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Barcelona are hoping to complete a player-exchange deal with Inter for Lautaro&nbsp;Martinez, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11833/11976702/lautaro-martinez-barcelona-offer-players-to-inter-milan-in-talks-to-sign-striker" target="_blank">Sky Sports.</a> Martinez is Barca's top target in the transfer market but the club likely can't afford the Argentine's €110 million (£97m/$119m) buyout clause. Instead, the Blaugrana will look to reduce that fee by offering the likes of Nelson Semedo, Junior Firpo and Carles Alena.

Barca looking for player exchange with Inter for Lautaro

The Blaugrana likely can't afford the Argentine's €111m buyout clause

Manchester United have so far declined to exercise a one-year extension option in Paul Pogba's contract, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-paul-pogba-contract-18129016?_ga=2.43058534.2125114837.1587576483-657597411.1574263179" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a>.&nbsp; The club have the right to push his link to 2022&nbsp;but are said to be relaxed about the midfielder's situation, despite defiant words from agent Mino Raiola over Pogba's future going public.

Man Utd yet to exercise Pogba option

The clause would extend midfielder's deal to June 2022

Chelsea could be set to make a "cheeky" bid for Arsenal star&nbsp;Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, claims <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2887742-dean-jones-talks-neymar-jadon-sancho-ronaldo-timo-werner-more-in-br-ama" target="_blank">Bleacher Report.</a> Aubameyang's future with the Gunners has been called into question as he gets set to enter the final year of his contract. The 30-year-old has drawn reported interest from the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona, with Arsenal likely preferring to sell him abroad rather than to a city rival.&nbsp;

Chelsea could bid for Aubameyang

Frank Lampard could look across London for a new striker 

Barcelona playmaker Philippe Coutinho&nbsp;is nearing a move to Chelsea, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/en/news/philippe-coutinho-close-to-completing-move-from-barcelona-to-chelsea-7934464" target="_blank">Sport</a>. Coutinho is currently on loan at Bayern Munich, but the Bundesliga champions are not expected to take up their purchase option on the Brazilian.&nbsp; The former Liverpool star is eyeing a return to England, but Chelsea are hoping to negotiate down Barca's current €90 million (£79m/$98m) asking price.

Coutinho close to completing Chelsea move

Bayern Munich are set to turn down the chance to land the Brazilian permanently

Neymar would be forced to take a €30 million (£26m/$33m) pay cut to join Barcelona from PSG, reports <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200421/48644843016/neymar-ante-la-decision-de-su-vida.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo.</a> The Brazilian nearly joined Barcelona last summer and is still hoping to return to Camp Nou as he winds down the third season of a five-year deal at Parc des Princes. But he'd need to take a massive pay cut to make the move. Neymar currently makes&nbsp;€50m&nbsp;(£44m/$54m) per season including a sponsorship deal with the&nbsp;National Bank of Qatar, while Barca could only offer €20m&nbsp;(£18m/$22m) per season.

Neymar must take €30m pay cut to join Barcelona

The Brazilian is in the third season of a five-year deal with PSG

Porto are keen on a move for Lyon goalkeeper Anthony Lopes, claims <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-ol-porto-insiste-pour-anthony-lopes-500673" target="_blank">Le10Sport</a>. The 29-year-old has spent his entire career with the Ligue 1 side and has been the club's unquestioned starter since 2013-14. Lopes has only earned seven caps for Portugal though, and Porto could tempt the goalkeeper with the prospect of earning more recognition at the international level.

Porto keen on move for Lopes

PSG are prioritising a lucrative contract extension for&nbsp;Kylian&nbsp;Mbappe, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4088100/psg-prioritise-lucrative-new-kylian-mbappe-deal-despite-coronavirus-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The 21-year-old's current deal at Parc des Princes expires in 2022 and Real Madrid are hoping to swoop with a big-money bid for the France star.&nbsp; Though the coronavirus pandemic will damage the club financially, PSG will do everything in their power to find the funds needed to lock down Mbappe.

