Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Real Madrid to offer Hazard to Chelsea in bid to sign James

Manchester United are leading the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/17143971/man-utd-transfer-florian-wirtz-rangnick/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_campaign=sunfootballfacebook251221&amp;utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1640470910" target="_self">The Sun</a>.The 18-year-old has emerged as one of the hottest prospects in Europe since breaking into the first team at Bay Arena last year and is now valued at £60 million ($80m).Wirtz is thought to be happy to continue his development at Leverkusen, but Ralf Rangnick is hoping to convince a fellow German to join his project at Old Trafford.

Man Utd leading Wirtz race (The Sun)

German ace touted for Old Trafford switch

Real Madrid are set to offer Eden Hazard back to Chelsea as part of a deal for Reece James, claims <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/intercanvi-hazard-diners-chelsea-tancar-negociacio-reece-james-abramovich-florentino-perez_687263_102.html" target="_blank">El Nacional</a>.The Spanish side hope to invest in a new right-back to offer cover for Dani Carvajal and Carlo Ancelotti has asked president Florentino Perez to make a move for James.Perez hopes to solve two problems in one go by bringing in James and offloading Hazard back to the club they signed him from as part of the same deal.Although Roman Abramovich would be happy to bring Hazard back to London, he does not want it to come at the expense of one of his team's star players.

Real Madrid to offer Hazard to Chelsea in bid to sign James (El Nacional)

The Spanish side make Blues star top target to strengthen at right-back

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🐼😁🔝 En el área manda el 𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐀.<a href="https://twitter.com/BorjaIglesias9?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BorjaIglesias9</a><a href="https://twitter.com/IbaiLlanos?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IbaiLlanos</a> <a href="https://t.co/ondtyon8qL">pic.twitter.com/ondtyon8qL</a>— Real Betis Balompié 🌴💚 (@RealBetis) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealBetis/status/1475543000709316617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 27, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Iglesias signs new deal Real Betis

Lucas Digne will leave Everton in January, reports <a href="https://www.alfredopedulla.com/lindiscrezione-bagarre-digne-allinter-piace-molto-il-chelsea-decide-e-spalletti/" target="_self">Alfredo Pedulla</a>. Inter is one of the leaders for the defender's signature, but they aren't the only club interested. Chelsea and Napoli are also among the teams interested, although Napoli's top priority is a central defender this January.

Inter leading chase for Digne

CF Montreal have acquired Alistair Johnston from Nashville SC, <a href="https://en.cfmontreal.com/news/cf-montreal-acquires-canadian-international-alistair-johnston" target="_self">the club announced</a>.Johnston has earned 18 caps for Canada since making his debut earlier this year while being a regular for Nashville in his two MLS seasons.In exchange for Johnston's services, Nashville has received&nbsp;$750,000 in General Allocation Money in 2022 and $250,000 in General Allocation Money in 2023 and could receive an additional 10 percent in transfer fees over the initial amount paid of $1M.“We are pleased to welcome this young Canadian who had a strong desire to join the Club,” said CF Montréal Sporting Director Olivier Renard. “Beyond his footballing qualities, Alistair has demonstrated an exemplary mindset with the Canadian national team. He is a versatile defender who can play both as a right-back as well as part of a three-man defence. We will continue closely working with him to further his progression. We are delighted to welcome him to the team.”

CF Montreal acquire Canadian international

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Paperworks and contract signed, deal confirmed. Rafinha joins Real Sociedad from Paris Saint-Germain on loan until June 2022. 🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RealSociedad?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RealSociedad</a> No buy option included, medical successfully completed today. Official soon.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1475538040714104837?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 27, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Rafinha makes Sociedad loan

Watford have enquired about the availablity of Atlanta United full-back George Bello, reports the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/12/21/transfer-notebook-newcastle-leading-race-sign-spurs-centre-back/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>.Hornets boss Claudio Ranieri is keen to bring in a full-back in January and USA international Bello is high on his shortlist.Should a transfer not materialise then a loan move for Arsenal's Sead Kolasinac&nbsp;is also seen as a viable option.

