Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Chelsea want Coutinho to replace Hazard

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is closer to finalising a move to replace Massimiliano Allegri as manager of Juventus, Goal understands. With a deal thought to be agreed&nbsp;between Sarri and Juventus, the Italian manager's agent has&nbsp;requested Chelsea to sanction the move - which only needs the final seal of approval from Roman Abramovich. Neither Juventus nor Sarri are expecting any problems in finalising the deal, which could then see Frank Lampard take the hotseat at Stamford Bridge. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/sarri-requests-chelsea-exit-as-agreement-reached-with/1d5udw9du4zfr1tw99kurn15h8">Read the full story here.</a>

Sarri nears Juventus move

Chelsea want Barcelona attacker Philippe Coutinho to replace Eden Hazard next season, provided they can get their transfer ban overturned. <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/chelsea-eye-140m-eden-hazard-16229014" target="_blank">The Mirror</a> report the Blues are hoping to make a deal for Coutinho regardless of whether or not Maurizio Sarri remains at the club. Coutinho is seen as likely to depart Barca after a disappointing first full season at Camp Nou following his move from Liverpool in January 2018.

Chelsea want Coutinho to replace Hazard 

The Blues want the former Liverpool star regardless of their managerial situation

Inter are in pole position to sign 19-year-old Macedonia international&nbsp;Eljif Elmas from Fenerbahce, according to Turkish site <a href="https://www.boxerdergisi.com.tr/eljif-elmas-interde-elif-elmas-intere-satildi-bonservisi-dudak-ucuklatti-44373">Boxer</a>. The player's agent had previously been quoted as saying that Lazio and Napoli were also interested in Elmas, who enjoyed a productive season with four goals from midfield in his second year at the club. It is thought that Elmas could travel to Milan in the coming days to finalise an&nbsp;€11 million (£9.7m) move, after Fenerbahce President Ali Koc gave his approval.

Inter close on Fenerbahce starlet Elmas

Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis has told <a href="https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/serie-a/2019/05/31/napoli-de-laurentiis-calciomercato-sarri-juve.html?social=twitter_skysport_link_null">Sky Sport Italia</a> that his side are in the market for a 'top-level' striker, as well as confirming the arrival of right-back&nbsp;Giovanni Di Lorenzo from Empoli. “Di Lorenzo is the first gift for [Carlo] Ancelotti," he said. "He is an excellent full-back, is still young at 26 and a very good buy.&nbsp; "What we need to do now is find a great striker, at the top level. However, we’ll only get him if it’s the right one, so we’ll make an effort to sign him, but not if he doesn’t convince me.” De Laurentiis also teased that he would have more "good news" on Monday - with Napoli strongly linked with a move for Real Madrid outcast&nbsp;James Rodriguez.

Napoli to target 'top-level' striker

Former Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas says that manager Maurizio Sarri was under too much pressure to give game time to Callum Hudson-Odoi earlier in the season. The teenage winger was thought to be close to a move to Bayern Munich midway through the season as he struggled for first-team action, with fans clamouring for him to be given an opportunity. But Fabregas thinks Sarri made the right call - for the club and for the player. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/fabregas-sarri-was-under-too-much-pressure-to-use-hudson/cfmyfwcdl6hw1frl66fn342c3">Read what Fabregas had to say here on Goal!</a>

Fabregas: Sarri was under too much pressure to use Hudson-Odoi

Atletico Madrid will have to pay at least&nbsp;€35 million (£31m) if they are to prise Nelson Semedo from Barcelona, say <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2019/05/31/5cf0ebe022601d51538b45e9.html">Marca</a>. The La Liga champions have already received bids around that value and, with the 25-year-old having arrived for a similar value two years ago, are unlikely to consider any offers below that figure. Diego Simeone is in the market for a replacement for Juanfran, but with Semedo's release clause set at&nbsp;€100 million (£88m), Barca are under no pressure to sell.

