Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Raiola to thwart Man Utd's Haaland hopes

Manchester United's aspirations of signing Erling Haaland are set to be blocked by the RB Salzburg's striker Mino Raiola, <a href="https://theathletic.com/1445467/2019/12/10/united-need-to-spend-in-january-with-haaland-and-maddison-top-of-their-list/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a> reports. The Italian, who is Paul Pogba's agent, wants to prolific youngster to take another step before joining one of Europe's biggest clubs.

Raiola to thwart Man Utd's Haaland hopes

Agent wants RB Salzburg star to shun biggest clubs

Manchester City are targeting a January move for Bournemouth's Nathan Ake, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11679/11882660/manchester-city-interested-in-rivalling-chelsea-to-sign-bournemouths-nathan-ake" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. If they are to sign the Netherlands star, though, they will have to beat Chelsea to his signature, with the Blues having inserted a £40 million ($53m)&nbsp;buy-back clause in the deal that took him to the south coast. City are short of cover at the back due to a long-term injury to Aymeric Laporte.

Man City to rival Chelsea for Ake

Guardiola aims to beat Blues to Dutch star

Manchester United are ready to strengthen their midfield by signing Saul from Atletico Madrid in January, <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2019/12/09/internacional/1575921261_579370.html?m1=cG9ydGFkYV9wb3J0YWRh&amp;m2=QUNUVUFMSURBRA%3D%3D&amp;m3=Ng%3D%3D&amp;m4=dmlkZW8%3D&amp;m5=MjI%3D" target="_blank">AS</a> reports. It will take around €90m (£76m/$100m) to tempt Atleti into selling, but with the Spanish side in need of funds to buy a striker, they could be open to a deal. Saul, meanwhile, would see the chance to move to Old Trafford as a dream.&nbsp;

Man Utd move for Atletico Madrid ace

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has chosen to sign for AC Milan, according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Milan/09-12-2019/ibra-ha-scelto-milan-ultimo-scoglio-durata-contratto-3501757928881.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. Out of contract at the end of the year after a stint with the LA Galaxy, the Swede is set to return to Serie A, with just a few details of his contract to be ironed out, including how long any deal will last.

Ibrahimovic has chosen Milan

Paris Saint-Germain have identified Liverpool's Sadio Mane as a replacement for Neymar should the Brazilian leave next summer, according to France Football via <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20191209/472151274743/mane-posible-relevo-de-neymar-en-el-psg.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo.</a> Neymar has been unsettled in the French capital over recent months and is reportedly still keen on a return to former club Barcelona. Should the 27-year-old leave then Mane is seen as a prime target, though Liverpool would not even consider bids of less than €100 million (£84m/$111m).

PSG eye Mane as Neymar replacement

Senegal forward a prime target for French champions

Manchester City are planning a January move for Bournemouth's Nathan Ake, despite a clause in his contract putting Chelsea in pole position for his signature, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11679/11882660/manchester-city-interested-in-rivalling-chelsea-to-sign-bournemouths-nathan-ake" target="_blank">Sky Sports.</a> Chelsea inserted a&nbsp;£40m ($52m)&nbsp;buy-back clause in the deal that saw Ake join the Cherries on a permanent transfer in the summer of 2017. The Blues could look to activate that clause in January now their transfer ban has been lifted, though City are also in the hunt as they look to shore up a backline that has struggled in the absence of the departed Vincent Kompany and&nbsp;injured&nbsp;Aymeric Laporte.

Duo set to go head-to-head for defender next month

Montreal Impact have announced that they have extended the contract of Anthony Jackson-Hamel until 2021 the MLS club announced. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> 📰 L’Impact a conclu une nouvelle entente avec l’attaquant québécois et joueur formé au club <a href="https://twitter.com/ajacksonhamel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ajacksonhamel</a> &gt;&gt; <a href="https://t.co/BkQ5DY4t8D">https://t.co/BkQ5DY4t8D</a> 📰 The Impact has come to terms with Homegrown striker <a href="https://twitter.com/ajacksonhamel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ajacksonhamel</a> &gt;&gt; <a href="https://t.co/UZCqIPOCHv">https://t.co/UZCqIPOCHv</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IMFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IMFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/BBSCWgcwXt">pic.twitter.com/BBSCWgcwXt</a> — Impact de Montréal (@impactmontreal) <a href="https://twitter.com/impactmontreal/status/1204129952725123073?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Jackson-Hamel re-signs with Impact

