Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man City want Gnabry in any Sane deal

Aston Villa playmaker Jack Grealish is Manchester United's top target for the summer transfer window, according to <a href="https://theathletic.co.uk/1616000/2020/02/18/manchester-united-champions-league-grealish-sancho/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. The Red Devils are also being heavily linked with Leicester schemer James Maddison, but will look to the West Midlands before heading east.

Man Utd make Grealish their top target

Manchester City will look to include Serge Gnabry in any deal Bayern Munich attempt to broker for Leroy Sane, claims <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10985268/bayern-munich-leroy-sane-transfer-serge-gnabry/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. One Germany international winger is being heavily linked with a move to the Allianz Arena, while another could replace him at the Etihad Stadium.

Man City want Gnabry in any Sane deal

Blues want ex-Arsenal star in any Bayern bid

Liverpool are monitoring the progress of Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka at Arsenal - according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-liverpool-set-sights-on-signing-two-arsenal-teenagers/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The Reds have been&nbsp;assessing a number of long-term options in the transfer market, and are now keeping a close eye on the Gunners pair. Martinelli has hit 11 goals in 23 appearances for Arsenal this season, while Saka has emerged as a regular in Mikel Arteta's starting XI.

Liverpool tracking Arsenal duo Martinelli & Saka

Liverpool are considering&nbsp;a sensational double swoop for Manchester City pair Kevin De Bruyne and Aymeric Laporte, according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/premier-league/contacta-dos-cracks-city-klopp-prepara-dream-team" target="_blank">Don Balon.</a> City's looming European ban and subsequent loss of Champions League revenue&nbsp;has sparked rumours the club may be forced to sell key players in order to balance the books. However,&nbsp;with both Raheem Sterling and Pep Guardiola already reaffirming&nbsp;their commitment to City and the club intending to appeal UEFA's decision, it seems unlikely that they will sanction the departure of some of their key&nbsp;stars anytime soon, especially to a Premier League rival.

Liverpool eye double City swoop

Former U.S. men's national team and Minnesota United winger Miguel Ibarra has signed with the Seattle Sounders, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/KristianRDyer/status/1229873912080629760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1229873912080629760&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redditmedia.com%2Fmediaembed%2Ff5ys8p%3Fresponsive%3Dtrue%26is_nightmode%3Dtrue">Sports Illustrated</a>. Ibarra joins the defending MLS Cup champions on a one-year deal with an option for 2021. The winger had been a trialist with the club during preseason.&nbsp;

Former USMNT winger signs with Sounders

Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola&nbsp;suggested the midfielder is open to talks regarding a contract extension while attempting to ease tensions with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Raiola took aim at Solskjaer on Monday for recent comments about Pogba, but it seems the agent is attempting to remedy the situation. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/pogba-agent-raiola-i-didnt-mean-to-disrespect-solskjaer-or/ip78e5oltyt6185btiznsxhli">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Raiola: I didn't mean to disrespect Solskjaer

The New York Red Bulls are closing in on a contract extension with Cristian Casseres Jr., reports <a href="https://twitter.com/KristianRDyer/status/1229828812919185408">Sports Illustrated</a>. Casseres made 23 appearances for the club last season, becoming a key member of the team's midfield.&nbsp; The 20-year-old Venezuelan has featured for his country up to the U-20 level.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Red Bulls close in on Casseres extension 

Bayer Leverkusen&nbsp;sporting director Rudi Voller has suggested that the club will evaluate the future of young star Kai Havertz this summer amid widespread interest in the attacking midfielder. Havertz was reportedly the subject of an offer from Jurgen Klopp and&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;before the start of the season, but Leverkusen have managed to hold onto their prized asset for another year at least. The 20-year-old has hit five goals and recorded a further two assists in 19&nbsp;Bundesliga&nbsp;appearances so far this campaign, having recovered from a patch of sub-par form to return to his best. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/well-see-how-it-looks-in-the-summer-havertz-future-to-be/faqs5gsnfk6g1lln9c1xgexlo">Read the full story right here on&nbsp;Goal!</a>

