic replacement

Juventus have met with Benfica as the club looks to push to sign Joao Felix, according&nbsp;to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/juventus-calciomercato-joao-felix-benfica-incontro">Gianluca Di Marzio</a>.&nbsp; Benfica has also met with both Manchester United and Manchester City regarding the talented young midfielder. Felix has scored eight goals and provided five assists in just 15 appearances for the Portuguese side this season.&nbsp;

Juventus meets with Benfica as race for Felix heats up

Kenny Saief is lining a move to Major League Soccer. The Anderlecht midfiedler has earned four caps for the U.S. national team after making the switch from Israel. Saief joined Anderlecht in May following a loan stint with the club and has made 12 appearances for the Belgian club. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> I’m told <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/USMNT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#USMNT</a> midfielder Kenny Saief is lining up a move to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MLS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MLS</a> . He’s currently at Anderlecht and is NOT on the MLS Allocation list. The 25-year-old left winger/playmaker would be a big pickup for a team needing attacking punch in midfield. — Ives Galarcep (@SoccerByIves) <a href="https://twitter.com/SoccerByIves/status/1100774760349233153?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 27, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

U.S. national team's Saief eyeing MLS move

Juventus'&nbsp;former president&nbsp;Giovanni Cobolli Gigli says the club should consider swapping Paulo Dybala for Napoli star Kalidou Koulibaly. Both have been linked with moves away from their respective clubs and, while Dybala would likely command the higher fee, the former Juve boss says the club should do whatever it takes to add the Napoli defender. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/juventus-should-consider-dybala-koulibaly-swap/d92y2bx303jj1udnvx5y7rrq0">Read the full quotes on Goal!</a>

'Juventus should consider Dybala-Koulibaly swap'

Borussia Dortmund are scouting Bacelona fullback Marc Cucurella, according to <a href="https://www.waz.de/sport/fussball/bvb/naechster-schritt-so-will-der-bvb-seinen-kader-umbauen-id216534961.html">WAZ</a>. The 20-year-old defender is currently on loan with Eibar and has made 20 appearances for the La Liga club. Cucurella has made one senior appearance for Barca, but was a regular with Barcelona B before his loan to Eibar.&nbsp;

Dortmund eye Barca fullback Cucurella

Neil Lennon says he does not want to be compared to Brendan Rodgers after taking charge at Celtic once again. Rodgers departed for Leicester City on Tuesday with Lennon coming in as his replacement and, while the new manager spoke of the legacy of the old, he wants to set himself apart from his predecessor. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/dont-compare-me-to-rodgers-lennon-ready-to-bring-his-own/1q1kdy44yaotc1onf1inkb5r3i">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Lennon: Don't compare me to Rodgers

Brendan Rodgers only conceded to making a push to bring Roberto Firmino to Liverpool by being allowed to make a move for Christian Benteke, according to <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/brendan-rodgers-leicester-city-celtic-next-manager-liverpool-fc-latest-news-epl-spl-a8797621.html?utm_source=reddit.com">the Independent</a>.&nbsp; Liverpool's scouts had identified Roberto Firmino as a target heading into the summer of&nbsp;2015 but, having been persuaded to sign Mario Balotelli the year prior, Rodgers insisted on choosing his own star forward signing. He selected Benteke, who performed well against Liverpool, but was sacked just several months into the 2015-16 campaign.

Rodgers was persuaded to add Firmino by being given Benteke signing

Fiorentina’s push to sign Empoli's Hamed Traore has been held up by heart issues in the midfielder's medical, according to <a href="https://www.football-italia.net/135176/heart-issues-hold-traore-deal">La Nazione per Football-Italia</a>. Empoli revealed last month that Traore was bound for Florence next season, but there has been no official move since&nbsp;medical examinations took place on January 17. The club is said to be "calm" regarding the situation with other suitors lined up should Fiorentina back out.&nbsp;

Heart issues hold up Traore's move to Fiorentina

Giuseppe Rossi is set for a trial with Los Angeles FC, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/KristianRDyer/status/1100611379600474113">the Athletic</a>. Rossi had recently been training with Manchester United as he looked to return to full fitness following a number of injury issues. The Italian international last played for Genoa and left the club after the 2017-18 season.&nbsp;

