Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd 'optimistic' of keeping Pogba

Manchester United believe they will keep Paul Pogba beyond this summer as no club can afford him, reports <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4077980/man-united-optimistic-of-keeping-pogba-beyond-summer-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a>.&nbsp; Juventus and Real Madrid have been strongly linked to the Frenchman but the Red Devils doubt whether either club can finance a deal for him.&nbsp; United currently value Pogba at&nbsp;£100 million ($117m), while he's currently earning around £300,000 a week at Old Trafford.&nbsp;

Man Utd now 'optimistic' of keeping Pogba

The World Cup winner could be staying put

Marc-Andre Ter Stegen and Barcelona remain 'far apart' over terms of a new contract, reports <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/plan-del-barca-para-renovar-ter-stegen-7903083" target="_blank">Sport</a>.&nbsp; While the German is keen to remain at Camp Nou beyond his current contract that runs until&nbsp;2022, he wants to be paid a similar amount to the club's biggest stars and therefore has rejected the club's first offer.&nbsp; Ter Stegen is in high demand with Chelsea among a number of clubs reportedly interested.&nbsp;

Barca struggling to lock down Ter Stegen

The club's number one wants to be paid as such

Norwich&nbsp;goalkeeper&nbsp;Aston Oxborough&nbsp;has extended his contract through until June 2022, with the option of a further year. Oxborough, 21,came&nbsp;through the club’s academy and is currently on loan at National League South leaders Wealdstone. He has been with the Canaries since 2010.

Keeper extends Canaries deal

Schalke&nbsp;want to sign&nbsp;Barcelona's French centre-back&nbsp;Jean-Clair Todibo&nbsp;on a permanent deal, reports <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/wegen-25-mio-euro-klausel-todibo-schon-wieder-vorm-schalke-abgang-69608224.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>. The 20-year-old joined Schalke on loan during the January transfer window and made seven appearances for the German outfit before European football was halted. David Wagner's side allegedly have the option of signing Todibo on a permanent deal for €25million (£22.9m) this summer and the Bundesliga outfit are keen to press ahead.

Schalke want permanent Todibo deal

Real Madrid&nbsp;and&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;are ready for a summer showdown over the capture of Bayern Munich defender David Alaba. The left-back's contract expires next summer but the German club could be forced into a sale this year. According to <a href="https://sportbild.bild.de/bundesliga/vereine/bayern-muenchen/david-alaba-fc-bayern-abschied-grund-69594690.sport.html" target="_blank">Sport Bild</a>, Manchester City will also join the Spanish giants in the race to sign the Austrian. Bayern&nbsp;would be prepared to let the 27-year-old go sooner rather than later given they already have a capable replacement in his position in&nbsp;Alphonso Davies.

Spanish giants set for Alaba battle

Chelsea midfielder Tiemoué Bakayoko is keen for a return to Milan in the summer after almost returning to the Rossoneri in the January transfer window. <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/bakayoko-dreams-of-ac-milan-return-in-summer-after-failed-januar-86950" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a> say&nbsp;the 25-year-old Frenchman, who is currently on loan at Ligue 1 side Monaco, is expecting to return to London in the summer, as Monaco don’t look likely to make his move to the Principality permanent. Bakayoko is not thought to be part of Frank Lampard's plans at Stamford Bridge&nbsp;and that could pave the way&nbsp;for a dream return to&nbsp;Milan.

Bakayoko eyes Milan return

Aston Villa&nbsp;winger&nbsp;Trezeguet&nbsp;has knocked back reports linking him with a move to Turkish side Besiktas in the summer. He told Egyptian sports website&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kingfut.com/" target="_blank">King Fut</a>: “I am committed to the contract.&nbsp;Playing in the Premier League was a dream for me, so I am completely focused on that step.” Trezeguet has made 31 league and cup appearances with Villa this season, scoring four goals after joining from Turkish side Kasimpasa last&nbsp;summer.

Trezeguet keen to stick with Villa

Moise Kean&nbsp;will not be leaving&nbsp;Everton&nbsp;this summer according to the <a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/moise-keans-everton-future-real-17974761" target="_blank">Liverpool Echo</a> despite constant&nbsp;reports linking&nbsp;with a loan move back to Italy. Bologna are the latest Serie A side reportedly interested in the striker, who has also been spoken of as a target for Roma and Sampdoria. Kean has made just five Premier League starts in his first season on Merseyside.

