Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Marcelo considering Madrid exit

Manchester City are targeting three top British talents in summer moves worth&nbsp;£150 million ($196m), according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8462428/man-city-pep-guardiola-declan-rice-aaron-wan-bissaka-ben-chilwell/" target="_blank">The Sun.&nbsp;</a> Pep Guardiola is looking to increase City's number of home-grown players&nbsp;and has identified three Premier League stars who can improve his side.&nbsp; West Ham midfielder Declan Rice,&nbsp;Crystal Palace’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka&nbsp;and&nbsp;Leicester left-back Ben Chilwell are all on City's wish list for the summer.&nbsp;

Man City target £150m in British talent

Pep Guardiola has three youngsters on his radar for the summer

Manchester City are set to offer defender Aymeric Laporte a new contract, reports <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/manchester-city-set-to-offer-aymeric-laporte-a-new-contract-bh5q7kxf2" target="_blank">The Times.</a> The 24-year-old has become an integral part of the team since joining in a £57 million deal from Athletic Bilbao in January 2018. Though Laporte's current deal runs through 2023, City want to reward their only&nbsp;player who has started every Premier League game this season.

City to offer Laporte new contract 

The defender has impressed since joining the club in January 2018

Bayern Munich are preparing to make a £40 million (€46m/$52m) bid for Crystal Palace right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka, <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8459169/bayern-munich-crystal-palace-aaron-wan-bissaka/" target="_blank">The Sun</a> reports.&nbsp; The 21-year-old has drawn a host of suitors with his performances this term, including&nbsp;Manchester City, Chelsea and Dortmund. Wan-Bissaka has a contract with Palace through&nbsp;2022.

Bayern plan £40m Wan-Bissaka bid

The Palace right-back has generated plenty of attention this season

Marcelo is frustrated with his situation at Real Madrid and is ready to demand a summer exit if things do not change, according to <a href="https://www.cope.es/deportes/futbol/noticias/marcelo-reunido-este-lunes-con-jose-angel-sanchez-para-mostrarle-decepcion-hablar-futuro-20190218_356006" target="_blank">COPE</a>. Though the left-back has a contract until 2022, he has struggled with injury this season and been criticised by fans and media. With Cristiano Ronaldo trying to recruit him to Juventus, Marcelo met on Monday&nbsp;with Real Madrid managing director&nbsp;José Ángel Sánchez to discuss his future.

Marcelo considering Madrid exit

The left-back met with the club's managing director on Monday to discuss his future

Former Chelsea star&nbsp;Florent Malouda has joined the coaching staff of FC Zurich.&nbsp; <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">Florent Malouda, der ehemalige 80-fache französische Nationalspieler und mehrjährige Stammspieler bei Olympique Lyon und dem Chelsea FC, wird ab 1. März 2019 vollamtlicher Mitarbeiter beim <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCZ?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCZ</a>: 👉🏽<a href="https://t.co/TxqMrh29oo">https://t.co/TxqMrh29oo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/fczuerich?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#fczuerich</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/stadtclub?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#stadtclub</a> <a href="https://t.co/G7mC24gNLC">pic.twitter.com/G7mC24gNLC</a>— FC Zürich (@fc_zuerich) <a href="https://twitter.com/fc_zuerich/status/1097803866911973377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center> The 38-year-old will take charge of&nbsp;"the training of the talents and the attackers of the first team, as well as in the academy."

Malouda joins FC Zurich's coaching staff

West Ham winger Martin Samuelson's loan at VVV Venlo is set to be cancelled, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.h-avis.no/sport/fotball/fkh/martin-samuelsen-pa-vei-til-fkh/s/5-62-770512" target="_blank">Haugesund Avis.</a> The 21-year-old has struggled for game time at the Eredivisie club, and is set for another loan at&nbsp;Norwegian side&nbsp;FK Haugesund. Samuelson joined the Hammers in 2015 but has played just two games for the club while spending the majority of his time on loan.

