Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Coutinho only wants Premier League return

Philippe Coutinho will not be returning to Inter or making a move to Paris Saint-Germain, <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200327/48107223447/coutinho-prefiere-la-premier.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a> reports, with the Brazilian preferring a move back to the Premier League. The former Liverpool man traded Anfield for Barcelona in 2018, though his dream move turned into something of a nightmare as he failed to replicate the same stellar form at Camp Nou. He has been on loan at Bayern Munich this term, with the Bavarian side having the option to buy the Selecao star for €120 million – a clause they are almost guaranteed not to trigger. With Barca keen to get his wages off the books, however, a Serie A switch had been mooted, but it is now said that a retracing of steps back to England is preferred, with Tottenham having been credited with an interest in the past.

Coutinho rules out Serie A & PSG moves

Pep Guardiola would welcome the opportunity to add Leonardo Bonucci to his squad at Manchester City, claims <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/guardiola-ha-l-ossessione-in-casa-juve-vuole-ancora-l-incedibile-62005" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Blues are in the market for a proven centre-half, but it is suggested that the Bianconeri will not be parting with an Italy international.

Guardiola wants Bonucci at Man City

Philippe Coutinho is open to moving back to Italy, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/coutinho-apre-all-italia-l-inter-ha-gia-avuto-segnali-ma-conte-v-76435" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.&nbsp; Currently on loan at Bayern Munich from Barcelona, the Brazilian is expected to be in need of a new club next season with Serie A sides on his radar.&nbsp; His former club Inter are reportedly not keen on signing Coutinho however, with Juventus also linked with a possible move.

Coutinho keen on Serie A return

The Brazilian may find possible suitors hard to come by

Tanguy Ndombele may have struggled at Tottenham this season, but he has made it on to Barcelona’s radar, according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/barcelona-monitor-tanguy-ndombeles-tottenham-21762866" target="_blank">The Mirror</a>. The 23-year-old midfielder has struggled to keep a place in the first-team because of disappointing performances and injury problems. But Barca are keeping track of Ndombele and could try to lure him to Camp Nou.

Barcelona track Tottenham midfielder Ndombele

France international has had difficult start to life in London

Luka Jovic has endured a testing debut campaign at&nbsp;Real Madrid, but Dimitar Berbatov says the Serbian striker could be “useful to a number of clubs in the Premier League”. Tottenham&nbsp;and&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;are among those to have been linked with a&nbsp;move to free the 22-year-old frontman from his Spanish nightmare. Berbatov, who spent time with Spurs,&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;and&nbsp;Fulham&nbsp;in his playing days, believes his&nbsp;fellow Balkan could be a success in the Premier League. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/jovic-useful-premier-league-berbatov-move-spurs-linked/2w497kfczvq31qc8ndulcye7r">Read the full story right here on&nbsp;Goal!</a>

Berbatov talks up move for Spurs-linked Jovic

Spain&nbsp;boss Luis Enrique says he will "always be grateful" to former club&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;and has not ruled out a return to the La Liga giants in the future. The 49-year-old followed up spells at&nbsp;Roma&nbsp;and&nbsp;Celta Vigo&nbsp;with a successful stint at Camp Nou, where he won nine trophies in three seasons. Luis Enrique stepped down in 2017 and is now in charge of the Spanish national side, but he is open to the idea of coaching Barcelona for a second time. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ive-left-the-doors-open-luis-enrique-not-ruling-out/1feskw24bnfu81fzc8z3iq30qj">Read the full story right here on&nbsp;Goal!</a>

Enrique not ruling out Barcelona return

With uncertainty surrounding the end of the football season, Iliev is unsure when exactly he will be heading back to Arsenal. But with his dream to still make an impact with the Gunners, he is determined to return and show Mikel Arteta - a man who was once his team-mate - that he has the quality to be involved in his future plans. But if he is to force his way into the first-team picture, he will be up against Bernd Leno, a keeper Iliev admits is one of the best in the English top flight. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/dejan-ilievs-eight-year-arsenal-rollercoaster-wenger/1ic8126ibfezv1n9a00ch1no09">Read the full story right here on&nbsp;Goal!</a>

