Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Juventus target Salzburg star Haaland

Manchester City and Barcelona are mulling over January bids for Juventus midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur,&nbsp;<a href="http://gazzetta.it" target="_blank">La Gazzetta dello Sport</a>&nbsp;reports. The 22-year-old has been with the Serie A side for two years and has found his form in recent weeks. His contract in Turin has another five years to go, but he could be set for an early departure as Barca see him as a potential replacement for Sergio Busquets, while City have been keeping an eye on his progress.

Man City & Barca target Bentancur

Juventus midfielder could replace Busquets at Camp Nou

Juventus have made Red Club Salzburg striker&nbsp;Erling Braut Haaland their number one transfer target for next summer, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1189784155342692352" target="_blank">La Gazzetta dello Sport.</a> The 19-year-old has shot to prominence this season after scoring 22&nbsp;goals in just 15&nbsp;appearances for the Austrian club so far. The Serie A champions are ready to pay up to €40 million (£35m/$45m) to land the striker ahead of the likes of Real Madrid and Manchester United.

Juve target Haaland

Bianconeri to make summer move for Norway striker

Bayern Munich have identified Mauricio Pochettino as a potential candidate to replace under-fire Niko Kovac, says&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport1.de/fussball/dfb-pokal/2019/10/fc-bayern-wie-lange-darf-niko-kovac-noch-weiterrumpeln" target="_blank">Sport1</a>. Kovac has come under pressure amid Bayern's inconsistent start to the season and the club are reportedly considering letting him go. And sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic has picked Pochettino as the man to take his place, though Ajax boss Erik ten Hag is another option.

Bayern Munich consider Pochettino as Kovac replacement

German giants ready to reach out to Tottenham manager

Porto are optimistic about their chances of signing 22-year-old Gremio winger&nbsp;Pepe, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ojogo.pt/futebol/1a-liga/porto/noticias/goleador-brasileiro-associado-ao-fc-porto-mas-gremio-diz-que-nao-ha-nada-11467873.html" target="_blank">O Jogo</a>. The attacker has been an important figure for the Brazilian side over the last two seasons and has attracted the interest of Paris Saint-Germain and Roma. Porto are the latest to join the queue, but Gremio president&nbsp;Romildo Bolzan says his side have not received any offers.

Porto track PSG and Roma target Pepe 

Marco Sensi's agent has picked an interesting time to travel to Barcelona. The Inter star is rumoured to be a top target for the Catalan side in their hunt for midfield options as Ivan Rakitic and Arturo Vidal are expected to leave. And&nbsp;<a href="https://as.com/futbol/2019/10/31/primera/1572549335_802152.html" target="_blank">Sport</a>&nbsp;reports that Sensi's agent flew to Barcelona on Thursday, though it is unknown if he is there to discuss a move to Camp Nou.

Sensi agent flies to Barcelona amid transfer rumours

Nice chairman&nbsp;Jean-Pierre Rivere has admitted that the Ligue 1 side are interested in signing Hatem Ben Arfa. The 32-year-old has been without a club since leaving Rennes in the summer and has been linked with teams in Ligue 2. But he could be allowed to return to the top-flight as Nice are open to hiring the 32-year-old. “He is a player with great talent," the chairman told RMC Sport. "It is clear that his profile interests us.&nbsp;I don't know yet if we will try to sign him in the winter market, but anything can happen."

Nice want to sign Ben Arfa, chairman confirms

He may have just 10 Serie A appearances to his name, but&nbsp;Gaetano Castrovilli has already grabbed the attention of the league's biggest and best. After impressing in the second tier with Cremonese last season, he has been a mainstay in the Fiorentina first-team this term. And&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/fiorentina-castrovilli-show-juve-napoli-e-roma-prendono-nota-85538" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;reports that the 22-year-old midfielder is already being watched by Juventus, Napoli and Roma and a call up to the Italy squad looks imminent, too.

