Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man City prepare summer bid for €85m Inter star Skriniar

Everton could be set to rival Paris Saint-Germain to the signing of Napoli star Allan, <a href="https://www.ilmattino.it/sport/sscnapoli/napoli_allan_ultime_notizie-5093863.html" target="_blank">Il Mattino</a>&nbsp;says. The French giants have been heavily linked with a move for the midfielder, but his former boss Carlo Ancelotti is said to be interested in reuniting with him this summer and could push the Toffees into making a bid.

Everton to challenge PSG to Napoli star

Ancelotti wants reunion with former player Allan

Juventus are readying a big-money offer that they hope will lure Zinedine Zidane back to Turin, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8082603/Juventus-willing-offer-7million-Zinedine-Zidane-return-former-club.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a> The current Real Madrid boss retains icon status from his playing days with the Bianconeri and the Serie A giants are eager to welcome him back from another of his former clubs.

Juventus want Zidane back

Roma will have to put up £25 million ($32m) should they wish to sign Chris Smalling on a permanent deal, claims&nbsp;Metro.&nbsp; The Manchester United defender has impressed this season on loan in Italy, but United's high valuation of their player has led Roma to reconsider the signing.

Man Utd demand £25m for Roma target Smalling

Manchester City are lining up a summer offer for Inter centre-back Milan Skriniar,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/il-city-pronto-all-assalto-per-skriniar-l-inter-spara-alto-ma-ha-36432" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;claims. The Slovakian defender has been high on the Premier League giants' shopping list and are reported to have previously made a €65 million bid for him. Although Inter would rather hold on to the 25-year-old, they are said to value him at around €85m (£74m/$95m).

Man City prepare new bid for €85m Skriniar

Inter determined to hold on to Slovakian defender

Arsenal will offload Mesut Ozil, Matteo Guendouzi and&nbsp;Sokratis Papastathopoulos in order to finance the summer signing of Orkun Kokcu from Feyenoord,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8080311/Mikel-Arteta-sell-Ozil-Guendouzi-Sokratis-order-sign-Feyenoords-Orkun-Kokcu.html" target="_blank">The Daily Mail</a>&nbsp;says. The Gunners are leading the race to sign the Feyenoord youngster as they are lining up a summer move for him, but they will have to make room to be able to afford him. Mikel Arteta is ready to let the trio go if it means they can bring in the promising 19-year-old.

Arsenal to sell Ozil, Guendouzi & Sokratis to finance Kokcu move

Mikel Arteta happy to let trio leave to bring in Feyenoord starlet

Colorado Rapids have signed goalkeeper&nbsp;William Yarbrough from Mexican side Leon, it has been confirmed. The 30-year-old USA international won two Liga MX titles with Leon but has moved to the MLS outfit on loan.

Colorado Rapids sign Yarbrough

Borussia Dortmund are preparing a move for Paris Saint-Germain defender Thomas Meunier. <a href="https://www.dhnet.be/sports/football/diablesrouges/dortmund-veut-thomas-meunier-5e614aaf9978e2051e0745b0" target="_blank">La Derniere Heure</a>&nbsp;says Lucien Favre wants to bring the Belgium international to the Bundesliga in the summer as he will be available on a free transfer. The German side have already made contact with the 28-year-old and are ready to meet his demands.

Dortmund in talks to sign Meunier from PSG

Chelsea have started negotiations to sign Armel Bella-Kotchap from Bochum this summer, says <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/11113385/chelsea-transfer-bella-kotchap-bochum/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The 18-year-old centre-back has impressed in the second tier in Germany and is said to be worth around £6.5 million. The Blues have already started talking to his agent, but Manchester United, Manchester City, Tottenham, Barcelona and Real Madrid are reportedly eyeing him.

