Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Real and Inter set their sights on Saliba

According to<a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/paulo-dybala-juventus-future-premier-league-talks " target="_blank"> 90min</a>, Paulo Dybala has been offered to a number of Premier League clubs as his contract at Juventus runs down.The Argentine forward is due to hit free agency this summer and Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham, Arsenal and Manchester City have all been sounded out regarding potential interest in the South American.

Dybala offered to Man Utd, Liverpool & Chelsea (90min)

Real Madrid have made their first move for Erling Haaland by contacting the Borussia Dortmund striker’s agent Mino Raiola, reports <a href="https://www.libertaddigital.com/deportes/futbol/2022-02-02/llamada-desde-el-real-madrid-a-raiola-el-agente-ya-sabe-la-postura-del-club-por-haaland-6861257/ " target="_blank">Libertad Digital</a>.The Blancos are looking to land Kylian Mbappe as a free agent at the end of the season, once his contract expires at Paris Saint-Germain, but a prolific Norwegian plying his trade in Germany is also being targeted.

Real Madrid make their first move for Haaland (Libertad Digital)

William Saliba, who is yet to make a competitive appearance for Arsenal, is registering on recruitment radars at Real Madrid and Inter, claims <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2022/02/02/calciomercato-inter-saliba-real-madrid-milan/ " target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.The French defender has been catching the eye while on loan at Marseille and may be the subject of bids from Spain and Italy this summer.

Real and Inter set their sights on Saliba (Calciomercato)

Leeds are, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/leeds-united-raphinha-contract-huge/ " target="_blank">Football Insider</a>, confident that they can tie Brazil international winger Raphinha to a new contract.The South American is attracting interest from afar with his performances for club and country, with Liverpool and West Ham among those said to be keen, but the Whites are prepared to make the 25-year-old the best-paid player at Elland Road.

Leeds confident on Raphinha contract (Football Insider)

Arsenal are ready to embark on the biggest summer spending spree in their history by targeting Real Sociedad's&nbsp;Alexander Isak, Everton's&nbsp;Dominic Calvert-Lewin and&nbsp;Wolves' Ruben Neves, reports the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/17526522/arsenal-transfer-isak-calvert-lewin-neves-arteta/" target="_blank">Sun.</a>Gunners&nbsp;owner Stan Kroenke is willing to back boss Mikel Arteta and has budgeted around £180 million ($244m) for the trio.However, those deals are dependent on Arsenal securing a place in the Champions League next season.

Arsenal target Isak, Neves and Calvert-Lewin (Sun)

Manchester City are ready to make Erling Haaland one of the highest paid players in the Premier League as they attempt to lure him from Borussia Dortmund this summer, according to <a href="https://todofichajes.com/el-manchester-city-ofrece-un-mega-contrato-a-haaland/" target="_blank">Todofichajes.</a>The Premier League champions are desperate to land the Norway striker and have told his agent Mino Raiola that they are prepared to pay him a basic wage of&nbsp;more than £20 million ($28m) per season for five years, the same as City's top earner Kevin De Bruyne.Only Cristiano Ronaldo earns more in the Premier League, and it is a figure that Barcelona, Real Madrid and PSG may struggle to match.

Man City make huge Haaland offer (Todofichajes)

Dortmund striker will be in huge demand this summer

New York Red Bulls are eyeing a swoop for Blackburn defender Darragh Lenihan - according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-new-york-red-bulls-ready-lucrative-offer-for-blackburn-rovers-star-lenihan/" target="_self">Football Insider</a>.The MLS outfit are weighing up a lucrative offer for the 27-year-old when he becomes a free agent in the summer.Lenihan has appeared in 27 Championship games for Blackburn so far this term, recording two goals and one assist.

New York Red Bulls eyeing Blackburn defender 

Napoli will make their final decision on Kalidou Koulibaly's future in the summer - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/napoli-il-futuro-di-koulibaly-ad-un-bivio-rinnovo-o-addio-per-no-69309" target="_self">Calciomercato</a>.The 30-year-old, who has been strongly linked with Manchester United in the past, has entered the final 18 months of his contract.If Koulibaly rejects a new deal they will look to offload him in the next transfer window in order to avoid a repeat of Lorenzo Insigne's situation, with the Italian having agreed on a move to Toronto FC.

