Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Barca's Gavi touted for surprise Real Madrid switch

Manchester United have, according to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-transfer-news-osimhen-26347684 " target="_blank">Daily Star</a>, been priced out of a move for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.The Red Devils have expressed interest in the Nigeria international, but are now turning their attention elsewhere after being quoted £100 million ($134m) for a talented 23-year-old currently plying his trade in Italy.

Man Utd priced out of move for £100m Osimhen (Daily Star)

Ralf Rangnick wants to bring RB Leipzig defender Nordi Mukiele to Manchester United - according to <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/xi-suena-manchester-united-proxima-temporada-20220225.html" target="_self">Fichajes</a>.The Red Devils interim manager worked with the 24-year-old when he was a sporting director at Red Bull Arena and has recommended him to Old Trafford officials.Mukiele has appeared in 21 Bundesliga games so far this season, recording one goal and one assist.

Rangnick wants to bring Mukiele to Man Utd (Fichajes)

French defender touted for Old Trafford switch

Barcelona midfielder Gavi has been touted for a surprise switch to Real Madrid.<a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2022/02/27/621b7e9846163f1c558b45a4.html" target="_self">Marca</a> are reporting that the 17-year-old's agent Ivan de la Pena was seen at the Blancos' offices in Valdebebas over the past week.Gavi's contract at Barca is due to expire in 2023 and there has not yet been any sign of him committing to an extension.

Barca's Gavi touted for surprise Real Madrid switch (Marca)

Juventus have made Paul Pogba their top transfer target for the summer.<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/calciomercato-juve-il-grande-sogno-e-pogba-33837" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports the French midfielder will not renew his contract at Manchester United and the Serie A side are dreaming of bringing him back to Turin.

Juventus make Pogba top target (Calciomercato)

The Man Utd star looks set to leave Old Trafford

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The youngest signing in <a href="https://twitter.com/MLS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MLS</a> history 🗽 <a href="https://twitter.com/NYCFCYouth?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NYCFCYouth</a> Maximo Carrizo is New York City blue, through and through 💙 <a href="https://twitter.com/Dumbomoving?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Dumbomoving</a>— New York City FC (@newyorkcityfc) <a href="https://twitter.com/newyorkcityfc/status/1498387778744242176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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NYCFC sign 14-year-old hotshot Carrizo

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">⚽️ICYMI: Earlier today we completed the signing of Ryan Nolan: <a href="https://t.co/iJsccF3QEb">https://t.co/iJsccF3QEb</a>— Northampton Town (@ntfc) <a href="https://twitter.com/ntfc/status/1498403419337498630?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Ex-Inter trainee Nolan signs for Northampton

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Barça president Joan Laporta tells Cadena Ser: “Ousmane Dembélé knows our proposal and we always wanted him to stay”. 🔵🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a> “We hope that at the end of the season he will reconsider his decision”, he said. <a href="https://t.co/B87LAlr5Vp">pic.twitter.com/B87LAlr5Vp</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1498362230412390400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Barca hope Dembele will stay

Leeds have announced the hire of Jesse Marsch on Monday after the weekend dismissal of Marcelo Bielsa.Marsch, born in the United States, last coached at RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga.Leeds are just two points out of the Premier League relegation zone and have played more matches than two of the clubs below them.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/leeds-appoint-marsch-as-new-manager-after-bielsa-dismissal/bltd9ac132a1f4346d1" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Leeds appoint Marsch as Bielsa replacement

Juventus are hoping to lower the asking price for Alvaro Morata to complete a permanent deal for the striker, according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Juventus/28-02-2022/calciomercato-juve-morata-resta-cifre-dell-offerta-all-atletico-4301638369835_preview.shtml?reason=unauthenticated&amp;origin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gazzetta.it%2FCalcio%2FSerie-A%2FJuventus%2F28-02-2022%2Fcalciomercato-juve-morata-resta-cifre-dell-offerta-all-atletico-4301638369835.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. Morata is currently on loan at Juve from Atletico Madrid, and the Old Lady are keen to keep him in Turin beyond the current season.