Chelsea move for teenage defender

Lazio have slapped a €90 million (£78m/$102m) asking price on star striker Ciro Immobile, <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/lazio-ecco-la-valutazione-fatta-da-lotito-per-immobile-sul-merca-84094" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports. President Claudio Lotito hope to warn off interest in the 30-year-old Italy international, who has 27 goals from 26 Serie A games this season.

Lazio demand €90m for Immobile

Dominic Calvert-Lewin has signed a new five-year deal with Everton, the club have announced. The player has outlined his ambition to play European football at Goodison Park. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/calvert-lewin-commits-to-everton-and-targets-europe-with/qdwlwhzioj6u1ks8lqwmsaisw" target="_blank">Get the full story here..</a>

Calvert-Lewin commits to Everton

The Montreal Impact have loaned goalkeeper James Pantemis to Canadian Premier League club Valour FC. He will play there for the duration of the 2020 campaign.

Pantemis heads to Valour

Lyon star Houssem Aouar, who has also interested Chelsea, says that he is pleased Juve have been tracking his progress. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/im-proud-of-juventus-interest-aouar/q6gvj50j45l1b9ddf03jmxvq" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

Aouar "proud" of Juventus interest

Victor Wanyama is to become one of the biggest earners in MLS at the Montreal Impact. The midfielder will earn around $3 million per year, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/samstejskal/status/1235949160819560449" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>.&nbsp;

Wanyama to scoop $3m per year

Atlanta United hope to sign Carlos Bacca ahead of the new MLS season but they are considering Daniel Sturridge as an alternative, according to reports. The club are looking for a replacement&nbsp;for the injured Josef Martinez and see Villarreal attacker Bacca as a strong candidate. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlantaUnited?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AtlantaUnited</a> want a new striker. They are looking to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Villarreal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Villarreal</a> player Carlos <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bacca?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bacca</a> following a long-term injury to Josef Martínez. The alternative is the free agent Daniel <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sturridge?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sturridge</a>. Talks ongoing. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ATLUTD?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ATLUTD</a> — Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1235958827411009537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 6, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Sturridge or Bacca heading to Atlanta United?

Rangers have decided against making a summer bid for Millwall defender Jake Cooper,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/ibrox-sources-rangers-make-decision-on-signing-london-club-colossus-after-3m-bid/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>&nbsp;says. The Gers wanted to sign the centre-back in 2018 but their offer was rejected by the English side.&nbsp; The Scottish outfit expect him to end up in the Premier League, though, so they will look at other options.

Rangers withdraw Cooper interest

MLS outfit Columbus Crew have loaned Axel Sjoberg to San Antonio for the 2020 season. The 28-year-old centre-back joined the club in December but has been sent out on loan for the duration of the campaign, but they can call him back at any time.

Columbus Crew send Sjoberg on loan

Dries Mertens has agreed to extend his contract at Napoli, according to reports in Italy. The Belgian attacker's deal is set to expire at the end of the season and Inter have been hoping to lure him away from the Stadio San Paolo. But he has already committed his future to Napoli and his deal will be announced before they face Barcelona in the Champions League on March 18.

Napoli to announce new Mertens deal

AC Milan will let&nbsp;Mateo Musacchio leave at the end of the season,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-musacchio-non-e-piu-un-titolare-in-estate-puo-partire-il-p-17471" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;reports. The 29-year-old centre-back is the subject of interest from the Premier League and La Liga this season. His contract runs until 2021, but the Rossoneri are ready to sell him this summer.

AC Milan ready to offload Premier League target

Manchester United are yet to trigger the 12-month extension in Nemanja Matic's contract, claims the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-transfer-news-contracts-17871682" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a>. The Serbian midfielder has come back into favour at Old Trafford, but he continues to head towards free agency as things stand.

Man Utd yet to take up Matic option

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is a big fan of Chelsea starlet Billy Gilmour and is considering making a move, claims <a href="https://eldesmarque.com/madrid/real-madrid/noticias/187700-pep-guardiola-paga-y-se-lo-lleva-sin-margen-de-actuacion-para-florentino-perez-y-bartomeu" target="_blank">El Desmarque</a>. The 18-year-old midfielder has been catching the eye for the Blues, with his potential being noted by leading sides across Europe.

