Transfer news and rumours LIVE: LA Galaxy offered Messi Barca escape

LA Galaxy reportedly made contact with Lionel Messi's entourage to enquire if the superstar wanted to leave Barcelona, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/jrojasa75/status/1229882732802691076?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1229882732802691076&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redditmedia.com%2Fmediaembed%2Ff5zskc%3Fresponsive%3Dtrue%26is_nightmode%3Dtrue">John E. Rojas.</a> Following a dispute between Messi and Barcelona director of football Eric Abidal, the MLS club were interested in offering the five-time Ballon d'Or winner an escape route. The departure of Zlatan Ibrahimovic has freed up money in the wage budget to acquire a new, marquee signing.

LA Galaxy offered Messi Barca escape

The MLS club were interested in an audacious swoop for the Argentine

Santos believe they are owed&nbsp;€45 million (£37.4m/$48.6m) by Barcelona for the transfer of Neymar, according to <a href="https://www.elmundo.es/deportes/2020/02/18/5e4c3d23fc6c8373328b4642.html">El Mundo.</a> The Brazilian forward moved to Catalonia seven years ago and now plies his trade in the French capital with Paris Saint-Germain. However, Santos still maintain that Barcelona have not met certain conditions agreed upon in the deal and therefore still owe a hefty sum.

Santos want €45m from Barca for Neymar signing

The Brazilian was never going to come cheaply

Augsburg are in talks to sign&nbsp;Christian Fruchtl from Bayern Munich in the summer,&nbsp;<a href="https://sport.sky.de/" target="_blank">Sky Sport</a>&nbsp;in Germany reports. The 20-year-old is currently playing for the reserves but Augsburg want him to improve their options and have recently opened talks with the Bavarian giants.

Augsburg in talks for Bayern goalkeeper

Inter are considering making a summer bid for Chelsea's Marcos Alonso,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/conte-non-abbandona-l-idea-alonso-per-giugno-la-posizione-dell-i-51965" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;reports. Antonio Conte wants to bring his former charge back to Italy, but Chelsea are demanding around €30 million for him, which may be out of the Nerazzurri's budget.

Conte wants Marcos Alonso reunion at Inter

Ajax are close to the signing of midfielder Giovanni from Santos,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/971988817/ajax-wil-braziliaan-giovanni-18-vastleggen" target="_blank">De Telegraaf</a>&nbsp;reports. The Dutch champions are working out the finer details in the deal and he is expected to sign a five-year contract.

Ajax target Santos man Giovanni 

Things are heating up for Thomas Tuchel at Paris Saint-Germain. The French champions were beaten 2-1 by Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday and <a href="https://parisunited.fr/le-club/le-staff/tuchel-un-management-qui-pose-question/" target="_blank">Paris United</a>&nbsp;says the club are disappointed with the coach's performance. Will they make a change in the summer?

Pressure on Tuchel increases

Amiens star Serhou Guirassy is being monitored by Chelsea and Tottenham,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11937417/liverpool-could-just-be-jadon-sanchos-next-club-kaveh-solhekol-the-insider" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>&nbsp;reports. The 23-year-old forward has impressed in France and was wanted by West Ham and Brighton in January, but the bigger teams are already entering the race to sign him.

Chelsea & Tottenham scout Guirassy

AC Milan came close to signing Adnan Januzaj from Real Sociedad in January,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-proposto-januzaj-la-risposta-di-boban-97485?fbclid=IwAR3o7wx8ilrD73DE0TAuq2WkuRBTsepcBpMqO1H_ElY6ucrw55xxje5cEEw" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;says. The San Siro side and Italian rivals Roma were interested in him, but the Rossoneri pulled out because he was too expensive.

AC Milan almost sign Januzaj

Juventus are plotting a bid for Chelsea full-back Emerson Palmieri, <a href="http://tuttosport.com" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>&nbsp;reports. The 25-year-old has fallen out of favour under Frank Lampard and is eager to leave, while Juventus see him as a good option to strengthen their squad.

Emerson to leave Chelsea for Juventus?

