Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Liverpool and Man Utd in Cantwell battle

Liverpool are interested in signing Bukayo Saka and&nbsp;Bruno Martinelli from Arsenal,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-liverpool-set-sights-on-signing-two-arsenal-teenagers/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>&nbsp;says. The 18-year-old duo have impressed since breaking into the Gunners senior team and fit the profile that Liverpool are seeking for the summer transfer window.

Liverpool target Arsenal midfielder Saka

Reds also want Gunners forward Bruno Martinelli

Bayern Munich have made RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano a top target for the summer,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.francefootball.fr/news/Mercato-dayot-upamecano-est-la-priorite-du-bayern-munich/1110357" target="_blank">France Football</a>&nbsp;reports. The 21-year-old defender, who has a €60 million (£50m/$65m) release clause, has caight the attention of several top teams across Europe, but the German giants have been tracking him since he was playing in Ligue 2.

Bayern make Upamecano top target

RB Leipzig star has €60m release clause

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has challenged&nbsp;Odion Ighalo to make sure his loan deal turns into a permanent transfer at the end of the season. The striker is currently at Old Trafford&nbsp;from&nbsp;Shanghai Shenhua until the end of the season, and even though there is no option to buy, the Norwegian said it is still a possibility the deal could become permanent. “It's a loan, but when you're in the door, and if you impress, it gives you a chance," said Solskjaer.&nbsp; "That's exactly the same for everyone who signs. If it's permanent, or if it's a loan.&nbsp;If you impress as a player, if you impress as a person, if you can help this group improve, of course there's a chance we'll look at extending things and signing." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/sterling-committed-to-manchester-city-despite-european-ban/mpcrtvlchmam13w9hs2uf2hb9" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Solskjaer: Ighalo loan could become permament

There is no option to buy, but that doesn't rule out a transfer.

Raheem Sterling's agent has said that the 25-year-old will remain with Manchester City despite the possibility of them being banned from the Champions League. Aidy Ward, who represents the England international, said:&nbsp;"Raheem is solely focused on Manchester City and will not be distracted by any talk of transfers to any club at the moment." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/sterling-committed-to-manchester-city-despite-european-ban/mpcrtvlchmam13w9hs2uf2hb9">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Sterling to stay with City despite ban

The English winger has been linked to Real Madrid

Inter&nbsp;Miami have confirmed the signing of Mexican star Rodolfo Pizarro. The Mexico international joins from Monterrey, giving the&nbsp;MLS&nbsp;expansion side its second Designated Player.&nbsp; Pizarro joins David Beckham's team following a back-and-forth transfer saga, with Inter Miami reportedly paying the midfielder's release clause at just under $12 million. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/inter-miami-complete-signing-of-mexican-star-pizarro/lpbunnp8qpqe1oq4krvb4ceyp" target="_blank">Read the story on Goal!</a>

Inter Miami sign Pizarro

The Vancouver Whitecaps trying to sign of attacking midfielder Lee Dong-gyeong, according to <a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2020/02/17/report-vancouver-whitecaps-chasing-south-korea-international-lee-dong-gyeong" target="_blank">reports</a>. The 22-year-old South Korea international has caught the eye of some teams in Europe, but the MLS outfit are hopeful of snapping the attacking midfielder up.

Whitecaps close in on South Korea international

Martin&nbsp;Braithwaite's agent has travelled to Barcelona to finalise a transfer, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rac1.cat/esport" target="_blank">RAC1</a>. The 28-year-old striker has been linked with a move to the Catalan side as they look to complete an emergency transfer, having lost Ousmane Dembele and Luis Suarez to injury. The Denmark international has scored six times in La Liga this term and looks set to seal a shock move to Camp Nou.

Braithwaite's agent in Barcelona to finalise deal

Mino Raiola has hit back at Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, reminding him that Paul Pogba is not his property. Solskjaer had a dig at Raiola recently when he warned him that Pogba is a Manchester United player after the agent suggested the midfielder could be on his way back to Juventus. And Raiola has taken to Instagram to hit back at the Red Devils boss as things between Pogba and his club heat up even more. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/pogba-is-not-my-property-for-sure-not-solskjaers-raiola/i9ppezzmqetw19kcyi8rzv1es" target="_blank">Read the story on Goal!</a>

Pogba is not Solskjaer's property! - Raiola

Inter are eager to bring Gabriele Zappa back to San Siro, according to&nbsp;Calciomercato. The 20-year-old full-back left the Nerazzurri to join Pescara last summer but has impressed in his 11 Serie&nbsp;B appearances. Inter have an option to buy him back for €4 million and are considering triggering that clause this summer.

