Transfer news and rumours LIVE: PSG favourites to sign Mane as he stalls on Liverpool contract

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">TRUE✅ If Sadio Mané will leave <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LFC</a> the big favorite for a Transfer is <a href="https://twitter.com/PSG_inside?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PSG_inside</a>. the strong interest and high salary at Paris are the reason why he hesitates to sign a new contract at Liverpool <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayern?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCBayern</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EnglischeWoche?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EnglischeWoche</a> <a href="https://t.co/lW26HVWBLc">pic.twitter.com/lW26HVWBLc</a>— Christian Falk (@cfbayern) <a href="https://twitter.com/cfbayern/status/1526938636113035272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
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PSG favourites to sign Mane as he stalls on Liverpool contract (Sport Bild)

Tottenham’s have included Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn on their list of potential summer targets, says <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/05/18/antonio-conte-identifies-john-mcginn-tottenham-transfer-target/?utm_content=sport&amp;utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_campaign=Echobox&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1652881161" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>.&nbsp;Antonio Conte wants to sign six new players this summer and are considering a move for the Scotland international.

Tottenham consider move for McGinn (Telegraph)

Chelsea have made plans to sign Jules Kounde from Sevilla as soon as Todd Boehly's takeover is completed and sanctions are lifted, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-complete-kounde-signing-sevilla-soon-uk-government/blt0a0e69af1f207c7e" target="_self">GOAL </a>can confirm.&nbsp;With Antonio Rudiger set to depart for Real Madrid and Andreas Christensen for Barcelona, Chelsea will urgently be looking to bring in at least one, if not more, top centre-backs.&nbsp;The deal was on the verge of being completed last summer before complications delayed the move to this year.Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-complete-kounde-signing-sevilla-soon-uk-government/blt0a0e69af1f207c7e" target="_self">GOAL</a>

Chelsea ready to complete Kounde deal

According to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/05/18/manchester-united-manager-erik-ten-hag-eyeing-ajax-raid-lisandro/?utm_content=football&amp;utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_campaign=Echobox&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1652868286-1" target="_self">The </a><a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/05/18/manchester-united-manager-erik-ten-hag-eyeing-ajax-raid-lisandro/?utm_content=football&amp;utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_campaign=Echobox&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1652868286-1" target="_self">Telegraph</a>, Argentina international Lisandro Martinez has been added to the list of Man Utd targets as Erik Ten Hag looks to bolster his new club's defence.The 24-year-old has been a mainstay player in Ajax's defence throughout the last three seasons and is desirable for his abilities to play in the Dutch manager's specific system.Along with Jurrien Timber, Martinez is amongst the Ajax players who Ten Hag could potentially bring to the red side of Manchester.

Ten Hag considering move for Ajax’s Martinez (Telegraph)

According to <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/chelsea-planning-reopen-ousmane-dembele-talks-after-takeover" target="_self">90Min</a>, Chelsea are interested in signing Ousmane Dembele this summer and plan to reopen talks with the Frenchman once their takeover is complete.Chelsea were one of the frontrunners in the race to sign Dembele on a free transfer, however the sanctions placed onto the club and Roman Abramovich meant they were barred from negotiations, preventing them from making the 25-year-old an offer.

Chelsea plan to reopen talks with Dembele (90Min)

Manchester City are preparing to make a £30 million move to sign Brighton fullback Marc Cucurella, reports <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10826867/Manchester-City-make-30million-swoop-Brighton-left-Marc-Cucurella-summer.html" target="_self">the Daily Mail</a>. Pep Guardiola sees Cucurella as a player that can solve the club's left-back problem, with the Spanish star winning possession more times than any other Premier League player. City have already made one big move this month, having signed Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund.

