Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd hopeful of deals for both Grealish and Sancho

Juventus are showing an interest in signing Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus this summer, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://metro.co.uk/2020/03/04/manchester-city-open-gabriel-jesus-departure-juventus-increase-interest-12344480/?ITO=squid&amp;ito=newsnow-feed" target="_blank">Metro</a>. City are open to selling Brazil international Jesus this summer, with the 22-year-old having failed to usurp Sergio Aguero at the Etihad Stadium. And Juve are beginning to monitor his progress, with the Bianconeri sending a scout to watch him against West Ham recently.

Juventus keen on Man City star Jesus

Serie A champions scouting Brazil international

Birmingham City midfielder Jude Bellingham is on the verge of signing for Borussia Dortmund - according to <a href="https://sportbild.bild.de/bundesliga/vereine/borussia-dortmund/bvb-jude-bellingham-transfer-birmingham-talent-69172948.sport.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>. The two clubs are in advanced talks over a £30 million ($38m) deal for the 16-year-old, who has enjoyed a superb breakout campaign at St Andrew's. Manchester United have also been credited with an interest in Bellingham, but he now looks set for a move to Germany.

Man Utd target Bellingham set to join Dortmund

Birmingham wonderkid touted for Bundesliga switch

Real Madrid are considering Mauricio Pochettino as a potential replacement for head coach Zinedine Zidane - according to <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/real-madrid-mauricio-pochettino-zinedine-zidane-next-manager-laliga-a9372921.html" target="_blank">The Independent</a>. Pressure mounted on Zidane in the wake of damaging defeats against Levante and Manchester City in February, but a 2-0 Clasico win over Barcelona&nbsp;on Sunday helped lift the mood at Santiago Bernabeu. Madrid have asked to be kept up to date on&nbsp;ex-Tottenham manager Pochettino's movements with a view to opening talks with the Argentine this summer.

Real Madrid eye Pochettino to succeed Zidane

Harry Kane could leave Tottenham in the summer with the striker keen to start winning trophies. The 27-year-old&nbsp;is yet to win a trophy in his 11-year senior career at both club and international level. According to the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/03/03/tottenham-face-battle-keep-harry-kane-fail-land-silverware-striker/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>, Spurs would value Kane at upwards of&nbsp;£150 million (€172m/$192m) if the player was to leave north London.

Kane to consider Tottenham future

Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho's hot form will force Man Utd, Chelsea or Liverpool to break the Premier League's transfer record to sign the teenager. According to <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/bvb-mit-19-schon-top-scorer-sancho-ist-der-juengste-liga-koenig-69167716.bild.html#fromWall" target="_blank">BILD</a>, the 19-year-old's value has risen to&nbsp;€140 million (£122m/$156m) with his extraordinary performances for Dortmund amounting to 17 goals and 18 assists in 33 matches across all competitions. English giants United, Chelsea and Liverpool have been linked strongly with the Three Lions international and to sign Sancho, they will be forced to break the Red Devils' Premier League record&nbsp;signing of&nbsp;£89m for Paul Pogba.

Man Utd & Chelsea target Sancho to cost €140m

The Dortmund prodigy's price is rising with his excellent performances

Everton&nbsp;are interested in&nbsp;signing a&nbsp;number of midfield options including&nbsp;Espanyol&nbsp;23-year-old Marc Roca, <a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/exciting-options-available-carlo-ancelotti-17849509" target="_blank">as reported by the</a><a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/exciting-options-available-carlo-ancelotti-17849509" target="_blank"> Liverpool Echo</a>. The midfielder has been part of the Espanyol team that has struggled at the bottom of La Liga all season.&nbsp; The Toffees are looking at options to strengthen their side as their approach their first transfer window under new boss Carlo Ancelotti.