Inter to buy Zappa back from Pescara

Everton and Tottenham are interested signing Chris Smalling from Manchester United at the end of the season, according to <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/serie-a/roma/2020/02/17-66855339/smalling_sempre_piu_lontano_dalla_roma_lo_vogliono_mourinho_e_ancelotti/" target="_blank">Corriere Dello Sport.</a> Smalling has impressed on loan at Roma this season and the Italian side are keen to move the move permanent. However, the club would only be able to afford the deal if they qualify for the Champions League, with Spurs and Everton lying in wait should they fail to do so.

Prem duo eye Smalling

Roma are considering a move for&nbsp;Leipzig full-back&nbsp;Lukas Klostermann this summer, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/roma-e-caccia-al-terzino-contatti-per-klostermann-i-dettagli-33842" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Serie A side are willing to pay up to €35 million (£29m/$38m) to land the Germany&nbsp;international. The deal is being brokered by the same person who negotiated&nbsp;Patrik Schick's loan season-long loan move to&nbsp;Leipzig from Roma last summer.

Roma eye Klostermann

Paris Saint-Germain have yet to open talks with Neymar over a new contract, according to <a href="http://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/psg/psg-toujours-pas-de-negociations-pour-prolonger-neymar-17-02-2020-8261475.php" target="_blank">Le Parisien.</a> The Brazil forward's future in the French capital has been in doubt for some time after he&nbsp;pushed for a move back to Barcelona last summer, without success. The 27-year-old has two-and-a-half years left on his contract at Parc des Princes.

PSG yet to discuss new Neymar deal

Ajax midfielder&nbsp;Siem de Jong is closing in on a move to MLS side&nbsp;FC Cincinnati, reports <a href="https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/693902599/siem-de-jong-op-weg-naar-fc-cincinnati" target="_blank">De Telegraaf.</a> The 31-year-old will travel to America this week to undergo a medical before signing a one-year deal with the option to extend by one or&nbsp;two more years. De Jong, who is out of contract in the summer, has made just one start for Ajax so far this season.

De Jong set for FC Cincinnati

Southampton and Burnley are leading the race to sign Rob Dickie from Oxford United,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-southampton-burnley-plot-moves-to-sign-efl-colossus/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>&nbsp;claims. The 23-year-old defender has caught the eye of several Championship and Premier League clubs.

Southampton & Burnley eye Oxford star Dickie

Roman Burki is close to signing a new contract with Borussia Dortmund. The goalkeeper said in January that he wants to stay with the Bundesliga outfit and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kicker.de/769892/artikel/zorc_bestaetigt_buerki_verhandlungen_wir_sind_in_gespraechen_" target="_blank">Kicker</a>'s&nbsp;reports that talks have begun were confirmed by sporting director Michael Zorc. The new deal is expected to run until 2023.

Burki in talks over Borussia Dortmund extension

AC Milan are considering offering Thiago Silva a move back to San Siro,&nbsp;Calciomercato&nbsp;reports. The Brazil international's departure from Paris Saint-Germain seems imminent as his contract expires at the end of the season and the Ligue 1 leaders are unlikely to offer him an extension. Milan want to add an experienced option to their defence and their former star fits the profile.

AC Milan consider Thiago Silva offer

Hakim Ziyech has made a mistake in agreeing to link up with&nbsp;Chelsea, says Andy van der Meyde, with the Blues not considered to be a “top team” in the mould of&nbsp;Bayern Munich. German giants were said to be casting admiring glances in the&nbsp;Ajax&nbsp;winger’s direction before it was revealed that a move to Stamford Bridge is to be made. Ziyech will see out the remainder of the 2019-20 campaign in the&nbsp;Netherlands&nbsp;before&nbsp;making a €40 million (£33m/$43m)&nbsp;switch to England. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/chelsea-arent-a-top-team-ziyech-shouldve-gone-to-bayern-van/1q3u6nm77a7yv104bgnhg274fv" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Ziyech should have gone to Bayern - Van der Meyde

