Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Everton reach agreement with Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti has arrived on Merseyside to discuss the possibility of taking over as Everton manager, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/skysportsnews/status/1206612574164246529" target="_blank">Sky Sports News</a>. The veteran Italian had previously seemed a long shot for the Goodison Park hotseat, but was surprisingly sacked as manager of Napoli last week - despite securing qualification to the last 16 of the Champions League. The Toffees have secured four points from two games under interim manager Duncan Ferguson, following the sacking of Marco Silva at the beginning of December.

Ancelotti on Merseyside for Everton talks

Exequiel Palacios, the 21-year-old Argentina international linked with Real Madrid, will join Bayer Leverkusen from River Plate on a five-year contract in January. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bayer04?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bayer04</a> hat den argentinischen Nationalspieler Exequiel <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Palacios?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Palacios</a> verpflichtet. Der 21-Jährige wechselt zum 1. Januar 2020 von <a href="https://twitter.com/RiverPlate?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RiverPlate</a> nach <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Leverkusen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Leverkusen</a>. ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/YfmUC8zouK">https://t.co/YfmUC8zouK</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Palacios2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Palacios2025</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Werkself?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Werkself</a> <a href="https://t.co/kYR7zGeJJL">pic.twitter.com/kYR7zGeJJL</a> — Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04fussball) <a href="https://twitter.com/bayer04fussball/status/1206610673909870592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Leverkusen land Madrid target Palacios

River star had been linked with La Liga move

Chelsea are running out of time in their efforts to bring Nathan Ake back to the club from Bournemouth, claims <a href="https://theathletic.com/1460046/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. The Dutch defender is a £40 million ($53m) target for the Blues, but the January window represents the last time they will be able to do a deal at that price and a buy-back clause expires.

Chelsea running out of time in Ake pursuit

Liverpool are closing in on the signing of Coventry left-back Sam McCallum, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/6518022-exclusive-liverpool-set-to-win-race-for-coventry-city-starlet-sam-mccallum?utm_source=RSS" target="_blank">90min</a>. The 19-year-old is being tracked by several Premier League sides, including Manchester City and Chelsea, but the Reds have already opened talks with him. Liverpool are expected to sign him in January and loan him back to Coventry for the remainder of the campaign.

Liverpool set to beat Man City & Chelsea to teen left-back

Reds in talks with 19-year-old over January move

PSG look set for a quiet January transfer window, with sporting director Leonardo apparently suggesting no moves will be made. "The idea is to continue with this squad that is getting stronger," he told reporters. "Honestly, I think this squad is complete. There may be individual situations, but I do not think they will affect [the January window]." Edinson Cavani, out of contract at the end of the season, isn't expected to be allowed to leave the club early in the winter.

Leonardo rules out PSG January moves

Juventus are keeping tabs on Toulouse's 18-year-old left-back Mathieu Goncalves, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Transferts-mathieu-goncalves-toulouse-suivi-par-la-juventus/1090831" target="_blank">l'Equipe</a>. Goncalves is also thought to be a target for Liverpool, but it is claimed four meetings with Juve have already taken place. He made his professional debut in a defeat to PSG in August this year.

Juve want Toulouse's Goncalves

Neymar says he is fully focused on winning the Champions League with PSG, despite spending the summer angling for a move away from the club. The Brazilian has been in devastating form in recent weeks, dovetailing perfectly with Kylian Mbappe and Mauro Icardi up front. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/why-would-i-want-to-leave-neymar-insists-winning-champions/ft7n09a74pg31fytxwlqtou7k" target="_blank">Read everything he had to say here on Goal!</a>

Neymar: Why would I want to leave?

Gremio are interested in Atlanta United's Argentina international Gonzalo 'Pity' Martinez, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tycsports.com/futbol-internacional/gremio-le-pone-el-ojo-otra-vez-al-pity-martinez-20191216.html" target="_blank">TYC</a>. The Brazilian side were linked with the 26-year-old over the summer transfer window, and now seem set to reignite their interest when the January window opens. Martinez has five goals and nine assists for Atlanta in 32 MLS appearances, having previously represented Huracan and River Plate.

