Flavision takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and around the world.

Xavi will be Barcelona coach sooner or later – Bartomeu

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has admitted Xavi will become the club’s manager “sooner or later” but revealed the club is ready to back Quique Setien for next season.

The Catalans have struggled to impress under Setien and are currently second in La Liga with Real Madrid in pole position to claim the league title.

That situation, combined with Barcelona’s lacklustre displays, has led to speculation Setien could be replaced at season’s end with Xavi himself preparing for a return to Camp Nou as a manager.

Man City unlikely to overturn Champions League ban

Manchester City will likely still face some sort of ban from European competition when the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) hands down their verdict on Monday.

According to Marca, the best-case scenario for City would see their current two-year ban reduced to one.

Dellas to be appointed Melbourne Victory coach

Former Greece defender Traianos Dellas is expected to be named the next manager of Melbourne Victory, claims The World Game.

The 44-year-old was most recently in charge of Greek Super League side Panetolikos and now looks destined for a spell in Australia.

Wellington Phoenix coach Ufuk Talay was also a candidate for Victory but the club opted against trying to sign the under-contract manager.

Bayern tracking Ndombele and Bakayoko

Bayern Munich are considering moves for Tottenham’s Tanguy Ndombele and Chelsea’s Tiemoue Bakayoko, reports Le10 Sport.

Spurs want to recoup the full sum they spent on Ndombele, while the Blues are expected to demand €35 million (£31m/$39m) for Bakayoko.

Bayern are eager to reinforce their midfield with both Javi Martinez and Thiago Alcantara expected to depart over the summer.

Negredo set for La Liga return

Recently promoted Cadiz have confirmed they’ve signed Alvaro Negredo for their first season back in La Liga.

Club president Manolo Vizcaino revealed Negredo will be playing for his side next season in an interview with El Partidazo de Cope.

Negredo, 34, was most recently playing in the UAE for Al-Nasr.

Celtic’s Hendry bound for Belgium

Scottish defender Jack Hendry is set to leave Celtic for a one-year loan with Belgian club KVV Oostende, according to the Daily Record.

Hendry is undergoing a medical today with the move to be confirmed tomorrow.

The 25-year-old has struggled with injuries of late and was most recently playing in Australia for Melbourne City.

Minnesota sign Boca’s Reynoso

MLS club Minnesota United have secured the services of Boca Juniors midfielder Emanuel Reynoso, claims Fichajes.

The American side were initially interested in a one-year loan deal but have instead paid $4.5 million to sign him permanently.

The 24-year-old has spent his entire career in Argentina and joined Boca in 2018.

Inter keen on Kante

The Frenchman is wanted in Italy.

Inter are interested in an off-season move for Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante, reports La Gazzetta dello Sport.

The Blues are reportedly open to offers for the 29-year-old with Antonio Conte keen to make a number of transfers in the summer.

Along with Kante, Inter are also considering moves for Edin Dzeko and Jan Vertonghen.

City Football Group in talks for Ligue 2 side

City Football Group (CFG) are looking at acquiring Ligue 2 club ESTAC Troyes, according to L’Est-Eclair via GFNF.

The second-division side are valued up to €10 million (£9m/$11m) with CFG recently deciding against purchasing AS Nancy.

Serie A trio circling for Sarr

Former Nice defender Malang Sarr is attracting interest from Torino, Atalanta and Fiorentina, reports Gianluca Di Marzio.

The 21-year-old recently became a free agent and is eager to take a step forward in his career.

Along with the Serie A trio, Bundesliga clubs are also reportedly showing interest in Sarr.

Lampard denies new signings unsettling Chelsea

Frank Lampard insists that the signings of RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner and Ajax playmaker Hakim Ziyech shouldn’t unsettle Chelsea’s current group after seeing his side suffer another setback away at Sheffield United.

The Blues lost 3-0 at Bramall Lane on the same day that Ziyech was pictured in Chelsea’s training kit at Cobham Training Centre as excitement grows over the west London club’s transfer activity.

Along with the two signings already completed the Blues look set to do further business, with £90m-rated ($114m) Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz and Leicester City Ben Chilwell in their sights.

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