Morning Paper Talk

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Newcastle have reportedly tabled a nine-figure bid for Arsenal target and Serie A top scorer Dusan Vlahovic.

Manchester City are likely to give full-back Joao Cancelo a bumper new contract extension.

Brazilian football legend Ronaldo has become the new majority owner of former club Cruzeiro, beating out a bid from Liverpool chiefs Fenway Sports Group.

Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim has emerged as a surprise candidate to become the next permanent Manchester United manager.

Barcelona want to sign Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford as a replacement for Sergio Aguero.

Tottenham have been put on red alert after AC Milan star Franck Kessie told the club he does not wish to extend his contract.

West Ham are ready to make a move for Liverpool’s deputy striker Divock Origi in January.

Juan Mata is increasingly keen to leave Manchester United, so he can join Spanish giants Barcelona.

Chelsea want to sign exciting AC Milan defender Theo Hernandez.

Leeds are looking at signing Juventus’ American midfielder Weston McKennie but he will cost them about £20m.

Newcastle want a loan move for Manchester United striker Anthony Martial in January. Meanwhile, Inter Milan forward Edin Dzeko is another target.

West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady says it is vital the game avoids another Covid-19 enforced shutdown of football as it cost Premier League teams £2bn last time.

Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen “dreams” of playing football again after his Inter Milan exit, his agent has said.

West Brom forward Rayhaan Tulloch looks likely to be loaned out next month.

 

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Tottenham Hotspur are back on the trail of Sevilla defender Jules Kounde, who has an €80m buyout clause, and ‘any scenario can never be ruled out’

Eden Hazard has not intention of leaving Real Madrid when the January transfer window open

Real Madrid are set to intensify talks with Chelsea entre-back Antonio Rudiger over the next few weeks

PSG sporting director Leonardo believes his team still have chances to keep “the best player in the world” Kylian Mbappe beyond next summer

Spurs centre-back Davinson Sanchez is on Napoli’s list of January targets

West Ham boss David Moyes is ready to begin talks with Lille’s Jonathan David

Erling Haaland could remain at Borussia Dortmund into next season. Agent Mino Raiola is refusing to rule out any option for his client

Chelsea are considering signing Ruben Neves from Wolves

PSG have identified Karim Benzema as a direct replacement for Kylian Mbappe, who is out of contract in June 2022

Atletico Mineiro have seen an approach for Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho knocked back

Real Madrid are ready to do a part-exchange deal with Sevilla for Jules Kounde. Striker Mariano Diaz could go the other way

Bayern Munich are considering a move for USA star Sergino Dest in 2022

Barcelona are pushing to get deals for Ferran Torres and Edinson Cavani

Liverpool and Manchester City will face competition from Real Madrid for Wolves starlet Rayan Ait-Nouri

Real Madrid are considering a move for Denzel Dumfries

Barca boss Xavi Hernandez is already said to have decided on his transfer list ahead of the January transfer window. Neto, Samuel Umtiti, Luuk de Jong and Philippe Coutinho are all up for sale

Juventus have a number of strikers in their January sights. They want Manchester United pair Edinson Cavani and Anthony Martial and Arsenal’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Real Madrid have decided they will wait until after the their Champions League ties with PSG to agree a deal with Kylian Mbappe

Barcelona are remaining patient with Frenkie de Jong amid the midfielder’s struggles of late

Roma have opened preliminary talks to sign Atalanta midfielder Remo Freuler in January

 

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Tottenham have renewed their interest in Barcelona centre-back Clement Lenglet after trying to sign him in the summer.

Manchester United are said to be monitoring Sergej Milinkovic-Savic’s situation at Lazio. The Serbian midfielder would cost around €75m (£64m).

Liverpool are serious contenders in the race for Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland.

Barcelona are looking to raid the Premier League again to bolster their attacking line and are keen on a loan move for Arsenal’s Pierre Emerick Aubameyang.

Chelsea are in the picture to sign Barcelona out of favour full-back Sergino Dest.

Marco Verratti and Gigio Donnarumma attended Kylian Mbappe’s birthday party on Monday night and a picture posted on social media seems to suggest the striker will extend his contract with PSG.

Internacional striker Yuri Alberto is the subject of interest from Arsenal and Barcelona.

Newcastle United have proposed an ‘astronomical salary’ to Lucas Paqueta. But the Lyon player has turned it down.

PSG are readying a new contract proposal for centre-back Marquinhos.

Barcelona are preparing to table a €30m (£26m) bid for Spain international forward Dani Olmo in January.

Atletico Mineiro are eyeing a potential move for Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho.

Newcastle and West Ham are both monitoring Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli.

Tottenham winger Steven Bergwijn is one of several January targets for Dutch giants Ajax.

Inter defender Stefan de Vrij has hinted at a potential link-up with old boss Antonio Conte at Tottenham after praising the Italian.

