Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Barcelona prioritse Haaland over Messi

Southampton keen on Loftus-Cheek move

Southampton are eyeing a summer move for Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek, according to the Express.

Loftus-Cheek spent the season on loan at Fulham but is set to return to Stamford Bridge with his club future unclear.

Saints boss Ralph Hasenhuttl is a fan of Loftus-Cheek and would be keen on a loan with a view to a permanent deal.

Sancho's team confident Man Utd move will happen

Jadon Sancho's team are "more confident than ever" that a move to Manchester United will happen this summer, reports Eurosport.

Sancho nearly moved to Old Trafford last summer but Dortmund held firm and refused to let their star winger go.

This summer though, United and Sancho are increasingly confident that a deal will go through.

Barcelona prioritse Haaland over Messi

Barcelona will prioritise a move for Erling Haaland over re-signing Lionel Messi this summer, claims The Sun.

Due to the club's tight financial situation, they may not have the funds to pay a massive transfer fee to Dortmund for Haaland and sign Messi to a new contract.

Should they be forced to choose one Barca are leaning toward Haaland, who is 13 years Messi's junior.

Barca planning summer clear-out

Barcelona are hoping to see up to 14 players leave the club this summer, reports Mundo Deportivo.

The club are eyeing exits for the likes of Neto, Samuel Umtiti, Junior Firpo, Miralem Pjanic, Matheus Fernandes, Martin Braithwaite and Philippe Coutinho, among others.

Lyon explore move for Boga

Lyon are keen on a move for Sassuolo attacker Jeremie Boga, reports Le10Sport.

The 24-year-old will see his contract with the Serie A side expire in 2022 and could cost up to €20 million (£17m/$24m).

West Brom want Hodgson to replace Allardyce

West Brom are interested in landing Roy Hodgson to replace Sam Allardyce as manager, reports The Sun.

Allardyce could be set to depart after the Baggies were relegated and Hodgson, who is nearing the end of his Crystal Palace contract, could be a surprise candidate to replace him.