Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Madrid have agreement for future Haaland arrival

If Real Madrid are to secure the services of Erling Haaland, it will depend on a “secret pact” between Borussia Dortmund and the player’s agent, Mino Raiola, according to <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2020/11/07/football/1604703821_107289.html" target="_blank">As</a>. The Norway international has a “verbal agreement” for his departure from Dortmund in 2022.

Madrid have agreement for future Haaland arrival

Merengue to benefit from 'secret pact' between BVB & Raiola

Liverpool are ready to enter the race to sign Milan Skriniar from Inter,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4227087/man-united-consider-solskjaer-replacements-van-dijks-injury-bad-for-spurs-no-showers-in-la-liga" target="_blank">ESPN</a>&nbsp;reports. The centre-back has long been linked with a move to Tottenham, who are expected to make an offer in January or next summer. But Liverpool's hunt for a replacement for the injured Virgil van Dijk could see them swoop in to lure him to Anfield instead.

Liverpool to battle Spurs for Skriniar

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane would prefer to sign Lautaro Martinez from Inter than Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/real-madrid/zidane-prefiere-lautaro-antes-que-halaand-8192376" target="_blank">reports</a>. The Spanish giants are looking to strengthen their attack with a new striker, and while it has been claimed the club believe Haaland would be the ideal signing, Zidane believes the Argentine forward would fit his playing style better.

Zidane wants Lautaro over Haaland at Real Madrid

But club leaders prefer Borussia Dortmund star

Barcelona are ready to sell five players in January, <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20201106/49261072724/barca-ventas.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a> reports. Martin Braithwaite, Carles Alena, Ousmane Dembele, Junior Firpo and Samuel Umtiti are not part of Ronald Koeman's plans and are set to leave the club in order to raise much-needed funds. Manchester United will be particularly taken by this news given they continue to covet Dembele.

Barcelona aim to offload five in January

Several players, including a Man Utd target, are set to be put up for sale

Mauricio Pochettino was twice approached by Barcelona over taking the head coach job at Camp Nou - but he turned it down as he is waiting for the Manchester United job to become available, the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/mauricio-pochettino-rejected-barcelona-twice-22968397" target="_blank">Daily Star</a> reports. The former Tottenham boss is considered the favourite to take over from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Old Trafford should the Norwegian be sacked.

Pochettino snubbed Barca to make Man Utd move

Ex-Spurs boss determined to make Old Trafford deal

Steven Gerrard is in no rush to thrash out a new Rangers contract for Steven Davis. Davis’ present commitment expires at the end of the season, but Gers boss Gerrard has told the <a href="https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/18852746.steven-gerrard-will-discuss-new-rangers-deal-steven-davis-when-time-right/" target="_blank">Herald</a> “when the time is right we will discuss Steven’s future in private.”

Gerrard calm about Davis' Rangers future

Hector Bellerin <a href="https://twitter.com/SeFutbol/status/1325181436991836160" target="_blank">has been called up</a> to the Spain squad as replacement for Jesus Navas. Arsenal full-back Bellerin last appeared for Spain in 2016, but is in line to feature in the friendly with Netherlands and Nations League games with Switzerland and Germany.

Bellerin earns Spain recall

Arsenal could face competition from Tottenham for Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng, acording to <a href="https://www.bild.de/video/clip/sport-videos/mr-true-enthuellt-boateng-bei-diesen-england-klubs-auf-dem-zettel-73799584-73799316.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>. Boateng’s current deal with Bayern expires in the summer and there is plenty of interest. Arsenal have a long-standing interest, but Spurs boss Jose Mourinho is keeping his eye on the situation.

Tottenham could rival Arsenal for Boateng

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger joined Mesut Ozil in criticising the club's decision to sack long-time club mascot Gunnersaurus.&nbsp; “The decision was financially unjustifiable. I don’t know what got into them,” he told So Foot, via the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-arsene-wenger-ozil-gunnersaurus-22974244" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>.&nbsp; "No one can understand it. Everyone who loves Arsenal didn’t take the decision well. I’m part of them. “They laid off 55 people, which could possibly be explained by a certain reorganisation, a desire for efficiency. "The mascot cannot be justified by a desire to rebalance finances. It’s incomprehensible." <div>&nbsp;</div>

