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Luka Modric will renew his deal with Real Madrid, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2019/02/22/5c6f2819468aeb2c278b4641.html">Marca</a>. The Croatian has come to terms with the club to extend his deal until after the 2020-21 season amid numerous reports that he wished to leave Madrid. Inter was seen as the front-runner to sign the midfielder, who wishes to retire at the club when his contract expires as he turns 36.

Modric set to renew with Real Madrid

The Croatian has been linked with a move to Inter

Ajax director of football Marc Overmars hopes to land Manchester United's Timothy Fosu-Mensah when&nbsp;Matthijs de Ligt leaves the club, reports <a href="https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/3190379/ajax-richt-pijlen-op-fosu-mensah?utm_source=t.co&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=/RUZSHCrKmX" target="_blank">De Telegraaf.</a> The Amsterdam-born Fosu-Mensah already speant time in Ajax's youth system before moving to Old Trafford and is currently on loan at Fulham. De Ligt is expected to be lured away by a top club in the near future and Overmars has already had discussions over a move with Fosu-Mensah's agent.

Ajax want Fosu-Mensah as De Ligt replacement

The Manchester United defender is coveted by director of football Marc Overmars

Houston Dynamo forward&nbsp;Mauro Manotas has signed a new three-year contract through to 2021. The 23-year-old&nbsp;has scored 46 goals for Houston since joining from Colombian side&nbsp;Uniautonoma in 2015. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"> ¡El goleador se queda en Houston!<a href="https://twitter.com/MauroManotas19?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MauroManotas19</a> is <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForeverOrange?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForeverOrange</a> — Houston Dynamo (@HoustonDynamo) <a href="https://twitter.com/HoustonDynamo/status/1099022310873485315?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 22, 2019</a></blockquote>

Manotas extends Dynamo stay

Everton have approached&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain over a deal for defender Thomas Meunier, report <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/8490284/everton-psg-meunier-transfer/" target="_blank">the Sun.</a> The Toffees are on the hunt for a new right-back as a long-term replacement for Seamus Coleman. That has seen them turn&nbsp;their attention to Meunier, who may be open to a move to Goodison Park in order to secure first-team football.

Everton make Meunier approach

Roma are confident of appointing&nbsp;Maurizio Sarri as their new manager should he leave Chelsea, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-roma-already-preparing-for-life-under-maurizio-sarri-94564" target="_blank">Calciomercato.</a> Sarri is under severe pressure at Stamford Bridge with speculation suggesting he could be sacked if results don't improve in the next few weeks. Should Sarri leave then Rome&nbsp;looks to be his next destination, though the former Napoli boss has denied meeting Roma club adviser Franco Baldini to discuss a move to the Stadio Olimpico.

Sarri could make Roma move

Zinedine Zidane has emerged as a possible contender for the Juventus job should&nbsp;Massimiliano Allegri decide to leave at the end of the season, according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/mercato-chelsea-zidane-pret-a-prendre-la-succession-dallegri-437052" target="_blank">Le10 Sport</a>. Zidane, who left Real Madrid at the end of last season, has been linked with a move to Chelsea in recent days with&nbsp;Maurizio Sarri's future in doubt. However, the Frenchman has now been tipped to make a dramatic return to&nbsp;Juve, where he spent five years as a player between 1996 and 2001.

Zidane could make Juve return

Napoli are close to agreeing&nbsp;a deal to turn David Ospina's loan from Arsenal into a permanent transfer at the end of the season, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/il-napoli-contatta-l-arsenal-e-comprera-ospina-si-del-colombiano-46789" target="_blank">Calciomercato.</a> The Colombia international has impressed since joining Carlo Ancelotti's side on a season-long loan last summer. Ospina now looks set to stay in Naples permanently, with the Serie A club paying around €4million (£3.4m/$4.5m) for the 30-year-old.

Ospina set to stay at Napoli

Chelsea's transfer ban could offer James&nbsp;Rodriguez a second chance at Real Madrid, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2019/02/22/5c703aa8e2704ec2b48b4629.html" target="_blank">Marca.</a> The Blues have appealed against the ban but if it is upheld then it could scupper Real Madrid's attempts to sign forward Eden Hazard. That may open the door to a first-team return for&nbsp;Rodriguez, who is currently on loan at Bayern Munich and has to decide whether to make the move permanent at the end of the season.

