Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man City target Sporting star Mendes

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Manchester City are looking for a left back as new signing in the summer. They’ve a list with many options - Nuno Mendes [Sporting] is among them, difficult one because he has a release clause for €70m and Man City won’t pay this fee. Many clubs are in the race. 🔵🇵🇹 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCFC</a> — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1373252040726564866?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 20, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Man City target Sporting star Mendes (Fabrizio Romano)

Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland wants to join Real Madrid - according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2021/03/19/605502aee2704e73af8b4586.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The Norwegian striker has been linked with a number of top European clubs ahead of the summer transfer window, but Santiago Bernabeu is his preferred next destination. Madrid are eager to win the race for Haaland, who will likely be easier for them to acquire than Kylian Mbappe with the Frenchman currently in line for a contract extension at Paris Saint-Germain.

Haaland wants to join Real Madrid (Marca)

Norwegian striker favours Bernabeu switch

Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola has insisted he has no regrets about Jadon Sancho leaving the club in 2017 to join Borussia Dortmund.&nbsp; Sancho&nbsp;moved to&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;in March 2015 at the age of 14 and was quickly tipped as a star of the future.&nbsp; But due to concerns over a path to first-team minutes at City, Sancho was sold for&nbsp;for £8 million&nbsp;(€9m/$11m) and has gone on to become one of the top players in the Bundesliga.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/guardiola-has-no-regrets-over-sanchos-manchester-city/1sjg4qwg2t2xw1wg4a4v5hgpom" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal here!</a>

Guardiola has no Sancho regrets

Real Madrid would only pay a "symbolic price" to bring Cristiano Ronaldo back to La Liga from Juventus, per <a href="https://www.cuatro.com/deportes/futbol/liga/real-madrid-plan-economico-traer-vuelta-cristiano-ronaldo_18_3108795036.html" target="_blank">Cuatro</a>. The Portuguese ace looks poised to bring the curtain down on his stay at Juventus, a spell that has seen him shatter records but fail to deliver European glory. Madrid now would only be willing to take him on a one-year deal, for financial reasons, as well as offering a small fee to the Bianconeri - though they would be happy to trade a player, such as Isco, to sweeten the bargain.

Madrid to offer 'symbolic price' for Ronaldo (Cuatro)

Los Blancos could bring Portuguese superstar back

Tottenham and Arsenal have been sounded out about their interest in Lucas Vazquez, after the winger rejected Real Madrid’s latest contract offer. According to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/tottenham-arsenal-alerted-availability-real-23765972" target="_blank">Mirror</a>, Vasquez has rejected an offer of a three-year deal as he has his sights trained on a four-year agreement. His representatives have approached the London clubs, although there is still the possibility of him remaining in Madrid.

Tottenham and Arsenal offered Vasquez chance

David Alaba’s not yet signed and sealed for Real Madrid, but details are emerging of&nbsp;the eye-watering numbers potentially heading the way of the player and his entourage. The defender is set to leave Bayern Munich on a free transfer, and <a href="https://www.abc.es/deportes/real-madrid/abci-cifras-acuerdo-alaba-real-madrid-202103200022_noticia.html" target="_blank">ABC</a> claims €20m ($23.88m / £17.22m) will be heading to the player’s agent Pini Zahavi, his father and Alaba himself. The verbal agreement will also see Alaba sign a four-year deal worth €10m ($11.94m / £8.61m) a season - although other clubs could still beat Real to the punch.

Details of Alaba offer emerge

Leicester could rival Arsenal for the signature of Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma. The Gunners were linked earlier in the month, and the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/leicester-manager-brendan-rodgers-keen-23766002" target="_blank">Mirror</a> claims the Foxes could make a rival bid. Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers' hopes Champions League football could tip the balance in their favour.

Leicester in the frame for Bissouma

Barcelona have been alerted to the emerging talent of Nicolas Siri. The 16-year-old forward has burst onto the scene with Danubio, and <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20210320/492788777022/el-barca-atento-a-la-irrupcion-de-nicolas-siri-de-16-anos-y-sensacion-en-uruguay.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a> claims Barca’s contacts have been tipped off. The report states regulations prevent him from leaving until he turns 18, but that would not prevent Barca from laying the groundwork for a deal.