Wenger slams Gunnersaurus sacking

Thomas Partey is an “absolute steal” for Arsenal at £45 million ($59m), says Paul Merson, with a midfielder who could “play for anyone”&nbsp;addressing the biggest need for those at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners have been crying out for another commanding presence in their engine room. Having once&nbsp;boasted the likes of Patrick Vieira and Gilberto Silva in that part of the field, the&nbsp;north London outfit has faced accusations of becoming a little soft at their centre. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/partey-absolute-steal-arsenal-45m-merson-play-for-anyone/kdbvt52ffhr212kuc6t489x5i" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

‘Partey an absolute steal for Arsenal at £45m’

Liverpool&nbsp;landed themselves an “exceptional player” when snapping up Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, says Chris Kirkland, but the former Reds goalkeeper says Arsenal only sanctioned a sale because the midfielder “couldn’t stay fit”. The&nbsp;England&nbsp;international made the move to Anfield in the summer of 2017. He had spent six years at Emirates Stadium prior to that, taking in 198 appearances and scoring 20 goals. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-sold-oxlade-chamberlain-couldnt-stay-fit-kirkland/4xeylki5mmcz1bqco4fxs0048" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

‘Arsenal only sold Oxlade-Chamberlain because he couldn’t stay fit’

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has insisted the door is ajar for David Alaba to remain at&nbsp;Bayern Munich. Alaba’s future at the Allianz Arena was thrust into the spotlight last weekend when Bayern&nbsp;revealed they had withdrawn their latest contract offer&nbsp;to the&nbsp;Austria&nbsp;international and would not be returning to the table. The defender&nbsp;expressed&nbsp;surprise&nbsp;with Bayern’s decision and it threatened to result in an acrimonious parting of ways when his agreement ends at the conclusion of the season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/the-door-is-still-open-a-crack-rummenigge-says-alaba-can/1rw4ypyjflhhi1cpdfyg1ning7" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Door still open for Alaba - Rummenigge

Former Arsenal and Barcelona star Alexander Song will continue his career in Djibouti, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eurosport.co.uk/football/transfers/2020-2021/_sto7983163/story.shtml" target="_blank">Eurosport</a>.&nbsp; The midfielder, 33, signed a two-year deal with&nbsp;AS Arta Solar, ending a spell of eight months out of the game since leaving Sion.&nbsp;

Ex-Arsenal & Barca man Song joins club in Djibouti

Juan Amoros was pleased with Alex Morgan’s&nbsp;Tottenham&nbsp;debut and hopes the USWNT star “stays in&nbsp;England&nbsp;forever.” Morgan joined Tottenham at the start of September, but it was only on Saturday that she made her debut. The 31-year-old two-time World Cup winner came off the bench in the 69th minute as Spurs drew 1-1 with Reading in the Women’s Super League. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/i-hope-she-stays-in-england-forever-amoros-wants-morgan-at-spurs-/1dfw1h1jmdz9i10vy60bsp6ufa" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

'I hope Morgan stays in England forever'

Luka Jovic is considering his future at Real Madrid, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2020/11/07/5fa5d380e2704ebc9e8b461e.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The Serbian forward is “starting to understand” that he has no future under Zinedine Zidane and is eyeing a route out of the Spanish capital.

Jovic unsure of future at Real Madrid

David Alaba is a key asset for Bayern Munich but is not irreplaceable like Thomas Muller, Manuel Neuer and Robert Lewandowski, according to Lothar Matthaus. In an interview with Sky Deutschland, Mathaus said he hoped Bayern could strike a new deal with Alaba, but backed the club’s stance on withdrawing their latest contract offer. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/alabas-important-bayern-munich-not-irreplaceable-lewandowski/1enri008cri3m1a58v01s4e5lt" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Alaba is not 'irreplaceable' at Bayern

Paul Pogba has been left ‘disappointed’ by Manchester United’s decision to trigger a 12-month option in his contract, according to <a href="https://metro.co.uk/2020/11/06/paul-pogba-disappointed-by-manchester-uniteds-decision-to-trigger-12-month-extension-13544898/" target="_blank">Metro</a>. The France international and his representatives wanted to hold talks over a new contract prior to the extension being activated, but United were within their rights to trigger the clause.

Pogba ‘disappointed’ by United’s contract extension decision

German giants Borussia Dortmund are leading the race for Brentford striker Marcus Forss, according to <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/exclusive-dortmund-january-transfer-brentford-star-marcus-forss" target="_blank">TEAMtalk.</a> The 21-year-old, who has been called into the senior Finland squad, has been attracting interest from across Europe.

Dortmund leading the race for Forss

Manchester City are mulling over a move for Benfica striker Darwin Nunez, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/piaceva-al-napoli-darwin-nunez-conteso-da-due-big-20969" target="_blank">Calciomercato.</a> The Blues have raided the Portuguese giants on a regular basis in recent years, with Ederson and Ruben Dias snapped up.

