Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Liverpool well placed to beat Man Utd to Sancho

Chelsea are ready to scrap it out with Celtic for the £10 million ($13m) signing of Fraser Forster, claims <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/chelsea-battle-celtic-to-sign-colossus/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a> The England international goalkeeper has spent the 2019-20 campaign back at Parkhead on loan from Southampton, with the Saints now willing to sanction a permanent sale.

Chelsea ready £10m bid for Forster

Liverpool are weighing up a double summer swoop for Wolves duo Ruben Neves and Adama Traore - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/11852133/liverpool-neves-traore-transfer-wolves/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Reds will likely have to fork out £110 million ($138m) to bring both men to Anfield in the summer transfer window. Liverpool have been linked with Traore throughout the season, and Jurgen Klopp also wants to bring in Neves to freshen up his midfield.

Liverpool plot £110m swoop for Neves & Traore

Liverpool are in pole position to complete the signing of Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund this summer - according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-liverpool-en-pole-position-pour-jadon-sancho-507047" target="_blank">Le 10 Sport</a>. Manchester United have been strongly linked with the England winger for months, but the Reds are now well placed to beat their rivals to his signature. Sancho has scored 20 goals in 40 appearances for Dortmund this season, while also laying on 20 assists.

Liverpool well placed to beat Man Utd to Sancho

Chelsea and Bayer Leverkusen are nowhere near reaching an agreement over Kai Havertz. The 20-year-old Germany international looks set to leave the Bundesliga outfit this summer, with&nbsp;Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Liverpool and&nbsp;Manchester United all said to be competing for his signature alongside the Blues. Some reports claim the Stamford Bridge side are leading the race, but&nbsp;<a href="https://theathletic.com/1870255/2020/06/12/kai-havertz-leverkusen-bayern-chelsea-manchester-united-city/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>&nbsp;reports they are far away from matching Leverkusen's asking price.

Chelsea far away from Havertz deal with Leverkusen

Real Madrid, Barcelona, Liverpool and Man Utd still in contention to sign Germany star

Manchester United are considering a move for Lazio striker Ciro Immobile, <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2020/06/12/calciomercato-lazio-immobile-manchester-united/" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;reports. The 30-year-old has scored an incredible 27 goals in 26 Serie A appearances this term and United hope he can replicate that form in the Premier League. But the Italy international&nbsp;has three years left on his contract with Lazio and they are determined to hold on to him.

Man Utd eye Lazio star Immobile

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has confirmed Manchester United and Real Madrid were interested in youngster Rayan Cherki. “He is good enough to go to the highest level,” Aulas told <a href="https://twitter.com/telefoot_TF1/status/1271381982031654918?s=20" target="_blank">Telefoot</a>. “We made sure we signed him because Real Madrid and Manchester United both wanted him. “We want him to be a star here, we will support him and help him to progress his career here and be the leader of our attack.”

Man Utd & Real Madrid interest in Cherki confirmed

Dries Mertens became Napoli's all-time leading goalscorer on Saturday night, and he is closing in on a new contract at the club. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/mertens-sets-napoli-goalscoring-record-closes-on-new/1kbalgm0y4zlw14vhbyicor3ye" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Mertens closes on new contract after breaking Napoli record

Liverpool have been urged to try and re-sign Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona with the Spanish club desperate to find a buyer. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/cut-price-coutinho-no-brainer-liverpool-barcelona-flop/1pzzfzp3yvu4z1aos29ceunk2m" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

'Cut-price Coutinho is a no-brainer for Liverpool'

Vitoria Guimaraes have signed 18-year-old defender Pedro Cancelo, the younger brother of Manchester City right-back Joao. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ✍🏽 Pedro Cancelo é o mais recente Conquistador Defesa firmou vínculo por três temporadas ➡️ Sabe mais: <a href="https://t.co/0Uk7G5JXCA">https://t.co/0Uk7G5JXCA</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FicaEmCasa?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FicaEmCasa</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StayAtHome?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StayAtHome</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Conquistadores?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Conquistadores</a> <a href="https://t.co/dVOJJxcbkL">pic.twitter.com/dVOJJxcbkL</a> — Vitória Sport Clube (@VitoriaSC1922) <a href="https://twitter.com/VitoriaSC1922/status/1271810515409518592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 13, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Cancelo's brother joins Vitoria

Barcelona youngster Marc Jurado could be set to leave the club,&nbsp;director Xavier Vilajoana has admitted to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/vilajoana-no-utilizaremos-cantera-para-hacer-caja-7995777" target="_blank">Diario Sport</a>. The teenage right-back has been linked with a move to Manchester United in recent months.

