Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Newcastle have reached out to Coutinho

Newcastle have spoken to&nbsp;​Philippe Coutinho about a possible move to&nbsp;​Tyneside, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200526/481418307143/newcastle-ya-habla-con-coutinho.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. Coutinho&nbsp;is on loan at Bayern Munich from Barcelona, and his future is in doubt with the Bavarians unlikely to trigger their option to make the move permanent.&nbsp; With Newcastle on the verge of a takeover by deep-pocketed Saudi ownership, they could be set for a spending spree in the summer – pandemic or no.

Newcastle have reached out to Coutinho

The Brazilian could be set for a move back to England

Paul Pogba's wage demands may scupper any chance of him completing a move to Juventus, <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a> reports. The Manchester United ace is on £15&nbsp;million-per-year ($18.5m) but will ask for £11m in Italy. Juve, however, will not bow to such demands.&nbsp;

Pogba told to drop wage demands to complete Juve move

Man Utd ace told to lower expectations to make Serie A switch

Manchester United's hopes of offloading Paul Pogba to Juventus have been hit by revelations that both Paulo Dybala and Miralem Pjanic have turned the club down, <a href="https://twitter.com/PaPaganini/status/1264272476206489604" target="_blank">RAI Sports</a> reports. In order for the World Cup-winning midfielder to go to Turin, a part-exchange deal is required but neither of United's biggest targets at the Serie A champions are interested in going to the Red Devils.&nbsp;

Dybala and Pjanic turn down Man Utd

Manchester City have identified Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey as a replacement for Leroy Sane, report the&nbsp;<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>. Sane has long been targeted by Bayern Munich, and the Bundesliga leaders are hoping to conclude a deal this summer. Bailey has scored 12 Bundesliga goals since the beginning of last season.

Man City target Bailey as Sane replacement

Barcelona are willing to listen to loan offers for winger Ousmane Dembele, claims the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8355505/Barcelona-willing-listen-loan-offers-flop-Ousmane-Dembele.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The Catalan giants are said to be desperate to get him off their wage bill, and hope that a successful loan spell elsewhere could salvage some of his plummeting transfer value. Dembele could move in a similar big-money loan deal to that which took Philippe Coutinho to Bayern Munich.

Barca to let Dembele leave on loan

La Liga giants are desperate to reduce their wage bill

West Ham are eyeing a move for Rangers centre-back Connor Goldson, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/revealed-update-on-leeds-west-ham-plots-to-sign-rangers-colossus-valued-at-6m/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a> Rangers are hoping to keep hold of the 27-year-old but are aware they may need to offer him an improved contract to do so.&nbsp; Championship leaders Leeds United, West Brom and Fulham are also watching Goldson ahead of a possible move.

West Ham tracking Rangers star Goldson

Burnley have joined an ever-growing list of clubs interested in Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/adam-lallana-transfer-race-hots-22091086" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. The 32-year-old appears likely to leave Anfield this summer as his contract nears its expiration on June 30. Leicester City, Arsenal,&nbsp;Tottenham&nbsp;and&nbsp;West Ham&nbsp;are also in the running for Lallana.

Burnley join five-club race for Lallana

Rangers are nearing the signing of&nbsp;winger Ianis Hagi from Genk, according to the <a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/52796014" target="_blank">BBC</a>. Genk announced the 21-year-old would join the Scottish side on their official website before quickly deleting the article on Tuesday. Hagi has been on loan at Ibrox since January, with Rangers holding an option to make the move permanent.&nbsp;

Rangers closing in on Hagi signing

Real Valladolid would like to sign on-loan striker Sandro Ramirez from Everton but are unable to meet the Toffees' asking price. "Sandro belongs to Everton, and you have already seen published that they intend to transfer him for around €5-6 million. Those are figures that Real Valladolid cannot afford," the club's&nbsp;director&nbsp;Miguel Angel Gomez told Cadena Ser. Sandro has scored four goals with Valladolid this season while on a loan that expires next month.

