Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd add Nkunku to summer shopping list

Aston Villa may face a fight to secure loan star Philippe Coutinho on a permanent transfer this summer as <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/2-clubes-premier-league-interesados-coutinho-20220212.html " target="_blank">Fichajes</a> reports that two other Premier League clubs are keen.The Brazilian playmaker, who has struggled to make the desired impact after leaving Liverpool for Barcelona, is said to be attracting interest from West Ham and Arsenal.

West Ham & Arsenal also keen on Coutinho (Fichajes)

Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita has emerged on Juventus' transfer radar - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2022/02/13/calciomercato-milan-juventus-kessie-liverpool-keita-barcellona-psg/" target="_self">Calciomercato</a>.The 27-year-old has only 17 months left on his contract at Anfield and has also been linked with Barcelona and Bayern Munich.Juve are thought to be in pole position to sign Keita, though, and they are planning to submit a £25 million ($34m) bid when the transfer window reopens.

Liverpool's Keita emerges on Juve's radar (Calciomercato)

Manchester United have added RB Leipzig midfielder Christopher Nkunku to their list of summer transfer targets, reports <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4593652/man-united-eye-rb-leipzigs-christopher-nkunku-in-summer-transfer-window-sources " target="_blank">ESPN</a>.Ralf Rangnick has urged the Red Devils to make a move for the talented 24-year-old, who has registered 19 goals and 13 assists this season.

Man Utd add Nkunku to summer shopping list (ESPN)

Chelsea and Barcelona are vying for the signature of Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-de-ligt-in-bilico-la-volonta-del-giocatore-l-idea-di-raiola-75939" target="_self">Calciomercato</a>.The 22-year-old's contract in Turin expires in 2024 and the Bianconeri will consider a summer sale if extension talks with his agent Mino Raiola don't run smoothly.Barca are planning to submit a €75 million (£63m/$85m) bid for De Ligt when the transfer window reopens but Chelsea could launch a rival offer as Thomas Tuchel seeks to bolster his centre-back ranks.

Chelsea & Barca vying for De Ligt (Calciomercato)

Arsenal are lining up a summer move for Chelsea striker Armando Broja, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-armando-broja-transfer-martinelli-23085209">football.london.</a>Broja, 20, has starred on loan this season with Southampton, scoring&nbsp;seven goals in all competitions.The Gunners are in need of reinforcements at striker with Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah likely to leave in the summer when their contracts expire.

Arsenal line up Broja move (football.london)

The Chelsea man could move across London in the summer

Paul Pogba is happy to leave his future undecided until the summer, with the Frenchman not ruling out a stay with Manchester United, per the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10512547/Paul-Pogba-happy-leave-future-undecided-summer-PSG-prepare-lucrative-package.html" target="_blank">Daily </a><a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10512547/Paul-Pogba-happy-leave-future-undecided-summer-PSG-prepare-lucrative-package.html" target="_blank">Mail</a>.The midfielder has been linked with a big-money move to Paris Saint-Germain, among other suitors, who hope to tempt the World Cup winner.But the France international is in no rush to resolve the matter.

Pogba happy to leave future undecided

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Serie A side Salernitana have now fired their manager Stefano Colantuono as per <a href="https://twitter.com/DiMarzio?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DiMarzio</a>. Salernitana board have approached Andrea Pirlo as potential replacement. 🔴🇮🇹 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SerieA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SerieA</a> No final answer from Pirlo yet - he will decide his future in the coming hours.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1493300781751181313?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Salernitana eye Pirlo for top job

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨Vítor Pereira wants to continue his career in Europe. <a href="https://t.co/Q1K7s6umD5">https://t.co/Q1K7s6umD5</a>— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1493320993254907908?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Pereira hopes to continue career in Europe

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We got our guy. NEWS: Earthquakes acquire Designated Player Jamiro Monteiro in trade with Philadelphia Union. Welcome, Jamiro! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VamosSJ?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VamosSJ</a>— San Jose Earthquakes (@SJEarthquakes) <a href="https://twitter.com/SJEarthquakes/status/1493268827810922496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Earthquakes confirm Monteiro arrival