<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/real-madrid-proposto-un-giocatore-al-milan-la-riposta-94153" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> has revealed that Real Madrid have shopped midfileder Brahim Diaz to AC Milan, but he doesn't want to move. The former Manchester City man, who only moved to Los Blancos last January, is not wanted by Zinedine Zidane and will be allowed to leave this winter. The club want to move on fringe players like Diaz to free up funds to strengthen the squad.

Diaz offered to Milan

Miguel Herrera said he's been contacted about a move to the U.S. from Mexico, and that one day he might make the move north. The Club America boss is focused on winning another Liga MX title as his team will face Monterrey in the final of the competiton on December 26 and 29. "Maybe. Why not," he said of a switch to MLS, at the Concacaf Champions League draw. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/club-america-manager-herrera-leaves-door-open-for-future-mls/1qnikbp633rrp15ilxs5cema5p" target="_blank">Read all of his thoughts on Goal!</a>

Club America boss Herrera open to MLS switch

<a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/neil-lennon-ask-celtic-board-21060904" target="_blank">The Daily Record</a> says Neil Lennon is keen to ink Fraser Forster to a long-term deal rather than return him to his parent club Southampton. The paper also says Lennin is tipping the goalkeeper for a return to the England setup. The primary issue will be the player's wages, reported to be £70,000 a week, but Lennon is expected to ask the Hoops board to do all they can to seal the deal.

Celtic to look for permanent Forster deal

Jesus Ferreira has signed a&nbsp;four-year extension with FC Dallas, it has been confirmed. The 18-year-old came through the Dallas academy to play a key role for the club last season, scoring eight goals in 36 appearances. “Jesus has been a part of the FC Dallas family his entire life,” president Dan Hunt said. “We’ve seen him grow as a player and are looking forward to the impact he will make on this club the next few seasons.”

Ferreira signs new Dallas deal

Shanghai SIPG boss&nbsp;Vitor Pereira has ruled himself out of the running to replace Marco Silva at Everton. The Portuguese coach was reportedly the Toffees' top target, but he has declared his intention to stay in China. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/pereira-not-interested-in-everton-job-but-open-to-future-premier-/czrpq4wjidb21mq19kzw7lo9x" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Pereira rules out Everton switch

Rangers trio Allan McGregor, Jermain Defoe and Steven Davis have agreed to sign new contracts with the club, <a href="https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/18092624.allan-mcgregor-steven-davis-jermain-defoe-set-sign-new-rangers-deals/" target="_blank">Evening&nbsp;Times</a>&nbsp;claims. Scotland international goalkeeper McGregor will stay for another year after triggering an extension in his contract, while Defoe will join on a permanent basis at the end of the season once his deal with Bournemouth expires.

Defoe, McGregor & Davis agree new Rangers deals

French defender Frederic Brillant has signed a two-year contract extension with DC United. The centre-back joined the MLS side in December 2017 and his contract was set to expire at the end of this month.

Brillant signs two-year DC United extension

Guillermo Rivera of The Athletic says that former FC Basel sporting director Georg Heitz has been interviewed by the Chicago Fire for the same role. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> Hearing that former FC Basel Sporting Director Georg Heitz is a candidate that has been interviewed by <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cf97?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#cf97</a> but a hire has not been made yet. — Guillermo Rivera (@FireConf) <a href="https://twitter.com/FireConf/status/1204441600539217922?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 10, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <center>&nbsp;</center>

Former Basel man a candidate for Chicago Fire GM job

Serie A side Sassuolo and Barcelona have had a meeting in Milan in order to prolong the friendly relations between each other. The Catalan superclub see Sassuolo as a finishing school for their young players, and will give them first refusal, with an expectation they will enjoy the same benefits on any players that interest them. One such player, according to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/sassuolo-barcellona-boga-giovani-calciomercato-news" target="_blank">Gianluca di Marzio</a>, is 22-year-old winger Jeremie Boga, who has impressed so far this season.