Striker Kean to stay at Everton

Pedro&nbsp;has admitted that his time at&nbsp;Chelsea will end when his contract runs out in the summer. "I’m terminating my contract, but right now it’s not the most important thing, nor have I stopped to think about it," the 32-year-old told Spanish radio station&nbsp;Cadena SER. "From there on what has to do with my future will come, but right now it’s not the most important thing when you don’t even know when you’re going to train again," added the Spaniard who joined the Blues&nbsp;in the summer of 2015.

Pedro set to leave Chelsea

Arsenal are keen to complete a move for&nbsp;Manchester United defender Chris Smalling in the summer transfer window, according to reports in Italy. <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a>&nbsp;claims United already have an offer on the table for the 30-year-old from the Gunners for Smalling who is on a season-long loan with Roma. The report suggests that the coronavirus pandemic has made a return to England a ‘concrete option’ for Smalling considering the distance between him and close family members.

Arsenal keen on Smalling

Leicester City have been linked with a move for Belgium international full-back Timothy Castagne as interest hots up in the Foxes' star defender Ricardo Pereira. Belgian outlet&nbsp;<a href="https://sportmagazine.levif.be/sport/?cookie_check=1585156590" target="_blank">Sport/Foot</a>, says Leicester have been tracking the Atalanta star as they put in place contingency plans. City&nbsp;have no intentions of losing right-back Pereira&nbsp;this summer but&nbsp;the highly-consistent Portuguese is likely to be on several clubs' radar.

Leicester eye Castagne 

Milan midfielder Giacomo Bonaventura&nbsp;could be on the move to Lazio according to<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-una-squadra-e-avanti-nella-corsa-a-bonaventura-69487" target="_blank"> Calcio Mercato</a>. His contract expires with the Rossoneri at the end of the season and the 30-year-old will be allowed to leave on a free transfer. Lazio are known to be keeping&nbsp;a close eye on developments and are keen to add some depth and experience to Simone Inzaghi's squad.

Bonaventura set for Lazio

Everton have been left in limbo over the signing of Lille&nbsp;centre back Gabriel Magalhaes, claim&nbsp;<a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/everton-transfer-news-gabriel-magalhaes-fee-psg-leicester-coronavirus-a9425181.html" target="_blank">The Independent</a>. The reports&nbsp;says a contract offer had been presented to Gabriel's representatives before the coronovirus outbreak escalated with Everton confident of stealing a march on rivals for the sought-after Brazilian. Now, with football suspended and no clarity over when the season will end, there is fear the 22-year-old could now bide his time before deciding his future.

Everton deal for Gabriel stalled

Chelsea have put player contract talks with stars including Willian and Olivier Giroud on hold as the club wait to find out what will happen if the coronavirus crisis forces the season to go beyond June 30. <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/03/25/chelsea-delay-contract-talks-willian-olivier-giroud-season-end/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>&nbsp;reports that talks will&nbsp;be delayed too with Pedro and Willy Caballero who are also due out of contract in the summer. The Blues also want to secure top scorer Tammy Abraham to a new contract with two more years remaining of his current deal after this season.

Chelsea delay contract talks

<a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball-international/tottenham-hotspur-jos-mourinhos-145-mio-wunschliste-69598090.bild.html">Bild </a>say that Jose Mourinho will be handed £135m (€145m/$160m), with RB Leipzig's attacking midfielder Marcel Sabitzer at the top of his shopping list. Tottenham are also said to be pursuing&nbsp;Nice right-back Youcef Atal, Norwich left-back Jamal Lewis, Real Madrid's central defender Eder Militao and Valencia's defensive midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia.

Mourinho to get '£135 million war chest' this summer

The Spurs manager will be given permission to spend big to boost their Premier League ambitions, according to reports in Germany.

<a href="https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/matty-longstaff-still-receive-fresh-17979043">Chronicle Live</a> report that Longstaff - who failed to agree terms with Newcastle earlier this year - is considering a change of agent ahead of a potential transfer. They say Newcastle have recieved an offer from a club in Serie A, while Manchester United&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/concern-for-newcastle-as-man-utd-target-longstaff-locked-in/bzapvlyw82d81u6vmw7i188fm">are also interested in the young English talent.</a>

Newcastle 'yet to offer new deal' to Manchester United target Longstaff

The 20-year-old midfielder has reportedly not discussed terms with his hometown club over a new contract.