Gremio want Atlanta's Martinez

Manchester City are disappointed not to have been informed of talks between Arsenal and their assistant manager Mikel Arteta, despite the clubs playing each other on Sunday. Arteta has emerged as Arsenal's top managerial target following the sacking of Unai Emery, and a final decision is set to be made this week. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-city-in-dark-over-talks-as-arteta-emerges-as-arsenals/1nn6o7h5a8ex71rnmmt72q8mc9" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Man City in the dark over Arsenal's Arteta talks

Polish striker Adam Buksa is set to undergo a medical at New England Revolution, according to Polish journalist&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/K_Stanowski/status/1206657306945097728?s=20" target="_blank">Krzysztof Stanowski</a>. The 23-year-old target man, currently of Pogon Szczecin, has been called up to the Poland senior side but is yet to make his full international debut. It is thought the Revolution will offer a three-year contract.&nbsp;

New England target Buksa

Middlesbrough and Birmingham are both&nbsp;interested&nbsp;in&nbsp;signing Rangers goalkeeper Wes Foderingham, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7792165/Middlesbrough-targeting-Rangers-goalkeeper-Wes-Foderingham-West-Ham-line-Darren-Randolph.html">Daily Mail</a>.&nbsp; The Englishman has spent the majority of his time on the bench at Ibrox this season but the Championship clubs look eager to get a deal done.&nbsp; The 28-year-old has made four appearances this season and kept three clean sheets.&nbsp;

Middlesbrough and Birmingham battle for goalkeeper's signature 

Carlo Ancelotti has agreed a deal in principle&nbsp;to become the new Everton manager, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11888482/carlo-ancelotti-agrees-deal-to-become-everton-manager">Sky Sports</a>. The Italian boss has been heavily linked with a move to Goodison Park after initially being an outside runner for the job.&nbsp; Following his sacking from Napoli last week, the veteran looks to have agreed&nbsp;a deal&nbsp;with the Merseyside club.&nbsp;

Carlo Ancelotti agrees Everton deal in principle

Celtic boss Neil Lennon has dismissed any rumours that his Glasgow side are linked with Slovan Bratislava forward Andraz Sporar, reports the <a href="https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/celtic/celtic-boss-neil-lennon-on-link-with-highly-rated-euro-ace-and-january-transfer-plans-1-5062704">Scotsman.</a> Initially said&nbsp;to be cover for current striker Odsonne Edouard, Lennon has rubbished any speculation&nbsp;of a potential move to Scotland this January.&nbsp; Sporar has netted 20 goals in 26 outings this season.

Celtic shut down Andraz Sporar rumours

GAPC Sports have sold their shares in French club Bordeaux as they their interest in Newcastle United increases, reports the <a href="https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/would-newcastle-owners-gacp-capital-17430995">Chronicle</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp; Current Magpies owner&nbsp;Mike Ashley&nbsp;has put the club up for sale and is willing to listen to bids from any interested parties. The American investors are understood to be very keen on investment in the Premier League.&nbsp;

GAPC Capital target Newcastle takeover bid  

Mikel Arteta looks&nbsp; likely to become the next manager at the Emirates as is set to meet with director Josh Kroenke, reports the Telegraph. The former Arsenal midfielder has already spoken with club director Stan Kroenke on a potential move to the Gunners.&nbsp; Manchester City will be looking for compensation if the Spaniard is to leave.

