Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Liverpool owners to shower Klopp with 'transfer overhaul' funding as two mega-targets identified

Despite Liverpool's woes so far this season, manager Jurgen Klopp has no intention of walking away from the club and is instead planning to revamp his side according to <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/liverpool-to-back-juergen-klopp-for-summer-rebuild-ssnlx57f3" target="_blank">The Times</a>. He will be fully backed by ownership group FSG.The German has had strong indication that he will be given the necessary funds to revamp his squad, with 19-year-old Jude Bellingham his primary transfer target. Matheus Nunes of Wolves, who recently impressed against Liverpool, is said to also be on the radar as the Reds looks to rejuvenate their squad in the summer.

Klopp to receive 'transfer overhaul' at Liverpool (Times)

Former Brighton &amp; Hove Albion and Newcastle boss, Chris Hughton has been <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64620417" target="_blank">appointed</a> head coach of the Ghana national team.He has actually already been working with the Black Stars as a technical adviser over the past year but now steps up into the new position.He replaces Otto Addo, who stepped down after finishing bottom of Group H at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Hughton named Ghana manager

According to <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/3-estrellas-quiere-fichar-barcelona-sancionan-manchester-city-20230212.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>, Barcelona are keen on signing Man City and Spain midfielder Rodri. The club view him as the perfect successor to the ageing Sergio Busquets who may well leave at the end of the season.

Barca chasing Rodri 

The two Premier League clubs are currently on the hunt for a new head coach after Jesse Marsch and Nathan Jones were both sacked this week. As per <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-southampton-battle-leeds-united-to-lure-top-manager-target-marcelo-gallardo/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>, Argentine coach Marcelo Gallardo is a key target for the teams. He is River Plate's most successful manager but <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/legendary-manager-gallardo-set-to-leave-river-plate-it-has-been-a-beautiful-story/bltcd2208076af25da5" target="_blank">opted to step down</a> from his position as manager this season.

Leeds and Southampton in manager battle

Having lost to Leicester City 4-1 on Saturday, a bad weekend has just got even worse for Spurs.Indeed, Rodrigo Bentancur has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/feb/12/rodrigo-bentancur-tottenham-out-for-rest-of-season-injury" target="_blank">cruciate damage</a>. The Uruguayan is expected to need six or seven months to recover and so this could perhaps tempt the club into the summer market for an alternative option to have for the start of next season.

Tottenham may need new midfielder

The two Premier League clubs have been linked with Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie in recent times. However, he has just signed a new contract extension. According to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/tottenham-newcastle-hincapie-sources/" target="_blank">Football Insider,</a> this means the centre-back has seen his value rise by £30m.Indeed, the reports claims any summer transfer for Hincapie will now cost more than £50m.

Spurs and Newcastle target has new transfer price 

According to a report from <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/west-ham-united-quiere-fichar-pedro-estrella-flamengo-20230212.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>, young Brazilian striker Pedro is on the Premier League club's radar.He won't come cheap, however, with a touted transfer fee of around €40m already being suggested. The 25-year-old featured for Brazil in the 2022 World Cup playing twice in the tournament.

West Ham want Flamengo ace

There had been some rumours that Aston Villa could be keen on signing the Real Madrid midfielder who is into the last six months of his contract.Of course, Dani Ceballos played for Unai Emery at Arsenal so it's an easy connection to make.However, journalist Dean Jones has said (via <a href="https://www.givemesport.com/aston-villa-transfer-news-move-16m-spain-star-surprising-villa-park/" target="_blank">GiveMeSport</a>): "The thing, with Dani Ceballos, is he's been handed a fresh chance this season that I don't think a lot of people saw coming. "I don't think he'll be thinking about leaving at the moment. I think he's trying to make the most of the opportunity that he's got, so I'll be very surprised if he's even considering a move."

Ceballos to Villa looking unlikely 

Dutch teenager Xavi Simons appears hopeful of a return to PSG this summer after admitting he <a href="https://twitter.com/hadrien_grenier/status/1624820351988387840?s=20&amp;t=ZILGFopz9aipgiu7KeuCIQ" target="_blank">misses life in Paris</a>.The 19-year-old left the Parc des Prince on a permanent deal this summer but PSG reportedly put a buy back clause in the deal that is comes into effect in 2023.

