Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Real Madrid hope to sign Mbappe this summer

Barcelona would be open to selling&nbsp;Philippe Coutinho&nbsp;if they receive a bid of at least £90 million ($119m), <a href="http://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/3806607/barcelona-open-to-selling-coutinho-for-offer-upwards-of-90m-sources" target="_blank">ESPN FC</a> reports.&nbsp; The 26-year-old joined Barca from Liverpool last January for&nbsp;£105m ($139m), but has failed to live up to his massive price tag.&nbsp; Coutinho is still understood to be happy at Camp Nou, and does not want to leave the club.&nbsp;

Barcelona open to selling Coutinho for £90m

The Brazilian has failed to make a big impact this season

Real Madrid are keen to finally replace Cristiano Ronaldo with the signing of Kylian Mbappe this summer. According to Spanish outlet <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2019/03/21/primera/1553200719_724273.html?m1=cG9ydGFkYV9wb3J0YWRh&amp;m2=QUNUVUFMSURBRA%3D%3D&amp;m3=Mg%3D%3D&amp;m4=bm9ybWFs" target="_blank">AS</a>, Florentino Perez is hoping to land the 20-year-old to help fire Los Blancos to continued success over the next decade. He's bagged 31 goals in 35 games for Paris Saint-Germain this season, with Madrid seeing him as a reliable source of goals for the future, much like Ronaldo was. AS also claim PSG could be willing to sell the forward as they look to balance their financial accounts.

Real Madrid hope to sign Mbappe this summer

The PSG star could be on his way to the Bernabeu

Atletico Madrid are planning to bid for Juventus forward Paulo Dybala, should Antoine Griezmann leave the club and join Paris Saint-Germain this summer. However, <a href="http://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/serie-a/juventus/2019/03/21-54814531/stai_attenta_juve_adesso_tutti_vogliono_dybala/?a=2">TuttoSport</a> also claim that PSG will only move for the French international if either Neymar or Kylian Mbappe leave for Real Madrid in the off season. The Italian outlet report that Los Blancos’ transfer activities could have a large say on the comings and goings of some of Europe’s top clubs.

Transfer Domino Effect could see Atletico move for Dybala

Spanish side looking at Juve star as Griezmann replacement 

Frank Lampard and Wolves boss&nbsp;Nuno Espirito Santo&nbsp;should the club move on from&nbsp;Maurizio Sarri.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8693231/chelsea-news-maurizio-sarri-nuno-espirito-santo-frank-lampard/">The Sun</a> are reporting the Italian is unlikely to be relieved of his duties before the end of the season, but there is a growing belief at Stamford Bridge that Sarri is the wrong man for the job. The Blues had hoped to appoint Zinedine Zidane as his replacement, but since his shock return to Real Madrid they have been forced to look for other candidates.

Chelsea line up Lampard or Nuno as Sarri replacement

Former Blues star in the running should manager change be made

Manchester United are looking to land&nbsp;Bruno Fernandes&nbsp;this summer.&nbsp; The 24-year has bagged 24 goals and 14 assists this campaign and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reportedly told Ed Woodward to make him a key summer target. According to the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/manchesterunited/man-utd-bruno-fernandes-transfer-shortlist-sporting-lisbon-summer-a4097776.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard</a>, the Norwegian is also keen on Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly and Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho. However, United have given any hope of purchasing Ivan Rakitic from Barcelona.

Man Utd add Fernandes to summer shortlist

Old Trafford outfit interested in signing Sporting midfielder

New Sevilla sporting director Monchi is looking sign Milan winger Samu Castillejo, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/monchi-tries-to-tempt-milan-winger-to-sevilla-36969" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.&nbsp; Castillejo only joined Milan from Villarreal last summer, but Monchi believes he can tempt the Spaniard back to La Liga.&nbsp;