Napoli to make final decision on Koulibaly future in summer

Charlotte FC are closing in on the signing of Granada midfielder Darwin Machis - according to Portuguese journalist <a href="https://twitter.com/pedrogva6/status/1489037003412934660" target="_self">Pedro Almeida</a>.The 28-year-old will join the MLS outfit for a €5 million fee, with an official announcement expected in the coming days.Machis has appeared in 15 La Liga matches for Granada so far this term, scoring two goals.

Charlotte FC close in on Granada midfielder Machis

Inter midfielder Marcelo Brozovic is the subject of interest from Barcelona - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/brozovic-inter-ottimista-sul-rinnovo-ma-il-barcellona-e-in-forte-96548" target="_self">Calciomercato</a>.The 29-year-old is into the last five months of his contract at San Siro and is stalling on signing a new €6 million-per-year deal.Barca are keeping a close eye on Brozovic's situation with a view to landing him on a free transfer in the summer.

Barcelona interested in Inter star Brozovic 

Chelsea are ready to re-consider triggering their £30 million ($41m) option to sign Saul Niguez outright this summer - according to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/how-chelsea-flop-saul-niguez-26116723" target="_self">Daily Star</a>.The 27-year-old struggled at Stamford Bridge initially following his loan move from Atletico Madrid last summer.Saul has improved with his more recent displays, though, and the Blues could yet decide to make his deal permanent at the end of the campaign.

Chelsea to re-consider £30m Saul option

Brian White has agreed on a contract extension with the Vancouver Whitecaps - according to <a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/sources-vancouver-whitecaps-brian-white-agree-to-long-term-contract-extension" target="_self">MLSsoccer.com</a>.The 26-year-old will sign a new four year deal with the option of an extra year ahead of the 2022 MLS season.White joined the Whitecaps from New York Red Bulls last season and recorded 12 goals and five assists in his first 27 appearances for the Canadian club.

White agrees to Vancouver Whitecaps extension

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Gedson Carvalho Fernandes’in Transfer Süreci Tamamlandı<a href="https://t.co/2GOljVs9bj">https://t.co/2GOljVs9bj</a>— Beşiktaş JK (@Besiktas) <a href="https://twitter.com/Besiktas/status/1489268349527859206?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Besiktas agree Carvalho summer transfer with Benfica

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We are delighted to announce the appointment of Steve Bruce as Manager on an 18-month contract. Welcome, Steve. 💙🤍— West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WBA/status/1489311859354345474?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Bruce named new West Brom boss

Sebastian Blanco is close to signing a new contract with the Portland Timbers - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffreyCarlisle/status/1489011473363972102" target="_self">ESPN</a>.The 33-year-old's last contract expired at the end of the 2021 MLS season, but the Timbers are working to tie him down to fresh terms.Blanco initially joined the Timbers in 2017, and has recorded 42 goals and 38 assists in 148 appearances for the club.

Blanco close to new Portland Timbers contract

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">New deals for Wilson-Esbrand and Bobb! ✍️💙 Download 👉 <a href="https://t.co/hquZ2Stav3">https://t.co/hquZ2Stav3</a>— Manchester City (@ManCity) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManCity/status/1489282981902659585?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Man City make double contract announcement

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Douglas Costa’s set to join Los Angeles Galaxy. Agreement reached on six month loan - plus two year contract set to be signed, done deal. 🇧🇷🇺🇸🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LAGalaxy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LAGalaxy</a> Douglas’ planning to arrive in Los Angeles on Sunday. Flamengo approached him but he’s joining Galaxy - decision made. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MLS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MLS</a> <a href="https://t.co/Fl1Fp3QmDf">pic.twitter.com/Fl1Fp3QmDf</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1489272126372732929?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Douglas Costa to complete LA Galaxy move

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The new era is in full effect. Bienvenido, Sergio 🇻🇪— Real Salt Lake (@realsaltlake) <a href="https://twitter.com/realsaltlake/status/1489260230286319616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Real Salt Lake sign Cordova on loan from Augsburg

Real Madrid are eyeing a swoop for Milan midfielder Franck Kessie - according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2022/02/02/primera/1643790031_742250.html?m1=cG9ydGFkYV9wb3J0YWRh&amp;m2=QUNUVUFMSURBRA%3D%3D&amp;m3=MQ%3D%3D&amp;m4=dmlkZW8%3D&amp;m5=MjI%3D" target="_self">AS</a>.The 25-year-old is attracting interest from a number of other top European clubs after entering the final six months of his contract at San Siro.Madrid are hoping to win the race to sign Kessie on a free transfer but Paris Saint-Germain are thought to be in pole positon at the moment.