Xavi Simons appears hopeful of PSG return

Ansu Fati's agent Jorge Mendes has suspended talk of a transfer for the teenage sensation as to not distract from Barcelona's pursuit of silverware this season according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/en/news/barca/mendes-postpones-ansu-fati-future-decision-until-end-of-the-season-82859400" target="_blank">Sport</a>. Mendes has suggested there has been interest in the youngster across Europe as his Barca career falters slightly but due to his good relationship with the club he has suspended talk of a transfer for the time being.

Fati's agents suspends talk of transfer 

According to <a href="https://www.caughtoffside.com/2023/02/12/chelsea-duo-unlikely-to-sign-contract-extensions-beyond-2024/" target="_blank">Caught Offside</a>, Mateo Kovacic and Ruben Loftus-Cheek are both unlikely to sign contract extensions beyond 2024. The Blues midfield has recently been bolstered by the edition of Enzo Fernandez but it could be the period of much transition in the summer, with the club reportedly resigned to losing Mason Mount on a free transfer.

Chelsea duo unlikely to extend beyond 2024

<centre><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Ex-Ajax coach Alfred Schreuder a serious contender among candidates for the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LUFC</a> manager's job. Dutchman is at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LEEMUN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LEEMUN</a> today— Mike McGrath (@mcgrathmike) <a href="https://twitter.com/mcgrathmike/status/1624769795399852035?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Schreuder a 'serious contender' for Leeds job

Less than a week after losing his job at Leeds, Jesse Marsch may be back in a Premier League job. Southampton sacked Nathan Jones yesterday and according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/4187435/2023/02/12/jesse-marsch-southampton-vacancy/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a> the American is under consideration for the vacant hot seat at St Mary's. Marsch's career follows a similar patter to that of former Saints boss Ralph Hasenhuttl, something which is said to attract the hierarchy at Southampton.

Marsch under consideration Southampton job

Real Madrid have reportedly shown interest in signing Atletico Madrid loanee Joao Felix next season according to <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/joao-felix-aparece-radar-real-madrid-ataque-20230211.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>.Felix joined Chelsea on loan during the winter transfer window and scored his maiden goal for the club against West Ham. Real Madrid have identified the Portuguese as a long-term replacement for Karim Benzema.

Real Madrid eye move for Joao Felix

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Kevin Mbabu leaves Fulham, done deal. Agreement completed and now set to be signed with Swiss side Geneve Servette on loan until June 🚨⚪️⚫️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FulhamFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FulhamFC</a> Understand medical tests will take place today — Mbabu is already in Geneva and documents are 100% ready. Confirmed. ✅🇨🇭 <a href="https://t.co/BTKrLrkRBJ">pic.twitter.com/BTKrLrkRBJ</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1624731998701887490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Mbabu set to join Geneve Servette on loan

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍️ 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣7️⃣ ⚫️🔴<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bayer04?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bayer04</a> has extended <a href="https://twitter.com/pierohincapie?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@pierohincapie</a>'s contract. 😍 More info 👉 <a href="https://t.co/ZvlqEVQB8K">https://t.co/ZvlqEVQB8K</a> <a href="https://t.co/lwrs6LzwTY">pic.twitter.com/lwrs6LzwTY</a>— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/bayer04_en/status/1624727353384476673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Spurs target Piero Hincapie signs new deal

Newcastle are reportedly favourites to land Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Daichi Kamada according to <a href="https://www.caughtoffside.com/2023/02/12/newcastle-united-lead-race-for-daichi-kamada-transfer/" target="_blank">Caughtoffside</a>.Barcelona and Liverpool have also shown in signing the player who becomes a free agent next summer.

Newcastle favourites to land Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder

Leicester City duo Youri Tielemans and Caglar Soyuncu could leave the club as free agents next summer according to journalist Dean Jones.He told <a href="https://www.givemesport.com/leicester-youri-tielemans-caglar-soyuncu-transfer-rumours-news-king-power/" target="_blank">Give Me Sport</a>, "Nobody else is going to sign him now [Soyuncu to Atletico Madrid], so I’ll be interested in if they still feel that is a good fit. They’ve always liked him, but yeah, it is now looking likely that Soyuncu and Tielemans will go for free."