Arteta set to meet Arsenal director

Frank Lampard has shown an interest in Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey according to the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/12/16/chelsea-look-attacking-options-frank-lampard-prepares-start/">Telegraph</a>. The 22-year-old has been on The Blues radar for a number of years and the move could be completed in&nbsp;January.&nbsp; Bailey has three goals in eight Bundesliga matches this season.&nbsp;

Chelsea eyeing Leverkusen winger Bailey 

Bayern Munich are interested in a move for Sevilla winger Lucas Ocampos, report&nbsp;<a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/calciomercato-bayern-monaco-ocampos-siviglia" target="_blank">DiMarzio</a>. The 25-year-old only joined the Spanish side from Marseille in the summer, signing a five-year contract - meaning Sevilla are in a strong negotiating position if they can be convinced to sell. Ocampos has scored five goals in 13 league appearances for Sevilla so far this season.

Bayern target Sevilla winger Ocampos

Inter are set to return to Manchester United to offer midfielder Nemanja Matic an escape route out of the club, claim the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/12/16/inter-milan-could-offer-nemanja-matic-manchester-united-escape/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>. Antonio Conte brought in Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez from Old Trafford in the summer, and are keen to link them up with a third former Red Devil. The 31-year-old Serbian international has barely featured for United this season, in part due to a groin injury.

Inter return to Man Utd for Matic

Celtic's 28-year-old Israeli international right-back Nir Bitton has signed a new contract at the club, keeping him at Parkhead until 2023. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ✍ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitton2023?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitton2023</a> It’s brilliant to have you until the summer of 2023, Nir! 🍀⚪ — Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/CelticFC/status/1206607057614336000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Bitton pens new Celtic deal

Serie A minnows Lecce have signed 29-year-old former Bayer Leverkusen and Mainz right-back Giulio Donati on a free transfer. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Formalizzata l’acquisizione di Donati <a href="https://t.co/X5WfUaEfYO">https://t.co/X5WfUaEfYO</a> — U.S. Lecce (@OfficialUSLecce) <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialUSLecce/status/1206590968734060544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Lecce snap up ex-Leverkusen full-back Donati

Wolves boss Nuno would knock back any approach from Arsenal, according to <a href="https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2019/12/15/wolves-boss-nuno-would-not-entertain-arsenal-approach/" target="_blank">Express &amp; Star</a>. The Portuguese is among those to have been linked with a vacant managerial post at Emirates Stadium, but he has no desire to enter into talks with the Gunners.

Nuno would snub Arsenal approach

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">❤️⚽️ <a href="https://t.co/Gc5b7XtqLs">pic.twitter.com/Gc5b7XtqLs</a>— Phil Senderos (@Philsend4) <a href="https://twitter.com/Philsend4/status/1206581959343968256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Former Arsenal defender Senderos retires

Leeds may still be in the mix for Red Bull Salzburg sensation Erling Haaland, according to <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2866173-br-football-ranks-surprise-transfer-decisions-you-need-to-know-about-for-2020" target="_blank">Bleacher Report</a>. The teenage striker is a Whites fan, having been born when father Al Inge was on the books at Elland Road, and could secure a stunning switch next summer. If Marcelo Bielsea can return Leeds to the Premier League, then those advising Haaland believe they would be a better step up than jumping straight in at a Manchester United or other leading side in Europe.

Could Leeds land Haaland?

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's reluctance to make a decision on his future suggests his career may be over, claims <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Milan/16-12-2019/ibra-milan-o-ritirola-lunga-attesa-alimenta-dubbi-3501932431661.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. A number of clubs have ruled themselves out of the running for the Swedish striker, while the 38-year-old has no agreement with AC Milan despite a return to San Siro being mooted.

Ibrahimovic's career may be over

Everton remain in contact with Carlo Ancelotti regarding their vacant managerial post, reports <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/dec/16/everton-to-hold-further-talks-with-carlo-ancelotti-over-managers-job?CMP=share_btn_tw" target="_blank">The Guardian</a>. Club legend Duncan Ferguson has been earning praise as interim boss, but an experience Italian remains on the radar of those at Goodison Park.