Real Madrid eyeing Kessie swoop

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has pointed the blame for his “complicated” departure from Arsenal at Mikel Arteta, as the Gabon international&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/aubameyang-signs-for-barcelona-on-free-transfer-following/bltab38376708321c3b">was unveiled by Barcelona</a>.Having been frozen out at Emirates Stadium since early December, the striker finally got the move he craved when the Liga giants signed him on January transfer deadline day.A breach of club discipline had been responsible for his absence in north London, but Aubameyang claims Gunners boss Arteta was the only one that had a problem with him and ultimately left him with no choice but to leave.Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/aubameyang-arteta-arsenal-transfer-barcelona/bltfd316b6683ca2a2b" target="_self">GOAL</a>.

Aubameyang blames Arteta for ‘complicated’ Arsenal exit

Having snubbed an offer of £18 million ($25m) from Brentford for Brennan Johnson during the January transfer window, <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/brennan-johnson-nottingham-forest-line-up-new-contract-talks-after-18m-brentford-bid-rejected-sources/ " target="_blank">Football Insider</a> reports that Nottingham Forest are planning contract talks with a highly-rated youngster.Another product of a famed academy system at the City Ground has attracted Premier League interest this season, but his current club have no intention of parting with the Wales international.

Forest ready contract talks with Johnson

Marco Asensio is only tied to terms at Real Madrid through to 2023, but <a href="https://www.goal.com/es/noticias/asensio-espera-la-llamada-del-real-madrid/blt1e9f0f13c592815c " target="_blank">GOAL</a> has learned that he will snub any advances from afar as he waits on the offer of a new contract.Terms are expected to be tabled at some stage, with a man that has rejected offers from elsewhere in the past convinced that he has what it takes to enjoy a long-term future at Santiago Bernabeu.

Asensio waiting on Real renewal

<a href="https://theathletic.com/3106814/2022/02/02/newcastle-transfer-questions-answered-release-clauses-failed-deals-summer-plans-new-execs-and-did-they-do-enough/?source=user_shared_article " target="_blank">The Athletic</a> reports that Newcastrle are already drawing up plans to rekindle interest in Lille defender Sven Botman.The Magpies were unable to land the Dutch defender in January but, if they are able to secure Premier League safety, then fresh moves to put a deal in place will be made this summer.

Newcastle to rekindle interest in Botman

Brazilian sensation Endrick is causing quite a stir in Europe, after bursting on a senior scene at 15 years of age, but <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2022/02/01/primera/1643742997_542741.html " target="_blank">AS</a> reports that Real Madrid will not be breaking the bank in order to acquire his potential.The Blancos are keen on the Palmeiras starlet, but have made it clear that they will not pay more than €45 million (£37m/$51m) in order to take him to Spain.

Real won’t pay more than €45m for Endrick

PSV Eindhoven director of football John de Jong admits the Dutch club have a fight on their hands when it comes to Cody Gakpo, with the 22-year-old forward being heavily linked with Liverpool and Manchester City.De Jong has told <a href="https://www.voetbalprimeur.nl/nieuws/1016381/de-jong-ik-weet-niet-hoe-lang-psv-hem-uit-handen-van-grote-clubs-kan-houden.html " target="_blank">Voetbal Primeur</a>: “My goal was to keep him for the season at all times. I don’t know how long we can keep him out of the hands of the big clubs in Europe. How he performs is the most important thing.”

PSV face fight to keep Gakpo

Newcastle and West Ham were not the only sides to miss out on Jesse Lingard when the January transfer swung shut, claims <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a3953056749954830518-les-10-transferts-qui-auraient-pu-chambouler-la-fin-du-mercato-en-ligue-1 " target="_blank">FootMercato</a>, with Manchester United also blocking a switch to Nice.A move to France was said to appeal to the England international midfielder, but he will now remain at Old Trafford until reaching the end of his contract and dropping into the free agent pool this summer.

Man Utd blocked Nice switch for Lingard

Barcelona have, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/brozovic-inter-ottimista-sul-rinnovo-ma-il-barcellona-e-in-forte-96548 " target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>, put an offer to Marcelo Brozovic as his Inter contract runs down.Serie A title holders remain hopeful that the Croatia international will commit to fresh terms at San Siro, but he could head for Camp Nou as a free agent if a new challenge in Spain holds enough appeal.

Barcelona put offer to Brozovic

<a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a8111512198820172786-psg-mauricio-pochettino-en-a-marre " target="_blank">FootMercato</a> reports that Mauricio Pochettino has “had enough” of life at Paris Saint-Germain as speculation builds regarding a summer move to Manchester United for the Argentine coach.He has been a top target for the Red Devils in the past and could be acquired at the end of the season if ties are severed with Ligue 1 heavyweights.