Samuelson's loan at VVV Venlo to be cancelled

Chelsea are interested in Roma winger Cengiz Under as a possible replacment for Eden Hazard, according to <a href="https://turkish-football.com/chelsea-line-up-move-for-as-roma-ace-cengiz-under-as-potential-eden-hazard-replacement/" target="_blank">Turkish Football.&nbsp;</a> Hazard could potentially leave the Blues at season's end in favour of a long-rumoured move to Real Madrid.&nbsp; Under, 21, has been one of Roma's top players over the past two seasons, and the Serie A club could cash in on the Turkish international in the summer.&nbsp;

Chelsea line up Under as Hazard replacement

The Portland Timbers are interested in BK Hacken striker Alexander Jeremejeff, reports <a href="https://www.expressen.se/gt/sport/fotboll/allsvenskan/miljonbud-pa-allsvenska-stjarnan-de-ar-sugna/" target="_blank">Expressen</a>.&nbsp; Jeremejeff is in the midst of a breakout season with the Swedish club, scoring nine goals in 15 games thus far.&nbsp; There are also Russsian clubs interested in the 25-year-old, who recently made his national team debut with Sweden.&nbsp;

Timbers interested in Jeremejeff

Barcelona sent scouts to watch Lille duo Nicolas Pepe and Rafael Leao at the weekend, according to <a href="https://www.francefootball.fr/news/Nicolas-pepe-lille-un-match-psg-barca/990333" target="_blank">France Football.&nbsp;</a> Pepe is one of Europe's most sought-after attackers, with PSG stepping up their pursuit of the Ivorian in recent weeks.&nbsp; Leao, 19, only joined Lille from Sporting CP last summer but is already drawing admirers from bigger clubs around Europe.&nbsp;

Barcelona scout Pepe and Leao

Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera is ready to&nbsp;sign a new three-year deal worth £100,000 per week, <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8462685/herrera-ready-to-commit-to-man-utd-after-turnaround-in-form-and-sign-new-three-year-deal-worth-100000-a-week/" target="_blank">The Sun</a> reports.&nbsp; The 29-year-old appeared ready to leave United a few months ago, with his deal set to expire at the end of the season and talks over an extension stalling. But Herrera has been in fantastic form of late, reiterating his value to the cause at Old Trafford.&nbsp;

Herrera to sign new Man Utd deal

Kellyn Acosta has signed a new three-year contract with the&nbsp;Colorado Rapids, according to <a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/02/19/stejskal-colorado-rapids-sign-kellyn-acosta-new-three-year-contract" target="_blank">MLSsoccer.com.</a> Acosta, 23, joined the Rapids from FC Dallas last July and saw the Rapids turn away&nbsp;a $3 million offer from a&nbsp;Championship club in January.&nbsp; The U.S. international midfielder will earn&nbsp;an average of $800,000 per season under his new contract.&nbsp;

Rapids sign Acosta to new three-year deal

Sporting CP will be forced to sell Liverpool and Milan target Bruno&nbsp;Fernandes&nbsp;in the summer, according to <a href="https://www.cmjornal.pt/exclusivos/detalhe/leoes-forcados-a-vender-bruno-fernandes" target="_blank">Correio de Manha.</a> The 24-year-old has impressed this season, scoring 21 goals from an attacking midfield position. Fernandes&nbsp;has a release clause of €100 million (£87m/$113m), but cash-strapped Sporting would likely have to accept significantly less than that to complete a deal.&nbsp;

Sporting CP forced to sell Fernandes

Toronto FC hopes to know by the end of the week if&nbsp;Genk attacking midfielder Alejandro Pozuelo will join the club,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/02/19/stejskal-toronto-fc-hope-have-alejandro-pozuelo-answer-within-week" target="_blank">MLSsoccer.com</a> reports.&nbsp; The MLS side wants the 27-year-old to help fill the void left by Sebastian Giovinco, who has joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal. Genk, though, are looking to hold on to the Spaniard, who has an €8 million ($9m) release clause.&nbsp;

Toronto FC waiting on Pozuelo answer

Nice&nbsp;have punished winger Allan Saint-Maximin for missing Saturday's 3-0 defeat at&nbsp;Angers&nbsp;without permission. Saint-Maximin claimed he had a stomach illness, but the club doctor felt that should not have prevented him from travelling. The 21-year-old has been targeted by AC Milan,&nbsp;Atletico Madrid&nbsp;and&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/reported-milan-target-saint-maximin-punished-by-nice-for-missing-/9rumgtoem3ev1ltd2xarc6q7x" target="_blank">Read the full story here</a>