Havertz future to be considered amid Premier League links

Seattle Sounders have announced that Alex Roldan has re-joined the club. The 23-year-old right-back has made 28 appearances for the club over the last two seasons, recording two assists. He was formerly a midfielder, before being moved back into defence.&nbsp;

Roldan re-joins Seattle Sounders

Chelsea&nbsp;have long been tracking&nbsp;Birmingham City&nbsp;youngster Jude Bellingham alongside&nbsp;Manchester United, and they will likely compete with their Premier League rivals for the 16-year-old. Birmingham could be forced into a summer sale of their prized asset, but they are thought to value the youngster at £50 million ($65m). Real Madrid&nbsp;and&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;have also been linked with the talented central midfielder, whose contract expires in June 2021. However, the Blues' interest in Bellingham&nbsp;could add to concerns about renewing the contract of Faustino Anjorin - one of their most talented academy stars. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelseas-interest-in-birmingham-wonderkid-bellingham-slows/3k6y24y0qao21o19zmsgca249">Read the full story right here on&nbsp;Goal!</a>

Chelsea interested in Birmingham wonderkid Bellingham 

Borussia Dortmund&nbsp;have made Emre Can's loan deal permanent, signing the midfielder on a four-year contract for a reported&nbsp;€25m (£20.8m/$27m) fee. Can has made just two&nbsp;Bundesliga&nbsp;appearances for Dortmund since signing on loan from reigning&nbsp;Serie A&nbsp;champions&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;on transfer deadline day in January, but he has impressed sufficiently for the club to make his temporary switch&nbsp;a permanent one. The midfielder scored a stunning long-range goal on his debut in a 4-3 loss against former side&nbsp;Bayer Leverkusen, before starring in a 4-0 win against&nbsp;Eintracht Frankfurt, playing just over an hour. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/dortmund-activate-25m-purchase-clause-for-can/1ja2qcfw6ak4110qusypflvjkz">Read the full story right here on&nbsp;Goal!</a>

Dortmund sign Can permanently for €25m

Montreal Impact have announced the signing of England youth international Luis Binks. The 18-year-old&nbsp;centre-back came through the ranks at Tottenham's academy, having joined the club at the age of six. He made his England U19s debut in September last year, featuring in a friendly game against Germany's U19s.

Impact sign England youth international

MLS 2020 first-round SuperDraft selection Nkosi Burgess has earned himself a contract with FC Dallas. The 22-year-old defender was the number 14 pick overall and is highly-rated. He joins a squad full of promising young talent and will be available for the club's first match of the season against Philadelphia Union later this month.

Burgess earns contract at Dallas

Leganes striker Martin Braithwaite is now Barcelona's top target when it comes to bringing in another striker on an emergency transfer deal, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11937078/barcelona-want-ex" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The former Middlesbrough forward has a £15 million ($20m) release clause which could easily be triggered by those at Camp Nou.

Braithwaite now Barcelona's first choice

In demand&nbsp;RB Leipzig&nbsp;defender Dayot Upamecano has acknowledged the interest being shown in by the likes of&nbsp;Arsenal,&nbsp;Bayern Munich&nbsp;and&nbsp;Barcelona. At just 21 years of age, the highly-rated Frenchman has become one of the most sought-after talents in world football. He has told RMC Sport of his future: “I know that I am being courted, that there are clubs that want me.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/barcelona-arsenal-upamecano-interest-summer-future/ohkm8vpb0leq1ilt5g5ebgkrz" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Barcelona & Arsenal target Upamecano acknowledges interest

Erling Haaland informed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer that he wanted to join Manchester United, claims <a href="https://theathletic.com/1616000/2020/02/18/manchester-united-champions-league-grealish-sancho/?source=shared-article" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. The Norwegian ended up making a move from Red Bull Salzburg to Borussia Dortmund during the winter transfer window, with the Red Devils left frustrated.