Man Utd-linked Jurado could leave Barca

Lille won't be extending Nicolas Gaitan's contract beyond the end of June due to the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the club have announced. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🔴 En raison du contexte (Covid-19), Nicolás Gaitán ne continuera pas l'aventure chez les Dogues. Merci pour ces quelques mois chez les Dogues Nico, le LOSC te souhaite le meilleur pour la suite 👏 <a href="https://t.co/W7fl2KEHv0">pic.twitter.com/W7fl2KEHv0</a> — LOSC (@losclive) <a href="https://twitter.com/losclive/status/1271851380471447553?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 13, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Gaitan leaves Lille due to coronavirus

Paul Pogba has been backed to remain at&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;by “very close” friend Adnan Januzaj, with transfer talk around the World Cup winner starting to fade. Januzaj told Het Nieuwsblad: "I think he will stay. I am still very close with Paul, we have known each other since childhood, when we were together in the youth team of United." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/pogba-backed-for-man-utd-stay-by-very-close-friend-januzaj/3b4w0ioi941w1086pnc9rgl22" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a> :

Pogba backed for Man Utd stay

Paris Saint-Germain have ended their interest in Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, reports <a href="https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/" target="_blank">Le Parisien</a>. The French giants were keen on landing the Senegalese centre-half, but have left the path clear for Premier League suitors after deeming him to be too expensive.

PSG pull out of battle for Koulibaly

Liverpool have joined Wolves in the race for highly-rated teenager defender Jamie Hamilton, according to <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/liverpool-transfer-exclusive-battle-wolves-scottish-talent-jamie-hamilton" target="_blank">TEAMtalk</a>. The youngster has been catching the eye in Scotland with Hamilton Academical, with a number of Premier League and Championship clubs in England eager to buy into his potential.

Liverpool join the hunt for Hamilton

Bayern Munich are "very attentive" to the situation regarding Achraf Hakimi at Real Madrid, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2020/06/13/5ee3ba8646163f4d1b8b458d.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The 21-year-old is coming to the end of his two-year loan spell at Borussia Dortmund, where he has been hugely impressive at right-back. Bayern are still looking to strengthen in that position after Alvaro Odriozola failed to make an impact, while Hakimi would have to get past Dani Carvajal in order to start at Madrid.

Bayern keeping tabs on Hakimi

Highly-rated defender Tanguy Kouassi is set to leave Paris Saint-Germain this month, according to <a href="https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/mercato-kouassi-va-quitter-le-psg-1932908.html" target="_blank">RMC Sport</a>. The 17-year-old has been linked with Barcelona, RB Leipzig and AC Milan. However, it is now claimed that neither Leipzig nor Milan are likely to be his destination.

Barca target Kouassi leaving PSG

Arsene Wenger says he has no intention of replacing the recently retired Sir Chips Keswick as Arsenal chairman. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/wenger-responds-arsenal-chairman-question-return-emirates/vrfwf26iv9211vhxdyxc0yqbp" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Wenger rules out Arsenal return

Borussia Dortmund expect Jadon Sancho to stay at the club for another season, according to former captain and head of their player licensing department, Sebastian Kehl. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/sancho-spend-next-year-dortmund-links-man-utd-liverpool/13ymj6iaembpi1bb9px9iii8me" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Dortmund expect Sancho to stay

Juventus have put Aaron Ramsey up for sale, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8414743/Juventus-open-selling-Aaron-Ramsey-just-year-club-Covid-19-impacts-finances.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The Bianconeri only signed the Wales international as a free agent in the summer of 2019, as his contract at Arsenal came to an end, but they are already opening themselves up to offers.

