Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd confident of signing £135m Saul

Edinson Cavani is looking more and more likely to join Boca Juniors, club advisor&nbsp;Jorge Bermudez has suggested. Bermudez told <a href="https://www.ole.com.ar/boca-juniors/boca-cavani-refuerzo-bermudez_0_qKBW4mUv1.html" target="_blank">Ole</a>:&nbsp;"His transfer is not just what we want, it is also a possibility. "Knowing [club vice-president] Juan Roman Riquelme, how close [Cavani] is to Diego Forlan and the type of player that he is, I think that this could be done very soon. ... I do not think that the Cavani situation will be a question of money. It is a real desire and I think that the signs are clear: he wants to play for Boca."

Cavani closing in on Boca move

Juventus have included Aaron Ramsey in their latest offer for Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba - according to the <a href="https://play.acast.com/s/thetransferwindow/5b5940b4-cb67-4368-b17b-7745693f193b" target="_blank">Transfer Window Podcast</a>. The Bianconeri are hoping they can re-sign the Frenchman for a reduced fee by sending the Welsh playmaker to Old Trafford in exchange. Pogba, who is currently valued within the region of £60 million ($74m), has missed the majority of United's latest campaign due to an ankle injury.

Juve include Ramsey in Pogba offer

Bianconeri determined to re-sign Man Utd star

According to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8165419/Real-Madrid-join-Arsenal-Barcelona-race-sign-55m-rated-defender-Dayot-Upamecano.html" target="_blank">Mail Online</a>, both Barcelona and Real Madrid have entered the race to sign RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano. The 21-year-old has impressed in the Bundesliga and Champions League this season, and has been closely monitored by Arsenal and Bayern Munich. Those two sides will, however, face competition from the two top sides in La Liga, who have identified Upamecano as a priority this summer.

Spanish giants join race for Upamecano

Both of La Liga's biggest clubs are interested

Manchester United chief Ed Woodward is convinced that the club can strike a deal for Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez this summer. The Spaniard won’t come cheap, however, and the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1261978/Manchester-United-transfer-news-Ed-Woodward-Saul-Niguez-Atletico-Madrid-confident" target="_blank">Express</a> claim that he could cost Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side £135 million ($168m). But Woodward has not been put off by the fee, and views the 25-year-old as the ideal replacement for Paul Pogba, who is expected to leave Old Trafford at the end of the campaign.

Woodward confident of £135m Saul Niguez transfer

Vasco da Gama have appointed former Brazil midfielder Ramon Menezes as manager, the club have confirmed. Menezes made more than 200 league appearances for the club across two spells, between 1996-99 and 2006.

Vasco appoint Menezes

Manchester City and Chelsea are both interested in Ajax left-back Nicolas Tagliafico, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.orgullorojo.com/independiente/author/lucas-scagliola/" target="_blank">Orgullo Rojo</a>. The 27-year-old is a key man for both Ajax and Argentina and could be a replacement for the inconsistent Benjamin Mendy at City.

Man City & Chelsea target Tagliafico

Chelsea winger Willian says he wants to stay in the Premier League amid rumoured interest from Arsenal and Tottenham. "My desire is to stay in the Premier League, but I don't rule out playing in other leagues, no," the Brazilian told&nbsp;<a href="https://www.espn.com.br/futebol/artigo/_/id/6802950/no-auge-willian-fala-futuro-corinthians-elege-melhor-companheiro-carreira-comenta-derrota-mais-doida-um-nocaute" target="_blank">ESPN Brazil</a>.

Willian wants Premier League stay

Canadian side Atletico Ottawa have signed 32-year-old Mexican midfielder Francisco Acuna for the 2020 season. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Liga MX 🇲🇽➡️ CPL 🇨🇦 We are proud to announce the signing of former Puebla F.C. midfielder Francisco Acuña <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Atl%C3%A9ticoOttawa?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AtléticoOttawa</a> l 📝: <a href="https://t.co/pwCVKoayjC">https://t.co/pwCVKoayjC</a> <a href="https://t.co/iuWeDubf7k">pic.twitter.com/iuWeDubf7k</a> — Atlético Ottawa (@atletiOttawa) <a href="https://twitter.com/atletiOttawa/status/1244693730638139393?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 30, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Ottawa confirm Acuna signing

