Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Bale wants Madrid stay despite threat of 12-game ban

There has been speculation recently surrounding the Welshman’s future, but <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/gareth-bale-determined-to-stay-at-real-madrid-despite-threat-of-12-game-ban-pbqv7qts2" target="_blank">the Times</a> are reporting that both club and player are happy with Bale’s current situation. That will come as bad news to United, who have been long-term admirers of the former Tottenham man, and for Chelsea. The Blues are reportedly so keen on securing Bale’s services they are willing to make him the highest-paid player in the Premier League.

Bale has no plans to leave Real

Gareth Bale is not planning to leave Real Madrid this summer, despite facing the possibility of a 12-game ban for an obscene gesture he made to fans last week.

Real Madrid believe they could potentially afford both Neymar and Eden Hazard, according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-psg-le-real-peut-il-recruter-neymar-en-plus-de-hazard-435280" target="_blank">Le10Sport</a>.&nbsp; The Blancos have been linked with moves for the PSG and Chelsea stars, with Hazard appearing the more likely of the pair to join in the summer.&nbsp; But due to their lack of major investments in the transfer market of late, Madrid aren't ruling out the possibility of signing both players.

Madrid could afford Neymar and Hazard

The Blancos have held off from major investment recently, but that could change soon.

Chelsea midfielder&nbsp;N'Golo Kante would prefer to join Real Madrid or Barcelona if he leave Chelsea in the summer, claims <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-psg-ngolo-kante-pret-a-dire-oui-au-psg-la-reponse-435282" target="_blank">Le10Sport</a>.&nbsp; Kante is reportedly considering leaving Stamford Bridge after a frustrating season that has seen his relationship sour with manager Maurizio Sarri. Though PSG have long been admirers of Kante, the France international would prefer a move to Real, Barca or Bayern Munich instead.

Kante prefers Real or Barca over PSG

The Chelsea midfielder could leave the club at season's end

Tanguy Ndombele "can be a new Paul Pogba" according to&nbsp;Lyon&nbsp;coach Bruno Genesio, who is unsurprised that the&nbsp;France&nbsp;midfielder has been linked with&nbsp;Juventus. Ndombele has thrived since arriving at Lyon – initially on loan from&nbsp;Amiens&nbsp;– in 2017 and has impressed in the&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;as well as&nbsp;Ligue 1&nbsp;this term, also&nbsp;catching the eye of Manchester City&nbsp;and Juve among others. The 22-year-old received his first call up for Les Bleus in October and Genesio believes Ndombele has every chance of replicating his compatriot Pogba in going on to star at Juve should a move to Turin materialise. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ndombele-can-be-a-new-pogba-lyon-coach-genesio-hails/14qv17x9y2gbr1rdldb56ogust" target="_blank">Read the full story right here on Goal!</a>

Juve & Man City target Ndombele 'can be a new Pogba'

Fredy Montero will be back in MLS this season.&nbsp; Following 13 months with Sporting in Portugal, the striker has returned to the Vancouver Whitecaps, who he led in scoring during the 2017 season.&nbsp; <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> NEWS: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VWFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VWFC</a> bring back MLS All-Star striker Fredy Montero. → <a href="https://t.co/5RBYba2Oo6">https://t.co/5RBYba2Oo6</a> <a href="https://t.co/eReOHnt063">pic.twitter.com/eReOHnt063</a> — Vancouver Whitecaps (@WhitecapsFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhitecapsFC/status/1096530023153049600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 15, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Montero returns to Vancouver Whitecaps 

Idrissa Gueye has not given up hope of joining&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain&nbsp;after&nbsp;Evertonrejected two bids for him in January. Toffees manager Marco Silva&nbsp;confirmed late in the transfer window that the club had knocked back a £22 million ($29m) offer&nbsp;for him, but the French outfit returned with a larger bid reported to be around £26m&nbsp;hours before the deadline. Senegal&nbsp;international Gueye was flattered to attract the eyes of the runaway&nbsp;Ligue 1&nbsp;leaders but disappointed by&nbsp;Everton's decision not to let him go.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/gueye-still-wants-to-make-last-great-step-to-psg-after/ugc2rzrqt3iq11da3uozm5620" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Gueye hopes for another PSG opportunity

