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Real Madrid are prepared to include four players in a bid to prise Paul Pogba from Manchester United, claims <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/11724125/man-utd-news-transfer-real-madrid-pogba-odegaard/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Blancos are so eager to land the Frenchman, while keeping an eye on their finances, that they will look to include Martin Odegaard, James Rodriguez, Lucas Vazquez and Brahim Diaz in a deal.

Real offer Man Utd four players for Pogba

Blancos to offer Odegaard & James in exchange deal

Chelsea are preparing to make a £15 million move for Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Roman Burki, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/11723924/roman-burki-chelsea-kepa-dortmund-transfer-replacement/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>.&nbsp; The Blues view Burki as a possible replacement for&nbsp;Kepa Arrizabalaga, who has struggled to cement his spot at Stamford Bridge.&nbsp; Burki is only contracted to Dortmund for one more season meaning Chelsea are hopeful of sealing a small transfer fee.&nbsp;

Chelsea eyeing Burki as Kepa replacement

Frank Lampard has identified his next shot stopper

Jurgen Klopp has personally contacted Adama Traore over a potential move to Liverpool, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.todofichajes.com/adama-traore-recambio-para-mane/">TodoFichajes</a>. Talks between Liverpool and Wolves are in the advanced stages, with Klopp desperate to incorporate the star winger in preparation for Sadio Mane's potential departure. Traore is open to a new challenge, having shined at Wolves this season.&nbsp;

Klopp contacts Traore over potential Liverpool move

The Reds are circling for the Wolves star

Crystal Palace centre-back Mamadou Sakho is the subject of interest from Lyon - according to <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Transferts-l-ol-a-fond-sur-le-defenseur-de-crystal-palace-mamadou-sakho/1138525" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>. The French champions have already submitted an offer for the 30-year-old, whose current contract at Selhurst Park is due to expire in 2021. Sakho has only featured in eight Premier League matches for Palace this season amid persistent fitness issues.

Lyon eyeing Palace defender Sakho 

Liverpool&nbsp;should do their best to sign&nbsp;RB Leipzig&nbsp;star Timo Werner this summer, according to Jan Aage Fjortoft. The 24-year-old forward has impressed for Julian Nagelsmann's outfit this season and has been heavily linked to a move to Anfield, but&nbsp;Chelsea,&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;and&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;are all reportedly interested. Bundesliga&nbsp;giants&nbsp;Bayern Munich&nbsp;are said to be in the running too, however, Werner said earlier this month that he&nbsp;would be more tempted by a move abroad than a move to Bayern.&nbsp; Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/liverpool-sign-werner-best-talent-europe-fjortoft/19fddlf3ohklj1xxotz98zfqxn" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Liverpool urged to sign Werner by ex-Premier League striker Fjortoft

Arsenal have joined the race to sign Sevilla defender Diego Carlos - according to <a href="https://eldesmarque.com/sevilla/sevilla-futbol-club/1207768-el-arsenal-pendiente-de-diego-carlos" target="_blank">Eldesmarque</a>. Barcelona and Liverpool have also been linked with the 27-year-old, who has a €75 million (£67m/$83m) release clause in his current contract. Diego Carlos has been a standout performer for Sevilla since joining the club from Nantes last summer.

Arsenal join race to sign Sevilla's Diego Carlos

Harry Kane should cement his "legacy" at&nbsp;Tottenham&nbsp;instead of completing a move to&nbsp;Manchester United, according to Jamie O'Hara. The 26-year-old admitted at the end of March that he would not hesitate to leave Tottenham should the time ever come&nbsp;when he no longer feels the club are heading in the "right direction". Old Trafford has been mooted as the most likely next destination for the&nbsp;England&nbsp;captain, with reports of a potential record-breaking £200 million ($247m) transfer&nbsp;swirling ahead of the summer window. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/kane-tottenham-legacy-joining-man-utd-ohara/u5zrku6u5ugl1tn8ybxfv8xw4" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Kane should cement Spurs 'legacy' instead of joining Man Utd - O'Hara

Manchester City are monitoring Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey - according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8355799/Manchester-City-target-Leon-Bailey-replacement-Leroy-Sane.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The reigning Premier League champions will target the 22-year-old if Leroy Sane ends up completing a move to Bayern Munich this summer. Bailey, who is currently valued at around £40 million ($49m), has hit 24 goals in 108 appearances for Leverkusen.

