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MADRID READY TO LISTEN TO OFFERS FOR JOVIC

Real Madrid are planning to cut their losses and sanction the departure of Luka Jovic this summer - according to Don Balon.

The Serbian striker arrived at Santiago Bernabeu for €60 million (£53m/$66m) last year, but has since failed to establish himself as a regular in Zinedine Zidane's line up.

Madrid will listen to offers for Jovic when the transfer market reopens, but do not expect to get a full return on their initial investment.


NEWCASTLE EYEING BURNLEY DUO


Newcastle are hoping to sign Burnley duo Jeff Hendrick and Robbie Brady this summer - according to Team Talk.

Both men are due to become free agents at the end of June, with the Magpies eager to complete a double deal without having to fork out a single penny.

Newcastle boss Steve Bruce signed Brady while he was in charge of Hull nine years ago, and is believed to be a keen admirer of Hendrick.


SAGNA : FEARLESS SALIBA CAN BE A STAR FOR ARSENAL


William Saliba has all the attributes needed to be a major success at Arsenal, according to Bacary Sagna.

Saliba signed for the Gunners last summer from Saint-Etienne in a £27 million ($34m) move, but as part of the deal he agreed to remain with the Ligue 1 side on loan this season.

He is due to link up with Arsenal at the end of the current campaign and when he does arrive, Sagna - who had a seven-year spell in north London and made 284 appearances - believes he has what it takes to go on to be a big hit.

LEICESTER TARGET COUTINHO


Foxes planning surprise swoop


Leicester City have identified Barcelona playmaker Philippe Coutinho as a transfer target - according to SPORT.

The Brazilian is currently on loan at Bayern Munich, but the German champions are unlikely to take up the option to sign him permanently for €120 million (£106m/$131m) this summer.

Leicester are now hoping to lure Coutinho to the King Power Stadium on loan, but may face competition in the race for his signature from Manchester United and Chelsea.




Sterling linked with Liverpool return


Man City star tipped to retrace his steps


Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling has been linked with a surprise return to Liverpool.

L'Equipe claim the England international could retrace his steps and head back to Anfield during the summer transfer window.

Sterling completed a £49 million ($61m) move to City from Liverpool in 2015, and has since won helped the club win two Premier League titles.


CHELSEA LEADING RACE FOR DEMBELE

Man Utd set to miss out on French forward


Chelsea have emerged as the frontrunners in the race to sign Moussa Dembele from Lyon - according to the Daily Mirror.

Manchester United are also interested in the 23-year-old, but Blues boss Frank Lampard reportedly has first refusal on the striker ahead of the summer transfer window.

Dembele has 16 Ligue 1 goals to his name from 27 outings in 2019-20.




KANE'S TRANSFER STANCE IS 'UNDERSTANDABLE ', SAYS LINEKER

Tottenham striker Harry Kane shouldn't be criticised for being "honest" after admitting he could leave the club in order to fulfil his personal ambitions, according to Gary Lineker.

During a Q&A with former midfielder Jamie Redknapp on Instagram earlier this week, Kane insisted he wouldn't be afraid to leave Spurs if a time comes when he no longer feels they are "going in the right direction".

Lineker has described the England international's transfer stance as "understandable", while expressing his belief that Jose Mourinho's side are a long way off challenging for the Premier League title at the moment.

MAN CITY PLOT €80M SWOOP FOR ISCO

Real Madrid midfielder Isco is the subject of interest from Manchester City - according to Don Balon.

Pep Guardiola is a huge admirer of the Spanish playmaker, and the reigning Premier League champions are now weighing up an €80 million (£71m/$88m) summer bid.

Isco has fallen down the squad pecking order at Madrid this season, featuring in just 16 La Liga matches in total.

Two top Premier League clubs launch bids for Lille's Osimhen

Two top Premier League clubs have submitted offers for Lille forward Victor Osimhen - according to Sky Sports.