Everton tracking Espanyol's Roca 

Manchester City's owner, City Football Group, are attempting to buy French Ligue 2 side Nancy, <a href="https://twitter.com/francefootball/status/1235310357834592256" target="_blank">according to </a><a href="https://twitter.com/francefootball/status/1235310357834592256" target="_blank">France Football</a>. The club would be the company's&nbsp;third purchase of a club in Europe after&nbsp;Man City and the stake they hold in Girona. &nbsp; Nancy are the club of former Republid of Ireland striker Tony Cascarino.

City's owner looking to buy Nancy

Jorge Mendes' homes were a part of a series of searches conducted on Wednesday. Portuguese authorities are investigating tax evasion and money laundering at some of the country’s top clubs stemming from some big transfers over the last several years. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/super-agent-mendes-has-homes-searched-as-part-of-money/194tv3k2a6ny14m6toxsn5cjq">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Super-agent Mendes has houses searched

Minnesota United are holding onto hope of signing Miguel Reynoso, according to the <a href="https://twitter.com/andygreder/status/1234996209892261888">Pioneer Press</a>. Reynoso was in Boca Juniors' starting XI against&nbsp;Caracas in Copa Libertadores on Tuesday. However, Minnesota United are looking to restart talks as soon as Saturday.&nbsp;

Minnesota not giving up on Reynoso

Former Liverpool star&nbsp;Steve McManaman says he believes that Mohamed Salah will remain at Anfield this summer despite reported interest from Real Madrid and Barcelona. Salah has scored 19 goals in 37 appearances across all competitions, and McManaman says he believes the Egyptian won't be tempted to leave what he sees as the world's best league at the moment <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/salahs-future-is-at-liverpool-reds-talisman-tipped-to-snub/1t5ctjoljoqvx1itkotjiuwrb0">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Salah's future is at Liverpool'

West Ham&nbsp;will follow up on their interest in&nbsp;Brentford&nbsp;striker Ollie Watkins&nbsp;in the summer if the Bees are not promoted to the Premier League, <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/11087442/west-ham-brentford-ollie-watkins/" target="_blank">as reported by the Sun.</a>&nbsp; The forward has scored 22 goals in the Championship this season, including a stunner in the 2-2 draw with Blackburn at Griffin Park recently, and could look to leave for east London if the team remain in the second tier.&nbsp;

West Ham after Brentford's Watkins 

Ralf Fahrmann is in talks to end his loan at Norwich and join Norwegian side SK Brann instead, <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11709/11949543/ralf-fahrmann-in-talks-to-end-norwich-loan-and-join-sk-brann" target="_blank">as reported by Sky Sports.</a> The 31-year-old goalkeeper is currently on loan from Schalke but has made only three appearances under Daniel Farke. The Canaries will reportedly not stand in Fahrmann's way if he wishes to end his stay at Carrow Road.&nbsp;

Fahrmann to leave Norwich 

Aston Villa&nbsp;are interested in&nbsp;Marseille&nbsp;midfielder Morgan Sanson but know their chances of signing the former France Under-21 international hinge on their Premier League survival,<a href="https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/yes-aston-villa-target-reveals-17857286" target="_blank"> as reported by the Birmingham Mail.</a>&nbsp; The 25-year-old&nbsp;has scored four goals and has the same number of assists in 26 Ligue 1 appearances this season. But any deal would be contingent on Villa staying in the top flight come May.

Villa interested in Sanson 

The Colorado Rapids have signed 18-year-old midfielder&nbsp;Will Vint after the club acquired his Homegrown rights from Atlanta United, the club have confirmed. He signs in&nbsp;exchange for a 2022 MLS SuperDraft fourth round pick. “Will is a promising, young talent with a high ceiling,” said&nbsp;Pádraig Smith, the club's general manager. “For him to have previously earned an opportunity with the academy of a club like Manchester United goes to show his potential and why we’re excited to have him join the Rapids.”

