Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Solskjaer the lone candidate for Man Utd manager

Manchester United only have Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the frame as the permanent successor to Jose Mourinho, with the Norwegian in the lead for the role, according to <a href="http://www.espn.com/soccer/manchester-united/story/3787176/solskjaer-remains-sole-candidate-for-manchester-united-job-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. Solskjaer has moved past&nbsp;Mauricio Pochettino and&nbsp;Massimiliano Allegri due to the drastic uptick in form at the club as well as the improvement in atmosphere around in the dressing room. No other candidate has been approached for the position and while no appointment will be made before the end of the season, Solskjaer is now the favourite to land the job.

Solskjaer the lone candidate for Man Utd manager

Neither Pochettino nor Allegri have been approached to be the club's permanent boss

Manchester United risk losing David de Gea unless they offer him terms in a new contract which match Alexis Sanchez, reports <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/02/28/man-utd-risk-losing-david-de-gea-unless-make-clubs-highest-paid/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>. The Spain international goalkeeper is currently locked in extension talks and has made it clear that he will only sign if he has parity with the top earners at Old Trafford.

Man Utd risk losing De Gea

Red Devils star lays out contract demands

Monaco striker Radamel Falcao has received offers from Lazio and AC Milan, reports <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/noticia/detalle/133781/dos-ofertas-falcao-italia-sacarlo-monaco" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. The veteran striker has scored nine goals in 23 Ligue 1 appearances for Monaco this season in a difficult campaign that has seen the club pick up only six wins. And with the Principality set to miss out on European football next season, Falcao could be tempted by&nbsp;a move to Serie A.

Lazio and AC Milan want Falcao

The forward could be tempted by a move to Serie A

New Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers is set to receive a £200 million ($266m) transfer budget over his three-year contract, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8526794/leicester-rodgers-transfer-wilson/" target="_blank">The </a><a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8526794/leicester-rodgers-transfer-wilson/" target="_blank">Sun</a>. The former Liverpool and Celtic manager will make Bournemouth's Callum Wilson his top target with that money this summer. Wilson was the subject of interest from Chelsea last January and has been rated at £40 million ($53m).

Rodgers given £200m transfer budget by Leicester

The former Celtic boss wants to move for Callum Wilson

Arsenal are prepared to offer €5 million (£4m/$6m) for 17-year-old Ituano midfielder Gabriel Martinelli, Goal understands.&nbsp; Martinelli is also on the radar of Corinthians, Cruzeiro, Flamengo, Palmeiras and Santos, and close to obtaining an Italian passport, though it is thought he is valued at approximately €10m.&nbsp; That is a figure considered beyond the means of the teams in Brazilian football, opening the door to approaches from clubs in Europe.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-prepare-5m-offer-for-brazilian-teenager-martinelli/eaekhic1l57u1lnfjqw0sb1ym" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Arsenal prepare €5m offer for Brazilian teenager

The LA Galaxy have confirmed forward Ola Kamara has signed with Chinese Super League club&nbsp;Shenzhen F.C.&nbsp; The forward played one season with the Galaxy, scoring 13 goals, after coming to Major League Soccer with the Columbus Crew. “This decision will be mutually beneficial to both our club and Ola,”&nbsp;LA Galaxy General Manager Dennis te Kloese said in a statement. “Ola wanted to pursue opportunities elsewhere, and we worked to complete a move that will give us options to strengthen our roster moving forward. We thank Ola for what he has contributed to this club and wish him the best in his future.” <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck">The LA Galaxy have transferred Ola Kamara to Shenzhen F.C.: <a href="https://t.co/JKgbTqLhGU">https://t.co/JKgbTqLhGU</a> <a href="https://t.co/l9XfiDz8iH">pic.twitter.com/l9XfiDz8iH</a>— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) <a href="https://twitter.com/LAGalaxy/status/1101183272946565120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

Galaxy confirm Kamara exit to China

Juventus are among the clubs interested in 17-year-old Belgrano defender&nbsp;Bruno Amione, according to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/racing-make-offer-for-amione-defender-also-eyed-by-juventus-inter-genoa" target="_blank">Gianlucadimarzio.com</a>. The Argentina youth international is also on the radar of Inter and Genoa in Serie A, as well as Atletico Madrid. However only Racing Club de Avellaneda and Boca Juniors have made an approach for the centre-back, with the former tabling an official bid.

