Juventus
Juventus Chief Football Officer Francesco Calvo on Paul Pogba: “We are not planning to terminate Pogba’s contract, I can deny these stories. He’s an important player for us, the injuries are part of the game but Paul is training well and we wait for him.”
Leeds United
Leeds United are considering Andoni Iraola as their favoured candidate to replace Jesse Marsch. He’s not the only option as it’s a three-man shortlist — but talks are ongoing. This development follows the news that Carlos Corberan will stay as West Brom manager, extending his contract at the Hawthorns until 2027.
Leeds don’t want to rush the decision as they’re keen to hire someone for the long term, not just the short term. They are speaking to a number of candidates and it should become clearer soon, but as things stand Marcelo Bielsa is not currently one of the options.
Liverpool
Despite reports, there’s no change on the Naby Keita situation. No advanced talks to sign new deal with Liverpool as this stage, he could leave as free agent in the summer.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita and James Milner situations, to be clarified soon as the Liverpool board keep following Matheus Nunes among midfield options.
Jurgen Klopp wants to keep hold of Roberto Firmino, with talks ongoing to extend his contract. Liverpool are offering a short-term deal to the Brazilian forward.
“We’re on the right track. We’re having really good talks with Liverpool,” his agent Wittmann also told Sky days ago.
Manchester United
Although Barcelona have an option to sign Yannick Carrasco, there are also Premier League clubs interested in his situation if he doesn’t end up moving to the Nou Camp. Manchester United and Tottenham are among those clubs monitoring the player ahead of the summer.
PSV
PSV manager Ruud van Nistelrooy confirms the talks with Xavi Simons trying to remove the €12m buy-back option for PSG
Van Nistelrooy: “We are in talks to extend Xavi Simons contract, we see him as a key player in building the PSV for the future.”
Shakhtar Donetsk
Shakhtar Donetsk are now set to sign Dmytro Riznyk as new goalkeeper from Vorskla Portava on permanent deal for €3m plus add-ons. Done deal. Shakhtar are also interested in a new centre back — part of Chile national team.
Tottenham
Djed Spence decided to join Rennes on straight loan as he’s convinced of his future at Tottenham, with good game time in France. Proposals with a buy option included were not considered by club and player side.