<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/milan-ibrahimovic-looks-to-say-goodbye-as-opportunity-with-raiol-65492">Calcio Mercato</a> say the coronavirus outbreak, which has hit Italy particularly hard and has shut down almost all travel around Europe, has made the 38-year-old miss his family back in Sweden, and he will therefore not sign a contract extension with Milan. Ibrahimovic is also said to be unhappy at the departure from the San Siro of chief football officer&nbsp;Zvonimir Boban, and is not enthused by working under current CEO and former Arsenal chief Ivan Gazidis.

Ibrahimovic 'considering retiring at the end of the season'

The AC Milan forward may call time on his illustrious career at the end of this campaign, according to reports in Italy.

With the Premier League season set to continue well into the summer due to the coronavirus-enforced suspension, Arsenal are said to be confident of extending their loan deal for Ceballos. The <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-agree-dani-ceballos-loan-loan-extension-real-madrid-a4397071.html">Evening Standard</a> report that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is keen to keep Ceballos longer term, despite him having limited game time due to a hamstring injury.

Arsenal 'close in on Dani Ceballos loan extension'

The Gunners are reportedly set to keep the Real Madrid midfielder beyond June 30

Paris Saint-Germain are set to pass up the chance to sign Spanish goalkeeper&nbsp;Sergio Rico for €10 million (£9m/$11m) this summer - according to <a href="https://www.estadiodeportivo.com/sevilla/2020/03/23/psg-cambia-idea-rico/272277.html" target="_blank">Estadio Deportivo</a>. The 26-year-old is currently on loan at Parc des Princes from Sevilla, but the French champions look set to look for a new backup shot-stopper when the transfer market reopens. Rico has only featured in seven matches across all competitions for PSG, and has faced criticism for a number of high-profile errors.

PSG unlikely to take up option to sign Sergio Rico

Getafe defender&nbsp;Marc Cucurella has emerged as a transfer target for Chelsea. According to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/chelsea-entromete-fichaje-alex-telles-7902039" target="_blank">Diario Sport</a>, the Blues are planning&nbsp;a £23 million ($27m) swoop for the 21-year-old later in the year. Chelsea are also interested in Porto full-back Alex Telles, but&nbsp;Cucurella represents a more affordable option than the Brazilian.

Chelsea ready £23m offer for Getafe full-back Cucurella

Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City are all interested in signing Schalke defender&nbsp;Malick Thiaw - according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8146849/Premier-League-scouts-watch-Schalkes-starlet-Bradley-Cross-German-football-returns.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. Premier League scouts have been keeping tabs on the 18-year-old throughout the 2019-20 campaign, with a bidding war likely to erupt this summer. Thiaw made his Bundesliga debut for Schalke earlier this season, and has been a standout player for the club at U19 level.

Liverpool, Arsenal and Man City tracking Schalke's Thiaw

Gianluigi Buffon's love affair with Italian champions&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;looks set to continue as all signs point to the goalkeeper signing a contract extension with the club despite his advancing years. It is understood that 'Gigi' is yet to make a final decision on his future past the end of the 2019-20 season, but&nbsp;sources close to the situation suggest that signs are pointing to the club legend signing on for another campaign&nbsp;in the famous black and white. The choices are few for Buffon given his age -&nbsp;stay with Juventus for another year or retire -&nbsp;and the custodian had highlighted his ongoing love for the club in a recent interview with their&nbsp;official television channel. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/all-signs-point-to-contract-juventus-extension-for-42-year/beba5xw3aocg1swh7wf4sx6dk" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Buffon in line for Juve extension

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho is eager to sign Real Madrid defender Eder Militao this summer - according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/premier-league/jose-mourinho-dispuesto-pescar-madrid-central-delantero" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. The Blancos are reluctant to sell the Brazilian, but Mourinho plans to test their resolve by offering Davinson Sanchez in exchange. Militao joined Madrid from Porto last year, but has yet to establish himself as a regular in Madrid's starting line up.

Mourinho willing to swap Sanchez for Madrid's Militao

Aston Villa midfielder&nbsp;Callum O’Hare has rejected the chance to extend his stay at the club - according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/aston-villa-foiled-in-ohare-talks/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The 21-year-old is due to become a free agent this summer and is likely to be in high demand after an impressive loan spell at Coventry City. However, Villa haven't yet given up on tieing the 21-year-old down to fresh terms, and are readying an improved contract offer.

