Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Bayern ready to pay €120m for Asensio

Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan are monitoring Watford star Gerard Deulofeu,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/deulofeu-non-c-e-solo-il-milan-91681" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;reports. The 24-year-old attacker has been one of the Hornets' most important players this season, scoring six goals and setting up four in the Premier League. His contract expires in 2020, however, and one of his former teams, Milan, fancy giving him another chance in Serie A. However, the Bundesliga leaders have shown an interest too and may try to lure him to the Germany.

Deulofeu on Borussia Dortmund & AC Milan radar

Gareth Bale has become “the whipping boy” at&nbsp;Real Madrid, says Dimitar Berbatov, with the former&nbsp;Tottenham&nbsp;star told to consider a&nbsp;Premier Leaguereturn after taking “the blame for everything that goes wrong”. An ex-team-mate in north London has told Betfair: “Bale seems to get the blame for everything that goes wrong at Real Madrid, which is unfair. If you look at his stats he is still performing, but he is&nbsp;the whipping boy&nbsp;for some reason." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/real-madrid-whipping-boy-bale-told-premier-league-return/1wvr2359vy82v12erygxo6vcts" target="_blank">Check out the full story on Goal!</a>

'Whipping boy' Bale told to leave Madrid

Bayern Munich are willing to pay&nbsp; €120million (£104m/$136m) to land Real Madrid's Marco Asensio, according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/noticia/detalle/133708/oferta-120-millones-aleja-asensio-real-madrid-tiene-condicion-quedarse" target="_blank">Don Balon.</a> Asensio is ready to leave the Santiago Bernabeu after falling out with Real boss&nbsp;Santiago Solari. Bayern have reportedly already made contact with the player and offered him a lucrative contract in an attempt to lure him to Germany.

Bayern ready to make Asensio move

Fiorentina's move for&nbsp;Hamed Junior Traorè from Empoli is still not official according to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/fiorentinas-acquisition-of-traore-not-yet-official-at-lega-calcio-the-situation" target="_blank">gianlucadimarzio.com</a>. Traore agreed to a move in January and signed a contract until 2023 with him to join Fiorentina in July, but has to undergo further medical testing during the next international break bfore the move is official.

Traore move to Fiorentina not yet official

Hernan Cristante, a former goalkeeper for Toluca who made more than 400 appearances as a player, is no longer the manager of the team. The club announced the decision in a news release Monday, confirming he had been fired after going winless in seven straight games. Toluca suffered back-to-back heavy defeats, losing the first leg of their&nbsp;Concacaf Champions League tie with Sporting KC 3-0 and then to Santos Laguna 4-0 last weekend. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/toluca-fires-manager-hernan-cristante-ahead-of-concacaf/1kmjhvb4ekyuz1jpws6i95ro7w" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Toluca fires Cristante ahead of CCL second leg

Belgium national team head coach Roberto Martinez is not in the mix to take over at Leicester City, according to<a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsNews/status/1100141924969840640" target="_blank"> Sky Sports</a>. The Foxes are on the hunt for a new manager after Claude Puel was sacked on Sunday. Martinez, who previously managed Swansea,&nbsp;Wigan and Everton in the England, has seen his stock rise over the past year after leading the Red Devils to a third-place finish at the 2018 World Cup.

Martinez not in running for Leicester job

Los Angeles FC have signed defender Niko Hamalainen on a short-term loan, Queens Park Rangers have confirmed. The 21-year-old Finnish-American, who recently extended his contract with the London club until 2020,&nbsp;will join LAFC until July. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck">.<a href="https://twitter.com/Niko_Hamalainen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Niko_Hamalainen</a> is Black &amp; Gold.<a href="https://twitter.com/QPR?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@QPR</a> ➡️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LAFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LAFC</a> 📰 <a href="https://t.co/Fw7sOvEXDp">https://t.co/Fw7sOvEXDp</a> <a href="https://t.co/Uy10KRJTcs">pic.twitter.com/Uy10KRJTcs</a>— LAFC (@LAFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LAFC/status/1100131294556565505?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

LAFC land Hamalainen on loan

Jordi Alba is on the verge of signing a new contract with Barcelona,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/renovacion-jordi-alba-cuestion-horas-7322006" target="_blank">Sport</a>&nbsp;claims. The Spain international remains an important part of Ernesto Valverde's team and the club are eager to make him the next key figure to extend his stay. Alba, 29, will sign a deal that ties him to the club until 2024.