Valladolid can't meet Everton's Sandro asking price

Chelsea have opted against using their buyback clause on Sassuolo winger Jeremie Boga, reports <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/may/25/chelsea-negotiate-sell-on-clause-for-boga-but-will-not-use-buyback-option" target="_blank">The Guardian.</a> The Blues sold Boga to Sassuolo in 2018, with the 23-year-old emerging as one of Serie A's top wingers this season. Rather than aiming to bring Boga back,&nbsp;Chelsea are negotiating a sell-on fee with&nbsp;Sassuolo as the Italian side appear ready to sell Boga this summer.

Chelsea won't activate Boga buyback clause

The proposed takeover of Newcastle United by a Saudi-backed consortium is close to collapse, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/may/26/newcastle-takeover-in-serious-doubt-as-wto-rules-pirate-tv-channel-is-saudi#_=_" target="_blank">Guardian</a>.&nbsp; A recent WTO judgement has ruled that Saudi Arabia's government was behind a huge pirate television network illegally screening sports, which has been targeted in the past by the Premier League.

Newcastle takeover in jeopardy

Bayern Munich are looking to extend David Alaba's contract, reports Bild. Talks are planned with the defender once a new deal for goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is confirmed. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Update <a href="https://twitter.com/David_Alaba?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@David_Alaba</a>: After <a href="https://twitter.com/Manuel_Neuer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Manuel_Neuer</a> , David Alaba is the next one <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayern?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCBayern</a> wants to keep below the 20 million euro salary limit. the player already has an offer of <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayern?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCBayern</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BILD_Sport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BILD_Sport</a> — Christian Falk (@cfbayern) <a href="https://twitter.com/cfbayern/status/1265223000300937219?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 26, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Bayern target Alaba renewal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Welkom Thomas Letsch, onze nieuwe hoofdtrainer 💛🖤<a href="https://t.co/vI5NBg8wZ5">https://t.co/vI5NBg8wZ5</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Vitesse?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Vitesse</a> <a href="https://t.co/9gxNlq6k8N">pic.twitter.com/9gxNlq6k8N</a>— Vitesse (@MijnVitesse) <a href="https://twitter.com/MijnVitesse/status/1265319753633214465?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 26, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Letsch unveiled as Vitesse coach

Paris Saint-Germain will include Marcelo Gallardo on their shortlist for a new coach, according to director Luis Ferrer.&nbsp; "Gallardo is a name that will most probably be on the list, due to memories of his time here and what he did in the [Libertadores] final in Madrid," <a href="https://tntsports.com/amp/internacional/El-club-europeo-que-tiene-a-Gallardo-en-la-mira-Es-un-nombre-que-seguramente-estara-en-la-lista-reconocieron-desde-el-PSG-20200526-0008.html" target="_blank">Ferrer said of his compatriot, currently at River Plate</a>.

PSG consider Gallardo as next coach

Luka Jovic wants to stay at Real Madrid after a disappointing first season with the club, reports <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2020/05/25/5ecaf012e2704e52038b45f4.html">Marca</a>. The striker has managed just two goals with the Blancos after making a €60 million (£53m/$66m) move from Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer.&nbsp; Though transfer rumours have swirled around the 22-year-old, Madrid are set to give him another chance to live up to his massive transfer fee.

Jovic wants to stay at Real Madrid

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted his side have yet to reach a deal to extend forward O​dion Ighalo's loan. Ighalo's deal from&nbsp;Shanghai Shenhua is set to expire in a matter of days and the Chinese side are keen to have the forward back in the fold. It is understood Shenhua have offered Ighalo a new contract worth around £400,000 a week. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/solskjaer-gives-update-on-ighalos-manchester-united-future/1r8005796xtc01i9x6od2qajnd" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal right here</a>

Solskjaer confirms no Ighalo deal has been reached yet

Multiple Premier League sides, including Wolves, are considering a move for Reading forward&nbsp;Danny Loader, claims <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11673/11994636/danny-loader-wolves-among-premier-league-clubs-preparing-move-for-reading-youngster" target="_blank">Sky Sports.</a> The 19-year-old will see his contract expire next month and Reading are unlikely to have the funds needed to offer the former England U17 star a new deal. Wolves nearly signed Loader on transfer deadline day in August 2019 and could return with a move for the forward.

