Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Newcastle in shock talks for Koulibaly

Chelsea have dropped their interest in Philippe Coutinho and will target Kai Havertz instead. <a href="https://theathletic.com/1771126/2020/04/27/coutinho-chelsea-bayern-munich-barcelona-lampard/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>&nbsp;reports the Blues have decided the Germany international will be their top target this summer, but face competition from Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Manchester United,

Chelsea drop Coutinho interest for Havertz

Bayer Leverkusen star replaces Barca man as Blues' top target

Chelsea attacker Willian will most likely join Arsenal next season, says <a href="https://twitter.com/jorgenicola/status/1254464014182158337" target="_blank">ESPN commentator Jorge Nicola</a>.&nbsp; The Brazilian will be a free agent in the summer and is unlikely to sign a contract extension with the Blues.&nbsp; While Barcelona and Liverpool have been linked with moves, Nicola claims the Gunners are leading the race with the presence of fellow Brazilians at the club boosting their chances of a deal.&nbsp;

Arsenal leading the race for Willian

Napoli defender&nbsp;​Kalidou Koulibaly has emerged as a shock target for Newcastle, according to <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a1614430863907092928-exclu-fm-koulibaly-fekir-cavani-les-trois-reves-de-newcastle" target="_blank">Foot Mercato</a>.&nbsp; The Magpies are close to a big-money takeover and are eyeing a number of audacious transfers next season should it be completed.&nbsp; Koulibaly is the latest to be linked with a move and&nbsp;Newcastle have reportedly already entered&nbsp;into talks with Napoli about a possible transfer.&nbsp; The 28-year-old is keen to test himself in England and while his Serie A side may be open to selling him, they will likely demand a sum of at least&nbsp;€80 million ($86m).&nbsp;

Newcastle in talks for Koulibaly

Colchester United have confirmed that the club will release four players in June due to the inability to afford new contracts in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. &nbsp;Captain Luke Prosser, Frank Nouble, Ryan Jackson and Brandon Comley will depart the League Two club when their contracts expire this summer. “The club has a proud record of always paying its players in full and on time. We achieve this because I will never sign a contract if I can’t commit to fulfilling it. I just won’t gamble with other people’s livelihoods or with the club,” said chairman Robbie Cowling. “It is for that reason that I have had to take the very difficult decision of not re-signing a number of players that under normal circumstances I would have been determined to re-sign. “I appreciate the decision will make the team less capable when the season does resume but it is very unlikely that we will be the only club to take such a step.”

Colchester United release first-team players due to financial pressure

Jean-Clair Todibo is close to joining Everton in a €20 million (£17m/$22m) deal. Sport&nbsp;reports the Toffees and Barcelona are in talks over a summer move for the defender, who is on loan at Schalke. The German side have the option to sign him for €25m (£22m/$27m) this summer, but Everton hope to lure him to the Premier League.

Todibo close to €20m Everton move

Brazilian midfielder Rafinha could be on his way out of Barcelona this summer. The 27-year-old has impressed on loan at Celta this season, but signed a new deal with Barca before making the move. As well as Celta, clubs from the Premier League and Serie A are interested in signing him and he is available for just €16 million (£14m/$17m).

Rafinha can leave Barcelona for €16m

Borussia Dortmund&nbsp;director Michael Zorc says his club are “totally relaxed” about Jadon Sancho’s future despite ongoing reports linking him with a return to&nbsp;England. He has been linked with a move to Manchester United or Chelsea, but the coronavirus is expected to disrupt clubs' summer transfer plans, so Sancho could be out of reach for the Premier League duo. Zorc says nothing has changed for Dortmund <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/english-clubs-wont-risk-big-money-sancho-move-dortmund/1hcg4e2eqlig01hxqv1qw5vxlj" target="_blank">regarding Sancho's future and doubts clubs will be able to afford him</a>.

English clubs won't risk expensive Sancho bid, say Dortmund

Cesc Fabregas has offered to defer his wages for four months,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/04/27/cesc-fabregas-offers-defer-entire-monaco-salary-four-months/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>&nbsp;reports. The Spain international has volunteered to forego his salary to help Monaco during the coronavirus. The decision will save the Ligue 1 side&nbsp;upwards of €2 million.

Fabregas defers wages for four months

Celtic and Odsonne Edouard are in talks over a new contract for the striker,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-celtic-player-receives-lucrative-contract-proposal-concrete-steps-for-transfer/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>&nbsp;claims. The 22-year-old striker is wanted by Arsenal and Everton, according to reports, but the Scottish outfit are hoping to tie him down to a new deal.