Siri in Barca's sights

Robin Olsen is unlikely to extend his loan stay at Everton following a burglary at his home earlier this month. According to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9382281/AHEAD-GAME-Robin-Olsen-eyeing-Everton-exit-terrifying-attack-home.html" target="_blank">Mall</a>, the Sweden international was “threatened by knife-wielding thugs” in an incident that left his wife and children traumatised and considering a return to their native country. Olsen is on loan at Everton from Roma and is set to head back to Serie A.

Olsen set to leave Everton after burglary

Andrea Pirlo has said Juventus are unfazed by speculation surrounding the future of Cristiano Ronaldo. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/pirlo-ronaldo-future-question-juventus-real-madrid/1mcd7h79z8tpq1ii1fxhtx37wm" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Pirlo relaxed about Ronaldo future

Erling Haaland moved to ease concerns among Borussia Dortmund fans following his&nbsp;reaction at the end of the 2-2 draw with Cologne. The Norwegian forward scored both of BvB’s goals, the second of which came in injury time. Following the final whistle, Haaland took off his shirt and passed it to Cologne defender Jorge Mere before walking straight down the tunnel. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/moyes-lingard-transfer-discussed-west-ham-man-utd/y961ki8m8ory186gi42rsjrp0" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Haaland reassures Dortmund fans after angry exit

Martin Odegaard completing a permanent move to Arsenal would spell the end for two Gunners players, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1412652/Arsenal-transfer-news-Martin-Odegaard-Dani-Ceballos-Reiss-Nelson" target="_blank">Express</a>.&nbsp; Dani Ceballos and Reiss Nelson could both move on to accommodate the Norwegian's transfer from Real Madrid.

Permanent Odegaard move bad news for two Arsenal stars

David Moyes has revealed that any discussions regarding an extended stay at West Ham for Jesse Lingard will be held back until the end of the season, with no transfer talks being sought out with Manchester United as yet. The talented 28-year-old has rediscovered his spark since securing a loan move from Old Trafford to the London Stadium during the January transfer window. Lingard’s efforts with the Hammers have&nbsp;led many to suggest that a permanent agreement could be put in place, but Moyes insists that issue has not been addressed. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/moyes-lingard-transfer-discussed-west-ham-man-utd/y961ki8m8ory186gi42rsjrp0" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Moyes reveals when Lingard transfer will be discussed

Youri Tielemans has seen a new contract mooted at Leicester and the 23-year-old has suggested that he is ready to commit to fresh terms as he is “really having fun” at the King Power Stadium. The Belgium international midfielder joined the Foxes on an initial loan deal from Monaco in January 2019, with a £35 million ($49m) permanent transfer pushed through in the following summer window. Considerable value has been found in that agreement, as Tielemans has thrived on a Premier League stage, and he sees no reason to be considering another move despite rumours linking him with leading sides across Europe. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/tielemans-leicester-future-hint-new-contract/1xjexz2qg2d2m1cj0wum3vb5xo" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Tielemans offers Leicester future hint

Ronald Koeman has addressed the ongoing rumours of a potential transfer to Barcelona for Erling Haaland. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/koeman-addresses-haaland-to-barcelona-transfer-rumours/1pkdj3f04idee1tqhu6gmfjfce" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Koeman addresses Haaland rumours

Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal have already started planning for the summer transfer window, with the Gunners in the process of lining up potential targets. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/arteta-summer-targets-arsenal-planning-everything/ank2b3h3zxdv1awn0d0318zeg" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Arteta lining up summer targets for Arsenal

Barcelona are looking to cut their losses and offload Philippe Coutinho this summer. The midfielder was a big-money signing from Liverpool, but has failed to hit the heights expected of him. <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20210320/492773745113/barca.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a> claims Barca are looking to clear some of their wage bill, and potentially recoup funds, in a bid to facilitate the signing of a big name in the summer. Coutinho’s name is high on the list of players they are willing to move on, and would accept a loan departure if there are no buyers.

