Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Cavani wants to join Barcelona

Edinson Cavani will become a free agent in the summer of 2022 and, according to <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/edinson-cavani-wants-to-join-barcelona-next-summer-ttx6bgdzf?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1638440012 " target="_blank">The Times</a>, the Uruguayan striker wants to link up with Barcelona.A move to Camp Nou in January has been mooted, but the 34-year-old is expected to see out the season at Manchester United before taking on a new challenge.

Cavani wants to join Barcelona in 2022 (The Times)

Uruguayan striker eager to head for Camp Nou

Arsenal are presenting Juventus with serious competition in the hunt for Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic, reports <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/juventus/2021/12/02-87562833/juve_intrigo_vlahovic_ora_c_un_nuovo_ostacolo " target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>.The Gunners are ready to step up their efforts to lure the Serbian frontman to England, which would leave Serie A giants empty-handed.

Arsenal eager to beat Juve to Vlahovic (Tuttosport)

Gunners ready to scrap it out for striker

Ralf Rangnick is, according to <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/exclusive-man-utd-identify-nordi-mukiele-transfer-target-ralf-rangnick-arrival " target="_blank">90min</a>, looking to make a raid on former employers RB Leipzig one of his first pieces of business after taking the reins at Manchester United.The German tactician, who has been appointed as interim boss at Old Trafford, is said to be keen on doing a deal for France international right-back Nordi Mukiele.

Mukiele is a target for Man Utd (90min)

Red Devils keen on landing another right-back

Robert Lewandowski has ordered his agent to finalise a transfer to Real Madrid, claims <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2021/11/30/primera/1638300625_018486.html" target="_blank">AS</a>.His representative, Pini Zahavi, also represents centre-back David Alaba, who joined Real Madrid from Bayern Munich over the summer and could engineer a similar move in six months.

Lewandowski orders Real Madrid transfer (AS)

The striker has told his agent to find a way to get him to the Spanish club

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Estevez appointed as new FC Dallas coach

Barcelona are aiming to buy two new players once the transfer window opens in January, reports <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/fichajes-barcelona-intentara-enero-12935157" target="_blank">Sport</a>. As well as free agent Dani Alves, the Catalans are hoping to seal a deal for Manchester City's Ferran Torres and a further forward, with Dani Olmo, Karim Adeyemi and Timo Werner among the top candidates.

Barca line up two January signings

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Fiorentina are planning to complete Jonathan Ikoné signing in the next few days. The agreement is at final stages for €15m to Lille - future sale percentage will also be included in the deal. 🤝🇫🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> Ikoné’s arrival in January is not linked with Dusan Vlahovic future.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1466450895042924548?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 2, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Fiorentina close on Ikone move

Hugo Lloris is in line for a new contract at Tottenham - according to <a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/calcio-estero/tmw-tottenham-lavori-in-corso-per-il-rinnovo-di-lloris-fino-al-2023-la-situazione-1616430" target="_self">Tuttomercatoweb</a>.The French goalkeeper's current deal expires next summer, but Spurs are eager to tie him down for at least one more year.Tottenham will open talks with Lloris in January as Antonio Conte looks to make sure he remains the club's No.1 for the time being.

Lloris in line for new Spurs deal

Las Palmas star Alberto Moleiro is the subject of interest from Barcelona - according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20211201/1001720145/triplicaran-clausula-jugador-objetivo-barca.html" target="_self">Mundo Deportivo</a>.The Blaugrana have been keeping tabs on the 18-year-old for some time, and he has already been compared to Pedri in terms of his playing style.Las Palmas won't make it easy for Barca to sign Moleiro, though, and are planning to triple the release clause in his contract.

Barca interested in Las Palmas star Moleiro 

Napoli are in talks to sign Besiktas defender Umut Meras - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/RudyGaletti/status/1466044965579112453?s=20" target="_self">Calciomercato</a>.The Italian giants have already made contact with the 25-year-old ahead of the January transfer window.Meras is open to a move to Serie A but will remain focused on his duties at Besiktas until an official offer is made by Napoli.