Celtic open talks with Arsenal target

Newcastle's expected takeover by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia should be completed in the next two weeks, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/18408310.saudi-takeover-newcastle-expected-two-weeks/" target="_blank">Northern Echo</a>. It is reported nobody involved in the takeover has been questioned by the Premier League&nbsp;about reported human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia, ‘sportwashing’ or allegations of&nbsp;TV&nbsp;rights piracy linked to the Saudi state, despite letters from Amnesty International and broadcaster beIN Sports. The league's owners and directors test is the last hurdle for the takeover to pass.

Newcastle's Saudi takeover expected in two weeks

Former Chelsea and Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas says he has no desire to return to the Premier League. The Portuguese coach, now at Marseille, says the style of play in England doesn't fit with his football philosophy. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/villas-boas-does-not-want-return-premier-league/vwatxf2s7x3215io2l9mpn7ty" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Villas-Boas: I won't return to Premier League

Sevilla have joined Atletico Madrid, Everton and West Ham in the race for Marseille's Bouna Sarr, report <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Transferts-sarr-amavi-om-deux-affaires-a-saisir/1129927" target="_blank">l'Equipe</a>. Sevilla reportedly sent scouts to watch Sarr in Marseille's 3-2 win over Nimes in February. The 28-year-old can play at right-back or on the wing.

Sevilla enter Sarr race

Barcelona have put almost their entire squad up for sale as the club is desperate for cash, according to&nbsp;RAC's <a href="https://twitter.com/gerardromero/status/1254727205298601985?s=19" target="_blank">Gerard Romero</a>. However, the majority of the playing squad don't want to leave.

'Almost entire Barca squad is on the market'

Gonzalo Higuain's father has dismissed rumours that the Juventus forward is trying to engineer a return to former club River Plate. Jorge Higuain says his son will see out the rest of his contract in Turin, which expires next summer. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/higuain-juventus-contract-leave-2021-players-father/13bw2w0qjkm4p1lxspkrn7jzrh" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Higuain's father says he will see out Juve contract

Tottenham, Inter and Juventus have all made offers to Barcelona for midfielder Arthur, according to <a href="https://www.ccma.cat/esport3/el-barca-no-tanca-la-porta-a-arthur-davant-linteres-de-la-juventus/noticia/3007487/" target="_blank">Catalunya Radio</a>. All three clubs are said to have offered players in a swap deal as the coronavirus crisis affects their ability to complete big financial deals. However, it is reported the Brazilian's preference is to stay with Barcelona.

Tottenham, Inter, Juve make Arthur offers

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich says his old side need a "top-quality" backup for striker Marcus Rashford. Odion Ighalo has filled the gap well since his arrival in January but Bosnich wants to see United add again. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-top-quality-back-up-rashford-bosnich-striker-red/hzxajgfaj6aa1maralqhnfp2e" target="_blank">Read what he had to say here on Goal!</a>

'Man Utd need top-quality backup for Rashford'

Former Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness has urged Manuel Neuer to sign a new contract at the club. The goalkeeper has been linked with a move away in recent months, and recently hit out at Bayern after details of his contract talks were leaked. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/best-goalkeeper-in-world-neuer-new-bayern-contract-hoeness/2p5nutdshiqj19tohkpgndtkx" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Hoeness urges Neuer to sign new Bayern deal

AC Milan, Tottenham, RB Leipzig, Eintracht Frankfurt, Borussia Dortmund, Everton and Southampton have all sent scouts to watch Strasbourg defender Mohamed Simakan, report <a href="https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/mercato-simakan-la-grosse-vente-de-l-ete-attendue-a-strasbourg-1901929.html" target="_blank">RMC Sport</a>. The 19-year-old recently signed a new contract until 2023 but could still be sold in the next transfer window. AC Milan are said to be readying a €15 million (£3m/$16m) offer, with Strasbourg hoping to instigate a bidding war.

Milan, Dortmund, Spurs chase €15m Simakan

Paris Saint-Germain are looking at Real Madrid's Sergio Reguilon as a potential replacement for Layvin Kurzawa, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2020/04/26/5ea5b42746163fab858b45e6.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. Reguilon is currently on loan at Sevilla and is unlikely to break into the first team with Marcelo and Ferland Mendy ahead of him. At PSG, Reguilon could quickly become a regular starter.

