Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Barca not interested as Griezmann eyes Atletico exit

Arsenal are ready to offer Reiss Nelson or Ainsley Maitland-Niles to Crystal Palace in their bid to sign Aaron Wan-Bissaka. The Crystal Palace left-back is one of the Gunners' top transfer targets this summer, but will likely cost upwards of £40 million ($53m).&nbsp; <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8653473/arsenal-wan-bissaka-transfer-nelson-maitland-niles/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>&nbsp;claims that Arsenal are willing to lower that price by letting offering one of their top youngsters in exchange, with Maitland-Niles and Hoffenheim loanee Nelson the main candidates to go the other way.

Arsenal to offer Nelson or Maitland-Niles in Wan-Bissaka exchange

Crystal Palace star tops Gunners' shortlist

Tottenham are asking for a world-record&nbsp;£200 million ($266m) fee for&nbsp;midfield ace Christian Eriksen.&nbsp; Real Madrid are interested in the Spurs star, but the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/765941/Real-Madrid-World-record-Tottenham-Christian-Eriksen-transfer-news-latest-gossip" target="_blank">Daily Star claim</a> the Premier League club will make the Spanish giants pony up to land their key playmaker.&nbsp;

Spurs want world-record fee for Eriksen

Madrid asked to pay £200m for midfielder 

The return of Zinedine Zidane to Real Madrid is set to reactivate interest in Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utds-david-de-gea-14144896" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; Zidane chose to start Keylor Navas over Thibaut Courtois in his first match back at the Bernabeu on Saturday, a 2-0 defeat of Celta.&nbsp; Reports suggest that he is not convinced by the Belgium No. 1 and sees De Gea as a key part of plans to revitalise the Blancos once their underwhelming 2018-19 season comes to a close.

De Gea at the top of Zidane's Madrid wishlist

New Merengue coach is not convinced by Courtois

Barcelona are set to redouble their efforts to sign Atletico Madrid's World Cup winner Antoine Griezmann, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Mercato-antoine-griezmann-atletico-de-madrid-de-nouveau-tente-par-le-barca/999368" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>.&nbsp; The Catalans are long-term admirers of the striker, who signed a fresh deal at the Wanda Metropolitano last summer.&nbsp; Griezmann is apparently unsettled in the Spanish capital, with Atletico's Champions League capitulation at the hands of Juventus casting further doubt over his future.

Barcelona move for unhappy Griezmann 

French star fuming after Champions League exit

Maurizio Sarri wants Gonzalo Higuain to give Chelsea more after he fired another blank Everton. The Argentine has only netted once since he scored twice against Huddersfield. There remains uncertainty over whether Higuain can remain at Stamford Bridge at the end of the campaign due to their upcoming transfer ban. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/he-can-do-more-sarri-issues-rallying-call-to-goal-shy/s4n5ail9vn6j1t6mpacfj1npp">Read how his manager wants more from the Juventus loanee on Goal</a>

Sarri has Higuain concerns

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has promised the club's transfer spending will not be overly affected by the imminent move into their new stadium. The club have made no new signings in the last two windows but Mauricio Pochettino has taken the club into third in the Premier League and the Champions League quarter-finals. <a href="http://www.thstofficial.com/thst-news/report-from-the-trust-meeting-with-the-spurs-board-on-12-march-2019#">Speaking at a supporters' trust meeting&nbsp;with the Spurs board</a>, Levy confirmed that even with a £637 million worth of debt, the rate of incomings will not change.

Levy insists new stadium will not affect transfers

Gennaro Gattuso is keen on signing Tiemoue Bakayoko on a permanent deal from Chelsea after his loan spell at AC Milan. The Frenchman has enjoyed a fruitful campaign at San Siro but the Blues'&nbsp;upcoming transfer ban means there is uncertainty over the future of many of their loan players. <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-bakayoko-e-gattuso-conferme-su-una-scelta-sul-mercato-23616">Calciomercato</a> understands the Serie A giants are keen on a long-term deal, but it remains to be seen if a move materialises.

Milan want Bakayoko on permanent deal

Konstantinos&nbsp;Manolas is at greatest risk of being offloaded by Roma if the club fail to qualify for the Champions League, according to Calciomercato. Manchester United are understood to be keen on the Greece international, who has a release clause of €36 million (£30m/$40m). Edin Dzeko and Cengiz Under could also bee sold, after manager Claudio Ranieri insisted a major overhaul is required if a top four spot is not secured.

