Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man City put on alert over Aouar

Newcastle have made Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale their top target as they wait on a takeover of the club to go through, claims <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/mercado-fichajes/2020/05/11/5eb8ed8f22601d97568b45ea.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. Tottenham no longer have first refusal on the Wales international, meaning that he could return to the Premier League at St James' Park.

Newcastle make Bale their top target

Chelsea will move for West Ham midfielder Declan Rice if they lose midfielder N'Golo Kante this summer, <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/chelsea-make-declan-rice-transfer-22005080" target="_blank">The Mirror</a> reports. Real Madrid are eyeing the France star, which could open the door to Rice making a return to Stamford Bridge, where he spent time as a youngster before being released. Kante, though, is not pushing for a move away from Chelsea.

Chelsea ready to join Rice race

The West Ham star could make a move back to the Blues

Lyon want to strike a deal to sell Houssem Aouar quickly this summer, with Manchester City still following the midfielder, <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Guimaraes-et-les-autres/1133590" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a> reports. With no European football next season, OL could also see Memphis Depay and Moussa Dembele leave, but Aouar is likely to be their big windfall. Lyon want around €50 million (£44m/$54m) for the player, who has also been of interest to Liverpool.

Man City put on alert over Aouar

Premier League sides put on alert for Lyon star

Arsenal, Tottenham and Borussia Dortmund are all interested in signing Flamengo midfielder Gerson, according to the player's father. The Brazilian has hit form again while back at Flamengo following a nightmare spell at Roma. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-tottenham-borussia-dortmund-interest-in-gerson-confirmed-/1hq6w4vgft0he1iyrx0zc9o5sc" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Arsenal, Tottenham & Dortmund want Gerson

Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester City all want Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman, according to&nbsp;Sky Germany. The Frenchman is likely to fall down the pecking order in Munich if Leroy Sane arrives from City.

Madrid, Barca & Man City after Coman

RB Leipzig have agreed a deal with Liverpool target Milot Rashica, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bild.de/bild-plus/sport/fussball/fussball/werder-bremen-diese-summe-will-rb-leipzig-fuer-milot-rashica-zahlen-70574062,view=conversionToLogin.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>. However, there could be good news for the Reds with Rashica reportedly targeted by Leipzig as a replacement for Timo Werner. The Kosovo international has scored 17 goals in 55 Bundesliga games for Werder Bremen, mostly from the left wing.

Leipzig agree deal with Liverpool target Rashica

Kieran Trippier won't be leaving Atletico Madrid despite interest from the Premier League, report&nbsp;<a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/05/10/primera/1589110142_449608.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. The former Tottenham right-back is said to be happy in Madrid and assured of his place in Diego Simeone's side for the 2020-21 season.

Trippier won't leave Atletico

New legal documents have come to light which could place Newcastle's impending takeover in doubt, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/may/11/new-legal-documents-raise-fresh-questions-over-newcastle-takeover-deal-saudi-arabia-premier-league" target="_blank">Guardian</a>. The report says Premier League lawyers are reviewing information which links the Saudi government to the illegal streaming service&nbsp;BeoutQ. Any final decision on the takeover is now expected to be delayed.

New legal docs spark doubt over Newcastle takeover

Arsenal Women boss Joe Montemurro says it would be "an amazing privilege" to replace Phil Neville as England manager. Neville is set to leave the post once his contract expires next summer, before the Tokyo Olympics. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/it-would-be-an-amazing-privilege-arsenals-montemurro-could/1shkcz8s1lojz17pbjk0msjfmu" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Montemurro open to taking England role

Bertrand Traore has caught the eye of Real Betis, reports <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/B-traore-cible-par-le-betis-seville/1133846">L'Equipe</a>. The Lyon winger is looking to leave Lyon and has set his sights on a move to Spain this summer, with Real Betis interested in completing a deal. Traore has has scored 33 goals since joining Lyon in 2017.&nbsp;

Traore earns Betis interest

Fiorentina&nbsp;CEO Joe Barone says he expects to keep Federico Chiesa and Gaetano Castrovilli with the club. “Castrovilli is one of the Italian talents we are betting on. He has a great margin of growth and is convinced of our ambitions,” he told <a href="https://www.raiplayradio.it/programmi/radioanchiosport/">Radio Anch’io Sport</a>. “Chiesa has overcome his physical problems and has returned to being what everyone has already seen. Federico is happy, he has a contract. “We’ll see at the end of the season.”