Man City keeping tabs on Leverkusen's Bailey

Inter are set to offer Ashley Young a contract extension at San Siro - according to the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/05/28/inter-milan-set-extend-ashley-youngs-contract-san-siro/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>. The 34-year-old joined the Italian giants on an initial six month deal from Manchester United in January. Inter have the option to tie Young down to a fresh one-year deal, which they are expected to exercise in the next few weeks.

Young set for Inter extension

Barcelona and Real Madrid are plotting summer offers for Napoli star Fabian Ruiz, the Italian side fear. <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200528/481437564751/el-napoles-teme-una-nueva-ofensiva-de-barca-y-madrid-por-fabian.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>&nbsp;claims Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is bracing himself for the Spanish giants to advance on the midfielder. The pair have been heavily linked to the Spain international in recent months and Napoli are set to offer him a new contract to convince him to stay.

Napoli expect big Fabian offers from Barcelona & Real Madrid

Victor Valdes is in talks to take over as coach of Spanish side&nbsp;Horta, AS&nbsp;reports. The former goalkeeper is ready to take on a head coach role after managing Barcelona's Under 19 team and will begin with the fourth tier outfit.

Ex-Barca star Valdes to become Horta coach

Tottenham&nbsp;only "need one or two good acquisitions" to challenge for the Premier League title next season, according to Harry Redknapp. Despite the fact that his old club still seem to be a long way away from domestic glory, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/tottenham-players-challenge-title-redknapp/1lgongdeppjmd1q6okpmnt1lo1" target="_blank">Redknapp thinks&nbsp;Mourinho already has a top-quality squad at his disposal, and does not believe a major overhaul will be necessary when the transfer market reopens</a>.

'Spurs need a couple of signings to challenge for PL title' 

Hertha Berlin are considering making a bid for Loris Karius,&nbsp;<a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/hertha-bsc-will-sich-auf-der-torhueter-position-verstaerken/11996240/35311" target="_blank">Sky Sport</a>&nbsp;in Germany reports. The goalkeeper is on loan at Besiktas and has two years left on his Liverpool deal.&nbsp; Hertha have highlighted him as a target, but they face competition from Premier League teams.

Karius wanted by Hertha Berlin

Real Madrid are weighing up a potential swap deal involving Luka Jovic and Lazio's&nbsp;Sergej&nbsp;Milinkovic-Savic - according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/laliga/jovic-lo-acerca-real-madrid-entra-intercambio-bomba" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. The Blancos are prepared to sanction Jovic's departure this summer&nbsp;after a disappointing first season for the Serbian striker at Santiago Bernabeu. Lazio are interested in the 22-year-old, and Madrid may ask for&nbsp;Milinkovic-Savic to be included in any possible deal when the transfer window reopens.

Madrid considering Jovic & Milinkovic-Savic swap deal

Eduardo Quaresma will sign a contract extension with Sporting Lisbon on Friday - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/86_longo/status/1266013888933396481" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The 18-year-old is set to commit to fresh terms with the Portuguese club which will see him remain on their books through to 2025. Quaresma, who was believed to be a target for Milan and Juventus, will have a €45 million (£40m/$50m)&nbsp;release clause included in his new deal.

Quaresma set to sign new Sporting deal

Arsenal have identified Paris Saint-Germain youngster&nbsp;Adil Aouchiche as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4100873/man-united-rival-liverpool-for-wernercoutinhos-eye-watering-costbellerins-arsenal-future" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. Mikel Arteta is keen on the 17-year-old, who has yet to agree terms on his first professional contract with the French champions. Aouchiche has featured in three senior matches for PSG in the 2019-20 season.

Arsenal target PSG teenager Aouchiche

Fiorentina&nbsp;defender German Pezzella is the subject of interest from Valencia - according to <a href="https://www.superdeporte.es/valencia/2020/05/26/pezzella-alternativa-valencia-cf-garay/456698.html" target="_blank">Superdeporte</a>. La Viola are open to selling the 29-year-old if they receive a suitable offer when the transfer market reopens. Valencia see Pezzella as the ideal replacement for&nbsp;Ezequiel Garay, whose current contract at Mestalla is due to expire next month.