Juventus after Argentina youth international

In some ways, it feels like the&nbsp;MLS&nbsp;offseason was all about who left the league as the MLS transfer fee was shattered with Alphonso Davies' move to&nbsp;Bayern Munich. Tyler Adams is starring with&nbsp;RB Leipzig and Miguel Almiron's highly-publicized move to Newcastle is off to an ideal start. But there's been no shortage of big-name stars brought into replace them while there's also been an influx on young international talent coming into the league. From South American stars and former&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;regulars to up-and-coming internationals and former U.S. national team hopefuls, its been a busy offseason across MLS. And ahead of the start of the 2019 season this weekend,&nbsp;Goal looks at the top 15 newcomers to MLS. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/pity-nani-and-the-top-newcomers-in-mls-in-2019/1kdd4w4q6pcdi15ke237y9wicz" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Pity Martinez, Nani and the top newcomers in MLS in 2019

Arsenal, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are leading the chase for Ajax left-back&nbsp;Nicolas Tagliafico, according to <a href="http://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/3786829/real-madrid-atletico-arsenal-looking-at-ajaxs-tagliafico-source" target="_blank">ESPN.</a> A host of top European sides are now monitoring the 26-year-old after a series of impressive performances over the past 18 months. Tagliafico's aggression and athleticism make him ideally suited to the Premier League. However, the report states that he may prefer a move to Spain for "language and cultural reasons."

Trio eye Ajax defender

Mauro Icardi has called for "respect" and laid out his sacrifices and struggles with&nbsp;Inter&nbsp;in a post on Instagram in the midst of an ongoing feud with the club that has seen him dropped from the team. The striker has not featured for Inter since February 9, and was not part of the squad named for this week's contest against&nbsp;Cagliari&nbsp;on Friday.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/icardi-calls-for-respect-from-inter-as-strikers-stand-off/1wzdldqnxqjb01twyzoghpgfp0" target="_blank">Read the full story right here on Goal!</a>

Icardi calls for 'respect' from Inter

Barcelona are reluctant to sell Jasper Cillessen despite the goalkeeper's desire for more first-team football, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20190228/46736718109/el-barca-apuesta-por-cillessen.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo.</a> Cillessen is an able deputy to&nbsp;Marc-Andre&nbsp;ter Stegen at Camp Nou but would like to play more regularly. However, Barca are not interested in selling the 29-year-old and would only accept offers that&nbsp;meet his €60million (£51.4m/$68.2m) release clause.

Barca to keep hold of Cillessen

Jozy Altidore has ended doubt over his future by signing a new contract with&nbsp;Toronto FC,&nbsp;the MLS side announced. The United States national team forward’s new deal will take him through the 2022&nbsp;MLS&nbsp;season and see him remain as a designated player. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/altidore-signs-contract-extension-with-toronto-fc-through/1s9fw6a4vyi161bw6e8jgarjrd" target="_blank">Read the full story right here on Goal!</a>

Altidore signs contract extension with Toronto

Manchester United are looking at&nbsp;Joao Cancelo as a potential replacement for Antonio Valencia, according to Tuttosport (via <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-utd-transfer-news-juventus-14068910" target="_blank">the Mirror</a>). The Red Devils are ready to replace Valencia, and have previously looked at Cancelo prior to his move to Juventus. Following a strong start to his career with Juventus, United are ready to return for the defender once more and count him among their right-back targets.

Man Utd target Cancelo as Valencia replacement

Toluca is lining up Ricardo La Volpe as its next manager, according to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/liga-mx/volpe-toluca-arreglo-bigoton-diablos-clausura-2019" target="_blank">MedioTiempo&nbsp;</a>. "El Bigoton" managed the Red Devils just before their 2002 championship but left for the&nbsp;Mexico&nbsp;national team before the team lifted the trophy. Most recently, the veteran Argentine was in&nbsp;Egypt&nbsp;with Pyramids FC, starting in the front office but eventually taking over as manager before leaving the club.