Nice punish Saint-Maximin for no-show

Lassana Diarra&nbsp;has terminated his contract with Paris Saint-Germain, according to <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Psg-lassana-diarra-a-resilie-son-contrat/990614" target="_blank">L'Equipe.</a> The 33-year-old midfielder joined PSG in January 2018 on a one-and-a-half-year deal, and has featured sparingly for the Ligue 1 champions. Diarra has made just three Ligue&nbsp;1 appearances this season, the most recent of which came back in October.&nbsp;

Diarra terminates contract with PSG

Arsene Wenger has registered his surprise that Aaron Ramsey is leaving&nbsp;Arsenal. The former Gunners boss believes that had he not left the club at the end of last season, the Welshman could very well be staying in north London.&nbsp; Ramsey is set to join Juventus next season after agreeing a pre-contract with the Serie A champions. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsene-wenger-aaron-ramsey-arsenal-juventus/hs6rboa5gpss1r52c3q4miy6h" target="_blank">Read the full article on Goal</a>

Wenger was convinced Ramsey would stay 

Chelsea would be able to sack manager Maurizio Sarri for £5 million, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8459589/chelsea-maurizio-sarri-sack-roman-abramovich/" target="_blank">The Sun.&nbsp;</a> The payout would be the lowest the Blues have given any manager who has been sacked in the Roman Abramovich era. Sarri's contract runs through 2020-21, but the Italian would only be due next season's salary should Chelsea decide to cut bait.&nbsp;

Sacking Sarri would cost Chelsea £5m

Barcelona&nbsp;are close to completing a €20 million (£17m/$23m) double deal for highly rated Palmeiras pair Vitao and Luan Candido,&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;understands. Vitao is a 19-year-old centre-half, while club colleague Candido is a promising 18-year-old left-back. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/barcelona-closing-on-20m-double-deal-for-palmeiras-starlets/1dt90tmqwwqey1lw97rao7h3ve" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal right here</a>

Barcelona closing on €20m deal for Vitao & Candido

With the likes of&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;and&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;circling, Frederic Kanoute has told&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;that&nbsp;Lyon&nbsp;risk losing Ferland Mendy, Tanguy Ndombele, Houssem Aouar and Nabil Fekir. Barcelona, Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool are among those said to be monitoring top talents currently plying their trade in France. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/kanoute-tips-lyons-prized-assets-mendy-ndombele-aouar-fekir/63fg0zd9yhn71bhx8qamjt5i5" target="_blank">Here is what former Lyon star Kanoute has told Goal on their respective futures.</a>

‘Mendy, Ndombele, Aouar & Fekir could all move’

Juventus&nbsp;have sought to distance themselves from rumours regarding a potential swap deal involving Paulo Dybala and&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;forward Mohamed Salah, with sporting director Fabio Paratici describing such talk as “fantasy”. He has told Rai Radio: “Right now it’s just fantasy, we are still in February and we don’t know what will happen in June.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/juventus-quash-fantasy-talk-of-salah-dybala-swap-deal/svabzjranile120tksur5jx7z" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

Juventus quash 'fantasy' talk of Salah-Dybala swap

Mateo Kovacic wants to see his season-long loan at Chelsea from Real Madrid turned into a permanent transfer, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/elchiringuitotv/status/1097654300350836736" target="_blank">El Chiringuito TV</a>. The Croatia international departed the Santiago Bernabeu after been deemed surplus to requirements and would now like to remain in England.

Kovacic keen to remain at Chelsea

The demands of David de Gea's representatives are delaying the penning of a new contract at Manchester United, reports <a href="http://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/3778930/agent-demands-delaying-90m-de-gea-deal-at-man-united-sources" target="_blank">ESPN FC</a>. The Red Devils are eager to tie their star goalkeeper to fresh terms as his current deal is due to expire in the summer of 2020.

