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Neymar is, after several months of speculation linking him with a return to Barcelona, considering signing a new contract at Paris Saint-Germain, according to <a href="http://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/psg/mercato-neymar-fait-le-premier-pas-vers-le-psg-06-01-2020-8230227.php" target="_blank">Le Parisien</a>. The Brazil international forward was expected to hold out for a return to Camp Nou this summer, but could now commit to fresh terms in France.

Neymar considering new contract at PSG

Brazilian star could commit to fresh terms in France

Manchester City are considering a January move for Inter defender&nbsp;Milan Skriniar, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-city-eyeing-milan-skriniar-21227560" target="_blank">Mirror.</a> The Premier League champions are on the lookout for defensive reinforcements after struggling in the absence of the injured&nbsp;Aymeric Laporte during the first half of the season. Barcelona and Real Madrid have also been linked with the 24-year-old Slovakia international, who has impressed for the&nbsp;Nerazzurri since joining from Sampdoria in 2017.

Man City eye Inter defender

Guardiola's side may face competition for Slovakia star

The New York Red Bulls have signed midfielder Jared Stroud from the club's reserve team, t<a href="https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/post/2020/01/07/new-york-red-bulls-sign-midfielder-jared-stroud">he MLS side announced</a>. Stroud played two seasons with New York Red Bulls II, scoring 15 goals while providing nine assists last season. “Jared has earned this opportunity after two strong seasons playing in USL,” said Red Bulls Sporting Director Denis Hamlett. “He emerged as a leader on and off the field in 2019 and showed that he is ready to make the jump to the MLS roster.

Red Bulls sign midfielder

Zinedine Zidane has backed Luka Jovic despite the forward's struggled at Real Madrid thus far. The striker made the move to Madrid this past summer for&nbsp;a reported&nbsp;€70 million&nbsp;(£62m/$79m) last June, and his manager insists he'll come good ahead of a big test. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/jovic-is-the-future-zidane-backs-struggling-real-madrid/1tksixvunyx9w1u09hp522ckka">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Zidane: Jovic is the future

Scottish international&nbsp;Dylan McGeouch has departed Sunderland to join Aberdeen,<a href="https://www.safc.com/news/team-news/2020/january/mcgeouch-completes-aberdeen-move"> the English club announced.</a> McGeouch made 42 appearances during one-and-a-half seasons at the Stadium of Light.

McGeouch departs Sunderland for Aberdeen

LAFC and forward Rodolfo Zelaya have mutually agreed to part ways, <a href="https://www.lafc.com/post/2020/01/07/lafc-and-forward-rodolfo-zelaya-mutually-agree-part-ways">the club announced</a>. Zelaya appeared in four regular season games, scoring one goal, while also sending time on loan with Las Vegas Lights.

LAFC part ways with Zelaya

West Ham's pursuit of&nbsp;Gedson Fernandes has hit a roadblock, reports <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/jan/07/west-ham-loan-move-benfica-midfielder-gedson-fernandes-stalls?CMP=share_btn_tw">the Guardian</a>. The English club was hoping to bring in the Benfica midfielder on an 18-month&nbsp;loan deal with a view towards a permanent deal. However, negotiations with Benfica have failed to progress with Everton also interested in the midfielder.&nbsp;

West Ham's Fernandes pursuit stalls

Chelsea are open to offers for Marcos Alonso as Inter remain interested in the defender, reports <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/01/07/chelsea-open-offers-marcos-alonso-inter-milan-keen-sign-spanish/">the Telegraph</a>. Inter boss Antonio Conte is eager to work with the Spanish defender once again, while the manager is also hoping to bring in Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud. Alonso has made 14 appearances this term, but is second choice behind Emerson Palmieri.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Chelsea open to Alonso offers amid Inter interest

Liverpool are considering whether to offer a new contract to midfielder Pedro Chirivella, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11902345/pedro-chirivella-liverpool-looking-at-new-deal-for-midfielder" target="_blank">Sky Sports News.</a>&nbsp; Chirivella's current deal expires at season's end, with the 22-year-old so far yet to feature regularly with the Reds first team. Despite the Spaniard's failure to earn significant minutes, the club have been impressed with his progress and could offer him a path forward at Anfield.