Toluca eyeing La Volpe as next manager

Fulham&nbsp;have sacked manager Claudio Ranieri after just 16 games in charge. Ranieri leaves Craven Cottage after Wednesday's 2-0 defeat at&nbsp;Southampton left the club 19th in the&nbsp;Premier League&nbsp;and 10&nbsp;points from safety. First-team coach and former&nbsp;midfielder Scott Parker has been confirmed as&nbsp;caretaker manager. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ranieri-sacked-by-fulham-as-premier-league-relegation-looms/1jrjuueyw95o1e9jopdi3o7q6" target="_blank">Read the full story right here on Goal!</a>

Ranieri sacked by Fulham

The Chicago Fire have signed former Atletico Madrid midfielder Nicolas Gaitan from Dalian Yifang, <a href="http://www.dlyffc.com/home/index/newinfo.html?id=358&amp;classid=1" target="_blank">the Chinese Super League club have announced</a>. Gaitan joined Dalian in February 2018 and delivered two goals and seven assists in 28 games for the club.&nbsp; "From the perspective of the overall planning of the club and its long-term development, after agreeing with the player, Nicolas Gaitan joins the Chicago Fire," Dalian said in a statement.

Fire to sign Gaitan from Dalian Yifang

Juventus have turned their attention to Benfica centre-back Ruben Dias, so says&nbsp;<a href="http://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/2019/02/28-53943119/juve_svolta_ruben_dias_pjaca_inserito_nellaffare_con_il_benfica/?a=2" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>. The Italian giants have already begun negotiations with the 21-year-old Portugal international, with a €30 million offer being prepared.&nbsp; But Benfica are likely to hold out for €40m before they let him go.

Juventus eye Benfica star Ruben Dias

Jordi Alba has signed a five-year contract extension with Barcelona. The Spanish left-back's previous deal was set to expire at the end of the season, but the Catalan side made no secret of their desire to tie him down to a new one. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/jordi-alba-signs-five-year-barcelona-extension/1qrrutd0iw6dz1wlw40uyf74et" target="_blank">Click here to read the full story</a>

Alba signs new Barcelona deal

Antonio Valencia's future will be decided within the next month as Manchester United consider triggering a one-year extension in his contract, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-latest-valencia-contract-15900097" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a>. The player's contract expires at the end of the season and he is said to be resigned to leaving the club for free at the end of the season. United could opt to extend his deal but must reach a decision in the nect month.

Valencia's Man Utd future to be decided

Hoffenheim have rejected a €50 million (£43m/$57m) offer for star striker&nbsp;Joelinton, <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/hoffenheim-hopp-lehnte-50-mio-angebot-fuer-joelinton-ab-60393714.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a> claims. The 22-year-old Brazilian has scored 10 goals in 29 appearances in all competitions this season, emerging as a star since his return from loan at Rapid Vienna last summer. Reportedly a target for Newcastle, the club chief Alexander Rosen says there are dozens of teams hoping to lure Joelinton away. There has been an offer for the attacker, but Hoffenheim's main financial benefactor Dietmar Hopp intervened to reject the offer and ensure he remains for the time being.

Hoffenheim reject €50m bid for Newcastle target

Inter&nbsp;and&nbsp;AC Milan&nbsp;are preparing&nbsp;to do battle for&nbsp;Lazio&nbsp;star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic when the summer transfer window opens,&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;understands. The&nbsp;Serbia&nbsp;international&nbsp;has long been linked with a switch to some of Europe's top clubs, including&nbsp;Manchester United, but the two Milan giants are hoping to steal a march in the race to land the 24-year-old. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/inter-ac-milan-to-do-battle-for-lazio-star-milinkovic-savic/pw3x92yog4lo1gk1l3pny0k02" target="_blank">Check out the full story on the clamour for his signature here.</a>

Inter and AC Milan do battle for SMS

Mauro Icardi hasn't featured for Inter since being stripped of the captaincy earlier this month and a summer transfer now looks inevitable. But where will he end up? Could he figure alongside Cristiano Ronaldo in a star-studded Juventus attacking unit next season? <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/juve-on-alert-icardi-may-have-already-played-his-final-game/1sjcv0jr6e1s61oh465apm2jd3" target="_blank">Goal ponders how things may play out.</a>

Icardi alongside Ronaldo?