Monchi wants to lure Castillejo to Sevilla 

Real Betis will exercise their €22 million purchase option for on-loan PSG midfielder Giovani Lo Celso, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/betis/20190322/461166433981/el-betis-ejercera-la-opcion-de-compra-por-lo-celso-en-mayo.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo.&nbsp;</a> Lo Celso is set to sign a contract through 2023 with Betis, with a release clause of €100m.&nbsp; Betis, though, could turn around and sell Lo Celso for a profit this summer, with Real Madrid, Tottenham and AC Milan all interested.&nbsp;

Betis to exercise purchase option on Lo Celso 

Everton are considering a £20 million ($26m) bid for Tottenham right-back Kieran Trippier, claims <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8700713/everton-20m-transfer-spurs-kieran-trippier-pochettino-chases-aaron-wan-bissaka/" target="_blank">The Sun.&nbsp;</a> Spurs are reportedly looking to offload Trippier as well as his fellow full-back&nbsp;Serge Aurier this summer. In their place, Mauricio Pochittino's side are hoping to land&nbsp;Crystal Palace’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Max Aarons of Norwich.

Everton interested in £20m Trippier deal

Milan have joined Real Madrid and Barcelona in the race for Corinthians winger Pedrinho, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/milan-chase-real-madrid-and-barca-target-with-e50m-release-claus-50269" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.&nbsp; The 20-year-old can play on either flank or as a central attacking midfielder, and has a €50 million (£43m/$57m) release clause.&nbsp;

Milan join the race for Pedrinho

Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are looking to sign Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane, <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-manchester-united-and-psg-interested-in-real-madrid-de-31544" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> claims.&nbsp; Varane is understood to be considering his future at the Santiago Bernabeu, and could decide to seek out a new challenge.&nbsp; Both United and PSG are monitoring the situation, though neither have approached Madrid with an offer as of now.&nbsp;

Man Utd and PSG chasing Varane

Burnley and Ireland striker&nbsp;Jonathan Walters has announced his retirement from professional football on social media.&nbsp; <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">Isn’t it ironic...my Achilles heel has literally been my Achilles heel and finished me off! I am now retired from playing football It’s been epic Veni vidi vici <a href="https://t.co/ZC3m0LmYn5">pic.twitter.com/ZC3m0LmYn5</a>— Jonathan Walters (@JonWalters19) <a href="https://twitter.com/JonWalters19/status/1109119180152938501?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center> The 35-year-old has been out since suffering&nbsp;an Achilles injury last September while on loan at Ipswich Town. Walters played over 600&nbsp;games for club and country, scoring 131 goals.

Walters announces retirement 

Trabzonspor will activate their purchase option on Caleb Ekuban, according to <a href="https://www.aksam.com.tr/spor/ekubanin-tapusu-aliniyor/haber-832982" target="_blank">Aksam</a>.&nbsp; Ekuban, 24, has scored seven times for the Turkish side this season, convincing them that the striker is worth keeping around permanently.&nbsp;

Trabzonspor to purchase Ekuban

Toronto FC have confirmed that&nbsp;Gregory van der Wiel has left the club by mutual consent. The former Ajax and&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain defender made&nbsp;34 appearances for the club since joining from&nbsp;Cagliari in February&nbsp;2018. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> ROSTER UPDATE | Gregory van der Wiel 📰: <a href="https://t.co/1gO6OE47x5">https://t.co/1gO6OE47x5</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TFCLive?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TFCLive</a> <a href="https://t.co/eCKytulkYj">pic.twitter.com/eCKytulkYj</a> — Toronto FC (@torontofc) <a href="https://twitter.com/torontofc/status/1109179386262097920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Van der Wiel leaves Toronto

Real Betis will hold talks with Paris Saint-Germain over possible permanent deals for&nbsp;Giovani Lo Celso&nbsp;and&nbsp;Jese Rodriguez, report <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/spanish-football/2019/03/22/5c94e7a3ca47414e4f8b45dc.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. Lo Celso and Jese have impressed for&nbsp;Verdiblancos since joining the club on loan in August and January respectively. As a result the club will hold talks with officials from Paris next month with a view of turning both loans into permanent transfers.

