Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Kante wants Real Madrid move

Christian Eriksen has reached a personal agreement to join Inter, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Inter/11-01-2020/eriksen-inter-c-l-accordo-ora-si-tratta-il-tottenham-36014987452.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. The Italian side have held successful talks with the Denmark star, who will sign a contract that runs until 2024. Tottenham are demanding a €20 million (£17m/$22m) fee to let him go in January, but Inter are confident of talking them down from that price.

Eriksen agrees four-year contract with Inter 

Spurs want €20m for Denmark international

Inter will hold more negotiations with Christian Eriksen's agent over the weekend - according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11675/11905946/christian-eriksen-and-inter-milan-to-hold-further-talks-over-weekend" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The Nerazzurri have already outlined an offer for the Tottenham star, who could complete a move to San Siro this month. Manchester United have also been linked with Eriksen - whose current deal at Spurs expires this summer - but Inter are now in pole position to secure his services.

Inter talks with Eriksen ongoing

Danish midfielder closing in on San Siro switch

Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante wants to move to Real Madrid, the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10552730/chelsea-kante-summer-real-madrid/" target="_blank">S</a><a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10552730/chelsea-kante-summer-real-madrid/" target="_blank">un</a> reports. The tireless defensive midfielder wishes a new challenge in Spain and Los Blancos are ready to spend over £100m signing him. Bayern Munich and Juventus are also interest in the France star.

Kante wants Real Madrid move

Tottenham have made Southampton striker Danny Ings a January target, the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-plot-transfer-swoop-southampton-21257332" target="_blank">Daily Star</a> reports. With Harry Kane missing until April, Spurs are looking to add an attacking option to their side, with Moussa Dembele of Lyon and&nbsp;AC Milan's Krzysztof Piatek also on their short list.

Tottenham eye Southampton ace Ings

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard is optimistic Jermain Defoe will extend his stay with the club beyond the end of the season.&nbsp; “We want Jermain to stay, he knows exactly what the situation is," Gerrard said on Saturday. "It’s in Jermain’s hands. We want him to stay and going off what I see I am hopeful something can be done. "He appreciates where he is at this&nbsp;stage&nbsp;in his career and he appreciates the size of club he’s at. I think he’s loving it.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/tottenham-urged-to-resign-defoe-as-cover-for-injured-kane/1omv8s65gwfdf11dgxg1w4ps49" target="_blank">Defoe was recently linked with a possible return to Tottenham</a> following an injury to Harry Kane.&nbsp;

Gerrard hopeful over new Defoe deal

Monaco striker Islam Slimani wants to leave the club, according to L'Equipe via <a href="https://twitter.com/GFFN/status/1216123391113138177?s=20" target="_blank">GFFN</a>.&nbsp; Slimani has the most assists in Ligue 1 this season having set up seven goals, while scoring six of his own.&nbsp; Despite that strong from, Slimani is seemingly eager to cut his season-long loan deal from Leicester City&nbsp;short.&nbsp;

Slimani wants Monaco exit

Tottenham&nbsp;manager Jose Mourinho has said he won't be requesting a new striker in the wake of&nbsp;Harry Kane's long-term injury.&nbsp; The&nbsp;England&nbsp;striker requires surgery on a hamstring injury and won't return to action until at least April, leaving Spurs short of options up front.&nbsp; While the club have been linked&nbsp;with moves for Moussa Dembele&nbsp;and&nbsp;Edinson Cavani, Tottenham don't regularly spend big during the transfer window and Mourinho is ready to make do with the players he has.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/mourinho-claims-he-wont-ask-tottenham-to-sign-a-new-striker/1368os2iohmwt1mz46l21ymo9r" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Mourinho won't ask for Kane replacement

Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek has declared he won't be moving clubs in January, despite reported interest from both Manchester United and Real Madrid.&nbsp; "It is not that I can or want to do something at the moment," Van de Beek told Fox&nbsp;Sports Netherlands. "I have said it before and I will say it again: I will remain at Ajax this season. And maybe next season as well. "These reports about Real Madrid or Man United are a good sign, but it is not important now. I've said I will stay at Ajax and I will do so&nbsp;100 per cent."&nbsp; Van de Beek has scored six goals and contributed four assists across 16 Eredivisie appearances this season.&nbsp;

Man Utd target Van de Beek rules out January move

Guillermo 'Pol' Fernandez is on the verge of a second spell with Boca Juniors as he bids farewell to Cruz Azul, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ole.com.ar/boca-juniors/pol-fernandez-concentro-cruz-azul_0_Wpth9e3R.html" target="_blank">Ole</a>.&nbsp; Fernandez was left out of the club's Liga MX clash with Atlas on Saturday and is keen to return to the Bombonera, where he began his career as a youngster.