Chelsea are ready to offload Ola Aina and Kasey Palmer this summer, according to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/762404/Chelsea-Transfer-News-Ola-Aina-Kasey-Palmer-Rumours-Gossip" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>. Torino are set to activate the £8.5 million ($11m) purchase option in Aina’s loan, while Palmer will be linking up with Bristol City on a permanent basis as part of a £4m ($5m) deal.

Chelsea to cash in on loanees

Sarri responds to future questions

Manchester United have drawn up a list of three summer transfer targets, with <a href="https://talksport.com/football/502512/manchester-united-transfer-exclusive-aaron-wan-bissaka-kalidou-koulibaly-ivan-rakitic/" target="_blank">talkSPORT</a> claiming that Kalidou Koulibaly, Ivan Rakitic and Aaron Wan-Bissaka are in the Red Devils’ sights. If such additions are to be made, then deals will need to be done with Napoli, Barcelona and Crystal Palace respectively.

Man Utd make Koulibaly & Rakitic summer targets

Fulham are set to sack Claudio Ranieri and replace him with Scott Parker on an interim basis through to the end of the season, claims <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8529559/claudio-ranieri-sacked-fulham-scott-parker/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. An Italian coach, who previously tasted Premier League title success with Leicester, only returned to English football in November but has been unable to guide the Cottagers away from relegation danger.

Fulham ready to part with Ranieri

Cristian Romero is aleady high on Juventus' list of transfer targets, but the 20-year-old is still open to a move to Manchester United or Real Madrid. The 20-year-old Genoa defender is dreaming of playing in the Champions League and could end up joining the Serie A champions this summer. But he admits his future is not set in stone and suggested he could head to England or Spain instead. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/juventus-target-romero-reveals-he-would-welcome-man-utd-or/14tz1mbcz1y2k1dayn6y5pj55q" target="_blank">Read more with Goal</a>

Juve target open to Man Utd or Real Madrid switch

Roma are willing to sell Cengiz Under at the end of the season, <a href="http://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/2019/02/28-53942681/roma_nder_cessione_possibile_necessari_altri_introiti/" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a> claims. The Serie A side will have to sell some first-team players to fund further investment in their squad and could be talked into letting Turkey star Under go. The 21-year-old has reportedly caught interest from the Premier League, with Arsenal and Chelsea among those credited with an interest, and a summer move may be on the cards.

Roma ready to offload Arsenal & Chelsea target Under

Mesut Ozil is happy at Arsenal and not preparing for a summer departure from the club, says former midfielder David Hillier. The attacking midfielder has slipped down the pecking order at the Gunners this season, sparking rumours he will leave at the end of the season. But Hillier insists Ozil does not plan on going as he is comfortable at the club, while Unai Emery is pleased with the World Cup winner. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ozil-is-happy-at-arsenal-former-gunners-midfielder-sees-no/1c2l34yjq4ccu1umkvhxhcqmf8" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Ozil not planning Arsenal departure

Juventus are ready to swoop in to land Flamengo teenager Wesley,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/dal-brasile-juve-e-fatta-per-wesley-terzino-classe-2000-lo-manda-97926" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;reports. The 18-year-old right-back's contract expires in March and he does not want to sign a new deal with the Brazilian side. Wesley, a former team-mate of Vinicius Junior, has caught the eye of Juventus. The Serie A champions have a good relationship with his agent, Mino Raiola, and are confident of wrapping up his signing.

