Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Chelsea to offer Jorginho to Juventus in Pjanic swap

Manchester United will look to make a move for Schalke winger Rabbi Matondo if it becomes impossible to land Jadon Sancho, claims the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-transfer-news-matondo-18248076" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News.</a> The Red Devils are eager to reinforce their options on the flanks and are prepared to snap up a Wales international with ties to Manchester City's academy ranks if an English option proves out of reach.

Man Utd make Matondo their Plan B

Juventus hope to upset Barcelona in the transfer market by making a move for Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200514/481140886319/fc-barcelona-barca-fichajes-neymar-juventus.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>&nbsp;reports. The Italian side want to unite the Brazil star with current talisman Cristiano Ronaldo and are willing to offer Paulo Dybala to PSG in order to sweeten the deal. Neymar's wage demands could prove decisive, however, as Juventus would not be willing to match his current salary at PSG.

Juventus plot Neymar bid

Serie A champions will offer Dybala in exchange

Chelsea are willing to offer Jorginho as part of their bid to land Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic, claims <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/juventus-weighs-swap-options-for-pjanic-as-psg-barcelona-chelsea-interested" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzio</a>. Bianconeri boss Maurizio Sarri is a big fan of Jorginho, and it could be that an exchange offering lists the Blues to the front of the queue for a player also interesting Barcelona.

Chelsea to offer Jorginho in Pjanic pursuit

Juventus boss Sarri wants to reunite with midfielder

Barcelona are hoping to land&nbsp;Lautaro Martinez from Inter in a three-way swap deal involving Nelson Semedo and Joao Cancelo, reports <a href="https://www.sport.es/en/news/semedo-cancelo-and-the-keys-behind-lautaros-barcelona-transfer-7959707" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The Blaugrana&nbsp;are keen on a move for the Argentina striker but are looking to facilitate a player exchange deal to drive down his price. The proposed deal would see&nbsp;Semedo go to Manchester City, which would allow Cancelo to return to Inter where he starred on loan in 2017-18.&nbsp;

Barca, Juve & Man City set for three-way swap involving Lautaro 

The Blaugrana are looking to drive the Argentine star's price down

Manchester United have agreed a €70 million (£62m/$76m) deal to sign Lyon striker Moussa Dembele, according to <a href="https://www.todofichajes.com/moussa-dembele-al-united-por-70me/" target="_blank">TodoFichajes</a>. The 23-year-old will return to England after leaving Fulham in 2016 to join Celtic, where he starred for two seasons before moving to his native France with Lyon. Dembele scored 22 goals for Lyon in the 2019-20 season, which was brought to an early end due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Man Utd agree €70m deal for Dembele

The Lyon striker is on his way back to England after four years

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Marseille part ways with Zubizarreta

Former&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;centre back Andrea Barzagli has left his role as a coach at the&nbsp;Serie A&nbsp;champions after less than a year in the job. The ex-Italy&nbsp;international said on Instagram that he has left the position for personal reasons and is not currently seeking any other job in football. Barzagli said that he wanted to spend more time with his family after years as a professional footballer before moving into coaching, and said he was parting with Juventus on good terms. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/barzagli-leaves-juventus-coaching-role-for-personal-reasons/n5x0maxjg6u01j74auamsiwbq" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Barzagli leaves Juventus coaching role for personal reasons

Borussia Dortmund are now willing to budge from their&nbsp;£100 million asking price for Jadon Sancho, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/manchester-united-jadon-sancho-pursuit-leroy-sane-bayern-munich-saga-set-tone-uncertain-transfer-a4440906.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard</a>.&nbsp; Economic difficulties caused by the coronavirus pandemic may lead the club to consider lower offers, with Manchester United strongly linked with the winner's services.