Manchester United and Arsenal have both been linked with the 21-year-old, who is currently valued at around £70 million ($86m).

Osimhen has hit 13 goals in 27 Ligue 1 appearances for Lille this season.




VERTONGHEN REJECTS NEW SPURS DEAL

Jan Vertonghen has failed to reach an agreement with Tottenham over a contract extension - according to Football Insider.

The Belgian is due to become a free agent this summer, and Spurs are willing to tie him down to a new one year deal, but the defender is holding out for an extra 12 months.

Vertonghen now looks set to leave Tottenham in June, with Ajax reportedly eager to re-sign a former talisman.




SAUL IS A MAJOR PLAYER - FERDINAND

Rio Ferdinand has backed Manchester United to make a move for Atletico Madrid star Saul Niguez, who he has described as the "conductor" in Diego Simeone's team.

Atletico tied a prized asset down to a bumper nine-year contract in 2017, which is set to keep him at Wanda Metropolitano until 2026, but speculation over his future is starting to increase ahead of the summer transfer window.

United have been heavily linked with Saul in recent weeks, and are reportedly willing to trigger the midfielder's £135 million ($166m) release clause when the market reopens.


BARÇA BOSS SETIEN PLANS TO RECALL ALENA

Barcelona boss Quique Setien wants Carles Alena to return to Camp Nou this summer and fight for a place in his starting line up - according to Don Balon.

The 22-year-old is currently on loan at Real Betis, who are hoping to extend his stay at Benito Villamarín Stadium beyond the end of the season.

Setien is against such a move, and intends to bring Alena back to Barca so that he has more options in midfield ahead of his first full campaign in charge.

ZIDANE WANTS TO LURE LYON'S CHERKI TO MADRID

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has set his sights on Lyon teenager Rayan Cherki - according to Le 10 Sport.

Zidane believes a fellow Frenchman has the potential to succeed Karim Benzema in a lone striker role at Santiago Bernabeu.

Cherki, 16, made his Lyon debut back in October and scored twice in a 4-3 French Cup victory over Nantes on January 18.

MAN UTD SET TO TURN TO MADDISON AFTER GREALISH CURFEW INCIDENT

Aston Villa's Jack Grealish may have jeopardised his chances of joining Manchester United after crashing his car while attending a party at the weekend - according to the Mail.

The 24-year-old directly breached government social distancing rules amid the coronavirus outbreak, with the Red Devils keeping a close eye on all developments.

United may turn to Leicester midfielder James Maddison as a result of Grealish's ill-discipline, as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer aims to keep a settled squad.




JUVENTUS EAGER TO SIGN MADRID FULL-BACK HAKIMI

Real Madrid defender Achraf Hakimi has emerged as a transfer target for Juventus - according to Calcio Mercato.

The Bianconeri see the 21-year-old as the ideal successor for Dani Alves at right-back, who they have failed to adequately replace since his departure in 2017.

Chelsea are also believed to be interested in Hakimi, who is currently on loan at Borussia Dortmund.




MAN UTD & ARSENAL WARNED OFF JIMENEZ


Wolves are determined to keep hold of star striker Raul Jimenez this summer - according to the Daily Star.

Manchester United and Arsenal are interested in signing the Mexican, with Spanish giants Real Madrid also monitoring his situation.

Wolves have placed an £80 million ($99m) price tag on Jimenez' head in order to warn off all potential suitors.


BELLINGHAM TO REJECT MAN UTD FOR DORTMUND


Birmingham City wonderkid Jude Bellingham is set to turn down Manchester United for a move to Borussia Dortmund, reports Bild.

Thr 16-year-old has made a name himself in the Championship with the Blues and is keen to follow in the footsteps of Jason Sancho to the Black and Yellows.


INTER TO SEND SANCHEZ BACK TO MAN UTD

Inter Milan flop Alexis Sanchez will head back to parent club Manchester United after struggling in Italy's Serie A.

