Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Tottenham star Eriksen closes in on Inter move

Arsenal&nbsp;can't stop&nbsp;Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang if decides to leave the club, says Nigel Winterburn, with it up to Mikel Arteta to talk the prolific striker into staying. The Gabon international has sought to shut down speculation on any move from the Gunners. Yet he continues to be linked with potential suitors such as Manchester United and Barcelona. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/arsenal-cant-do-anything-if-aubaymeyang-wants-out-winterburn/18cp4jwnrktmj1u1jvi99ffqjp" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL here!</a>

'Arsenal can't stop Aubameyang exit'

Striker linked with Emirates Stadium exit

Leicester defender Caglar Soyuncu is a not a transfer target for Manchester City, claims <a href="https://twitter.com/SunMartinB/status/1213475593045659653" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Blues have been tipped by many to seek out a new centre-half in January, but a domestic rival starring for the Foxes is not in their thoughts.

Man City have no interest in Soyuncu

Adrien Rabiot is not for sale and will&nbsp;not be leaving Juventus in the January transfer window. The French midfielder has been linked with a move away from the&nbsp;Serie A&nbsp;champions, with the likes of&nbsp;Manchester United,&nbsp;Arsenal&nbsp;and&nbsp;Everton&nbsp;having all been linked with a move for the 24-year-old. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/juventus-wont-sell-rabiot-amid-man-utd-arsenal-rumours/u3dag55tb7ro14pkcevwx5szs" target="_blank">Check out the full story on his future here.</a>

Juventus won't sell Rabiot

Arsenal are ready to battle with arch-rivals Tottenham for Max Aarons, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7848713/Arsenal-battle-Tottenham-Max-Aarons-Mikel-Arteta-makes-30million-Norwich-starlet-target.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a> The 19-year-old Norwich defender, who is also interesting West Ham, is expected to cost any of his suitors around £30 million ($39m).

Arsenal to battle with Spurs for Aarons

Juventus will offer Adrien Rabiot in a player-plus-cash deal for Paul Pogba, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10667288/man-utd-pogba-rabiot-juventus-transfer-swap-deal/" target="_blank">Sun</a>. The Serie A giants are hoping to capitalise on Pogba's deteriorating relationship with Manchester United. It is claimed they believe a deal worth around £85 million ($111m) can be struck in the January transfer window.

Juve to offer Rabiot plus cash for Pogba

Bayern Munich have completed the signing of Schalke goalkeeper Alexander Nubel. The 23-year-old, tipped to succeed Manuel Neuer, will join when his contract expires at the end of the season. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ℹ️ Der <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a> verpflichtet Alexander Nübel zur Saison 2020/21. — FC Bayern München (@FCBayern) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayern/status/1213396184171200513?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 4, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Bayern confirm Nubel signing

Tottenham playmaker Christian Eriksen is nearing a move to Inter, with&nbsp;<a href="https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/italienskfodbold/taet-paa-en-aftale-italien-kalder-eriksen/7941986" target="_blank">Ekstra Bladet</a> reporting that a deal is "imminent." The Serie A side have jumped ahead in the race for&nbsp;the Dane, whose contract with Tottenham expires at the end of this season. Inter could land Eriksen for a cut-price fee of £21 million (€25m/$28m), with the 27-year-old set to walk away for free in the summer if he does not secure a January move.

Tottenham star Eriksen closes in on Inter move

The Danish international appears set to trade the Premier League for Serie A

Flamengo attacker Reinier will officially join&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;later this month for a sum worth around €35 million (£29m/$39m),&nbsp;sources close to the situation&nbsp;can confirm. Los Blancos beat off competition from&nbsp;La Liga&nbsp;rivals&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;and&nbsp;Atletico Madrid&nbsp;to land the signature of the highly-rated teenager, who turns 18 later this month on January 19. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/real-madrid-agree-30m-fee-for-flamengo-wonderkid-reinier/eapdelkxryyu1m5pxpmegsd4p" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Real Madrid agree Reinier fee with Flamengo

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers says he wants to strengthen the squad this month but refused to comment on reports linking the club with a move for Juventus defender Merih Demiral, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7852033/Brendan-Rodgers-remains-coy-Juventus-defender-Merih-Demiral.html" target="_blank">Mail.</a> The Foxes are believed to have had a loan bid knocked back for the 21-year-old while Borussia Dortmund have also reportedly made an offer. When asked about transfers after Leicester's&nbsp;FA Cup win over Wigan, Rodgers told reporters:&nbsp;&nbsp;"We know what we want to do this window and we'll try. We know we want to strengthen. At this stage of the season, all the rumours are there. He's a talented player. There is nothing to add."

