Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Chelsea ready Aouar bid

Kepa Arrizabalaga is ready to quit Chelsea after losing his place in the Blues side, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/11060454/chelsea-kepa-arrizabalaga-quit-transfer-lampard/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Spanish goalkeeper has slipped behind Willy Caballero in the pecking order at Stamford Bridge, amid reports of disagreements behind the scenes, and is now looking to secure a switch elsewhere.

Kepa ready to quit Chelsea

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard is prepared to offload eight players in the summer, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/11049945/jorginho-kepa-chelsea-transfer-lampard/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The 3-0 defeat by Bayern Munich has brought into focus how far off the pace the Blues really are, with Jorginho and Kepa among those set to be offloaded. Additionally,&nbsp;Kurt Zouma, Willian,&nbsp;Pedro, Marcos Alonso, Ross Barkley and Emerson are playing for their future.&nbsp;

Chelsea to offload eight flops

Frank Lampard will dip back into the market after his Chelsea sides chastening defeat to Bayern Munich in midweek. The Blues have already signed Hakim Ziyech for next season and, according to <a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/calcio-estero/tmw-lione-per-aouar-si-muove-il-chelsea-pronta-maxi-offerta-1354536" target="_blank">Tuttomercato</a>, will bid for Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar. The 21-year-old France Under-21 international will cost around €50 miillion (£43m/$55m), and is also of interest to Juventus, according to the report.

Chelsea are ready to bid €50m for Aouar

Lyon midfielder top target after Bayern defeat 

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Bikel joins Vancouver Whitecaps

Inter will once again look to bring in Arturo Vidal, having tried to sign the Barcelona midfielder in last month's transfer window, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/barcelona-s-vidal-still-a-summer-priority-for-inter-and-conte-th-71035" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. Antonio Conte is an admirer of the Chilean and is keen to sign him this summer, despite the club recently bringing in midfielder Christian Eriksen from Tottenham Hotspur. Vidal has found regular playing time hard to come by under boss Quique Setien, and looks set to leave the Catalan outfit at the end of the campaign.&nbsp;

Inter still monitoring Vidal

Turkish side Trabzonspor are keeping tabs on Brentford forward Halil Ibrahim Dervisoglu, reports <a href="http://www.fotospor.com/haber-trabzonspor-trabzonspor-formasi-giymek-ve-gelecek-sezon-sampiyonlar-liginde-oynamak-istiyor-366253" target="_blank">Fotospor</a>. The 20-year-old joined the Championship club from Dutch side Sparta Rotterdam in January after agreeing to the move last summer, but could be tempted with a switch to Turkey at the end of the campaign. Born in the Netherlands, Dervisoglu is of Turkish descent and currently plays for the country at under-21 level.

Trabzonspor eyeing Brentford's Dervisoglu

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Gabbia extends AC Milan stay

Loris Karius has asked Liverpool to release him on a free transfer to Besiktas in the summer, according to&nbsp;Fotospor&nbsp;(via&nbsp;<a href="https://turkish-football.com/loris-karius-urges-liverpool-to-let-him-leave-for-free-so-he-can-join-super-lig-club-besiktas-this-summer/" target="_blank">Turkish Football</a>).&nbsp; The goalkeeper has rediscovered his best form in Turkey after joining on loan, having attracted strong criticism for his performances while at Anfield.

