Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Real Madrid eye USMNT's Reyna

Manchester United have added Sevilla defender Jules Kounde to their wish list, claims <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4207032/" target="_blank">ESPN.</a> The highly-rated Frenchman has already been targeted by Manchester City, but could end up at Old Trafford if a suitable offer is tabled.

Man Utd add Kounde to wish list

Real Madrid remain keen on doing a deal for Erling Haaland as soon as possible, reports <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2020/10/13/5f8589a246163ff3278b45af.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The Norwegian striker is currently starring for Borussia Dortmund, but the Blancos may make a move in 2021.

Haaland still a top target for Madrid

Barcelona are weighing up their options when it comes to Paul Pogba and David Alaba, reports <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20201013/484021006523/alaba-y-pogba-dos-cracks-libres-en-un-ano.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. Both men are due to see their contracts expire in 2021, at Manchester United and Bayern Munich, meaning those at Camp Nou could pull off two notable deals for relatively little outlay.

Barcelona mulling over moves for Pogba & Alaba

Chelsea urged Marc-Andre ter Stegen to turn down the offer of a new contract at Barcelona and join them instead, reports <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo.</a> The German goalkeeper is poised to pen fresh terms at Camp Nou having shunned interest in the summer transfer window.

Chelsea urged Ter Stegen to reject Barca deal

Swiss forward Shani Tarashaj has left Everton after returning early from a two-year loan at Eredivisie side&nbsp;FC Emmen. The 25-year-old joined the Toffees in 2016 but failed to make an appearance for the club at senior level.

Tarashaj leaves Everton

West Ham's move for Brentford&nbsp;winger Said Benrahma has stalled, according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/10/13/interest-said-benrahma-expected-increase-ahead-deadline-day/" target="_blank">The Telegraph.</a> Ahead of Friday's transfer deadline for domestic moves, the Algerian star has still yet to come to terms with the Hammers on a contract. That has left an opening for the likes of Aston Villa to renew their interest in the 25-year-old.&nbsp;

West Ham's move for Benrahma stalls

Brighton are considering a move for Danny Welbeck, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8832269/Brighton-interested-signing-free-agent-Danny-Welbeck-striker-released-Watford.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a> Welbeck is a free agent after being released by Watford and is hoping to return to the Premier League after the Hornets were relegated last season. Brighton are also eyeing&nbsp;Bournemouth's Josh King and Watford's Troy Deeney as they chase new additions at striker.

Brighton eye move for Welbeck

Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero wants the club to cancel his contract so he can find a new team, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12922013/man-utd-sergio-romero-begs-quit-transfer/" target="_blank">The Sun.</a> Romero, whose contract expires at season's end, ended up staying during the recently closed transfer window despite a desire to leave Old Trafford. The 33-year-old is eyeing a move to Major League Soccer.

Romero tells Man Utd to let him leave

D.C. United are considering former&nbsp;U.S. women's national team&nbsp;manager Jill Ellis for their head coaching role, <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/dc-united/story/4206795/source-ex-uswnt-boss-jill-ellis-on-dc-united-coaching-candidate-list" target="_blank">ESPN</a> reports. United sacked long-time head coach Ben Olsen last week and could make Ellis the first female head coach in MLS history. Ellis left the USWNT in 2019 after leading the team to their second straight World Cup title.&nbsp;

Ex-USWNT boss Ellis on D.C. United's radar

Chelsea&nbsp;left-back Ian Maatsen has joined Charlton Athletic on a season-long loan. The 18-year-old Dutch youth international will get his first taste of senior-team football with the Championship side.&nbsp; <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍️ Welcome to The Valley, Ian Maatsen! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cafc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#cafc</a>— Charlton Athletic FC (@CAFCofficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/CAFCofficial/status/1316053601043845121?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Chelsea left-back Maatsen joins Charlton on loan