Betis keen on double deal

Lazio could lower their asking price for&nbsp;Sergey Milinkovic Savic amid interest from AC Milan, report <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/lazio-could-reduce-asking-price-to-help-ac-milan-sign-midfielder-41544" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Biancocelesti reportedly valued the Serbian at €85million (£73m/$96m) last summer with the likes of&nbsp;Real Madrid, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain interested. Savic's form has dipped slightly this season, cooling interest in him, but Milan remain keen in the 24-year-old and Lazio may be tempted to lower their demands in order to do a deal.

Lazio could lower Savic fee

Former Tottenham midfielder Lewis Holtby is to leave Hamburg when his contract expires at the end of the season, the 2. Bundesliga club have confirmed. The 28-year-old has spent five years at the&nbsp;Volksparkstadion since joining from Spurs, initially on loan, in August 2014. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"> HSV und Lewis <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Holtby?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Holtby</a> trennen sich nach dieser Saison. Alle Informationen dazu findet ihr auf <a href="https://t.co/MNKpDimmLU">https://t.co/MNKpDimmLU</a> ➡ <a href="https://t.co/XAkoGa3hD3">https://t.co/XAkoGa3hD3</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/nurderHSV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#nurderHSV</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZMsfmT4zq2">pic.twitter.com/ZMsfmT4zq2</a> — Hamburger SV (@HSV) <a href="https://twitter.com/HSV/status/1109063244394713088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Holtby to leave Hamburg

Borussia Dortmund and Torino are interested in signing AC Milan forward&nbsp; Patrick Cutrone, report <a href="http://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/2019/03/22-54854648/toro_avanti_cutrone_ed_il_sassulo_punta_su_zaza/?a=6" target="_blank">Tuttosport.</a> The 21-year-old has struggled for regular action since the arrival of&nbsp;Krzysztof Piatek in January. The Rossoneri are reluctant to let&nbsp;Cutrone permanently but may consider a loan deal in order to give him regular game time.

Duo eye Cutrone move

Atletico Madrid are interested in a move for Ajax left-back Nicolas Tagliafico, according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2019/03/21/primera/1553206398_577218.html" target="_blank">AS</a>.&nbsp; With Filipe Luis approaching the end of his contract, the Rojiblancos are looking for a replacement for their long-time left-back.&nbsp; The club have identified&nbsp;Tagliafico, 26, as the ideal reinforcement due to his character and his intensity.&nbsp;

Atletico interested in Tagliafico move

<a href="https://www.sport-english.com/en/news/barca/paris-saint-germains-latest-strategy-to-try-and-damage-barca-7366239" target="_blank">Sport</a> claim that PSG are looking to drive the price up for two of Barcelona's main transfer targets as the feud between the clubs continues.&nbsp; There is bad blood between PSG and Barcelona over the Catalan club's pursuits of PSG stars&nbsp;Thiago Silva, Marquinhos, Marco Verratti and Adrien Rabiot.&nbsp; PSG have joined the race for Luka Jovic and&nbsp;Matthijs de Ligt but have no intention of signing either player; instead, they simply want Barca to have to pay more.&nbsp;

PSG looking to drive cost up for De Ligt & Jovic

Borussia Dortmund and Roma are both keeping an eye on Lille midfielder&nbsp;Boubakary Soumare, according to <a href="http://www.footmercato.net/ligue-1/transferts/info-fm-losc-le-prometteur-boubakary-soumare-attise-les-convoitises_250441" target="_blank">Foot Mercato.&nbsp;</a> The France U-20 midfielder has caught the eye in Ligue 1 this season, making 11 appearances while earning comparisons to his countryman Paul Pogba.&nbsp; Valencia are also scouting Soumare, who has a contract with Lille through 2020.&nbsp;

Dortmund & Roma interested in Soumare

Fulham midfielder Jean-Michael Seri is planning to leave the club in the summer, according to <a href="https://www.football.london/fulham-fc/fulham-suffer-major-transfer-blow-16014271" target="_blank">football.london.</a> The Ivorian was a major summer signing for the Cottagers, joining from Nice for a fee in excess of £20 million ($26m).&nbsp; But Seri has struggled to show his best form in England, and has no intention of playing in the Championship with Fulham all but certain to be relegated.&nbsp;