Conor Coady and Matt Doherty have signed contract extensions with&nbsp;Wolvesuntil June 2023, the&nbsp;Premier League&nbsp;club have confirmed. Stars of Wolves' Championship promotion campaign, club captain Coady and wing-back Doherty have excelled in the top flight under Nuno Espirito Santo. Liverpool&nbsp;academy graduate Coady, 25, has been an ever-present, with Wolves seventh in the Premier League table, while 27-year-old Doherty brought up his 200th league appearance earlier this season for a club he joined from Bohemians in 2010. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/wolves-duo-coady-and-doherty-sign-contract-extensions/1d5xp6fkuzynz1j5hqiu22yom1" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Wolves duo Coady and Doherty sign contract extensions

Callum Hudson-Odoi has been given "plenty of reasons to feel involved and wanted" at&nbsp;Chelsea, assistant coach Gianfranco Zola says, as he urged the youngster to do more to earn&nbsp;playing time. The 18-year-old has featured 13 times in all competitions for the Blues this season&nbsp;but has not started any of his four appearances in the&nbsp;Premier League. His playing time situation led to him to seek a transfer to a very interested Bayern Munich, which promised to return for him in the summer after their January bids were knocked back. However Zola says Chelsea is the best place for the teen and encouraged him to fight for his place in the squad among a coaching staff that values him. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/hudson-odoi-has-plenty-of-reasons-to-feel-wanted-at-chelsea-says-/1n48tl12etd1f132t0twz4yj4n" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Hudson-Odoi should fight for Chelsea place - Zola

The Portland Timbers are nearing a deal to sign full-back&nbsp;Jorge Moreira from River Plate, according to <a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/02/15/stejskal-portland-finalizing-loan-river-plate-right-back-jorge-moreira" target="_blank">MLSsoccer.com</a>. The Timbers will use targeted allocation money acquire Moreira on a loan which the MLS club will have the option to make permanent at the end of the season. The 29-year-old Paraguay international has been working his way back from a knee injury that kept him out 10 months.&nbsp;

Timbers near deal for River Plate full-back

Ernesto Valverde feels his contract extension with&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;is proof the club are willing to give him additional responsibility and is relishing the opportunity to continue on in his role.&nbsp; Despite winning a Liga and Copa del Rey double in his first season at the club, there was speculation this season could be his last with Barca with talk further fueled by reports he did not agree with some of the players brought in. However, Valverde has put those reports to bed by penning a one-year extension and declared himself delighted with the contract while also stating his belief it shows the club has entrusted him with more responsibility going forward. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/valverde-delighted-by-extra-responsibility-of-new-barcelona/1u6da43ro1lil13g8uvztk0fdt" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Valverde believes he has earned extra responsibility with Barca

Dimitar Berbatov says Marco Verratti would be a "great fit" next to Nemanja Matic at Manchester United. The former Man Utd star says the Italian reminds him of some of the world's greatest midfielders and would be an asset at Old Trafford. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/verratti-would-be-great-for-man-utd-psg-star-considered-to/173w7k68n58nq1pznl1rkj7si6">Read his full comments on Goal!</a>

'Verratti would be a great fit at Man Utd'

The Vancouver Whitecaps are closing in on a move to bring Fredy Montero back to the club from Sporting CP. According to <a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/02/15/stejskal-vancouver-whitecaps-finalizing-deal-bring-back-fredy-montero">MLSSoccer.com</a>, Montero is set to join his former club on a free transfer after recording 13 goals and six assists in 33 games while on loan with the Whitecaps in 2017. Montero has also played for the Seattle Sounders as well as Chinese side Tianjin TEDA.

Whitecaps close in on Montero move

Liverpool's Allan Rodrigues de Souza has moved to Fluminese on loan for the rest of the season, the club announced. Allan spent the first half of the season with Eintracht Frankfurt, making four appearances for the Bundesliga side. The midfielder originally joined the Reds in 2015 and has been sent on five loan spells without a senior appearance for the Premier League side. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> Allan Rodrigues de Souza has joined Brazilian side <a href="https://twitter.com/FluminenseFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FluminenseFC</a> on loan until the end of the season. <a href="https://t.co/D0jJ1HfZ54">pic.twitter.com/D0jJ1HfZ54</a> — Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1096454191860666370?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 15, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Liverpool's Allan joins Fluminese

Portuguese winger Nani is set to join Orlando City, according to <a href="https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/sporting/detalhe/nani-deixa-sporting-e-ruma-aos-eua?ref=HP_Ultimas">Record</a>. The Sporting CP star will head to MLS as the club looks to trim the squad with a focus on next season. Nani joined the Portuguese club in July following stints with Valencia and Lazio.

