Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Conte wants Pogba at Inter

Liverpool are continuing to lead the chase for RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner, reports <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/liverpool-transfer-news-timo-werner-latest-coronavirus-a9497056.html" target="_blank">The Independent</a>. Several other clubs are said to be keen on the Germany international but, despite the coronavirus pandemic, the Reds believe a deal can be done.

Liverpool continue to lead hunt for Werner

Juventus defender Mattia de Sciglio has been offered to Barcelona, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200504/48939238488/barca-de-sciglio-juventus-arthur.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. Two European heavyweights have been discussing a possible deal involving Arthur and Miralem Pjanic, but another deal could be on the cards.

De Sciglio offered to Barcelona

Liga giants given chance to sign Juve defender

Neymar has turned down a €100 million contract at Paris Saint-Germain as he waits on a return to Barcelona, reports <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200504/48939150100/neymar-rechaza-100-millones-del-psg-por-el-barca.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The Brazilian forward is prepared to take a substantial pay cut in order to head back to Camp Nou.

Neymar snubs €100m PSG deal for Barca move

PSG superstar to turn down lucrative deal

Inter are ready to battle for the signature of Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba, reports <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Juventus/02-05-2020/pogba-l-inter-ha-tesoro-sfidare-juve-370663122440_preview.shtml?refresh_ce-cp" target="_blank">La Gazzetta dello Sport</a>.&nbsp; Antonio Conte is unhappy with his current midfield options with former Tottenham star Christian Eriksen yet to impress the Italian since joining the club.&nbsp; While Inter are expected to have the money to fund a possible transfer with a number of players set to be sold at season's end, the club want Pogba to agree to a wage cut before completing a deal.&nbsp;

Conte wants Pogba at Inter

Another Serie A side is keen on the Frenchman

Walter Benitez has agreed to extend his contract at Nice,&nbsp;<a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-ogc-nice-4-ans-de-plus-pour-walter-benitez-502280" target="_blank">Le 10 Sport</a>&nbsp;reports. The Argentine goalkeeper will stay at the Ligue 1 outfit for another four years.

Benitez agrees four-year Nice deal

Sevilla are plotting a summer bid for Porto left-back Alex Telles, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://abola.pt/nacional/2020-05-04/fc-porto-sevilha-lancou-anzol-a-alex-telles-ja-no-periodo-de-confinamento/842986" target="_blank">A Bola</a>. Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain have already been linked with a move for the 27-year-old, whose contract expires in 2021. Sevilla sporting director Monchi has been impressed by him, however, and he is high up on Julen Lopetegui's list of targets for the next transfer window.

Sevilla target Porto full-back Telles

Julian Draxler is on the hunt for a new club and has his sights set on a move to Italy. The Germany international's contract expires in the summer of 2021, but he is open to leaving this summer. Draxler refuses to accept a pay cut, however, and has already rejected several clubs.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/draxler-e-quel-retroscena-sul-milan-vale-la-pena-scommettere-su--59540" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;claims he sees Juventus and AC Milan as potential destinations, but he could prove too expensive.

Draxler open to Juventus or AC Milan move

Bayer Leverkusen are interested in signing 21-year-old full-back Emerson from Barcelona,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/barcelona-puede-hacer-negocio-con-emerson-7949321" target="_blank">Sport</a>&nbsp;reports. The Brazilian is on loan at Real Betis and has made 23 appearances in La Liga this season, impressing enough to catch the eye of Tottenham. Leverkusen are the latest to court him, however, and Barca are open to negotiating.

Bayer Leverkusen eye Barca full-back

Paul Arriola is in talks with D.C. United over a contract extension, reports <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/05/02/dc-united-talks-with-paul-arriola-about-contract-extension/">the Washington Post</a>. The two sides have had "productive discussions" over a new deal for the U.S. men's national team winger. Arriola is currently sidelined after tearing his ACL in preseason.

USMNT star Arriola nears extension with D.C. United

Palmeiras are considering taking legal action against Barcelona over a payment for Matheus Fernandes,&nbsp;<a href="https://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/times/palmeiras/noticia/palmeiras-conta-com-pagamento-de-r-30-milhoes-do-barcelona-em-julho-por-matheus-fernandes.ghtml" target="_blank">Globo Esporte</a>. The 21-year-old will join the Catalan side this summer, but Palmeiras are yet to receive the full payment for him and will take legal action if it does not arrive by July.