Rodgers coy on Demiral deal

Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Nuno&nbsp;Espirito Santo has admitted that speculation over a move for Raul Jimenez to&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;is news to him - but that he cannot guarentee the&nbsp;Mexico&nbsp;international will stay at Molineux. Reports surfaced on Saturday linking him with a surprise switch to Manchester United, where Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to bolster his centre forward ranks. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/nuno-admits-jimenez-future-may-lay-away-from-wolves-amid-man-utd-/14wdksps9e6ml1crs7fwl1an1u" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Nuno admits Jimenez could leave Wolves

Ante Rebic is set to return to Eintracht Frankfurt just six months after leaving the club for Milan, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-rebic-e-ai-saluti-pronto-il-ritorno-all-eintracht-i-dettag-85057" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Croatia international moved to San Siro on transfer deadline day in September but has struggled for regular action, making just seven Serie A appearances. As&nbsp;Rebic played for&nbsp;Frankfurt in August he is unable to play for a third club this campaign due to UEFA rules, but the German side are able to&nbsp;re-sign the 26-year-old this month.

Rebic set for Frankfurt return

Zamalek striker&nbsp;Mostafa Mohamed has handed in a transfer request in a bid to force through a move to Rangers, reports the <a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/mostafa-mohamed-slaps-rangers-transfer-21211533" target="_blank">Daily Record.</a> Steven Gerrard's side have reportedly made a £500,000 ($650,000) bid to take&nbsp;Mohamed on loan with the option to make the move permanent for £1.5 million ($1.9m) in the summer. Zamalek do not want to sell the 22-year-old, who has 18 months left on his current deal, but may now be forced to consider Rangers' offer if&nbsp;Mohamed has set his heart on a move to Ibrox.

Rangers target Mostafa hands in transfer request

Chelsea&nbsp;need a new left-back in January, says Frank Sinclair, with Leicester star Ben Chilwell considered to be the perfect fit for Frank Lampard’s side. A move for the Foxes defender has been&nbsp;mooted for some time and, after having his&nbsp;hands tied by a transfer embargo last summer, Blues manager Frank Lampard&nbsp;has been freed to spend once more. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chilwell-would-be-perfect-for-chelsea-former-blues-defender/w2ctvnen3r971sc7ipefieb8q" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Chilwell would be perfect for Chelsea’

Ben Gibson will not be leaving Burnley during this transfer window, says manager Sean Dyche, after he played down reports of the defender's exit, per <a href="https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/teams/burnley/11901087/dyche-scathing-of-gibson-transfer-talk" target="_blank">Sky Sports News</a>. The 26-year-old had been mooted for a departure from Turf Moor this month. But his coach has put to rest immediate fears of a farewell.

Dyche plays down Gibson transfer talk

Tottenham remain hopeful that Troy Parrott will commit his long-term future to the club soon, says the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-transfer-news-troy-parrot-contract-a4326441.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard</a>. The 17-year-old is engaged in positive talks with the club and a deal could be reached as soon as he reaches 18 next month. The Republic of Ireland international is one of a clutch of impressive youngsters on the books at Tottenham.

Tottenham hopeful of long-term Parrott deal

If&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;are still interested in Christian Eriksen then a swap involving Gareth Bale “would be the perfect deal for&nbsp;Tottenham”, says Paul Robinson. The&nbsp;Denmark&nbsp;international playmaker has been heavily linked with the Blancos in the past. Though rumours point to a move towards Everton, he could still make his way to La Liga - and striker Bale could seal a return to his former club as he looks for an exit of his own in the process. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/bale-eriksen-swap-would-be-perfect-deal-for-spurs-robinson-talks-/nh93unl0vcw11269e9se3wa76" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL here!</a>

'Bale-Eriksen swap perfect deal for Spurs'

