Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd & Man City battle for Upamecano

Real Madrid have approached Arsenal over a potential deal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, according to <a href="https://www.francefootball.fr/news/Mercato-pierre-emerick-aubameyang-arsenal-la-tentation-madrilene/1127030" target="_blank">France Football</a>. The Gunners are determined to keep the Gabon international and are working on extending his contract, but several big clubs are interested and Madrid hope to get there ahead of the competition.

Real Madrid make Aubameyang enquiry

Real Madrid are piecing together ambitious plans to land Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland in 2021, claims <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2020/04/13/5e943526268e3e8b6e8b4656.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The Liga giants are readying raids on Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund for two of the most exciting forwards in world football.

Real looking to land Mbappe & Haaland

Manchester United and Manchester City are going head-to-head to sign RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/11972689/dayot-upamecano-manchester-united-and-manchester-city-interested-in-rb-leipzig-centre-back" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. City are reportedly targeting two new defenders in the next transfer window, with the 21-year-old Frenchman one of the most sought-after stoppers in Europe. Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Arsenal are among the other clubs to have been linked.

Man Utd & Man City battle for Upamecano

Guardiola and Solskjaer want defensive steel

Inter defender Diego Godin will leave the club this summer with the Premier League is most likely next destination, reports <a href="https://www.football-italia.net/152073/man-utd-or-spurs-godin" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>.&nbsp; Both Manchester United and Tottenham are the early favourites to land&nbsp;the 34-year-old's signature.&nbsp; Godin only joined Inter last summer as a free agent from Atletico Madrid.&nbsp;

Godin poised for Premier League move

The veteran centre-back is ready to test himself in England

Tottenham won't be selling Harry Kane this summer, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11675/11972444/harry-kane-tottenham-have-no-intention-of-selling-striker-to-manchester-united-or-any-premier-league-rival" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>.&nbsp; Reports over the weekend suggested Spurs were open to cashing in on their star to the tune of £200 million ($249m) if a club was willing to pay up.&nbsp; Tottenham however aren't interested in any possible sale,&nbsp;with a move to another Premier League club ruled out.&nbsp;

Spurs not interested in Kane sale

Atletico Madrid are ready to enter the race to sign Federico Bernardeschi,&nbsp;<a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/04/13/primera/1586789748_070178.html" target="_blank">according to reports</a>. The 26-year-old Juventus winger has been linked with Barcelona in recent weeks, but Atletico want to invest in that position this summer and see Bernardeschi as a good option.

Atletico to challenge Barca for Bernardeschi

Manchester City winger Bernardo Silva says he wants to return to&nbsp;Benfica&nbsp;because he did not get the chance to break into the first-team during his time at the club. The&nbsp;Portugal&nbsp;international made just three appearances for Benfica in 2013-14, but did not play more than 15 minutes in any and featured just once in the Primeira Liga. Silva says he <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/i-have-this-gap-in-my-heart-and-i-need-to-fill-it-bernardo-silva-/ostiyu2rcsjd1r3vdlq5d47hp" target="_blank">has unfinished business at his boyhood team, but believes his return is years away</a>.

Bernardo Silva explains why he wants Benfica return

James Rodriguez wants to leave Real Madrid this summer and he has his heart set on a move to Everton, <a href="https://diariomadridista.okdiario.com/real-madrid/james-rodriguez-solo-espera-llamada-ancelotti-irse-everton-39730" target="_blank">according to reports</a>. The Colombia international's contract at Madrid runs until 2021 but he does not want to waste another season on the bench. Although his agent, Jorge Mendes, has offered him to Juventus and Manchester United, Everton are the team most interested in landing him and he would be happy to reunite with Carlo Ancelotti.

James wants Everton move

Marko Pjaca hopes to return to&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;after his loan spell at&nbsp;Anderlecht&nbsp;ends. The winger joined the Belgian side in January on loan until the end of the season, but managed just four appearances before the season was cancelled as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Pjaca's agent, Marko Naletilic, suggested the 24-year-old could end up staying at Anderlecht for another year, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/pjaca-wants-juventus-return-says-agent/1p1zhz4jffnbo12hettu2m2zqt" target="_blank">but believes he wants to earn his place in Maurizio Sarri's team</a>.&nbsp;

Pjaca wants Juventus return

Nelson Semedo has been offered a new contract at Barcelona,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2020/04/13/5e93750d46163fc1b98b4637.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>&nbsp;claims. The Catalan side want to tie him to a deal that runs until 2025, but the defender's future remains unclear as they have been linked with other right-backs recently.