Agent demands delaying De Gea deal

Liverpool, Manchester United and Everton are keen on Blackburn midfielder John Buckley, according to <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/exclusive-liverpool-everton-and-man-utd-on-the-tail-of-blackburn-ace" target="_blank">Teamtalk</a>. Having learned of the interest, Rovers are looking to tie the highly-rated 19-year-old to a new deal.

Liverpool & Man Utd keen on Rovers star

Atletico Madrid defender Stefan Savic has been linked with a move to Juventus in recent weeks and his agent has refused to rule out a transfer this summer. Speaking ahead of Atletico's Champions League last 16 tie with the Italian giants, Zarko Pelicic, who represents the 28-year-old, told&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/esclusiva-tmw-juve-savic-l-ag-futuro-vedremo-ora-vince-con-l-atletico-1215719" target="_blank">Tuttomercatoweb</a>: "His contract with Atletico expires in 2022. He's happy in Madrid. "We will see, however, what happens in the future. That's all I can say right now."

Savic' agent refuses to rule out Juve switch

Besiktas midfielder Gary Medel is the subject of interest from West Ham, according to Turkish publication <a href="https://www.takvim.com.tr/spor/2019/02/18/haziranda-ada-yolcusu" target="_blank">Takvim</a>. The Chilean has previous experience in the Premier League with Cardiff City and also played for Inter Milan for three years before moving to Turkey in 2017. West Ham made an approach for Medel in January and they could submit a formal offer when the transfer window reopens, with the 31-year-old looking to leave Besiktas this summer.&nbsp;

West Ham hope to sign Gary Medel

Liverpool left-back Adam Lewis has agreed terms on a new contract an Anfield, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11669/11641783/adam-lewis-agrees-new-liverpool-deal" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The 19-year-old has been linked with a move to Rangers in the past, but he is now set to commit his long-term future to the Reds. Lewis has not yet earned his senior debut but he is a fixture in the Liverpool U-23 team and he has also represented England at U-20 level.

Adam Lewis agrees new Liverpool deal

Eden Hazard should leave&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;and would become a better player at&nbsp;Real Madrid, according to former&nbsp;Belgium&nbsp;international Emile Mpenza. The 28-year-old has been heavily linked with a switch to Madrid, a path trodden by former Chelsea team-mate and Belgium colleague Thibaut Courtois in the close season. Hazard's contract at Stamford Bridge expires at the end of next season and this month he said he has made a decision about his future, though he did not offer any further information. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/he-should-go-to-madrid-to-become-stronger-mpenza-urges-hazard-to-/18ugvyvy09vtz1ecg5k292xf4d" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Mpenza urges Hazard to leave Chelsea this summer

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema was a primary transfer target for Barcelona while at Lyon back in 2008, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2019/02/19/5c6b2570e2704ea7888b460e.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. Former Blaugrana boss Pep Guardiola had&nbsp;lost faith in Samuel Etoo at the time and was hoping to bring in the Frenchman to replace him. The move eventually broke down because Barca's ex-technical secretary&nbsp;Txiki Begisristain was left unimpressed with Benzema's demeanour after holding talks with the player in Lyon.

Barca targeted Benzema before he joined Madrid

Torino captain Andrea Belotti and Lazio centre-forward&nbsp;Ciro Immobile have emerged as transfer targets for Napoli, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/napoli-immobile-o-belotti-per-l-attacco-27167" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. Belotti is under contract until 2021, but the 25-year-old might be willing to take the next step forward in his career this summer. Meanwhile, Immobile's current contract at&nbsp;San Paolo Stadium is not due to expire until 2023, however, Lazio may be willing to sacrifice their star player to raise funds in the event that they miss out on Champions League qualification.

Napoli eyeing Belotti and Immobile

Wolves are hoping that super agent Jorge Mendes can help them to prevail in the battle for Benfica forward Joao Felix, claims <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/exclusive-wolves-hold-key-advantage-in-race-for-e120m-man-utd-liverpool-target" target="_blank">Teamtalk</a>. The 19-year-old has a €120 million (£105m/$136m) release clause in his contract and is also being pursued by Liverpool and Manchester United.