Cheslea are prepared to sell Emerson&nbsp;Palmieri to Juventus following contact between the two clubs, says <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-juventus-in-constant-contacts-with-emerson-chelsea-wil-69699" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Bianconeri are seeking to sign him at the end of the current campaign but a deal to bring him to Turin in the current window cannot be ruled out. The former Roma man joined the Blues on a four-and-a-half year deal in January 2018 but has failed to truly establish himself as a regular at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea ready to sell Emerson to Juventus

Le Havre striker Tino Kadewere is attracting interest from Premier League rivals Southampton and Bournemouth among others, says the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7851379/Southampton-Bournemouth-enter-race-sign-Le-Havre-youngster-Tino-Kadewere.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. With 17 goals in 19 games this season, the 23-year-old has proved a prolific presence. Ligue 1 sides including&nbsp;Lyon and Marseille are among those who are interested as well in his services.

Kadewere attracting Premier League interest

Milan look all but set to sign Jean-Clair Todibo from Barcelona and bring him to&nbsp;San Siro, via <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-todibo-incontro-positivo-e-parti-piu-vicine-tutti-i-dettag-76880" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Frenchman has been hard-pressed for regular first-team minutes at Camp Nou since his arrival. He has been linked with a move away this window, with Everton another potential suitor.

Milan keen on Todibo move

Steve Bruce has revealed that Newcastle United have made signing a striker a priority in the January transfer window, via <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11678/11901098/newcastle-boss-steve-bruce-confirms-striker-hunt-for-january" target="_blank">Sky Sports News</a>. The Magpies have four specialist forwards already but are in need of additional firepower to ensure their Premier League survival. Bruce admitted that his side needed more grunt up front after they drew 1-1 with lower-league side Rochdale in the FA Cup.

Bruce confirms Newcastle striker search

Juventus have made a fresh approach for Chelsea's Emerson Palmieri, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-nuovi-contatti-per-emerson-ecco-come-cambia-la-difesa-91095" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Blues man has made only just over two dozen appearances in the Premier League since his arrival two years ago. He could be reunited however with former coach Maurizio Sarri in Turin if the Bianconeri are able to bring him to Serie A.

Juve make fresh contact for Palmieri

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Stoke City can confirm that Badou Ndiaye has completed a loan move to Trabzonspor. The deal will see the Senegalese midfielder spend the remainder of the 2019/20 season with the Turkish Club.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SCFC</a> 🔴⚪️ <a href="https://t.co/iBIGDpySrV">pic.twitter.com/iBIGDpySrV</a>— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) <a href="https://twitter.com/stokecity/status/1213514469722247169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 4, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Ndiaye leaves Stoke on loan

Arsenal should consider keeping Eddie Nketiah in north London for the rest of the season as cover for&nbsp;Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette, says Alan Smith. The England youth striker was recalled to the Emirates Stadium earlier this month from Leeds United, cutting short his season-long loan at Elland Road. Arsenal have been tipped to send him back out to another Championship side but have now been urged to keep Nketiah at close hand. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/arsenal-urged-to-keep-nketiah-as-aubameyang-cover-after/c5ul2goh1nl91e007iil1sodg" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL here!</a>

Arsenal urged to keep Nketiah as cover

Crystal Palace are interested in signing Turkey striker Cenk Tosun from Everton this month, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/_pauljoyce/status/1213505371534438402" target="_blank">The Times.</a> Tosun has been restricted to eight appearances in all competitions&nbsp;for the Toffees this season, with just two of those starts. The Eagles were previously linked with a move for the 28-year-old prior to his move to Goodison Park in January 2018.

Palace eye Tosun

Thomas Tuchel expects Edinson Cavani and Leandro Paredes to remain&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain&nbsp;players beyond&nbsp;the January transfer window. PSG's all-time leading goalscorer Cavani has struggled to get into the team following the loan signing of Mauro Icardi&nbsp;and has&nbsp;been tipped to join Atletico Madrid. Argentina&nbsp;international Paredes is also reportedly seeking a move away after being restricted to eight starts in all competitions this term. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/cavani-paredes-tipped-to-stay-at-psg-by-tuchel-as-january/xwlkz7zodfw71joczdvbsnm9e" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Cavani & Paredes tipped to stay at PSG

Carlisle are demanding around £800,000 ($1m) from Everton for youngster&nbsp;Jarrad Branthwaite, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7851435/Carlisle-demand-800-000-Everton-target-Jarrad-Branthwaite-rejecting-Toffees-bid-week.html" target="_blank">Mail.</a> The League Two side have already rejected a bid from the Toffees worth around £500,000 ($650,000) plus add-ons for the 17-year-old. Carlisle are believed to want a greater upfront fee for the young defender, who has attracted interest from the likes of&nbsp;Manchester City,&nbsp;Liverpool,&nbsp;Chelsea, Watford and Leicester.

