Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd to face summer Pogba pursuits from PSG, Juventus & Real Madrid

Milan and Juventus are keeping tabs on Chelsea star Hakim Ziyech - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercatoweb.it/2021/02/11/calciomercato-ziyech-chelsea-juventus-milan-tuchel/" target="_blank">Calciomercatoweb</a>. Ziyech has only played once for the Blues since Thomas Tuchel's arrival as the club's new head coach, and the Italian giants are now keeping a close eye on his situation. Both Milan and Juve think the Moroccan could be persuaded to leave Chelsea at the end of the season if his situation does not improve.

Milan & Juve keeping tabs on Ziyech (Calciomercatoweb)

Ismaila Sarr's agent says he was so close to joining Liverpool in January that he asked Sadio Mane to find him an apartment - while Manchester United made an offer to sign him in the summer. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-35m-sarr-man-utd-watford-star-agent/1u3hjr456dolv1cqh8ogma1nde" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Liverpool & Man Utd wanted £35m Sarr, claims agent

Mane enlisted to find Merseyside apartment

Tomas Soucek’s performances for West Ham have caught the eye of Manchester United, claims <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/man-united-keep-tabs-on-west-ham-soucek/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a> The Czech midfielder has become a key man for the Hammers, and the Red Devils are now closely monitoring his progress.

Man Utd monitoring Soucek’s progress (Football Insider)

Kevin De Bruyne is annoyed that Manchester City have offered him a new contract worth slightly less than what he currently makes despite the fact that they appear to have the necessary funds to pay Lionel Messi's exorbitant wages, The Athletic claims. The report does, however, go on to state that City would likely cave to De Bruyne's financial demands in order to preserve squad harmony.

De Bruyne irritated by City's Messi pursuit (Athletic)

Manchester United <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/pogba-happy-at-man-utd-as-solskjaer-responds-to-transfer/1ovz0t4yfb7td1hv8rfszd6uiw" target="_blank">avoided all-out war</a> with Paul Pogba earlier this campaign, but that doesn't mean they will be able to keep him long-term. In fact, PSG, Juventus and Real Madrid are all said to be eyeing a splashy move for Pogba this summer if they can't secure Lyon's Houssem Aouar, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/Route1futbol/status/1359523364306518025?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1359523364306518025%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redditmedia.com%2Fmediaembed%2Flgwc62%3Fresponsive%3Dtrueis_nightmode%3Dfalse" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>.

Man Utd to face multiple Pogba pursuits this summer

PSG, Juventus and Real Madrid are keeping an eye on Pogba (Fabrizio Romano)

Timothy Fosu-Mensah says he left Manchester United in part to further his international ambitions with the Netherlands. "It’s important to play regularly and to get my opportunity in the national team too," he said. "Ole has been very good to me. I spoke with him because he had a big injury as a player so he knew exactly how I felt."

Fosu-Mensah explains Man Utd exit

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ✍️ | We're delighted to announce that <a href="https://twitter.com/IzzyChr17?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IzzyChr17</a> has signed a new two-and-a-half-year contract with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EFC</a>. — Everton Women (@EvertonWomen) <a href="https://twitter.com/EvertonWomen/status/1359910606221017091?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Christiansen signs new Everton deal

Former Italy striker Alberto Gilardino has returned as manager of Serie D side Siena, a month to the day after leaving the same post. Gilardino spent four months in charge at Siena before leaving on January 11. His replacement, Marian Pahars, resigned after winning only one point from four games in charge.

Gilardino takes over at Siena - again

AC Milan are struggling to agree terms with Mino Raiola over a new contract for Gianluigi Donnarumma, according to&nbsp;CalcioMercato. It is claimed Raiola wants a five-year deal at €7.5 million (£7m/$9m) per season - a significant financial commitment in the coronavirus era. Milan may try and agree a shorter, three-year deal to avoid the risk of losing their goalkeeper on the cheap.