Orlando City linked with Nani

Given his struggles at Manchester United, Alexis Sanchez “could go back to Arsenal”, claims former Gunners star Marc Overmars. The Chilean has scored <g class="gr_ gr_200 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Style multiReplace" data-gr-id="200" id="200">just&nbsp; five</g> goals in 37 appearances, and the former Dutch star says the Gunners' <g class="gr_ gr_154 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling" data-gr-id="154" id="154">fail</g> to properly replace Alexis could pave the way for a return. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/alexis-could-go-back-to-arsenal-overmars-questions-decision/iykbzsi2ybxz1ixvzedccolyx">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Overmars: Alexis could go back to Arsenal

Any potential move for Mathijs De Ligt by Barcelona reportedly depends on the fitness of Samuel Umtiti, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20190215/46470521457/de-ligt-depende-de-la-rodilla-izquierda-de-umtiti.html">Mundo Deportivo.</a> The La Liga leaders currently have six centre-halves, but Thomas Vermaelen's contract expires at the end of the season and Jeison Murillo's loan deal will not be made permanent, leaving the club with Umtiti, Gerard Pique, Clement Lenglet and youngster&nbsp;Jean-Clair Todibo. However, Umtiti has been struggling with a knee problem and if he is to be sidelined for an extended period of time it could force Barcelona to move for the Ajax wonderkid sooner rather than later.&nbsp;

De Ligt move depends on Umtiti's fitness

Newcastle United were reportedly one of several Premier League clubs to see an approach for Phil Foden rejected by Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8429791/phil-foden-man-city-newcastle-southampton/">The Sun.</a> Southampton and Bournemouth were also linked with approaches, but despite the young midfielder's lack of game time at City, Guardiola is keen to use him in cup competitions and continue his development at the club. Newcastle also already have two domestic loanees at the club in the form of Kenedy and Salomon Rondon, so one - most likely the former - would have had to leave to facilitate any move to the north-east.&nbsp;

Newcastle made January bid for Foden

Nabil Fekir is reportedly on the brink of signing a new contract with Lyon, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/nabil-fekir-makes-decision-over-14002552">Mirror.</a> The Frenchman was on the verge of joining Liverpool last summer, but the deal broke down - supposedly over a failed medical. However, it seems that the attacking midfielder is now happy to stay at a club he almost left and will continue to contribute to his side's cause, having already scored seven goals and notched three assists in 18 Ligue 1&nbsp;games.

Fekir in talks over new Lyon deal

On-loan Hearts forward Steven Naismith is considering a move to the MLS upon the expiry of his contract at parent club Norwich City, according to the <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47253652">BBC.</a> Naismith has scored nine goals and registered three assists in 16 league games this season, and he has been a crucial player for&nbsp;Craig Levein's side, who won just once in a spell of eight league&nbsp;games when the forward was injured, and have lost just twice in the competition when he has featured. Levein, however, hopes that he can convince the player to sign a permanent deal and stay on for the foreseeable future.

Naismith considering MLS switch

<a href="https://metro.co.uk/2019/02/15/manchester-united-confident-marcus-rashford-will-sign-new-long-term-deal-8630848/" target="_blank">Metro</a> are reporting that Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is close to signing a new deal with the club. The likes of Chris Smalling, Phil Jones, Ashley Young and Anthony Martial have all agreed &nbsp;fresh contracts at Old Trafford in recent weeks and it appears Rashford could be next in line. The striker’s current deal runs until 2020, but United have an option to extend it by a further year, something the club are keen to do with rumours that Real Madrid are keeping an eye on the England international.

United hopeful over imminent Rashford deal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> TRANSFER: We can confirm that the emergency loan of David Stockdale from Birmingham City has been extended. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PUSB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PUSB</a> ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/7lzDqyVtE7">https://t.co/7lzDqyVtE7</a> <a href="https://t.co/QhSdkcmnlN">pic.twitter.com/QhSdkcmnlN</a> — Coventry City (@Coventry_City) <a href="https://twitter.com/Coventry_City/status/1096378605574254592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 15, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Coventry extend Stockdale loan

Tottenham met with representatives from Sampdoria on Wednesday, as they edge closer to a deal for Joachim Andersen. <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/sampdoria-incontro-per-andersen-con-il-tottenham-inter-e-juve-av-37153" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> claimed that Sampdoria vice-president Antonio Romei and club lawyer Paolo Busardo were in London yesterday to thrash out a deal. Any deal for the youngster could cost Spurs as much as £22m ($28m), but the London club will have to fight off interest from Juventus and Inter for the Dane.

