Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd open talks over Sessegnon signing

Manchester United have reportedly made contact with Fulham over a potential deal for Ryan Sessegnon, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11722506/manchester-united-contact-fulham-over-ryan-sessegnon-deal">Sky Sports.</a> Juventus and Tottenham are also interested in the teenager but have yet to make a formal approach. Sessegnon has just one year left on his deal and is understood to want to remain in the Premier League.

Man Utd open talks over Sessegnon signing

The Red Devils are keen to add talented, homegrown youth to their squad.

Neymar remains undecided on his future, but Real Madrid will not make a move for the star unless he makes the first move, according to <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2019/05/17/football/1558081621_306772.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. Real Madrid&nbsp;interested and have tried to sign him several times previously, but&nbsp;the club&nbsp;do not want a transfer war with PSG chairman&nbsp;Nasser Al Khelaifi, who they respect. Neymar himself won't take any actions until after the Copa America this summer, with the Brazil star&nbsp;knowing any exit would be complicated due to lack of a release clause in his contract.

Real Madrid want Neymar to demand exit

The Brazil star is uncertain over his future but the La Liga giants won't get involved unless he clearly wants out

Brentford have made an enquiry about Blackburn goalkeeper David Raya over fears&nbsp;Daniel Bentley might depart this summer, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7044663/Brentford-chase-Blackburn-goalkeeper-David-Raya.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>.&nbsp; The 25-year-old Bentley has just one year left on his contract and his refusal to extend leaves Brentford weighing up whether to sell the keeper. The 23-year-old Raya has been Blackburn's top choice the last two seasons but may be available after losing his place late in the year.

Brentford chasing Raya

Bayern Munich&nbsp;will not exceed the €80 million (£70m/$90m) mark again&nbsp;in a single transfer fee this summer, according to club president Uli Hoeness. Already Bayern have made a splash in the transfer market, spending big to secure&nbsp;Atletico Madrid&nbsp;and&nbsp;France&nbsp;international full-back Lucas Hernandez for €80m. However, while they can be expected to add more players this summer, the club won't be spending that much on a single player. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/we-are-not-playing-monopoly-here-hoeness-says-bayern-wont-exceed-/1ubzmr4t8bdh31oao79kwk8uaa" target="_blank">Read the full story right here on Goal!</a>

Hoeness: Bayern won't exceed Hernandez's €80m transfer fee

Unai Emery watched Atletico Madrid play Levante on Saturday as he kept tabs on rumoured Manchester United target Thomas Partey. <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1128929/Arsenal-transfer-news-Unai-Emery-Atletico-Madrid" target="_blank">The Express</a> says Emery was in Spain watching on as Partey appeared, though the Ghana international was substituted at half time by Diego Simeone. The midfielder has a release clause of around £44m ($56m) and would strengthen Arsenal as Aaron Ramsey has quit the cub for Juventus.

Emery in Madrid to keep eye on Partey

Tottenham are in the hunt for Lyon midfielder Tanguy Ndombele according to French newspaper L'Equipe. Liverpool are reported to have agreed personal terms with the 22-year-old, but the paper reports Daniel Levy is also making inquiries. Spurs join Juventus, Manchester United and PSG in the hunt for the £70m ($89m) rated man, who has played 47 games for Lyon this season.

Spurs target Ndombele

Arsenal are set to bid on Roma defender Kostas Manolas in an effort to shore up their leaky back line, reports the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1128937/Arsenal-transfer-news-Unai-Emery-Kostas-Manolas-Roma-Premier-League" target="_blank">Express</a>. Arsenal conceded 51 goals this year and have identified the £31m ($39m) man as a solution. Recent defensive signings Shkrodan Mustafi and Sokratis Papastathopoulos have failed to impress manager Unai Emery as he looks to guide the team back to the Champions League.

Arsenal to trigger Manolas release clause

Niko Kovac has denied he's headed for the exit at Bayern Munich, despite the club hierarchy allegedly losing faith in him. Speaking after his team clinched the Bundesliga title the head coach said he had 'first hand information' he had the backing of the higher-ups. The club have also denied Kovac is to be dismissed. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/kovac-defiant-as-bayern-sack-rumours-swirl-despite/vsmpfs80apun187zgee5sco5o" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Kovac denies sack rumours

Four young Arsenal players may be set to be sent out on loan to gain first-team experience according to the <a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/48278922" target="_blank">BBC</a>. Eddie Nketiah seems set for a temporary move away from the Emirates, despite scoring in the final game of the season. Other youngsters, including Reiss Nelson, Emile Smith-Rowe and Joe Willock may be right behind the exciting striker.