Donnarumma in contract limbo at AC Milan

Japan legend Keisuke Honda has left Portuguese side Portimonense after only a week, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.abola.pt/Clubes/2021-02-11/portimonense-honda-reuniu-se-com-a-sad-e-sai/878638/485" target="_blank">A Bola</a>. Honda joined on February 4 but, after learning he could not be registered to play in the Primeira Liga, has cancelled his contract. The 34-year-old is now available on a free transfer.

Honda leaves Portimonense after one week

Borussia Dortmund may sell some key players if they don't qualify for the Champions League this season, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/cc_eckner/status/1359774605225959425" target="_blank">Constantin Eckner</a>. Jadon Sancho is expected to leave but Giovanni Reyna and Raphael Guerreiro could also be sold. However, Dortmund want to keep Erling Haaland for at least another season.

Dortmund could sell Reyna & Guerreiro

Tottenham have identified Sampdoria winger&nbsp;Mikkel Damsgaard as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/2021/02/10-78997847/sampdoria_sul_gioiello_damsgaard_ci_sono_juve_e_tottenham" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>. Juventus have also been linked with the 20-year-old, but Jose Mourinho is hoping to lure him to north London this summer. Damsgaard has appeared in 20 Serie A matches for Sampdoria this season, scoring twice.

Tottenham target Sampdoria's Damsgaard

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ✍️ We are pleased to confirm the signing of Moroccan international left-back <a href="https://twitter.com/LazaarAchraf?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LazaarAchraf</a> on a contract until the end of the season, with the club holding an option of a further year. — Watford Football Club 💙 (@WatfordFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/WatfordFC/status/1359918118928347140?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Watford announce Lazaar signing 

Alex Morgan admits her decision to leave Tottenham last month was harder than she expected, but said ultimately she returned to the U.S. for the benefit of her family and her NWSL side Orlando Pride. Morgan signed for Spurs in September and departed in January, playing just five games and scoring two goals after initially battling a knee injury. Though she didn’t manage as much playing time as she'd hoped, Morgan said she enjoyed her time with Tottenham more than she anticipated and her decision to return to Orlando was not an easy one. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/uswnt-morgan-why-leaving-tottenham-was-so-difficult/1jj1wo0o6n96n1jpj1cux4kjed" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

USWNT star Morgan explains why she left Tottenham

Thomas Tuchel has explained why Chelsea opted not to loan out young midfielder Billy Gilmour in the January transfer window. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/gilmour-is-living-his-dream-tuchel-explains-why-he-didnt/18azvsclwfdxp1aj9r82i8j6e4" target="_blank">Read what he had to say here on Goal!</a>

Tuchel explains decision not to loan out Gilmour

LA Galaxy will spend $10 million (£7m) to acquire 50 per cent of Cristian Pavon's rights as they sign him from Boca Juniors, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/LuisFregossi/status/1359891070977507333" target="_blank">Mundo Boca Radio</a>. Galaxy initially spent €600k to take him on loan in 2019, which will be subtracted from that €10m figure.

Galaxy to splash $10m on Pavon

West Ham captain Mark Noble has suggested he may be thinking of calling time on his playing career. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/noble-drops-retirement-hint-west-ham-33-year-old-midfielder/15vm3gj5cps1m1kmhsr4xgnn1x" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Noble drops retirement hint

Real Madrid need to be tying Sergio Ramos to a new contract because the World Cup winner is capable of achieving what Raul and Iker Casillas failed to do by seeing out his playing days at Santiago Bernabeu, says Predrag Mijatovic. The former Blancos striker has told Goal: "I do not know the opinion of the club or Sergio about it.&nbsp;But what I would like is for him to renew." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ramos-achieve-what-raul-casillas-couldnt-mijatovic-new-real/3y61u3k059z1x13vbsq0f121" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

Real urged to extend Ramos deal

Liverpool have no intention of selling Mohamed Salah any time soon, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/14013521/liverpool-bayern-munich-mohamed-salah/" target="_blank">The Sun.</a> The Reds forward has been linked with La Liga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid, but he remains tied to a contract through to 2023 and the Premier League champions will shun any approaches.