Valencia set sights on Fiorentina captain Pezzella

Manchester United have been warned they will have to pay a premium if they are to prize Jack Grealish from Aston Villa. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/if-maguires-worth-85m-then-grealish-must-go-for-80m-aston/eznsgn3lhwes1s93wt6ssl5jq" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

'If Maguire's worth £85m, Grealish is worth £80m'

Inter have been in contact with Hertha Berlin over Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha, claims&nbsp;<a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/matheus-cunha-inter-calciomercato-caratteristiche-ruolo-storia-gol" target="_blank">DiMarzio</a>. The 21-year-old only joined from RB Leipzig in January but has been a smash hit at the Olympiastadion. Inter have reportedly followed Cunha since he moved to Leipzig from Sion two years ago.

Inter contact Hertha over Cunha

Manchester United have triggered a one-year extension in the contract of youngster Luca Ercolani. The Italy under-20 defender's previous deal had been set to expire, but he will now stay at Old Trafford until the summer of 2021.

Man Utd youngster Ercolani earns new deal

Union Berlin have exiled striker Sebastian Polter from their squad after he breached the club's 'fundamental community values'. The 29-year-old former German youth international will leave when his contract expires next month. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/polter-exiled-union-berlin-fundamental-community-values/7uwt52wvnpw1191w7x6boxh0e" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Union exile Polter from squad until end of contract

Arsenal are mulling over an approach for Barcelona outcast Rafinha, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200527/481421868239/el-barcelona-busca-ingresos-para-fichar.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The Brazil international midfielder is currently on loan at Celta Vigo, but may be freed to make a permanent move in the next window.

Arsenal eyeing up move for Rafinha

If Philippe Coutinho is to leave Barcelona, then <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200528/481430505004/coutinho-opciones-futbol-ingles.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a> claims the Brazilian is determined to head back to the Premier League. The former Liverpool playmaker has plenty of suitors in England, with Chelsea, Newcastle and Arsenal all being linked with moves in the next window.

Coutinho prioritises Premier League return

Turkish giants Galatasaray have joined the hunt for Bournemouth winger Ryan Fraser, claims the <a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/ryan-fraser-transfer-chase-galatasaray-22100434" target="_blank">Daily Record</a>. Arsenal and Tottenham had been leading the hunt for a player due to become a free agent this summer, but the Scotland international could be lured away from British shores.

Galatasaray join hunt for Fraser

Paris Saint-Germain only have until May 31 to trigger a £62.8 million ($77m) purchase option on Mauro Icardi, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11820/11996146/mauro-icardi-paris-saint-germain-in-race-against-time-to-make-loan-deal-permanent" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The Ligue 1 champions have spoken with Inter about lowering that fee, but no agreement has been reached and the clock is now ticking.

Clock ticking on PSG's Icardi deal

Napoli are increasingly confident of completing a deal for Zenit St Petersburg forward Sardar Azmoun, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calciomercato/28-05-2020/napoli-sempre-piu-convinto-azmoun-l-obiettivo-l-attacco-3701353301255.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. However, there are still details to work out. Zenit are said to want at least €30 million (£27m/$33m), while Napoli won't go above €25m (£22m/$28m). The 25-year-old Iran international Azmoun has scored 14 goals in 29 games this season.

Napoli confident of Azmoun deal

World Cup-winning defender Adil Rami is leaving Russian side PFC Sochi after little over three months at the club, and without having made a single appearance. Lawyer&nbsp;Jules Plancque told&nbsp;<a href="https://www.francefootball.fr/news/Mercato-adil-rami-quitte-la-russie/1138179" target="_blank">France Football</a>&nbsp;the club had acted in bad faith during the coronavirus crisis. “Adil Rami, who has not received any compensation from the company to date, intends to remember that fundamental rights exist and the right to&nbsp;health is one of them," he said.&nbsp; "Today Rami is free from any commitment, with a desire still intact to continue his career."