Southend United striker Charlie Kelman is set to join QPR, according to the <a href="https://www.echo-news.co.uk/sport/18790372.southend-united-striker-charlie-kelman-medical-qpr/" target="_blank">The Echo.</a> The 18-year-old has impressed with the League Two outfit, scoring&nbsp;six goals in 35 games since breaking into the first team. The U.S. youth international will now make the jump up two divisions to link up with the Championship side.&nbsp;

Kelman set to join QPR

Real&nbsp;Madrid are keeping an eye on American star Gio Reyna, reports <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2020/10/13/5f849fb3e2704e87118b45f0.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The Spanish giants have made Erling Haaland a top priority, but are also keeping a close watch on his Borussia Dortmund team-mate. Reyna has&nbsp;two goals and four assists in five matches across all competitions this season.

Real Madrid eyeing Reyna

seSergio Ramos is set to sign a new deal with Real Madrid, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/elchiringuitotv/status/1316009891258007554?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1316009891258007554%7Ctwgr%5Eshare_3&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redditmedia.com%2Fmediaembed%2Fjais08%3Fresponsive%3Dtrueis_nightmode%3Dfalse" target="_blank">El Chingrito TV.</a> The defender wants to remain with the club and president Florentino Perez has no intentions of letting him go. Ramos will sign a contract extension in the coming days, having been with the club since 2005.

Ramos set for new Real Madrid deal

Arsenal newcomer Thomas Partey says he'll be ready to&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;this weekend. The midfielder insists he has hopes to winning the Premier League with Arsenal as he explained why he moved to London. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/partey-targets-title-with-arsenal-and-says-he-is-ready-for/13d96ti84k0xu1madn5kg69lnk" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

New Arsenal signing Partey ready for debut

American winger Zyen Jones has signed with Hungarian side Ferenvarosi, <a href="https://www.fradi.hu/labdarugas/nb-iii/hirek/amerikai-utanpotlas-valogatott-szelsot-szerzodtettunk?fbclid=IwAR1vhdS_HrCluwZg_mt_-MSGU7DXRu5qe3y-r-KB5tnZ2TciObwGin1YADk" target="_blank">the club announced</a>. Jones came up with the Atlanta United academy before signing with Schalke and, eventually, the USL's Charlotte Independence. Ferencvarosi are set to face Barcelona, Juventus and Dynamo Kiev in the Champions League.&nbsp;

American winger signs with Ferencvarosi

Napoli's Arkadiusz Milik believes he has “not been treated well” by the Neapolitan outfit and has outlined his desire to leave the club in January. Milik nearly left Napoli in the recently completed transfer window, with moves to Juventus and Roma reportedly falling through at the last minute.&nbsp; The Poland international has now been dropped from the club's squad for Serie A and the Europa League.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/napoli-havent-treated-me-well-premier-league-linked-milik/16xwcno34s65k1h411z6wmj8oo" target="_blank">Read what Milik said about his future right here</a>

Milik hits out and Napoli and wants January transfer

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Thibaut Ehling has signed his first professional contract with OL, running until June 2024! 📝 <a href="https://t.co/6QxHQT1aWJ">pic.twitter.com/6QxHQT1aWJ</a>— OL English 🇬🇧 (@OL_English) <a href="https://twitter.com/OL_English/status/1316050891288588289?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Ehling signs first professional Lyon deal

QPR are interested in a loan move for Fulham defender Michael Hector, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/DTathletic/status/1316043175803465731" target="_blank">The Athletic.</a> Hector has struggled in the early season for the Premier League newcomers and was left out of the line-up for Fulham's most recent game against Wolves. After impressing in the Championship last term, QPR are hoping to bring the 28-year-old back to the division.