Several Premier League sides eye Loader move

Inter are open to accepting Junior Firpo as part of an exchange deal that will send&nbsp;Lautaro&nbsp;Martínez to Barcelona, reports <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200526/481400574236/junior-firpo-inter-operacion-lautaro.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo.</a> Barca have offered several players as part of a deal for the striker, including Arturo&nbsp;Vidal&nbsp;and&nbsp;Ivan&nbsp;Rakitic, but Inter have thus far not been interested. But Firpo is an intriguing name for Antonio Conte, who believes the attacking left-back fits his style of play well.&nbsp;

Inter keen on Firpo in Lautaro deal

Liga NOS side Vitoria Guimaraes are interested in signing Crystal Palace youngster Jadan Raymond, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11706/11994955/jadan-raymond-vitoria-sc-eye-crystal-palace-teenage-star" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The 16-year-old midfielder's current deal with the Eagles runs out next month, meaning Roy Hodgson's side could lost the starlet for as little as £250,000 in compensation. Raymond has also attracted interest from Benfica and Valencia in the past, while Vitoria have been keeping tabs on young English talent since signing Marcus Edwards (Tottenham) and Easah Suliman (Aston Villa) last summer.

Vitoria Guimaraes want Palace youngster

Liverpool&nbsp;and Timo Werner would be “a marriage made in heaven”, says John Aldridge, with the&nbsp;RB Leipzig&nbsp;striker urged to hold out for an approach from the Reds and ignore any rival interest expressed from the likes of&nbsp;Chelsea." The former Reds forward told the Liverpool Echo: "Liverpool and Timo Werner are a marriage made in heaven. From what I have seen of the striker, he would suit the&nbsp;Reds&nbsp;perfectly and offer a valuable option to&nbsp;Jurgen Klopp." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-werner-marriage-made-in-heaven-aldridge-urges-reds/1krqljbd1chzi1amkwpoin0nuq" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Liverpool & Werner are a marriage made in heaven’

Paris Saint-Germain are closing in on a €60 million (£54m/$66m) deal that will see them take Mauro Icardi from Inter on a permaent basis, reports <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4099906/inter-striker-icardis-60m-psg-move-edging-closer-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The Argentine striker spent the 2019-20 campaign on loan at Parc des Princes and is expected to be on the move this summer.

Icardi edging towards €60m PSG deal

Porto winger Jesus Corona has been identified by Chelsea as an alternative to Jadon Sancho, claims the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-identify-jadon-sancho-transfer-22084294" target="_blank">Daily Star.</a> The Blues are preparing to see Willian and Pedro depart at the end of their respective contracts, meaning that more attacking firepower on the flanks is being sought.

Chelsea see Porto star as Sancho alternative

Harry Kane has been urged to weigh up his options carefully, as he approaches a career “crossroads”, with Teddy Sheringham,&nbsp;who once made his own move from&nbsp;Tottenham&nbsp;to&nbsp;Manchester United,&nbsp;telling the Spurs star he “only has one career”. Sheringham told Sky Sports: "Harry only has one career and he wants to win things. We'll see what happens but my advice would be ‘you only get one career, Harry, make sure you make the most of it’." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/kane-offered-career-advice-man-utd-talk-sheringham-spurs/v465dfeipnuq11zg9n889qp3f" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Kane offered ‘one career’ advice amid Man Utd talk

Manchester United will extend Dean Henderson's loan deal with Sheffield United, <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-make-decision-loan-22085520" target="_blank">The Star</a> reports. Henderson, who has impressed with the Blades this season, is due to return to Old Trafford at the end of June, but United will allow him to stay for the remainder of the season.

