Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Barca presidential candidate Laporta wants Bellerin

Real Madrid are formulating a plan to sign both Kylian Mbappe and Paul Pogba in the summer, according to <a href="https://www.90min.com/" target="_blank">90min</a>. They will seek to pay for Mbappe in installments, giving them budget to sign Pogba from Manchester United.

Real Madrid plot Mbappe, Pogba double swoop

Los Blancos aiming for two superstars in summer

Barca presidential candidate Joan Laporta wants to sign Hector Bellerin from Arsenal - according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/barcelona-arsenal-hector-bellerin-target-23193303" target="_blank">The Sunday Mirror</a>. If the 58-year-old is re-elected at Camp Nou in January he will greenlight a £22 million ($30m) bid for the Spanish full-back, who began his career in the La Masia academy before joining the Gunners in 2011. Bellerin, whose current deal at Arsenal does not expire until 2023, has featured in 12 Premier League games for the club this season.

Barca presidential candidate Laporta wants Bellerin

Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City are certain that 2020-21 will be Lionel Messi's last season at Barcelona, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/manchester-city-paris-saint-germain-convinced-lionel-messi-leave-barcelona-in-2021-transfer-exclusive" target="_blank">90 Min</a>.&nbsp; The Argentine tried to leave in the summer, and while Barca hold out hope of retaining their star both their European rivals will leave no stone unturned in their hopes of landing him when the current campaign comes to a close.

PSG & Man City convinced Messi will move in 2021

Both sides will go all-out for summer transfer

Joan Laporta has made Arsenal's Hector Bellerin his top transfer priority should he once more become Barcelona president, claims the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/barcelona-arsenal-hector-bellerin-target-23193303" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; The ex-Blaugrana chief is prepared to pay up to&nbsp;£22 million to repatriate the right-back, who left Barca for Arsenal aged 16.

Barca presidential candidate makes Bellerin top target

Arsenal full-back began his career in Catalunya

West Ham are among a number of Premier League clubs considering a move&nbsp;Stade Reims striker Boulaye Dia, according to <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/west-ham-leading-race-reims-striker-boulaye-dia-exclusive" target="_blank">90 Min.</a> The 24-year-old has scored nine goals in 14 Ligue 1 appearances so far this season, a tally only bettered by PSG star Kylian Mbappe. That has understandably attracted the interest of a number of clubs, with the Hammers moving ahead of Premier League rivals Newcastle in recent days.

Hammers keen on Dia

Roma have identified&nbsp;FC Dallas full-back Bryan Reynolds as a replacement for&nbsp;Bruno Peres, according to <a href="https://www.todofichajes.com/bruno-peres-no-seguira-y-la-roma-ya-tiene-recambio/" target="_blank">Todofichajes.</a> Brazilian Peres is out of contract at the end of the season and has decided not to sign fresh terms, meaning he will leave on a free transfer. Roma have made&nbsp;Reynolds their number one choice to replace him&nbsp;and have submitted an opening bid in the region of €7m (£6.3m$8.6m) for the 19-year-old as they attempt to tie up a deal quickly.

Roma eye Reynolds

Marseille are not giving up in their pursuit of Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud, according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/mercato-om-chelsea-marseille-ac-milan-une-tendance-se-dessine-pour-lavenir-de-giroud-530430" target="_blank">Le10 Sport.</a> Giroud has broken back into the Blues team in recent weeks and the Stamford Bridge club are resisting any bids for the Frenchman. AC Milan and Inter have already dropped out of the race to sign the 34-year-old, but Marseille still believe they can persuade him to make the move when the transfer window opens&nbsp;next month.