QPR eye loan move for Hector

Mario Balotelli has revealed he will sign for a new club "in a few weeks." The striker has been without a club since leaving Brescia at the end of 2019-20, having spent one season with the Serie A outfit.&nbsp; Balotelli has been linked with a move to Genoa as well as a switch to MLS. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ex-man-city-liverpool-striker-balotelli-to-sign-for-a-new/1qcg9wixcaika1d0y17z604bqz" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Balotelli to sign for a new club 'in a few weeks'

Bayern Munich recently turned down Inter's offer of a swap deal involving&nbsp;Christian Eriksen and Jerome Boateng,&nbsp;<a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/fc-bayern-transfer-news-inter-wollte-eriksen-boateng-tauschen/12102724/34130?utm_term=Autofeed&amp;utm_medium=Social&amp;wkz=WXTNL1&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1602524779" target="_blank">Sky Germany</a> reports. Eriksen has struggled to find minutes since joining&nbsp;from Tottenham in January, and Inter are already looking to offload the Dane.&nbsp; But&nbsp;Bayern had no interest in parting with Boateng, who has rediscovered his best form in recent months.&nbsp;

Bayern turned down Eriksen-Boateng swap

Paris Saint-Germain have the option of signing Moise Kean on a permanent basis for just £18 million ($23m), according to<a href="https://www.francefootball.fr/" target="_blank"> France Football.</a> The Italian striker has joined the Ligue 1 champions on loan from Everton just a year after completing a £25m ($32m) switch to Goodison Park.

PSG can sign Kean for just £18m

Kalidou Koulibaly was convinced that Manchester City would snap him up in the summer transfer window, reports <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a>. No deal was done by the Premier League heavyweights, as they landed alternative defensive targets, and a Senegalese star remains in Serie A as a result.

Koulibaly expected Man City move

AC Milan have only just taken Diogo Dalot on loan from Manchester United, but <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/" target="_blank">Tuttosport </a>claims they are already looking to push through a permanent agreement. The Portuguese full-back, who struggled for regular game time at Old Trafford, is due to spend the 2020-21 campaign at San Siro.

Milan seeking permanent Dalot deal

West Ham are confident that they can push through a deal for Brentford winger Said Benrahma prior to Friday’s domestic deadline. The Hammers are, according to the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/west-ham-said-benrahma-breakthrough-before-transfer-deadline-a4569416.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard</a>, eager to tie up an agreement that could be worth as much as £30 million ($39m).

West Ham confident on Benrahma breakthrough

Antoine Griezmann does not boast the full backing of his team-mates at Barcelona, with some wanting him out, claims <a href="https://okdiario.com/deportes/inda-psg-quiere-fichar-griezmann-enero-6271780" target="_blank">Ok Diario</a>. The France international forward, who has struggled to make his mark at Camp Nou, has been linked with a switch to Paris Saint-Germain.

Griezmann not wanted at Barca amid PSG links

Xherdan Shaqiri says the decision to remain at&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;was his, with the Swiss eager to move on from discussions regarding his future now that another transfer window has closed. He told reporters: “In the end I decided to stay there. The transfer window is now closed.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/shaqiri-explains-why-liverpool-exit-didnt-happen-summer-transfer-/1dma6c5snxqph1805umiocxvy1" target="_blank">Check out the full story on Goal!</a>

Shaqiri explains why Liverpool exit didn’t happen

Cristiano Ronaldo has urged Juventus to bring in Sergio Ramos alongside him, claims <a href="https://diariomadridista.okdiario.com/real-madrid/inda-sergio-ramos-ya-tiene-ofertas-psg-juventus-68025" target="_blank">OK Diario</a>. The Portuguese knows the Real Madrid defender well from his time at Santiago Bernabeu and wants talks to be opened as the experienced centre-half runs down the final year of his contract in Spain.

Ronaldo wants Ramos with him at Juve

Jules Kounde claims to have no regrets at having seen a potential move to&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;pass him by during the summer transfer window. He has told Canal Plus: “I was obviously happy [with City's interest]. It would have been a good opportunity, but I'm in Seville and I'm very happy there." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/kounde-missing-out-man-city-move-sevilla/ybtuxs4hgwrc1gfvohssj33px" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Kounde reacts to missing out on Man City move

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Harvey Blair has signed his first professional contract with the Reds 🙌— Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1315985640903770112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Liverpool youngster pens pro terms

Norwich are demanding £20 million ($26m) for Leeds United target Todd Cantwell - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12914969/leeds-transfer-todd-cantwell-norwich-unlikely/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Whites were hoping to bring in the 22-year-old before the domestic market slams shut on Friday, but are unlikely to meet the Canaries' valuation. Cantwell scored six goals in 37 Premier League games for Norwich last season, but couldn't save them from relegation.