Liverpool considering new deal for Chirivella

Georginio Wijnaldum&nbsp;wants to stay with Liverpool as long as possible, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11669/11903174/georginio-wijnaldum-content-at-liverpool-despite-contract-situation" target="_blank">Sky Sports News.</a> There has been concern about the Dutchman's future at Anfield as he enters the final 18 months of his contract with no new deal agreed yet. But there is little fear of the midfielder leaving, with Liverpool set to begin talks over a contract extension.

Wijnaldum happy to stay at Liverpool

Fulham have signed winger Ivan Cavaleiro&nbsp;on a permanent deal from Wolves. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OurManIvan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OurManIvan</a>! 🇵🇹 The permanent registration of <a href="https://twitter.com/ivancavaleiro17?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ivancavaleiro17</a> as a Fulham player has been completed.— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/FulhamFC/status/1214577492381622272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center> The 26-year-old joined Fulham in the summer on a season-long loan and has convinced&nbsp;the Cottagers to make his move&nbsp;permanent.

Fulham sign Cavaleiro from Wolves

Jesse Lingard's&nbsp;new agent Mino Raiola has offered his client to AC Milan, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/NonEvoluto/status/1214253943796228100" target="_blank">Sport Italia.</a> The Manchester United midfielder has increased speculation he could be looking to leave Old Trafford after recently hiring super-agent Raiola. Raiola&nbsp;has gotten to work quickly, it appears, as he aims to find a new home for the 27-year-old.

Raiola offers Lingard to AC Milan

The Portland Thorns are looking to make a move for PSG and France star&nbsp;Kadidiatou Diani. Sources have told Goal that the NWSL side is looking to take advantage after Diani rejected PSG's latest offer of a three-year contract extension. The 24-year-old's current deal with PSG expires at the end of the season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/portland-thorns-target-psg-and-france-star-diani/bixbot3trqv51xjuqij3kyd8t" target="_blank">Read the full report on Goal right here</a>

Portland targets PSG and France star Diani

Liverpool youngster Rhian Brewster has joined Swansea on loan until the end of the season. Brewster has made three senior appearances under Jurgen Klopp and was a target of West Brom and Leeds prior to sealing a deal with the Welsh club. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/liverpool-striker-brewster-to-complete-swansea-loan-move/1iy5rrddps7du1bb9g6zfbweb6">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Brewster completes Swansea move

Watford midfielder Domingos&nbsp;Quina could make a temporary move away from the club, reports <a href="https://theathletic.com/1499428/2020/01/07/domingos-quina-watford-loan-january-transfer-window/?source=shared-article">the Athletic</a>. Quina recently featured in an FA Cup clash with Tranmere, his first start under manager Nigel Pearson. And, although Pearson has praised the midfielder, the 20-year-old could go out on loan as he looks to find consistent minutes.

Watford's Quina a candidate for loan move

Thomas Tuchel says he hopes Edinson Cavani will remain with the club despite rumours linking the forward with a move. Cavani is in the final six months of his PSG deal and could leave the club this summer. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/psg-boss-tuchel-has-no-desire-to-see-cavani-leave-in-january/1px28vj4hersf1fohxji1qhw1a">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