Pol Fernandez set for Boca return

Crystal Palace and Lazio have joined Inter in the race for Ashley Young's signature, claims the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10718891/man-utd-young-crystal-palace/" target="_blank">Sun</a>.&nbsp; Young is believed to be on the verge of leaving Manchester United and played no part in their 4-0 thrashing of Norwich City on Saturday.&nbsp; But while Inter were close to sealing a deal, they may yet face last-minute competition for the veteran player - while United still hold out hope of extending his contract.

Crystal Palace enter Young race

Al Sadd coach Xavi is set for another meeting with Barcelona over taking over as Blaugrana coach, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/xavi-decidira-manana-si-acepta-la-oferta-del-barca-para-venir-7802957" target="_blank">Sport</a>.&nbsp; The Barca legend will sit down once more with&nbsp;Òscar Grau and&nbsp;Eric Abidal, and could give his answer as soon as Sunday.

Xavi to hold fresh talks with Barcelona

Aston Villa's pursuit of Tino Kadewere has been complicated by the emergence of competition from Lyon, claims the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-transfer-news-kadewere-17552968" target="_blank">Birmingham Mail</a>.&nbsp; The 24-year-old Le Havre star was watched by Lyon scouts on Friday, with Celtic also linked with his services.

Lyon move for Aston Villa target Kadewere

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;will&nbsp;"pounce" in the transfer market if the right opportunity arises following reports of advanced discussions with&nbsp;Sporting&nbsp;CP for Bruno Fernandes. United claimed a 4-0 Premier League win over Norwich City at Old Trafford on Saturday&nbsp;, four days on from&nbsp;a&nbsp;3-1&nbsp;Carabao Cup&nbsp;defeat to&nbsp;Manchester City. Although it was arguably the most coherent display United have enjoyed for a while, it remains clear they need to strengthen in order to challenge for honours. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-ready-to-pounce-in-transfer-market-amid-bruno/yzap1pfby8b81pitpbw1xxexf" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Man Utd 'ready to pounce' for Fernandes

Pep Guardiola says the challenge of rebuilding&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;does not excite him, with the Blues already planning for a big summer of recruitment. Since the Catalan coach arrived at the Etihad Stadium, big money has been invested in a star-studded squad. Spending has been reined in during recent windows, with only minor tweaks being made. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/guardiola-not-relishing-man-city-rebuild-ahead-of-big-summer/4umslu0ugfi11ldqy2ifadeql" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Pep not relishing Man City rebuilding task

Liverpool and Chelsea target Ben Chrisene made his full debut in the Football League on Saturday, at the tender age of 15.&nbsp; Chrisene featured in Exeter City's 2-0 victory over Cambridge United, coming off the bench to replace Randell Williams.&nbsp; According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.devonlive.com/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-chelsea-ben-chrisene-exeter-3730508" target="_blank">Devon Live</a>, the teenager has attracted attention from the Premier League giants, as well as the likes of Leeds United and Bayern Munich.

Teenage Liverpool and Chelsea target makes debut

Polish striker Jaroslaw Niezgoda is close to joining Portland Timbers as a Designated Player,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/blog-soccer-transfers/story/4031370/" target="_blank">ESPN</a> reports. He will join the MLS side from&nbsp;Legia Warsaw for around $3.8 million (£3m) and will sign a contract worth $750,000 per year.

Portland Timbers close in on Niezgoda signing

Tottenham look set to beat London rivals West Ham to the signing of Gedson Fernandes. The Hammers were said to be closing in on the Benfica star with an 18-month loan, but his agent offered him to other Premier League sides. And&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/jan/11/tottenham-loan-deal-benfica-gedson-fernandes" target="_blank">The Guardian</a>&nbsp;reports that Spurs are closing in on a deal with the Portuguese side.

