Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Chelsea eye trio of signings

Manchester City are already starting to piece together plans for when the day comes for Pep Guardiola to depart, reports <a href="https://theathletic.co.uk/1440713/2019/12/09/ornstein-on-monday-city-planning-for-life-after-pep-koscielny-and-ozils-goodbyes-to-emery-and-contract-talks-for-leicesters-maddison-and-soyuncu/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. The Catalan coach is currently tied to a deal through to 2021 with the reigning Premier League champions, but has seen his future called into question on a regular basis of late - having never hung around long in his previous managerial roles.

Man City planning for life without Pep

Everton have made contact with Unai Emery over the vacant permanent manager's role at Goodison Park - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsNews/status/1203986553053294593" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The Toffees have identified the ex-Arsenal head coach a candidate to succeed Marco Silva, who was relieved of his duties last week. Emery lost his job at Emirates Stadium on November 29 after overseeing a seven-match winless run across all competitions.

Ex-Arsenal boss Emery approached by Everton

Everton have named Shanghai SIPG boss Vitor Pereira as their number one target to replace Marco Silva, claims the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7769801/amp/Vitor-Pereira-favourite-Everton-job-club-step-search-successor-Marco-Silva.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. Major shareholder Farhad Moshiri, chairman Bill Kenwright, director of football Marcel Brands and chief executive Denise Barrett-Baxendale reportedly spoke after Saturday's win over Chelsea, with the aim of appointing an immediate successor to Silva. And Pereira emerged as&nbsp;the leading candidate, although his current side want him to remain in China.

Shanghai SIPG boss Pereira favourite for Everton job

The Toffees are stepping up the search for a new boss

Everton have held positive talks with&nbsp;Vitor Pereira, according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/12/09/everton-make-contact-unai-emery-step-search-new-permanent-manager/">The Telegraph</a>. Unai Emery, Carlo Ancelotti and David Moyes are still in the frame, though a return for the latter now seems unlikely. Niko Kovac has also been linked with the job but it is thought that he will wait until the summer before returning to management, leaving Pereira as the firm favourite.

Everton hold positive talks with Pereira

Orlando City have signed midfielder David Loera to an MLS homegrown contract. Loera, 21, is an Orlando City academy product who has spent the last three seasons&nbsp;at North Carolina State University and thrived at collegiate level. He made 57 appearances for NC State, racking up nine goals and 15 assists.

Orlando add Loera to roster

Real Salt Lake have signed Trinidad &amp; Tobago defender Alvin Jones. Jones, 25, who is most famous for scoring&nbsp;the goal which stopped the USA from going to the 2018 World Cup, spent last season at Oklahoma City Energy in the USL Championship. "We're happy to add a player of Alvin's caliber to help make the team better,"&nbsp;head coach Freddy Juarez&nbsp;said in a club statement. "He's good on the ball and has good attributes in the attacking third. He's athletic.&nbsp;He's strong.&nbsp;He's a national team player and we hope that experience can make us a better team overall."

Real Salt Lake sign Jones

Everton hope to appoint Vitor Pereira as their new manager ahead of their visit to Manchester United on Sunday, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11671/11882530/everton-hope-to-land-vitor-pereira-as-new-manager-for-manchester-united-trip">Sky Sports</a>. Pereira, who has previously managed Porto, Olympiakos and Fenerbahce, is currently coaching&nbsp;Shanghai SIPG in the Chinese Super League. They are reportedly desperate to hold onto him and have offered a&nbsp;new £25m-a-year contract to convince him to stay in China. Having won back-to-back league titles with Porto and a domestic double with Olympiakos, Pereira is well respected. Spells with Fenerbahce and 1860 Munich have been less successful, however, so he is not without risk.

Everton consider appointing Pereira ahead of Man Utd trip

Inter Miami are working to sign Colombian forward Roger Martinez from&nbsp;Club America, reports <a href="https://theathletic.com/1446293/2019/12/09/sources-inter-miami-working-to-sign-club-americas-roger-martinez/">The Athletic</a>. Martinez, 25, has two goals and six assists in 21 appearances in Liga MX this season. He spent the first half of 2018 at Villarreal, where he scored one goal in nine outings.