Man Utd to extend Henderson loan deal

Jadon Sancho is “ready to play for&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;or&nbsp;Manchester United”, admits Steffen Freund, but the&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund&nbsp;winger has seen&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;flop Luka Jovic held up as&nbsp;an example of how big-money moves can go wrong. Freund has told talkSPORT: "For Jadon to move to Man United with that pressure, they are struggling to qualify for the&nbsp;Champions League, so maybe it’s better to stay another year in Dortmund." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/sancho-ready-to-play-for-liverpool-or-man-utd-but-freund/8dc4n9wkyydj1tpv5lupfz394" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Sancho sent Jovic transfer warning

Manchester United are preparing to bid farwell to Odion Igahlo, as his loan deal comes to an end, but attention is set to be shifted towards other targets. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remains eager to bolster his attacking options, which means that RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner and Lyon star Moussa Dembele are back on the radar. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-focus-dembele-werner-ighalo-loan-spell-ends/kp835ef6xdnv19qp327y7at8z" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

Man Utd to focus on Dembele & Werner

Everton have had a £40 million ($49m) bid for Napoli midfielder Allan knocked back, according to <a href="https://www.ilmattino.it/sport/sscnapoli/allan_all_everton_di_ancelotti_ultime_notizie_oggi-5247754.html" target="_blank">Il Mattino</a>. Carlo Ancelotti is keen to be reunited with a player he worked with in Italy, but Serie A heavyweights are said to be holding out for £63m ($77m).

Everton see £40m Allan bid rejected

Mauricio Pochettino will make Harry Kane a top target if he takes the reins at Newcastle, claims <a href="https://www.todofichajes.com/" target="_blank">Todofichajes</a>. The Tottenham striker is being linked with a move away from north London and those at St James' Park will soon have money to spend if a takeover goes through - with ex-Spurs boss Pochettino potentially taking the reins.

Pochettino will target Kane at Newcastle

Manchester United are expected to make a move for Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish when the next transfer window swings open, but Alex McLeish has revealed that the Red Devils could have landed the talented playmaker back in 2012. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-bid-land-grealish-2012-revealed-former-aston-villa/znzxmhgvraq014kih9zwklvu4" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

Man Utd bid to land Grealish in 2012 revealed by former Aston Villa boss McLeish

Gabi Fernandez is being lined up by Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has his future assistant coach, <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/spanish-football/2020/05/25/5ecc004922601d324d8b45bb.html" target="_blank">Marca</a> reports. Incumbent&nbsp;German Burgos will leave the role at the end of the season.

Simeone set to appoint Gabi as Atleti assistant

RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner would be a perfect addition for Liverpool, according to former Borussia Dortmund midfielder Paul Lambert. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/speed-is-part-of-liverpools-dna-werner-backed-to-make/1rcgl82pcdgff1sbtk90xxq8cj" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

Werner backed to make instant impact if he joins Liverpool

Lautaro Martinez has been backed to arrive at Barcelona by the club's key players, <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/barcelona/2020/05/26/5ecbe2e8ca474102778b4602.html">Marca</a> reports. The Inter striker has been strongly associated with a move to Camp Nou this summer, though financing the deal could prove problematic for the Primera Division side. Nevertheless, there is a will in the dressing room for the move to happen.

Lautaro gets Barca star's backing

Lautaro Martinez will have to earn his place at Barcelona if he leaves Inter, according to Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/hell-have-to-sacrifice-and-earn-his-place-scaloni-weighs-in/p8bd67g6yt641f6y5e6fizu4g" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

'He'll have to sacrifice and earn his place' - Scaloni weighs in on Lautaro's links to Barca

Neymar will try to push for a move to Barcelona this summer, <a href="https://okdiario.com/deportes/neymar-no-resigna-quedarse-psg-5659615">OK Diario</a> reports. The Paris Saint-Germain star wants to return to Camp Nou, where he was truly happy, but appreciates that the coronavirus crisis has played havoc with the Catalans' finances and that a switch is a long shot.

Neymar not resigned to PSG stay

Real Madrid do not wish to see Erling Haaland escape their grasp and could make a move for him as early as summer 2021, <a href="https://okdiario.com/deportes/" target="_blank">OK Diario</a> reports. The Borussia Dortmund striker is one of the game's brightest young talents and having missed out on Kylian Mbappe when he was exploding with Monaco, they do not wish to make the same mistake again. Mbappe remains on Madrid's radar, but now at PSG, his value has inflated.