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> NEWS: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Quakes74?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Quakes74</a> have acquired 2020 General Allocation Money from <a href="https://twitter.com/ColumbusCrewSC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ColumbusCrewSC</a> in exchange for goalkeeper Andrew Tarbell. We want to thank Andrew for his four seasons with the club &amp; wish him the best of luck in Columbus. 🙏 — San Jose Earthquakes (@SJEarthquakes) <a href="https://twitter.com/SJEarthquakes/status/1230191277439741952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Columbus Crew sign Tarbell from San Jose Earthquakes

Blaise Matuidi looks set to extend his contract with Juventus,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-rinnovo-in-vista-per-matuidi-il-caso-mandzukic-non-ha-inseg-88245" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;reports. The France international has been linked with a move away from Italy in recent transfer windows, but the 32-year-old is expected to sign a new deal before his current one expires at the end of the season.

Matuidi in line for new Juventus deal

Lazio are tracking the progress of 24-year-old goalkeeper&nbsp;Ugurcan&nbsp;Cakir, according to <a href="http://www.fotospor.com/haber-trabzonspor-ugurcan-cakir-3-buyuklerin-tamamina-bedel-365006" target="_blank">Fotospor</a>. The Trabzonspor shot stopper is already being monitored by Liverpool and Tottenham, but the Italian side will send scouts to watch him against Besiktas this weekend.

Lazio scout Liverpool and Tottenham target

Steve McManaman says Todd Cantwell is not quite ready to play for a club of Liverpool's stature. The Norwich midfielder has been linked with a move to Anfield this summer, but the former Reds star insists the jump would be too much. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/cantwell-is-not-yet-at-liverpools-level-mcmanaman-questions-reds-/h109b72085qu1ekjtbxrzeoa8" target="_blank">Read the story on Goal</a>

'Cantwell not at Liverpool's level yet'

Boca Juniors midfielder&nbsp;Bebelo Reynoso has told the Argentine giants that he wants to join Minnesota United. The MLS side have offered $4 million plus $1m in bonuses for the 24-year-old, but Boca want more, journalist&nbsp;Cesar Luis Merlo reports.&nbsp; <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> *️⃣Bebelo Reynoso quiere irse a Minessota United de la MLS y ya lo hizo saber en Boca. *️⃣No obstante, la propuesta de u$s 4.000.000 más cerca de 1M en bonus si se cumplen objetivos es considerada insuficiente por… <a href="https://t.co/uoSegLWhNY">https://t.co/uoSegLWhNY</a> — César Luis Merlo (@CLMerlo) <a href="https://twitter.com/CLMerlo/status/1229968201821409280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Reynoso wants Minnesota move

Ralf Rangnick will take over as AC Milan coach this summer,&nbsp;<a href="http://lequipe.fr" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>&nbsp;reports. The former RB Leipzig and Schalke coach has signed a contract with the Italian side, which will see him take control of transfers as well as managing the team.

Rangnick signs AC Milan contract

Arsenal,&nbsp;Everton&nbsp;and&nbsp;Leicester are among a host of clubs interested in signing&nbsp;Gent striker Jonathan David, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jeunesfooteux.com/OL-Everton-Arsenal-Leipzig-Mercato-Jonathan-David-affole-l-Europe_a40122.html" target="_blank">Jeunes Footeux.</a> The 20-year-old has risen to prominance this season, scoring 19 goals in 37 appearances so far. Lyon were considering a move for David in January and are likely to revive that interest in the summer, with&nbsp;RB Leipzig&nbsp;,&nbsp;Napoli and&nbsp;Lazio also monitoring his progress.

Prem trio lead David chase

Barcelona have told Leganes they intend to proceed with the deal to sign striker Martin Braithwaite, reports <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/barcelona/2020/02/19/5e4d3e4aca47414b1f8b45e1.html" target="_blank">Marca.</a> Quique Setien's side will pay a release clause of €18 million (£15m/£19m) to land the former Middlesbrough man. Barca have been granted permission to sign a striker outside of the transfer window following a season-ending injury to Ousmane Dembele.&nbsp;

