Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Neymar prepares for Barcelona return

Matthijs de Ligt is ready to leave Juventus and wants to move to Real Madrid. <a href="https://www.abc.es/deportes/real-madrid/abci-raiola-desea-traer-ligt-real-madrid-202004041241_noticia.html" target="_blank">ABC</a>&nbsp;reports the Dutch defender has told his agent, Mino Raiola, to orchestrate a transfer in the next transfer window, making clear that Madrid is his preferred destination.

De Ligt wants Real Madrid move

Dutch defender has told Mino Raiola he wants to leave Juventus

Liverpool have been in discussions to bring Philippe Coutinho back to the club from Barcelona, the Express reports. Coutinho finds himself on loan at Bayern Munich but could be on the move this summer, with a string of top Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham, interested in his services. Despite the Reds' interest, agent&nbsp;Kia Joorabchian has stronger contacts with the London sides.

Coutinho to make Liverpool return?

Arsenal have made an offer to sign out-of-contract Paris Saint-Germain left-back Layvin Kurzawa, according to the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1265101/Arsenal-news-Layvin-Kurzawa-transfer-PSG-Barcelona" target="_blank">Express</a>. Barcelona also want to sign the France international but are dragging their heels on a deal while they try to offload Junior Firpo first.

Arsenal talk terms with Kurzawa

Manchester United have withdrawn their interest in Harry Kane, leaving Manchester City and Real Madrid as favourites to sign the striker, claims the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1265031/Tottenham-news-Harry-Kane-transfer-Man-City-Real-Madrid-Man-Utd-Premier-League" target="_blank">Express</a>.&nbsp; The Red Devils have accepted Kane is a remote transfer possibility due to his stated happiness at Spurs, but a&nbsp;£150 million ($184m) bid could yet capture the England international.&nbsp;

Man City and Real Madrid battle for £150m Kane

Man Utd bow out of transfer tussle for striker

Jadon Sancho will snub an approach from Manchester United should they fail to reach the Champions League, claims the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/11328580/jadon-sancho-snub-man-utd-transfer-champions-league/" target="_blank">Sun</a>.&nbsp; The Borussia Dortmund wonderkid has a host of admirers in the Premier League.&nbsp; But despite being United's top target, he will only move if he can play in Europe's top competition - news that will be of interest to fellow suitors Liverpool and Chelsea.

Sancho wants Champions League football in order to sign for Man Utd

Liverpool and Chelsea also chasing Dortmund sensation

Neymar is preparing the groundwork in order to swap Paris Saint-Germain for Barcelona this summer, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/comunicacion/esta-nuestra-portada-7917866" target="_blank">Sport</a>.&nbsp; The French club are resigned to seeing the Brazilian leave, and are now determined to get the best possible price for the man who became the world's most expensive footballer two years ago upon arriving at Parc des Princes.

Neymar prepares for Barcelona return

PSG already resigned to losing their star

Bayern Munich&nbsp;president Herbert Hainer expects a significant decrease in transfer fees following the coronavirus pandemic. Revenues have dried up for clubs across the world, with players at Bayern,&nbsp;Barcelona,&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;and&nbsp;Atletico Madrid&nbsp;among those to take pay cuts while football is on hiatus. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/outrageous-transfer-fees-will-be-unjustifiable-after-coronavirus-/17expqhaq4qrd11t5rwmva2f37" target="_blank">Hainer believes giant transfer fees will become unjustifiable once clubs get back to business and he hopes common sense prevails</a>.

'Outrageous transfer fees will be unjustifiable after coronavirus'

Borussia Dortmund are the main contenders to sign Thomas Meunier this summer, but they are not the only team interested. Manchester United, Everton and Atletico Madrid are said to be monitoring the Paris Saint-Germain defender's situation as he nears the end of his contract. According to&nbsp;<a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-psg-rien-de-fait-pour-thomas-meunier-498587" target="_blank">Le 10 Sport</a>,&nbsp;Dortmund have advanced on their interest but no agreement has been reached yet, so his signature is still up for grabs.