Rami leaves Sochi over unpaid wages

Championship side Luton have confirmed the reappointment of former manager Nathan Jones. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 📄 CLUB STATEMENT | The most successful manager in Luton Town’s Football League history returns to Kenilworth Road. Welcome back, Nathan Jones! 👉<a href="https://t.co/i4Z7Yhtf3B">https://t.co/i4Z7Yhtf3B</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COYH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#COYH</a> <a href="https://t.co/NY8UDpgDA0">pic.twitter.com/NY8UDpgDA0</a> — @LutonTown (@LutonTown) <a href="https://twitter.com/LutonTown/status/1265953462254174209?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Jones returns to Luton

Liverpool's 19-year-old midfielder Abdi Sharif has signed a contract extension after missing much of the last year with an anterior cruciate ligament injury. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Delighted and grateful to extend my contract with this amazing Club <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LFC</a>. It’s been a tough time with the injury that I’ve had, but I’m excited to return and get back to what I love doing next season. See you soon! <a href="https://t.co/3GkBKKIp9M">pic.twitter.com/3GkBKKIp9M</a> — Abdisharif (@Abdisharif01) <a href="https://twitter.com/Abdisharif01/status/1265940690527236096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Liverpool youngster Sharif signs new deal

Tottenham have put a contract offer to Bayern Munich youngster Taylor Booth, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/tottenham-table-bayern-munich-whizzkid-offer-sources/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a> The 18-year-old American is considered to be a hot prospect and is wanted in north London despite still having two years to run on his deal in Germany.

Spurs set sights on Bayern youngster Booth

Will Koulibaly end up at Liverpool?

Timo Werner would be “fantastic” and an “incredible asset for&nbsp;Liverpool”, admits former&nbsp;RB Leipzig&nbsp;coach Jesse Marsch, but the Reds have been warned that a prolific frontman “won’t be cheap”. Marsch has told the Blood Red podcast: "[Werner would] be an incredible asset for Liverpool. Just from a mentality perspective, he’s one of the most aggressive, cut-throat, attacking players I have ever seen." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/werner-would-be-fantastic-for-liverpool-but-not-cheap-marsch/3gdwcfofolmt18gp8tuo98xtw" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Werner would be fantastic for Liverpool, but not cheap’

Barcelona defender Xavier Mbuyamba is set to leave the club for free this summer, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport.es/en/news/barca--juve-wont-do-exchange-deal-for-defender-mbuyamba-7973931" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The&nbsp;18-year-old Dutch prospect has been linked with the likes of Chelsea and Juventus. Now, it is claimed Barca are ready to let him leave despite his contract running until 2023.

Barca starlet Mbuyamba to leave for free

Manchester United could decide to focus on bringing Angel Gomes into their first-team squad rather than sign a new midfielder, report the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-utd-angel-gomes-contract-18318919" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a>. The youngster is out of contract soon and has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford. However, it is said United would prefer to lose Andreas Pereira, Juan Mata or Jesse Lingard in an effort to trim their squad.

Man Utd could focus on Gomes

Chelsea, Newcastle, Arsenal, Manchester United and Leicester are all interested in Philippe Coutinho, claim&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200528/481430505004/coutinho-opciones-futbol-ingles.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. Bayern Munich aren't going to exercise their purchase option on the Barcelona midfielder and his future is up in the air. It has been suggested Coutinho's preference is to return to the Premier League.

Premier League battle for Coutinho

Manchester United could be boosted by Inter extending Alexis Sanchez' loan deal, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/inter-milan-could-secure-new-22098311" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>. It is suggested Inter could end up paying a larger proportion of Sanchez' wages than they are now. That would also mean Inter saving money on having to pay for a potential permanent replacement.

