Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Chelsea and City looking at Locatelli

Chelsea and Manchester City are considering moves for&nbsp;Sassuolo star Manuel Loctaelli, claims <a href="https://www.transfermarketweb.com/transfers/transfers-chelsea-city-and-psg-to-challenge-juventus-for-locatelli-214355" target="_blank">TMW</a>. The Italy international is attracting admiring glances from across Europe, with two Premier League heavyweights among an ever-growing list of suitors.

Chelsea and City looking at Locatelli (TMW)

Arsenal are mulling over an approach for&nbsp;Ajax defender Noussair Mazraoui, claims <a href="https://www.estadiodeportivo.com/fichajes/2021/06/02/arsenal-acelera-sustituto-bellerin-relevo/339737.html" target="_blank">Estadio Deportivo</a>. With Hector Bellerin seemingly heading out of Emirates Stadium, the Gunners are eager to bring in another right-back.

Arsenal mulling over Mazraoui approach (Estadio Deportivo)

<a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/ultima-hora-mercado-fichajes-pretendientes-gerard-moreno-20210602.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a> reports that Barcelona and Manchester United are ready to battle it out for Villarreal forward Gerard Moreno. The 29-year-old hit 30 goals in the 2020-21 campaign, including one in the Europa League final as his current side downed the Red Devils on penalties.

Barca & Man Utd to battle for Moreno (Fichajes)

Harry Kane will delay making a decision on his future until after this summer's European Championship, claims <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/harry-kane-transfer-latest-tottenham-future-on-hold-euros-b938602.html" target="_blank">Standard Sport.</a> The Tottenham striker is being linked with a number of clubs - including Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City - but he will not be rushing into a transfer.

Kane delays decision on Spurs future (Standard Sport)

England star won't make pre-Euros transfer call

Liverpool "definitely" have interest in Leeds forward Raphinha, however they have yet to make formal contact over him, reports the <a href="https://twitter.com/GrahamSmyth/status/1400477531145478149?s=20" target="_blank">Yorkshire Evening Post</a>. The Brazilian's&nbsp;transfer fee could be daunting for clubs after a six-goal, nine-assist campaign in which he fully flexed his creative muscle. Still, he is said to have multiple suitors.

Raphinha chase could include Reds (Yorkshire Evening Post)

The Leeds forward is said to be a top target of several big sides, with Liverpool among those considering a bid

Charlotte FC has rebuffed an offer for Sergio Ruiz from La Liga, reports <a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/source-charlotte-fc-reject-la-liga-bid-for-sergio-ruiz" target="_blank">MLS.com</a>. The expansion club has reportedly received several inquiries regarding the midfielder but don't want to sell.

Charlotte FC rebuffs La Liga offer for Ruiz

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman admitting to feeling a sense of relief after being confirmed in his post for another season. The Dutchman had to wait until Thursday to receive the final approval of new Barcelona president Joan Laporta, amid reports suggesting the chief could look elsewhere on the bench. But his future now appears clearer and Koeman is looking forward to getting back to work once preparations for 2021-22 begin. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/relieved-koeman-looking-forward-to-barcelona-future-after/yulybhqeg3sv1htelc495t8z0" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

'Relieved' Koeman looking forward to Barcelona future

Tottenham are close to appointing ex-Juventus sporting director&nbsp;Fabio Paratici, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/jun/04/spurs-close-to-hiring-paratici-as-sporting-director-and-target-conte-reunion" target="_blank">Guardian</a>.&nbsp; Paratici recently left Turin after 11 years at the club but is yet to confirm whether he will make a swift return to the game.

Spurs close to Paratici hire

Chelsea star Jorginho was close to joining Manchester City prior to his move to west London, according to the midfielder's agent.&nbsp; Jorginho followed Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri to Stamford Bridge in 2018&nbsp;and has since become a key part of the Blues line-up, helping them to Champions League final victory over City in May.&nbsp; But if things had turned out differently he might well have lined up against his current team-mates in Porto. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/jorginho-almost-joined-man-city-in-2018-reveals-agent/94t78ohgk1ir1kgjsataby2wl" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Jorginho almost signed for Man City in 2018

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Mamadou Fall is Black &amp; Gold. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LAFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LAFC</a>— LAFC (@LAFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LAFC/status/1400875012999892994?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

LAFC signs Fall

Gareth Bale says&nbsp;he will be happy to sit down with new Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti after Euro 2020 and decide whether he has a future at the club.&nbsp; Ancelotti was at the Madrid helm during Bale's first season at the club in 2013-14, which ended in glory as they claimed their 10th Champions League title.&nbsp; The pair enjoyed a warm relationship prior to the Italian's exit in 2015, and his second spell at Santiago Bernabeu could prompt Bale into staying put following a year on loan at Tottenham. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/bale-expects-discuss-real-madrid-future-ancelotti/1tgyz5az38jye1hdy14cuba8od" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Bale expects to discuss Real Madrid future with new coach Ancelotti

