Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Messi wants to leave Barca immediately

Lionel Messi has reportedly told Barcelona that he wishes to leave the club immediately rather than entertain a potential exit in 2021, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/marcelobechler/status/1295058777666981893" target="_blank">journalist Marcelo Bechler</a>. The Argentina star, widely considered one of the greatest players in the history of the game, has spent his entire senior career at Camp Nou, presiding over a footballing&nbsp;dynasty for well over a decade. But now, the forward wishes to bring his stay at the Catalan club he helped elevate to further greatness on the global stage to an end after their 8-2 humiliation by Bayern Munich meant the club ended the 2019-20 campaign with no silverware.

Messi wants immediate Barca exit

Long-term striker seeks Camp Nou departure

Chris Smalling is desperate to stay at Roma following his loan spell in Serie A, as Manchester United mull offers for the centre-back, per Corriere dello Sport. Newcastle United and other Italian clubs have been linked with a move for the former England man. But the defender wants to return to Roma after enjoying his spell there last term.

Smalling keen on Roma stay

Manchester City are ready to pay whatever it takes to sign Lionel Messi from Barcelona, claims the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-city-lionel-messi-transfer-22527763" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; The 32-year-old may be ready to farewell Camp Nou after seeing his side crushed 8-2 by Bayern Munich on Friday night, with City adamant they are in pole position to land Messi should he decide to move on.&nbsp; Messi's current buy-out clause is a mammoth&nbsp;£635 million (€701m/$831m) but Barcelona's poor financial state could reportedly see them settle for much less.&nbsp;

Man City ready to swoop for Messi

The Argentine has once again been linked with a Camp Nou exit

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has sparked a flurry of speculation about his future at&nbsp;Arsenal&nbsp;after he took to social media with a teasing post on Sunday. The Gabon striker, whose vital brace in this month's 2-1 victory over&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;in the&nbsp;FA Cup&nbsp;final handed the Gunners their first silverware for three years, has entered the final year of his contract at the club. Now,&nbsp;Aubameyang has set pulses racing in North London with a cryptic message on Twitter. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/aubameyang-sparks-arsenal-contract-speculation-with-teasing/eg2rxm26hnul1lgp9qtxu3v82" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Aubameyang sparks Arsenal contract speculation with teasing tweet

Borussia Dortmund&nbsp;are in talks with&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;over a deal to sign Brazilian starlet Reinier on loan, confirmed boss Lucien Favre. The 18-year-old&nbsp;joined Los Blancos from Flamengo in January&nbsp;in a deal understood to be worth €35 million (£30m/$39m), but has yet to make a senior appearance. Dortmund and&nbsp;Bayer Leverkusen&nbsp;have both been linked with a move for the starlet,&nbsp;dubbed the 'new Kaka', but it is BVB who appear to have won the race. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/real-madrid-teenager-reinier-nearing-dortmund-loan-says/1w64mbglwy91v1k0ufntdb7uhg" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Madrid teenager Reinier nearing Dortmund loan - Favre

Arsenal's Alexandre Lacazette is one of a number of strikers who are in the sights of Juventus during the transfer window, says <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12691/12050724/alexandre-lacazette-juventus-interested-in-arsenal-striker" target="_blank">Sky Sports News</a>. Wolves'&nbsp;Raul Jimenez,&nbsp;Atalanta's Duvan Zapata and&nbsp;Atletico Madrid's Alvaro Morata are among the other names being floated. The Bianconeri are looking to refresh their attack ahead of another Serie A title defence.

Lacazette on Juventus wishlist

Douglas Costa could be set to swap Serie A for the Premier League, with Manchester United keen on the Brazil man, per <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/juventus-douglas-costa-manchester-united-calciomercato-news" target="_blank">Gianluca DiMarzio</a>. Costa is contracted in Italy until 2022 but could be allowed to go if the price is right from a potential suitor. The 29-year-old has played over a hundred games for the Bianconeri since he made an initial loan move from Bayern Munich.