'Chiesa and Castrovilli will stay'

Tottenham have no interest in selling Tanguy Ndombele this summer, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/sistoney67/status/1259894051811274752?s=20">BBC Sport</a>. Ndombele has had his share of struggles since making the move to London from Lyon last summer. But, despite reports that he's unsettled, Ndombele isn't expected to leave Tottenham any time soon.

Spurs not considering Ndombele sale

Juventus target Kaio Jorge isn't concerning himself with transfer talk. The Santos forward is a rumoured target for the Italian side, who could meet his&nbsp;€75 million (£69m/$81m) release clause. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/santos-striker-kaio-jorge-leaving-future-in-agents-hands/u653jmd8hzjg1tkar0u9jgrw5">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Juventus target Kaio Jorge leaves transfer talk to agent

Atalanta are interested in signing Cengiz Under from Roma and could offer Josip Ilicic in exchange, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/video/calcio/2020/05/11-69666909/mercato_possibile_scambio_under-ilicic/" target="_blank">Corriere&nbsp;dello Sport</a>. Under has managed just three goals this season compared to Ilicic's 21, but he is also 10 years younger than his opposite number.

Atalanta consider Ilicic-Under exchange with Roma

Barcelona want to sign Lyon midfielder Bruno Guimaraes at the end of the season, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/05/10/primera/1589127202_594953.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. The 22-year-old joined from&nbsp;Athletico Paranaense in January, reportedly rejecting a move to Atletico Madrid in order to do so. Fellow midfielder Arthur, linked with a move away from Camp Nou, could be involved in a swap deal.

Barca want Lyon's Guimaraes

Inter have identified right-backs Nelson Semedo and Emerson as the players they would ask for in any swap deal with Barcelona for Lautaro Martinez, claim&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/inter-pide-semedo-emerson-operacion-lautaro-7957555" target="_blank">Sport</a>. Antonio Conte apparently wants a new right wing-back as part of his ongoing rebuilding project at San Siro.

Inter identify Barca players for Lautaro swap

John Barnes has questioned why Liverpool target Timo Werner would consider joining Manchester United or Chelsea over Jurgen Klopp's side. "When you’re a top club, European champions and about to win the league, why would you want to go to Chelsea or Manchester United over Liverpool?" he asked&nbsp;<a href="https://bonuscodebets.co.uk/" target="_blank">BonusCodeBets</a>. "Manchester United were in that position a few years ago where players would rather go to Manchester United than Liverpool, Chelsea were in that position when Mourinho was there."

'Why would Werner choose Man Utd or Chelsea over Liverpool?'

Barcelona are weighing up a summer approach for Lyon midfielder Memphis Depay - according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/laliga/quique-setien-lo-piensa-tapado-bomba-delantera" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. The Netherlands international only has one year left to run on his current contract at&nbsp;Groupama Stadium, and could be available for around €35 million (£31m/$38m) when the transfer market reopens. Depay has scored 14 goals in 18 outings for Lyon this season, but has missed a large portion of the campaign due to a cruciate ligament injury.

