Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Juve expect to miss out on Pogba

Barcelona could sign Cesar Azpilicueta on a free transfer if he opts against signing a new contract with Chelsea. <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4520983/barcelona-monitor-cesar-azpilicuetas-contract-situation-at-chelsea-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a> reports the Camp Nou outfit are monitoring his situation as he continues talks with Chelsea, though the Blues are confident of tying him to a new deal.

Barcelona eye Azpilicueta (ESPN)

Spain star’s contract expires at end of season

Manchester United are set to open talks with David De Gea over a contract extension - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1459127937509244940?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_self">Fichajes</a>.The Spaniard's current deal is due to expire in less than two years, and the Red Devils are eager to tie him down to fresh terms.United want to avoid a repeat of Paul Pogba's current situation as they risk losing the Frenchman on the free transfer ahead of the expiration of his deal next summer.

Man Utd to open De Gea extension talks (Fichajes)

Spanish shot-stopper in line for new contract

Manchester United will demand just £10 million ($13m) from any deal involving Jesse Lingard in January, claims the <a href="https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/19716217.newcastle-united-quoted-10m-price-man-uniteds-jesse-lingard/ " target="_blank">Northern Echo</a>.That price tag has Newcastle interested, while West Ham are also keen on taking the England international back to the London Stadium.

Lingard asking price set at £10m (Northern Echo)

Newcastle & West Ham keen on England playmaker

<a href="https://www.caughtoffside.com/2021/11/14/exclusive-juventus-expecting-to-be-beaten-to-re-signing-of-paul-pogba/" target="_blank">CaughtOffside</a> reports that Juventus are expecting to miss out on the signing of Paul Pogba.The Manchester United midfielder, who will become a free agent next summer, has seen a return to Turin mooted on a regular basis, but Serie A heavyweights believe he will head elsewhere in 2022.

Juve expect to miss out on Pogba (CaughtOffside)

Bianconeri unlikely to re-sign Man Utd star

Manchester United are eyeing Sevilla defender Jules Kounde as a replacement for Harry Maguire, according to <a href="https://todofichajes.com/el-united-quiere-a-kounde-como-recambio-de-maguire/" target="_blank">Todofichajes.</a>The Red Devils are looking for a new central defensive partner for summer signing Raphael Varane and have turned their attentions to the France international.Sevilla are resigned to Kounde leaving but will insist that any interested club meet his release clause, believed to be €80 million (£68m/$92m).

Man Utd eye Kounde as Maguire replacement

Red Devils ready to activate defender's release clause

AC Milan are working on the signing of Hugo Cuenca, according to <a href="https://www.milannews.it/calciomercato-milan/mn-milan-dirigenza-a-lavoro-per-tesserare-cuenca-a-gennaio-430615" target="_blank">MilanNews</a>.The 16-year-old will join from Deportivo Capiata in January if the registration goes through.

AC Milan target Cuenca

Atletico Madrid stand to rake in a lot of money next summer, should Alvaro Morata and Saul Niguez’s purchase options be triggered by Juventus and Chelsea, respectively.Atletico will earn around €75 million in total should both players make their loan moves permanent at the end of the season, but it is unlikely either move will go through as Saul has failed to break into the Chelsea team and Juventus are ready to let Morata leave to make room for Dusan Vlahovic.<a href="https://as.com/futbol/2021/11/15/primera/1636943968_819169.html" target="_blank">AS</a> reports Atletico are waiting to find out what will happen, but neither player is likely to return to the starting XI under Diego Simeone, meaning another soap opera is likely to unfold next summer.

Atletico waiting on Morata and Saul futures to be decided

Juventus are confident of signing Denis Zakaria from Borussia Monchengladbach, but are also plotting a bid for Kouadio Kone, says <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/2021/11/15-87101919/juve_zakaria_avanza_seguito_kon_vlahovic_futuro_ho_fame" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>.The Serie A side have been pushing for Zakaria’s signing since September and are moving closer as he is refusing to sign a new deal with Gladbach.Juve will also move for Kone, who looked set to join AC Milan at one point last year before he returned to the German side from a loan spell at Toulouse.

Juventus advance on Zakaria and target team-mate Kone

Roma made a €30 million bid for Real Madrid winger Lucas Vazquez, <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/la-roma-de-mourinho-va-arribar-a-30-milions-pero-florenti-perez-no-va-acceptar-malgrat-que-ancelotti_670337_102.html" target="_blank">El Nacional</a> reports.Jose Mourinho hoped to bring the Spain international to Serie A but Florentino Perez knocked back Roma’s offer and the 30-year-old has gone on to feature regularly for Carlo Ancelotti’s team this season.