Dortmund ready to consider reduced Sancho fee

Cesc Fabregas starred at both Arsenal and&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;over the course of his glittering career, but he admits that his spell at Highbury and the Emirates Stadium will always stand out as special.&nbsp; Fabregas moved to north London from&nbsp;Barcelona's La Masia academy in 2003 at just 16, and became Arsenal's youngest-ever first-team player months later by making his debut in the League Cup against&nbsp;Rotherham.&nbsp; He went on to spend eight seasons under Arsene Wenger at the club, making more than 300 appearances and lifting the&nbsp;FA Cup&nbsp;in 2004-05.&nbsp; <a href="http://Cesc Fabregas starred at both Arsenal and Chelsea over the course of his glittering career, but he admits that his spell at Highbury and the Emirates Stadium will always stand out as special. Fabregas moved to north London from Barcelona's La Masia academy in 2003 at just 16, and became Arsenal's youngest-ever first-team player months later by making his debut in the League Cup against Rotherham. He went on to spend eight seasons under Arsene Wenger at the club, making more than 300 appearances and lifting the FA Cup in 2004-05." target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

'I am an Arsenal man' - Fabregas reveals continued Gunners affinity

American midfielder Julian Green has been offered a new deal with Greuther Fuerth, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/SoccerInsider/status/1261008539679698945">the Washington Post</a>. The former Bayern Munich youngster is set to see his current deal with Greuther Fuerth expire in June. Green was a member of the USMNT side at the 2014 World Cup, scoring in the team's loss to Belgium in the round of 16.

Green offered contract extension at Greuther Fuerth

Former Liverpool star Steve McManaman has questioned if Timo Werner is ready to join the Reds. McManaman says that it is possible that Werner turns into nothing more than a squad player and has urged patience when it comes to a transfer. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/werner-liverpool-rb-leipzig-striker-future-mcmanaman/1v0qbfnqqtn1b1mg1azhfuphh9">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Is Werner ready for Liverpool step up?'

Tottenham are interested in signing Real Betis' Loren Moron, reports <a href="https://www.estadiodeportivo.com/betis/2020/05/12/loren-emerson-bambinos-italia/278346.html">Estadio Deportivo</a>.&nbsp; Moron&nbsp;has scored seven goals this season for the Spanish side and has also drawn interest from Napoli. In addition, Moron was one of the candidates to join Barcelona in February before the club turned to Martin Braithwaite.&nbsp;

Spurs interested in Moron

Ajax are ready to hold talks over Sergino Dest's proposed move to Bayern Munich, reports <a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/fc-bayern-transfer-news-sergino-dest-von-ajax-amsterdam-wieder-ein-thema/11988034/34942">Sky Sports</a>. The American defender has been linked with a move to the German giants for several months, having broken through at Ajax this season. And the Dutch club is now ready to hold talks over a proposed move, although talks have been relatively quiet lately due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Ajax ready to discuss Dest deal with Bayern

Former Brazil star Rivaldo says Philippe Coutinho's injury issues shouldn't deter Chelsea from making a move. The Barcelona star faces an uncertain future once his loan spell at Bayern Munich ends this summer, with the Blues among the teams reported to be interested.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/chelsea-coutinho-injury-barcelona-rivaldo/1bm8bum1ur6o711eb3cg2l91eq">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Chelsea won’t be put off Coutinho by injury’

Sebastian Soto is set to sign with Norwich, reports <a href="https://m.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/hannover96-sebastian-soto-wechselt-zu-norwich-city-70625504,view=amp.bildMobile.html">Bild</a>. The young American star has been with Hannover, but is set to complete a move to the English club on a deal that runs through 2023. However, Soto has not been approved for a UK work permit andm&nbsp;as a result, will go out on loan next season.