Semedo will cost Atletico €35m

Atletico Madrid sent scouts to Buenos Aires to watch&nbsp;Paranaense left-back Renan Lodi in the Recopa Sudamericana, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/atletico/2019/05/31/5cf1758e46163f59858b45c4.html">Marca</a>. Paranaense were beaten 3-0 by giants River Plate, but the 21-year-old has enjoyed a breakthrough season and could attract interest from Europe. Diego Simeone is still thought to be targeting Chelsea left-back Marcos Alonso, but Lodi is seen as an excellent young prospect and moves for both players could be in the offing.

Atletico scout Brazilian youngster Renan Lodi

Borussia Dortmund are targeting moves for midfielders&nbsp;Hamed Junior&nbsp;Traore and&nbsp;Ismael Bennacer, according to&nbsp;Il Tirreno. Bennacer, of Empoli, is also thought to be a target for Roma, while teammate Traore was due to move to Fiorentina. However, it emerged earlier this week that <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Fiorentina/28-05-2019/fiorentina-doccia-fredda-corsi-mancano-carte-traore-resta-empoli-3302005462589.shtml?refresh_ce-cp">the Ivorian's contract was not finalised</a> with the league, meaning another club could swoop in.

Dortmund chase Serie A pair

There could be a further twist in the Antoine Griezmann saga, with <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2019/05/31/primera/1559330221_527519.html?id_externo_rsoc=CM_ES_TW">AS</a> reporting that Atletico Madrid could take Barcelona to court over his transfer. Griezmann is expected to sign for the La Liga champions this summer, despite his contract at the Wanda Metropolitano running until 2023. Now it has emerged that the striker may have agreed the transfer as early as March - leaving Atletico feeling disrespected, and possibly demanding his full release clause of&nbsp;€200 million (£177m), which was otherwise due to drop to&nbsp;€120 million (£106m).

Barca 'could face legal action' over Griezmann approach

Real Madrid are set to scupper neighbours Atletico's move for central defender Mario Hermoso, according to <a href="https://www.ondacero.es/deportes/futbol/el-real-madrid-no-quiere-que-mario-hermoso-juegue-en-el-atletico-de-madrid-y-se-plantea-pagar-su-recompra_201905315cf179e90cf20674ff89cc51.html">Onda Cero</a>. The 23-year-old defender has spent the last two years at Espanyol, and Atletico manager Diego Simeone was keen on taking him to the Wanda Metropolitano as he looks to replace the outgoing Diego Godin. But Madrid have an option of&nbsp;€7.5 million (£6.6m) on the player, and may exercise the buy-back clause and give him another chance to impress at the club he first joined as a ten-year-old. However, the player is thought to prefer a move to Atletico as he targets a place in Spain's Euro 2020 squad, and feels he would see more first-team action under Simeone.

Atletico's Mario bid scuppered by rivals Madrid

Real Madrid hoped to unveil Eden Hazard on June 3, but have been forced to cancel plans as Chelsea play hardball, according to <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2019/05/31/football/1559292016_169653.html" target="_blank">AS.</a> Hazard has been insistent on a move to Madrid but his entourage has been wary as Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia is a tough negotiator. While the club hope to have Madrid in the capital on Saturday with an unveiling Monday, both the Liga giants and Hazard will have to wait for any deal to be sealed, though the player maintains he will not sign a new contract with the Blues.

Madrid forced to cancel plans for Hazard unveiling

Bayern Munich haven't made an official approach to Manchester City for Germany winger Leroy Sane, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/cfbayern/status/1134530863570608128">Bild</a>. The Bundesliga champions have been linked with Sane for some time, with the 23-year-old having to accept a lesser role for much of the 2018-19 season. There had been reports of a £70 million&nbsp;(€79m) bid from Bayern this week, though it is unclear <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-city-set-for-sane-contract-talks-in-last-ditch-attempt/18gjf8y1naifj154csjz3t1z1k">whether City will sanction a move for the player</a>.

