Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd to replace De Gea next summer

Manchester United are planning to replace David De Gea with a new No.1 goalkeeper next summer - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1604081513934585861" target="_blank">Sky Germany</a>. De Gea's contract runs out on June 30, 2023, and United are not planning to activate their one-year extension option on the Spaniard.Although the 32-year-old is eager to stay put, Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag is very much open to bringing in a replacement first choice shot-stopper.

Man Utd to replace De Gea next summer (Sky Germany)

AC Milan could attempt to sign Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Sportiello in January.The Rossoneri are waiting to find out how long they will be without Mike Maignan following his injury.Should the shot stopper be missing for a long period, <a href="https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/2022/12/19/maignan-infortunio-milan-news-sportiello-calciomercato" target="_blank">Sky Sport</a> claims they will attempt to get Sportiello in the coming transfer window. Otherwise, they will wait until the summer.

AC Milan could go for Sportiello in January

Bayern Munich are in talks with Yann Sommer over a January move.The German side need to sign a new goalkeeper after Manuel Neuer was ruled out for the rest of the season.Bayern initially hoped to bring Alexander Nubel back from his loan at Monaco but that may not happen and so Sommer is their preferred other option, with <a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/transfer-news-yann-sommer-top-kandidat-beim-fc-bayern/12771578/34130" target="_blank">Sky</a> claiming they have already began talking to his representatives.

Bayern start talks with Sommer to replace Neuer

Matheus Cunha looks destined for a move to the Premier League, with four teams eager to sign him, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-leeds-join-race-atletico-madrid-cunha/blt30d980049abebf67" target="_blank">GOAL understands</a>.Arsenal and Leeds are the latest teams to enter the frame, with Aston Villa and Wolves already after him.

Arsenal & Leeds join race for Cunha 

Toronto FC have completed the signing of Matt Hedges.The defender joined in a free transfer until the 2024 season with options to extend until 2026.

Toronto sign Hedges in free transfer

Emiliano Martinez's agent has discussed the goalkeeper's future after his World Cup win with Argentina on Sunday.Gustavo Goni told <a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/esclusiva-tmw-martinez-e-l-esultanza-l-agente-meglio-parlare-delle-parate-serie-a-perche-no-1769794" target="_self">Tuttomercatoweb</a> that he could be tempted by a move to Serie A."Today, there are few teams that can afford a goalkeeper like him, but Serie A, well, why not? He clearly aims high, for the Champions League," he said.

Emiliano Martinez agent talks future

Kylian Mbappe could announce he will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season before the turn of the year, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/en/news/mercado-fichajes/kylian-mbappe-could-announce-psg-exit-when-he-returns-to-france-80168914" target="_self">Sport</a>.The France international "seems to be determined to change scenery" and is willing to lower his salary in order to secure a move away from the Parc des Princes.

Mbappe could announce PSG exit

Juventus and Roma are considering a swap deal involving Mattia De Sciglio and Rick Karsdorp in the January transfer window.<a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Juventus/19-12-2022/de-sciglio-karsdorp-piu-un-idea-juve-roma-incastro-quasi-perfetto-4501550462080_preview.shtml?reason=unauthenticated&amp;origin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gazzetta.it%2FCalcio%2FCalciomercato%2FJuventus%2F19-12-2022%2Fde-sciglio-karsdorp-piu-un-idea-juve-roma-incastro-quasi-perfetto-4501550462080.shtml" target="_self">La Gazzetta dello Sport</a> report both defenders have similar wages and are on contracts that run until 2025 which makes a swap a good option for both clubs.

Juventus & Roma plot swap deal

LA Galaxy have <a href="https://www.lagalaxy.com/news/la-galaxy-sign-goalkeeper-jonathan-bond-to-contract-extension" target="_self">confirmed</a> that goalkeeper Jonathan Bond has signed a new contract with the club that runs until the end of the 2024 season with the option for another year."Jonathan has been a steady influence in the team for the past two seasons," said Galaxy boss Greg Vanney. "We are pleased to reach an agreement to extend his contract.”

