Friday’s transfer rumour roundup.
Liverpool target, Ajaccio goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, is set to become a free agent in the summer and the Mexico international, 28, has not ruled out a move to the Premier League – Daily Express
Arsenal are closing in on a deal for Eintracht Frankfurt defender Sebastian Jung, 23, after his agent admitted that a £7m summer move to the Gunners could be a possibility – Metro
Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard will be staying with the club until at least 2018 after being handed a two-year contract extension – Sky Sports
Bayern Munich are showing an interest in Aston Villa defender Easah Suliman, 16, who has captained England at Under-17 level – Daily Mail
Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino is convinced that Luke Shaw, 18, will still be at St Mary’s next season, and warns potential suitors that the Saints board will not be brow-beaten into selling the England full-back – Independent
Alan Pardew says Loic Remy, 27, could snub Champions League football and join Newcastle on a permanent deal from QPR. The French striker has previously stated that he wants to join a “great European club” after his season-long loan at St James’ Park ends – Guardian
Juventus are trying to turn Dani Osvaldo’s loan spell into a permanent deal – but for a reduced fee. The 28-year-old is on loan in Turin from Southampton, who want £15m for their record signing though the Italian club are only prepared to pay £7m – Daily Mirror
Paul Lambert insists he wants to stay on at Aston Villa and is targeting summer signings to fire the club up the Premier League – Sky Sports
Sheffield United boss Nigel Clough says he is in the dark over reports linking Juventus with a move for striker Diego De Girolamo, 18, who has made two appearances for the League One side this season – talkSPORT
West Brom boss Pepe Mel has ruled out a move back to former club Real Betis – Daily Star
Manchester City are set to open contract negotiations with striker Edin Dzeko, 28, over a deal to keep him at Etihad Stadium – Manchester Evening News
Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk has dismissed rumours linking him with a move to England and says he is relishing the prospect of a Champions League campaign with the Scottish champions – Sky Sports
Liverpool are ready to launch a bid for Marcel Schmelzer at the end of the season after making the Borussia Dortmund star their top transfer target – Metro
Tottenham Hotspur have indicated Fiorentina keeper Neto as a potential replacement for Hugo Lloris, should the Frenchman leave the club – Football Direct News
Arsenal are planning a shock summer move for Manchester United defender Chris Smalling – Goal.com
Manchester City are said to be working on a remarkable £250million deal to sign Lionel Messi from Barcelona this summer – Metro
Former AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has an agreement to become the next Tottenham Hotspur manager – Sport Mediaset (Italian)
Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez has been told the club are ready to sell him this summer after complaining about his lack of playing opportunities – Goal.com
Atletico Madrid are ready to battle Inter for the signature of Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez this coming summer – Inside Futbol
Everton will no longer be pursuing a move for Levante goalkeeper Keylor Navas after Tim Howard put pen-to-paper on a deal which will keep him at Goodison Park until 2018 – Football Direct News
Manchester City have an offer lined up for AS Monaco’s star striker Radamel Falcao – Football Direct News
Liverpool and Manchester City look set to be left disappointed with the news that Keita Balde Diao is closing on a new contract with Lazio – Inside Futbol
Paris Saint-Germain appear to have abandoned hopes to sign Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba after sending a club representative to Atalanta in regards to Daniele Baselli – Football Direct News
Napoli have not given up hope of signing Thomas Vermaelen from Arsenal and will redouble their efforts when the transfer window opens again this summer – Inside Futbol
Mark Hughes has revealed he is still trying to bring Ivica Olic to Stoke – Daily Star