'No offer made' for Sane from Bayern

Reports in Colombia, via <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/premier-league/davinson-sanchez-alfredo-morelos-jugaran-juntos-premier-league" target="_blank">DonBalon</a>, suggest Newcastle United could be about to launch a £20m bid to land Rangers striker&nbsp;Alfredo Morelos. The 22-year-old has been a huge&nbsp;hit at Ibrox since his cut-price move from HJK in 2017, scoring 47 goals in all competitions.&nbsp;

Newcastle line up £20m move for Rangers striker

Arsenal boss Unai Emery has suggested there could be several departures from the Emirates Stadium this summer as the fall-out from their Europa League final defeat continues. According to <a href="https://metro.co.uk/2019/05/31/unai-emery-confirms-arsenal-players-will-leave-club-consequence-europa-league-final-defeat-9769862/" target="_blank">Metro</a>, the Spaniard will be handed £45m to bolster his squad over the summer, with the 47-year-old admitting that "maybe some players need to leave".

Emery hints at wave of Arsenal departures after Europa League collapse

Newly-promoted Aston Villa have been linked with a move for Rangers full-back&nbsp;James Tavernier, according to the <a href="https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-james-tavernier-transfer-16356482">Birmingham Mail</a>. Villa are reportedly in the market for&nbsp;a proven right-back&nbsp;this summer, while Rangers manager&nbsp;Steven Gerrard has admitted there "have been calls" about the 27-year-old.

Villa linked with Tavernier move

Manchester City midfielder David Silva has revealed he will stay with the Prermier Legaue champions next season. According the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-city-david-silva-contract-16362840" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a>,&nbsp;Japanese club Vissel Kobe are said to be interested in the Spaniard's services as he enters the final year of his City contract. However, the 33-year-old is said to be determined to see out his current deal.

David Silva set to stay at Manchester City 

Newcastle United forward Joselu has provoked intrigue in more ways than one by revealing his future at St. James' Park will "depend on the new board". Speaking to <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/premier-league/2019/05/31/5cf10f85e2704ec2b98b4680.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>, the former Celta and Real Madrid striker admitted he has been presented with the opportunity to leave the North-East of England, but he remains unsure of his next move because of reports suggesting Newcastle are about to welcome new owners. “I have one year left at Newcastle," he said. "I have possibilities to move but it will depend on the new board that will come to the club."

Joselu says Newcastle future will "depend on new board"

Manchester United and Chelsea have been alerted to the availabilty of Napoli full-back&nbsp;Elseid Hysaj, who has stated he is ready for a new challenge away from the&nbsp;Stadio San Paolo.&nbsp; Via a report from <a href="https://www.digitalb.al" target="_blank">DigitalB</a>, the Albanian international, who has also been linked with a move to Inter and Atletico Madrid in the past, said:&nbsp;“I am absolutely ready for a new adventure, because I need to change.&nbsp;I want to have new experiences, get to know a new country." The Serie A outfit have seemingly&nbsp;secured his replacement after Giovanni Di Lorenzo arrived&nbsp;from Empoli this week.

Man United and Chelsea on alert following Elseid Hysaj comments

Valencia's chances of landing Barcelona goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen appear to be receding, according to a report from <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20190531/462583390405/fc-barcelona-cillessen.html?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=md" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. Barca are rumoured to be demanding a fee of €30m for the Dutchman - a price tag that is likely to rule Valencia out of a move for the 30-year-old former Ajax stopper.

Valencia cool interest in Barcelona keeper Cillessen 

Fenerbahce have reportedly opened talks with Everton with a view to signing striker Oumar Niasse. According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.trtspor.com.tr/m/?m=newsDetail&amp;news_id=184632&amp;category_id=1" target="_blank">TRT Spor</a>, the Turkish club's sporting director,&nbsp;Damien Comolli, is&nbsp;negotiating with the Merseysiders and hopes to sign the&nbsp;29-year-old, who&nbsp;spent last season on loan at Cardiff City.