The 31-year-old has spent the season on loan at the San Siro but has struggled to make an impact and suffered several injuries.

According to the Daily Mail, Inter do not want to exercise their option to buy Sanchez with the player falling out of favour with Antonio Conte.


CEBALLOS PREFERS LA LIGA RETURN OVER ARSENAL STAY

On-loan Arsenal midfielder Dani Ceballos does not want to stay in London and is keen to move to Real Betis, according to Estadio Deportivo.

Ceballos is due to return to parent club Real Madrid at the end of the season - with the Gunners not having an option to buy - but the 23-year-old recognised his need to play first-team football.

The Spain international sees Betis as an opportunity to start in more matches.

MAN UTD NEED TO SIGN KANE AND SANCHO , SAYS CLUB LEGEND FERDINAND


Manchester United should pay whatever it takes to sign England internationals Harry Kane and Jadon Sancho, according to Red Devils legend Rio Ferdinand.

Dortmund prodigy Sancho has long been linked with a move to the Theatre of Dreams - with the speculation growing that the 20-year-old is ready to sign on the dotted line at Old Trafford.

Tottenham talisman Kane has been on the books of the North London side his entire senior career, but recently didn't commit to the club when asked about his future.

LAUTARO'S AGENT CONFIRMS TALKS WITH 'MANY CLUBS ' AMID BARCELONA and Real MADRID INTEREST

Inter star Lautaro Martinez's agent has admitted talks have began with other clubs about the future of his client amid interest from La Liga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid.

The 22-year-old centre forward has come of age at the San Siro this season, scoring 16 goals in all competitions after failing to reach double figures the previous campaign.

Lautaro's fast development has attracted interest from Europe's biggest clubs and the player's representative Beto Yaque has revealed discussions are ongoing about his future.


MAN UTD IN TOUCH WITH SANCHO AGENT BUT DORTMUND UNWILLING TO BEND ON PRICE .


Borussia Dortmund are unwilling to budge on their pricing of Jadon Sancho according to Fabrizio Romano.

Manchester United have been in contact with Sancho's agent ahead of what is expected to be a prolonged transfer negotiation.

But Dortmund are holding firm in their €110m (£98m/$122m) valuation despite concerns that plans could be altered due to the coronavirus.

TOTTENHAM AND ARSENAL AMONG THOSE IN FOR LOVREN .


Dejan Lovren's Liverpool departure has been sanctioned by Jurgen Klopp as Arsenal and Tottenham have been revealed as potential destinations.

According to Team Talk, Lovren prefers a move to London with West Ham and Crystal Palace also listed as potential homes.

Teams from Italy, Spain, Germany and France have also made approaches for the Croatian who appears to have no shortage of suitors.


D.C. UNITED'S OLSEN EXPECTS CORONAVIRUS TO DISRUPT TRANSFERS

D.C. United boss Ben Olsen says that the club's transfer plans have been put "on hold" as this summer's market has already been impacted by the coronavirus outbreak.

Olsen says that clubs are very unsure of how this market will play out, especially in MLS, where teams tend to bring in big stars during the summer.

"I would be surprised if the transfer window is as active as it was last year," Olsen told reporters on a conference call Monday. "That's my guess. I don't know, who knows what it looks like. But are there bargains out there? Because of situations all over the world, are there different players available? I don't know, I don't think anybody knows.

'It's going to be a different summer transfer window than we've seen, that's for sure."


CANADIAN STAR DAVID LINKED WITH DORTMUND

Canadian star Jonathan David has been linked with a move to Borussia Dortmund, reports Ruhnachrichten.

The striker's agent says he wants to move to the Bundesliga, having also been linked with Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig.

David has scored 21 goals for Belgian side Gent this season and has fired 11 goals for Canada.


WILLIAN HOPES TO REMAIN IN ENGLAND

Chelsea star Willian says he hopes to remain in England even as his contract with the Blues nears its end.

The winger's deal is set to expire this summer, leaving him free to join a new club.