Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Mahrez could leave Man City in January

Steven Gerrard is all set to take over as the new manager at Aston Villa, according to Birmingham Mail journalist <a href="https://twitter.com/PreeceObserver/status/1458415975578079234" target="_blank">Ashley Preece.</a>The Rangers boss is reportedly finalising his backroom staff ahead of his appointment at Villa Park, with an announcement due in the next 24-48 hours.

Gerrard to Aston Villa 'all but done'

Rangers boss due to be announced as new Villa manager (Birmingham Mail)

The Manchester United squad is gearing up for a change in management, claims the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/16683495/ole-gunnar-solskjaer-man-utd-job-status/" target="_blank">Sun</a>. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's removal is now almost guaranteed, with only the timing of his sacking still in doubt, and the Red Devils are resigned to saying goodbye to the Norwegian at some point in the near-future.

Man Utd players resigned to losing Solskjaer

Manager's position at Old Trafford hangs by a thread

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Midfielder is out until January with injury

Planes to part company with Barca

The agent of FC Dallas sensation Ricardo Pepi insists that he is ready to make the step up to European football. “Of course. You can’t be ready until you try. You must always take the big step forward in order to grow," Jaime Garcia told <a href="https://sempreinter.com/2021/11/10/fc-dallas-striker-ricardo-pepis-agent-hes-ready-for-europe-inter-are-a-top-club/" target="_blank">FC Inter News</a>.“Out of respect for the clubs I don’t want to say who is interested in Ricardo.”

Pepi ready for European football, says agent

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Aston Villa are preparing paperworks and contracts in order to confirm Steven Gerrard appointment as new head coach. Agreement now at final stages, Gerrard &amp; board working on staff details 🟣🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AVFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AVFC</a> Rangers compensation could be agreed around £3m - as reported by <a href="https://twitter.com/TeleFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TeleFootball</a>. <a href="https://t.co/9KQhBCyzJS">pic.twitter.com/9KQhBCyzJS</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1458517242715545604?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 10, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Villa put final touches on Gerrard arrival

Christensen's Chelsea future still uncertain

NYRB's Duncan nears Belgium move

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://t.co/bvVozOPvpC">pic.twitter.com/bvVozOPvpC</a>— Matt Besler (@MattBesler) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattBesler/status/1458477509792747526?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 10, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

MLS favourite Besler announces retirement

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Eddie Howe: “Newcastle welcome has been absolutely incredible. The level of excitement and respect and interest in team, is a new experience for me. I will treat the club as if it was my own family”. ⚫️⚪️ <a href="https://twitter.com/alistairmagowan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@alistairmagowan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NUFC</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1458455810640650248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 10, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Howe bowled over by 'incredible' Newcastle welcome

Michael Edwards will step down as Liverpool’s sporting director at the end of the season, the Reds have confirmed.<iframe></iframe>Edwards, one of the most influential figures at Anfield and an integral part of the club’s recent success, will depart when his contract expires in the summer - despite repeated efforts from Fenway Sports Group, the club’s owners, to persuade him to stay.He will be replaced by Julian Ward, who was promoted to the role of assistant sporting director last year and is seen as the ideal successor.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-sporting-director-michael-edwards-julian-ward/blt7d8cf59ecd548ae9" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Edwards to depart Liverpool sporting director role

Arsenal are plotting a swoop for RB Leipzig and United States national team star Tyler Adams - according to <a href="https://sportbild.bild.de/#remId=1706728821080974861" target="_self">Sport Bild</a>.The Gunners are keeping close tabs on the 22-year-old, who is contracted to remain at Red Bull Arena until 2025.Arsenal would have to trigger Adams' €40 million (£34m/$46m) release clause in order to prise him away from Leipzig, with the German club unlikely to listen to any cut-price offers.

Arsenal plotting swoop for Leipzig & USMNT star Adams

Czech investment group acquires 27% of West Ham shares

Lorenzo Insigne's agent Vincenzo Pisacane has dismissed suggestions that the Italian forward could move to MLS, calling the rumours "completely fake".On the Napoli star's future, he told <a href="https://www.ilroma.net/news/sport/agente-insigne-%C2%ABil-napoli-ha-offerto-quasi-la-met%C3%A0-di-ci%C3%B2-che-guadagna%C2%BB" target="_self">Il Roma</a>: "He's out of contract in June 2022. Napoli are offering a new contract with a 50% reduction in salary and Lorenzo was surprised by this proposal. We're in talks and we'll see. The MLS rumours are completely fake."

Insigne to MLS stories 'completely fake'

Riyad Mahrez could leave Manchester City in January - according to <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a894557286162744167-vers-un-depart-cet-hiver-pour-riyad-mahrez" target="_self">Foot Mercato</a>.The 30-year-old has fallen down the squad pecking order at Etihad Stadium this season and may look for a way out when the market reopens.Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid are both admirers of Mahrez, but City have not yet been made aware of any concrete interest.