Rodriguez could make Real return

Icelandic side Vikingur have <a href="http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2019/february/22/andrason-departs" target="_blank">signed midfielder Atli </a><a href="http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2019/february/22/andrason-departs" target="_blank">Andrason</a>&nbsp;from Fulham&nbsp;on a two-year deal. The 20-year-old midfielder joined Fulham from&nbsp;KR Reykjavik in 2016 but failed to make a senior appearance for the Cottagers. Andrason&nbsp;spent six months on loan at&nbsp;Vikingur last season and has now returned to the club on a permanent basis.

Andrason leaves Fulham

Former Man City defender Richard Dunne believes Ben&nbsp;Chilwell&nbsp;and Aaron&nbsp;Wan-Bissaka&nbsp;would be unable to resist a summer move to Pep Guardiola's side. Leicester man Chilwell and Crystal Palace's&nbsp;Wan-Bissaka&nbsp;have emerged as two of the Premier League's top full-backs this season, and both have the added bonus of being home-grown players. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/dunne-chilwell-and-wan-bissaka-cant-turn-down-city-move/1btubursyh3xm1nvjv0eytmhgs" target="_blank">Read what Dunne had to say about the duo right here</a>

Chilwell and Wan-Bissaka can't turn down City move – Dunne

Celtic defender&nbsp;​Andrew Gutman&nbsp;has joined​ Charlotte Independence of the USL, the North American second tier, on loan. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">✍️🇺🇸 Andrew Gutman has joined United Soccer League Championship side, <a href="https://twitter.com/CLTIndependence?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CLTIndependence</a> on a loan deal from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CelticFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CelticFC</a>. <a href="https://t.co/Nrf9zkTHv7">https://t.co/Nrf9zkTHv7</a>— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/CelticFC/status/1098973715759595520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 22, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center> Gutman&nbsp;signed with Celtic last month and saw an original loan move to Nashville SC fall through due to the Tennessee club's impending move to MLS next season.&nbsp;

Gutman joins Charlotte Independence on loan

Ramadan Sobhi's agent has said his client, currently on loan at Egyptian side&nbsp;Al Ahly, is unsure where his future lies.&nbsp; Sobhi&nbsp;joined&nbsp;Huddersfield Town from Stoke last&nbsp;off-season but failed to break through with the Terriers and was sent on loan to his home country last month.&nbsp; “Ramadan’s deal at Al Ahly ends in July, there’s still too much time left before making any decision,"&nbsp;Nader&nbsp;Shawky&nbsp;told OnSport&nbsp;FM. “It is impossible to decide whether Sobhi will return to England or continue with Al Ahly, there are too many ongoing competitions, in addition to Africa Cup of Nations next summer.”&nbsp;

Sobhi's agent casts doubt on his future

Everton have resolved the club's dispute with Watford over the hiring of Marco Silva, the club have announced. After hiring Silva this past summer, Everton "have reached an amicable agreement" with Watford to compensate for his departure. According to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/02/22/everton-agree-pay-watford-compensation-4m-avoid-premier-league/">the Telegraph</a>, that fee will be around&nbsp;£4 million. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/everton-and-watford-reach-agreement-over-marco-silva/4xljunp78yr11j9n4m6zapmim" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Everton pay Watford compensation for Silva hire

Manchester City&nbsp;centre-back Aymeric Laporte has signed a two-year contract extension with the club. The 24-year-old joined City from Athletic for a fee of £57 million ($74m) in January 2018, but has impressed so much in his short time with the club that his deal has been extended through 2025.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/laporte-signs-new-man-city-contract-just-one-year-after/14ktslkfuwptg1imx9883v3enl" target="_blank">Read the full story here</a>

Laporte signs new Man City contract 

Inter&nbsp;director Javier Zanetti is hopeful that Mauro Icardi will return to the field in the next two weeks. Icardi's future with the club was thrown into doubt when he was stripped of the captaincy last week, and he hasn't played since.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/icardi-still-an-important-player-for-inter-zanetti-hopes-for/1cnhpoujw7rlw1981fmm9donoq" target="_blank">Read what&nbsp;Zanetti&nbsp;had to say about Icardi's&nbsp;future right here</a>