Seri planning Fulham exit

Manchester United,&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;and&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;have been offered hope in the pursuit of Joao Felix, with&nbsp;Benfica&nbsp;sporting director Rui Costa conceding that “certain players cannot be held back”. The former Portugal international has told Tuttosport of a man with a €120 million&nbsp;(£103m/$136m) release clause: “We will try to keep him as long as possible, this applies to Felix as it does to all the others. This is the club's policy, then we will see why we are aware that the clauses exist and that certain players cannot be held back indefinitely in Portugal.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/hope-for-juventus-man-utd-in-felix-chase-as-benfica-concede-they-/ic3gk1k5uhf51t8iiq8im7a74" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Hope for Juventus & Man Utd in Felix chase 

Ajax&nbsp;defender Nicolas Tagliafico will not be “disrespectful” to his current club by discussing potential moves elsewhere, but admits to being flattered by&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;and Arsenal transfer talk. The Argentina international has been linked with the Gunners as a successor to Nacho Monreal and with Barca in order to compete with Jordi Alba. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/tagliafico-welcomes-barcelona-arsenal-talk-but-wont/16gt8g8f3twte1abi7g3c5wfuf" target="_blank">Find out what he has had to say on the interest here.</a>

Tagliafico welcomes Barcelona & Arsenal talk

Manchester United have seen the path cleared for a potential move for Nikola Milenkovic, with <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-juventus-change-their-mind-on-milenkovic-25156" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reporting that Juventus have dropped their interest. The Serbian defender has been starring for Fiorentina and may be the subject of bids starting at around the €50 million (£43m/$56m) mark this summer.

Man Utd see Milenkovic path clear

Paul Pogba “will be a&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;player for a long time”, says Dimitar Berbatov, with too much being read into comments regarding the Frenchman’s admiration of&nbsp;Real Madrid. The former Red Devils striker has told Betfair: "I don't think there is anything to worry about here. We live in a world where you can say what you want and I can imagine the words being taken out of context. "Paul will be a United player for a long time, as long as he and the club want to be together." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/pogba-will-be-a-man-utd-player-for-a-long-time-berbatov/irytfvr5o4k7zxbr4cybwldt" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Pogba will be a Man Utd player for a long time'

Real Madrid are ready to invest £60.5 million ($80m) in 17-year-old Brazilian Reinier Jesus, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8694699/real-madrid-flamengo-reinier-jesus/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Flamengo forward is hot property, having also been linked with Liverpool, and those at the Santiago Bernabeu are prepared to make him the most expensive teenager in their history.

Madrid to make £60.5m move for Jesus

Ander Herrera is set to sign a new deal at Manchester United, not join Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent, reports the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-news-herrera-psg-16012282" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a>. The Spanish midfielder is approaching the end of his current contract and has been linked with a lucrative switch to France.

Herrera set for Man Utd stay

Gareth Bale has insisted he has no regrets about leaving Tottenham for Real Madrid back in 2013. The Welshman has been a success at Los Blancos, but has spent a lot of his time at the club in the shadows of Cristiano Ronaldo. However, the 29-year-old doesn't mind and stated he would have regretted not leaving for Madrid. "I appreciated everything Tottenham had done for me but I think they did understand at the time that when such a big club comes in for you like Real Madrid it is difficult to turn them down," Bale told <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jp4FVPLW7o" target="_blank">BT Sport</a>. "Even though I was enjoying my time at Tottenham, loved the club and I still do, to have Real Madrid come for you, you’ll regret saying no."

Bale doesn't regret leaving Spurs for Real Madrid

Derby midfielder Max Bird has signed a new three-and-a-half year deal at the club. The 18-year-old has played seven times for Frank Lampard's side this season and is now tied into the club until atleast 2022.

