🚨 Liverpool lead midfielder chase, Chelsea ready to move for Brazilian forward, Man City set up Carabao Cup final vs Arsenal, & more
Today's round-up of transfer headlines plus Carabao Cup news clips...
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Today’s top stories:
Manchester City thrash Newcastle to set up Carabao Cup final clash with Arsenal
Manchester City made easy work of their second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final against Newcastle, scoring three goals in the first half at the Etihad Stadium to end the tie as a contest.
Omar Marmoush scored twice and Tijjani Reijnders added another as City went 5-0 up on aggregate, though Anthony Elanga pulled back a consolation in the second half.
Pep Guardiola’s side will now take on Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final in March after the Gunners beat Chelsea in their semi-final.
FT Manchester City 3-1 Newcastle (5-1 on aggregate) [Pictures from Sky Sports]
AC Milan
AC Milan are now eyeing up Fiorentina striker Moise Kean for the summer after missing out on signing Jean-Philippe Mateta at the end of January. (Calciomercato)
Arsenal
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is a big fan of Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali, but he’ll have a huge asking price if any clubs come calling this summer. (the Sun)
Leon Goretzka could be a serious target again for Arsenal in the summer after they enquired about him on Deadline Day. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
Arsenal are competing with their Premier League rivals to sign highly-rated Middlesbrough wonderkid Cruz Ibeh. (TEAMtalk)
Arsenal look to be in a strong position to land this incredible 20-year-old talent - full story here!
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Aston Villa
Harvey Elliott has made a decision on his future after a difficult spell on loan at Aston Villa - full story here!
Barcelona
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen needs surgery and could be set to miss this summer’s World Cup. (Football Espana)
Bayern Munich
Leon Goretzka could be a serious target again for Arsenal in the summer after they enquired about him on Deadline Day. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
Could Vincent Kompany leave Bayern to replace Pep Guardiola at Manchester City in the summer? Full story here!
Chelsea
Chelsea are ready to launch a surprise summer transfer window swoop for Real Madrid striker Endrick as his future could be uncertain once his loan spell at Lyon comes to an end. (Fichajes)
Chelsea are one of the clubs eyeing up in-form Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs, who could be available for around £50m this summer. (Football Insider)
Juventus
Juventus are set to try again to sign Randal Kolo Muani when he returns to PSG in the summer after his loan spell with Tottenham. (Calciomercato)
Liverpool
Liverpool are ahead of the competition in the race to sign AZ Alkmaar wonderkid Kees Smit. (CaughtOffside)
Liverpool look set to be a major contender for Adam Wharton as he looks increasingly open to leaving Crystal Palace after a difficult season. (Daily Mirror)
Liverpool are rivalling Manchester United for the potential transfer of exciting Wolves youngster Mateus Mane, who could cost around £45-50m. (Sports Boom)
There’s bad news on Conor Bradley’s injury as it looks like the Liverpool right-back will be out for much longer than expected - full story here!
Liverpool have asked about a surprise signing amid an injury crisis emerging in defence - full story here!
Manchester City
Pep Guardiola on Marc Guehi playing in the final against Arsenal: “Hopefully we can convince the Carabao Cup that Marc can play the final. I don’t understand why he cannot play the final. You buy a player for a lot of money and he is not able to play for a rule I don’t understand. Hopefully they can change it.” (BBC Sport)
Manchester United
Jean-Philippe Mateta looks to be becoming a more realistic target for Manchester United in the summer after he saw a January move from Crystal Palace to AC Milan fall through at the last minute. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United are eyeing up an exciting move for Newcastle United left-back Lewis Hall. (Fichajes)
Liverpool are rivalling Manchester United for the potential transfer of exciting Wolves youngster Mateus Mane, who could cost around £45-50m. (Sports Boom)
Could Manchester United join the race for this top Arsenal target? Full story here!
Newcastle United
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is a big fan of Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali, but he’ll have a huge asking price if any clubs come calling this summer. (the Sun)
Newcastle CEO David Hopkinson on if the Tonali-Arsenal stories are true: “I have no idea. That’s our answer. Eddie (Howe) got it right, he doesn’t know, I don’t know. Here’s what I do know, he’s a superstar player, he’s under contract here.” (talkSPORT)
Real Madrid
Real Madrid could miss out on one of their top summer transfer window targets - full story here!
Saudi Pro League
Cristiano Ronaldo is ready to boycott another Al Nassr game as he also considers leaving the Saudi Pro League in the summer. (ESPN)
Tottenham
Tottenham director Johan Lange has dropped a major clue about the club’s summer transfer window plans - full story here!
Tottenham are reportedly interested in signing Aitor Paredes from Athletic Bilbao. (Fichajes)
West Ham United
Another West Ham flop looks set to be on the move to Brazil following Lucas Paqueta’s recent Flamengo transfer - full story here!