Tottenham close in on Gedson Fernandes

Roma are considering approaching Dries Mertens in the summer,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/2020/01/11-65403806/la_roma_vuole_mertens_ecco_le_richieste_del_belga/" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a>&nbsp;reports. Mertens' contract with the Serie A side expires at the end of the season and could decide against extending his stay. Roma are among the clubs interested in signing him, but his demands of a €4 million salary and a three-year contract could discourage them.

Roma consider Mertens approach

Al-Sadd have confirmed that negotiations have begun between Xavi and Barcelona for the former midfielder to return to Camp Nou as coach.&nbsp; While coach Ernesto Valverde had already been widely tipped to stand down at the end of the current season, Supercopa disappointment has apparently injected rather more urgency into the matter for the Catalans.&nbsp; Xavi's current club Al-Sadd initially dismissed reports linking him with a return to Barca, but on Saturday the Qataris' sporting director admitted that talks were underway.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/barcelona-xavi-valverde-coach-al-sadd/1htog2kdno3d516stgwa0llssq" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Barcelona talks with Xavi to replace Valverde confirmed

Ryan Babel has re-joined Ajax on loan from Galatasaray. Ajax will pay €1.5 million to bring the 33-year-old back to the Dutch capital until the end of the season. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Profesyonel Futbolcumuz Ryan Guno Babel’in 2019-2020 sezonu sonuna kadar geçici transferi konusunda AFC Ajax NV Kulübü ile anlaşmaya varılmıştır. Yapılan anlaşmaya göre AFC Ajax NV Kulübü Şirketimize net 1.550.000 Euro geçici transfer (kiralama) bedeli ödeyecektir. <a href="https://t.co/F5VnAAar7M">pic.twitter.com/F5VnAAar7M</a> — Galatasaray SK (@GalatasaraySK) <a href="https://twitter.com/GalatasaraySK/status/1216060979714383872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Ryan Babel returns to Ajax

Newcastle and Aston Villa are among several clubs competing for the signature of Le Havre star Tino Kadewere, says <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-newcastle-and-villa-plotting-to-sign-18-goal-ligue-1-striker-15m-will-seal-deal/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The striker has been watched by many teams in the Premier League and is said to be available for around £15 million ($20m).&nbsp;

Newcastle & Aston Villa in race to sign £15m Kadewere

AC Milan have set their sights on Bournemouth goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11906165/asmir-begovic-ac-milan-target-bournemouth-keeper-as-replacement-for-pepe-reina" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The Serie A side expect Pepe Reina to join Aston Villa on loan and are looking for a replacement to take his place as a substitute goalkeeper.

AC Milan eye Bournemouth's Begovic

Inter are set for a double swoop on the Premier League as both Ashley Young and Olivier Giroud were left out for the weekend's matches, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/inter-make-progress-on-signing-ashley-young-and-giroud-the-situation" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzio</a>.&nbsp; Young refused to play Manchester United's game against Norwich City and is set to join Antonio Conte's club imminently.&nbsp; Giroud too is close to a move, although differences remain between Inter and Chelsea over the forward's transfer fee.

Inter close on Young and Giroud deals

Chelsea&nbsp;are free to explore&nbsp;their options in the transfer market this January&nbsp;following the lifting of their FIFA-imposed ban on signing players&nbsp;by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Blues boss Frank Lampard has thus far managed to get the best out of the squad available to him, elevating a number of former academy players to the first team, but he is in need of a personnel boost. Areas of the team that are relatively weak include up front and the left-back positions, so the club hierarchy are eager to get their business done to help Lampard's cause in the pursuit of glory. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-transfer-targets-news-rumours/1hneomowwyn3u1locm6ee10l00" target="_blank">Find out who the Blues are pursuing right here!</a>

Sancho, Dembele and Chelsea's top transfer targets

Javier Hernandez will sit down with LA Galaxy representatives on Monday over a potential MLS move, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/sevilla/2020/01/11/5e18f60722601de5298b45ab.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>.&nbsp; The Mexico international is currently in Spain with Sevilla, who are yet to agree a transfer fee with the Galaxy.

