Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd in talks to make Valverde interim boss

Ex-Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has been contacted by Manchester United with an eye to taking over for the rest of the season, reports the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/nov/23/manchester-united-in-talks-with-ernesto-valverde-over-interim-manager-job">Guardian</a>.The Red Devils are currently weighing up their options after relieving Ole Gunnar Solskjaer of his duties, with Michael Carrick now in temporary charge on the bench.

Man Utd in talks to make Valverde interim boss (Guardian)

Ex-Barca boss could take over until end of season

Liverpool are, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-major-update-on-wolves-signing-hwang-in-january-as-liverpool-chase-deal/ " target="_blank">Football Insider</a>, exploring the possibility of beating Wolves to the signing of Hwang Hee-chan.The South Korea international is currently on loan at Molineux from RB Leipzig but his current club would need to sell in order to do a permanent deal and that has those at Anfield interested, as they have had the 25-year-old watched over recent weeks.

Liverpool looking to beat Wolves to Hwang (Football Insider)

According to <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4527640/ " target="_blank">ESPN</a>, Barcelona are lining up Chelsea duo Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner as potential alternatives to Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling.The Liga giants are eager to prise an England international away from the Etihad Stadium in January, but two other Premier League performers at Stamford Bridge could fit the bill if Pep Guardiola cannot be talked into doing business with his former club.

Barca view Ziyech & Werner as Sterling alternatives (ESPN)

According to <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/liverpool/revealed-huge-final-transfer-act-michael-edwards-leave-liverpool-fans-ecstacy " target="_blank">TEAMtalk</a>, Liverpool are closing in on an agreement that will see Mohamed Salah sign a new contract that has been in the pipeline for some time.It is suggested that talk of terms worth £500,000-a-week are wide of the mark, with a compromise being reached at Anfield some way below that figure.

Liverpool closing in on Salah contract (TEAMtalk)

Manchester United have already made contact with Brendan Rodgers about replacing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.The Leicester boss has been seen as one of the top choices to step into the hot seat at Old Trafford and <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/16805822/man-united-brendan-rodgers-ole-gunnar-solskjaer/" target="_blank">The Sun</a> says the club are willing to pay £8 million in compensation to convince the Foxes to let him go.

Man Utd make Rodgers approach (The Sun)

Old Trafford side willing to pay £8m compensation to Leicester

Zinedine Zidane is the man Paris Saint-Germain want to replace Mauricio Pochettino, <a href="https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/psg/psg-zidane-a-toujours-fait-rever-le-qatar-22-11-2021-CFTYA7CPEBB3RLL5WNAQNDFBD4.php" target="_blank">Le Parisien</a> reports.Pochettino is reportedly interested in taking the vacant manager’s job at Manchester United, which Zidane has already distanced himself from.Instead, the former Real Madrid boss is up for the challenge at PSG and has close connections to the club’s Qatari owners.

Zidane to replace Pochettino at PSG (Le Parisien)

Former Real Madrid boss is excited to take on Ligue 1 giants

Inter target Ginter as free signing

Chelsea and Juventus are going head-to-head on the field in the Champions League tonight, but it is not the only battle the two sides are involved in. Juventus have been pursuing Monaco star Aurelien Tchouameni for a long time, but Chelsea have entered the race to land him, too, and <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/serie-a/juventus/2021/11/23-87298139/tchouameni-juve_si_fa_dura_sorpasso_del_chelsea" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a> says the Premier League side are the favourites to get him. Thomas Tuchel’s team have been in talks over a €60 million fee for Tchouameni and are willing to match his salary demands.