Hornets make Bello enquiry

Arsenal full-back Ainsley Maitland-Niles is closing in on a loan move to Roma, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/12504660/arsenal-transfer-news-ainsley-maitland-niles-close-to-joining-roma-on-loan-for-rest-of-the-season" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>.The 24-year-old has not featured for the Gunners since November so is on the lookout for a move to secure regular first-team football.Roma are keen to bolster their full-back positions this January but have a limited budget to work with, so view a loan deal as a cost-effective option.

Maitland-Niles close to Roma move

Inter Miami have offered Luis Suarez a two-year contract should he decide to leave Atletico Madrid at the end of the season, with Corinthians also monitoring the situation.The Uruguayan's Atletico contract expires at the end of the campaign so will be available on a free transfer.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔥Corinthians and Inter Miami are closely monitoring Luis Suárez's situation. Inter Miami offered Suarez a 2-year contract.📝 ⌛The Uruguayan striker's contract with ATM is due to expire in June 2022. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VaiCorinthians?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VaiCorinthians</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/InterMiamiCF?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#InterMiamiCF</a> <a href="https://t.co/6zSRgWIUsV">https://t.co/6zSRgWIUsV</a> <a href="https://t.co/66lY1YbsOk">pic.twitter.com/66lY1YbsOk</a>— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1475356902930493440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 27, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Duo monitoring Suarez

Brazilian side Palmeiras are set to make a move for Toronto's Venezuela midfielder Yeferson Soteldo.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Afternoon! Now being told the busy period will continue for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Palmeiras?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Palmeiras</a>, who are expected to make a ‘loan to buy’ offer for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TFC</a> midfielder Yeferson Soteldo. No other details at this time <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Libertadores?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Libertadores</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/brasileirao?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#brasileirao</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MLS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MLS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TFCLive?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TFCLive</a>— Callum Williams (@CalWilliamsComm) <a href="https://twitter.com/CalWilliamsComm/status/1475217500359086082?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 26, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Palmeiras to make Soteldo move

Motherwell striker Tony Watt&nbsp;has signed a pre-contract to join Dundee United on a free transfer in the summer, reports <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59796062" target="_blank">BBC Sport.</a>The 27-year-old turned down the offer of a new contract at Fir Park in order to agree a move to The Terrors.Watt is the current Scottish Premiership top scorer with nine goals in 19 appearances.

Dundee Utd to sign Watt 

Ajax have agreed to re-sign Brian Brobbey&nbsp;from RB Leipzig on loan until the end of the season, reports <a href="https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/182184952/deal-beklonken-brian-brobbey-definitief-terug-naar-ajax" target="_blank">De Telegraaf.</a>The 19-year-old forward heads back to Amsterdam just six months after leaving the club for Germany on a free transfer.Ajax wanted to include an option to buy in the deal but Leipzig refused, meaning the clubs will discuss a potential permanent transfer in the summer.

Ajax agree Brobbey deal

Lille will not consider any offers below €30 million (£25m/$34m) for defender Sven Botman, reports <a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/tmw-botman-milan-resta-il-muro-del-lille-senza-un-offerta-da-almeno-30-milioni-non-si-muove-1626092" target="_blank">Tuttomercatoweb.</a>The French side have reiterated their stance that they will reject any loan with an obligation to buy offers for the 21-year-old.Milan are among a host of clubs interested in the Netherlands U21 international.

Lille standing firm on Botman

Real Madrid are struggling offload Isco with no clubs currently interested in signing the Spain midfielder, reports <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/real-madrid/20211227/1001729959/nadie-quiere-isco.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo.</a>The 29-year-old has made just two starts in La Liga this season and looks to have no future under Los Blancos boss Carlo Ancelotti.However, their attempts to find a January buyer have so far failed to yield positive results. With his contract expiring in the summer it seems rival clubs are willing to wait a few months before attempting to sign the player on a free transfer.