Barca considering Depay approach

Pascal Chimbonda has admitted his infamous transfer request at&nbsp;Wigan&nbsp;Athletic was a mistake - and thinks it cost him a dream move to&nbsp;Manchester United. Chimbonda joined newly-promoted Premier League side Wigan for the 2005-06 season in a £500,000 move from French club Bastia, and was a huge success in his single season at the club, helping them reach the League Cup final, earning a place in the PFA Team of the Year, and being called up for the&nbsp;France&nbsp;squad at the 2006 World Cup. However, things ended on a sour note as, following the final game of the season - a 4-2 defeat to&nbsp;Arsenal&nbsp;- Chimbonda handed in a written transfer request in the dressing room while still wearing the Wigan kit. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/biggest-regret-chimbonda-wigan-transfer-request-man-utd/1mfb6oi3dgww91ip0pggu0tm74" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Chimbonda opens up on Man Utd regret

Rennes defender&nbsp;Brandon Soppy has emerged as a transfer target for Celtic - according to <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a3269191455133474369-a-la-decouverte-de-brandon-soppy-la-prochaine-revelation-du-stade-rennais" target="_blank">Foot Mercato</a>. Monaco and RB Leipzig are also chasing the 18-year-old, who look set to leave&nbsp;Roazhon Park this summer. Soppy has yet to feature for Rennes' senior squad, but has impressed in the UEFA Youth League this season.

Celtic target Rennes defender Soppy

Newcastle United&nbsp;should not expect to sign the best players in the world as soon as their long-anticipated takeover by&nbsp;Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund goes through, according to former Magpies player John Barnes. A group headed up by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is closing in on a £300 million ($375m) deal to take over the Premier League club, with many fans excited about the possibility of huge investment in players, in spite of questions about Saudi Arabia's human rights record&nbsp;which has led to significant criticism. Whatever the off-field issues, former&nbsp;England&nbsp;international Barnes thinks Newcastle supporters need to be patient&nbsp;and that they should not expect the north-east club to be immediately competing on the same footing as&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;when signing players. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/messi-barnes-warns-newcastle-wait-marquee-signings-takeover/1vvn8aalrggea1t6zijoylugca" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Newcastle will have to wait for marquee signings after takeover - Barnes

William Carvalho is back on the recruitment radar of Premier League clubs, claims <a href="https://transfer20.com/fichajes-betis-la-premier-viene-a-por-william-carvalho/" target="_blank">Transfer20</a>. The Portugal international, who has been linked with Manchester United and Arsenal in the past, is said to be a target for Tottenham, Wolves, Leicester and West Ham.

Carvalho attracting Premier League interest

Interest continues to be stepped up in Barcelona defender Jean-Clair Todibo, clains <a href="https://www.sport.es/en/news/barca/its-raining-offers-for-jean-clair-todibo-7957104" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The Frenchman has impressed on loan at Schalke in 2019-20 and RB Leipzig are the latest side to express interest in the highly-rated 20-year-old.

Barca fielding offers for Todibo

Javi Martinez is being nudged towards the exits at Bayern Munich, according to <a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/fc-bayern-und-javi-martinez-die-zeichen-stehen-auf-abschied/11985791/34130" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The versatile Spaniard has slipped down the pecking order at the Allianz Arena and could be moved on in the next window despite being under contract until 2021.

Martinez being edged out of Bayern

Contract talks between&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;and Angel Gomes are at a standstill and time is running out as the 19-year-old only has a few weeks left on his current deal. Gomes has been offered a new contract at Old Trafford but the situation is at a stalemate with the two parties yet to reach an agreement. The teenager could leave the club on a free transfer next month as his current deal expires at the end of June. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/manchester-united-angel-gomes-contract-negotiations/2703xm66e24r1wwwww4rw9wal" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Gomes contract negotiations at a standstill

The agent of Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot is in constant contact with Manchester United, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/la-juve-aspetta-rabiot-e-mamma-veronique-chiama-la-premier-evert-95402" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The France international could be on the move again in 2020 just a year after leaving Paris Saint-Germain for a new challenge in Turin.