Haaland told Man Utd he wanted to join them

Antero Henrique&nbsp;and&nbsp;Ralf Rangnick are leading contenders to fill the role of technical director at Manchester United, reports <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-united-news-technical-director-antero-henrique-ralf-rangnick-latest-a9341671.html" target="_blank">The Independent.</a> The Red Devils have been looking to fill a prominent post for some time, with Red Bull's head of sport Rangnick among those now in their sights.

Two names in the frame for Man Utd role

Giorgio Chiellini has returned from injury at&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;and is now poised to extend his association with the&nbsp;Serie A&nbsp;champions for a further 12 months. The long-serving defender has already spent 15 years with the Turin giants, having linked up with the Bianconeri in 2005. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chiellini-to-extend-15-year-association-with-juventus-with/qqiumlxxc13g1vbmw8bgy7baa" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Chiellini to extend 15-year association with Juventus 

Juventus want to bring in Emerson Palmieri from Chelsea in the summer transfer window - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-il-piano-a-sinistra-tutti-i-nomi-e-alex-sandro-49338" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Bianconeri see the 25-year-old as the ideal man to provide cover for Alex Sandro on the left-hand side of the defence. Emerson has racked up 18 appearances across all competitions for Chelsea this season.

Juve eager to sign Emerson from Chelsea

Paris Saint-Germain&nbsp;forward Kylian Mbappe is one of the best players in the world and he would be a valuable addition to&nbsp;Real Madrid's ranks, according to Luis Figo. The Frenchman's&nbsp;performances continue to attract attention from top clubs across Europe,&nbsp;with Real Madrid reportedly leading the race for his signature&nbsp;ahead of the summer transfer window. Questions have been raised over Mbappe's future at Parc des Princes in the wake of his&nbsp;angry reaction to being substituted by Thomas Tuchel during a 5-0 win over Montpellier&nbsp;on February 1. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/mbappe-great-signing-real-madrid-figo/1c6g16s8l99a1k4r4dvwrbts5" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Mbappe would be a great signing for Real Madrid - Figo

Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden is the subject of interest from Real Madrid - according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/premier-league/golpe-pep-guardiola-nuevo-deseo-zidane-manchester-city" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. The Blancos are weighing up an €80 million (£66m/$87m)&nbsp;summer bid for the 19-year-old, who they see as the ideal long-term successor for Luka Modric. Foden has yet to earn a regular place in Pep Guardiola's squad, and only has 12 Premier League appearances to his name this season.

Real Madrid eyeing Foden

Botafogo are on the verge of signing former Manchester City and Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure - as per&nbsp;<a href="https://www.espn.com.br/futebol/artigo/_/id/6656419/presidente-do-botafogo-explica-como-yaya-toure-pode-ser-contratado-e-revela-magica-para-fechar-negocio" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The Ivorian recently ended his contract with Chinese outfit Qingdao Huanghai, and is now set for a move to Brazil. Toure will become Botafogo's second marquee signing of 2020, following the arrival of&nbsp;Japan legend&nbsp;Keisuke Honda last month.

Botafogo close to signing Yaya Toure

Paul Pogba wants to leave&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;in order to play in the&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;and compete for trophies, according to his brother Mathias. The 26-year-old has missed the majority of the 2019-20 campaign through injury, and it has been suggested he could move onto a new challenge when the transfer market reopens. A possible return to Juventus has been mooted, but&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;boss Zinedine Zidane is also thought to be a keen admirer of the World Cup winner, with the Spanish giants reportedly planning a lucrative summer swoop. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/pogba-leave-man-utd-star-brother-transfer-speculation/1sh9t2nm5bz5l114gz3hfdzllm" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Everyone knows that Paul wants to leave Man Utd - Mathias Pogba