Chelsea ahead of Juventus in Tchouameni race (Tuttosport)

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Giuseppe Iachini is the new head coach of Parma Calcio 🧢🟡🔵<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForzaParma?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForzaParma</a>— Parma Calcio 1913 (@ParmaCalcio_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/ParmaCalcio_en/status/1463243323049713669?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 23, 2021</a></blockquote><script asyncsrc="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Icahini appointed Parma boss

Hernan Crespo is one of the candidates to take over as Uruguay coach, <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/hernan-crespo-aparece-lista-candidatos-banquillo-uruguay-20211123.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a> reports.The South American nation are looking for a new leader since the departure of Oscar Tabarez and could put the former striker in the hot seat.

Crespo in line for Uruguay job

Paris Saint-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino has underlined his commitment to his current employers despite being linked with the vacancy at Manchester United.<iframe></iframe>The Argentine has emerged as one of the front-runners to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who was removed from his post following Saturday's 4-1 drubbing at the hands of Watford.But he insists that he will not be drawn on speculation over his future after just over a year in charge at Parc des Princes.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/i-am-not-a-child-pochettino-insists-he-s-focused-on-psg-amid-man-/blt1013f207103dd24f" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Pochettino insists he's focused on PSG

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Ajax manager Erik ten Hag on press conference: “Man United interest? I am busy with Ajax. No one contacted me, I can confirm this. I want to win titles here”. 🇳🇱 <a href="https://twitter.com/TheEuropeanLad?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheEuropeanLad</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ajax?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ajax</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1463201799368810509?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 23, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Ten Hag silent on Man Utd links

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Olivier Renard annonce que Mihailovic, Kone et Zouhir vont aller s’entraîner à Bologne, comme Pantemis par le passé. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFMTL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFMTL</a>— Matthias Van Halst (@CoupFrancMLS) <a href="https://twitter.com/CoupFrancMLS/status/1463196662084612100?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 23, 2021</a></blockquote><script asyncsrc="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Montreal trio set for Bologna trials

Te Kloese appointed by Feyenoord

Inter are eager to bring in Napoli star Lorenzo Insigne - according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Inter/22-11-2021/calciomercato-onana-insigne-ginter-corona-occasioni-inter-43086613965_preview.shtml?reason=unauthenticated&amp;origin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gazzetta.it%2FCalcio%2FSerie-A%2FInter%2F22-11-2021%2Fcalciomercato-onana-insigne-ginter-corona-occasioni-inter-43086613965.shtml" target="_self">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>.The 30-year-old has spent his entire career to date in Naples, but his current contract expires in June 2022.Napoli have so far failed to tie Insigne down to fresh terms, and Inter will be ready to swoop if he drops into the free agency pool next summer.

Inter eager to bring in Napoli star Insigne

Barcelona midfielder Pedri is the subject of interest from Bayern Munich - according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2021/11/22/primera/1637575247_325130.html" target="_self">AS</a>.The 18-year-old recently signed a new contract at Camp Nou, but the German champions would be willing to quadruple his wages if he moved to Allianz Arena.Barca's resolve could be tested if Bayern submit a formal offer for Pedri as they continue to try and clear their record-breaking debts.

Bayern interested in Pedri 

Axel Witsel is one of those registering on Newcastle’s recruitment radar, claims <a href="https://www.sport1.de/news/internationaler-fussball/premier-league/2021/11/newcastle-united-transfer-wunschliste-mit-sule-dembele-ter-stegen-witsel-und-co? " target="_blank">Sport1</a>.The Belgium international midfielder is also interesting Juventus as his contract at Borussia Dortmund runs down towards free agency in the summer of 2022.

Newcastle want Witsel

Thiago Alcantara claims to be paying no attention to the speculation suggesting that he could be lined up by Barcelona for a return to Camp Nou, with the Liverpool midfielder fully focused on events at Anfield.He has told reporters: “I play football. I'm not concerned about rumours.”<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/thiago-barcelona-rumours-liverpool-future/bltd8f2c5ad574b67e6 " target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL!</a>

Thiago responds to Barcelona return rumours

Aston Villa are, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/aston-villa-traore-let-go-january/ " target="_blank">Football Insider</a>, ready to part with Bertrand Traore in January.Steven Gerrard has been casting an eye over his squad and is prepared to listen to offers for the former Chelsea forward.