Iliev's eight-year Arsenal rollercoaster

The expectation at Anfield, prior to the coronavirus crisis, was that Shaqiri would be sold at the end of this season. There had been interest in January, with&nbsp;Roma&nbsp;and&nbsp;Sevilla&nbsp;making loan enquiries which were swiftly rebuffed by Michael Edwards, the Reds’ sporting director. Reports in&nbsp;Italy&nbsp;suggesting that Liverpool had asked for €15m&nbsp;(£13.7m/$16.5m) for a permanent deal were dismissed by club sources, who were adamant that Shaqiri would not be allowed to leave at that point. Both Roma and Sevilla have retained their interest in the player, while there have also been overtures from&nbsp;Russia, where&nbsp;Zenit St Petersburg&nbsp;and&nbsp;CSKA Moscow&nbsp;are among those that have made checks. Liverpool were anticipating firm bids in the coming weeks, and would have asked for around €30m (£27m/$33m) though transfer talks have understandably, for the time being at least, taken a back seat given the current climate. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/curious-case-xherdan-shaqiri-what-next-liverpool-star/13lk5oysfxfbw1baljmx4jkhp6">Read the full story right here on&nbsp;Goal!</a>

What next for Shaqiri?

Jurgen Klopp’s right-hand man, Peter Krawietz, has offered an insight into the recruitment process at&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;which has helped to secure the services of Virgil van Dijk and Co. Since a change in the dugout was last made on Merseyside in October 2015,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/barcelona-real-madrid-option-klopp-heskey-liverpool-boss/4n0g3rzcpowj1r9ae3rd6sazt">the Reds have sought to draw up a blueprint for long-term success.</a> Krawietz admits every effort was made to identify the right targets in the transfer market, with Liverpool ensuring that they only bring in players who fit the mould for Klopp. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/liverpool-transfer-plan-van-dijk-klopp-krawietz/18qadm3y44m6m1pq8dhbt3wd1c">Read the full story right here on&nbsp;Goal!</a>

Liverpool’s transfer plan that landed Van Dijk & Co revealed

Paul Merson has told&nbsp;Arsenal&nbsp;to move for West Ham talent Declan Rice, suggesting that the club from north London need the midfielder more than&nbsp;Chelsea, who have also been associated with a move for him. Rice has come to the fore this season for the Hammers and his impressive performances in the middle of David Moyes’ side have led to international recognition. A big transfer is set to follow in the summer, with big clubs clamouring to sign the 21-year-old. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/arsenal-are-crying-out-for-rice-merson-wants-gunners-to-beat/11ggl79nnqen21mrznd5jgmrry">Read the full story right here on&nbsp;Goal!</a>

Arsenal are crying out for Rice - Merson

Lyon&nbsp;rising star Rayan Cherki has admitted that he dreams one day of signing for&nbsp;Real Madrid. The 16-year-old forward has attracted a great deal of interest over the course of the last year due to his flashy skills, with the teenager having already made 12 appearances for OL’s first team this season. Virtually all of Europe’s biggest sides have been credited with watching the youngster at one time or another this season, who is the youngest player to have scored in the Youth League, but it is to Santiago Bernabeu that the talented attacker would one day like to go. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/i-dream-of-real-madrid-move-lyon-wonderkid-cherki/582tdjznjmjc1lta25f3rybal">Read the full story right here on Goal!</a>

Cherki: I dream of Real Madrid

Bayern Munich&nbsp;goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has no intention of departing the club, even if his contract, which expires in June 2021, is not renewed until the summer. Goal&nbsp;understands that the shot-stopper, who has been with the club since joining them in 2011 from&nbsp;Schalke, does not want to play&nbsp;abroad, which is why he would have no interest in following up reported interest from&nbsp;Chelsea. Neuer enjoys a fine relationship with head coach Hansi Flick and his ambition is to win the&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;for a second time, having been in goal when Bayern won the 2013 competition against&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund&nbsp;in the final. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/neuer-set-for-bayern-munich-stay-despite-chelsea-links/9a5eiotoyjwy1gjs5p3yp7jp2">Read the full story right here on&nbsp;Goal!</a>

