Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd make offer to Barca's Araujo

Manchester United have, according to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12Hc43JXWPo " target="_blank">El Chiringuito</a>, presented an offer to Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo.With the Uruguay international yet to agree an extension to a contract at Camp Nou that is due to expire in 2023, the Red Devils are said to have presented him with a deal that is worth €10 million (£8m/$11m) a year.

Man Utd table offer to Araujo (El Chiringuito)

The <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-city-erling-haaland-transfer-23012916 " target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a> claims that Manchester City are set to become a “realistic destination” for Erling Haaland in the summer transfer window.With Real Madrid prioritising a deal for Kylian Mbappe, and questions being asked of whether they could afford to sign a superstar French forward and a prolific Norwegian striker, a path may be left clear for the Premier League champions to swoop in and complete a big-money raid on Borussia Dortmund.

Man City a ‘realistic destination’ for Haaland (MEN)

Bayern Munich have Antonio Rudiger as the headline pick among their shortlist to replace Niklas Sule, per <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/3-recambios-baraja-bayern-munich-niklas-sule-20220207.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>.The club confirmed that Sule would leave to join Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season, concluding a successful spell at Allianz Arena.Now, the Bavarian giants have identified three successors for his role - Chelsea star Rudiger, Milan's Stefan de Vrij and Borussia Monchengladbach's Matthias Ginter.

Bayern eye Rudiger as Sule successor (Fichajes)

D.C United have signed Ecuador international Michael Estrada,<a href="https://www.dcunited.com/news/d-c-united-sign-ecuadorian-international-forward" target="_self"></a> t<a href="https://www.dcunited.com/news/d-c-united-sign-ecuadorian-international-forward" target="_self">he club announced</a>.Estrada joins D.C. on loan from Toluca in Mexico, with the MLS club having the option to sign him permanently at the end of the season. Estrada has earned 28 caps for Ecuador, scoring eight goals while providing five assists.“We believe Michael has the quality to be a top goal scorer in our league. He’s a dynamic player who brings quality on the ball and an aerial presence and threat,” Lucy Rushton, D.C. United General Manager, said. “His capacity to break lines with his pace and power, as well as his ability to drop-in and link-up play fits perfectly into our style of play and our profile for a player in this position.”

D.C. United sign Ecuador international

Aberdeen is one of several clubs in pursuit of Robert Snodgrass, according to <a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/robert-snodgrass-wanted-aberdeen-sensational-26165666" target="_self">the Daily Record</a>. The 34-year-old is a free agent after leaving West Brom last month, and Aberdeen boss Stephen Glass is looking to bring him to the club in the near future. However, Snodgrass has interest from clubs in the Championship and could choose to continue his career in England.

Aberdeen after Snodgrass

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Manuel Akanji has rejected a latest offer of €9.5m salary p.a. to extend his <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BVB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BVB</a> contract (running until 2023), as we already reported. Been told Manchester United are very keen to sign him in summer. Price tag: €30m. Reunion at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> with his buddy Jadon Sancho? 🔴⚪️ <a href="https://twitter.com/SPORT1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SPORT1</a>— Patrick Berger (@berger_pj) <a href="https://twitter.com/berger_pj/status/1491150505636417536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Akanji bound for Man Utd?

Xherdan Shaqiri's move to the Chicago Fire is set to be finalized this week, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/tombogert/status/1491101750778294272?t=3SagNj3SCHOAxz-sVezyYg&amp;s=19" target="_self">MLSSoccer.com</a>. The deal requires just the finalising of final details, with Shaqiri expected to join up with his new team-mates soon. The Swiss star will join the Fire, who will pay Lyon a $7.5 million transfer fee.

Shaqiri nears Fire move

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Exciting addition here. Elsewhere up top: am told that trading Ola Kamara is still on the table, FWIW - club still mulling over potentially bringing Carlos Tevez on board as well, though as I mentioned the other day, that's somewhat of a longshot at this point. <a href="https://t.co/RjdMqDHt7f">https://t.co/RjdMqDHt7f</a>— Pablo Iglesias Maurer (@MLSist) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLSist/status/1491084563527127043?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2022</a></blockquote>
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D.C. still after Tevezmove to Chicago.

Real Madrid are preparing to give Marcelo a fitting send-off, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/rmadridistareal/status/1491092004092379140?s=21" target="_self">MadristaReal</a>.The defender's contract is set to expire at the end of the season, with it increasingly likely that he will leave the club or retire.And, if he does retire, he will be given a send-off and guaranteed a role with the club going forward.