Juventus, Napoli & Roma monitor Castrovilli 

Udinese are on the verge of sacking coach Igor Tudor in the wake of his side's defeats against Atalanta and Roma. Tudor first took charge of the Italian side in April 2018 and left just two months later, returning in March this year. But after conceding 11 goals over two games, the club are close to letting him go and see ex-AC Milan midfielder and coach Gennaro Gattuso as an option to replace him.&nbsp; But former Juventus boss&nbsp;Massimo Carrera is also being considered, while&nbsp;Francesco Guidolin could end up back at the&nbsp;Stadio Friuli.&nbsp;

Udinese consider Gattuso to replace under-fire Tudor 

There has been no easing of the fractious relationship between Zinedine Zidane and Gareth Bale, with Real Madrid's coach feeling betrayed by the Welshman, claims&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport-english.com/en/news/real-madrid/why-real-madrid-coach-zidane-feels-betrayed-by-gareth-bale-7708495?_ga=2.64356199.931922302.1572546965-387863621.1567017021" target="_blank">Sport</a>.&nbsp; Zidane has not forgiven Bale for using a Wales call-up as the stage to complain in public about his exclusion from a Champions League fixture,&nbsp;having tried to sell the winger over the summer.

Why Zidane feels 'betrayed' by Bale

Manchester United must make a move for Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish and Leicester City star James Maddison, ex-Red Devils defender Wes Brown believes. United are reportedly looking to strengthen their midfield in January as they look to recover from an indifferent start to the season, and 22-year-old Maddison is rumoured to be one of their top candidates. Grealish, 24, has been linked with several top Premier League clubs in recent transfer windows, and former England centre-back Brown believes both players would have a big impact on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's squad. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/grealish-maddison-would-definitely-improve-man-utd-brown/1uco8avx7f1hi18unzqw34co4e" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Man Utd urged to sign Maddison & Grealish

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The youth movement continues. BREAKING: <a href="https://twitter.com/ericcalvillo26?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ericcalvillo26</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/g_fuentess?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@g_fuentess</a> are back with new contracts!<a href="https://t.co/sjIDTqvZNW">https://t.co/sjIDTqvZNW</a>— San Jose Earthquakes (@SJEarthquakes) <a href="https://twitter.com/SJEarthquakes/status/1189960515709063168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 31, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Calvillo & Fuentes seal new Earthquakes contracts

Javairo Dilrosun has attracted interest from Chelsea as his impressive performances for Hertha Berlin continue,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/stella-dilrosun-c-e-anche-il-chelsea-85290" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;reports. The Dutch winger has scored three times in just six Bundesliga games this term and Borussia Dortmund have identified him as a potential replacement for Jadon Sancho. But the German giants have some competition in the shape of Premier League side Chelsea.

Chelsea join Dortmund in Dilrosun chase

Manchester United are demanding Roma pay a total of €15 million (£13m/$17m) if they want to sign Chris Smalling. The centre-back has impressed for the Serie A side since joining on loan at the end of August and the two sides are in talks over a permanent basis. And&nbsp;<a href="https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/2019/10/31/calciomercato-roma-smalling" target="_blank">Sky Sport</a>&nbsp;in Italy claims that United want €12m up front for Smalling and another €3m in bonuses if they are to let him go.

Man Utd tell Roma to pay €15m for Smalling

Borussia Dortmund have entered the race to sign Mario Mandzukic from Juventus in January,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/tmw-mandzukic-e-l-addio-alla-juventus-si-rifa-sotto-il-dortmund-1309337" target="_blank">Tutto Mercato Web</a>&nbsp;reports. Manchester United have been linked with a move for the Croatian striker, while Sevilla are also reportedly interest. But a return to Germany could be on the cards for the 33-year-old, as Dortmund see him as an option to strengthen their attack.

Dortmund to battle Man Utd for Mandzukic

Hearts have confirmed that Craig Levein has been sacked as manager of the Premiership side. The former Scotland manager will also resign from the board, having also served as the club's technical director. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Club Statement: Craig Levein has been relieved of his duties as first-team manager ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/M7Pno0fPke">https://t.co/M7Pno0fPke</a> <a href="https://t.co/zaGB566ZQS">pic.twitter.com/zaGB566ZQS</a> — Heart of Midlothian FC (@JamTarts) <a href="https://twitter.com/JamTarts/status/1189938285860282369?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 31, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Hearts sack Levein

Sporting midfielder Bruno Fernandes could leave the club in January after talks over a new contract stalled, reports <a href="https://abola.pt/Nnh/Noticias/Ver/812731" target="_blank">A Bola</a>. The Portuguese club were ready to offer the 25-year-old improved terms to reflect his status in the side, but discussions have reached an impasse. With no agreement imminent, the likes of Tottenham, Real Madrid and Manchester United could revive their interest in the Portugal international after failing in their efforts to sign him over the summer.