Barca close in on Braithwaite deal

Olivier Giroud says he still wants to "give everything" to&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;and earn a regular place in Frank Lampard's line up between now and the end of the season, despite the fact he has entered the final five months of his current contract. Giroud is due to become a free agent this summer&nbsp;and has not yet been offered the chance to extend his stay at Stamford Bridge, with a number of clubs believed to be interested in his services. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/giroud-100-focused-chelsea-transfer-rumours/1hggh0vbx9sje12a6op7e9ix47" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Giroud '100% focused' on Chelsea 

Wolves have signed 16-year-old Justin Hubner from FC Den Bosch, with the youngster set to link up with the Premier League club's academy. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"> We can confirm the signing of exciting young Dutch defender Justin Hubner from FC Den Bosch. 🇳🇱 Welcome to Wolves, Justin! 🐺✍️<a href="https://t.co/UGf7mzudH5">https://t.co/UGf7mzudH5</a> — Wolves Academy (@WolvesAcademy) <a href="https://twitter.com/WolvesAcademy/status/1230115573817720833?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Wolves snap up Dutch youngster

Juventus are interested in signing Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago - according to <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/serie-a/juventus/2020/02/19-66925811/thiago_alcantara_lalternativa_a_pogba_continua_il_pressing_su_tonali/?a=2" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>. The Bianconeri will turn their attention to the Spanish playmaker if they fail to re-sign Paul Pogba from Manchester United this summer. Thiago has scored three goals in 19 Bundesliga outings for Bayern in 2019-20.

Juventus eyeing Thiago as Pogba alternative

Lazio have set their sights on Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud, who is due to become a free agent in June - as <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10994090/olivier-giroud-chelsea-lazio-transfer/" target="_blank">The Sun</a> reports. The Italian club have offered the Frenchman the chance to move to&nbsp;Stadio Olimpico this summer. Giroud is free to agree terms with Lazio outside of the transfer window, with Chelsea happy to let his contract run down at Stamford Bridge.

Lazio looking to sign Giroud on free transfer

Neymar is not in talks with Paris Saint Germain over a contract extension - according to <a href="http://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/psg/psg-toujours-pas-de-negociations-pour-prolonger-neymar-17-02-2020-8261475.php" target="_blank">Le&nbsp;Parisien</a>. It had been reported that Brazilian was willing to commit his future to the club, but negotiations over a new deal have yet to begin. Neymar's&nbsp;current contract is due to expire in 2022.

Neymar not in talks over new PSG deal

Leicester have made an approach to sign Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana - according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11937726/leicester-make-approach-for-liverpools-adam-lallana" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The Foxes have contacted the 31-year-old's representative to discuss a summer move. Lallana is due to become a free agent at the end of the season, and hasn't been offered a contract extension by Liverpool.&nbsp;

Leicester make Lallana approach

Stoke midfielder Giannelli Imbula is in talks with Lokomotiv Moscow over a permanent transfer - according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8016983/Giannelli-Imbula-nears-Lokomotiv-Moscow-transfer-Stokes-record-signing-travels-Russia.html" target="_blank">Mail</a>. The 27-year-old is expected to complete a move in the coming days, with the Russian transfer window not set to close until Saturday. Imbula, who has not played for Stoke since 2017, is currently on loan at Italian club Lecce.

Stoke midfielder Imbula close to joining Lokomotiv Moscow

Erling Haaland rejected the chance to join Juventus in January because he wasn't sure he'd be a regular in their first team - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/perche-haaland-non-ha-scelto-la-juve-il-vero-motivo-della-decisi-30220" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The 19-year-old wanted to be guaranteed a starting place, which is why he opted to join Borussia Dortmund from Red Bull Salzburg. Haaland has hit 11 goals in seven appearances for BVB, with his latest double coming in a Champions League victory over Paris Saint Germain.&nbsp;

Haaland turned down Juve in order to play regularly

Athletic Bilbao forward Inaki Williams has distanced himself from suggestions he could be a contender in&nbsp;Barcelona’s hunt for a new frontman, saying “Athletic is above everything for me.” The Catalan giants have been&nbsp;granted permission to sign a new striker&nbsp;outside the transfer window following a season-ending injury to Ousmane Dembele and Williams was touted as a potential solution to their striking shortage. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/inaki-williams-if-barcelona-were-to-call-me-athletic-club-is/1e67kizxn4t6j1ske75w53ot7w" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Williams happy in Bilbao as he plays down Barca link

