Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd to fight Dortmund for Bellingham

Arsenal have, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8078347/Arsenal-talks-23m-Feyenoord-attacking-midfielder-Orkun-Kocku.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>, opened talks regarding a £23 million deal for Feyenoord playmaker Orkun Kokcu. The 19-year-old is tied to terms in the Netherlands through to 2023 but is yet to be tied down on fresh terms and could be lured elsewhere by a big-money offer.

Gunners open talks over £23m Kokcu

Arsenal set sights on Feyenoord playmaker

Manchester United are prepared to do battle in the transfer market with Borussia Dortmund for Birmingham City midfielder Jude Bellingham - according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/1653920/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. BVB have agreed a fee with the Blues for the 16-year-old, but the Red Devils could yet swoop in to hi-jack a potential deal. United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is believed to be personally working on a move for Bellingham, who has hit four goals in 31 Championship games for Birmingham in 2019-20.

Man Utd to fight Dortmund for Bellingham

Red Devils not giving up on Birmingham teenager

Paul Pogba could remain at Manchester United beyond the end of the season, according to Tuttosport via the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/paul-pogba-considered-staying-man-21634393" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>.&nbsp; The Frenchman has been linked with moves to Real Madrid or Juventus in the summer but isn't totally against the idea of staying at Old Trafford.&nbsp; The arrival of Bruno Fernandes and the possible signing of Jadon Sancho are both reportedly making Pogba think twice about forcing through a move at season's end.&nbsp;

Pogba open to Man Utd stay

The Red Devils could still hold on to their World Cup winner

Serie A side Lazio are ready to launch a daring bid to sign Lyon star Memphis Depay, reports <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>.&nbsp; While seen as a long shot by the Italian club due to poor relations with Depay's management and his&nbsp;€50 million (£43m/$55m) price tag, Lazio still hold out some hope of bringing him in over the summer.&nbsp; The 26-year-old is currently contracted to Lyon until June 2021.&nbsp;

Lazio daring to sign €50m Depay

Paris Saint-Germain are determined to keep Kylian Mbappe at the club and are open to selling any other player, including Neymar, to make that happen.&nbsp; <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2020/03/04/football/1583345629_975302.html?fbclid=IwAR1pvji-20thAs9jV9MjK-LADFMbIk98TZ4nAKTxmB8qjt_L2RZcD0l1nDs" target="_blank">AS</a> reports that PSG are willing to offer Mbappe one of the most lucrative salaries in the game in order to ensure he re-signs with them.&nbsp; The French star's current deal expires in June 2022 with Real Madrid strongly linked as his next possible destination.&nbsp;

PSG could sell Neymar to keep Mbappe

The Frenchman is the club's undisputed number one

Atlanta United are close to signing JJ Williams as a replacement for Josef Martinez,&nbsp;<a href="https://theathletic.com/soccer/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>&nbsp;reports. But the former Columbus Crew player will not be the only player to fill in at striker, as Atlanta are looking for several signings to take Martinez's place.

Atlanta United close to Williams signing

American billionaire Dan Friedkin is close to completing a takeover of Roma,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iltempo.it/sport/2020/03/05/news/roma-venduta-a-friedkin-pallotta-firma-fatta-new-york-comunicato-annuncio-1290878/" target="_blank">Il Tempo</a>&nbsp;reports. Friedkin has been in talks to sign the Italian club for months and has signed the preliminary contracts to take it off of compatriot James Pallota's hands. The sale will be made official soon.

American billionaire to complete Roma takeover

Manchester City are the latest team to show interest in Aston Villa teenager&nbsp;Jaden Philogene-Bidace,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/man-city-set-sights-on-soon-available-aston-villa-starlet/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>&nbsp;reports. The 17-year-old is already being watched by Bayern Munich and Ajax, but City are also tracking his progress.

Man City join Bayern & Ajax in battle for Aston Villa youngster

Atletico Madrid could make an attempt to sign Hirving Lozano from Napoli this summer,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/video/calcio/calcio-mercato/2020/03/05-67475081/l_atletico_madrid_mette_gli_occhi_su_lozano/" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a>&nbsp;says. The Mexico international joined the Italian side from PSV earlier this season but he has been unable to cement a place in the starting XI. Several Premier League teams have been linked to him lately, but it seems Atletico hope to lure him to Spain.

