Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd interested in Akanji 

Manchester United are interested in signing Borussia Dortmund centre-back Manuel Akanji, according to <a href="https://www.sport1.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/2022/02/bvb-wechsel-von-niklas-sule-hat-folgen-fur-hummels-akanji-zagadou" target="_self">SPORT1</a>.The report claims that Ralf Rangnick is a big fan of the Swiss defender, who harbours dreams of playing in the Premier League.It is thought that a fee of around €30 million (£25m/$34m) would be enough to sign Akanji, whose contract with BVB runs out in the summer of 2023.Other unnamed high-profile English clubs are said to be monitoring the situation closely.

Man Utd interested in Akanji (SPORT1)

Dortmund star emerges on Red Devils' radar

Paris Saint-Germain have made signing Erling Haaland this summer their back-up plan behind renewing Real Madrid-linked Kylian Mbappe, writes <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Transferts-mbappe-haaland-pogba-paqueta-di-maria-les-plans-du-psg-pour-cet-ete/1316023" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>.Haaland himself has been linked to Madrid as well as Barcelona, Bayern Munich and several teams in the Premier League.

PSG make Haaland their Plan B behind Mbappe (L'Equipe)

Ajax want Sergino Dest back from Barcelona and could execute a swap deal involving Nicolas Tagliafico to make it happen, writes <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/ajax-planteara-intercambio-dest-tagliafico-fc-barcelona-20220208.html" target="_blank">Fichajes.net</a>.Dest is said to have fallen out of the good graces of Blaugrana management while Tagliafico is eager to take the step to Camp Nou.

Ajax want Dest back from Barcelona (Fichajes)

Right-back could return to his former club this summer

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Done deal: The contracts for Matt Turner's summer transfer from the New England Revolution to Arsenal have been finalized and signed, I'm told. Turner, 27, heads to Arsenal this summer. The USMNT GK will be around for the Revs' CCL run and first half of the MLS season. <a href="https://t.co/ta3B12x6rk">pic.twitter.com/ta3B12x6rk</a>— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) <a href="https://x.com/tombogert/status/1491221193021657091?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Turner's Arsenal move finalised

Sven Botman's agents were at&nbsp;San Siro on Wednesday for AC Milan's Coppa Italia match against Lazio, <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-i-rappresentanti-di-botman-sono-a-san-siro-domani-l-incont-78957" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports.The Lille centre-back was in high demand this January and nearly left the Ligue 1 outfit for Newcastle.But Botman could now be headed for AC Milan, with a meeting scheduled Thursday between the club and the player's representatives.

Botman's agents attend AC Milan match

Real Madrid could let Rodrygo leave the club if they sign Erling Haaland or Kylian Mbappe, reports <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/real-madrid/real-madrid-duda-rodrygo-13208619" target="_blank">Sport</a>.The 21-year-old has failed to lock down a regular role and could be forced out if another attacking option arrives in the summer.

Madrid could let Rodrygo leave

Sergi Roberto believes he will be forced to leave Barcelona when his contract expires at the end of the season, reports <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20220209/1001748424/renovacion-sergi-roberto-pone-cruda.html" target="_self">Mundo Deportivo.</a>Though the 30-year-old is hoping to stay, the club's need to cut wages means he may need to find a new team for next season.

Sergi Roberto likely to leave Barcelona

Bayern confident over Rudiger wages

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Mattia <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/DeSciglio?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DeSciglio</a> could stay at <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Juventus?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Juventus</a>. The contract expires in June, but his agents (Branchini and Orgnoni) are working for the contract extension until 2025. <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a>— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://x.com/NicoSchira/status/1491312618069708801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Juventus looking to extend De Sciglio deal

Dusan Vlahovic's arrival won't spell the end of Alvaro Morata's time at Juventus according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Juventus/09-02-2022/juve-morata-trattativa-atletico-4301334496423_preview.shtml?reason=unauthenticated&amp;origin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gazzetta.it%2FCalcio%2FSerie-A%2FJuventus%2F09-02-2022%2Fjuve-morata-trattativa-atletico-4301334496423.shtml" target="_self">Gazetta dello Sport. </a>Instead, the club would like to sign Morata on a permanent basis after his two-year loan from Atletico Madrid expires in June. Teh club sees him playing a similar role to that played by Mario Mandzukic when the Croatian attacker was at the club.

Juve want Morata to take on Mandzukic role

Sampdoria have signed Bartosz Bereszynski to a new contract, <a href="https://www.sampdoria.it/news/club/2022/02/07/bereszynski-rinnova-sara-blucerchiato-fino-al-2025/" target="_self">the club announced</a>. The defender has signed a new deal that will keep him at the club through 2025. Bereszynski has made 158 total appearances for Sampdoria since joining in 2017 from Legia Warsaw.

