Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Liverpool after £35m Maxi Gomez

Ilkay Gundogan insists he is “very happy” at&nbsp;Manchester City, although he was coy when asked whether he will sign a contract extension with the club. The midfielder's contract expires in &nbsp;2020 and he has said that he would be willing to wait until next season before making a final decision on his future. But&nbsp;Pep Guardiola cast some doubt on the German’s future at City&nbsp;on Friday, saying that “if he was 100 per cent then the deal would have been done”. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/gundogan-very-happy-at-man-city-but-coy-over-contract/ld75njf0aumt1o17xs8t2z8vg" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal here!</a>

Gundogan coy over Man City future

Midfielder happy to wait to resolve next steps

Inter are hoping they can use Mauro Icardi as part of a deal to lure Romelu Lukaku away from Manchester United.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utds-romelu-lukaku-lined-14079262" target="_blank">The Mirror</a> claims that the Belgium international has been a long-time target of the Serie A side, who hope their wantaway forward will be enough to talk the Premier League side into parting ways with the 25-year-old, who has not lived up to expectations at Old Trafford.&nbsp;

Inter want to swap Icardi for Lukaku 

Serie A side hoping to lure Belgian away from Old Trafford

Manchester United are set to battle PSG for Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-face-100m-plus-14078383" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; The 18-year-old has had a breakout season with the Bundesliga leaders, and his value is thought to now be well north of £100 million ($132m).&nbsp; Dortmund do not want to sell Sancho, whose contract runs through 2022, but they could be tested by several massive bids this summer.&nbsp;

Man Utd to battle PSG for Sancho

The English teenager could be sold for well over £100m

Real Madrid are prepared to offer Gareth Bale to Tottenham in a deal to land&nbsp;Christian Eriksen, the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/gareth-bale-used-bait-land-14079160" target="_blank">Mirror</a> reports.&nbsp; Madrid are ready to offload Bale this summer after a disappointing season and are hoping Tottenham could be open to bringing their former star back.&nbsp; With Eriksen's contract expiring after next season and the Danish star not close to renewing, Madrid believe they can secure one of their long-term targets in the summer.

Madrid will offer Bale in deal to land Eriksen

The Blancos are hoping Tottenham will be keen on bringing the Wales star back

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has said Liverpool should target a creative midfielder in the summer transfer window. “There were certain games, like the final of the Champions League, where you looked at the set-up and thought that they lacked just one player,” Carragher told <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>.&nbsp; “They lost Coutinho last January and they never replaced him. They tried to replace him with someone from Lyon [Nabil Fekir] but they couldn't get him. "Even if Liverpool win the league I still think it is a position that Liverpool need to try and fill.”

Carragher: Liverpool must sign creative midfielder

Juventus director Fabio Paratici has said the club will speak to manager Massimiliano Allegri at the end of the season about his future. He was speaking to <a href="https://sport.sky.it/calcio/serie-a/2019/03/03/juve-allegri-futuro-paratici.html" target="_blank">Sky Italia</a> after the Old Lady’s 2-1 win against Napoli on Sunday and said: “Allegri's future? It's not a result that will change his future, it is all part of the project.”&nbsp; “Again on Allegri? We will sit down at the end of the season and decide what to do.”

Juve director speaks out on Allegri future

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> How are you supposed to replace a player like Cristiano Ronaldo? Perhaps Jose Mourinho will have a plan if he takes over as Real Madrid boss next season 😉 <a href="https://t.co/NQHO3ofwVW">pic.twitter.com/NQHO3ofwVW</a> — Goal (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1102301081814495232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 3, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Mourinho gives his view on Ronaldo sale

Neymar has refused to rule out the possibility of playing for Real Madrid in the future, but has claimed he is currently happy in Paris. The forward has been linked with a big-money move to Los Blancos, or former side Barcelona, and was coy when asked about those rumours. “Real is one of the biggest clubs in the world,” said the Brazilian. “Everyone that is followed by Real Madrid would feel attracted to play there, but I am happy in Paris. But no one knows the future, I am not saying that I will play for Real Madrid.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/nobody-knows-the-future-neymar-admits-real-madrid-attraction-but-/3igjovfpbuu41re5xqwhr8jrm" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Neymar refuses to rule out Real move

Napoli are interested in signing David Ospina on a permanent deal despite him being dropped to the bench in recent weeks. The Colombian stopper is on loan at the Serie A side from Arsenal and <a href="https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/napolis-david-ospina-transfer-clause-15916054" target="_blank">football.london</a> are reporting that a deal is in place for Ospina to join Napoli permanently at a cost of £4m ($5m). That deal will become obligatory once he has played 30 games, and it is for that reason the keeper has been dropped in the side in recent weeks. However, despite this football.london claim Napoli do want to see the deal take place, but are currently stalling on any transfer for the time being.

