Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Real Madrid near Haaland deal

Manchester City saw four separate bids for Harry Kane turned down by Tottenham during the summer transfer window last year, Pep Guardiola has revealed, with the Spaniard admitting he did not know if his side would pay for their failure to sign the England captain.<iframe></iframe>Striker Kane was heavily linked with a move to the Premier League champions across a busy off-season that saw him skipper the Three Lions to a first major tournament final since 1966 at Euro 2020.Yet Spurs were adamant that they would not sell despite City's interest and the foward's desire to make a move for Champions League football - and now Guardiola has revealed just how persistent the Citizens' overtures were, as well as his concerns over City's subsequent early term form.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/two-three-four-times-it-s-over-guardiola-opens-up-on/blt94af1fa0002c0145" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL here!</a>

Man City rebuffed four times for Kane

Chelsea star Jorginho admits that he dreams of the chance to link up with Pep Guardiola at some point in his career.Jorginho enjoyed a memorable 2021 for club and country, lifting the Champions League over Guardiola's Manchester City and winning the European Championship title for Italy.But he has fond memories of Pep from watching his old Barcelona team and would love to play in one of his squads.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-jorginho-dreams-of-playing-under-man-city-boss/blt78a89f87df771904" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Jorginho dreams of playing under Guardiola

Pep Guardiola's summer-long transfer target scored twice in Tottenham's dramatic 3-2 victory over the Premier League leaders at the Eithad.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/kane-shows-man-city-missing-blowing-title-race-wide-open/blt2ed045198dab5626" target="_blank">Read more from Man City correspondent Jonathan Smith here!</a>

Kane shows Man City what they're missing

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Chelsea have told César Azpilicueta that they wait for him, as it’s a personal decision. It’s about life and not just football - waiting for Azpi to communicate his plans. 🇪🇸 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> Barcelona proposal still on the table until 2024 plus option to extend for a further season. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a> <a href="https://t.co/Nu5LTxtex4">https://t.co/Nu5LTxtex4</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1495027779179630598?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Chelsea to wait on Azpilicueta decision

Manchester United are set to reward Diogo Dalot by triggering an extension clause in his contract, reports the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/manutd-wan-bissaka-dalot-contract-26273183" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>. Dalot has become a first-team regular at right-back since Ralf Rangnick took over and has impressed with his performances, relegating Aaron Wan-Bissaka to the bench.

Man Utd to trigger Dalot extension

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Frenkie de Jong: “I’m super happy to play for Barcelona. It was my dream and I love playing here. I want to stay year for many years”, he told <a href="https://twitter.com/guardian?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@guardian</a> today. 🇳🇱 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a> No proposal from Chelsea or Man Utd in January despite rumours - and Barça wanted to keep him. <a href="https://t.co/3FXlizNJX7">pic.twitter.com/3FXlizNJX7</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1495113093495595014?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2022</a></blockquote>
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De Jong 'super happy' at Barca

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">"This club has a special place in my heart." Veljko Paunovic reflects on today's win at Preston North End, and his time as manager of our club, after it was confirmed he'd be departing by mutual consent. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PNEREA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PNEREA</a> <a href="https://t.co/Zidt49hbSk">pic.twitter.com/Zidt49hbSk</a>— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC/status/1495098552317624322?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Reading part company with Paunovic

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sion are prepared to trigger the buy clause for Marquinhos Cipriano and make his transfer permanent from Shakhtar Donetsk for €1.5m… and Anderlecht are in talks to sign him for June. 🇧🇷🇧🇪 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> Anderlecht want Marquinhos Cipriano for next season - negotiations ongoing. <a href="https://t.co/gXGsJSBAnw">pic.twitter.com/gXGsJSBAnw</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1495060812129521668?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Sion & Anderlecht chase Marquinhos Cipriano

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">¡Vamos, Jairo! 🇲🇽 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cf97?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#cf97</a> <a href="https://t.co/Fxhg9Zu5z2">pic.twitter.com/Fxhg9Zu5z2</a>— Chicago Fire FC (@ChicagoFire) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChicagoFire/status/1495051024205242374?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Jairo Torres signs for Chicago Fire

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Official. Atalanta owner Antonio Percassi has reached an agreement to sell 55% of the club to investors group managed by Stephen Pagliuca, Boston Celtics co-owner. 🇮🇹🇺🇸 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Atalanta?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Atalanta</a> Stephen Pagliuca will be the new co-chairman of the club - Percassi will remain as president. <a href="https://t.co/cpH90awiOI">pic.twitter.com/cpH90awiOI</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1495042655826370560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Atalanta near takeover

Lyon are set to rival Atletico Madrid for the signature of Fenerbahce midfielder Miguel Crespo, according to <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a5504233804543670163-latletico-a-tente-miguel-crespo-lol-sest-renseigne" target="_blank">Footmercato</a>.Atletico reportedly had a loan offer with the option to buy turned down by the Turkish club in January.Now Lyon have expressed an interest in the French midfielder, who has impressed for Fener since joining from Estoril last summer.