Tottenham in talks over Andersen deal

Joe Cole has said players would prefer a move to Chelsea over London neighbours Arsenal given the Blues’ track record of winning trophies. The former Chelsea man told <a href="https://twitter.com/btsportfootball/status/1096170985370333190" target="_blank">BT Sport</a>: “Because the expectation is that they [Chelsea] have always got to be there, which Chelsea have been for the last 20 years, it becomes a crisis quicker than it does at Arsenal.&nbsp; “With Arsenal, they’re probably not going to win anything, they’re in a 10-year transitional period. Chelsea demand to win things. “If you’re a player, you’d much rather move to Chelsea than Arsenal, there’s a better quality of player there and you’ve got more chance of winning things.”

No player would choose Arsenal over Chelsea claims Cole

Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt should join Liverpool, according to former Netherlands international Rene van der Gijp. The 57-year-old believes De Ligt would be ideally suited to the Reds and could play alongside fellow countryman Virgil van Dijk. “It would be great for Dutch football if those two defenders can play alongside each other for five to six years,” Van der Gijp told Dutch outlet <a href="https://www.voetbalprimeur.nl/clubs/liverpool-fc" target="_blank">Voetbal Primeur</a>. "Then you are getting the best centre-back pairing in Europe."

De Ligt urged to choose Liverpool

Tottenham forward Heung-min Son will be offered a fresh contract at the end of the season, despite only signing a new deal last summer. <a href="https://metro.co.uk/2019/02/15/tottenham-reward-heung-min-son-pay-rise-following-sensational-form-8631508/" target="_blank">Metro</a> are reporting that the South Korean’s outstanding form over the past few months means he is likely to earn a new deal with a markedly increased wage. Son’s current contract sees him earn £110,000 per week but a new an extension on that could reward the attacker will a weekly salary of £150,000.

Son to be offered pay rise at Spurs

Ernesto Valverde has extended his contract as Barcelona head coach. The manager won a La Liga and Copa del Rey double in his first season and looks on course for another league title, and has not yet been knocked out of a cup competition. His new terms run until the end of the 2019-20 season, with an option to extend for a further 12 months.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/valverde-extends-barcelona-stay-until-2020-with-contract/1q18umuuthiro13sboe8r8cwan">Read the full story right here on Goal!</a>

Valverde signs new deal

Juventus are reportedly planning to offer young striker Moise Kean to Ajax as a makeweight in any potential deal for Mathijs De Ligt. Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Liverpool have all been linked with the impressive&nbsp;young centre-half, but Juventus hope that the addition of their own young talent will aid their cause in reaching an agreement. Exciting striker Kean made his debut for Juventus over two years ago, aged just 16, and could go some way towards lowering Ajax's reported price tag of around&nbsp;€80m (£70.45m/$90.2m) for their prized defender.

Juve to offer Kean plus cash for De Ligt

Leeds United reportedly wanted to sign Jese Rodriguez from Paris Saint-Germain&nbsp;during the January transfer window, according to <a href="https://eldesmarque.com/sevilla/real-betis/1140395-inglaterra-pudo-ser-el-destino-de-jese">El Desmarques.</a> The club failed in their pursuit of Swansea City winger Daniel James on deadline day, but were also apparently working on a loan move for the Spaniard. However, the former Real Madrid and Stoke City forward eventually chose a temporary switch to Real Betis instead of the Championship, despite Leeds' best efforts.&nbsp;

Leeds pursued Jese signature in January

Barcelona B defender Jorge Cuenca has put pen to paper on a new deal, the club have announced on their <a href="https://www.fcbarcelona.es/es/futbol/barca-b/noticias/1055433/jorge-cuenca-azulgrana-hasta-el-2021#">official website</a>. The 19-year-old has extended his terms to the summer of 2021, and his new contract includes a&nbsp;€30m (£26.4m/$33.8m) release clause. He has made 20 appearances in all competitions for Barcelona B this season, scoring one goal.

