Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Real Madrid reject €25m West Ham bid for Hazard

Barcelona are considering Manchester United's Anthony Martial as an alternative signing should they fail to sign Ferran Torres, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/martial-pie-fuera-united-barca-12969434" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The Frenchman has fallen out of favour at Old Trafford and could be available for transfer.

Barca line up Martial as Torres alternative (Sport)

Striker has fallen down pecking order at Old Trafford

Four European giants have struck out ahead in the race to sign Borussia Dortmund ace Erling Haaland, reports <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/bundesliga/2021/12/10/61b30a2b268e3eb91d8b45a4.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Barcelona are now favourites to complete a deal, with Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain lagging behind.

Four teams lead chase for Haaland (Marca)

Ralf Rangnick told Manchester United to consider signing Amadou Haidara, Jude Bellingham and Kalvin Phillips to strengthen their midfield, <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4543126/rangnicks-man-united-masterplan-bellingham-haidara-phillips-are-key-targets" target="_blank">ESPN</a> reports.The coach impressed the club officials in his interview as he suggested the RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund and Leeds stars as options to solve the problems in one of their weaker areas.Rangnick has been told he can bring in new players in January, but they are expected to offload more players than they sign as the coach believes the squad is too big.

Rangnick identifies Bellingham, Haidara and Phillips as Man Utd targets (ESPN)

Interim bosses feels midfield is a weakness for Red Devils

Real Madrid have turned down West Ham's €25 million (£21m/$28m) bid for Eden Hazard, reports <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/es/deportes/florentino-perez-rechaza-oferta-dejarle-salir-real-madrid-enero-pide-doble_680846_102.html" target="_blank">El Nacional.</a>Madrid are looking to offload the Belgian, who has disappointed since moving from Chelsea in 2019.But club president Florentino Perez is still looking for at least double what the Hammers offered to sell the 30-year-old.

Real Madrid reject €25m West Ham bid for Hazard (El Nacional)

Florentino Perez wants at least double what the Hammers offered

Aston Villa star John McGinn has been backed to become one of Ralf Rangnick's first signings at Manchester United. “I don’t see why McGinn wouldn’t do well at Man United,”&nbsp;ex-Leeds United man Paddy Kenny told&nbsp;<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/pundit-i-can-see-mcginn-at-man-united-now-as-deal-tipped-to-be-done-after-rangnick-update/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. "He’s a brilliant player and he has done so well for Aston Villa. He’s shown his quality.“It would be interesting to see if this does happen. I can see him at United now. No disrespect to Villa but I would like to see McGinn play with better players."

Aston Villa's McGinn tipped to join Man Utd

Former Blackburn and Chelsea strike Chris Sutton believes that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's indiscipline has brought his Arsenal career to a close. "He's making the rules up as he goes along, players have to adhere to the rules," Sutton told BT Sport following Aubameyang's absence against Southampton on Saturday. "The big question is does Aubayemang have a future at&nbsp;Arsenal&nbsp;under Arteta? Will he remain captain? It doesn't look that way, it's not a good example to set."

'Aubameyang's Arsenal career is over'

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Mino Raiola reveals to <a href="https://x.com/Sport1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Sport1</a>: “Do you actually know that we almost brought de Ligt to Munich? For Matthijs to FC Bayern we were in very good talks, it was a serious possibility [in the past]. It's a shame it didn't work out in the end”. 🔴🇳🇱 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Juve?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Juve</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1469755259627126786?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote>
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De Ligt was close to Bayern switch

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I’ll be remembering today as one of the proudest moments of my life. I’m deeply grateful for to be elected as the new president of <a href="https://x.com/FecafootOfficie?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FecafootOfficie</a>. Every vote represents the energy and ambition of our football family to take our beloved sport to a level we’ve never seen before. <a href="https://t.co/2z8fjLBMLA">pic.twitter.com/2z8fjLBMLA</a>— Samuel Eto'o (@SamuelEtoo) <a href="https://x.com/SamuelEtoo/status/1469676514325184516?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Ex-Barca star Eto'o chosen as new Cameroon FC president

Brighton are closing on a deal for 18-year-old Poland midfielder Kacper Kozlowski, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10299667/Brighton-close-sealing-8million-signing-Polish-teenager-Kacper-Kozlowski.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a> Kozlowski would cost the Seagulls around £8million, while the club are also keeping tabs on Blackburn Rovers' Chile star Ben Brereton.

Brighton close on Kozlowski

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">*️⃣Javier Sanguinetti es el elegido para ser el entrenador de Newell's. *️⃣La intención de la directiva es juntarse con el representante del DT en las próximas horas para cerrar el aspecto económico y oficializarlo en el cargo.— César Luis Merlo (@CLMerlo) <a href="https://x.com/CLMerlo/status/1469652873722175490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Newell's want Sanguinetti as new coach

Lyon set to sign Azmoun

Eintracht Frankfurt have offered a contract to Red Bull Salzburg defender Jerome Onguene, <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a1701199641181163359-leintracht-francfort-sattaque-a-jerome-onguene" target="_blank">Foot Mercato</a> reports.The 23-year-old centre-back can leave the Austrian side for free at the end of the season and a move to Germany could be on the cards, with Wolfsburg also having offered him a deal from next June.