Marseille eye Giroud

Mohamed Salah is unhappy at&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;and the Reds are considering cashing in on the Egyptian, according his former international team-mate Mohamed Aboutrika. Aboutrika says the 28-year-old was particularly frustrated at not being made captain for the recent&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;tie against FC Midtjylland, though there are apparently other reasons why he is unsettled at Anfield. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/liverpool-considering-selling-unhappy-salah-says-former/1k24ypidv3knp10mydiil664vb" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Liverpool considering selling 'unhappy' Salah - Aboutrika

Manchester City defender John Stones is expected to sign a new contract, according to the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/12/20/mike-mcgraths-transfer-notebook-john-stones-poised-man-city/?" target="_blank">Telegraph.</a> The former Everton defender started just one of Manchester City's first 11 games this season but has shown signs of regaining his best form after forcing his way back into the team in recent weeks. Those impressive performances have won round boss Pep Guardiola, who is now ready to reward the 26-year-old with fresh terms.

Stones set for new Man City contract

Memphis Depay will be available to Barcelona for just €5 million in January, <a href="https://lequipe.fr/football" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a> reports. Lyon demanded €25m for the Netherlands star last summer.

Barca boosted by Memphis price cut

Watford have now confirmed the appointment of Spaniard Xisco Munoz as their new head coach. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🤝 We are pleased to confirm the appointment of Xisco Muñoz as Head Coach. — Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/WatfordFC/status/1340730151240409091?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 20, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Watford appoint Munoz

Fabian Ruiz has struggled to adapt to a 4-2-3-1 formation at Napoli, but <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a> indicates that club intend to stick by the player. Real Madrid and Barcelona were both vying for him last summer.

Napoli to persist with Fabian Ruiz

Watford are set to appoint Dinamo Tbilisi boss Xisco Munoz as their new manager, according to <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55388296">BBC Sport.</a> The Hornets sacked&nbsp;Vladimir Ivic on Saturday after just four months in charge with the club fifth in the Championship. Should he take the role Munoz&nbsp;would become Watford's&nbsp;fifth manager in just over a year.

Hornets set to appoint Munoz

Manchester United have agreed to sign teenager winger&nbsp;Amad Diallo from&nbsp;Atalanta, according to <a href="https://www.todofichajes.com/el-united-se-hace-con-diallo-por-25me15/" target="_blank">Todofichajes.</a> The deal for the 18-year-old Ivorian is believed to be worth&nbsp;an initial €25m (£23m/$30m)&nbsp;with a further&nbsp;€15m (£14m/$18m)&nbsp;in bonuses. Diallo is expected to fly to Manchester at the start of January to have a medical before signing a four-year contract.

United agree Diallo deal

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has blocked a proposed loan move for young defender&nbsp;Rhys Williams in January, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9072515/Liverpool-boss-Jurgen-Klopp-blocks-loan-Rhys-Williams-shining-injury-hitReds.html">Daily Mail.</a> The 19-year-old was being lined up for a potential loan to the Championship in order to gain first-team experience. However, the youngster has impressed for&nbsp;the Reds since breaking into the&nbsp;starting XI following injuries to&nbsp;Virgil van Dijk&nbsp;and Joe Gomez, meaning Klopp wants to keep him at Anfield for the second half of the campaign.

Klopp blocks Williams loan plans

Borussia Monchengladbach chief executive Stephan Schippers and sporting director Max Eberl have signed new long-term contracts at the club. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Borussia have extended the contracts of chief executive Stephan Schippers and sporting director Max Eberl until 2026! 🙌🤩<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DieFohlen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DieFohlen</a> <a href="https://t.co/1VeCItT58F">pic.twitter.com/1VeCItT58F</a> — Gladbach (@borussia_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/borussia_en/status/1340689865319526402?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 20, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Gladbach execs sign new deals

DC United goalkeeper&nbsp;Chris Seitz&nbsp;has signed a new contract at the club to cover the 2021 MLS season <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Welcome back, <a href="https://twitter.com/Seitzy1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Seitzy1</a>! D.C. United re-sign goalkeeper Chris Seitz through 2021 season. 📝 <a href="https://t.co/HtUUdXEH9R">https://t.co/HtUUdXEH9R</a> <a href="https://t.co/e4tTImAdOF">pic.twitter.com/e4tTImAdOF</a> — dcunited (@dcunited) <a href="https://twitter.com/dcunited/status/1340689151499362307?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 20, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Seitz signs new DC United deal

Olivier Giroud would be allowed to leave Chelsea in January, according to <a href="https://calciomercato.it/" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. If the France star wants to depart, however, he will have to request the move himself.