Inter Miami working on Martinez move

Former Valencia manager Marcelino, a prospective candidate for the Arsenal and Everton jobs, is currently in London according to journalist Guillem Balague. Marcelino is a contender to take over from either Unai Emery or Marco Silva after their respective&nbsp;departures from the Emirates and Goodison Park. He has reportedly been taking English lessons, though Arsenal may still look to a former player with Mikel Arteta and Patrick Vieira both heavily linked with a return.

Marcelino in London as Arsenal speculation mounts

Orlando City have signed Colombian midfielder Andres Perea on loan from Atletico Nacional. Perea, 19, made his senior debut in 2017 and in the process&nbsp;​became the first player born in the 21st century to play for the Medellin-based club. He has now joined Orlando on a one-year loan deal with an option to buy.

Orlando sign Perea on loan

Victor Rodriguez has bid farewell to the Seattle Sounders, saying family reasons are behind his decision to leave after three season with the MLS club. He wrote on Instagram: "After a few weeks of the MLS Cup the tough moment to say goodbye is here. But also THANKS, thanks to the&nbsp;Sounders community, to administrative, medical and coaching staff, obviously my teammates and our fans of&nbsp;course! "Thank you for making me enjoy our football and thanks a lot for your love these two and a half years. It's hard to say goodbye when you've had so much love, but the familiy is always first and the most important for me!"

Rodriguez says goodbye to Sounders

Liga MX outfit Pumas have confirmed the signing of midfielder Sebastian Saucedo from Real Salt Lake. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Procedente del Real Salt Lake City, llega a Pumas nuestro primer refuerzo. ¡Bienvenido a tu nueva casa, Sebastián Saucedo!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Volveremos?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Volveremos</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SoyDePumas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SoyDePumas</a> <a href="https://t.co/Wr9qg7Oo3r">pic.twitter.com/Wr9qg7Oo3r</a> — PUMAS (@PumasMX) <a href="https://twitter.com/PumasMX/status/1204076651837083652?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Pumas snap up Saucedo

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has personally spoken to Zlatan Ibrahimovic as he attempts to persuade the Sweden striker to join the Serie A club, according to&nbsp;Gazzetta dello Sport via&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/napoli-de-laurentiis-personally-spoke-to-ibrahimovic-to-discuss--24974" target="_blank">Calciomercato.</a> Ibrahimovic becomes a free agent when his LA Galaxy contract expires at the end of the month. The 38-year-old has been linked with a host of sides but&nbsp;De Laurentiis hopes&nbsp;his personal intervention could prove pivotal.

De Laurentiis holds Ibrahimovic talks

Watford have confirmed the appointment of former Leicester boss Craig Shakespeare as assistant to new head coach Nigel Pearson. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ℹ️ Former <a href="https://twitter.com/premierleague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@premierleague</a> winning coach Craig Shakespeare has been added to Nigel Pearson’s backroom team... — Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/WatfordFC/status/1204087235546664960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Shakespeare joins Watford backroom staff

DC United have re-signed goalkeeper Bill Hamid from&nbsp;​FC Midtjylland on a permanent transfer. Hamid, 29, made 200 appearances for the&nbsp;Black-and-Red between 2009 and 2017. Having moved to Denmark in 2018 and&nbsp;struggled for game time, he then returned to the MLS side on loan. He has now made the switch permanent, signing a three-year deal. "Bill is a leader on and off the field and we're excited to bring him back to the club that he has worked tirelessly for over the last ten seasons," said DC United general manager Dave Kasper.&nbsp;"He is among the best goalkeepers in MLS and he resonates with fans and the community, and we know he is going to be an important piece at the club for the foreseeable future."

