Transfer news and rumours LIVE: James in talks with Man Utd & Juventus

Zinedine Zidane has requested that Real Madrid join the race for RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano, claims <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2020/04/10/football/1586521739_315554.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. Arsenal have been heavily linked with the French centre-half, but he is now wanted by a fellow countryman at Santiago Bernabeu.

Zidane wants Upamecano at Madrid

Jurgen Klopp will not attempt to engineer a reunion with Mario Gotze at Liverpool, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1267916/Liverpool-News-Jurgen-Klopp-Mario-Gotze-Borussia-Dortmund-Contract-Rumours-Gossip" target="_blank">Standard</a>.&nbsp; The pair won back-to-back Bundesliga titles during their time together at Borussia Dortmund in 2010-11 and 2011-12. But despite Gotze confirming he will not stay at BVB, Liverpool is not a realistic option for the forward this summer.&nbsp;

Klopp not tempted by Gotze reunion

The pair worked won back-to-back Bundesligas with Dortmund

Juventus will turn to Lazio midfielder Segej Milinkovic-Savic if they fail to lure Paul Pogba back from Manchester United, claim <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-juventus-and-milikovic-savic-lazio-clear-on-counterpar-44389" target="_blank">CalcioMercato</a>. It is said Pogba remains the 'absolute priority', but reports have suggested the Frenchman prefers a move to Real Madrid. Brescia's Sandro Tonali and Fiorentina's&nbsp;Gaetano Castrovilli are also mentioned as potential midfield targets.

Milinkovic-Savic is Juve's Pogba alternative

Barcelona and Manchester City are considering a swap deal including&nbsp;right-backs Nelson Semedo and Joao Cancelo, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/barca-city-sondean-trueque-semedo-cancelo-7924548" target="_blank">Sport</a>. It is claimed agent Jorge Mendes suggested the deal, with Barca likely to demand some money if it was to go ahead. Semedo has two years left on his contract at Camp Nou while Cancelo has struggled to settle in Manchester since his move from Juventus.

Barca & Man City consider Semedo-Cancelo swap

Tottenham&nbsp;have entered the race for Barcelona attacker Philippe Coutinho, with his loan club Bayern opting not to make his stay permanent. <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/tottenham-rival-chelsea-transfer-pursuit-21843166" target="_blank">The Mirror</a> reports Barca want to sell the 27-year-old and have been negotiating a loan deal with Chelsea, but the Blues are baulking at an obligation to buy the Brazil international at the conclusion of the temporary sale. This development has seen Spurs throw their hat in the ring for Coutinho.

Tottenham to rival Chelsea for Coutinho

The Brazilian could be on his way to north London

Manchester United won't sign on-loan Nigerian forward&nbsp;Odion Ighalo until they rule out transfers for star strikers Harry Kane and Erling Haaland. According to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/man-united-transfershortlist-kane-haaland-ighalo-haaland-kane-a4412101.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard</a>, the Red Devils want to look at whether attackers such as Kane, Haaland, Moussa Dembele and Timo Werner are available first before committing to a permanent contract for Ighalo. The Nigeria international has scored four goals in eight appearances for the Old Trafford club.

Ighalo's Man Utd stay depends on Kane, Haaland chase

The Red Devils striker is playing a waiting game over a permanent deal

Alexis Sanchez will be wishing he had linked up with&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;rather than United, says Paul Ince, with Old Trafford never the right fit for an expensive “mistake”. The highly rated&nbsp;Chile&nbsp;international forward appeared destined to head for the Etihad Stadium when an exit door opened at Arsenal in January 2018. He was, however, to end up at Old Trafford as United swept in to steal a proven performer away from their noisy neighbours. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/alexis-sanchez-will-be-wishing-hed-gone-to-man-city-united/5nx04zrrr0it1v4bogo39ai7m" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

‘Alexis Sanchez will be wishing he’d gone to Man City’

The Arsenal squad have been informed that they can dodge salary cuts if they make the Champions League next season, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/04/11/exclusive-arsenal-tell-players-can-avoid-wage-cuts-champions/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>. Mikel Arteta's charges currently lie five points behind fifth place, which could secure a spot in the competition given Manchester City's suspension.