Sassuolo and Barca deepen links with Boga on the table

Recenly sacked by Arsenal Unai Emery was thinking of taking a break from football, but a meeting with Everton executives may see him back in the game quicker than anyone expected. The Spanish coach met with majority investor Farhad Moshiri and chairman Bill Kenwright in London after the Liverpool club dismissed Marco Silva. <a href="https://theathletic.com/1448660/2019/12/10/emery-would-consider-everton-job-after-meeting-moshiri-and-kenwright/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a> says that the ambitions of Everton would interest Emery but also that no further contact has been made.

Emery prepared to consider Everton overtures

Manchester United's in form forward Marcus Rashford is keen to remain at his childhood club, despte interest from Barcelona, according to <a href="https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/andy-mitten-man-utd-column-marcus-rashford-forward-ole-solskjaer-building-team" target="_blank">Four Four Two.</a> The Catalan club made contact with the England international over the summer, but he opted to remain in Manchester, eventually signing a new contract. After a slow start to the season for him and the club, both have caught fire recently and Rashford is already level with his highest tally of goals for a season at 13.

Rashford has no interest in leaving United

Didier Deschamps will have a chance to defend the World Cup title he won with France in Russia in 2018 as he has signed a new deal until 2022, the <a href="https://www.fff.fr/actualites/187144-didier-deschamps-prolonge-jusqu-en-2022?themePath=equipes-de-france-1/" target="_blank">French Football Federation announced.</a> The former Juventus midfielder is one of just three men to have won the trophy as both player and manager, and would be the first to win it twice since Vittorio Pozzo in 1934 and 1938 if Les Bleus were to repeat. He will look to scoop the European Championships next summer, another trophy he hoisted as France captain, in 2000. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/france-boss-deschamps-signs-contract-extension-through-to/1vqnrobycdncq15ghk04anhj3r" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Deschamps pens new France deal until next World Cup

QPR defender Niko Hamalainen may not have a future at Loftus Road, but his performances on loan at Kilmarnock have brought him to the attention of a trio of other clubs. The Finland international, 22, could join fellow Championship club Huddersfield Town, move to the continent to Hertha Berlin, or return to the States to play for LAFC. <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-huddersfield-bundesliga-club-set-sights-on-signing-qpr-player-in-january/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a> has heard from sources at all three clubs, as well as QPR, who may want to cash in on him before his contract runs out at the end of this season.

Hertha, Huddersfield and LA eye QPR full back

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has long been expected to end up in Italy this winter after his departure from MLS, but Everton may make a late bid for the Swede. <a href="https://www.areanapoli.it/calciomercato/esclusiva---ibrahimovic-tra-napoli-e-milan-ci-prova-l-everton-offerta-a-raiola-le-cifre-ancelotti_351680.html">Area Napoli</a> suggest that the struggling Merseyside club may look to the forward to inspire them away from the relegation mire. The outlet say that the Toffees would make Ibrahimovic their best paid player on around £3 million per season, just ahead of Bernard, who is currently the highest earner at Goodison Park.

Everton willing to make Ibra their best paid player

Wolves&nbsp;striker Raul Jimenez is attracting plenty of admiring glances, with the&nbsp;Mexico&nbsp;international claiming that a €100 million (£84m/$111m) price tag would not faze him if another big-money move is to be made. He has told Marca: “It doesn’t scare me. Football is something I’ve always dreamed of, it has always been my life. Therefore, if it happens, it would be an important motivation to carry out such a transfer.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/mexico-jimenez-100m-transfer-wolves-interest/h2wku8jo9vyg1w81kl19tkw31" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Jimenez welcomes €100m transfer talk

Aston Villa and Watford are considering moves for Croatia international defender Domagoj Vida, claims <a href="https://turkish-football.com/watford-aston-villa-eye-move-for-croatia-international-defender-domagoj-vida/" target="_blank">Turkish Football.</a> A man who graced the World Cup final in 2018 is currently on the books of Besiktas.