PSG boss Tuchel hopeful of Cavani stay

The Houston Dynamo have announced that the club has signed academy product&nbsp;Marcelo Palomino&nbsp;to a Homegrown contract. The 18-year-old midfielder&nbsp;is the 11th academy player in club history to sign with the senior team and has represented the U.S. national teams up to the U-20 level. “Marcelo has grown up in our Academy program and was a standout at each age group to earn this opportunity with the First Team,” said Dynamo Senior Vice President and General Manager&nbsp;Matt Jordan. “We understand this is a process, and we look forward to this next step for Marcelo. "We also look forward to seeing him continue to compete for opportunities within the National Team program as he continues to grow and develop. I’d also like to recognize the hard work of our Academy staff over the years to help prepare Marcelo for this next step in his career.”&nbsp;

Dynamo sign academy midfielder 

Lyon are looking at bringing in Villarreal striker Karl Toko-Ekambi to cover serious injuries sustained by star pair Jeff-Reine Adelaide and Memphis Depay, <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Transferts-lyon-vise-karl-toko-ekambi-villarreal/1096189" target="_blank">l'Equipe</a> reports. Toko-Ekambi is widely considered to have been underused lately, having featured sparingly across the last month and likely to be open to more regular playing time elsewhere. It is said that talks between the two clubs have already begun.

Lyon turn to Toko-Ekambi

<a href="https://theathletic.com/1513984/2020/01/06/sources-d-c-united-rejects-bid-for-russell-canouse-from-dynamo-dresden/?redirected=1" target="_blank">The Athletic</a> reports that D.C. United have rejected a $300,000 offer from 2.Bundesliga side Dynamo Dresden for the six-month loan of Russell Canouse. It is claimed that the German club are also prepared to cover the 24-year-old midfielder's wages and that talks remain ongoing between the two sides.

Dresden talks ongoing for D.C.'s Canouse

Brazilian outfit Corinthians have announced the double departure of Clayson to Bahia and Junior Urso to MLS side Orlando City. An official announcement made on the club's website reads: “The club thanks the players for their dedication in a Alvinegra shirt and wishes them every success in their careers."

Junior Urso joins Orlando City

Rangers and Celtic are set to go head to head in a battle to sign Stoke forward Tyrese Campbell, the <a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/tyrese-campbell-transfer-latest-rangers-21225444" target="_blank">Daily Record</a> reports. Celtic are said to have already made initial advances last month, while their cross-town rivals are now in the frame, with both sides of the feeling that they can land the England Under-20 starlet for around&nbsp;£400,000. Campbell, son of former Arsenal and Everton man Kevin, is also said to be of interest to Premier League sides Crystal Palace and Wolves.

Old Firm to battle for Stoke striker

Antoine Griezmann has given his backing for Barcelona to make another move for Neymar, reports <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200107/472755869749/griezmann-tambien-da-su-ok-a-neymar.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The Brazilian would provide direct competition for a World Cup-winning forward, but extra quality at Camp Nou would be welcomed by all concerned.

Griezmann wants Neymar at Barca

Inter remain keen on Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud but have not held any transfer talks since Christmas, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11668/11902870/olivier-giroud-inter-milan-want-chelsea-striker-but-no-talks-since-christmas" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The France international is seeing several landing spots mooted in the winter window, with San Siro one of a number of destinations that he could end up in.

Inter still keen on Giroud

Arsenal&nbsp;will once again be focusing on the January loan market as they look to strengthen their squad over the coming weeks. Goal&nbsp;has been told that last&nbsp;summer's costly outlay means it is unlikely Arsenal will make any permanent signings during the January window,&nbsp;unless an opportunity presents itself that is too good to turn down. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/arsenal-january-loan-deals-130m-summer-outlay/1g7rwga1khge01n2poaci5pdl6" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

Arsenal focus on January loan deals

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Agreement between Ricardo <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rodriguez?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rodriguez</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Fenerbahce?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Fenerbahce</a>. The swiss player has accepted the turkish offer, but there isn’t an agreement between clubs. Fener offered a loan, but <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Milan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Milan</a> want a permanent deal. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> <a href="https://t.co/PMYnQk3EKy">https://t.co/PMYnQk3EKy</a>— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1214567445911855106?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Exit on the cards at San Siro