Guardiola lining up Gilmour bid

Chelsea and Inter remain keen on Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, according to <a href="https://www.fcinternews.it/esclusive/fcin-l-inter-tiene-vivi-i-contatti-per-milinkovic-savic-i-nerazzurri-sono-i-piu-convinti-nella-corsa-al-sergente-332267" target="_blank">FCInterNews</a>. The Serie A side are considered to be leading the chase, with Premier League heavyweights Manchester United no longer in the running.

Chelsea battling with Inter for SMS

Atlanta United have, according to <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/KristianRDyer/status/1235763864966516737" target="_blank">Sports Illustrated</a>, failed in a bid to land Christian Ramirez. The United States international forward is currently on the books of the Houston Dynamo.

Atlanta fail with Ramirez approach

Atlanta United have taken JJ Williams off Birmingham Legion FC, it has been <a href="https://www.bhmlegion.com/news_article/show/1092830" target="_blank">revealed</a>. The 22-year-old had been taking in a loan spell outside of MLS, but the option was always there for him to be recalled.

Atlanta acquire Williams

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The Captain &amp; the Set Piece 👑<a href="https://twitter.com/jacko_8?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jacko_8</a> is here to stay!— Colorado Rapids (@ColoradoRapids) <a href="https://twitter.com/ColoradoRapids/status/1235679305168023576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 5, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Price pens new Rapids deal

Celtic could land Jordon Ibe from Bournemouth for free this summer, claim the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/18287035.celtic-land-target-jordon-ibe-bournemouth-free-summer/" target="_blank">Glasgow Times</a>. The 24-year-old has made just two Premier League appearances this season and has rarely looked like delivering on the expectation of his big-money move from Liverpool four years ago. Ibe was a target for Celtic last summer, and the Cherries are apparently now willing to see him leave for free.

Celtic could land Ibe for free

AC Milan are keenly interested in RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200306/473983175307/el-milan-entra-fuerte-en-la-puja-por-upamecano.html?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=md" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. Head scout Geoffrey Moncada has reportedly been trailing the Frenchman for some time, while sporting director&nbsp;Massimiliano Mirabelli has already begun trying to convince Upamecano on&nbsp;the move. The 21-year-old is believed to have a release clause of €60 million (£52m/$68m).

Milan going all out for Upamecano

Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund have both held talks with the representatives of PSG right-back Thomas Meunier. The 28-year-old Belgium right-back is out of contract at the end of the season, but hasn't decided on his future just yet. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/bayern-dortmund-hold-talks-for-out-of-contract-psg-right/1s86qm6apwo7z1jvtrxx60ijtp" target="_blank">Read the full report here on Goal!</a>

Bayern & Dortmund hold Meunier talks

Juventus have decided to postpone their planned move for Roma starlet Nicolo Zaniolo, report&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-juve-change-their-plan-for-roma-superstar-the-latest-69218" target="_blank">CalcioMercato</a>. Roma have no desire to lose the 20-year-old and, after a serious injury, Juve are prepared to wait and monitor his recovery. They had reportedly been planning a move above the €55 million (£48m/$62m) mark.

