Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Juve join Man Utd in race for Jimenez

Chelsea have joined Juventus and Real Madrid in the race to sign Barcelona's&nbsp;Xavier Mbuyamba, report&nbsp;<a href="https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/topclubs-in-de-rij-voor-barcelona-talent-mbuyamba" target="_blank">Voetbal International</a>. The 18-year-old was linked with Chelsea in the past but the Blues were unable to sign him due to their transfer ban, and he ended up joining Barca instead. Mbuyamba is reportedly unhappy at Barca as the club haven't been clear about his future in Catalonia.

Chelsea, Juventus, Real Madrid chasing Mbuyamba

Barcelona starlet ready to leave Camp Nou

Arsenal want to sign Amiens striker Serhou Guirassy this summer, claim&nbsp;<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-arsenal-set-sights-on-signing-striker-after-steve-rowley-blown-away/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The 24-year-old Frenchman scored nine goals in 23 Ligue 1 games for Amiens this season, and the Gunners are said to have watched him in his last few games before the season was stopped. West Ham, Bournemouth and Brighton have also been linked with a move.

Arsenal target Amiens forward Guirassy

The next week may prove vital for Barcelona's hopes of signing two key transfer targets, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/elotromundo/actualidad/20200517/481229192108/portada-mundo-deportivo.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>.&nbsp; Barca are set to step up talks with both Inter and Juventus over Lautaro Martinez and Miralem Pjanic respectively.&nbsp; In both cases the Catalans would prefer an exchange deal, with the likes of Nelson Semedo, Ivan Rakitic and Arthur among the players mentioned as possible bargaining chips.

Barca enter crunch week over Lautaro and Pjanic negotiations

Catalans set to step up pursuit for both stars over coming days

Wolves star Raul Jimenez has emerged as a target for both Juventus and Manchester United, reports <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/juventus-emerge-as-rivals-to-manchester-united-in-battle-to-sign-wolves-raul-jimenez-lxpr25vh3" target="_blank">The Sunday Times</a>.&nbsp; The Mexican striker&nbsp;has scored 26 goals in 67 Premier League games since moving to England from Benfica in&nbsp;2018. Both Juve and United are reportedly keen to make the most of a "depressed market" by signing Jimenez from Wolves for a cheaper fee at the end of this season.&nbsp;

Juve join Man Utd in race for Jimenez

Marseille have offered a one-year contract extension to manager Andre Villas-Boas, report&nbsp;<a href="https://www.laprovence.com/actu/en-direct/5992197/om-villas-boas-a-recu-sa-proposition-de-prolongation-de-contrat.html" target="_blank">La Provence</a>. The deal would see the Portuguese stay at the club until 2022.

Marseille offer Villas-Boas contract extension

PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has been speaking very highly of Cristiano Ronaldo. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ronaldos-extraordinary-strength-of-character-hailed-by-psg/1os6r07bikall1pi9null4kixb" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal...</a>

PSG president hails 'extraordinary' Ronaldo

Dries Mertens is close to agreeing a new deal with Napoli, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.alfredopedulla.com/esclusiva-mertens-apre-al-napoli-rinnovo-a-un-passo-zielinski-ok-i-dettagli/" target="_blank">Alfredo Pedulla</a>. Inter and Chelsea have been strongly linked with a move for the out-of-contract Belgian, but he could end up staying in Naples.

Mertens nearing Napoli renewal

Mauricio Pochettino is now free to join a new club without any compensation being paid to Tottenham after his gardening leave from the club officially ended. The clause had lasted until the end of the Premier League season, which was due to finish last weekend.

Pochettino free to join new club after Spurs clause expires

John Ruddy, who had been linked with a move to Leeds, will spend next season at Wolves after the club exercised an option in his contract. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> We have exercised an option in John Ruddy's contract to keep him at the club for 2020/21. A number of <a href="https://twitter.com/WolvesAcademy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WolvesAcademy</a> players have also earned new deals, while we wish those leaving the club all the best for the future. 🐺✍️ <a href="https://t.co/N1JKecc1wD">https://t.co/N1JKecc1wD</a> — Wolves (@Wolves) <a href="https://twitter.com/Wolves/status/1262390887373574146?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 18, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Ruddy to stay at Wolves

Bayern Munich may have no intention of activating the €120 million option to buy Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona, but that does not mean they do not want to keep him. The German giants want to extend the Brazilian midfielder's loan for another season instead of sign him outright, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200518/481249246916/barca-bayern-prorroga-cesion.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>.