Fiorentina are planning to sign Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira on a permanent deal.

Napoli have joined Chelsea in the race for Fenerbahce defender Attila Szalai.

Bayern Munich are pushing to re-sign Lille midfielder Renato Sanches.

 

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Leeds look finally set to land a new midfielder with Cagliari likely to accept a £22.5m offer for Nahitan Nandez.

If Nandez proves too expensive, Leeds are also considering a move for Peru midfielder Pedro Aquino, of Mexican side Club America.

Ralf Rangnick will prioritise the signing of RB Leipzig’s Amadou Haidara in January and is willing to pay the £35m exit clause in his deal.

Barcelona are ready to rival Arsenal in the race to sign Internacional striker Yuri Alberto in January.

Borussia Dortmund are closing on the signing of Hakim Ziyech in January, with Thomas Tuchel willing to sacrifice the Moroccan.

Newcastle will reportedly have to pay £25.4m if they want to sign Stuttgart’s Arsenal loanee Konstantinos Mavropanos.

Barcelona chief Mateu Alemany is refusing to dismiss links to Ferran Torres saying: “We have a clear picture of what we want to do.”

Newcastle’s £34m offer to Lyon for Brazilian playmaker Lucas Paqueta has been rejected.

Philippe Coutinho also has no interest in signing for Newcastle and ‘doesn’t see himself living in the city’.

Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele has finally decided to sign a new deal to stay at the Nou Camp. The World Cup winger has been attracting attention from Liverpool.

Claims that Leeds United fancy signing £20m-rated Atletico Mineiro midfielder Guilherme Arana have been dismissed.

Chelsea have reportedly offered AC Milan and Napoli the chance to sign defender Malang Sarr in January.

Chelsea saw a £72m bid for Paris Saint-Germain defender Marquinhos fall short over the summer.

Valencia are reportedly eyeing a surprise deal for veteran former Atletico Madrid star Diego Godin.

Tottenham and Celtic are reportedly going head-to-head for the signature of Nice winger Deji Sotona.

 

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Tottenham are making a major effort to sign Weston McKennie and are now closing in on the Juventus midfielder.

Spurs are also one of the suitors for Juventus centre-back Matthijs De Ligt.

Arsenal and Bayern Munich are monitoring Barcelona full-back Sergino Dest.

But there are negotiations ongoing between Barca and his former club Ajax over a swap deal that would see Noussair Mazraoui move to Camp Nou.

Liverpool have outbid Brighton with a £10m offer for Kacper Kozlowski, whom they would be willing to loan back to Pogon Szczecin for the rest of the season.

Anthony Martial’s salary is the main stumbling block to Sevilla’s pursuit of the Manchester United forward.

The La Liga side have therefore turned their attention to his United teammate Edinson Cavani.

Manchester City are prepared to pay the €75m release clause in Erling Haaland’s contract next summer.

West Ham have joined the race for left-back Layvin Kurzawa, who is likely to leave PSG in January.

Juventus are willing to take Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal in January, but only on loan.

Real Madrid are ready to join the race for Lille striker Jonathan David next summer.

Thomas Tuchel would like to reunite with PSG defender Presnel Kimpembe as a potential replacement for Chelsea’s exit-linked centre-backs.

Everton have recently made an approach for former Liverpool attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho – who is attracted by the idea of joining Tottenham Hotspur.

Barcelona could announce their agreement to sign Ferran Torres from Manchester City today.

Crystal Palace are in talks with Real Madrid to immediately sign Borja Mayoral for €15m, thus interrupting his loan spell with Roma.

Southampton have become contenders for highly-rated American striker Ricardo Pepi.

Newcastle target Djibril Sidibe, out of contract with Monaco at the end of the season, is waiting until the summer to make a decision on his future.

Inter Milan are making plans to replace former Arsenal and Man Utd attacker Alexis Sanchez.

Real Sociedad are in talks with PSG to sign Rafinha on loan in January.

Meanwhile, Juventus have made contact with the entourage of PSG striker Mauro Icardi.

Lille forward Jonathan Ikone is arriving in Italy today to complete a transfer to Fiorentina.

 

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has admitted that there is a “cloud” hanging over the futures of Eddie Nketiah and Alexandre Lacazette but vowed to try to change the situation.

The Gunners want to play Nketiah more often, but a January move to West Ham or Brighton is still possible.

Wales boss Robert Page has admitted that Tottenham centre-back Joe Rodon may have to move on for more game time.

Spurs attacker Steven Bergwijn, meanwhile, has revealed that words of wisdom from boss Antonio Conte helped him put in a starring Carabao Cup display against West Ham.

Brentford are in talks with Nottingham Forest about a deal for Wales winger Brennan Johnson.

Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips has insisted that head coach Marcelo Bielsa will not change the way he plays, despite opposition teams working the tactics out.