Colorado Rapids Sign 18-Year-Old Midfielder Will Vint 

Watford&nbsp;goalkeeper Ben Foster says a summer transfer to&nbsp;Tottenham&nbsp;is purely "paper talk", <a href="https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/18276438.watfords-ben-foster-claims-reports-linking-tottenham-hotspur-just-paper-talk/" target="_blank">as reported by the </a><a href="https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/18276438.watfords-ben-foster-claims-reports-linking-tottenham-hotspur-just-paper-talk/" target="_blank">Watford Observer.</a>&nbsp; The 36-year-old former England international is out of contract in the summer but says any speculation that he will leave Vicarage Road and join Spurs is wide of the mark. Foster is yet to sign a new deal with Watford and his contract is set to expire this summer.

Ben Foster rejects Tottenham transfer talk 

Atletico Madrid&nbsp;are the front-runners to sign&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;midfielder Ivan Rakitic with the Croatia international keen to stay in Spain, <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2020/03/03/5e5e8a27e2704e44a78b4597.html" target="_blank">as reported by Marca.</a> It is looking increasingly likely&nbsp; that the 31-year-old will not be at&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;next season, and&nbsp;Atletico&nbsp;hope to be at the front of the queue after making initial contact with the Croatian&nbsp;at the end of 2019.&nbsp;

Rakitic in favour of Atletico Madrid move

Houston Dynamo forward&nbsp;Alberth Elis&nbsp;and defenders&nbsp;Maynor Figueroa&nbsp;and&nbsp;Alejandro Fuenmayor&nbsp;have received their green cards from the United States government, <a href="https://www.houstondynamo.com/post/2020/03/04/houston-dynamo-trio-receive-green-cards" target="_blank">the club has confirmed.</a> The card&nbsp;grants an individual authorization to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis.&nbsp; As a result,&nbsp;Elis, Figueroa and Fuenmayor will be designated as domestic players by Major League Soccer and will no longer occupy international slots in the Dynamo squad.&nbsp;

Houston trio receive green cards 

Defender Steve Birnbaum has agreed to a new deal with D.C. United, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/paultenorio/status/1235194022249017345?s=21">the Athletic</a>. The new deal will put Birnbaum up there with the highest-paid American defenders in MLS. Birnbaum made 37 total appearances for the club last season.&nbsp;

Birnbaum agrees to new deal with D.C. United

Manchester United believe that the club can pull off the signings of both Jack Grealish and Jadon Sancho, reports <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2878872-how-manchester-united-can-sign-jadon-sancho-and-jack-grealish-this-summer">Bleacher Report</a>. Sancho's top priority is Champions League football and, if Man Utd can secure it, then Old Trafford will become his preferred destination this summer. Manchester United will also offer Sancho the No. 7 shirt famously worn by George Best, Cristiano Ronaldo, David Beckham and Eric Cantona.&nbsp;

Man Utd intend to sign both Grealish and Sancho

Harry Kane would prefer to move to Manchester United to&nbsp;a long Tottenham rebuild. The forward is reluctant when it comes to waiting out Spurs' squad overhaul as the club will look to replace some key players this summer. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/kane-prefer-manchester-united-move-tottenham-rebuild/18dp855m20h4s1xrj8omt5bdns">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Kane would prefer Man Utd move

Neil Warnock is set to replace Paul Lambert as the Ipswich manager is facing the sack, reports <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/paul-lambert-facing-ipswich-sack-21630307">the Mirror</a>. The club sits ninth in League One and has won just once in their last eight games. Warnock left Cardiff in November, ending a three-year stay with the Championship club.&nbsp;

Warnock set to replace Lambert at Ipswich

Barcelona will table a new contract offer for Marc-Andre ter Stegen before the end of 2020 - according to <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4066545/barcelonas-ter-stegen-set-for-new-deal-as-club-eyes-transfers-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The German goalkeeper's current deal expires in two years time, but the Spanish champions are eager to tie him down to an extension. Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu wants both Ter Stegen and Lionel Messi to sign&nbsp;renewals before his mandate ends in 2021.