Karius pushed for Liverpool free transfer

Real Madrid&nbsp;captain Sergio Ramos says he wants Zinedine Zidane to remain in charge of the club for “many more years” ahead of Sunday’s crucial El Clasico encounter. Ramos has gone from playing with Zidane at Madrid in his first and the Frenchman's final season at the Bernabeu&nbsp;to playing for him, and hopes the former midfielder continues his role at Santiago Bernabeu for several years to come. Zidane made a&nbsp;sensational return to the club this time last year, after stepping down the previous summer on the back of three successive&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;titles.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ramos-hopes-zidane-remains-with-real-madrid-for-many-more/1t022rgi7gx1d1egs6jbi5nn3f" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Ramos hopes Zidane remains with Madrid for ‘many more years’

Atletico Madrid are lining up an offer for Chelsea's Willian, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/calcio-estero/tmw-willian-tratta-con-l-atletico-madrid-sara-svincolato-dal-chelsea-1354591" target="_blank">TuttoMercatoWeb</a>.&nbsp; The Brazilian has featured regularly during Frank Lampard's debut season, but is one of up to eight players tipped to leave when the transfer window opens in June.

Atletico consider Willian approach

Brazilian one of several first-teamers expected to leave over summer

Arsenal's summer transfer plans have been thrown into disarray by their early Europa League exit, claims the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/11063164/arsenal-transfer-plans-chaos-europa-league-embarrassment/" target="_blank">Sun</a>.&nbsp; Mikel Arteta's charges were sunk by a last-minute Olympiakos goal in extra time on Thursday and were eliminated in the last-32 stage.&nbsp; And the club estimates that the defeat could cost them up to&nbsp;£60 million in comparison to the four teams that qualify for the Champions League, a sum that would have negative consequences on transfer activity.&nbsp;

Europa League exit causes chaos for Arsenal's summer plans

Barcelona&nbsp;striker Luis Suarez has revealed that his contract with the club will renew automatically should he play over 60 per cent&nbsp;of their matches next season. The 33-year-old’s current deal expires in 2021, but he has made clear his intentions to stay at Camp Nou for as long as possible. The Spanish side have long been linked with a replacement for the Uruguayan, with the likes of&nbsp;Lautaro Martinez and Timo Werner rumoured with a move to Barca&nbsp;in recent weeks. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/suarez-reveals-automatic-renewal-clause-in-barcelona/11btvocxnu0ti1a0k2x7xirdm3" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Suarez reveals automatic renewal clause in Barca contract

Juventus are weighing up a move for Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/juventus-interested-in-manchester-city-s-gabriel-jesus-the-playe-64874" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. Barcelona are also interested in the 22-year-old, but he has no intentions of leaving England, regardless of City's impending ban from the Champions League. The Brazilian is happy&nbsp;to remain with his current club, and is eager to continue his career under Pep Guardiola.

Juventus chasing Jesus

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sent his personal scout to watch Fiorentina winger Federico Chiesa, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/11064751/man-utd-solskjaer-sends-personal-scout-fiorentina-federico-chiesa/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Manchester United boss is eager to sign the 22-year-old this summer, but faces competition from Juventus and Inter. The youngster has impressed for his club this season, with Man Utd scout Simon Wells in attendance during Fiorentina’s draw with AC Milan last weekend, in which Chiesa played the full 90 minutes.

Solskjaer sends personal scout to watch Chiesa

Juventus boss Maurizio Sarri could be removed from his post this weekend should his side lose to title challengers Inter, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8055437/Juventus-manager-Maurizio-Sarri-faces-SACK-lose-Inter-Milan-weekend.html" target="_blank">Mail Online</a>. The Juve hierarchy are reportedly unhappy with the way Sarri has been treating his players, with his position under further threat after losing to Lyon in the Champions League round of 16 first leg on Wednesday. Sarri welcomes Antonio Conte's Inter to Turin on Sunday night, and finds himself under pressure despite sitting top of the league.

Sarri fighting for his job

According to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/manchester-united-had-the-chance-to-sign-bayern-munich-starlet-i-35194" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>, Manchester United turned down the opportunity to sign Alphonso Davies in 2017. The left-back made the switch from Vancouver Whitecaps to Bayern Munich in 2019, but could have been at Old Trafford&nbsp;had the English side taken the chance on him three years ago.