Salah sale not an option for Liverpool

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New arrival in Texas

Tommaso Pobega, who is currently on loan at Spezia from AC Milan, is of interest to Leeds, claims<a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/" target="_blank"> Tuttosport.</a> The 21-year-old midfielder is also said to be registering on Leicester’s recruitment radar.

Leeds looking into Pobega capture

The <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-news-cavani-mata-19817517" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a> reports that Edinson Cavani and Juan Mata are yet to see one-year extension options triggered in their respective contracts. Both men can be kept on until the summer of 2022, but are approaching the end of their current deals as things stand.

Man Utd yet to trigger Cavani & Mata options

Fiorentina goalkeeper Alban Lafont is, according to <a href="https://www.butfootballclub.fr/fc-nantes/mercato/fc-nantes-info-but-mercato-les-deux-pistes-les-plus-chaudes-pour-alban-lafont-456330" target="_blank">But Football Club,</a> keen on a summer switch to Newcastle. His representatives have sounded out Allan Saint-Maximin regarding a possible move to St James’ Park.

Lafont keen on Newcastle switch

Mohamed Salah could spend “another four, five or six years” at Liverpool, according to Dejan Lovren, with the Egyptian looking to feel the “love” from those around him at Anfield. The former Liverpool defender has told&nbsp;<a href="https://talksport.com/football/830930/lovren-liverpool-salah-newcastle-wilson-tottenham-lloris-man-united-diallo-football-news-live-gossip/" target="_blank">talkSPORT:</a>&nbsp;"I'm still in communication with Mo Salah. We are best buddies. We talk about everything. "Mo is committed, not just for Liverpool but for all the fans and for himself. He is the biggest critic of himself when he doesn't do well. "I'm not surprised he is doing well individually, when you look at how many goals he has scored, he is amazing at the moment. "There needs to be love from both ways (both Salah and Liverpool), I see now that they have it, so why not [stay]? "Mo is in the best age of his football career at 28 - maybe he looks a little bit older - but he is in the peak of his form. Why not stay another four, five or six years?" <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/lovren-suggests-salah-could-spend-another-six-years-at-liverpool-/k8twyc5m1cnj1xaip30rd5kjh" target="_blank">Check out the full story on Goal!</a>

Salah could spend six more years at Liverpool - Lovren

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Well in, Dom 🙌 The 17-year-old Scouser has been at the Academy since the age of five and has now signed his first professional contract 👊— Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1359849674094505984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Corness signs first professional contract with Liverpool

RB Leipzig have activated their puchase option to sign Angelino from Manchester City, <a href="https://twitter.com/kicker_bl_li/status/1359803055756234752" target="_blank">Kicker</a> reports. The Spaniard&nbsp;has been on loan with the Bundesliga side, who had the option to make the move permanent for an €18 million (£16m/$22m) fee. And Julian Nagelsmann's side have reportedly now acvitated that clause, with Angelino having impressed during his time in Germany.

Angelino joins RB Leipzig in permanent €18m deal

Barcelona have been urged to&nbsp;launch a raid on Sevilla for Bryan Gil, with the scout that&nbsp;helped to discover Andres Iniesta and Ansu Fati at Camp Nou&nbsp;seeing shades of Neymar in the highly-rated winger. German Vaya Ballabriga 'Mani' told <a href="https://play.cadenaser.com/audio/1612965368626/" target="_blank">Cadena Ser</a> of Gil: "Right now he is Spain's best footballer and I compare him with&nbsp;Neymar. "He can do certain things and has great versatility, as he can play at full-back, in the middle or on the left wing. It's impressive. I have spoken with&nbsp;Raman Planes&nbsp;about him and he has&nbsp;Bryan Gil&nbsp;in mind. "If he is signed now then his release clause is €35 million, but if he signs a new deal with&nbsp;Sevilla&nbsp;then he'll have a release clause worth €150m." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/barcelona-urged-move-neymar-esque-gil-scout-iniesta-fati/y65w14fjotzz1096hjysapgm1" target="_blank">Check out the full story on Goal!</a>