Arsenal quartet headed out on loan

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is the top target of Juventus to replace&nbsp;Massimiliano Allegri, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/juve-klopp-the-dream-for-the-post-allegri-era-94877" target="_blank">Calciomercato.com</a>. Maurizio Sarri and Antonio Conte are considered the most likely options, while Pep Guardiola and&nbsp;Simone Inzaghi both considered targets for the Serie A champions. But Klopp's work at restoring Liverpool to one of the top sides of Europe has made him a desired target, though it is unclear Juventus will be able to lure him away from Anfield.

Klopp is Juventus top target

Massimiliano Allegri will consider offers from other clubs after July 15 as he looks ahead to life after&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;but will not rule out the possibility of taking a break from football. Allegri, who's departure from Juve has been announced, had been linked with&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;prior to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer securing the full-time manager's job, while&nbsp;Bayern Munich,&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germainand&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;are also said to be interested. But the Livorno-born coach indicated he needs some time to weigh up his options. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/allegri-open-to-offers-but-could-take-year-out-after-leaving/mpnlb84rhidk1xv5d4ps9jph6" target="_blank">Read what he had to say right here on Goal!</a>

Allegri could take year out after leaving Juventus

Werder Bremen&nbsp;have confirmed 40-year-old striker Claudio Pizarro will remain with the club next season. The veteran has reached an agreement with the&nbsp;Bundesliga&nbsp;side to carry on playing for a 21st campaign in Europe, having&nbsp;first moved to Werder in 1999. Werder sporting director Frank Baumann&nbsp;said Pizarro, who has also played for&nbsp;Bayern Munich&nbsp;and&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;during his career, will now sign "a suitable contract in the coming days". <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/werder-veteran-pizarro-to-sign-new-contract-at-40/1sgpb03a0vv6f1223y673szw8g" target="_blank">Read the full story right here on Goal!</a>

Pizarro to sign new Werder contract at 40

Brighton are set to appoint Swansea boss Graham Potter as their new manager, replacing Chris Hughton, reports the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/may/18/graham-potter-to-leave-swansea-for-brighton-manager-job?CMP=share_btn_tw" target="_blank">Guardian</a>. The Seagulls will pay&nbsp;£2 million in compensation to the Swans, as Graham still had two years remaining on his contract. Graham, who led the Swans to a 10th place finish in the Championship, was offered improved terms by the Welsh club but desires an opportunity to manager in the Premier League.

Brighton to hire Potter from Swansea

Wolfsburg captain Josuha Guilavogui has signed a four-year contract extension, it has been confirmed. The France international has been with Wolfsburg for five years - spending his first two on loan - and has developed into a star midfielder for the Bundesliga outfit. They have moved to tie him down to a longer deal, ensuring he stays with the club until 2023.

Guilavogui signs new Wolfsburg deal

Gareth Bale could be set for his last appearance for Real Madrid as they line up against Real Betis on Sunday. The Welsh winger was left out of the last two La Liga games but coach Zinedine Zidane confirmed he will be part of the squad as the curtain comes down on a dismal campaign for Madrid. And it may be the Santiago Bernabeu crowd's last chance to see him in the club's jersey as Zidane refused to say if he will still be part of the team next season. <a href="http://“I dream of playing in a much better, more competitive league. I look at the English Premier League and the Spanish League. The leagues in France and Italy are very big leagues too and very competitive." target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Is Bale set for last Real Madrid appearance?