Mahrez could leave Man City in January

Dani Alves is set for talks with Barcelona over a surprise return to the club - according to <a href="https://www.uol.com.br/esporte/colunas/mercado-da-bola/2021/11/09/dani-alves-tem-reuniao-para-negociar-volta-ao-barcelona.html" target="_self">UOL Esporte</a>.The 38-year-old has been without a club since leaving Sao Paulo in September, and was present to watch the Blaugrana's recent Champions League win against Dynamo Kiev.Alves won 23 trophies during his first stint at Barca, who are now looking to re-sign the right-back following the appointment of Xavi as their new head coach.

Dani Alves set for talks over Barca return

Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele came close to a summer switch to Manchester City - according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/tv3-barca-quiso-enviar-dembele-12817846" target="_self">SPORT</a>.Pep Guardiola was keen on signing the Frenchman, but City couldn't afford to bring him in due to Financial Fair Play rules.Barca also proposed a swap deal involving Raheem Sterling, but the City winger made it clear that he wanted to stay at Etihad Stadium.

Dembele came close to summer Man City switch

West Ham are seeking cover for injured defender Angelo Ogbonna - according to <a href="https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/exclusive-middlesbrough-and-qpr-first-teamers-on-west-hams-transfer-radar-after-ogbonna-setback/">Football League World</a>.The 33-year-old is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering cruciate ligament damage in the Hammers' 3-2 win against Liverpool.West Ham are now checking on Middlesbrough's Dael Fry and Queens Park Rangers star Rob Dickie ahead of the January transfer window.

West Ham seeking Ogbonna cover

Paris Saint Germain have set their sights on RB Leipzig star Christopher Nkunku - according to <a href="https://www.bild.de/" target="_self">BILD</a>.The French giants are looking at the 23-year-old as a potential replacement for Kylian Mbappe, who has been tipped to join Real Madrid next year.However, Nkunku is also on the radar of a number of other top European clubs, including Manchester City.

PSG set sights on Nkunku

Juventus have offered Aaron Ramsey to Roma - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/roma-la-juve-propone-ramsey-a-prezzo-di-saldo-i-dettagli-89287" target="_self">Calcio Mercato</a>.The Bianconeri are so eager to offload the Welshman that they are willing to loan him to Stadio Olimpico in January while still covering 60 per cent of his wages.Roma boss Jose Mourinho, who has previously managed Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham, is thought to be a keen admirer of Ramsey, having come up against him when he was at Arsenal.

Juve offer Ramsey to Roma

Eddie Howe is eager to bring Atletico Madrid full-back Kieran Trippier to Newcastle - according to<a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1519130/Newcastle-transfer-news-Eddie-Howe-Kieran-Trippier-snt">The Express</a>.The Magpies' new head coach will look to make the 31-year-old one of his first signings when the January transfer window opens.Trippier has already played 15 games across all competitions for Atletico this season, but has less than two years to run on his current contract.

Howe eager to bring Trippier to Newcastle

Arsenal are not going to dip into the transfer market for Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic - Goal can confirm.It has been suggested that the Gunners are ready to compete with the likes of Manchester City and Juventus for the 21-year-old, who recently rejected a new contract.Mikel Arteta will look to bring in a new centre-forward next summer, however, Vlahovic is not currently on Arsenal's list of potential targets.

Arsenal not in the market for Vlahovic

Liverpool have identified Villarreal winger Arnaut Danjuma as a transfer target - according to Fabrizio Romano on the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/4hnwxB7huVjJyqspgQoxf6">Here We Go Podcast</a>.The Reds could look to bring in the 26-year-old in January to provide extra cover in the final third when Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane head off to the African Cup of Nations.Danjuma joined Villarreal from Bournemouth in the summer, and has scored five goals in his first 11 La Liga outings for the Spanish giants.

Liverpool target Villarreal winger Danjuma

Frosinone defender Federico Gatti is the subject of interest from Napoli - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/il-napoli-studia-gatti-il-difensore-alla-chiellini-lanciato-da-g-31429">Calcio Mercato</a>.The Serie A giants are ready to make a January move for the 23-year-old, who is currently valued at around €6 million.Napoli are not the only club chasing Gatti, though, with Juventus, Atalanta and a number of foreign sides also keeping tabs on his progress.

Napoli interested in Frosinone star Gatti

West Ham are set to reignite their interest in Cagliari striker Giovanni Simeone - according to the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1518705/West-Ham-transfer-news-Serie-A-goal-machine-Giovanni-Simeone">Daily Express</a>.The Hammers tried to sign the 26-year-old in the summer but were ultimately unable to finalise a deal.They are planning to return for Simeone in January, despite the fact that he is currently on loan at Hellas Verona, who have the option to buy him outright at the end of the season.

West Ham to reignite Simeone interest

West Ham will reject offers for Rice

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Inter plan for André Onana is still the same: sign him as free agent in 2022 from Ajax, verbal agreement reached months ago and to be completed when it’s gonna be allowed by official rules 🤝🇨🇲 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Inter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Inter</a> Onana has been approaches by many clubs including Barça - but Inter are on it. <a href="https://t.co/2blOdlc7Rl">https://t.co/2blOdlc7Rl</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1458195440587923456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 9, 2021</a></blockquote><script asyncsrc="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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