Juve look to lower Morata asking price

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">André Onana: “It’s my right to not sign a new contract. I did a great job for this club for so many years, and I think my time is over at Ajax. Everyone has responsibility if I don’t sign”. 🇨🇲 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ajax?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ajax</a> Onana will join Inter as free agent starting from July - deal already signed.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1498294503635316738?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Onana prepares for Ajax exit

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Jesse Lingard’s expected to leave Manchester United as free agent in June. He’ll be respectful and professional until end of the season - but the plan has not changed. 🔴🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> Edinson Cavani’s also exploring options for his future as he’s gonna be out of contract in July. <a href="https://t.co/q5ILQzRZIG">pic.twitter.com/q5ILQzRZIG</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1498297734310334466?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Lingard set to leave Man Utd

<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/leeds-sack-bielsa-following-4-0-drubbing-at-home-to/bltfee351599bf71c6e">The sacking of Marcelo Bielsa&nbsp;</a>has proven, once again, that the great wealth divide between the Premier League and Championship leaves no room for sentimentality.Leeds United will stand to lose at least £50 million if they are relegated this season, and no matter what anybody says about the team’s recent performances, that is the sole reason chairman Andrea Radrizzani made “the toughest decision I have had to make” in sacking Bielsa.Bielsa is rightly a Leeds legend. He is not the first to have revived a sleeping giant or taken a Championship club into Premier League mid-table, but few have made such powerful emotional ties in the process.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/wherewrong-bielsa-leeds-marsch-premier-league-safety/blt9a3de96a7398a639" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Where did it all go wrong for Leeds legend Bielsa?

The latest striker to register on West Ham’s recruitment radar is Bayern Munich-owned Joshua Zirkzee, claims <a href="https://www.jeunesfooteux.com/Mercato-West-Ham-interesse-par-Joshua-Zirkzee_a52350.html " target="_blank">Jeunes Footeux</a>.The 20-year-old Dutchman is currently enjoying a productive loan spell at Anderlecht, but his next challenge could come in the Premier League.

West Ham want Bayern-owned Zirkzee

Leeds may have parted with Marcelo Bielsa as their manager, but they are still being linked with players ahead of the summer window.<a href="https://www.planetsport.com/soccer/news/talented-south-american-youngsters-who-coming-premier-league " target="_blank">Planet Sport</a> claims that the Whites are mulling over a move for Gremio midfielder Mathias Villasanti – with Southampton, Brentford and Watford also said to be keen on the Paraguay international.

Leeds looking into Villasanti deal

Ben Johnson has, according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/3152325/2022/02/27/ben-johnson-turned-down-new-six-year-deal-west-ham-under-contract-2024/?source=user_shared_article " target="_blank">The Athletic</a>, snubbed the offer of a six-year contract at West Ham.The 22-year-old defender is already tied to terms through to 2024, but the Hammers are eager to get an extension put in place with another home-grown star.

Johnson snubbed six-year contract at West Ham

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Rafael Leão on his future: “I’m happy with AC Milan and I want to make history here. I’m really loving my life with this club since three years”, he told Dazn. 🔴🇵🇹 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ACMilan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ACMilan</a> Leão also confirms contract talks ongoing: “My lawyers are already in direct contact with the club”. <a href="https://t.co/XLDfVHhnK8">pic.twitter.com/XLDfVHhnK8</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1498270270108356614?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Milan star Leao confirms extension talks

Real Madrid want to finalise the signing of Kylian Mbappe before any other transfers or contract renewals,&nbsp;GOAL&nbsp;can confirm.Mbappe tried and failed to push through a move to Santiago Bernabeu last summer, with PSG rejecting multiple bids including one in excess of €200 million (£167m/$224m).The 23-year-old has put that saga behind him to score 24 goals in 34 games this season, but his contract is still due to expire in June and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/kylian-mbappe-real-madrid-transfer-when-announce-signing-psg/blt82dd44a7126248db">Madrid are poised to try and sign him on a free transfer</a>.Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/real-madrid-finalise-mbappe-signing-transfers-contract/bltc8e06f0db8c63893" target="_self">GOAL</a>.