Championship promotion contenders West Brom are set to sign&nbsp;Matheus Pereira on a permanent deal next month, reports <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/02/19/west-brom-due-complete-825m-signing-loan-star-matheus-pereira/" target="_blank">The Telegraph.</a> The 23-year-old is currently on loan from&nbsp;Portuguese side Sporting but a clause in the deal states that he will make a permanent £8 million ($10m) move to the Hawthorns&nbsp;when he passes 30 Championship appearances. It means that if Pereira does not miss any of West Brom's next five league games&nbsp;he will become a permanent Baggies player in time for the clash with&nbsp;Birmingham on March 14.

Baggies to seal Pereira signing

Premier League leaders Liverpool are considering a summer move for Werder Bremen forward&nbsp;Milot Rashica, according to <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/werder-bremen-juergen-klopp-hat-milot-rashica-im-visier-68881696.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild.</a> Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is believed to have watched the Kosovo forward in person&nbsp;on several occasions. The German side value the 23-year-old at around €38 million (£31m/$41m).

Reds keen on Rashica

Juventus have identified Gabriel Jesus and Mauro Icardi as possible striking targets this summer, according to <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/2020/02/19-66924543/juve_spunta_gabriel_jesus_pu_lasciare_il_manchester_city_paratici_ci_pensa/2/" target="_blank">Tuttosport.</a> Both players are believed to be valued in the region of €70 million (£58m/$75m). Real Madrid have also been linked with a move for Icardi, though it is thought the Argentine would prefer a return to Italy when his season-long loan at Paris Saint-Germain comes to an end.

Jesus and Icardi on Juve radar

Manchester United may have no choice but to sell Paul Pogba for a cut-price fee of £50 million ($65m) this summer - according to <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8017855/Manchester-United-accept-50M-record-89m-signing-Paul-Pogba-summer.html" target="_blank">The Mail</a>. The Frenchman's stock has plummetted this season, and potential suitors Real Madrid no longer value him as highly. A return to Juventus has also been mooted for Pogba, but the Italian club will have to offload a player first in order to raise funds for any potential deal.

Man Utd could be forced to sell Pogba for £50m

Manchester City are planning to sell Leroy Sane this summer after being hit with a €30 million (£25m/$32m) fine by UEFA for breaching Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules&nbsp;- according to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/man-city-sell-leroy-sane-21525166" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>. The Premier League champions are confident of raising at least £80 million ($104m) by offloading the German winger, with Bayern Munich still monitoring his situation. Sane has not played for City since suffering a cruciate ligament injury in the Community Shield&nbsp;Final back in August.

Man City to sell Sane after FFP sanction

Bayer&nbsp;Leverkusen defender&nbsp;Jonathan Tah is the subject of interest from Arsenal - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/cfbayern/status/1230021782117199872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1230021782117199872&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redditmedia.com%2Fmediaembed%2Ff66yah%3Fresponsive%3Dtrue%26is_nightmode%3Dfalse" target="_blank">Sport Bild</a>. The Gunners are considering a summer swoop for the 24-year-old, who has a €40 million (£33m/$43m) release clause in his current contract. Tah has racked up 18 Bundesliga appearances for Leverkusen in total this season.

Arsenal eyeing Leverkusen ace Tah

Chelsea winger&nbsp;Samuel Iling-Junior could be on his way out of Stamford Bridge this summer - according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-bayern-psg-plot-moves-to-sign-soon-available-chelsea-rising-star/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The 16-year-old's current deal is due to expire this summer and he has yet to be offered fresh terms. Bayern Munich and&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain are interested in signing&nbsp;Iling-Junior, who has been tipped for a bright future at the highest level.