Leicester duo could leave the club next summer

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Cody Gakpo on Liverpool move: "When I heard about interest from Liverpool in December, I did not think about anything else", tell Daily Mail. 🔴🇳🇱 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LFC</a> "There was also Chelsea interest maybe but I already had my mind made up". <a href="https://t.co/ohB1kruJnc">pic.twitter.com/ohB1kruJnc</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1624726005377277954?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Gakpo confirms Chelsea were interested in signing him

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SaintsFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SaintsFC</a> has parted company with Men’s First Team Manager Nathan Jones.— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SouthamptonFC/status/1624707280636723200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Southampton part ways with Nathan Jones

Liverpool have reportedly joined the race to sign Napoli's star forward Victor Osimhen according to <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/estrellas-napoles-aterrorizan-toda-europa-goles-20230211.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>.The star forward who scored 16 goals in 17 matches for the Serie A leaders are also wanted by Manchester United.

Liverpool join race to sign Napoli star

Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Barcelona loanee Abde Ezzalzouli according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20230212/1001939564/osasuna-quiere-ampliar-cesion-abde-ve-dificil.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>.Ezzalzouli joined Osasuna on loan from Barcelona in the summer and has appeared in 11 league games so far for the club. Osasuna want to extend his loan spell but the Blues are keen on securing his signing next summer.<div></div>

Chelsea want Barcelona winger

Chelsea are eyeing a move for Brentford goalkeeper David Raya according to <a href="https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/raya-chelsea-tottenham-united-transfer-26217343" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>.Raya has a contract with his club until 2024 and Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United are also in the race to sign him.

Chelsea eye move for Brentford star

Real Madrid are keen on signing Ecuadorian wonderkid Kendry Paez next season according to <a href="https://www.defensacentral.com/real_madrid/1676130768-kendry-paez-el-nino-maravilla-de-15-anos-que-esta-en-el-radar-del-madrid-oferta-de-16-millones-rechazada" target="_blank">Defensa Central.</a>Several other European clubs including Chelsea are interested in signing the 15-year-old midfielder. The Blues reportedly submitted an offer for the player but Independiente del Valle rejected it.

Real Madrid eye move for Kendry Paez

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Understand Kevin Mbabu could leave Fulham immediately — advanced talks over loan deal until June with Geneve Servet, his hometown club 🚨⚪️⚫️🇨🇭 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> The agreement is close, deal could be completed soon — Mbabu has already accepted as he’d be happy to return in Switzerland. <a href="https://t.co/tNqodEyIUB">pic.twitter.com/tNqodEyIUB</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1624506368349687808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 11, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Mbabu on his way out of Fulham

Amid reported Real Madrid interest in Kingsley Coman, Bayern Munich have slapped a €100 million (£88.5m/$107m) valuation on the French attacker, according to<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/bayern-monaco-per-il-dopo-coman-si-guarda-in-germania-60601" target="_blank"> Calciomercato</a>.Coman, who has won the league title in every single season of his professional career, has scored four times in the Bundesliga this season.

Coman valued at €100m by Bayern Munich

According to Spanish outlet <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/razon-complica-llegada-gvardiol-real-madrid-verano-20230211.html" target="_blank">Fichajes,</a> Josko Gvardiol may not leave RB Leipzig in the summer of 2023 as he now intends to see out his contract with the club. Real Madrid, alongside several Premier League clubs, are monitoring his situation and the 21-year-old Croatia star will certainly attract even more attention by the time the season is out.

Gvardiol may not move in summer 2023

Real Madrid rejected an approach for Vinicius Junior made by PSG, according to Spanish outlet <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/135-milions-tancar-venda-florentino-perez-respon-no-vinicius-junior-psg_969036_102.html" target="_blank">El Nacional</a>. They are suggesting the Parisians offered upwards of €135 million (£120m/$144.5m) for the Brazilian attacker but were bluntly told no by Madrid President Florentino Perez.

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