Fenerbahce open talks for Everton striker Niasse

Manchester City&nbsp;want to keep&nbsp;Ilkay Gundogan at the club&nbsp;this summer, even if it means letting him&nbsp;leave on a free transfer at the end of next season,&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;understands. City are confident they will be able to extend the midfielder's contract, which expires in 2020, and more talks are planned in the coming weeks. But if no breakthrough can be found, club chiefs have decided they will not try to cash in and find a replacement in the coming months. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-city-wont-sell-gundogan-as-leicester-demand-huge-fee/1hw0dpowxr3ff1uz94qowlrixl" target="_blank">Read more about City's transfer plans with Rodri and Harry Maguire right here on Goal!</a>

Man City won't sell Gundogan

Kingsley Ehizibue has joined Bundesliga returnees Koln from Eredivisie side&nbsp;PEC Zwolle, the German club have confirmed. The 24-year-old right-back joins Koln on a contract through&nbsp;2023. "Kingsley is a very dynamic defender. He is technically strong and has a good eye to find those players in attack," Koln managing director&nbsp;Armin Veh said in a statement.

Koln sign Ehizibue

Premier League returnees Aston Villa are set to sign Jota from local rivals Birmingham City in a player plus cash swap, according the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7091637/Aston-Villa-close-signing-Birmingham-forward-Jota-4m-deal.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a> Villa would sent Gary Gardner the other way as well as pay&nbsp;£4 million to land the 27-year-old Jota, who worked with Villa boss Dean Smith at Brentford. The teams could be done quickly, though the Football League may have a closer look at the deal as both clubs are being monitored over spending concerns.

Villa look to sign Jota from Birmingham

Monaco are nearing the sale of 20-year-old defender Ronael&nbsp;Pierre-Gabriel to Mainz, the Bundesliga club has revealed. Pierre-Gabriel only joined Monaco last season from Saint-Etienne but already is headed for the exit after playing just four times in Ligue 1 for the club. Mainz director Rouven Schroder has revealed:&nbsp;"We are in talks with Monaco to sign Ronaël Pierre-Gabriel and hope to finalise the transfer within the next few days." <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">💬 Rouven <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Schr%C3%B6der?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Schröder</a>: "We are in talks with <a href="https://twitter.com/AS_Monaco?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AS_Monaco</a> to sign Ronaël Pierre-Gabriel and hope to finalise the transfer within the next few days." <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UpTheMainz?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UpTheMainz</a> <a href="https://t.co/qwIj1sHmby">pic.twitter.com/qwIj1sHmby</a>— Mainz 05 English (@Mainz05en) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mainz05en/status/1134401207403986944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 31, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

Mainz and Monaco near Pierre-Gabriel transfer

Celtic&nbsp;have confirmed the appointment of Neil Lennon as their new manager, with a familiar face agreeing a 12-month rolling contract. A man who made 304 appearances for the Hoops as a player has agreed a deal to stay on as manager. He returned for a second spell in the Parkhead dugout when Brendan Rodgers headed for Leicester&nbsp;in February, and helped them to another domestic treble.

Celtic confirm Lennon appointment

Matthijs de Ligt is set to inform Manchester United of his transfer decision in the coming days, according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/05/31/matthijs-de-ligt-tell-manchester-united-decision-transfer-coming/">the Telegraph</a>. The Dutch defender is widely expected to join Barcelona, but Man Utd still have hope that they could convince the Ajax star to come to the Premier League. They'll find out in the coming days, with de Ligt still weighing the possibility of being the key star in the club's rebuilding process.