Neuer set for Bayern Munich stay despite Chelsea links

Gianluigi Donnarumma has said he is focused on&nbsp;AC Milan&nbsp;as the star goalkeeper expressed his love for the&nbsp;Serie A&nbsp;club amid talk of a move away. Donnarumma has established himself as the undisputed number one shot-stopper at boyhood club Milan since debuting in 2015, however, his future is often a topic of discussion. The likes of&nbsp;Real Madrid,&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain&nbsp;and&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;have been linked to the Italy&nbsp;international, who is out of contract in 2021, with&nbsp;Milan eager&nbsp;to discuss a new deal. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ac-milan-means-a-lot-to-me-donnarumma-not-distracted-by-transfer-/1ifhyvxlwd4ab1cpjktbawhr4g">Read the full story right here on&nbsp;Goal!</a>

Donnarumma not distracted by transfer rumours

Loris Karius is wanted by Hertha Berlin, according to <a href="https://www.sport1.de/fussball/bundesliga/2020/03/transfermarkt-hertha-bsc-an-loris-karius-von-fc-liverpool-interessiert" target="_blank">Sport1</a>. The German goalkeeper remains down the pecking order at Liverpool, while taking in a loan spell at Besiktas, and could head home in the next window.

Karius offered route out of Liverpool

Bristol Rovers' latest published accounts reveal that the club's debt is just shy of £25 million (€28m/$31m). However, this year's losses were slightly reduced compared to last season and club CEO Martyn Starnes is hopeful that the club can become more sustainably run. Rovers are 14th in League One and are 13 points clear of the relegation zone.

Bristol Rovers' debt nears £25m

Marcelo was set to meet with Juventus in Madrid to discuss a potential move, but that meeting was delayed due to the coronavirus according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2020/03/27/5e7dcc9446163fba4b8b45a2.html">Marca</a>. The defender has been heavily linked with a move to the Italian side, which would reunite him with longtime team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo. Marcelo has two years remaining on his current deal with Real Madrid.&nbsp;

Juventus' Marcelo meeting delayed by coronavirus

Midfielder Ibrahima Diallo is earning some big-time suitors after impressing in Ligue 1 this season, according to <a href="https://www.lequotidiendufoot.fr/ligue-1/lom-pense-a-court-brest-veut-le-prolonger-6125.html">Le Quotidien du Foot</a>. The 21-year-old has emerged as a target for Leicester and Sevilla due to his efforts in Brest's first campaign back in Ligue 1 after earning promotion last season. Diallo has made 13 total starts for the club this season, his second with the club after joining from Monaco.&nbsp;

Leicester and Sevilla in for Diallo

Barcelona have set their price for Martin Braithwaite after signing the forward as an injury replacement in February. According to <a href="https://www.sport.es/en/news/barca/barcelona-will-not-sell-braithwaite-for-less-than18-million-euros-7906460">Mundo Deportivo</a>, it will take at least&nbsp;€18 million to sign the Danish star from the Spanish side. Everton and West Ham are said to be interested, but the club has been impressed by the attacker's professionalism so far and would not sell him for anything less than what they paid for him.

Barca set Braithwaite price

Charlie Nicholas says that he believes Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang will decide against leaving Arsenal to join Manchester United. And Nicholas says that belief is based on the fact that he think Aubameyang will have learned from Alexis Sanchez's decision to be part of a Man Utd rebuild, one which was detrimental to his career. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/aubameyang-alexis-van-persie-man-utd-arsenal-nicholas/1k4r375gaq9kk1va79qc9vw63m">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Aubameyang should think about Alexis, not Van Persie'

Barcelona are confident that Marc-Andre ter Stegen will sign a new long-term contract. <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200327/48105836781/ter-stegen-futuro.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a> claims that the Germany international is poised to commit his future to the Liga champions for another four or five years.