Atletico Madrid want Lozano

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NYRB II sign youngster Sharifi

Valencia wonderkid Ferran Torres has emerged as a top transfer target for Barcelona, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200305/473971792482/ferran-torres-valencia-objetivo-barcaa.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>.&nbsp; Torres, 20, is out of contract in June 2021 and stalling on a new deal, raising Barca's hopes that they can sign the winger once the transfer window re-opens.

Barca move for Ferran Torres

Ex-Arsenal&nbsp;High Performance Director Darren Burgess once filled a car park at the club's London Colney fairground rides, claims the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/ex-arsenal-chief-installed-fairground-21639316" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; Burgess laid on the attractions for a children's birthday party and also regularly organised visits for tourists while the Guners were supposedly honing their skills ahead of games.&nbsp; The revelations come after an interview where the Australian claimed his two-year tenure was a "success", despite failing to win a single trophy during that period.

Ex-Arsenal director turned training base into 'fairground'

Sergio Ramos and Gerard Pique have both earned a preliminary call-up to Spain's Olympic Games squad, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200305/473976768592/pique-alba-busquets-y-ramos-en-la-prelista-para-los-juegos-olimpicos.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>.&nbsp; Barca pair Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets have also been included on the longlist, although under Olympic regulations the Roja will only be able to take three over-age players to the U23 tournament.

Pique and Ramos included in preliminary Spain Olympic call-up

Mohamed Elneny is keeping the door open for a permanent move away from Arsenal, as the Egyptian midfielder is keen staying at Besiktas. The 27-year-old completed a season-long switch to Turkey in the summer of 2019&nbsp;and there is an option for Besiktas to buy him permanently. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/elneny-arsenal-exit-door-open-besiktas-future/4pkyncqu9fn310cipkoveq4f9" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Elneny keeps Arsenal exit door open 

Dominic Calvert-Lewin will sign a new long-term deal at Everton,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/everton-set-to-reward-in-form-dominic-calvert-lewin-with-five-year-deal-wp0fxqvmq" target="_blank">The Times</a>&nbsp;reports. The Toffees have been eager to reward him with a new contract for some time and he is expected to put pen to paper in a few days.

Calvert-Lewin to sign five-year Everton deal

Leroy Sane will consider signing a new contract at Manchester City later this year, despite suggestions he is set to join Bayern Munich. The German giants have been open about their desire to sign the former Schalke star and are expected to return for him at the end of the season. But&nbsp;<a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/03/05/leroy-sane-refuses-rule-staying-manchester-city-returns-injury/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>&nbsp;claims the 24-year-old is open to extending his stay in the Premier League and talks could begin when he returns from injury.

Sane still considering Man City future

Everton have opened talks with Lille to sign Gabriel Magalhaes from Lille,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/everton-transfer-news-gabriel-magalhaes-lille-defender-fee-epl-today-a9378221.html" target="_blank">The Independent</a>&nbsp;claims. The Brazilian centre-back has been linked with Arsenal and Tottenham but the Toffees are moving quickly to land him by starting negotiations with the French outfit and the 22-year-old's agent.

Everton make move to sign Magalhaes

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal must sit down for contract talks with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang before the end of the season. It has previously been stated that contract negotiations with Aubameyang would not start again until the summer, when the forward&nbsp;would have had just one year left on the contract he signed when he arrived from Borussia Dortmund in 2017. But speaking ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash with West Ham, Arteta says Arsenal can’t afford to wait much longer before sitting down with their 30-year-old frontman. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-to-start-aubameyang-contract-talks-imminently/1qujmnmtq8r7q1sqy8gk2j9unn" target="_blank">Read more on Goal!</a>

Arsenal to start Aubameyang contract talks

Everton remain in the hunt for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, reports <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport.</a> The highly-rated centre-half has been heavily linked with Manchester United, but the Red Devils appear set to face competition from Toffees boss Carlo Ancelotti - who has his sights set on a reunion with a Senegalese star.