Rossi set for LAFC trial

Bordeaux have offered former Fiorentina and Leicester coach Paulo Sousa a three-year contract to replace Ricardo Gomes at the helm. Gomes was sacked this week amid his side's run of one win from their last seven matches.&nbsp; Sousa recently left Chinese Super League side Tianjin Quanjian but could make a quick return to coaching as&nbsp;<a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-bordeaux-3-ans-de-contrat-pour-paulo-sousa-438089" target="_blank">Le10 Sport</a>&nbsp;says a contract is waiting for him in France. However, the former Portugal international midfielder has decided to take some time to consider the offer.

Sousa considering Bordeaux offer

Barcelona left-back Marc Cucurella has attracted admiring glances from the likes of Borussia Dortmund, Borussia Monchengladbach and AC Milan, <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/news/332680/calciomercato_milan_esclusivo_piace_il_talento_del_barcellona" target="_blank">Calciomercato.it</a>&nbsp;claims. The 20-year-old left-back is on loan at Eibar, who have an option to buy him at the end of the season, and has impressed after quickly sealing his place in the first-team. AC Milan director Leonardo has recenlty added him to his list of targets to keep an eye on, but the Italian side will have to be ready to face competition from the Bundesliga. <center><script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Dortmund, Gladbach & AC Milan eye Barca youngster

Inter are ready to challenge Atletico Madrid for the signing of Argentine midfielder Federico&nbsp;Navarro, according to <a href="https://www.goal.com/it/notizie/calciomercato-inter-navarro-pista-calda-e-sfida-allatletico/1uefpctj0vwgpzkpkpei70a56" target="_blank">reports in Italy</a>. The 18-year-old has made only two appearances for&nbsp;Talleres in the Argentine Primera Division but Inter are said to have been monitoring him for a long time. But Atletico are also on his trail and are even a step ahead, having&nbsp;already reached out to Navarro.

Inter and Atletico in race to sign Navarro

Manchester City are considering entering the race to sign Luka Jovic from Eintracht Frankfurt,&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;understands. The Croatian forward has already piqued the interest of Chelsea and Barcelona and now the reigning Premier League champions are keeping tabs on him. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-city-monitoring-barcelona-chelsea-target-jovic/1ea2hk254du70152t0h7q8o07w" target="_blank">Read the full story from Goal's Man City correspondent Sam Lee</a>

Man City tracking Barca & Chelsea target Jovic

Benjamin Pavard has urged his&nbsp;France&nbsp;international team-mate Lucas Hernandez to join him at&nbsp;Bayern Munich&nbsp;this summer. Pavard has his transfer to Bayern from&nbsp;Stuttgart&nbsp;arranged for a fee of €35 million (£30m/$40m) and hopes to be joined in Munich by Hernandez. Bayern have been linked heavily with Hernandez and Pavard is excited at the prospect of linking up with the&nbsp;Atletico Madrid&nbsp;full-back at club level. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/lucas-hernandez-would-be-fantastic-for-bayern-pavard-hopes/1ow9jrmk064pg1ld06tzwku2j0" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Pavard hopes Hernandez joins him in Munich

Besiktas attacker Ricardo Quaresma is not a transfer target for Toronto FC, contrary to widespread reports. According to <a href="http://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/3784743/ex-barcelona-chelsea-man-ricardo-quaresma-not-toronto-fc-target-source" target="_blank">ESPN</a>, the Portuguese star's €3m per year wage demands have put the MLS outfit off making an official approach. Quaresma, 35, has had spells at Barcelona, Inter Milan and Chelsea, with 80 caps under his belt at international level for Portugal.

Quaresma prices himself out of MLS move

Bayern Munich have an agreement in place with Timo Werner's agent to sign the forward in either 2021 or 2022 - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/cfbayern/status/1100699508084756480?s=19" target="_blank">Sport Bild</a>. The RB Leipzig star has attracted interest from a number of top European clubs, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/timo-werner-drops-bayern-munich-hint-amid-links-with/t6o1ne6lopn81bl092eyhrv4x" target="_blank">but he has previously suggested that he would only consider a move to the Allianz Arena</a>. Werner has contributed 14 goals and two assists for Leipzig in 25 appearances across all competitions this season.