PSG prioritise new Mbappe contract

Tottenham&nbsp;are interested in a move for Barcelona right-back Emerson, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200422/48674036410/barca-betis-emerson-tottenham.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The 21-year-old has impressed on loan at Real Betis&nbsp;this season&nbsp;and is slated to join&nbsp;Barca in 2021. But the Blaugrana could be open to selling the Brazilian should an attractive offer arrive from Spurs.&nbsp;

Tottenham interested in Emerson move

Chelsea have taken the lead in the race for Borussia Dortmund Under-17 defender&nbsp;​Nnamdi Collins, reports <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/er-ist-fast-so-schnell-wie-auba-tauziehen-um-bvb-juwel-collins-16-70195054.bild.html#fromWall" target="_blank">Bild</a>.&nbsp; Dortmund have been looking to sign the 16-year-old to a new deal and promote him to their U19 team, but they face competition from Chelsea and Man City. Frank Lampard's side&nbsp;have prepared a multi-million-euro offer to secure the Germany U16 international.

Chelsea in pole position for Dortmund U17 star

Tottenham&nbsp;defender Jan Vertonghen has said the idea of leaving the club and learning a new language is appealing to him. The Belgian is in the final months of his current contract and said he's had interest from clubs in Spain and Italy. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/i-want-to-learn-another-language-vertonghen-hints-at/1kaocp7ms7i2z1bg0h7sz9uckc" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal right here</a>

'I want to learn another language' - Vertonghen hints at Spurs exit

David Luiz insists that he is keen to return for another spell at&nbsp;Benfica, the club that gave him his big break in European football.&nbsp; Luiz was just 19 when he joined the Aguila from Vitoria on an initial loan move, with only a handful of professional appearances under his belt.&nbsp; The defender nevertheless did enough to convince Benfica to sign him permanently in the summer of 2007 and he went on to spend&nbsp;four years&nbsp;in&nbsp;Portugal&nbsp;before switching to&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;for a fee of&nbsp;€25&nbsp;million.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/it-will-be-very-special-david-luiz-reveals-wish-to-return-to/1h0r9ty6vlvew1wyshjbi6c9bn" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

David Luiz reveals wish to return to Benfica

Thomas Partey has held talks over a potential transfer to Arsenal at the end of the season, according to his father. The&nbsp;Atletico Madrid&nbsp;midfielder has been on the Gunners’ radar for some time and there were initial discussions held last summer over a potential switch to north London. Partey remained with Atletico&nbsp;but has continued to attract interest with some exceptional performances for Diego Simeone’s side this season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/atletico-madrid-star-parteys-father-confirms-talks-over/1cnqr7n8911kl1shc6i8ql8uok" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Partey's father confirms Arsenal talks

Michael O'Neill has permanently left his role as&nbsp;Northern Ireland&nbsp;manager with immediate effect. O'Neill was appointed&nbsp;Stoke City&nbsp;boss in November but pulled double duty to see out Northern Ireland's&nbsp;Euro 2020&nbsp;qualifying campaign. The 50-year-old was also due to oversee their play-off match against&nbsp;Bosnia-Herzegovina in March, with the winners then facing the&nbsp;Republic of Ireland&nbsp;or Slovakia, but the coronavirus pandemic saw that fixture postponed. With UEFA suggesting at a teleconference on Tuesday the play-off games will be rescheduled for October, the decision has been taken for O'Neill – who was appointed in December 2011 – to leave now. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/michael-oneill-steps-down-from-from-northern-ireland-job/poc5ltq87rsc1usmxiroawp5h" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

O'Neill stands down as Northern Ireland boss

Phil Neville is set to step down as England women’s manager in July 2021, reports <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/phil-neville-to-leave-england-women-next-summer-bzv9kbsxl" target="_blank">The Times.</a> The Lionesses have struggled since finishing fourth at the 2019 World Cup, with Neville under increasing pressure. It is unclear if Neville will lead Team GB in the rescheduled 2021 Olympics but he will not be present for the European Championships, which have been pushed back from 2021 to 2022.

