Transfer news LIVE: Barca make Man Utd approach, Suarez to Arsenal, Liverpool deal backed

Transfer news LIVE | Friday, January 25

• Barcelona have made contact with Man Utd star Juan Mata
• Denis Suarez wants to join Arsenal but Barcelona have delivered an ultimatum to the midfielder
• Liverpool could sign Timo Werner for £61million if he signs a new RB Leipzig contract

08:45 UPDATE: Rodriguez update

James Rodriguez will not head back to Real Madrid this summer if Jose Mourinho takes over again, former president Ramon Calderon claims.

“There will be a lot of changes in summer and I still do not know if current coach Solari will continue or if a new one will come,” he told Bild of Rodriguez, who has also been linked with Arsenal.

“There are rumors about a return of Mourinho. In that case, I do not think he would ask for a James return.”

Mourinho has been tipped to head back to Real after being sacked by Manchester United in December.

08:30 UPDATE: Arsenal swap deal

Juventus are willing to send goalkeeper Emil Audero to Arsenal in an unexpected twist on the Aaron Ramsey deal.

Italian outlet Calciomercato claim Juve want Ramsey before the end of the month – and Audero could sweeten the deal.

22-year-old goalkeeper Audero is currently on loan at Sampdoria – making 19 league appearances this season.

The Italy Under-21 international would be a ready made replacement for Petr Cech, who will retire this summer.

08:15 UPDATE: Hazard to Real Madrid on?

Eden Hazard will join Real Madrid this summer, Jan Aage Fjortoft claims.

The Belgium international is finally set to secure his dream move to the Bernabeu at the end of the season.

Ex-pro Fjortoft tweeted: “Sarri has a GO at Hazard!

“Hazard gets them to Wembley and will GO in the summer!”

07:55 UPDATE: Carrasco to Arsenal update

Arsenal could land Yannick Carrasco but only if the player is willing to take a paycut, former Gunners defender Lauren claims.

“Carrasco is a very good player that could offer a real presence going forward for Arsenal,” Lauren told Bwin.

“He proved himself at Atletico Madrid and had a good World Cup. He’s got the ability to beat a player and has good feet.

“If Carrasco seriously wants to come back to European football for the benefit of his career, I would imagine he would need to drop his wage demands and join Arsenal.”

07:35 UPDATE: Barcelona approach Mata

Barcelona have made contact with Juan Mata’s representatives.

Goal claim the Spanish giants are keen to sign the Manchester United star this summer.

Mata, 30, is out of contract at the end of the season, meaning he could head to the Nou Camp for free.

However, Juventus and PSG are also chasing the Spain international.

07:20 UPDATE: Suarez to Arsenal update

Denis Suarez wants to join Arsenal, despite having two other offers on the table, Spanish transfer expert Guillem Balague claims.

Both Sevilla and Real Betis have tabled €20million offers for the 25-year-old.

Arsenal are keen to sign Suarez on loan but Barcelona want a fee agreed in the deal which would make the switch permanent in the summer.

Balague tweeted: “Denis Suarez was out of Sevilla game and #FCB could take him out of squad if he doesn’t accept Sevilla or Betis offer (they pay €20m).

“He only wants #AFC but they not convinced of accepting clause to buy, so player had decided to stay #armwrestling.”

07:05 UPDATE: Werner to Liverpool conditions

Liverpool will be one of 10 clubs who can buy Timo Werner for £61million if he signs a new contract at RB Leipzig.

The Bundesliga giants are battling to keep hold of Germany international Werner, who is under contract until 2020.

And German newspaper Bild say their desperation not to lose him on a free transfer means they are ready to compromise on how much they will sell him for.

The German newspaper claim Leipzig are willing to insert a £61m (€70m) release clause in Werner’s new contract.

And Liverpool are one of 10 clubs who will be named in the deal as being allowed to activate that clause.