Daily transfer rumours: 16th May

Wigan Athletic duo on Liverpool radar

Wigan’s James McCarthy and Callum McManaman are on Liverpool radar and could leave the club following Wigan’s relegation. Reports say that Brendan Rodgers had visited the Emirates on Tuesday when Arsenal hosted Wigan and the Liverpool boss was closely watching the Wigan duo.

Liverpool launch bid for £4million rated Portuguese defender

The Reds are after Tiago Llori, who plays for Sporting Lisbon and is a key part of Portugal’s U20 side. The London-born player, who has previously played as a striker, is known to be as a skilled dribbler and is good at winning headers. Brendan Rodgers believes that the 20-year-old would be the right replacement for Jamie Carragher, who is set to retire at the end of the season.

Fernandinho has requested his current employers Shakhtar Donetsk to lower his buyout clause

The 26-year-old Brazilian defender has indicated Shakhtar that he wants to leave. Fernandinho has sparked interest from Manchester City, but his buyout clause is too high for the Citizens.

Bacary Sagna hints that he is open for a move to France

Arsenal and France right-back Bacary Sagna has admitted that he is open for a transfer to his homeland. The 30-year-old is on the last year of his contract at Arsenal, and French clubs like Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain are after him.

Borussia Dortmund have identified Christian Benteke as a replacement for Lewandowski

Borussia Dortmund is keeping tabs on Aston Villa’s Christian Benteke. The Belgian has been identified as a replacement for want-away striker Robert Lewandowski.