Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Barcelona challenge Tottenham to AC Milan midfielder Kessie

<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/erling-haaland-man-city-in-pole-position-to-sign-striker-for-68m-after-major-development-sources/ " target="_blank">Football Insider</a> reports that Manchester City are leading the race for prolific Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland.Real Madrid and Barcelona have also been linked with the Norwegian, but he could follow in the footsteps of his father Alf Inge by representing Blues of the Premier League.

Man City in pole position to sign Haaland (Football Insider)

Barca are one of the clubs seriously interested in signing Kessie and the player will decide in the next month where he will end up.According to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-kessie-decidera-la-sua-destinazione-entro-un-mese-ci-ha-pr-79800" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>, the midfielder will leave AC Milan when his contract expires at the end of the season.He has no interest in signing a new deal and looks set to leave Italy despite interest from Inter, while Tottenham are also contenders to sign him.

Kessie to leave AC Milan as Barca come calling (Calciomercato)

Franck Kessie could be on his way to Barcelona this summer

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sources: The San Jose Earthquakes have acquired midfielder Jamiro Monteiro from the Philadelphia Union for $250k GAM, an int’l slot + $200k GAM incentives. Monteiro, 28, was one of Philly’s three DPs. Latest intra-MLS addition for SJ, following Ebobisse, Gregus, Calvo &amp; more.— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) <a href="https://x.com/tombogert/status/1492883619609784327?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Earthquakes trade for Monteiro

Atalanta CEO Umberto Marino&nbsp;has denied reports his side are looking to sign free agent forward Diego Costa.Costa, 33, has been a free agent after leaving Atletico Mineiro last month."This is a post-market fantasy," Marino told DAZN when asked about Costa. "We remain focussed on this squad."

Atalanta CEO denies links to Costa

Arsenal are lining up a summer move for Chelsea striker Armando Broja, reports <a href="https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-armando-broja-transfer-martinelli-23085209" target="_blank">football.london.</a>Broja, 20, has starred on loan this season with Southampton, scoring&nbsp;seven goals in all competitions.

Arsenal eye Broja move

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Aberdeen FC this morning confirms the departure of manager Stephen Glass. Stephen has left the Dons with immediate effect alongside coaches Allan Russell and Henry Apaloo.— Aberdeen FC (@AberdeenFC) <a href="https://x.com/AberdeenFC/status/1492815910180200448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Aberdeen sack manager Glass

Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers has denied reports that Youri Tielemans has decided to leave the club and will not sign a new deal."He hasn't declined. For me his position is exactly the same as what it was," Rodgers told the BBC after Sunday's draw with West Ham."He's a fantastic player and there's been no movement whatsoever, he's a player who has continued to work and is working well."Until the last day he's here whether that’s at the end of the contract or summer or beyond that, he will always give his best because he's a top professional and he showed his commitment today."<a href="https://sportpirate.com/trending/they-are-beautiful-charming-often-working-or-incredible-mothers-these-are-the-partners-of-our-beloved-players-sadiomane?utm_source=taboola&amp;utm_medium=tmg-mirror&amp;utm_campaign=15506750&amp;utm_term=Sadio+Man%C3%A9%27s+wife+is+probably+the+most+beautiful+woman+in+the+UK&amp;utm_content=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.taboola.com%2Flibtrc%2Fstatic%2Fthumbnails%2Fca0a9403360381b536ad7ca71abc5351.jpg&amp;ts=2022-02-13+20%3A10%3A46&amp;tbv=p-84W4SVH5GUWrOXRn9FZjF1Rq-zaRq9NhVZohl03Jc=&amp;pcl=1"> </a>

Rodgers denies Tielemans has decided to leave

Rafael Leao is on the radar of two Premier League clubs, says <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/equipos-premier-league-quieren-rafael-leao-20220213.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>.Arsenal and Newcastle United both have the Portuguese young gun in their sights.The 22-year-old Milan star could be persuaded to leave Serie A and make the switch to England come the end of the campaign.

