Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Toronto FC to sign Criscito

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Toronto FC are set to sign Genoa captain and former Zenit left back Domenico Criscito. Agreement at final stages on a two year deal, <a href="https://twitter.com/DiMarzio?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DiMarzio</a> reports 🇮🇹🇨🇦 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TorontoFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TorontoFC</a> Criscito could be announced as new Toronto signing in the coming weeks, while Lorenzo Insigne will join in July. <a href="https://t.co/QZT3pubVJM">pic.twitter.com/QZT3pubVJM</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1496518132521136129?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 23, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Toronto FC to sign Criscito (Fabrizio Romano)

Manchester United will have to pay €75 million (£62m/$85m) to sign RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku - according to <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/rb-leipzigs-105-mio-duo-ballern-sich-nkunku-und-olmo-weg-79228308.bild.html" target="_self">BILD</a>.The Red Devils are considering a summer swoop for the 24-year-old, who has a keen admirer in their interim manager Ralf Rangnick.Nkunku, who has hit 13 goals in 23 Bundesliga appearances this term, is still under contract until 2024 and Leipzig won't let him go on the cheap.

Man Utd will have to pay €75m for Nkunku (BILD)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨El agente de Cristian Pavón tendrá una reunión este jueves con los directivos de Atlético Mineiro en Brasil. *️⃣La llegada del futbolista que hoy juega en Boca es un hecho, se están terminando los últimos detalles de la operación.— César Luis Merlo (@CLMerlo) <a href="https://twitter.com/CLMerlo/status/1496565845312806913?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 23, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Boca's Pavon closes on Atletico Mineiro switch

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Borussia Dortmund CEO Watzke on Erling Haaland future: “I'm sure that will be sorted out in the next few weeks”, he told Express. 🟡 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BVB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BVB</a> “It will take maybe a month, maybe six weeks”, Watzke added. <a href="https://t.co/LJhQHqrSpk">pic.twitter.com/LJhQHqrSpk</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1496553833559957505?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 23, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Dortmund speak out on Haaland future

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Source confirms <a href="https://twitter.com/_cesarprocel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@_cesarprocel</a>'s info: Houston Dynamo GM Pat Onstad is currently in Madrid to watch Hector Herrera and Atletico Madrid play Manchester United in the Champions League. Herrera starts for Atleti today, too. His first start in this year's CL. Big occassion. <a href="https://t.co/bSMwexwGrR">https://t.co/bSMwexwGrR</a>— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) <a href="https://twitter.com/tombogert/status/1496572417971568648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 23, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Dynamo keep tabs on Herrera

Giorginio Wijnaldum insists he is happy with life at Paris Saint-Germain as the former Liverpool star clarified comments in an earlier interview.In October, with playing time hard to come by, the Dutch midfielder said<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/wijnaldum-not-completely-happy-psg/3gndc1q6wkxw1fs0o9zahc6xk">&nbsp;he was not "completely happy" at the club after a "very difficult" start to life in France.</a>At the time, Wijnaldum had yet to register a goal or assist in 11 appearances but, having adjusted to his new club, the ex-Liverpool star says his complaints were down to his lack of playing time, not the club itself.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/i-was-never-unhappy-at-psg-wijnaldum/bltc6ea42c59a6049ed" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Wijnaldum clarifies frustration comments after Ligue 1 move

Inter Miami star Gonzalo Higuain reiterated his hopes that Lionel Messi someday makes his way to MLS, saying that he believes his international teammate would be happy with life in the United States.Messi was linked with Miami last summer as the entire world watched on amid is Barcelona departure, but it was ultimately Paris Saint-Germain that won the race to sign the Argentinian icon.Having played with Messi on the international level for over a decade, Higuain would welcome the winger to MLS with open arms should he choose to make the U.S. his next destination after PSG.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/messi-would-be-happy-here-higuain-believes-psg-star-would/bltd7e0e9bd3b025df9" target="_blank">Read more here! </a>