Barcelona expect Ter Stegen to sign new deal

Shkodran Mustafi's Arsenal future remains up in the air&nbsp;but the German defender is giving no thought to football matters during the ongoing coronavirus crisis. The World Cup winner has told Sky Deutschland: "We are in a situation where everyone is worried about the current situation and not so much about their personal future." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/mustafi-giving-no-thought-to-arsenal-future-during/atbqy4ajlxy71x254k18qjl04" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Mustafi giving no thought to Arsenal future

Mesut Ozil’s agent, Erkut Sogut, has refused to rule out the midfielder’s move to&nbsp;Fenerbahce&nbsp;after the expiration of his Arsenal contract. Sogut has told Goal: "You never know in football. First of all, you can never predict the movement of players." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ozil-agent-not-ruling-out-arsenal-midfielder-joining/18ndncf7s7bzh135fogws7kxtu" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

Ozil to Fenerbahce?

Real Betis star Nabil Fekir is back on Arsenal's recruitment radar, claims the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-transfer-news-nabil-fekir-21765012" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>. The Gunners see the France international as a suitable successor to Dani Ceballos, who is expected to head back to Real Madrid at the end of his loan.

Fekir back on Arsenal's radar

Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope has emerged as a target for Tottenham, according to <a href="https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/news/tottenham-hotspur-hugo-lloris-goalkeeper-17974649" target="_blank">Football.London</a>. Spurs are said to be in the market for a long-term successor to Hugo Lloris.

Spurs considering Pope move

Jadon Sancho would not “think twice” about making a move to&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;if the opportunity presented itself, says former Red Devils striker Dimitar Berbatov. Berbatov has told Betfair: “There's been a lot of talk about&nbsp;Jadon Sancho moving to Manchester United, in his case, because he's English and Man United are in for you, I don't think he will think twice about moving there.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/sancho-wont-think-twice-about-man-utd-move-england-winger/1elxxfjw8d11y13du9voja79o7" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Sancho won’t think twice about Man Utd move'

Juventus are willing to offer Real Madrid left-back Marcelo a four-year deal, according to <a href="https://www.lastampa.it/sport" target="_blank">La Stampa</a>. The Italian outlet claims the Brazilian's days are numbered at the Santiago Bernabeu as Ferland Mendy has been impressing in his place. The 31-year-old currently has two years left on his contract in the Spanish capital, two fewer than the Serie A champions are offering him.

Juventus want Real Madrid's Marcelo

Wolves striker Raul Jimenez has said that the Premier League side do not need to qualify for the Champions League in order for him to stay with the club beyond the next transfer window. Links to Manchester United and Arsenal have seen the Mexican's future called into question, but he insists he is happy with current club. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/raul-jimenez-man-utd-arsenal-transfer-talk-mexican-striker/w2rmo0hp54061bj89m674gu3v" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Jimenez reacts to Man Utd & Arsenal rumours

In-form Lazio striker Ciro Immobile looks set to stay with Lazio as the club look at rewarding the prolific frontman with an improved contract, <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/lazio-to-offer-immobile-a-new-contract-in-the-coming-months-the--97257" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports. Immobile, 30, has been incredible in front of goal for the Serie A side in 2019-20, helping the club to an unlikely title challenge in the Italian top flight. And while plenty of higher-profile sides will be looking at transfer plans due to football being at a halt, it is said that Immobile is happy to stay with Lazio and could sign on until 2025.

Goal-machine Immobile looks set for Lazio stay

Everton have tabled a bid for Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11671/11964030/everton-make-offer-for-lille-defender-gabriel-magalhaes" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. Two Italian sides also have offers on the table for a player who is expected to cost around £30 million ($37m).

Everton make their move for Magalhaes

Chelsea have joined the race for Espanyol youngster Nico Melamed, claims <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/Ahmedoua-Melamed-Cornell%C3%A1-Espanyol-mercato" target="_blank">Gianluca di Marzio</a>. The Blues are ready to splash the cash on the talented youngster, but face fierce competition from leading sides in Spain.

Chelsea join battle for Melamed

Liverpool have been monitoring the progress of Valencia youngster Ferran Torres for some time, reports <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-eye-ferran-torres-transfer-21761763?_ga=2.124843849.297317491.1585205450-645041367.1487430439" target="_blank">The Mirror.</a> The Reds are, however, not the only interested party, with Barcelona and Real Madrid also keen on the 20-year-old winger.