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Obrigado, <a href="https://twitter.com/AuroJr02?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AuroJr02</a>!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TFCLive?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TFCLive</a>— Toronto FC (@TorontoFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/TorontoFC/status/1493287036148719620?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Toronto's Auro loaned to Santos

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Lothar Matthäus confirms: “Niklas Süle had two offers from England - one of them from Newcastle, where he could have earned a lot but he wanted Borussia Dortmund”. 🇩🇪 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NUFC</a> “He didn't feel supported by FC Bayern. He was left out in the cold”, he told <a href="https://twitter.com/kerry_hau?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kerry_hau</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BVB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BVB</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1493303040442617856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Sule snubbed Newcastle approach

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">86 <a href="https://twitter.com/MLS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MLS</a> goals. 115 <a href="https://twitter.com/USMNT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@USMNT</a> caps. Goalscorer.<a href="https://twitter.com/JozyAltidore?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JozyAltidore</a> is your newest member of the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NERevs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NERevs</a> <a href="https://t.co/XYk9FWGpTi">pic.twitter.com/XYk9FWGpTi</a>— New England Revolution (@NERevolution) <a href="https://twitter.com/NERevolution/status/1493261324276563968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Revolution confirm Altidore capture

Preston North End could be set for a takeover bid from American businessman Chris Kirchner - but the club's current owners are in no rush to sell up, says <a href="https://www.lancs.live/sport/football/football-news/preston-north-end-chris-kirchner-23096355?123=" target="_blank">LancsLive</a>.The 34-year-old has shown an interest in several other English clubs in recent months.But having passed on Derby County, he could now move for their northern rivals instead.

Preston set for takeover bid?

Cristiano Ronaldo and Paris Saint-Germain have not made contact over a potential move for the Portuguese, per AS.The Manchester United striker is unhappy with his situation, clashing with boss Ralf Rangnick amid a poor run of form. But there is currently no prospect of him heading to the Ligue 1 heavyweights - where Lionel Messi headlines a superstar squad.

No PSG contact for Ronaldo (AS)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Important to clarify that Cavani will be focused on Man Utd until end of the season. He's set to try a new experience as free agent in June - but also had chance to leave in January &amp; wanted to stay after direct talk with Rangnick 🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> Cavani will be respectful, as always. <a href="https://t.co/CSrk7Ct8sA">pic.twitter.com/CSrk7Ct8sA</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1493157315570188290?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Cavani focused on Man Utd rather than future

David Guion looks set to be appointed as the new boss of Bordeaux, with him reportedly set to take training tomorrow, says <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/David-guion-dirigera-son-premier-entrainement-a-bordeaux-mardi/1317383" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>.The club are in the final stage of sorting Vladimir Petkovic's exit following his suspension.Guion, who took Reims to the Ligue 2 title in 2018, parted ways with the club last year.

Guion set for Bordeaux job

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔝Newcastle United plan to extend the contract of Swiss defender 🇨🇭Fabian Schar, who has received offers from the Premier league, for another 2 years. ⚫<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NUFC</a> 🔻VOLE🔻 🔜 <a href="https://t.co/FGB5A8DzJX">https://t.co/FGB5A8DzJX</a> <a href="https://t.co/Bb10isVvD4">pic.twitter.com/Bb10isVvD4</a>— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1493243492738469902?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Newcastle to extend Schar stay

Ralf Rangnick will not be sacked by Manchester United despite the club struggling for form in an ongoing top-four bid, claims <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1565674/Manchester-United-news-Ralf-Rangnick-future-exclusive " target="_blank">Express Sport</a>.A German coach appointed to succeed the ousted Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be allowed to see out the season before heading upstairs as a new permanent boss is brought in to take his place in the dugout.

Rangnick won’t be sacked by Man Utd

According to <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/5-delanteros-sigue-psg-reemplazo-mbappe-20220213.html " target="_blank">Fichajes</a>, Paris Saint-Germain are considering an approach for Memphis Depay.The Dutch forward, who is currently on the books at Barcelona, is considered to be a potential long-term replacement for Kylian Mbappe at Parc des Princes.

