Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Chelsea eye Porto left-back Telles

Atletico Madrid sent representatives to meet with Ivan Rakitic on the day of their 1-0 win over Liverpool, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/atletico/2020/03/03/5e5e7ca4ca4741687f8b45dd.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The 31-year-old's time at Barcelona appears to be drawing to a close, but Diego Simeone is keen to add him to his squad. Having previously played for Sevilla, Rakitic is believed to be keen to stay in Spain and has reportedly already been looking at property in the Madrid area.

Atletico meet with Rakitic for summer move

Athletic Club are interested in a move for Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/athletic/2020/03/02/5e5d37a022601d5e428b4578.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. While the Argentine does not immediately fit the club's Basque-only transfer policy, Higuain's&nbsp;grandfather&nbsp;is of Basque-French origin so the club could be tempted to make a move. Higuain's contract at Juventus is up at the end of the season, and he has experience of La Liga from his time at Real Madrid.

Bilbao eye Higuain swoop

Porto left-back Alex Telles is of interest to Chelsea and has rejected a contract extension at his current club, according to the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/11082831/chelsea-transfer-alex-telles-porto-contract/?utm_term=Autofeed&amp;utm_campaign=sunsporttwitter&amp;utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1583190454" target="_blank">Sun</a>. The 27-year-old's deal runs to the summer of 2021, but they could be keen to cash in on him this summer rather than lose him for free. Marcos Alonso and Emerson Palmieri could see their places in Chelsea's squad under threat as Frank Lampard looks to freshen up his side.

Chelsea given Telles boost

Cenk Tosun's recent knee injury could lead to Crystal Palace cancelling his loan to the club, according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/1650437/2020/03/03/cenk-tosun-palace-knee-turkey-euro-2020/">the Athletic</a>. Tosun may miss the rest of the season after joining Palace in January as the club's only winter signing. Palace have an option to make the move permanent at the end of the season, but Tosun may&nbsp;just return to Everton for the rehabilitation process.&nbsp;

Tosun injury could lead to cancellation of Palace loan

Benfica president&nbsp;Luis Filipe Vieira wants to bring Jorge Jesus back to the club, reports <a href="https://www.cmjornal.pt/desporto/futebol/detalhe/luis-filipe-vieira-quer-o-regresso-de-jorge-jesus-ao-benfica-e-acena-com-5-milhoes-de-euros">CMTV</a>. The Portuguese manager was in charge of Benfica from 2009-15 as he won 10 trophies including three league titles. Jesus is currently in charge of Flamengo and has a contract until May.

Benfica eye Jorge Jesus return

Jose Mourinho says there will not be "massive changes" at Tottenham this summer. The Portuguese manager says he does not believe the club needs a complete overhaul, nor does a big-spending summer fit with the club's culture. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/mourinho-quiet-summer-transfer-window-spurs/1ioit2k6w3lxa1jjtx0j32ij80">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Mourinho expects quiet summer

<a href="https://www.timbers.com/post/2020/03/03/thorns-fc-acquire-defender-becky-sauerbrunn-utah-royals-fc-exchange-defender">Portland Thorns FC announced</a> that the club has acquired defender&nbsp;Becky Sauerbrunn&nbsp;from Utah Royals in exchange for&nbsp;defender Elizabeth Ball and $100,000 in allocation money. Sauerbrunn has been named NWSL Defender of the Year four times and has earned 174 caps for the U.S. women's national team. “We appreciate Utah being amicable to this trade in helping fulfill the wishes of Becky and her desire to come to Portland,” said Gavin Wilkinson, general manager and president of soccer of Thorns FC. “Becky will give us tremendous experience and leadership at the back. Her addition to a group of players with championship&nbsp;capabilities and aspirations is exciting on all levels.”

Thorns acquire USWNT defender Sauerbrunn

Ronald Koeman has confirmed Barcelona approached him about taking over at Camp Nou following the sacking of Ernesto Valverde this season. Speaking to reporters following the UEFA Nations League draw, Koeman revealed he had been approached but he turned the offer down due to his commitments to the Netherlands' national team.