Jordan Henderson considers Philippe Coutinho to be an “exceptional footballer”, but admits the Brazilian’s association with&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;“has passed” amid talk of a possible return to Anfield. The Reds skipper has told Sport: "I think his time here has passed, he has moved and I hope that in the near future we will see the same Phil we saw here." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/coutinhos-time-at-liverpool-has-passed-henderson-doubts/1mw22ckvgdfee1t5jtfil9" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Coutinho’s time at Liverpool has passed’

Barcelona are looking to piece together a transfer package for Inter forward Lautaro Martinez, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-the-truth-about-real-and-barcelona-s-interest-in-inter-25880" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Liga giants will not be meeting a €111 million (£92m/$120m) release clause, but hope that a deal involving payment in instalments and potential makeweights such as Arturo Vidal will lure European rivals into a sale.

Barca piecing together Lautaro plan

Chelsea teenager Samuel Iling-Junior is attracting interest from across Europe, claims <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-bayern-psg-plot-moves-to-sign-soon-available-chelsea-rising-star/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a> The talented 16-year-old is said to be drawing admiring glances from Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and Ajax and will be available in the summer.

Chelsea starlet wanted by Bayern & PSG

What next for Pogba?

Southampton&nbsp;and&nbsp;Burnley have both identified&nbsp;Oxford United&nbsp;defender Rob Dickie as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-southampton-burnley-plot-moves-to-sign-efl-colossus/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>.&nbsp; The 23-year-old has less than 18 months left to run on&nbsp;his existing contract, and his current employers may cash in on a prized asset this summer. Dickie has racked up 29&nbsp;League One appearances for Oxford this season.

Oxford ace Dickie wanted by Southampton & Burnley

Lazio midfielder&nbsp;Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is now valued at around £100 million ($130m)&nbsp;- according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/juventus-and-inter-target-milinkovic-savic-has-a-market-value-of-30394" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. Juventus and Inter are both thought to be interested in the&nbsp;24-year-old, but will have to stump up a huge fee to land his signature this summer. Milinkovic-Savic, who&nbsp;is tied to Lazio until 2024, has scored four goals in 23 Serie A appearances for Lazio this term.

Juve & Inter target Milinkovic-Savic valued at £100m

Everton and Tottenham are both interested in signing Manchester United defender Chris Smalling this summer - according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/serie-a/roma/2020/02/17-66855339/smalling_sempre_piu_lontano_dalla_roma_lo_vogliono_mourinho_e_ancelotti/" target="_blank">Corriere Dello Sport</a>. Roma want to keep hold of the English defender at the end of his loan spell at Stadio Olimpico, but may struggle to meet the Red Devils' €20 million (£17m/$22m) valuation. Smalling could head back to the Premier League instead, and his agent has already been in contact with officials at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Goodison Park.

Everton & Spurs vying for Smalling

Thomas Partey has confirmed that his agent is in talks with Atletico Madrid over a new contract - as <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/spanish-football/2020/02/17/5e4add2b22601d1e1a8b45a5.html" target="_blank">Marca</a> reports. The 26-year-old's current deal is due to expire in 2023, but he wants to extend his stay at Wanda Metropolitano. Partey said: "My agent is talking to [Atletico Madrid].&nbsp;I always say that if the club want me here then I will be here until they don't want me anymore."

Partey in line for Atletico renewal 

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he doesn't plan on speaking to Paul Pogba about Mino Raiola's recent comments. The agent took aim at Soslkjaer on Monday, but Solskjaer doesn't plan on issuing a big response. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/solskjaer-not-interested-in-discussing-raiola-drama-with/l9f8o2qrpzua16mpo5h6fq878">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Solskjaer uninterested in discussing Raiola drama

Siem de Jong is set to make the move to FC Cincinnati, according to <a href="https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/693902599/siem-de-jong-op-weg-naar-fc-cincinnati?utm_source=whatsapp">De Telegraaf</a>. The Ajax midfielder will head to Ajax this week to undergo a medical. De Jong will sign a one-year deal with options for up to two more seasons.&nbsp;