Bayern agree deal for Werner

Andre Onana's agent has confirmed&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;are interested in signing the goalkeeper back from&nbsp;Ajax. The 22-year-old shot stopper joined Barca in 2010 from the Samuel Eto'o Foundation in&nbsp;Cameroon&nbsp;but left to join the Amsterdam giants in 2015.&nbsp; Since replacing Jasper Cillessen in Ajax's first-team in 2016, Onana has been the undisputed No.1 and made over 120 appearances for the club. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/barcelona-interest-in-ajax-star-onana-no-secret-says-agent/13787wr73djxw1xhwam0ll0wou" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Barca want Onana back, says agent

Former Tottenham star Jermaine Jenas has urged David Brooks to leave Bournemouth for Spurs. The 21-year-old former Manchester City prospect has caught the attention of the league's top sides since his breakthrough with Eddie Howe's team. Tottenham are said to be leading the race to sign him and Jenas has told&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;that it would be a smart move for Brooks. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/jenas-urges-bournemouth-star-brooks-to-join-tottenham/439wyhj20d251sc5871k4yx38" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Bournemouth's Brooks urged to join Tottenham

Bayern Munich are confident of completing the signing of Atletico Madrid defender Lucas Hernandez this summer, according to <a href="https://sportbild.bild.de/bundesliga/vereine/bayern-muenchen/lucas-hernandez-atletico-madrid-deal-transfer-60360088.sport.html" target="_blank">Sport Bild</a>. The Bavarians will trigger the Frenchman's €80m ($91m, £69m) release clause when the transfer market reopens, after narrowly failing to secure his services during the January window. Hernandez has racked up 21 appearances across all competitions for Atletico this season, contributing one goal.&nbsp;

Bayern expect to sign Hernandez this summer

Tottenham striker Fernando Llorente has told <a href="https://www.marca.com/radio/2019/02/26/5c756f46e5fdea4b7b8b45e4.html" target="_blank">Marca</a> 'it would be nice to retire at Athletic Bilbao'. The Spaniard was heavily linked with a return to his former club in January, but Spurs were hit with an injury crisis which meant he was not allowed to leave. Llorente has contributed one goal and three assists in 11 Premier League appearances for Tottenham this term.

Llorente wants to retire at Athletic Bilbao

Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic is the subject of interest from Manchester United, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6748437/Barcelona-star-Ivan-Rakitic-monitored-Manchester-United.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The Spanish giants are considering selling the Croatia international to help balance their books, with Inter Milan also in the race for his signature. Rakitic is currently valued at around £34m ($45m) and his current contract at the Camp Nou is not due to expire until 2021.

Man Utd considering Rakitic approach

Barcelona have lined up Ajax goalkeeper&nbsp;Andre Onana to replace&nbsp;Jasper Cillessen, in the event that he leaves the Camp Nou this summer. According to El Club de la Mitjanit via <a href="https://www.sport-english.com/en/news/barca/catalunya-radio-barca-want-to-sign-yet-another-ajax-star-7324665" target="_blank">Diario Sport</a>, the Cameroon shot-stopper is valued at around €20m ($23m, £17m), but Barca may try to reduce that potential fee. Onana is Ajax number one at the moment and his contract at the Johan Cruyff Arena is set to run until 2021.

Barca want Onana to replace Cillessen

Boavista defender&nbsp;Goncalo Cardoso is the subject of interest from Watford, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6747617/Watford-join-Inter-Milan-Lazio-chase-Boavistas-talented-teen-Cardoso.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. Inter Milan and Lazio are also monitoring the 18-year-old's progress, but the Hornets are hopeful of striking a deal early. Cardoso has appeared in 16 senior games for Boavista this term and is already a member of Portugal's U-19 squad.&nbsp;

Watford eye Cardoso swoop

The 24-year-old, who is valued at&nbsp;£60m, has impressed in the Serie A this season under Carlo Ancelotti to attract the interest of Gunners boss Unai Emery, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-transfer-news-60m-midfielder-14058928" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. Zielinski was the subject of a 2016 offer from Liverpool while he was playing at Udinese, and Jurgen Klopp is still believed to be interested in the Polish midfielder. However&nbsp;Italian publication&nbsp;Corriere del Mezzogiorno claims Zielinski is close to signing a new contract in Naples.