Zidane does not want to make Mbappe mistake with Haaland

Real Madrid are set to launch a bid to sign Donny van de Beek from Ajax, <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-real-madrid-zidane-maintien-le-contact-avec-van-de-beek-504755" target="_blank">Le10Sport</a> reports. Manchester United are interested in the Netherlands international, too, while Everton and Newcastle are holding talks over a move for the midfielder.

Real Madrid to fight Man Utd for Van de Beek

Tottenham could still sign Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona despite the transfer uncertainty of the coronavirus crisis, according to former Spurs goalkeeper Paul Robinson. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/tottenham-could-still-sign-coutinho-says-ex-goalkeeper/1ent3vqkp8z1i12nnlw73hh5y9" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

'Tottenham could still sign Coutinho'

Barcelona could recall Philippe Coutinho from his loan spell at Bayern Munich, according to&nbsp;Onda Cero. It is claimed the Catalan giants could even bring him back into their first-team squad, if UEFA allows them to do so ahead of La Liga's&nbsp;proposed resumption. Bayern Munich have indicated they won't be exercising their option to purchase Coutinho.

Barca could recall Coutinho immediately

Juventus are trying desperately to convince Arthur to leave Barcelona, claim <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200526/481396859853/la-juventus-intensifica-su-presion-a-arthur.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The Brazilian is said to be content at Barca but Juve see him as a perfect replacement for Miralem Pjanic - who seems set to move to Camp Nou. Now, Juventus have supposedly&nbsp;enlisted the services of a top agent in order to convince him to join.

Juventus pushing for Arthur move

Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik is hoping to lower the club's €40 million (£36m/$44m) valuation amid interest from Juventus, report&nbsp;CalcioMercato. The Polish international would be available for free next summer, and Juve aren't willing to part with €40m in that context despite Maurizio Sarri being a huge admirer. Atletico Madrid have also been linked with a move.

Milik pushing for Juventus move

AC Milan are putting their pursuit of Benfica midfielder Florentino Luis on the back burner until the end of the Serie A season, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://abola.pt/Clubes/2020-05-25/benfica-milan-adia-florentino-para-final-da-epoca/846132/40" target="_blank">A Bola</a>. The two clubs have been in conversation over the 20-year-old for some time but are now keen to refocus on matters on the pitch. It is claimed the basis of a loan-to-buy deal has already been agreed.

Milan shelve Luis pursuit until end of season

Hector Lara has left his post at Liga MX side Monarcas Morelia. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ¡Gracias por todo, Héctor! — Monarcas Morelia (@FuerzaMonarca) <a href="https://twitter.com/FuerzaMonarca/status/1264969644886175744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Lara leaves Morelia

Real Betis are hoping to complete loan or permanent deals for as many as five Barcelona players, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport.es/en/news/barca/alena-puig-junior-ansu-trincao-the-barca-players-wanted-by-betis-7973952" target="_blank">Sport</a>. Ansu Fati, Carles Alena, Riqui Puig, Junior Firpo and Francisco Trincao are all claimed to be targets. Betis have developed a good relationship with Barca in recent years and are apparently hoping that will stand them in good stead in negotiations.

Five Barca players wanted at Real Betis

David Moyes isn't looking forward to the task of clearing the deadwood from his West Ham squad this summer, say the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/west-ham-boss-david-moyes-22084002" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>. The Scotsman is said to favour working with a smaller squad, but he is unsure whether he will be able to find buyers for unwanted players in the current market. Moyes wants to create a core of young British players at the club and is likely to look to the Championship for possible bargains.

Moyes concerned over West Ham sales

Rennes have made an opening offer for Saint-Etienne forward Denis Bouanga, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a1145091678962595987-info-fm-rennes-degaine-une-offre-pour-denis-bouanga" target="_blank">Foot Mercato</a>. It has been reported Saint-Etienne will be looking for a fee of €15 million (£13m/$16m) for the 25-year-old's services. Gabon international Bouanga has 12 goals and five goals to his name this season.

Rennes make offer for €15m Bouanga

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