Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Juve want Pochettino to replace Sarri

Barcelona full-back Emerson is the subject of interest from Milan – according to Calcio Mercato.

The Rossoneri have already made contact with the Blaugrana to discuss the 21-year-old’s availability, and were quoted a price of €30 million (£27m/$34m).

Emerson is currently out on loan at Real Betis, and they will receive €9 million if Barca decide to terminate that agreement early.

Bayern Munich are sending talented defender Lukas Mai to Darmstadt on loan for next season.

The 20-year-old is seen as a future first team prospect by Bavarian fans, but the club wants the youngster to get experience in 2.Bundesliga next season, according to Sport1 as reported by Bavarian Football Works.

New Benfica coach Jorge Jesus has asked the club’s hierarchy to ensure stars Ruben Dias and Vinicius

Record reports Jesus wants to keep the star duo for next season, with Dias linked with a move to Man City and Vinicius to Man Utd.

Newcastle Jets have added ex-Central Coast Mariners full back Michael Neill to their squad.

The Jets announced the signing of the 25-year-old on a short term contract until the end of the season via their official website.

Watford captain Troy Deeney has denied rumours that he will be involved in selecting the Hornets’ team for Tuesday’s encounter with Manchester City following Nigel Pearson’s sacking, with the 32-year-old rubbishing reports of a fight in the changing rooms during half-time in their defeat to West Ham on Friday.

Both Maurizio Sarri and Cristiano Ronaldo will be at Juventus next season, according to the club’s chief football officer Fabio Paratici, as the pair continue to hunt domestic and European glory this term.

Speaking ahead of the club’s clash with Lazio on Monday however, Paratici rubbished claims that Sarri does not have a future at the club, assuring fans that he will still be in charge come the start of the 2020-21 season regardless of their success in regards to silverware this campaign.

La Liga side Sevilla are looking making an offer for Chelsea wing-back Marcos Alonso, according to Estadio Deportivo.

Alonso has found himself on the fringes of the Blues first team this season, although he started and impressed during Chelsea’s recent FA Cup semi-final triumph against Man Utd.

Southampton are close to announcing the signing of Real Valladolid defender Mohammed Salisu in a £11 million ($8m) deal.

The Daily Mail says the 21-year-old will sign a four-year contract with Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side after impressing as a central defender in La Liga this season.

Arsenal outcast Mesut Ozil has declined a transfer to Turkish Lig side Fenerbahce, according to BILD.

The German has long been linked with a move to his parents’ homeland, but couldn’t agree to terms on a contract with the Turkish giants.

Ozil is likely to see out the remainder of his contract at the Emirates, the report says.

The Old Lady could be looking to switch managers

Juventus have started talks with Mauricio Pochettino’s representatives as they consider to bring in the Argentine coach to take over from Maurizio Sarri.

Despite Juve leading the Serie A by eight points with four matches remaning, Sarri’s job is under threat because of the team’s decline in performances, according to La Stampa.

The Italian publication states Juve have sounded out Pochettino, who remains without a job since being sacked by Tottenham in November.

Tottenham have locked up teenage goalkeeper Isak Solberg on a professional contract.

Football.London reports that the Norway youth international had his senior contract fast-tracked after originally signing on with the academy for two seasons with the final year of the deal switching to professional.

The 17-year-old joined Spurs from Byrne in 2019 after impressing in trials with the club’s Under-16 and 18 setups.