Chicharito to listen to Galaxy offer

Ernesto Valverde's time on the Barcelona bench is coming to an end, but the club do not want to remove him in the middle of the 2019-20 season, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/espana/nota/_/id/6505613/ernesto-valverde-dejara-el-barcelona-al-final-de-la-temporada" target="_blank">ESPN</a>.&nbsp; The coach has found himself in the middle of a storm following Supercopa defeat to Atletico Madrid, with Xavi widely tipped to succeed him at Camp Nou.&nbsp; But Barca insist his job is safe until the end of the campaign, unless results take a sharp turn for the worse.&nbsp;

Valverde to leave Barca at end of the season

Hakim Ziyech could be “the perfect player” for Tottenham, says Rafael van der Vaart, with the former Spurs star urging Jose Mourinho to launch a January raid on Ajax. A move to England for the Morocco international has been mooted for some time. Various landing spots have been suggested, with Ziyech having seen his stock rise on the back of impressive showings in the Eredivisie and Champions League. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ziyech-would-be-the-perfect-player-for-spurs-van-der-vaart-urges-/ouhu4ijrs2lo19tlm50gfvzwy" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

 ‘Ziyech would be the perfect player for Spurs’

Manchester United could yet face competition for the signing of Bruno Fernandes, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/beINSPORTS_EN/status/1215979107697274882?s=19" target="_blank">beIN Sports</a>.&nbsp; The Sporting star is also coveted by another Premier League club, possibly Tottenham, which may complicate a deal that has been inching closer to completion.

Man Utd face battle for Fernandes signing

Chelsea and Tariq Lamptey's representatives have been locked in talks this week over a new contract as clubs across Europe track the teenage defender. The 19-year-old's contract expires at the end of the season and he has caught the eye of Paris Saint-Germain, Nice and Wolves. He would prefer to stay at Stamford Bridge, having impressed in his first two appearances for Frank Lampard's team, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-progress-lamptey-contract-talks-as-psg-wolves-nice/ez7fq8iyuo3y1lvnrysyxd19b" target="_blank">Read the full report on Goal!</a>

Chelsea in Lamptey talks amid PSG, Wolves & Nice interest

Ashley Young is close to completing a move to Inter this month after agreeing personal terms with the club. Manchester United wanted to tie him to a new deal before his current one expires at the end of the season, but he is eager to join the Serie A side. The two teams now must reach an agreement over a deal before the move is complete. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Ashley Young is getting closer and closer to Inter... talks ongoing with Man United to finalize the deal immediatly. Young agreed personal terms with Inter - contract until June 2021. 🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Inter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Inter</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1216008318881353728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Young agrees Inter switch as deal nears completion

Napoli have confirmed the signing of Diego Demme from RB Leipzig. The defensive midfielder had been edging towards a move to Italy after Napoli offered a reported €12 million (£10m/$13m) to sign him. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Welcome <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Demme?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Demme</a>! 🇩🇪 👉 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreAllBrothers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreAllBrothers</a> 💙 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForzaNapoliSempre?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForzaNapoliSempre</a> <a href="https://t.co/QbuOXaAr6k">pic.twitter.com/QbuOXaAr6k</a> — Official SSC Napoli (@en_sscnapoli) <a href="https://twitter.com/en_sscnapoli/status/1216018725037658112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Napoli confirm signing Demme

Tottenham “should bite Inter's hands off” if a £15 million ($20m) offer is tabled for Christian Eriksen, Chris Waddle says. The Italian side want to sign the attacking midfielder this month, but he could leave for free if he lets his contract run out in the summer. And Waddle believes Spurs should jump at the chance to get a fee for him in the January transfer window. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/spurs-should-bite-inters-hand-off-in-15m-eriksen-deal-waddle/a8p9gjr0ax791jrzd7kbigxde" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Spurs should bite Inter’s hand off for £15m Eriksen deal’

Chelsea and Tottenham could hijack West Ham's deal to sign Gedson Fernandes from Benfica,&nbsp;Football Insider&nbsp;reports. The Hammers are reportedly close to signing the Portugal international on an 18-month loan deal that does not include an option to buy him on a permanent deal. Although they were confident of sealing the deal this month, their target has since been offered to Chelsea and Spurs, who could steal him away from their London rivals.

Chelsea & Tottenham to hijack West Ham signing?

Celtic winger Lewis Morgan has agreed to join Inter Miami,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/celtic-winger-lewis-morgan-agrees-21259422" target="_blank">Daily Record</a>&nbsp;claims. The 23-year-old has been unable to secure a place in the starting XI in Glasgow this season and has been linked with a permanent move after loan spells at St Mirren and Sunderland. He has received a lucrative offer from the Florida outfit, who are preparing for their maiden season in MLS this year.