Neville to step down from England job next summer

Loris Karius is nearing a return to Liverpool as his contract with&nbsp;Besiktas&nbsp;is set to be terminated, reports <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/04/22/loris-karius-close-liverpool-return-terminating-besiktas-contract/" target="_blank">The Telegraph.</a> Karius is closing in on the end of a two-season loan with the Turkish side, and has been seeking&nbsp;£400,000 in wages he is owed after taking his contractual dispute to FIFA. With the matter close to being sorted, the 26-year-old goalkeeper will head back to Anfield with his future in doubt after Alisson has made the starting role his own.

Karius set for Liverpool return from Besiktas 

Chelsea&nbsp;are competing with&nbsp;Atletico Madrid&nbsp;to sign&nbsp;Stoke City&nbsp;youngster Mohamed Sankoh, who has been likened to Romelu Lukaku. The 16-year-old is considered the top prospect in Stoke's academy,&nbsp;​having scored nine&nbsp;goals and provided nine assists at Under-18 level this season. Both Chelsea and Atletico have held talks with Sankoh, who won the&nbsp;European Under-17&nbsp;Championship&nbsp;with the&nbsp;Netherlands&nbsp;in 2019.

Chelsea battling Atletico to sign Lukaku-like Stoke youngster

Chelsea are set to increase their interest in Leicester City's Ben Chilwell&nbsp;after missing out on Porto's Alex Telles, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/11451499/chelsea-ben-chilwell-leicester-transfer/" target="_blank">The Sun.</a> The Blues were hoping to add Telles, but the&nbsp;Brazilian&nbsp;left-back appears destined for a move to PSG instead. That will see Frank Lampard's side turn their attention back to the England international, who could command a fee of up to £50 million ($62m).

Chelsea to step up Chilwell pursuit

feBayern have made the strongest offer to sign Ferran Torres from Valencia, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/Generaldepie_/status/1252961030411620353">Tribuna Deportiva</a>. The Spanish star has been linked to a number of clubs in recent months, including Liverpool and Manchester United. However, the German giants appear to have taken the lead as a bidding war has begun for the 20-year-old Spanish youth international.&nbsp;

Bayern lead chase for Torres

Sevilla's director of football Monchi says there have been no discussions to bring Ivan Rakitic back to Sevilla. The Croatian left the club to join Barcelona in 2014, but appears set to leave the Camp Nou in the coming months. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/no-negotiation-barcelona-rakitic-sevilla-return-not-on-the-cards-/13cwhmc4acvdj1cki8ck4gzfdq">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Monchi: Rakitic will not return to Sevilla

Head coach Bernd Storck has left his role at Cercle Brugge, <a href="https://www.cerclebrugge.be/nl/news/officiele-mededeling-bernd-storck-verlaat-cercle-brugge">the club announced</a>. The German manager has opted against signing a new deal with the club after keeping the club safe from relegation. Stork, a former defender for Borussia Dortmund, has also managed Hungary, Kazakhstan and Excel Mouscron.

Storck leaves Cercle Brugge

The president of Mediapro, the company that is set to broadcast&nbsp;Ligue 1&nbsp;from next season, claims that it is "impossible" that Neymar leaves Paris Saint-Germain for Barcelona this summer. Jaume Rores says he believes that Barca won't have the ability to put together a bid hefty enough to bring back the Brazil star, especially in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/its-impossible-barcelona-not-expected-to-sign-neymar-as/1010mu33qqdre12a1m3tchfzsw">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Barca deal for Neymar is impossible' 

Paris Saint-Germain will look to&nbsp;bring in&nbsp;RB Leipzig full-back Nordi Mukiele if&nbsp;Layvin Kurzawa leaves the club this summer - according to <a href="https://sport.sky.de/" target="_blank">Sky Germany</a>. Kurzawa is due to become a free agent at the end of the season and has been touted for a switch to Arsenal. PSG see&nbsp;Mukiele as the ideal man to fill his boots, having been impressed by the Frenchman's&nbsp;performances in defence for Leipzig this season.