Madrid want to finalise Mbappe before other transfers

Real Madrid want Takefusa Kubo to be part of their first-team squad next season - according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2022/02/27/primera/1645986329_215432.html" target="_self">AS</a>.The 20-year-old moved to Santiago Bernabeu in 2019 but has yet to make a competitive appearance for the club amid loan spells at Mallorca, Villarreal and Getafe.Kubo went back to Mallorca for the 2021-22 campaign and has impressed at Son Moix, with Real ready to give him a chance in Carlo Ancelotti's set-up - providing Vinicius Junior is granted Spanish nationality so that they don't exceed La Liga's three non-European player limit.

Real want Kubo to join first team squad next season

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Bukayo Saka's really happy with his Arsenal life. He loves the club, he's only focused on race for Champions League spot and that's why new contract talks won't take place immediately. ⚪️🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFC</a> Potential new deal could be discussed in the summer. More: <a href="https://t.co/0bGHu5hKXH">https://t.co/0bGHu5hKXH</a> <a href="https://t.co/wF90bRRTZj">pic.twitter.com/wF90bRRTZj</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1498223196176203776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Saka contract talks at Arsenal could begin in summer

Legendary goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is set to play until he is 46 after signing a new contract at Parma.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/buffon-makes-sensational-parma-return-after-leaving-juventus/4zeqps7x22l81dt93360qjp40">Buffon returned to Parma for a second spell</a>&nbsp;in June last year, 20 years on from his initial departure to Juventus.The Italy international has since won back the No 1 jersey and already has 23 Serie B appearances under his belt this season, and the club have decided to reward him with a fresh contract.Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/buffon-signs-new-parma-contract/bltc30f22ba21884bd0" target="_self">GOAL</a>.

Buffon to play until 46 after signing new Parma contract

Juventus are ready to step up their interest in Real Madrid left-back Ferland Mendy, claims <a href="https://www.jeunesfooteux.com/Juventus-Ferland-Mendy-Real-Madrid-pour-remplacer-Alex-Sandro_a52375.html " target="_blank">Jeunes Footeux</a>.The Bianconeri want an alternative option to Alex Sandro on their books, with a France international at Santiago Bernabeu now in their sights.

Juventus keen on Real defender Mendy

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Ousmane Dembélé scored tonight, Xavi says: “Can Dembélé stay? It's not my business, I’m not gonna talk about it. It’s up to Ousmane and the club”. 🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dembele?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dembele</a> “He is very professional and I have always defended him. Today we saw the Dembélé we always want to see”. <a href="https://t.co/iSMJoaoKRf">pic.twitter.com/iSMJoaoKRf</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1498058994547445761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 27, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Could Dembele remain at Barcelona?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Pen to paper on a pro deal! ✍️ After nine years rising through the club's ranks, 17-year-old forward Nathan Fraser has signed his first professional contract.— Wolves Academy (@WolvesAcademy) <a href="https://twitter.com/WolvesAcademy/status/1498237777103753216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Wolves youngster signs pro terms

<a href="https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/edu-given-extortionate-504m-price-23233107 " target="_blank">Football.london</a> reports that Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke will make funds available for a spending spree at Emirates Stadium this summer.Edu is said to be in the process of identifying possible targets, with the Gunners board prepared to splash the cash in a bid to come back into contention for major honours.

Kroenke will bankroll Arsenal spending spree

Chelsea, Barcelona and Real Madrid have all entered into talks with Sevilla defender Jules Kounde, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1497690745318350856 " target="_blank">Florian Plettenberg</a>.The France international is expected to be on the move this summer, with big-money bids from the Premier League and La Liga now in the pipeline.