Bayern want to extend Coutinho loan

Atletico Madrid are considering a swoop for Layvin Kurzawa,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/atletico/2020/05/18/5ec2c688268e3e4e308b4577.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>&nbsp;says. The full-back's contract at Paris Saint-Germain expires at the end of the season and Atleti see him as an ideal candidate to reinforce their defence.

Atletico plot Kurzawa move

AC Milan are considering offloading Lucas Paqueta in the next transfer window,&nbsp;Calciomercato&nbsp;says. Fiorentina are eager to sign him on a two-year loan deal, but Benfica want him, too, and have held talks over a swap deal that would see Florentino Luis head to San Siro. While Milan do hope to sign Florentino, a swap is unlikely and Paqueta's future remains wide open.

Fiorentina & Benfica in battle for AC Milan midfielder

Ligue 1 side Brest have tied 20-year-old midfielder Hianga'a Mbock to a four-year contract, it has been confirmed. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ⚠️Mercato⚠️🔴⚪️ 4 ans de plus pour Hianga'a Mbock ! Le milieu de terrain a prolongé son contrat avec le <a href="https://twitter.com/SB29?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SB29</a> jusqu'en 2024 ! 👍 Retrouvez son interview ici ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/bnsuWBS8xU">https://t.co/bnsuWBS8xU</a> <a href="https://t.co/8TU0oWMONz">pic.twitter.com/8TU0oWMONz</a> — Stade Brestois 29 (@SB29) <a href="https://twitter.com/SB29/status/1262403225652781066?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 18, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Mbock signs new Brest deal

Aston Villa's 19-year-old American forward Indiana Vassilev has signed a new two-year contract with the club. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Indiana Vassilev has signed a new two-year contract with Aston Villa! ✍️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MondayMotivation?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MondayMotivation</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AVFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AVFC</a> — Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1262352684251844608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 18, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

USMNT youngster Vassilev signs new Villa contract

Wolves have reached an agreement in principle for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Joao Palhinha, according to the <a href="https://www.cmjornal.pt/" target="_blank">Correio de Manha</a>. It is claimed that an eventual deal could end up costing Wolves around €15 million (£13m/$16m). The 24-year-old is currently on loan at Braga.

Wolves reach 'agreement in principle' for €15m Palhinha

Xavi, who was linked with the Barcelona job before Quique Setien's appointment, has advised the club to prioritise re-signing Neymar over the likes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Sadio Mane. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/xavi-barcelona-sign-neymar-aubameyang-mane/wf1qo8511x8y1xecpewne19di" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Xavi tells Barca to sign Neymar over Aubameyang or Mane

Kai Havertz should carefully consider his future movement, according to former Germany international Jens Nowotny, who has suggested that the Bayer Leverkusen star turn down the chance to go to Liverpool in favour of a switch to Borussia Dortmund. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/dortmund-bayern-havertz-liverpool-linked-leverkusen-star/1o4555g49h7hz15pd2fakdlngb" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

Liverpool-linked Leverkusen star offered transfer advice

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">❗️ BREAKING NEWS: Nigel Clough steps down as Brewers manager Jake Buxton to become player/manager Full details here 👉 <a href="https://t.co/JsCVOuArY4">https://t.co/JsCVOuArY4</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BAFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BAFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/SYfo0tBxzn">pic.twitter.com/SYfo0tBxzn</a>— Burton Albion FC (@burtonalbionfc) <a href="https://twitter.com/burtonalbionfc/status/1262386266991144961?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 18, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Clough resigns from Burton Albion post