Barca plan to offer Ter Stegen fresh terms at Camp Nou

Milan have identified Arsenal midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/news/365706/calciomercato_serie_a_arteta_lo_scarica_occasione_dall_arsenal" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. Inter are also interested in the 22-year-old, but the Rossoneri are hoping to beat their arch-rivals to his signature. Maitland-Niles has been restricted to just 14 Premier League starts for Arsenal in 2019-20.

Milan target Arsenal's Maitland-Niles

Lazio are ready to tie&nbsp;Luis Alberto down to a new contract - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/lazio-luis-alberto-non-si-ferma-piu-il-rinnovo-e-una-formalita-i-53260" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Italian club plan to&nbsp;increase the 27-year-old's wages to €2.5 million per season, while keeping him at Stadio Olimpico through to 2024. Alberto has contributed four goals and 12 assists to Lazio's Serie A cause this season.

Luis Alberto set for new Lazio contract

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Ajax sign Santos midfielder Giovanni

Arsenal are in pole position to sign Juventus defender Merih Demiral - as <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-promessa-a-demiral-per-giugno-la-decisione-sulle-offerte-in-51057" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a> reports. The Bianconeri have turned down offers from Milan, Leicester and Atletico for the 21-year-old over the past year, but the Gunners are well placed to secure a deal in the summer transfer window. Demiral has featured in five Serie A matches for Juve this season, scoring once.

Arsenal leading the race to sign Demiral

Paris Saint Germain superstar Neymar is Barcelona's number one target this summer - according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200304/473963479549/fc-barcelona-barca-neymar-mas-cerca.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The Blaugrana will have to fork out at least €180 million (£157m/$201m) to re-sign the Brazilian, who swapped Camp Nou for Parc des Princes in 2017. Barca failed to negotiate a deal with PSG for Neymar last year, but plan to re-commence negotiations when the transfer market opens again.

Neymar Barcelona's priority summer target

Lyon forward Memphis Depay is being eyed for a move to to Serie A by surprise leaders Lazio, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/2020/03/04-67431954/lazio_per_l_estate_c_e_un_sogno_proibito_depay_del_lione/" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a>. Netherlands international Depay is out of contract in the summer of 2021, and if a new agreement cannot be found then he may be allowed to leave at the end of the current season. As such Lazio, who are set to be playing in the Champions League in 2020-21, have placed him on their shortlist of options as they aim to bolster Simone Inzaghi's squad.

Depay on Lazio's summer shortlist

Paris Saint-Germain defender Thiago Silva wants to join Barcelona this summer, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200304/473953950280/thiago-silva-messi-top-secret.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The Brazil international is out of contract at Parc des Princes at the end of the season and is unlikely to be offered a new deal. As such he is hopeful that he will be able to convince Barca to sign him so he can fulfill his dream of playing alongside Lionel Messi.

Thiago Silva wants Barcelona move

West Ham are keeping tabs on Brentford striker Ollie Watkins after failing to sign him in January, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/11087442/west-ham-brentford-ollie-watkins/">The Sun</a>. Watkins has scored 22 goals for the promotion-chasing Bees this season and is likely to become the latest in a long line of talented players to leave Griffin Park this summer. The Hammers were unable to prise him away in the winter window but are priming themselves for another bid this summer.

West Ham monitoring Brentford star Watkins

Zlatan Ibrahimovic may not stay at Milan beyond the end of the season, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-senza-boban-si-fa-durissima-con-raiola-donnarumma-e-ibrahi-15484" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Swede's agent may try to secure another move for his client due to the major changes taking place behind the scenes at San Siro. Milan director Zvonimir Boban has already left the club, with&nbsp;Paolo Maldini and Frederic Massara set to follow suit this summer.

Zlatan could leave Milan this summer

Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic is the subject of interest from Atletico Madrid - according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2020/03/03/5e5e8a27e2704e44a78b4597.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The Croatian would prefer to remain in Spain if he leaves Camp Nou this summer, with Italian outfit Inter likely to miss out on his signature. Rakitic's family have already started looking at properties in Madrid and a deal could be put in place when the transfer market reopens.