Juve put Ramsey up for sale

Jurgen Klopp’s decision not to pursue Timo Werner should come as no surprise, says Steve McManaman, with&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;likely to have another singing “up their sleeve for the summer”. The former Reds star told Radio 5 Live: "You never know with Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp, they've done a great job in the past with signings and maybe they've got one up their sleeve for the summer." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-werner-snub-no-surprise-mcmanaman/1vs5q02xgpvh61ogjku08s7q0n" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Klopp may have a signing up his sleeve’

Barcelona have, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2020/06/13/5ee2a28346163ff1a48b4573.html" target="_blank">Marca,</a> found no club interested in meeting their valuation of Philippe Coutinho. There are still options for the Catalan giants to explore - with most of those being in the Premier League - being a Brazilian playmaker is proving difficult to shift.

Barcelona can't get rid of Coutinho

Manchester City will not join the race for Leicester left-back Ben Chilwell because they are prioritising the addition of a centre-half, claims <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4110493/" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. Pep Guardiola has seen calls mount for him to address issues at the heart of his back four since Vincent Kompany departed the Etihad Stadium in 2019.

Man City prioritise centre-half signing

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Didzy 2022 📝 David McGoldrick has penned a contract extension, meaning United's No 17 will remain a Blade until at least the summer of 2022.— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) <a href="https://twitter.com/SheffieldUnited/status/1271774461092659205?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 13, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

New Blades deal for McGoldrick

Manchester United are close to an agreement with Angel Gomes over a new contract - according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/1868817/2020/06/13/manchester-united-sancho-europa-league-sanchez-gomes/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. The 19-year-old is due to become a free agent this month, but the Red Devils have offered him&nbsp;a new £25,000 per week deal. Chelsea were recently linked with Gomes, but he's been training with United's senior squad ahead of the Premier League's return next week.

Man Utd close to tying Gomes down to fresh terms

Rostov&nbsp;midfielder&nbsp;Mathias Normann has emerged on Manchester United's transfer radar - according to <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1294954/Man-Utd-Transfer-News-Mathias-Normann-Premier-League-Gossip-Latest" target="_blank">The Express</a>. Valencia and Tottenham have also been linked with the 24-year-old, who is currently valued at around £15 million ($19m). United have identified Normann as a target after missing out on Saul Niguez, who has pledged to remain at Atletico Madrid.

Man Utd interested in Rostov midfielder Normann

Arturo Vidal has hinted that he would be interested in a move to&nbsp;Inter&nbsp;in order to link up with Antonio Conte, while admitting that he doesn't always "feel important" at&nbsp;Barcelona. Vidal only has one more year left to run on his current contract though&nbsp;and has been heavily linked with a transfer to Inter when the market reopens this summer. The veteran midfielder&nbsp;has been in and out of Barca's starting XI this season, and he says that he may have to reevaluate his career if his situation doesn't change over the next few weeks. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/barcelona-vidal-hints-possible-inter-switch/sybsi7kih44q1fllvgnhawue2" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Vidal hints at Inter switch

Inter have offered Nice defender&nbsp;Malang Sarr a four-year contract at San Siro - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/l-inter-ha-in-pugno-sarr-99098" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Nerazzurri are hoping to snap the 21-year-old up on a free transfer when his current contract at the Allianz Riviera expires this summer. Sarr has racked up 20 appearances in all competitions for Nice this season, scoring once.

Inter table contract offer for Nice defender Sarr

Barcelona are closing in on the signing of&nbsp;Rayo Vallecano youngster&nbsp;Fabian Luzzi - according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4109999/barcelona-stun-real-madrid-with-wonderkid-bidman-united-expect-fati-to-staywhy-payet-rejected-pay-cut" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid have also been credited with an interest in the 16-year-old, who is already training with Rayo's senior squad. However, Barca are in pole position to beat their rivals to a deal for Luzzi after&nbsp;submitting&nbsp;a lucrative contract offer.