DC United re-sign Hamid from FC Midtjylland

Atlanta United have announced that they have signed Emerson Hyndman on a permanent deal from AFC Bournemouth. Having started out with FC Dallas in his hometown in Texas, Hyndman joined the Fulham academy in 2011. He went on to make 28 appearances for the west London club&nbsp;before moving to Bournemouth in 2016.&nbsp; Hyndman found his opportunities limited on the south coast and, after&nbsp;temporary spells at Rangers and Hibernian, went on loan to Atlanta in the summer. He has now signed a permanent contract with the MLS side until 2022.

Atlanta United make Hyndman deal permanent

Sporting Kansas City have announced that they have re-signed forward Khiry Shelton. Shelton, 26, played for SKC in 2018 before moving to SC Paderborn in January. Having made only two appearances for Paderborn in the Bundesliga this season, he has decided to move back to MLS. Shelton's contract with SKC will run to&nbsp;2022 with an option for a one-year extension. "Khiry is an experienced player who we are excited to bring back to the club,"&nbsp;SKC manager and sporting director Peter Vermes said. "As the 2020 season approaches, we&nbsp;will&nbsp;continue to strengthen&nbsp;our roster with signings on all three lines of the field."

Sporting Kansas City re-sign Shelton

Jose Mourinho is not demanding that Tottenham sign Marouane Fellaini, Edin Dzeko or Kalidou Koulibaly after all, reports&nbsp;the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-boss-jose-mourinho-marouane-fellaini-edin-dzeko-kalidou-koulibaly-transfers-a4308931.html">Evening Standard</a>. Though all three have been linked with Spurs since Mourinho joined the club last month, he hasn't attempted to pressurise chairman Daniel Levy into signing them. Mourinho worked with Fellaini at Manchester United, while Dzeko could be a potential back-up for&nbsp;Harry Kane and Koulibaly is one of the most coveted defenders in Europe. Reports from Belgium suggest that Mourinho has already made contact with Fellaini, while there are also rumours in the Spanish press that he wants to launch a £90m bid for Koulibaly. According to the&nbsp;Standard, however, he&nbsp;has not urged Levy to pursue&nbsp;them in January.

Mourinho not demanding January transfers

Wilfried Zaha would be “fantastic” for&nbsp;Chelsea, says former&nbsp;Crystal Palace&nbsp;boss Ian Holloway, with the Blues in a position to buy again after seeing a transfer ban lifted. Holloway has told talkSPORT: “I don’t want Palace to lose him, but in reality he is going to have to go." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/zaha-would-be-fantastic-at-chelsea-former-crystal-palace/ke60rnnjw2pf16h2lm44i1ctz" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Zaha would be fantastic at Chelsea’

Manchester City are considering a move for Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti, reports <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>. Pep Guardiola says he will not be looking to spend in January, but the Blues are considered to be in need of reinforcements at centre-half and may yet lodge a bid for a World Cup winner.

Umtiti of interest to Man City

Juventus have tabled a bid for Red Bull Salzburg striker Erling Haaland, claims <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/juventus-offer-submitted-for-haaland-but-outside-factors-may-squ-94891" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Serie A giants have put a five-year contract on the table, but the wishes of the player may yet see him head elsewhere.

Juventus table bid for Haaland

West Ham's search for another goalkeeper has led them towards Asmir Begovic and Darren Randolph, according to the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/west-ham-consider-moves-for-darren-randolph-and-asmir-begovic-in-search-for-goalkeeper-a4308646.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard</a>. Randolph has previously spend two years with the Hammers, before moving on Middlesbrough in 2017, while ex-Chelsea keeper Begovic finds himself frozen out at Bournemouth.

West Ham want another goalkeeper

Manchester United are ready to hand Scott McTominay a new £60,000-a-week contract, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10513739/man-utd-scott-mctominay-new-deal/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Scotland international midfielder has impressed for the Red Devils this season and is set to be rewarded with a deal that will double his salary at Old Trafford.