De Jong linked with FC Cincy move

January signing Pablo Mari made his first appearance in an Arsenal shirt on Monday. The defender started and played 45 minutes for the Gunners' U-23 team clash with Chelsea. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/i-was-very-impressed-with-mari-new-arsenal-signing/xu779z55hioo18zrnsidnif1q">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Mari impresses in first match for Arsenal

Orlando City are nearing a deal for Florian Coman, according to <a href="https://www.gsp.ro/fotbal/liga-1/fcsb-gigi-becali-viseaza-la-zeci-de-milioane-dar-a-acceptat-sa-l-dea-pe-florinel-coman-pentru-o-suma-mai-mica-detaliile-ofertei-din-mls-590502.html">gsp.ro</a>. Romanian side Steaua Bucharesti have turned down the offer as they are demanding all money upfront. Orlando City are still&nbsp;interested, though, as they look to convince the club to accept payments in two instalments.&nbsp;

Orlando near deal for Coman

Ignacio Piatti told <a href="https://www.clarin.com/deportes/ignacio-piatti-intimo-cosas-plata-puede-comprar-peso-felicidad-_0_hpws-64o.html">Clarin</a> there are "things more important than money" after leaving the Montreal Impact. The Argentine joined San Lorenzo in January, ending an extended stay in Canada with the MLS side. During his time in MLS, Piatti scored 66 goals while being named to the league's Best XI twice.&nbsp;

Piatti: There are things more important than money

Manchester United&nbsp;should cut ties with Mino Raiola and refuse to sign any players represented by the controversial agent in wake of his latest outburst about Paul Pogba, says Gary Neville. The outspoken Raiola took to Instagram on Monday&nbsp;to criticise Red Devils manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer&nbsp;for his comments saying Pogba belongs to the club, insisting that the Frenchman is&nbsp;his own man. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/raiola-isnt-defending-pogba-he-just-wants-his-next-payday/59d1nc4sor8k16gxuunia97tc" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Man Utd urged to cut ties with Raiola

Arsenal are hopeful young forward&nbsp;Bukayo Saka will sign a new five-year contract with the club, reports <a href="https://theathletic.com/1608988/2020/02/17/ornstein-ziyech-ajax-chelsea-transfer-man-united-dortmund-tottenham/?source=shared-article" target="_blank">The Athletic.</a> The 18-year-old, who has 18 months left on his current deal,&nbsp;has enjoyed a breakout season in north London and put in a man-of-the-match display during Sunday's 4-0 win against Newcastle. His performances, and contract situation, has attracted&nbsp;interest from&nbsp;the likes of&nbsp;Liverpool and&nbsp;Manchester United, but the Gunners are moving quickly to try and get him to commit to fresh terms.

Arsenal keen to tie Saka down to new deal

Inter are ready to re-sign Gabriele Zappa from Pescara by&nbsp;activating the buy back clause in his contract, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/inter-considering-investing-in-pescara-right-back-zappa-the-deta-74804" target="_blank">Calciomercato.</a> The 20-year-old joined Pescara in the summer but Inter retained the option to re-sign him for around €4 million ($3m/$4m). A number of Serie A clubs have been linked with the player, but the good relationship between Inter and Pescara is expected to be key in securing the deal.

Inter consider Zappa return

Inter Miami midfielder&nbsp;Lee Nguyen has been linked with a move to Vietnamese side Ho Chi Minh City FC, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2020/02/17/report-inter-miami-cf-midfielder-lee-nguyen-linked-move-vietnamese-club" target="_blank">VietnamNet.</a> The 33-year-old,&nbsp;who holds dual U.S. and Vietnamese citizenship, only joined Inter Miami from LAFC in November. However, Miami's signing of Mexico international Rodolfo Pizarro may limit his playing time, sparking rumours of a swift exit.

Nguyen could make Vietnam move

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