Fernandes could leave Sporting in January

Ligue 1 side&nbsp;Saint-Etienne are the latest team&nbsp;to consider&nbsp;a move for Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos, reports <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-asse-saint-etienne-suit-morelos-glasgow-479170/amp?__twitter_impression=true" target="_blank">Le10Sport.</a> The French club have sent scouts to watch the Colombian forward in action in the Europa League on several occasions this season. It is believed the fee could be a stumbling block for&nbsp;Claude Puel's side, with any deal in January likely to be dependent on whether fellow forwards&nbsp;Lois Diony or&nbsp;Robert Beric leave&nbsp;the club.

Saint-Etienne join Morelos hunt

Wolves chairman Jeff Shi says the club's board are ready to back manager&nbsp;Nuno Espirito Santo if he wants to strengthen his squad in January, reports the <a href="https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2019/10/31/jeff-shi-wolves-will-have-a-good-january-transfer-window/" target="_blank">Express and Star.</a> Shi had previously indicated that the club's owners, Fosun International,&nbsp;were set to reduce their direct investment in the club, but he insists they do have cash to spend on players if required. A central defender and&nbsp;midfielder are believed to be on Nuno's shopping list for the winter window.

Wolves ready to spend

Manchester City are among a number of clubs monitoring the progress of&nbsp;Steaua Bucharest winger&nbsp;Florinel Coman, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7635391/Manchester-City-step-chase-Florinel-Coman-Romanian-earns-comparisons-Kylian-Mbappe.html" target="_blank">Mail.</a> The 21-year-old, who earned his first cap for Romania earlier this month, has been likened to&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain frontman Kylian Mbappe&nbsp;by Steaua&nbsp;owner Gigi Becali. City's Premier League rivals West Ham and Serie A side Roma have also been linked with a move for the youngster.

Man City tracking Romanian youngster

Richard Keogh is set to appeal the decision to terminate his contract at Derby County, according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/1338458/2019/10/31/exclusive-keogh-to-appeal-against-sacking-by-derby/">The Athletic.</a> He, Tom Lawrence and Mason Bennett were involved in a serious car accident and Keogh - sitting in the back seat -&nbsp;suffered ligament damage that is set to keep him out until the end of next year. However, Keogh has had his contract cancelled for gross misconduct, while Lawrence and Bennett - who are fit to play -&nbsp;have been retained.keogh

Keogh to appeal against Derby sacking

Roma have already held talks with Manchester United over a deal to turn Chris Smalling's loan into a permanent move, according to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/roma-prepare-opening-bid-to-manchester-united-to-make-smalling-deal-permanent" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzio.</a> The&nbsp;Giallorossi have been impressed with the England defender since he joined on a season-long loan in August. That has prompted the Serie A outfit&nbsp;to open talks over a permanent deal, with the club set to make an opening bid&nbsp;of €10 million (£8.6m/$11m) in the coming days.

Roma  hold Smalling talks

Luka Modric is set to leave Real Madrid in January with the club ready to accept offers in the region of €10 million (£8.6m/$11m) for the midfielder, report <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/modric-strizza-l-occhio-al-milan-il-real-madrid-apre-c-e-gia-la--41218" target="_blank">Calciomercato.</a> The 34-year-old has fallen out of favour under Zinedine Zidane this season, making just two starts in all competitions, with Los Blancos now willing to let him leave in order to find regular football elsewhere. Modric has spoken to both Milan clubs in the recent past with AC Milan believed to be his preferred destination, though the&nbsp;Rossoneri are reluctant to spend significant sums on a player aged&nbsp;over 30.

Modric set for Real Madrid exit

Manchester United are ready to make a January bid to sign&nbsp;Argentina striker&nbsp;Lautaro&nbsp;Martinez&nbsp;from Inter, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20191031/471290693438/fc-barcelona-barca-lautaro-inter.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo.</a> The 22-year-old has impressed for the Nerazzurri this season, scoring&nbsp;seven&nbsp;goals&nbsp;in 13 appearances. That has attracted the interest of the Red Devils, though Inter will demand a fee in the region of €111 million (£96m/$124m) for the former&nbsp;Racing Club frontman.