Palmeiras threaten Barcelona with legal action

Celta are in talks with Lokomotiv Moscow to sign&nbsp;Fedor Smolov on a permanent basis. The Russia international is on loan at the Spanish side for the duration of the campaign, but&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/celta-vigo/20200504/48955060775/el-celta-quiere-comprar-el-pase-de-smolov.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>&nbsp;reports they are eager to hold on to him.

Celta to sign Smolov on permanent deal 

Barcelona have been warned they will have to pay upwards of €60 million (£53m/$65m) for star midfielder Fabian Ruiz. <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200504/48940626272/barca-fabian-napoles.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>&nbsp;claims Napoli have named their price for the 24-year-old, who has been one of the Catalan side's top targets. Real Madrid are also said to be eyeing the Spain international.

Napoli want €60m for Barcelona & Real Madrid target

Jozy Altidore has revealed he almost joined Feyenoord last summer. The American striker spent two years in the Eredivisie with AZ before moving to Sunderland. He told <a href="https://www.vice.com/nl/article/m7qm8q/jozy-altidore-ufos-racisme-az" target="_blank">Vice Sports</a> that he&nbsp;has had the chance to return to the Eredivisie recently, however, as Feyenoord reached out to him, but nothing came of it.

Altidore reveals Feyenoord contact

Roma&nbsp;have become the latest club to register serious interest in&nbsp;Sassuolo&nbsp;winger Jeremie Boga, who&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;hold&nbsp;a&nbsp;€15 million (£13m/$16m)&nbsp;buy-back option in. Chelsea have yet to signal their intent to try to sign their former player&nbsp;but&nbsp;Serie A&nbsp;club Roma have already begun sounding out the 23-year-old's representatives. Roma have also got Chelsea's Pedro&nbsp;in their sights&nbsp;and&nbsp;at least three other clubs have registered their interest in the former&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;attacker, who has&nbsp;less than two months to run on his deal in west London. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/roma-boga-15m-chelsea-buy-back-clause/9jxve6hlppr51i6y2hqt43nwl" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Roma join race for ex-Chelsea winger Boga 

Inter are planning on tying Sebastiano Esposito down to a contract extension at San Siro - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/esposito-inter-alta-fedelta-il-suo-rinnovo-tra-le-priorita-dei-n-39291" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The 17-year-old's current deal is set to run until 2022, but the Nerazzurri want him to commit to a long-term deal when the coronavirus crisis ends. Esposito made his Champions League debut for Inter during a 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund back in October.

Esposito set for new Inter contract

Liverpool&nbsp;goalkeeper Loris Karius says he has ended his loan contract with Turkish club&nbsp;Besiktas&nbsp;following a pay dispute. The German is suing&nbsp;the Super Lig outfit for repeatedly failing to pay his wages&nbsp;during his loan spell at Vodafone Park, with his agent, Florian Goll, saying they had not paid Karius his full contracted amount between October 2019 and March this year. Amid the legal action, Karius said in an&nbsp;Instagram&nbsp;post on Monday that he had been in discussions with the Besiktas ownership for months to try and resolve the issue, and that he was sorry to be leaving his team-mates and the supporters in Istanbul behind. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/karius-terminates-loan-deal-besiktas-pay-dispute/qs8xkbbdhyxt15zxgrcrat4uu" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Karius terminates loan deal with Besiktas

Inter are keen on extending Victor Moses' stay at San Siro beyond the summer - according to Calcio Mercato via <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/11542899/chelsea-10m-transfer-price-victor-moses/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_campaign=sunfootballtwitter&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1588591466" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Nigeria international joined the Nerazzurri on loan in January, and the Italian giants&nbsp;are now looking to sign him permanently when the transfer market reopens. Chelsea are likely to demand around £10 million ($12m) for Moses, whose current deal at Stamford Bridge expires in 2021.