Napoli in talks to sign Besiktas star Meras

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San Jose Earthquakes announce roster moves for 2022

Christian Eriksen appears to have no future at Serie A giants Inter, but he is looking to prolong his playing career after suffering cardiac arrest at Euro 2020 and is currently using the training facilities at former club Odense Boldklub (OB).The Denmark international has not taken in a competitive outing since&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/what-happened-christian-eriksen-euro-2020-denmark-medical/x2rwwvwv64021x72psbvx0r1g">collapsing in his country's opening game of a delayed European Championship finals</a>&nbsp;against Finland on June 12.He received life-saving treatment on the field in that contest, before being rushed to hospital, and has since been fitted with a cardioverter defibrillator (ICD).Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/inter-eriksen-training-odense-january-transfer-window/bltce0c311cc929a42f" target="_self">Goal</a>.

Eriksen training at Odense ahead of January window

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Barça president Laporta on Ousmane Dembélé contract expiring in June: “Dembélé’s renewal is going slower than we wanted. But we’re still working on it - we want Ousmane to stay, he could be a key player if we’ll reach an agreement”, he said to <a href="https://twitter.com/victor_nahe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@victor_nahe</a>. 🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a> <a href="https://t.co/nokYEnQns6">pic.twitter.com/nokYEnQns6</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1466393360877473803?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 2, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Barca president Laporta gives Dembele contract update 

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Doncaster sack Richie Wellens

Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke has refused to confirm or deny that Erling Haaland has a release clause in his contract that would allow him to leave for a cut-price fee. The amount, that reports suggest can be activated next summer, is believed to be worth between €75 million (£64m/$85m) and €100m (£85m/$113m), although when asked about whether it exists at the club's general meeting on Thursday, Watzke replied: "I can't confirm that."<a href="https://twitter.com/berger_pj/status/1466373114695200778?" target="_blank">Sport1</a> meanwhile, reports that there is an agreement between the club and the player regarding his exit.

Dortmund silent on Haaland release clause rumours

Newcastle United are confident that they will not be slow to react in the January transfer window despite not having a sporting director in place yet, the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/12/02/newcastle-owners-confident-swiftly-landing-january-transfer/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a> reports.Every area of the squad will apparently be looked at in terms of strengthening in the winter, although the most pressing areas are considered to be in defence and midfield, with a list of targets having been drawn up.

Newcastle ready to 'move quickly' in January if needed

Thibaut Courtois is a key man for Real Madrid, but <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/hi-ha-un-nou-cas-sergio-ramos-molt-perillos-perque-li-agraden-mes-els-diners-que-el-reial-madrid-i-a_676598_102.html " target="_blank">El Nacional</a> reports that Juventus and Newcastle may look to prise him away from Santiago Bernabeu in 2022.The Belgium international goalkeeper is settled in the Spanish capital, but a big-money bid may tempt the Blancos into doing business.

Juve & Newcastle keen on Courtois

Jesse Lingard could head through the exits at Manchester United again in January, with West Ham continuing to be linked with a player that thrived on loan with them last season.David Moyes’ assistant, Stuart Pearce, has told <a href="https://twitter.com/talkSPORT/status/1466309911449587712 " target="_blank">talkSPORT</a> of those rumours: “I think Jesse what he showed last year he’s going to be linked with various clubs, there’s no doubt about that.“From his point of view, he’ll be looking at the World Cup in less than a year’s time and thinking ‘what do I have to do, where will I have to play my football?’“All we know is he’s at Manchester United at the moment, he’s out of contract next summer, I’m sure he’ll have one or two suitors in the summer.“He did himself no harm coming to us when he did and the form he showed.”

Lingard back to West Ham in January?

Dele Alli will not be walking away from his troubles at Tottenham and is prepared to fight for his future, claims <a href="https://www.eurosport.com/football/transfers/2021-2022/barcelona-add-forward-ferran-torres-to-list-of-targets-from-premier-league-champions-manchester-city_sto8649700/story.shtml " target="_blank">Eurosport</a>.The England international midfielder is struggling to convince Antonio Conte of his worth, but no switch elsewhere will be sought at the turn of the year.