Rabiot's agent in constant contact with Man Utd

Borussia Dortmund are interested in signing Chelsea teenager&nbsp;Charlie Webster - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/11585873/chelsea-transfer-news-charlie-webster-borussia-dortmund-sancho/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. BVB want the 16-year-old midfielder to follow in the footsteps of Jadon Sancho, who moved to Westfalenstadion from Manchester City in 2017. Webster made his debut for Chelsea's U18 side against Southampton back in February, and has been tipped for a bright future at the highest level.

Dortmund eyeing Chelsea youngster Webster

Hammarby sporting director Jesper Jansson says the club will "probably" be able to sign&nbsp;AC Milan&nbsp;striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic this summer. Ibrahimovic returned to&nbsp;Sweden&nbsp;at the end of March after the coronavirus outbreak in&nbsp;Italy, which called a temporary halt to the current&nbsp;Serie A&nbsp;campaign. Since then, the&nbsp;38-year-old has taken the opportunity to maintain his fitness levels with Hammarby, the club he invested in as a co-owner back in November. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ibrahimovic-sign-hammarby-ac-milan-contract-ends/1lplvtoy0vyvv1n5ftj8lb40if" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Hammarby sporting director says Zlatan could sign for the club

Bale is not the only player that Newcastle have their eye on, with <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/11986124/odion-ighalo-manchester-united-face-battle-to-keep-loan-signing" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a> claiming that the Magpies are also keen on Odion Ighalo. The Nigerian striker is back in England taking in a loan spell at Manchester United, but the Red Devils face a fight to secure his services on a permanent basis.

Man Utd face Ighalo fight

Where will Pochettino end up?

According to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/mercato-psg-liverpool-real-madrid-mbappe-a-fait-un-choix-fort-502579" target="_blank">Le10Sport,</a> Kylian Mbappe is 'flattered' by interest from Liverpool. The Paris Saint-Germain striker's father is said to have spoken with Reds boss Jurgen Klopp, and his fellow coach Zinedine Zidane at other suitors Real Madrid.

Mbappe flattered by Liverpool interest

Lyon midfielder&nbsp;Bruno Guimaraes is the subject of interest from Barcelona - according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/05/10/primera/1589127202_594953.html?m1=cG9ydGFkYV9wb3J0YWRh&amp;m2=QmFyY2Vsb25h&amp;m3=MQ%3D%3D&amp;m4=bm9ybWFs&amp;m5=MjQ%3D" target="_blank">AS</a>. Atletico Madrid tried to sign the 22-year-old in January, but he opted to remain at the&nbsp;Groupama Stadium. Barca are set to try their luck on&nbsp;Guimaraes when the transfer market reopens, having been impressed by his performances for Lyon this season.

Barca set sights on Lyon's Guimaraes

Premier League clubs will have to fork out £20 million ($25m) to lure&nbsp;Kieran Trippier back to England from Atletico Madrid - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/11586480/trippier-20million-premier-league-atletico-madrid/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The 29-year-old has already been checking out potential new homes in the north-west ahead of a possible return this summer. Burnley has been mooted as the most likely next destination for Trippier, who played at Turf Moor between 2012 and 2015.&nbsp;

Premier League clubs queuing up for £20m Trippier

Barcelona want to bring&nbsp;Marc Cucurella back to Camp Nou from Getafe this summer - according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2020/05/10/5eb87629ca4741172b8b45a6.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The Blaugrana inserted a&nbsp;€15 million (£13m/$16m)&nbsp;buy-back clause into the 21-year-old's contract when he left the club, and plan to trigger it when the transfer market reopens. Cucurella has racked up 34 appearances across all competitions for Getafe this season, scoring once.

Barca planning to re-sign Cucurella from Getafe

Napoli will only sanction Hirving Lozano's departure this summer if their €50 million (£44m/$54m) valuation is met - according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Napoli/09-05-2020/azmoun-napoli-primi-contatti-iraniano-15-milioni-370841824698.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta Dello Sport</a>. The Toffees want to bring in the 24-year-old to improve their chances of qualifying for Europe next season. Lozano has struggled to live up to expectations at Napoli since joining the club from PSV last summer.