Real Madrid snubbed Roma’s €30m bid for Vazquez

Celtic are ready to make a bid for Brest goalkeeper Marco Bizot, according to <a href="https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/celtic-considering-swoop-stade-brests-22172152" target="_blank">Football Scotland</a>.The Netherlands goalkeeper joined the French side from AZ but the Ligue 1 side are looking to sell him already, with the Scottish side ready to pounce.

Celtic to move for Bizot

Paulo Dybala has reached an agreement with Juventus over a new contract.<a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/2021/11/15-87101233/dybala_firma_e_rinnovo_con_la_juve_entro_fine_mese" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a> says the Argentine attacker will put pen to paper on a new deal later this month, raising his salary to €8 million per season, with €2m available in bonuses.

Dybala to sign new Juventus contract this month

Real Madrid are working on committing Luka Modric to a one-year contract extension, <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2021/11/15/61928a1ae2704e22408b45a1.html" target="_blank">Marca</a> reports.The Spanish giants want to keep him tied to the club until 2023 and the midfielder is expected to agree as he wants to play at the World Cup in 2022.

Real Madrid to extend Modric contract

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta’s attempts to persuade Eddie Nketiah to leave have proved unsuccessful.<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10204293/Eddie-Nketiah-tells-Arsenal-wants-leave-despite-Mikel-Artetas-ditch-attempts-him.html" target="_blank">The Daily Mail</a> reports that Nketiah has told the club he wants to leave as his contract nears its end and he could end up at Crystal Palace, who are showing interest in him.

Nketiah tells Arsenal he’s leaving

Eljif Elmas’ performances for Napoli have caught the attention of Real Madrid and Barcelona.<a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Napoli/15-11-2021/elmas-napoli-piace-barcellona-real-madrid-4202408413262.shtml" target="_blank">La Gazzetta dello Sport</a> says the Spanish sides have him in their crosshairs amid the midfielder’s rise to prominence in Luciano Spalletti’s team.Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti was impressed by the 22-year-old when he was in charge of Napoli and is interested in bringing him to the Spanish capital, while Barca see him as a good fit for their midfield.

Real Madrid and Barca target Napoli’s Elmas

Chelsea are considering a January move for Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot.<a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2021/11/15/calciomercato-juventus-rabiot-newcastle-chelsea-saul-atletico-madrid/" target="_blank">Calciomercato.it</a> reports the Premier League side are showing serious interest in the France international as they look to replace Saul Niguez, who has been unable to settle in at the club since joining from Atletico Madrid.Newcastle have also been linked with Rabiot but the appointment of Eddie Howe could change the likelihood of the club making an offer.

Chelsea seriously interested in Rabiot

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Welcome to Reading Football Club, Andy! 🤝 We are delighted to announce the signing of former-Newcastle United striker Andy Carroll, who signs on a short-term deal until mid-January.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeAndy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeAndy</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Royals150?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Royals150</a>— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC/status/1460291505621512202?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 15, 2021</a></blockquote><script asyncsrc="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Andy Carroll joins Reading on short-term deal

AC Milan are still interested in signing Boubacar Kamarafrom Marseille, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-kamara-resta-un-obiettivo-le-strategie-tra-gennaio-e-giugn-32012" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.The midfielder has rejected Marseille’s latest offer to extend his contract, which expires at the end of the season.Milan failed in their bid to sign him last summer but could make a move for him in January or ahead of next term.

Kamara still on AC Milan watchlist 

Saul Niguez will have few options available to him if he is released from a loan spell at Chelsea in January, claims <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/atletico-madrid/20211115/1001713209/inglaterra-ven-saul-campana-completa-chelsea.html " target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>.Having already represented the Blues and Atletico Madrid this season, the Spanish midfielder would need to find more game time outside of Europe in MLS or South America.

MLS or South America for Saul?

Sergio Ramos will be staying at Paris Saint-Germain, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/footballespana_/status/1460204414459957250 " target="_blank">Football Espana</a>.The Spain international defender is yet to make his debut for Ligue 1 heavyweights, as he struggles with injury, but those at Parc des Princes still expect him to make an impact.