Koeman confirms Barca came calling

Rumoured Manchester City target Mason Holgate has signed a new contract at Everton, keeping him at Goodison Park until 2025. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ✍️ | Holgate 2025! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EFC</a> 🔵 <a href="https://t.co/20l4iQat6V">pic.twitter.com/20l4iQat6V</a> — Everton (@Everton) <a href="https://twitter.com/Everton/status/1234912693351583748?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 3, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Holgate signs new Everton contract

Rennes have handed 19-year-old right-back Lorenz Assignon his first professional contract. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> [PROS] ✍ Le jeune latéral droit Lorenz <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Assignon?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Assignon</a> (19 ans) a signé son premier contrat chez les professionnels. 🤝 Le club souhaite à Lorenz une pleine réussite dans cette nouvelle étape de sa carrière. 😁 ---<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AllezRennes?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AllezRennes</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ToutDonner?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ToutDonner</a> 💪🔴⚫️ <a href="https://t.co/1Kft1mASAA">pic.twitter.com/1Kft1mASAA</a> — Stade Rennais F.C. (@staderennais) <a href="https://twitter.com/staderennais/status/1234849117530214402?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 3, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

First contract for Assignon

Bordeaux and Nigeria forward Josh Maja admits he dreams of playing in the Premier League - particularly for boyhood club Arsenal. The 21-year-old, formerly of Sunderland but born in London, has seven goals and three assists for Bordeaux this season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/arsenal-move-dream-bordeaux-nigeria-striker-maja/v6r02vivkshy1d5c84kq23uqt" target="_blank">Read what he had to say here on Goal!</a>

Maja dreams of Arsenal move

New York City FC have denied reports that the club is interested in Claudio Bravo, according to <a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2020/03/03/report-zack-steffen-become-manchester-city-backup-after-claudio-bravos-summer">MLSSoccer.com</a>. The goalkeeper appears set to leave Manchester City this summer, with the Premier League side's sister club in New York named as a potential destination. But an NYCFC spokesman told MLSSoccer.com that there have been no conversations and there is no interest in Bravo joining the club.

NYCFC denies interest in Bravo

Former Manchester United&nbsp;goalkeeping coach Eric Steele says the club should have recalled Dean Henderson from Sheffield United in January. Current No. 1 David de Gea has endured his share of struggles recently, with a major error this past weekend against&nbsp; Everton. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/de-gea-needs-a-challenge-man-utd-shouldve-recalled-henderson/1gtm0c2uvcfta1cugl08cnukc4">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Man Utd should have recalled Henderson!'

D.C. United have signed midfielder&nbsp;Mohammed Abu from Norwegian side Valerenga, <a href="https://www.dcunited.com/post/2020/03/02/dc-united-acquire-mohammed-abu">the club confirmed</a>. Abu comes to D.C. on a one-year loan with an option to buy as the midfielder returns to MLS after previously playing for the Columbus Crew. “We’re excited for Abu to join the team and add some important depth in the central midfield position,” Dave Kasper, D.C. United General Manager and VP of Soccer Operations, said. “He has good defensive instincts and has an impressive passing range. We’re looking forward to adding him to the roster to bolster our squad as we enter the 2020 MLS season.

D.C. United add midfielder Abu

Celtic boss Neil Lennon is hoping to keep hold of&nbsp;Odsonne Edouard despite interest from clubs in the Premier League. The 22-year-old Frenchman has reportedly caught the eye of&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;and&nbsp;Tottenham as he's led the Scottish league in scoring this season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/lennon-celtic-premier-league-target-edouard/12f76m4hhkz6z1th62xql7nv4m">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Lennon desperate to fend off Premier League suitors for Edouard