Man Utd keen on Douglas Costa

James Rodriguez has revealed that he attempted to secure an exit from&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;last season, only for the club to reject his desire to seek fresh opportunities elsewhere. The&nbsp;Colombia&nbsp;international, who joined Los Blancos in 2014 on the back of a superb World Cup in&nbsp;Brazil, cut a fringe figure this term as&nbsp;Zinedine Zidane's side claimed their first domestic title&nbsp;in three years, with only 419 minutes across eight league games in 2019-20 for the club. With just 14 appearances across all competitions in his latest campaign at the Santiago Bernabeu, it has been another season of frustration for the winger,&nbsp;who returned to the fold following a two-year loan spell&nbsp;with&nbsp;Bayern Munich. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/james-i-wanted-to-leave-real-madrid-and-the-club-wouldnt-let/17252ynn31nl71nmtnydwd83wy" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL here!</a>

James: Madrid wouldn't let me leave

Borussia Dortmund have become the latest club to show an interest in Napoli midfielder Allan, though they will have to sell players first in order to fund the deal, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/MarioGiunta/status/1295005958696042497" target="_blank">Sky Italia.</a> Everton were believed to be frontrunners to sign the Brazliian, but their failure to finalise a deal has allowed other clubs to enter the race. Napoli are believed to value the 29-year-old, who also been linked with Atletico Madrid in recent days, in the region of €25 million (£23m/$30m).

Dortmund enter race for Allan

Xherdan Shaqiri says he has no plans to quit&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;this summer, despite what he describes as a&nbsp;"frustrating" season in 2019-20. The Swiss star was restricted to just 11 appearances in all competitions, sparking speculation he could push for a move away from Anfield this summer. Shaqiri, though, insists he is fully focused on maintaining his fitness and earning significant minutes like he did during the 2018-19 campaign. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/shaqiri-committed-to-liverpool-despite-frustrating-season/ew7aaqclnng15fztyucii55w" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Shaqiri committed to Liverpool despite 'frustrating' season

Benfica are considering a move for Real Madrid defender&nbsp;Nacho Fernandez, according to <a href="https://www.abola.pt/nnh/2020-08-16/nacho-fernandez-apontado-a-luz/857142" target="_blank">A Bola.</a> The 30-year-old is expected to leave Real this summer after struggling for regular action last season, making just 10 appearances in all competitions. Benfica boss&nbsp;Jorge Jesus is&nbsp;believed to be an admirer of Nacho's abilities and is hopeful a bid of around €10 million (£9m/$12m) will be enough to bring him to Portugal.

Benfica eye Nacho

Leicester may struggle to keep hold of defender Jonny Evans, who is now into the final year of his contract at the King Power Stadium, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8632697/Leicester-City-face-struggle-hold-Jonny-Evans-year-left-deal.html" target="_blank">Mail.</a> The 31-year-old, who joined the Foxes&nbsp;from West Brom in 2018, will become a free agent in&nbsp;June 2021 unless he agrees fresh terms. Whatever happens with Evans&nbsp;Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers is keen to bolster his defence this summer, with Preston's Ben Davies a prime target.

Leicester face battle to hang on to Evans

Benfica are on the verge of signing&nbsp;Uruguayan&nbsp;forward Edinson Cavani on a free transfer, according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/08/15/internacional/1597523194_628936.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. The 33-year-old has agreed a three-year contract with the Portuguese side and is expected to meet with club officials in Paris on Sunday to finalise the deal. Cavani, who left PSG at the end of his contract last month, was linked with Inter and&nbsp;Atletico Madrid as well as clubs in South America before eventually deciding on Benfica.

Benfica close in on Cavani

Newcastle goalkeeper Freddie Woodman has signed a new three-year deal at St James' Park before re-joining Championship side Swansea on a season-long loan. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NUFC</a> are pleased to confirm that Freddie Woodman has signed a new three-year deal with the club, with the option of a further 12 months. He has also rejoined <a href="https://twitter.com/SwansOfficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SwansOfficial</a> on loan for the 2020/21 campaign. Congratulations and best of luck, Freddie! 🧤⚫️⚪️ — Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NUFC/status/1295012448961990661?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 16, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Woodman signs new Magpies deal

Blaise Matuidi has revealed that David Beckham was one of the main reasons why he elected to leave&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;for&nbsp;Inter&nbsp;Miami. The 2018 World Cup winner reached an agreement to end his stay in&nbsp;Italy&nbsp;a year early after the&nbsp;Serie A&nbsp;champions lost out in the&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;to&nbsp;Lyon, with the&nbsp;MLS&nbsp;outfit, who have lost all of their competitive fixtures this season,&nbsp;his choice of destination. He has revealed talks have been ongoing for months, with Beckham particularly eager to link up with a man he once played with at&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/beckham-matuidi-on-swapping-juventus-for-inter-miami/1uzly7sjbh19f17xzb18bybna1" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL here!</a>