Juve postpone Zaniolo move

Arsenal face a fight on their hands to keep hold of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, according to former Gunners forward Kevin Campbell. Mikel Arteta is keen to keep Aubameyang at the club beyond the end of his current contract, but faces competition with a number of top clubs thought to be interested. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/aubameyang-ramsey-arsenal-struggling-world-class-talent/14rvuf2015ad81e1b7bz3eo1pv" target="_blank">Read what Campbell had to say here on Goal!</a>

'Aubameyang could go the same way as Ramsey'

Brentford star Ollie Watkins has left the door open to a Premier League move if the Bees don't secure promotion from the Championship this season. Watkins, 24, has 34 goals to his name since the beginning of last season and has been linked with Tottenham, West Ham and Crystal Palace. “The dream is to play with Brentford in the Premier League and hopefully that can happen," he told the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/ollie-watkins-brentford-news-transfer-premier-league-a4380156.html" target="_blank">Evening&nbsp;Standard</a>.&nbsp; "I don’t know what’s around the corner but I am really happy at Brentford. There are good people, good players and I am really happy there so hopefully we get promoted and we are playing Premier League football next year."

Watkins reveals Premier League 'dream'

Roy Hodgson has signed a new contract at Crystal Palace, with his previous deal set to expire at the end of the season. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ✍ Roy Hodgson has signed a one-year contract extension, keeping him at the club until 2021!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CPFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CPFC</a> — Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/CPFC/status/1235882953344942080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 6, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Hodgson signs new Palace contract

Olivier Giroud says he is open to staying at&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;beyond the end of the season despite having come close to making&nbsp;a January move away from the club. The World Cup winner has said: "I think I have two, three nice seasons in front of me. It's not the time to talk about contracts. But one more time I will take a decision when it comes." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/im-happy-here-again-giroud-makes-chelsea-u-turn-is-open-to/ah59h47dq2pq1xwxvewvwg6lx" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Giroud makes Chelsea U-turn

Chelsea have joined Liverpool in the race for Turkish goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir, according to <a href="http://www.fotospor.com/haber-trabzonspor-herkes-liverpool-dese-de-ugurcan-cakir-chelseade-kepanin-yerine-gelecek-366953" target="_blank">Fotospor</a>. The Blues are considering an upgrade to Kepa Arrizabalaga over the summer and have a £26 million-rated Trabzonspor custodian in their sights.

Chelsea join Liverpool in Cakir chase

Paul Pogba has been urged to make a decision on his&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;future, with Rio Ferdinand admitting that a distracting saga is doing the “topsy-turvy” Red Devils few favours. The Red Devils legend has told BT Sport: "Does he want to stay or go? Does Ole want to keep him? Once that's ironed out you can build your team." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/does-pogba-want-to-stay-or-go-ferdinand-calls-for-end-to/1jasfmamklpnd19cmz1bv1l7rk" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Does Pogba want to stay or go?’

Will Aubameyang stay at Arsenal?

Newcastle pair Jonjo Shelvey and Matt Ritchie have each extended their contracts at the club until 2023. Shelvey told <a href="https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/latest-news/shelvey-and-ritchie-sign-new-contracts-with-newcastle-united/" target="_blank">NUFC TV</a>:&nbsp;"It feels like a home. The people here, ever since I came to the club, have made me feel so welcome. "I've had some good times and some bad times here, but it's mainly good and it's just an enjoyable place to come in and&nbsp;work, and the city in general has been really good for me."

Shelvey & Ritchie sign new Magpies deals

Millwall wanted to sign on-loan Brighton midfielder Jayson Molumby on a permanent deal, manager Gary Rowett has revealed. The 20-year-old recently signed a new two-and-a-half-year contract with the Seagulls. “He has done so well that Brighton have wanted to re-sign him,” Rowett told&nbsp;<a href="https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/exclusive-millwall-looked-into-midfielder-deal-and-would-consider-a-loan-return/" target="_blank">London News Online</a>. “He was a player we were hoping they maybe didn’t see as playing first-team football for them soon and that he might be one we potentially tried to buy.

Millwall wanted Brighton's Molumby permanently

Arsenal haven't opened talks with Real Madrid over a permanent move for Dani Ceballos, Mikel Arteta has said. The 23-year-old is on loan with the Gunners until the end of the season, but the deal doesn't include a clause to make it permanent. "We haven't had any conversations," Arteta told reporters.