Barcelona urged to move for Neymar-esque Gil

Ivan Gazidis has insisted that AC Milan will do everything in their power to get influential duo Gianluigi Donnarumma and Hakan Calhanoglu to sign new deals with the club. The duo are out of contract in the summer of 2021, with Milan CEO Gazidis explaining to <a href="https://sport.sky.it/" target="_blank">Sky Sport Italia:</a> "We will do everything possible to reach an agreement.&nbsp;&nbsp; "We want them to stay, they are two important players for the club and the&nbsp;team and they are great professionals. We will do everything possible, but the choice will also be theirs and we will respect it.&nbsp;I am confident that an agreement can be found."

AC Milan desperate to convince Donnarumma & Calhanoglu to stay

Bayern Munich are reportedly on the hunt for a new left-back in the summer, with <a href="https://twitter.com/cfbayern/status/1359772509944635393" target="_blank">Sport Bild</a> having named five players on their shortlist. The Bundesliga champions are seemingly looking to add cover in that area of the pitch, with David Alaba likely to be leaving on a free transfer. The shortlist includes Stuttgart's Borna Sosa, Reading defender&nbsp;Omar Richards, Luca Netz of Hertha Berlin, Werder Bremen star&nbsp;Marco Friedl and Norwich City full-back Max Aarons.

Revealed: Bayern's left-back shortlist

Alexandre Pato is, according to <a href="https://www.themaneland.com/2021/2/10/22277450/alexandre-pato-to-orlando-city-looking-unlikely" target="_blank">The Mane Land</a>, unlikely to link up with Inter Miami. The Brazilian striker is said to have missed the deadline set by the MLS side to agree a deal, with the former AC Milan and Chelsea forward now exploring options in Argentina.

Pato to Inter Miami looking unlikely

Tomas Soucek is being tipped to attract interest from Premier League heavyweights in upcoming transfer windows, with the West Ham midfielder’s former coach, Dusan Uhrin, backing him for big things. Uhrin has told BBC Sport: “He is constantly improving, so why not? Who scores eight goals from his position? I wouldn't expect a transfer to Bayern, but rather a team in England.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/soucek-tipped-to-attract-interest-from-premier-league/1d7hn27o3s7q213lmhc72tdoy9" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Soucek tipped to attract interest from Premier League heavyweights

Real Madrid are planning on launching a raid on Sevilla for Diego Carlos, claims <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2021/02/08/6021bb4d268e3e885a8b457a.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. Amid the uncertainty surrounding Sergio Ramos' future at Santiago Bernabeu, the Blancos are looking to line up a suitable replacement at centre-half.

Madrid plotting move for Diego Carlos

Arsenal will look to land another left-back in the summer transfer window, reports <a href="https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/sead-kolasinacs-future-arsenal-determined-19814089" target="_blank">football.london.</a> The Gunners are prepared to part with Sead Kolasinac on a permanent basis and want to bring in cover and competition for Kieran Tierney.

Arsenal in the market for another left-back

AC Milan are keen to tie down Zlatan Ibrahimovic to a contract extension, although talks have not yet begun, <a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/milan-apertura-di-gazidis-al-rinnovo-di-ibrahimovic-la-trattativa-partira-in-primavera-1494351" target="_blank">TMW</a> reports. Club officials Paolo Maldini and Ivan Gazidis have made it clear that they would like the striker to remain at the club, but the Swede does not want to rush into anything as he wants to be sure his body is still in good enough shape to play another season in the top tier of Italian football.

No Ibra extension talks yet

Montpellier are closing in on Flamengo defender Matheus Thuler, <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Transferts-montpellier-proche-de-se-faire-preter-le-bresilien-thuler-a-partir-de-cet-ete/1221904" target="_blank">l'Equipe</a> reports, with the 21-year-old seen as the long-term successor to Hilton, 43. Negotiations are said to be going well with regards to a one-year loan with an option to buy for around €4.7 million.