Everton will have to pay €50m to land Lozano

RB Leipzig&nbsp;star Timo Werner would fit well at a club like&nbsp;Liverpool, according to former coach Ralf Rangnick. Werner, 24, has been&nbsp;heavily linked with a move to the Premier League leaders&nbsp;after scoring 27 goals in 36 games for RB Leipzig this season. Rangnick, the former Leipzig coach and now the head of sport and development at Red Bull, wants Werner to stay, but feels Liverpool would suit the forward. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/werner-would-be-suited-to-liverpools-style-rangnick/1dcroa6osb2cg1e2rc75piqy8e" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>.

Werner would be suited to Liverpool's style - Rangnick

Former&nbsp;Arsenal&nbsp;goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has confirmed that he will become a member of the supervisory board at&nbsp;Bundesliga&nbsp;side Hertha BSC. The Berlin side have also confirmed that Marc Kosicke, an agent of coaches and executives in football who represents the likes of&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;manager Jurgen Klopp and&nbsp;RB Salzburg&nbsp;boss Julian Nagelsmann, has joined up with the club. The pair join up with the club as representatives of Tennor, a global investment holding company, which holds 49.9 per cent of shares in the club. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-kw/news/ex-arsenal-keeper-lehmann-joins-hertha-bsc-supervisory-board/13ml5q7ix4b1v18tze0s7ps0kd" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>.

Ex-Arsenal keeper Lehmann joins Hertha BSC supervisory board

The Premier League season can restart on June 12, according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/05/10/eight-premier-league-clubs-argue-against-using-neutral-venues/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>. While the OK has been given for the league to start again, several clubs continue to hold reservations about the prospect of playing games at neutral venues, which could cause a delay.

Premier League given OK for June restart

Celtic wish to sign Brandon Soppy from Rennes, but face competition from RB Leipzig and Monaco for the France youth international right-back, <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a3269191455133474369-a-la-decouverte-de-brandon-soppy-la-prochaine-revelation-du-stade-rennais" target="_blank">Foot Mercato</a> reports. The 18-year-old has yet to make his senior debut for the Ligue 1 side but is highly regarded. Soppy has indicated that he is interested by Leipzig but has left his options open.

Celtic face Leipzig and Monaco competition for Soppy

Chelsea could offload four players in order to raise funds to sign Lyon's Moussa Dembele and RB Leipzig's Timo Werner, <a href="https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-transfer-news-sancho-werner-18228991" target="_blank">football.london</a> reports. Emerson, Kurt Zouma, Ross Barkley and Michy Batshuayi are all in the line of fire as the Blues try to raise £100m ($122m).

Chelsea could sell to fund Dembele and Werner moves

Neymar has never been more content at Paris Saint-Germain than he is now, according to Ander Herrera, who has also poured cold water on the suggestion that Kylian Mbappe might leave the club in the summer. Both Neymar and Mbappe have been linked with a move away from Parc des Princes, but the coronavirus pandemic could make any big-money transfer difficult.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/hes-never-been-so-happy-in-paris-herrera-says-neymar-and/h2j2r3z7zul51nzufwjg8s5xc" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

Herrera says Neymar and Mbappe to stay with PSG

Mikel Arteta can be successful at Arsenal if he is shown patience, according to Julio Baptista, who thinks the Spaniard will need time to complete his long-term project&nbsp;in north London. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arteta-must-be-shown-patience-spanish-boss-needs-time-to/1flnytnmec8hm1diskd5r5pvp9" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

'Arteta must be shown patience'

Atletico Madrid have offered Thomas Partey to Liverpool, dealing a blow to Arsenal, who had hoped to sign the midfielder. <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/11591555/arsenal-transfer-atletico-partey-liverpool-oxlade-chamberlain/" target="_blank">The Sun</a> reports that&nbsp;Atleti want Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as part of a deal, with the Ghana international reportedly eager for a move to the Premier League.

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