Bayern Munich&nbsp;stars such as Manuel Neuer, Thomas Muller and David Alaba won’t see contract talks at the club affected by the coronavirus pandemic,&nbsp; accoding to CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. Jerome Boateng, Javi Martinez, Thiago and Sven Ulreich are also set to see deals expire in 2021, but the club is confident that there will be plenty of time to get deals done going forward. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/neuer-muller-alaba-contract-talks-wont-be-affected-by/9fa8pkicbge6174fexhjuery7">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Bayern stars' contract talks won't be impacted by coronavirus 

Real Madrid have shut down Manchester United's hopes of signing Fede Valverde, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/en/news/real-madrid/real-madrid-warn-manchester-united-over-500-million-fede-valverde-7909328">Sport</a>. The Spanish giants have&nbsp;declared the Uruguayan untransferrable, and they have made it clear that Manchester United have no hope in getting a deal done. As a result, Ole Gunnar Solakjaer and Man Utd will be forced to move on and pursue different targets in midfield.&nbsp;

Real Madrid dismiss Man Utd talks for Valverde

Liverpool are not interested in bringing Philippe Coutinho back to Anfield, reports <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-zero-interest-philippe-coutinho-21782003">the Mirror</a>. Coutinho will be 28 when the transfer window opens, and Liverpool don't see any reason to invest a major sum to bring in a player at that age. As a result, Coutinho's most-likely move is to one of Liverpool's Premier League rivals as prepares for a move away from Barcelona this summer.

Liverpool have no interest in Coutinho reunion

Ajax are interested in signing Barcelona's 17-year-old attacking midfielder Pedri, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2020/03/25/5e7b5a63268e3e38238b4661.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. Pedri is currently on loan at Las Palmas and is expected to return for a second spell next season after completing pre-season back at Barcelona. However, if Ajax also table an offer, he would have a decision to make.

Ajax want Barca youngster Pedri

Arsenal legend&nbsp;Paul Merson defended Cesc Fabregas' exit from the club after controversial comments made recently by the Spanish star. Fabregas discussed the pressure of playing for Arsenal and his frustrations with his teammates during a recent interview, spawning criticism over the manner of his exit from the club. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/when-barca-or-real-madrid-call-you-go-fabregas-did-nothing-wrong-/1adoe22of1u4p1gyvz7f1jif0s">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'When Barca or Real Madrid call, you go'

Atletico Madrid have joined Arsenal and Manchester United in the race to sign Wolves forward Diogo Jota, report&nbsp;<a href="http://www.marca.com" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The 23-year-old winger has scored 15 goals in all competitions this season, including back-to-back hat-tricks against Besiktas and Espanyol in the Europa League. Jota left Atletico for Wolves in the summer of 2017, before making the move permanent the following January.

Atletico join Arsenal & Man Utd in Jota race

Real Madrid left-back Sergio Reguilon has underlined his desire to prove himself at the Santiago Bernabeu once his loan spell at Sevilla is over. However, the 23-year-old also says he wants to say a proper goodbye to his current club with the end of the Spanish season currently suspended. “I would love to finish the season either on July 30&nbsp;or August 30&nbsp;with Sevilla. It’s my team and that’s my idea,” he told&nbsp;<a href="https://www.diariodesevilla.es/" target="_blank">Diario de Sevilla</a>. "I am very happy here, as I would be in Madrid. I am from Madrid and I have my life there. And I would love to succeed there.”

Reguilon wants to succeed at Madrid

Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and Ajax have reached an agreement to cancel the Dutch forward's contract at the club, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/marcotimmer/status/1244596916631060486" target="_blank">Voetbal International</a>. However, Huntelaar remains in talks with the club about his future. No agreement has yet been reached, but a new deal of some description could be signed. The 36-year-old has scored 10 goals in 36 appearances for the Eredivisie giants this season.