Man Utd ponder Martinez move

Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly interested in signing Juventus midfielder Emre Can in January, according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/">Le10Sports.</a> Can was left out of Juve's Champions League squad at the start of the season and has admitted he is not happy in Turin. He has made just one start this season, with a further three substitute appearances to his name.

PSG eye Can in January

Celtic goalkeeper&nbsp;Scott Bain has signed a new contract, committing&nbsp;him to the Scottish champions until 2023. The news comes just 24 hours after&nbsp;James Forrest also signed a new long-term deal with the Hoops. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"> ✍️<a href="https://twitter.com/ScottBain_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ScottBain_</a> pens new 4⃣ year deal with the Hoops 👏<a href="https://t.co/u90V1E6FKp">https://t.co/u90V1E6FKp</a> — Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/CelticFC/status/1189852717969219584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 31, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Bain signs new Celtic deal

Barcelona are considering a move for&nbsp;20-year-old Cruzeiro midfielder Ederson, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/contacto-por-ederson-7708407" target="_blank">Sport.</a> Director of football&nbsp;Eric Abidal has travelled to Brazil to watch the youngster in action as well as&nbsp;hold talks with his agent. Ederson, who has more than three years remaining on his contract,&nbsp;has previously played down Barca's interest, insisting he was 100% focused on Cruzeiro.

Barca make Ederson contact

Inter Milan, AC Milan and Juventus are interested in signing&nbsp;Ivan Rakitic from Barcelona in January, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/from-spain-three-italian-clubs-want-rakitic-in-january-77179" target="_blank">Marca via Calciomercato.</a> The 31-year-old Croatia midfielder is expected to leave Camp Nou&nbsp;when the transfer window opens after losing his place to&nbsp;summer signing Frankie De Jong. Rakitic has made just one start for Barcelona this season, with a further eight appearances off the bench.

Italian trio eye Rakitic

Six clubs have expressed interest in 15-year-old Scottish wonderkid Bruno Davidson, according to <a href="https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/4893127/bruno-davidson-celtic-transfer-news/">The Scottish Sun.</a> The clubs in question are&nbsp;Celtic, Sunderland, Liverpool, Southampton, Leicester City and Wolves. Celtic and Sunderland have already made offers, while the young winger has been to visit&nbsp;Southampton and Liverpool as he mulls over his future.

Six clubs target Scottish wonderkid

Liverpool are reportedly eyeing a move for RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner, according to the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football">Express.</a> The Reds are exploring the possibility of a deal that would see them loan the German back to Leipzig for the remainder of the season in a bid to convince them to do the deal this winter. Manchester United have also been credited with an interest in Werner, who has 10 goals and three assists in 14 appearances across all competitions this term.

Liverpool looking at Werner in January

Liverpool have reportedly joined the race to sign Valencia winger Ferran Torres, with Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona already tracking his progress, according to <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/startseite/sport/sport-home-15479124.bild.html">Bild.</a> The 19-year-old's contract expires at the end of next season, which could see him available for a cut-price fee of £17m (€19.7m/$22m) in the summer. Torres features in most of Valencia's games but rarely plays the full 90 minutes and is often introduced as a substitute.

Liverpool join Dortmund and Barca in Torres race

Gerard Pique has revealed that he and his Barcelona team-mates tried to help the club sign Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain, according to <a href="https://cadenaser.com/">Cadena Ser.</a> The centre-half admitted that members of the squad asked if a restructuring of their contracts - although not a reduction in wages - would help the club re-sign the Brazilian forward. However, a deal could not be agreed and Neymar now has four goals in five Ligue 1 games so far&nbsp;this season.

Barca players tried to help the club sign Neymar

Watford have announced that Brazilian forward Joao Pedro has been granted a work permit ahead of his move to the club. The 18-year-old Fluminense striker is set to join in January after an agreement was struck last year and will be able to link up with the first team immediately, rather than being sent out on loan. Pedro has seven goals and two assists in 26 appearances across all competitions this season, playing either up front or on the left wing.