Iling-Junior set for Chelsea exit

Real Madrid full-back Achraf Hakimi said he wants to play and continue growing as his loan deal with Borussia Dortmund expires at the end of the season. Achraf has starred for Bundesliga side Dortmund since arriving from La Liga giants Madrid on a two-season loan contract in 2018. The 21-year-old produced another solid performance as&nbsp;Dortmund defeated Paris Saint-Germain 2-1&nbsp;in Tuesday's Champions League last-16 first leg. Achraf is set to return to Madrid at season's end but the Morocco international said anything is possible as he looks to further his development. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/dortmund-loanee-hakimi-unsure-over-real-madrid-future/m1608rrg7dsl1k9hgib3lj3tv" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Hakimi unsure over Real Madrid future

Former player-turned-agent Francesco Totti is trying to make 16-year-old Australian Cristian Volpato one of his first clients, reports <a href="https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/the-mixer-francesco-totti-to-sign-aussie-starlet-538226" target="_blank">FTBL</a>. Volpato&nbsp;recently joined Roma's academy and has also been asked by the&nbsp;Italian Football Association to join their nation's&nbsp;U17's side.&nbsp;

Totti trying to sign Australian teenager

Everton midfielder Andre Gomes is available for selection this weekend, according to manager Carlo Ancelotti.&nbsp; Gomes suffered a fracture dislocation in November last year but has recovered quicker than expected with Ancelotti expecting an imminent&nbsp;return to the first team. "He did well [in the weekend practice match], he played comfortably and without any problems and he is available, in my opinion, to play," Ancelotti told Evertontv. "Of course, I have to speak to him about how he feels after playing his first game following a long time out. My personal opinion is he is ready to play."&nbsp;

Andre Gomes set for Everton return

Leganes striker&nbsp;Martin Braithwaite is expected to be announced as a Barcelona player on Thursday, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/moillorens/status/1229866003808604161?s=20" target="_blank">ESPN</a>.&nbsp; The 28-year-old Denmark international has scored six goals in La Liga this season and will be&nbsp;an injury-replacement signing for the Catalans.

Barca set to announce Braithwaite signing

Former Fiorentina forward Josh Perez is on trial with Scottish side Dundee United, according to the <a href="https://twitter.com/cwoodger93/status/1229731367824625670?s=20" target="_blank">Evening Telegraph</a>.&nbsp; The 22-year-old American is set to play in a trial game today as he looks to impress the club.&nbsp;

Dundee trialling Josh Perez

Spain, Real Madrid and Porto great&nbsp;Iker&nbsp;Casillas&nbsp;is set to retire after announcing his bid for the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) presidency, according to the Portuguese club's president Jorge&nbsp;Nuno&nbsp;Pinto da Costa. Casillas&nbsp;suffered a heart attack in training with Porto last May and, although he has not played since, the 38-year-old never announced his retirement despite being added to the team's backroom staff in July. He was then included in Porto's squad for the 2019-20 season, but Monday's announcement of his leadership bid in Spain led to strong suggestions retirement confirmation was imminent. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/porto-reveal-casillas-retirement-as-he-runs-for-rfef/f8sfyqq7svx11jt5ylhj5jafk" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Porto reveal Casillas' retirement

LA Galaxy have reportedly&nbsp;exercised their option to make&nbsp;Boca Juniors winger Cristian Pavon's loan deal permanent, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/jorgebaravalle/status/1229779177412452352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1229779177412452352&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redditmedia.com%2Fmediaembed%2Ff5twr9%3Fresponsive%3Dtrue%26is_nightmode%3Dtrue">Fox Sports.</a> The Argentine side had set a $20m (£15.4m/€18.5m) price-tag on the 24-year-old, which the MLS club have met. Pavon hit three goals and registered a further six assists in just 11 MLS appearances last year.

LA Galaxy trigger purchase option for Pavon 

Atlanta United have signed Phillip Goodrum on a four-day&nbsp;contract. The MLS outfit have picked up the forward for their Concacaf Champions League fixture against Motagua. The 22-year-old now has the chance to impress, coming off the back of a successful four-year spell in which he has caught the eye for his goalscoring prowess.

Atlanta sign Goodrum for Concacaf fixture

Yuri Lodygin has penned a short-term contract until the end of the season at Arsenal Tula. The 29-year-old goalkeeper joins on a free transfer and will link up with the Russian side immediately. His previous club was Gaziantep, in the Turkish Super Lig.

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