Napoli want to sign Ospina permanently

Jose Mourinho has played down speculation linking him to a return to Real Madrid next summer. Former president Roman Calderon claimed earlier this week that Mourinho will be the next Blancos manager next week, but the 56-year-old denied any knowledge of this. “Mr Calderon obliviously an ex-president of Real Madrid,” Mourinho told <a href="https://www.beinsports.com/en/la-liga/video/p-1/1128655" target="_blank">beINSports</a>.&nbsp; “I'm pretty sure he probably has some general information on the club of his passion, but he knows more than me because I know absolutely nothing about it.”

Mourinho denies Real links

Barcelona’s Sergi Samper is set to join Vissel Kobe, and in doing so will become the third Spaniard to play for the Japanese side. Sport are reporting the 24-year-old will&nbsp;sign a four-year contract with Vissel. Samper has struggled with injuries in recent seasons and has been restricted to just 33 minutes of first-team football this year.

Samper close to Japan move

Paris Saint-Germain could allow Neymar or Kylian Mbappe to leave this summer if they can sign Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior. <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/noticia/detalle/133835/puede-vender-real-madrid-vinicius-final-temporada-oferta-lo-cambia-todo" target="_blank">Don Balon</a> are reporting that Florentino Perez does not want to sell the young Brazilian but may be tempted if he can land Mbappe in the return. Vinicius has impressed in his first season at the Bernabeu and recently grabbed his first La Liga goal in the 3-0 victory against Deportivo Alaves. As for PSG, allowing one of their star men to leave could help with their Financial Fair Play issues.

PSG could let Neymar or Mbappe leave in summer

New Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers wants to sign Elif Elmas from Fenerbahce this summer according to <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/exclusive-rodgers-eyes-30m-star-as-first-leicester-signing" target="_blank">TEAMtalk</a>. However, the youngster has also been linked with a move Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Juventus, and Manchester City, so the Foxes will have their work cut out to secure his signatures. Should Leicester manage to pull the deal off it could cost in the region of £30m ($40m).

 Leicester keen to sign Elmas

Jose Mourinho has said Mohamed Salah was not physically ready to play in the Premier League when the pair worked together at Liverpool and has justified his decision to all him. Salah left Chelsea in 2015 to join Roma on loan, before permanently joining them a year later. “He arrived at Chelsea coming from Basel he was a lonely boy, a naive boy and physically fragile,” Mourinho said. “He was inexperienced and not prepared physically to adapt to the style of play in Premier league. Now, he is physically and mentally strong and well adapted to Premier League because he went to Italy and gained experience.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/salah-wasnt-ready-for-the-premier-league-mourinho-defends/1ffx9yzu0fywo1dhmv4yosmbsy" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Mourinho defends decision to sell Salah

Former Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott has claimed Phil Foden does not need to go on loan to continue his development. The young midfielder has failed to hold down a regular place in the City team or leave the club temporarily, but Lescott doesn’t believe this is stunting his growth as a player. “Personally I don’t think he should go out on loan. He’s only 18 and he’s still featuring every now and then,” Lescott&nbsp;told <a href="https://sport.bt.com/video/lescott-phil-foden-should-stay-where-he-is-91364342320535" target="_blank">BT Sport.</a> “If you’d expect him to be playing every week, he would need to be in the top two or three in the world in his position at his young age. He will improve the older he gets.”

Loan not necessary for Foden claims Lescott

Tottenham hope to sign Athletic Bilbao’s Andoni Perez in the summer when his contract expires. However, <a href="https://www.elcorreo.com/deportes/futbol/perla-danok-agenda-20190228150350-nt.html">El Correo</a> are reporting that Spurs will have to fight off competition from Barcelona and Real Sociedad to secure his signature. The 18-year-old is yet to make his first-team debut for Bilbao, but Spurs' scouting network&nbsp;has reportedly outlined Perez as a future star.