Juventus to snap up Flamengo teen Wesley

Manchester City&nbsp;have signed the biggest kit deal in their history and the second-highest in the&nbsp;Premier League, with a 10-year agreement with Puma&nbsp;worth a reported&nbsp;£650 million ($863m). The deal sits only behind Manchester United’s with Adidas&nbsp;when it comes to the most lucrative in the English top-flight. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-city-agree-10-year-650m-deal-with-puma-to-join-man-utd/7qijuimzjn2k18luayj8ebzex" target="_blank">Check out the full story on Goal!</a>

Money in the bank for Man City

Manchester United are determined to tie Juan Mata to a new £170,000-a-week contract, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8513080/juan-mata-new-contract-man-utd-solskjaer/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Spaniard is due to see his current deal expire in the summer, but those at Old Trafford are making fresh terms a top priority.

Man Utd prioritise Mata talks

FIFA to handle Sala saga

Manuel Lanzini has suggested that his long-term future lies at West Ham, despite having been heavily linked with the likes of Liverpool in the recent past. He has told the Hammers' <a href="https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2019/february/26-february/manuel-lanzini-best-yet-come" target="_blank">official website</a>: "We have many good things to work for in the future and I am looking forward to playing for Mister Pellegrini and his staff. We have a very strong squad here and hopefully we can achieve good things this season and in the next seasons."

Lanzini hints at West Ham stay

Alfredo Morelos is expecting to leave Rangers this summer, claims the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/762439/Rangers-news-Alfredo-Morelos-Steven-Gerrard" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>. The Colombian striker, who was signed for just £1 million, has netted 28 times for Steven Gerrard's side this season to attract interest from across Europe.

Morelos expecting Rangers exit

The 26-year-old Croatian has also attracted interest from Watford and Leicester City, while Chelsea was also keen before their signing of Christian Pulisic, according to <a href="https://talksport.com/football/501400/premier-league-transfer-news-croatia-midfielder-josip-vukovic-chelsea-rangers/" target="_blank">talkSPORT</a>. Vukovic is a tough-tackling defensive midfielder who joined Maritimo in the off-season after impressing for Ukraine's Olimpik Donetsk.

Wolves join the race to sign Vukovic

Wolves are targeting the capture of Maritimo midfielder Josip Vukovic as they look to reinforce their squad after a solid return to the Premier League.

<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-ph/news/barcelona-interest-in-ajax-star-onana-no-secret-says-agent/13787wr73djxw1xhwam0ll0wou" target="_blank">Onana's agent recently confirmed Barcelona have shown interest</a> in the 22-year-old with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/3212758/blijven-de-jong-en-onana-teamgenoten?utm_source=www.hitc.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=%2Fen-gb%2F2019%2F02%2F27%2Fdo-report-tottenham-and-west-ham-register-interest-in-30m-andre%2F" target="_blank">De Telegraaf</a>&nbsp;also claiming he's turning heads in the Premier League. Arsenal, Tottenham and West Ham have all been credited with showing interest in the former Barcelona youth product.&nbsp;

Spurs and Arsenal eyeing off Barca target Onana

Ajax keeper Andre Onana has reportedly attracted the attention of both Tottenham and Arsenal.

Mauro Icardi will leave Inter this summer, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-icardi-la-nazionale-rende-irreversibile-la-crisi-sara-addi-61566" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The forward was recently stripped of the captaincy by the club due to speculation around his future.&nbsp;

Icardi set for Inter departure

Arsenal are considering using Emiliano Martinez as their second-choice goalkeeper next season, claims&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8524161/skint-arsenal-petr-cech-emiliano-martinez/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. With Petr Cech having announced he will&nbsp;retire at the end of the current campaign, the Gunners could use Martinez rather than pay out on a new shot-stopper.&nbsp; The 26-year-old is currently on loan at Championship club Reading.

Arsenal consider Martinez as Cech replacement

Former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane could bring left-back Marcelo to Serie A if he is appointed head coach by Juventus, according to Marca. Zidane left the Spanish capital last year and Marcelo has since fallen out of favour under Santiago Solari due to a number of poor performances.&nbsp;

Zidane and Marcelo could reunite at Juve

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