Celtic winger Morgan agrees Inter Miami switch

Manchester United are close to completing a deal to sign Bruno Fernandes, but Tottenham are still interested in the Sporting star. The Portugal star has been courted by several top sides and previously admitted he was eager to join Spurs last summer. But&nbsp;Bein Sports claims he looks set to join the Red Devils instead. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> are close to signing Bruno Fernandes but <a href="https://twitter.com/MattCritchley1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MattCritchley1</a> believes late interest from a Premier League rival could scupper the deal! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/beINPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#beINPL</a> <a href="https://t.co/4VjLxIMbLI">pic.twitter.com/4VjLxIMbLI</a> — beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_EN) <a href="https://twitter.com/beINSPORTS_EN/status/1215979107697274882?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Man Utd close to Fernandes deal despite Spurs interest

Crystal Palace striker Connor Wickham is close to joining Sheffield Wednesday on loan this month,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7876149/Crystal-Palace-striker-Connor-Wickham-set-loan-Sheffield-Wednesday.html" target="_blank">The Daily Mail</a>&nbsp;reports. The 26-year-old has been limited to just four Premier League appearances this season and has fallen even further down the pecking order after Cenk Tosun's arrival. Wickham will try his hand in the Championship again by spending the rest of the season at Wednesday, though&nbsp;Bristol City and Nottingham Forest were also interested in him.

Crystal Palace to loan Wickham to Sheffield Wednesday

Paris Saint Germain have made contact with Chelsea to discuss a potential deal for Tariq Lamptey - according to <a href="https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/le-mercato-en-direct-manchester-united-avance-sur-la-piste-d-un-milieu-4020.html" target="_blank">RMC Sport</a>. The French champions are exploring the possibility of signing the 19-year-old this month, but Nice have also opened talks with the Blues over the teenage defender. Lamptey came on as a substitute in Chelsea's 2-1 win at Arsenal over the Christmas period, which marked his first appearance for the senior team.

PSG in talks to sign Lamptey from Chelsea

Arturo Vidal's proposed transfer from&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;to&nbsp;Inter&nbsp;depends on whether or not Ernesto Valverde is relieved of his managerial duties at Camp Nou, according to Beppe Marotta. Vidal has found regular playing time hard to come by this season, having slipped down the squad pecking order at Barca since Frenkie de Jong's arrival from&nbsp;Ajax&nbsp;last summer. The 32-year-old has only started four of&nbsp;Barca's 19&nbsp;La Liga&nbsp;fixtures this season, and he has been&nbsp;tipped to leave the club this month, despite being contracted to remain in Catalunya until 2021. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/vidal-from-barca-to-inter-depends-on-whether-valverde-gets/wvkv7aljokds1bf0pq0bob4nh" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Vidal to Inter depends on whether Valverde gets sacked - Marotta

Napoli are interested in signing Olympiacos left-back&nbsp;Konstantinos Tsimikas - according to <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/" target="_blank">Corriere Dello Sport</a>. The Italian giants are eager to bring in the 23-year-old left-back with&nbsp;Faouzi Ghoulam currently out of action through injury. Tsimikas has featured in 13 Greek Super League matches for Olympiacos this term.

Napoli set sights on Tsimikas

Sevilla centre-back Simon Kjær is on the verge of joining Milan - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/MarcoBovicelli/status/1215938532096839680?s=20" target="_blank">Sky Italia</a>. The 30-year-old has arrived at La Madonnina Clinic to&nbsp;undergo a medical with the Rossoneri later today. Kjaer spent the first half of the season on loan at Atalanta, where he made five Serie A appearances.

Kjaer close to finalising Milan switch

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> MCFNews| 📣 <a href="https://twitter.com/sergiobuenacasa?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sergiobuenacasa</a> refuerza la delantera blanquiazul. ¡Bienvenido y mucha suerte! ➡ <a href="https://t.co/iQ8YPBa0T2">https://t.co/iQ8YPBa0T2</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Oficial?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Oficial</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LaLigaTransfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LaLigaTransfers</a> <a href="https://t.co/Io1vyIxRi4">pic.twitter.com/Io1vyIxRi4</a> — Málaga CF (@MalagaCF) <a href="https://twitter.com/MalagaCF/status/1215924019083563010?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Mallorca's Buenacasa completes loan move to Malaga

Borussia Dortmund striker&nbsp;Paco Alcacer is the subject of interest from Sevilla - according to <a href="https://sportbild.bild.de/bundesliga/vereine/borussia-dortmund/paco-alcacer-wechsel-interesse-sevilla-atletico-67245814.sport.html" target="_blank">Sport Bild</a>. The 26-year-old is available for €40 million ($44m, £34m)&nbsp;during the winter window, with Atletico Madrid also thought to be weighing up an approach. Alcacer is eager to leave Dortmund after Erling Haaland's arrival at Westfalenstadion earlier this month.