Beckham why I joined Miami - Matuidi

Queens Park Rangers have reportedly struck a deal to sign Livingston striker Lyndon Dykes, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8632583/QPR-agree-2m-fee-Livingston-striker-Lyndon-Dykes-expect-lose-Eberechi-Eze.html" target="_blank">Mail on Sunday</a>. The Gold Coast-born forward, who is eligible for Australia and Scotland, is expected to be brought in to offset the likely exit of&nbsp;Eberechi Eze. Dykes played rugby league as a youngster before switching to football, and first played for Queen of the South before he moved to Livingston.

QPR close in on Dykes

Leeds United will move for&nbsp;Freiberg defender Robin Koch as Brighton continue to rebuff their pursuit of Ben White, claims <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/08/16/mike-mcgraths-transfer-notebookleeds-united-will-look-germany/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>. White, who spent the year on loan with United, has rejected contract offers from the Seagulls, who in turn have turned down sizeable offers from Marcelo Bielsa's side, with Liverpool also reportedly interested. Instead, Leeds may now chase the Germany centre-back instead as their next target.

Leeds strike out for Koch

Manchester United youngster Tahith Chong has joined Werder Bremen on a one-year loan, the Bundesliga outfit announced on Sunday. The Dutch youth international's widely touted switch from Old Trafford was confirmed hours after the winger undertook training for the first time at Weserstadion alongside his new team. The 20-year-old has made a dozen appearances across all competitions for the Red Devils this season, but by and large has been left on the fringes of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's plans as the Norwegian continues his overhaul at Carrington. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/manchester-united-youngster-chong-joins-werder-bremen-on-one/155bd66u5lpz21621a36v0f1iu" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL here!</a>

Man Utd's Chong joins Bremen

Paulo Dybala could be sold by Juventus this summer, according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Juventus/16-08-2020/juve-dybala-estate-bis-cedibile-mercato-comanda-plusvalenza-3801202823176.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. Juve are mindful of their finances and could make big money on the Argentine, who nearly moved to Manchester United then Tottenham last summer.

Juventus could be open to Dybala sale

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Tahith Chong has arrived for his first training session with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Werder?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Werder</a> 🟢⚪️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Zillerdeich2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Zillerdeich2020</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TahithC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TahithC</a> <a href="https://t.co/47Q93UOieB">pic.twitter.com/47Q93UOieB</a>— SV Werder Bremen EN (@werderbremen_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/werderbremen_en/status/1294915588498894848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 16, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Man Utd's Chong training with Bremen

Manchester United youngster Alioui Traore will head to Caen on loan for the new season, the <a href="https://www.smcaen.fr/2020-2021/actualites/groupe-pro/aliou-traore-rejoint-le-stade-malherbe-caen" target="_blank">French club has confirmed</a>. The midfielder is hopeful of getting plenty of first-team experience in his homeland with the Ligue 2 outfit.

Man Utd's Traore heading to Caen on loan

Sassuolo attacker Jeremie Boga has attracted a good deal of attention this summer, with Rennes the latest side interested in him, according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-om-rennes-insiste-pour-jeremie-boga-514813" target="_blank">Le10Sport</a>. It is likely, however, that Boga will be too expensive for the Champions League newboys, with Marseille keeping a particularly close eye on a player also wanted by Napoli.

Rennes monitoring Boga

Thiago has reached an agreement with Liverpool over personal terms to take him to Liverpool, <a href="https://twitter.com/mohamedbouhafsi/status/1294944881824141312?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet" target="_blank">RMC</a> reports. The player will sign a four-year deal with the club and has told his team-mates he is going to move on.

Thiago reaches Liverpool agreement

Brighton are among the clubs ready to move for Reims striker Boulaye Dia, <a href="https://www.lunion.fr/141/sections/stade-de-reims?bot=1" target="_blank">L'Union</a> reports. While the club insist no concrete offers have been made, Marseille are also hovering.