De Ligt to inform Man Utd of transfer decision

This summer will be a busy one for Real Madrid, but there are&nbsp;17 players in the squad are 'safe' from a potential departure. Sergio Ramos is chief among those players, despite recently being linked with a move to China. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/sergio-ramos-the-17-real-madrid-players-who-will-not-be-sold/jf74qkp22f5l1ll48deuloeb4">Read which players are expected to remain with the club on Goal!</a>

Ramos & the 17 Real Madrid players who will not be sold by Zidane

Unai Emery is looking to lure Thomas Meunier to Arsenal, according to <a href="https://parisunited.fr/lequipe/le-mercato/emery-veut-meunier/amp/?__twitter_impression=true">Paris United</a>. The Paris Saint-Germain defender has earned interested from Manchester United, but Emery, who managed the Belgian during his time with the club, sees him as an important one. Emery has been in contact with Meunier, who is interested in a potential move to the Gunners.

Arsenal join Manchester United in race for Meunier

Royston Drenthe and Giliano Wijnaldum were among a group of players released by Sparta Rotterdam on Friday. <a href="https://www.sparta-rotterdam.nl/sparta-neemt-afscheid-spelers-aflopend-contract/">The club announced</a> that&nbsp;Drenthe, Wijnaldum, Roy Kortsmit, Gregor Breinburg, Janne Saksela and Edouard Duplan will leave the club following the expiration of their contracts. Sparta Rotterdam earned promotion to the Eredivisie by finishing second this season.&nbsp;

Wijnaldum and Drenthe among those released by Sparta Rotterdam

Antonio Conte gave little away when it came to reported links to Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku. The Italian manager was named Inter manager on Friday, but he wasn't willing to discuss two players that are rumoured to be among his transfer targets. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/conte-coy-on-man-utd-raid-for-lukaku-alexis-after-taking/1nstz3u3sde9w1a8m4d6fvaukp">Read what Conte had to say about the Manchester United duo on Goal!</a>

Conte coy on links to Sanchez and Lukaku

Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso is aiming to push through a transfer to Atletico Madrid this summer, according to <a href="https://metro.co.uk/2019/05/31/chelsea-star-marcos-alonso-set-atletico-madrid-transfer-maurizio-sarris-europa-league-final-snub-9760485/" target="_blank">Metro Sport</a>. Maurizio Sarri opted to start Emerson Palmeri ahead of the Spaniard in Wednesday's Europa League final and he is now seeking a summer exit. Atletico have already made contact with Chelsea to discuss a possible deal for Alonso, but his wage demands could be a sticking point in any possible deal.

Marcos Alonso wants to join Atletico Madrid

According to the <a href="https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/cahill-aston-villa-transfer-chelsea-16358361" target="_blank">Birmingham Mail</a>, Chelsea defender Gary Cahill could return to Aston Villa this summer. The English centre-back, who began his career at Villa Park, will become a free agent this summer and Dean Smith is considering an approach. Cahill only managed two appearances in the Premier League for Chelsea this season and was denied a farewell appearance during their Europa League final win on Wednesday night.

Gary Cahill touted for Aston Villa return

Inter&nbsp;striker Mauro Icardi wants to remain at the club for "at least another year", according to his wife and agent Wanda Nara. The&nbsp;Serie A&nbsp;club confirmed that&nbsp;former Chelsea and Juventus boss Antonio Conte had been appointed as Luciano Spalletti's successor&nbsp;on Friday morning and it remains to be seen what the future holds for Icardi. Press reports in Argentina and Italy&nbsp;had claimed that the Italian had specifically requested that he doesn't want Icardi as part of his squad when he was in negotiations&nbsp;to take over at San Siro. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/icardi-aiming-to-stay-at-inter-at-least-another-year-amid/srihqkn2j12215dhc5t9owz9z" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Icardi wants to stay at Inter 'at least another year'