Carlisle holding firm for Branthwaite

German side FC Nurnberg have signed full-back&nbsp;Philip Heise on loan from Norwich until the end of the season. The 28-year-old joined the Canaries from&nbsp;Dynamo Dresden in January 2019 but has made just one senior appearance for the club to date. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"> Willkommen in Nürnberg! Philip <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Heise?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Heise</a> wechselt auf Leihbasis von Norwich City zum <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCN</a>. Zur Meldung 👉 <a href="https://t.co/0SCxcs7kxd">https://t.co/0SCxcs7kxd</a> <a href="https://t.co/0NL59oRbkK">pic.twitter.com/0NL59oRbkK</a> — 1. FC Nürnberg (@1_fc_nuernberg) <a href="https://twitter.com/1_fc_nuernberg/status/1213437994759274498?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 4, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Nurnberg seal Heise loan deal

Inter are ready to sell&nbsp;Matteo&nbsp;Politano this month, valuing the&nbsp;winger at €25 million (£21m/$28m), according to&nbsp;Corriere della Sera via <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-fissato-il-prezzo-di-politano-la-roma-76736" target="_blank">Calciomercato.</a> Politano has struggled for regular action under Antonio Conte this season, making just two starts, both of which were in September. Former club Roma are believed to be interested in the 26-year-old, though they may have to sell fellow winger Cengiz Under in order to fund the deal.

Inter set price for Politano

Charlton are planning to make a loan move for Middlesbrough winger Marcus Browne this month, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-london-club-plot-move-to-sign-middlesbrough-attacker-after-key-developments/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a> The 22-year-old only joined Boro from West Ham last summer but may struggle for regular action during the second half of the campaign following the arrivals of Patrick Roberts and&nbsp;Lukas Nmecha. Middlesbrough are not considering a permanent departure&nbsp;but may consider a loan move, with&nbsp;Oxford United, Doncaster Rovers and Coventry City also interested in the winger.

Charlton considering loan swoop for Browne

Bayern Munich&nbsp;sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic says the club are "keeping all options open" with regards to January signings. Hansi Flick has been placed in caretaker charge until the end of the season after replacing Niko Kovac in November and revealed last week he is after a new right-back. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/bayern-munich-open-to-bringing-in-new-players-as/121o68f1les671pjg7svd71fvm" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Bayern Munich 'open' to bringing in new players 

Pogba to Real Madrid?

Barcelona have drawn up a list of targets they consider to be potential long-term successors to Gerard Pique. <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/01/02/primera/1577960931_974628.html?m1=cG9ydGFkYV9wb3J0YWRh&amp;m2=QUNUVUFMSURBRA%3D%3D&amp;m3=MQ%3D%3D&amp;m4=dmlkZW8%3D&amp;m5=MTk%3D" target="_blank">Marca</a> reports that Chelsea centre-half Andreas Christensen is on the radar of those at Camp Nou, along with Fiorentina's Nikola Milenkovic and Sevilla's Diego Carlos.

Christensen & Milenkovic on Barca's radar

Rangers captain James Tavernier is a top transfer target for Newcastle, claims <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10669559/rangers-transfer-news-newcastle-james-tavernier/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The 28-year-old right-back was linked with the Magpies over the summer and Steve Bruce is ready to rekindle that interest.

Newcastle set sights on Gers skipper

West Ham are holding talks with Joe Cole about a possible coaching role, claims <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-west-ham-in-talks-with-joe-cole/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The ex-England international started his career with the Hammers, before returning later in his career, and could link up with David Moyes at the London Stadium.

West Ham want Cole back

Leicester and Borussia Dortmund have tabled bids for Juventus defender Merih Demiral, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-juve-receive-two-hefty-offers-for-demiral-from-dortmun-18237" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Foxes are said to have seen a loan offer knocked back, which included a purchase option, while Atletico Madrid are also in the hunt for a player who could soon be on the move.