American Soto set to sign with Norwich

Robert Lewandowski says Erling Haaland should stay with Borussia Dortmund despite interest from abroad. The Norwegian striker has shined during his short spell in Germany, with many believing his stop with Dortmund could be a short one. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/lewandowski-haaland-transfer-bayern-dortmund-real-madrid/1jwlpn76jnig01ei2h6xa1iitm">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Lewandowski urges Haaland to stay with Dortmund

Angelino has suggested that he will be pushing for a permanent move away from&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;in the next transfer window, with the Spanish defender enjoying a loan sell at&nbsp;RB Leipzig. He has told Eurosport: "I mean, for me as a player the biggest thing for me is a coach that gives me confidence, so I'll leave it there." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/angelino-permanent-move-man-city-rb-leipzig/s56xu49txnym1pkrmc5smhs4b" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Angelino hints at push for permanent move

Angel Gomes continues to stall on the signing of a new contract at Manchester United because he has doubts over a pathway to the first team, reports the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/angel-gomes-man-united-contract-18248685" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a>. The 19-year-old is approaching the end of his current terms and has rejected all extension offers put to him so far.

Gomes still stalling on Man Utd contract

West Ham have a pre-contract agreement in place with River Plate defender Gonzalo Montiel, according to <a href="https://www.estadiodeportivo.com/betis/2020/05/13/gonzalo-montiel-manos-home-office/278535.html" target="_blank">Estadio Deportivo</a>. The 23-year-old right-back has given the green light for a move to the Premier League, but is now waiting on work permit issues to be ironed out.

West Ham agree Montiel deal

Pep Guardiola is being pulled “home” by&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;and&nbsp;there is a “good chance” he will leave&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;in the near future, claims Trevor Sinclair. Guardiola is only tied to terms with City through to the summer of 2021 and there has been talk that he could be on his way out. And Sinclair believes Barcelona are trying to lure him back to Camp Nou, adding that it may be working. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/barcelona-pulling-guardiola-home-man-city-sinclair/1b58mmaz0326r1e63oqw5xf7v4" target="_blank">Read the story on Goal!</a>

‘Barcelona pulling Guardiola back home’

Conor Hourihane believes that his&nbsp;Aston Villa&nbsp;team-mate Jack Grealish deserves to be linked with some of Europe's top clubs and&nbsp;that ultimately&nbsp;it will be up to him if he decides to leave in the summer. Manchester United&nbsp;are said to be leading the race to land the attacking midfielder, with the likes of&nbsp;Everton&nbsp;and&nbsp;Tottenham&nbsp;having also been linked. And Hourihane is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/grealish-deserves-everything-he-gets-hourihane-man-utd/k57t6rh3vbpy1akwdnn4xvf8x" target="_blank">not surprised to see Grealish catch the eye of some top teams and suggested now is the time to leave</a>.

Man Utd target Grealish should be free to leave Aston Villa

Nicolas Tagliafico says there is nothing concrete regarding rumours of a potential move to&nbsp;Barcelona. The left-back has been linked to Atletico Madrid and Arsenal over the last year, but recent reports claim Barca are already in talks with his agent. But <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/tagliafico-responds-to-barcelona-links-and-hints-at-summer/1xmdqan7kc96a1x5rznpdw5huw" target="_blank">Tagliafico says he has not heard anything from the Catalan side</a> as he suggested he will try to leave Ajax this summer.

Tagliafico responds to Barcelona links 

Paris Saint-Germain have settled on Kalidou Koulibaly as the man they want to replace Thiago Silva this summer. Napoli star Koulibaly has been linked with several top teams in recent years and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Pour-le-psg-le-mercato-sera-tres-chaud/1134380" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>&nbsp;claims PSG are plotting a bid for him as Brazil international Silva looks set to leave when his contract expires in June.

PSG ready to move for Koulibaly

Jadon Sancho can be compared to a “young Neymar”, says Owen Hargraves, with the&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund&nbsp;winger considered to be a “priceless” commodity that “walks into the great teams” being linked with him at present. Former Manchester United star Hagreaves has told talkSPORT: "I think he walks into the great teams here, like Man City and&nbsp;Liverpool, and I think he could even play for&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;or&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;one day. That’s how good he is." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/sancho-like-neymar-man-utd-priceless-hargreaves/os9bqnde7ww11vkpxnyuchrp4" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Sancho like Neymar & would improve any team’

Barcelona could accept as little as €60 million (£53m/$65m) in any deal involving Ousmane Dembele, reports <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/barcelona/2020/05/12/5eb97c6846163fea9f8b459c.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The France international is being edged towards the exits at Camp Nou and may be allowed to leave in a cut-price transfer.