Manolas top of Roma exit list

Roma will have to make a mass overhaul if they fail to qualify for the Champions League, interim boss Claudio Ranieri has said. The Serie A side were defeated by relegation strugglers SPAL on Saturday and face a tough challenge to qualify for Europe's elite competition. Three points currently&nbsp;separtate them and the top four. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-ae/news/roma-set-for-big-changes-in-event-of-no-champions-league/1uvlm8j1ampo810a3fxilmhv8k" target="_blank">Read the full story here on&nbsp;Goal!</a>

Ranieri: Roma face big changes

Paul Scholes has claimed he left Oldham because 12 players had been promised new contracts behind his back, according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/new-claims-over-man-utd-14147378" target="_blank">the Mirror.</a> The former Manchester United midfielder had wanted to make the final decision on who stayed and left out of the 20 players whose deals were up at the end of the season.&nbsp;

Scholes reveals why he walked out on Oldham

Tottenham scouts were impressed after watching Benfica's Jota against Dinamo Zagreb, claims Portuguese newspaper <a href="https://abola.pt/Clubes/Noticias/Ver/778439/40/" target="_blank">A Bola</a>. The forward is rated at £85 million by his current employers, with Arsenal and Liverpool also reported to be interested in the teenager.

Tottenham scouts impressed with Jota

Wojciech Szczesny has criticised ex-Arsenal striker Robin van Persie following his decision to leave North London. The Dutchman swapped The Emirates for Manchester United for £24 million in the summer of 2012. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/szczesny-slams-extremely-arrogant-van-persie-over-arsenal/f82m0iskc4xe1kzhf518k8voq">Read the strong words the Pole has for the hitman right here on Goal</a>

Szczesny takes aim at RVP

Quadruple-chasing Manchester City will face Brighton and Hove Albion in the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley. The other last four clash will&nbsp;see Watford take on&nbsp;Wolverhampton Wanderers. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-city-face-brighton-and-watford-draw-wolves-in-fa-cup/19njbjisu493i1nd4hmjs7hn83">Read news of the draw in full and when the games will be played on Goal</a>

FA Cup semi-final draw

Benfica defender Joao Felix is content with the Portuguese giants despite interest from the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool. Amid the 18-year-old's&nbsp;breakthrough season, rumours regarding his future have naturally surfaced. But the teenager told <a href="https://www.marca.com/primera-plana/2019/03/17/5c8b892f468aeb647a8b4590.html">Marca</a>:&nbsp;"My dream has always been to play for the big teams and in the big competitions.&nbsp;But I’m here and I’m very happy with Benfica, which, like those teams, is also a big one in Europe."

Felix happy at Benfica

Former England striker Darren Bent would be interested in a return to the game with Celtic or Rangers. The 35-year-old is without a club since being released by Derby County at the end of last season. Bent has no intention of retiring a move north of the border would be attractive. Speaking to Sky Sports' Goals on Sunday programme, he said: “It’s something I’ve looked at before, had a couple of links there. I think Celtic back in the day, but the timing wasn’t great for me because things were going pretty well down here. “It’s something I’ve looked at, obviously a league that is fascinating. You talk about Rangers and Celtic, you’re talking about arguably two of the biggest clubs in world football, so it’s definitely something I would do, yeah.” <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> Would Darren Bent be keen on a move to the Scottish Premiership to follow pal Jermain Defoe? Watch <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GOS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GOS</a> now on Sky Sports PL <a href="https://t.co/9ISQoswQvE">pic.twitter.com/9ISQoswQvE</a> — Sky Sports GOS (@GoalsOnSunday) <a href="https://twitter.com/GoalsOnSunday/status/1107249520633671680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Bent keen on Celtic or Rangers move

Luka Jovic and Nicolas Pepe have emerged as Barcelona's main attacking targets during the upcoming transfer window. <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/asi-esta-dia-hoy-casting-del-del-barca-7357951">Sport </a>understand both Maxi Lopez and Andre Silva were the favourites to move to Camp Nou. But after a change in their intentions, they add that one of Philippe Coutinho, Ivan Rakitic or Jasper Cillessen may need to be sold to finance the move for a new striker.

Jovic and Pepe Barca's main No.9 targets

Atletico Madrid&nbsp;held talks with Djibril Sidibe over a move last year, the&nbsp;Monaco&nbsp;right-back has claimed. Kylian Mbappe, Bernardo Silva, Benjamin Mendy, Fabinho and Tiemoue Bakayoko have all left the principality club in recent years. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/sidibe-reveals-good-discussions-over-move-to-atletico-madrid/5kexprfclbe412syb81rlg51f">Read what the France international has had to say on the discussions on Goal</a>

Sidibe reveals Atletico talks

Manchester United are reportedly keen on offering Adrien Rabiot a new home as the PSG man continues to run down his deal in France, says <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/noticia/detalle/134115/fichaje-manchester-united-le-roba-zidane-leo-messi" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. The central midfielder has been at loggerheads with the hierarchy at the club over his refusal to sign a new contract and is expected to leave at the end of the season. United, who were knocked out of the FA Cup this weekend, would be keen to bring Rabiot to Old Trafford to compliment his countryman Paul Pogba.