Alba close to signing Barcelona extension

Nicolo Zaniolo may have caught the eye of the likes of Juventus and Chelsea recently, but the 19-year-old midfielder has no interest in leaving Roma. Zaniolo has impressed with Eusebio Di Francesco's team, scoring five times since joining from Inter last summer. Juve and Chelsea are two of the clubs said to be preparing to move in for him, but his father says he will be signing a new contract with Roma soon. Igor Zaniolo told <a href="http://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/serie-a/roma/2019/02/25-53845199/roma_il_padre_di_zaniolo_rinnovo_a_giugno_ci_ha_chiamato_raiola_/" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a>:&nbsp;"At the end of the season there will be a meeting with Roma for the renewal, there will be no problems. On both sides there is a willingness to conclude the negotiations positively."

Zaniolo to snub Juve & Chelsea interest for Roma stay

Europe's richest clubs have been given the all clear to ready their bids for Lille winger Nicolas Pepe as he looks destined for a summer move. The 23-year-old has caught the eye of&nbsp;Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain&nbsp;and Barcelona, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tf1.fr/tf1/telefoot/news/exclu-telefoot-24-02-courtise-bayern-psg-pepe-attend-projet-3894383.html" target="_blank">Telefoot</a>.&nbsp;He has already been the subject of a €70 million (£61m/$79m) offer from Chinese Super League outfit&nbsp;Shanghai SIPG, but Ivory Coast international refused the giant salary they were willing to give him.&nbsp; But Lille have acknowledged they are going to lose him soon, as Pepe is waiting for an approach from one of Europe's top divisions at the end of the season. Sporting director Luis Campos told&nbsp;Telefoot: "We are not a rich club.&nbsp;It means that if a really&nbsp;good proposal comes for Pepe, we have to sell him."

Lille ready to sell Man Utd, Chelsea, Barca & Bayern target

Barcelona&nbsp;were interested in signing&nbsp;Girona’s Cristhian Stuani in January, the striker himself has confirmed. Only Barca's Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez have found the net more times this season than Stuani, and there were reports in January that the reigning champions were looking to raid their local Catalan rivals to bring the striker to Camp Nou. Stuani had declined to comment on those rumours in January&nbsp;but has now opened up about the process, admitting on&nbsp;RAC1’s ‘Tu Diras’&nbsp;radio show that Barca did come for him in the winter window. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/gironas-stuani-confirms-january-approach-from-barcelona/1gapvptk6z7ac1jywmfscuorc6" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Stuani confirms Barca approach in January

Valencia <a href="http://en.valenciacf.com/ver/99647/official-statement-i-jorge-saenz.html" target="_blank">have confirmed the signing of Spain youth international&nbsp;Jorge Sáenz</a> from CD&nbsp;Tenerife. The Spain under-21 player will join Valencia this summer on a contract that runs through June 2024.&nbsp;

Valencia sign Spain youth international

Diogo Dalot is looking to spend “many, many years” at&nbsp;Manchester Unitedhaving previously been told by Jose Mourinho that he is capable of emulating Gary Neville at Old Trafford. The 19-year-old defender joined United on a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-utd-complete-19m-move-for-teenager-dalot/1wfmd5ndp6erz13qfie9yergt1" target="_blank">£19 million ($25m) deal in the summer of 2018</a> and though he was considered the future, has played a prominent role in the present after taking in 11 appearances. The youngster admits that he is still on a steep learning curve in new surroundings, but is intending to stick around and become a long-serving member of the Red Devils’ squad. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/dalot-intending-to-spend-many-many-years-at-man-utd-after/s5foalm1h4jj1vau5dq1k8unz" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Dalot looking to spend 'many years' at Man Utd

Toronto FC and Genk will talk again on Monday about a transfer of&nbsp;Alejandro Pozuelo after the MLS side raised its offer, according to <a href="https://www.hln.be/sport/voetbal/belgisch-voetbal/racing-genk/toronto-verhoogt-bod-op-pozuelo-komt-er-vandaag-einde-aan-de-soap~ad19ead5/" target="_blank">HLN Sport</a>. The sticking point is over the 27-year-old playmaker's arrival, with Toronto wanting him to arrive in March, but Genk pushing for an arrival after the end of the Belgian season in May. However, the close of the Belgian season is just days after the close of the primary MLS transfer window, which would block&nbsp;Pozuelo from featuring from Toronto&nbsp;until July.&nbsp; With the increase of Toronto's offer, there is some hope for a conclusion to the talks on Monday.&nbsp;

Toronto FC increase offer for Pozuelo

Adrien Rabiot is a “quality footballer” and it would come as no surprise if he links up with&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;as a free agent, says Danny Murphy, but sales may be required to make room for the&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain&nbsp;midfielder. The former Reds midfielder told Sportingbet: “Rabiot is a quality footballer who is technically very good and I wouldn’t be surprised if we see him in a Liverpool shirt next season.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/rabiot-tipped-for-liverpool-switch-as-former-red-sees/1gjabjqpgvb931xg5so13curxf" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Rabiot tipped for Liverpool switch

Arsenal are closing in on a deal to acquire Monchi from Roma as their new sporting director, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/roma-l-arsenal-sempre-piu-vicino-a-monchi-28450" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Gunners are ready to meet the €3 million clause which will free the Spaniard from his role in Italy and allow him to head for England.