Bird signs new Derby deal

Milan Skriniar's agent Mithat Halis has stated Manchester City would need to pay in excess of €100m (£87m) to land the Inter Milan defender. Halis also revealed the reigning Premier League champions tabled an offer last summer, but it was rejected. Real Madrid are also said to be interested in the 24-year-old the club viewing him as a potential replacement for Raphael Varane. “Inter Milan paid Sampdoria €28m (£24m) for Skriniar and six months later, Manchester City came in with an offer of €55m (£46m),” Halis&nbsp;told <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2019/03/21/football/1553186852_444310.html">AS</a>. “Now he is valued at around €100m (£87m). Any deal would certainly be complicated by the interference of intermediaries.”

Skriniar on Real and City's radar

Pablo Zabaleta is looking to renew his contract West Ham at the end of the season. The 34-year-old has played 23 times for the Hammers this season, and he's hoping&nbsp;to extend that tally between now and the season's end. "My contract in England ends in June and I have the possibility of renewing but football changes and I’ll wait for the right moment [before making a decision]," Zabaleta told <a href="https://www.elintransigente.com/deportes/2019/3/20/vuelve-san-lorenzo-549277.html" target="_blank">El Intransigente.</a>

Zabaleta hopes to extend his West Ham contract

The Toffees have their sights on Newcastle striker Salomon Rondon this summer, according to <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/766946/Everton-Salomon-Rondon-transfer-news-Newcastle-loan-latest" target="_blank">The Daily Star</a>.&nbsp; The Venezuela international has bagged nine goals this season for Rafa Benitez's side, and Marco Silva is now hoping to bring the 29-year-old to the club. The Everton boss is keen to acquire some more firepower this summer to accompany Richarlison, Cenk Tosun and Dominic Calvert-Lewin in attack. However, Silva may face a battle to sign Rondon with Newcastle keen to retain his services themselves.

Rondon wanted by Everton

Inter Milan are looking to sign Edin Dzeko from Roma this summer, according to <a href="http://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/2019/03/22-54854215/dzeko_andr_via_lo_vuole_linter_el_shaarawy_ora_il_rinnovo_si_complica/?cookieAccept" target="_blank">Il Corriere dello Sport.</a> A spat with team-mate Stephan El Shaarawy appears to have had some role to play with Dzeko's likely departure this summer, with Roma now looking to offload the 33-year-old. He's scored seven league goals this season, with Inter viewing the forward as the ideal replacement should Mauro Icardi leave them this summer as well.

Inter looking to replace Icardi with Dzeko

Barcelona are looking to sign a "low cost" left-back to act as reinforcement to Jordi Alba, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20190322/461162055273/barca-laterales-izquierdos-casting.html">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The Catalan side are hoping to acquire a second option to Alba in defence&nbsp;incase the Spaniard&nbsp;becomes injured or suspended over the coming seasons. Alba himself only recently signed a contract extension with the club until 2024, so Barcelona are only after a cheap alternative. On their radar at the moment is Alberto Moreno, Nacho Monreal, Filipe Luis and Alex Moreno.

Barca want to strengthen in the left-back position

Chelsea want either Frank Lampard or Nuno to be their next manager, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8693231/chelsea-news-maurizio-sarri-nuno-espirito-santo-frank-lampard/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. With speculation suggesting that Maurizio Sarri's days at Stamford Bridge may be numbered, the Blues are planning to raid Derby for a former favourite or Premier League rivals Wolves for a new boss.

Chelsea line up Lampard or Nuno

Napoli coach Carlo Ancelotti has made Fiorentina midfielder Jordan Veretout a top target, claims <a href="http://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/2019/03/22-54849027/napoli_idea_veretout_servono_25_milioni/" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a>. The former Aston Villa man is expected to be the subject of a €25 million (£22m/$28m) approach in the next window.