Wolves hold advantage in Felix battle

Inter have the terms set out which they hope will entice Mauro Icardi into penning a new contract, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-inter-preparing-contract-renewal-proposal-to-icardi-th-59306" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. Amid renewed talk of a move elsewhere for the Argentine striker, the Serie A outfit are eager to agree an extension through to 2024 with an increased salary.

Inter ready Icardi extension

Chris Sutton believes Maurizio Sarri’s time at&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;is “done” following the club’s elimination from the&nbsp;FA Cup. The former Blues striker told Radio 5 Live: "This is Maurizio Sarri's last game at Chelsea. The Italian job is over for them. He's done. Sarri-ball is broken." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/maurizio-sarri-is-done-at-chelsea-sarri-ball-is-broken/j40uff9swlsf1od5rkzyi2jcr" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Maurizio Sarri is done at Chelsea'

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">Welcome to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/afcb?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#afcb</a>, Rafal Danielsson! 🇮🇸🙌 We've officially completed the signing of the young Icelandic goalkeeper on loan from Fram Reykjavik FC.<a href="https://t.co/hczlplg4zj">https://t.co/hczlplg4zj</a>— AFC Bournemouth (@afcbournemouth) <a href="https://twitter.com/afcbournemouth/status/1097790778200506368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Bournemouth bring in new keeper

Schalke midfielder Nabil Bentaleb says he would be willing to return to Tottenham if the opportunity ever presented itself. The Algeria international left for Germany in 2017, on the back of a successful loan, but is open to a retracing of his steps, saying: “I would be a hypocrite to say that I would not like to be there, and I am not a hypocrite. But this is football.”

Bentaleb open to Spurs return

Arsenal are eyeing a summer transfer swoop for Ajax defender&nbsp;Mattijs De Ligt, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6714435/Arsenal-emerge-surprise-contenders-sign-Ajax-defender-Matthijs-Ligt.html">Daily Mail</a>. The Gunners must finish in the top four to have any hope of financing a £70m ($91m) move for the Dutchman, while the possible sale of Mesut Ozil could also help to free up some funds. De Ligt has long been an admirer of Arsenal and has worked with two club legends during his time in Amsterdam - Marc Overmars and Denis Bergkamp.

Arsenal contenders to sign De Ligt

Real Betis defender&nbsp;Aissa Mandi is the subject of interest from Arsenal and Tottenham, according to <a href="https://eldesmarque.com/sevilla/real-betis" target="_blank">El Desmarque</a>. The versatile 27-year-old has a £26m ($34m) release clause in his current contract and both Premier League clubs could launch bids for his services this summer. Mandi has been a vital figure in the Betis starting XI this season, featuring in 34 games across all competitions.

Spurs & Arsenal tracking Aissa Mandi

Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez said yes to a loan switch to AC Milan, before eventually signing a six-month deal at Arsenal. The Spaniard's proposed move to the San Siro fell through after Barca rejected the conditions offered by the Rossoneri, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-denis-suarez-aveva-gia-detto-si-79809" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. Suarez has featured in three matches across all competitions for Arsenal since completing his temporary transfer to the Emirates.

Denis Suarez nearly moved to Milan instead of Arsenal

Newcastle United midfielder Mo Diame is close to signing a contract extension at St James' Park, according to <a href="https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-mo-diame-stand-15849104" target="_blank">Chronicle Live</a>. The Magpies have the option to trigger a fresh one-year-deal with the 31-year-old, who has been a fixture in Rafa Benitez' squad this season. Diame is even hoping to stay beyond that, having revealed back in December how happy he is with his life in Newcastle.

Diame close to Newcastle extension

Arsenal will try to sign Sevilla midfielder Ever Banega again this summer, after a failed approach in the January window. According to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-transfer-news-gunners-re-14015654" target="_blank">Daily Mirror</a>, the Gunners see the Argentine playmaker as the ideal replacement for the outgoing Aaron Ramsey. Banega, 31, has a buy-out clause of £17m ($22m) in his current contract with Sevilla.