Liverpool&nbsp;need to find their own version of Bruno Fernandes, says Jan Molby, with Kai Havertz considered a decent option to fill a similar role for the Reds as the&nbsp;Portuguese playmaker does at&nbsp;Manchester United. Molby has told Hotel Tia: "It might hurt me to say this a little bit, but if you look at the impact Bruno Fernandes has had at Manchester United, now I would love Liverpool to sign that type of a midfield player." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-bruno-fernandes-havertz-molby-transfer/1hr5zxwhhtcwp12kzof5qenkye" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Liverpool need a Bruno Fernandes and Havertz fits the bill’ 

Lautaro Martinez is not the only Inter player that Barcelona have their eye on, with <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200518/481219188804/opinion-cristina-cubero.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a> claiming that Milan Skriniar is also a target. The Blaugrana plan to make the Slovakian their top defensive target if Samuel Umtiti leaves in the next window.

Barca want Skriniar if Umtiti leaves

Cagliari will be making a move for Rangers loanee Ianis Hagi. The Romanian has impressed at Ibrox after being allowed to move to Scotland from Belgian side Genk, but he is now wanted in Italy. Cagliari boss Walter Zenga has said: "I've been following the progress of Ianis Hagi for three years, of course I want to bring him to Cagliari."

Cagliari to make move for Hagi

David Silva is set to sign a short-term extension to his contract at Manchester City, according to <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4096143/manchester-citys-david-silva-to-agree-short-term-contract-extension-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The World Cup winner is due to see his current terms expires this summer, but he is prepared to stay on and see the 2019-20 campaign out.

Silva to sign short-term City deal

Paris Saint-Germain have made it a priority to sign Mauro Icardi permanently from Inter this summer, <a href="http://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/psg/" target="_blank">Le Parisien</a> reports. Although they have a purchase option in his loan deal of €70 million, they have no intention of paying this amount and will try to lower the fee.

PSG open Icardi talks

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨📝 Florentin Pogba va rejoindre le FCSM ! Le défenseur international guinéen de 29 ans s’engagera officiellement après avoir satisfait à la visite médicale d'usage. Il a notamment disputé 99 matches avec l'<a href="https://twitter.com/ASSEofficiel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ASSEofficiel</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mercato?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mercato</a> <a href="https://t.co/C4BuyBbods">https://t.co/C4BuyBbods</a>— FC Sochaux-Montbéliard (@FCSM_officiel) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCSM_officiel/status/1262314910505107456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 18, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Paul Pogba's brother completes Sochaux move

Liverpool&nbsp;are being backed by Jan Molby to add Timo Werner to their ranks in the next transfer window, but the Reds legend can also see “one or two players” moving on. Molby told Hotel Tia: "Timo Werner eventually I think will come. I think his preferred choice is Liverpool." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/liverpool-sign-werner-two-leave-reds-legend-molby-transfer/11gonp98lx4zd1w6c7scxnezgz" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Liverpool will sign Werner, but two will leave’

Aston Villa will be setting Jack Grealish's asking price at £80 million ($97m), according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-refuse-budge-massive-22039771?_ga=2.235003841.1995498649.1589781143-187599064.1487345810" target="_blank">The Mirror</a>. Manchester United are said to be heading the queue for the talented playmaker, but will need to dig deep in order to get a deal over the line.

Man Utd quoted £80m for Grealish

Ryan Fraser is setting his sights on a switch to Tottenham, claims <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/ryan-fraser-sets-sights-tottenham-22041507" target="_blank">The Mirror</a>, with the Scot running down his contract at Bournemouth. No extension will be agreed with the Cherries, with the hard-working forward intrigued by interest from Spurs.

Fraser wants Spurs switch

Barcelona have Ajax's Sergino Dest lined up should Nelson Semedo leave the club, <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200518/481219188393/sergino-dest-mas-futuro-que-presente.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a> reports. The Catalans, however, are reticent to move for the 19-year-old currently as they do not believe he is yet ready to make an impact at Camp Nou. Instead, they are keeping close tabs on him and will not make a move unless seriously pressed.