PSG mulling over move for Memphis

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich will give Thomas Tuchel money to spend in the summer transfer window, reports <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/roman-abramovich-thomas-tuchel-chelsea-club-world-cup-b982315.html " target="_blank">Standard Sport</a>.The Blues are ready to spend again, with Sevilla defender Jules Kounde and West Ham midfielder Declan Rice being lined up as top targets.

Abramovich to fund Kounde & Rice bids

It is quite unusual for a club to win a very elusive title immediately after selling their best player, but that is what Sporting CP achieved last term.In their first full season without Bruno Fernandes,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/bruno-fernandes-completes-55m-man-utd-move/vj5watat4mln1lvf8bb6qbm7c">who joined Manchester United in January 2020,</a>&nbsp;the Lions sensationally roared to finish top and become champions for the first time since 2002.The brilliant young coach Ruben Amorim was rightfully praised for masterminding such success, and one of his most remarkable feats was unearthing a replacement for Bruno who actually proved to be even more prolific.Read the full article on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/pedro-goncalves-sporting-new-bruno-fernandes-man-city/bltae0d25f2cacc3af5" target="_self">GOAL</a>.

Who is Pedro Goncalves? Sporting’s ‘new Bruno Fernandes’

Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie is the subject of interest from Tottenham - according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-tottenham-line-up-hincapie-summer-raid-as-conte-plan-revealed/" target="_self">Football Insider</a>.AC Milan, Roma, Napoli, Sevilla and Zenit have also been linked with the 20-year-old, who only moved top Bay Arena from CA Talleres last summer.Spurs are hoping to win the race for Hincapie in the summer as Antonio Conte seeks to bolster his defensive ranks.

Spurs interested in Leverkusen's Hincapie

Juventus are still working on a possible contract extension for Paulo Dybala.The club's sporting director Pavel Nedved told <a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/welcome/" target="_self">DAZN</a> when quizzed on the Argentine, whose current deal expires in the summer: "We have to deal with more renewals at home. "There are 4 or 5 of them due in June and we will certainly work in the coming weeks to address this individual problem. "They are professionals and you can see they care".

Juve still working on Dybala extension

Barcelona are prioritising new contracts for Gavi and Ronald Araujo - according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog-transfer-talk/story/4593466/live-transfer-talk-barcelona-to-battle-chelsea-for-juventus-matthijs-de-ligt" target="_self">ESPN</a>.Both players will see their current deals expire in 2023 and a number of top European clubs have expressed an interest in the pair.Gavi and Araujo both want to stay at Camp Nou but want to be fairly compensated by Barca in relation to their improved status.

Barca prioritising new contracts for Gavi & Araujo

Brendan Rodgers has offered an update on Youri Tielemans' contract situation amid reports that Liverpool and Arsenal are both interested in signing the Leicester midfielder.Tielemans has established himself among the most consistent performers in the Premier League since moving to Leicester in January 2019, attracting a number of high-profile admirers in the process.GOAL&nbsp;reported in January that the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/leicester-planning-life-without-arsenal-transfer-target/blt40d7c2b55c1c77f7">24-year-old had emerged on Arsenal's transfer radar</a>&nbsp;and Liverpool have also been strongly linked with his services, and Rodgers is trying to be realistic when addressing his long-term future.Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/tielemans-contract-update-liverpool-arsenal-interest/blte374f1709bee1ad4" target="_self">GOAL</a>.

Rodgers gives Tielemans update amid Liverpool links

<a href="https://theathletic.com/3127370/2022/02/14/ornstein-man-utds-new-hire-jamaica-want-spence-referee-overhaul-liverpool-tour/?source=emp_shared_article&amp;redirected=1 " target="_blank">The Athletic</a> reports that Arsenal snubbed an opportunity to swap Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for Mauro Icardi during the January transfer window.The Gunners finally moved an unsettled striker out to Barcelona, but only after turning down the chance to take an Argentina international from Paris Saint-Germain in exchange.

Arsenal snubbed Aubameyang-Icardi swap (The Athletic)

Barcelona are still keen on signing Edinson Cavani in the summer, claims <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/edinson-cavani-tiene-claro-espana-destino-20220212.html " target="_blank">Fichajes</a>.The experienced Uruguayan will become a free agent when his contract at Manchester United expires, with La Liga giants looking into a deal despite taking Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal in January.