Ramos to remain with PSG

Marseille are, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1460134560973402115 " target="_blank">Ekrem Konur,</a> keen on reaching a permanent agreement for Arsenal defender William Saliba.The highly-rated defender is currently taking in a loan spell back in his homeland and has impressed enough to make his current employers ask questions of a Premier League parent club.

Marseille seek permanent deal for Saliba

Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot is registering on the recruitment radar at Barcelona, claims <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/es-va-equivocar-negant-al-reial-madrid-de-zidane-i-ara-el-seu-agent-ho-ofereix-a-joan-laporta-perque-el_669956_102.html " target="_blank">El Nacional</a>.The France international claims to be happy in Turin, but he could be lured away by an enticing offer.

Rabiot registers on Barcelona radar

The <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-city-transfer-latest-january-22071899 " target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a> claims it would be a “huge shock” if Manchester City were to agree to part with Bernardo Silva in January.The Portugal international faces fierce competition for places at the Etihad Stadium, and has seen a move elsewhere mooted, but he has been in impressive form this season and is set to stay put.

‘Huge shock’ if City sell Silva 

Real Madrid have ended their interest in Villarreal defender Pau Torres, claims <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/luis-enrique-perd-confianca-jugador-roja-florentino-perez-rebutja-reial-madrid-pau-torres_669839_102.html " target="_blank">El Nacional</a>.The Spain international has been linked with leading clubs across Europe, but the Blancos will not be making a move.

Real end interest in Torres

Chelsea are, according to <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/barcelona-no-acelera-procesos-chelsea-le-roba-objetivo-20211113.html " target="_blank">Fichajes</a>, leading the race for Fenerbahce defender Attila Szalai.Barcelona are also keen on the Hungarian centre-back, but he could soon be heading to Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea lead race for Szalai

Juventus are in talks to sign Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Denis Zakaria - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juventus-ecco-i-due-motivi-per-i-quali-ora-zakaria-e-il-nome-in--80366" target="_self">Calcio Mercato</a>.The Italian giants have made contact with the 24-year-old's agent to discuss his availability ahead of the January transfer window.Massimiliano Allegri has made Zakaria his number one target, but Juve could face competition from Liverpool and Manchester City.

Juve in talks to sign Zakaria

Leeds United have identified Reading midfielder John Swift as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-blades-set-to-admit-defeat-in-battle-for-former-chelsea-midfielder-3456472" target="_self">The Sheffield Star</a>.Burnley, Wolves and Sheffield United are all considering moves for the 26-year-old, whose current contract is due to expire in June 2022.Leeds are hoping to win the race for Flint as Marcelo Bielsa seeks to bolster his options in the middle of the park.

Leeds target Reading midfielder Flint

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Dani Alves has successfully completed his medical tests in the morning and will be presented as new Barcelona player at Camp Nou on Wednesday. 🤝🇧🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBlive?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBlive</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1460194319718043648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 15, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Dani Alves completes medical ahead of Barca return

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Pino pens fresh terms at Villarreal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">David McCallum, Brian Gilmour, Jermain Defoe and Colin Stewart will lead our Men’s First Team whilst the recruitment process for a new Manager continues.— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/RangersFC/status/1460195640017928201?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 15, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Rangers set out temporary coaching set-up

Sevilla star Jules Kounde has admitted to being affected by his failed transfer to Chelsea in the summer.Chelsea's pursuit of Kounde was one of the most well-documented sagas of the last transfer window as Thomas&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/sevilla-kounde-effects-failed-chelsea-transfer/Tuchel%20confirms%20Chelsea%20tried%20to%20sign%20Kounde">Tuchel sought to add greater depth to his defensive ranks</a>.Sevilla ultimately managed to keep hold of Kounde, but the 23-year-old has now indicated he was disappointed not to secure the move to Stamford Bridge.Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/sevilla-kounde-effects-failed-chelsea-transfer/bltb4ee93507712aaa8" target="_self">Goal</a>.

Kounde admits failed Chelsea transfer affected him mentally

Barcelona want to take Thiago Alcantara on loan from Liverpool, reports <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20211113/1001712571/thiago-ex-barca-ponerse-tiro-xavi.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>.The Spain international midfielder has seen a return to Camp Nou mooted following the appointment of Xavi, but La Liga giants do not have the funds to put a permanent transfer in place.

Barca want Thiago loan deal in January

Arsenal are set to lose two strikers in 2022, reports <a href="https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-transfer-jovic-mikel-arteta-22164317 " target="_blank">football.london</a>, with Eddie Nketiah and Alexandre Lacazette heading for the exits.Both men are due to be out of contract next summer and will leave Emirates Stadium as free agents if no deals are put in place during the January window.