LA Galaxy goalkeeper renews

Anthony Gordon is set to commit his future to Everton by signing a new long-term contract at Goodison Park, according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/12/19/everton-set-stave-chelsea-new-anthony-gordon-contract-close/" target="_self">The Telegraph</a>.Chelsea had been interested in the 21-year-old but look set to miss out on the forward ahead of the opening of the January transfer window.

Everton to renew Anthony Gordon

Morocco World Cup star Sofyan Amrabat's entourage have met with Liverpool to discuss a potential move to Anfield.Manager Jurgen Klopp has made Amrabat "his priority" and will speak with the player's agent again, according to <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a3174712675442549873-maroc-fiorentina-sofyan-amrabat-a-leurope-a-ses-pieds" target="_self">Foot Mercato.</a>Tottenham are also said to be interested in Amrabat, but the player would prefer to join Liverpool.

Amrabat meets with Liverpool

Juventus have announced that talented youngster Samuel Iling-Junior has extended his contract with the club until 2025 and been promoted to the first-team squad in Turin.<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Samuel Iling-Junior extends his contract until 2025, and is promoted to the Juventus First Team ⚪⚫ Congrats, Sam! 👏— JuventusFC 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@juventusfcen) <a href="https://twitter.com/juventusfcen/status/1604861832166006784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Juve renew Samuel Iling-Junior

Bayern Munich are reportedly interested in signing Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa according to <a href="https://mediafoot.net/le-bayern-munich-pense-a-un-champion-du-monde-info-media-foot/" target="_blank">Media Foot Mercato</a>.The goalkeeper, who won the golden glove award in the recently concluded World Cup, was also linked with a move to Atletico Madrid and Juventus. The Bundesliga giants want him as a replacement for Manuel Neuer who has been ruled for the season after fracturing his leg.

Bayern Munich eye move for Argentina star

Ismael Bennacer is all set to sign a new long-term deal with his club AC Milan according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Milan/19-12-2022/bennacer-rinnovo-milan-sempre-piu-vicino-pronti-4-milioni-4501597733654_preview.shtml?reason=unauthenticated&amp;origin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gazzetta.it%2FCalcio%2FSerie-A%2FMilan%2F19-12-2022%2Fbennacer-rinnovo-milan-sempre-piu-vicino-pronti-4-milioni-4501597733654.shtml" target="_blank">La Gazzetta dello Sport</a>.Manchester United and Liverpool have reportedly shown interest in the player whose current contract with Milan runs until 2024.

Liverpool and Man Utd target set to sign new deal

Barcelona are interested in signing Celtic defender Josip Juranovic according to <a href="https://twitter.com/skysports_sheth/status/1604822244836143104" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>.Two other Premier League clubs are also after the Croatian full-back who played a crucial role in his national team finishing third in the recently concluded World Cup.

Barcelona enter race to sign Juranovic

Chelsea have identified Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie as an alternative of Josko Gvardiola according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12770359/moises-caicedo-chelsea-liverpool-interested-in-brighton-midfielder" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>.The Blues are currently leading the race to sign the Croatian defender but in case they miss out on signing him, they have shortlisted Hincapie as an alternative.

Chelsea identify Gvardiol alternative

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Brazilian winger Kayky will complete medical tests and sign the contract today as new Bahia player, after deal agreed with Manchester City. 🇧🇷🤝🏻 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCFC</a> City Group side Bahia will have Kayky on loan as deal with Paços de Ferreira has been cancelled. <a href="https://t.co/sPE9Z02Rvy">pic.twitter.com/sPE9Z02Rvy</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1604802044056977408?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Man City's Kayky set to join Bahia on loan

Galatasaray are interested in signing Barcelona forward Memphis Depay in the upcoming window according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/primera/el-galatasaray-sondea-a-memphis-n/" target="_blank">AS</a>. With PSG loanee Mauro Icardi set to return to his parent club after this season and Bafitembi Gomis' contract expiring in 2023, the Turkish club are on the lookout for a striker and the Dutch international fits into their plan.