Higuain believes Messi would enjoy life in MLS

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">¡Nehuén Paz ya es de <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LosCruzados?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LosCruzados</a>! ⚪🔵 🤝 El defensor selló su vínculo con Universidad Católica por 4 temporadas. ⚽ Experiencia por los clubes All Boys, Newell's y Lanús 🇦🇷, Kayersispor 🇹🇷, Bologna, Lecce y Crotone 🇮🇹, su último club. Los detalles ➡ <a href="https://t.co/hQRs9aGKqM">https://t.co/hQRs9aGKqM</a> <a href="https://t.co/nEabGa5Wgr">pic.twitter.com/nEabGa5Wgr</a>— Universidad Católica (@Cruzados) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cruzados/status/1496472164127719424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 23, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Nehuen Paz moves to Universidad Catolica

Jesse Marsch has laughed off reports that he could succeed Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa at the end of the season.The former New York Red Bulls and Red Bull Salzburg head coach has been out of work since leaving RB Leipzig midway through the current season.And with Bielsa's current contract coming to an end in the summer, Marsch's name has been swirling around the rumour mill as a potential replacement at Elland Road.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/marsch-next-leeds-manager-question-unemployed/blt2ed7a2ed6e04ccc7" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Marsch laughs off question he will be next Leeds manager

West Ham have triggered their option to extend Ben Johnson's contract by an additional two years, the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/ben-johnson-contract-west-ham-arsenal-tottenham-transfer-news-b984162.html" target="_self">Evening Standard</a> reports.His deal was due to expire at the end of the 2021-22 season, with talks having stalled over an entirely new contract.The versatile young full-back, an Irons academy graduate, will see his wages rise this summer as a result of the activation of the two-year clause.

West Ham extend Johnson

James Justin has committed to a new deal at Leicester City that ties him to the club until 2026.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Justin2026?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Justin2026</a><a href="https://twitter.com/jamesjustin98?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jamesjustin98</a> has signed a new long-term contract with the Foxes 💪‍ 🔵— Leicester City (@LCFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LCFC/status/1496456052312784902?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 23, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Justin signs new Foxes deal

Brazilian side Corinthians <a href="https://www.corinthians.com.br/noticias/vitor-pereira-e-o-novo-treinador-do-corinthians" target="_self">have announced</a> the signing of manager Vitor Pereira on a short-term contract.Pereira, who last coached Fenerbahce, will see his new deal run out at the turn of the year.

Corinthians hire Vitor Pereira

Mikel Arteta has stated his belief that Jack Wilshere will 100 per cent return to Arsenal someday in a coaching capacity.Speaking to a press conference on Wednesday, the Spanish boss said: "I think everyone at the club would be willing to open the doors for him and try to find a role for him that would work for everybody.“I think that will happen naturally in the future.”

Wilshere will '100%' return to Arsenal - Arteta

Neymar has revealed that he "tried everything" to return to Barcelona before Lionel Messi's transfer to Paris Saint-Germain.PSG paid a world-record €222 million (£185m/$252m) fee to sign Neymar from Barca in 2017, bringing to an end his hugely successful four-year stint at Camp Nou.The Brazil international won two La Liga titles and the Champions League among a whole host of other honours with the Blaugrana while forming one-third of a deadly attacking trio alongside Messi and Luis Suarez, but&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/neymar-the-perfect-chaos-release-date-how-to-watch-and/bltfe6e9a0b38046e5f">failed to transfer his electrifying form to Parc des Princes</a>.Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/neymar-tried-everything-to-return-to-barcelona-before-messi/blte8130eed2f0412cf" target="_self">GOAL</a>.