Gunners enter race for £60m Zielinski

Arsenal are preparing to fight Liverpool for the services of impressive Napoli midfielder Piotr Zielinski.

According to the <a href="https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/3928919/celtic-kieran-tierney-arsenal/" target="_blank">Scottish Sun</a>, Arsenal have been tracking Tierney for the past two years and are ready to meet his&nbsp;£25 million valuation. The left-back is contracted to the Hoops until 2023 but the mentioned sum would be the largest Celtic has ever received for a player.&nbsp; Everton were strongly linked to a move for Tierney last summer but reportedly backed out due to his high price.&nbsp;

Arsenal ready to splash £25m on Tierney

After losing coach Brendan Rodgers, Celtic could soon lose star defender Kieran Tierney too. 

<a href="https://www.tsn.ca/altidore-tfc-agree-to-terms-on-new-contract-1.1264616" target="_blank">TSN</a> reports an agreement is in place with official confirmation seemingly not too far away. Altidore has been with Toronto since 2015 after a largely unsuccessful stint in the Premier League with Sunderland.&nbsp;

Altidore agrees to Toronto extension

American striker Jozy Altidore is set to sign a contract extension until the end of the 2022 season with MLS side Toronto. 

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Fred could have the chance to reignite his Manchester United career against Crystal Palace. The Brazilian has barely figured under the interim boss, having featured sporadically under Jose Mourinho since his big-money move from Shakhtar Donetsk. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-ie/news/solskjaer-backs-fred-to-take-his-manchester-united-chances/1qim732lg2ozr1c16pow2vtsm6">Read what the Norwegian had to say on the midfielder and his chances of featuring at Selhurst Park</a>

Fred will get United chance

Harry Maguire says Leicester City's players can't wait to work under new manager Brendan Rodgers. The former Liverpool and Swansea has swapped Celtic for the King Power Stadium. Just hours after the appointment was confirmed the Foxes ended a run of four straight home defeat with a 2-1 win over Brighton. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-om/news/its-exciting-times-leicester-players-excited-to-work-with/rokcoejs1j7a1621wkdgqw1ph">Read what the England defender said about the prospect of working under Rodgers on Goal</a>

Leicester eager to work under Rodgers - Maguire

Southampton will return with a fresh offer to sign Jean-Kevin Augustin in the summer. RB Leipzig turned down multiple offers in January for the 21-year-old, who is valued at £35 million [€40m/$46m] Everton and West Ham are also said to be keen, according to <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6748493/Southampton-ready-make-fresh-35m-rated-Red-Bull-Leipzig-striker-Jean-Kevin-Augustin.html">The Daily Mail</a>.

Saints plan fresh Augustin move

Arsenal wanted to sign Miguel Almiron on loan in the January transfer window before he joined Newcastle United. The Paraguay&nbsp;international swapped Atlanta United for St James' Park last month, having also been subject to Manchester United. And according to the player's agent the Gunners and Southampton enquired about a temporary deal for the 25-year-old "Miguel Almiron is a footballer who went from less to more, now he is a more complete footballer," Daniel Campos told Paraguayan radio station ABC Cardinal. "There was interest shown by Manchester United in Miguel Almiron but they never made an offer. "Arsenal and Southampton offered loan deals for Miguel Almiron but we did not want it to be a loan."

Arsenal wanted Almiron on loan

Real Salt Lake&nbsp;have announced the signing of Justin Portillo&nbsp;from the club’s USL Championship side Real Monarchs SLC. The 26-year-old scored two goals and made six assists in 32 matches in 2018. Portillo <a href="https://www.rsl.com/post/2019/02/26/rsl-signs-justin-portillo-real-monarchs-slc">said</a>:&nbsp;“This is a dream come true. Ever since I was a little kid, watching the games on TV I wanted to be in the league. "It’s an exciting time for me and my family. It’s something I think that I’m ready to challenge for. I can’t wait to keep going with the club.”

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