Arsenal can avoid wage cuts with Champions League spot

Former&nbsp;Roma&nbsp;ace Daniele De Rossi admits he is a long-time admirer of&nbsp;Manchester United, but that the club's stellar midfield precluded a move.&nbsp; De Rossi finally hung up his boots earlier this year aged 36 following a short spell in&nbsp;Argentina&nbsp;with Boca Juniors.&nbsp; He had previously spent almost two decades at Roma, racking up more than 600 appearances for the club in all competitions to become a Giallorossi legend.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/keane-scholes-de-rossi-turned-down-man-utd/1ums9jjmuirnz18aokplvv3pmy" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

De Rossi reveals why he turned down Man Utd

Phil Jones has revealed that he snubbed advances from&nbsp;Liverpool,&nbsp;Chelsea,&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;and&nbsp;Arsenal&nbsp;in order to join Sir Alex Ferguson at&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;in 2011. The England international told MUTV: “I had offers from other clubs. I could have gone to a host of clubs: [Manchester] City, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal and&nbsp;Everton." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-utd-jones-liverpool-chelsea-man-city-arsenal-snubs/1o7op1t4zicqf14e8a7sbmbkf0" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Jones admits to Liverpool, Chelsea, Man City & Arsenal snubs

Real Madrid opted to sign Eder Militao over Matthijs de Ligt, claims <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/04/10/primera/1586519910_174803.html?m1=cG9ydGFkYV9wb3J0YWRh&amp;m2=QUNUVUFMSURBRA%3D%3D&amp;m3=MQ%3D%3D&amp;m4=bm9ybWFs&amp;m5=MjE%3D" target="_blank">AS</a>. The Blancos raided the ranks at Porto for a Brazilian centre-half as European rivals scrambled around to land a Dutch defender who ended up at Juventus.

Real signed Eder over De Ligt

Liverpool are prepared to part with Dejan Lovren in the next transfer window, reports the <a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/dejan-lovren-patience-running-out-18075122" target="_blank">Liverpool Echo</a>. The Croatia international defender has sparked exit talk at Anfield for some time and is now surplus to requirements in Jurgen Klopp's plans.

Liverpool preparing to part with Lovren

River Plate defender Lucas Martinez Quarta is a summer transfer target for Valencia, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://ar.marca.com/claro/futbol/river-plate/2020/04/11/5e919d45ca47414e2a8b45c0.html" target="_blank">Superdeporte</a>.&nbsp; The centre-back was recommended to the club by former idol Roberto Ayala, who is a big fan of his talents.

Valencia to move for Martinez Quarta

Daniele De Rossi has revealed his ambition to become coach of&nbsp;Roma&nbsp;- even if it takes him 20 years to land the job. The former Giallorossi captain made 616 playing appearances for the club before enjoying a short spell at Boca Juniors at the end of his career. Now 36, and having retired as a player, De Rossi is not ready to leave football behind and believes he can carry his on-pitch leadership qualities into the coaching game. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/de-rossi-i-want-to-coach-roma-even-if-it-takes-me-20-years/1b7ui7lpnf29d14ef5h11zn4wu" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

De Rossi: I want to coach Roma

Lautaro Martinez is “the ideal player” for&nbsp;Barcelona, says Juan Antonio Pizzi, with the&nbsp;Inter&nbsp;forward cut from the same cloth as fellow countryman and prolific&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;striker Sergio Aguero. Speculation regarding an approach from Camp Nou for the highly-rated&nbsp;Argentina&nbsp;international continues to build. Sources close to the Liga giants have&nbsp;revealed to&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;that Barca are ready to table a lucrative contract offer to Lautaro. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/lautaro-like-aguero-best-fit-for-barcelona-pizzi-sees/ksk14qv5ymax1bsma7c2tfoic" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