PSG want Mukiele to replace Kurzawa 

Jese Rodriguez and Yannick Bolasie have returned to their parent clubs Paris Saint-Germain and Everton ahead of schedule - according to <a href="https://www.abola.pt/nnh/2020-04-21/sporting-jese-e-bolasie-ja-nao-voltam-a-alvalade/840676" target="_blank">A Bola</a>. Both men were due to remain on loan at Sporting Lisbon until the end of the 2019-20 campaign. However, their time in Portugal has been cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic, which has caused major disruption to the sporting calendar across the globe.

Bolasie & Jese loan spells at Sporting cut short

Tottenham and Inter have both identified Barcelona midfielder Arthur as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-sfida-al-tottenham-per-arthur-per-il-barcellona-non-e-ince-65638" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. Lautaro Martinez looks set for a move to Camp Nou this summer, and Inter want Arthur included in any final deal. Spurs are prepared to offer Tanguy Ndombele in exchange for Arthur, who joined Barca for an initial fee of €31 million (£27m/$34m) in 2018.

Inter & Spurs vying for Arthur's signature

Rennes youngster Noah Francoise&nbsp;is the subject of interest from Arsenal - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/11438313/arsenal-noah-francoise-rennes-psg-sevilla/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Gunners are planning to launch a summer bid for the 16-year-old midfielder, but may face competition for his signature&nbsp;from Paris Saint-Germain and Sevilla. Francoise has been a standout performer for Rennes in the UEFA Youth League this season.

Arsenal target Rennes teenager Francoise

River Plate are interested in signing Barcelona superstar Luis Suarez - according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/laliga/impresionante-luis-suarez-negocia-otro-club-messi-alucina" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. The Uruguayan forward could end up leaving Camp Nou this summer if the Blaugrana complete the signing of Lautaro Martinez from Inter. River Plate may be willing to&nbsp;offer Suarez a way out of Barca when the transfer market reopens, but also have their eye on Galatasaray's Radamel Falcao.

River Plate considering audacious Suarez swoop

Inter Milan midfielder&nbsp;Marcelo Brozovic is the subject of interest from Paris Saint-Germain - according to <a href="https://sportske.jutarnji.hr/nogomet/transferi/najtrazeniji-hrvat-samo-ga-ovih-pet-klubova-moze-platiti-ili-ce-ipak-ostati-u-gradu-u-kojem-je-kupio-penthouse-s-teretanom-i-bazenom/10224778/" target="_blank">Sportske Novosti</a>. Real Madrid, Barcelona, Liverpool and Bayern Munich have also been linked with the 27-year-old, who is currently valued at around €60 million (£53m/$63m). PSG are planning to launch a summer bid for Brozovic, who is contracted to remain at Inter through to 2022.

Brozovic emerges as a target to PSG 

Sevilla&nbsp;centre-back Diego Carlos has responded to ongoing speculation linking him with a summer move to&nbsp;Barcelona, outlining his intention to make a final decision on his future at a later date. Carlos has established himself as one of the most consistent performers in&nbsp;La Liga&nbsp;since joining Sevilla from&nbsp;Nantes&nbsp;in May 2019. The 27-year-old has featured in 31 matches for&nbsp;Julen Lopetegui's side this season, helping them rise to third in the Liga standings. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/sevilla-diego-carlos-barcelona-transfer-links/pc2zl0q0jedl1eycch8wj12co" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Diego Carlos addresses Barcelona transfer links

Edin Dzeko's Roma future is in doubt due to the Bosnian's high salary, <a href="https://www.goal.com/it/notizie/la-roma-riflette-su-dzeko-futuro-giallorosso-in-bilico/fdyyn5io536p1ocrc2zb10b32" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a> reports. The striker, who is the highest paid member of the Giallorossi squad, can earn up to €7 million (£6m/$8m) per year with bonuses. Roma cannot continue to pay his salary, contracted until 2022, in full due to the economic uncertainty caused by the coronavirus crisis and will ask the former Man City man to accept a pay cut or secure a transfer elsewhere.