Ajax cancel Huntelaar contract

Adriano Galliani believes Monza's chances of signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic this summer are now all but over due to the coronavirus outbreak. Ibrahimovic decided to return to Europe after ending his time in&nbsp;MLS&nbsp;with the&nbsp;LA Galaxy&nbsp;in November, publicly stating that he still had the quality to play at the highest level. The 38-year-old was linked to a number of top clubs, but ultimately opted&nbsp;to return to Milan for a second spell, putting pen to paper on a six-month contract. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ibrahimovic-wont-come-to-monza-because-of-coronavirus-impact/1l3ihd63iyvh11p9byzh8f4b5" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Ibrahimovic won't join Monza because of coronavirus impact - Galliani

Uruguay legend Diego Forlan has backed Paris Saint-Germain star Edinson Cavani to complete a move to Boca Juniors this summer. The 33-year-old is expected to leave Parc des Princes when his current contract expires at the end of June. Forlan thinks a Boca would be the ideal next destination for a fellow countryman, as he told <a href="https://radioweapons.wixsite.com/lagrande" target="_blank">Radio AM 1030</a>: "Edinson Cavani would really boost Boca Juniors as he is a top player. "Obviously, in terms of wages, it would be nothing like what he is earning in Europe right now. However, if Edi considers sporting factors, not financial, he could view it as a big challenge."

Forlan backs Cavani to join Boca Juniors

Paris Saint-Germain striker&nbsp;Kenny Nagera has been offered his first professional contract - according to <a href="https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/ligue-1-le-psg-a-offert-un-contrat-pro-a-kenny-nagera-1884665.html" target="_blank">RMC Sport</a>. The 18-year-old has been handed a three-year deal which will see him remain at Parc des Princes until 2023. Nagera has been tipped for a bright future at the highest level after impressing for&nbsp;PSG's U19 side this season.

PSG offer Nagera first professional contract

Bayern Munich are ready to table a new two-year contract offer for Thomas Muller - according to <a href="https://www.kicker.de/" target="_blank">Kicker</a>. The 30-year-old's current deal is due to expire next summer, but the German champions are eager to extend his stay at Allianz Arena. Muller has scored six goals and laid on 16 assists in 25 Bundesliga appearances for Bayern in 2019-20.

Muller in line for new Bayern deal

Real Madrid are lining up a summer move for Sevilla defender&nbsp;Diego Carlos - according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/premier-league/ceballos-cambio-cromos-prepara-florentino-perez" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. The Blancos are prepared to include Dani Ceballos in any possible deal, with the midfielder set to return to Santiago Bernabeu from a loan spell at Arsenal this summer. Carlos has impressed during his first season at Sevilla, racking up 25 La Liga appearances in total and scoring twice.

Madrid planning summer swoop for Sevilla ace Carlos

Ashley Young has expressed his desire to extend his stay at&nbsp;Inter&nbsp;beyond the summer, while admitting he has fallen in "love" with&nbsp;Italy. Young completed a surprise £1.28 million move to San Siro&nbsp;from&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;in the January transfer window, putting pen to paper on an initial six-month contract with the&nbsp;Serie A&nbsp;giants. The 34-year-old had&nbsp;spent the previous eight-and-a-half years of his career at Old Trafford, but sought to undertake a new challenge in a different league after falling down the squad pecking order under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/young-stay-inter-san-siro/5p1mgx38v9ak1dh5t73cr0ff4" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Young: I want to stay at Inter

Barcelona are prepared to offload&nbsp;left-back&nbsp;Junior Firpo in the summer transfer window - according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/fichajes-barcelona-junior-operacion-lautaro-7909806" target="_blank">SPORT</a>. The 23-year-old joined the Blaugrana from Real Betis for €20 million (£18m/$22m) last year, but he has failed to earn a regular place in the starting line up ahead of Jordi Alba. Barca may even consider using Firpo as a makeweight in any potential deal for Inter striker Lautaro Martinez, who is believed to be the club's top summer target.

Barca set to cash in on Firpo

Paris Saint-Germain are interested in signing Atletico Madrid midfielder&nbsp;Javier Serrano - according to <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Transferts-le-psg-se-renseigne-sur-le-jeune-javier-serrano-atletico-de-madrid/1123232" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>. The 17-year-old is contracted to remain at Wanda Metropolitano until 2022, but he also has a release clause of €26 million (£23m/$29m) included in his current deal. PSG could launch a summer swoop for Serrano, who is still awaiting his first senior appearance for Atletico.