Sevilla interested in Alcacer

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> | 📝 | ceduto, a titolo temporaneo con obbligo di riscatto, Sebastian Cristoforo all’ SD Eibar. ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/SAqkN3cgRa">https://t.co/SAqkN3cgRa</a> <a href="https://t.co/Rdfn4I6M0q">pic.twitter.com/Rdfn4I6M0q</a> — ACF Fiorentina (@acffiorentina) <a href="https://twitter.com/acffiorentina/status/1215939281954508800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Fiorentina send Cristoforo out on loan to Eibar

Celta Vigo midfielder Stanislav Lobotka is close to completing a move to Napoli. The 25-year-old has arrived in Naples to undergo a medical with the Italian giants ahead of a €20 million ($22m, £17m) transfer. Lobotka racked up 90 appearances for Celta in two-and-a-half-seasons, but failed to score a single goal.

Lobotka set for Napoli medical

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Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud is on the verge of sealing a move to Inter - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1215771279061585923" target="_blank">Sky Italia</a>. The Frenchman has been offered a two-year contract at San Siro, with negotiations set to continue over the weekend. Chelsea are likely to receive around €6 million for Giroud, who has fallen behind Tammy Abraham and Michy Batshuayi in the pecking order at Stamford Bridge.&nbsp;

Inter closing in on Giroud

Tottenham&nbsp;should bring Jermain Defoe back in to fill Harry Kane's boots until the end of the season, according to Gary Mabbutt. Spurs have confirmed that Kane will be out of action until April with a hamstring injury, after rupturing a tendon during a 1-0 defeat to&nbsp;Southampton&nbsp;on New Year's Day. In his absence, Jose Mourinho still has Lucas Moura and Son Heung-min to call upon, but 17-year-old Troy Parrot is the only other natural centre-forward option in his squad. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/tottenham-urged-to-resign-defoe-as-cover-for-injured-kane/1omv8s65gwfdf11dgxg1w4ps49" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Tottenham urged to re-sign Defoe

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Cruzeiro reach agreement to sign Orejuela from Ajax

Paris Saint Germain are expecting to sign Mauro Icardi from Inter on a permanent deal this summer - according to <a href="http://www.footmercato.net/flash-mercato/les-contours-du-futur-contrat-de-mauro-icardi-au-psg_271457" target="_blank">Foot Mercato</a>. The Argentine striker is currently plying his trade at Parc des Princes on a season-long loan, but he will be offered a four-year contract with the French champions this summer. Icardi has scored nine goals in 11 Ligue 1 matches for PSG in the 2019-20 campaign.

PSG ready to hand Icardi a four-year contract

Real Madrid have reached an agreement to sign Reinier Jesus from Flamengo - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano" target="_blank">Sky Italia</a>. The 17-year-old has completed a medical and will now put pen to paper on a five-year contract at Santiago Bernabeu. Reinier scored six goals in 14 outings for Flamengo in 2019.

Reinier set to join Real Madrid on five-year deal

Newcastle are willing to let Dwight Gayle leave the club in January - according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7874755/Newcastle-let-Dwight-Gayle-leave-loan-20m-obligation-buy.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The Magpies are also open to sending the 29-year-old out on loan, but only if an option to buy for £20 million (£26m) is included in any deal. Gayle has only appeared in eight Premier League matches for Newcastle this term.

Newcastle willing to let Gayle leave for £20m

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Yony Gonzalez completes move to Benfica from Fluminense

Everton are ready to submit a £25 million ($33m) offer for Gremio forward Everton Soares - according to <a href="https://www.espn.com.br/futebol/artigo/_/id/6502925/ancelotti-liga-para-cebolinha-e-everton-prepara-oferta-por-atacante-do-gremio" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. Carlo Ancelotti has already held talks with the 23-year-old, and the Toffees hope to complete a deal while the January transfer window is open. If Soares does indeed join Everton, he will link up with fellow Brazil internationals Richarlison and Bernard at Goodison Park.