Inter to boost Man Utd with new Sanchez deal

RB Leipzig chief executive Oliver Mintzlaff has warned Timo Werner's pricetag isn't going to go down amid interest from Liverpool. According to reports, the&nbsp;Germany&nbsp;international has&nbsp;a release clause of around £49 million (€55m/$60m) that must be triggered by June 15, but Liverpool don't want to meet that price. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/werner-wont-get-any-cheaper-warns-rb-leipzig-chief/1ncos14ykrwm41t184l6qwwohe" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Werner won't get any cheaper, Leipzig chief warns

Serie A could face some major financial issues as a result of the coronavirus. The league could lose over €700 million (£628m/$769m) in revenue if plans to restart the league do not come to fruition, according to federation president Gabriele Gravina. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/coronavirus-could-cost-serie-a-more-than-700m-italian-federation-/148eo4umq65td16nbkcuohp34z">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Coronavirus could cost Serie A more than €700m'

Australian international defender Steph Catley is set to leave OL Reign ahead of the 2020 season, the club announced. Catley appeared in 33 matches for the club, having previously played in the NWSL for the Portland Thorns and Orlando Pride. “It is with a heavy heart that today I announce my departure from OL Reign," she said. "&nbsp;In saying that, my heart is full from the memories I have made over the past 2-3 years in Seattle and Tacoma. I am beyond thankful for the entire organization, but in particular Bill and Teresa Predmore who have cared for and molded the club into the family that it is today,” said Catley. “Every day I spent as an OL Reign player, I felt supported and cared for as a footballer but more importantly as a person. Most significantly, I will never forget the support that the club showed me when I went through the toughest period of my life in 2018 with the passing of my father. They stood by me through every step with patience and understanding, and made returning to America feel like I was coming home to a second family. "I’ve been challenged and grown as a player and a person, I’ve had fun, and made memories and lifelong friendships that I will always cherish."

Catley leaves OL Reign

Two top officials of the&nbsp;Nigeria&nbsp;Football Federation (NFF) claim Harry Redknapp was never considered as a replacement for Gernot Rohr despite reports linking the English manager with the job. Redknapp, who previously managed Jordan, was dismissed from his&nbsp;last job at&nbsp;Birmingham City&nbsp;in 2017. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/hiring-redknapp-would-return-nigeria-to-the-80s-nff-claim-ex/1k7a84y7z8k1z1038ixmvgpn1q">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Hiring Redknapp would return Nigeria to the 80s!’

Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool face competition in the race to sign Victor Osimhen. According to<a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-losc-naples-debarque-osimhen-interesse-505043"> Le10 Sport</a>, Napoli and Inter are currently leading the race to sign the Nigerian striker. Osimhen is more convinced by Napoli's offer, which he feels would offer him more playing time than in the Premier League.

Napoli and Inter lead chase for Osimhen

Inter&nbsp;sporting director Piero Ausilio says that Lautaro Martinez is not for sale amid links to Barcelona. Ausilio says any club that wishes to sign Lautaro must meet his release clause as Inter are unwilling to discuss deals for anything less. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/lautaro-is-not-for-sale-inter-sporting-director-insists/2es18vb6ztwk1px3up2vbi86t">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Lautaro is not for sale' 

Nathan Jones is close to taking over at Luton once again, reports <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/05/27/nathan-jones-close-returning-luton-town-manager-16-months-departure/">the Telegraph</a>.&nbsp; Luton parted company with Graeme Jones last month and are now in advanced talks with Jones, who led the team from League One to the Championship in 2018. Jones left the club for Stoke in January 2019, but has been out of management since being sacked by the club last November.&nbsp;

Jones nears Luton return

French goalkeeper Sarah&nbsp;Bouhaddi is in advanced negotiations with the Utah Royals, she told <a href="http://www.leparisien.fr/societe/covid-19-la-gardienne-des-bleues-s-engage-aupres-des-familles-touchees-par-le-virus-27-05-2020-8324940.php">L'Equipe</a>. Bouhaddi has been with Lyon since 2009, making 166 appearances while earning 149 caps for her country. "I am in very advanced discussions with the American franchise Utah Royals of Salt Lake City," she said.&nbsp;"It will surely be my future club if we manage to move forward in our negotiations."

France goalkeeper nears NWSL move

Paris Saint-Germain are in pursuit of Porto star Alex Telles. The French side has yet to complete a deal for the full-back, but sporting director Leonardo is hard at work negotiating with the Portuguese club and the Brazilian's representatives. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/talks-ongoing-as-psg-move-for-porto-left-back-alex-telles/1ndrubewjldr71rz1f387oflsf">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

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