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick wants a new tall midfielder as he looks to replace Nemanja Matic. Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice are his two main current targets.

However, RB Leipzig’s Tyler Adams may be a more realistic signing. Indeed, the USA international has links to new United assistant coach Chris Armas.

Man Utd striker Edinson Cavani has fresh interest from Sevilla following Barcelona making checks on a deal.

In any case, though, Cavani’s agent has revealed that the Uruguayan feels unhappy with his current situation.

Liverpool forward Takumi Minamino has admitted that his lack of game time is a concern, but he stressed that he is using it as motivation.

Barcelona’s £849million debt will not stop their deal for Manchester City forward Ferran Torres.

Indeed, Barca will pay the £55million deal for Torres in four instalments – the first of which is due next summer. (Marca)

Man Utd forward Anthony Martial has interest from elsewhere. However, his £240,000 per week wages are making his exit difficult.

 

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Arsenal will listen to offers for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in January, despite Mikel Arteta’s wish to keep the striker.

Chelsea are considering a £30m move for Barcelona full back Sergino Dest.

Chelsea face a conundrum on whether to keep Conor Gallagher or cash in on his growing reputation, with loan coach Carlo Cudicini claiming there has been interest from abroad for his services.

Ousmane Dembele is reportedly ready to go against his agent’s advice by signing a new contract with Barcelona.

Arsenal wonderkid Charlie Patino is on Barcelona’s wishlist as they consider their long-term future.

Arsenal transfer target Dusan Vlahovic has been lauded by Micah Richards as he declared the Fiorentina star is the complete striker.

Charly Musonda is willing to play for free in a last ditch effort to stay with Chelsea.

The Premier League will face more furious responses from players and managers on Thursday over accusations they are putting welfare at risk with its congested festive fixtures.

Anthony Martial held talks over his future with Ralf Rangnick on Wednesday with the striker pushing for a move away from Manchester United in January.

Tottenham and West Ham fans clashed outside the stadium before their Carabao Cup quarter-final tie.

Liverpool may pip their rivals to the £64m signing of Erling Haaland with Mohamed Salah reportedly demanding the club bring him to Anfield.

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is looking at PSG defender Presnel Kimpembe as a replacement for Antonio Rudiger at Stamford Bridge.

Brighton, Crystal Palace and West Ham are all considering moves for Eddie Nketiah, while clubs in Germany and France are also interested in the 22-year-old.

Liverpool will target a move for Porto winger Luis Diaz as cover for their Africa Cup of Nations crisis in January.

Napoli are reportedly weighing up a potential move for Everton left-back Lucas Digne.

 

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Bayern Munich are preparing a €50million (£42million) bid for Leeds winger Raphinha.

Liverpool are also monitoring the Brazilian, as well as West Ham winger Jarrod Bowen.

The Reds will be able to play Mohamed Salah in next Sunday’s crunch Premier League clash against Chelsea following a deal with the Egyptian FA over his Africa Cup of Nations’ participation.

Meanwhile, former Red Stephen Warnock has “no doubt” that Liverpool will tie Salah to a new contract.

Tottenham are targeting a trio of free transfer signings, with Chelsea centre-back Antonio Rudiger on their agenda.

Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard will miss the club’s next two matches following a positive Covid-19 test.

Manchester United believe they have the edge over Liverpool and Chelsea in the race for Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz.

But Blues boss Thomas Tuchel has other plans to bolster his midfield ranks by keeping Crystal Palace loanee Conor Gallagher next season.

Still, Chelsea have four key defenders out of contract in the summer and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has warned his former side of an escalating squad issue.

Burnley can better that, with 10 players out of contract at the end of the season. However, manager Sean Dyche has urged his squad to focus on avoiding relegation.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has called for “realism” over his side’s January transfer plans, despite the looming prospect of a relegation battle.

Indeed, the Magpies have pulled the plug on a move for Man Utd forward Anthony Martial and will now look elsewhere.

Nemanja Matic has admitted that interim United manager Ralf Rangnick faces an unenviable task securing a top-four Premier League finish.

Everton boss Rafael Benitez has insisted he feels confident that youngster Lewis Dobbin will sign a new deal, following an extension for fellow youngster Jarrad Branthwaite.

Brentford boss Thomas Frank feels confident that defender Rico Henry will get an England call-up if he continues his current rise.

Davinson Sanchez has lauded Tottenham manager Antonio Conte for his attention to detail and perfectionism, which the defender believes is helping turn the tide at Spurs.

 

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Real Madrid are considering including Eden Hazard’s return to Chelsea as part of an offer for Reece James.

Madrid are also monitoring Dynamo Moscow midfield talent Arsen Zakharyan, 18.

But Los Blancos will not look to sign Paul Pogba from Manchester United through fear of affecting Eduardo Camavinga’s progress.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has given his approval for the club to sign Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho in January.