Tottenham&nbsp;should be looking to sign in-form&nbsp;Southampton&nbsp;striker Danny Ings as cover for the injured Harry Kane, says Darren Bent, with Jose Mourinho in need of another goal-getter. The former Spurs frontman has told talkSPORT: "If Spurs were to go and get Danny Ings and he was to go and score five or six goals before Harry Kane gets back, I don’t think automatically Harry Kane walks back in the team." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/spurs-ings-kane-bent-southampton/o9rerppa5qp01e9fryvt3pv4h" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Spurs should get Ings to cover for Kane’

Leicester head coach Brendan Rodgers has ruled out the possibility of selling James Maddison in January, amid reported interest from&nbsp;Manchester United. The Foxes boss has said: "James is a very talented player and he will be here in January and beyond." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/maddison-leicester-man-utd-target-staying-rodgers/b9qvqhqlzb619vp0ynfvxfgc" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

'Maddison will be at Leicester in January and beyond'

Juventus are preparing to put a £35,000-a-week deal to Manchester United youngster Tahith Chong, says<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10688022/man-utd-tahith-chong-transfer-quit-juventus-free/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_campaign=sunfootballtwitter&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1578403101" target="_blank"> The Sun</a>. The Dutch winger will see his contract at Old Trafford expire in the summer and it could be that he decides to take on a new challenge in Italy.

Juventus ready offer for Man Utd starlet Chong

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Jack Roles' loan at Cambridge United has been extended until the end of the season. Good luck, Jack! 👊<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/THFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#THFC</a> ⚪️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COYS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#COYS</a> <a href="https://t.co/w4N1Opofh9">pic.twitter.com/w4N1Opofh9</a>— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1214555582981537793?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Spurs extend loan spell for youngster

Manchester City are prepared to trigger the £100 million ($131m) release clause in Kalidou Koulibaly's contract at Napoli, claims <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/6531957-exclusive-manchester-city-ready-to-activate-kalidou-koulibaly-s-100m-release-clause?utm_source=RSS" target="_blank">90min</a>. The Blues remain in the market for another centre-half and are now prepared to spend big in order to land a proven performer.

Man City to activate £100m Koulibaly clause

Mexican playmaker Roberto Alvarado is being monitored by Leicester and Crystal Palace, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-leicester-crystal-palace-plot-moves-to-sign-playmaker-11m-will-seal-deal/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The 21-year-old, who is on the books at Cruz Azul, has attracted interest from a number of sides in Europe.

Leicester & Palace tracking Alvarado

Aston Villa are, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7860713/Aston-Villa-talks-Barcelona-3m-deal-Louie-Barry.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>, discussing a £3 million deal to bring Louie Barry back to English football from Barcelona. The talented 16-year-old only moved to Camp Nou last summer from West Brom, but could be returned to the West Midlands inside a few months.

Villa in talks to bring Barry back from Barca

Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard would like to make a move to the Premier League this month, claims <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/6531884-exclusive-odsonne-edouard-keen-on-premier-league-move-but-celtic-don-t-wish-to-sell-until-summer?utm_source=RSS" target="_blank">90min</a>. The 21-year-old is said to have attracted admiring glances from Manchester United, Tottenham and Chelsea.

Edouard keen on Premier League move

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Exit on the cards at Charlton?

Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha has been offered to Bayern Munich, according to <a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/transfer-update/10861226/34130" target="_blank">Sky Deutschland</a>. The Ivorian continues to be heavily linked with a move in the January window, with his representatives exploring all options.