Villa to sanction Traore sale

Divock Origi has been linked with Newcastle and West Ham, but the N<a href="https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/19733905.liverpool-not-want-lose-newcastle-target-divock-origi/ " target="_blank">https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/19733905.liverpool-not-want-lose-newcastle-target-divock-origi/ </a>orthern Echo reports that Liverpool will not let him leave Anfield.Loan deals for the Belgian forward have been mooted, but Jurgen Klopp still has a role for him.

Liverpool won’t let Origi leave

<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/16813722/tottenham-kalvin-phillips-transfer-leeds/" target="_blank">The Sun</a> claims that Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips could be identified as the “perfect” addition for Antonio Conte at Tottenham.The England international would offer graft and guile to the Spurs engine room, but he has remained loyal to his boyhood club at Elland Road and will not come cheap if any approach is made.

Phillips ‘perfect’ for Conte at Spurs

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Lionel Messi on Kylian Mbappé’s future: “Only Kylian knows what's in his head and what he's going to do. I'm happy he stayed here this year. He is very important for us”, he told L’Équipé. 🇫🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PSG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PSG</a> “Mbappé will decide at the end of the season”, Messi added. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mbapp%C3%A9?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mbappé</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PSGhub?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@psghub</a> <a href="https://t.co/8xGh18ioH5">pic.twitter.com/8xGh18ioH5</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1463089617989685255?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 23, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Messi addresses Mbappe's PSG future

Bayern Munich are planning to offer Niklas Sule fresh terms at Allianz Arena - according to <a href="https://www.tz.de/sport/fc-bayern/fc-bayern-muenchen-niklas-suele-vertrag-verlaengerung-wechsel-2022-91127157.html" target="_self">TZ</a>.The 26-year-old is fast approaching the final six months of his current deal and has been linked with a move to the Premier League.Bayern are determined to keep hold of Sule and will even raise his annual salary to €10 million if he agrees to a renewal.

Bayern to offer Sule fresh terms

Romanian starlet Ianis Stoica is the subject of interest from Arsenal - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/16812692/arsenal-transfer-news-ianis-stoica-fcsb/" target="_self">The Sun</a>.The Gunners have been scouting the 18-year-old since September and have been impressed with his displays for Romanian Liga I outfit FCSB.FCSB owner Gigi Becali&nbsp;owner recently moved to shut down any rumours of Stoica's potential departure, though, and the striker still has 18 months left on his contract.

Arsenal interested in Romanian starlet Stoica

Barcelona could be ready to terminate Samuel Umtiti's contract - according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/barca-busca-rescision-samuel-umtiti-12883324" target="_self">SPORT</a>.The 28-year-old has yet to feature for the club this season but still takes home over €200,000 per week in wages.Umtiti has refused to take a pay cut, and Barca are now set to release him as a free agent 18 months before his current deal is due to expire.

Barca could terminate Umtiti's contract

Diogo Dalot is prepared to fight for his future at Manchester United now that the Red Devils are about to appoint a new manager, claims <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/16816277/man-utd-dalot-transfer-carrick/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>.The Portuguese defender saw little game time under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and had been seeing another move mooted, but he wants to battle it out with Aaron Wan-Bissaka for a right-back berth.

Dalot fighting for Man Utd future

The <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10233081/Manchester-United-consider-Barcelonas-Frenkie-Jong-replacement-Paul-Pogba.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a> reports that Manchester United may consider making a move for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong in the summer of 2022.With Paul Pogba edging his way towards free agency at Old Trafford, the Red Devils are set to find themselves in the market for another creative influence.