No talks with Madrid for Ceballos - Arteta

Former Portugal international midfielder Custodio has been confirmed as the new head coach of Braga. Braga are currently third in the Primeira Liga, 16 points behind leaders Porto.

Custodio takes over at Braga

Robin van Persie is returning to Eredivisie side Feyenoord as a striker coach, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/sinclairbischop/status/1235685692241350661" target="_blank">RTV Rijnmond</a>. The 36-year-old is expected to work closely with 20-year-old January signing Robert Bozenik. Van Persie spent the final season and a half of his playing career at Feyenoord, scoring 25 goals in 45 games.

Van Persie returns to Feyenoord

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praised Odion Ighalo for "doing what it says on the tin" with his brace for Manchester United against Derby County. Ighalo netted a brace after Luke Shaw's opener at Pride Park on Thursday as United claimed a 3-0 victory in the FA Cup fifth round. The former Nigeria international joined United on loan from Shanghai Shenhua in January and is already up to three goals in six games. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ighalo-doing-what-it-says-on-the-tin-since-joining-man-utd/1fxg0097mjfzb13gc6y8rua42a" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Solskjaer pleased with Ighalo impact since arrival

Juventus are set to make another attempt to land Mauro Icardi this summer, claims&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/la-juve-insiste-per-icardi-e-punta-tutto-sulla-sponda-del-psg-70873" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.&nbsp; Icardi had been linked with Inter's Serie A rivals prior to his move to PSG in 2019.&nbsp; And the Bianconeri are once more in the hunt for his signature, although they would have to pay out an estimated&nbsp;€100 million (£87m/$112m) to convince the French side to sell.

Juventus renew efforts to sign €100m Icardi

Milan are once more considering an approach for RB Leipzig's Dayot Upamecano, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-torna-di-moda-upamecano-il-piano-19048" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.&nbsp; The defender has also been linked with Arsenal, and was said to be a target for AC Milan last summer before ultimately staying in the Bundesliga.

Milan consider Upamecano bid

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">NEWS | <a href="https://twitter.com/RussellCanouse?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RussellCanouse</a> signs three-year contract extension ✍️ 🔗 | <a href="https://t.co/AIqZSdWagc">https://t.co/AIqZSdWagc</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DCU?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DCU</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VamosUnited?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VamosUnited</a> <a href="https://t.co/SekCxrU7dE">pic.twitter.com/SekCxrU7dE</a>— D.C. United (@dcunited) <a href="https://twitter.com/dcunited/status/1235709450129989632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 5, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Canouse signs new DC United deal

Everton could make a summer bid for Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8080219/Everton-enter-race-sign-Celtic-striker-Odsonne-Edouard.html" target="_blank">The Daily Mail</a>&nbsp;suggests. The Toffees have scouted the Bhoys star several times this season, but so have Premier League rivals Tottenham and Leicester. He is expected to cost at least £30 million ($39m).

Everton to make move for Celtic star Edouard

Carlo Ancelotti says he wants Leighton Baines to sign a new contract at Everton. The left-back signed a one-year extension at the club last summer and has made just five Premier League appearances this term, but the Italian coach wants to keep him around for at least one more season. "The idea of the club&nbsp;is:&nbsp;‘Don’t stop playing, stay with us for the next year’,” Ancelotti told Everton's website. "We would like to keep him and are going to talk with him. “It would be good for us if he can stay. Physically, he has no problem. It depends on what he is thinking and whether he wants to continue. I think he wants to continue but it is his decision.”

Ancelotti wants Baines to stay at Everton

Juventus are considering a summer bid for Inter striker Mauro Icardi,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/la-juve-insiste-per-icardi-e-punta-tutto-sulla-sponda-del-psg-70873" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;reports. The Argentine striker is on loan at Paris Saint-Germain and the French giants are eager to keep him on a permanent deal, but he is also on the Serie A giants' list.

Juventus to battle PSG for Icardi signing

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