Alfredo Morelos has suggested he will leave Rangers amid interest from the Premier League. The striker has been linked with a move to Leicester City recently, but he says there are several clubs showing interest ahead of the summer transfer window. “There is a lot of speculation about my possible departure, but there is nothing concrete yet," Morelos told <a href="https://www.heraldscotland.com/" target="_blank">the Herald</a>. “I know that there are many interested clubs asking and as soon as there is something official I will be announcing it. But I’m committed to Rangers just now. I’ve had a good season and many clubs are interested and hopefully everything will be done in the right way. “I dream of playing in a much better, more competitive league. I look at the English Premier League and the Spanish League. The leagues in France and Italy are very big leagues too and very competitive"

Morelos hints at Rangers exit

Chelsea are set to give Tammy Abraham, Kurt Zouma and Ola Aina first-team roles next season when they return from loan, according to the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea/the-chelsea-loan-trio-set-for-senior-roles-next-season-amid-fifa-transfer-ban-a4142751.html">London Evening Standard.</a> As a result of their transfer ban, Chelsea are having to utilise some members of their 41-strong 'loan army' to make up for their inability to reinforce over the next two windows. The news comes as a blow for Aston Villa and Everton, who were hoping to tie up permanent deals for Abraham and Zouma, respectively.

Chelsea to give loan trio their chance

West Brom have announced that they will not extend the deals of five senior players whose contracts are set to expire this summer via their <a href="https://www.wba.co.uk/news/2019/may/dowling-maps-vision-for-future/">official website.</a>&nbsp; The club's longest-serving player -&nbsp;James Morrison - is on the list alongside&nbsp;Gareth Barry, Boaz Myhill,&nbsp;Tyrone Mears and&nbsp;Wes Hoolahan. Baggies captain Chris Brunt will be given an extra year, however, after an extension was triggered in his contract.

West Brom release five

Bournemouth have agreed a deal for Bristol City defender Lloyd Kelly, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsNews/status/1129723901490212864">Sky Sports.</a> The 20-year-old left-back, who can also play at centre-back, is believed to have signed for around £13m (€15m/$16.5m). He impressed in his 32 Championship appearances this season and has now made the step up to the Premier League.

Bournemouth sign £13m Kelly

Liverpool will consider selling a number of fringe players this summer, according to the <a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-could-generate-100million-player-16281674?utm_source=twitter.com&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=sharebar&amp;_ga=2.193250538.616789407.1558161522-168403302.1556086675">Liverpool Echo.</a> Offers of around £20m&nbsp;(€23m/$25m) will be considered for on-loan pair Marko Grujic and Harry Wilson - although another loan is an option for the latter. Nathaniel Clyne and Simon Mignolet could also depart alongside youngsters Rafa Camacho, Ryan Kent and Taiwo Awoniyi, who would each cost upwards of £10m&nbsp;(€11m/$13m).

Liverpool to sell fringe players

Wolves have opened talks with West Brom over a deal for Salomon Rondon, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/wolves-enter-salomon-rondon-transfer-16164608">Mirror.</a> The Venezuelan striker impressed while on loan at Newcastle&nbsp;and Wolves but the club are stalling over&nbsp;meeting his £16.5m (€19m/$21m) purchase clause due to the fact that he is 29 years old, although Magpies boss Rafa Benitez is keen to keep him. However, Wolves would be willing to meet that valuation, as would the likes of West Ham and Everton, among others.

Wolves go in for £16.5m Rondon 

Wilfried Bony and Leroy Fer headline an exodus of players from Swansea City, the club have announced on their <a href="https://www.swanseacity.com/news/swans-reveal-retained-list">official website.</a> The duo's contracts have come to an end and they have not signed new deals, alongside Martin Olsson, Luciano Narsingh and Wayne Routledge. Routledge may yet be offered a new deal, but the rest of the names on that list are not expected to pen fresh terms.

Bony and Fer lead Swansea exodus

Aston Villa are hoping to secure permanent deals for a trio of loan stars if they secure promotion to the Premier League, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-look-sign-trio-16163244?_ga=2.226151773.616789407.1558161522-168403302.1556086675">Mirror.</a> Tammy Abraham, Axel Tuanzebe and Tyrone Mings - on loan from Chelsea, Manchester United and Bournemouth, respectively - have helped Villa into the play-off final and manager Dean Smith is keen to keep them at the club in a more long-term capacity. Deals for the two defenders appears more likely, although Chelsea's transfer ban means it is possible the Blues will give&nbsp;Abraham - who has scored 25 Championship goals this season - his chance at Stamford Bridge.

Villa to make loan trio permanent

Portsmouth winger Jamal Lowe is edging closer to a move to Leeds United after failing to secure Championship promotion, according to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/779593/Leeds-Jamal-Lowe-transfer-latest-rumours-Portsmouth?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+daily-star-football+%28Daily+Star+%3A%3A+Football+Feed%29">Daily Star.</a> The 24-year-old was Pompey's top-scorer in League One this season, notching 15 goals and nine assists and he is keen to play at a higher level. However, Leeds face competition from West Brom and Middlesbrough, who are also keeping tabs on the wide-man.