Juventus have shown interest in a deal for Inter midfielder Matias Vecino, but Inter are unwilling to sell the Uruguayan to their rivals.

Tottenham are showing interest in Napoli winger Lorenzo Insigne, but MLS side Toronto FC have come forward with a contract offer.

Juventus pair Weston McKennie and Dejan Kulusevski are further targets for Spurs, but Juve want £59million for the duo. What’s more, they will not consider any cut-price offers.

Ferran Torres is undergoing a medical on Monday ahead of a transfer from Manchester City to Barcelona.

However, Barca will not sign anyone else up front throughout the January window.

Still, Ajax right-back Noussair Mazraoui is a target to replace Sergino Dest at the La Liga club.

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Rafinha is closing in on a loan move to Real Sociedad, but the La Liga side will not have an option to buy.

PSG are looking to bring in at least €100million (£84million) from player sales in January as they look to balance the books following their spree on wages for their free-transfer stars.

Newcastle are willing to spend £23.5million to bring Atletico Madrid full-back Kieran Trippier to St James’ Park.

Atletico have consequently held a meeting with the England international to find out his intentions for the second half of the season.

Sassuolo and former Chelsea winger Jeremy Boga will undergo a medical on Monday ahead of a €22million (£19million) transfer to Atalanta.

 

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Barcelona will look towards a deal for Manchester United forward Edinson Cavani following their pursuit of Manchester City’s Ferran Torres.

Meanwhile, United midfielder Juan Mata has offered himself to Real Sociedad. Indeed, he is aware that ex-United man Adnan Januzaj’s contract at the Spanish club is expiring in the summer.

Newcastle remain a prime candidate to snap up Croatia midfielder Marcelo Brozovic following a lack of progress over his Inter contract stalemate.

The Magpies are also looking at Juventus and Wales star Aaron Ramsey, who Juve are ready to loan out in January.

Bernardo Silva has said that the lack of a Champions League trophy for Man City is still a big “frustration”.

Roma’s ex-Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham has played a key part in convincing good friend Ainsley Maitland-Niles to close in on his move to the Serie A club from Arsenal.

Meanwhile, Roma are looking into the possibility of a deal for Newcastle-linked Marseille midfielder Boubacar Kamara.

Sassuolo are considering a move for Southampton forward Mohamed Elyounoussi following Jeremy Boga’s impending move to Atalanta.

Aston Villa are leading the race for Bologna left-back Aaron Hickey, but Man City are also looking at the Scot.

As such, Bologna will discuss Hickey’s future at a meeting about their January plans shortly after the turn of the year.

Sporting midfielder Matheus Nunes has revealed that Everton showed interest in him but then pulled the plug on a deal.

Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde still wants to sign for Chelsea and the France international already has financial terms agreed with the Blues.

Sampdoria will let Everton and Leeds-linked centre-back Omar Colley leave for €10million (£8million) in the January transfer window.

Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski has admitted that he feels unsure over his future, with his contract expiring in 2023.

AC Milan have registered interest in signing Paris Saint-Germain defender Abdou Diallo. Indeed, they have made contact with the 25-year-old’s representatives.

 

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Chelsea are watching Everton left-back Lucas Digne with ‘great interest’ following the worrying news about Ben Chilwell’s knee injury.

Everton are willing to let their France international go, but they have changed their stance and will now allow an option to buy instead of an obligation to buy.

Arsenal are making life complicated for Roma over a deal for Ainsley Maitland-Niles because they do not want to let him go with an option for Roma to buy.

Roma could sanction Amadou Diawara’s exit in a swap deal in order to beat Man Utd and Newcastle to Marseille midfielder Boubacar Kamara.

Meanwhile, Inter could beat Juventus to Sassuolo star Gianluca Scamacca by offering a swap deal.

AC Milan director of football Frederic Massara has made an attempt for West Ham’s Issa Diop. However, the Hammers have rejected the approach.

Newcastle and Watford are also showing interest in Diop.

Manchester City are beginning to source information about a potential deal for Bologna midfielder Mattias Svanberg. Indeed, they have joined Milan and Inter in that regard.

Sevilla feel frustrated that Manchester United did not soften their stance over Anthony Martial’s exit, especially since he has already said yes to a move to Spain.

Nevertheless, Martial is still Sevilla’s prime January target and they will try again to seal a loan deal.

Real Madrid defender Eder Militao has credited manager Carlo Ancelotti for helping him find strong form this season.

Barcelona are doing all they can to try to seal a transfer for Philippe Coutinho to Arsenal.

Meanwhile, Chelsea duo Andreas Christensen and Cesar Azpilicueta have held advanced talks over a move to Barca.

Lazio’s links with a loan move for Paris Saint-Germain left-back Layvin Kurzawa are growing stronger, but Newcastle present transfer competition.

Kylian Mbappe has said that the second half of PSG’s season is his top priority, not his future, as he enters the final six months of his contract.

