Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man City & Chelsea chasing Dembele

On-loan Flamengo forward Gabriel Barbosa says every player wants to play for Liverpool, as speculation around his future continues to mount. The 23-year-old Brazil international's loan spell is up at the end of the year, and parent club Inter are believed to be happy for him to leave permanently. With a Brazilian Serie A and Copa Libertadores double under his belt, a Premier League title is high up on his list of ambitions. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/everyone-wants-to-play-for-liverpool-gabigol-wants-to-link/1de7ug41yafw11mf6vxuel0f38" target="_blank">Read everything Gabigol had to say here on Goal!</a>

Gabigol wants to link up with 'inspiration' Firmino at Liverpool

Winning Premier League would be 'indescribable'

Manchester City and Chelsea officials have both met with Ousmane&nbsp;Dembele's agent to discuss the Barcelona winger's availability&nbsp;ahead of the January transfer window - according to <a href="https://eldesmarque.com/barcelona/fc-barcelona/noticias/147189-atencion-a-dembele-pillado-haciendo-esto-el-barca-patas-arriba-ed" target="_blank">Eldesmarque</a>. City are willing to pay up to €95 million ($105m, £80m) for the Frenchman, which gives them a slight edge in the race for his services. Dembele has scored once in five La Liga outings for Barca this term.

Man City & Chelsea chasing Dembele

Real Madrid are preparing to launch a €55 million ($61m, £46m) bid for Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek next summer - according to <a href="https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/1914646415/real-madrid-maakt-werk-van-droomtransfer-van-de-beek" target="_blank">Telegraaf</a>. The Dutchman has also been linked with a move to Tottenham, but he would prefer to undertake a new challenge at Santiago Bernabeu. Van de Beek has contributed five goals and four assists in 13 matches for Ajax in the Eredivisie this season.

Madrid plot €55m swoop for Van de Beek

The Foxes boss has been linked with the vacant manager’s position at the North London club and while he denied being interested in the role, Leicester are still keen to tie the Northern Irishman down to a long-term deal. <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/12/05/leicester-open-talks-brendan-rodgers-lucrative-new-contract/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a> claim a potential new contract for Rodgers would see him earn a significant wage increase and includes a larger compensation fee should any club attempt to poach him.

Rodgers in line for new contract

Leicester City are in negotiations with Brendan Rodgers over a lucrative new contract, to fend off interest from Arsenal.

Pereira is said to be interested in the role, as <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11671/11879173/everton-want-vitor-pereira-as-marco-silvas-replacement" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a> are reporting, and claim the Portuguese coach was considered as David Moyes’ replacement in 2013. The 52-year-old has never managed in England before but has previously taken charge of sides in Turkey and Greece.

Everton want Pereira as new boss

Shanghai SIPG coach Vitor Pereira is Everton’s first choice to replace Marco Silva as manager

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mercato?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mercato</a> Accord pour le prêt de Riza Durmisi 🇩🇰 Le défenseur international danois va être prêté à l'OGC Nice à partir de janvier 🔴⚫️ Le communiqué ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/yI1wdvqWm0">https://t.co/yI1wdvqWm0</a> <a href="https://t.co/3yL1qJhID0">pic.twitter.com/3yL1qJhID0</a>— OGC Nice (@ogcnice) <a href="https://twitter.com/ogcnice/status/1202926524615266304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 6, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Nice agree Durmisi deal

Watford&nbsp;have confirmed that Nigel Pearson will take over as the club’s head coach. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/watford-appoint-former-leicester-boss-pearson-as-head-coach/1whjyenx77dt81adi9r700q5g3" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

Watford appoint former Leicester boss Pearson as head coach

A return to Tottenham would be the 'ideal' move for Gareth Bale if he leaves Real Madrid, according to former Spurs star Dimitar Berbatov. Bale has been speaking up Jose Mourinho's prospects of silverware in north London, fuelling speculation that a transfer could be on the cards. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/tottenham-would-be-ideal-club-for-bale-berbatov-wants-former/1i1fuglfis4im18awu16c2uix0" target="_blank">Read everything Berbatov had to say here on Goal!</a>

'Tottenham would be ideal club for Bale'

Watford have appointed former Leicester manager Nigel Pearson as boss on a deal until the end of the season, following the recent sacking of Quique Sanchez Flores. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> We are pleased to confirm the appointment of Nigel Pearson as Head Coach on a contract that runs initially until the end of this season. — Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/WatfordFC/status/1203026396865581060?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 6, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Watford appoint Pearson

Argentine forward German Cano has left Independiente Medellin after scoring 89 goals in 129 games for the club. The 31-year-old has been linked with a move to MLS, with Orlando City one of the clubs thought to be interested in a move. "German Cano presented his&nbsp;resignation letter, we respect his decision," an Independiente statement read.&nbsp;"The situation of Colombian football is complicated and it is difficult to compete with the markets around it."