Zanetti hoping for swift Icardi return

Non-league side Gateshead have offered sympathy after Chelsea were handed a transfer ban on Friday. Gateshead were hit with a ban of their own for spending above their budget, but still sit in contention for promotion. Chelsea, meanwhile, will be unable to register players for the next two transfer periods after being hit by FIFA's ban. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/welcome-to-the-club-chelsea-earn-sympathy-over-transfer-ban-from-/o8rx5ohr04aw13twwsydpwcpg">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Chelsea earn sympathy from non-league club over transfer ban

Orlando City have signed goalkeeper Brian Rowe, <a href="https://www.orlandocitysc.com/post/2019/02/22/orlando-city-sc-signs-goalkeeper-brian-rowe">the club</a> announced. Rowe has spent seven prior seasons in MLS, featuring for Toronto FC, the LA Galaxy and the Vancouver Whitecaps. He's made 85 total MLS appearances, and now joins an Orlando team as the club's most senior goalkeeper.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Orlando City sign goalkeeper Rowe

Chelsea will reach out to England assistant Steve Holland if the club opts to sack Maurizio Sarri, according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/02/22/chelsea-consider-move-steve-holland-hand-maurizio-sarri-sack/">the Telegraph</a>. Holland, a former Chelsea assistant, is seen as the top choice but will look to combine Chelsea and England duties the rest of the campaign. He had been with the club in various roles for eight seasons before joining Gareth Southgate's staff two years ago with Chelsea's blessing.&nbsp;

Chelsea to consider Holland if club sacks Sarri

Gareth Bale may be sparking exit talk at Real Madrid but his agent maintains that the club are happy with the Welshman, according to <a href="http://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/3781471/real-madrid-bosses-still-happy-with-bale-despite-transfer-speculation-agent" target="_blank">ESPN FC</a>. The former Tottenham forward has been linked with the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea in recent windows, with questions asked of his form and fitness in Spain.

Blancos still happy with Bale

Chelsea&nbsp;must tie Eden Hazard down to a new long-term contract after being hit with a transfer&nbsp;ban, according to Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink. The former Blues striker has told Sky Sports: "They can't replace him or get somebody who they can work on to become as good as Hazard." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/hasselbaink-on-chelseas-transfer-ban-get-hazard-signed-up/cj56109ab6y31iom78ohao0yh" target="_blank">Read the full story here.</a>

'Get Hazard signed up!'

Cristiano Ronaldo left&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;because he was unhappy with the club’s links to Neymar and Florentino Perez’s reluctance to offer him fresh terms, claims former president Ramon Calderon. The Portuguese superstar took the decision to depart the Spanish capital in the summer of 2018, with&nbsp;a stunning switch made to Serie A champions Juventus. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/neymar-perez-led-ronaldo-away-from-real-madrid-calderon-also/17rktw689zbpv1uii44xrhrsxe" target="_blank">The man who helped to take Ronaldo to Madrid has had his say on a shock, and you can check out his take here.</a>

'Neymar & Perez led Ronaldo away from Real'

Thomas Tuchel is hopeful Dani Alves will agree on a new contract with&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain&nbsp;as he confirmed the player is in negotiations with the club. Alves has become a key man since joining PSG from Juventus in 2017, but the two-year deal he signed at Parc des Princes expires at the end of this season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/tuchel-hopeful-psg-can-tie-very-important-alves-down-to-a/1o4g4rpioully18or9qube2wpp" target="_blank">Here is what his manager has had to say on possible fresh terms.</a>

PSG hopeful on Alves extension

Jurgen Klopp has backed the claims of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to a permanent post at&nbsp;Manchester United, with the&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;boss saying “there is no doubt he will be the manager next year”. Upon inheriting the reins at Old Trafford from Jose Mourinho,&nbsp;a man currently filling an interim post with the Red Devils has overseen a nine-match unbeaten run in the Premier League&nbsp;and 11 victories from 13 games across all competitions. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-utd-are-a-threat-again-klopp-says-solskjaer-will-get-job/ilh2xbnp40r811rhwch574fob" target="_blank">Here is what the next rival he is set to face has had to say on his future.</a>

Klopp expecting Solskjaer stay

FIFA have announced that&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;have been banned from registering players for two transfer windows after being found to have breached rules regarding the signing of players aged under 18. The Blues intend to appeal against that ruling, but what happens if it is upheld? <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/what-does-chelseas-transfer-ban-mean-for-sarri-hazard/u9kap19a2q1c1ad2oe4g7muly" target="_blank">Goal takes a look.</a>

What does transfer ban mean for Chelsea?