Lyon had a €30 million (£25m/$33m) bid for Lille midfielder&nbsp;Nanitamo Ikone rejected in the January transfer window - according to <a href="https://www.francefootball.fr/news/Mercato-jonathan-ikone-trop-cher-pour-l-olympique-lyonnais/1110360" target="_blank">France Football</a>. Lille were unwilling to move from their €70 million (£58m/$76m)&nbsp;asking price for the 21-year-old, which ended Lyon's hopes of a deal. Ikone has scored three goals in 25 Ligue 1 matches for Lille this season.

Lyon saw January bid for Lille's Ikone turned down

Inter Miami are in talks to sign Agustin Almendra from Boca Juniors - according to <a href="https://www.tycsports.com/boca-juniors/boca-negocia-con-inter-miami-por-el-pase-de-almendra-20200214.html" target="_blank">TyC Sports</a>. The 23-year-old - who has also been linked with West Ham and Roma -&nbsp;will join the MLS club for $10 million (£8m). Almendra has scored two goals in 24 league games for Boca since joining the club in 2018.

Inter Miami in talks to sign Almendra from Boca

Norwich midfielder Todd Cantwell is the subject of interest from both Liverpool and Manchester United - according to <a href="https://theathletic.co.uk/1608988/2020/02/17/ornstein-ziyech-ajax-chelsea-transfer-man-united-dortmund-tottenham/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. Tottenham and Manchester City are also keeping an eye on the 21-year-old, who is currently valued at around £30 million ($39m). Cantwell has scored six goals in 26 Premier League appearances for Norwich.

Cantwell on Liverpool & Man Utd's radar

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Alexander Kokorin will spend the remainder of the 2019/20 season on loan at Sochi after all parties reached agreement on the deal. <a href="https://t.co/zEWjQNsu9M">pic.twitter.com/zEWjQNsu9M</a> — FC Zenit in English🌊 (@fczenit_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/fczenit_en/status/1229404520750428162?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 17, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Kokorin to remain at Sochi on loan from Zenit

Pep Guardiola’s head is unlikely to be turned by&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;or&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain, says&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;legend Shaun Goater, with a project in English football yet to be completed. The Blues icon told Sky Sports: He was obviously at Barcelona and went to Bayern Munich. You think in Italy and other places, I don’t think Italy is as attractive as the Premier League." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/juventus-psg-not-as-appealing-to-guardiola-as-man-city-champions-/2xsg394fcnat10wrnvwdn65pf" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Juventus & PSG not as appealing to Guardiola as Man City’

Tottenham are ready to offload Eric Dier after failing to tie him to a new contract, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8001343/Tottenham-plan-SELL-Eric-Dier-fails-pen-new-contract.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The England international needs assurances over regular game time in order to commit to fresh terms, but Spurs are preparing to listen to offers.

Spurs ready to part with Dier

Arsenal are exploring the possibility of returning Daley Blind to the Premier League, claims <a href="https://theathletic.co.uk/1608988/2020/02/17/ornstein-ziyech-ajax-chelsea-transfer-man-united-dortmund-tottenham/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. The former Manchester United star is currently on the books at Ajax, but his contract is said to contain a relatively small release clause.

Arsenal keen on Blind

Jurgen Klinsmann wanted to take the likes of Mesut Ozil and Lukas Podolski to Hertha Berlin before cutting a brief managerial stint short, claims <a href="https://www.kicker.de/769886/artikel/oezil_goetze_can_wen_klinsmann_alles_wollte" target="_blank">Kicker.</a> The former Germany boss also had his sights set on Julian Draxler, Emre Can and Mario Gotze.