Man Utd consider De Jong as Pogba replacement

West Ham are closing in on a deal for Sparta Prague striker Adam Hlozek - according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-west-ham-plan-to-sign-phenomenal-hlozek-in-january-as-groundwork-laid-to-beat-liverpool-to-deal/" target="_self">Football Insider</a>.The Hammers are well placed to land the 19-year-old's signature in the January window as David Moyes seeks to bolster his options up front.Liverpool have also been linked with Hlozek, who has hit 32 goals in 106 games for Sparta to date.

West Ham closing in on Sparta Prague striker Hlozek

Fiorentina are plotting a swoop for Fiorentina star Domenico Berardi - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/fiorentina-assalto-a-berardi-la-risposta-del-sassuolo-e-avanza-i-23835" target="_self">Calciomercato</a>.La Viola want the 27-year-old to start on the wing, but may be put off by his €30 million (£25m/$34m) price tag.If Berardi cannot be brought it, Fiorentina will instead turn their attention to Lille's Jonathan Ikone.

Fiorentina plotting Berardi swoop

Chelsea are confident of tying Mason Mount down to a contract extension - according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/offer-tabled-mount-set-to-agree-chelsea-deal-after-talks-breakthrough-sources/" target="_self">Football Insider</a>.The 22-year-old's current deal doesn't expire until 2024, but he has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge.Chelsea want Mount to commit to fresh terms to ward off potential suitors, and have made a breakthrough in talks with the midfielder.

Chelsea confident on Mount extension

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Pau Torres about Tottenham proposal: “The pull of playing the Champions League with the team from my town was bigger. The president didn’t put pressure on me, even though they could make a lot of money. I appreciated it”, he told <a href="https://twitter.com/sidlowe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sidlowe</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/guardian_sport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@guardian_sport</a>. 🟡 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Villarreal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Villarreal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/THFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#THFC</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1462970528843669511?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 23, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Torres explains why he rejected Spurs

LAFC have identified Antonio Mohamed as their favoured candidate to take over as manager, <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2021/11/22/soccer/1637616829_501700.html" target="_blank">AS</a> reports.The MLS side saw Bob Bradley depart recently and see Mohamed as the ideal man to step into the role, though they are also considering the likes of Kenny Arena, Ante Razov, Steve Cherundolo, Jason Kreis, Par Nonas and Landon Donovan.

LAFC want Mohamed as manager

Ali Curtis has left his position as Toronto General Manager, the club has confirmed.After three years in the role, Curtis has decided to step down after talks with the Canadian side.<a href="https://www.torontofc.ca/news/toronto-fc-general-manager-and-svp-of-soccer-operations-ali-curtis-departs-club-" target="_blank">Curtis said</a>: “I began discussing my future with the club in September. During the pandemic, my family moved back to the United States. After three years with Toronto FC, I am looking forward to reuniting with my wife and kids, and I am excited to take on a new professional challenge."

Toronto confirm Curtis departure

Alexandre Lacazette would prefer to join Atletico Madrid instead of Barcelona, <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/simeone-clau-rebutgi-barca-xavi-hernandez-atletic-madrid-lacazette_673328_102.html">El Nacional</a> reports.Plus, the striker is aware that the Rojiblancos have been trying to land him for a long time and believes the club’s project is better suited to him.Both Spanish sides are interested in signing the striker from Arsenal next summer, but the positive reports he has heard from France team-mates Thomas Lemar and Antoine Griezmann about Diego Simeone have convinced him Madrid would be the better destination.

Lacazette wants Atletico Madrid over Barcelona (El Nacional)

Striker convinced by Diego Simeone's presence

Jorge Mendes is convinced AC Milan would be the perfect destination for Renato Sanches, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-dietro-le-quinte-dell-affare-renato-sanches-tempistiche-il-18715" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.The Lille midfielder has been linked with the likes of the Rossoneri, Arsenal and Barcelona and a move next summer looks likely.Mendes, his agent, is hopeful of organising a move to the Serie A side, but the club would have to meet Lille’s valuation of €35 million.

Sanches agent determined to engineer AC Milan move

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