Zaha offered to Bayern

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 📝 NEW DEAL SIGNED 📝 Aleksandar Kolarov has signed a contract extension with the Giallorossi that runs until 2021! 🐺 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ASRoma?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ASRoma</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kolarov2021?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kolarov2021</a> — AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/ASRomaEN/status/1214532804417064960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Kolarov signs contract extension at Roma

Ajax are interested in re-signing Galatasaray attacker Ryan Babel - according to <a href="https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/2047542664/ajax-wil-ryan-babel-half-jaar-huren" target="_blank">Telegraaf</a>. The Dutch champions want to bring in the 33-year-old on loan until the end of the season. Babel began his professional career at Ajax after graduating from their academy, but left the club to join Liverpool in 2007.

Ajax eager to re-sign Babel on loan

English midfielder Danny Drinkwater has completed a loan move to Aston Villa&nbsp;from Chelsea on Tuesday afternoon. Drinkwater spent the first half of the 2019-20 campaign at Turf Moor and went on&nbsp;to&nbsp;appear in just two matches for&nbsp;Burnley&nbsp;amid persistent fitness issues. The 29-year-old managed less than an hour of playing time in the Premier League for Sean Dyche's side, and had to recover from an ankle injury which he sustained after being attacked by a gang outside of a Manchester nightclub. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-drinkwater-loan-aston-villa/167be6d2ebpje1sc1ec577tz1e" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Chelsea midfielder Drinkwater completes loan move to Aston Villa

Atletico Madrid will listen to offers for Thomas Lemar in the January transfer window&nbsp;although&nbsp;Arsenal&nbsp;are not currently in the market for the&nbsp;France&nbsp;international. The Gunners have been linked with a move for the 24-year-old but they are not interested in bringing him to Emirates Stadium as things stand, owing to the options already at Mikel Arteta's disposal coupled with the lack of funds for big-money purchases. The north Londoners are looking at bringing in one or two players on loan in the winter window, with their&nbsp;£130 million ($171m) spend from last summer restricting their ability to manoeuvre in the January market. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/atletico-offload-lemar-arsenal-not-option-france-winger/ucv65tgvfbg21db8hc7roy0sb" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Atletico ready to offload Lemar but Arsenal not an option

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ➡️ D-A-B-B-U-R ⬅️ Munas <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dabbur?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dabbur</a> geht ab sofort für die <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TSG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TSG</a> auf Torejagd! 🙌🏼<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeDabbur?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeDabbur</a> <a href="https://t.co/d48dGQP243">pic.twitter.com/d48dGQP243</a> — TSG Hoffenheim (@tsghoffenheim) <a href="https://twitter.com/tsghoffenheim/status/1214532132481224704?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Dabbur joins Hoffenheim from Sevilla

Roma forward&nbsp;Nikola Kalinic has turned down the chance to join&nbsp;Bordeaux - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/roma-kalinic-refuses-offer-from-ligue-1-side-18737" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The 32-year-old - who is currently on loan at Stadio Olimpico from Atletico Madrid - wants to stay and fight for a place in the Giallorossi's starting XI. Kalinic has only started two matches for Roma this season and has yet to score his first goal for the club.

Roma striker Kalinic rejects offer from Bordeaux

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> LATEST: Glennon Sets Sail For Mariners <a href="https://t.co/tegYg0PUie">https://t.co/tegYg0PUie</a> — Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/BurnleyOfficial/status/1214510178634260480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Burnley send Glennon out on loan to Grimsby

Barcelona have made contact with&nbsp;Palmeiras to discuss Matheus Fernandes's availability - according to <a href="https://www.espn.com.br/futebol/artigo/_/id/6491518/palmeiras-tem-proposta-do-barcelona-na-mesa-por-volante-matheus-fernandes" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The 21-year-old is under contract with the Brazilian outfit until 2023, but Barca are exploring the possibility of bringing him to Camp Nou. Barca monitored Fernandes in 2017 while he was at Botafogo, and have reignited their interest with the January transfer window now open.