Everton hold further talks with Ancelotti

Former Newcastle and West Ham boss Alan Pardew is in talks to take over at Dutch side ADO Den Haag, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsLyall/status/1206581076430340096?s=20" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The 58-year-old has been out of work since leaving West Brom in 2018.

Pardew in talks over Dutch role

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🔵 | We can confirm Duncan Ferguson will remain in caretaker charge for Wednesday's <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CarabaoCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CarabaoCup</a> quarter-final tie. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/1QvV8USM0P">pic.twitter.com/1QvV8USM0P</a> — Everton (@Everton) <a href="https://twitter.com/Everton/status/1206552201373585413?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Ferguson to remain in charge at Everton for Carabao Cup quarter-finals

Barcelona and Real Madrid are both interested in signing Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek - according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/en/news/barca/barca-and-madrid-knocking-on-van-de-beeks-door-7775651" target="_blank">Diario Sport</a>. The Blancos hold the edge at the moment after opening negotiations with the Dutch champions, who are set to demand a €60m ($67m, £50m) fee for a prized asset. A deal is unlikely to be done until the summer though, which give Barca plenty of time to make contact with Ajax themselves.

Barca & Madrid chasing Van de Beek

Manchester United are likely to release Ashley Young at the end of the season - according to the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/manchester-united-release-ashley-young-ole-gunnar-solskjaer-a4314466.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard</a>. The 34-year-old is out of contract next summer and although he would be open to an extension, he has accepted that he may have to call time on his career at Old Trafford. Young has started nine Premier League matches for United in the first half of the 2019-20 season.

Young set to leave Man Utd next summer

Exequiel Palacios confirmed he will leave River Plate after their&nbsp;Copa Argentina final win over&nbsp;Cordoba on Saturday - as <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/blog-transfer-talk/story/4014427/live-transfer-talk-chelseas-kante-may-force-barcelonareal-madrid-move" target="_blank">ESPN</a> reports. The Argentine is expected to complete a €16m ($18m, £13m)&nbsp;move to Bayer Leverkusen in January. Palacios told reporters post-match: "It was an important game (against Cordoba) as I wanted to leave on a joyful occasion and luckily it has happened. "River is my home and I hope to one day return. I grew up at River and I'm going to miss a lot of things but I hope to one day come back."

Palacios confirms River Plate departure

Manchester United&nbsp;should be looking to offload Paul Pogba if they can recoup the £89 million ($119m) they paid for him, says Paul Parker, while Mario Mandzukic has been talked up as a useful addition for the Red Devils. Transfer talk at Old Trafford is beginning to build again heading towards the January window. Various comings and goings are being discussed at Old Trafford, with the general consensus being that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needs to make further tweaks to his squad. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/man-utd-sell-pogba-mandzukic/1mftk2lrwv04f1ttoyyx8bwa0a" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Man Utd should sell Pogba & get Mandzukic - Parker

Zinedine Zidane wants to welcome Achraf Hakimi back into the fold at Real Madrid, reports <a href="https://www.sport.es/en/news/real-madrid/zinedine-zidane-confirms-the-return-of-achraf-hakimi-7771691" target="_blank">Diario Sport</a>. The Blancos have been impressed by the Moroccan during a two-year loan spell at Borussia Dortmund and will look to ease him back into their plans next summer.

Zidane hoping to have Hakimi back at Real

West Brom starlet Nathan Ferguson is a target for Serie A giants AC Milan, according to<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10553452/nathan-ferguson-ac-milan-west-brom-transfer/" target="_blank"> The Sun</a>. The Rossoneri have sent scouts to cast an eye over the highly-rated 19-year-old defender.

Milan plot move for Ferguson

Mikel Arteta is a leading contender to take charge at Arsenal, claims <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/11888016/mikel-arteta-leading-contender-to-take-arsenal-job" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The Gunners are expected to appoint a new manager before the end of the year, with a former captain who is currently assistant to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City now firmly in the frame.