Bayern Munich are interested in signing Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/bayern-interesa-por-futuro-ivan-rakitic-7318292" target="_blank">Diario Sport</a>. The Bavarians are prepared to rival Inter Milan for the Croatian's services, with Barca reportedly willing to listen to offers in excess of €50m ($57m, £44m). Despite being the early frontrunners, Barca are not certain that Inter will have the funds to finance a bid for Rakitic, which opens the door for a Bayern swoop this summer.

Bayern set to rival Inter for Rakitic

Genoa&nbsp;defender Cristian Romero has signed a one-year contract extension at the club, amid transfer links to Juventus. According to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/genoa-romero-rinnova-fino-al-2023-ma-la-juventus-resta-favorita-93758" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>, the Old Lady have held an interest in the Argentine for a while now, but it appears his future is no longer in any doubt. Romero, whose&nbsp;initial deal was due to expire in 2022, has featured in 15 Serie A matches for Genoa this season.

Romero signs Genoa extension amid Juve links

Moussa Sissoko says he is happy at&nbsp;Tottenham, with his persistence and belief in his own ability having helped him to recover from a testing start and silence any transfer talk. Exit talk was sparked as he struggled to justify a hefty price early on in north London, with&nbsp;Fenerbahce among those said to be keen on doing on a deal before distancing themselves from the 29-year-old. Sissoko refused to give up on his Tottenham challenge&nbsp;though, and has flourished this season after being moved inside off the flanks to operate as a central midfielder under Mauricio Pochettino. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/sissoko-happy-at-spurs-having-previously-sparked-exit-talk/1edekk1xmt2821qctd6s4xeull" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Sissoko happy at Spurs after early exit talk

River Plate midfielder Juan Quinerto has agreed terms on a new contract with the club, according to <a href="https://www.tycsports.com/nota/river-plate/2019/02/21/quintero-acordo-su-nuevo-contrato-con-river.html" target="_blank">TyC Sports</a>. The Colombian's current deal is due to expire in 2021, but he is now expected to sign a new one-year extension. <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2019/02/15/football/1550242023_021967.html" target="_blank">AS</a> recently reported that Real Madrid have been monitoring Quintero's progress at River Plate, but it now looks as though the 26-year-old will remain in South America.

Quintero agrees River Plate extension

Tottenham are willing to offer Real Madrid €40m (£35m, $45m)&nbsp;plus Christian Eriksen to re-sign Gareth Bale - according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/noticia/detalle/133642/bale-40-millones-euros-cambio-cromos-galactico-sorpresa-mesa-florentino" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. Bale has fallen out of favour at the Santiago Bernabeu this season, while Eriksen has long been linked with a switch to Spain. However, Madrid are likely to hold out for a higher fee, believing&nbsp;that Bale is worth €150m ($170m, £131m) compared to their valuation of Eriksen at €60m ($68m, £52m).

Spurs open to Eriksen & Bale swap deal

Motherwell midfielder Jake Hastie is the subject of interest from Hull City, according to <a href="https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/football/hull-city-compete-leeds-united-2567831" target="_blank">Hull Daily Mail</a>. The 19-year-old has impressed since breaking into the first team in the Scottish Premier League this season, scoring four goals in his last three appearances. Motherwell are hoping to tie Hastie down to a new deal, but Hull could launch a bid for his services in the summer.