Giroud could leave Chelsea in January

Set to leave Real Madrid, Isco has a new club chasing him, according to <a href="https://okdiario.com/" target="_blank">OK Diario</a>. Inter are the latest side in the race for the midfielder but will have to compete with Arsenal, Juventus and AC Milan to sign him

Inter following Isco

Paris Saint-Germain have emerged as surprising candidates to sign Papu Gomez from Atalanta. <a href="https://www.repubblica.it/" target="_blank">La Repubblica</a> state that the attacker could leave in January from around €10-15 million. Inter and Milan have been more readily associated with him.

PSG enter Papu Gomez race

Antonio Rudiger has admitted that he's not "satisfied" with his situation at&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;ahead of the January transfer window. Rudiger has racked up 120 appearances across all competitions for Chelsea since joining the club from&nbsp;Roma&nbsp;for £27 million ($37m) in July 2019. The&nbsp;Germany&nbsp;international quickly became a mainstay in the Blues starting line-up, and got his hands on&nbsp;FA Cup&nbsp;and&nbsp;Europa League&nbsp;silverware during his first two seasons at Stamford Bridge. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/rudiger-not-satisfied-chelsea-situation-january-transfer/1nxzlvgq78az11fdt7z1ybrg1u" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Rudiger 'not satisfied' with Chelsea situation

Marcus Rashford has left the door open for an Old Trafford exit at some point, according to Louis van Gaal, who insists the&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;star has not said he would "never play for another club". Rashford has scored&nbsp;79&nbsp;goals in 234&nbsp;appearances for United across all competitions since graduating to the senior squad in 2015. The 23-year-old, whose current contract is set to run until 2023, is now one of the first names on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team-sheet, with his latest standout display coming in a 3-2 victory away at&nbsp;Sheffield United&nbsp;last week. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/rashford-did-not-say-he-would-never-leave-man-utd-star-door-open-/zjehgc4ue7v6zklmlxhh0ps2" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Rashford has left door open for Man Utd exit 

Inter have joined&nbsp;Georginio Wijnaldum's list of potential suitors - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/13524898/wijnaldum-liverpool-barcelona-inter-milan/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. Barcelona and Juventus have also been linked with the Liverpool midfielder, who will be out of contract at the end of the season. The Reds are eager to tie Wijnaldum down to fresh terms, but Antonio Conte is ready to try and lure him to Inter if negotiations break down.

Inter join Wijnaldum's list of suitors 

Chelsea are planning to keep hold of French striker Olivier Giroud - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/giroud-le-voci-sul-blitz-del-milan-con-conte-a-rimpiangerlo-il-c-17533" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The 34-year-old was heavily linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge last month after falling down the squad pecking order, with Inter and Juventus among those thought to be keeping an eye on his situation. However, Giroud has forced his way back into Frank Lampard's team in recent weeks, and Chelsea are now eager for the forward to remain in west London until at least next summer.

Chelsea planning to keep hold of Giroud 

Inter Miami are eyeing a swoop for Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero - according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/2267901/2020/12/17/rojo-transfer-january-manchester-united-newcastle/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>.&nbsp; The MLS franchise, who are co-owned by Red Devils legend David Beckham, have made an initial approach over the Argentine's availability. However, Inter Miami will likely miss out on a deal for Romero because the salary cap in the United States would prevent them from meeting the shot-stopper's £100,000 per-week wages.

Inter Miami eyeing Man Utd's Romero

Celtic are in pole position to land Queens Park Rangers winger&nbsp;Bright Osayi-Samuel, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-celtic-ready-talks-over-signing-4m-valued-star-for-nothing/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The Hoops are planning to beat off competition from any other potential suitors by making an early January approach for the 22-year-old. Osayi-Samuel will be free to sign a pre-contract agreement with Celtic in the winter transfer window due to the fact his current deal at QPR is set to expire next summer.