No takers for Isco

Juventus are planning to go all out to try and sign Sassuolo striker Gianluca Scamacca in the January transfer window - according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Juventus/27-12-2021/scamacca-allegri-la-juve-vuole-solo-lui-430639763022_preview.shtml" target="_self">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>.Sassuolo are demanding €40 million (£34m/$45m) for the 22-year-old, but Juve are hoping for a similar deal to the one that saw them land Manuel Locatelli in the summer.The Bianconeri could ask for Scamacca on a two-year loan with the obligation to buy, but no formal talks between the clubs have been opened as of yet.

Juve to go all out for Scamacca

Alexandre Lacazette will leave Arsenal next summer - according to <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/" target="_self">L'Equipe</a>.The 30-year-old only has six months left on his contract and it has been reported that the Gunners still want to tie him down to an extension.However, Lacazette believes he can get a longer deal at another club and is planning to depart as a free agent at the end of the season.

Lacazette to leave Arsenal in summer

Juventus have identified Monaco starlet Aurelien Tchouameni as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-tchouameni-e-il-sogno-a-centrocampo-ma-ci-sono-due-ostacoli-17207" target="_self">Calciomercato</a>.The 21-year-old has also been linked with a number of other top European clubs, with Monaco demanding €50 million (£42m/$57m) for his services.Tchouameni is now top of Juve's January shopping list, but they must first offload Arthur and Aaron Ramsey to reduce their wage bill.

Juve target Monaco starlet Tchouameni

West Ham and Newcastle are vying for the signature of Burnley defender James Tarkowski - as <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/17148419/west-ham-transfer-james-tarkowski/" target="_self">The Sun</a> reports.Both clubs are planning to move for the 29-year-old in January, but the Clarets won't let him go on the cheap.Burnley want to get the best possible fee for Tarkowski as they bid to avoid losing him for nothing when his contract expires next summer.

West Ham & Newcastle vying for Tarkowski 

Real Madrid will welcome any offers for Gareth Bale and Isco in the January transfer window - according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2021/12/26/61c890e822601dce518b45c2.html" target="_self">Marca</a>.Both men have reached the final six months of their contracts and the Blancos are eager to cash in before they drop into the free agency pool.Marcelo is also in the same boat, but Real are not planning to sign any replacements should he, Bale and Isco end up leaving in the winter market.

Real Madrid will welcome Bale & Isco offers

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Paris Saint-Germain plan for 2022 is still the same: they're super happy with Nuno Mendes performances and potential.🔵🇵🇹 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PSG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PSG</a> This is why Paris are seriously planning to sign him on permanent deal triggering €40m buy option, as advanced in October ⤵️<a href="https://t.co/jcDHGNNz0B">https://t.co/jcDHGNNz0B</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1475369859449978881?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 27, 2021</a></blockquote>
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PSG to sign Nuno Mendes on permanent deal

Xavi wants to bring Ajax star Noussair Mazraoui and Valencia left-back Jose Gaya to Barcelona - according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/el-barca-quiere-reforzar-los-dos-laterales-13029973" target="_self">SPORT</a>.The Blaugrana boss is not convinced by Sergino Dest at right-back and has identified Mazraoui as the ideal replacement.Gaya, meanwhile, has been on Barca's radar for some time and Valencia are ready to let him leave for around €25 million (£21m/$28m).

Xavi wants Mazraoui & Gaya at Barca

Benfica are considering appointing Andrea Pirlo as their next manager - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2021/12/26/calciomercato-juventus-pirlo-rescissione-benfica-rui-costa/" target="_self">Calciomercato</a>.The Portuguese club have been tipped to sack Jorge Jesus, who is being strongly linked with a return to Flamengo.Pirlo is Benfica's first choice to replace Jesus, with the Italian having been out of work since being sacked by Juventus at the end of the 2020-21 campaign.