Klinsmann wanted Ozil & Podolski

Barcelona&nbsp;have been given the green light to sign another striker, following an untimely injury to Ousmane Dembele, but have just a 15-day window in which to get a deal done. The Blaugrana had been pushing the relevant authorities for permission to bolster their ranks. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/barcelona-given-green-light-to-sign-striker-in-15-day/1o1axovz2htnl1e9ots45ev1ay" target="_blank">Check out the latest on Goal!</a>

Green light given in Barca's striker search

In an exclusive interview with&nbsp;Goal,&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund&nbsp;CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke described the transfer&nbsp;of Erling Haaland as a great&nbsp;opportunity to sign a unique player. He said: "There are not many who are 1.94 meters tall and that fast. Actually, nobody else comes to mind. It was just an opportunity that you don't get very often." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/haaland-opportunity-was-too-good-for-dortmund-to-miss-watzke/1bf1ax8ftxua11fcabd7t9ct71" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

'Haaland opportunity was too good for Dortmund to miss'

Leganes centre forward&nbsp;Martin Braithwaite has been identified as a transfer target by Barcelona - according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200217/473632745297/braithwaite-leganes-es-el-delantero-tapado-del-barca.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The Blaugrana are looking to bring in a striker on an emergency deal to replace Ousmane Dembele, who has been sidelined for another six months. Barca are currently looking at Braithwaite, who has scored six goals in 24 La Liga appearances for Leganes this term.

Barca eyeing Leganes striker Braithwaite

Atalanta have taken up the option to sign Chelsea midfielder&nbsp;Mario Pasalic on a permanent deal - according to the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/feb/17/chelseas-mario-pasalic-set-to-join-atalanta-for-125m-in-summer?CMP=share_btn_tw" target="_blank">Guardian</a>. The Italian club will pay €15 million&nbsp;(£12.5m/$14m) for the 25-year-old, who has been on the Blues' books since 2014. Pasalic has spent the last two years on loan at Atalanta, scoring 10 goals in 55 Serie A appearances.

Chelsea's Pasalic set to join Atalanta this summer

Liverpool came close to signing Diego Costa in the summer of 2013, but saw Jose Mourinho scupper their plans. The Reds are now preparing to face the Atletico Madrid striker in the last-16 of the Champions League. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/how-mourinho-and-mendes-scuppered-liverpools-move-for-diego/1rbsiem9r54uczwx9tywt4lrd" target="_blank">Here is the story of how the fiery frontman slipped the Anfield net.</a>

How Mourinho scuppered Liverpool's move for Costa

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SZ2023?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SZ2023</a> Steven <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Zuber?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Zuber</a> has extended his contract with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TSG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TSG</a> by three years until 30th June 2023! <a href="https://t.co/QSA8joyvmk">pic.twitter.com/QSA8joyvmk</a>— TSG Hoffenheim EN (@achtzehn99_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/achtzehn99_en/status/1229352290659840001?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 17, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

New deal at Hoffenheim

Chelsea are willing to meet Inter's demands when it comes to midfielder Matias Vecino, claims <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1242915/Chelsea-news-Matias-Vecino-Inter-Milan-transfer-willing-to-meet-asking-price-rumours" target="_blank">Express Sport</a>. The Blues are prepared to pay £23 million ($30m) for the Uruguayan and fend off rival interest from the likes of Everton.

Chelsea to pay £23m for Vecino

Liverpool are leading the race for Norwich midfielder Todd Cantwell, according to <a href="https://theathletic.co.uk/1608988/2020/02/17/ornstein-ziyech-ajax-chelsea-transfer-man-united-dortmund-tottenham/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. Manchester United, Tottenham and Manchester City are also keen on the talented 21-year-old who has burst onto the Premier League scene this season.

Liverpool leading the race for Cantwell

Will Ziyech shine at Chelsea?

Celtic striker&nbsp;Odsonne Edouard has emerged as a transfer target for Manchester United - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10973828/man-utd-transfer-edouard-celtic/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The 22-year-old is among a number of players the Red Devils are looking at ahead of the summer transfer window. Edouard has hit 24 goals across all competitions for Celtic this season.

Man Utd set sights on Celtic's Edouard

Real Madrid are prepared to offload James Rodriguez at the end of the season - according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/laliga/bomba-contra-celta-james-rodriguez-podria-quedarse-espana" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. Valencia has been mooted as the most likely next destination for the Colombian, due to the contacts his agent Jorge Mendes has at Mestalla. Madrid are willing to listen to any offers within the region of €40 million (£33m/$43m)&nbsp;for James this summer.