Arteta a leading contender for Arsenal

Talk of Steven Gerrard being lined up to replace Jurgen Klopp at&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;in 2024, with both men having committed to contracts through to that point, is a Christmas fairy tale, says Kenny Dalglish. The Reds legend has told the Sunday Post: "Nobody – including Jurgen, Steven and me – can look five days into the future, never mind four or five years. For anyone to suggest otherwise is putting two and two together and coming up with 222." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/gerrard-replacing-klopp-in-2024-is-a-christmas-fairy-tale/s87748kwb0tq1qw0d4u8rqwnc" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Gerrard replacing Klopp in 2024 is a Christmas fairy tale’

Manchester City are looking to line up Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers as successor to Pep Guardiola, claims <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10554035/brendan-rodgers-identified-as-ideal-guardiola-successor-as-man-city-prepare-for-life-after-pep/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Northern Irishman was linked with the vacant role at Arsenal prior to agree a new contract with the Foxes.

City identify Rodgers as Guardiola's successor

Bordeaux forward Josh Maja has emerged a transfer target for Chelsea - according to <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/6518038-exclusive-chelsea-consider-january-move-for-bordeaux-forward-josh-maja?utm_source=RSS" target="_blank">90min</a>. The Blues could move for the 20-year-old in January to offer more competition upfront for first-choice striker Tammy Abraham. Maja, formerly of Sunderland, has scored five goals in 16 Ligue 1 matches for&nbsp;Bordeaux this season.

Chelsea set sights on Bordeaux ace Maja

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">PSV have parted company with head coach Mark van Bommel. Mark, thanks for everything. We wish you all the best.<a href="https://t.co/RqOBFjlKVC">https://t.co/RqOBFjlKVC</a>— PSV International (@psveindhoven) <a href="https://twitter.com/psveindhoven/status/1206496832286842880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Van Bommel sacked by PSV

Atletico Madrid have identified Paris Saint Germain striker Edinson Cavani as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/ligue1/va-neymar-es-crack-mundial-apunta-espana" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. Atleti would prefer to arrange a deal for the 33-year-old next summer, but PSG are looking to cash in on a prized asset when the&nbsp;January window opens. Cavani has scored twice in eight Ligue 1 appearances this season.

Cavani emerges on Atletico's radar

Real Madrid are monitoring&nbsp;Valencia winger Ferran Torres ahead of the January transfer window - according to <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2019/12/15/football/1576428047_251532.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. Los Ches&nbsp;are hoping to extend the 19-year-old's current contract to fend off the Blancos' interest, with his existing deal set to expire in 2021. Torres featured in Valencia's 1-1 draw with Madrid at the Mestalla in La Liga on Sunday.

Real Madrid tracking Valencia's Torres

Hull City centre-forward&nbsp;Jarrod Bowen is the subject of interest from Leicester City. According to the <a href="https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/jarrod-bowen-leicester-transfers-leeds-3646520" target="_blank">Leicester Mercury</a>, Brendan Rodgers is keen on the 22-year-old, who is currently valued at £10 million (£13m). Bowen has hit 15 goals in 22 Championship outings for Hull this term.

Leicester eyeing Hull striker Bowen

Napoli have identified&nbsp;Club Brugge midfielder Sofyan Amrabat as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-inter-withdraw-from-race-for-verona-star-as-conte-make-88733" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. Tottenham are also interested in the 23-year-old, who is currently on loan at&nbsp;Hellas Verona, but Napoli are now readying a €15m ($17m, £12m) January bid. Amrabat has featured in 16 Serie A matches for Verona this season.