Prolific Cano leaves Independiente

Anderlecht have announced the signing of 23-year-old Panama international right-back Amir Murillo from New York Red Bulls. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> And he’s in, <a href="https://twitter.com/Amir_Murillo62?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Amir_Murillo62</a>!👌 From New York 🗽 to Brussels ⚽ Welcome ! Bienvenido! 💜 More info <a href="https://t.co/uLYD9tliPB">https://t.co/uLYD9tliPB</a> <a href="https://t.co/eH7zhKYMc3">pic.twitter.com/eH7zhKYMc3</a> — RSC Anderlecht (@rscanderlecht) <a href="https://twitter.com/rscanderlecht/status/1203007273834106882?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 6, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Murillo swaps New York for Brussels

Chelsea have launched an attack on FIFA following their successful appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) over a transfer ban. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/absolutely-no-sense-chelsea-slam-fifa-for-transfer-ban-after-man-/1gse01rd5skdy1l36ir0yri6ug" target="_blank">Find out exactly they were unhappy about here...</a>

'Absolutely no sense!' - Chelsea slam FIFA for transfer ban after Man City let off with no punishment

Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde has moved to quell speculation that Lionel Messi might be ready to quit the game imminently. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/messi-isnt-going-to-retire-tomorrow-barcelona-coach-valverde/4adv0glxo0vu1ng2dwh7fc7dx" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

'Messi isn’t going to retire tomorrow' – Barcelona coach Valverde plays down quit fears

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insists there have been no approaches for Mikel Arteta and he wants the assistant coach to stay with the club. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/no-arsenal-approach-for-arteta-yet-as-guardiola-says-hes/17cswm3vgo2bt1615n79oo76c0" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

No Arsenal approach for Arteta - Guardiola

Thiago Silva does not have the confidence of his PSG team-mates in big matches and therefore may not have his contract renewed, according to <a href="http://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/psg/" target="_blank">Le Parisien</a>. The defender's deal is up at the end of the season, but the centre-back faces a fight to convince his employers that he is worthy of a new contract.

Thiago Silva's PSG future in doubt

James Milner remains “open to anything” as his contract at&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;runs down, with a move abroad or an&nbsp;“amazing” return to Leeds holding appeal if fresh terms are not agreed at Anfield. He has told the Sportsman: “I’d be interested in going abroad and experiencing a new league, a new style of football, new lifestyle, too, but that all just depends on where it is and also on my family too." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/move-abroad-or-return-to-leeds-milner-open-to-anything-as/5xw54wo2qrmezjem4675et1s" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Move abroad or return to Leeds?

Jose Mourinho will not be given big money to spend by Tottenham in January, reports the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-jose-mourinho-daniel-levy-rules-out-big-transfer-spend-a4306596.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard</a>. The Portuguese has been able to invest heavily in previous managerial posts, but Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is reluctant to splash the cash during the winter window.

Mourinho has no transfer war chest

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer doesn't need to sign an extra striker in January, according to Dimitar Berbatov, who felt&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;took a "big step in the right direction" during their 2-1 win over&nbsp;Tottenham. The former Red Devils frontman has told Betfair: "I know there's speculation about&nbsp;Erling Braut Haaland&nbsp;coming to Old Trafford. He's a big centre-forward, an old fashioned target man who scores tap-ins, so he would offer United something different, but they need to think carefully about how he would fit into their style of play." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/berbatov-unsure-if-haaland-is-right-for-man-utd-as-he-doesnt/sl3961ov385t1i9f1x3j09bwi" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

Do Man Utd need Haaland?

Borussia Dortmund are mulling over a possible loan approach for Liverpool forward Rhian Brewster, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-key-development-in-race-to-sign-brewster-from-liverpool-in-january/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a> The 19-year-old is expected to head out of Anfield in January as the Reds seek to find him regular game time, and it could be that he heads to the Bundesliga.

Dortmund deliberating on Brewster move

Crystal Palace have opened contract extension talks with winger Jeffrey Schlupp, reports <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-crystal-palace-open-talks-with-wide-man-over-new-deal/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a> The 26-year-old is entering the final 18 months of his current deal and the Eagles are ready to reward him with fresh terms.