‘Lautaro like Aguero & best fit for Barcelona'

Arsenal are demanding that Roma pay £22 million ($27m) in order to make Henrikh Mkhitaryan's loan deal a permanent transfer, claims <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/roma-raiola-da-kean-a-bonaventura-ecco-tutti-gli-affari-in-ballo-44988" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Serie A giants are reluctant to meet that asking price, meaning the midfielder may be forced back to Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal demanding £22m for Mkhitaryan

AC Milan have joined Juventus and Inter in the race for Brescia midfielder Sandro Tonali, claims <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/serie-a/juventus/2020/04/11-68757161/tonali_tra_juve_e_inter_si_inserisce_il_milan/" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>. The 19-year-old is one of the most sought-after young talents in Europe, with a scramble for his signature set to be sparked at some stage.

AC Milan join the race for Tonali

Luis Suarez was plotting to leave&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;for a return to his first club Nacional when it appeared Sebastian Abreu had a chance of becoming coach, the former&nbsp;Uruguay&nbsp;international claims. He has told Sport 890: "Going back to Nacional was something that motivated Luis, it was a nice challenge." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/luis-suarez-was-ready-to-leave-barcelona-for-nacional-claims/1evsa3zma2qhh15orw6ztchwp5" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Suarez was ready to leave Barcelona for Nacional'

Dries Mertens is unlikely to sign a new deal at Napoli, claim the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/calcio/" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>, with three Premier League clubs likely to be interested. Mertens' entourage could enter into talks with Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal. The Belgium international, now 32, joined Napoli in 2013 and has scored 121 goals for the club in all competitions.

Premier League trio chase Mertens

Juventus will try to sign Dani Ceballos from Real Madrid once his loan spell at Arsenal is up, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/real-madrid/20200411/48412053217/ceballos-real-madrid.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The Gunners are also reported to want Ceballos for another year, with Valencia and Real Betis also interested. Juve could tempt him to Turin with a significant pay rise compared to his current deal.

Juventus want Ceballos

Tottenham are readying 'a big push' for PSG right-back Thomas Meunier, report&nbsp;<a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/6592144-tottenham-preparing-big-push-to-sign-summer-free-agent-thomas-meunier?utm_source=RSS" target="_blank">90Min</a>. The Belgium international is out of contract at the end of the season, and is widely expected to be on his way out of the French capital. Spurs are chasing a new right-back with Jose Mourinho apparently unimpressed with the performances of Serge Aurier.

Tottenham pushing for PSG's Meunier

Barcelona are interested in signing Sevilla's Brazilian centre-back Diego Carlos, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/mercado-fichajes/diego-carlos-elegido-7923333" target="_blank">Sport</a>. Barca chief Eric Abidal is reported to be a huge fan of Carlos, who has been enjoying a productive season for Sevilla. The Catalans have also been impressed by Carlos' defensive partner Jules Kounde, but are more likely to move for the senior partner of the pair.

Barca want Sevilla's Carlos

The world's biggest clubs are battling for Lille striker Victor Osimhen, but Arsenal could have signed him for just £3 million three years ago - according to <a href="https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/story-behind-arsenal-missing-out-18077952" target="_blank">football.london</a>. The Gunners were one of the teams interested when he signed for Wolfsburg as an 18-year-old. He left for Charleroi after failing to break into the first team, before moving on to Lille last year.

Arsenal could have signed Osimhen for £3m

Inter have joined the list of clubs interested in Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey, report&nbsp;<a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/04/10/primera/1586532098_101072.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. Arsenal and Manchester United have both been heavily linked and it is claimed Atletico have had an offer of a new contract on the table since October. Partey is reported to have a buyout clause in his contract at the €50 million (£44m/$55m) mark, but Atletico want him to sign a new deal which would see this figure rise.

