Transfer rumours: Sterling, Messi, Willian, Werner, Ighalo, Luiz
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Chelsea are considering switching their attentions to signing RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner, 24, if the Germany international indicates a willingness to move. (ESPN), external
Manchester United would make a move for England winger Raheem Sterling should the 25-year-old became available if Manchester City's Champions League ban is upheld. However, he is much likelier to go to Real Madrid if he does leave. (Independent), external
Six-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi, 32, will stay at Barcelona next season after a clause allowing the Argentina striker to leave the club for free this summer expired. (Standard), external
Barcelona and Brazil midfielder Philippe Coutinho is "definitely" interested in a Premier League return, according to his agent. The 27-year-old is currently on loan at Bayern Munich. (Talksport), external
Real Madrid have rejected the chance to sign Chelsea winger Willian, 31, on a free transfer. The Brazil international's contract at Stamford Bridge expires this summer. (Mirror), external
Juventus are willing to include Italy winger Federico Bernardeschi, 26, in any deal for Chelsea and Italy midfielder Jorginho, 28. (Calciomercato - in Italian), external
Manchester United will pay £10.5m for extending 30-year-old Nigeria striker Odion Ighalo's loan deal until January - a £6m fee going to Shanghai Shenhua and £130,000-a-week in wages. (Mail), external
Liverpool are in discussions to extend the loan deals of 23-year-old Welsh midfielder Harry Wilson at Bournemouth and English striker Rhian Brewster, 20, at Swansea until the end of the season. (Telegraph), external
Former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has stipulated that the next club he manages must be able to contend for trophies. (La Liga TV, via Express), external
Arsenal are ready to offer Brazilian defender David Luiz, 33, a new one-year contract but will reduce his current £130,000-a-week deal. (Mirror) , external
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho is happy for England left-back Danny Rose, 29, to stay on loan at Newcastle until the season is completed. (Football Insider), external
England manager Gareth Southgate will not attend Premier League matches when the season resumes as he feels his presence is not essential at stadiums. (Star), external
Premier League clubs will discuss the possibility of in-game TV interviews with managers and coaches during breaks in play in a meeting on Thursday. (Express), external
Chelsea have submitted a proposal to the Premier League to increase the maximum number of substitutes permitted on the bench from seven to nine for the remainder of the season. (Mail), external