Man Utd turned down chance to sign Davies

Mesut Ozil will remain at Arsenal until at least the summer of 2021, claims his agent Dr Erkut Sogut, with it possible that another contract extension could be agreed in north London. Sogut has told inews: “He still has 15 months to go. Until then, he will stay at Arsenal, for sure. He will stay until the end of his contract. There’s no chance he’ll leave.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ozil-honour-arsenal-contract-sign-another-agent-world-cup-winner-/1rz5g1tua06fzzwpo8n52a3k1" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Ozil will honour Arsenal contract & could sign another’

Arsenal need to be looking to moving out nine players over the summer, claims Perry Groves, with Mesut Ozil and David Luiz forming part of a mass exodus at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners cult hero told talkSPORT: "I thought it would be five or six, but I think you’re looking up to about nine players. It is going to be impossible to get rid of them all in one go." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-get-rid-nine-players-ozil-luiz-groves/9eb0twd6zmwa19cdbf6kq9c55" target="_blank">Find out here who Groves has on the chopping block.</a>

‘Arsenal need to get rid of nine players’

Wilfried Zaha has been heavily linked with Chelsea, Arsenal and Bayern Munich in the recent past and current Crystal Palace team-mate Andros Townsend expects the Ivorian winger to secure a switch at some stage. He has told talkSPORT: "For myself, [I think] eventually he will get his big move and nobody at Palace will begrudge him that because he deserves it, but hopefully, we’ve got his talents for longer than this season."

Zaha backed to get his 'big move'

Jurgen Klopp is pleased to hear that Timo Werner admires his&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;side, but the Reds boss will not be drawn on talk of a possible move for the&nbsp;RB Leipzig&nbsp;striker. The German coach has told Sky Sports: "I prefer that when players speak about us they are positive, rather than saying ‘that's the last club I would ever go to’." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/klopp-werner-liverpool-50m-summer-transfer/1xyzuyfnv7uhb1875hpv2khrwp" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Klopp reacts to Werner’s Liverpool hints

Vinicius, Rodrygo and Reinier could miss an important portion of Real Madrid's pre-season campaign as Brazil are in talks with the club to take them to the Olympics, <a href="https://globoesporte.globo.com/olimpiadas/futebol/noticia/cbf-vai-negociar-liberacao-de-neymar-para-as-olimpiadas-e-mira-trio-do-real-madrid.ghtml" target="_blank">Globoesporte</a> understands. Madrid are not compelled to release the trio for the tournament, while Brazil are also seeking PSG's permission to take Neymar. The players would be away from their clubs until potentially as late as August 9, leaving them short at the beginning of the 2020-21 campaign.

Brazil in talks with Real Madrid over star trio

Bruno Fernandes has provided Manchester United with a big boost but "one or two pieces" are needed for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team to be where he wants it. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/bruno-fernandes-boost-man-utd-need-more-pieces-ole-gunnar/1aab6gfwrpq7h1uo34xrgpkt4o" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

Bruno Fernandes a big boost, but Man Utd need one or two more pieces – Solskjaer

New Barcelona signing Martin Braithwaite could be thrust into El Clasico from the beginning, according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/02/28/primera/1582893539_259911.html?m1=cG9ydGFkYV9wb3J0YWRh&amp;m2=QUNUVUFMSURBRA%3D%3D&amp;m3=Mg%3D%3D&amp;m4=bm9ybWFs&amp;m5=MjA%3D" target="_blank">AS</a>. In training, he was paired with Antoine Griezmann and Lionel Messi in what appeared to be the starting forward line for the match.&nbsp; The Dane has thus far played only 18 minutes for Barca, having debuted against Eibar as a substitute.

Braithwaite to make Clasico start?

