Transfers

Liverpool have reportedly identified Joel Matip's replacement after his season-ending injury, with £30m-rated Wolfsburg star Maxence Lacroix targeted.

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has underlined that he won't be "pushed to take other people's decision" amid links with the Real Madrid job.

Pep Guardiola has admitted that he "struggles" to see Kalvin Phillips playing for Manchester City before the end of the season.

Ruben Neves openly admits that money played a part in his decision to leave English football at Wolves and join Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League.

Arsenal may be in the market for another forward, with Ruud Gullit telling the Gunners that Feyenoord star Santiago Gimenez is a “good fit”.

Gio Reyna has been told that he has “gotta move” away from Borussia Dortmund, with the USMNT star urged to find a manager that “trusts him”.

Luis Suarez is reportedly set to earn just $200,000-per-year at Inter Miami, with that salary being dwarfed by Lionel Messi’s pay packet.

Thomas Frank has responded to David Beckham investment rumours at Brentford by saying the Inter Miami co-owner is welcome “if he brings Lionel Messi”.

Stuttgart hero Serhou Guirassy gave what sounded like a warm farewell to the club's fans as he "thanked them for everything" after their latest win.

Alphonso Davies' future at Bayern Munich has been put in doubt as the left-back is demanding a huge pay rise in negotiations over a new contract.

Fulham star Joao Palhinha has denied that he is thinking about a possible move to Bayern Munich in the January transfer window.

Lionel Messi would be "welcome" in the Saudi Pro League should decide to leave Inter Miami in the near future, sporting director Michael Emenalo says.

France U-21 international Rayan Cherki has been made available by Lyon for €20 million after falling out of favour for the struggling French side.

Manchester United are open to bids for a number of experienced players including Raphael Varane and Casemiro in January.

Barcelona have a special trick up their sleeves as they look to sign Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid.

Jadon Sancho is reportedly wanted by Borussia Dortmund in a sensational swap deal that could see forward Donyell Malen move to Manchester United.

Ferran Torres could reportedly be set to leave Barcelona with the January transfer window approaching.

Chelsea are plotting a move for another centre-back, with Bayer Leverkusen star Jonathan Tah the latest to be considered by the Blues.

Ivan Toney has sparked speculation over his future after allegedly posting and then deleting an Instagram story praising Arsenal captain Declan Rice.

Thomas Muller could make the kind of impact at Manchester United that Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic did, former star Louis Saha says.

Former Manchester City boss Mark Hughes has revealed the club tried to sign Lionel Messi on the same day that Sheikh Mansour completed his takeover.

Barcelona have made contact with Girona winger Savinho ahead of a potential 2024 transfer as Xavi pushes for reinforcements in attack.

Bayern Munich have completed the signing of Granada and Spain winger Bryan Zaragoza, who will provide extra backup for Harry Kane.

Mike Maignan has emerged as a transfer target for Manchester United as AC Milan struggle to tie down the goalkeeper down to a new contract.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has responded to speculation his team could sign David de Gea after losing Nick Pope to a shoulder injury.

Real Madrid are ready to make their final offer for Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe in January, but it will come with one major catch.

Lionel Messi has admitted he was tempted to join Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League before signing for Inter Miami.

Luis Suarez is finally set to reunite with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami as the Uruguayan is close to agreeing a one-year deal with the MLS club.

Luis Suarez has explained the knee problem that could lead to him missing out on a reunion with Lionel Messi at MLS side Inter Miami.