Atletico set sights on Rakitic

Ben Halloran has signed a two-year contract extension with Australian side Adelaide United.&nbsp; The attacker's current deal was due to expire at season's end with several clubs reportedly circling after he recently scored his&nbsp;10th goal&nbsp;of the&nbsp;season.&nbsp;

Adelaide lock down Halloran

A-League club Central Coast Mariners have handed Joshua Nisbet a new two-year senior contract.&nbsp; The 20-year-old midfielder has been with the club since 2017 and was previously on a scholarship contract.&nbsp;

Mariners re-sign Nisbet

Amrit Bansal-McNulty will remain on loan with Dartford until the end of April, <a href="https://www.qpr.co.uk/news/under-23s-news/amrit-bansal-mcnulty-loan-extended-at-dartford/" target="_blank">QPR has confirmed</a>.&nbsp; The 19-year-old moved to the National League South side on an initial one-month loan but all parties have agreed to extend that deal.&nbsp;

QPR midfielder extends Dartford loan

Manchester United loanee Alexis Sanchez&nbsp;would have to halve his currently weekly wage to seal a permanent move to Inter, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>.&nbsp; Sanchez currently earns&nbsp;£400,000 a week with both clubs covering those costs this season.&nbsp; Inter are keen to keep Sanchez next season but won't be willing to match his current wages.&nbsp;

Sanchez must take wage cut to seal Inter move

FC Cincinnati is looking to narrow down the club's coaching search after parting ways with Ron Jans last month. Jans left the club following an investigation into racist comments made during the team's preseason. “After the press conference, directly I think I had 25 or 30 emails and texts," general manager Gerard Nijkamp told <a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2020/03/03/fc-cincinnati-gm-gives-update-coaching-search-and-whats-different-time-around">MLSsoccer.com</a>.&nbsp;"A lot of coaches want to be head coach of FC Cincinnati still." He added:&nbsp;“The shortlist and interview candidates are all coaches we can see the future with. My way is to find a coach who can be here for a long time, committed to FC Cincinnati."

FC Cincy working on narrowing down coaching search

Arsenal talent Ainsley Maitland-Niles is in the sights of Serie A clubs Inter and AC Milan after the youngster has fallen out of the first-team picture at the Emirates. <a href="https://sempremilan.com/report-ac-milan-inter-could-launch-bid-for-young-arsenal-talent-after-artetas-damning-words" target="_blank">Sempre Milan</a> reports the 22-year-old is considering his future after being excluded by Mikel Arteta from the recent FA Cup clash against Portsmouth. Maitland-Niles is contracted at Arsenal until 2023.

Milan clubs eye Arsenal ace

Ronald Koeman says he turned down the chance to manage&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;due to his commitment to the&nbsp;Netherlands&nbsp;national team. The Dutchman, who spent six seasons with Barca as a player, claims he was offered the job following the sacking of Ernesto Valverde this season. Barca eventually opted to appoint former&nbsp;Real Betis&nbsp;boss Quique Setien, though their inconsistency has continued since Valverde’s removal. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/koeman-reveals-he-turned-down-barcelona-job-after-valverde/1kxeou1aqz3gq18oogmyshltwf" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Koeman reveals he turned down Barcelona job after Valverde sacking

Tottenham&nbsp;midfielder Victor Wanyama has joined the&nbsp;Montreal Impact&nbsp;after falling out of favour at the north London club. The 28-year-old joins the Impact on a free transfer&nbsp;as a Designated Player on a three-year deal. Wanyama will link up with the Impact once his&nbsp;medical is completed and international clearance is processed. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/wanyama-swaps-tottenham-for-mls-as-midfielder-joins-impact/1apvky4fkmyy21a0dh7hv5ebo2" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

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