Two offers made for Demiral

Krzysztof Piatek has rebuffed the advances of Crystal Palace, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The AC Milan striker could be heading out of San Siro but, with Genoa also keen, he wants to join a club of a similar stature to his current employers.

Piatek rejects Palace

Red Bull Salzburg defender Marin Pongracic has agreed terms with Wolfsburg, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sn.at/sport/fussball/international/red-bull-salzburg-naechster-abgang-steht-bevor-81506863" target="_blank">Salzburger Nachrichten</a>. Negotiations between the two clubs, however, are still ongoing. The 22-year-old Croatian defender has only made five appearances in the Austrian Bundesliga this season, having suffered a hamstring injury early in the season.

Wolfsburg agree terms with Pongracic

Belgian side Genk have completed the signing of 24-year-old Norway international Mats Moller Daehli, joining from St Pauli on a contract until 2023. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> En daar is versterking nummer 2 al: aanvallende middenvelder Mats Møller Dæhli (24) komt over van Sankt Pauli! 💪🔵⚪️🇳🇴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/krcgenk?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#krcgenk</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/velkommenmats?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#velkommenmats</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/samengenk?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#samengenk</a> — KRC Genk (@KRCGenkofficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/KRCGenkofficial/status/1213407707249729536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 4, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Genk announce Daehli coup

Genoa have taken 28-year-old Italy forward Mattia Destro on loan from Bologna. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🔴🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/MDestroOfficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MDestroOfficial</a> è ufficialmente un giocatore del Genoa ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/Xihr2GdxNU">https://t.co/Xihr2GdxNU</a> <a href="https://t.co/gXruRJ028z">pic.twitter.com/gXruRJ028z</a> — Genoa CFC (@GenoaCFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/GenoaCFC/status/1213425561642647552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 4, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Destro completes Genoa switch

Liverpool youngster Rhian Brewster is set to join Championship side Swansea until the end of the season, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-liverpool-player-agrees-terms-of-temp-move-but-set-to-face-everton-first/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. However, the 19-year-old forward is set to feature in Sunday's FA Cup clash at home to Everton before he leaves. At Swansea, Brewster would play under his former England youth manager Steve Cooper.

Brewster to face Everton before Swansea switch

West Ham's 19-year-old defender Conor Coventry has signed a new deal at the club, keeping him at the London Stadium until 2023. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> We are happy to announce that <a href="https://twitter.com/conorcoventry?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@conorcoventry</a> has signed a new contract with the Club until 2023! 👊⚒ <a href="https://t.co/GkakQO6DpI">pic.twitter.com/GkakQO6DpI</a> — West Ham United (@WestHam) <a href="https://twitter.com/WestHam/status/1213414772110233605?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 4, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Coventry signs new West Ham deal

Udinese's 22-year-old Brazilian forward Felipe Vizeu has joined Athletico Paranaense on loan until December 31, 2020. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Felipe <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Vizeu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Vizeu</a> in prestito all' <a href="https://twitter.com/AthleticoPR?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AthleticoPR</a> Cessione a titolo temporaneo fino al 31 dicembre 2020 👉 <a href="https://t.co/RA3G322hfk">https://t.co/RA3G322hfk</a> <a href="https://t.co/gAwcLVBzeh">pic.twitter.com/gAwcLVBzeh</a> — Udinese Calcio (@Udinese_1896) <a href="https://twitter.com/Udinese_1896/status/1213396170309066752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 4, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Vizeu returns to Brazil

Adam Lallana&nbsp;isn't thinking about rumours linking him with a move away from Liverpool, despite his contract expiring at the end of this season. The England midfielder says he is enjoying "playing for the best team in the world". <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/lallana-ignoring-liverpool-exit-rumours-despite-contract-at-best-/1k9znybcjlpom1ft4m5nyvy49d" target="_blank">Read everything he had to say here on Goal!</a>

Lallana ignoring Liverpool exit talk

Chelsea have been boosted in their pursuit of Wilfried Zaha with the Crystal Palace winger now working with Pini Zahavi, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7849547/Chelsea-lead-chase-Wilfried-Zaha-Eagles-ace-drops-representative-work-super-agent.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. It appears Zaha is trying to engineer an exit from Selhurst Park, with Zahavi close to Roman Abramovich - and enjoying a good working relationship with Chelsea. Chelsea are targeting Zaha now their transfer ban has been lifted, though Palace's hefty asking price may mean a deal is unlikely in January.