PSG target Reguilon as Kurzawa replacement

Benfica aren't willing to budge on their €35 million (£31m/$38m) valuation of left-back Alex Grimaldo, claim&nbsp;<a href="https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-resiste-por-grimaldo?ref=Benfica_DestaquesPrincipais" target="_blank">Record</a>. Jose Mourinho has been linked with a move to take the 24-year-old to Tottenham.

Benfica holding out for €35m for Grimaldo

Leicester midfielder Wilfred Ndidi says he is happy at Leicester, amid rumours linking him with Manchester United and Arsenal. The Nigeria midfielder says he has "no need to go anywhere". <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ndidi-happy-leicester-arsenal-man-utd-links/t7d278m6lbt91ovh53sgusjuu" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Ndidi happy at Leicester amid Arsenal & Man Utd links

Benfica are likely to send 21-year-old forward Jota out on loan to experience regular first-team football, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/jota-pode-ser-emprestado-o-que-aconteceu-a-estes-10-jovens-do-benfica-com-a-mesma-receita?ref=Benfica_DestaquesPrincipais" target="_blank">Record</a>. The youngster had made 19 appearances for the Portuguese giants so far this season, scoring twice. It is claimed English clubs were interested in Jota in the January transfer window.

Benfica to loan out Jota

Dimitar Berbatov admits he was initially underwhelmed to hear of interest from Tottenham before he moved to the Premier League in 2006. The Bulgarian was hoping for an offer from a club along the lines of Manchester United or Real Madrid. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/barcelona-berbatov-underwhelmed-tottenham-interest/1255sz73xxi9t1czj5fu0eg5q7" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Berbatov admits being underwhelmed by Tottenham interest

Hellas Verona forward Fabio Borini is being tracked by three Premier League clubs with his contract due to expire at the end of the season, reports <a href="http://www.tuttohellasverona.it/primo-piano/sirene-inglesi-per-borini-che-resta-in-stand-by-34095" target="_blank">Tutto Hellas Verona</a>.&nbsp; Aston Villa, Crystal Palace and Newcastle are all tracking Borini, who previously played in England's top-flight for Chelsea, Liverpool and Sunderland.&nbsp; The 29-year-old has struck two goals across eight Serie A appearances this season.&nbsp;

Premier League trio circling for Borini

Wilfred Ndidi has reiterated his commitment to&nbsp;Leicester City&nbsp;after recent reports of interest from both Arsenal and Manchester United "We are doing well and I am enjoying myself here. I still have a contract with Leicester," Ndidi told&nbsp;<a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/leicester-city/story/4088746/wilfred-ndidi-puts-leicester-success-down-to-the-brendan-rodgers-effect" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. "I am learning and trying to improve myself every day and I am doing okay here so no need to go anywhere." Ndidi is currently contracted at the King Power Stadium until 2024.&nbsp;

Ndidi committed to Leicester

Igor Gomes' agent Wagner&nbsp;Ribeiro&nbsp;said he is dreaming of taking the Sao Paulo attacker to La&nbsp;Liga&nbsp;giants Real Madrid. Sao Paulo's Gomes has attracted interest from across Europe, with the 21-year-old linked to Madrid, Barcelona,&nbsp;Sevilla&nbsp;and Ajax. Madrid have spent heavily in the Brazilian market, signing young trio&nbsp;Vinicius&nbsp;Junior,&nbsp;Rodrygo&nbsp;Goes and&nbsp;Reinier&nbsp;Jesus in recent seasons. And&nbsp;Ribeiro&nbsp;talked up the possibility of Gomes&nbsp;–&nbsp;who has been compared to Kaka&nbsp;– swapping Sao Paulo for Madrid. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/igor-gomes-agent-dreaming-of-real-madrid-move-for-sao-paulo/1s49eq56rm0g71vf7l16zlct81" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Igor Gomes' agent dreaming of Real Madrid move

Lazio are set to lock down Luis Alberto on a new contract until June 2025, according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/" target="_blank">La Gazzetta dello Sport</a>.&nbsp; The 27-year-old is poised&nbsp;to receive a wage increase that will put him among the club's highest earners.&nbsp; Alberto joined Lazio from Liverpool in 2016.&nbsp;