Dzeko's Roma future in doubt

Lautaro Martinez is already one of the greatest strikers in the world, according to former Racing coach Fabio Radaelli, who admits the Inter man could get even better alongside Lionel Messi at Barca. Lautaro has long been linked with a summer move to Camp Nou and Radaelli, speaking exclusively to Goal, feels that linking up with his national team captain at club level would only aid his development. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/lautaro-backed-shine-with-messi-suarez-at-barcelona/1ku9ysa01x04z1bd19xcotcxqr" target="_blank">Read the full article here on Goal</a>

Lautaro backed to shine with Messi at Barca

Monaco striker Stevan Jovetic has revealed that he turned down the option to sign for Juventus on more than one occasion. Jovetic burst onto the scene during his time at Fiorentina, scoring twice in notable wins over Bayern Munich and Liverpool in the Champions League. He eventually swapped Florence for Manchester City, but not before reports had linked him with a move to Turin. “Before going to City, an article came out that said 'Hi Viola I'm going to Juve'. I was disappointed because Juventus had tried to sign me several times and I could have gone,” Jovetic said on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stevanjovetic/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. “I could have gone several times but out of respect for Fiorentina I would never have done it. I'm tied to the purple fans. I know how much the rivalry is with Juve.”

Jovetic reveals multiple Juve snubs

Former&nbsp;Shakhtar Donetsk&nbsp;boss Mircea Lucescu has backed Willian to complete a move away from&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;this summer, with&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;touted as a possible landing spot. The 31-year-old enjoys the full trust of current boss Frank Lampard, having&nbsp;featured in 37 games in all competitions this season, but as it stands, is set to leave Stamford Bridge later this year when his contract expires. Chelsea have yet to match Willian's demands over a contract extension, amid reported interest from&nbsp;Barcelona,&nbsp;Tottenham&nbsp;and Juve. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/time-for-a-change-willian-backed-to-swap-chelsea-for/13bkhfnti7ax01vrtcoycesav7" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Willian backed to swap Chelsea for Juventus

Real Madrid have no plans to sanction the departure of Gareth Bale this summer - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/11442345/gareth-bale-real-madrid-transfer-coronavirus/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Welshman has a frosty relationship with head coach Zinedine Zidane, but the Blancos are unwilling to sell any of their main stars amid the uncertainty of the coronavirus crisis. Bale now looks likely to remain at Santiago Bernabeu for the 2020-21 season, having previously&nbsp;been linked with a return to the Premier League.

Bale set to remain in Madrid for another season

Inter will only listen to offers within the region of €80 million (£71m/$87m) for Milan Skriniar this summer - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/man-city-s-interest-in-skriniar-and-the-stance-of-inter-the-situ-22536" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. Pep Guardiola is a keen admirer of the Slovakian defender, and City are hoping&nbsp;to finalise a deal when the transfer market reopens. Skriniar has racked up 32 appearances across all competitions for Inter this season.

Inter slap €80m price tag on Man City target Skriniar 

Everton are in pole position to complete the signing of&nbsp;Cengiz Under&nbsp;from&nbsp;Roma - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/everton-face-competition-of-three-clubs-as-roma-want-to-sell-win-84244" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Toffees are leading the race for the 22-year-old midfielder ahead of Sevilla, and may be able to secure his services for less than €40 million (£35m/$43m). Everton may even consider including Moise Kean in any possible to deal to bring Under to Goodison Park.

Everton well placed to sign Under from Roma

Liverpool star Sadio Mane is unhappy with Jurgen Klopp after the coach supported team-mate Virgil van Dijk to win the Ballon d'Or. Mane, who finished fourth in the voting behind Lionel Messi, Van Dijk and Cristiano Ronaldo, was disappointed with Klopp's public backing of the Netherlands centre half, according to <a href="https://www.francefootball.fr/news/Pour-sadio-mane-le-real-madrid-sinon-rien/1128602" target="_blank">France Football</a>. Real Madrid are linked with a&nbsp;£150million move for the Senegal international after their boss Zinedine Zidane moved him to the top of his wishlist.