Nketiah and Lacazette to leave Arsenal

Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun is wanted by Middlesbrough - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/16726718/arsenal-balogun-wilder-transfer-sheff-utd/" target="_self">The Sun</a>.New Boro boss Chris Wilder has identified the 20-year-old as a priority target ahead of the January transfer window.Arsenal could be open to loaning out Balogun, who extended his contract at Emirates Stadium through to 2025 in April.

Arsenal's Balogun wanted by Middlesbrough 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Norwich City Football Club is delighted to announce Dean Smith as our new head coach.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NCFC</a>— Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NorwichCityFC/status/1460155645324374019?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 15, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Smith named new Norwich City manager

Federico Dimarco is in line for a new contract at Inter - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-i-dettagli-del-rinnovo-di-dimarco-60964" target="_self">Calcio Mercato</a>.The 26-year-old left-back's current deal is due to expire in 19 months, but the Nerazzurri are eager to tie him down until 2026.Dimarco will also be given a significant pay increase as a reward for his impressive start to the season.

Dimarco in line for new Inter deal

Milan have joined the race to sign Angers striker Mohamed-Ali Cho - according to <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Transferts-mohamed-ali-cho-angers-reflechit-a-son-avenir/1298759" target="_self">L'Equipe</a>.Atletico Madrid and Chelsea have also been linked with the 17-year-old, whose current contract is due to expire in 2023.Ali Cho is expected to leave Angers next year, with Milan poised to swoop in and try and beat their European rivals to his signature.

Milan join race for Ali Cho

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Spain are flying to Qatar 2022 and the impact of this boy has been incredible. Another amazing performance - he’s 17 and Spanish fans are singing his name again in La Cartuja tonight. ⭐️🇪🇸 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gavi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Gavi</a> Barça will soon extend his contract for the next 5 years. Talks at final stages. <a href="https://t.co/cGPulLqLFF">pic.twitter.com/cGPulLqLFF</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1459997452292038662?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Barca to hand Gavi fresh five-year deal

Wolves are set to push to sign Donny van de Beek this winter, reports <a href="https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-transfer-wolves-donny-22164200" target="_self">Birmingham Live</a>.Van de Beek is set to leave Manchester United, having failed to lock down a consistent role at Old Trafford.And Wolves are prepared to battle Everton and Newcastle in their bid to sign the Dutch midfielder.

Wolves set to pursue Van de Beek

Barcelona are still considering a move for Raheem Sterling, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/MatteMoretto/status/1460020671640182788" target="_self">Sky Sports</a>.Sterling remains a legitimate target for Barca, who have discussed the economic details that would be required to pull off such a big move.The Manchester City winger recently admitted that he was open to playing abroad, offering Barca a bit of hope for a deal.

Barca still interested in Sterling

Giovanni van Bronckhorst&nbsp;is already formulating his backroom team at Rangers as he closes in on the manager's job at Ibrox, reports the <a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/gio-van-brockhorst-draws-up-25457354" target="_blank">Daily Record.</a>The Glasgow giants held positive talks with the Dutchman on Sunday and he could be confirmed as Steven Gerrard's successor as early as Monday.Former Chelsea boss Frank Lampard also held talks with the Rangers hierachy but Van Bronckhorst remains their first choice.

Van Bronckhorst set for Rangers job

Tottenham have turned down the chance to sign Eden Hazard from Real Madrid but are considering a deal for Gareth Bale, reports <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/tottenham-antonio-conte-hazard-reial-madrid-gareth-bale_670145_102.html">El Nacional.</a>Los Blancos have offered both players to Spurs as they look to move some of their higher earners off the wage bill.New Tottenham boss Antonio Conte knows Hazard well from his time in charge of Chelsea but has opted against signing the Belgian. However a cut-price move for Bale, who is out of contract at the end of the season, is a potential option.

Spurs turn down Hazard but eye Bale

Barcelona could agree a deal to re-sign teenager Xavi Simons from PSG, according to <a href="https://cadenaser.com/programa/2021/11/14/carrusel_deportivo/1636913000_724416.html">Cadena Ser.</a>Simons’ representative, Mino Raiola, raised the possibility of re-signing the 18-year-old in a meeting with Barca president Joan Laporta.Simons left Barca for Paris two years ago but is out of contract at the end of the season and is set to move on from the French giants.

Barca eye Simons return

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