Dembele could be prised from Barca for €60m

Premier League sides, such as Chelsea, faced missing out on Dries Mertens, claims the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8318439/Chelsea-dealt-blow-pursuit-Dries-Mertens-Napoli-forward-wants-stay-Serie-A.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The Napoli forward is approaching free agency as his contract runs down, and is said to favour a switch to another Italian club over a move to England.

Mertens wants to stay in Italy

Tottenham&nbsp;must match&nbsp;Harry Kane's&nbsp;ambitions or else the striker will understandably&nbsp;want to move elsewhere to achieve success, according to Les Ferdinand. Kane, who has been&nbsp;linked with domestic rivals Manchester United&nbsp;as well as&nbsp;Real Madrid, admitted last month that he&nbsp;will not stay at Tottenham&nbsp;"for the sake of it", raising doubts over his long-term future. And&nbsp;Ferdinand fears his old employers may struggle to keep hold of their prized asset if they do not get in a position to regular challenge for honours. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/tottenham-must-win-trophies-to-keep-kane-says-ferdinand/10zwy87pz1rh81843ztx2650n1" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Tottenham must win trophies to keep Kane'

Eintracht Frankfurt are the latest club to add Malang Sarr to their list of summer transfer targets,&nbsp;<a href="https://sport.sky.de/" target="_blank">Sky</a>&nbsp;in Germany reports. Newcastle, Borussia Dortmund, Schalke and Bayer Leverkusen are among the clubs linked to the 21-year-old centre-back, whose contract expires in June.

Eintracht Frankfurt want Nice star Sarr

Barcelona hope to offload Ivan Rakitic this summer as part of a big swap deal with Juventus. <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/rakitic-entra-con-fuerza-operacion-pjanic-7961004" target="_blank">Sport</a>&nbsp;reports the Catalan side are set to sign Miralem Pjanic and&nbsp;Mattia De Sciglio from the Turin giants, whil Jean-Clair Todibo will go the other way. The Blaugrana need to add one more player to the mix, however, and have decided to add Rakitic to the equation, even though Juve were hoping for a younger midfielder.

Barcelona add Rakitic to mega swap with Juventus

Milot Rashica has caught the attention of several top clubs, Werder Bremen director&nbsp;Frank Baumann says. The winger has impressed since joining from Eredivisie side Vitesse and reports claim he is close to joining RB Leipzig. Baumann told <a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/bundesliga-werders-baumann-spricht-ueber-rashicas-zukunft/11987788/34942" target="_blank">Sky Sport</a>&nbsp;there are "many exciting clubs" interested in Rashica, but the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted all&nbsp;summer plans.

Interest in Bremen star Rashica growing

Paul-Georges Ntep has joined Ligue 2 side Guingamp,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kicker.de/775491/artikel/millionen_missverstaendnis_ntep_landet_in_guingamp" target="_blank">Kicker</a>&nbsp;reports. The 27-year-old Cameroon international agreed to terminate his contract with the German outfit in February and has returned to France to continue his career.

Ntep joins Guingamp after Wolfsburg exit

Lionel Messi is unlikely to return to play for Newell's Old Boys, according to his cousin Maxi&nbsp;Biancucchi.&nbsp; "If it were not for insecurity, I have no doubt that he&nbsp;would play in Argentina, that is the only thing that can affect him when it comes to him returning," Biancucchi told&nbsp;told&nbsp;Ataque Futbolero via&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ole.com.ar/messi/primo-messi-inseguridad-argentina_0_QhVGgattx.html" target="_blank">Ole</a>.&nbsp; "It is my dream to be able to see Leo at Newell's, but I see it&nbsp;as complicated. It is difficult, imagine that Messi plays a Classico, the kids have to go to school...the city is hell."&nbsp;