Everton to rival Man Utd for Koulibaly

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New boss at Sporting

Arsenal&nbsp;are keeping tabs on Jonathan David as they prepare for the possibility of losing at least one of their two star strikers this summer. The Gunners have been scouting the 20-year-old frontman, who plays for Gent in&nbsp;Belgium, on a regular basis this season and have made it known that he is one of their primary targets ahead of what is expected to be a busy summer at Emirates Stadium. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/arsenal-175m-jonathan-david-potential-aubameyang-replacement/zuzprrosw3ke1hbxafqffj7pf" target="_blank">Check out the full story on Goal!</a>

Arsenal eye £17.5m Jonathan David

Barcelona intend to use Philippe Coutinho as a makeweight in one of the big-money deals they are hoping to line up in the summer. <a href="https://www.sport.es/en/news/barca/here-are-fc-barcelonas-plans-for-philippe-coutinho-next-summer-7875787" target="_blank">Sport</a> claims that the Liga giants want to include the Brazilian as part of the packages which could bring the likes of Neymar back to Camp Nou.

Coutinho to be used as Barca makeweight

Manchester City&nbsp;are “a better side than&nbsp;Real Madrid”, says Steve McManaman, with there little reason to believe that Raheem Sterling would consider a switch to&nbsp;Spain&nbsp;at this stage of his career. The former Blues star told HorseRacing.net: "Regarding Raheem’s long-term future, I think the thing for him is to continue his career in England, playing under Pep Guardiola, playing for one of the best sides and playing against the best opposition." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-city-better-real-madrid-sterling-leave-mcmanaman-doubts/1wts8fm11fwzi1f4qlgn70b81v" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Man City are better than Real Madrid so why would Sterling leave?’ 

Lautaro Martinez may be generating plenty of transfer talk at Inter but the club's vice-president, Steven Zhang, says there are no plans to part with any prized assets. He told the <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/93b004fa-5e31-11ea-8033-fa40a0d65a98" target="_blank">Financial Times</a> amid intense speculation linking an Argentine forward with Barcelona: "We don't want to sell our talented players and look to attract the best talent from around the world."

Inter have no intention of parting with Lautaro

Juventus&nbsp;are keeping a close eye on Santos starlet Kaio Jorge, with the&nbsp;Serie A&nbsp;giants among those mulling over efforts to trigger a €50 million (£43m/$56m) release clause. The highly-rated 18-year-old is the latest talent to drop off a famed production line in South America. Like Robinho and Neymar before him, the teenage forward is now attracting interest from across Europe. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/juventus-monitoring-santos-sensation-kaio-jorge-who-has-50m/lvgqhyws7dp214l4vgv0ycwmh" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Juventus monitoring €50m Santos sensation Kaio Jorge

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Lee Grant signs Man Utd extension

Barcelona are lining up a summer approach for Valencia winger&nbsp;Ferran Torres - according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200305/473971792482/ferran-torres-valencia-objetivo-barcaa.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The 20-year-old has a €100 million (£86m/$112m) release clause in his current contract, but the Blaugrana are hopeful of securing his signature for a cut-price fee of €35 million (£30m/$39m). Torres has contributed four goals and four assists in 25 La Liga matches for Valencia this term.

Barca plot €35 swoop for Valencia's Torres

Martin Keown believes that&nbsp;Arsenal&nbsp;owner&nbsp;Stan Kroenke has to dip his hand into his own pocket this summer to give Mikel Arteta money to work with in the transfer market. Arteta has already admitted that difficult decisions might have to be made when it comes to rebuilding his squad, with the futures of strikers Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette in doubt. Keown hopes both frontmen will ultimately remain in north London, however, and says&nbsp;Kroenke must provide Arteta with the money he needs to push through his rebuild. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/artetas-got-to-be-given-money-arsenal-rebuild-needs-kroenke/1pne9a3j69xa51l1vqdoi1fppq" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Arteta's got to be given money - Keown

Villarreal&nbsp;striker&nbsp;Carlos Bacca has emerged as a transfer target for&nbsp;Atlanta United - according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/villarreal/2020/03/04/5e5f6f8322601de4088b4593.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The MLS club want the 33-year-old to replace Josef Martinez, who suffered an ACL injury during a 2-1 win over Nashville on Sunday. Bacca has scored&nbsp;four goals in 16 outings across&nbsp;all competitions for Villarreal&nbsp;this season.