Real Madrid preparing Marcelo farewell

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">AC Milan have full agreement with Theo Hernández in order to announce his contract extension in the next days. Five year deal to be completed soon. 🔴🇫🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ACMilan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ACMilan</a> Theo only wants to stay despite approaches from many European clubs.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1491080492565012484?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Hernandez set for new AC Milan deal

Talk of interest from afar being shown in Liverpool forward Sadio Mane is nothing new, with the Senegalese forward said to be keen on trying his luck in La Liga at some stage.Real Madrid and Barcelona are said to have him on their recruitment radars, as a deal through to 2023 runs down at Anfield, but is there any chance of the Afcon winner moving in the summer?<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/will-real-madrid-barcelona-linked-mane-leave-liverpool/blt99ed39c7eea0b4fa " target="_blank">GOAL takes a look here…</a>

Will Real & Barca-linked Mane leave Liverpool?

While Dest is linked with a move away from Camp Nou, <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/defensa-nueva-nuevo-proyecto-13206089 " target="_blank">Sport</a> reports that Barcelona are looking to bring in another two defenders.The Blaugrana are said to have made Sevilla star Jules Kounde and Chelsea contract rebel Andreas Christensen top targets, with a move for Juventus centre-half Matthijs de Ligt considered to be too complicated.

Barca determined to land Kounde & Christensen

According to <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/ajax-despedira-laterales-proximo-verano-20220206.html " target="_blank">Fichajes</a>, Ajax are mulling over a move to bring Sergino Dest back onto their books.The United States international defender has struggled to make the expected impact across two seasons at Barcelona and may be offered an opportunity to retrace his steps to Amsterdam in the summer of 2022.

Ajax eye reunion with USMNT star Dest

Brazil international Raphinha has seen a summer move away from Leeds speculated on, but the Liverpool-linked star insists he remains fully committed to a cause at Elland Road – with a new contract potentially in the pipeline.He has told <a href="https://twitter.com/BBCWYS/status/1490747355070664711 " target="_blank">BBC Radio Leeds</a> when quizzed on his future: “I’ve got a contract until 2024, my head is totally here and focused on Leeds.“As for contractual matters, I leave them to my agent and my dad. I just focus on playing my football and making the Leeds fans happy, scoring goals, providing assists and getting victories for the team.“Contractual matters are for my agent, my focus is on making people happy with my football and doing as best as I can for Leeds.”

Raphinha plays down Leeds exit talk

A return to Paris Saint-Germain this summer is looking likely for Moise Kean.The attacker will find playing time harder to come by at Juventus following the arrival of Dusan Vlahovic and will look for a way out at the end of the season.<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-kean-puo-andare-via-il-clamoroso-retroscena-sul-psg-e-la-co-79370" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports PSG are still open to sign him and asked for him in exchange for Mauro Icardi when Juve tried to land the Argentine in previous transfer windows.

PSG to return for Kean in summer

Bordeaux have reached out to Zinedine Zidane's former assistant coach David Bettoni to discuss replacing Vladimir Petkovic at the helm.<a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/David-bettoni-contacte-par-bordeaux-pour-remplacer-vladimir-petkovic/1315924" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a> says sports director Admar Lopes contacted Bettoni on Monday as the club believe his experience and knowledge make him a good candidate to take over.

Bordeaux approach Bettoni over head coach role

Villarreal hope to sign Jesus Vallejo from Real Madrid this summer, <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/del-reial-madrid-al-vila-real-unai-emery-demana-el-fitxatge-i-el-jugador-ara-si-vol-sortir_707856_102.html" target="_blank">El Nacional</a> reports.Unai Emery wants the defender at the Yellow Submarine and the player is open to making the move after turning down previous offers to leave Santiago Bernabeu.

Villarreal want Real Madrid defender Vallejo

Middlesbrough extended Djed Spence's contract to 2024 before sending him on loan to Nottingham Forest, <a href="https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/djed-spence-middlesbrough-arsenal-tottenham-23022700" target="_blank">TeessideLive</a> reports.Arsenal, Tottenham and Inter have all been linked with a move for the right-back, but they will have to pay a hefty price to land him due to his long-term deal.

Arsenal & Inter target Spence contract extended

Sebastian Giovinco has arrived at Sampdoria to undergo a medical, <a href="https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/2022/02/08/sampdoria-giovinco-calciomercato-news" target="_blank">Sky Sport</a> reports.The former Juventus and Toronto star will sign a contract until the end of the season with the Serie A side.

Giovinco has Sampdoria medical

Sevilla and Real Betis have joined the race to sign Luiz Felipe from Lazio, according to journalist <a href="https://www.alfredopedulla.com/esclusiva-luiz-felipe-tra-lazio-e-derby-di-siviglia-la-posizione-dellinter/" target="_blank">Alfredo Pedulla</a>.The defender can leave the Serie A side for free at the end of the season and the Seville rivals are willing to match his salary demands.

Sevilla & Betis join Luiz Felipe race

Newcastle are ready to make a move for Bournemouth defender Lloyd Kelly this summer regardless of what division they find themselves in for 2022-23, reports <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/newcastle-united-absolute-beast-kelly-sources/ " target="_blank">Football Insider</a>.The Magpies are currently battling to avoid slipping out of the Premier League, but they consider a 23-year-old at the Vitality Stadium to be a useful addition for the future even if they remain in the top flight.