Chelsea boosted as Zaha works with Abramovich aide

Former Fulham and Celtic forward Moussa Dembele has emerged as a target for Frank Lampard at Chelsea. Now in Ligue 1 with Lyon, Dembele has been linked with a Premier League move before - but why is he such a wanted man? <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/why-chelsea-are-ready-to-spend-big-on-lyons-deadly-dembele/1om1saz7vvr011w0vhwoyw15an" target="_blank">Find out everything you need to know about him here on Goal!</a>

Why Chelsea are ready to spend big on Dembele

Leeds are ready to listen to offers for midfielder Eunan O'Kane, claim&nbsp;<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-multiple-clubs-want-to-sign-leeds-29yo-bielsa-willing-to-sell/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The 29-year-old Republic of Ireland international moved on loan to Luton at the beginning of last season, but suffered a broken leg in September 2018. Now recovered, a number of League One and League Two clubs are thought to be interested in signing him.

Leeds will listen to offers for O'Kane

Rangers are set to terminate the loan of 18-year-old winger Josh McPake, currently at Dunee, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/ibrox-sources-rangers-to-terminate-loan-deal-early/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. McPake made seven league appearances for Dundee but was recently struck by injury, and is set to recover back at his parent club. His deal had been set to expire at the end of January anyway, but it will be cut slightly short.

Rangers to terminate McPake loan

AC Milan representatives have arrived in Barcelona to complete the loan signing of defender Jean-Clair Todibo, report&nbsp;<a href="https://en.as.com/en/2020/01/03/football/1578090429_349693.html?id_externo_rsoc=comp_tw" target="_blank">AS</a>. The Frenchman, who recently turned 20, has been unable to break into the Barca team since joining from Toulouse in January last year. He is to be sent out on loan in order to gain valuable first-team experience.

Milan set to complete Todibo capture

Juventus have rejected an offer in excess of £25.5 million ($33.4m) from Leicester for defender Merih Demiral, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11900833/leicesters-merih-demiral-bid-rejected-by-juventus" target="_blank">Sky Sports News</a>. The Serie A champions are also thought to have rejected a bid of around £34m ($45m) from Borussia Dortmund. The 21-year-old Turkey defender only joined from Sassuolo at the beginning of this season, making five appearances under Maurizio Sarri so far.

Juve reject Demiral bid from Leicester

Former AC Milan and Newcastle forward&nbsp;Jon Dahl Tomasson has agreed to become the new manager of Swedish side Malmo, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/b.t.-afsloerer-jon-dahl-scorer-topjob" target="_blank">BT</a>. The 43-year-old had until recently been working as the assistant manager of the Danish national side under Age Hareide. Malmo missed out on the Swedish Allsvenskan title by just one point in 2019, finishing second behind Djurgardens.

Tomasson lands Malmo job

Ecuador have appointed former Barcelona and Manchester United midfielder Jordi Cruyff as manager. The 45-year-old, son of Johan, has signed a three-year deal to take over as head coach. Cruyff was most recently in China, managing&nbsp;Chongqing Dangdai Lifan to 10th in the Chinese Super League.

Ecuador appoint Cruyff

Real Madrid have reached a 'rough agreement' with the family of 17-year-old Flamengo starlet Reinier, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/PBPcalcio/status/1213261064697208838?s=20" target="_blank">Sport Mediaset</a>. The Brazil star is a wanted man but Madrid believe the youngster is happy to join them - though they would likely leave him to develop further at Flamengo until the end of the season. However, it is reported the club's are yet to reach an accord on the player's transfer fee.

Madrid reach 'rough agreement' with Reinier

Former Netherlands international Giovanni van Bronckhorst has joined Chinese side Guangzhou R&amp;F as manager. Guangzhou finished 12th in the 16-team Chinese Super League table in 2019. Van Bronckhorst, who managed Feyenoord for four years between 2015 and 2019, had recently been part of the coaching set-up at Manchester City.