 

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Arsenal are in talks with the agent of Juventus midfielder Arthur, who is keen to move on.

Barcelona are not yet on track to register new signing Ferran Torres to their LaLiga squad due to salary issues.

Borussia Dortmund are looking to put together a deal to try to persuade Erling Braut Haaland to stay with them.

Newcastle are still working to sign Kieran Trippier who’s out of contract in 2023. Atletico are waiting for the official bid.

Ainsley Maitland-Niles has agreed personal terms with Roma. However, Arsenal reportedly want an option to buy for €15m, while the Giallorossi have offered €10m.

Chelsea have asked about the availability of left-back Theo Hernandez, who AC Milan will not consider selling for less than 60m euros (£50.5m).

Inter Milan are not prioritising offering Tottenham target Stefan De Vrij a new contract and are likely to be open to cashing in on the centre-back in the summer.

Napoli are in contact with Manchester United through intermediaries to discuss potential loan fee and buy option for Axel Tuanzebe.

Liverpool and Newcastle are interested in Olympiakos’ 20-year-old forward Aguibou Camara.

Manchester United and Newcastle will look to pounce on the news that Ousmane Dembele is likely to leave Barcelona.

Torino President Urbano Cairo has revealed that Tottenham and Chelsea target Gleison Bremer will sign a contract extension with the Granata, but that ‘he will play in the Champions League one day.’

Juventus would be willing to sell winger Dejan Kulusevski for 35-40m euros (£29m-34m) in January. Tottenham and Arsenal both want the attacker.

Cenk Tosun is not in Rafa Benitez’s plans, with the Turkish striker ready to leave Everton in January.

Barcelona have sized up Juventus striker Alvaro Morata as a priority capture for the club.

Yokohama F. Marinos forward Daizen Maeda is likely to join Celtic on loan in January.

Marseille star Arek Milik will be offered to Juventus for a January move.

Genoa have reportedly agreed a €5m deal with Swiss side Young Boys for right-back Silvan Hefti.

Adem Ljajic wants to leave Besiktas in January after the 30-year-old was cast out of the first team.

 

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Newcastle are ready to make their move for Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele – and will offer the France star a huge deal.

Eddie Howe is also in talks with Aaron Ramsey as they look to secure his signing on a free transfer.

Newcastle are also preparing an offer for Roma’s 28-year-old French midfielder Jordan Veretout.

Chelsea duo Cesar Azpilicueta and Andreas Christensen are closing on moves to Barcelona and will hold talks next week.

Antonio Rudiger will also leave Chelsea and will agree to sign for Real Madrid, who are offering a signing-on fee worth €20m.

Tottenham are leading the race to sign Dejan Kulusevski with Antonio Conte planning to play him in the No 10 role behind Harry Kane.

Flamengo are emerging as surprise rivals to Arsenal with the Brazilian side looking at bringing the midfielder back to his homeland.

Juventus are considering a shock approach to sign David De Gea amid claims they want him to replace Wojciech Szczesny.

Borussia Monchengladbach have confirmed that Denis Zakaria will be leaving as a free agent in 2022. The Swiss star is reportedly a target for Arsenal and Liverpool.

Sevilla remain determined to sign Anthony Martial in January and will continue talks with Manchester United in an effort to reach an agreement.

Chelsea are reportedly edging closer to a deal to sign Manchester United and Liverpool midfield target Aurelien Tchouameni.

Fiorentina are ready to hold talks with Arsenal over a permanent £12m deal for Lucas Torreira.

Lorenzo Insigne has agreed personal terms with MLS side Toronto and has confirmed to Napoli that he’s leaving.

Leeds are interested in signing Argentine striker Giovanni Simeone, currently on loan at Verona from Cagliari, in the summer.

Chelsea’s attempts to recall Emerson Palmieri from his Lyon loan have been rebuffed by the Ligue 1 side.

Liverpool are reportedly planning an offer to unsettled AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie – and beat Tottenham to the punch.

Watford are exploring the possibility of signing Besiktas defender Domagoj Vida in January.

Barcelona are targeting a surprise swoop for former Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata, currently on loan at Juventus from Atletico Madrid.

Xavi is also asking Barcelona chiefs to look into a possible deal for Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will choose from three destinations as his exit at Arsenal draws ever closer.

 

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Aston Villa have emerged as contenders to sign Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey. Newcastle have also shown interest in the Welshman.

West Ham legend Paolo Di Canio has slammed Romelu Lukaku for a “sensational own goal” following his controversial Chelsea comments.

While Lukaku has had links with reuniting with Tottenham and former Inter boss Antonio Conte, Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia will not strengthen a rival club.

Spurs manager Conte and director of football Fabio Paratici disagree over transfer targets. Paratici wants to sign Dejan Kulusevski, but Conte would prefer to bring in his Juve team-mate Weston McKennie.