Sampdoria defender signs new deal

Pereira bound for Flamengo

The Chicago Fire have completed the signing of Swiss star Xherdan Shaqiri.Shaqiri joins the Fire as a Designated Player as the former Liverpool and Bayern Munich attacker becomes the latest European star to head to MLS.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/fire-confirm-usd8-million-shaqiri-transfer/blt6d8fe6221b436c7a" target="_self">Read the full story on GOAL!</a>

Fire complete Shaqiri deal

<a href="https://www.atlutd.com/news/atlanta-united-acquires-thiago-almada-from-ca-velez-sarsfield-argentina" target="_self">Atlanta United have confirmed</a> the signing of Argentine starlet Thiago Almada.Almada has signed with Atlanta from Velez Sarsfield, joining the club as a Designated Player on a contract through 2025.Compared to Carlos Tevez, Almada had been linked to Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal and Barcelona.“After an extensive and in-depth due diligence process, we have exercised our exclusive option to permanently transfer in Thiago,” Atlanta United Vice President and Technical Director Carlos Bocanegra said. “He’s a player we’ve been tracking for a long time and he’s shown that he’s one of the best young players in South America over the past few seasons. We feel that his abilities fit well with the kind of attacking soccer that we want to play at Atlanta United and we’re confident that he will be able to play at a high level in Major League Soccer.”

Atlanta United sign Argentine starlet

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Welcome back, <a href="https://x.com/iamcadenclark?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iamcadenclark</a>! We've added Caden Clark on loan for 2022 -- with an option to extend -- from <a href="https://x.com/RBLeipzig_EN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RBLeipzig_EN</a>. 📰➡️ <a href="https://t.co/4BHZ91TGEu">https://t.co/4BHZ91TGEu</a><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/RBNY?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RBNY</a> <a href="https://t.co/LCE8Rx2zMT">pic.twitter.com/LCE8Rx2zMT</a>— Red Bull New York (@NewYorkRedBulls) <a href="https://x.com/NewYorkRedBulls/status/1491426805722533893?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2022</a></blockquote>
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USMNT prospect Clark returns to Red Bulls on loan

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Antonio Conte: “We didn't talk about re-signing Eriksen. I am surprised about this situation… I thought he needed more time to come back, to play in England again”. 🇩🇰 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/THFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#THFC</a> “For Spurs, he is part of the story and to come back here could be a good opportunity”. <a href="https://x.com/tottenhamtiers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tottenhamtiers</a> <a href="https://t.co/kTM3ncxKEC">pic.twitter.com/kTM3ncxKEC</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1491387726486454277?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Ex-Inter boss Conte didn't try for Eriksen reunion at Spurs

Newcastle are plotting a swoop for Bournemouth defender Lloyd Kelly - according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/newcastle-united-absolute-beast-kelly-sources/" target="_self">Football Insider</a>.The Magpies sent scouts to watch the 23-year-old in Championship action against Barnsley last week and will continue to track his progress until the end of the season.Kelly could then be offered a contract at Newcastle, with former Bournemouth boss Eddie how eager to reunite with the Englishman at St James' Park.

Newcastle plotting Kelly swoop

Barcelona have cooled their interest in Milan midfielder Franck Kessie - according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/barca-retira-puja-kessie-13213488" target="_self">SPORT</a>.The Liga giants were one of several top European clubs considering a summer move for the 25-year-old, who is due to become a free agent.However, Kessie's wage demands would prove too high for Barca, who are still in the process of lowering their overall salary bill to ease their record debts.

Barca cool Kessie interest

Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka turned down the chance to join Manchester United in a January swap deal - according to <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-transfer-martin-dubravka-23030508" target="_self">MEN</a>.The Magpies wanted Dean Henderson on loan and were prepared to send Dubravka to Old Trafford until the end of the season in exchange.However, the 33-year-old chose to remain at St James' Park to remain Newcastle's No.1 instead of serving as a backup shot-stopper behind David De Gea at United.

Dubravka turned down Man Utd swap deal

Manchester United loanee Anthony Martial has revealed that he rejected Barcelona and Juventus in favour of signing for Sevilla in the winter transfer window.Martial has spent the last seven years of his career at Old Trafford, but United interim boss Ralf&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/martial-rangnick-leave-man-utd-january-transfer-window/blt08f0e8812874ec12">Rangnick revealed that the striker was eager to move on</a>&nbsp;to a new challenge amid a lack of regular minutes in the first half of the 2021-22 campaign.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/martial-completes-loan-move-to-sevilla/bltd09db3579ba1a747">The Red Devils agreed a short-term loan deal with Sevilla for Martial</a>&nbsp;in January 2022, with the 26-year-old opting for Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium despite rival interest from Barca and Juve.Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-utd-loanee-martial-rejected-barcelona-juventus-transfers/bltdc2b8f2f795f81a3" target="_self">GOAL</a>.