Palace open contract talks with Schlupp

Juventus are preparing to battle Manchester United for Erling Haaland, according to <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>. The Red Bull Salzburg striker has become a teenage sensation this season, with leading clubs across Europe now ready to spark a scramble for his signature.

Juventus join Man Utd in Haaland race

Former Leicester boss Nigel Pearson is the leading candidate to take over at Watford, report the<a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/nigel-pearson-is-leading-candidate-to-take-over-at-watford-a4306871.html" target="_blank"> Evening Standard</a>. The Hornets are in the market for a new manager after parting with Quique Sanchez Flores for the second time.

Pearson in line to land Watford job

Chelsea&nbsp;are back in business. On Friday, the Court of Arbitration for Sport [CAS] announced that it had decided to halve both the fine and the two-window transfer ban placed upon the club by FIFA in February for breaching rules regarding the signing young players. Who, though, will the Blues move for? <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelseas-transfer-ban-lifted-sancho-chilwell-berge-among/1tt445knc6z21ne5vi7nauicq" target="_blank">Goal explores a few options.</a>

Who will Chelsea move for with ban lifted?

Atlanta have placed a £19 million ($25m) price tag on&nbsp;Ezequiel Barco's head amid interest from Manchester United and Arsenal - according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/mls-side-atlanta-united-name-21036876" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. Inter Milan, AC Milan, Roma and Sporting Lisbon are also thought to be monitoring the 20-year-old winger's situation ahead of the January transfer window. Barco contributed four goals and three assists to Atlanta's MLS cause in 18 outings last season.

Atlanta set Barco price-tag amid Man Utd & Arsenal interest

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mercato?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mercato</a> Accord pour le prêt de Riza Durmisi 🇩🇰 Le défenseur international danois va être prêté à l'OGC Nice à partir de janvier 🔴⚫️ Le communiqué ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/yI1wdvqWm0">https://t.co/yI1wdvqWm0</a> <a href="https://t.co/3yL1qJhID0">pic.twitter.com/3yL1qJhID0</a> — OGC Nice (@ogcnice) <a href="https://twitter.com/ogcnice/status/1202926524615266304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 6, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Durmisi joins Nice on loan from Lazio

Inter Milan striker&nbsp;Matteo Politano&nbsp;has no plans to leave the club during the January transfer window - according to <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>. The 26-year-old is determined to stay and fight for a regular spot in Antonio Conte's starting XI, despite being behind Lautaro Martinez and Romelu Lukaku in the squad pecking order. Matteo has drawn a blank in nine successive Serie A appearances for Inter this season.

Politano hopes to remain at Inter

Torino are willing to sanction&nbsp;Simone Zaza's&nbsp;departure if they receive an offer within the region of €15 million ($17m, £13m) - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/torino-ecco-il-prezzo-di-zaza-86948" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Italian outfit are eager to offload the 28-year-old when the January transfer window reopens. Zaza has only managed to score&nbsp;two goals in 10 Serie A appearances for Torino this season.

Torino prepared to offload Zaza for €15m

Manchester United&nbsp;should try to sign Edinson Cavani from Paris Saint Germain, according to Louis Saha, who thinks the experienced forward would challenge Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford to improve. Despite the fact that Rashford has hit a credible nine goals in 15 appearances,&nbsp;the Red Devils find themselves&nbsp;in sixth in the Premier League&nbsp;standings, some 22 points behind runaway leaders&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;already. It has been suggested that Solskjaer will look to bring in an extra forward in January, with Saha of the opinion that Cavani would be a "great signing" for his former club. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-should-sign-cavani-says-saha/1t7rio2bp0k8g1fuii50n5mfkm" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Man Utd should sign Cavani - Saha

Carlos Tevez wants to remain at Boca Juniors for at least one more year, with his existing contract set to expire at the end of December. The 35-year-old hopes to be handed a new deal in order to extend his third spell at&nbsp;Estadio Alberto J. Armando, which began back in January. Tevez told <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/blog-transfer-talk/story/4006840/live-transfer-talk-man-united-hopeful-of-christian-eriksen-move-in-january" target="_blank">ESPN</a>: "I love this jersey and I don't see myself anywhere else.&nbsp;I want to continue playing and retire with this jersey."