Arsenal closing on Monchi agreement

Michael Ballack has urged&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;duo Eden Hazard and Callum Hudson-Odoi to ignore interest from&nbsp;Bayern Munich&nbsp;and&nbsp;Real Madrid. The former Blues midfielder told talkSPORT of Hazard: "He's a really good player that would make an impact at any club. Hopefully he stays at Chelsea." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/hazard-and-hudson-odoi-are-chelseas-future-ballack-urges/hxqe9x23qf971e88f0at4mwl4" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Hazard and Hudson-Odoi are Chelsea's future'

Former Brighton and Swansea midfielder Andrea Orlandi has been forced into retirement at the age of 34 after discovering that he has a heart condition. He has said: “Sadly it is not safe for me to play on and I was devastated when the doctor broke the news. However, I am coming to terms with it quite quickly and am so thankful to all the medical staff who have helped me.&nbsp;&nbsp; "I could have had an operation to try and&nbsp;carry on playing, but at 34 it would have been risky&nbsp;and stupid to do so. I have to think about my future more than football now."

Orlandi forced into retirement

Neil Lennon and Sam Allardyce would be interested in filling a managerial void at Leicester, claims <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11712/11647927/neil-lennon-and-sam-allardyce-interested-in-leicester-job" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The Foxes are in the market for a new boss after relieving Claude Puel of his duties at the King Power Stadium.

Lennon & Allardyce like Leicester

Gareth Bale is unhappy with certain Real Madrid team-mates as he sparks further transfer talk, claims the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6742827/Gareth-Bale-no-issue-Lucas-Vazquez-angry-Real-Madrid-fans-Thibaut-Courtois.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The Wales international has seen his role in the Blancos squad questioned by the likes of Thibaut Courtois, with an angry response offered to those comments after netting a penalty against Levante on Sunday.

Bale frustrated with certain Madrid colleagues

Ajax midfielder Dusan Tadic has emerged as a transfer target for both Bayern Munich and Valencia, according to <a href="https://www.estadiodeportivo.com/futbol-internacional/2019/02/22/valencia-bayern-piensan-tadic-9/211133.html" target="_blank">Estadio Deportivo</a>. The Serbian star might be tempted to leave Amsterdam if the Dutch giants fail to qualify for next season's Champions League, after seeing his stock rise exponentially this season. Since joining Ajax from Southampton last summer Tadic has contributed 24 goals in 36 appearances across all competitions.

Bayern & Valencia interested in Tadic

Paris Saint Germain&nbsp;are interested in signing Fiorentina forward&nbsp;Federico Chiesa this summer, according to <a href="http://canal-supporters.com/2019/02/le-psg-sinteresse-a-federico-chiesa-selon-la-rai-sport/" target="_blank">Rai Sport</a>. The 21-year-old has featured in 27 domestic matches for the Violas this season, scoring 10 goals. Juventus and Inter Milan are also prepared to swoop for Chiesa, who has 11 caps for Italy to his name.

PSG join Juve and Inter in race for Chiesa

Juventus are still interested in signing AS Roma's Nicolo&nbsp;Zaniolo, despite an unsuccessful January approach for the midfielder. According to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/paratici-s-plan-for-zaniolo-roma-set-asking-price-for-italian-st-73914" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>, Juve's Sporting Director Fabio Paratici met with the Italian starlet's agent&nbsp;Claudio Vigorelli in Madrid to discuss a €50m ($57m, £43m) summer deal. Meanwhile, Roma want to extend Zaniolo's current contract, but he will not decide on his future until the end of the season.

Juve still chasing Zaniolo

Sevilla striker Luis Muriel has hinted he would love to remain at Fiorentina beyond his six-month loan spell, after a strong start in Serie A. The Columbian left Spain in January and has been an instant hit in Italy, scoring four goals in six games. As <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/spanish-football/2019/02/24/5c728cf6468aeb917f8b45d0.html" target="_blank">Marca</a> reports, Muriel expressed his love for his new surroundings in an interview with Gazzetta&nbsp;Dello Sport, stating: "Florence is magic, I'm happy to be picked at Fiorentina."