Galatasaray chasing Barcelona forward

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Carlo Ancelotti clarifies on links about Brazil job: “I don’t know the future but I’m so happy at Real Madrid. I’m under contract until 2024 and if they don’t sack me, I won’t leave”, tells Radio Rai. 🚨⚪️🇧🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RealMadrid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RealMadrid</a> “There will be time to think about my future…”, he added. <a href="https://t.co/JFJPw438HT">pic.twitter.com/JFJPw438HT</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1604767876006789120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Ancelotti won't leave Real Madrid until 2024

Arsenal are set to initiate contract talks with three players Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and William Saliba in the coming weeks according to Fabrizio Romano via <a href="https://www.caughtoffside.com/2022/12/19/arsenal-transfer-news-saka-martinelli-saliba-contracts/" target="_blank">Caughtoffside</a>.The journalist said, "Arsenal fans keep asking me for updates on contracts for their star players. My understanding is they will discuss again with Bukayo Saka’s agents in the next weeks and months, same for William Saliba and Gabriel Martinelli. The plan is clear: they want to extend the contracts, but these things take time."

Arsenal set to offer new contracts to three players

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Marcos Paulo will leave Atlético Madrid in January. Full agreement in place with São Paulo on loan deal, negotiations now set to be sealed. 🔴🇧🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> Deal could also include a buy option clause, as <a href="https://twitter.com/thirfernandes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@thirfernandes</a> reports. <a href="https://t.co/U32eP7cTx7">pic.twitter.com/U32eP7cTx7</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1604746354160373760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Marcos Paulo set to join Sao Paulo on loan

Poland are eyeing Saudi Arabia manager Herve Renard to replace Czesław Michniewicz, whose contract is set to expire - according to PSN Futbol.Renard's Saudi Arabia impressed at the 2022 World Cup despite being knocked out in the group stage, beating eventual winners Argentina 2-1 in their opening game. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">KULESZA MEETS WITH RENARD 👥 In a surprising twist, Cezary Kulesza has caved in to the media and supporter pressure. Per 'Meczyki', the PZPN president has met with Hervé Renard to speak about his interest in the Poland job‼️ A translator was present for the talks.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PZPN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PZPN</a> <a href="https://t.co/qfLaaIN7K4">pic.twitter.com/qfLaaIN7K4</a>— PSN Futbol (@PSN_Futbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/PSN_Futbol/status/1604565922676674562?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Poland want Herve Renard to take over

Arsenal target Nicolo Zaniolo could be set to renew his contract at Roma after his agent, Claudio Vigorelli,&nbsp;said they are 'ready' to enter negotiations. Zaniolo's current contract runs out in 2024 but no talks over a new deal have started as of yet. “There are no clouds on the horizon, we have an excellent rapport with Roma and Tiago Pinto and we’ve agreed that we’ll discuss a contract extension in the future when the club think it’s best,” Vigorelli told the <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>.

Zaniolo 'ready' to negotiate new Roma contract

The Hammers have completed the signing of Brazilian centre-back Luizao from Sao Paulo for an undisclosed fee. The 20-year-old will join up with his new club on the first of January but will be with the development squad as he looks to find his feet in English football. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We are pleased to confirm that a deal has been agreed to sign the promising Brazilian defender Luizão 🤝🇧🇷— West Ham United (@WestHam) <a href="https://twitter.com/WestHam/status/1604476580096376832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
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West Ham complete signing of Brazilian centre-back

West Ham are interested in taking Manchester United's right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka on loan, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11551331/West-Ham-interested-taking-forgotten-50m-Man-United-man-Aaron-Wan-Bissaka-loan.html" target="_self">Daily Mail.</a> Wan-Bissaka has struggled for minutes since Erik ten Hag took over at Old Trafford and a return to London could be on the card for the former Crystal Palace star.

West Ham interested in taking Aaron Wan-Bissaka on loan

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