Everton ready to offer £25m for Everton Soares

Manchester United are prepared to launch a £40 million ($52m) bid for West Ham centre-back Issa Diop - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10713649/man-utd-transfer-chelsea-diop-west-ham/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Red Devils are likely to face competition for the 23-year-old's signature though, with Chelsea and Spurs also looking to bolster their defensive options. Diop has racked up 15 Premier League appearances for West Ham this season.

Man Utd plot £40m bid for Diop

Fiorentina star Federico Chiesa could be leaving the club during the current transfer window, according to reports. The 22-year-old's agent and father has been in discussions with Fiorentina's owner&nbsp;Rocco Commisso about letting his son leave the club, <a href="https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/liverpool/transfer-talk/news/fiorentina-owner-opens-door-for-chiesa-to-leave_385724.html" target="_blank">Sportsmole</a> reports. Juventus, Inter Milan and Liverpool are reported to be interested in the Italian attacker.

Chiesa could leave Viola

Sporting Kansas City have been linked with a move for Congolese international Guy Mbenza, reports <a href="https://www.mercato365.com/piste-france-guy-mbenza-stade-tunisien-va-rejoindre-sporting-kansas-city-9633700.html">Mercato365</a>. Mbenza has scored&nbsp;six goals in 12 matches for&nbsp;Tunisian giants Stade Tunisien, giving him the second-highest goal tally in the league. Sporting KC did already make a splash this offseason at the forward position, bringing in Mexican international Alan Pulido from Chivas.&nbsp;

Sporting KC linked with Congolese international

Arturo Vidal's future is set to be dictated by that of Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde, <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200110/472812839600/el-inter-pendiente-del-futuro-de-valverde-para-fichar-a-vidal.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a> reports. If the coach is fired, which appears a matter of time according to the Spanish press, Vidal is planning an escape to Inter, aware that his position in the team would no longer be guaranteed.

Vidal to Inter if Valverde is sacked

Lyon will not allow Lucas Tousart to join Hertha Berlin this month, <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Transferts-l-ol-recale-le-hertha-berlin-pour-lucas-tousart-mais-le-dossier-pourrait-connaitre-des-rebondissements/1097440" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a> reports. The midfielder is no longer guaranteed a starting spot but a bid of €20m (£17m/$22.2m) was knocked back by the Rhone side.&nbsp; Although they have publicly said they do not wish to sell, an offer of €30m could change their minds.

Lyon knock back Hertha over Tousart

Minnesota United coach&nbsp;Adrian Heath has signed a new deal with the club, <a href="https://theathletic.com/1523615/2020/01/10/adrian-heath-minnesota-united-contract/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a> reports. He has committed himself to the franchise until 2021, with a club option for another year.&nbsp;

New deal for Minnesota United coach

Barcelona's week has gone from bad to worse, with <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/01/10/primera/1578682799_734437.html?m1=cG9ydGFkYV9wb3J0YWRh&amp;m2=QUNUVUFMSURBRA%3D%3D&amp;m3=NQ%3D%3D&amp;m4=dmlkZW8%3D&amp;m5=MTk%3D" target="_blank">AS</a> reporting Luis Suarez will be out for several weeks with a knee injury. With the club's title hopes in the balance and head coach Ernesto Valverde set to be sacked, might they also move for another attacking option in January?

Could Barcelona need another attacker?

Manchester City's need for a centre-back is set to ease, with the <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/aymeric-laporte-to-make-his-manchester-city-return-before-end-of-january-7qx6hd05l" target="_blank">Times</a> reporting Aymeric Laporte will be back in action this month. The defending Premier League champions have often been forced to use veteran midfielder Fernandinho in that role this season.&nbsp;

Man City's centre-back need set to ease

Pepe Reina will complete a loan move to Aston Villa from AC Milan on Monday, <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10715173/pepe-reina-aston-villa-medical/" target="_blank">The Sun</a> believes. The 37-year-old is set to join up with the Birmingham side until the end of the season, having previously turned out for Liverpool in England.

Reina to sign for Aston Villa on Monday

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