Barcelona consult Palmeiras over Matheus Fernandes

Istanbul Basaksehir have announced that Arda Turan's contract has been terminated. The Turkish midfielder was taking in a two-year spell at the club on loan from Barcelona, but he&nbsp;has had his request to leave granted on Tuesday. Basaksehir have released an <a href="https://www.ibfk.com.tr/kamuoyunu-bilgilendirme-3/" target="_blank">official statement</a>, which reads: "Our footballer Arda Turan met with Basaksehir Chairman Goksel Gumusdag and requested to leave the club to open a new page in his career. "Gumusdag positively responded to his request and therefore, Turan's contract was annulled with a mutual agreement."

Istanbul Basaksehir terminate Arda Turan's contract

Adrien Rabiot has dismissed rumours of a January transfer amid links to&nbsp;Manchester United, insisting he will "stay with&nbsp;Juventus" for the foreseeable future. Rabiot completed a free transfer to Juve on July 1, following a hugely frustrating spell at&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain. The 24-year-old was left on the sidelines for the majority of PSG's 2018-19 campaign, due to his refusal to sign a contract extension with the club. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-utd-rabiot-juventus-january-transfer-window/wf52ikern9831u25sr4ihjg77" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Man Utd linked-Rabiot has no plans to leave Juventus

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ✍️ SIGNING | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/pufc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#pufc</a> have completed the signing of <a href="https://twitter.com/BarnetFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BarnetFC</a> midfielder Jack Taylor on a long-term contract for an initial fee of £500,000. <a href="https://t.co/CwlwjgQNB8">https://t.co/CwlwjgQNB8</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AUnitedCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AUnitedCity</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeJack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeJack</a> — Peterborough United (@theposhofficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/theposhofficial/status/1214460535900639232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Peterborough sign Jack Taylor from Barnet

Crystal Palace are keen on bringing former Tottenham midfielder Nabil Bentaleb back to the Premier League, claims <a href="http://www.footmercato.net/bundesliga/info-fm-schalke-04-ca-se-bouscule-pour-relancer-nabil-bentaleb_271115" target="_blank">FootMercato</a>. The Algeria international, who is also wanted by AC Milan and teams in France, could be offloaded by Schalke during the winter window.

Palace in the hunt for Bentaleb

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🗣️ Jermaine Pennant nearly joined Real Madrid: "When I was at Liverpool, Real Madrid agreed to sign me in my last year of contract. "But Juande Ramos was not aware of that agreement. So when he found out he decided to knock the deal down. I went from Madrid to Portsmouth." <a href="https://t.co/zijdCcmIJ2">pic.twitter.com/zijdCcmIJ2</a>— Goal (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1214426688991313920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Would have been some move!

AC Milan expect to discover in the next 24 hours whether Jean Clair Todibo can be lured away from Barcelona. <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/i-destini-incrociati-di-todibo-al-milan-e-caldara-all-atalanta-p-67711" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports that the Rossoneri remain keen on the highly-rated defender and want to tie up a deal as quickly as possible.

Milan expecting decision on Todibo

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🤝 Young <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SaintsFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SaintsFC</a> defender Christoph Klarer has joined Austrian side SKN St Pölten on loan for the remainder of the season: <a href="https://t.co/gaEA8w3k2k">https://t.co/gaEA8w3k2k</a>— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SouthamptonFC/status/1214487031029604354?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Departure at St Mary's

Tottenham look set to miss out on Borussia Dortmund striker Paco Alcacer, claims the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-chief-daniel-levy-makes-21228612" target="_blank">Daily Star.</a> Spurs are in the market for another frontman with Harry Kane injured, but Daniel Levy only wants loan deals and former Barcelona star Alacer is looking for a permanent switch.

Spurs set to miss out on Alcacer

Jean-Michael Seri has been linked with moves to Everton and Lyon in January, but Galatasaray are refusing to cut a loan agreement short. Fulham had been hoping to cash in on the midfielder during the current window, but <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Transferts-l-ol-s-interesse-a-jean-michael-seri-galatasaray/1096194" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a> claims they will be prevented from doing so.