Inter want to sign Moses permanently 

Inter&nbsp;have been urged to join the race for&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;midfielder Paul Pogba, with Giuseppe Bergomi claiming the World Cup winner is the kind of player that should be snapped up “immediately” if the&nbsp;San Siro side can afford a deal. Bergomi told Gazzetta dello Sport: "If you have the economic strength to go and get him, you have to do it immediately." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/inter-afford-pogba-sign-him-bergomi-man-utd-transfer/g8fe0qb60crc1s9jgxrqwqor6" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘If Inter can afford Pogba they have to sign him’

Arsenal are among those keeping a close eye on Real Madrid starlet Cesar Gelabert, claims <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/04/07/primera/1586274770_648971.html?m1=cG9ydGFkYV9wb3J0YWRh&amp;m2=QUNUVUFMSURBRA%3D%3D&amp;m3=MQ%3D%3D&amp;m4=bm9ybWFs&amp;m5=MjE%3D" target="_blank">AS</a>. The 19-year-old midfielder is said to be in line for fresh terms at Santiago Bernabeu, but the Gunners hope he can be lured to England.

Arsenal keen on Real starlet Gelabert

Chelsea&nbsp;and&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;are among those to have been linked with&nbsp;Ajax&nbsp;goalkeeper Andre Onana, and Erik ten Hag admits the 24-year-old could be sold to the “right club” for the “right price”. Those in Amsterdam are aware that top talent will continue to be cherry-picked from their squad by big-spending sides across Europe. Matthijs de Ligt and Frenkie de Jong departed in 2019, to&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;and Barcelona respectively, while Hakim Ziyech is heading to Stamford Bridge 12 months on. Donny van de Beek is another attracting admiring glances&nbsp;from afar, while&nbsp;Onana has conceded that the time has come for him to consider a new challenge. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-barcelona-onana-available-transfer-ajax/1g27n44qlx4ez1qjyincakwmpa" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Chelsea and Barcelona told Onana available for ‘right price’

Manchester United sent scouts to watch Adrien Rabiot in action for Juventus earlier this season - according to <a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/" target="_blank">Tuttomercatoweb</a>. The Red Devils are planning to formalise their interest in the French midfielder when the transfer market reopens after the coronavirus crisis. Juve are ready to listen to offers for Rabiot later in the year, despite the fact he still has three years left to run on his current contract.

Man Utd scouted Rabiot earlier this season

Borussia Dortmund&nbsp;striker Erling Haaland is a “modern Zlatan Ibrahimovic” and a “footballer made for&nbsp;Real Madrid”, says Stanislav Macek. The Slovakian coach has told AS: "The best have always played at Madrid and Haaland is one of them. He is a footballer made for Madrid without a doubt." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/haaland-modern-ibrahimovic-made-for-real-madrid-dortmund/1pn5yjj77xkrx1vitkimbojzqv" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Haaland is a modern Ibrahimovic and made for Real Madrid’ 

Manchester United have made contact with RB Leipzig and asked about Ibrahima Konate, says <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-manchester-united-bouge-sur-un-espoir-francais-501877" target="_blank">Le10Sport.</a> The Red Devils are eager to bolster their defensive options in the next window and feel a commanding centre-half will fit the bill.

Man Utd make contact with Konate

Liverpool are preparing to use Dejan Lovren as a makeweight in their efforts to land Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly. <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Napoli/02-05-2020/koulibaly-piace-liverpool-napoli-non-trattera-prezzo-370662509366_preview.shtml?reason=unauthenticated&amp;origin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gazzetta.it%2FCalcio%2FSerie-A%2FNapoli%2F02-05-2020%2Fkoulibaly-piace-liverpool-napoli-non-trattera-prezzo-370662509366.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a> claims that the Reds are determined to lure a Senegal international away from Serie A.

Liverpool to offer Lovren in Koulibaly bid

Arsenal and Chelsea are both chasing the signature of Feyenoord midfielder&nbsp;Orkun Kokcu - as the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1277301/Arsenal-news-Chelsea-Feyenoord-Orkun-Kokcu-Real-Betis-Sevilla-Atalanta-Roma" target="_blank">Express</a> reports.&nbsp; Real Betis, Roma and Atalanta are also keeping tabs on the&nbsp;19-year-old, who is currently valued at around £23 million ($29m). Kokcu has contributed three goals and six assists to Feyenoord's cause in 35 appearances across all competitions this season.