Premier League pair keen on Vida

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍️ We are delighted to announce that young goalkeeper Brandon Austin has signed a new contract with the Club, which will run until 2022.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCL</a> ⚪️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COYS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#COYS</a>— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1204423850441793537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 10, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

New deal for Spurs starlet

Moise Kean is wanted back in his native Italy after struggling to make an impact Everton. According to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/roma-eye-signing-of-everton-s-kean-on-loan-in-january-44281" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>, Roma are keen on the promising frontman, while <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1204347151670763520" target="_blank">Bologna are also said to have asked</a> about a possible loan deal.

Kean wanted back in Italy

Fikayo Tomori is close to renewing his&nbsp;contract at&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;after talks entered an advance stage. Tomori&nbsp;will join Mason Mount, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Billy Gilmour and Jamie Cumming in having signed new deals under the Frank Lampard regime. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/tomori-closing-in-on-new-chelsea-deal/gqgxi7qczxa01dywnsuugj8yt" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

Tomori closing in on new Chelsea deal

Joao Mario wants to stay at Lokomotiv Moscow rather than move back to Inter when his loan deal is up. Speaking to <a href="https://www.itasportpress.it/calcio-estero/joao-mario-allinter-non-cera-spazio-per-me-ho-scelto-il-lokomotiv-mosca-per-due-motivi/?intcmp=gazzanet-joao-mario" target="_blank">ItaSportPress</a>, he said: "If it was up to me, I'd stay here. I like the club and the city, but you never know what might happen."

Joao Mario wants Lokomotiv Moscow stay

Leicester have opened contract talks with in-demand defender Caglar Soyuncu, reports <a href="https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/leicester-city-caglar-soyuncu-contract-3624612#" target="_blank">LeicestershireLive</a>. The Turkey international has sparked talk of interest from Manchester City but the Foxes are hoping that, along with James Maddison, the services of a key man can be retained.

Leicester discussing new deal with Soyuncu

Antonio Conte is keen on signing Marcos Alonso from Chelsea but Inter may struggle to finance any potential deal, while Olivier Giroud and Pedro could also move on in January. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/inter-chelsea-alonso-pedro-giroud-leave-january/1lwcjqi22pgpq1viq8s3x2ez19" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

Inter plotting raid on Chelsea's Alonso

Paulo Sousa is a serious contender for the Arsenal job, reports <a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/europa/tmw-arsenal-caccia-all-allenatore-c-e-anche-paulo-sousa-in-corsa-1324271" target="_blank">Tuttomercatoweb</a>. The Portuguese, who has previously spent time at QPR, Swansea and Leicester, is reported by <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Bordeaux-la-clause-qui-pourrait-aider-arsenal-a-debaucher-paulo-sousa/1088693" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a> to have a relatively small release clause in his contract at Bordeaux which could free him to return to England.

Sousa in the frame for Arsenal job

Napoli are poised to sack Carlo Ancelotti and replace him with Rino Gattuso, <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Napoli/09-12-2019/ancelotti-napoli-addio-gattuso-pronto-subentrare-3501757806481.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a> reports. Even victory in the Champions League against Genk&nbsp;will not be enough to save the former Chelsea and PSG boss, with the club's leadership fixed on the idea of changing coach.

Napoli ready to sack Ancelotti, appoint Gattuso

Lionel Messi may have picked up his sixth Ballon d'Or but the No.10 set alarm bells ringing when he admitted last week that retirement was approaching. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/barcelona-to-get-a-glimpse-of-their-bleak-messi-less-future/1guttteu3pblw1148xwap1go6l" target="_blank">Here's Rik Sharma looking at what Barca have to look forward to...</a>

Barca to get a glimpse of their Messi-less future

Barcelona have no intention of parting with Ivan Rakitic during the winter transfer window, claims <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20191210/472151974954/rakitic-convence-ya-no-esta-en-venta.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The Croatian playmaker has been heavily linked with a move to Inter, having previously attracted Premier League interest, but those at Camp Nou are planning to keep him on board.

Barca won't sell Rakitic in January

Roman Abramovich knocked back an offer from LA Dodgers owner Todd Boehly to buy Chelsea, according to the <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/c0fe56fa-1ae3-11ea-9186-7348c2f183af" target="_blank">Financial Times</a>. The Russian is said to have snubbed the approach because it fell short of his £3 billion valuation.

Abramovich knocked back takeover offer at Chelsea

What did Zlatan & Ancelotti talk about?