Man Utd ready to double McTominay's money

Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti is keeping his cards close to his chest when it comes to a possible move for Zlatan Ibrahimovic. He has told reporters of the ongoing rumours surrounding the Swedish striker, who is now a free agent: "I heard from him last night - he told me he is in Los Angeles, he is doing great."

Ibrahimovic to end up at Napoli?

Real Madrid need to generate £168 million ($221m) in order to balance their books, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/?intcmp=BOTONPORTADA&amp;s_kw=portada&amp;ue_guest" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The Blancos invested heavily again over the summer, bringing in the likes of Eden Hazard and Luka Jovic, and may now need to sanction a number of sales - with James Rodriguez and Gareth Bale among those being linked with moves elsewhere.

Real Madrid require £168m of sales

Gerhard Struber has been given a vote of confidence at struggling Championship side Barnsley. They have said in a statement on the club's <a href="https://www.barnsleyfc.co.uk/news/2019/december/clubstatement0912/" target="_blank">official website</a>: "The Board is fully behind the team and staff in place. Our performances have improved under Gerhard’s leadership and we are confident that results will follow."

Struber has backing of Barnsley

Newcastle have joined the chase for Hull City's in-form winger Jarrod Bowen, according to <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/6513946-exclusive-newcastle-bournemouth-among-premier-league-sides-keen-on-hull-city-winger-jarrod-bowen?utm_source=RSS" target="_blank">90min</a>. Premier League rivals Bournemouth are also keen on the 15-goal winger, whose current contract - which does include a 12-month extension option - is due to expire in the summer.

Newcastle join the battle for Bowen

Monaco defender&nbsp;Benjamin Henrichs has emerged as a transfer target for Leipzig - according to <a href="https://www.kicker.de/764566/artikel" target="_blank">Kicker</a>. The Bundesliga outfit are prepared to table a €25 million ($28m, £21m) offer for the 22-year-old in the January transfer window. Henrichs has featured in five Ligue 1 matches for Monaco this term.

Leipzig eyeing Monaco ace Henrichs

Barcelona want to sign Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin in the January transfer window - according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/laliga/messi-aprueba-fichaje-tiene-casa-dorsal-precio-fecha-llegada" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. The Spanish champions will have to pay around €45 million for the Spaniard, who has grown frustrated with a lack of success&nbsp;at Emirates Stadium. Bellerin has only appeared in three Premier League games for Arsenal since returning from a long term injury.&nbsp;

Barca trying to lure Bellerin to Camp Nou

Arsenal are prepared to launch a bid for Chris Smalling when his season-long loan deal at Roma ends - according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-leading-premier-league-clubs-21046030" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. The Manchester United defender is due to return to Old Trafford next summer, but the Gunners, Everton and Leicester are all interested in his services. Roma are also eager to sign Smalling on a permanent basis, having been impressed with his performances in Serie A at the start of the season.

Arsenal ready to swoop for Smalling next summer

Chelsea winger Pedro is the subject of interest from Aston Villa - according to the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/12/08/mike-mcgraths-transfer-notebook-villa-offer-marginalised-pedro/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>. The Spaniard looks set to leave Stamford Bridge in January, but could be given the chance to remain in the Premier League at Villa Park. Pedro has only appeared in four Premier League matches for Chelsea this season.

Villa interested in Chelsea winger Pedro

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho is prepared to launch a £90 million ($119m) bid for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly - according to <a href="https://eldesmarque.com/madrid/real-madrid/noticias/178109-pillado-con-mourinho-lo-quiere-y-se-lo-va-a-llevar-bomba-a-florentino-perez-ed" target="_blank">Eldesmarque</a>. The Portuguese has already made contact with the Italian giants to discuss a deal for the 28-year-old ahead of the January transfer window. Koulibaly has racked up 13 Serie A appearances for Napoli at the start of the 2019-20 campaign.