Tottenham want Spanish wonder-kid

Reports in Spain claim Real Madrid will offer Liverpool €50m (£43m) and out-of-favour Isco to sign Mohamed Salah. According to <a href="https://www.diariogol.com/real-madrid/isco-50-millones-y-20-por-ano-el-tapado-de-florentino-perez-para-el-tridente-del-real-madrid_609152_102.html">DiarioGOL</a>, Los Blancos want to sign the Egyptian winger ahead of the new season as they plan to make a renewed title challenge in 2019/20. While it is unlikely Liverpool would accept such a deal, Real look keen to rid themselves of Isco, who is no longer considered a first-team regular at the Bernabeu.&nbsp;

Real to offer Liverpool Isco plus cash for Salah

Hull City’s Jarrod Bowen is a summer target for Southampton and Norwich claim <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/" target="_blank">the Sun</a>. The youngster has impressed for the Tigers this year and was even linked with a move to Tottenham in the January transfer window. However, that interest seems to have cooled and with him unlikely to remain in the Championship next season, Southampton could swoop to sign Bowen in the summer, as could Norwich should they gain promotion.&nbsp;

Southampton and Norwich monitor Bowen

Newly-appointed Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has already set his sights on his first transfer targets at the Foxes. According to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/brendan-rodgers-eyes-celtic-star-14078948?_ga=2.2052149.505690125.1551629410-1030332857.1538568299" target="_blank">the Mirror,</a> Leicester could try and sign Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson for around £40m ($53m). Rodgers also wants to add Aston Villa’s John McGinn to his ranks and hopes to raid former club Celtic for Derek Boyata.

Rodgers targets first Leicester signings

Paris Saint-Germain are thought to be interested in bringing Inter youngster Sebastiano Esposito to Ligue 1, according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/mercato-psg-une-offre-concrete-de-nasser-al-khelaifi-pour-le-nouveau-totti-438934" target="_blank">Le10Sport</a>. The 16-year-old has been tipped as the next Francesco Totti and has represented Italy at under-17 level. PSG are on the hunt for young talent to bring to the club in order to help shape their next generation of success.

PSG keen on Inter teen

Crystal Palace are leading the pursuit to capture Stoke City and England goalkeeper Jack Butland in the off-season, per <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8548638/jack-butland-crystal-palace-stoke-15m/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Eagles are thought to be considering a swoop for the Potters man with their current shotstopper Vicente Guaita’s future unclear. Despite currently being a member of a struggling Stoke side in the Championship, Butland remains within national contention under Gareth Southgate and would relish a Premier League return to boost his prospects.

Palace after Stoke man Butland

Juventus are considering whether to seek to bring Antonio Conte back to Turin as their new coach, reports <a href="http://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/serie-a/juve/2019/03/02-54021822/clamoroso_la_juve_pensa_al_ritorno_di_conte_/" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a>. The Italian both played for the Bianconeri for most of his career and subsequently led them to three Serie A titles as their manager between 2011 and 2014. Having been sacked as Chelsea boss at the end of last season, Conte has been out of the game since, but with Massimiliano Allegri’s failure to deliver European success, speculation is rife that he could be replaced by the 49-year-old.

Conte set for Juve return

Germany national team coach Joachim Low could be back in the frame for the top job at Real Madrid after he attended their game with Barcelona, per <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/noticia/detalle/133850/entrenador-florentino-perez-invito-ver-clasico-mas-lista-futuribles" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. The 2014 World Cup winner had previously been linked with taking over at the La Liga club following the exit of Zinedine Zidane at the end of last season. Having initially fallen out of contention however, Low was apparently spotted alongside Los Blancos president Florentino Perez watching on as Santiago Solari’s side lost 1-0 to the Catalan outfit.

Low linked with Madrid job?

Arsenal are still keen to bring Yannick Carrasco to the Emirates Stadium – but will need the former Atletico Madrid man to take a pay cut if he comes, says <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1094906/Arsenal-transfer-news-Yannick-Carrasco-AC-Milan-target-gossip-Unai-Emery" target="_blank">the Express</a>. The Gunners were looking to bring the Belgium international to London previously before a deal fizzled out. Now, Unai Emery’s side could attempt to hand the winger a return from his exodus in China once more, though only if he reduces his wage demands.