PSG keen on Atletico midfielder Serrano

Manchester United's problems in the goalkeeping department have been overplayed, according to former No.1 Mark Bosnich, who thinks that David de Gea has proven he deserves to keep his starting position. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side were in good form ahead of the coronavirus-enforced stoppage in play having not lost in 11 games but De Gea has made several high-profile errors this season. Loanee Dean Henderson, meanwhile, is performing brilliantly at&nbsp;Sheffield United&nbsp;who are unexpectedly competing to qualify for the&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;next season. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/de-gea-is-still-the-main-man-for-manchester-united-despite/rc4cw22qg5x01mwbu3mojsdbn" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

De Gea still main man for Man Utd despite Henderson emergence - Bosnich

Manuel Neuer is holding out for a new four-year contract at Bayern Munich - according to <a href="https://www.kicker.de/773029/artikel" target="_blank">Kicker</a>. However, the Bundesliga champions are only willing to extend the 34-year-old's stay at the Allianz Stadium through to 2024, with his current deal set to expire next year. Neuer could leave the club on a free transfer unless a compromise is reached, amid interest from a number of top clubs including Chelsea.

Neuer contract talks with Bayern stall

Atletico Madrid want to bring in Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso this summer - according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/laliga/simeone-lo-vuelve-hacer-crack-real-madrid-va" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. Diego Simeone wants the 29-year-old to start ahead of&nbsp;Renan Lodi at left-back as he looks to make a number of changes to his squad&nbsp;for the 2020-21 season. Alonso has been restricted to just 11 Premier League appearances for Chelsea this term.

Atletico chasing Chelsea's Alonso

Newcastle have identified Celtic forward&nbsp;Odsonne Edouard as their number one transfer target - according to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/steve-bruce-prioritising-transfer-celtics-21776081" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>. Magpies boss Steve Bruce has prioritised bringing in another striker in the summer market, and the club are now weighing up a bid for the&nbsp;22-year-old. Edouard has hit 22 goals in 27 Scottish Premier League appearances for Celtic this season.

Newcastle identify Edouard as priority target

Manchester United are optimistic that Paul Pogba will not move onto pastures new in the summer - according to the <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/paul-pogba-manchester-united-transfer-news-latest-now-today-epl-real-madrid-juventus-coronavirus-a9432816.html" target="_blank">Independent</a>. Real Madrid and Juventus have both been heavily linked with the Frenchman, but it is unlikely that the Red Devils £100 million ($124m) valuation will be met when the transfer market reopens. Madrid have put all transfer plans on hold amid the coronavirus pandemic, while Juve would have to decrease their wage bill before making a move for Pogba.

Man Utd confident of retaining Pogba's services

Arsenal&nbsp;midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan wants to extend his stay at Roma beyond the end of the season - according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8151309/Why-Henrikh-Mkhitaryan-desperate-Arsenal-let-Roma-10m.html" target="_blank">Mail</a>. The Italian giants are hoping to sign the Armenian for £10 million ($12m) at the end of his loan spell at Stadio Olimpico, but the Gunners are likely to hold out for £18m ($22m). Mkhitaryan has contributed six goals and three assists to Roma's cause in his first 13 Serie A outings for the club.

Mkhitaryan wants to remain at Roma

Real Madrid are interested in signing Sao Paolo&nbsp;midfielder Igor Gomes - according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/03/28/primera/1585405192_954953.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. The Blancos will have to fork out around €45 million (£40m/$50m) to secure the 21-year-old's services in the summer transfer window. Gomes has been compared to former Madrid playmaker Kaka due to his technical ability and passing range.

Sao Paolo's Gomes emerges on Madrid's radar

Racing Club midfielder&nbsp;Matias Zaracho has emerged as a transfer target for Milan - according to <a href="https://www.corriere.it/" target="_blank">Corriere Della Sera</a>. The 22-year-old is keen on a move to Serie A and has a €22 million (£20m/$24m) release clause in his current contract. Zaracho made his debut for Argentina's national team in a friendly against Morroco last year.

Milan eager to sign Racing Club ace Zaracho

Barcelona striker Martin Braithwaite is the subject of interest from West Ham - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/11280768/west-ham-barcelona-martin-braithwaite/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The 28-year-old is likely to be surplus to requirements at Camp Nou next season when Luis Suarez and Ousmane Dembele return from long-term injury lay-offs. West Ham are ready to pounce for Braithwaite, who Barca signed on an emergency deal in February.