Benfica consider Pirlo as next manager

Newcastle have rejected the chance to sign Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli - according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/newcastle-united-make-up-minds-on-dele-alli-deal/" target="_self">Football Insider</a>.Eddie Howe was offered the 25-year-old ahead of the January transfer window, with Spurs happy to sell so that he can play regular football elsewhere.However, Newcastle won't be signing Alli because Howe is more concerned with strengthening in other areas of the pitch.

Newcastle reject chance to sign Alli

Bournemouth defender Lloyd Kelly is the subject of interest from West Ham - according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/12/26/west-ham-eye-january-move-bournemouths-lloyd-kelly-bolster-injury/?utm_content=sport&amp;utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_campaign=Echobox&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1640512598" target="_self">The Telegraph</a>.David Moyes is eager to bolster his options at the back after losing Kurt Zouma, Angelo Ogbonna and Aaron Cresswell to injuries.The West Ham boss likes Kelly's leadership qualities, but Bournemouth don't want to lose a prized asset in January as they seek to gain promotion to the Premier League.

West Ham interested in Bournemouth star Kelly

Tottenham will have to spend €70 million (£59m/$79m) to land Juventus duo Weston McKennie and Dejan Kulusevski - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-l-asse-con-paratici-puo-portare-70-milioni-nelle-casse-bian-98323" target="_self">Calciomercato</a>.Antonio Conte is eager to add the pair to his midfield ranks in January to boost Spurs' top-four chances.Juve are ready to sell, but value each player at €35m (£30m/$40m) and won't accept any cut-price offers.

Spurs must spend €70m to land McKennie & Kulusevski

Toronto FC have submitted an offer for Napoli striker Lorenzo Insigne - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/la-super-offerta-del-toronto-marotta-alla-finestra-e-la-verita-s-22878" target="_self">Calciomercato</a>.The MLS club are willing to pay the 33-year-old €7 million per year if he agrees to a free transfer when his contract expires next summer.Napoli still want to keep Insigne but are running out of time to tie a key player down to fresh terms.

Toronto submit Insigne offer

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Ferrán Torres day. The Spanish winger undergoes his medical today morning and then he will sign as new Barcelona player. Paperworks completed between City and Barça. 🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a> Official announcement in place. No Sterling, no Ziyech - Barça will only sign Ferrán in that position. <a href="https://t.co/hhuTY972Hc">pic.twitter.com/hhuTY972Hc</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1475359038091243525?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 27, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Torres to complete Barca move today

Anthony Martial has told Ralf Rangnick he wants to leave Manchester United.There have been no offers for the French forward as of yet, but Sevilla are one of a number of clubs who are believed to be interested.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/martial-rangnick-leave-man-utd-january-transfer-window/blt08f0e8812874ec12" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>

Martial tells Rangnick he wants to leave Man Utd

Dallas FC star Ricardo Pepi will join Wolfsburg imminently, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/PhlipMarq/status/1475195368321302534" target="_blank">Transfermarkt</a>.The 18-year-old has been tracked by several top teams in Europe but the German side have won the race, with a €10 million deal set to go through.

Pepi set to join Wolfsburg

Real Madrid are considering making a move for Dynamo Moscow’s Arsen Zakharyan, <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/real-madrid/zakharyan-orbita-real-madrid-13030214" target="_blank">Sport</a> says.The 18-year-old has established himself as one of the rising midfield stars in his country and the Spanish side have been monitoring him for some time.

Real Madrid eye Zakharyan

Empoli have advanced on their interest in signing Andrea Conti from AC Milan.<a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/calciomercato-empoli-andrea-conti-milan-news-26-dicembre-2021 " target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzio</a> reports the Serie A side believe the former Atalanta star can strengthen their squad in January and have made contact over a deal.

Empoli move for Conti

Real Madrid and Real Betis are in talks over a deal for Dani Ceballos.<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/real-madrid/20211226/1001729871/real-madrid-negocia-betis-traspaso-dani-ceballos.html " target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a> says Betis can seal the midfielder in a deal worth €10 million in January.

Betis close to €10m Ceballos signing

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