Norwich demand £20m for Leeds target Cantwell 

Manchester City are considering a swoop for Borussia Dortmund's Erling Haaland&nbsp;- according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/premier-league/pep-guardiola-quiere-este-delantero-si-aguero-se-va-en-2021" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. With Sergio Aguero's career at Etihad Stadium beginning to win down, the Blues have identified the Norwegian striker as his potential successor. Haaland, who has also been strongly linked with Manchester United and Real Madrid, is contracted to remain at Dortmund until 2024.

Man City considering Haaland swoop

Despite a number of touch-and-go moments during the course of the summer, it is felt that&nbsp;Arsenal&nbsp;enjoyed a rather positive transfer window. The arrivals of Thomas Partey, Gabriel Magalhaes and Willian have provided a boost to Mikel Arteta's squad as they aim to qualify for the&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;for the first time since the 2016-17 campaign. One of their lesser-known new faces, though, is goalkeeper Runar Alex Runarsson,&nbsp;who completed a move to north London from Dijon for just over £1 million ($1.3m)&nbsp;following Emiliano Martinez' departure for&nbsp;Aston Villa. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/signing-partey-shows-world-what-arsenal-are-about-runarsson/1pkwe1msuw2ab1wypac98t58ra" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

'Signing Partey shows the world what Arsenal are about'

Inter and AC Milan are both chasing the signature of Fiorentina defender&nbsp;Nikola Milenkovic - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-milan-strategie-diverse-ma-stesso-obiettivo-assalto-a-mile-14766" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Nerazzurri see the 23-year-old as a long-term replacement for Milan Skriniar, who has been strongly linked with a move away from San Siro. Milan meanwhile, contacted Milenkovic's agent after the October 5 transfer deadline, and will attempt&nbsp;to close a deal for the centre-back&nbsp;when the market reopens in January.

Inter & AC Milan chasing Milenkovic

Real Madrid won't be rushed into extending Luka Modric's contract - according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/real-madrid/20201012/483993575853/el-real-madrid-ante-el-caso-modric.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The Croatian midfielder's current deal expires in 2021, but he has expressed a desire to remain at Santiago Bernabeu beyond that. Madrid are not prioritising a renewal though, with several midfield targets being lined up for next summer including Rennes teenager Eduardo Camavinga.

Madrid won't rush Modric extension

Blaise Matuidi has urged out-of-form&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;striker Antoine Griezmann to join him at&nbsp;Inter&nbsp;Miami. Griezmann has endured arguably the most frustrating period of his career to date since moving to Barca from&nbsp;Atletico Madrid&nbsp;for €120 million (£108m/$142m) in the summer of 2019. The 29-year-old has only&nbsp;scored 15 goals in his first 51 appearances for the club, and has yet to open his account at the start of the new season. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/matuidi-urges-griezmann-to-join-him-at-inter-miami/1ary9ojgsdk7l1io79js03ox87" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Matuidi urges Griezmann to join him at Inter Miami

Lazio are set to drop their asking price for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic in the January transfer window, claims <a href="https://www.caughtoffside.com/2020/10/13/psg-juventus-real-madrid-transfer-boost-as-sergej-milinkovic-savic-asking-price-likely-to-fall-in-january/" target="_blank">CaughtOffside.</a> That is considered to be good news for Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus, with the Serbian midfielder attracting admiring glances from leading sides across Europe.

SMS hope for Madrid & PSG

Inter frustrated Tottenham in their pursuit of Milan Skriniar as an act of revenge, claims <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-anche-eriksen-ha-fatto-saltare-la-cessione-di-skriniar-zha-20757" target="_blank">Calciomercato.</a> The Serie A giants are still disappointed at how Spurs acted when Christian Eriksen moved to San Siro, meaning that they were never going to let a defender leave for north London.