Man Utd & Everton still in contention for Dortmund target

Timo Werner should ignore transfer interest from&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;and instead join&nbsp;Bayern Munich, according to former&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;and&nbsp;Bayer Leverkusen&nbsp;forward Dimitar Berbatov. The&nbsp;RB Leipzig&nbsp;forward has been in lethal form in the&nbsp;Bundesliga&nbsp;and&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;this season, with 27 goals in 36 appearances in all competitions. That impressive strike rate has seen him&nbsp;linked with a Premier League move&nbsp;but Berbatov, who played in both&nbsp;England&nbsp;and&nbsp;Germany, thinks he would be better served staying in his home country. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/werner-urged-to-snub-liverpool-and-sign-for-bayern/v7k1vofmj2bx1anxbxs39p63b" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Werner urged to snub Liverpool and sign for Bayern

Dalian Yifang winger Yannick Carrasco has emerged as a transfer target for Milan - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-carrasco-apre-ma-l-operazione-e-fattibile-solo-senza-risca-58492" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The 26-year-old is currently on loan at Atletico Madrid, the club he rejoined on a six-month contract back in January. Milan are ready to bid for Carrasco if he returns to China this summer, but it is understood the Belgian would prefer to remain at Wanda Metropolitano.

Milan eyeing Carrasco 

Barcelona are weighing up a summer bid for Manchester City centre-back John Stones - according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/premier-league/mayor-pufo-guardiola-city-puede-fichar-barca" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. The Spanish champions may launch a&nbsp;€30 million (£26m/$32m) swoop for the 25-year-old if Samuel Umtiti leaves Camp Nou this summer. Stones has fallen down the squad pecking order at City under Guardiola this season, featuring in just 12 Premier League games in total.

Barca considering Stones swoop

Issa Diop has told West Ham officials that he wants to leave the club this summer - according to <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/exclusive-issa-diop-tells-west-ham-he-wants-to-leave" target="_blank">Team Talk</a>. The 23-year-old is currently valued at around €60 million ($74m) and has been linked with&nbsp;Tottenham,&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;and Arsenal in recent months. Atletico Madrid are also thought to be interested in Diop, who has racked up 23 Premier League appearances for West Ham this season.

Diop tells West Ham he wants to leave

AC Milan are willing to spend big money to sign Mauro Icardi from Inter this summer. The Argentine is on loan at Paris Saint-Germain and could end up joining the French champions on a permanent deal worth €70 million (£62m/$76m). But&nbsp;<a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/2020/04/05-68562253/incredibile_per_icardi_adesso_spunta_il_milan_ecco_le_cifre_dellaffare/" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a>&nbsp;claims Inter could benefit from Icardi then being sold back to a team in Serie A, as it would guarantee them an extra €15m. The Rossoneri plan on investing heavily in the first-team in the next transfer window and see Icardi as an ambitious but possible target.

AC Milan plot shock bid for Mauro Icardi

Former&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;defender Danny Mills has tipped&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;to make a move for Leroy Sane, saying he would be a better option than Wolves winger Adama Traore. Sane's current contract at the Etihad is due to expire next year, and he has been heavily linked with a move away from the club ahead of the summer transfer window, with Bayern Munich the main contenders to sign him. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/sane-is-a-better-option-for-liverpool-than-traore-mills/1btcmar2g3urm1t2e79z1onnwf" target="_blank">But&nbsp;Mills has suggested Anfield as another possible landing spot for Sane, insisting he has all the attributes to fit in well at Liverpool</a>.

'Sane is a better option for Liverpool than Traore'

Ralf Rangnick is once again close to agreeing a move to AC Milan,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/05-04-2020/rangnick-budget-75-milioni-l-intesa-adesso-vicina-3602229212590_preview.shtml?reason=unauthenticated&amp;origin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gazzetta.it%2FCalcio%2FSerie-A%2F05-04-2020%2Frangnick-budget-75-milioni-l-intesa-adesso-vicina-3602229212590.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta&nbsp;dello Sport</a>&nbsp;reports. The former RB Leipzig boss has been linked with taking over at the Rossoneri for months, but talks reportedly broke down earlier this year. The Serie A side are not giving up, however, and have been talking to him again. An agreement seems close and the San Siro outfit are willing to invest around €75 million in the squad this summer.