West Ham eyeing Barca forward Braithwaite

Boca Juniors sporting director Jorge&nbsp;Bermudez&nbsp;is hopeful Paris&nbsp;Saint-Germain&nbsp;star&nbsp;Edinson&nbsp;Cavani&nbsp;will join the Argentine giants "very soon". Cavani&nbsp;is out of contract in June and the Uruguay international has been linked with a move away from&nbsp;PSG&nbsp;following his failed transfer to&nbsp;Atletico&nbsp;Madrid in January. The 33-year-old –&nbsp;PSG's&nbsp;all-time leading goalscorer – has also reportedly emerged as&nbsp;a target for new MLS franchise Inter Miami. But&nbsp;Bermudez&nbsp;believes Boca, where club legend Juan Roman&nbsp;Riquelme&nbsp;is now vice-president, can lure the&nbsp;PSG&nbsp;forward to Buenos Aires. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/cavani-could-join-boca-juniors-very-soon-bermudez/qd9qqvknkgeu1q026y1klrfnx" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Boca confident of Cavani deal

Manchester United&nbsp;star Paul Pogba said the Red Devils want to get back to playing and winning trophies. Amid the lockdown in the United Kingdom, Pogba –&nbsp;who has been linked to former club Juventus and La Liga giants Real Madrid&nbsp;– had a message for United fans. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/pogba-aiming-to-win-trophies-with-man-utd-after-coronavirus/c9m1ocubqhp01u81qicemi0dl" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Pogba focused on success at Man Utd

Roma are keen to sign Chris Smalling on a permanent deal and believe they can get Manchester United to drop his price, reports <a href="https://www.corriere.it/" target="_blank">Corriere della Sera</a>.&nbsp; The Red Devils reportedly want&nbsp;£25 million ($30m) for the defender, who has impressed on loan in Serie A this season.&nbsp;

Roma hopeful of lowering Smalling price

Arsenal are weighing up a move for Brondby youngster Anis Ben Slimane, who could be forced out of the Danish side as they look to recuperate from losses suffered due to the current coronavirus outbreak. The 19-year-old is contracted to the club until 2023, but the Gunners could seize the opportunity to sign the midfielder this summer given the current situation, reports <a href="http://sportwitness.co.uk/arsenal-have-registered-their-interest-in-youngster-club-demanding-e5m/" target="_blank">Sport Witness</a>.

Arsenal eyeing Brondby youngster

Newcastle will make summer moves for Burnley duo Robbie Brady and Jeff Hendrick, whose contracts at Turf Moor expire at the end of the campaign. The <a href="https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-transfers-brady-hendrick-burnley-18003848" target="_blank">Newcastle Evening Chronicle</a> reports that the Magpies are keen to sign the pair on free contracts, but face fierce competition from Celtic and several Premier League and Championship clubs.

Newcastle planning swoop for Burnley pair

Galatasaray will make a loan move for Aston Villa striker Mbwana Samatta should the Premier League side fail to avoid relegation back to the Championship this season. The Turkish outfit have been monitoring the 27-year-old closely for some time, having lost out to Villa in the battle for his signature in January. And <a href="http://sportwitness.co.uk/club-plan-b-sign-aston-villa-player-will-depend-relegation-otherwise/" target="_blank">Sport Witness</a> say that Galatasaray have already prepared a plan to make a loan approach if Villa return to the Championship at the end of the campaign.

Galatasaray to move for Samatta if Villa are relegated

The Premier League could play televised games in the midlands and London across June and July in a bid to resolve the current campaign. All football action throughout Europe has been suspended due to the outbreak of Covid-19, but England’s football authorities are eager to finish the current campaign due to the huge broadcasting contracts and other financial issues that would be affected should the season be declared void. And one plan that has gained significant backing is to play matches in isolated camps in&nbsp;two areas of the country, reports the <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/coronavirus-premier-league-isolated-camps-remaining-fixtures-dates-suspension-latest-a9432961.html" target="_blank">Independent</a>.

Isolated camps to host remaining Premier League games

Arsenal are prepared to allow Mesut Ozil’s contract at the club to run down in order to prioritise deals for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Reiss Nelson and Bukayo Saka, claims the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1262008/Arsenal-transfer-news-Mesut-Ozil-contract-details" target="_blank">Express</a>.&nbsp; The trio - along with Ozil - are out of contract in 2021, and are viewed as crucial by boss Mikel Arteta, who is willing to let the German depart for free next summer.

Arsenal to prioritise trio over Ozil

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