Atlanta United set sights on Villarreal's Bacca

English clubs are showing an interest in Bayern Munich's caretaker manager Hans Flick - according to <a href="https://www.kicker.de/" target="_blank">Kicker</a>. The German club are considering offering the 55-year-old the chance to remain in charge at Allianz Arena beyond the end of the season, but a final agreement has yet to be reached. A number of Premier League clubs have already made enquiries for Flick, who has helped Bayern emerge as a major force once again since replacing Niko Kovac at the helm.

Premier League clubs eyeing Bayern interim boss Flick

Real Madrid&nbsp;will be interested to hear that Erling Haaland’s father Alf Inge considers&nbsp;La Liga&nbsp;to be a “very good league” for the Norwegian striker to continue his ongoing development. Haaland senior has told AS: "We were linked to more than 100 teams, but it is true that&nbsp;the Spanish one is a very good league for my son, with great teams." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/haaland-transfer-interest-real-madrid-dortmund-striker/9130znx6aoqq15qxupdaaf9m8" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Haaland transfer hint will appeal to Real Madrid

Yaya Toure has ended talks regarding a possible switch to Brazilian side Botafogo. The 36-year-old former Barcelona and Manchester City star is on the lookout for a new club, but Botafogo's vice-president Ricardo Rotenberg has said: "I chatted today with Yaya all afternoon and now on the phone with his English agent.&nbsp; "Yaya told us that he really wants to play in Botafogo but this is a very impactful decision for him and his family for an immediate decision. Moving to Brazil. "In conversation with the agent that for now we will end the negotiations but the doors are open in Botafogo. To be clear, Yaya did not accept - saying no."

Toure ends talks with Botafogo

Odion Ighalo has been a “breath of fresh air” at&nbsp;Manchester United, says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with there every chance that he will be snapped up on a permanent basis over the summer. The Red Devils boss has told Sky Sports: "We might get to the summer and think we want to extend this, who knows?" <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-utd-to-consider-permanent-ighalo-deal-as-solskjaer/1ahm65qddac5w1rq69aagjvt8q" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Man Utd to consider permanent Ighalo deal

Chelsea have set Marcos Alonso's asking price at £26 million ($34m), according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/inter-looking-to-sign-chelsea-s-alonso-in-the-summer-as-biraghi--57398" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Spain international left-back has attracted interest from Serie A giants Inter.

Chelsea set Alonso asking price

Ajax have identified Atletico Madrid winger&nbsp;Rodrigo Riquelme as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/laliga/ajax-llega-espana-llevarse-joya-atletico-madrid" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. The 19-year-old is eager to continue his development in the Netherlands, with first-team opportunities hard to come by at Wanda Metropolitano. Rodrigo Riquelme has only appeared in one La Liga match for Atletico in 2019-20.

Ajax target Atletico prospect Rodrigo Riquelme

Everton, West Ham and Wolves are all interested in signing Hirving Lozano from Napoli this summer - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/napoli-tre-squadre-inglesi-su-lozano-19932" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Premier League trio could launch respective bids for the Mexican attacker when the transfer market reopens. Lozano has failed to live to expectations at Napoli since joining the club in 2019, scoring just two goals in 16 Serie A outings.

Everton, West Ham & Wolves eyeing Lozano

Manchester City defender John Stones is the subject of interest from Arsenal - according to <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/6570001-arsenal-could-offer-john-stones-summer-escape-route-from-manchester-city?utm_source=RSS" target="_blank">90min</a>. The Premier League champions are willing to offload the 25-year-old, who has fallen down the squad pecking order under Pep Guardiola this season. Mikel Arteta worked closely with Stones at Etihad Stadium during his time as Guardiola's assistant, and is prepared to offer him the chance to revive his career at Arsenal in the summer.

Arsenal consider Stones swoop

Inter are still keeping tabs on Chelsea full-back Marcos Alonso - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/inter-looking-to-sign-chelsea-s-alonso-in-the-summer-as-biraghi--57398" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Blues will only consider selling the Spaniard if their €30 million (£26m/$33m) price tag is met when the transfer market reopens. Alonso's current deal at Chelsea is due to run until 2023, but Inter boss Antonio Conte is eager to lure a former charge to San Siro this summer.