Rangnick close to AC Milan move

Rangers&nbsp;are already searching for potential replacements for striker Alfredo Morelos. The 23-year-old seven-time capped&nbsp;Colombia&nbsp;international forward has netted 29 times for the Ibrox club this season, including 14 in their&nbsp;Europa League&nbsp;campaign. Despite disciplinary&nbsp;problems, which have seen him twice sent off this season and five times last term, as well as become the subject of rebuke from manager Steven Gerrard, there are a number of big clubs thought to be keeping tabs on the striker. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/rangers-begin-search-for-morelos-replacement/abaykegcevl1117e43ej0b4az" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Rangers begin search for Morelos replacement

Barcelona have identified Milan centre-back&nbsp;Alessio Romagnoli as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.sportmediaset.mediaset.it/mercato/milan/milan-romagnoli-nel-mirino-del-barcellona_16949959-202002a.shtml" target="_blank">Sport Mediaset</a>. The Blaugrana are eager to bolster their defensive ranks this summer, but will have to pay up to €50 million (£44m/$54m)&nbsp;to sign the 25-year-old. Romagnoli has racked up 26 Serie A appearances for Milan in 2019-20.

Barcelona target Milan's Romagnoli 

Freiburg centre-back&nbsp;Robin Koch is the subject of interest from West Ham - according to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/west-ham-join-race-robin-21806741" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>. Tottenham, Norwich and Leeds are also keeping tabs on the 23-year-old, but the Hammers are hoping to win the race for his signature. RB Leipzig launched a €20 million (£17m/$22m) offer for Koch in January, but Freiburg are holding out for a significantly higher fee.

West Ham set sights on Freiburg defender Koch

Barcelona target Lautaro Martinez has rejected a fresh contract offer from Inter - according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/mercado-fichajes/lautaro-llega-acuerdo-con-inter-acerca-barca-7917754" target="_blank">SPORT</a>. The Italian giants were prepared to pay the Argentine €4 million-per-year, but he could earn €10 million-per-year&nbsp;at Barca&nbsp;if he completes a move to Camp Nou this summer. Barca want to replace their first-choice striker Luis Suarez with Lautaro, who has a €111 million (£98m/$120m) release clause in his existing deal at Inter.

Barca target Lautaro rejects new Inter deal

Tottenham are considering a move for Inter defeder Diego Godin, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/conte-e-mourinho-decidono-il-futuro-di-godin-e-vertonghen-altro--39043" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. Jan Vertonghen could move in the opposite direction, but Ajax are also interested in him.

Tottenham eye Godin

Bacary Sagna has exclusively told Goal that Arsenal would have to spend £150 million to replace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-given-150m-auba-warning/1n19yjcq8erc7192vksgm9i71o" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

Sagna gives Arsenal £150m Aubameyang warning

England legend Alan Shearer has revealed just how close he was to joining Manchester United over Newcastle in 1996. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/i-was-going-to-man-utd-shearer-reveals-how-close-old/fz9rwv07ird51exnj4a3eb71n" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

‘I was going to Man Utd’ – Shearer reveals how close Old Trafford move was

If Neymar is to reach the heights attained by Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, he has to knuckle down like them, according to Brazil legend Zico. The attacker continues to be heavily linked with a return to Barcelona from Paris Saint-Germain this summer. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/neymar-professionalism-cristiano-ronaldo-lionel-messi-zico/20rlfz6wej7e15ighvk4ws53r" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

Neymar needs the professionalism of Ronaldo and Messi - Zico

Napoli want to revolutionise their forward line this summer and have added Cagliari striker&nbsp;Andrea Pinamonti to their shortlist, <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/?refresh_ce" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a> reports. They continue to dream of Edinson Cavani but are lining up other options, with the Uruguayan likely to be a player in high demand.

Pinamonti joins Napoli shortlist

Juventus are increasingly interested in Valencia star&nbsp;Ferran Torres, according to <a href="http://www.tuttosport.it">Tuttosport</a>. They are prepared to use&nbsp;Mattia De Sciglio in a part-exchange deal

Juventus stepping up their chase for Ferran Torres

Liverpool are leading the way in the race to sign Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare, <a href="http://www.sport.es">Sport</a> reports. The young Frenchman has impressed in Ligue 1 this season and has many big European clubs, including Barcelona and Real Madrid, considering a move this summer.

Liverpool hold edge in Soumare chase

Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani will push to sign for Atletico Madrid when his contract expires in the summer, <a href="https://www.uol.com.br/esporte/futebol/ultimas-noticias/2020/04/04/confianca-na-honra-de-simeone-e-chave-pra-cavani-para-definir-novo-time.htm" target="_blank">UOL Esporte</a> reports. Manchester United have been linked with the Uruguay international in the past, but it seems that he is Spain bound.