Barca looking to offload Coutinho

Jordi Alba has welcomed talk of Barcelona being interested in “great players” Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/alba-welcomes-barcelona-links-to-great-players-haaland/1dmne2vy71k6w1i5tsyj5pcsov" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Alba welcomes Barca links to Haaland & Mbappe

Manchester United will not, according to <a href="https://www.larazon.es/laotraliga/20210319/lrwngfzio5cu3hfgalj2g7u2g4.html" target="_blank">La Razon</a>, spend more than £43 million ($60m) on Saul Niguez. The Red Devils are said to be the only side to have expressed interest in the Atletico Madrid midfielder, but they will not break the bank in order to secure his signature.

Man Utd set ceiling price for Saul signing (La Razon)

Red Devils won't break the bank for Atletico star

Kostas Tsimikas could push for a move away from Liverpool this summer. <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport </a>reports that Napoli are keeping a close eye on the Greek full-back, who has struggles for game time during his debut campaign at Anfield.

Tsimikas could push for Liverpool exit

Aston Villa and Wolves have been given a boost in their pursuit of Werder Bremen striker Milot Rashica, reports <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/werder-bremen-ende-der-torflaute-florian-kohfeldt-glaubt-an-rashica-75797922.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>. The 24-year-old was a target for two Midlands rivals in the summer of 2020 and is expected to see a move sanctioned 12 months on.

Wolves and Villa offered Rashica hope

With Antonio Rudiger seemingly heading out of Chelsea, <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/antonio-rudiger-chelsea-contract-latest/VEjWCCdIGzbj" target="_blank">The Athletic</a> reports that three centre-half targets have been identified by the Blues. Niklas Sule of Bayern Munich, Ibrahima Konate at RB Leipzig and Atletico Madrid star Jose Maria Gimenez are also said to be in Thomas Tuchel’s sights as he mulls over possible additions.

Chelsea have three options to replace Rudiger

Matteo Guendouzi will return to Arsenal at the end of the season, reports <a href="https://www.bild.de/bild-plus/sport/fussball/fussball/hertha-bsc-so-plant-hertha-mit-matteo-guendouzi-und-nemanja-radonjic-75779080,view=conversionToLogin.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild.</a> The French midfielder is currently taking in a loan spell at Hertha Berlin, but they have concerns about the 21-year-old’s attitude and will not be pursuing a permanent deal.

Guendouzi to return to Arsenal

Manchester United, Tottenham and Burnley are keeping an eye on Lazio forward Vedat Muriqi, claims <a href="https://m.lalaziosiamonoi.it/rassegna-stampa/calciomercato-lazio-la-premier-non-perde-di-vista-muriqi-i-dettagli-140060" target="_blank">La Lazio Siamo Noi.</a> The Kosovan has struggled in Italy this season, registering two goals and an assist, and could be made available in the next window.

Man Utd & Spurs monitoring Muriqi

Milan have made an initial approach for Benfica striker&nbsp;Darwin Nunez - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/il-milan-cerca-un-attaccante-c-e-l-idea-darwin-nunez-55882" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Rossoneri have contacted the Portuguese club over a possible €50 million (£43m/$63m) deal for the 21-year-old. Nunez has scored 12 goals in 34 games across all competitions for Benfica so far this season.

Milan make initial approach for Benfica's Nunez

Barcelona are eager to tie teenage midfielder&nbsp;Ilaix Moriba down to fresh terms - according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20210319/492769422880/barca.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The 18-year-old, who has been linked with Manchester United and RB Leipzig, is approaching the final 12 months of his current agreement. Barca want Moriba to sign a renewal in order to ward off potential suitors, and he is happy to pledge his lomg-term future to the club after a bright start to his career at Camp Nou.

Barca eager to tie Moriba down to fresh terms

Schalke striker Matthew Hoppe is the subject of interest from Liverpool and Tottenham - according to <a href="https://www.transfermarkt.de/vereinbarung-erlaubt-abgang-verlasst-hoppe-schalke-fur-hohe-einstellige-mio-summe-/view/news/382088" target="_blank">Transfermarkt</a>. Both clubs are weighing up a summer swoop for the 20-year-old, who is contracted to remain at Vetlins-Arena until 2023. Hoppe has appeared in 15 Bundesliga matches for Schalke this term, scoring five goals.