James Rodriguez’s ‘difficult situation’ at&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;is a concern for&nbsp;Colombia&nbsp;coach Carlos Queiroz ahead of this summer’s Copa America. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/james-rodriguez-real-madrid-worrying-colombia-coach-queiroz/13kyfkjhv3u7718rgg52uokco4" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

'James Rodriguez's situation at Real Madrid is worrying'

Kalidou Koulibaly is one of Europe's most wanted defenders and has targeted a switch to PSG in the summer, <a href="http://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/psg/psg-kalidou-koulibaly-met-un-pied-a-paris-en-achetant-un-duplex-a-4-millions-d-euros-26-02-2020-8267772.php" target="_blank">Le Parisien</a> reports. Despite interest from the likes of Manchester City, Manchester United and Bayern, the France-born Senegal international wants a move to Parc des Princes.

Koulibaly favours PSG move

Former Arsenal and Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri is set to be released by Anderlecht in the summer, <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Anderlecht-samir-nasri-libre-cet-ete/1114318" target="_blank">La Derniere Heure</a> reports. Persistently injured, the veteran has started only six matches this season and the Belgian side will not extend his deal.

Nasri set to be released by Anderlecht

Liverpool are ready to make Virgil van Dijk the highest-paid defender in world football, according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/liverpool-make-virgil-van-dijk-21594189" target="_blank">The Mirror</a>. The Netherlands international is set to see fresh terms put to him over the summer after emerging as a talismanic presence for the Premier League leaders.

Liverpool to hand Van Dijk record-breaking deal

The speed at which Bruno Fernandes has settled at&nbsp;Manchester United, along with his obvious qualities, has Paul Scholes believing that a seemingly inevitable departure for Paul Pogba will not hit the Red Devils hard. The United legend has told BT Sport: "With the Pogba situation, we know what a top player he is, it doesn’t look like he’ll be here next year - we don’t know that, but we think that from what we’re hearing." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/fernandes-backed-to-cover-pogba-departure-by-man-utd-legend/23bxwlenjl2c1f7mhlxuzir75" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Fernandes backed to cover Pogba departure

Daniel Sturridge is set to snub interest from the likes of Aston Villa and remain in Turkey this summer, claims <a href="https://www.fanatik.com.tr/" target="_blank">Fanatik</a>. The England international wants to play in the Champions League with Trabzonspor and will resist any urge to head home.

Sturridge to snub return to England

Who will Beckham take to Miami?

Real Madrid will not seek to sign Alphonse Areola when his loan deal from Paris Saint-Germain ends, <a href="https://t.co/pEEWnWWizO?amp=1" target="_blank">Paris United</a> reports. France international Areola wants to be a starter at whichever club he finds himself next season. Instead, Los Blancos are ready to put their faith in youngster&nbsp;Andriy Lunin.

Madrid will not retain Areola after loan ends

Inter striker Mauro Icardi could end up at Juventus next season, <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports. The Argentine is on loan at PSG, who have a €70m purchase option for the hitman, though they are not convinced of his viability as a long-term option. With that in mind, they could sign him and sell him on at a greater fee to Juventus, who are on the hunt for a striker and would be willing to include midfielder Miralem Pjanic in any deal.

PSG and Juventus in Icardi talks

There has been no explanation for Toni Kroos' absence from the pitch as Real Madrid lost 2-1 to Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday, <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2020/02/28/5e583b9822601d775e8b45f9.html" target="_blank">Marca</a> reports. The German has not been carrying an injury and has been one of Los Blancos' best players for several years, yet he was left on the bench for the duration of the game. His future at the club, however, is not yet in doubt.

Mystery over Kroos absence

<a href="https://www.fcdallas.com/post/2020/02/27/fc-dallas-signs-academy-product-tanner-tessmann-club-s-28th-homegrown-player">FC Dallas announced on Thursday</a> that midfielder&nbsp;Tanner Tessmann has signed as a homegrown player. Tessman's decision to sign with FC Dallas sees him forego a college scholarship to play both football and American football at Clemson. “I’m excited to get started,” Tessmann said. “Signing a professional contract has been a goal of mine since I moved to Texas to join the Academy at 14 years old. I’ve made a lot of sacrifices to get this opportunity, so it meant a lot to have my family here with me today.”