Mourinho plotting £90m bid for Koulibaly

Barcelona have held discussions with Inter regarding Arturo Vidal and Lautaro Martinez, reports <a href="https://www.sport.es/en/news/barca/exclusive-barca-and-inter-met-in-milan-to-discuss-arturo-vidal--rakitic-7767181" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The Serie A giants are eager to sign a midfielder currently on the books at Camp Nou, while an Argentine forward in Milan is considered to be a future transfer target for the Liga champions.

Barca meet Inter to discuss Vidal & Lautaro

Atletico Madrid consider it to be "almost impossible" for Edinson Cavani to be brought onto their books in January. <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/atletico-madrid/20191208/472112756781/lo-que-costaria-cavani-en-invierno-y-por-que-es-casi-imposible.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a> claim that while the Liga giants are keen on the Paris Saint-Germain striker, it is unlikely that they will be able to finance a deal.

Atletico doubt Cavani deal

Arsenal prevented Unai Emery from making moves for Harry Maguire, Wilfried Zaha and Thomas Partey over the summer, claims <a href="https://theathletic.com/1440713/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. The Spaniard was eager to make transfer calls in north London, but saw his board overrule his choices before eventually ushering him through the exits.

Emery wanted Maguire, Zaha & Partey

James Rodriguez favours a move to Manchester United in January, claims <a href="https://eldesmarque.com/madrid/real-madrid/noticias/178153-james-rodriguez-y-tu-florentino-perez-lo-hace-2x1-en-el-real-madrid-para-enero-ed" target="_blank">El Desmarque</a>. The Colombian playmaker has been linked with clubs across Europe, amid struggles for game time at the Santiago Bernabeu, and he would like to take on a Premier League challenge.

James favours Man Utd switch

When Burnley tried to sign Kane!

James Maddison is set to follow the lead of Brendan Rodgers at Leicester by committing to a new contract, according to <a href="https://talksport.com/football/640808/james-maddison-leicester-city-new-contract-premier-league/" target="_blank">talkSPORT</a>. The England international has been heavily linked with Manchester United and Liverpool, but is set to remain with the Foxes.

Maddison poised to pen new Leicester deal

Krzysztof Piatek may be forced to leave Milan in January if Zlatan Ibrahimovic returns to the club - according to <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/" target="_blank">Corriere Dello Sport</a>. The Polish striker has struggled to make an impact at San Siro this season, with only four goals to his name from 15 Serie A outings. Milan may cut their losses on Piatek if Ibrahimovic rejoins next month, with the Swede on the lookout for his next club after leaving the LA Galaxy.

Piatek could leave Milan if Zlatan returns

Everton are considering an approach for Monaco head coach Leonardo Jardim - according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/everton-step-up-next-manager-21053306" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. The Toffees have identified the Portuguese as a potential replacement for Marco Silva in the managerial hot seat at Goodison Park. Ralf Rangnick and former Everton boss David Moyes are also thought to be in the running for the position.

Everton set sights on Monaco boss Jardim

Inter have identified Chelsea full-back Marcos Alonso as a priority January transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/dall-inghilterra-marcos-alonso-via-dal-chelsea-a-gennaio-l-inter-25630" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The 28-year-old is eager to return to Italy to reunite with former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte. Alonso has featured in seven Premier League matches for the Blues this season, scoring once.

Chelsea's Alonso top of Inter's list of targets

Jose Mourinho is keen on bringing Marouane Fellaini to Tottenham in January - according to <a href="https://www.dhnet.be/sports/football/diablesrouges/mourinho-veut-fellaini-en-janvier-a-tottenham-5decbb279978e272f96ac8cb" target="_blank">DH Net</a>. The 31-year-old has been on Shandong Luneng's books since February, but could now be set for a surprise return to the Premier League. Mourinho has already made contact with Fellaini to discuss a potential move, as he looks to bolster his Tottenham squad when the transfer market reopens.

Mourinho eager to reunite with Fellaini at Spurs

Chivas are set to receive an offer from an MLS club for Alan Pulido, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/rams_alex/status/1203422338747949056?s=20">El Informador</a>. The Mexico striker has been linked with the San Jose Earthquakes, managed by his former coach Matias Almeyda.&nbsp; A bid is set to come at the beginning of the week, but it remains to be seen if the club accepts.