West Ham have announced the signing of Espanyol goalkeeper&nbsp;Roberto Jimenez Gago on a free transfer. The 33-year-old will complete his move to the London Stadium on July 1, when his current contract expires. Roberto told West Ham's <a href="https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2019/may/31-may/west-ham-united-sign-experienced-goalkeeper-roberto" target="_blank">official website</a>: "I consider this step a big step in my career. I think everyone who follows football knows the importance of this Club, so I’m really excited." <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> ✍️ The summer has officially started...<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeRoberto?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeRoberto</a> <a href="https://t.co/i5yL6dT2na">pic.twitter.com/i5yL6dT2na</a> — West Ham United (@WestHamUtd) <a href="https://twitter.com/WestHamUtd/status/1134421767437467649?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 31, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

West Ham complete signing of Espanyol 'keeper Roberto

Tottenham full-back Serge Aurier is the subject of interest from AS Monaco, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/tottenham-ecco-chi-vuole-aurier-33574" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato.</a> The Ivorian might be tempted by a return to France after falling down the pecking order in Mauricio Pochettino's squad this season. Aurier has only managed to rack up 17 appearances across all competitions over the course of the 2018-19 campaign.&nbsp;

Monaco interested in Tottenham's Aurier

Liverpool&nbsp;should be looking to replace James Milner with Youri Tielemans if the experienced performer moves on as a free agent this summer, says Danny Murphy. Changes are expected at Anfield once the 2018-19 campaign comes to a close. Murphy feels&nbsp;a Belgium international who starred during a loan spell at Leicester this season should be targeted, with&nbsp;Monaco&nbsp;reportedly open to offers of around £40 million ($50m) for Tielemans. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/milner-out-tielemans-in-liverpool-offered-transfer-advice-by/14c4og05ceros19mr16c5y8hq5" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Murphy urges Liverpool to target Tielemans

Deportivo Alaves defender&nbsp;Guillermo Maripan has emerged as a transfer target for West Ham, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/alaves/2019/05/30/5cef939922601dde278b45be.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The Hammers are aiming to tie up a deal for the Chile international before the Copa America begins in mid-June. Maripan contributed two goals and two assists in 22 La Liga appearances for Alaves this season.

West Ham want to sign Alaves defender Maripan

Arsenal&nbsp;have been urged to bring the “tremendously sad story” of Mesut Ozil to an end, with Charlie Nicholas saying it is “time to say farewell” to the German and a number of defenders. The Gunners legend told Sky Sports: “He isn’t a star anymore at Arsenal. It’s time to say farewell.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/time-for-arsenal-to-bid-farewell-to-ozil-gunners-legend/o6280yj7qojl1ixsxfeqooyr5" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Time for Arsenal to bid farewell to Ozil'

RB Leipzig have tabled an offer for Manchester City starlet Noah Ohio, according to <a href="https://www.bild.de/bild-plus/sport/fussball/fussball/rb-leipzig-top-talent-von-manchester-city-den-bayern-weggeschnappt-62304068,view=conversionToLogin.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>. The 16-year-old forward is held in high regard at the Premier League champions, but he has turned down the offer of a new contract and could now head elsewhere.

RB Leipzig make offer for Man City's Ohio

Tottenham have pulled out of the race to land Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11675/11732071/tottenham-end-interest-in-barcelonas-andre-gomes-after-everton-loan-spell" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. Spurs were among those keen on landing the Portugal international after seeing him impress during a loan spell at Everton, but they are now turning their attention elsewhere.