Tevez eager to remain at Boca

Phil Foden has “a big decision” to make on his&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;future, says Shaun Wright-Phillips, with it possible that the promising midfielder will follow the lead of Jadon Sancho. One product of the Blues’ academy system took the decision to leave the Etihad Stadium back in 2017. Sancho has seen that brave call justified by a stunning rise to prominence at German giants&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund, with senior international recognition with&nbsp;England&nbsp;secured along the way. Foden is yet to make that step up, with a lack of regular game time at City working against him. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/foden-decision-man-city-future-sancho-inspiration/9toh1zy141ru1gl4t8tlcf8d6" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Foden must weigh up options at Man City - Wright-Phillips

Lionel Messi “won’t retire anytime soon”, says&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;legend Rivaldo, but he may be tempted to seek a new challenge away from Camp Nou in “the next couple of years”. The former Blaugrana star has told Betfair: "If he feels important to the club and keeps on winning trophies, he won't leave or retire anytime soon, but in the next couple of years it could be different if he starts feeling it's harder to keep up with the young talent in the team." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/messi-could-leave-barcelona-in-the-next-couple-of-years/745f8d04snll1gn25553dj6wb" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Messi could leave Barcelona in the next couple of years’ 

Paul Pogba is still looking for a way out of Manchester United, claims <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Paul-pogba-une-envie-de-transfert-au-real-madrid-toujours-d-actualite/1087194" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>, with the French midfielder favouring a move to Real Madrid. A return to Juventus has been mooted for the World Cup, but he would prefer to take on a new challenge in Spain than go over old ground in Italy.

Pogba prefers Real to Juve return

Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is not a contender to take the reigns at Bayern Munich, reports <a href="https://www.bild.de/bild-plus/sport/fussball/fussball/fc-bayern-muenchen-pochettino-als-trainer-kandidat-entscheidung-ist-gefallen-66499806,view=conversionToLogin.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>. The Argentine is available, but the German giants are planning to explore other options as they seek a permanent successor to Niko Kovac.

Bayern won't be appointing Pochettino

Tottenham are keen on Ajax defender Nicolas Tagliafico, according to <a href="https://elintransigente.com/deportes/2019/12/06/a-la-madre-no-fue-materazzi-revelo-lo-que-le-dijo-a-zidane/" target="_blank">El Intransigente</a>. Premier League rivals Everton, who are now without a manager, are also said to be in the hunt for the Argentine full-back.

Tottenham take a look at Tagliafico

Gareth Bale is “not ecstatic” at&nbsp;Real Madrid, admits his agent Jonathan Barnett, but the&nbsp;Wales&nbsp;international has “never asked to leave” the&nbsp;La Liga&nbsp;giants. Barnett has told the Euro Leagues Podcast: “If the right opportunity came along for him and it’s something he wants to do, we have to have a chat with the president of Real Madrid and see where we are.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/bale-not-ecstatic-at-real-madrid-but-has-not-asked-to-leave-says-/17ctdur85oa4k18aexjup8mvs8" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Bale hasn't asked to leave Madrid

Mikel Arteta has no intention of leaving an assistant manager post at Manchester City during the 2019-20 campaign, claims <a href="https://theathletic.com/1435580/2019/12/06/as-manchester-city-arsenal-and-everton-all-plan-for-the-future-mikel-arteta-may-face-the-biggest-decision-of-all/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. The Spaniard has been linked with vacant managerial posts at two of his former clubs - Arsenal and Everton.

Arteta not planning to leave Man City

Barcelona are still tracking Flamengo midfielder&nbsp;Reinier ahead of the January transfer window, but are not yet certain of launching a bid for his services - according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20191205/472056658246/reinier-le-sigue-pareciendo-caro-al-barcelona.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The Spanish champions are not sure the 17-year-old is worth his&nbsp;€35 million ($39m, £30m) valuation, given his lack of experience at the&nbsp;highest level. Reinier has scored six goals in 15&nbsp;Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A appearances for Flamengo in 2019.

Barca still weighing up move for Reinier

Jose Callejon could leave Napoli in the January transfer window - according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/" target="_blank">Gazzetta Dello Sport</a>. The 32-year-old is due to become a free agent next summer, and has grown frustrated with a lack of playing time under Carlo Ancelotti this season. It is believed that Callejon would like to reunite with former boss Rafa Benitez at Dalian Yifang in China when the market reopens.