Neymar: I tried everything to return to Barca

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Mikel Arteta on his contract situation: “I am really happy here. My aim is just to build with the club a winning team. A team people can enjoy watching”. ⚪️🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFC</a> “Things will happen naturally. Our focus must be delivering what we want”, he added. <a href="https://t.co/oT3mejMRc0">pic.twitter.com/oT3mejMRc0</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1496445666289242112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 23, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Arsenal boss Arteta gives update on future

Barcelona are tracking Ajax star Ryan Gravenberch and Milan midfielder Franck Kessie - according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20220223/1001754380/barca-pierde-vista-gravenberch.html" target="_self">Mundo Deportivo</a>.The Spanish giants see Gravenberch as a long-term replacement for Sergio Busquets, but he has also been strongly linked with Bayern Munich.Kessie has emerged on Barca's radar as he approaches the final few months of his contract at Milan, but they won't be held to ransom in any wage negotiations as they eye the 25-year-old on a free transfer.

Barca tracking Gravenberch & Kessie

Manchester United are planning to spend big in the summer transfer window regardless of whether they finish in the Premier League's top four - according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4600553/manchester-united-confident-of-landing-transfer-targets-without-champions-league-football-sources" target="_self">ESPN</a>.The Red Devils are sitting fourth at the moment on 46 points, but the likes of Arsenal, Tottenham and Wolves all have multiple games in hand on them just behind.If they fail to reach the Champions League, investment in new players will still be a priority when the transfer market reopens amid reported interest in the likes of Declan Rice and Harry Kane.

Man Utd to spend big in summer regardless of top-four finish

Gabriel Martinelli has revealed that Manchester United "never said they wanted to sign me" during four trials with Arsenal's Premier League rivals before he made his breakthrough into the professional game.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/martinelli-transfer-talk-arsenal-father/blt8ebf554d0a5790e1">Arsenal spent just £6 million ($8m) to bring Martinelli to the Premier League</a>&nbsp;from Brazilian club Ituano in July 2019, and has since emerged as one of the most talented young players in Europe.The 20-year-old is now a regular in Mikel Arteta's set-up at Emirates Stadium, but his career might have panned out differently had he not had the mental strength to bounce back from a failed audition at Old Trafford while he was still a youth player.Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/martinelli-reveals-man-utd-never-wanted-sign-me-four-trials/blt2d52262210437197" target="_self">GOAL</a>.

Martinelli: Man Utd didn't want me despite four trials

Flamengo are in talks to sign Lyon midfielder Thiago Mendes - according to <a href="https://ge.globo.com/futebol/times/flamengo/noticia/2022/02/22/flamengo-intensifica-negociacao-com-lyon-para-ter-thiago-mendes-seu-antigo-desejo.ghtml" target="_self">Globo</a>.The Brazilian club have targeted the 29-year-old due to his versatility, with head coach Paulo Sousa a keen admirer of the player.Mendes only has 17 months left on his contract at Lyon, who initially signed him for €22 million (£18m/$24m) from Lille in 2019.

Flamengo in talks to sign Lyon midfielder Mendes

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Corinthians are closing on verbal agreement with Vitor Pereira to be appointed as new manager. Final details to be discussed in order to sign contract soon. 🇧🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Corinthians?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Corinthians</a> Pereira was serious candidate in Everton list before they decided to appoint Frank Lampard as new manager. <a href="https://t.co/Z0WfERPwjh">pic.twitter.com/Z0WfERPwjh</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1496407085558509569?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 23, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Ex-Everton candidate Pereira set to take over at Corinthians

Barcelona have offered Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta a two-year contract - according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/el-barca-pescara-a-coste-cero-13275938" target="_self">SPORT</a>.The 32-year-old's current deal at Stamford Bridge is due to expire at the end of June and there has not yet been any sign of an extension being agreed.Barca are eager to sign Azpilcueta on a free transfer, with their offer including the option of an extra year.

Barca offer Azpilicueta a two-year deal

Nottingham Forest have opened fresh contract talks with West Ham-linked winger Brennan Johnson - according to the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/brennan-johnson-contract-nottingham-forest-brentford-west-ham-crystal-palace-b983867.html" target="_self">Evening Standard</a>.Brentford and Crystal Palace have also been credited with an interest in the 20-year-old, whose current deal expires in 2023.Forest are hoping to tie Johnson down to a new deal and ward off all potential suitors when the summer transfer window opens.