Barca set to sign Rayo Vallecano teenager Luzzi

According to <a href="https://www.noticiasaominuto.com/desporto/1507626/lazio-junta-se-ao-ac-milan-e-entra-na-corrida-por-florentino" target="_blank">Desporto AO Minuto</a>, Lazio have joined the race to sign Benfica midfielder&nbsp;Florentino Luís. Milan and Manchester United have also been linked with the 20-year-old, who has enjoyed a fine 2019-20 campaign at&nbsp;Estadio da Luz. Lazio are ready to submit a formal bid for Luis, but are unwilling to pay more than €30 million (£27m/$34m) for his services.

Lazio join race to sign Benfica's Luis 

Arsenal have not yet reached an agreement to extend Cedric Soares stay at Emirates Stadium through to the end of the season - according to <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-cedric-soares-contract-extension-premier-league-restart-a4467496.html" target="_blank">ES</a>. The right-back joined the Gunners on loan from Southampton in January, but has yet to feature for the club due to struggles with injury. Soares&nbsp;will return to his parent club on June 30 unless Arsenal can tie him down to fresh terms in the next two weeks.

Arsenal yet to extend Soares' contract

Odsonne Edouard has played down talk of a potential summer move to&nbsp;Arsenal, insisting he would "love to be a part" a tenth straight title win for&nbsp;Celtic. Arsenal have reportedly identified the 22-year-old as a possible replacement for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who has been tipped to leave Emirates Stadium when the market reopens. However,&nbsp;Edouard remains fully committed to Celtic at the moment, and hopes to get back on the pitch as soon as possible after seeing his progress interrupted by the Covid-19 crisis. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/edouard-arsenal-talk-would-love-be-a-part-of-10-celtic/1rmatbq44oa4w1h2u79os4j0q8" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Edouard plays down Arsenal talk

Real Madrid are considering a summer raid on Manchester City for prized duo Raheem Sterling and Kevin de Bruyne - according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/premier-league/comienza-operacion-city-florentino-va-dos" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. It has been suggested that both players could leave Etihad Stadium if the Blues' appeal against a two-season Champions League ban is unsuccessful. Madrid are keeping a close eye on the situation, and could look to bring in both Sterling and De Bruyne when the transfer window reopens.

Madrid eyeing Sterling & De Bruyne

Nice have reached an agreement to sign Everton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin. According to <a href="https://www.nicematin.com/football/logc-nice-et-everton-trouvent-un-accord-pour-le-transfert-de-morgan-schneiderlin-524804" target="_blank">Nice Matin</a>, the 30-year-old will complete a move to the French club for £2 million-plus add ons in the coming days. Schneiderlin is expected to undergo a medical at the Allianz Riviera at the start of next week.

Nice reach agreement to sign Everton's Schneiderlin

Wolves have identified&nbsp;Reims defender&nbsp;Axel Disasi as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8415547/Wolves-chase-13m-Reims-defender-Axel-Disasi-wanted-Arsenal-Tottenham-Southampton.html" target="_blank">The Daily Mail</a>. Arsenal and Tottenham have also been linked with the 22-year-old, who is currently valued at around £13 million ($16m). Disasi racked up 32 appearances to help Reims qualify for the Champions League this season, but his current contract expires next year.

Wolves eager to sign Disasi from Reims

Southampton centre-back&nbsp;Jannik Vestergaard is the subject of interest from Leicester City - according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/leicester-still-interested-signing-southamptons-22183673" target="_blank">The Mirror</a>. The Foxes could secure the 27-year-old's services for less than £26 million ($33m) when the transfer market reopens. Vestergaard has only started one Premier League game for Southampton since January.

Leicester target Southampton defender Vestergaard 

Augsburg are closing in on the signing of Daniel&nbsp;Caligiuri from Schalke. <a href="https://www.kicker.de/4000000033488/transfermeldung/augsburg_bem%C3%BCht_sich_um_schalkes_caligiuri" target="_blank">Kicker</a>&nbsp;says the German side have been in talks with the 32-year-old, whose contract expires at the end of the season,&nbsp;and they are close to an agreement but he has not made a decision yet.