Callejon set for Napoli exit

Wilfried Zaha deserves to play for a "top club" as his agent Federico Pastorello suggested&nbsp;the&nbsp;Crystal Palace&nbsp;star could leave during the January transfer window. Refocused and in form, former&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;forward Zaha has been linked with&nbsp;Chelsea, who are hoping to overturn their transfer ban. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/zahas-agent-hints-at-january-move-as-he-declares-crystal/wk0ujg4oa8n41b1aih098bm8p" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a> <div>&nbsp;</div>

Zaha's agent hints at January move 

Spanish keeper Roberto is set to be sold by West Ham, reports <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/dec/05/west-ham-sell-roberto-sign-new-goalkeeper-husillos-leave" target="_blank">The Guardian</a>.&nbsp; The 33-year-old failed to impress after an injury to Lukaz&nbsp;Fabianski and the Hammers are eager to get him out the door.&nbsp; Loaning Roberto out is an option with Turkey looming as a possible destination for him.&nbsp;

West Ham want to sell Roberto in January

Former Premier League&nbsp;manager Alan Pardew has admitted he's interested in replacing Marco Silva at Everton, via the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1213663/Alan-Pardew-Everton-next-manager-Marco-Silva-sacked-David-Moyes-transfers" target="_blank">Express</a>.&nbsp; Silva was sacked on Thursday and when asked if he'd fancy taking over at the Toffees, Pardew said: "Of course." Pardew has been out of management since departing West Brom in April 2018.&nbsp;

Pardew interested in Everton job

Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman dismissed speculation linking him to La Liga champions Barcelona. Koeman has emerged as a possible option for Barca should Ernesto Valverde leave, with the Dutchman's Netherlands contract containing a clause that would allow him to depart for Camp Nou following Euro 2020. The 56-year-old spent six years at Barca as a player before later having a spell as Louis van Gaal's assistant from 1998 to 2000. Koeman, however, is focused on his job with the Netherlands ahead of next year's European Championship. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/barcelona-speculation-uncomfortable-for-koeman/1coj1cvo16q55174tcjsrxhjwj" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Barcelona speculation 'uncomfortable' for Koeman

Jose Mourinho wants to completely overhaul Tottenham's defence, according to the <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/jose-mourinho-tottenham-defence-manchester-united-result-fixtures-latest-a9233571.html" target="_blank">Independent</a>.&nbsp; The new Spurs manager is reportedly eager to upgrade every aspect of his side's backline, aside from&nbsp;Toby Alderweireld.&nbsp; Since taking over, Mourinho has seen Tottenham concede two goals in each of their four matches.&nbsp;

Only Alderweireld safe in Spurs backline

Manchester United remain eager to bring Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen to Old Trafford, reports <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-eyeing-christian-eriksen-21034408" target="_blank">The Mirror</a>.&nbsp; Despite being rejected in the summer, the Red Devils are still keen to sign the Danish star, who is&nbsp;open to a move away from Spurs.&nbsp; Eriksen has been used largely as a substitute by Tottenham this season and has just one goal and one assist across 12 Premier League appearances.&nbsp;

Man Utd still hoping to sign Eriksen

Fiorentina head coach Vincenzo Montella is considering raiding his former club AC Milan for three first-team players. <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/fiorentina-montella-mette-nel-mirino-tre-giocatori-del-milan-40985" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> claim Montella wants to bring Fabio Borini, Davide Calabria and Giacomo Bonaventura to the Artemio Franchi Stadium in January.

Montella targets Milan trio

Former Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has, for now, ruled himself out of the running for the job Arsenal, claiming he will not take a new management role until the summer. Asked if he is hungry to get back into coaching, the Italian responded: "In June. I don't know if you can call it a sabbatical or not.&nbsp; “Giovanni [Branchini] and I immediately came to that decision. As soon as the relationship with Juventus came to an end the decision was to take a year out.” During the <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/juventus/story/4006633/ex-juventus-boss-max-allegri-i-wont-take-new-job-until-summer" target="_blank">ESPN</a> interview, Allegri also gave an indication he is interested in taking a job with a Premier League club and admitted he is currently learning English.

Allegri to wait until June for managerial return

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made an approach for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Leandro Paredes, according to <a href="https://elintransigente.com/deportes/2019/12/04/otro-que-se-va-a-un-grande-leandro-paredes-recibio-la-oferta-de-su-vida/" target="_blank">El Intransigente</a>. The Red Devils are keen to bring the Argentinian into the club during the January transfer window and believe his lack of game time in the French capital means PSG would be willing to sell him mid-season. However, United may have to fend off interest from AC Milan and Napoli, who are also monitoring Paredes.

Man United want Paredes

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