Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd FIVE signings, Rangers surprise, Liverpool man to Leeds, Spurs
TRANSFER NEWS LIVE UPDATES - Follow the latest news and gossip as Manchester United are told to make five signings, Liverpool make contact over a striker, Chelsea battle to keep another young star, and Real Madrid's Gareth Bale continues to be linked with a move away.
Posted Friday, March 08, 2019 by Express.co.uk
Isco isolated
Isco is isolated at Real Madrid and looks all set to leave the club in the summer.
Liverpool have been linked with the playmaker and Marca claim his Real days are numbered.
Isco was not even named on the bench for Real’s Champions League clash with Ajax on Tuesday - which they lost to crash out of the tournament.
He was not seen in the dressing room before or after the game.
Transfer news LIVE: Real Madrid may sell Isco (Image: GETTY)
Chelsea rejected
Pablo Sarabia rejected a move to Chelsea in the January transfer window, it has emerged.
Chelsea are said to have made a move for the Sevilla playmaker.
Mundo Deportivo say they wanted to trigger his £15.4m release clause.
But the Spaniard himself rejected to proposal in order to remain in Seville.
Transfer news LIVE: Pablo Sarabia rejected Chelsea (Image: GETTY)
Leeds could sign Wilson
Leeds United are in the running to sign Harry Wilson from Liverpool.
Wales Online claim Leeds and Leicester are both eyeing the 21-year-old, who is currently on loan at Derby.
Liverpool will send Wilson out on loan again in the summer.
And it is claimed Leeds - if they get promoted - could well land the youngster.
Transfer news LIVE: Could Harry Wilson move to Leeds? (Image: GETTY)
Rodgers backs away from Morelos
Brendan Rodgers insists Leicester are not going to sign Alfredo Morelos in the summer.
"I think someone is trying to wind someone up,” he said.
"I never will comment on speculation of any player. My focus is on the group we have now, whether we can focus and get better as a group and then with the summer, we will look to strengthen and improve then.
"We understand where the team needs improving and we’ll look at the squad over the remainder of the season to see. Every year we want to improve and that’s something we’ll look at in the summer.”
Transfer news LIVE: Brendan Rodgers has refused to discuss Leicester targets (Image: GETTY)
Mourinho proud of Real Madrid call
Jose Mourinho says he is “proud” Real Madrid fans want him back at the club.
Mourinho is out of work and has been linked with a sensational move back to the Bernabeu.
"The chants? I am proud, but Real Madrid have a Coach,” Mourinho told El Chiringuito.
"Obviously I am proud, when you hear your name in that context, but there is nothing more than that because there has been nothing, not even the minimum contact.
"I have not spoken to anyone and there a lot of rumours, but we all know that rumours in football are not good and they are not strong.”
Transfer news LIVE: Jose Mourinho is wanted back at Real Madrid (Image: GETTY)
Gerrard delivers Morelos update
Steven Gerrard has delivered an update on Alfredo Morelos’ future after he was linked with Leicester.
He said: "I’m sure it’s flattering for him. It’s a big compliment for him and it shows he’s on terrific form.
"He’s in a great place. In terms of me nothing changes. We’re working with the player. He puts a smile on my face when I get out of bed and go all the way to training to work with him because he’s a top player.
"The interest and speculation won’t go away and that’s something we have to live with. But I’d be more concerned or worried if no one was interested in my players."
Transfer news: Alfredo Morelos has been linked with a move away (Image: GETTY)
Solskjaer is getting the job
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will become the new permanent Manchester United manager, according to Romelu Lukaku.
Solskjaer oversaw an incredible win over PSG last night and United fans and players are desperate for Solskjaer to get the job - and Lukaku thinks he’s a;ready got it.
"I know he's going to stay, there's no doubt about that," he told Viasport. "He wants to stay, the players want him to stay. We're doing really well, we're playing like Manchester United should play.
"He's a young coach, he has young players as well so it's the perfect environment to develop and hopefully win trophies in the future."
Transfer news: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is going to get the Manchester United job (Image: GETTY)
Icardi holds talks
Mauro Icardi has held crunch talks with Inter Milan CEO Giuseppe Marotta over this future.
Icardi was stripped of the club captaincy last month and his future is in doubt.
But Inter tweeted to inform their fans a meeting had taken place to try and fix the issue.
Icardi has been linked with Chelsea and Real Madrid moves in the past.
Transfer news: Mauro Icardi's future could become clearer in the coming days (Image: Twitter)
Moyes nearly signed Bale
David Moyes insists he was close to making Gareth Bale his first Manchester United signing in 2013.
"I wanted him to be my first signing at Manchester United," he told eirSport.
"We came close, spoke to him, but he had his heart set on Real Madrid and we couldn't talk him out of it.
"It was a real disappointment because I saw him as a Manchester United type player.”
Transfer news live: Latest news and gossip from the transfer market (Image: GETTY)
Transfer news: Gareth Bale nearly joined Manchester United in 2013 (Image: GETTY)
Chelsea in Abraham battle
Chelsea face a battle to keep hold of Tammy Abraham this summer with Germany club RB Leipzig in the mix for his signature.
Abraham has been on loan at Aston Villa in the Championship this season but was linked with a move to Wolves in January.
And now Chelsea are braced for more interest in the 21-year-old striker.
The Sun report that Abraham is a £20m target for the German side.
Transfer news: RB Leipzig want to sign Tammy Abraham from Chelsea (Image: GETTY)
Liverpool make contact over Werner deal
Liverpool have made contact with RB Leipzig over the signing over Timo Werner, according to BILD in Germany,
The striker was linked with a move to Liverpool in January and the talk have refused to go away.
Jurgen Klopp’s side are battling for the Premier League title but Roberto Firmino has struggled to replicate last season’s form.
And a move for Werner would add to the competition up top with Daniel Sturridge and Divock Origi likely to leave in the summer.
Transfer news: Timo Werner is on Liverpool's radar (Image: GETTY)
Jadon Sancho to ‘snub Manchester United’
Jadon Sancho is set to snub a move to Manchester United to stay at Borussia Dortmund this summer, according to the Sun.
Sancho has been incredible since joining Dortmund from Manchester City and United have been linked with a £100m swoop.
However, the Sun claim Sancho wants to stay in Germany and continue his development having already earned an England cap at the age of 18.
He is in his third year at Dortmund and wants to stay for at least one more.
Transfer news: Jadon Sancho is ready to reject a move to Manchester United (Image: GETTY)
Manchester United need five signings
Manchester United need to make five summer signings to compete for the Premier League title - according to Gary Neville.
United overcame PSG in the Champions League last night despite being two down from the home leg.
And despite being impressed with the players that came in with the list of injuries and suspensions, Neville thinks the squad needs serious investment.
He told beIN Sports: “Manchester United need two centre-backs. I genuinely believe that.
"When you talk about United winning the Premier League title or trying to get to a Champions League final, you need top centre backs.
"They need two new centre backs and a right back. That’s a minimum I think for the summer. They’ve looked at doing that in the past and they need to do it this year.
"The manager needs a new back four, there’s no doubt.
"They need someone with authority. You watch Virgil van Dijk or Thiago Silva, they’re world-class centre backs and
United need someone like that.
"I would say three defenders, one midfielder and one forward, because of the form of Alexis Sanchez.
"Unless he completely changes what he’s doing in the next few months, United need another forward.
"I’d say they need five additions to the squad. Then the squad would be in good shape and could challenge.”
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