Galatasaray refusing to end Seri loan

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Norwich City centre-back Rocky Bushiri has joined Belgian Pro League side Sint-Truiden on loan for the rest of the 2019-20 season. — Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NorwichCityFC/status/1214456771798011904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Rocky Bushiri joins Sint-Truiden on loan from Norwich

Liverpool have launched an opening bid for&nbsp;Trabzonspor goalkeeper&nbsp;Ugurcan Cakir. The Reds were&nbsp;strongly linked with&nbsp;the 23-year-old in the summer, and&nbsp;Jurgen Klopp is still eager to bring in another backup shot-stopper. As per <a href="https://metro.co.uk/2020/01/06/liverpool-tabled-bid-sign-ugurcan-cakir-confirms-trabzonspor-president-12011004/?ito=newsnow-feed" target="_blank">Metro Sport</a>, Trabzonspor president Ahmet Agaoglu&nbsp;has confirmed Liverpool have tabled an offer for Cakir, telling reporters: "There are offers for Cakir, we continue to receive offers. It’s been said Liverpool have made an offer. "So a team that is undefeated in the Premier League wants my keeper. In other words, Liverpool’s goalkeeper is in my goal."

Liverpool submit offer for Trabzonspor goalkeeper

Newcastle, West Ham and&nbsp;Southampton&nbsp;are all interested in signing&nbsp;Sampdoria&nbsp;centre-back Omar Colley. Scouts from the Premier League trio have been monitoring the 27-year-old, who is keen on a move to&nbsp;England, despite the Italian side's battle against relegation. Sampdoria are keen to keep hold of Colley in January due to a serious knee injury to their other first-choice centre back Alex Ferrari&nbsp;but they risk losing the Gambia star for as little as £15 million (€18m/$20m). Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/newcastle-face-competition-from-southampton-and-west-ham-for-15m-/1idfzxufl9hrx1qh7cp5ymz2ig" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Newcastle Southampton & West Ham chasing Sampdoria defender Colley

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric has held transfer talks with DC United - according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/1513427/2020/01/06/d-c-united-targeting-luka-modric/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. The MLS club are eager to bring in another European superstar to fill the void left by Wayne Rooney's departure, with Modric top of their list of targets. Modric has racked up 18 appearances across all competitions for Madrid in 2019-20.

Madrid superstar Modric in talks with DC United

Everton have identified&nbsp;St Etienne defender Wesley Fofana as a transfer target - according to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/everton-plot-wesley-fofana-transfer-21224919" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>. Milan and Leipzig have also been linked with the 19-year-old, but the Toffees hope to win the race for his signature this month. Fofana has featured in eight Ligue 1 matches for St Etienne this season, scoring once.

Everton interested in St Etienne defender Fofana

Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Lemar is the subject of interest from Tottenham - according to the <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/tottenham-news-thomas-lemar-transfer-loan-arsenal-atletico-madrid-latest-a9272441.html?utm_source=reddit.com" target="_blank">Independent</a>. Spurs are considering a loan offer for the 24-year-old, with the option to buy him outright for £51 million ($67m) at the end of the season. Lemar has featured in 15 La Liga matches for Atletico this term.

Tottenham target Atletico ace Lemar

Erling Haaland revealed the reason behind his move to Borussia Dortmund amid interest from Manchester United. The Red Devils were seen as a contender for the forward's signature due to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's connection with the fellow Norwegian, but Haaland says Dortmund found a special way to convince him to head to Germany. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/haaland-reveals-why-he-snubbed-man-utd-for-dortmund/15vyb1hwz3ezf1994t9eddyxd5">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Haaland reveals why he snubbed Man Utd for Dortmund