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could give a final chance to impress to several fringe players in Thursday's FA Cup clash with Derby County at Pride Park, but several appear set to head for the exits over the summer. Jesse Lingard, Phil Jones and Andreas Pereira could form part of an Old Trafford exodus as the Red Devils seek to freshen up their squad. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/lingard-pereira-jones-the-man-utd-reserves-who-could-leave/110ykva0jth6312qn4km8jbue8" target="_blank">Here, Goal casts an eye over those who should be looking over their shoulder.</a>

Man Utd reserves who could leave this summer

Barcelona are, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/en/news/barca/barcelona-want-four-signings-as-they-look-to-build-a-new-team-for-messi-7872458" target="_blank">Sport,</a> drawing up plans to make four additions to their squad over the summer. The Liga giants are eager to find another No.9, a winger and two defenders - with it possible that big money will be spent in an effort to tick those boxes.

Barcelona planning four summer signings

Having been frozen out at Tottenham, Victor Wanyama is ready to make a decision on his next move. The Kenyan midfielder's brother, Harry, has told <a href="http://en.people.cn/" target="_blank">People Daily</a>: "Victor's agent Ivan Modia will announce whether he will be leaving Spurs or not and which club. "He is set to make the announcement in two or three days."

Wanyama to make call on next move

It is yet to be determined whether Gianluigi Buffon will be staying at Juventus past the end of the season. <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/juventus-buffon-s-future-is-still-unclear-the-situation-16916" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> claim a deicison will be taken on his future in April, with the veteran goalkeeper approaching the end of a 12-month contract.

Buffon's Juve future still uncertain

Barcelona are willing to use Arturo Vidal as a sweetener in their efforts to lure Lautaro Martinez to Camp Nou, claims <a href="https://m.fcinternews.it/esclusive/fcin-barcellona-pronta-la-prima-offerta-per-lautaro-70-milioni-cash-piu-due-giocatori-332023" target="_blank">FCInterNews</a>. The Blaugrana are eager to land the highly-rated Inter striker, amid fierce competition, and hope a cash-plus-player deal will swing things in their favour.

Barca to include Vidal in Lautaro bid

The Rangers board have no intention of parting with Steven Gerrard, claims <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/revealed-rangers-board-plans-on-sacking-steven-gerrard/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. Questions have been asked of the Liverpool legend's future at Ibrox, but he committed to a new contract earlier this season and has stated his full commitment to the role.

Rangers board won't sack Gerrard

Sokratis Papastathopoulos is ready to walk away from Arsenal this summer if he does not figure in Mikel Arteta’s long-term plans. The Greek defender, who is under contract until 2021, has said: "If I’m not happy, I don’t play enough or the coach doesn’t like me, I don’t care about the contract." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/sokratis-quit-arsenal-summer-not-wanted-by-arteta/ac7m2vhdjy9o1eqqasnuw9c09" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Sokratis ready to quit Arsenal in the summer

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Cagliari sack head coach Rolando Maran

Paul Pogba will likely “abandon”&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;and English football this summer in order to make a return to&nbsp;Juventus, says Mohamed Sissoko. Having already retraced his steps on one occasion – when returning to Old Trafford for a second spell in 2016 – a similar move could take the World Cup winner back to Turin. A switch to Serie A has been mooted for some time, along with talk of long-standing interest from&nbsp;Real Madrid. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/pogba-tipped-to-abandon-man-utd-for-juventus-return-as/1oj0r7sevlj4u1nk7evoa3wl7a" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Pogba tipped to ‘abandon’ Man Utd for Juventus return

Manchester City are in pole position to sign Borussia Dortmund&nbsp;defender Nnamdi Collins - according to <a href="https://www.bild.de/" target="_blank">Bild</a>. Chelsea are also interested in the 16-year-old, but it looks as though Etihad Stadium will be his next destination in the summer transfer window. Collins has featured in 20 matches for Dortmund's U17s this season.

Man City set to win race for Dortmund's Collins

Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are both interested in Wolves striker Raul Jimenez - according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/laliga/raul-jimenez-apunta-madrid-es-objetivo-principal" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. The Blancos have identified the&nbsp;28-year-old as a candidate&nbsp;to come in and provide extra competition for first-choice forward Karim Benzema at Santiago Bernabeu, but they are also considering a number of other possible targets. Atletico meanwhile, are eager to re-sign Jimenez, who enjoyed a season-long stint with the club before leaving for Benfica in 2015.