Barcelona offer Semedo new contract

Hakan Calhanoglu's future at AC Milan will be decided in the next few weeks,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-rinnovo-o-addio-per-calhanoglu-c-e-gia-la-prima-mossa-77617" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;says. The attacking midfielder wants to renew his deal, which expires in 2021, but Milan are unsure if they want to keep him. The club will make a decision after they find a new coach, with Ralf&nbsp;Rangnick the top candidate. If the German takes charge, there is a good chance Calhanoglu will stay.

Calhanoglu wants new deal but AC Milan hesitant

Liverpool youngster&nbsp;Curtis Jones will not be loaned out next season,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/liverpools-loan-stance-teenager-curtis-21859835" target="_blank">The Daily Star</a>&nbsp;claims. The 19-year-old has made two Premier League appearances for the Reds this term, but is likely to see more first-team action next season as they have ruled out a potential loan.

Liverpool won't send Jones out on loan

Southampton are in no rush to sign coach Ralph Hasenhuttl to a contract extension,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/southampton-ralph-hasenhuttl-new-contract-news-latest-a9462751.html" target="_blank">The Independent</a> reports. The club are happy with the German coach's progress so far and are confident he will stay for the time being.&nbsp; Contrary to recent reports, however, they have not struck a deal with him yet.

Southampton in no rush to renew Hasenhuttl contract

Manchester City are keeping tabs on Ajax forward Sontje Hansen, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/apr/13/manchester-city-keeping-tabs-on-6m-teenage-ajax-forward-sontje-hansen" target="_blank">Guardian</a>. The 17-year-old won the Golden Boot at last summer's Under-17 World Cup in Brazil with six goals for the Netherlands. Hansen's contract expires in 2021 and he could be available for as little as £6 million ($8m).

Man City eyeing U17 World Cup top scorer

Chelsea may be tempted to rekindle their interest in Napoli forward Dries Mertens, claims <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Napoli/10-04-2020/mertens-de-laurentiis-rinnovo-mancato-napoli-si-allontana-370117890272_preview.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. The Blues have been heavily linked with the Italy international in the past and he is yet to commit to a new contract with Serie A employers.

Chelsea could make fresh move for Mertens

West Ham midfielder Declan Rice has admitted he would love to play with close friend Mason Mount at club level again. Rice was let go by the Blues as a youngster but remained firm friends with Mount, who has broken into the first-team picture under Frank Lampard. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/rice-drops-chelsea-return-hint-as-in-demand-west-ham/j0kdygkvhj8e19vipz0hcooby" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Rice 'would love to play with Mount again'

Leeds captain Liam Cooper has outlined his desire for defender Ben White to stay at the club beyond the end of his current loan deal from Brighton. The 22-year-old has appeared in each of Leeds' 37 Championship fixtures this season, with Marcelo Bielsa's side sitting seven points clear of the play-off places in first. “To reach the levels he consistently has done in every single game has been unbelievable," Cooper told&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skysports.com/" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. “He’s such an intelligent defender and I think he is going to go on to have an unbelievable career - hopefully that can be with Leeds United."

Leeds captain wants Brighton loanee White to stay

Frank Lampard says Chelsea have a number of transfer plans to work through depending on how much the market is affected by coronavirus disruption. The Blues boss said he knows "there are little areas within the squad" which could stand to be improved with Jadon Sancho, Moussa Dembele and Declan Rice among their reported targets. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/lampard-chelsea-transfer-plans-dcoronavirus/1nos59nglyi2n1c5i31ozuqaib" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Lampard: Chelsea have multiple transfer plans

Real Madrid and Ajax are among a host of clubs monitoring the situation of Atletico Madrid's 20-year-old winger Rodrigo Riquelme, report&nbsp;<a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/04/12/primera/1586708020_068017.html?m1=cG9ydGFkYV9wb3J0YWRh&amp;m2=QUNUVUFMSURBRA%3D%3D&amp;m3=OQ%3D%3D&amp;m4=dmlkZW8%3D&amp;m5=MjE%3D" target="_blank">AS</a>. He is said to have a new contract offer on the table from Atletico but, with his current deal expiring in the summer, he is yet to commit to fresh terms. Valencia, Real Betis, PSV and Rangers are also reportedly interested in Riquelme.

Madrid & Ajax chasing Atletico starlet Riquelme

Cagliari will open negotiations with Inter and Radja Nainggolan to keep the popular midfielder at the club. The Belgian has contributed five goals and six assists for the Sardinian side this season, and sporting director Mario Passetti told&nbsp;<a href="http://www.serietvrai2.rai.it/dl/PortaliRai/Programmi/PublishingBlock-82c4e950-7db3-473e-809e-4bc8589e146a.html?ContentItem-e9731a19-9131-4f40-9845-3bfb8694c1d1" target="_blank">La Domenica Sportiva</a>:&nbsp;“It’s clear that, after what is happening, to think&nbsp;Cagliari will be able to afford the wage of Nainggolan is quite unrealistic. “But the dialogue between the parties can make the difference. We will talk about it with Radja and we will talk about it with Inter. We will see if there are the conditions to build something together.”