Pochettino has ‘had enough’ of PSG amid Man Utd talk

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Everton can confirm the appointment of Ashley Cole as First-Team Coach.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EFC</a> 🔵— Everton (@Everton) <a href="https://twitter.com/Everton/status/1489222162955350021?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Cole links up with Lampard at Everton

According to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2022/02/02/primera/1643790031_742250.html " target="_blank">AS</a>, Paris Saint-Germain are leading Real Madrid in the race for AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie.The Ivory Coast international is attracting interest from across Europe as his contract at San Siro runs down towards free agency.

PSG lead Real Madrid in race for Kessie

Alexandre Lacazette is wanted back at Lyon when he hits free agency in the summer, with Arsenal unlikely to put the offer of a new contract to the 30-year-old France international.The Gunners lured a proven performer away from Ligue 1 in the summer of 2017, but could leave a path clear for him to retrace those steps five years later.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/arsenal-lacazette-lyon-radar-gunners-unlikely-offer-new-contract-/blt7b8f2eff7fae9402 " target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL!</a>

Arsenal unlikely to offer Lacazette new contract

West Brom are, after parting company with Valerien Ismael, holding talks with Steve Bruce regarding their vacant managerial position, reports <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60238539 " target="_blank">BBC Sport</a>.An experienced coach that was sacked by Newcastle in October 2021 has previously spent time in the West Midlands with Aston Villa and Birmingham.

West Brom hold talks with Bruce

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Per <a href="https://twitter.com/RisingBallers_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RisingBallers_</a> , Colchester United defender Frankie Terry, nephew of John Terry, is on trial at Chelsea. The 18-year-old is out of contract in the summer at the League Two club in the summer. <a href="https://twitter.com/GoalNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GoalNews</a>— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) <a href="https://twitter.com/NizaarKinsella/status/1489175425146314758?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2022</a></blockquote>
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John Terry's nephew on trial at Chelsea

Hasan Salihamidzic could extend his contract as sporting director at Bayern Munich despite his tumultuous relationship with coaches and fans, claim <a href="https://www.sport1.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/2022/02/fc-bayern-hasan-salihamidzic-winkt-neuer-vertrag-dank-erfolgreicher-transfer-politik" target="_blank">Sport1</a>.Salihamidzic is not widely popular with Bayern supporters after he fell out with former manager Hansi Flick, leading to the Champions League winning coach leaving to become Germany national team boss.However the work of Salihamidzic in helping Bayern maintain their Bundesliga dominance will lead to renewal talks for a deal set to expire in 2023.

Salihamidzic could extend his contract

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Phil Jones has received no proposal from Trabzonspor, there are no talks or discussions. Jones turned down two approaches from Bordeaux on Deadline Day. 🔴🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> Man United are prepared to keep him until the end of the season.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1489178211456069633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Jones not leaving Man Utd for Turkey

Tanguy Ndombele admits he is takinga major risk by returning to former club Lyon on loan.Ndombele, who signed from Spurs until the end of the season last month, told a press conference after signing: "I left through the front door and it's a risk to come back. I took that risk. I think I'm a better player than when I left. I learned in England even if it didn't happen [on the pitch]. I'm better physically and mentally."The French midfielder has returned three years after leaving Lyon for Spurs, where he failed to impress in the Premier League.

Ndombele: It's a risk to come back to Lyon

PSV have announced their manager Roger Schmidt will depart at the end of the season and retire from football.The club's director of football affairs John de Jong told <a href="https://www.psv.nl/nieuwspagina/artikel/roger-schmidt-stopt-aan-het-einde-van-het-seizoen.htm" target="_self">the club website:</a> “We have used the past few weeks to have good conversations. Our intention was to continue with Roger, but he has decided to retire at the end of the season."We think that's a shame, but it doesn't change our goal to win as many prizes as possible this season."

Schmidt to leave PSV

Lyon are keen to re-sign former player Corentin Tolisso when his Bayern Munich contract expires this summer.Technical Director Vincent Ponsot told a press conference on Wednesday: "We spoke to Corentin Tolisso. The trend of letting contracts expire can be an option for us to bring back former players.&nbsp;If there is an opportunity, we must seize it.”Tolisso came through Lyon's academy and played 160 times for the first team before joining Bayern in 2017 for €41 million.