Valencia well placed to sign James from Madrid

Real Valladolid centre-back&nbsp;Mohammed Salisu is the subject of interest from Atletico Madrid - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/ac-milan-identify-torino-man-as-replacement-in-case-of-donnarumm-33854" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. Valencia and Getafe also have their eyes on the 20-year-old, who has a €12 million (£10m/$13m) release clause in his current contract. Salisu has featured in 24 La Liga matches for Valladolid this season, scoring once.

Atletico target Valladolid defender Salisu

Gianluigi Donnarumma could end up leaving Milan this summer - as <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/ac-milan-identify-torino-man-as-replacement-in-case-of-donnarumm-33854" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a> reports. The Rossoneri have tried to tie the 20-year-old down to fresh terms at San Siro, but talks over a renewal have yet to progress. Milan have already lined up Torino goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu as a possible replacement for Donnarumma.

Donnarumma set for Milan exit

Sheffield United’s Ravel Morrison is in line to make his international debut after accepting a call up from Jamaica.&nbsp; The former Manchester United player was granted citizenship in 2018 with&nbsp;Dalton Wint, the general secretary of the Jamaica Football Federation, excited about what Morrison can bring to the national team.&nbsp; “From what I have seen and what was said by Sir Alex Ferguson, the former Manchester United manager, he is a quality player and let’s hope he will continue to have that quality,” Wint said.

Ravel Morrison set for Jamaica debut

Manchester United&nbsp;coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer&nbsp;has hit out at Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola, claiming the player belongs to the club and not him.&nbsp;&nbsp; The star midfielder has been sidelined since December 26 with a foot injury and has made just seven Premier League appearances for the Red Devils this season.&nbsp; As&nbsp;Pogba&nbsp;edges towards full fitness, his&nbsp;agent Mino Raiola turned heads recently by&nbsp;saying the player "wouldn't mind" moving to Juventus in the summer.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/pogba-is-man-utds-player-solskjaer-hits-out-at-raiola/15evey1aubwls1jhuib2w5wit2" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Solskjaer hits out at Raiola

Independiente defender Alan Franco is set to sign for LA Galaxy in March, <a href="https://twitter.com/rsvolpi/status/1228821022482272265?s=20" target="_blank">according to reports</a>.&nbsp; Galaxy could pay up to $3.5 million for the 23-year-old, who has made one senior appearance for Argentina.&nbsp;

Franco close to LA Galaxy move

Barcelona legend&nbsp;Carles&nbsp;Puyol&nbsp;has declared Lionel&nbsp;Messi&nbsp;has the potential to play on until he's at least 38.&nbsp; The Argentina star will turn 33 in June and continues to impress&nbsp;in La&nbsp;Liga&nbsp;this season with 14 goals and 12 assists to his name from just 19 appearances.&nbsp; With long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo also still going strong with&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;at the age of 35,&nbsp;Puyol&nbsp;backed&nbsp;Messi&nbsp;for similar longevity in the game.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/messi-can-play-on-until-hes-38-puyol/1iwvjyn8ipppy1l8a4z1bpaugd" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Messi can play on until he's 38 - Puyol

Manchester United can attract the world's best players with or without Champions League football, according to manager Ole Gunnar&nbsp;Solskjaer.&nbsp; United are set to spend heavily at the end of the season as the Red Devils continue to struggle in the Premier League – ninth and 41 points behind leaders Liverpool. Borussia&nbsp;Dortmund sensation&nbsp;Jadon&nbsp;Sancho, Leicester City's James&nbsp;Maddison&nbsp;and&nbsp;Aston Villa star Jack Grealish&nbsp;are among players being linked to United, who are six points outside the top four. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utds-champions-league-future-wont-impact-signings/1i9598ix7cvb1rnx2ym8d6fjk" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Man Utd's CL future won't impact signings - Solskjaer

Borussia Dortmund are interested in signing Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isak, according to Expressen. The Swedish striker has scored seven goals in 26 La Liga appearances so far this season, and has a release fee of €70m. However, the Bundesliga side have a buyback option of €30m on their former player, but that doesn't come into effect until 2021.

Isak set for Dortmund return?

Bayern Munich have become aware of&nbsp;Liverpool's interest in Timo Werner, and are keeping an eye on how the transfer develops according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ManuelVeth/status/1229160151908835330" target="_blank">Kicker</a>. Bayern had the option to sign the RB Leipzig striker last summer but decided against it.

Bayern note Liverpool's interest in Werner

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