Man Utd circling PSG's Rabiot

Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal are both keeping a keen eye on Benfica teenage forward Jota, according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/03/17/arsenal-tottenham-keeping-tabs-benficas-teenage-forward-jota/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>. The €30m (£25.6m/$34m)-valued 19-year-old is also attracting the attention of fellow Premier League rivals Liverpool following his excellent form for the Portuguese outfit. The striker can also operate as a winger, bringing an additional versatility as an attacking option to any side.

Spurs and Arsenal among Jota suitors

Barcelona are not contemplating a deal for Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann despite the Frenchman offering himself to the club, per <a href="http://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/3802666/griezmann-looking-for-atletico-exit-barcelona-not-considering-deal-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The Catalan outfit were reported to be interested in the France international and World Cup winner earlier after speculation broke that he would exit the La Liga club in the wake of their Champions League capitulation. However, Ernesto Valverde’s side are now no longer reportedly interested in signing the striker, despite almost bringing him aboard last year.

Barca not interested as Griezmann eyes Atletico exit

Burnley will try to sign Chelsea youngster Reece James on loan if they manage to stay in the Premier League beyond this season. <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8653334/burnley-chelsea-reece-james-loan-premier-league/" target="_blank">The Mirror</a>&nbsp;reports the Turf Moor side want to snap up the 19-year-old right-back, who is already wanted by Crystal Palace and Brighton. But Burnley will have the advantage because they want to take him on for a season, which appeals to Chelsea more than selling him permanently to another fellow Premier League outfit.

Burnley want Chelsea youngster on loan

Juventus have taken an interest in Genoa defender Cristian Romero,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-romero-in-pugno-tutti-i-dettagli-96006" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;claims. The Argentine centre-back only joined from Atletico Belgrano last summer, but he has impressed in his 20 appearances to attract interest from elsewhere. Juventus apparently want him already and see the 20-year-old as a good option to enhance their defence.&nbsp;

Romero next to join Juventus?

Wales manager Ryan Giggs is excited about Aaron Ramsey's imminent move to Juventus. The midfielder has agreed to join the Serie A champions in the summer, having signed a four-year contract that wil see him team up with Cristiano Ronaldo, Giorgio Chiellini and ex-Arsenal team-mate Wojciech Szczesny. And Giggs believes playing with the Italian giants will have a similar effect as joining Real Madrid had on Gareth Bale. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/juventus-move-benefit-ramsey-real-madrid-boosted-bale-giggs/1oeg6nhco6mim1mw9q4fpq7q78" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Juventus move can help Ramsey emulate Bale - Giggs

Monchi has returned to Sevilla to resume his role as sporting director, the Spanish club confirmed. Monchi left Sevilla to join Roma two years ago but his time in Italy did not go as smoothly as anticipated and he was soon linked with a move away. Arsenal emerged as one of the favourites to land him, but in the end Monchi opted to go back to his former stomping ground and they hope he can replicate his previous success.

Monchi returns to Sevilla

Zinedine Zidane has reassured Isco and Marcelo that they still have a key role at Real Madrid amid reports they could leave the club. The duo have been linked with moves amid Madrid's difficult season and their exile from the first-team under Santiago Solari. But Zidane has promised they will return to important roles, enhancing the chances of Madrid holding on to their stars. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/zidane-promises-fresh-start-for-exiled-real-madrid-stars/5fnjh6meij3e1w853x0gbrhqi" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Zidane reassures Isco & Marcelo of Real Madrid future

Antonio Valencia will leave Manchester United at the end of the season and could end up joining Arsenal, his agent and father said. The Ecuador international's contract expires at the end of the season and has been linked with the likes of Inter, West Ham and clubs in China. His agent says he will definitely leave Old Trafford this summer, highlighting Arsenal as a potential destination. "He wants a change in the air and the club is not going to renew him either. Like everything in life, everything comes to an end," he told <a href="https://www.eluniverso.com/deportes/2019/03/15/nota/7233275/valencia-busca-equipo-firmar-dos-anos" target="_blank">El Universo</a>. "Arsenal, West Ham, Inter Milan and one club from China are options, but in football everything is changing."

Valencia could leave Man Utd for Arsenal

Liverpool and Manchester City are gearing up for a bidding war for Benfica star Ferro, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/ingleses-apertam-ferro?ref=Benfica_BucketDestaquesPrincipais" target="_blank">Record</a>. The Premier League sides have been monitoring the progress of the 21-year-old centre-back, who broke&nbsp;into the Benfica first-team in January. The Portugal Under 21 international has made just nine Benfica appearances in all competitions and his contract runs until 2023, but the Premier League sides are considering swooping for him this summer.