Forest open contract talks with West Ham-linked Johnson

Arsenal and Chelsea are chasing the signature of Crystal Palace forward Michael Olise - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/17726524/michael-olise-transfer-latest-crystal-palace-arsenal-chelsea/" target="_self">The Sun</a>.Everton, Bayern Munich and Lille have also been linked with the 20-year-old, who moved to Selhurst Park from Reading last summer.Palace tied Olise down to a five-year contract, but they acknowledge it will be difficult to keep Olise this summer and he could be set for a new destination in London.

Arsenal & Chelsea chasing Palace star Olise 

Lazio want to sign Clermont striker Mohamed Bayo in the summer - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/lazio-dalla-francia-il-vice-immobile-72470" target="_self">Calciomercato</a>.The Italian giants see the 23-year-old as the ideal replacement for Ciro Immobile as he enters the latter stages of his career at 32.Bayo has 10 goals to his name from 20 Ligue 1 games for Clermont so far this season.

Lazio want Bayo to replace Immobile

Real Madrid have identified Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/real-madrid/khephren-thuram-real-madrid-13275096" target="_self">SPORT</a>.The 20-year-old is the brother of Borussia Monchengladbach forward Marcus Thuram and son of former France international Lillian Thuram.Khephren has already begun carving out his own legacy, helping Nice fight for Champions League qualification, and Madrid are viewing him as a potential long-term replacement for Casemiro.

Real Madrid target Nice midfielder Thuram

Juventus forward Paulo Dybala is open to a move to Barcelona - according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/dybala-dispuesto-fichar-barca-13272993" target="_self">SPORT</a>.The 28-year-old is only a few months away from his contract expiry date in Turin and an extension has yet to be agreed.Dybala has also been linked with Tottenham and Inter, but Barca is his first choice destination if he leaves Juve.

Dybala open to Barca move

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Talks in progress for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RenatoSanches?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RenatoSanches</a> to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ACMilan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ACMilan</a>. The midfielder has recjected <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Lille?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Lille</a>’s bid to extend the contract and has given his availability to sign for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Milan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Milan</a>, which would like to spend around €15-18M for him. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LOSC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LOSC</a> <a href="https://t.co/9Y9AUAc6PR">https://t.co/9Y9AUAc6PR</a>— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1496260903104299011?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 22, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Sanches talks in progress

Liverpool will move for Lautaro Martinez in the coming months, writes <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/liverpool-pronto-l-assalto-a-lautaro-quanto-puo-guadagnare-l-int-25494" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.The 24-year-old is said to be worth up to €90 million ($102m/£75m) and would represent the second big-money attacking signing of the year for the Reds after their purchase of Luis Diaz last month.Lautaro has scored 11 goals in 23 Serie A appearances this season and has also excelled internationally with Argentina.

Liverpool will move for Lautaro (Calciomercato)

The Reds are said to desire a younger forward line

Arsenal will offer Mikel Arteta £8.3million-a-year deal this summer, according to the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/17734761/arsenal-offer-arteta-contract-wenger-guardiola/" target="_blank">Sun</a>.That figure would represent a pay rise for the manager but would still be well below some of his coaching peers in the top half of the Premier League.

Arsenal to offer Arteta £8.3million-a-year deal

Inter are plotting a swoop for Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus this summer, claims <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/inter-milan-pretende-all-in-gabriel-jesus-20220222.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>.Worried about the possible departure of Lautaro Martinez, they are said to be keen on Jesus as an alternative for their attack.

Inter plot Jesus swoop

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ATLUTD?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ATLUTD</a> loans forward Erik López to Club Atlético Banfield.<a href="https://t.co/C8aj0PRyi1">https://t.co/C8aj0PRyi1</a>— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) <a href="https://twitter.com/ATLUTD/status/1496243616192372743?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 22, 2022</a></blockquote>
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