Messi's cousin casts doubt over Argentina return

Andriy Shevchenko confirmed he would one day love to return to AC Milan as the Serie A club's head coach. Shevchenko, 43, has been in charge of Ukraine since 2016 in his first senior coaching job. The former forward played for the likes of AC Milan and Chelsea during his career, winning a Serie A title and Champions League while at San Siro. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/shevchenko-i-would-love-to-manage-ac-milan-one-day/1qp8vanx3oyfm1tky777orxrbn" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Shevchenko eager to manage AC Milan

Dani Ceballos&nbsp;is still hoping to be&nbsp;successful at Real Madrid as his loan deal at Arsenal nears its conclusion. Ceballos, 23, joined the Premier League side on a season-long loan in July, and he made 24 appearances before the campaign was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. "I am happy and I have a contract with Real Madrid," Ceballos told Deportes Cuatro on Wednesday. "I am 23 years old, I have not passed the rice. Now I feel much more a player and I am prepared for any challenge that comes my way."

Ceballos still hoping to make his mark at Real Madrid

Alessandro Diamanti has warned Federico Chiesa that he may want to think twice before deciding to leave&nbsp;Fiorentina. The 22-year-old Italy international has been linked with a host of clubs recently, including Inter, Juventus, Chelsea and Manchester United. But&nbsp;Diamanti, who played for Fiorentina across two loan spells, said that new ownership could see the Viola thrive in coming years. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/chiesa-should-think-twice-before-leaving-fiorentina-diamanti/60h2qhlkt3491rqo86tz69oqo" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Chiesa should think twice before leaving Fiorentina – Diamanti

Juventus will move for Lyon star Houssem&nbsp;Aouar&nbsp;should Miralem Pjanic leave the club, reports <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-ol-la-juventus-sur-aouar-si-pjanic-sen-va-503222" target="_blank">Le10Sport</a>. Pjanic has been linked with a move to Barcelona or Manchester United as his four-year run with Juve appears set to end.&nbsp; Aouar&nbsp;could be looking for a way out of Lyon after the club did not qualify for European football next season.

Juventus consider Aouar as Pjanic replacement

Norwich have agreed to a contract with&nbsp;Hannover forward Sebastian Soto, according to <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/hannover96-sebastian-soto-wechselt-zu-norwich-city-70625504.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>. The 19-year-old will see his deal with the 2.Bundesliga side expire next month and is set to move on after falling out of favour&nbsp;in Germany. Soto will be&nbsp;loaned out by Norwich next season, as the U.S. Under-23 striker won't initially qualify for a work permit in England.&nbsp;

Norwich to sign U.S. youth international Soto

Bayern Munich are preparing a £50 million ($61m) bid for Manchester City's Leroy Sane, according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/05/13/bayern-munich-prepare-50m-bid-manchester-citys-leroy-sane/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>. The Bundesliga champions have been heavily linked with a move for the winger and were hoping to land him for as little as £35m&nbsp;($43m). Despite the coronavirus driving transfer prices down, Bayern have accepted they will need to pay more if they are to land the 24-year-old.&nbsp;

Bayern Munich to bid £50m for Sane

Barcelona are in talks with Juventus&nbsp;over the transfer of&nbsp;Mattia De Sciglio, reports <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2020/05/13/5ebbce6646163fb9298b4575.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The Catalans have been unable to reach an agreement with Nelson Semedo over a contract extension and have put the Portuguese up for sale as a result.&nbsp; With an eye on a new right-back, Barcelona have moved for&nbsp;De Sciglio, who could cost around €10 million (£9m/$11m).

Barcelona eye De Sciglio as Semedo replacement

Everton are ready to allow backup goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg to leave the club, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-everton-to-sell-senior-player-after-real-madrid-made-move/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. Stekelenburg is out of contract at the end of the current season and the Toffees are set to look for a different understudy for Jordan Pickford.&nbsp; Stekelenburg, 37, has not played for Everton since October 2018.

Everton set to let Stekelenburg depart

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