Augsburg to sign Caligiuri from Schalke

Layvin Kurzawa could end up at Chelsea this year,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.francefootball.fr/news/Mercato-layvin-kurzawa-psg-egalement-dans-le-viseur-de-chelsea/1142424" target="_blank">France Football</a>&nbsp;claims. The full-back can leave Paris Saint-Germain for free and has several teams lining up to sign him, including Inter, Juventus and Atletico Madrid. Arsenal tried to lure him in January, but Chelsea could be the London club to snap him up if they decide to swoop in.

Chelsea move for PSG's Kurzawa

Saul Niguez insisted&nbsp;Atletico Madrid&nbsp;remains his "home" despite transfer speculation, revealing he has never spoken to any club&nbsp;over a&nbsp;potential&nbsp;move elsewhere. Manchester United&nbsp;have been strongly linked with the midfielder, as the club continues to rebuild under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Saul, however, claims he is unaware if anything has gone further than stories in the media. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/saul-insists-atletico-madrid-is-his-home-as-man-utd-links/zejre41alx1p168flp4p12hm4" target="_blank">Read the story on Goal!</a>

Saul 'at home' at Atletico Madrid despite Man Utd links

Marseille have joined the list of teams interested in signing Santiago Arias,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/atletico-madrid/20200612/481726123049/otro-grande-de-francia-se-interesa-por-arias.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>&nbsp;reports. The Colombian full-back, who joined Atletico Madrid from PSV last summer, has been linked with Everton, Inter, Roma and Napoli, but the French outfit are ready to jump to the front of the queue with a €15 million (£13m/$17m) bid for him.

Marseille want Atletico Madrid full-back Arias

Chelsea believe they will be able to lure Ben Chilwell to Stamford Bridge if they seal a place in next season's Champions League. Leicester will demand a big fee for the 23-year-old, but&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8416049/Chelsea-believe-securing-Champions-League-football-convince-Ben-Chilwell-sign-Leicester.html" target="_blank">The Daily Mail</a>&nbsp;claims the Blues are sure they will have an easier time convincing him to make the move if they can offer European football.

Chelsea confident Champions League will convince Chilwell

Rosenborg defender Birger Melin has agreed to join Nimes,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Transferts-birger-meling-rosenborg-en-approche-a-nimes/1142269" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>&nbsp;claims. The 25-year-old's contract was set to expire in six months but he&nbsp;will make the jump to France on a three-year deal.

Meling to leave Rosenborg for Nimes

Sheffield United have reached an agreement with Manchester United to extend Dean Henderson's loan deal,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8416195/Sheffield-United-agree-deal-Manchester-United-Dean-Henderson-end-season.html" target="_blank">The Daily Mail</a>&nbsp;reports. The goalkeeper is on loan at the Blades for the duration of the 2019-20 campaign but the deal was set to expire on June 30. United have agreed to let him stay at Bramall Lane until the season is concluded, but he will not be allowed to play against the Red Devils when they meet on June 24.

Man Utd and Sheffield Utd agree Henderson extension

Barcelona are weighing up a move for Napoli attacker Dries Mertens,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/dmf20200611_04988794" target="_blank">Het Nieuwsblad</a>&nbsp;says. The Belgium international's contract will expire at the end of the season and although reports suggest he is set to sign an extension, nothing has been confirmed. The Catalan giants are in the market for a new forward and have prioritised Inter star Lautaro Martinez, but they are unwilling to match his release clause and could swoop in with an offer for Mertens, though the former PSV player is not interested in just sitting on the bench at Camp Nou.

Barcelona flirt with Mertens as Lautaro alternative

Monaco look set to hire a new sporting director,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Paul-mitchell-a-un-pas-de-monaco/1142840" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a> claims. Englishman&nbsp;Paul Mitchell, who has previously been targetted by Manchester United,&nbsp;has notified current employers RB Leipzig that he is on his way to the Ligue 1 outfit after they reached an agreement.

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