Napoli to battle Spurs for Amrabat

Paraguayan striker&nbsp;Cecilio Dominguez is attracting interest from clubs in&nbsp;Mexico and the United States, reports <a href="https://lavozdeldiablo.com/independiente/32953-lo-buscan-a-cecilio.html" target="_blank">LVD</a>.&nbsp; Independiente won't be letting the 25-year-old go cheaply however and have put a $6 million price tag on the attacker.&nbsp; Dominguez has scored two goals across 15 league appearances this season.&nbsp;

Dominguez valued at $6m as MLS clubs circle

Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha has conceded his inability to secure a new club over the summer did lead to some initial struggles back on the pitch.&nbsp; "What happened in the summer did affect me. When the season started it was still in my head," Zaha told the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1217678/Wilfried-Zaha-Crystal-Palace-Everton-Arsenal-transfers-Lambeth-Allstars-exclusive" target="_blank">Express</a>.&nbsp; “But after a while I told myself that I have got to get over it. Going around sulking is not going to help. I told myself I can’t be like that."

Zaha admits summer transfer drama did impact him

Moise Kean wasn't in Everton's initial transfer plans over the summer, according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/1457810/2019/12/15/there-were-five-names-on-that-list-and-moise-kean-wasnt-one-of-them-what-now-for-the-shock-summer-signing-who-ferguson-hooked-after-18-minutes/?source=shared-article" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>.&nbsp; Former&nbsp;manager Marco Silva had a list of&nbsp;five players he wanted to pursue during pre-season and Kean's name was reportedly nowhere to be seen. The Italian teenager was subbed off as a substitute on Sunday against Manchester United with his future at the Toffees now up in the air.&nbsp;

Kean wasn't on Everton's summer shortlist

Paris Saint-Germain&nbsp;sporting director Leonardo has urged reporters to stop asking Thomas Tuchel about possible transfers. Speaking after the club's 4-0 win over Sant-Etienne in&nbsp;Ligue 1, Leonardo suggested January could present an opportunity to strengthen the squad but dismissed Tuchel's role in any such recruitment.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/psg-sporting-director-calls-for-tuchel-to-be-left-alone-over/1jstj9wscwbo41eh63bdjhx9ws" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

PSG sporting director calls for Tuchel to be left alone over transfers

Napoli&nbsp;owner Aurelio De Laurentiis appeared to rule out the signing of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, insisting the club must "start from scratch" after Gennaro Gattuso replaced Carlo Ancelotti. Ibrahimovic is a free agent after leaving&nbsp;MLS&nbsp;side&nbsp;LA Galaxy&nbsp;and the veteran striker has been linked with a return to&nbsp;Serie A&nbsp;via Napoli, former club Milan and Serie C outfit Monza. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/napoli-rule-out-january-ibrahimovic-signing-as-de-laurentiis/vtsrakg836n010f5rda20v8y7" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Napoli rule out Ibrahimovic signing

AC Milan are lining up a January bid for for Derby defender Jayden Bogle. The Italian side are looking to splash out on a new right-back and <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/6518059-exclusive-ac-milan-ready-shock-january-move-for-derby-star-jayden-bogle?utm_source=RSS" target="_blank">90min</a> reports they see the 19-year-old as a smart purchase after scouting him this season.

Bogle to leave Derby for AC Milan?

LAFC have reached an agreement with Uruguayan midfielder&nbsp;Francisco Ginella, <a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/12/15/report-lafc-agree-deal-uruguayan-midfielder-francisco-ginella" target="_blank">it has been reported</a>. The 20-year-old has impressed with&nbsp;Montevideo Wanderers since his breakthrough two years ago, catching the attention of the MLS side. They will pay&nbsp;$2.5 million in exchange for 75% of his rights and he will sign a four-year contract with the club.

LAFC to sign Ginella

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has walked away from negotiations with AC Milan. The Swedish striker has been linked with a return to San Siro in January after his contract with LA Galaxy expires, but the two parties could not reach an agreement over a contract. <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/news/359336/calciomercato_milan_ibrahimovic_si_allontana_l_annuncio_di_boban" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;reports Ibrahimovic wanted an 18-month deal, but Milan were only prepared to offer him one lasting a year.

Ibrahimovic not joining AC Milan

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