Van Bronckhorst joins Guangzhou

Manchester United tried to snare Norweigan sensation Erling Haaland but bypass his agent Mino Raiola. According to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-tried-cut-out-21210548" target="_blank">Mirror</a>, Haaland opted to join Dortmund instead of the Red Deviils despite the Manchester club offering his father Alf-Inge a deal for his son that&nbsp;didn't involve Raiola.

Man Utd wanted to sign Haaland and cut out Raiola

West Ham has been linked with a move for £34m-rated Manchester United target Gedson Fernandes. New Hammers boss Moyes is keen to sign Benfica's Fernandes on loan with a possible relegation fight ahead, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7850257/West-Ham-want-34m-rated-midfielder-Gedson-Fernandes-loan.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The 20-year-old Portuguese international has apparently fallen out with Benfica coach Bruno Lage.

Moyes' West Ham revolution could start with Fernandes

German champions Bayern Munich have began discussions with PSG coach Thomas Tuchel to take over at the helm next season. <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-psg-premier-contact-entre-tuchel-et-le-bayern-munich-486903" target="_blank">Le10Sport</a>&nbsp;says a Bayern official contacted the German coach recently, with the former Dortmund boss one of the top priorities to take the reins at Allianz Arena. The Bundesliga giants sacked Niko Kovac in November and have appointed assisant Hansi Flick as interim manager until the end of the season.

Bayern contact PSG coach Tuchel about vacant manager role

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith wants the club to look at experienced signigns in January with Burnley goalkeeper Joe Hart at the top the club's list. The <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7849871/Aston-Villa-target-Joe-Hart-Dean-Smith-calls-experienced-signings-January.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a> reports that Villa are looking at Hart as a replacemenr for No.1 Tom Heaton, who will miss the rest of the season.

Villa keen to add Hart to their squad

Aston Villa are hoping to move for Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10663009/aston-villa-transfer-stoke-jack-butland-tom-heaton-injured/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_campaign=sunfootballtwitter&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1578050561" target="_blank">The Sun.</a> Villa are in the market for a new shot-stopper after Tom Heaton suffered a season-ending injury against Burnley on New Year's Day. Butland has been aiming for a move back to the Premier League, but Stoke have thus far been unwilling to sell the 26-year-old.

Villa looking to move for Butland

Chelsea are leading the chase for Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha, claims the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7849547/Chelsea-lead-chase-Wilfried-Zaha-Eagles-ace-drops-representative-work-super-agent.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.&nbsp;</a> To help engineer his exit from Palace, Zaha recently hired agent&nbsp;Pini Zahavi, who is known to have good relationships with many at Stamford Bridge.&nbsp; That, combined with Frank Lampard's desire to spend on a winger in January, has helped push the Blues to the front of the pack in the race for Zaha.

Chelsea leading race for Zaha

Bayern Munich are willing to sell defender&nbsp;Jerome Boateng for as little as €5 million, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/DeanJonesBR/status/1213159859727802368" target="_blank">Bleacher Report.</a> Boateng is looking to leave the club after making just nine Bundesliga appearances this seasson. The 31-year-old has been linked with several clubs around Europe, including Arsenal and Tottenham.&nbsp;

Bayern willing to let Boateng leave for around €5m

Arsenal have rejected an opening bid of €10 million (£9m/$11m) from Roma for Henrikh Mkhitaryan, reports <a href="https://www.forzaroma.info/news-as-roma/mercato-roma-non-solo-smalling-petrachi-lavora-al-riscatto-di-mkhitaryan/" target="_blank">Forza Roma.&nbsp;</a> Mkhitaryan joined Roma on a season-long loan in the summer, and has scored three goals in 13 appearances for the Serie A side.&nbsp; Though Arsenal rejected Roma's opening bid for the Armenian, they have expressed their willingness to continue negotiations for a permanent transfer.

Arsenal reject €10m Roma bid for Mkhitaryan

Ernesto Valverde has admitted he admires Dani Olmo as&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;continue to be&nbsp;linked with a big-money move for the&nbsp;Dinamo Zagreb&nbsp;winger. The Spain international has made it clear he is looking to leave the Croatian side as soon as possible, with several clubs around Europe linked with a move for the 21-year-old. Olmo&nbsp;began his career in Barca's youth ranks but left&nbsp;La Masia as a 16-year-old for a surprise move to Dinamo. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/valverde-praises-reported-barcelona-target-olmo/p6mvjunw0ac11nyhmxph7qkor" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

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