Barca youngster pens new deal

Hull City midfielder Jarrod Bowen has claimed he is not thinking about a potential Premier League move just yet. The 22-year-old has enjoyed a superb season for the Tigers and has been linked with a host of top clubs, including Tottenham. “It’s surreal when you see your name being linked with these big teams, but that just shows how well I’m doing,” he told the <a href="https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/tottenham-hotspur-jarrod-bowen-link-2540704?_ga=2.99218970.541788585.1550214646-224197274.1541254051" target="_blank">Hull Daily Mail</a>. “When you see your name with these Premier League clubs, that’s where everyone wants to play, but my loyalties lie with Hull City so I can’t say anything about those teams because it’s talk. My aim is to get this club back into the Premier League,” he added.

Bowen: My loyalties lie with Hull

Birmingham City will find out by the end of February about any potential points deduction, according to <a href="https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/birmingham-city-points-deduction-efl-15807494" target="_blank">Birmingham Live</a>. It has been widely reported that the Blues will fall foul of the Financial Fair Play protocol when they submit their last annual accounts later this month. It has been suggested by a range of outlets that Birmingham could face as much as a 12-point penalty for breaching Profitability and Sustainability regulations.

Birmingham FFP decision to be made this month

LA Galaxy have announced the signing of Michael Gallagher on a USL contract. The 24-year-old joined from Real Monarchs SLC and has also previously played for Portland Timbers. “Michael brings a good amount of experience and leadership into our team,” <a href="https://www.lagalaxy.com/post/2019/02/14/la-galaxy-ii-sign-defender-michael-gallagher" target="_blank">said Dennis te Kloese</a>,&nbsp;LA Galaxy General Manager. “He is a smart player. We are excited about his future within our club and look forward to providing him with opportunities for growth.”

Gallagher joins La Galaxy

<a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-news-transfers-live-recap-15786741?_ga=2.235046402.20496923.1550153483-865910579.1540195934" target="_blank">Liverpool Echo</a> journalist James Pearce has claimed Jurgen Klopp will try and sign a centre-back ahead of next season. “I think a centre-back will be on Klopp’s shopping list this summer,” said Pearce. “I can’t see how he can possibly go into next season with his current personnel. “The reality is that Lovren and Matip miss far too much football. Liverpool have played 26 league games this season and Lovren has only featured in nine of them. "Gomez is a class act and at the age of 21 he could be a key part of this Liverpool team for the next decade and more. He’s been unlucky with some serious injuries, whereas Lovren and Matip seem to get niggling muscle issues.”

Klopp to target centre-backs next summer

Tottenham are hoping to land AC Milan star Suso in the summer, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/tottenham-look-pip-arsenal-sign-14001477" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; The 25-year-old has been in strong form again this year, scoring six goals and adding eight assists in 26 appearances.&nbsp; Arsenal are also keen on the former Liverpool man, but Spurs are believed to have the strongest interest.

Spurs look to beat Arsenal to Suso signing

The LA&nbsp;Galaxy are interested in Bologna defender Giancarlo Gonzalez, according to <a href="http://www.espn.com/soccer/major-league-soccer/19/blog/post/3775034/mls-hot-stove-will-nagbe-end-up-in-columbus-is-vargas-the-man-for-portland-up-front" target="_blank">ESPN FC.&nbsp;</a> Gonzalez was a member of the Columbus Crew in 2014, but his impressive World Cup with Costa Rica earned him a move to Palermo.&nbsp; The now-Bologna defender is exploring a move back to MLS, with the Galaxy among the teams interested in his services.&nbsp;

Galaxy interested in move for Gonzalez

Chelsea are confident they can purchase Gonzalo Higuain&nbsp;from&nbsp;Juventus this summer for less than the agreed price of €36 million (£32m/$41m), according to <a href="http://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/3775127/chelsea-confident-over-lowering-36m-fee-for-juves-higuain-sources" target="_blank">ESPN FC.&nbsp;</a> The 31-year-old joined the Blues on loan in January with a&nbsp;€36m&nbsp;option to purchase, and Chelsea believe they can negotiate that fee down.&nbsp; Higuain&nbsp;has scored two goals in four appearances so far for the Blues.&nbsp;

Chelsea believe they can lower €36m Higuain fee

Clubs in Spain and Germany are interested in Chelsea&nbsp;​centre-back Kenneth Omeruo, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8421859/kenneth-omeruo-chelsea-leganes-loan-nigeria/" target="_blank">The Sun.&nbsp;</a> Omeruo is currently on loan with La Liga side Leganes, where he has turned in an impressive season.&nbsp; That has led to clubs in Spain and Germany looking to purchase the Nigeria international, who has yet to make an appearance for Chelsea.