Manchester United have confirmed that eight players will leave the club this summer, including goalkeepers Sergio Romero and Joel Pereira.&nbsp; Each year clubs announce a list of retained players, and this year the two biggest names are first team goalkeepers Romero and Pereira.&nbsp;The other six players are all from the club’s youth team. The news also signifies that Juan Mata may not leave the club despite his contract coming to an end this summer, as negotiations continue over a new deal.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-om/news/romero-pereira-eight-players-leave-man-utd-mata/zciy2ghr62x014grw4fjf34cf" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Romero and Pereira among eight Man Utd players to leave

Brazil's squad is preparing to refuse participation in the 2021 Copa America, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://as.com/futbol/2021/06/04/internacional/1622814678_029261.html?m1=cG9ydGFkYV9wb3J0YWRh&amp;m2=QUNUVUFMSURBRA%3D%3D&amp;m3=MTA%3D&amp;m4=bm9ybWFs&amp;m5=MjQ%3D" target="_blank">AS</a>.&nbsp; The decision to move to Copa to Brazil in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic has incensed the Selecao's stars, and they are planning to talk to their peers elsewhere in South America to make sure the competition does not go ahead.

Brazil squad to refuse to play Copa America

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Confirmed. AC Milan have just communicated to Chelsea they’re triggering €28.5m clause in order to sign Fikayo Tomori on a permanent deal. The agreement will be completed and announced next week. Contract until June 2026. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ACMilan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ACMilan</a> <a href="https://t.co/8eyqeM0ITd">https://t.co/8eyqeM0ITd</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1400835301891784704?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Milan to complete Tomori purchase

Thiago Silva and Olivier Giroud will remain at Chelsea for the 2021-22 Premier League season after the newly-crowned Champions League winners confirmed they have activated a clause in their contracts. Veteran Brazilian Silva arrived from PSG on a free transfer last summer and impressed throughout his first season in English football, making 34 appearances in all competitions. Giroud, 34, will also stay at Chelsea until 2022 after the club confirmed on Friday that they had exercised an option in the French striker's contract back in April. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/thiago-silva-giroud-new-contract-chelsea/1sp75v2sflr3d1237zji9enc7y" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Thiago Silva and Giroud extend Chelsea contracts

Manchester United would "send a message" to Premier League and European rivals if they were&nbsp;able to put a deal in place for Harry Kane&nbsp;says Gary Pallister, with the Tottenham striker&nbsp;"worth his weight in gold". A big-money move is said to be on the cards for the England captain, with personal ambition and a desire to start winning trophies set to lead him away from north London. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is said to form part of the hunt for a prolific presence&nbsp;and Pallister can appreciate why the Red Devils would be keen on the&nbsp;talented 27-year-old, if he could be acquired for the right price. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-send-message-kane-pallister-transfer-targets/1xouy1jp65nyn1fagid9bxh18x" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Man Utd urged by Pallister to 'send message' with Kane move

Philippe Coutinho is said to be registering on Arsenal's radar again, but Nigel Winterburn is "not convinced" that the&nbsp;former Liverpool star, who has lost his way somewhat since joining Barcelona, is the right option for Mikel Arteta. Each passing transfer window brings with it fresh speculation surrounding a Brazil international that left English football for Camp Nou back in the winter of 2018. Coutinho's stock remains high in the Premier League, where he flourished across five years at Anfield, but the&nbsp;28-year-old has regressed during his time in Spain&nbsp;- and during a loan stint at Bayern Munich - and it may be that he struggles to attract an elite suitor. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/not-convinced-arsenal-warned-off-coutinho-gamble-by/10qb7tl5ysbax1g8ktwxd0jh43" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Arsenal warned off Coutinho gamble

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔵 | We can today confirm the players set to leave <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EFC</a> when their current contracts expire at the end of the month. We wish to thank all departing players for their contributions throughout their time at the Club.— Everton (@Everton) <a href="https://twitter.com/Everton/status/1400769300689006594?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

King & Walcott among four Everton players released

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Giroud contract extended. 👇— Champions of Europe 🏆 (@ChelseaFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChelseaFC/status/1400833651915505664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Giroud joins Silva in extending Chelsea deal

Manchester City will look to replace Bernardo Silva with Jack Grealish if a Portuguese winger heads out of the Etihad Stadium this summer. <a href="https://www.francefootball.fr/news/Mercato-l-atletico-madrid-lorgne-sur-bernardo-silva-manchester-city/1258651" target="_blank">France Football</a> claims the Aston Villa captain will be targeted by Pep Guardiola as Atletico Madrid step up their interest in Silva.