Paris Saint-Germain attacker Angel di Maria has been offered to Inter, but the transfer is not a priority yet.

Everton are considering a swap deal with Inter involving Lucas Digne and Matias Vecino. Indeed, Toffees boss Rafael Benitez ‘likes’ Uruguayan midfielder Vecino.

Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe is waiting for a medical to seal a loan move to Napoli, but the Serie A club will not have any purchase option in the deal.

Napoli forward Lorenzo Insigne will discuss his move to Toronto FC on Friday with officials from the MLS club. However, he wants to finish the season in Italy.

Tuanzebe’s move to Napoli will end the club’s interest in fringe Liverpool defender Nathaniel Phillips, according to his agent.

Atletico Madrid will soon decide whether to accept Newcastle’s offer for Kieran Trippier. However, Atletico sporting director Andrea Berta searching for his replacement is a sign of the club’s intentions.

Ligue 1 side Saint-Etienne have registered interest in taking Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun on loan until the end of the season.

Midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles could also leave Arsenal this month. He has agreed personal terms over a loan-to-buy move to Roma.

Liverpool are still taking a good look at Olympiacos and Guinea midfielder Aguibou Camara.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti insisted there were no excuses for his side’s shock La Liga defeat to Getafe.

AC Milan have scheduled talks with Rafael Leao in a bid to extend his contract until 2026.

Juventus striker Alvaro Morata’s move to Barcelona is ’95 per cent done’.

 

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The representatives of Pablo Mari have offered the Arsenal defender to AC Milan, Sampdoria and Valencia.

Sevilla chief Monchi has not gone back in with another bid for Anthony Martial after Manchester United turned down his club’s first offer. Indeed, Sevilla are now looking elsewhere for a new attacking signing.

Barcelona have told Chelsea that they will not accept a bid of less than €20million (£17million) for American full-back Sergino Dest.

West Ham have submitted a €15million (£12.5million) bid for Reims striker Hugo Ekitike, who is also on Newcastle’s radar.

Leeds have entered the hunt for Lazio striker Vedat Muriqi, but Hull have dropped out of the race.

Luka Modric, 36, has agreed a new Real Madrid contract, despite reported interest from Manchester City.

Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman is also close to a new deal, following reported Manchester United interest.

Meanwhile, Inter hope to tie midfielder Marcelo Brozovic to new terms by the end of January, with the Croatian in the final six months of his current agreement.

Udinese are preparing a second bid worth €2million (£1.6million) for Celtic defender Stephen Welsh, following rejection in their first offer.

Aston Villa and West Ham have registered initial interest in Paris Saint-Germain left-back Layvin Kurzawa. Clubs in Italy also want the Frenchman.

Barcelona have made contact with former Chelsea midfielder Oscar about a move to Camp Nou. However, his wages will prove a major barrier to a deal.

Barca have also identified Rayo Vallecano’s Stole Dimitrievski as their replacement if second-choice Neto leaves.

Newcastle are ready to pay as much as €60million (£50million) for Benfica striker Darwin Nunez.

Still, Atletico Madrid have an eye on Nunez and could raise funds for a raid by selling Joao Felix to Manchester City.

The La Liga club are looking towards Valencia’s versatile star Daniel Wass as a replacement for Newcastle full-back Kieran Trippier.

 

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Tottenham are offering Luka Modric an emotional free transfer if he fails to agree a Real Madrid extension.

PSG are preparing for talks with Zinedine Zidane amid claims Mauricio Pochettino’s move to Manchester United closing in.

Manchester City are ready to offer a ‘truckload of money’ to sign Flamengo midfielder Matheus Franca.

Antonio Rudiger insists the media are spicing up his exit claims and insists his focus remains on Chelsea.

Chelsea are pushing hard to recall Emerson Palmieri from his Lyon loan and are ‘forcing the issue’ with the wing-back.

Barcelona are plotting a free-transfer swoop for Alexandre Lacazette, ruining Mikel Arteta’s plans to tie him down to a new Arsenal deal.

Wolves boss Bruno Lage is planning a move for Mexico defender Carlos Salcedo, who Tigres value at £7.3m.

Dusan Vlahovic is ready to sign a six-year deal at Arsenal to become one of the best-paid players in the Premier League.

Maurizio Sarri is planning a double Premier League raid, with Everton’s Allan and Kepa of Chelsea both in his sights.

Brentford are readying an approach for Braga left-back Francisco Moura, while his €18m exit clause is active.

Liverpool are willing to offer Real Madrid £25million to sign midfielder Toni Kroos, who is reportedly facing doubt over his future.

Atletico Madrid are targeting a move for Valencia’s Daniel Wass as Kieran Trippier’s replacement, while ending their interest in Cesar Azpilicueta.

PSG reportedly favoured the signing of Kalidou Koulibaly ahead of Sergio Ramos, while the news puts his future in more doubt.