Ancelotti eager to add Veretout at Napoli

Harry Kane “will be at Spurs for years to come”, Harry Redknapp has boldly declared, with Mauricio Pochettino also tipped to stick around at&nbsp;Tottenham. Fears have been raised regarding the respective futures of key men in north London. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/kane-will-stay-at-spurs-for-years-to-come-redknapp-unfazed/1knvv500ez2e1epmw6tbqi3ai" target="_blank">Here, though, is what a former Spurs boss has had to say on the speculation.</a>

'Kane will stay at Spurs for years to come'

Manchester City&nbsp;have been urged to make a move for Tanguy Ndombele, with Joleon Lescott considering the&nbsp;Lyon&nbsp;midfielder to be the “ideal Fernandinho replacement”. The former Blues defender told Sportingbet: “I think he has all the potential to go on to become a great player and achieve great things. I think players in Fernandinho’s position tend to get better with experience, but I think Ndombele is a player that could be a good fit.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-city-urged-to-make-lyons-ndombele-long-term-successor-to/1aioew1dkc8wj1957z17za58z8" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Man City told where to find next Fernandinho

AC Milan are considering moving Franck Kessie on this summer, with <a href="http://www.corrieredellosport.it/" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a> suggesting that Arsenal and Tottenham are among those monitoring his situation. The Ivorian midfielder has struggled to make the expected impact at San Siro, with China being mooted as another potential destination for the 22-year-old.

Arsenal & Spurs monitoring Kessie

Tottenham are considering a summer move for Fulham youngster Ryan Sessegnon, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8693706/spurs-ryan-sessegnon-new-stadium/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The teenage winger only has a year left on his current contract and is expected to attract bids of around £25 million ($33m).

Spurs eye swoop for Sessegnon

Borussia Dortmund and Schalke 04 are interested in signing AC Milan's Ricardo Rodriguez this summer.&nbsp; However, <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/schalke-04-e-borussia-dortmund-su-rodriguez-il-milan-pensa-al-ri-89583" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> are reporting the Italian club have alternative ideas for the 26-year-old with plans to offer him a new deal in the summer. His current contract expires in 2021, and Gennaro Gattuso is hopeful they can extend it beyond that having become one of the club's key players over recent times.

Milan to offer Rodriguez a new deal amid Dortmund and Schalke interest

Stephan Lichtsteiner has revealed he's had discussions with Arsenal over a new contract, but admits he may leave in search of more football. The 35-year-old only joined the Gunners in the summer, and has made 23 appearances in all competitions. However, he has an eye on playing at Euro 2020 next year and believes he may have&nbsp;to leave to increase his chances of getting picked for the Switzerland squad. "There have been talks. We have to see if it suits both sides," Lichtsteiner told <a href="https://www.nzz.ch/sport/stephan-lichtsteiner-sagt-ich-spiele-bis-es-mich-vertaetscht-ld.1468866" target="_blank">Neue Zurcher Zeitung</a>. "Arsenal is a big club, I feel very happy. But I want to play regularly with regard to the European Championships.&nbsp; It was okay this year. But if the coach says that he no longer counts on me, I have to worry."

Lichtsteiner considering Arsenal exit

David Alaba has admitted he's open to leaving Bayern Munich in the future for a new challenge at a Spanish or English club. The 26-year-old has been part of the Bayern first-team squad since 2009, but has stated he could see himself playing elsewhere. "I can imagine trying something else but I really feel very comfortable at Bayern," Alaba told <a href="https://www.bild.de/bild-mobil/audio/fussball/phrasenmaeher-podcast-55592708.bild.html" target="_blank">BILD</a>. "Every year there a new challenges and new objectives and the pressure will always be there. I'm happy in Munich but of course I can imagine seeing something else (in the future). "Spain, England. In Spain it would be the two big clubs, I guess? Real or Barcelona. Also the big clubs (in England)."

Alaba open to leaving Bayern Munich

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is exploring the possibility of bringing Harry Maguire to Old Trafford in the summer. That's according to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/767066/Man-Utd-EXCLUSIVE-Ole-Gunnar-Solskjaer-Harry-Maguire-transfer-news-rumours-gossip" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>, who are reporting the Red Devils are still looking to sign the defender in the upcoming transfer window. Speculation cooled after Maguire signed a new contract with the Foxes in September, but he's reportedly still keen to double his wages at the Manchester club.