Mane unhappy with Klopp as Real Madrid circle

PSG failed with an attempt to sign Karim Benzema from Real Madrid last year, claims <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-le-psg-a-tente-benzema-500436" target="_blank">Le10Sport</a>. The striker's contract with Madrid was set to expire in 2021 and having recently changed agents, the Ligue 1 side thought they could bring Benzema back to France. But the 32-year-old is still a key member of the squad at the Bernabeu and has since signed an extension with Madrid through 2022.

PSG failed with attempt to sign Benzema

Roberto Carlos has said&nbsp;a disagreement about his best position made him leave Inter for Real Madrid "in 10 minutes." The legendary left-back was played as a winger during his one season at San Siro, which did not sit well with him. When Real Madrid came calling in 1996, Roberto Carlos did not have to think long before deciding&nbsp;to join the Blancos. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/roberto-carlos-left-inter-in-10-minutes-for-real-madrid/8w1a9jn9eo7k1943gkv4seb0r" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal right here</a>

Roberto Carlos: I left Inter 'in 10 minutes' for Real Madrid

PSG are considering a bid for Porto left-back Alex Telles, according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-psg-pas-encore-doffre-pour-alex-telles-500602" target="_blank">Le10Sport</a>. The Brazilian has had an excellent season for the Portuguese side and at 27, he is ready to take on a new challenge in his career. Chelsea are also understood to be interested in Telles. <div> <div class="kno-ecr-pt PZPZlf gsmt i8lZMc" data-attrid="title" data-local-attribute="d3bn" data-ved="2ahUKEwiyoaDM1ProAhUrmHIEHZpJDOAQ3B0oATApegQIGBAM" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: -3px; overflow: hidden; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; display: inline; font-size: 30px; position: relative; transform-origin: left top; overflow-wrap: break-word;">&nbsp;</div> </div>

PSG eye move for Telles

Manchester United are willing to listen to offers for full-back Diogo Dalot, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/11448739/diogo-dalot-man-utd-future-transfer-wan-bissaka/" target="_blank">The Sun.</a> The 21-year-old joined United from Porto in June 2018 but has struggled to see the field this season as he's battled injuries.&nbsp; The emergence of Aaron Wan-Bissaka as an automatic starter at full-back means United could be willing to sell Dalot if the right offer comes along.

Man Utd open to selling Dalot 

Reece Oxford is set to leave&nbsp;Augsburg in the summer, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/reece-oxford-set-leave-augsburg-21902441" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. The 21-year-old signed with the Bundesliga side on a four-year deal in the summer, but has made just two starts in the league among eight total appearances this season. A host of Championship clubs are eyeing Oxford, with Crystal Palace also among the sides watching&nbsp;the former West Ham defender.

Oxford set to leave Augsburg

Achraf Hakimi is hoping to play for Real Madrid next season, reports <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-psg-hakimi-prefere-retourner-au-real-madrid-500531" target="_blank">Le10Sport</a>. Hakimi is nearing the end of a two-season loan at Borussia Dortmund, and his future at parent club Madrid is unclear with his contract set to expire in 2021. Plenty of clubs have expressed an interest in purchasing the Morocco right-back, but he is hoping to sign an extension with Madrid.

Hakimi hoping for Real Madrid return

Newcastle's possible new owners are targeting&nbsp;Massimiliano Allegri and Mauricio Pochettino&nbsp;as managerial options, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4087557/new-newcastle-owners-target-pochettinoallegricavani-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. Saudi Arabia's&nbsp;Public Investment Fund, which is headed up by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is nearing a takeover of the Magpies and is set to invest big in the team. The Saudis have also identified PSG's&nbsp;Edinson Cavani&nbsp;as a prime&nbsp;transfer target.

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