Martial reveals he rejected Barca & Juventus for Sevilla

Real Madrid defender Jesus Vallejo is the subject of interest from Villarreal- according to <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/es" target="_self">El Nacional</a>.The Yellow Submarine are considering a summer swoop for the 25-year-old, who is under contract at Santiago Bernabeu until 2025.Vallejo has only featured once in La Liga for Madrid since returning from a loan spell at Granada last summer.

Villarreal interested in Real Madrid defender Vallejo 

Juan Cuadrado is close to agreeing a contract extension at Juventus - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-cosa-filtra-sul-rinnovo-di-cuadrado-in-arrivo-gli-agenti-i--57815" target="_self">Calciomercato</a>.The 33-year-old's current deal runs out in June, but he has been a key member of Massimiliano Allegri's squad this season.Juve are prepared to hand Cuadrado fresh terms through to 2024, but his representatives would like the option of an extra year included.

Cuadrado close to agreeing Juve extension

Chelsea have offered closer to Antonio Rudiger's £200,000-a-week ($271,000) wage demands in another bid to keep him as the club are keen not to lose too many defenders this summer.The Germany international is yet to agree terms with the Blues, while Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid are still interested and able to offer a large signing-on fee as well as competitive salary packages.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/transfer-bayern-munich-chelsea-christensen-sule-contract/blt32a3c8df0d6fc136">Bayern Munich have ended their interest in Rudiger and are instead pushing to sign Andreas Christensen, who is their primary target to replace Borussia Dortmund-bound Niklas Sule in the summer.</a>Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-offer-rudiger-200-000-a-week-demands-fears/blt843d03c7fe9bef38" target="_self">GOAL</a>.

Chelsea offer closer to Rudiger's £200,000-a-week demands

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📄 | OFFICIAL<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Giovinco?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Giovinco</a> è blucerchiato: contratto fino al 30 giugno 2022.— U.C. Sampdoria (@sampdoria) <a href="https://x.com/sampdoria/status/1491386608750407680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Sampdoria confirm Giovinco signing

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta blocked Mohamed Elneny's potential exit from the club in January - according to <a href="https://www.sporx.com/elneny-icin-besiktas-ve-g-saray-aciklamasi-SXHBQ960887SXQ" target="_self">SPORX</a>.The Egyptian midfielder's agent has stated that Arteta refused to sanction his departure amid interest from Newcastle, Leeds and Watford.Elneny also had the option to return to Besiktas, where he played on loan last season, but he remains in Arteta's plans for now.

Arteta blocked Elneny Arsenal exit

Norwich City and Rangers are tracking Schalke goalkeeper Martin Fraisl - according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10489351/Norwich-Rangers-tabs-Schalke-goalkeeper-Martin-Fraisl.html" target="_self">Daily Mail</a>.Both clubs are interested in signing the 28-year-old on a free transfer when his contract expires in the summer.Fraisl has appeared in 14 2.Bundesliga games for Schalke so far this term, recording five clean sheets.

Norwich & Rangers tracking Schalke keeper Fraisl 

Paris Saint-Germain will not exercise their option to extend Angel Di Maria's contract for an additional year in order to make room for new signings, according to <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Transferts-mbappe-haaland-pogba-paqueta-di-maria-les-plans-du-psg-pour-cet-ete/1316023" target="_self">l'Equipe</a>.It is claimed that PSG want to strengthen their midfield in the summer, with Lyon's Lucas Paqueta and Man Utd's Paul Pogba the two main targets.The report claims that Di Maria, 33, wants to stay in Paris for another year, but his advanced years and lack of decisiveness in recent months are unlikely to be enough to convince the club to hang on to Argentine.

Di Maria out, Pogba & Paqueta in?

Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann is a big fan of Man City full-back Joao Cancelo, but the German trainer is aware that the Portugal international is too expensive for the Bundesliga champions, according to <a href="https://sportbild.bild.de/fussball/startseite/fussball/home-33017580.sport.html" target="_self">Sport Bild</a>.With Cancelo an unrealistic target for now, Bayern instead looked at Denso Kasius in the winter transfer window as another option for right-back.Kasius, however, turned down FCB's advances, instead opting to join Bologna from Utrecht in January.The report adds that Bayern plan to make a fresh attempt to sign a new right-back in the summer.

Cancelo too expensive for Bayern

Red Bull Salzburg head coach Mattias Jaissle has admitted that in-demand starlet Karim Adeyemi could be on the move at the end of the current season.“It may well be that he leaves in the summer,” Jaissle told a press conference. “I think it's important that as a coach you have a close connection to your players. I have an open dialogue with Karim. His decision won't surprise me when it is announced.“He's not gone yet. In general, of course, I like to work longer with my boys and I always hope so until another decision is made. But the way we operate is that players can take the next career step when they have developed well.”Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig have all been credited with an interest in the young striker.