Aston Villa prospect O’Hare snubs new deal

AC Milan are weighing up the merits of signing Borussia Dortmund's Mario Gotze on a free transfer, <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/archivio/calcio/calcio-mercato" target="_blank">Correire dello Sport</a> reports. Gotze has struggled with off-field issues since his return from Bayern Munich and as such has found playing time difficult to come by at Signal Iduna Park. Bild had reported earlier in March that the World Cup winner was willing to trade the Bundesliga for Serie A once his contract runs out and it would appear the Rossoneri are keeping close tabs on the situation.

Milan weigh up Gotze on a free

Premier League clubs are facing the prospect of legal action from footballers' agents as fees have been withheld due to the coronavirus pandemic causing financial chaos, the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8149017/Agents-demand-300m-Premier-League-clubs-face-mass-legal-action-amid-coronavirus-uncertainty.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a> reports. It is claimed that up to £300 million ($358m) is owed to representatives, although many are willing to waive said fees owed by smaller clubs as they battle to survive the crisis. Clubs in the top tier will not be afforded the same leniency, however, despite a loss of revenue through broadcast rights due to matches being halted and thus not televised.

Agents to sue PL clubs over missing payments

Barcelona are looking at the possibility of including players in any deal made to sign Inter striker Lautaro Martinez, <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/foto/calcio/calcio-mercato/2020/03/25-68184173/lautaro_il_barcellona_offre_all_inter_una_lista_di_cinque_giocatori/#slide-6" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a> reports. The Blaugrana are understood to have made the Argentine their top target but could need to raise as much as €150 million (£136m/$163m)&nbsp;to secure his services. To do so, the Camp Nou side are willing to part ways with Nelson Semedo, Arthur, Arturo Vidal, Carles Alena and Jean-Clair Todibo.

Barca could put five players up in Lautaro talks

Celtic ace Odsonne Edouard will not rush into signing a contract renewal with the Scottish champions as he weighs up his options elsewhere, <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-edouard-stance-on-signing-new-celtic-contract-revealed/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a> reports. Edouard, 22, is happy with the Glasgow giants but interest in the striker continues to grow south of the border and the France Under-21 international has ambitions of testing himself in one of Europe's top leagues. If the Hoops are to hold on to their prized asset, it is said that he would demand a release clause be written into any extension. Celtic value Edouard higher than record sales Kieran Tierney (£25m) and Moussa Dembele (£19m).

Edouard biding time on Celtic renewal

Odion Ighalo has added a much-needed physical presence to&nbsp;Manchester United's attack, according to Rio Ferdinand, who thinks the experienced forward has already earned a permanent contract. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took a late gamble in the January transfer window as he sought an&nbsp;extra striker to provide cover for the injured Marcus Rashford, turning to a man who had spent the last three years of his career in the Chinese Super League. Ighalo joined United on a six-month loan deal from Shanghai Shenhua on deadline day, returning to the Premier League after a previous stint at&nbsp;Watford&nbsp;between 2015 and 2017. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ighalo-deserves-full-time-contract-at-man-utd-after-proving/11zgm17poryig1rrlnqyqr0p3a" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Ighalo deserves permanent contract at Man Utd - Ferdinand

Nantes midfielder&nbsp;Imran Louza is the subject of interest from Milan - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-milan-s-next-regista-could-come-from-ligue-1-the-detai-70875" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Rossoneri will likely have to pay €10 million (£9m/$11m) to secure the 20-year-old's services when the transfer market reopens. Louza has contributed two goals and two assists to Nantes' Ligue 1 cause in 24 appearances this term.

Milan set sights on Nantes midfielder Louza

Napoli are prepared to sell&nbsp;Arkadiusz Milik before his existing contract expires in 2021 - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/inter-and-milan-warned-as-napoli-aim-high-for-milik-the-situatio-23234" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Italian giants will listen to offers within the region of €50 million (£46m/$54m)&nbsp;for the&nbsp;26-year-old, whom they are not prepared to lose on a free transfer. Milik has no plans to sign a new deal at Stadio San Paolo, despite being a regular in&nbsp;Gennaro Gattuso's first team.