Alli to fight for Tottenham future

Real Madrid have turned down the opportunity to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Marc Roca, reports <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/florentino-perez-rebutja-marc-roma-fitxatge-jose-mourinho-roma_677156_102.html " target="_blank">El Nacional</a>.The 25-year-old Spaniard is pushing for a way out of the Allianz Arena, but those at Santiago Bernabeu are not looking to reinforce in that area of the field just yet.

Real reject chance to sign Roca

Arsenal youngster Folarin Balogun is a January loan target for Championship side Middlesbrough, claims <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-transfer-news-folarin-balogun-middlesbrough-eddie-nketiah-bundesliga-b969573.html " target="_blank">Standard Sport</a>.Boro boss Chris Wilder tried to sign the 20-year-old striker during his time at Sheffield United and hopes a deal can be done in the winter window as the Gunners look to get game time into a hot prospect.

Arsenal starlet Balogun wanted by Boro

Chelsea are, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/motivo-frena-negociaciones-barca-chelsea-12932957 " target="_blank">Sport</a>, reluctant to do business with Barcelona in January as they would be reinforcing a Champions League rival.La Liga giants are said to be keen on Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner, but any talks there are now at a standstill.

Chelsea reluctant to let Ziyech or Werner join Barca (Sport)

The Blues are wary of reinforcing a European rival

Liverpool are looking into the possibility of luring Luis Diaz away from Porto, reports <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/transfer-market/2021/12/01/61a7be37ca4741da278b456f.html " target="_blank">Marca</a>.The 24-year-old winger is said to be in Jurgen Klopp’s thoughts as the Reds prepare to lose Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah to the Africa Cup of Nations in January.

Liverpool looking into landing Diaz

West Ham are one of the sides exploring the option of landing Lorenzo Insigne as a free agent in 2022, claims <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2021/11/30/calciomercato-inter-napoli-insigne-accordo-rinnovo-conte/ " target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.The Euro 2020 winner, who is running down his contract at Napoli, is also a target for Inter and Newcastle.

West Ham form part of Insigne hunt

Manchester United will give new boss Ralf Rangnick a hefty transfer kitty of £100 million to spend in January, according to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/rangnick-man-united-january-transfer-25596554" target="_self">Daily Star</a>.It is claimed that the Red Devils hierarchy, who already spent big in the summer, trust their new manager to make smart acquisitions that will turn around their season.RB Leipzig midfielders Amadou Haidara and Christopher Nkunku are said to be among the players that could be of interest to the German.

Rangnick to get £100m in January

Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Monchengladbach are keeping close tabs on Schalke left-back Thomas Ouwejan, according to <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/schalke-04-so-will-schalke-thomas-ouwejan-halten-78418338.bild.html" target="_self">BILD</a>.The German publication states that the Dutchman – on loan from AZ – wants to play in the Bundesliga and that Schalke are extremely keen to keep him at the club.They have a purchase option of €2 million if they are promoted to the Bundesliga, but it is unclear as to whether they will be able to convince the player to stay if they remain in the second tier next season.

Leverkusen & Gladbach watching Ouwejan

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Lecce skipper renews until 2024

Ferran Torres has reached an agreement to sign for Barcelona for five seasons, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20211202/1001720268/ferran-torres-claves-fichaje-estrategico.html" target="_self">Mundo Deportivo</a>.The Spanish outlet claims that Barca will be in a strong enough financial position come January to finance a bid of around €50-55 million for the young attacker.On Manchester City's end, the Premier League side do not want to force a player to stay if his mind is set on playing elsewhere.

Torres agrees five-year Barca deal

Ousmane Dembele’s agent is advising the World Cup winner against signing a new contract at Barcelona, claims <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20211202/1001720276/dembele-duda-pressing-agente.html " target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>.The France international forward, who will become a free agent in the summer of 2022, has been told that he can earn more money at Manchester United or Newcastle.