Lowe edges closer to Leeds

Manchester City are reportedly set to meet Atletico Madrid midfielder Rodri's £61m (€70m/$78m) release clause, according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2019/05/16/primera/1558043680_584566.html?m1=cG9ydGFkYV9wb3J0YWRh&amp;m2=QUNUVUFMSURBRA%3D%3D&amp;m3=MQ%3D%3D&amp;m4=bm9ybWFs&amp;m5=MjA%3D">AS.</a> Guardiola sees him as the perfect candidate to anchor his midfield for the forseeable future and Rodri himself feels he is better suited to the Catalan tactician's style of football than Diego Simeone's. Indeed, while the Atletico&nbsp;Madrid boss would prefer to keep hold of his midfield player, he does not see Rodri as an irreplaceable part of his squad.

Man City to meet Rodri's £61m release clause

Leeds United are considering a move for French defender Yoann Barbet, according to <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Des-echecs-mais-pas-d-excuse-marcelo-bielsa-assume-toujours/1019328">L'Equipe.</a> Barbet will be available on a free transfer as his contract comes to an end and would be something of a coup. The 26-year-old impressed in his 37 appearances this season and will likely attract a raft of suitors.

Leeds eye free agent Barbet

Steve Clarke has reportedly won the race to be Scotland's new head coach, according to <a href="https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/4256642/steve-clarke-scotland-manager-sfa/">The Scottish Sun.</a> The Kilmarnock boss will earn his club a six-figure compensation fee as he replaces Alex McLeish in the national team set-up. Scotland suffered a disastrous start to their Euro 202 qualifying campaign as they lost 3-0 against Kazakhstan in their opening game, placing their hopes of reaching the finals in doubt.

Clarke to be named Scotland boss

Tottenham are reportedly lining up a £40m bid for Roma wonderkid Nicolo Zaniolo amidst growing interest in the teenager, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/tottenham-line-up-40million-nicolo-16164395">Mirror.</a> The 19-year-old attacking midfielder has impressed in his breakout season, and has earned admiring glances from Real Madrid, Juventus and Bayern Munich. He joined Roma from Inter as part of the deal to sign Radja Nainggolan and made 35 appearances in all competitions this season, scoring six goals.

Tottenham face fight for £40m Zaniolo

Arsenal have reporedly submitted a £10.5m (€12m/$13m) bid for Gremio defender Walter Kannemann, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-table-105m-bid-defender-16164278">Mirror.</a> The Gunners need to boost their defensive options but have a limited budget to work with and have therefore targeted the 28-year-old Argentina international plying his trade in Brazil. Sampdoria are also said to be interested in the centre-back - who can also fill in at left-back - who is highly rated in South America.

Arsenal bid for £10.5m defender Kannemann

Portsmouth boss Kenny Jackett has admitted that a centre-back will be high up on his list of transfer priorities, according to <a href="https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/portsmouth-fc/portsmouth-will-prioritise-signing-a-centre-back-in-summer-irrespective-of-matt-clarke-s-future-1-8931581">The News.</a> Star defender Matt Clarke looks set to move on after Pompey's play-off bid came to an end, leaving the club short of cover at the back. However, Jackett admitted that he will be looking to bring in a central defender regardless of Clarke's future, given there are only three senior options in the position as it stands.

Portsmouth prioritise centre-back signing

Pep Guardiola has left no doubt that Manchester City don't want to lose Leroy Sane.&nbsp; The winger has been linked with a move to Bayern Munich, but the City boss says it's clear the club want to keep him.&nbsp; "We are one-and-a-half years trying to sign his [new] contract. We want him," Guardiola told a news conference. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/we-want-him-guardiola-eager-for-sane-to-sign-new-deal-amid/1il2lwgc0evwy1i36n03g3dywv" target="_blank">​Read more of the City manager's thoughts right here!</a>

Guardiola: We want new deal for Sane

Marcus Rashford has put a hold on new contract talks with Manchester United.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9097357/man-utd-rashford-future-contract/" target="_blank">The Sun</a> claims the forward wants to be sure of the club's long-term direction before signing a new deal.&nbsp; The Old Trafford club want the 21-year-old to sign on for two more years with the intentions of letting him leave at the end of the deal should he want to move on.&nbsp;