Cagliari negotiating to keep Nainggolan

Manchester United legend Gary Neville thinks Harry Kane would fit right in with the club's established transfer strategy. Furthermore, the pundit believes Kane has made a point to current employers Spurs after the forward recently&nbsp;seemed to suggest a move could be on the cards. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/kane-fits-man-utds-transfer-strategy-neville-says-striker/y6sq9eijsabr1kohc1hy4o6nw" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Kane would fit Man Utd transfer strategy - Neville

Werder Bremen have turned down the chance to bring Brazilian defender Naldo back to the club. The 37-year-old, who spend seven years in Bremen, is without a club after his contract at Monaco was terminated in January. "We have at least four central defenders under contract in the new season," sporting director Frank Baumann told <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/werder-bremen-naldo-blitzt-bei-frank-baumann-ab-rueckkehr-unmoeglich-70002732.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>. "We are also in the process of rejuvenating the team. That is why a return is not an option."

Werder reject Naldo return

Rennes forward M'Baye Niang says he is flattered by transfer rumours linking him with a move to Marseille. "It's flattering, it means that I am doing&nbsp;good things," the former AC Milan forward told <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/" target="_blank">l'Equipe</a>. "And Marseille, given its history, the supporters they have... if tomorrow somebody tells you Marseille&nbsp;want you, you think about it because they are a great club that deserve a lot of respect."

Niang courts Marseille interest

Barcelona will look to do a deal for Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman if Neymar cannot be prised from Paris Saint-Germain claims <a href="https://www.sport.es/en/news/barca-line-up-bayerns-coman-if-neymar--lautaro-deals-fall-through-7925350" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The Liga giants are determined to bolster their attacking ranks in the next window, with Inter forward Lautaro Martinez another top target.

Barcelona make Coman their Neymar alternative

Real Madrid have no intention of parting with Luka Jovic, reports <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/04/12/primera/1586706078_999011.html?m1=cG9ydGFkYV9wb3J0YWRh&amp;m2=QUNUVUFMSURBRA%3D%3D&amp;m3=Mg%3D%3D&amp;m4=dmlkZW8%3D&amp;m5=MjE%3D" target="_blank">AS</a>. The Serbian striker, who has struggled during a debut campaign in Spain, has been linked with a number of leading sides in the Premier League.

Real won't let Jovic leave

Newcastle are plotting a £30 million ($38m) move for Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn, claims the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/newcastle-plan-30million-raid-john-21855690" target="_blank">Daily Star.</a> The Scotland international has been linked with Manchester United in the past, but the Magpies will swoop in if Villa are relegated.

Newcastle plot £30m McGinn move

Muller considered Bayern exit

Torino and Nigeria right-back Ola Aina could be available for just €10 million (£9m/$11m), according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/torino-due-squadre-su-aina-ma-cairo-non-fa-sconti-34230" target="_blank">CalcioMercato</a>. Everton and West Ham have been reported to be tracking the former Chelsea man. He has impressed since leaving Stamford Bridge, initially on loan, for Serie A at the beginning of last season.

Everton & West Ham target Aina available for €10m

Manchester United are interested in signing Barcelona's Marc Jurado, who turns 16 today, claim&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The winger is believed to be one of the most talented players of his generation at La Masia. United are reported to have made contact but Barca are hopeful of keeping hold of the youngster.

Man Utd target birthday boy Jurado

Liverpool are rivalling Manchester United and Newcastle for Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/liverpool-make-contact-35million-man-21856464" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>. The Magpies reportedly made a £35 million ($44m) bid for the 21-year-old in January but his price tag could now go down. Lille may be more inclined to sell as they look to cover the costs of the coronavirus pandemic.

Liverpool 'make contact' for £35m Soumare

Barcelona&nbsp;midfielder Ivan Rakitic said he is not a "sack of potatoes" as he asked for respect amid&nbsp;doubts over his future at the La Liga champions. Rakitic continues to be linked with a move away from Barca, having reportedly attracted interest from&nbsp;Juventus,&nbsp;Inter,&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;and&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain&nbsp;previously. The 32-year-old's future at Camp Nou is far from certain and the&nbsp;Croatia&nbsp;international addressed his situation. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/i-am-not-a-sack-of-potatoes-rakitic-addresses-barca-future/jyfw2i663hga1tbdgz7oewwls" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal here!</a>

Rakitic addresses Barca future

Fringe Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana is in the sights of Leicester City and his former coach Brendan Rodgers. The Foxes are considering a move for the 31-year-old, who would be reunited with ex-Reds boss Rodgers, reports the <a href="https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leicester-city-inform-players-key-4042094" target="_blank">Leicester Mercury</a>. Lallana has fallen down the pecking order at Anfield - only making eight starts so far this season.