Cavani pushing for Atletico Madrid move

Napoli want to sign Junior Firpo from Barcelona, <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/napoles-quiere-fichar-junior-pirpo-7917720" target="_blank">Sport</a> reports. The Serie A side have already been in touch with the Catalans over the left-back, who has found playing time hard to come by since signing from Real Betis last summer. Roma, Lazio and Torino are all closely following the case.

Napoli to swoop for Junior Firpo

PSG's summer transfer aspirations have been boosted by leading sponsor Accor committing to paying them their full installment of cash on July 1, <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Accor-a-paye-l-integralite-de-ce-qu-il-doit-au-psg-pour-la-saison/1124907" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a> reports. Previous reports had suggested that the Ligue 1 leaders, who stand to lose up to €250m in the worst case, would not receive that money unless the league had restarted by that point. This means that PSG will scoop an additional €35m.

PSG receive cash boost

Barcelona are considering further salary cuts during the coronavirus pandemic, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/04/03/primera/1585898885_739866.html" target="_blank">AS</a>.&nbsp; Lionel Messi and the rest of the&nbsp;Blaugrana squad have already agreed to a 70 per cent wage reduction, but the club may ask them to give up even more in order to keep staff employed and avoid financial meltdown.

Barcelona planning to slash wages even further

Donny van de Beek admitted that the idea of playing football in the Spanish sun is appealing, but suggested that he was in no rush to seal a move to&nbsp;Real Madrid.&nbsp; The&nbsp;Ajax&nbsp;midfielder came to prominence alongside the likes of Matthijs de Ligt, Frenkie de Jong and Hakim Ziyech during the Dutch side's thrilling run to the&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;semis in 2018-19.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/i-havent-learned-spanish-yet-van-de-beek-speaks-out-on/1o48wokqrzp7j19cs6h0tetcci" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

'I haven't learned Spanish yet' - Van de Beek speaks out on possible Madrid move

Leicester City are keeping close tabs on a player dubbed the 'next N'Golo Kante', according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1265051/Leicester-news-N-Golo-Kante-Ligue-1-Angers-Baptiste-Santamaria-Tottenham-Everton" target="_blank">Express</a>.&nbsp; Kante was an unknown when he moved to the Foxes and went on to help them win the Premier League as he became one of the world's elite midfielders.&nbsp; Leicester are now hoping lightning strikes twice as they watch Angers' Baptiste Santamaria.

Leicester looking to snap up 'next Kante'

Bournemouth are preparing themselves for a host of departures when the transfer window re-opens, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/11328621/man-utd-spurs-bournemouth-wilson-king-brooks-transfer/" target="_blank">Sun</a>.&nbsp; Callum Wilson and Josh King are among the players who could leave due to the Cherries board's wish to cut cost, while Manchester United target David Brooks could also be let go if the right offer comes in.

Bournemouth braced for summer departures

Timothy Fosu-Mensah still does not know whether he will be a Manchester United player next season, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-utd-defender-timothy-fosu-21813832" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; United have an option to extend the player's contract beyond its expiration date of June 2020, but they are yet to exercise it amid the coronavirus outbreak, leaving him in limbo.

Fosu-Mensah in the dark over Man Utd future

Roma are ready to battle for the signature of Mario Gotze, according to&nbsp;Corriere dello Sport&nbsp;via the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8187733/Roma-set-rival-Everton-West-Ham-Borussia-Dortmund-midfielder-Mario-Gotze.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>.&nbsp; Everton and West Ham are also said to be interested in the Borussia Dortmund star, who is expected to leave the club when his contract expires in June.

Roma enter race for Gotze

The Football Association will make an announcement in "due course" regarding any financial implications of the coronavirus amid reports&nbsp;England&nbsp;coach Gareth Southgate has agreed to take a 30 per cent pay cut. The wages of football's top players and managers have become a hot topic as the enforced stoppage of activities around the world shows no sign of ending.&nbsp; So far several clubs and organisations have announced pay cuts, although their implementation has been piece-meal to date.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/england-southgate-pay-cut-fa-implications-coronavirus/imci4pu631xj1p1h68lg8zz5o" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal&nbsp;here!</a>

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