Eintracht Frankfurt join Wolfsburg in Onguene race

Atletico Madrid are plotting moves for Red Bull Salzburg star Mohamed Camara and AZ full-back Owen Wijndal, <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/2-fichajes-podria-atletico-madrid-dinero-torreira-20211211.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a> reports.The Spanish side hope to invest in a defensive midfielder and a left-back next summer and the pair are their favoured options.

Atletico Madrid target Camara and Wijndal

AC Milan have been given a boost in their pursuit of Torino defender Bremer.The Rossoneri have placed the Brazilian at the top of their list of targets for the January transfer window as they hope to strengthen at centre-back after Simon Kjaer was ruled out with an injury.<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-su-bremer-il-torino-fissa-il-prezzo-e-chiede-pobega-69726" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> says Bremer is refusing to renew his contract with Torino and the club are willing to let him leave in January if he does not sign a new deal.Bremer will not be sold cheap, however, as Torino want around €25 million for him.

Torino may sell AC Milan target Bremer in January

Besiktas have approached Estoril coach Bruno Pinheiro about replacing Sergen Yalcin at the helm.<a href="https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-bwin/estoril/detalhe/bruno-pinheiro-na-lista-do-besiktas?ref=HP_Ultimas" target="_blank">Record</a> reports the 45-year-old is high on the Turkish side's list of targets and have already made contact after being turned down by Andre Villas-Boas.

Besiktas approach Pinheiro

Jesus Corona looks set to leave Porto for Sevilla in January, according to <a href="https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-bwin/fc-porto/detalhe/sevilha-pensa-em-corona-ja-para-janeiro?ref=Detalhe_Ultimas" target="_blank">Record</a>.The Mexico international's contract expires at the end of the season but the Spanish side could snap him up because they have a shortage of wingers after Erik Lamela was ruled out until April.

Sevilla to snap up Corona

Romelu Lukaku's agent has backed the Chelsea striker to return to Serie A in the future.The Belgian striker enjoyed a fruitful spell in Italy with Inter before being lured back to England by Chelsea.But Federico Pastorello has told Tuttosport that he will be back in the Italian top-flight eventually.“Now let's allow Chelsea to enjoy him but we will see him again in Serie A because he is in love with our country," he said.

Lukaku will return to Serie A - agent

Inter have made no contact with Stefan de Vrij to open negotiations over a new contract.<a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Inter/11-12-2021/inter-de-vrij-rinnovo-430396310598.shtml" target="_blank">La Gazzetta dello Sport</a> says the centre-back is the only star player remaining at the club who is yet to renew his deal.The Netherlands defender will be a free agent in 2023 and has caught the attention of Tottenham and Newcastle.

Inter yet to open contract talks with Spurs target De Vrij

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍️ | Jarrad Branthwaite has signed a new three-and-a-half-year contract, with the option for a further year.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EFC</a> 🔵— Everton (@Everton) <a href="https://twitter.com/Everton/status/1469638094437511172?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote><script asyncsrc="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Branthwaite signs Everton contract

Barcelona are monitoring Uruguay's rising star Agustin Alvarez, claims <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20211211/1001724004/barca-busca-nuevo-pistolero-uruguayo.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>.The 20-year-old has impressed in South America and has already attracted interest from Real Madrid, but the Camp Nou side could jump in with an offer ahead of their rivlas.

Barcelona target Penarol star Alvarez

Gedson Fernandes is expected to join Galatasaray from Benfica in January.<a href="https://www.ojogo.pt/futebol/1a-liga/benfica/noticias/gedson-saida-do-benfica-e-um-cenario-que-volta-a-ganhar-forca-14398874.html" target="_blank">O Jogo</a> reports there is a good chance he will return to the club he spent the end of last season on loan, with Galatasaray coach Fatih Terim admitting this week that his side are plotting a bid.

Galatasaray to sign Gedson in January

Ismael Bennacer is expected to sign a new deal at AC Milan but there is still a gap between the two sides when it comes to his salary.<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/bennacer-il-vero-imprescindibile-del-centrocampo-di-pioli-il-rin-18177" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> says the Serie A side want him to sign a contract that runs until 2026, but their salary offer is currently €800,000 lower than his agent is demanding.

AC Milan must up Bennacer salary offer as renewal talks continue

Sevilla are lining up a January bid for Douglas Costa, claims <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/sorprendente-refuerzo-podria-llegar-sevilla-enero-20211211.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>.The Spanish side are looking to strengthen on the wings and see the Juventus player, who is expected to make an early return from his loan spell at Gremio, is the man sporting director Monchi has his eye on.