Inter snubbed Spurs' Skriniar advances

Coaching role for Keane at Man Utd?

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Vagner Mancini é o novo treinador do Corinthians! O técnico seguirá no comando alvinegro até o fim de 2021. 💪🏿🙏🏿 Bem-vindo, professor! 😎<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BemVindoVagnerMancini?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BemVindoVagnerMancini</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VaiCorinthians?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VaiCorinthians</a> <a href="https://t.co/IowvW1H7km">pic.twitter.com/IowvW1H7km</a> — Corinthians (@Corinthians) <a href="https://twitter.com/Corinthians/status/1315744044832772096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 12, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Corinthians name Mancini permanent manager

Roma have revived their pursuit of Napoli forward&nbsp;Arkadiusz Milik - according to <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/serie-a/roma/2020/10/12-74820058/la_roma_vuole_milik_a_gennaio_ecco_la_strategia/" target="_blank">Corriere Dello Sport</a>. The two clubs reached an agreement over a deal earlier this summer, but the 26-year-old's transfer was never finalised. Roma are confident of bringing Milik onto their books in January transfer window, six months before his current contract&nbsp;at Napoli expires.

Roma revive Milik pursuit 

Brighton and West Brom are interested in signing for Swansea striker Andre Ayew - as the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8830841/Brighton-West-Brom-lining-late-swoop-Swansea-forward-Andre-Ayew.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a> reports. Both clubs are looking to bring in the 30-year-old before the domestic transfer window closes on Friday. Ayew has plenty of Premier League experience, having played in the top-flight with both Swansea and West Ham.

Brighton & West Brom vying for Swansea's Ayew

Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata turned down a move to Saudi Arabia - according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/en/news/premier-league/mata-rejected-huge-offer-from-saudi-arabia-to-stay-at-man-utd-8152865" target="_blank">SPORT</a>. The Spaniard was offered&nbsp;£20 million ($26m) per year by an unnamed club but he passed on the switch despite entering the final year of his contract at Old Trafford. Mata would prefer to stay at United, with it his belief that the club can still fight for major trophies on multiple fronts.

Mata turned down Saudi Arabia move

Talented Chelsea youngsters Fikayo Tomori and Billy Gilmour are likely to be loaned out in January as they look for first-team football, <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/chelsea-transfer-news-gilmour-tomori-22833470" target="_blank">The Mirror</a> reports. Tomori was linked with a loan move to Everton and West Ham during the recent transfer window&nbsp;after the arrival of Thiago Silva, while Gilmour is still recovering from knee surgery.

Tomori and Gilmour to be loaned out by Chelsea in January

Melbourne Victory has <a href="https://www.melbournevictory.com.au/news/melbourne-victory-signs-callum-mcmanaman" target="_blank">announced the signing of FA-Cup winning winger Callum McManaman</a>. The 29-year-old last played for Championship side Luton Town but has Premier League experience with Wigan and West Brom across his career. McManaman - who was man-of-the-match in Wigan's 2013 FA Cup final win against Manchester City - has signed a two-year contract with Victory and will arrive in Melbourne over the next few weeks.

McManaman joins Melbourne Victory

Sergino Dest confirmed that there is no awkwardness between himself and&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;boss Ronald Koeman after the fullback turned down the former&nbsp;Netherlands&nbsp;boss' advances to remain with the U.S. men's national team. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/theres-no-awkwardness-at-all-dest-says-relationship-with/ucrhd11oa6jx1e181tsuntq63" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

It was not awkward at all' - Dest says relationship with Barca boss Koeman is strong despite USMNT decision