Celtic in pole position to land QPR's Osayi-Samuel

Bayer Leverkusen have joined the race to sign Manchester United full-back Brandon Williams - according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/12/18/bayer-leverkusen-join-race-sign-brandon-williams-loan-manchester/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>. Southampton and Newcastle have also been linked with the 20-year-old, who looks set to leave Old Trafford on loan in January. Leverkusen have thrown their hat in the ring for Williams as Peter Bosz bids to bolster his defensive ranks for the second half of the season.

Leverkusen join race for Man Utd's Williams

Manchester United are closing in on the signing of&nbsp;Independiente del Valle midfielder Moises Caicedo - according to the <a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/moises-caicedo-manchester-united-talks-23190008" target="_blank">Daily Record</a>. Red Devils executive&nbsp;vice-chairman Ed Woodward has already opened talks with the 19-year-old's representatives over a potential transfer. Independiente are prepared to sanction Caicedo's departure for around £5 million, but they will also seek to include a 20 per cent sell-on fee in any final deal.

Man Utd close in on Caicedo

Leicester City are ready to offload&nbsp;Demarai Gray -according to <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/leicester-transfer-ryan-christie-michael-olise-demarai-gray-spurs-everton" target="_blank">90min</a>. Tottenham, Everton, Southampton and Crystal Palace have all been credited with interest in the 24-year-old, who has fallen down the squad pecking order the King Power Stadium in recent months. Leicester will embrace any offers for Gray in January, and have already identified&nbsp;Celtic's Ryan Christie and Reading star Michael Olise as potential replacements.

Leicester ready to offload Gray

Bodo-Glimt striker Kasper Junker is the subject of interest from West Brom and Crystal Palace - according to <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/exclusive-west-brom-palace-join-hunt-danish-striker-junker" target="_blank">TeamTalk</a>. The two Premier League clubs are weighing up moves for the 26-year-old after seeing him fire his current club to the Norwegian league title by scoring 27&nbsp;goals in 25 games. Junker's current contract is not due to expire until 2022, but Bodo-Glimt may be ready to listen to offers for a prized asset in January.

West Brom & Palace interested in Junker 

Jose Mourinho believes better days are ahead for Gedson Fernandes even if his spell with&nbsp;Tottenham&nbsp;is cut short in January. Portugal&nbsp;international Fernandes joined on an 18-month loan deal from&nbsp;Benfica&nbsp;at the start of 2020. The 21-year-old has only made 13 appearances for Spurs since then and was left out of the club's&nbsp;Europa League&nbsp;squad this season. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/better-days-ahead-gedson-fernandes-with-or-without-tottenham/1k1gkwarhc77v11mah5z18684a" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Mourinho: Really, Really bad six months for Gedson

Juventus have asked Napoli to lower their asking price for Polish striker&nbsp;Arkadiusz Milik - according to <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/serie-a/juventus/2020/12/19-77472920/milik_si_muove_per_la_juveundefined" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>. The Partenopei are planning to hold out for an €18 million (£16m/$22m) fee for the 26-year-old in January, but the reigning Serie A champions are hoping to negotiate a cut-price deal. Napoli will end up losing Milik for nothing unless they can broker a transfer in the new year, with his current contract set to expire next summer.

Juve ask Napoli to lower Milik asking price

Inter have identified Genoa winger&nbsp;Mikkel Damsgaard as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-stregata-da-damsgaard-giudizi-categorici-talento-da-prende-47793" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Nerazzurri have already opened enquiries over the 20-year-old's availability after tracking his progress at the start of the season. Inter could launch a January bid for&nbsp;Damsgaard, who has scored twice in 12 Serie A appearances for Genoa this season.

Inter target Damsgaard

West Ham boss David Moyes is keen to extend his stay at the club.&nbsp; "We'll look at things going in to the new year some time but there's no great rush," <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9071591/David-Moyes-seeking-extend-West-Ham-contract-insists-theres-no-great-rush.html" target="_blank">he told reporters</a>. "I think because of our great start we want to make sure we're focused and we keep going."

Moyes keen to extend West Ham contract

Interim Barcelona president Carles Tusquets insists that he still backs Ronald Koeman despite dropping more points against Valencia. "I won't be sacking anybody," Tusquets told&nbsp;Deportes Cuatro&nbsp;(per&nbsp;<a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/barcelona/2020/12/19/5fde807de2704e07118b459f.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>).&nbsp; "Koeman is doing a good job, showing fine judgement. He has my support."&nbsp;

Struggling Koeman given vote of confidence by Tusquets

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"> Welcome Stefan Jankovic to the Mariners! The young attacking midfielder joins us from OFK Beograd. Details: <a href="https://t.co/hJ0xvvbjth">https://t.co/hJ0xvvbjth</a> <a href="https://t.co/blCtKLCpG9">pic.twitter.com/blCtKLCpG9</a> — Central Coast Mariners (@CCMariners) <a href="https://twitter.com/CCMariners/status/1339859918476595200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Mariners sign Jankovic

The Gunners slumped to yet another defeat, this time to Everton, with their manager now needing a festive miracle to avoid losing his job. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/nightmare-before-christmas-arteta-on-the-brink-arsenal/1g4qgyexdqp141qhwkpsmmq91x" target="_blank">Read more from Arsenal correspondent Charles Watts here!</a>

Arteta on the brink after yet another Arsenal horror show

Brighton are lining up a loan move for out of favour Manchester United player Daniel James, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/13526431/man-utd-dan-james-brighton/" target="_blank">Sun</a>.&nbsp; The winger has barely featured in 2020-21 and was the subject of an enquiry from the Seagulls last summer.

James wanted on loan by Brighton

Mikel Arteta has admitted he understands questions about his position at Arsenal following the team's latest setback, but is focused on turning their fortunes around. The Gunnes fell to a&nbsp;2-1 defeat&nbsp;to&nbsp;Everton&nbsp;at Goodison Park on Saturday, to extend their winless run in the Premier League to seven games. With&nbsp;Fulham&nbsp;securing a 1-1 draw at Newcastle later on Saturday, Arsenal are now only four points above the relegation places. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arteta-understands-questions-over-his-future-after-latest/38fgmljmz0261fgj9mx2etkx2" target="_blank">Read the full story&nbsp;here on Goal!</a>

Arteta 'understands' questions over his future

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has made Declan Rice his prime transfer target, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/12/19/declan-rice-one-got-away-chelsea-could-yet-return-proving-class/?utm_content=football&amp;utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_campaign=Echobox&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1608413252" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>.&nbsp; Rice, who was released by Chelsea as a teenager, has emerged as one of the Premier League's top midfielders at West Ham.

Rice a transfer priority for Lampard

FC Dallas are set to announce two new signings, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2020/12/19/reports-fc-dallas-set-sign-new-attacker-and-center-back" target="_blank">MLSSoccer</a>.&nbsp; Colombian midfielder Jader Obrian, who plays for Aguilas, and Eibar centre-back Jose Antonio Martinez are both close to moving to the United States.

FC Dallas close on two new signings

Manchester United defender Phil Jones is set to leave the club in January, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/exclusive-man-utd-phil-jones-23193406" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>.&nbsp; West Brom and Derby are interested in taking the 28-year-old on a loan deal.&nbsp;

Jones set for Man Utd exit

Jose&nbsp;Antonio Martínez is on his way to FC Dallas from Eibar. The La Liga side <a href="https://www.sdeibar.com/noticia/martinez-traspasado-al-fc-dallas-de-la-mls" target="_blank">confirmed</a> the two clubs had struck a deal for the defender to head to the MLS club.&nbsp;

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