Man City to replace Silva with Grealish

Everton have, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2021/06/03/calciomercato-juventus-pirlo-ancelotti-everton-sassuolo-verona/" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>, made contact with Andrea Pirlo regarding their managerial vacancy. The Toffees have lost Carlo Ancelotti to Real Madrid, but they could move to land a World Cup winner that recently parted company with Juventus.

Everton make contact with Pirlo

Carlos Tevez is set to sever ties with Boca Juniors, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/TyCSports/status/1400802730738860038" target="_blank">TyC Sports.</a> The experienced frontman, who is taking in a third spell with the club that launched his career,&nbsp;is now 37 years of age.

Tevez set to leave Boca

Juventus are open to the idea of taking Miralem Pjanic back from Barcelona, claims <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/pjanic-chiama-la-juve-allegri-risponde-miralem-puo-tornare-ecco--86350" target="_blank">Calciomercato.</a> The Bianconeri are, however, aware that financing such a deal will not be easy and have called for patience from a Bosnian midfielder as they seek to put a move in motion.

Juve open door for Pjanic return

Chelsea may be willing to sanction a switch for Hakim Ziyech in the summer transfer window, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2021/06/03/calciomercato-milan-napoli-ziyech-spalletti-chelsea/" target="_blank">Calciomercato.</a> AC Milan and Napoli are said to be keen on a winger who has spent just one season at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea not ruling out Ziyech sale

Bayern Munich's efforts to tie Kingsley Coman to a new contract have stalled, claims <a href="https://www.sport1.de/fussball/bundesliga/2021/06/fc-bayern-kingsley-coman-die-irren-zahlen-im-transfer-poker" target="_blank">Sport1.</a> That is because the France international winger wants to see his salary almost doubled to €20 milion-a-year (£17m/$24m).

Coman contract talks stall over demands

Jose Mourinho is, according to <a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/roma/?action=read&amp;idnet=dm9jZWdpYWxsb3Jvc3NhLml0LTIxMDY2NA" target="_blank">TMW</a>, set to frustrate Premier League suitors of&nbsp;Ebrima Darboe by keeping him around at Roma. Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal, Tottenham&nbsp;and West Ham have been linked with the 19-year-old midfielder, but a new coach in the Italian capital wants to retain his potential.

Mourinho to frustrate Premier League suitors of Darboe

Bayern Munich are, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/RadioMARCA/status/1400420684980015104" target="_blank">Radio Marca</a>, set to seal an €80 million (£69m/$97m)&nbsp;deal for Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez. The German giants believe they can win the race for a man who has seen a move to England mooted in the recent past.

Bayern to seal  €80m Saul signing

Barcelona are closing in on the capture of Memphis Depay, reports <a href="https://www.sport.es/en/news/barca/memphis-depay-now-very-close-to-joining-barcelona-11789140" target="_blank">Sport.</a> The Dutch forward, who is leaving Lyon as a free agent, has been linked with the Blaugrana for some time and is set to join Sergio Aguero, Eric Garcia and Emerson Royal at Camp Nou.

Depay set to become Barca's next signing

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Choupo2023?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Choupo2023</a> 🎉 <a href="https://t.co/UwCjnQpQ44">pic.twitter.com/UwCjnQpQ44</a>— 🏆 MEISTER 🏆 (@FCBayern) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayern/status/1400761680628531208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

New Bayern deal for Choupo-Moting

Premier League new boys Norwich are preparing a £10 million ($14m)&nbsp;bid for Celtic defender&nbsp;Kristoffer Ajer, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/15159182/norwich-newcastle-transfer-ajer-celtic/" target="_blank">The Sun.</a> Newcastle are also keen on the 23-year-old&nbsp;Norwegian, who has just 12 months left to run on his contract at Parkhead.

Norwich ready £10m offer for Ajer

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">ℹ️ Assistant coach Tim <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Borowski?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Borowski</a> will not renew his contract with SV <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Werder?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Werder</a>. Thanks for everything Boro, and all the best for the future! 👉 <a href="https://t.co/q9RDfC7fmU">https://t.co/q9RDfC7fmU</a> <a href="https://t.co/IxQZNpJrYf">pic.twitter.com/IxQZNpJrYf</a>— SV Werder Bremen EN (@werderbremen_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/werderbremen_en/status/1400753763380568065?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Departure in Bremen

<a href="https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/leeds-united-transfer-budget-batshuayi-20737268" target="_blank">Leeds Live</a> report that&nbsp;Matheus Pereira is a player that the Whites are looking at. The Brazilian playmaker has suffered relegation out of the Premier League with West Brom, but may be offered an immediate return to the top flight.

Leeds like the look of Pereira 

Manchester City are keen on Spurs striker Harry Kane, but value him at around £100 million ($141m). The <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/mancity-market-signings-record-fees-20734436" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a> says that could prove problematic in talks as Tottenham are looking for £150m ($212m) and finding players to use in a part-exchange deal is looking difficult.