Muriel hopes for Fiorentina stay

Memphis Depay and those attracting interest at&nbsp;Lyon&nbsp;have been slammed by the club’s president Jean-Michel Aulas, with underperforming stars told to “talk less and give much more”. A Dutch forward in France has previously stated his desire to join one of the top sides in Europe. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/depay-told-to-talk-less-and-give-more-as-lyon-president/egtg63zc3nyd14kf29fc3dpx1" target="_blank">Here is how the club supremo at Lyon has reacted to those comments and recent performances.</a>

Depay told to 'talk less' after airing transfer hope

Juventus are keen to lure Marcelo and Isco away from Real Madrid, according to <a href="http://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/serie-a/juventus/2019/02/25-53834268/calciomercato_juve_isco_e_marcelo_avanti/?a=2" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>. The Bianconeri took Cristiano Ronaldo from the Blancos in the summer of 2018 and will return to the Spanish capital for more top talent 12 months on.

Juventus plotting double Madrid raid

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">Mourinho says Hazard would be a star in Madrid. ⭐ Do you agree? 🤔 <a href="https://t.co/7SArzeL0MX">pic.twitter.com/7SArzeL0MX</a>— Goal (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1099927090160435200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Hazard to Madrid?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">📜 CLUB STATEMENT | David Hopkin has stood down as <a href="https://twitter.com/officialbantams?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@officialbantams</a> manager. ➡️ | Read full details here: <a href="https://t.co/sdlzx9Y0uY">https://t.co/sdlzx9Y0uY</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BCAFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BCAFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/BjiIwBoggR">pic.twitter.com/BjiIwBoggR</a>— Bradford City (@officialbantams) <a href="https://twitter.com/officialbantams/status/1099967987107463168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Hopkin leaves Bradford post

Barcelona believe they can generate €40 million (£35m/$45m) from the sales of Andre Gomes and Denis Suarez, claims <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/barcelona/2019/02/25/5c72ff5fe2704ea1b78b45e8.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. Portugal international Gomes is currently taking in a season-long loan at Everton, while Suarez is also in the Premier League at Arsenal - with both deals including purchase options.

Barca expecting €40m windfall from loan stars

River Plate midfielder Juan Quintero has emerged as a top transfer target for Arsenal, according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/noticia/detalle/133718/crece-competencia-juan-quintero-llamada-grande-ultimas-24-horas" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. Mesut Ozil has been heavily linked with an Emirates Stadium exit this summer and Unai Emery is already eyeing potential replacements. Quintero is high on the Spaniard's&nbsp;list and he could be acquired for a cut price fee of around €22m ($25m, £19m).

Arsenal target River Plate star Quintero

Barcelona have set their sights on a summer transfer swoop for Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez, according to <a href="http://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/2019/02/23-53742416/as_barcellona_pronti_110_milioni_per_saul_/" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>. The Blaugrana are prepared to pay up to €110m ($125m, £95m) for the 24-year-old, whose current contract at the Wanda Metropolitano is not due to expire until 2026. Saul has contributed two goals and one assist in 21 La Liga appearances for Atleti this season.

Barca willing to pay €110m for Saul Niguez

Former Huddersfield boss David Wagner is one of the favourites to succeed Claude Puel at Leicester City, according to the <a href="https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/football/former-huddersfield-town-boss-david-15878150" target="_blank">Examiner Live</a>. Puel was sacked after the Foxes lost 4-1 at home to Crystal Palace on Saturday, while Wagner has been out of work since leaving the John Smith's Stadium in January. The 47-year-old coach is considered as one of the&nbsp;frontrunners for the Leicester job, along with Celtic's Brendan Rodgers and Newcastle United&nbsp;manager Rafa Benitez.

Wagner among Leicester frontrunners

Arsenal are ready to offer Rob Holding a new contract at the Emirates, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-transfer-news-gunners-leading-14048985" target="_blank">Daily Mirror.</a> The 23-year-old has been out of action with a cruciate ligament injury since December and is not expected to return until September. However, Unai Emery was impressed with Holding's&nbsp;performances in the first half of the season and wants to reward him for his progress with a fresh deal.

Rob Holding set for new Arsenal deal

Atletico Madrid defender Lucas Hernandez is the subject of interest from Bayern Munich, according to Marca via <a href="http://www.espn.co.uk/football/blog/transfer-talk/79/post/3783849/transfer-talk-bayern-to-come-back-for-atletis-hernandez-leicester-eyes-rodgers" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The Bavarians were plotting an €80m ($91m, £69m) swoop for the Frenchman in January, after making contact&nbsp;with Atleti to discuss a possible deal. Hernandez ultimately stayed at the Wanda Metropolitano, but Bayern are set to come back in for the 23-year-old this summer with a formal bid.