Barcelona remain keen on Cavani

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Franck Kessié has still no full agreement with any club. Barcelona are in contact with his agent since December, they are waiting for him - Kessié has not made his final choice yet. Race still open, other clubs also interested. ⚠️🇨🇮 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a> His AC Milan deal runs out in June 2022. <a href="https://t.co/tvgT6MqqbV">pic.twitter.com/tvgT6MqqbV</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1493133408494440448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Kessie yet to make future call

Juventus are ready to listen to offers for Adrien Rabiot and Alex Sandro - according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Juventus/13-02-2022/juve-oltre-rinnovi-arthur-morata-rabiot-alex-sandro-chi-si-gioca-conferma-4301386478161_preview.shtml?reason=unauthenticated&amp;origin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gazzetta.it%2FCalcio%2FSerie-A%2FJuventus%2F13-02-2022%2Fjuve-oltre-rinnovi-arthur-morata-rabiot-alex-sandro-chi-si-gioca-conferma-4301386478161.shtml" target="_self">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>.Both men have contracts expiring in 2023 and will not be offered the chance to extend their stay at the Allianz Arena.Rabiot has yet to score for Juve this season from 28 outings in all competitions, while Sandro has one to his name from the same number of games.

Juve open to offers for Rabiot & Sandro

Borussia Monchengladbach defender Ramy Bensebaini is the subject of interest from Manchester United - according to <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/ramy-bensebaini-interes-gigante-europa-20220213.html" target="_self">Fichajes</a>.The Red Devils are looking at the 26-year-old as a potential replacement for Luke Shaw as their first-choice left-back.Bensebaini has scored three goals in 13 Bundesliga games so far this term and only has 17 months left to run on his contract with Gladbach.

Man Utd interested in Gladbach defender Bensebaini

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">AC Milan are working to extend both Ismael Bennacer and Rafael Leão contracts in the coming months. Talks ongoing after Theo deal completed. 🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ACMilan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ACMilan</a> Sven Botman will be priority target as centre back for summer - he was untouchable in January but will leave Lille in June.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1493028970245152768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Milan line up Bennacer and Leao extensions

West Ham have picked out three key targets they wish to bring to London Stadium come the end of the campaign, says <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/3-fichajes-revelacion-premier-west-ham-united-20220213.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>.The Hammers have their eyes on Sven Botman, Pervis Estupinan and Robin Le Normand as new recruits.David Moyes' side are looking to challenge for Europe once more after last term's surprise top-six finish.

West Ham eye trio of signings (Fichajes)

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨Atletico Madrid are closely monitoring the performance of Artur from RB Bragantino. 👀<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DiaDeBraga?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DiaDeBraga</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RedBullBragantino?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RedBullBragantino</a> <a href="https://t.co/nZgGbcu0zT">pic.twitter.com/nZgGbcu0zT</a>— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1492837239893680129?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Atletico eye up Artur

Man City boss Pep Guardiola has admitted that he is unsure over the future of Raheem Sterling.A hat-trick at the weekend underlined the forward's superb skill, and with a likely central role for England to come at Qatar 2022, the 27-year-old is considering his future beyond a current deal that expires in mid-2023.“Nobody doubts how important it is,” Guardiola said. “What I want is [day after day] to play good. Not just him, but all the players. If we count the amount of games he has played since we are together, it is a lot. He is a key player.“About the future, I don’t know what is going to happen. The club decides. I give my opinion but of course the club takes the decision all the time.”

Guardiola unsure over Sterling future

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The Club confirms it has now put in place an interim coaching team to oversee first team affairs until a new manager is appointed.— Aberdeen FC (@AberdeenFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/AberdeenFC/status/1492979643644878851?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Aberdeen confirm interim team

Alex Meret wishes to have clarity over his role at Napoli before he considers his future, per <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/napoli-meret-il-tempo-stringe-la-scelta-su-ospina-e-la-richiesta-66786" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.The shot-stopper has been second choice at the Serie A outfit this season, limited for overall game-time.With his deal set to expire next term, Meret wants to know if he can be assured of a larger role - or he may consider his options elsewhere.

Meret wants clarity over Napoli role

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