Hull chasing Motherwell's Hastie

Tottenham&nbsp;will find it “difficult” to keep Harry Kane and Mauricio Pochettino from the likes of&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;and&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;unless they start to land trophies, Frederic Kanoute has told&nbsp;Goal. The former Spurs striker said of Kane: “He might want to go and have a new experience to take his career to another level. At the same time, if he can win something fairly soon with Tottenham then I think they have the chance to keep him. But it’s going to be difficult." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/tottenham-need-trophies-to-keep-kane-pochettino-from-real-madrid-/14cnjd90nk8zy1bvamfwrzto90" target="_blank">Read the full story here.</a>

Tottenham need trophies to keep Kane & Pochettino

Real Madrid are in the process of piecing together their plans to lure Eden Hazard away from Chelsea, claims <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2019/02/18/primera/1550509369_814252.html?m1=cG9ydGFkYV9wb3J0YWRh&amp;m2=QUNUVUFMSURBRA%3D%3D&amp;m3=MQ%3D%3D&amp;m4=bm9ybWFs" target="_blank">AS</a>. The Blancos are confident that they can repeat the success of landing Thibaut Courtois from the Blues, although they are reluctant to meet a reported €112 million (£98m/$127m) price tag.

Real Madrid piecing together Hazard plan

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/MartinKelly1990?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MartinKelly1990</a> has agreed a contract extension with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CPFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CPFC</a> 🦅 until June 2021. Read more 👉 <a href="https://t.co/MKjoUw2BSL">https://t.co/MKjoUw2BSL</a> <a href="https://t.co/U0O1yHuwmk">pic.twitter.com/U0O1yHuwmk</a>— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/CPFC/status/1098885783480684545?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 22, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Kelly pens new Palace deal

FIFA have banned&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;from signing new players in the next two transfer windows after breaching rules relating to the registration of players under 18, football's governing body has confirmed. It remains to be seen how the Blues will respond to the sanction. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-banned-from-signing-new-players-for-next-two/1plsdydfcttu61un2z3uv2xu86" target="_blank">Check out the full story on Goal!</a>

Chelsea stung with transfer ban

Barcelona are seriously considering a move for Atletico Madrid full-back Filipe Luis, reports <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20190222/46612002949/filipe-luis-opcion-real-para-el-barca.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The Blaugrana are looking for experienced and low cost cover for Jordi Alba and believe a man currently turning out for La Liga rivals could be the ideal option.

Atletico star of interest to Barcelona

Real Mallorca&nbsp;defender Antonio Raillo has claimed that he rejected the chance to sign for Nottingham Forest during&nbsp;the January transfer window. The Spaniard says he had a "really good opportunity" to join Forest, with an offer to double his current salary mooted. However, Raillo opted to remain with Mallorca in the Spanish Segunda, as AS reports via the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nottinghampost.com/sport/football/transfer-news/spanish-defender-says-turned-down-2567575" target="_blank">Nottingham Post</a>.&nbsp;

Raillo claims he turned down Nottingham Forest

Liverpool U-18 captain&nbsp;Paul Glatzel has signed his first professional contract at Anfield, as the <a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/paul-glatzel-opens-up-delight-15868595" target="_blank">Liverpool Echo</a> reports. The striker, who has scored 23 goals at youth level so far this season, expressed his joy after the announcement&nbsp;was made on Thursday. “I’ve been at the club for a long time and to sign a professional contract means a lot to me, and on my birthday as well made everything special," said Glatzel.

Paul Glatzel signs first Liverpool contract

Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak is on the verge of signing a new €10m (£9m, $11m)&nbsp;per year contract at the club, according to <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2019/02/21/football/1550749491_113044.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. The Spanish giants are looking to increase his buy-out clause from €100m ($113m, £87m) to €200m (£174m, $227m), fully recognising his value to the squad as one of world football's finest shot-stoppers. Oblak has been ever present between the sticks for Atletico this season and he ended 2018 with the highest number of clean sheets across all major European leagues.

Oblak set to sign new lucrative Atletico contract

Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes is the subject of interest from AC Milan, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/il-milan-vuole-bruno-fernandes-il-punto-10140" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Portuguese playmaker has a €100m (£87m, $113m)&nbsp;buy-out clause in his current contract, but the Rossonneri are readying an opening €30m (£26m, $36m) bid. Fernandes is enjoying a stellar 2018-19 campaign at Sporting, scoring 11 goals and contributing 7 assists in 21 Primeira Liga matches.

Milan chasing Bruno Fernandes

Barcelona have identified Lille attacker Nicolas Pepe as a primary summer transfer target, according to France Football via&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/los-dos-nuevos-objetivos-del-barca-7313834" target="_blank">Diario Sport</a>. Blaugrana scouts watched the Ivorian in Ligue 1 action against Montpellier last week, with a view to launching a transfer bid when the market reopens. Pepe has scored 16 goals in 25 games for Lille this season, while also contributing eight assists.