Brighton chase Reims hitman

Fortuna Dusseldorf have announced that Kaan Ayhan is heading to Sassuolo. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Fortuna erzielt Einigung mit <a href="https://twitter.com/SassuoloUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SassuoloUS</a> in Bezug auf einen Wechsel von Kaan Ayhan❗️ Danke für alles, Kaan! Viel Erfolg in der <a href="https://twitter.com/SerieA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SerieA</a> 🙏<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/f95?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#f95</a> | 🔴⚪️ | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ayhan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ayhan</a> <a href="https://t.co/niSkA52xTK">pic.twitter.com/niSkA52xTK</a> — Fortuna Düsseldorf (@f95) <a href="https://twitter.com/f95/status/1294936948113657861?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 16, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Ayhan heading for Sassuolo

Inter chairman&nbsp;Steven Zhang is "obsessed" by signing Lionel Messi for the club, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200816/482859445335/fc-barcelona-barca-messi-inter-sueno-zhang.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The Barcelona star's future is in the air after an embarrassing 8-2 Champions League loss to Bayern Munich.

Messi 'an obsession' for Inter

Barcelona are making plans to lighten their squad this summer - and that could mean offloading Luis Suarez. <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200816/482851201651/barca-bajas.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a> reports that big changes are afoot at Camp Nou, with the Uruguayan one of those who could depart. Lautaro Martinez remains an objective and would replace the former Liverpool man.

Barcelona ready to shed Suarez

Atletico Madrid are set to move for Napoli midfielder Allan, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/atletico/2020/08/16/5f3813bb268e3eda798b463f.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The Brazilian has been linked with PSG in the past but could now make a €40 million (£35m/$46m) move to Spain.

Atletico Madrid chase Napoli's Allan

Dean Henderson is set to stay at Manchester United to fight David de Gea for the No.1 slot, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8631501/Make-No-1-Ambitious-Dean-Henderson-determined-oust-David-Gea-starting-role.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ns_campaign=1490&amp;ito=1490" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The keeper caught the eye at Sheffiled United on loan last season and now wants to challenge the Spaniard for the job at Old Trafford.

Henderson wants Man Utd gloves

Crystal Palace striker Alexander Sorloth has emerged as a transfer target for RB Leipzig, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11706/12050137/alexander-sorloth-rb-leipzig-in-talks-to-sign-crystal-palace-striker-on-loan-at-trabzonspor" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>.&nbsp; He won the Golden Boot in Turkey, scoring 24 goals for Trabzonspor last season, where he was on loan. The Turkish side have the option to make the deal permanent but could then sell him on.

RB Leipzig in for Sorloth

Jadon Sancho should snub a move to Manchester United this summer and instead wait for Liverpool or Chelsea to swoop in a year, according to Danny Murphy. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/sancho-choice-man-utd-chelsea-liverpool-murphy/1ruwxzqc8x67v1p6y6z1dssgxp" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

Sancho urged to wait for Liverpool transfer

Udinese midfielder Seko Fofana is set to move to Ligue 1 side Lens for €10 million (£8.8m/$11.6m), according to <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Transferts-seko-fofana-udinese-attendu-ce-dimanche-a-lens/1161562" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>. The deal is expected to be completed quickly.

Fofana in line for shock Lens switch

Manchester United&nbsp;manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes the likes of&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;and&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;are "too far ahead" as he called on the club to spend money on better players.&nbsp; While Solskjaer's side finished the season strongly to secure&nbsp;third-place in the Premier League, they ended up being&nbsp;15 points behind City and 33 points shy&nbsp;of the Reds.&nbsp; The Red Devils haven't won the league since 2013, with their last piece of silverware now dating back to 2017.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/they-are-too-far-ahead-of-us-solskjaer-urges-man-utd-to/1pu3y31q9bgd51op9go4fq7uu5" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Solskjaer urges Man Utd to spend money on better players

Columbus Crew&nbsp;have announced the signing of Emmanuel Boateng in a trade with Major League Soccer Eastern Conference rivals DC United, with Axel Sjoberg going in the opposite direction. Boateng had moved to the American capital outfit in the summer of 2019 but failed to nail a regular place in the starting XI, making a total of four appearances. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-au/news/emmanuel-boateng-joins-columbus-crew-from-dc-united/1761u3pbx5vm61gf0fayf9zvdi" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Emmanuel Boateng joins Columbus Crew from DC United

