Transfer news and rumours UPDATES: Money not enough to tempt Cavani to Man Utd

Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and around the world

Posted Monday, February 03, 2020 by Goal.com

Rakitic unhappy at Barca's handling of transfer saga

Ivan Rakitic has admitted his unhappiness with Barcelona as the Croatian remained at the club through the January transfer window despite becoming a fringe player this season.

The 31-year-old played 90 minutes in the 2-1 La Liga win over Levante on Sunday - in only his eighth league start for the campaign so far.

Rakitic was linked with moves to Manchester United and Juventus throughout the recent transfer window but ultimately remained at the Blaugrana.

Transfer news and rumours UPDATES: Money not enough to tempt Cavani to Man Utd

Saint-Maximin tried to lure Soumare via FaceTime

Newcastle winger Allan Saint-Maximin tried to persuade Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare to join the club by showing the training facilities on FaceTime, as reported by the Sun.

Saint-Maximin was trying to tempt the 20-year-old with a move to England, but the Frenchman decided to stay at Lille.

Steve Bruce revealed the Magpies were close to smashing their transfer record, but Soumare turned them down.

Tottenham were rejected by Southend over young striker

Spurs failed to reinforce their frontline

Sunderland and Tottenham both had bids for Southend United youngster Charlie Kelman turned down on deadline day, as reported by the Sunderland Echo.

Kelman rose through the youth ranks at Roots Hall and was subject to interest from both Spurs and the Black Cats.

The League Two club opted to hold onto the striker to aid in their bid to stabilise in the fourth tier.

Pizarro ready to consider Inter Miami

Rodolfo Pizarro is prepared to consider making the switch from Monterrey to David Beckham's Inter Miami if the buy-out clause in his contract can be met, as reported by ESPN.

The Mexico international has been listed as not for sale by his club but says he would be open to a move if the money can be met.

Inter are preparing to begin their first MLS season after securing the rights to the franchise last year.

Abraham hoped to 'steal Cavani's ideas'

Tammy Abraham is disappointed the club didn’t sign Edinson Cavani as he was eager to “steal his ideas".

Chelsea’s failure to bring in a new frontman means 15-goal Abraham is set to shoulder the burden for the Blues upfront for the rest of the campaign.

Money not enough to tempt Cavani to Man Utd

The striker surprisingly stayed put in January

Edinson Cavani's agent insists the money offered by Chelsea and Manchester United would not have been enough to tempt the Uruguayan to leave Paris Saint Germain, as reported by the Mirror.

The striker was hoping for a move to Atletico Madrid in January but was unable to force one through with just six months remaining until he becomes a free agent.

But his representative says that no amount of money could have pursuaded him to choose Old Trafford or Stamford Bridge.