Teenage winger Yusuf Demir has no future at Barcelona, while boss Xavi Hernandez plans to send the youngster back to Rapid Vienna.

Borussia Dortmund are planning to meet Erling Haaland’s representatives next week to find out what the striker’s summer intentions are.

Carlo Ancelotti reportedly wants Luka Modric to end his career with Real Madrid following a series of impressive displays from the Croatian.

Brentford and Brighton are readying bids for Reims striker Hugo Ekitike, though Newcastle remain favourites to sign the French teenager.

Sevilla’s interest in Anthony Martial has cooled after Manchester United’s demands over a deal caused the LaLiga side to back away.

Leeds United are pushing forward with plans to bring midfielder Ronaldo Vieira back to the club.

Inter captain Samir Handanovic insists he has no concerns by the signing of Andre Onana and welcomes the challenge.

 

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Barcelona ready to accept €20million offer from Chelsea for Sergino Dest.

Atletico Madrid are plotting a move for Giovani Lo Celso, who has become surplus to requirements at Tottenham.

Newcastle’s ongoing pursuit of another centre-half has led them towards former Man Utd star Chris Smalling.

Liverpool have made contact with representatives for Borussia Monchengladbach and Switzerland midfielder Denis Zakaria.

Manchester United defender Eric Bailly has said ‘yes’ to an Old Trafford exit, with AC Milan keen on a deal.

Arsenal defender Pablo Mari is closing in on a temporary switch to Udinese.

Borussia Dortmund are interested in snapping up Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen on a free this summer.

Juventus are set to meet with Sassuolo in the coming days over a potential summer move for Gianluca Scamacca.

Sevilla have rejected a second bid from Newcastle for centre-back Diego Carlos.

Leeds United want to sign Torino and Nigeria full-back Ola Aina.

Barcelona have officially announced the early termination of Yusuf Demir’s loan from Rapid Vienna.

Four European clubs are chasing River Plate star Julian Alvarez. Napoli, Atalanta and Nice are all named but one is missing, with Man Utd strongly tipped to strike a deal recently.

Juventus want a loan move for Barcelona and Netherlands forward Memphis Depay.

Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are battling it out for Freiburg defender Nico Schlotterback.

Former Everton and Man Utd star Marouane Fellaini could be heading back to Europe from Chinese side Shandong Taishan.

Brazilian side Palmeiras have reached an agreement over personal terms with Lucas Alario. However, they still need to negotiate with Bayer Leverkusen to complete the signing of the Argentine striker.

Hellas Verona are trying to seal a loan deal for Chelsea starlet Xavier Mbuyamba.

Burnley will have to up their bid for Lens midfielder Seko Fofana ‘considerably’ if they wish to sign him this month.

Former Norwich boss Daniel Farke has joined Krasnodar as head coach, the Russian side have confirmed.

Celta Vigo president Carlos Mourino has revealed that he tried to sign Mexico star Diego Lainez before his move to Real Betis.

Genoa are closing in on a move for Nadiem Amiri from Bayer Leverkusen.

 

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West Ham have reached out to the representatives of Palmeiras midfielder Danilo. What’s more, they are willing to pay up to €25million (£21million) for the Brazilian.

Newcastle have a ‘strong and concrete’ interest in RB Leipzig midfielder Amadou Haidara, who is also a Manchester United target.

The Hammers and the Magpies are in a two-horse race to sign Marseille midfielder Boubacar Kamara.

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte is monitoring a potential move for Juventus attacker Paulo Dybala following his continued contract uncertainty.

Meanwhile, Juve are looking towards Brighton striker Neal Maupay as a ‘moderate cost’ signing in January.

Pep Guardiola has asked Manchester City to make a ‘definitive effort’ to sign Erling Haaland. Real Madrid also want the Borussia Dortmund star, but they will struggle to compete if City make their move.

Fiorentina would ‘gladly’ sell Arsenal striker target Dusan Vlahovic straight away, but they are waiting on clarification from the player over his plans.

Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has had a transfer meeting with his father and agent over a move to Real Sociedad in the summer.

Patrice Evra has revealed that United offered him a sporting director role after he completed his coaching courses.

The manager situation remains uncertain at Man Utd and chiefs have sounded out Inter’s Simeone Inzaghi.

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has said that his club are still “working” to source a replacement for Newcastle new boy Kieran Trippier.

But Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak has brought the focus back on his side’s more immediate problems after they crashed out of the Super Cup against Athletic Bilbao on Thursday.

Sevilla have no record of an improved Newcastle bid for Diego Carlos, despite reports of a €45million (£37million) approach from the Magpies for the defender.

Leeds are pressing for the signing of wing-back Ola Aina, but they have yet to meet Torino’s €10million (£8million) asking price.

Wolves are considering activating their option to buy in the loan deal for Hwang Hee-Chan. Despite a recent injury, he has done enough to impress the Molineux club.