City prepare £30m move for Cucurella

Marco Verratti joked that the constant speculation around Paris Saint-Germain team-mate Kylian Mbappe's future has made him "sick", as recent reports indicating the forward would depart to Real Madrid sent him into a tailspin.The French attacker can leave PSG for free at the end of the season and discussion about his future has hung over the 2021-22 campaign.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/mbappe-agrees-real-madrid-transfer-psg-star-after-champions/blta7e8210f81448ca0" target="_self">GOAL confirmed this week </a>that Mbappe has agreed to join Real Madrid at the end of the season, with an announcement to be made after the Champions League final.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/verratti-mbappe-s-psg-transfer-exit-reports-have-made-me/bltc8c180b21c3fcc3d" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Verratti: Mbappe's PSG transfer exit reports have 'made me sick'

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Tottenham have not opened talks to sign Paulo Dybala, as of today. There are no negotiations ongoing - ofc, the situation for Dybala’s future is still open as he’s available on a free transfer. ⚪️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/THFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#THFC</a> Antonio Conte will meet Tottenham board soon to discuss future plans.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1526982521191378944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
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No talks between Tottenham and Dybala

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Rubén Darío Insua, ídolo de nuestro Club y Cuervo de alma, es el nuevo entrenador de <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SanLorenzo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SanLorenzo</a> Mañana por la mañana firmará contrato y dirigirá su primera práctica en Ciudad Deportiva. Al mediodía, brindará una conferencia de prensa. 💙❤️ ¡Bienvenido a casa, Gallego querido! <a href="https://t.co/RuCIqZVKQg">pic.twitter.com/RuCIqZVKQg</a>— San Lorenzo (@SanLorenzo) <a href="https://twitter.com/SanLorenzo/status/1526993644594647040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
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San Lorenzo idol Insua returns as coach

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Miguel Merentiel é o novo atacante do <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MaiorCampe%C3%A3oDoBrasil?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MaiorCampeãoDoBrasil</a>! ➤ <a href="https://t.co/3fpqlOevM3">https://t.co/3fpqlOevM3</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AvantiPalestra?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AvantiPalestra</a> <a href="https://t.co/i8U0Nihgeg">pic.twitter.com/i8U0Nihgeg</a>— SE Palmeiras (@Palmeiras) <a href="https://twitter.com/Palmeiras/status/1526965747624329218?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Palmeiras sign Uruguayan forward Merential

Sevilla are plotting a bid for Sparta Prague star Adam Hlozek, <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/monchi-baraja-nueva-promesa-sevilla-20220518.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a> reports.The Spanish side are looking to strengthen in attack and sporting director Monchi is a big admirer of the 19-year-old.

Sevilla target Hlozek

Bayern Munich are in talks to sign Sasa Kalajdzic this summer.<a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/fc-bayern-treffen-zwischen-berater-von-stuttgarts-sasa-kalajdzic-fcb/12616085/34130" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a> in Germany claims Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic&nbsp;met with the Stuttgart player's agent to discuss a possible summer move.

Bayern in talks to sign Kalajdzic

Real Betis' president has confirmed that Hector Bellerin will return to Arsenal this summer.The right-back has impressed on loan at the Spanish side, but there is no deal in place to make the move permanent.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/bellerin-return-arsenal-betis-loan/blt72631a642506f4f3" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>

Bellerin will return to Arsenal - Betis president

Barcelona are set to hold talks with Palmeiras as they look to sign teenage star Endrick, <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/barca-lanza-endrick-13675671" target="_blank">Sport</a> claims.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/real-madrid-barcelona-man-city-endrick-set-to-sign-first/blt6d773b5fc3bf0092" target="_blank">GOAL reported</a> this week that the Brazilian side will offer Endrick a professional contract when he turns 16 in July.But Barcelona hope to lure him to Camp Nou in the near future.

Barca move for Endrick

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨El Valencia ha decidido hacer uso de la opción de compra por el defensor 🇵🇾 Omar Alderete. *️⃣El club pagará los €7.500.000 al Herta Berlín antes del 30/6, fecha límite estipulada. <a href="https://t.co/B4bIHVHHjM">pic.twitter.com/B4bIHVHHjM</a>— César Luis Merlo (@CLMerlo) <a href="https://twitter.com/CLMerlo/status/1526946219544612865?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Valencia to purchase Alderete

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍️ Bem-vindo, Roger Schmidt! 💥 Welcome, coach!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EPluribusUnum?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EPluribusUnum</a> <a href="https://t.co/yHr3ams5iL">pic.twitter.com/yHr3ams5iL</a>— SL Benfica (@SLBenfica) <a href="https://twitter.com/SLBenfica/status/1526966575185768450?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Schmidt appointed as Benfica coach

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Luka Modrić: “Real Madrid means everything for me. Real Madrid is my home. I'm happy. I feel part of this club and I'm a Madridista, forever”. ⚪️🇭🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RealMadrid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RealMadrid</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MadridXtra?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MadridXtra</a> Modrić will soon sign his new Real Madrid contract until June 2023.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1526958222162202624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Modric to sign new Madrid deal