Sevilla to move for Douglas Costa

Weston McKennie could be sold by Juventus in January.<a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Juventus/11-12-2021/calciomercato-juve-non-solo-ramsey-possibili-cessioni-gennaio-430388594188_preview.shtml?reason=unauthenticated&amp;origin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gazzetta.it%2FCalcio%2FSerie-A%2FJuventus%2F11-12-2021%2Fcalciomercato-juve-non-solo-ramsey-possibili-cessioni-gennaio-430388594188.shtml" target="_blank">La Gazzetta dello Sport</a> reports the Serie A side are willing to listen to offers for the United States international in the upcoming window, while Aaron Ramsey and Arthur could also be offloaded.

Juventus listening to offers for McKennie

Benfica goalkeeper Mile Svilar has decided he wants to leave the club in January, <a href="https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-bwin/benfica/detalhe/svilar-prefere-deixar-o-benfica?ref=Benfica_2BlocoAreasemDestaques" target="_blank">Record</a> claims.The 22-year-old's contract expires at the end of the season and the Portuguese side are trying to convince him to sign an extension.But Serbia international Svilar would rather take the next step in his career.

Svilar wants Benfica exit in January

Juventus have made Denis Zakaria their number one priority for the January transfer window after being priced out of other moves.The Serie A side wanted to sign Aurelien Tchouameni or Axel Witsel to strengthen in the winter, but they cannot afford to sign them.<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-asse-caldo-col-borussia-monchengladbach-assalto-a-zakaria-l-55902" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> says Borussia Monchengladbach's Zakaria is their most likely option, though they face competition from Roma, Liverpool and Barcelona.Kouadio Kone, who is on loan at Toulouse from Gladbach, has also been highlighted as a possible signing should they miss out on Zakari.

Juventus make Zakaria top target and eye Kone as alternative

Andre Villas-Boas has rejected an offer to take over as Besiktas coach, <a href="https://www.record.pt/internacional/detalhe/andre-villas-boas-recusou-abordagem-do-besiktas" target="_blank">Record</a> reports.The Turkish side are looking for a new manager after the departure of Sergen Yalcin and approached the former Chelsea and Tottenham manager.But Villas-Boas has turned them down, just as he knocked back Flamengo and Lazio over the last year.

Villas-Boas rejects Besiktas approach

Real Madrid will make a move for Wilfred Ndidi to replace midfielder Casemiro, according to Nigerian outlet <a href="https://twitter.com/Naija_PR/status/1469369331763011592" target="_blank">Naija</a>.Carlo Ancelotti became interested in Ndidi during his time at Leicester and is open to bringing him to the Santiago Bernabeu as his side are in need of backup players in midfield.

Real Madrid eye Ndidi as Casemiro replacement

Brighton are nearing a £20 million ($27m) deal for Blackburn star Ben Brereton Diaz, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/brighton-ben-brereton-diaz-transfer-25669505" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.The 22-year-old Chile interational has 17 goals in 21 appearances in the Championship this term, alerting a host of Premier League clubs.

Brighton near £20m deal for Brereton Diaz

Juventus are looking to offload Arthur Melo in January, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/arthur-un-altro-flop-i-72-milioni-al-barcellona-l-indagine-della-40074" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.The Brazilian has failed to impress since his arrival in the summer of 2020 in a swap deal with Barcelona involving Miralem Pjanic.

Juventus want to offload Arthur

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">There’s no plan for Ivan Perisic to re-join FC Bayern despite rumours. He’s not planning for Bayern comeback - nothing is decided yet for his future. 🇭🇷 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a> He’s out of contract in June 2022, performing at top level - Inter will make a decision on potential new deal soon.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1469424010131910656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 10, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Perisic not planning Bayern return

West Ham are preparing a January move for Clermont striker Mohamed Bayo, reports <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-west-ham-part-a-lattaque-pour-un-buteur-de-ligue-1-579232" target="_blank">Le10Sport</a>.The 23-year-old starred for Clermont in Ligue 2 last term and has taken his goalscoring form to Ligue 1 this season, netting eight times in 16 league matches.Clermont will demand €20 million (£17m/$23m) for Bayo, a price the Hammers are willing to pay.

West Ham to launch Bayo bid

Roma boss Jose Mourinho is eyeing a trio of moves in the January transfer window, reports <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Roma/10-12-2021/mercato-roma-chi-arrivera-aarons-tolisso-ecco-nomi-lista-pinto-430387272398.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport.</a>Mourinho is hoping to move for Norwich defender Max Aarons, Bayern Munich's&nbsp;Corentin Tolisso&nbsp;and&nbsp;Florian Grillitsch&nbsp;of Hoffenheim.Roma would have to pay a transfer fee for Aarons, while Tolisso and Grillitsch can be signed to pre-contract agreements ahead of next season.

Roma eye moves for Aarons, Grillitsch & Tolisso 

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has issued a warning to Antonio Rudiger as the defender enters the final months of his contract with no new deal in sight.Tuchel is hoping to keep the Germany international at Stamford Bridge but has insisted the club can't break their wage structure in the process."We are fully aware of the importance of Toni and the role he is playing on and off the pitch," Tuchel said. "There is no doubt in that. And yes it is true nobody is bigger than a club, nobody is."

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