Barcelona line up Semedo replacement

Paulo Dybala has agreed terms on a new long-term contract at Juventus, reports <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Juventus/17-05-2020/juve-dybala-il-rinnovo-fino-2025-3701067352304_preview.shtml?reason=unauthenticated&amp;origin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gazzetta.it%2FCalcio%2FSerie-A%2FJuventus%2F17-05-2020%2Fjuve-dybala-il-rinnovo-fino-2025-3701067352304.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport.</a> The Bianconeri are eager to tie the Argentine forward to fresh terms and have a deal in place that will run through to 2025.

Dybala has new Juve deal agreed

Atletico Madrid will be forced to recall loan players with a view to them featuring in the first team next season, <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/05/18/primera/1589769164_430716.html?m1=cG9ydGFkYV9wb3J0YWRh&amp;m2=QUNUVUFMSURBRA%3D%3D&amp;m3=Mw%3D%3D&amp;m4=bm9ybWFs&amp;m5=MjE%3D" target="_blank">AS</a> reports. With little money available to make signings in the summer, Renan Lodi, Manu Sanchez, Caio Henrique and Nehuen Perez among those set to be given a chance to impress.

Atletico set to lean on loan stars

Milan Skriniar has been teed up by Barcelona as a possible replacement for Samuel Umtiti, <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200518/481219188804/opinion-cristina-cubero.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a> reports. The Inter centre-back is seen as an upgrade to the Frenchman, although Real Madrid and Manchester United have both been credited with an interest in the Slovakian in recent times.&nbsp; Barca could send Umtiti to Italy as his replacement at San Siro.

Barcelona ready to trade Umtiti for Skriniar 

Real Madrid are seeking to put together their next great attacking trident by signing Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe next summer, <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/05/18/primera/1589757063_800272.html?m1=cG9ydGFkYV9wb3J0YWRh&amp;m2=QUNUVUFMSURBRA%3D%3D&amp;m3=MQ%3D%3D&amp;m4=dmlkZW8%3D&amp;m5=MjE%3D" target="_blank">AS</a> reports. Los Blancos are dreaming of signing the stars from Dortmund and PSG respectively, but the coronavirus pandemic has put the brakes on any giant moves this summer.&nbsp; Eden Hazard, who was signed from Chelsea last summer, would complete the 'MHH' trio.

Real Madrid plotting for Mbappe and Haaland in 2021

Barcelona are considering the possibility of pushing Ansu Fati down to the 'B' team, <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2020/05/17/5ec050b7268e3ed5418b4600.html" target="_blank">Marca</a> reports. The Catalans are eager to give the 17-year-old playing chances and do not wish to see him go out on loan, and with that in mind he could drop to the reserves this season in a bid to help them win promotion.

Fati may drop down to Barcelona B

Lille boss Christophe Galtier has rejected speculation linking him with the role at Marseille, where Andre Villas-Boas remains in charge. "It's only gossip and pure invention," he told <a href="https://www.lavoixdunord.fr/754059/article/2020-05-17/losc-christophe-galtier-ce-n-est-que-ragots-et-pure-invention?&amp;refresh=OK&amp;refresh=OK&amp;refresh=OK" target="_blank">Voix du Nord</a>. Villas-Boas is expected to quit OM after a falling out with the board.

Lille boss Galtier denies Marseille links

Liverpool&nbsp;star Mohamed Salah never discussed a possible move to&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;with a former coach, claims his agent Ramy Abbas.&nbsp; An interview recently emerged&nbsp;involving&nbsp;Egypt's former&nbsp;assistant&nbsp;Hani Ramzy, who&nbsp;claimed he and Salah discussed an offer that he received from Los Blancos in March 2018.&nbsp; The Egyptian attacker ultimately decided to remain at Anfield despite&nbsp;Ramzy describing the deal offered by Madrid as "really good". <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/salahs-agent-rejects-real-madrid-claim-made-by-former/lkt43zgolpsz1reo4vbh0qqju" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Salah's agent rejects Real Madrid claim

Independiente striker Leandro Fernandez has been offered to Monterrey, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ole.com.ar/independiente/delantero-contrato-partida-deuda_0_9GqL1-y19.html" target="_blank">Ole</a>.&nbsp; Fernandez would join compatriots Rogelio Funes Mori, Nicolas Sanchez and ex-Rojo star Maxi Meza in the Mexican club, who are also coached by Argentine and former Independiente trainer Antonio Mohamed.

Independiente's Fernandez offered to Monterrey

Colombian goalkeeper Alvaro Montero has clinched a deal to line up for Besiktas, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://co.marca.com/claro/futbol/colombianos-mundo/2020/05/17/5ec1a2c2ca47417d338b4589.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>.&nbsp; The Deportes Tolima shot-stopper has played three times for the Colombia national team and has now agreed terms to move to Turkey.

Montero seals Besiktas deal

Juventus are refusing to budge from a swap deal that would see Arthur move to Turin and Miralem Pjanic join Barcelona, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/la-juve-detta-le-proprie-condizioni-al-barcellona-per-pjanic-o-a-64953" target="_blank">CalcioMercato</a>.&nbsp; While reports in Spain suggest that Nelson Semedo could join Juve in exchange for Pjanic, Matteo De Sciglio and cash, the Italian outlet insists that the Serie A champions would only accept the Brazil midfielder, who is reluctant to leave Camp Nou.

Juve tell Barca: Give us Arthur for Pjanic

Milan have turned their gaze on PSV star Denzel Dumfries, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-asse-rovente-con-raiola-apertura-per-dumfries-romagnoli-co-11250" target="_blank">CalcioMercato</a>.&nbsp; The 24-year-old defender recently joined the stable of superagent Mino Raiola, who also looks after the affairs of Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Milan consider move for Dumfries

Emmanuel Dennis is expected to leave Club Brugge with a number of clubs in Europe including Arsenal reportedly circling for his signature.&nbsp; Brugge manager Philippe Clement has conceded the 22-year-old will likely move on from the club.&nbsp; "It is very likely that Dennis will leave," Clement&nbsp;told La Derniere Heure via the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8328807/Arsenal-target-Emmanuel-Dennis-set-leave-Club-Brugge-summer-reveals-manager.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. "He can also count on a lot of interest. It is the time for him to take a new step."

Arsenal target Dennis set to leave Club Brugge

Real Sociedad defender Diego Llorente is attracting interest from Liverpool and Monaco, according to <a href="https://www.larazon.es/laotraliga/20200515/ciyozzuynzd25ifjen5alnzpgu.html" target="_blank">La Razon</a>.&nbsp; The 26-year-old is open to a move at season's end and is attracting plenty of interest.&nbsp; Llorent won't come cheap however, with Real expected to demand&nbsp;€45 million ($48m).&nbsp;

Liverpool eyeing Diego Llorente

Brescia prodigy Sandro Tonali is leaning towards joining Inter despite recent interest from Juventus, reports <a href="https://www.fcinter1908.it/copertina/tonali-verso-inter/?refresh_rum" target="_blank">FC Inter 1908</a>.&nbsp; The 20-year-old is viewed as a future star of Italian football with Antonio Conte's side seemingly leading the race to sign him.

Inter favourites to land Tonali

Premier League sides are furious that they'll be forced to accept a&nbsp;£330 million ($399m) cut in broadcasting revenues, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/11645250/premier-league-row-broadcast-revenue/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_campaign=sunfootballtwitter&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1589748945" target="_blank">The Sun</a>.&nbsp; With nearly half of the remaining games this season set to be shown for free, pay-TV providers have informed the Premier League they'll be demanding the&nbsp;massive rebate.&nbsp; Should the season not resume, that refund could rise to&nbsp;£760m ($918m).

Premier League clubs facing £330 million shortfall

Crystal Palace want to sign Burnley manager Sean Dyche along with players Dwight McNeil and James Tarkowski, claims the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/crystal-palace-preparing-summer-raid-22041232" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; Palace are considering moving for Dyche sooner than initially planned and attempting to sign him for next season. McNeil, meanwhile, is seen as an ideal replacement for Wilfried Zaha, who has most recently been linked with interest from Newcastle.&nbsp;

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