Napoli set to cash in on €50m Milik

Juventus are interested in signing Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus as a replacement for Gonzalo Higuain - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/paratici-vuole-gabriel-jesus-il-manchester-city-apre-i-dettagli-26249" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. Higuain looks destined to leave the Allianz Stadium this summer, and head coach Maurizio Sarri doesn't want to be left short upfront. Juve's first-choice target is Jesus, who has hit 10 goals in 24 Premier League outings this season.

Juve want Jesus to replace Higuain

Manchester City have joined a number of clubs in chasing Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz, reports <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/2020/03/24-68156784/fabian_ruiz_chiesto_da_tutta_europa_lo_vuole_anche_il_bayern/" target="_blank">Corrier dello Sport</a>.&nbsp; Barcelona, Liverpool and Real Madrid are all also interested in the 23-year-old, who City view as an ideal replacement for David Silva.&nbsp; Napoli won't let Ruiz go cheaply however with a reported price tag of&nbsp;€100 million ($108m).

Man City join race for Ruiz

Former&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;defender Rio Ferdinand has backed the club's pursuit of&nbsp;Birmingham City&nbsp;prodigy Jude Bellingham but concedes the reported price tag is "phenomenal". Bellingham, still just 16 years of age, has starred this season in the Championship, scoring four goals and contributing two assists across 32 league appearances.&nbsp; Set to turn 17 at the end of June, clubs across Europe have quickly shown interest in the midfielder with the Red Devils most strongly linked with a possible transfer.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/the-price-tag-is-phenomenal-ferdinand-backs-man-utds/by0f6n11mm5n1jeypq1n0ns0s" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Ferdinand backs Man Utd's Bellingham gamble

Barcelona have reached an in-principle agreement with Inter striker&nbsp;Lautaro Martinez, according to <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>.&nbsp; The Argentina attacker is seemingly keen to make a move to Camp Nou with Barca now needing to negotiate with Inter for his services.&nbsp; Martinez's release clause is believed to be&nbsp;€111 million ($120m).&nbsp;

Barca reach agreement with Martinez

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand would love to see both Harry Kane and Jadon Sancho move to Old Trafford.&nbsp; The Red Devils have been linked with both players but Ferdinand has doubts whether either will actually make the move.&nbsp; "Would I take Harry Kane now? Of course you would,” Ferdinand said on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rioferdy5/" target="_blank">Instagram Live</a>. "This geezer scores goals but I don’t see Tottenham letting Harry Kane go. And with Mourinho there, I don’t see Mourinho letting him go to Man Utd. "I would take Sancho all day..whether we’ll get him, though. Great player, great potential, English, he’s brilliant."

Ferdinand wants Kane and Sancho at Man Utd

The English&nbsp;Football League (EFL) has&nbsp;discussed the potential of keeping the next transfer window open until January next year, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/coronavirus-pandemic-could-see-summer-21747723?_ga=2.269057009.1857433123.1585092945-1653526636.1556187009" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; With the window currently slated to open in July until August 31, the coronavirus pandemic is set to cause chaos for transfers and plans are already in place to significantly extend the period.&nbsp; FIFA have already established a Working Group to address question marks around transfers and contracts caused by Covid-19.&nbsp;

Summer transfer window could stay open until January

A number of Premier League clubs have joined forces in a bid to ensure Manchester City aren't allowed to play in the Champions League next season, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8148817/Rivals-Liverpool-Man-Utd-Arsenal-launch-bid-stop-Man-City-playing-Europe.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>.&nbsp; The likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United have all written to the same law firm to stress their objection to the possibility of City competing in Europe should their punishment be 'stayed' while appeals are ongoing.&nbsp; Sheffield United are the only side in the Premier League's current top 10 that haven't formally objected so far.&nbsp;

Premier League clubs looking to ensure Man City's UEFA ban is upheld

Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen admits he has a big decision to make when it comes to his club future.&nbsp; Coming to the end of his current Spurs contract, the Belgium international concedes he has plenty to consider before settling on his next step.&nbsp; "I'm in a process right now that I have to grab a piece of paper and write down the pros and cons of the options I will have soon," Vertonghen told <a href="https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/vertonghen-tottenham-transfer-news-contract-17974850" target="_blank">De Kleedkamer</a>. "I will really have to decide what I want in my career. In three to four years, I will normally return to the place where I will likely settle down. "I have to start thinking about where I still want to live, what language I want to learn, what culture I still want to live in. And also very importantly: which competitions and prizes I still want to win. I don't want to regret anything in my career."

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