Luis Alberto to re-sign with Lazio

Barcelona's hopes of signing Inter star Lautaro Martinez this summer have hit a financial hurdle, reports Sky Sport Italia via the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8258889/Barcelona-struggling-97m-package-land-Inter-Milan-striker-Lautaro-Martinez.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>.&nbsp; The Argentine currently has a release clause of £97 million ($120m), which must be paid in full, but the Catalans are struggling to free up such a sum in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.&nbsp; Instead of matching the transfer fee, Barcelona are reportedly keen to add their own players to a&nbsp;deal and would be open to offering a sum value over Inter's initial asking price to ensure a deal can be done.&nbsp;

Barca struggling to fund Lautaro transfer

The Premier League is poised to allow clubs to make five substitutions each game when action resumes following the coronavirus pandemic, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/11485160/prem-five-substitutions-injuries-coronavirus/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_campaign=sunfootballtwitter&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1587935662" target="_blank">The Sun</a>.&nbsp; With the competition suspended for the past two months, there are fears that when play does resume, players will be at risk of injury and burn-out.&nbsp; As such, a FIFA proposal will give the Premier League the option to introduce five subs per game, rather than just three.&nbsp;

Premier League to allow five subs

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson is worried he could miss the rest of the Premier League season, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/11485177/roy-hodgson-miss-crystal-palace-coronavirus/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_campaign=sunfootballtwitter&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1587935058" target="_blank">The Sun</a>.&nbsp; The 72-year-old has reportedly told friends he's concerned that his age will mean he's unable to attend matches or oversee training sessions due to coronavirus restrictions.&nbsp; Government guidelines in the UK surrounding the pandemic are currently very strict when it comes to what people over the age of 70 are allowed to do.&nbsp;

Hodgson may miss rest of season

Franck Kessie will likely remain at AC Milan for the foreseeable future as&nbsp;he and his agent remain confident in the Rossoneri's "project" despite reported interest from the Premier League. Kessie, 23, is in his third season at San Siro having joined from&nbsp;Atalanta&nbsp;in 2017 and was enjoying a strong&nbsp;campaign before European football was brought to a halt by the coronavirus pandemic. The&nbsp;Ivory Coast&nbsp;international has polarised opinion among supporters during his time in&nbsp;Milan, but he is widely regarded to have been playing his best football at the club since Stefano Pioli's appointment as coach in October. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-target-kessie-set-to-stay-at-milan-agent-suggests/f0ej5rm6dbji1k4adh19jm3jl" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Kessie set for AC Milan stay

AC Milan are set to secure a contract extension with goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, reports <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>.&nbsp; The 21-year-old had been linked with a possible exit in recent months but a lack of possible suitors means he's now open to re-signing.&nbsp; Donnarumma's current contract expires at the end of next season and his main concern is reportedly&nbsp;not having to take a pay cut.&nbsp;

Donnarumma close to AC Milan extension

Real Madrid left-back Sergio&nbsp;​Reguilon has emerged as a target for Paris Saint-Germain, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2020/04/26/5ea5b42746163fab858b45e6.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>.&nbsp; PSG are expected to lose current left-back Layvin Kurzawa this summer and see Reguilon as a possible replacement.&nbsp; Reguilon has spent the past season on loan with Sevilla&nbsp;and it's unlikely he'll be able to force his way into Zinedine Zidane's side next season.&nbsp;

PSG targeting Real Madrid's Reguilon

Scott McTominay has revealed there was a possibility of&nbsp;a loan move away from&nbsp;Manchester United, before he was given his big break by Jose Mourinho, but he was never tempted to leave Old Trafford. The former Man Utd manager gave the&nbsp;Scotland&nbsp;international his debut off the bench at the Emirates against Arsenal in May 2017 before starting the then 20-year-old in the final fixture of the season vs&nbsp;Crystal Palace. In 2018/19 he pushed his way into the&nbsp;first team squad making 27 appearances in all competitions and was given a unique accolade at the end of season awards dinner when Mourinho created a special honour of Manger’s Player of the Year. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/scott-mctominay-explains-why-he-didnt-want-manchester-united/1xh6uptv72pxr1rgpiby80ooml" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

McTominay explains turning down loan move

Brescia prodigy Sandro Tonali has been offered to Barcelona but the Catalans aren't willing to match their €60 million ($65m) evaluation, reports <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200426/48739019306/tonali-ha-sido-ofrecido-pero-el-barca-lo-considera-inviable.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>.&nbsp; The 19-year-old has been turning heads across Europe and while Barca rate the midfielder, they aren't willing to spend such a large sum on him.&nbsp; Brescia are currently bottom of Serie A, meaning Tonali will likely be moved on at season's end if they are relegated.&nbsp;

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