Lyon confirm interest in Tolisso

Saint-Etienne director Loic Perrin says the Ligue 1 relegation battlers considered signing Diego Costa during the January transfer window, but decided against a deal due to the costs.Costa is a free agent after leaving Atletico Mineiro, while Saint-Etienne are in dire straights as they sit rock bottom of the French top flight.Perrin told <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a1947892704246210937-asse-loic-perrin-explique-pourquoi-diego-costa-na-pas-signe" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>: “We got information from quite a few intermediaries. They offered him to us for €100,000 a month. "Those weren't the real numbers. It was twice as much, with a maintenance bonus. As he already had a written offer from another club, we didn't go any further."It's not easy to bring a real star into a locker room. It is also necessary to take care of the squad balance. Beyond the sporting aspect, it would have been necessary to analyse all this."

Ligue 1 strugglers came close to Diego Costa deal

West Ham fear that failure to qualify for the Champions League this season will see Declan Rice push for a summer move elsewhere, reports <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/02/01/declan-rice-targeted-top-premier-league-clubs-west-ham-face/?utm_content=football&amp;utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_campaign=Echobox&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1643742184 " target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>.The England international midfielder has been heavily linked with Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City.

West Ham face a fight to keep Rice

Nicolas Pepe saw a January move away from Arsenal speculated on, and <a href="https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/nicolas-pepe-offered-two-routes-22964398 " target="_blank">football.london</a> claims the Ivorian winger was open to making a fresh start outside of north London.With regular game time in short supply, and with a return to France mooted, a £72 million ($98m) asset at Emirates Stadium was prepared to leave before the winter window shut but no deal was done.

Pepe was willing to leave Arsenal

Newcastle failed to agree a deal for Southampton defender Mohammed Salisu in the January window, but <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/mohammed-salisu-why-his-january-move-newcastle-fell-through " target="_blank">90min</a> report that the Ghanaian star remains of interest at St James’ Park.If the Magpies are able to steer a course to Premier League safety this season, then a fresh raid on St Mary’s will be launched in the summer.

Salisu remains a target for Newcastle

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Rumours about Edinson Cavani being Álvarez replacement at River Plate in July are not confirmed. There are no talks, negotiations or interest. 🚫🇺🇾 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cavani?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cavani</a> Edinson accepted to stay at Man Utd until end of the season - he'll decide his future in May. La Liga, serious option. <a href="https://t.co/dmyZsyiiK9">pic.twitter.com/dmyZsyiiK9</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1488968072396476418?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 2, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Cavani to replace City-bound Alvarez at River?

Manchester United are increasingly confident of appointing Mauricio Pochettino as manager this summer, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/mauricio-pochettino-man-united-psg-26123859" target="_blank">Mirror.</a>The Red Devils have made the former Tottenham boss their top target to succeed interim manager Ralf Rangnick, who will take up a two-year consultancy role at the end of the season.Pochettino only joined PSG 13 months ago but the Ligue 1 side are willing to let the Argentine leave in the summer.

Man Utd confident of landing Poch

Chelsea are ready to open talks with Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele over a pre-contract agreement to join the club this summer, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12529959/ousmane-dembele-chelsea-interested-in-summer-transfer-with-winger-set-to-stay-at-barcelona-until-end-of-season" target="_blank">Sky Sports.</a>The Blues held talks about a deadline-day move for the France international but were unable to reach an agreement.However, they retain an interest in the 24-year-old and are ready to discuss a deal to bring him to Stamford Bridge on a free transfer when his Barca contract expires at the end of the season.&nbsp;

Blues eye Dembele deal

Sunderland have offered Roy Keane the manager's job at the Stadium of Light more than 13 years after he&nbsp;left the club, according to the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/02/02/roy-keane-offered-sunderland-job-considering-return-management/" target="_blank">Telegraph.</a>The Black Cats have offered Keane a short-term deal until the end of the season with the option to extend if both parties agree.The former Republic of Ireland midfielder quit as Sunderland boss in December 2008 citing differences with then-owner Ellis Short and has not managed at all since being sacked by Ipswich in 2011.

Keane offered Sunderland job

Juventus and AC Milan are frontrunners for the signature of Roma midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo this summer, reports <a href="https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/2022/02/02/roma-zaniolo-news-calciomercato">Sky Italia.</a> The Italy international wants to stay in Rome but the&nbsp;Giallorossi are keen to cash in on him with a summer sale.Tottenham are also believed to be interested but a move abroad looks unlikely at present, putting the Serie A duo in the driving seat.

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