Chivas await Pulido offer

Canadian international Stephen Eustaquio is set to move to MLS, according to <a href="https://www.criteriohidalgo.com/la-copa/da-cruz-azul-a-conocer-su-lista-de-transferibles/amp?__twitter_impression=true">Criteria Hildago</a>. The 22-year-old midfielder, who is set to leave Cruz Azul, has been linked with the Montreal Impact. Eustaquio&nbsp;earned his first call-up in October and was previously eligible to represent Portugal.&nbsp;

Canadian international Eustaquio set for MLS move

Australian striker Adam Taggart is being targetted by two J-League sides, reports the <a href="https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/football/duvas-xi-ange-postecoglous-jleague-victory-with-yokohama-f-marinos-one-of-australias-greatest-coaching-triumphs/news-story/dd7743edacc2499c588f09ce8ff6b244" target="_blank">Herald Sun</a>.&nbsp; The 26-year-old finished his most recent season with Suwon Bluewings as the K-League's top scorer.&nbsp; A former Fulham player, Taggart's transfer fee is expected to be around&nbsp;$3 million.&nbsp;

Taggart wanted by J-League clubs

Socceroos great Mark Milligan has retired from international football after 80 appearances for Australia. The versatile 34-year-old announced his decision on Monday, Football Federation Australia (FFA) confirmed in a <a href="https://www.ffa.com.au/news/socceroos-great-mark-milligan-announces-international-retirement" target="_blank">statement</a>. Part of the 2015 Asian Cup-winning squad, Milligan also captained the Socceroos and his 80 caps are the equal eighth most in the nation's history.

Socceroos great Milligan retires from internationals

Chelsea will prioritise the signatures of Ben Chilwell, Jadon Sancho and Wilfried Zaha in the January transfer window, reports&nbsp;<a href="http://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/chelsea-have-massive-budget-ready-for-january-the-names-targeted-11924" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. Frank Lampard could have money to spend in his first transfer window in charge of the club, and could turn to Leicester's Chilwell in a bid to reinforce a defence that has&nbsp;conceded 24 league goals this season. Meanwhile Zaha and Sancho would be brought in to fill the void left by Eden Hazard.

Lampard to prioritise trio ahead of January transfer window

According to the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1214607/West-Ham-next-manager-Manuel-Pellegrini-David-Moyes-Chris-Hughton-Premier-League" target="_blank">Express</a>, West Ham have lined up either David Moyes or Chris Hughton to take over from current boss Manuel Pellegrini. The Chilean has reportedly been given the upcoming fixtures against Arsenal and Southampton to turn the club's fortunes around. And if he fails, it could signal a return to east London for Moyes, or a return to top-flight management for Hughton.

Hammers lining up Pellegrini replacement

According to <a href="https://www.ojogo.pt/futebol/1a-liga/pacos-ferreira/noticias/everton-e-newcastle-juntam-se-a-juventus-e-podem-deixar-cinco-milhoes-em-portugal-11590037.html" target="_blank">O Jogo,</a> Everton and Newcastle are battling it out for the signature of Pacos de Ferreira youngster Matchoi Djalo. Juventus are also interested in the 16-year-old, but a release clause in the winger's contract could see the winger make the switch to the Premier League in January should Everton or Newcastle make a bid.

Everton and Newcastle chasing Djalo

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Chelsea target Marquinhos signs new Atletico Mineiro contract

RB Leipzig are leading the race to land RB Salzburg striker Erling Haaland, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/leipzig-in-strong-pressing-for-salzburg-phenomenon-juventus-and--77144" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The 19-year-old is wanted by a host of top European clubs after an astonishing start to the campaing, with Manchester United, Juventus and Napoli all chasing the Norwegian. But Salzburg's sister club Leipzig are reportedly the strongest contender's for his signature, and could make a move as early as January in order to capture one of football's most wanted talents.

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