Dembele’s agent advises against Barca stay

<a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/el-liverpool-de-klopp-contacta-amb-la-familia-per-treure-l-del-barca-i-evitar-que-s-enfonsi-amb-xa_677114_102.html " target="_blank">El Nacional</a> reports that Liverpool are stepping up their efforts to prise Ronald Araujo away from Barcelona.The Reds are said to have put a lucrative contract offer to the 22-year-old Uruguayan defender, who continues to catch the eye at Camp Nou.

Liverpool step up advances for Araujo

Newcastle are the latest side of have expressed interest in Liverpool defender Nat Phillips, claims <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/12/01/newcastle-eddie-howe-must-start-planning-now-target-players/ " target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>.West Ham have also been linked with the no-nonsense centre-half, who has slipped down the pecking order in Jurgen Klopp’s plans.

Newcastle join the race for Phillips

Liverpool have, according to <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/klopp-no-ho-vol-al-liverpool-perque-te-fama-de-traidor-al-vestuari-vestidor-del-reial-madrid_676583_102.html" target="_blank">El Nacional</a>, turned down the opportunity to sign Real Madrid outcast Isco.The Spain international playmaker has been heavily linked with a move to England in the past, but his recent struggles at Santiago Bernabeu mean he is no longer of interest to those at Anfield.

Liverpool snub the chance to sign Isco

Raul Ruidiaz is desperate to leave the Seattle Sounders, according to<a href="https://twitter.com/NickNegriniG/status/1466165591396417537?s=20" target="_blank"> SportsPulso</a>.The Peruvian forward is said to not feel valued in his current MLS home and knows there are several other clubs monitoring his situation.

Ruidiaz desperate to leave Seattle

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨🔥 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Everton?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Everton</a>, after the defeat against <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Liverpool?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Liverpool</a> (1-4), Rafa <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Benitez?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Benitez</a> is at great risk. 🔜 A board meeting is scheduled for the next hours: the possibility of sacking the 🇪🇦 manager before the match against <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Arsenal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Arsenal</a> will also be discussed. 🐓⚽ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Transfers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EPL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EFC</a>— Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) <a href="https://twitter.com/RudyGaletti/status/1466182062038265861?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 1, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Benitez's job at risk

Borussia Dortmund are keen on Benfica attacker Darwin Nunez according to <a href="https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-bwin/benfica/detalhe/dortmund-entra-na-luta-por-darwin-muita-concorrencia-pelo-uruguaio?ref=Benfica_DestaquesPrincipais" target="_blank">Record</a>, and preliminary meetings are taking place.The Bundesliga club want Nunez to help replace Erling Haaland if the Norway forward leaves next summer.Nunez has scored eight goals in 10 league matches this year, with that form turning the heads of clubs across the continent.

Borussia Dortmund want Nunez

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Fiorentina are in advanced talks with Lille to complete the signing of Jonathan Ikoné. Negotiations at final stages - personal terms already agreed. 🟣🇫🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> Official bid for €15m. RB Leipzig are interested too but Fiorentina are confident to complete the deal soon.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1466160975623696389?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 1, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Fiorentina in advanced Ikone discussions

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Toronto FC announces they have not exercised options on Omar Gonzalez, Eriq Zavaleta, Rocco Romeo and Patrick Mullins. Julian Dunn, Liam Fraser, Nick DeLeon, Tsubasa Endoh, Erickson Gallardo and Ayo Akinola are out of contract at the end of the year. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TFCLive?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TFCLive</a>— Joshua Kloke (@joshuakloke) <a href="https://twitter.com/joshuakloke/status/1466106642328604673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 1, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Toronto let four players leave

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Zlatan Ibrahimovic after scoring again for Milan tonight: “I’m happy for our manager Pioli but now it’s time for me to extend the contract [smiles]. These guys make me have fun”. 🔴🇸🇪 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ACMilan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ACMilan</a> Zlatan’s out of contract in June 2022 - but he wants to extend the deal until 2023. <a href="https://t.co/Y1lPkZgUHX">pic.twitter.com/Y1lPkZgUHX</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1466166675129221122?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 1, 2021</a></blockquote>
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