Lyon join race for Crespo

Luiz Felipe has agreed to join Betis when his Lazio contract expires at the end of the season, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-ecco-l-offerta-a-romagnoli-della-lazio-luiz-felipe-dice-si-95985" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.The Brazilian defender has agreed a four-year deal with the Seville-based side.Betis are looking to move quickly to sign a replacement with an offer for Milan's Alessio Romagnoli, who also becomes a free agent this summer.

Luiz Felipe to join Betis

Paul Ince has warned Manchester United that they're unlikely to land Erling Haaland in the summer, primarily because of what happened with Roy Keane and their former captain's tackle that injured the Dortmund star's father, Alf-Inge.The Red Devils have been linked with the Norwegian,&nbsp;along with a whole host of Europe's other top clubs, while reports on Saturday suggested that Real Madrid were nearing a deal for the prolific forward.Indeed, Ince isn't convinced that United will be able to lure Haaland, despite&nbsp;Ralf Rangnick having previously confirmed that they need to look at bringing in a striker.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-utd-warned-haaland-transfer-ince-roy-keane-tackle-father-alf-/blt039869ff879cfc29" target="_blank">Read the rest of the story on GOAL.</a>

Ince warns Man Utd Haaland won't join due to ugly Keane foul

CSKA Moscow are interested in signing Everton midfielder Jean-Philippe Gbamin on loan, reports the <a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jean-philippe-gbamin-everton-loan-23154282" target="_blank">Liverpool Echo.</a>The Ivory Coast international has suffered a succession of injuries since signing from Mainz in 2019, restricting him to just eight appearances for the Toffees in all competitions.Though the Premier League transfer window is now closed Russian Premier League can still sign players until February 22.

CSKA eye Gbamin

PSG are frontrunners to sign Paul Pogba this summer as Juventus are unwilling to match the Manchester United midfielder's wage demands, reports <a href="https://todofichajes.com/pogba-descartado-por-la-juventus-el-psg-lo-espera/" target="_blank">Todofichajes.</a>The France international will not command a fee when his United contract expires at the end of the season, but the €16-million-a-year he wants in are prohibitive to former club Juve.That amount is unlikely to put off PSG however, with the French giants also willing to hand him a long-term contract through to 2027.

PSG lead Pogba chase

Crystal Palace may be forced to sell Wilfried Zaha this summer with the forward unwilling to sign a new contract, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10512541/Crystal-Palace-fear-losing-Wilfried-Zaha-cheap-face-battle-sign-new-deal.html" target="_blank">Mail.</a>The Ivory Coast international's current deal expires in 2023 and the Eagles fear he is ready to run that down and look to leave on a free transfer.Palace are keen to extend Zaha's stay at the club, but may look to move him this summer in order to guarantee a transfer fee.

Eagles fear Zaha departure

Donny van de Beek wants to turn his loan move at Everton from Manchester United into a permanent deal this summer, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-van-de-beek-26268611" target="_blank">Mirror.</a>The Netherlands international made the switch to Goodison Park on transfer deadline day after a frustrating 18 months at Old Trafford, where he struggled for regular first-team football.Thr 24-year-old impressed on his full debut against Leeds last weekend and if he continues to hold down a first-team place he is ready to commit his long-term future to the Toffees.

Van de Beek keen on permanent Toffees move

Manchester City are in talks with Brazilian club Atletico Mineiro over deals for 17-year-olds Savinho and Yan Phillipe, according to <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/man-city-in-talks-over-deals-for-atletico-mineiro-talents-savinho-yan-phillipe" target="_blank">90Min.</a>A deal for Savinho is believed to be close, with an agreement already in place for the striker to go out on loan to PSV Eindhoven.The Premier League club are also closing in on a move for Phillipe, having first approached Atletico Mineiro about the midfielder last year.

Man City in talks to sign Brazilian starlets

Barcelona have made RB Leipzig's Angelino their prime target to bolster their left side this summer, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/angelino-opcion-barca-lateral-izquierdo-13261217" target="_blank">Sport</a>.The 25-year-old has thrived since joining Leipzig from Manchester City in 2020, with his initial loan move made permanent last summer.However the 25-year-old has told the German club he is keen on a move back to Spain for family reasons, which has put Barca on alert ahead of a potential summer bid.