Lens have agreed a&nbsp;€10 million deal with Udinese to sign midfielder Seko Fofana, reports <a href="https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2020/lens-agree-e10m-deal-with-udinese-to-sign-midfielder-seko-fofana/" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>.&nbsp; Fofana is expected to undergo a medical on Monday before signing a four-year contract.&nbsp;

Lens line up deal for Udinese's Fofana

Manchester United&nbsp;midfielder&nbsp;Aliou Traore will join French side&nbsp;Caen&nbsp;on loan next season, Goal understands.&nbsp; The 19-year-old has agreed to terms with the Ligue 2 outfit and will wear the number 15 shirt as he looks to secure more senior game time.&nbsp; Caen finished 13th in&nbsp;France's second division last season after being relegated from&nbsp;Ligue 1&nbsp;in 2019.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utds-aliou-traore-set-to-join-caen-on-loan/yvnxnlc69ic51vmxvk2cmvfb0" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Man Utd's Traore set for loan move

Perth Glory midfielder Thomas James has left the club over a lack of playing time, claims <a href="https://twitter.com/Farpostperth/status/1294479609677770754" target="_blank">The Far Post Perth</a>.&nbsp; The 27-year-old was signed a player replacement this season but hasn't featured for Glory to date.&nbsp;

James walks out on Perth Glory

Manchester City&nbsp;defender Eric Garcia affirmed that he "could not comment" on speculation concerning his future at the Etihad Stadium after seeing the club eliminated from the&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;at the hands of&nbsp;Lyon.&nbsp; Two goals from Moussa Dembele late in the second half inspired the French side to a 3-1 victory over City, who were hot favourites to advance from the quarter-finals prior to kick-off on Saturday.&nbsp; Kevin De Bruyne scored the Premier League side's sole strike over a disappointing 90 minutes, although Raheem Sterling was guilty of spurning a golden chance to level at 2-2 moments before Dembele put the result beyond doubt.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/garcia-refuses-to-discuss-man-city-future-after-champions-league-/1pqo2rr3vf93a10lg2iq4nrdq3" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Barca-linked Garcia refuses to discuss Man City future

Oxford captain Rob Dickie is a target for Newcastle, claims <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12413345/newcastle-target-2m-oxford-captain-rob-dickie-as-steve-bruce-looks-to-league-one-star-to-strengthen-defence/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_campaign=sunfootballtwitter&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1597527814" target="_blank">The Sun</a>.&nbsp; The 24-year-old defender impressed in League One this season and would only cost&nbsp;£2 million as Steve Bruce looks to strengthen defensively.&nbsp;

Newcastle targeting Oxford skipper

Leicester City are preparing for the possible departure of Kasper&nbsp;Schmeichel and are targeting Sevilla goalkeeper Sergio Rico, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/leicester-identify-kasper-schmeichel-replacement-22527370" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; Schmeichel has been linked with interest from Chelsea and Manchester United with the Foxes readying themselves for a possible exit.&nbsp; Rico has spent this season on loan at Paris Saint-Germain and is expected to cost less than&nbsp;£8 million.&nbsp;

Leicester identify Schmeichel replacement

Mauricio Pochettino is the leading candidate to become Barcelona manager, according to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/barcelona-transfer-news-mauricio-pochettino-22527457" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>.&nbsp; Xavi and Ronald Koeman are also in contention, but it is the former Tottenham coach who is the early favourite to replace Quique Setien if and when he's shown the door at Camp Nou.&nbsp;

Pochettino favourite to land Barca job

Newcastle United are hopeful&nbsp;Matty Longstaff could still re-sign with the club despite becoming a free agent last month.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/12406981/newcastle-matty-longstaff-transfer-udinese/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_campaign=sunfootballtwitter&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1597505942" target="_blank">The Sun</a> states a&nbsp;£20,000-a-week deal remains on the table for Longstaff at Newcastle, with Udinese and Leeds United also in talks for the 20-year-old.&nbsp;

Matty Longstaff at Newcastle crossroads

Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster has emerged as a surprise target for Chelsea and Everton, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/12412508/chelsea-everton-watford-keeper-ben-foster/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_campaign=sunfootballtwitter&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1597527297" target="_blank">The Sun</a>.&nbsp; The 37-year-old is viewed as an ideal back-up option for both clubs as they look strengthen in goal over the off-season.&nbsp;

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