Harry Kane would be better off staying at Tottenham instead of joining Manchester United this summer, says former striker Teddy Sheringham.The England international has been linked with United in recent transfer windows, while Manchester City have also shown interest in the past.Tottenham's ongoing failure to win silverware has been cited as the main reason Kane could leave the club, but Sheringham feels a move to Old Trafford would be a step backwards for the 28-year-old.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/kane-struggle-turn-down-man-utd-transfer-trophies-spurs/blt6e2f5b1acda28bde" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

'Kane has more chance of winning trophies at Spurs than Man Utd'

Chelsea are eyeing a summer transfer for Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Luka Hyrylainen,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-eye-summer-transfer-for-eintracht-frankfurt/blt08ea2557bb8d2f6c" target="_blank">GOAL&nbsp;and&nbsp;SPOX&nbsp;can confirm</a>.The 17-year-old has impressed enough to attract attention from Chelsea, with the Premier League giants eager to bring him onto their books when the transfer market reopens.

Chelsea eye Eintracht Frankfurt teen Hyrylainen

Sergino Dest has informed Barcelona that he wants to stay at the club next season.It has been reported on <a href="https://cadenaser.com/deportes/futbol/" target="_blank">Cadena SER </a>that the USMNT full-back's representatives have assured the Camp Nou side that he will not be looking to leave this summer.

Dest tells Barcelona he wants tostay

Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret is reluctant to sign a new contract.<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/meret-napoli-tra-errori-e-garanzie-richieste-e-stallo-per-il-rin-63217" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports the 25-year-old, who has made just six Serie A appearances this season, wants to be guaranteed a spot in the starting XI before he will sign a new deal.

Napoli contract talks with Meret stall

Hull City have agreed a deal in principle to sign Malian international Adama Traore on a free transfer. Traore, who spent last season at Turkish outfit Hatayspor, will link up with the Tigers in the coming weeks, according to <a href="https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/hull-city-agree-deal-sign-7095646" target="_self">HullLive</a>.This season, the 26-year-old made 17 appearances in the Turkish Super Lig, assisting three times and scoring once. Though his season was cut short in the second half due to injuries.

Hull City set to sign Hatayspor midfielder Adama Traore

According to <a href="https://sportbild.bild.de/" target="_self">Bild</a>, Borussia Dortmund are interested in signing Chelsea's Ian Maatsen on loan.&nbsp;The 20-year-old left-back is part of a BVB shortlist that also includes Ramy Bensebaini of Gladbach and David Raum

Dortmund want Chelsea youngster Ian Maatsen

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Napoli have triggered the buy option for Zambo Anguissa from Fulham, president De Laurentiis has just confirmed. Fee will be around €15m. 🇨🇲🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> Zambo Anguissa has already signed his contract with Napoli.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1526890491161333760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Napoli set to sign Anguissa on a permanent deal

<a href="https://www.goal.com/it/notizie/riebry-non-si-ritira-futuro-salernitana-rinnovo/blt25b5a39a095b7429" target="_self">GOAL</a> can confirm that despite being 39 years old, Franck Ribery is unwilling to retire and believes he has another season of football left in him.When asked about a coaching position and, by extension, retirement, he told DAZN: "Now I don't think about it yet because I want to play again, then for next year we will see. But if I can still give something to the people, I want to do it".Though it remains unclear where he will play his next and possibly last season, as his current contract with Salernitana expires this summer.Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/it/notizie/riebry-non-si-ritira-futuro-salernitana-rinnovo/blt25b5a39a095b7429" target="_self">GOAL.</a>

Ribery not ready to retire

According to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-transfer-latest-gabriel-magalhaes-26992597" target="_self">the Mirror</a>, Arsenal is considering selling Gabriel Magalhaes in an unexpected move during the summer transfer window.The 24-year-old has been a mainstay of Arsenal's defence this season, but Mikeal Arteta may look to replace him with a left-footed defender who is more comfortable playing passes out of the back while in the left-sided centre-back role.&nbsp;Juventus is one possible destination for the Brazilian as the Italian club look to replace Giorgio Chiellini.