Man Utd to renew their interest in Maguire

Real Madrid&nbsp;defender Raphael Varane refused to discuss his future amid growing speculation that the centre-back could be set to leave the club.&nbsp; The defender admitted he was happy to see the return of&nbsp;Zinedine Zidane as the club's manager, but also claims he doesn't want to talk about his plans publicly.&nbsp; "I do not want to talk about my future," Varane told&nbsp;Le Parisien on Wednesday.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/varane-refuses-to-discuss-madrid-future-amid-transfer/7emw4hdatjgm18goac4909h4m" target="_blank">Read the full article on Goal!</a>

Varane not willing to discuss Madrid future 

New York City FC's newest player says it was the project at the club that convinced him to make the jump to MLS. NYCFC landed Brazilian Heber on Wednesday and released a video of him explaining his decision to join the club later in the day.&nbsp; <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> "You can expect the best Héber can give. A player with a lot of willpower, determination and strength on the pitch..." 💬 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeH%C3%A9ber?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeHéber</a> <a href="https://t.co/UARt0rVdzl">pic.twitter.com/UARt0rVdzl</a> — New York City FC (@NYCFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NYCFC/status/1108756413755678721?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 21, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center> The 27-year-old forward signed from Croatian side&nbsp;HNK Rijeka where he posted an impressive scoring record and is slated to take over David Villa's old role with the New York side.&nbsp;

Heber explains New York City switch 

Matthijs de Ligt has told agent Mino Raiola to secure him a move to Barcelona this summer, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20190321/461150729897/de-ligt-mantiene-a-raya-al-peligroso-raiola.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The Ajax defender has already held talks with Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain, but has decided Camp Nou is the ideal location for him. De Ligt is also a transfer target for Manchester City and Arsenal.

De Ligt tells agent to seal Barca move

Espanyol striker Borja Iglesias is a summer transfer target for Everton, claim <a href="https://eldesmarque.com/actualidad/futbol/lfp-primera-liga-santander/1295510-estan-de-moda-los-tres-delanteros-que-podrian-dar-el-salto-a-un-grande" target="_blank">El Desmarque</a>. The Toffees are desperately looking for a resolution to their misfiring frontline and hope the Spaniard can prove to be the ideal no.9. Iglesias has a relatively modest release clause of £24 million ($31m) and could be set for a move to Merseyside at the end of the campaign.

Everton target Iglesias

Tottenham will keep an eye on Benfica winger Jota when he plays for Portugal U20 against England U20 this week. While no official scout will be at the game, Spurs are keeping close tabs on the youngster and sent a representative to watch him earlier this campaign, report <a href="https://www.record.pt" target="_blank">Record</a>. Bayern Munich are also said to be admirers of Jota and are scouting him over the international break.

Spurs monitor Jota

Ander Herrera could join Paris Saint-Germain for free this summer claim <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8691634/manchester-united-ander-herrera-psg/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Spaniard’s contract is set to expire this summer and it is being reported that the Ligue 1 club have offered a huge £150,000-a-week deal. This would be seen as a blow to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with Manchester United supposedly locked in negotiations with Herrera regarding a new deal.

Herrera set to leave Man Utd for PSG

Rio Ferdinand has told Goal he thinks Jadon Sancho would be a perfect fit at Manchester United. "I would take him [at Manchester United] all day," said the former Red Devils defender. "English, young, hungry and talented, that's all I need to know. He has got the mentality. The mentality is a big part of it all, whether he has the physical attributes or not. "The kid's mentality, to leave Manchester City, who wanted him to stay, to just say 'My ability deserves it and I think I can do it straight away, right now. I am not waiting.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/i-would-take-him-all-day-sancho-has-perfect-mentality-for/3mfkpwa82ujh1g2by4s860he2" target="_blank">Read the full story at Goal!</a>

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