Inter join Partey race

James Rodriguez' agent Jorge Mendes has held discussions with both Manchester United and Juventus, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/04/11/primera/1586571370_524986.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. Real Madrid are keen to sell at least one of Rodriguez and Gareth Bale, though Bale is happy in Spain and wants to see out his contract.

Rodriguez in talks with Man Utd & Juventus

Marko Grujic says he is hopeful of discussing his Liverpool future with Jurgen Klopp. Currently out on loan at Hertha Berlin, the 24-year-old has numerous players in front of him for a starting berth at Anfield. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/im-24-i-need-to-be-clever-grujic-keeping-options-open-amid/sifkwabhmdiv1dhhpp712rgw1" target="_blank">Read what he had to say here on Goal!</a>

Grujic ready to discuss Liverpool future with Klopp

Inter vice-president Javier Zanetti is confident of keeping Barcelona target Lautaro Martinez at the club. Barca are preparing an offer for the Argentina forward but Zanetti believes he is enjoying his time at San Siro. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/zanetti-sees-lautaro-staying-despite-barca-interest-but/13k7h6pcv7pzq1fdpywza6pc4i" target="_blank">Read what he had to say here on Goal!</a>

Zanetti confident of keeping Lautaro at Inter

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been urged to join a 'more ambitious' club than Arsenal by the president of Gabon's FA. The forward has rattled in 49 Premier League goals for the Gunners but is yet to pick up any silverware at the club. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/aubameyang-urged-to-join-a-more-ambitious-club-than-arsenal/1eiqwylymkwdkz81l20kts8rv" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

'Aubameyang should join a more ambitious club'

Alireza Jahanbakhsh says Ajax and Napoli were among the teams interested in him before he joined Brighton. "Ajax’s offer was actually the highest they had ever bid for a player but AZ management did not allow me to join another team in Holland, they even offered me a better deal to stay but I had already decided to move," Jahanbakhsh told <a href="http://www.persianfootball.com/news/2020/04/10/pfdc-exclusive-interview-with-alireza-jahanbaksh-audio/" target="_blank">PersianFootball</a>. "There were talks with Napoli, as well as a couple of serious and good offers from German teams whose names I would rather not mention."

Jahanbakhsh reveals Ajax and Napoli interest

Inter will make Stefano Sensi's loan move from Sassuolo into a permanent deal, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1248743898270310400" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>. The 24-year-old midfielder has played 17 times in all competitions for Antonio Conte's side, registering three goals and four assists.

Inter to make Sensi move permanent

Valencia midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia could be available for €30 million (£26m/$33m) this summer, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/geoffrey-kondogbia-transfer-valencia-tottenham-30m-a4412056.html" target="_blank">Standard</a>. The 27-year-old has been linked with a move to Tottenham, and seventh-placed Valencia may need to raise funds if they fail to qualify for the Champions League.

Valencia could sell Kondogbia for €30m

Paul Scholes has hailed the arrival of January signing Bruno Fernandes at Manchester United. "They lacked that quality in midfield and since he came in he’s had that," Scholes told <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52250660" target="_blank">BBC Sport</a>. "He can feed the ball in to players, he’s got a great shot on him and he looks like a real leader as well. United had lacked that." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/scholes-man-utd-star-fernandes-has-brought-what-was-sadly/qptv8tzs69ke1k1cqrpe3hzcx" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Fernandes has brought 'what was sadly missing at Old Trafford'

Jadon Sancho will not be leaving Borussia Dortmund for an astronomical transfer fee in the summer due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to Paul Merson. The 20-year-old has been linked with a&nbsp;£100 million ($125m) move to Manchester United&nbsp;- a deal that&nbsp;would make him the most expensive English player of all time. However, with the current&nbsp;Covid-19 outbreak halting football worldwide&nbsp;and putting significant financial pressure on clubs, former Arsenal midfielder Merson believes big-money transfers will disappear from the game for a while. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-au/news/man-utd-target-sancho-wont-be-leaving-dortmund-for-100m/1eqsuyrnp6j441tpfo08f333t3" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>.