Barcelona&nbsp;midfielder Sergio Busquets says he could talk for "five or six hours"&nbsp;about the turbulence at the club.&nbsp; La Liga&nbsp;giants Barca have been engulfed in drama for much of 2020, following&nbsp;Lionel Messi's&nbsp;public declaration that he wanted to leave the club,&nbsp;Luis Suarez's&nbsp;contentious departure to Atletico Madrid&nbsp;and the&nbsp;appointment of Ronald Koeman as new head coach&nbsp;following Quique Setien's&nbsp;dismissal in the wake of an&nbsp;8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/busquets-could-talk-about-barcelona-drama-for-five-or-six/5rw6qd7afoyu1hhl7doqm4rgu#:~:text=Barcelona%20midfielder%20Sergio%20Busquets%20says,the%20turbulence%20at%20the%20club." target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Busquets could talk about Barcelona drama for 'five or six hours'

Sergino Dest admitted that he's still coming to grips with being a&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;player, adding that he still feels "emotional" about recently making his club debut. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/wow-i-play-for-barcelona-dest-still-coming-to-grips-with-move-to-/1q796x5iilhji1sonsbiiep6bz" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Wow! I play for Barcelona!' - Dest still coming to grips with move to Camp Nou

Chelsea are set to hand Jorginho a new deal to reward his loyalty for rejecting a move to Arsenal. With the Gunners and Juventus interested in the Italian international, the 28-year-old decided to stay at Stamford Bridge and <a href="https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-transfer-news-ngolo-kante-19092619" target="_blank">Football London</a> reports Chelsea want to give him a contract extension as a result.

Jorginho set to be rewarded with new Chelsea contract

Arsenal want to keep William Saliba at the club until January after initially wanting to loan the teenage defender out. The Gunners were initially keen to send the 19-year-old to another club for first-team experience, but a temporary deal could not be completed in time with any foreign clubs. <a href="https://theathletic.com/2130590/2020/10/12/ornstein-ozil-loyalty-bonus-romero-gambling/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a> reports Gunners coach Mikel Arteta has now decided to keep Saliba at the club, despite having the option to loan him to an EFL club.

Arsenal change mind about Saliba loan

Tension between N'Golo Kante and Frank Lampard could see the France international leave Chelsea as it emerged he dreams of a move to Real Madrid. <a href="https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/equipe-de-france-n-golo-kante-a-des-envies-d-ailleurs-11-10-2020-8400501.php" target="_blank">Le Parisien</a> reports Lampard wouldn't allow Kante to miss training for a friend's wedding - a decision which the 29-year-old struggled to accept. The French publication claims Kante 'dreams' of a move to the Bernabeu - but the La Liga champions are yet to show any interest in the ex-Leicester City man. Kante has a contract until the end of 2023 and his management believe it will be easier for their client to secure a move next summer.

Kante dreaming of Real Madrid as Lampard issues surface

Western Sydney Wanderers have parted ways with coach Jean-Paul de Marigny less than three months after he was given the job full-time. The 56-year-old saw his contract ripped up on Monday after there was tension over issues to do with direction, recruitment and youth players, reports <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/wanderers-part-ways-with-head-coach-jean-paul-de-marigny-20201012-p564ai.html" target="_blank">SMH</a>. Wanderers will now look for De Marigny's&nbsp;replacement, with John Aloisi and Ufuk Talay firming as the favrourites.

Wanderers dismiss De Marigny

Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal were keen to sign Gylfi Sigurdsson but the Everton playmaker&nbsp;rejected their offer just before the transfer window slammed shut. <a href="https://theathletic.com/2127693/2020/10/12/everton-start-premier-league-ancelotti-coleman-rodriguez/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a> reports the Toffees put Sigurdsson on the transfer list after the acquisitions of James Rodriguez, Allan and&nbsp;Abdoulaye Doucoure pushed the Iceland international down the midfield pecking order. Sigurdsson - who also attracted interest from D.C. United - wants&nbsp;to fight for this first-team position at Goodison Park instead of securing a move away..

Sigurdsson rejects deadline-day Middle East move

Fortunate Gunners back on top after Gyokeres penalty

Emitating UEFA! AFCON moved to every four years as CAF launches African Nations League

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