Leao eyed by Premier League duo

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Edwin van der Sar has confirmed that Ajax board knew about Overmars behaviour before they extended his contract: “We received signals just before that. Our supervisory board was also informed”, he told RTL. 🔴 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Ajax?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ajax</a> “But you must first investigate such things extensively”. <a href="https://t.co/eIacASR6zN">pic.twitter.com/eIacASR6zN</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1492877491920322563?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Van der Sar speaks on Overmars

Gareth Bale is making moves for a Tottenham return, as the Real Madrid star looks to close out his career at his former club, per <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/gareth-bale-tiene-acuerdo-grande-europa-20220213.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>.The Wales international returned on loan last term to Spurs, with muted success, but has nevertheless struggled to become a regular fixture once more over the past few years in the Spanish capital.Now, he could head for London to see out his playing days with an old side.

Bale eyes Spurs return

Rangers eye Morelos extension

Liverpool have, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/roma-3-club-su-zaniolo-42017 " target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>, joined Juventus and Atletico Madrid in the race for Roma playmaker Nicolo Zaniolo.The 22-year-old has stalled on the signing of fresh terms in the Italian capital and may be made available this summer as he enters the final two years of his current deal.

Liverpool join Juve in battle for Zaniolo

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Chelsea have Jules Koundé as top target in their summer list, as reported days ago. Not the only candidate - but still appreciated after deal collapsed with Sevilla last August. 🔵 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> Sevilla wanted €65/70m last summer. 📲 More from last Wed video: <a href="https://t.co/5vSgtwPzFF">https://t.co/5vSgtwPzFF</a> <a href="https://t.co/Z8N7eedsl3">pic.twitter.com/Z8N7eedsl3</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1492866546888228865?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Chelsea still want Kounde

Sergio Reguilon has impressed during his time at Tottenham and is said to be wanted back at Real Madrid this summer.<a href="https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/transfer-news/sergio-reguilon-tottenham-madrid-transfer-23082583 " target="_blank">Football.london</a> reports that the Spanish full-back has a buy-back clause in his contract that can be triggered by the Blancos if they stump up £43 million ($58m).

Reguilon has £43m buy-back clause for Real

Barcelona are, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/en/news/barca/azpilicueta-closer-and-closer-to-joining-barcelona-all-the-time-13227886 " target="_blank">Sport</a>, closing in on a deal for Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta.The Blues skipper is approaching the end of his contract at Stamford Bridge and is due to hit free agency in the summer.

Barca closing in on deal for Azpilicueta

Leicester midfielder Youri Tielemans has supposedly opted against signing a new contract, with <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/youri-tielemans-still-not-interested-extending-leicester-stay " target="_blank">90min</a> claiming that five Premier League clubs are now monitoring his situation.Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, West Ham and Newcastle are all said to be keen on the Belgium international if he becomes available on the open market.

Five Premier League clubs keen on Tielemans

According to the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-transfer-declan-rice-23076216 " target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a>, Declan Rice remains Manchester United’s top midfield target for the summer transfer window.The Red Devils are aware that the England international could demand a nine-figure fee, but a raid on West Ham is being readied.

Rice remains Man Utd’s top midfield target

Chelsea are Barcelona both remain keen on Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt, claims <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-de-ligt-in-bilico-la-volonta-del-giocatore-l-idea-di-raiola-75939 " target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.The Netherlands international centre-half could be on the move this summer, with his potential for future improvement still interesting leading clubs across Europe.

Chelsea & Barca both keen on De Ligt

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Marquinhos on his contract talks with PSG: “I hope to extend my contract. I’m happy here and I want to stay. My story with Paris Saint-Germain’s not over”, he told Telefoot. 🔴🔵 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/PSG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PSG</a> “I really hope we’ll be able to reach an agreement as soon as possible”. <a href="https://t.co/wMpCnxxl5U">pic.twitter.com/wMpCnxxl5U</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1492816144394244096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Marquinhos pushing for PSG extension