Barca keen on Angelino

Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen has yet to make a decision about his future despite intense interest in his services, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20220219/1001752753/christensen-aun-le-da-vueltas-futuro.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo.</a>The Denmark international, who is out of contract at the end of the season, is wanted by Bayern Munich and Barcelona, while Chelsea have also offered him fresh terms.Barca's hopes of signing Christensen could be hampered by their interest in Erling Haaland, who would take a sizeable chunk out of the club's transfer and wage budget.

Christensen unsure of future

Aberdeen have appointed Jim Goodwin as manager on a two-and-a-half-year deal after he left St Mirren.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We are very pleased to this morning confirm Jim Goodwin as our new manager. 🔴 Welcome to Aberdeen, Jim!— Aberdeen FC (@AberdeenFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/AberdeenFC/status/1494945078627942401?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Goodwin named Dons boss

PSG are tracking the progress of Nice striker Amine Gouiri ahead of a potential summer bid, according to <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a4039353967472768299-le-psg-sinteresse-a-amine-gouiri" target="_blank">Footmercato.</a>The 22-year-old has scored 11 goals in 27 appearances in all competitions for Nice this season.A number of foreign clubs are also believed to be interested in Gouiri, but PSG are ready to move quickly should Kylian Mbappe decide to leave the club at the end of the season.

PSG keen on Nice striker

Inter want to sign a new striker this summer with Lille's Jonathan David, Sassuolo's Gianluca Scamacca and Juventus' Paulo Dybala on their shortlist, according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Inter/18-02-2022/calciomercato-inter-trattative-david-dybala-scamacca-4301484420236_preview.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport.</a>However, any deal would be dependant on the club being able to offload Lautaro Martinez and Alexis Sanchez.Lautaro only recently signed a new deal to ward off potential suitors, but the club appear to have had a change of heart and are now ready to listen to offers.

Inter eye striking trio

Boca Juniors have signed Paraguayan midfielder Oscar Romero on a free transfer following his departure from San Lorenzo.<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Esa felicidad de subir por el túnel y pisar la Bombonera por primera vez con la camiseta de Boca... 😍1⃣1⃣💙💛💙 <a href="https://t.co/kAwVUCUv1K">pic.twitter.com/kAwVUCUv1K</a>— Boca Juniors (@BocaJrsOficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/BocaJrsOficial/status/1494791156584042497?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Boca sign Romero

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Doneil Henry is Black &amp; Gold. 🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LAFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LAFC</a> Transfers presented by <a href="https://twitter.com/remitly?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@remitly</a>.— LAFC (@LAFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LAFC/status/1494786300007747584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
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LAFC pick up Henry

Real Madrid have held decisive talks with Erling Halaand and believe they will sign the striker this summer, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/real-madrid/cumbre-decisiva-madrid-haaland-monaco-13256568" target="_self">Sport</a>. The club has held talks with Haaland's representatives, including his father, and Dortmund are already aware of Real Madrid's interest. The deal depends mostly on Haaland's wishes, as he could join Real Madrid as soon as this summer if he'd like.

Real Madrid near Haaland deal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Le Club fait l'acquisition de l'attaquant Kei Kamara &gt;&gt;&gt; <a href="https://t.co/JhWaDsbwry">https://t.co/JhWaDsbwry</a> The Club signs forward Kei Kamara &gt;&gt;&gt; <a href="https://t.co/nerekKmaxJ">https://t.co/nerekKmaxJ</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFMTL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFMTL</a> <a href="https://t.co/7RHMEwqs82">pic.twitter.com/7RHMEwqs82</a>— CF Montréal (@cfmontreal) <a href="https://twitter.com/cfmontreal/status/1494767672113905666?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Montreal land MLS vet Kamara

Declan Rice has been urged to eschew offers to leave West Ham in the summer by comedian and superfan Russell Brand, with the comic claiming that the midfielder can become a club legend if he chooses to remain.<iframe></iframe>The England star has been linked with a move from London Stadium after he emerged as the centrepiece of David Moyes' remarkable Irons revival and helped the Three Lions to the Euro 2020 Final.Boyhood club Chelsea have frequently been linked with a swoop for his services, but now Rice has been prevailed upon by comedian Brand to remain faithful to the club in an impassioned broadcast.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/don-t-go-declan-rice-urged-to-choose-west-ham-stay-by-actor/bltb0271245687a3f81" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL here!</a>

Rice urged for West Ham Stay by Brand

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We've added Johan Kappelhof to the squad.&nbsp; Welcome to Salt Lake, Johan!— Real Salt Lake (@realsaltlake) <a href="https://twitter.com/realsaltlake/status/1494762736839839744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
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