Barca join race to sign Nicolas Pepe

Mesut Ozil and Philippe Coutinho are two of a number of big-name stars struggling for playing time despite their massive wages. The two have been linked with moves away with their respective clubs as their salaries have far outweighed their production. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ozil-coutinho-and-the-star-players-who-dont-play/1n84nq09agguu1d2n6ofcw1z22#u5p3dg5768on12ikvyuf7bn3v">Have a look at a list of some of the highest paid players currently not getting regular minutes on Goal!</a>

Ozil, Coutinho and the star players who don't play

Three New York City FC players have been granted U.S. Green Cards and will now not count as international players on the club's roster, <a href="https://www.nycfc.com/post/2019/02/21/three-new-york-city-fc-players-receive-us-green-cards">the team announced</a>.&nbsp; Jesus Medina, Ismael Tajouri-Shradi and Anton Tinnerholm have all been granted permanent resident status in the United States after joining the club last season. As a result, NYCFC only uses four of the eight alotted international spots on the club's roster.

Three NYCFC players granted U.S. Green Cards

Nemanja Vidic says he sees Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as a better fit for the Manchester United job than other managers. Solskjaer has certainly proven his worth thus far, losing just one game since taking charge from Jose Mourinho. Man United went for big names and prior success with the club's last two hired in Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho, but Vidic hopes the club keeps things in-house this time. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/vidic-solskjaer-a-better-fit-than-big-name-managers-for/e0hvwygh0c6n1tcit7impp451">Read his full quotes on Goal!</a>

Vidic: Solskjaer a better fit for Man Utd than big-name managers

Maurizio Sarri has stated&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;will need to sell a winger if they are to keep Callum Hudson-Odoi at the club beyond this season. The winger was gvien the start against Malmo and put in an impressive performance, scoring a goal, and Sarri stated he played “very well” after the match. Sarri claims if he remains on, Hudson-Odoi will be given more game-time in future years, though the sale of one of the team's wingers will be required or "the manager is in trouble." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-must-sell-another-winger-to-keep-hudson-odoi-says/1rcdrhkakp0eq1opw76ei2lpw8" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Chelsea must sell winger to keep Hudson-Odoi - Sarri

Los Angeles FC have announced the signing of three players including, 19-year-old United States youth international goalkeeper&nbsp;Phillip Ejimadu. The Minnesota-born Ejimadu had been the youth ranks of Brazilian club&nbsp;Nacional Atletico Clube.&nbsp; LAFC also signed&nbsp;Lamar Batista, most recently with Portland Timbers 2, and&nbsp;Adrien Perez, who played indoor soccer with the&nbsp;Ontario Fury of MASL.

LAFC sign US youth international

Maurizio Sarri has denied holding discussions with&nbsp;Roma&nbsp;officials about swapping Stamford Bridge for Stadio Olimpico. A report in the former&nbsp;Napoli&nbsp;coach's native&nbsp;Italy&nbsp;claimed the&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;coach recently met with Roma president James Pallotta and club adviser Franco Baldini to speak about replacing&nbsp;Eusebio Di Francesco. Sarri has come under pressure for poor results of late, but the manager has insisted he plans a long stay at Chelsea and denied contact with Roma. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/its-impossible-sarri-rubbishes-roma-rumour/1ae6lat3cx1hu175uzv3we8fpu" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Sarri denies Roma contact

The New York Red Bulls have announced&nbsp;forward Anatole Abang has been transferred to&nbsp;Nantong Zhiyun of China's second division. "We wish Anatole all the best in this next step,” Red Bulls Sporting Director Denis Hamlett said in a statement. “We are pleased to have found a transfer that is beneficial for both the player and the club.”

New York Red Bulls transfers Abang to China

Leicester City will consider Rafa Benitez should they move on from Claude Puel, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/rafa-benitez-insists-hes-trophy-14034687" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. Benitez's contract with Newcastle will expire at the end of the season, and questions have swirled over whether he will commit long term to the club, with Brendan Rodgers and David Wagner possible replacements. Meanwhile, Puel has come under pressure for inconsistent results this season with the Foxes.

Leicester will consider Benitez

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