Liverpool looking to land another Torres

Roberto Carlos revealed he would have liked&nbsp;Brazil&nbsp;star Neymar at&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;a "long time ago". The former Blancos star has told Fox Sports Radio: "If it were up to me, [Neymar] would already be here a long time ago, but life is not how one would like it." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/i-wanted-neymar-at-real-madrid-a-long-time-ago-roberto/1cg9fffl9nrbp1fqj71e0j8vve" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'I wanted Neymar at Real Madrid a long time ago'

Manuel Neuer is unlikely to sign a new contract with Bayern Munich, reports <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/fc-bayern-manuel-neuer-vor-abschied-die-moeglichen-ziele-des-torwarts-69646726.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>.&nbsp; The German goalkeeper wants to be offered a long-term deal, something the Bundesliga giants aren't currently willing to offer the 34-year-old.&nbsp; Neuer has been with Bayern since 2011 having begun his career with Schalke.&nbsp;

Neuer set for Bayern exit

Chelsea&nbsp;winger Pedro has set the record straight regarding his future at the club, insisting that his interview with a Spanish radio show earlier this week&nbsp;was misinterpreted. As it stands, the 32-year-old attacker will become a free agent on July 1, due to the fact he has yet to agree on fresh terms with the Blues over a contract renewal. The former&nbsp;Spain&nbsp;international has fallen down the squad pecking order at Stamford Bridge under Frank Lampard this season, featuring in just nine Premier League games in total. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/my-wish-is-to-stay-at-chelsea-pedro-clarifies-comments-on/1pu8jur3ygjjp1x01gvy5gvv8u" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Pedro wants to extend Chelsea contract

Barcelona&nbsp;have confirmed they will make reductions in wages for all of their staff due to the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Spain&nbsp;has been in a state of alarm since March 14 and remains one of the countries to be worst-hit by the spread of Covid-19, with&nbsp;4,154 confirmed deaths. La Liga has been suspended indefinitely, with the RFEF having announced on Monday that professional football in Spain would only resume when the government give the go-ahead. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/barcelona-looking-to-to-cut-wages-with-la-liga-suspended-due/10jade81ymsrq1coadg2ycmqt0" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Barcelona looking to to cut wages

Alexis Sanchez will return to Manchester United this summer. <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-deciso-il-futuro-di-sanchez-54019" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports Inter have no desire to keep the Chile international on a permanent basis as he has underwhelmed on loan, making just nine Serie A appearances this season.

Inter don't want to keep Alexis

David Alaba is likely to leave Bayern Munich this summer,&nbsp;<a href="https://sport.sky.de/" target="_blank">Sky Sport</a>&nbsp;in Germany reports. The German giants want to tie the Austria international full-back to a new contract, but their offers have fallen below his expectations. Bayern could sell him this summer or keep him and lose him for free in 2021.

Alaba heading for Bayern Munich exit

Real Madrid face some tough competition for the signing of Donny van de Beek. The Ajax star is rumoured to be on the Spanish giants’ shopping list for the summer, while Manchester United and Inter are also said to be interested. But <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/news/367472/calciomercato_juventus_ecco_l_alternativa_a_pogba_intensificati_i_contatti" target="_blank">reports in Italy</a>&nbsp;claim Juventus have intensified talks with the Dutch club and could swoop in with a bid this summer.

Juventus step up Van de Beek chase

Inter are considering offering Jan Vertonghen a contract this summer. <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-vertonghen-colpo-alla-marotta-e-puo-aiutare-skriniar-30517" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;reports the Belgium international centre-back fits the profile the Serie A side are looking for and they hope to land him for free when his contract at Tottenham expires this summer.

Inter mull over Vertonghen offer

Paris Saint-Germain will not make an attempt to sign Lille defender Gabriel, <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/mercato-psg-paris-ne-bougera-pas-sur-gabriel-losc-497432" target="_blank">Le 10 Sport</a>&nbsp;says. The centre-back is reportedly close to sealing a deal with Everton and PSG were said to be interested, but they do not intend to make an offer.

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