Watford's Pedro has work permit approved

Harrison Afful has signed a contract extension with the Columbus Crew, <a href="https://www.columbuscrewsc.com/post/2019/10/30/columbus-crew-sc-signs-defender-harrison-afful-contract-extension">the club announced</a>. Afful joined the Crew in 2015 and has made 117 regular-season appearances for the club. “We are glad to have reached an agreement with Harrison which allows him to remain with Crew SC,” said Crew President and General Manager&nbsp;Tim Bezbatchenko. “Harrison has emerged as one of the Crew’s veteran voices since joining the Club and his contributions as a leader are vital to the success of our team. I also want to thank our Technical Director Pat Onstad for his efforts to get this over the line.” &nbsp;

Afful signs contract extension with Crew

Ignacio Piatti will return to the Montreal Impact for the 2020 season, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/nikmartineauTVA/status/1189599484466073600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1189599484466073600&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redditmedia.com%2Fmediaembed%2Fdpa8a2%3Fresponsive%3Dtrue%26is_nightmode%3Dtrue">TVA Sports</a>. Piatti's future had been in question all season, with his absence at the team's end-of-season media day seen as a sign he would depart. However, the Argentine is said to be happy to return as the Impact will activate an option to keep him.

Piatti to return to Impact next season

LA Galaxy have not given up hope of Zlatan Ibrahimovic extending his stay with the club. Galaxy general manager Dennis te Kloese says there are plans to have talks in the next few weeks regarding the forward's future. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/he-is-a-unique-character-galaxy-gm-te-kloese-set-to-sit-down/1rym1apma1s0v186a8oyq51k9p">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Galaxy keen to keep Ibra

Celtic boss Neil Lennon has valued James Forrest at £25 million&nbsp;(€29m) after the Scotland winger marked a new contract with a goal in a 2-0 win over St Mirren. The&nbsp;champions retained their place at the top of the league&nbsp;hours after tying Forrest to the club on a new four-year deal until 2023. Lennon told the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7632863/Celtic-boss-Neil-Lennon-puts-25m-price-tag-James-Forrest-victory-St-Mirren.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>: "He's a goalscoring winger who has been doing it consistently for 10 years and won Player of the Year awards.You'd start the bidding at £25m. That's what I would ask for anyway."

Lennon rates Forrest at £25 million

Paris Saint-Germain are eager to sign Lukasz&nbsp;Piszczek from Borussia Dortmund and Emre Can from Juventus,&nbsp;<a href="https://soccerlink.fr/2019/10/30/championnats/ligue-1/le-psg-a-cible-lukasz-piszczek-et-continue-a-suivre-can-4331.html" target="_blank">Soccer Link</a>&nbsp;reports. The French outfit hope to land&nbsp;Poland international Piszczek on a free transfer after his contract expires in the summer, while Thomas Tuchel is a big admirer of Can, who is expected to leave Juve in the near future.

PSG target Piszczek and Can

Atletico Madrid are plotting a January bid for Napoli left-back Faouzi Ghoulam, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/atletico-madrid/20191030/471294636820/colocan-a-ghoulam-en-la-orbita-del-atletico-para-enero.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The 28-year-old Algeria international has spent five years with the Serie A side but has dropped out of the starting XI at times this term. He is reportedly ready to leave Napoli and Diego Simeone's team are interested in signing him.

Atletico Madrid eye Napoli star Ghoulam

Arkadiusz Milik has agreed to sign a new contract with Napoli, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/news/355548/calciomercato_napoli_in_arrivo_il_rinnovo_di_milik_ultime_cm_it" target="_blank">Calciomercato.it</a>. The Poland international's current deal expires in 2021 but the Italian club are eager to extend his stay and bump his salary up to €3.5 million.

Milik agrees contract extension with Napoli

James Milner has admitted it would be “amazing” to go and play for Leeds United again before he retires. Liverpool's 33-year-old is in the final year of his contract with Liverpool but is in talks with the Reds over a new deal. Milner was sold by Leeds in 2004 during financial difficulties for the Elland Road side. But he writes in his new book ‘Ask a Footballer: My Guide to Kicking a Ball About’ that he would like to go back, but admits: “There would be so many things to weigh up – not just for myself or my family, but for Leeds.”

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