Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Barcelona determined to keep Dembele

Barcelona determined to keep Dembele

Barcelona are determined to tie Ousmane Dembele to a new contract at Camp Nou, reports Sport.

While the Catalans have set a price for their forward to avoid losing him on a free transfer next summer, they are nevertheless pulling out all the stops to negotiate an extension to his current deal.

Inter plan double Argentine swoop with fresh investment

Inter are planning to invest a sizeable new cash injection into two Argentine stars, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.

Udinese star Rodrigo De Paul, who played alongside Inter star Lautaro Martinez at Racing Club, and Ajax's Nicolas Tagliafico are top of the club's wishlist, while Cagliari midfielder Nahitan Nandez and Chelsea's Emerson are also being considered as transfer candidates.

Ajax to sell Tagliafico for £13m

Ajax would be prepared to let Nicolas Tagliafico leave for £13 million, reports the Daily Mail.

Tagliafico has impressed at left-back and in the middle of defence since arriving in the Netherlands, attracting the attention of the likes of Inter, Manchester City and Leeds United.

Man Utd losing Cavani battle

Manchester United look set to lose Edinson Cavani at the end of the season, reports the Mirror.

The Uruguayan is determined to move closer to home in South America, despite having the option to extend his United contract a further year, with Boca Juniors the favourites for his signature.

Rakitic reveals Bayern wish and discusses Messi future

Sevilla star Ivan Rakitic admits he would have loved the chance to represent Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga, while offering his thoughts on former team-mate Lionel Messi's future at Barcelona.

Rakitic, 33, left Camp Nou for Andalucia in 2019, returning to the club he had represented for three and a half years prior to his move to the Blaugrana.

But he is also no stranger to Germany, having played for Schalke before moving to Spain, and he revealed that he would have been keen to give the Bundesliga another try.

Toronto FC close on Soteldo signing

Toronto FC are a step closer to signing Santos ace Yeferson Soteldo, reports TSN.

The Venezuela playmaker said goodbye to his team-mates after training on Saturday, although he is yet to agree personal terms with the MLS club.