Bayern ready to swoop for Hernandez

Radamel Falcao is drawing interest from AC Milan and Valencia, according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/noticia/detalle/133699/falcao-tiene-mes-decidir-futuro-monaco-espana-italia-tres-opciones-primer-nivel">Don Balon</a>. The forward's future at Monaco is uncertain, although the club would like to keep him on board with a new deal. After being passed over by Atletico Madrid in favour of Alvaro Morata, Falcao is said to be interested in a return to La Liga while a move to Milan would give him a more lucrative contract.&nbsp;

Milan and Valencia interested in Falcaco

Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness says the club will make the final decision on where James Rodriguez's future lies. The midfielder&nbsp;has been linked with a return to Real Madrid, but thanks to an option in the loan agreement, Bayern will have a decision to make. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/james-future-call-rests-with-bayern-boss-kovac-as-end-of/9jdgop2jpyxt1ipdnoss1b5jt">Read Hoeness' quotes on Goal!</a>

'James' future is in Bayern's hands'

Alphonso Davies was brought in for big money this winter, but he hasn't proven himself good enough for Bayern, according to <a href="https://sportbild.bild.de/bundesliga/vereine/bayern-muenchen/fc-bayern-davies-u23-60322800.sport.html#click=https://t.co/GxD2InRipV">Sport Bild</a>. The Canadian international has not shown the technical quality the club is looking for and will feature with the club's U-23s.&nbsp; He has shown off his speed thus far but the 18-year-old forward will get time to work on it with game-time with the second team.&nbsp;

Davies not yet good enough for Bayern

Jose Mourinho says Eden Hazard would star at Real Madrid if he decided to join the club this summer. Hazard has made his admiration for the club known and, although he has yet to announce a decision on his future, his former manager says he'd fit in Madrid. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/hazard-would-star-for-real-madrid-mourinho/hx2enyn6oe3613mukcvwhy2se">Read Mourinho's full comments on Goal!</a>

Mourinho: Hazard would star at Real Madrid

Juventus and Italy legend Alessandro Del Piero has been announced as&nbsp;United Premier Soccer League side LA10 FC. Del Piero initially kept his involvement with the club private but has now chosen to make his ownership public. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> LA10 FC is proud to reveal that World Cup Champion and All World Footballer <a href="https://twitter.com/delpieroale?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@delpieroale</a>, who wore the #10 his entire career, is our owner and forever revered. LA10 pure passion! <a href="https://t.co/521G9Hro1x">pic.twitter.com/521G9Hro1x</a> — LA 10 FC (@LA_10_FC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LA_10_FC/status/1099614610968043520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Del Piero announced as LA10 owner

Former West Ham boss Slaven Bilic has been<a href="https://twitter.com/ittihad_en/status/1099768762939727873" target="_blank"> sacked as manager of Saudi Arabian club&nbsp;Al-Ittihad</a>, the club announced. Bilic was only appointed in September but leaves after winning just three of his 15 matches in charge. Chilean&nbsp;Jose&nbsp;Luis Sierra has been confirmed as Bilic's successor, returning&nbsp;for a second spell at the club.

Al-Ittihad sack Bilic

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Petrodollars, Man City and PSG

<a href="https://twitter.com/RudiSchuller/status/1099702126178156544?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet" target="_blank">Alejandro Pozuelo played 90 minutes for Genk against Royal Antwerp on Sunday</a>, despite speculation of an imminent move to Toronto FC. Toronto officials travelled to&nbsp;Belgium last week to discuss a deal for the&nbsp;27-year-old with reports he could be presented as a Toronto player as early as Monday. That looks unlikely now given his appearance on Sunday evening, but the MLS side are still hopeful of doing a deal before their season opener against the Philadelphia Union on March 2.

Pozuelo plays for Genk amid Toronto speculation

Leicester will try and persuade Brendan Rodgers to quit Celtic before the end of the season and succeed Claude Puel at the King Power Stadium, report the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/article-6740509/Leicester-make-Brendan-Rodgers-target-replace-sacked-manager-Claude-Puel.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a> The Foxes have made Rodgers their number one target after sacking Puel on Sunday following a poor run of results since the turn of the year. The Premier League club hope around £5million($6.5m) in compensation will be enough to land the former Liverpool boss now, rather than wait until the summer.

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