Newcastle lining up move for Kelly

According to <a href="https://theathletic.com/3079854/2022/02/07/europes-elite-are-circling-raphinha-so-where-would-suit-him-if-he-does-leave/ " target="_blank">The Athletic</a>, Leeds winger Raphinha remains of interest to Liverpool.The Reds completed a move for Colombian star Luis Diaz during the January window, but they remain in the market for more attacking creativity and could target a Brazilian at Elland Road if a scramble for his signature is sparked.

Liverpool still looking at Raphinha

Ivan Perisic could become a free agent this summer, with <a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/perisic-resta-fondamentale-sul-campo-ma-la-distanza-sul-rinnovo-con-l-inter-e-ancora-ampia-1643295 " target="_blank">TuttoMercatoWeb</a> reporting that Inter are struggling to put a new contract in place.The Croatia international forward is looking to land a two-year deal, with north London rivals Tottenham and Arsenal said to be monitoring his situation at San Siro.

Inter struggling to do Perisic deal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Excl: here’s Douglas Costa now flying to Los Angeles in order to finalize his move to LA Galaxy and sign the contract. 🇺🇸🇧🇷🛩 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MLS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MLS</a> Deal set to be confirmed for former Juventus and Bayern winger - gonna be official soon. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LAGalaxy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LAGalaxy</a> Here we go ⤵️📸 <a href="https://t.co/ztMQnzNZXa">pic.twitter.com/ztMQnzNZXa</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1490862621918072834?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Douglas Costa is LA-bound

Former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has ruled himself out of replacing Roger Schmidt as PSV coach this summer.The ex-striker is currently in charge of the Dutch giants' Under 19s team and was linked with the head coach role when it was announced Schmidt would be leaving at the end of the season.He told ESPN: "I can be clear about that now.&nbsp;I will not go through to the first-team of&nbsp;PSV.“I don't think I'm ready for that yet.&nbsp;I think we should continue to follow the trajectory that we have agreed upon.&nbsp;The ambition and the drive are there, but it is too early now.”

Van Nistelrooy not interested in PSV job

Newcastle are plotting a summer bid for Bournemouth's Lloyd Kelly, <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/newcastle-united-absolute-beast-kelly-sources/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a> reports.The Magpies will swoop in for the defender even if they get relegated from the Premier League this season.They hoped to land him in the January window but the Championship side refused to sell.

Newcastle prepare summer bid for Bournemouth defender

Riqui Puig has an important decision to make this summer.The Barcelona player has struggled for playing time this season and <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/decision-clave-riqui-verano-13206065" target="_blank">Sport</a> reports he could opt to leave Camp Nou in search of regular playing time as there have been several offers for him.He could still fight for his place in the Barca squad, but there is a risk of being sidelined by coach Xavi yet again.

Puig could leave Barcelona in summer amid offers

Juventus and Paulo Dybala are expected to finalise negotiations over a new contract for the Argentine.According to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-dybala-si-avvicina-la-resa-dei-conti-ecco-la-prossima-mossa-41200" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>, the club and player have reached an agreement over his salary and bonuses.However, the Bianconeri will request that his agents give up a significant chunk of the commission they expect to receive when they meet later this month.

Juventus and Dybala set for final contract talks

Milan are continuing to keep an eye on Club Brugge's Noa Lang, per <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2022/02/07/calciomercato-milan-noa-lang-brugge-botman-pioli-inter-derby-ibrahimovic-kessie/" target="_self">Calciomercato.it</a>.The Serie A side have identified the Dutch talent as a potential recruit to bolster ranks at San Siro.The former Ajax man made his step up to the Netherlands senior team last year.

Milan eye up Brugge's Lang

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Toronto snap up Jimenez

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Chelsea confirm Soper deal with Plymouth

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🆕🖊| Eetu Vertainen has officially joined <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialBlues?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@officialblues</a> on loan for the remainder of the season All the best Eetu! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SJFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SJFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/uOwBds5kLP">pic.twitter.com/uOwBds5kLP</a>— St. Johnstone FC (@StJohnstone) <a href="https://twitter.com/StJohnstone/status/1490789966510628867?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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St Johnstone confirm Vertainen loan exit

Falkirk are set to sign former Celtic attacker Leigh Griffiths on a deal until the end of the season, per <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11781/12535839/leigh-griffiths-falkirk-to-sign-former-celtic-striker-until-end-of-season" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>.The ex-Bhoys attacker recently finished a spell at Dundee United, having seen his career come to a close with his former club under Ange Postecoglou.Now, the Scotland international has found a new home and may push to feature in the national team's Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifiers.

Falkirk sign ex-Celtic star Griffiths

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