Montpellier move for Thuler

Nantes have parted ways with Raymond Domenech, with Antoine Kombouare taking his place as the club's head coach. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Le FC Nantes annonce l’arrivée d’𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗞𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗲́ au poste d’entraîneur principal afin que le Club amorce un nouvel élan pour conserver sa place dans l’Élite. Par cette nomination, le Club annonce également sa décision de se séparer de Raymond Domenech. <a href="https://t.co/yxo9yKP1Of">pic.twitter.com/yxo9yKP1Of</a> — FC Nantes (@FCNantes) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCNantes/status/1359644481704837120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 10, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Domenech out, Kombouare in at Nantes

Brentford forward Ivan Toney could become a primary summer transfer target for West Ham, writes <a href="https://www.eurosport.co.uk/football/transfers/2020-2021/lautaro-s-new-deal-pushes-city-towards-erling-haaland-son-to-sign-in-summer-transfer-noteboo_sto8111278/story.shtml" target="_blank">Eurosport.</a>&nbsp; The 24-year-old is billed as a pure goalscorer who could slot directly into a starting role. He's produced 21 goals and seven assists in the Championship this campaign.

Toney emerges as West Ham target

The front section of <a href="https://twitter.com/mundodeportivo/status/1359649176984965123?s=20" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo's</a> Thursday newspaper claims out-of-favour Real Madrid midfielder Isco wants to leave after being "ignored again" in the team's latest La Liga match against Getafe. He was relegated to a substitute role despite a rash of injuries in the squad.

Isco's frustration at being 'ignored' grows

Juventus understand the brilliance of Cristiano Ronaldo can't last forever, and they're keen on adding 19-year-old Arsenal prospect Folarin Balogun to their squad as a means of ensuring a bright attacking future, according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/seriea/cristiano-ronaldo-busca-sucesor-arteta-naufraga-y-se-queda-sin-crack" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>.

Juventus plot raid for Arsenal youngster

FC Cincinnati is closing in on a deal to sign Luciano Acosta from Atlas, writes <a href="https://theathletic.com/2380657/2021/02/10/fc-cincinnati-lucho-acosta/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. Acosta previously played in MLS for D.C. United and, because D.C. United still holds his rights, it would receive compensation for Acosta going to Cincinnati.

FC Cincinnati nears deal for midfielder

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🤝 ¡Bienvenido, Profe! 🇨🇱⚽️ Martín Lasarte es el nuevo Director Técnico de <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LaRoja?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LaRoja</a> 🔗 <a href="https://t.co/uDyr6TGiUN">https://t.co/uDyr6TGiUN</a> <a href="https://t.co/0BFAjBWctj">pic.twitter.com/0BFAjBWctj</a> — Selección Chilena (@LaRoja) <a href="https://twitter.com/LaRoja/status/1359653230775533573?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 10, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Lasarte hired to manage Chile national team

Liverpool were ordered by a tribunal to pay Fulham&nbsp;an initial fee of £1.7 million for Harvey Elliott after the Reds signed Elliott in 2019. That figure could ultimately rise to&nbsp;£4 million depending on whether certain conditions are met. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-compensation-fulham-elliott-transfer/125tywvjo75s11c5s3ev8zhvgm" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Liverpool ordered to pay Elliott fee

Radamel Falcao, currently playing at Galatasaray, could join River Plate this summer, according to <a href="https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/argentina/nota/_/id/8162092/river-plate-busca-a-falcao-para-junio-fabbiani-en-espn-f90" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The 35-year-old would represent a potentially huge signing for the Argentinian side given the scoring prowess he's displayed throughout his illustrious career.

Falcao linked to River Plate transfer

Bristol Rovers have dismissed&nbsp;Paul Tisdal after just 19 matches in charge of the team, according to <a href="https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/breaking-paul-tisdale-sacked-bristol-4989492" target="_blank">Bristol Live.</a>

Bristol Rovers sack manager after 19 games

New Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has vowed to give embattled goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga another chance of earning a place at the club before looking to sell him. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/tuchel-71m-chelsea-goalkeeper-kepa-clean-slate/1agf8bxc4t49m1lp246innkxjr" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

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