Arsenal & Chelsea target Feyenoord's Kokcu

Sevilla are interested in signing Chelsea midfielder&nbsp;Tiemoue Bakayoko - according to <a href="https://www.francefootball.fr/news/Mercato-apres-le-psg-le-fc-seville-cible-aussi-tiemoue-bakayoko-prete-par-chelsea-a-monaco/1131517" target="_blank">France Football</a>. The Spanish club are planning to launch a bid for the 25-year-old if they qualify for the Champions League. Bakayoko is currently on loan at Monaco, but they are unlikely to take up the opportunity to sign him permanently for €42 million (£37m/$46m) this summer.

Sevilla eyeing Chelsea outcast Bakayoko

Bayern Munich&nbsp;star Thiago Alcantara said it would be "wonderful" to finish his career at the&nbsp;Bundesliga&nbsp;champions, while he praised on-loan team-mate Philippe Coutinho. Thiago was also asked about Coutinho, who joined Bayern on a season-long loan from La&nbsp;Liga champions Barca at the start of the 2019-20 campaign, which has been postponed due to coronavirus. Coutinho has struggled to establish himself at Bayern, having also failed to live up to the hype since swapping&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;for Barca in a blockbuster transfer in 2018. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/coutinho-is-a-phenomenon-thiago-hoping-bayern-keep-hold-of/88pmcsq4glg51ni2nxoxheuon" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Thiago hoping Bayern keep hold of Coutinho

Arsenal are prepared to sell&nbsp;Henrikh MkhitaryanHenrikh Mkhitaryan when the transfer market reopens - according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-begin-henrikh-mkhitaryan-transfer-21966556" target="_blank">The Mirror</a>. Roma are eager to sign the Armenian midfielder on a permanent deal after his successful season-long loan spell at Stadio Olimpico. Arsenal will sanction&nbsp;Mkhitaryan's departure as long as their £10 million ($12m) asking price is met.

Arsenal ready to sell Mkhitaryan 

Inter Miami&nbsp;COO and sporting director Paul McDonough says that the club is still very much looking to bring a major signing to the club amid links to James Rodriguez, but the first-year side is&nbsp;prioritising&nbsp;fit over star power going forward. In recent weeks,&nbsp;Inter&nbsp;Miami owner David Beckham&nbsp;has been in contact with&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;president Florentino Perez&nbsp;to explore the possibility of signing the Colombian, although there is no firm offer just yet. Miami has been on the hunt for a big-name signing for some time, having brought in Mexican international Rodolfo Pizarro and Argentine youngster&nbsp;Matias&nbsp;Pellegrini&nbsp;with two of the team's three Designated Player slots. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/a-lot-of-players-want-to-come-here-inter-miami-address-james/18ah5c8y8zogi1w5ok463o8ned" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Inter Miami address James Rodriguez links

Lyon midfielder Lucas Tousart is set to join Hertha Berlin in July with his loan in France now seemingly over after the Ligue 1 season was abandoned. Hertha's&nbsp;sporting director Michael Preetz has however hinted that UEFA may stop him from returning so soon.&nbsp; “We hope that we can welcome Lucas to us on July 1&nbsp;according to the loan agreement,”&nbsp;Preetz told&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kicker.de/774902/artikel/_mindestens_ungluecklich_neuzugang_tousart_zwischen_allen_stuehlen" target="_blank">Kicker</a>. “There are a few unanswered questions that UEFA has to answer.”