GOAL&nbsp;can confirm that Mauricio Pochettino's relationship with Paris Saint-Germain is nearing breaking point, while Manchester United have targeted the former Tottenham boss as their potential next permanent manager.Pochettino replaced Thomas Tuchel at Parc des Princes in January 2021, after over a year out of coaching following his sacking at Spurs, and has since guided the club to two domestic trophies.PSG have also risen to the top of the Ligue 1 standings in the Argentine's first full season in charge, 16 points clear of second-place Marseille, but his&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-utd-linked-pochettino-responds-rumours-psg-future-zidane/blt8954aaf86f75a10d">credentials have still been called into question</a>&nbsp;amid a run of unconvincing performances.Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/pochettino-relationship-psg-nearing-breaking-point-man-utd/blt887350a76986f099" target="_self">GOAL </a>.

Poch's relationship with PSG nearing breaking point

Manchester United's new CEO Richard Arnold is favouring the potential appointment of Erik ten Hag as the club's next permanent manager - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/17635426/man-utd-erik-ten-hag-mauricio-pochettino/" target="_self">The Sun</a>.The Dutchman is on the Red Devils' final shortlist of candidates alongside Mauricio Pochettino and Luis Enrique.United's interim boss Ralf Rangnick wants Erik ten Hag to fill his shoes in the summer, and Arnold is fully behind him, but it remains to be seen whether Ten Hag will leave Ajax.

Man Utd CEO favours Ten Hag

Napoli are eyeing a potential swoop for Barcelona forward Memphis Depay - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/calciomercato-napoli-che-colpo-in-canna-per-sostituire-insigne-43915" target="_self">Calciomercato</a>.The Italian giants want to bring the 28-year-old to replace Lorenzo Insigne when he departs for Toronto FC in the summer.Barca are thought to be open to selling Depay despite the fact he is still under contract until 2023.

Napoli eyeing Depay swoop

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Laurent Blanc has parted ways with Qatar Stars League club Al-Rayyan and he’s no longer the manager. 🇶🇦🇫🇷 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/QSL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#QSL</a> Former midfielder and Qatar U-23 head coach Nicolás Córdova has been named as new Al-Rayyan manager. 🇨🇱 <a href="https://t.co/rwKoeCeBz0">pic.twitter.com/rwKoeCeBz0</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1492820629174763521?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Blanc leaves Al-Rayyan

West Ham missed out on a deadline day deal for Atalanta striker Duvan Zapata - according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/manchester-united-engman_utd/story/4590418/hes-ted-lasso-man-united-stars-frustrated-with-rangnickarmas-training#four" target="_self">ESPN</a>.The Hammers reached an agreement to sign the 30-year-old but his current employers failed to submit the final documents before the transfer window slammed shut.David Moyes had been eager to bring a high-quality new striker to West Ham and Zapata fit the bill with his record of nine goals from 17 Serie A outings so far this season.

West Ham missed out on deadline Zapata deal

Barcelona have set their sights on Lyon defender Jason Denayer - according to <a href="https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/dmf20220211_96895350" target="_self">Het Nieuwsblad</a>.The 26-year-old is out of contract in June and has not yet agreed to Lyon's offer of fresh terms at the Groupama Stadium.Barca are poised to swoop for Denayer, but could face competition from Juventus, Napoli and Newcastle.

Barcelona set sights on Lyon defender Denayer

Manchester United are set to reward David De Gea for his performances with a new deal - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/17635510/man-united-david-de-gea-contract/" target="_self">The Sun</a>.The 31-year-old has rediscovered his best form at United this season and won the Premier League's Player of the Month award for January.De Gea is already tied to United until 2024, but the club will soon look to secure his long-term future and continue paying his £370,000 per week wages despite their usual policy on reduced salaries for over 30s.

Man Utd to reward De Gea with new deal

Real Madrid are planning to trigger the buy-back clause in Tottenham full-back Sergio Reguilon's contract - according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/" target="_self">Mirror</a>.The Spain international joined Spurs from Madrid in September 2020, but the Blancos have the option to bring him back for £27.5 million ($34m).Madrid will look to exercise the clause this summer as Carlo Ancelotti seeks to add greater depth to his defensive ranks.