Madrid & Atletico vying for Jimenez 

Barcelona have identified Valencia&nbsp;midfielder&nbsp;Ferran Torres as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200303/473920217289/fc-barcelona-barca-valencia-ferran-torres.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The Blaugrana are preparing to table a €35 million (£30m/$39m) bid for the 20-year-old when the transfer market reopens. Torres has no plans to extend his stay at Mestalla beyond 2021, and Valencia may be tempted to cash in before he becomes a free agent.

Barca eager to sign Valencia ace Torres

Tottenham&nbsp;boss Jose Mourinho is said to have identified Ben Foster as a possible transfer target for the summer, but the&nbsp;Watford&nbsp;goalkeeper has said speculation is merely “paper talk”. Spurs are reported to be in the market&nbsp;for another seasoned custodian to work alongside World Cup winner Hugo Lloris. Foster would add vast experience to Mourinho’s squad were he to be acquired as a free agent at the end of his current contract. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/foster-labels-tottenham-transfer-links-complete-paper-talk/19c4u364lgmco1o8cdis5wzbch" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Foster labels Tottenham transfer links 'complete paper talk'

Manchester United are not ready to welcome Dean Henderson back into their fold just yet, says the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8067223/David-Geas-position-come-scrutiny-Manchester-United-No-1-makes-blunder.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail,</a> with another loan move to be sanctioned this summer. The highly-rated goalkeeper, who has spent the last two seasons at Sheffield United, has made no secret of his desire to become No.1 at Old Trafford.

Henderson to be loaned out by Red Devils again

Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff is no longer a transfer target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, claims the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-transfer-news-fernandes-17846584?_ga=2.130820619.544344400.1583134109-645041367.1487430439" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a>. The Manchester United boss was said to be keen on landing the Magpies youngster, but he is now prioritising another playmaker in the James Maddison or Jack Grealish mould.

Man Utd no longer looking at Longstaff

West Ham allowed Winston Reid to link up with Sporting Kansas on loan because they want him in the shop window, claims <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/west-ham-winston-reid-transfer-update/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The Hammers are eager to find a buyer for the New Zealand international defender and are aware that he needs games in order to impress.

West Ham looking to find buyer for defender

Will Kepa stay at Chelsea?

Aston Villa and Inter Miami are both interested in bringing in Daniel Sturridge as a free agent this summer - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/11077743/daniel-sturridge-contract-trabzonspor-terminated/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. Sturridge has been banned from playing until June after breaching betting rules, but will be free to join a new club before the start of the 2020-21 campaign. Villa and Inter Miami are both considering a swoop for the 30-year-old, who was released by Turkish outfit Trabzonspor on Monday.

Villa & Inter Miami keen on Sturridge

A number of Premier League clubs are keeping an eye on Wolves defender Dion Sanderson - according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8065197/Wolves-Dion-Sanderson-catching-eyes-Premier-League-rivals-strong-start-Cardiff-loan.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The 20-year-old may be offered the chance to step up to the top flight in 2020-2021 if he impresses on loan at Cardiff between now and May. Sanderson joined the Bluebirds on a six-month deal in January, and has since appeared in two Championship games.

Wolves ace Sanderson attracting Premier League attention

Inter are interested in signing Atalanta forward Duvan Zapata in the summer transfer window - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-e-se-il-dopo-lautaro-fosse-in-italia-conte-studia-l-attacc-68215" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Nerazzurri want the 28-year-old to replace Lautaro Martinez if the Argentine ends up joining Barcelona when the market reopens. Zapata, who is currently valued at around €50 million (£44m/$56m), has hit 12 goals in 16 outings across all competitions for Atalanta this term.