Rashford delays Man United contract talks 

FC Cincinanati are turning their attention to Gerard Nijkamp to take over their general manager role. <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffreyCarlisle/status/1129501665592107008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1129503173331234816&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mlssoccer.com%2Fpost%2F2019%2F05%2F17%2Freport-fc-cincinnati-speak-dutch-executive-gerard-nijkamp-gm-role" target="_blank">ESPN confirmed</a> reports of the club's interest in Nijkamp, who is the current technical directo at PEC Zwolle.&nbsp;

FC Cincinnati turning to Dutch GM

Jose Mourinho believes he'll be back on the bench this summer.&nbsp; The former Manchester United boss has been out of coaching since being sacked in December, but now claims he thinks he'll start back up in July.&nbsp; “When I left Manchester United in December, I immediately took the decision I want to work from summer," he told RMC. "I hope to be back to work in July in a project I really like.”&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/former-manchester-united-manager-mourinho-expects-return-to/lanf3n6sid9o1hd1imxu3tyck" target="_blank">Read the full article right here on </a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/former-manchester-united-manager-mourinho-expects-return-to/lanf3n6sid9o1hd1imxu3tyck" target="_blank">Goal</a>

Mourinho wants summer comeback

Sporting Kansas City has announced the signing of young forward Wilson Harris to a short-term deal with the MLS side.&nbsp; <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> NEWS: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SportingKC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SportingKC</a> signs 19-year-old <a href="https://twitter.com/SwopeRangers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SwopeRangers</a> forward and <a href="https://twitter.com/SKCAcademy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SKCAcademy</a> product Wilson Harris to Short-Term Agreement.<a href="https://t.co/uD7Y03UHmc">https://t.co/uD7Y03UHmc</a> — Sporting KC (@SportingKC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportingKC/status/1129462715494412289?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 17, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Sporting Kansas City adds young forward 

Antoine Griezmann's move to Barcelona is nearing completion with his lawyer set to meet with the La Liga champions in the coming days.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2019/05/17/5cddd676e5fdea7d558b4590.html" target="_blank">Marca reports</a>&nbsp;Sevan Karian is expected to meet with Barca in near future, after Griezmann's agent had linked the France star to Paris Saint-Germain.&nbsp; The deal could still face two road blocks – if Barca get cold feet after hearing criticism of the move or if Griezmann has second thoughts about taking a €5 million (£4m/$6m) wage cut.&nbsp;

Barca plan meeting with Griezmann's lawyer

Adam Lallana is planning a return to Southampton amid fears he has no place at Liverpool, according to the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1128701/Liverpool-transfer-news-Adam-Lallana-Southampton-return-exclusive-Klopp" target="_blank">Express</a>. Injuries have again limited Lallana's playing time at Anfield and the Reds midfield has only grown deeper over the course of the season, leaving his future in doubt. Lallana would welcome a return to Southampton and Klopp could look to cash in on the midfielder, with Liverpool demanding&nbsp;£13 million ($17m) for him.

Lallana plans Southampton return

Atletico Madrid want to add Marcos Llorente from Real Madrid, but los Blancos have told their rivals it will cost&nbsp;€50 million (£44m/$56m), according to <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2019/05/17/football/1558123625_861884.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. Llorente could replace Rodri, who may be headed to Manchester City, and Atletico are likely to have the funds between his sale and Antoine Griezmann's. However, Real don't want Llorente playing for their rivals and will hope to sell him to the Premier League instead.

Atletico told €50m for Llorente

Everton are planning a&nbsp;£35 million ($45m) bid for Bournemouth star Callum Wilson, as part of a potential&nbsp;£100m spending spree,&nbsp;according to the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9096963/everton-wilson-bournemouth-35m-transfer-gueye/" target="_blank">Sun</a>. Toffees boss Marco Silva believe his squad are a striker away from the top six, while also wanting to sign Andre Gomes and Kurt Zouma to permanent deals. But having spent&nbsp;£350m in transfers over the past few years, Everton must sell to buy, with&nbsp;Idrissa Gueye a potential exit to raise funds.&nbsp;

Everton plan £35m Wilson raid

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