Spurs end interest in Gomes

Ramos wants Hazard in Madrid

Neymar is not right for&nbsp;Real Madrid, says Ramon Calderon, but&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;midfielder Paul Pogba could be if there is a deal to be done at the right price. The former Blancos president told Sky Sports: "Pogba? Maybe. He is one of the players that [Zinedine] Zidane has said he really likes. It would be a problem of money." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/neymar-not-right-for-real-madrid-but-pogba-could-be-former/16hzunmyp9wyg1j2m4e3qo85k7" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

'Neymar not right for Real Madrid but Pogba could be'

Cristiano Ronaldo could return to&nbsp;Manchester United, says Andrea Pirlo, but the&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;superstar could just easily head to&nbsp;MLS&nbsp;or Asia when the time comes to leave the&nbsp;Serie A&nbsp;champions. The Italian icon has told the Daily Mail: "He has two or three years on his contract with Juventus and after then it's possible that he comes to the USA or to another country." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/pirlo-speculates-on-ronaldo-return-to-man-utd-reveals/aj2kw19yl75q1k22dqtjsko1r" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Ronaldo back to Man Utd?

Werder Bremen want to sign Liverpool midfielder Marko Grujic on a loan deal this summer, according to <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/werder-bremen-kohfeldt-sprach-schon-mit-hertha-star-marko-grujic-62305156.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>. The 23-year-old is currently on loan at Hertha Berlin, but he is due to return to Anfield at the end of June. Grujic is also available on a permanent transfer for around €18 million ($20m, £16m), but he wishes to stay in Berlin for another year.

Bremen eyeing Grujic but he wants to stay at Hertha

According to <a href="https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/3671510/odegaard-bracht-geheim-bezoek-aan-ajax" target="_blank">De Telegraaf</a>, Real Madrid midfielder Martin Odegaard held talks with Ajax sporting director Marc Overmars this week. The two men broached the possibility of a two-year loan deal, with Ajax on the lookout for&nbsp;Hakim Ziyech's replacement as he nears a summer exit. Odegaard spent the 2019-19 campaign on loan at Vitesse and managed to contribute nine goals and 12 assists in 35 Eredivisie appearances.

Ajax hold secret talks with Madrid ace Odegaard

Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez has been touted as a possible successor to Claudio Ranieri at AS Roma, according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Roma/28-05-2019/roma-la-panchina-corsa-quattro-corsa-anche-benitez-3302020630123.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta Dello Sport</a>. Atalanta manager&nbsp;Piero Gasperini had been Roma's first choice target, but he has pledged to remain at Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia for at least one more year. Benitez guided Newcastle to 13th in the Premier League last season and is not expected to leave the club this summer.

Rafa Benitez emerges as a contender for AS Roma job

Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez does not wish to move to the Premier League this summer, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2019/05/30/5ceee0de268e3efe4e8b45ff.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>.&nbsp; The Colombian has spent the last two years on loan at Bayern Munich, but he is due to return to Santiago Bernabeu in June. Rodriguez has been heavily linked with a summer transfer, with Napoli and Juventus now thought to be the frontrunners in the race for his signature.

Rodriguez not interested in Premier League transfer

Manchester City defender&nbsp;Eliaquim Mangala is set for a summer return to FC Porto, according to <a href="https://www.ojogo.pt/futebol/1a-liga/porto/noticias/interior/mangala-ja-tem-acordo-com-o-fc-porto-os-moldes-do-negocio-e-o-que-falta-limar-10958002.html" target="_blank">O Jogo</a>. The 28-year-old's five-year spell&nbsp;at the Etihad Stadium has been hampered by injuries and the Portuguese outfit will assess his fitness before pushing for a deal. Mangala did not make a single first-team appearance for Man City during the 2018-19 campaign.

Man City's Mangala set for Porto return

Antonio Conte has been confirmed as&nbsp;Luciano Spalletti's replacement at Inter.&nbsp; The club announced the move early Friday morning.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/inter-confirm-former-chelsea-boss-conte-as-spallettis/12zdwrzqu16q81q1rc7kl7yxjr" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal&nbsp;</a>