Gunners chasing Carrasco once more

Liverpool are willing to chase £35m ($46m)-valued Maxi Gomez, following a recommendation from former star Luis Suarez, says <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8548517/liverpool-transfer-news-maxi-gomez-luis-suarez/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Celta Vigo star is also of interest to Chelsea, who may fight against the Reds to capture his signature in the off-season. Gomez is a Uruguay international and has played alongside former Anfield favourite Suarez, who has apparently offered up the tip to the club as they look to bolster their attacking options.

Liverpool after £35m Maxi Gomez

Former Everton and Manchester United manager David Moyes would be keen on taking the reins at Celtic, according to <a href="https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/3946843/david-moyes-wants-celtic-job-chinese-super-league/" target="_blank">The Scottish Sun</a>. However, the 55-year-old is also mulling over whether to try his luck in the Chinese Super League. The Scotsman, who enjoyed a fine spell in charge of the Toffees before an ill-fated move to Old Trafford set him on the managerial merry-go-round, is currently out of work after exiting West Ham at the end of last season.

Moyes keen on Celtic job

Benjamin Pavard would welcome the arrival of fellow France international Florian Thauvin to link up with him at Bayern Munich, reports <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/mercato-om-lenorme-appel-du-pied-de-pavard-a-thauvin-438886" target="_blank">Le 10 Sport</a>. The pair were both members of their country’s World Cup-winning squad last year, a tournament that helped the former secure a move to the Bundesliga champions. However, Pavard, who will depart Stuttgart at the end of the season, has admitted that he would enjoy playing alongside Thauvin, who has been linked with a swap to Germany from Marseille.

Pavard open to Thauvin link-up

Real Madrid are keen to sign Davinson Sanchez as a potential long-term replacement for Sergio Ramos when the latter hangs up his boots, per <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/noticia/detalle/133853/central-colombiano-gana-enteros-suplir-sergio-ramos-real-madrid" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. The Tottenham Hotspur defender has been in good form for the Premier League club this season under Mauricio Pochettino. Ramos’ current deal with Los Blancos runs through to 2020 by which point he will be 34, with Santiago Solari’s side considering an early move to bed in a suitable successor in La Liga.

Madrid eye Sanchez as Ramos replacement

Leeds are interested in bringing in Liverpool's Harry Wilson on loan, <a href="https://twitter.com/reluctantnicko" target="_blank">report the Sun</a>. The winger&nbsp;has been on loan at Derby County this season and has scored 16 goals for the Rams.&nbsp; Any deal could be contingent on Leeds gaining promotion to the Premier League this season.

Leeds eye Liverpool's Wilson

Inter will not take the option to sign Cedric Soares on a permanent deal from Southampton, and will instead turn their attention to Matteo Darmian, <a href="https://www.goal.com/it/notizie/calciomercato-inter-darmian-intriga-soares-gia-bocciato/5t1wfej2jz1d1nuctebvnxxdy" target="_blank">report TuttoSport.</a>&nbsp; The Serie A side will allow the Portuguese defender to return to Saints and use the money saved to&nbsp;pursue&nbsp;the option to take Darmian from Manchester United,&nbsp;where he has fallen out of favour.

Inter target Darmian

Mike Ashley has given up on his plan to sell Newcastle United after failing to attract a serious buyer, <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/newcastle-taken-off-the-market-by-mike-ashley-pd7wk3rsf" target="_blank">according to the Times.</a> The club has been on the market for 17 months, with Ashley looking to bring to an end his troubled tenure at the helm, but despite a number of prospective buyers coming forward no deal has been reached.&nbsp; Ashley has been criticized by Magpies fans for failing to sufficiently back manager Rafa Benitez in the transfer market.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ashley takes Toon off the market 

West Ham will make a bid to sign Newcastle midfielder Jonjo Shelvey&nbsp;in the summer, <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8548578/west-ham-shelvey-newcastle-summer/" target="_blank">according to the Sun.</a> The 27 year-old has emerged as a prime target for Hammers boss Manuel Pellegrini&nbsp;who will look to poach the England midfielder during the summer transfer window. &nbsp;

Hammers to bid for Shelvey

Manchester City will go head to head with AC Milan and Juventus&nbsp;for the signature of Dinamo&nbsp;Zagreb's Antonio Marin,<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-ac-milan-bewitched-by-dinamo-s-marin-juve-and-man-city-98762" target="_blank"> report CalcioMercato.</a> The 18 year-old winger is a rising star of Croatian football and has attracted attention from a host of European sides.&nbsp;

City to face-off with Juve for Croatian star 

Manchester United will tempt Benfica with an offer of&nbsp;£155m (€180m)&nbsp;for defender Ruben Dias and attacking midfielder Joao Felix, <a href="https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/ruben-dias-e-joao-felix-negociados-juventus-e-man-united-dispostos-a-pagar-180-m" target="_blank">according to Record.</a>&nbsp; Both players are under 21 and Portugal internationals, and could represent the first stage of rebuilding should Ole Gunnar Solskjaer be offered the United job permanently as expected.