Adeyemi could leave in summer – Jaissle

The Premier League's 'big six' clubs scouted Reims striker Hugo Ekitike last weekend - according to <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/hugo-ekitike-premier-league-big-six-watching-stade-reims-starlet" target="_self">90min</a>.Officials from Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea were present to watch the 19-year-old score in a 5-0 win over Bordeaux.Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Juventus have also checked out Ekitike, who was a target for Newcastle in the January transfer window.

Premier League 'big six' scout Ekitike

Gavi is in line for a new contract at Barcelona - according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/continuidad-gavi-prioridad-xavi-13205776" target="_self">SPORT</a>.Blaugrana boss Xavi is determined to secure the 17-year-old's future and is ready to step in and try to advance extension talks with the clubs.Barca are prepared to hand Gavi fresh terms through to 2027, with the teenager having already proved himself as a key member of the squad.

Gavi in line for new Barca deal

Borussia Dortmund boss Marco Rose has given an update on Erling Haaland's future.The 21-year-old has been linked with a summer move away from BVB amid reported interest from Real Madrid, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United and Manchester City.However, Rose insists Dortmund haven't given up on convincing Haaland to stay put, as he told <a href="https://sportbild.bild.de/bild-plus/bundesliga/vereine/borussia-dortmund/bvb-marco-rose-im-exklusiv-interview-ueber-niklas-suele-mentalitaet-und-kader-um-79088524,view=conversionToLogin.sport.html">Sport Bild</a>: "I'm in contact with Erling every day and also have a feeling for this player and this person."Everything is on the table internally, everyone is honest with each other. He'll make a decision at some point and the club will prepare well for it. We all want him to stay for sure."

Haaland future update given by BVB boss Rose

Atalanta are looking at Diego Costa as a potential replacement for Duvan Zapata - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/RudyGaletti/status/1491151746269605888" target="_self">Calciomercato</a>.Zapata is set to undergo surgery for a serious injury and the Italian giants want someone to fill his boots until the end of the season.Costa is currently available on a free transfer, having left Atletico Mineiro in January, and Atalanta may decide to submit a formal contract offer in the coming days.

Atalanta looking at Diego Costa as Zapata replacement 

Tottenham are considering a swoop for Inter midfielder Arturo Vidal - according to <a href="https://www.latercera.com/el-deportivo/noticia/va-con-todo-por-el-rey-tottenham-y-conte-hacen-fuerzas-para-fichar-a-vidal/EQQZRYAYT5E2JHQJDG77HTYF74/" target="_self">La Tercera</a>.The 34-year-old has already decided to leave San Siro this summer after making just one Serie A start in 2021-22 to date.Vidal would love to take on a new challenge in the Premier League and Spurs could look to bring him in when he becomes a free agent in June.

Spurs considering Vidal swoop

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Javier Mascherano as the new Argentina U20 coach at his first training session. <a href="https://t.co/EaJg4NrxFK">pic.twitter.com/EaJg4NrxFK</a>— Roy Nemer (@RoyNemer) <a href="https://x.com/RoyNemer/status/1491161111408017409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Mascherano begins Argentina U20 job

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔜📝 Former Genoa and Fenerbahce Forward Sinan <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/G%C3%BCm%C3%BC%C5%9F?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Gümüş</a> to <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Antalyaspor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Antalyaspor</a>. Contract until 2024. <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a>— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://x.com/NicoSchira/status/1491125609401303040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Antalyaspor sign Gumus

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Real Madrid consider Luka Modrić new contract as "matter of time", deal to be extended in the coming weeks/months. He's untouchable in Carlo Ancelotti's plans. ⚪️🇭🇷 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/RealMadrid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RealMadrid</a> New contract will be until June 2023, one more season as expected. <a href="https://t.co/NfvH2sD0L9">pic.twitter.com/NfvH2sD0L9</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1491026273585405952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Modric contract to be settled soon

AC Milan are close to agreeing a four-year extension for full-back Theo Hernandez, writes <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-tutto-fatto-per-il-rinnovo-di-hernandez-ecco-quando-puo-ar-97673" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.Hernandez has four goals and four assists in 20 Serie A appearances this year, with the club in contention for the Scudetto.

AC Milan close to four-year Hernandez renewal

Roma are expected to return for Granit Xhaka this summer, according to <a href="https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/mikel-arteta-arsenal-transfer-decision-23024817" target="_blank">football.london</a>.They approached Arsenal looking to sign the midfielder before the current campaign but were turned away.

Roma expected to make new Xhaka approach

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Trézéguet has joined İstanbul Başakşehir on loan until the end of the season. Wishing you all the very best in Turkey, <a href="https://x.com/Trezeguet?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Trezeguet</a>. 👊— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) <a href="https://x.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1491056779735744514?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2022</a></blockquote>
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