Conte confirmed as Inter boss

Barcelona&nbsp;defender Clement Lenglet is excited about the prospects of having&nbsp;Antoine Griezmann at Barcelona next season.&nbsp; The forward has announced that he is leaving Atletico Madrid, and though his destination is not yet fully clear, he has been heavily linked with the Catalan club.&nbsp; "Griezmann is one of the three or four best players in La Liga," Lenglet told a news conference. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/he-is-a-star-lenglet-praises-griezmann-amid-barcelona-links/ulc4f9v0e81t1hxv5hzucv1me" target="_blank">Read more from the defender right here</a>

Lenglet excited by possible Griezmann signing 

Liverpool have made contact with Lille over a move to sign winger Nicolas Pepe. <a href="https://metro.co.uk/2019/05/30/liverpool-open-talks-with-lille-over-nicolas-pepe-transfer-9752461/" target="_blank">Metro</a> reports that the Reds and the French side have started talks as Jurgen Klopp's side look to beat Manchester United and Arsenal to the forward's signing.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Liverpool open talks with Lille over Pepe 

Manchester City and Benfica has begun talks over a deal for teen star Joao Felix, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9189269/man-city-joao-felix-transfer-benfica-agent-mendes/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>.&nbsp; Leaders from the two sides met in London on Wednesday to discuss the&nbsp;£100 million ($126m)&nbsp;rated youngster as City hope to beat their rivals to the punch.&nbsp;

Man City step up Joao Felix chase

Antoine Griezmann began negotiating with FC Barcelona last November and signed an agreement to be a new Barca player in March, according to <a href="https://www.goal.com/es/noticias/griezmann-negocio-con-el-barcelona-en-noviembre-y-firmo-en/1u10th5l9yj0i1whw9ders1mee" target="_blank">Cadena SER</a>.&nbsp; The "El Larguero" program on Cadena SER dropped the report, which could cause problems as the early signing may be a violation of FIFA regulations.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Griezmann started Barca negotiations in November 

Real Madrid are preparing a new&nbsp;£106 million ($134m)&nbsp;bid for Eden Hazard to finally complete the transfer of the Chelsea star, according to the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/05/30/real-madrid-preparing-106m-bid-sign-eden-hazard-chelsea/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>. The La Liga giants have failed to meet Chelsea's&nbsp;£100m valuation thus far, but are expected to give in to their demands in hopes of completing a deal quickly. Following the Europa League triumph over Arsenal, Hazard admitted he thought it would be his final game at Chelsea.

Madrid prepare new Hazard bid

Sadio Mane says he has no plans to leave&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;because no club in the world is quite as “sexy” as the Merseysiders. Mane’s performances in a red shirt have attracted the interest of&nbsp;Real Madrid,&nbsp;with Los Blancos boss Zinedine Zidane reportedly making the forward his prime transfer target this summer. However, the 27-year-old has dismissed those claims, revealing that he has no interest in quitting Jurgen Klopp’s side anytime soon. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/theres-no-place-like-it-sadio-mane-plans-long-stay-at-sexy/t7iczowx5xz21fvcg3yil2otm" target="_blank">Read what he had to say right here on Goal!</a>

Mane plans long stay at 'sexy' Liverpool

Leicester City are prepared to test Chelsea's resolve by offering £15 million ($19m) for defender Reece James, according to the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9188931/man-utd-leicester-chelsea-reece-james/" target="_blank">Sun</a>. Brendan Rodgers rates the right-back highly after his successful season-long loan to Wigan and wants him to become an important player for the Foxes. However, Chelsea will not be coaxed into a sale easily, and the Foxes face competition from Manchester United for his services.

Leicester to battle Man Utd for Chelsea youngster

Both James Milner and Joel Matip will receive new contracts with Liverpool following the Champions League final, according to the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/05/30/james-milner-joel-matip-will-rewarded-liverpool-new-contracts/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>. Milner previously had one year remaining and will be extended to at least 2021 as, despite being 33, he is seen as one of the fittest members of the Reds squad. Matip also has one year remaining and is set to be rewarded after emerging as the centre-back partner to Virgil van Dijk in the second half of the season.

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