Leicester City eyeing Lallana

Achraf Hakimi said he is flattered by interest from across Europe as the&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;full-back looks to resolve his future. Hakimi&nbsp;signed a two-season loan deal with&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund&nbsp;in 2018 and the&nbsp;Morocco&nbsp;international is set to return to Madrid at the end of the current campaign,&nbsp;which has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The 21-year-old's future remains up in the air&nbsp;amid links to&nbsp;Bayern Munich,&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain,&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;and&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;following his exploits for&nbsp;Bundesliga&nbsp;outfit Dortmund. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-au/news/hakimi-proud-of-attracting-transfer-interest-while-on-loan/qbbxpcrrjpc91dbhrdt9iuyzp" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>.

Hakimi proud of attracting transfer interest while on loan at Dortmund

AC Milan are hoping to swoop in and sign Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi - who is currently on loan at PSG. The Argentine attacker doesn't appear to have a future at the Nerazzurri, but their city rivals Milan are considering a bid upwards of €100 million (£88m/$110m), according to the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1268270/AC-Milan-Mauro-Icardi-transfer-Inter-Milan" target="_blank">Daily Express</a>. PSG are reportedly not interested in signing Icardi permanently despite his 20 goals in 31 appearances this season.

Milan keen to poach Icardi

Western United striker Besart Berisha is in talks with Indian Super League club Chennaiyin, according to sport journalist <a href="https://twitter.com/AleagueHub/status/1249533515294576640" target="_blank">T.N Raghu</a>. The 34-year-old - whose contract expires with the A-League club at the end of the season - has scored 14 goals in 19 league games during the current campaign. Berisha leads the A-League for goals - having scored 131 goals for Melbourne Victory, Brisbane Roar and United.

A-League record scorer Berisha linked to Indian move

Tottenham may be willing to sell Erik Lamela in the next transfer window should a decent bid be made, according to <a href="https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/players/matic-arrives-ndombeles-resurrection-what-18073494" target="_blank">Football London</a>.&nbsp; The Argentine has struggled for fitness in recent seasons and Spurs&nbsp;now have a number of players to deploy in his position.&nbsp; Interest in Lamela is most likely to come from Serie A with the 28-year-old joining Tottenham from Roma in 2013.&nbsp;

Lamela facing uncertain Spurs future

Paul Pogba’s family urged him to leave&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;in 2012 due to lack of playing time but said he always&nbsp;knew he would always return to the club. The midfielder came through the youth ranks at Old Trafford while Sir Alex Ferguson was in charge but after only making a handful of appearances for the first team in 2011/12 he left for&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;in the summer. And the 27-year-old, whose long-term future at United is in doubt again, revealed his brother had advised him to move on from Old Trafford. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/if-they-dont-want-you-here-go-somewhere-else/sznq6nwq3hjd12zfwodv9jsus" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal here!</a>

Pogba's family behind initial Man Utd exit

Barcelona are preparing themselves for bids for Arthur this summer but will reject all offers for the midfielder, reports <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200412/48446180152/barca-arthur-mercado-veraniego.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>.&nbsp; The Brazilian has reportedly caught the eye&nbsp;of Inter and Paris Saint-Germain but Barca are adamant he will play a key part in their future.&nbsp; The 23-year-old moved to Camp Nou from Gremio in 2018 and has shown&nbsp;signs of promise this season.

Barca ready to reject Arthur offers

Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Alphonse Areola is unlikely to extend his loan spell at Real Madrid with PSG also keen to offload him again next season, according to <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Transferts-alphonse-areola-prete-par-le-psg-au-real-regarde-ailleurs/1126932" target="_blank">Le Equipe</a>.&nbsp; That reality means a&nbsp;move to the Premier League is possible with the Frenchman attracted to the idea of playing in England with a number of clubs in London reportedly open to the prospect of his arrival.&nbsp; At 27 and with the Euros now delayed until next summer, Areola is determined to find a club where he will be first choice between the sticks.

Premier League move on the cards for Areola

Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana is contemplating a move to Paris Saint-Germain for next season, reports <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Transferts-andre-onana-ajax-tente-par-le-psg/1126921" target="_blank">Le Equipe</a>.&nbsp; The Ligue 1 giants were interested in the shot stopper last summer but it's unclear if they remain keen on the 24-year-old.&nbsp; Onana came through Barcelona's academy before joining Ajax in 2015 and has also been linked with a possible return to Camp Nou.&nbsp;

Onana open to PSG move

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