Man City mulling over Nunez move

Barcelona have, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20201106/49261072724/barca-ventas.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>, put Samuel Umtiti up for sale. Arsenal, West Ham and Everton have all been linked with moves to bring the World Cup-winning defender to the Premier League.

Barcelona put Umtiti up for sale

David Beckham hopes to lure Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos to Inter Miami,&nbsp;<a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/11/06/primera/1604681014_290997.html?m1=cG9ydGFkYV9wb3J0YWRh&amp;m2=QUNUVUFMSURBRA%3D%3D&amp;m3=MTc%3D&amp;m4=bm9ybWFs&amp;m5=MjE%3D" target="_blank">AS</a>&nbsp;reports. Madrid are ready to offer the Spain international a two-year contract extension, but the MLS side hope they can bring him to the United States next year.

Beckham wants Ramos at Inter Miami

Luis Suarez will not try to convince Lionel Messi to join&nbsp;Atletico Madrid&nbsp;but would happily endorse the move if the&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;captain wanted to make it happen. The Argentina international is expected to leave Camp Nou at the end of the season, but his former team-mate will make no attempt to bring him to the Spanish capital. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/suarez-i-wont-tell-messi-to-join-atletico-after-barcelona/l25k4vqcl8fn1wd1ez2tyx9mk" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Suarez: I won't tell Messi to join Atletico

AC Milan hope to challenge Chelsea to the signing of Malmo star Anel&nbsp;Ahmedhodzic,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/lo-schiaffo-di-tomasson-l-interesse-del-milan-ahmedhodzic-puo-ba-25863" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;reports. The Blues have been heavily linked with the 21-year-old centre-back, but the Serie A side hope to lure him to San Siro. The Serie A side will hope his current coach, ex-Milan striker&nbsp;Jon Dahl Tomasson, will help by advising him to join the Serie A side instead. &nbsp;

AC Milan battle Chelsea for Ahmedhodzic

Paris Saint-Germain are ready to offer Angel Di Maria a contract extension. The Argentina international has been in fine form for the Ligue 1 giants and his contract expires at the end of the campaign. <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/di-maria-2023-20201107.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>&nbsp;reports PSG have already opened talks with the 32-year-old over an extension that will run until 2023.&nbsp;

PSG and Di Maria enter contract talks

Liverpool have had a bid for Motherwell defender&nbsp;Sam Campbell accepted,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-shock-twist-after-liverpool-bid-for-young-defender-accepted/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>&nbsp;reports. But the Scottish side still hope to keep the 16-year-old, having offered him a new contract.&nbsp;

Liverpool have bid accepted for Motherwell teen

Enzo Zidane is on the verge of joining German side Erzgebirge Aue. The 25-year-old attacking midfielder is without a club since he was released by Almeria in October. The France Under 19 international looks set to continue his career in the second tier in Germany, Erzgebirge chairman Helge Leonhardt told&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tag24.de/sport/fussball/verein/fc-erzgebirge-aue/erzgebirge-aue-sohn-von-zinedine-zidane-vor-wechsel-zum-fce-helge-leonhardt-1714561" target="_blank">Tag24</a>. "The discussions are advanced. There have been several telephone conversations. Enzo wants to join Aue!"

Zidane close to joining Erzgebirge Aue 

Everton's attempts to sign Sergio Romero and Marcos Rojo from Manchester United failed because of a dispute between the two clubs' boards that stretches back six years. The Red Devils refused to let the duo join the Toffees over the last year. <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8923079/Manchester-United-board-war-Everton-failed-transfer-dealings-ahead-Saturday-clash.html" target="_blank">The Dail Mail</a> claims the fall out began when Everton tried to hijack Aston Villa's attempt to sign Tom Cleverley from United and by the time the offer was rejected, there was no time for another deal to go through. Cleverley joined Villa on loan and then ended up joining the Toffees after all and the relationship between the two clubs has never been the same.

Man Utd & Everton board feud to blame for failed transfers

AC Milan have reached out to Hellas Verona over a possible move for Matteo Lovato,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-contatti-con-il-verona-per-lovato-valutazione-l-esame-ibra-78011" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;reports. The 20-year-old centre-back has impressed since joining the Serie A side and the Rossoneri have placed him high on their list of targets. Milan have already held talks with the defender's agent as well as his club.