Former Valencia and Villarreal boss Marcelino has held talks with Arsenal about becoming their next manager, according to<a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/arsenal/story/4009800/marcelino-holds-arsenal-talks-keen-on-becoming-next-boss-sources" target="_blank"> ESPN</a>. The Gunners remain in the market for a successor to Unai Emery and another Spaniard has expressed an interest in taking the reins.

Marcelino holds talks with Arsenal

Paris Saint-Germain will not be parting with Neymar in January but are open to offers next summer, claims <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/international-football/2019/12/10/5def6286e2704ea4588b45c9.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The Brazilian forward has made no secret of his desire to return to Barcelona and may be granted his wish in 2020.

PSG will listen to offers for Neymar next summer

Rafael is set to join brother Fabio at Nantes, <a href="https://www.francefootball.fr/news/Mercato-on-a-appris-rafael-lyon-devait-aller-a-nantes/1088470" target="_blank">France Football</a> reports. The Brazilian pair last played together at Manchester United in their younger days but are set to team up again in Ligue 1 as the Lyon full-back seeks more playing time. Fabio, meanwhile, is out for the rest of the season due to injury.

Rafael to team up with Fabio in Nantes

Out of contract at the end of the season, PSG striker Edinson Cavani has attracted the interest of Atletico Madrid and Napoli, <a href="https://www.francefootball.fr/" target="_blank">France Football</a> reports. The Uruguay international has found himself down the pecking order in Paris this season and is set to leave in the summer. While Inter Miami is a move that is regularly being discussed, his priority is to stay in Europe.

Napoli and Atletico Madrid hover for Cavani

West Ham's owners are meeting to discuss the future of manager Manuel Pellgrini, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11685/11882867/west-ham-owners-discussing-manuel-pellegrinis-future-after-arsenal-defeat" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The former Manchester City boss saw his Hammers side suffer a 3-1 defeat to Arsenal on Monday, piling even more pressure onto his shoulders.

West Ham discussing Pellegrini's future

Jurgen Klopp has rubbished claims that he may be tempted to dip into the January transfer market for another defender, with the&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;boss considering his squad to be well-stocked in that department. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/klopp-rules-out-defender-signing-in-january-with-liverpool/pa005dflogxi16opuewsbkbjk" target="_blank">Get his quotes in full here..</a>

Klopp rules out defender signing in January

Real Madrid want to end the loan deals of&nbsp;Lunin and Javi Sanchez to Real Valladolid, <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2019/12/09/primera/1575916384_095986.html?m1=cG9ydGFkYV9wb3J0YWRh&amp;m2=QUNUVUFMSURBRA%3D%3D&amp;m3=Mg%3D%3D&amp;m4=dmlkZW8%3D&amp;m5=MjI%3D" target="_blank">AS</a> reports. There is no clause in the loan deals to allow them to do this, but they are confident that they can come to an agreement to allow the players to get pitch time.

Real Madrid eye breaking loan deals

Kylian Mbappe is putting pressure on Paris Saint-Germain with regards his future, <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/international-football/2019/12/10/5deed66f22601d9d4e8b458d.html" target="_blank">Marca</a> reports. Having acted angrily to being replaced in recent matches, the young attacker wants to be treated as the superstar he now is. PSG want to renew his deal but they will not, however, enter into transfer negotiations in the summer, with Neymar likely to leave.

Mbappe putting pressure on PSG

Shanghai SIPG coach Vitor Pereira is high on Everton's shortlist to replace Marco Silva as manager, the <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50721285" target="_blank">BBC</a> reports. Unai Emery and Bournemouth's Eddie Howe are among the other men the Toffees have considered, but it is the CSL-based coach that is closest to the Goodison Park side currently.