Liverpool & Spurs interested in Schalke's Hoppe

Borussia Dortmund will let Julian Brandt leave the club this summer - according to <a href="https://www.bild.de/" target="_blank">BILD</a>. The German giants are ready to sanction the 24-year-old's departure if they receive an offer within the region of €25 million (£21m/$30m). Brandt, who has been linked with Arsenal in the past, has scored just two goals in 24 Bundesliga outings for Dortmund this season.

Dortmund will let Brandt leave for €25m

Juventus are keen on arranging a summer deal for Sassuolo striker&nbsp;Gianluca Scamacca - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/scamacca-boom-con-il-genoa-la-promessa-della-juventus-e-quel-ten-95846" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The 22-year-old has impressed on loan at Genoa&nbsp;this season, and the Bianconeri are now planning to swoop for his services. Juve want to bring in&nbsp;Scamacca on loan&nbsp;with an obligation to buy for €25 million (£21m/$30m).

Juve keen on Scamacca

Eric Bailly is set to reject a contract extension at Manchester United - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/14398005/eric-bailly-man-utd-contract-snub/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Ivorian defender was unhappy after being left out of the second leg of the Red Devils' round of 16 Europa League clash against Milan on Thursday. That snub was the final straw for Bailly, who has been reduced to a bit-part role under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this season and only has a year left to run on his current deal.

Bailly to reject Man Utd extension

Neymar will play with Lionel Messi again, but at Barcelona instead of Paris Saint-Germain, according to his former agent, who has backed Joan Laporta to arrange a reunion for the pair at Camp Nou. Messi has been heavily linked with a summer move to PSG amid speculation he will turn down a contract extension at Barca, with Neymar publicly welcoming the prospect of his ex-team-mate's arrival at Parc des Princes. However, the Brazilian's one-time representative Andre Cury thinks there is a far greater chance of Neymar returning to Catalunya, as he believes Messi will&nbsp;choose to stay put following Laporta's re-election as Blaugrana president. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/neymar-will-play-with-messi-again-at-barcelona-psg-stars/1vv2zdchj6unw1rri3m8pr7qao" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

'Neymar will play with Messi again in Barcelona' 

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 💙 Davis 2022 💙 📝 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RangersFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RangersFC</a> are today delighted to announce midfielder <a href="https://twitter.com/StevenDavis8?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@StevenDavis8</a> has signed a one-year extension to his contract. — Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/RangersFC/status/1373215528265863169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 20, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Davis signs Rangers renewal

Tottenham want to sign Carlos Vinicius on a permanent deal from Benfica for £17 million ($24m) this summer - according to <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9376089/Tottenham-tell-Benfica-not-activate-Carlos-Viniciuss-36m-option-buy-fee-summer.html" target="_blank">The Daily Mail</a>. Spurs are eying a cut-price deal for the Brazilian because they do not wish to pay his £36m ($50m) release clause. Vinicius has impressed during his loan spell at Tottenham despite a lack of regular minutes, scoring nine goals in 22 games.

Spurs want to keep Vinicius for £17m

Graham Potter has given an update on Danny Welbeck's future at Brighton. The striker is due to drop into the free agency pool this summer, with Potter admitted a decision on a possible extension won't be made until the end of the season. "We need to get the points to achieve the goals and the targets that we have got and Danny knows he will play a huge part in that," the Brighton boss told reporters. "And then at the end of the season we will sit down and talk about what the right thing for everyone to do is. But at the moment he is incredibly important for us."

Potter gives update on Welbeck's Brighton future 

Werder Bremen are ready to cash in on Milot Rashica - according to <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/werder-bremen-ende-der-torflaute-florian-kohfeldt-glaubt-an-rashica-75797922.bild.html" target="_blank">BILD</a>. The German club want to get as much money as they can for the 24-year-old before his contract expires in June 2022. Werder will listen to offers for Rashica this summer, with Aston Villa now being tipped to reignite their interest.