Arsenal may offload Gabriel this summer

Dele Alli, who only just signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Everton in January, could be leaving in the summer, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/18602273/dele-alli-everton-transfer-tottenham/" target="_self">The Sun</a>.&nbsp;The 26-year-old has only made nine appearances for The Toffees, all of which have come from the bench, and has yet to assist or score.Should Everton sell the England international, Tottenham will receive 25% of his transfer fee.

Dele Alli may already be departing Everton

According to <a href="https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-milinkovic-savic-man-utd-23988630" target="_self">football.london</a>, Lazio's Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has been identified as a potential summer signing for Chelsea, and the club is willing to trade Ruben Loftus-Cheek to secure the deal.Chelsea could use Lazio's previous interest in midfielder Loftus-Cheek to beat Man Utd to the signing of Milinkovic-Savic.&nbsp;The Blues are in the market for a midfielder this season, and the Serbia international has emerged as a possible candidate.

Chelsea prepared to trade Loftus-cheek for Milinkovic-Savic

Atletico Madrid are plotting a swoop for Fenerbahce midfielder Miguel Crespo - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1526600245701918720?s=20&amp;t=HvGEzhGmb9H5_5iIHH0EMw" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>.The 25-year-old, who has also been linked with Everton, moved to the Turkish club from Estoril last summer and has since scored three goals in 22 appearances.Atletico are willing to pay around €15 million (£13m/$16m) to bring Crespo to La Liga when the summer transfer window opens.

Atletico plotting swoop for Fenerbahce's Crespo

Rennes forward Martin Terrier is the subject of interest from Tottenham - according to <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a6036523284012278403-tottenham-sattaque-a-martin-terrier" target="_blank">Foot Mercato</a>.Antonio Conte is eager to bring in the 25-year-old to add extra firepower to his attacking ranks at Spurs for next season.Terrier has scored 24 goals in 36 Ligue 1 appearances for Rennes in 2021-22.

Spurs interested in Rennes forward Terrier

Manchester United are considering a swoop for Lille defender Sven Botman - according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/man-united-hijack-ac-milan-deal-for-sven-botman-sources/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>.Milan were thought to be leading the race for the 25-year-old, who is set to be available for around £25 million ($31m) this summer.United could yet swoop in to steal Botman's signature from right under Milan's noses, with Erik ten Hag eyeing the centre-back as the first coup of his reign at Old Trafford.

Man Utd considering Botman swoop

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Los Angeles FC have confirmed to Giorgio Chiellini their official proposal to sign him on a free transfer - they're now waiting for final green light on Chiellini side. 🇺🇸 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MLS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MLS</a> Italian centre back is available on a free transfer and he also received another proposal days ago.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1526721733167878144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
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LA Galaxy confirm Chiellini contract offer

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Talks ongoing between Gündoğan agents and Manchester City board. No discussion about new deal - just about his future with serious chances to leave the club. 🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCFC</a> His trip to Madrid was not linked to his future. Barça, German clubs and Arsenal [depends on UCL] interested. <a href="https://t.co/IQxH3XH1CH">pic.twitter.com/IQxH3XH1CH</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1526567561869070343?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Barca and Arsenal among Gundogan suitors

Barcelona president Joan Laporta says Ousmane Dembele is "tempted" by a possible departure this summer.Still, the club is hoping to re-sign the French winger due to his comfort with the club and his team-mates.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/laporta-dembele-tempted-by-barcelona-departure/blt92a3578b9121dfa0" target="_self">Read the full story on GOAL!</a>

Laporta: Dembele tempted by Barcelona departure

Leicester are looking to complete a £14m deal to sign Ademola Lookman on a permanent deal, reports <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/05/17/leicester-consider-14m-bid-make-ademola-lookman-deal-permanent/" target="_self">The Telegraph</a>. The winger has been on loan from RB Leipzig and has scored eight goals in 41 appearances. Brendan Rodgers wants to bring Lookman in on a permanent deal as one of several big signings this summer.

Leicester eye permanent deal for Lookman

Sporting KC have joined Fulham in the race to sign Derby's Tom Lawrence, reports <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-sporting-kansas-join-fulham-and-norwich-in-race-to-sign-derby-county-star-tom-lawrence/" target="_self">Football Insider</a>.Lawrence's contract with Derb ends this summer and he's set to leave the club on a free transfer this summer.Burnley and Norwich are also linked with the Wales star, although Sporting KC are hopeful they can convince him to come to the U.S.

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