Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Barcelona and Real Madrid hold transfer talks with Bayern star Alphonso Davies

Posted Tuesday, February 20, 2024 by Goal.com

Barcelona and Real Madrid in talks with Bayern's Alphonso Davies

La Liga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid have both held talks with Alphonso Davies's representatives, according to Jijantes. The Bayern star is out of contract in 2025 and could be set to move away from the Allianz Arena in the summer.

PSG targeting Frenkie de Jong

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Barcelona and Real Madrid hold transfer talks with Bayern star Alphonso Davies

PSG are entering a new chapter next season without Kylian Mbappe and are looking to reinforce in the summer. According to SPORT, part of that could be a €60 million (£51m/$65m) bid for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, who has previously been a major target for Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag.

Napoli sack Walter Mazzarri

Napoli have sacked manager Walter Mazzarri just three months after his emotional return to the club. Francesco Calzona will take control until the end of the season, whilst also remaining Slovakia national team boss.

Bayern Munich interest in Zinedine Zidane

Another Florian Plettenberg update covers the interest from Bayern Munich in Zinedine Zidane, who is another to appear on the radar should Thomas Tuchel not make it to the end of the season. The Frenchman's experience and aura as a three-time Champions League-winning coach are the great appeal, as is his immediate availability, having not worked since leaving Real Madrid for the second time in 2021.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's sensational return to management

Bayern Munich are keeping tabs on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as they consider Thomas Tuchel's future. Sky Sport Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg writes that the ex-Manchester United boss, who hasn't worked since being sacked in November 2021, is an option to take over as an interim for the rest of the season.

Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund is said to have followed Solskjaer's career for years, although Plan A is still for Tuchel to remain in charge until the summer.

West Ham draw up David Moyes replacement shortlist

With pressure growing on David Moyes, West Ham are already drawing up a shortlist of potential replacements, according to the Daily Mail. There is no rush to make a decision over Moyes, but Graham Potter, Julen Lopetegui and Steve Cooper all have Premier League experience, are all immediately available, and are all of interest to the Hammers as a result.

Man Utd set Mason Greenwood price

Manchester United are reported by German outlet fussball.news to be asking €40 million (£34m/$43m) for Mason Greenwood, who has no future at Old Trafford but still carries a market value after starting afresh on loan at Getafe.

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are linked with the 22-year-old.

Crystal Palace hire Oliver Glasner

Crystal Palace haven't wasted any time in revealing their replacement for Roy Hodgson after he stepped down. Coming in is Oliver Glasner, whose career highllight to date is guiding Eintracht Frankfurt to the 2021/22 Europa League. The 49-year-old has signed a contract until the summer of 2026.

Yann M'Vila joins West Brom

Former Sunderland midfielder Yann M'Vila has returned to English football for the first time in nearly eight years after leaving Olympiacos. Signing for West Bromwich Albion on a short-term contract until summer, the 33-year-old Frenchman had previously worked with Baggies boss Carlos Corberan in Greece.

Sunderland appoint Michael Beale successor

Sunderland manager Michael Beale has left the club wih immediate effect and is replaced by Mike Dodds on an interim basis until the end of the season.

Newcastle place Dan Ashworth on gardening leave

With Manchester United keen on recruiting him for their new structure, Dan Ashworth has officially been put on gardening leave while he serves his notice at Newcastle.

"We are naturally disappointed that Dan has chosen to leave, however our exciting journey doesn't stop and the process to recruit a new sporting director will begin immediately," said Newcastle chief exeucitve Darren Eales in a statement.

Roy Hodgson steps down at Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace have announced that Roy Hodgson has ended his second spell as manager, having returned to Selhurst Park last year. It comes after the 76-year-old suddenly became unwell during a training session on Friday and was later treated in hospital, where he began to feel better over the weekend.

Michael Beale set to leave Sunderland

English manager Michael Beale is all set to leave Championship side Sunderland with immediate effect, according to journalist Michael Walker.

Under the 43-year-old's tutelage, The Black Cats have managed to pick up just 14 wins out of 33 matches and are currently 10th in the league.

Bayern Munich eyeing move for Xabi Alonso

Bayern Munich are considering making a move for Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso if they decide to sack Thomas Tuchel, according to The Athletic.

Alonso, who has managed to keep Leverkusen at the top of the Bundesliga table this season is also a target for Liverpool as they eye him as a potential replacement for outgoing Jurgen Klopp.