Man Utd target Sancho won't be leaving Dortmund for £100m after coronavirus hits finances - Merson

Norwich City has signed F91 Dudelange striker Daniel Sinani on a three-year deal, despite furloughing several staff last week due to the coronavirus pandemic. <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4084364/norwich-sign-danel-sinani-from-f91-dudelange-after-placing-staff-on-furlough" target="_blank">ESPN</a> reports the Premier League club announced the signature of the 23-year-old Luxembourg international on Friday.

Norwich sign player after furloughing staff

West Ham players have agreed to defer a portion of their wages amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis, with head coach David Moyes and vice-chairman Karren Brady accepting a 30 per cent pay-cut. The club announced a long list of measures on Friday which will ensure that they can continue to pay all non-playing staff in full. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-au/news/west-ham-players-agree-to-defer-wages-as-moyes-and-brady/ciog4r997a5w18r874fgz9wlc" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>.

West Ham players agree to defer wages as Moyes and Brady accept 30% pay cuts

Junior Firpo has admitted that his first season at Camp Nou "has not been easy,"&nbsp;but is still determined to show why Barcelona decided to invest in his talent last summer. Firpo completed an&nbsp;€18 million (£16m/$20m) move to Barca from Real Betis back in August, committing to a five-year deal with the reigning Spanish champions. The 23-year-old has since racked up 18&nbsp;appearances for the club across all competitions, but has largely had to be content with a bit-part role behind first-choice left-back Jordi Alba. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/i-want-to-show-the-reason-i-signed-for-barca-inter-linked/1g8e97koc9i5x1qicflygzwtgu" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>.

Inter-linked Firpo determined to fulfil potential at Camp Nou

West Ham are willing to listen to offers for winger Felipe Anderson, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/west-ham-make-transfer-decision-21848648" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. David Moyes is hoping to re-tool his squad but will need to raise funds to do so, and the Brazilian could be sacrificed if the right offer comes in. Napoli are interested in Anderson, who starred for Lazio before joining the Hammers in July 2018 for £42 million ($52m).

West Ham open to offers for Anderson

Adelaide United are putting plans in place to appoint an interim coach if current boss Gertjan Verbeek&nbsp;cannot return from the Netherlands when the A-League resumes. Verbeek returned to his home country last week because of the coronavirus pandemic and might struggle to get back to Australia if the competition is restarted, reports the <a href="https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/football/a-league/teams/adelaide/adelaide-united-chairman-piet-van-der-pol-says-an-heir-apparent-coach-and-a-restructure-is-in-consideration-due-to-covid19/news-story/58dbb875639ecaa58f37a90f52fa4877" target="_blank">Daily Telegraph</a>. Former United player and current assistant coach Carl Veart&nbsp;is a candidate.

Adelaide to appoint interim coach if Verbeek cannot return

Sydney FC talent&nbsp;​Cameron Peupion will link up with Socceroos stars Aaron Mooy and Mat Ryan at Brighton. The 17-year-old will make the move to the AMEX once the coronavirus pandemic situation relaxes, reports the <a href="https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/how-mooy-meeting-sealed-sydney-whiz-kid-peupion-s-move-to-brighton" target="_blank">World Game</a>. Peupion, a No.10, has yet to make his debut for the Sky Blues.

Aussie midfielder on his way to Brighton

Valencia midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia is being looked at by Everton for a transfer in the summer. The 27-year-old has a release clause of&nbsp;£70&nbsp;million ($100m), but Valencia will be hoping the Toffees provide an attractive offer, reports <a href="https://eldesmarque.com/valencia/valencia-cf/noticias/239670-fichajes-valencia-cf-kondogbia-everton" target="_blank">El Desmarque</a>. Tottenham are also speculated to be interested in the Central African Republic star.

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