Chelsea, Barca & Real in talks with Kounde

Norwich left-back Dimitris Giannoulis is wanted by Real Sociedad and Atalanta - according to <a href="https://www.norfolklive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/real-sociedad-atalanta-transfer-norwich-6726459" target="_self">Norfolk Live</a>.Both clubs are eager to secure a loan deal for the 26-year-old when the transfer market reopens.Giannoulis is under contract at Norwich until 2024 but has only featured in 11 Premier League games for the club so far this term.

Norwich left-back Giannoulis wanted by Sociedad & Atalanta

Barcelona are closing in on a deal for Milan midfielder Franck Kessie - according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/barca-reactiva-negociaciones-kessie-13298315" target="_self">SPORT</a>.The Spanish giants have stepped up negotiations for the 25-year-old, who is set to become a free agent this summer.Kessie has rejected a renewal at Milan and Barca are now well placed to snap him up on a free transfer.

Barca closing in on Kessie

Inter are prioritising the signing of Sassuolo midfielder Davide Frattesi ahead of the summer transfer window - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-assalto-a-frattesi-tra-berlusconi-e-la-vera-richiesta-del--55280" target="_self">Calciomercato</a>.Inter CEO Giuseppe Marotta has already been in talks with his Mapei Stadium counterpart Giovanni Carnevali to discuss the potential terms of a deal for the 22-year-old.A final fee for Frattesi is currently proving to be a sticking point, but Inter are hopeful of announcing an agreement before the end of the season.

Inter prioritising Frattesi signing 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Source! MLS expansion side St. Louis City are in advanced talks to sign 1.FC Köln talent Tomas Ostrak. Ostrak is a Czech youth international and is being tracked by several <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bundesliga?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bundesliga</a> clubs but wants to continue his development in North America. <a href="https://twitter.com/Transfermarkt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Transfermarkt</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/stlCITYsc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#stlCITYsc</a>— Manuel Veth (@ManuelVeth) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManuelVeth/status/1498129627151101954?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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St. Louis nearing deal for Czech youth international 

Hector Herrera has impressed in midfield for Atletico Madrid recently, but he looks set to leave the club at the end of the season.Herrera's contract expires this summer and he confirmed last week that there have not been any talks over a new deal.While Atletico could come in with an offer, <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/atletico-madrid/20220227/1001757062/herrera-llama-puerta-atletico-renovacion.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a> reports that Roma are currently the favourites to land him.

Roma in pole position to sign Herrera

Ajax are looking to convince Jordi Cruyff to leave Barcelona and take over as sporting director at the Amsterdam club, claims <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/l-oferta-de-l-ajax-el-fa-dubtar-clau-per-a-joan-laporta-pero-sense-simpaties-amb-xavi-hernandez_717750_102.html" target="_blank">El Nacional</a>.Cruyff is currently a sports advisor at Barca but he has not developed a good relationship with new coach Xavi and could be lured to the Dutch capital.

Ajax want Jordi Cruyff to replace Overmars

AC Milan are close to beating Newcastle to the signing of Sven Botman this summer.The Lille defender came close to joining Newcastle in the January transfer window, but they failed to get a deal over the line.Milan have since swooped in, however, and <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/il-newcastle-su-botman-voleva-venire-da-noi-a-tutti-i-costi-la-c-35377" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports they are close to reaching an agreement over a contract with the centre-back.

AC Milan to beat Newcastle to Botman signing

Crystal Palace are interested in signing Dani Ceballos from Real Madrid.<a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/equipo-premier-preguntado-ceballos-20220227.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a> reports the Premier League side have asked Madrid about the club’s asking price for the midfielder.The Premier League club are willing to offer around £15 million ($20m) for him.

Crystal Palace make Ceballos approach

Bruno & Cunha reign in the chaos but defence falls flat 

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Mbappe & Rodrygo step up for sloppy Madrid to save Alonso

Man Utd handed Mbeumo and Amad boost for Bournemouth clash

'Pathetic' - Man Utd fans fume after Semenyo escapes red card 

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Man Utd stars bite back at controversial Amorim comments

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