German & Spanish clubs interested in Omeruo

John Terry helped convince West Ham star Declan Rice to pick England over Ireland, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8428452/chelsea-legend-john-terry-told-west-ham-star-declan-rice-to-pick-england-over-ireland/" target="_blank">The Sun.</a>&nbsp; Rice committed his international future to England earlier this week, despite having played for Ireland at youth level and in three senior friendlies.&nbsp; The 20-year-old has maintained a relationship with Terry for years, and sought out the Chelsea legend's advice when making a decision on his international future.&nbsp;

Terry told Rice to pick England over Ireland

Chelsea are ready to bid €45 million (£40m/$51m) for&nbsp;Eintracht Frankfurt striker Luka Jovic, <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/eintracht-frankfurt-auch-chelsea-will-luka-jovic-60122560.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a> reports.&nbsp; Jovic has been in stunning form this season, scoring&nbsp;19 goals in all competitions. The 21-year-old is on loan at Frankfurt from Benfica, and has also drawn the attention of Real Madrid and Barcelona.&nbsp;

Chelsea plan €45m Jovic move

Tottenham forward Fernando Llorente says he is happy at the club and has no plans to seek a move away.&nbsp; The 33-year-old has played sparingly this season, but has seen more game time of late with Harry Kane injured.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/im-very-satisfied-llorente-has-no-plans-to-leave-tottenham/1vxmcjyfo56y311kz7swnuikz2" target="_blank">Read what the Spaniard said about his future right here</a>

Llorente has no plans to leave Tottenham

Arsenal, Manchester United, Everton and Wolves have shown an interest in Porto midfielder Yacine Brahimi, says Portuguese outlet <a href="https://www.cmjornal.pt/desporto/detalhe/brahimi-em-risco-para-o-classico-com-o-benfica?ref=futebol_outras" target="_blank">Correio da Manha</a>. The 29-year-old midfielder can leave the Portuguese outfit for free at the end of the season and the offers are already coming in. The report claims United, Everton and Wolves have already made proposals, while Arsenal has recently appeared as a potential destination.

Arsenal, Man Utd & Everton eye Porto star Brahimi

Inter are prepared to lower their asking price for Mauro Icardi to €80 million (£71m/$90m) to help facilitate his departure, <a href="https://www.corriere.it/sport/19_febbraio_14/icardi-inter-titoli-coda-dove-puo-andare-ora-che-prezzo-541de550-301f-11e9-8a87-b19e5ce8112e.shtml" target="_blank">Corriere della Sera</a> reports. The Argentine striker’s future came into doubt this week after he was stripped of the club captaincy and then missed Thursday’s Europa League win over Rapid Vienna. Icardi’s contract includes a €110m (£97m/$124m) release clause, but it can only be activated by foreign clubs during a two-week window in July. Instead, the Nerazzurri are ready to speed up his exit and lower their demands.

Inter lower Icardi asking price

Laurent Blanc wants to make his return to management with a Premier League club, <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/laurent-blanc-plotting-premier-league-14000800" target="_blank">The Mirror</a> claims. Blanc, who finished his playing career with Manchester United, has been out of work since leaving Paris Saint-Germain in 2016. The 53-year-old is hoping to get back into the game with a job in England and has hired an agency to help in his search for a new team.

Ex-PSG boss Blanc wants Premier League move

Tottenham star Son Heung-min is set to sign a second contract extension in just over a year, <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6706441/Son-Heung-min-set-sign-new-150-000-week-deal-Tottenham.html" target="_blank">The Daily Mail</a> reports. The South Korea international only signed a new deal in July, but the club are ready to give him another pay rise in light of his recent form. The Premier League side will open talks with the player at the end of the season as they hope to tie him to a longer deal.

Spurs to offer Son another contract extension

Juventus’s hopes of signing Marcelo from Real Madrid this summer depend&nbsp;on Alex Sandro leaving the Serie A side, <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/marcelo-piu-si-allontana-dal-real-piu-si-avvicina-alla-juve-e-al-53206" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;says.&nbsp; The Bianconeri want to sign the Brazilian left-back, but will have to let go of their own to make room. Sandro has previously been linked with a move to the Premier League as well as Paris Saint-Germain, but opted to extend his contract.&nbsp; He has been highlighted as a target for Madrid, however, meaning the two clubs could organise a swap that suits them both in the next window.

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