Inter continue to monitor Chelsea's Alonso

LAFA star Carlos Vela has <a href="https://www.lafc.com/post/2020/03/04/lafc-forward-carlos-vela-obtains-green-card?utm_campaign=web&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_campaign=web&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter" target="_blank">obtained his U.S. green card</a>, meaning he no longer occupies an international spot in the MLS club's squad.&nbsp; Vela was crowned the competition's MVP last season after scoring 34 goals across just 31 league games.&nbsp;

Vela obtains U.S. green card

Brazilian attacker Willian has rejected a two-year deal from Chelsea and could now join Tottenham in the summer, reports UOL.&nbsp; The 31-year-old is only interested in signing a three-year deal with Spurs now looming as a possible destination if the Blues can't offer a longer contract.&nbsp;

Willian turns down Chelsea offer with Spurs circling

Australian club Adelaide United have locked down midfielder Nathan&nbsp;Konstandopoulos for a further year, the club has confirmed.&nbsp; The 23-year-old is currently recovering from an ACL injury but the Reds have shown faith in the player's ability to bounce back next season.&nbsp;

Adelaide United re-sign Konstandopoulos

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he could see Wayne Rooney managing&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;in the future, if the club’s record scorer wants it sufficiently. The 34-year-old faces his old team in the&nbsp;FA Cup&nbsp;fifth round with&nbsp;Derby County&nbsp;on Thursday after returning to&nbsp;England&nbsp;with the Rams from&nbsp;MLS. Rooney scored 253 goals across 13 seasons at Old Trafford between 2004 and 2017, during which time he won the Premier League title five times as well as the&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;in 2008. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/rooney-could-manage-manchester-united-solskjaer/7xxatcltx3gn1cmwmaezrkdvi" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>.

Rooney could manage Manchester United - Solskjaer

Brighton are keen to lock down Irish international Aaron Connolly having opened preliminary talks about a new contract, according to the <a href="https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/premier-league/connolly-and-brighton-enter-new-contract-negotiations-39016092.html" target="_blank">Independent</a>. Connolly only signed a new deal with the club in January 2019 but is now in line for a payrise after impressing in the Premier League.&nbsp; It's reported the Seagulls have offered him a contract worth&nbsp;£20,000 a week, but Connolly's management are eager for more.&nbsp;

Connolly in talks with Brighton over extension

England manager Gareth Southgate is monitoring Chris Smalling's performance for Roma&nbsp;as he mulls a potential recall.&nbsp; The defender was dropped by Southgate in November 2017 and hasn't appeared for the Three Lions since, but the coach has stressed he remains in contention to play at Euro 2020.&nbsp; “I’ve never ruled anybody out. I think that would be wrong," Southgate said via the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/gareth-southgate-regrets-chris-smalling-21633858" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; “He’s done well in Italy, playing at another big club. We’re watching ­everybody as we’ve got to make sure we make the right decision."&nbsp;

Southgate open to recalling Smalling

Longtime U.S. men's national team goalkeeper&nbsp;Tim Howard has signed on as a player for the club he owns, Memphis 901 FC. Howard initially announced his retirement last season after three-and-a-half seasons with the&nbsp;Colorado Rapids. In December 2019, Howard announced that he would be taking over as general manager of Memphis 901, a USL side he helped launch in his hometown&nbsp;in 2018. And now, in addition to his roles as GM and minority owner, Howard will sign on as a player with the second-year club. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/howard-comes-out-of-retirement-as-playerowner-for-usl-side/9qeqp0p4ke1q1lebblylnysrw" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Howard comes out of retirement

Marc-Andre ter Stegen is fully committed to Barcelona despite recent reports he could be open to an exit, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/Alfremartinezz/status/1235289020067966987?s=20" target="_blank">Deportivo reporter Alfredo Martinez</a>.&nbsp; The German goalkeeper is contracted at Camp Nou until June 2022 and is fully focused on remaining with the club.&nbsp; Martinez reports that several clubs have previously shown interest in Ter Stegen but his buyout clause of €180 million (£155m/$200m) proved off-putting.&nbsp;

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