Vitor Pereira high on Everton's shortlist

Liverpool&nbsp;boss Jurgen Klopp has admitted to making the wrong call on deciding to not&nbsp;sign&nbsp;Sadio Mane while he was in charge at&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund. Mane has developed into of the one of the world's best players at Anfield over the past 12 months, scoring 22 goals in the Premier League last season, while he already has nine strikes and six assists in 15 league games this term. Klopp had the opportunity to sign Mane during his final two years of his tenure at Dortmund, with the&nbsp;Senegal&nbsp;forward impressing significantly for Salzburg&nbsp;in the Austrian&nbsp;Bundesliga, but the German felt it wasn't the right time. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-boss-klopp-i-was-wrong-to-not-sign-mane-at/kcwntuhfjgmg1tb4mcjh6fb31" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Liverpool boss Klopp: I was wrong to not sign Mane at Dortmund

Jadon Sancho is still "growing up"&nbsp;and needs to be guided during his development, according to&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund&nbsp;sports director Michael Zorc. The 19-year-old winger has been dropped from the starting XI twice in recent months, having been omitted from the squad to play&nbsp;Borussia Monchengladbach&nbsp;in October because of a late arrival from&nbsp;England&nbsp;duty, while also being benched for the&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;clash against&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;in November. Reports suggest Sancho is being hunted by some of Europe's biggest clubs including Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/jadon-is-still-growing-up-zorc-defends-dortmunds-treatment/1e5cmx0ez8hy11357pv6mg5897" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Jadon is still growing up' - Sancho suitors warned by Dortmund

Free agent Zlatan Ibrahimovic will not be joining Bologna because he has already made a decision to move elsewhere, according to the club's director Walter Sabatini. Ibrahimovic had been linked with a return to Serie A via Bologna after leaving MLS outfit LA Galaxy at the end of his contract. But the 38-year-old striker will not be moving to Bologna amid speculation over a switch to either Napoli or former club Milan. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ibrahimovic-not-joining-bologna-with-napoli-and-milan-links/1xaoo6uylcj0g1elaa63rg0rck" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Ibrahimovic not joining Bologna as Napoli and Milan links strengthening

Barcelona&nbsp;head coach Ernesto Valverde said Lautaro Martinez is a "great player" as the&nbsp;Inter&nbsp;star continues to be linked with the&nbsp;La Liga&nbsp;champions. Inter forward Martinez has reportedly emerged as a top target for Barca, who are looking to identify a long-term heir for the aging Luis Suarez. Martinez has scored 13 goals across all competitions this season, including a goal away to Barca in the&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;on October 2. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/barcelona-linked-lautaro-a-great-player-says-valverde-ahead/7fcqxjkdvbp41vlzqxnp1uaqk" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Barcelona-linked Lautaro a 'great player', says Valverde ahead of Inter clash

Napoli have agreed a deal for&nbsp;Gennaro Gattuso to take over as manager should the club sack&nbsp;Carlo Ancelotti, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/napoli-gattuso-accordo-ma-c-e-un-ultima-speranza-per-ancelotti-74009" target="_blank">Calciomercato.</a> Ancelotti's position has been in increasing doubt over recent weeks after a run of inconsistent results and president&nbsp;Aurelio De Laurentiis has responded by agreeing an 18-month deal with&nbsp;Gattuso. Ancelotti could yet stay in the job, but it will take a convincing win against Genk in the Champions League on Tuesday as well as the full support of the players.

Napoli agree Gattuso deal with Ancelotti on brink

&nbsp;Bayern Munich&nbsp;and Manchester City are monitoring the progress of Rangers teenager&nbsp;Kai Kennedy, reports the <a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/rangers-face-kai-kennedy-transfer-21060931" target="_blank">Daily Record.</a> The 17-year-old has yet to make his senior debut for the club but has impressed for their youth sides and regularly trains with Steven Gerrard's senior squad. His progress has not gone unoticed by Bayern and City, with Rangers keen for the youngster to sign an extension to his current contract&nbsp;which expires in 2021.

Bayern and City eye Rangers youngster

Rafael Benitez says there is “no chance” he will return to the Premier League until at least the end of his contract with Chinese&nbsp;Super League&nbsp;side Dalian Yifang in 2021. The Spaniard only moved to Dalian Yifang in July having left Newcastle after the expiry of his contract on Tyneside,&nbsp;but that has not stopped the former&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;boss being linked with managerial vacancies at&nbsp;Arsenal&nbsp;and&nbsp;Everton. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/theres-no-chance-i-will-come-back-now-benitez-rules-himself/ufmcynz1jb0g1e5711ky2my4t" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

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