Inter eyeing Zapata as possible Lautaro replacement

Manchester City goalkeeper Claudio Bravo is weighing up a summer move to New York City FC - according to <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4065611/man-citys-bravo-considering-nycfc-move-in-summer-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The Chilean will be out of contract in June, and wants to seal a transfer away from Etihad Stadium in order to play regular football. Bravo started in goal ahead of Ederson for City's 2-1 Carabao Cup final victory over Aston Villa at Wembley on Sunday.

Claudio Bravo touted for MLS switch

Youssouf Mulumbu is on trial at Birmingham City after turning out for the club's under 23 side on Sunday. The 33-year-old is being looked at as a possible midfield option with the Blues short in this area, according to <a href="https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/birmingham-city-hand-ex-celtic-17850131" target="_blank">Birmingham Mail</a>. Mulumbu has been a free agent since being released by Celtic in the summer, with the Congolese midfielder also having played for PSG, West Brom and Norwich City in his career.

Birmingham City offer trial to ex-West Brom and Celtic midfielder

Alejandro Bedoya is no longer counted as a Designated Player for the Philadelphia Union, reports the <a href="https://www.inquirer.com/soccer/alejandro-bedoya-philadelphia-union-contract-designated-player-20200302.html?">Philadelphia Inquirer</a>. The longtime U.S. men's national team midfielder recently signed a new contract that would allow the Union to reclassify him as a non-DP. As a result, Jamiro Monteiro&nbsp;is the Union’s only Designated Player on the roster.

Bedoya no longer Designated Player for Union

Leicester have identified Burnley's Charlie Taylor as a potential replacement for Ben Chilwell, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/leicester-eye-charlie-taylor-as-potential-replacement-for-ben-chilwell-256sf3b98?wgu=270525_54264_15831959622247_5ea1cc9367&amp;wgexpiry=1590971962&amp;utm_source=planit&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_content=22278" target="_blank">The Times</a>. Chilwell is likely to be targeted by a number of clubs this summer with Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham all thought to be interested in him.

Leicester monitoring Burnley's Taylor

Phil Foden is set to receive his first senior England call-up from Gareth Southgate, report the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/03/02/exclusive-phil-foden-line-first-senior-england-call-up-ahead/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>. With friendlies to come against Italy and Denmark this month, Foden impressed Southgate with his Man of the Match performance in the Carabao Cup final. Foden set up Sergio Aguero's opening goal at Wembley, in the 19-year-old's 10th start of the season for Manchester City.

Foden set for England call-up

Celtic boss Neil Lennon says he would give in-form striker Odsonne Eduoard a five-year contract at the drop of a hat - but he is expecting a fight to keep him at the club. “I’m sure there’s plenty of suitors so it won’t be down to my decision," Lennon said. "I’ll do all I can to keep him. We’ll wait and see. “He’s not the type to be banging down your door. He seems quite happy. He’s laid back. He’s got 27 goals already this season and I think he can get to 30 comfortably and that would be a wonderful season for him. “I’d love to [give him a new deal] – I’d give him a five-year deal tomorrow if I could, but I don’t know anything about that."

Lennon expecting suitors for Eduoard

Frank Lampard says Kepa Arrizabalaga could start for Chelsea in the FA Cup clash with Liverpool on Tuesday, as questions circle about the Spaniard's future at the club. Kepa has been dropped for Willy Caballero in recent weeks, leading to suggestions his days at the club could be numbered. "He’s been professional as expected," Lampard said.&nbsp;"He’s trained well, kept his head down, supported the team and the group. Every player is in control of their destiny in how they train and how they play."

Lampard offers Kepa hope over Chelsea future

Allan Saint-Maximin's future at Newcastle is in doubt after a falling-out with manager Steve Bruce, claim the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8066925/Allan-Saint-Maximins-Newcastle-future-doubt-manager-fallout.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. Saint-Maximin was dropped for the Premier League draw with Burnley at the weekend, with Bruce citing a hamstring problem. However, it is claimed the 22-year-old was fully fit to play - alerting Wolves and Crystal Palace to his potential availability.

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