Werder ready to cash in on Rashica

Danny Rose is nearing the exit door at Tottenham - according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-rose-knocks-back-tottenham-pay-off-offers/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. Spurs have attempted to pay off the defender to make his leave the club early, but he has demanded that he is reimbursed for the remaining few months of his contract. Rose will ultimately have to stay put until his deal expires at the end of the season, at which point he will depart as a free agent.

Rose nearing Tottenham exit

Paris Saint-Germain have identified Lyon forward Memphis Depay as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/psg/mercato-le-psg-surveille-memphis-depay-19-03-2021-TZTL4Y6CEJGHRJJ3QADVJ4EBXY.php" target="_blank">Le Parisien</a>. The 27-year-old will become available on a free transfer when his contract expires at the end of June. Barcelona has been mooted as the most likely next destination for Depay, but PSG are ready to submit their own offer for the Dutchman.

PSG target Depay

Napoli have sounded out&nbsp;Lazio head coach Simone Inzaghi to replace Gennaro Gattuso. According to <a href="https://m.lalaziosiamonoi.it/in-evidenza/napoli-contatti-con-inzaghi-per-il-dopo-gattuso-il-tecnico-della-lazio-prende-tempo-140082" target="_blank">La Lazio Siamo Noi</a>, club president Aurelio De Laurentiis is planning to sack Gattusso at the end of the season. He has already contacted Inzaghi over the top job at Napoli, having seen him turn Lazio back into a major force over the past couple of years.

Napoli sound out Inzaghi to replace Gattuso

Real Madrid are lining up a move for Naby Keita as they look to hand themselves more options to rotate in midfield, per <a href="https://www.todofichajes.com/el-real-madrid-tantea-el-fichaje-de-keita/" target="_blank">Todo Fichajes</a>. The Liverpool man, who joined in 2018 and was a member of their title-winning squad last season, has seen his chances limited through various factors including injury. Now, Los Blancos consider him a prime target to help shore up their own midfield as the 26-year-old heads into the prime of his career.

Madrid eye Keita swoop

Neymar is closing in on agreeing fresh terms with Paris Saint-Germain for an extension that would keep him at the club until 2026, claims <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-psg-neymar-2026-ca-avance-542105" target="_blank">Le10Sport</a>. But the Ligue 1 giants are still some way off convincing Kylian Mbappe to stay at Parc des Princes. Brazilian Neymar, the most expensive transfer in association football history when he arrived at PSG from Barcelona, looks set to pledge his long-term future to the French capital.

Neymar nears PSG extension

Diogo Dalot would be delighted to accept a full-time stay with Milan following his successful loan move from Manchester United, claims <a href="https://www.todofichajes.com/dalot-y-el-milan-una-relacion-a-largo-plazo/" target="_blank">Todo Fichajes</a>. The defender has been a key cog in the Serie A side's title challenge this season, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is thought to not expect his return to Old Trafford. It leaves Milan ready to take Dalot on, with a four-year contract the likely deal.

Dalot eyes longer Milan stay

Gianluigi Buffon is thought to be keen on a return to Parma as he looks to finish his career with a full season under his belt, per <a href="https://www.todofichajes.com/buffon-valora-volver-al-parma/" target="_blank">Todo Fichajes</a>. The legendary Italian is in his second spell at Juventus, having returned following a year with Paris Saint-Germain, but has struggled to feature for the Bianconeri. The 43-year-old doesn't wish to call it a day yet however and the 2006 World Cup winner could return to the place where it all started in 1995 to close out his playing days.

Buffon mulls Parma return

Odsonne Edouard looks set to be the subject of an eight-figure bid from Leicester City for his services come the end of the season, claims <a href="https://www.givemesport.com/1662673-celtic-exclusive-club-hope-for-bidding-war-as-leicester-line-up-15m-transfer-bid" target="_blank">GiveMeSport</a>. The Celtic forward, who last season became the first non-British player to be named the&nbsp;SFWA Footballer of the Year for over a decade, has been a sturdy performer for the Bhoys.since an initial loan move to Glasgow. But now the 23-year-old could be the subject of a raid from the Foxes, lining up a reunion with former manager&nbsp;Brendan Rodgers.

Edouard chased by Foxes

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