United to bid for Benfica pair

Barcelona have a list of three left-backs they are eyeing for a summer swoop, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/quien-sera-suplente-alba-proxima-temporada-7330840" target="_blank">Sport</a>.&nbsp; Arsenal's Nacho Monreal&nbsp;heads the wish list, with Liverpool's&nbsp;Alberto Moreno&nbsp; and Atletico Madrid's&nbsp;Filipe Luis as the club looks to replace&nbsp;Jordi Alba.&nbsp;

Barcelona eye left-back signing this summer

Liverpool are once again interested in landing&nbsp;Bayer Leverkusen star Julian Brandt, according to <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/bayer-leverkusen-darum-hat-julian-brandt-eine-schnaeppchen-klausel-60352770.bild.html#fromWall" target="_blank">Bild</a>.&nbsp; The midfielder has a cut-rate buyout clause in his contract of&nbsp;€25 million (£​22m/28m) and it is claimed he will be chased by a number of teams in the summer window.&nbsp; The Reds, however, see him as an ideal replacement for&nbsp;Adam Lallana, who has an uncertain future with the club.&nbsp;

Liverpool set to reignite Brandt interest 

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will have&nbsp; £350 million ($462m) to spend on reinforcements this summer, claims the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/762936/Man-City-transfer-news-latest-Pep-Guardiola-Premier-League" target="_blank">Daily Star.&nbsp;</a> Guardiola is hoping to sign a left-back,&nbsp;a holding midfielder, and&nbsp;two more players as City look to strengthen the team.

Pep to be given £350m this summer

Manchester City are set to offer Bernardo Silva a new six-year contract, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8547658/man-city-bernardo-six-year-deal-real-madrid-barcelona/" target="_blank">The Sun.&nbsp;</a> The 24-year-old has been vital for City this season and is drawing interest from Real Madrid and Barcelona due to his strong campaign.&nbsp;&nbsp; In order to keep the Portugal international around long term, City will offer to nearly double his current £100,000-per-week wages.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Man City to give Bernardo new six-year deal

Manchester City are planning a move for Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara this summer, the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-city-plot-thiago-alcantara-14078783" target="_blank">Mirror</a> claims.&nbsp; Pep Guardiola managed the 27-year-old at Bayern and is a longtime admirer of the Spain international.&nbsp; Guardiola views&nbsp;Alcantara as a possible long-term replacement for Fernandinho in the centre of City's midfield.&nbsp;

Man City target Thiago move

FIFA could end Chelsea's pursuit of Zinedine Zidane if they don't allow the Blues to buy players while they appeal their transfer ban, <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8547419/fifa-chelsea-transfer-news-zinedine-zidane/" target="_blank">The Sun</a> reports.&nbsp; Chelsea were&nbsp;recently handed a two-window transfer ban, but they were planning on handing Zidane&nbsp;£200 million ($264m) to spend this summer if he were to take over at Stamford Bridge. But FIFA could rule that Chelsea aren't able to spend this summer while they appeal, which would end their hopes of landing Zidane as manager.&nbsp;

FIFA could end Chelsea's pursuit of Zidane

Ex-Chiefs coach hints at 3rd signing from 'Downs as Stellies beef up squad

'Pirates realised Ndah has been scamming them & had to make way Mudau! Downs or Chiefs will win PSL'

The next Nkota & Mbokazi? Two highly-rated SA starlets join Pirates as they look to beat Downs to title

Sundowns not yet done! AFCON winner and World Cup star set for deadline move to Masandawana

Advantage Pirates & Sundowns? Title rivals Chiefs confirm departure of AFCON-winning defender 

Ex-Chiefs transfer target joins Cypriot club as he pushes for Bafana teturn ahead of 2026 World Cup

PSL debuts loom for Chiefs youngsters - 'I am looking forward to working with them'

Gallants vs Chiefs Preview, Kick-off time & Squad news

Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Liverpool after £35m Maxi Gomez | Goal.com South Africa

Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond