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According to <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/arriben-paguen-i-se-l-emporten-ja-pero-florentino-perez-rebutja-l-oferta-perque-es-una-ofensa-al_679550_102.html " target="_blank">El Nacional</a>, West Ham have failed with a €25 million (£21m/$28m) bid for Real Madrid playmaker Eden Hazard.The Blancos are prepared to part with an out-of-sorts Belgium international, and the former Chelsea man could end up back in the Premier League, but his current employers are demanding €50m (£43m/$57m) from any deal.

Real snub West Ham’s €25m offer for Hazard (El Nacional)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Domenico <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tedesco?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tedesco</a> wird ab sofort neuer Cheftrainer bei RB Leipzig 🤝 Der 36-Jährige erhält einen Vertrag bis Sommer 2023 📝 Damit tritt er bei <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RBL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RBL</a> die Nachfolge von Jesse <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Marsch?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Marsch</a> an. Alle Infos ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/reyN3XfJF1">https://t.co/reyN3XfJF1</a> <a href="https://t.co/5E6XvDVdp5">pic.twitter.com/5E6XvDVdp5</a>— RB Leipzig (@RBLeipzig) <a href="https://twitter.com/RBLeipzig/status/1468883366791589890?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Leipzig confirm Tedesco as new manager

According to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/16979137/england-kalvin-phillips-man-utd-transfer-liverpool/ " target="_blank">The Sun</a>, Kalvin Phillips’ loyalty to Leeds means that he will snub any interest from Manchester United and hold out for a move to Liverpool.The England international has seen his stock rise considerably over recent years, to the point that big-money bids from Premier League heavyweights are now said to be in the pipeline.

Phillips to snub Man Utd for Liverpool move (The Sun)

Arsenal are keeping a close eye on Lucas Vazquez’s situation at Real Madrid, claims <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/reial-madrid-cor-relacio-ancelotti-no-millor-pensa-seriosament-marxar_680003_102.html " target="_blank">El Nacional</a>.The versatile Spain international, who can operate as a right-back or a wide forward, is considering a move away from Santiago Bernabeu after falling out of favour under Carlo Ancelotti.

Arsenal interested in Vazquez (El Nacional)

Arsenal are plotting a move for Everton forward Richarlison, claims <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/arsenal-piensa-richarlison-salidas-lacazette-aubameyang-20211208.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>.The Brazilian striker bagged a goal against the Gunners on Monday and had another two narrowly called off by VAR. His performance has apparently added to Mikel Arteta's desire to bring him to London.Richarlison continues to be tracked by Paris Saint-Germain as well after being targeted by the French giants over the summer.

Arsenal plot Richarlison move (Fichajes)

The forward scored against the Gunners on Monday and is now wanted to bolster their forward line

Angel Di Maria and Marqinhos are both closing in on new deals at Paris Saint-Germain - according to <a href="https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/psg/psg-di-maria-et-marquinhos-prolongations-en-vue-09-12-2021-KFHKQU6HAVDJRMG6A4NPM5IBTA.php" target="_self">Le Parisien</a>.Di Maria's current contract expires next summer, but he has verbally agreed to sign an extension.Marquinhos, meanwhile, is already tied to PSG until 2024 but the French giants are eager to secure his long-term future.

Di Maria & Marquinhos closing in on new PSG deals

New York Red Bulls are set to snap up Lewis Morgan from Inter Miami - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/PaulTenorio/status/1468943935120752640" target="_self">The Athletic</a>.Inter Miami have accepted an offer of $1.2 million in allocation money for the 25-year-old, who initially joined the club from Celtic in January 2020.Morgan started all 34 of Inter Miami's matches last season, recording two goals and four assists.

New York Red Bulls to snap up Morgan from Inter Miami

Newcastle have set their sights on Bournemouth defender Lloyd Kelly - according to <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10285525/Newcastle-hire-recruitment-firm-new-director-football.html" target="_self">The Daily Mail</a>.New Magpies boss Eddie Howe worked with the 23-year-old at the Vitality Stadium and is eager to arrange a reunion at St James' Park.Kelly has been a standout performer for Bournemouth in the Championship this term, featuring in 17 of their 21 matches to date.

Newcastle set sights on Bournemouth defender Kelly

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📌 LATEST NEWS | FC Barcelona and <a href="https://twitter.com/GranadaCF_en?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GranadaCF_en</a> have come to an agreement in principle for the loan of Álex Collado until the end of this season <a href="https://t.co/yymNBR8D7D">pic.twitter.com/yymNBR8D7D</a>— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona/status/1469038800424869890?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Barca loan Collado to Granada

Milan are preparing to swoop for Club Brugge star Charles De Ketelaere - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-occhi-puntati-su-de-ketelaere-il-gioiellino-del-bruges-puo-12292" target="_self">Calciomercato</a>.The 20-year-old is under contract until 2024 and is currently valued at around €20 million (£17m/$23m).Milan will look to sign De Ketelaere for a cut-price fee in the new year, though, given Brugge are now out of European competition for the remainder of the season.

Milan preparing to swoop for Brugge star De Ketelaere

Ex-Tottenham and Barcelona midfielder Paulinho is set to join Corinthians - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1468877564588531712?s=20" target="_self">Fichajes</a>.The 33-year-old has been without a club since leaving Al-Ahli in September, but is expected to sign a three-year deal at Neo Química Arena.Paulinho has turned down three offers to return to Europe in favour of taking on a new challenge with Corinthians in his native Brazil.

Ex-Spurs & Barca star Paulinho set to join Corinthians 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Borussia Dortmund main target is Karim Adeyemi. There’s still nothing agreed with RB Salzburg but BVB are leading the race and feeling confident to sign Adeyemi, they consider him as ‘priority signing’ as reported yesterday. 🟡🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BVB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BVB</a> Deal planned for summer and not for January. <a href="https://t.co/lxnCOuOXF1">https://t.co/lxnCOuOXF1</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1468979556807753745?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Dortmund leading race for Adeyemi 

Manchester United and Liverpool are both tracking FC Dallas striker Ricardo Pepi - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/16973369/man-utd-liverpool-transfer-ricardo-pepi-fc-dallas/" target="_self">The Sun</a>.The 18-year-old, who has already won six caps for the United States national team, has also been linked with Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich.United and Liverpool will both look to lure Pepi to the Premier League next year, with Dallas set to demand around £8 million for the teenager.

Man Utd & Liverpool tracking Pepi 

Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny is the subject of interest from Newcastle - according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-january-transfer-news-elneny-25643238" target="_self">The Mirror</a>.Magpies boss Eddie Howe is a keen admirer of the 29-year-old, who is fast approaching the final six months of his contract.Newcastle are hoping to sign Elneny for a bargain price before his deal expires so that he can aid their bid for Premier League survival.

Newcastle interested in Arsenal's Elneny 

River Plate want to re-sign Juan Fernando Quintero - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/CLMerlo/status/1468651369666015236" target="_self">TyC Sports</a>.The 28-year-old has already taken in two spells with the Argentine club, but he joined Chinese outfit Shenzhen earlier this year.Quintero is eager to return to River amid a row over missed wage payments at Shenzhen that has yet to be resolved.

River Plate want to re-sign Quintero

New England Revolution are set to sign Sebastian Lletget from LA Galaxy - according to the <a href="https://twitter.com/SoccerInsider/status/1468992719615930374" target="_self">Washington Post</a>.The 29-year-old midfielder will move to the Gillette Stadium when the trade window opens in the United States on Sunday.

New England Revolution set to sign LA Galaxy's Lletget

Lucas Digne could leave Everton in the January transfer window - according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/3003403/2021/12/08/a-row-in-spanish-with-benitez-in-front-of-team-mates-why-digne-was-dropped-for-arsenal-match/" target="_self">The Athletic</a>.The 28-year-old has fallen out with head coach Rafa Benitez, who left him out of the Toffees' 2-1 win against Arsenal on Monday.Digne is under contract at Everton until 2025, but looks set to push for a move away from. Goodison Park when the winter market opens.

Digne could leave Everton in January 

West Ham have identified Liverpool defender Nat Phillips as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/west-ham-liverpool-nat-phillips-nathan-ake-james-tarkowski-kurt-zouma-injury-b970639.html" target="_self">The Evening Standard</a>.The Hammers want the 24-year-old to provide extra cover at the back with Kurt Zouma and Angelo Ogbonna now sidelined with serious injuries.Phillips made his third appearance of the season for Liverpool against Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday, and put in an impressive performance during the 2-1 victory at San Siro.

West Ham target Liverpool defender Phillips 

Mino Raiola has defended the manner in which he goes about his business as one of the leading agents in world football, with the Italian pointing out he has “never sat with a gun on the table in negotiations”.Raiola, who has Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Paul Pogba and Erling Haaland on his books, has faced criticism for forcing the hand of reluctant sellers and providing unwelcome distractions for clients.He has no issue with his methods though, and claims to have only ever acted in the best interests of those that trust him to manage their playing careers.Read more on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/gun-table-raiola-transfer-methods-haaland-future/blt14d8666857fd5140" target="_self">Goal</a>.

‘I've never sat with a gun on the table’ - Raiola defends transfer methods

Former Bayern Munich, Juventus and Roma centre-back Medhi Benatia has announced his retirement from football.The defender played over 300 matches during his club career, while he represented Morocco on 66 occasions, appearing at the 2018 World Cup.

Benatia announces retirement from football

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Man City board considers João Cancelo as ‘key player’ for present and future. The plan is to open talks and offer him new contract in the next months, looking for discussion to progress in 2022. 🔵🇵🇹 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCFC</a> He was signed for €28m fee plus Danilo - total value was around €65m. <a href="https://t.co/qzlu3lwf4H">pic.twitter.com/qzlu3lwf4H</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1468963309839798275?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Man City plan new contract for Cancelo

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Daniel Farke (45/former Norwich City) is set to become the new manager of Besiktas Istanbul. He will replace Sergen Yalcin and sign a long-term-contract. Decision within the next 48 hours. ⚪️⚫️ <a href="https://twitter.com/SPORT1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SPORT1</a>— Patrick Berger (@berger_pj) <a href="https://twitter.com/berger_pj/status/1468917126660513798?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Farke set to take over at Besiktas

Erling Haaland's agent Mino Raiola gave little away in his latest interview when asked about the Dortmund striker and whether he could potentially leave in 2022.The Italian told <a href="https://www.sport1.de/" target="_blank">SPORT1:</a> "We have clear ideas about where Erling should go and, of course, we look at what the market has to offer. "I would be a bad advisor if I didn't. We can influence the market with a player like Erl. We are not influenced by the market. We know this. "Maybe the sports directors hate me. I don't hate anyone myself. I just do my job. And I like to cross borders."

Raiola has 'clear ideas' over Haaland's next move

Everton are willing to list to offers for Yerry Mina in the January window, claims the <a href="https://play.acast.com/s/royalblue/vnid%3A%2F%2Fepisodes%2F47820709%3Fmedia_id%3D35169701 " target="_blank">Royal Blue podcast</a>.The Colombian centre-half has been struggling for form and fitness, with the Toffees open to a sale that would free up funds to be reinvested elsewhere in their squad.

Everton ready to move Mina on

Real Madrid stalwart Marcelo is wanted back in his native Brazil by Palmeiras, claims <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/real-madrid/20211209/1001723309/palmeiras-quiere-marcelo.html " target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>.The 33-year-old left-back has been at Santiago Bernabeu since 2007, but is now struggling for regular game time and may decide to head home before hanging up his boots.

Palmeiras want Real stalwart Marcelo

Barcelona are already lining up targets for the summer of 2022, claims <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/del-bayern-al-barca-per-ordre-de-xavi-hernandez-i-perque-el-jugador-que-podria-arribar-gratis-qu_679901_102.html " target="_blank">El Nacional</a>, with Serge Gnabry said to be in their sights.The Germany international winger is currently on the books at Bayern Munich, but he is open to the idea of taking on a new challenge.

Gnabry is a 2022 target for Barcelona

Atletico Madrid defender Kieran Tripper is keen on making a return to the Premier League, reports <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/newcastle-require-huge-financial-package-sign-kieran-trippier " target="_blank">90min</a>.Newcastle and Manchester United have both been linked with the England international, who has previously spent time with Burnley and Tottenham.

Trippier keen on Premier League return

Chelsea stars are baffled by the club’s reluctance to thrash out fresh terms with Cesar Azpilicueta, claims <a href="https://www.eurosport.com/football/premier-league/2021-2022/barcelona-atletico-circle-cesar-azpilicueta-ralf-rangnick-open-to-other-prem-jobs-transfer-notebook_sto8662332/story.shtml " target="_blank">Eurosport</a>.The long-serving Spain international defender is one of those at Stamford Bridge that is due to hit free agency in the summer 2022, with no extension to a 10-year stay in west London agreed as yet.

Chelsea stars baffled by no deal for Azpilicueta

Celtic have agreed a fee with Japanese side Gamba Osaka to sign midfielder Yosuke Ideguchi, according to <a href="https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/6bfb2df9d243c62b5b7d8352f949b2c48e0f118a" target="_blank">Yahoo Japan.</a>The 25-year-old endured a failed spell in England with Leeds United, but either side has been a first-team regular for Osaka and has broken into the senior national side.He is set to undergo a medical in Glasgow this month ahead of an £850,000 move in January.

Celtic 'to sign Japan international in January'

If Attila Szalai does indeed join Chelsea, as has been claimed and then counter-claimed in recent days, the Hungary centre-back would fulfill a lifelong dream.Thiago Silva has always been Szalai's favourite player and role model, and the man dubbed the 'Hungarian Van Dijk' could be about to join him at Stamford Bridge.So who is Szalai and why are Chelsea linked with him? <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/who-attila-szalai-thiago-silva-chelsea-transfer-hungarian/blte6b1856181a7c6ee" target="_blank">GOAL take a look here.</a>

Who is Chelsea target Attila Szalai?

Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has revealed the club considered signing Paulo Dybala before his move to Juventus.Rummenigge told <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/golden-boy/2021/12/08-87746900/golden_boy_2021_rummenigge_chiellini_alla_juve_pu_fare_come_me" target="_blank">TuttoSport</a>: "When&nbsp;Dybala&nbsp;was in Palermo, before moving to Juventus, we too evaluated him a lot.&nbsp;He is a formidable talent, but he alternates between ups and downs&nbsp;"

Rummenigge: Bayern wanted to sign Dybala

With Kurt Zouma ruled out through injury and David Moyes in the market for another centre-half at West Ham, <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2021/12/08/calciomercato-juventus-inter-bremer-milenkovic-west-ham-milan/ " target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports that Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic remains a target for the Hammers.Milan, Juventus and Inter are also keen on the Serbia international, who has seen a switch away from Florence speculated on for some time.

West Ham still want Milenkovic

In-form Ajax striker Sebastien Haller is the latest frontman to be linked with a January move to Barcelona.<a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/nuevo-tapado-delantera-barcelona-haller-20211208.html " target="_blank">Fichajes</a> reports that Champions League exploits from the former West Ham flop have him in the sights of those at Camp Nou as they look to bring in another No.9.

Barcelona have Haller transfer hope

Real Madrid are, accoring to <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/pep-guardiola-florentino-perez-barca-dani-olmo_679646_102.html" target="_blank">El Nacional</a>, ready to rival arch-rivals Barcelona in the race for RB Leipzig winger Dani Olmo.The Blancos are preparing a loan approach for the 23-year-old Spain international that will include an obligation to buy.

Madrid considering Olmo loan move

Atletico Madrid and Barcelona are monitoring the contract extension confusion surrounding Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta, according to <a href="https://www.eurosport.com/football/premier-league/2021-2022/barcelona-atletico-circle-cesar-azpilicueta-ralf-rangnick-open-to-other-prem-jobs-transfer-notebook_sto8662332/story.shtml" target="_blank">Eurosport</a>.There are players in the dressing room said to be bewildered at a lack of a new deal for the veteran, and Azpilicueta himself has been left in the dark.While the Spaniard prefers to stay with the Blues, clubs in his home country are hopeful he will become available.

Spanish giants monitor Azpilicueta confusion

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Fiorentina will complete the signing of Jonathan Ikoné in the next few days. Meeting scheduled with Lille to prepare paperworks for €15m plus future sale percentage. 🟣 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> Deal at final stage - personal terms already agreed with Ikoné on a five year deal. <a href="https://t.co/WDSc3tyaBG">https://t.co/WDSc3tyaBG</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1468747190512361476?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Ikone talks reach final stage

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Borussia Dortmund board already had direct contacts with Karim Adeyemi’s camp. He’s the main target for next summer - nothing agreed yet, he’ll decide in the next months. 🟡 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BVB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BVB</a> Borussia will speak soon also with Mino Raiola to clarify Erling Haaland position for June 2022.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1468748494605373444?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Borussia Dortmund make direct contact with Adeyemi

West Ham manager David Moyes has said injuries to key defenders, including Kurt Zouma and Angelo Ogbonna, have changed the team's transfer plans for January."We've picked up a few injuries to some defenders so that could make us look differently," Moyes told reporters on Wednesday."I think we had hopefully been looking to add a forward player but we had a problem with that even in the summer window, where we were trying but there was nothing there and that's not to say there would be anything there in January."So I think it will mean that we have to start maybe considering looking for a defender if possible but we will see how it goes because there's nothing decided yet."

Moyes: West Ham will prioritise defensive reinforcements

Besiktas want to cut short their loan deal for Miralem Pjanic, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/besiktas-quiere-devolver-pjanic-turquia-barcelona-barca-12956819" target="_blank">Sport</a>, as the Turkish club are disappointed in his conditioning.They feel his performance level has nosedived after a positive start to the season, however parent club Barcelona see little use in having him back.

Besiktas want to cut short Pjanic loan

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Alex Tambakis, New Mexico’s no.1 🖤💛. Our 2021 Newcomer of the Year, is back for more in 2022! 🇬🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SomosUnidos?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SomosUnidos</a> <a href="https://t.co/z0c58Li0XJ">pic.twitter.com/z0c58Li0XJ</a>— New Mexico United (@NewMexicoUTD) <a href="https://twitter.com/NewMexicoUTD/status/1468625914464374789?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 8, 2021</a></blockquote>
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New Mexico re-sign Tambakis

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">⚒ FC Shakhtar has extended the contract with Junior Moraes! 🧡 The new deal with the striker expires on June 30, 2022. Find out more: <a href="https://t.co/buI2WiziN3">https://t.co/buI2WiziN3</a>.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Shakhtar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Shakhtar</a> <a href="https://t.co/FApJ03Tg3u">pic.twitter.com/FApJ03Tg3u</a>— FC SHAKHTAR ENGLISH (@FCShakhtar_eng) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCShakhtar_eng/status/1468635731631431692?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 8, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Shakhtar extend Moraes

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