 

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Arsenal are nearing a breakthrough in their efforts to sign Dusan Vlahovic, who the Gunners want to spend £58m on.

The Gunners are also in advanced talks with Juventus over a six-month loan for Brazilian midfielder Arthur Melo.

Paris Saint-Germain are re-opening contract talks with Kylian Mbappe in a desperate attempt to keep him at the club beyond the summer.

Erling Haaland says he is being pressured by Borussia Dortmund to make a decision about his future, while a host of top clubs prepare moves.

Antonio Conte is refusing to offer any assurances over his Tottenham future and says he is only focusing on the present.

Vlahovic looks likely to end up staying at Fiorentina this month as his suitors are all struggling to find the £58m needed to sign the in-demand striker.

Cristiano Ronaldo looks an early injury doubt and may miss Manchester United’s clash with Aston Villa after leaving training early on Friday with a thigh injury.

Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi is undergoing intensive English language classes and looks likely to become Manchester United’s next manager.

Ronaldo is reportedly “baffled” by his Manchester United teammates’ poor attitude towards training.

Sunderland are planning a reunion with striker Jermain Defoe, who is now a free agent after leaving Rangers this week.

Pape Gueye has been banned from all football pending an investigation into the mysterious circumstances of his move to Marseille from Watford in 2020.

Burnley are preparing a move for Reading’s former Newcastle striker Andy Carroll as a replacement for Chris Wood. The 33-year-old will be available on a free transfer at the end of January.

Wolves are willing to listen to offers for defender Willy Boly, while he’s likely to return from a calf injury next month.

Tanguy Ndombele is training on his own following a big call from Antonio Conte that looks likely to result in his Tottenham exit.

Former Burnley owner Mike Garlick may regain control of the club if they fail to avoid relegation to the Championship. That’s possible due to a clause in the deal which saw him sell up 13 months ago.

Jurgen Klopp hopes goalkeeper Loris Karius will be able to find himself a new club and leave Anfield this month.

Newcastle and Watford are battling it out for the signature of highly-rated Nantes forward Ludovic Blas.

Sheffield United striker Lys Mousset must lose weight if he’s to get back into their first-team plans.

Real Madrid are plotting a sensational raid on Barcelona for Liverpool target Ronald Araujo.

Rangers are still weighing up whether to stump up a transfer fee to Hearts for defender John Souttar and secure his signature this month.

Arsenal are ready to recall young midfielder Miguel Azeez from his loan spell with Portsmouth following concerns over his number of minutes.

 

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Chelsea ‘have made an opening offer of £33m’ for Barcelona misfit Frenkie de Jong. However, they are set to face competition from Bayern Munich.

Newcastle are likely to make an offer to Atalanta for wing-back Robin Gosens.

Diego Costa could be in line for a shock return to the Premier League, with Arsenal reportedly keeping tabs on the former Chelsea striker.

Inter Milan and Croatia star Ivan Perisic has emerged as a potential target for Chelsea, with the Serie A side considering offers rather than risk losing him for free in the summer.

Wolves are closing in on the £3m capture of 21-year-old Portuguese winger Chiquinho from Estoril on a long-term deal.

Christian Eriksen is set for a remarkable return to the Premier League, seven months after a cardiac arrest very nearly claimed his life when playing for Denmark at Euro 2020. Eriksen has had approaches from several clubs in England’s top flight and hopes to finalise a move soon.

Manchester United have slapped a staggering £15m price-tag on Phil Jones.

Mohamed Salah is refusing to budge on his belief that he is worth £400,000-a-week to Liverpool.

Arsenal want to offload Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Barcelona before snapping up Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic as his replacement.

Newcastle and West Ham are on a collision course over Manchester United outcast Jesse Lingard.

Burnley are putting Belgium strikers Christian Benteke and Divock Origi top of their emergency hit list.

Spanish giants Sevilla are ready to wait for Blackburn hitman Ben Brereton Diaz.

Arsenal’s on-off pursuit of Fiorentina goal machine Dusan Vlahovic took another twist on Sunday night. Talk in Italy claims the Gunners still remain optimistic of putting a deal together for the 21-year-old.

Manchester United may have to move quickly to land Mauricio Pochettino this summer, with the PSG manager sounded out by a Champions League rival about his availability at the end of the season.

Rafael Benitez is close to being sacked by Everton after his side suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at Norwich.

Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick faces yet another problem after learning that the Old Trafford board might not sanction any transfers this month, according to reports.

Leigh Griffiths could be without a club at the end of January after Celtic decided to terminate his contract.

Dundee are keen to bring Hibs playmaker Scott Allan back to Dens Park.

Rangers signing Hearts ace John Souttar is the transfer ‘steal of the century’, insists Craig Levein.

Hearts could make a shock move for Chesterfield striker Kabongo Tshimanga.