Arsenal haven't given up on Banega

Arsene Wenger says he believes Mesut Ozil finds himself in a "comfort zone" after receiving a new contract. The Arsenal midfielder has been in and out of the first team under Unai Emery in what has been his most trying season in London. Wenger, who signed Ozil to a new five-year deal before departing, says the new contract could be the cause of his inconsistency this campaign. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/wenger-ozil-contract-extension-may-have-left-him-in-comfort/189f7sp5ysx5e11msxgf5waebs">Read Wenger's full quotes on Goal!</a>

Wenger: Ozil in a comfort zone

Porto star Diego Militao is just a signature away from a move to Real Madrid, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2019/02/19/5c6b353be2704e444b8b45e7.html">Marca</a>. The Brazilian has been a vital piece for Porto having moved from a wide position into central defence. With several other clubs interested, Madrid are in a hurry to finalize a deal for a player that has earned comparisons to Sergio Ramos due to his positional switch.

Militao inches closer to Madrid move

Paul Pogba says Manchester United's players have full trust in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The interim boss has lost just one match since taking charge following Jose Mourinho's dismissal. That one loss, a 2-0 defeat to PSG in the Champions League, was followed up by Monday's big win, a 2-0 FA Cup triumph over Chelsea. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/we-trust-him-he-trusts-us-pogba-backs-solskjaer-after-man/sha8rtz9aoyf1j8qxhm9dx6hl">Read Pogba's full quotes about the Manchester United boss on Goal!</a>

Pogba: We trust Solskjaer

Darlington Nagbe will remain with Atlanta United after being absent for part of the club's preseason, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/RobUsry/status/1097625276148826114">Dirty South Soccer</a>. Reports emerged linking Nagbe with a move away from the club due to issues with the internal organization.&nbsp; However, it now appears the U.S. national team midfielder will remain with the club after helping Atlanta win an MLS Cup title in 2018.&nbsp;

Nagbe to remain with Atlanta United

Barcelona are closing in on their latest signing, Brazilian defender Vitao, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2019/02/18/5c6ad27f22601d96168b4612.html">Marca</a>. The 19-year-old defender and his representatives are in Spain to finish off a deal to complete a move from&nbsp;Palmeiras. Vitao, a member of Brazil's U-20 team, is expected to join up with the club's second team or be loaned out to gain experience.

Barca close in on Brazilian defender

Wolverhampton are nearing an agreement on a new contract with midfielder Romain Saiss, according to the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/02/18/romain-saiss-poised-sign-new-deal-wolves-asnuno-espirito-santo/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>. The Morocco international is expected to sign his deal later this week and will become the latest player at the club to commit his future to Wolves, following&nbsp;Conor Coady and&nbsp;Matt Doherty.&nbsp;

Saiss nears new contract with Wolves

Chelsea&nbsp;boss Maurizio Sarri has claimed that he is not sure whether his players are still with him following his side's 2-0 loss to&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;in the&nbsp;FA Cup. The Blues have now lost three of their last five games in all competitions without scoring, with Bournemouth and&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;inflicting 4-0 and 6-0 defeats, respectively. And the Italian admitted he was not entirely sure if his players still backed him following the recent run of poor results.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/i-dont-know-if-the-players-are-still-with-me-sarri-admits-he/qtm4m8u42trc11edmumcalesk" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Sarri unsure if players still back him

Stoke City want to sell&nbsp;Saido Berahino after the striker was arrested for suspicion of drink driving&nbsp;on Monday, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6718611/Stoke-look-sell-Saido-Berahino-summer-drink-driving-arrest.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a> It is the latest in a series of occurances for Berahino that have left the Championship club soured on his future after his&nbsp;£12 million ($16m) move two years ago. Berahino will be fined two weeks wages and Stoke will hope to unload him after the season.&nbsp;

Stoke to try to sell Berahino

Liverpool&nbsp;manager Jurgen Klopp says he was interested in signing Jadon Sancho, but the culture surrounding transfers between English clubs prevented a deal from taking place. Sancho left&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;for&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund&nbsp;this past summer and has rapidly become a key contributor for the German club, while Liverpool&nbsp;brought in the likes of Mohamed Salah, Andrew Robertson, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. The Reds manager says German clubs are in prime position to pounce on English talent like Sancho given the current culture between top clubs in the&nbsp;Premier League. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/klopp-we-wanted-sancho-but-english-clubs-dont-sell-to/12gpc6ggdhybe1u2cv23yyigl5" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

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