Peru No. 1 Pedro Gallese is set to join Orlando City, reports <a href="https://sbisoccer.com/2020/01/sources-pedro-gallese-to-sign-with-orlando-city-arrive-in-two-weeks">SBI Soccer</a>. The goalkeeper will arrive on a free transfer from Allianz Lima having previously played for Veracruz in Mexico. Gallese was Peru's starting goalkeeper this past summer in a run to the Copa America finals, one which ended with a loss to hosts Brazil.&nbsp;

Peru international Gallese set to sign with Orlando

FC Cincinatti is set to sign Japan international Yuya Kubo, reports <a href="https://theathletic.com/1513621/2020/01/06/sources-fc-cincinnati-to-sign-japan-international-yuya-kubo-as-a-designated-player/">the Athletic</a>. The stiker is set to join the MLS side on a Designated Player deal as he moves from Belgian side Gent. Kubo has also featured for Swiss side Young Boys and German club Nurnberg.&nbsp;

FC Cincy set to sign Japan international

Armando Broja celebrated the&nbsp;extension of&nbsp;his&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;contract until 2022 with the match-winning goal against&nbsp;Tottenham&nbsp;in the development squad's first youth match of 2020. The Albania Under-21 international maintained the Chelsea U-23s' unbeaten record&nbsp;in Premier League 2 with a stunning strike into the roof of the net in the 82nd minute on Tuesday, sealing a 1-0 win for the Blues. Broja's match-winning contribution comes after meeting up at Stamford Bridge on Saturday&nbsp;to extend his contract, which is good news for the Blues, who have been using the 18-year-old&nbsp;as their main striker at youth level. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-prospect-armando-broja-scores-winner-at-tottenham-to/jz59v2torqh910venqpztg3a6" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Chelsea prospect Broja scores winner at Tottenham to celebrate new contract

Olivier Giroud is unhappy at&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;and should leave, according to&nbsp;France&nbsp;manager Didier Deschamps. The 33-year-old, who has been linked with&nbsp;Inter, Newcastle and&nbsp;Aston Villa,&nbsp;has spoken recently about his desire for first-team football&nbsp;as he targets a place in Deschamps’ squad for&nbsp;Euro 2020, which could be his last international tournament. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/he-is-not-happy-giroud-urged-to-leave-chelsea-by-france-boss/1k06llljifqmc109gnbsx2fu5p" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

 Giroud urged to leave Chelsea by France boss Deschamps

Tottenham&nbsp;midfielder Christian Eriksen has been heavily linked with a move to&nbsp;Inter&nbsp;but Giuseppe Marotta insists&nbsp;there has been no contact between the clubs. Eriksen's contract at Spurs will expire at the end of the season, but it has been reported Inter are willing to part with €20 million (£17m/$22m) to sign him in January. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/inter-deny-eriksen-transfer-discussions-with-tottenham/1bef8jlx2i1n61j529bx9ay2iq" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Inter deny Eriksen transfer discussions with Tottenham

Mario Gotze will leave Borussia Dortmund when his contract expires at the end of the season, according to <a href="https://sportbild.bild.de/bundesliga/vereine/borussia-dortmund/bvb-mario-goetze-trennung-im-sommer-keine-vertragsverlaengerung-67133628.sport.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>. The 27-year-old has been offered fresh terms&nbsp;but has turned it down as it would involve a signficant pay cut. World Cup winner Gotze rejoined Dortmund from Bayern Munich for a second spell at the club in July 2016.

Gotze to leave Dortmund at end of season

Bayern Munich are keen on signing Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo&nbsp;but have no interest in&nbsp;Lukas Klostermann of RB Leipzig, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/mano_bonke/status/1214285757734670342?s=19" target="_blank">TZ.</a> The German giants are believed to have contacted City over a possible loan deal for Cancelo, though the Premier League champions would prefer a permanent transfer. Valencia have also been linked with a move for the Portugal defender, who only moved to Etihad Stadium from Juventus last summer in a player-plus-cash deal involving Brazilian Danilo.

Bayern prefer Cancelo over Klostermann

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