Liverpool & Man City eye Benfica defender

Chelsea are ready to risk losing Eden Hazard for free by blocking a move to Real Madrid this summer,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1101144/Chelsea-Eden-Hazard-free-transfer-Real-Madrid" target="_blank">Sunday Express</a>&nbsp;says. The Belgian attacker has been heavily linked with a move to the Spanish giants, who are said to be lining up a summer bid for him. With just over a year left on his contract, it could be Chelsea's last chance to make money off the 28-year-old's sale, but they are ready to reject any offer that comes in for Madrid and force Hazard to wait until he is a free agent to make his dream move a reality.

Chelsea willing to lose Hazard for free

Blues will make Real Madrid wait another year to sign star

Tottenham have edged ahead of Manchester United in the battle to sign Ryan Sessegnon from Fulham,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1101164/Tottenham-Ryan-Sessegnon-Fulham-Man-Utd-transfer-PSG" target="_blank">Sunday Express</a>&nbsp;reports. The 18-year-old winger is wanted by top Premier League sides as well as Paris Saint-Germain, while Fulham are trying to get him to sign a new contract. Sessegnon is refusing to extend his deal and may move on at the end of the season, but he does not want to leave London, which gives Spurs the advantage.

Tottenham to beat Man Utd to Sessegnon signing

Maxi Gomez is no longer the leading target for Barcelona as they look for a new striker.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/asi-esta-dia-hoy-casting-del-del-barca-7357951" target="_blank">Sport claims</a> that the form of&nbsp;Luka Jovic and&nbsp;Nicolás Pepe has the Catalan club considering several options.&nbsp;

Maxi Gomez not longer Barca's top target

Juventus are hoping they can lay the groundwork for signing Ajax star&nbsp;Matthijs de Ligt during the two Champions League quarter-final matches the clubs are set to play.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/juventus-the-strategy-to-sign-de-ligt-43918" target="_blank">CalcioMercato report</a> that the Italian side view the chance to meet with Ajax brass over a potential deal as a sort of in on landing the coveted midfielder.&nbsp;

Juve hoping to land Ajax star De Ligt

David Beckham knows that landing Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo for&nbsp;InterMiami will not be easy to do, but he isn't giving up on trying to bring the best players in the world to his&nbsp;MLS&nbsp;franchise.&nbsp; The Manchester United icon is now part-owener of Miami's MLS franchise, set to star play in 2020, and told reporters "you never know" when speaking about bringing two of the biggest stars in the world to the club.&nbsp; "They're playing at such a high level that it's hard to see them leaving the clubs they are at," he told reporters. "But we will see. You never know what can happen in football." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/you-never-know-beckham-not-ruling-out-bringing-messi-or/1nlr494pm8clz1gcequzfa1cwc" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Beckham not ruling out Ronaldo or Messi for Inter Miami 

Manchester United outcast Alexis Sanchez is on Juventus' radar for a potential summer move, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/juventus-identify-man-united-flop-alexis-sanchez-as-potential-re-61482" target="_blank">CalcioMercato</a>.&nbsp; The Chile international has failed to show more than glimpses of his true ability since completing a move from Arsenal in January 2018.&nbsp; And Juve may be prepared to end his Old Trafford nightmare, although Alexis' wage demands could prove prohibitive in negotiations.

Juventus interested in Man Utd reject Alexis

James Rodriguez is determined to cut short his time at Bayern Munich, despite seeing Zinedine Zidane's return close the door on a return to Real Madrid, claims&nbsp;<a href="http://co.marca.com/claro/futbol/colombianos-mundo/2019/03/16/5c8cde20ca47419d268b458a.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>.&nbsp; The Colombian's loan deal at Allianz Arena includes a €42 million (£36m/$48m) purchase option which would be obligatory should Bayern choose to exercise it.&nbsp; But the club are yet to inform James whether they will make the move permanent, leaving the playmaker frustrated and weighing his options.

James not interested in extending Bayern spell

Callum Hudson-Odoi's future at Chelsea may be tied to the transfer speculation surrounding team-mate Eden Hazard, claims the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8651367/chelsea-hudson-odoi-hazard-real-madrid/" target="_blank">Sun</a>.&nbsp; The England international was close to leaving Stamford Bridge for Bayern Munich in January before the club finally vetoed a transfer.&nbsp; He is keen for regular first-team minutes, but if Hazard completes a long-speculated move to Real Madrid Chelsea will insist he stays.

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