AC Milan in talks to sign Lovato

Marseille have pulled out of the race to sign&nbsp;Mohamed Simakan from Strasbourg. Birmingham Mail&nbsp;reports Aston Villa are eager to sign the 20-year-old, but Borussia Dortmund, AC Milan and Lyon also have him on their list of targets. Marseille, however, have recently decided against moving for the centre-back in the next transfer window.

Marseille drop interest in Aston Villa target Simakan

Inter are plotting a bid for Barcelona full-back Junior Firpo in January,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2020/11/06/calciomercato-inter-barcellona-junior-firpo/" target="_blank">Calciomercato.it</a>&nbsp;claims. The left-back is one of several players the Spanish side hope to offload in the next transfer window, and he could find a new home at San Siro.

Inter target January Junior Firpo move

Rangers and Celtic held talks to sign&nbsp;Tyrese Campbell before the striker was convinced to sign a contract extension at&nbsp;Stoke. The 20-year-old's father, ex-Arsenal player Kevin Campbell, says talks were held with the Old Firm duo. He told&nbsp;<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-celtic-have-held-talks-about-signing-english-striker-sensation-dad/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>: “I know that there were talks with Celtic and Rangers because Tyrese could talk to them. I believe that he spoke to Celtic but he felt that at this time in his career and his development the best place was Stoke.

Celtic and Rangers in failed Campbell bid

Former Watford boss Nigel Pearson says his players knew he was getting axed before he was told by the club. Pearson was dismissed by the Hornets two games before the end of last season, as the club was relegated from the Premier League. The 57-year-old revealed to <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/nigel-pearson-some-of-the-watford-players-knew-i-was-sacked-before-i-did-pxf0ptp7z" target="_blank">The Times</a>&nbsp;that some of his players were aware of the clubs decision to fire him before he did.

Pearson: Watford players knew I was sacked before I did

Striker Andre-Pierre Gignac has pledged his loyalty to Tigres and says he has no plans of leaving the club. Speaking to <a href="https://telefootlachaine.fr/" target="_blank">Telefoot</a>, he said: "I still have so much fun. The atmospheres are incredible.&nbsp; "I've been here five years and I hope it's another five, until I'm 40."

Gignac wants Tigres stay

Dominik Szoboszlai is a serious transfer target for Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta in January, according to <a href="https://index.hu/sport/2020/11/05/ha_kell_asztalt_is_foglal_szoboszlainak/" target="_blank">Index</a>. The Red Bull Salzburg midfielder has been wowing scouts with his performances, and the Gunners could seek to sign him as an alternative to Houssem Aouar.

Arsenal interested in RB Salzburg starlet Szoboszlai

The Gunners are eyeing the Hungarian prodigy 

West Brom&nbsp;manager Slaven Bilic is close to losing his job, <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8922847/Slaven-Bilic-brink-West-Brom-considering-sacking-manger-lose-Tottenham.html" target="_blank">The Daily Mail</a> reports.&nbsp; The Croat is unhappy with the board over their transfer policy, while poor results have the team in deep trouble in the Premier League.

Bilic on the brink at West Brom

AC Milan are set to do everything they can to secure the future of Brahim Diaz, <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2020/11/06/calciomercato-milan-brahim-diaz-real-madrid-zidane/" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports. After failing to get a purchase clause in his loan deal, they are ready to open talks with Real Madrid over a transfer. But there is a problem: Zinedine Zidane has been impressed with the attacker's form and does not want to give him up.

Milan face a fight to keep Brahim Diaz

Lille midfielder Renato Sanches is wanted by a clutch of Italian clubs, according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/mercato-losc-galtier-pourrait-boucler-un-depart-a-40meur-525014?utm_source=dlvr.it&amp;utm_medium=twitter" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. After impressing in LOSC's 3-0 win against AC Milan, Juventus have taken an interest in the midfielder. MIlan, Inter, Napoli and Roma are all keeping tabs on the player, too.

Renato Sanches wanted in Italy

Antonio Conte is set to raid former club Chelsea to strengthen his Inter squad, <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a> reports. The coach wants to add&nbsp;Olivier Giroud, Emerson Palmieri and Marcos Alonso to his ranks. All are out of favour at Stamford Bridge currently.

Conte wants Chelsea trio at Inter

Sergio Reguilon left Real Madrid for Tottenham after a falling out with Luca Zidane, son of coach Zinedine. <a href="https://www.elconfidencial.com/deportes/futbol/2020-11-06/real-madrid-jovic-zidane-florentino-perez-directiva_2821288/" target="_blank">El Confidencial</a> reports that his relationship with the coach was tarnished by the incident and led to him departing - not because of a lack of quality.

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