Hertha Berlin hoping Tousart move goes ahead

Stephan El Shaarawy confirmed he was close to returning to&nbsp;Roma&nbsp;in January in a bid to earn a place in&nbsp;Italy's squad for&nbsp;Euro 2020. El Shaarawy,&nbsp;who left Roma for Shanghai Shenhua last year, was heavily linked with a return, but no move was completed. A 25-time Italy international, the attacker said he was prepared to return amid interest from two&nbsp;Serie A&nbsp;clubs, including Roma. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/el-shaarawy-admits-he-was-close-to-roma-return/u8kdzlzkse5v1osh3ni1fhkhs" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

El Shaarawy admits he was close to Roma return

The Premier League may continue to play out of neutral venues next season, claims the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/premier-league-could-scrap-neutral-21967877?x" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; Initial talks of ending the current campaign have indicated neutral grounds will be used with no fans allowed to attend.&nbsp; Should that go ahead, it's viewed as a possible test run for next season, where all 20 stadiums may be neutralised to ensure fans stay away.&nbsp;

Neutral grounds could remain next season

Manchester City star Leroy Sane has yet to become an "absolute top player"&nbsp;and is overpriced in the transfer market, according to former Bayern Munich manager&nbsp;Jupp&nbsp;Heynckes. The German winger was&nbsp;close to joining&nbsp;Bundesliga champions Bayern&nbsp;last summer but a move fell through when he suffered an anterior cruciate knee injury. With Sane's&nbsp;transfer to Bayern&nbsp;currently in the balance&nbsp;because of the coronavirus pandemic,&nbsp;Heynckes&nbsp;believes the 24-year-old needs to develop consistency to become one of the world's best.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/overpriced-sane-is-not-an-absolute-top-player-says-former-bayern-/i912ngqfiwfu1e52dbrgaq6wu" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Sane's price tag not justifiable - Heynckes

Sporting have granted West Brom an extra 30 days to raise the&nbsp;£8.25 million ($10m) fee needed to sign&nbsp;Matheus Pereira, claims the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/west-brom-handed-matheus-pereira-21966644" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; The Brazilian attacker has impressed on loan for the Championship club this season with Albion keen to keep him.&nbsp; Due to the coronavirus pandemic,&nbsp;Pereira's parent club have given West Brom a further month to get the finances together.&nbsp;

West Brom given time to complete Matheus Pereira deal

Kylian Mbappe is contemplating signing a contract extension with Paris Saint-Germain, reports L'Equipe via the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8282987/Kylian-Mbappe-considers-extending-contract-PSG.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>.&nbsp; The French star is happy at&nbsp;the club, who are offering fresh terms which would seem earn wages in the same tier as Neymar.&nbsp; As it stands, Mbappe reportedly earns around half of Neymar's mammoth weekly salary of&nbsp;£600,000.&nbsp;

Mbappe considering PSG extension

Oriol Busquets has confirmed a number of clubs have expressed interest in him after a strong season on loan with FC Twente from Barcelona.&nbsp; The 21-year-old is eager to make his mark at Camp Nou, but may look to spend next season out on loan with clubs circling.&nbsp; “Germany would be a good choice, and I would also be very excited to return to La Liga. But my intention is to do well in pre-season and give everything to stay at Barca," Busquets told <a href="https://www.lesportiudecatalunya.cat/barca/article/1783596-en-la-pretemporada-ho-donare-tot-per-quedar-me-al-barca.html" target="_blank">L'Esportiu</a>.&nbsp; “Yes, all these teams [Mainz, Werder Bremen, Hamburg, Cologne,&nbsp;Valladolid&nbsp;and Alaves] have been asking."&nbsp;

Clubs circling young Barca star

Tottenham midfielder Tanguy Ndombele is eager to remain at the club and prove his worth, according to the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/05/03/tanguy-ndombele-determined-stay-attottenham-hotspur-amid-barcelona/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>.&nbsp; The former Lyon star has reportedly attracted the interest of Barcelona, despite a difficult first season in the Premier League.&nbsp; Ndombele is however determined to stay in London and justify Spurs' investment in him.&nbsp;

Ndombele keen for Tottenham stay

Jonjo Shelvey is talented enough to play for&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;and would "blow teams away", according to&nbsp;Newcastle United&nbsp;team-mate Matt Ritchie. Shelvey,&nbsp;who won the last of his six England caps in 2015,&nbsp;is a key man at Newcastle, having joined the club from&nbsp;Swansea City&nbsp;in 2016 after struggling to establish himself at&nbsp;Liverpool. The midfielder had joined Liverpool from Charlton Athletic in 2010 as an 18-year-old. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/newcastle-star-shelvey-could-easily-play-for-barcelona/in3u0rlhyzz81qfh5whblyl2d" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

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