FC Dallas product turns down college football scholarship to sign with MLS club

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes says the signing of Bruno Fernandes has made Manchester United "watchable". The club signed the Portuguese midfielder in January, and he has taken little time to find his stride at Old Trafford. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/what-do-i-like-about-fernandes-everything-scholes-says-man/1rhxcwfm2vipk172zhqnwy6kf1">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Scholes: Fernandes makes Man Utd watchable

MIkel Arteta has identified a summer target for his Arsenal side, and is prepared to pay top dollar to capture him, according to<a href="https://www.libertaddigital.com/deportes/futbol/2020-02-24/el-arsenal-quiere-pagar-la-clausula-de-thomas-y-evitar-la-renovacion-con-el-atletico-1276652851/amp.html?__twitter_impression=true"> Lbertad Digital.</a> Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey is their number one priority and they are willing to pay his £42 milliion ($54m) release clause. The Ghana international is keen to stay at Atletico and will try to negotiate a new deal with a higher release clause.

Arsenal to trigger Partey release clause

Brek Shea is set to sign with Inter Miami's USL team, reports <a href="https://sbisoccer.com/2020/02/sources-brek-shea-to-sign-with-ft-lauderdale-cf">SBI Soccer</a>. The former U.S. men's national team midfielder is nearing a deal with&nbsp;Fort Lauderdale CF after playing Atlanta United last season. &nbsp;Shea suffered a torn ACL last season, keeping him out of the&nbsp;second half of the campaign.

Former USMNT star Shea set to sign with Inter Miami's USL team

The Columbus Crew have signed forward Miguel Berry, <a href="https://www.columbuscrewsc.com/post/2020/02/27/signed-columbus-crew-sc-signs-2020-mls-superdraft-selection-forward-miguel-berry">the club announced</a>. Berry was selected seventh overall in January's MLS Draft after playing for the University of San Diego. “We want to congratulate Miguel on officially joining Crew SC,” said Crew SC President and General Manager Tim Bezbatchenko. “Miguel’s hard work in preseason camp did not go unnoticed and we are excited to have him join our Club. We look forward to working with Miguel as he continues his development as a player."

Crew sign draft pick

Philadelphia Union captain Alejandro Bedoya has signed a new deal with the club. The U.S. men's national team midfielder joined the Union from Nantes in 2016 and has made 103 MLS appearances.&nbsp; <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 💙Oh Captain, my captain!💛 Contract extension for <a href="https://twitter.com/AleBedoya17?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AleBedoya17</a> means our on-field leader is sticking around even longer 🙌 ⚡Let him know how you feel about it!⚡<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DOOP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DOOP</a> <a href="https://t.co/uFIwGLxzA5">pic.twitter.com/uFIwGLxzA5</a> — Philadelphia Union (@PhilaUnion) <a href="https://twitter.com/PhilaUnion/status/1233120095762821123?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 27, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Bedoya signs renewal with Philadelphia

Scouts from Italian giants Milan and Roma were in Portugal on Wednesday watching Rangers' man Borna Barisic. <a href="https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/18265593.serie-giants-track-borna-barisic-rangers-beat-braga/" target="_blank">The Herald</a> say the teams dispatched representatives to watch as the Scottish club beat Braga in the Europa League. The Croatia international is under contract in Glasgow until 2024 but the paper think his performances for club and country this campaign will make it hard for Steven Gerrard's team to retain his services.

Serie A superclubs watch Rangers' Barisic

Manchester City are looking at Everton defender Mason Holgate as a possible solution to their defensive woes. The Blues are looking at another long spell without Aymeric Laporte and seem unconvinced by the other options at centre-half. <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-city-weigh-up-30million-21592436" target="_blank">The Mirror</a> says that Holgate, valued at £30 million ($39m), has been identified as a player capable of bolstering their options in the summer.

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