Real Madrid plan to trigger Reguilon buy-back clause

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has emerged on Roma's transfer radar - according to <a href="https://www.ilromanista.eu/news/as-roma/135093/calciomercato-cercasi-regista-i-5-nomi-che-la-roma-sta-seguendo" target="_self">Il Romanista</a>.Jose Mourinho signed the 26-year-old when he was in charge at Spurs and could look to arrange a reunion at Stadio Olimpico.Tottenham may be open to selling Hojbjerg in the summer having managed to acquire another highly-rated midfielder in the form of Rodrigo Bentancur in the winter market.

Hojbjerg emerges on Roma's radar

Liverpool are planning to offer Roberto Firmino fresh terms at Anfield - according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-liverpool-offering-roberto-firmino-new-deal-as-new-klopp-attack-plan-revealed/" target="_self">Football Insider</a>.The 30-year-old's current deal with the Reds is due to expire in 2023, but they are eager to secure his long-term future.Firmino has been a key player for Liverpool once again this season, recording four goals and three assists in 14 Premier League appearances.

Liverpool to offer Firmino fresh terms

Corentin Tolisso is in line for a new contract at Bayern Munich - according to the <a href="https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/bayern-munich-newcastle-united-transfer-23077375" target="_self">Chronicle</a>.The 27-year-old's current deal expires in the summer but the Bundesliga champions have already opened extension talks.Tolisso, who has been linked with Newcastle, has scored two goals in 11 league games for Bayern so far this term.

Tolisso in line for new Bayern contract

Milan defender Alessio Romagnoli is the subject of interest from Juventus and Lazio - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/" target="_self">Calciomercato</a>.Both clubs could try to sign the 27-year-old as a free agent when his contract expires in the summer.Juve may have the advantage, though, with Romagnoli's agent Mino Raiola preferring that his client ends up at the Allianz Stadium.

Juventus & Lazio interested in Romganoli

Barcelona are plotting a summer move for Real Betis star Nabil Fekir - according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/en/news/barca/barcelona-president-laporta-a-big-fan-of-real-betis-star-fekir-13228088" target="_self">SPORT</a>.The Blaugrana will look to submit a €60 million (£50m/$68m) bid for the 28-year-old, who recently signed an extension at Betis, when the transfer window reopens.Betis are likely to hold out for €80m (£67m/$91m) for Fekir, which could prove an issue for Barca as they also seek to bring in Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund.

Barca plotting €60m swoop

Liverpool are ready to open talks with James Milner over a new contract at Anfield, Jurgen Klopp has confirmed.Discussions are planned for the coming weeks, with Milner keen to continue his playing career and still of the belief that he is capable of operating at the highest level despite his advancing years.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/klopp-confirms-liverpool-will-offer-milner-new-contract/blt33d1eaa0313dd1fb" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL!</a>

Liverpool in contract talks with Milner 

Lyon are preparing a sizeable offer for Alexandre Lacazette.<a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/" target="_blank">ESPN</a> reports the French side want the striker back at the club this summer when his contract at Arsenal expires.The Ligue 1 team hope to convince him to snub offers from elsewhere by giving him a big salary.

Lyon ready big offer for Lacazette

Chelsea are plotting a bid for Brighton defender Adam Webster.The Blues are looking to make big changes to the back line aheadthis summer and <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/chelsea-transfer-adam-webster-brighton-26212646" target="_blank">The Mirror</a> says Webster is one of the players they are keeping a close eye on.

Chelsea target Brighton defender Webster (Mirror)

Casemiro remains a crucial player for Real Madrid, but the club could decide to sell him in the summer.<a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/jugar-messi-madrid-psg-florentino-perez-casemiro_710352_102.html " target="_blank">El Nacional</a> reports the club are open to cashing in on him if they receive a good enough offer from Paris Saint-Germain, who are eager to sign him.With Madrid looking to sign Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland, selling the Brazilian midfielder will bring in some much-needed funds.

Real Madrid open to selling PSG-target Casemiro (El Nacional)

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