Man City only want to pay £100m for Kane

Manchester United are confident that a deal can be done this summer for Jadon Sancho, reports <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/man-utd-transfer-news-sancho-trippier-varane-torres/cimkAZ7bbb08" target="_blank">The Athletic.</a> The Red Devils have been pursuing the Borussia Dortmund winger for some time and believe the time has come for them to bring the England international home.

Man Utd confident on Sancho signing

Real Madrid have seen a move for Richarlison mooted, but the <a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/richarlisons-everton-future-clarified-amid-20737429" target="_blank">Liverpool Echo</a> claims that the Toffees are not braced for bids. The Blancos are being linked with the Brazilian forward after luring Carlo Ancelotti away from Merseyside and back to Spain.

Everton not expecting Real bid for Richarlison

Would Rodgers take Spurs job?

Real Madrid approached Jose Mourinho before taking Carlo Ancelotti back to Santiago Bernabeu, claims <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/06/02/jose-mourinho-approached-real-madrid-carlo-ancelotti-appointment/" target="_blank">The Telegraph.</a> The Blancos have appointed one familiar face as their new manager, but sounded out another - one about to take the reins at Roma - after seeing Zinedine Zidane depart.

Mourinho was approached about Real job

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"> Tottenham are pushing to reach an agreement with Antonio Conte. He’s tempted by <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/THFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#THFC</a> job - but no final decision yet. 🇮🇹 Negotiations still ongoing with his agents about salary, new signings, staff [Spurs are not willing to allow him to bring more than four staff members]. ⚪️ — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1400574211194769412?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Conte tempted by Spurs job

Eden Hazard has expressed his excitement after the appointment of new Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti, insisting "it's good news for me". Ancelotti left Everton to return to Real for a second spell in charge&nbsp;on Tuesday, penning a three-year contract at Santiago Bernabeu. Hazard, meanwhile, hopes to take on a bigger squad role in 2021-22. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/its-good-news-for-me-hazard-excited-by-appointment-of-new/15i38va1c796x1pgiczaah02ca" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Hazard: Ancelotti appointment is good news for me

Antalyaspor announced via <a href="https://twitter.com/Antalyaspor/status/1400487952652943363?s=20" target="_blank">Twitter</a> that Lukas Podolski would leave&nbsp;them this summer following a two-year stint with the Turkish club. "We would like to thank our football player for his contributions and wish him success in his next steps," wrote the organisation.

Podolski to leave Antalyaspor

<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/sevilla/alexis-sanchez-orbita-sevilla-11787788" target="_blank">SPORT</a> claim that Sevilla may try to bring Alexis Sanchez back to Spain with Inter eager to rid themselves of his wages. The winger was productive in a limited role this past season, having a hand in 12 goals in 30 appearances (just 12 starts). He last played in Spain in 2013-14, when he was a rising star at Barcelona.

Sevilla could pursue Alexis Sanchez

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 💪 Let’s go! Our first summer signing 😍<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/itfc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#itfc</a> <a href="https://t.co/DpZ3cAf6H0">https://t.co/DpZ3cAf6H0</a> — Ipswich Town FC (@IpswichTown) <a href="https://twitter.com/IpswichTown/status/1400500421811113985?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Ipswich welcome Burns

Alisson Becker is set to hold contract talks with Liverpool later in the summer, writes <a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/57350276" target="_blank">BBC Sport</a>. The discussions will take place once the goalkeeper returns from Copa America duties with Brazil. He's already under contract until 2024, so any extension would keep him at Anfield until his mid-30s.

Alisson contract talks scheduled

Everton have PSV full-back Denzel Dumfries on their radar, according to <a href="https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/dumfries-in-beeld-bij-everton" target="_blank">VI</a>. The Netherlands player&nbsp;is said to want a fresh challenge beyond his home country, and the Toffees would represent a significant step up. His current contract at PSV runs until 2023.

Dumfries on Everton radar

Sergio Aguero's father has revealed that&nbsp;Arsenal and Chelsea expressed an interest&nbsp;in signing his son, while he blasted Pep Guardiola for his treatment of the former Manchester City striker. The 33-year-old frontman has departed City&nbsp;as the club's all-time leading scorer, with the experienced Argentine opting to run down his contract and make a move to Barcelona on a free transfer. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/agueros-father-admits-to-arsenal-and-chelsea-interest-blasts/pf9dfjkmv2la1im9hgj82lh3z" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Aguero's father admits to Arsenal and Chelsea interest

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨 Callachan becomes County's first summer signing📝 Midfielder Ross Callachan has put pen to paper on a two-year deal at the Global Energy Stadium✍️ — Ross County FC (@RossCounty) <a href="https://twitter.com/RossCounty/status/1400437248223551495?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

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