Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd battle with AC Milan for Barca's Rakitic

Atletico Madrid will attempt to sign Edinson Cavani from PSG in the January transfer window, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://en.as.com/en/2019/10/14/football/1571047653_800725.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. With the Uruguayan's contract in Paris expiring at the end of the season, such a move could see the end of Diego Costa's time in red and white. The former Chelsea forward has reportedly emerged as a target for Qatari side Al-Rayyan.

Atletico 'to go all out' for Cavani

Manchester United&nbsp;are closing in on the January signing of&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;forward Mario Mandzukic. The Red Devils are confident that a transfer fee of £9 million (€10m/$11m) will be accepted by Juventus, who are desperate to sell the Croatian veteran. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-closing-in-on-mandzukic-signing-from-juventus/1r07ultdas6s31bfgqii1on4kl" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

Man Utd closing in on £9m Mandzukic

Red Devils set to seal deal for Juve star

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is the only man capable of saving&nbsp;Manchester United’s season, says Clayton Blackmore, with the Red Devils urged to look into re-signing the enigmatic Swede. The former Red Devils defender has said in The Mirror: “We’re lacking a target man and the only thing that is going to save us this season is Ibrahimovic." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ibrahimovic-only-one-who-can-save-man-utd-red-devils-need-target-/jedv7z63s5cy1iuhskofqiiz0" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Ibrahimovic is the only one who can save Man Utd’

Barcelona are lining up an approach for PSV promise Donyell Malen, according to&nbsp;Sport.&nbsp; Malen, 20, currently leads the scoring charts in the Eredivisie.&nbsp;&nbsp; And the Catalans see him as the perfect foil for Luis Suarez, and possibly the Uruguayan's long-term successor at Camp Nou.

Barcelona to move for PSV's Malen

Twenty-year-old forward is Eredivisie's top scorer

The annual wage bill at Manchester United has reached a mammoth&nbsp;£332 million ($420m) a year, a Premier League record sum, claims the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10127027/man-utd-highest-prem-wage-bill-ever/" target="_blank">Sun</a>.&nbsp; That works out at&nbsp;£6.5m-a-week, and is almost&nbsp;£100m higher than nearest challengers Liverpool, who are paying out £264m over the course of 2019-20.

Man United report Premier League's biggest-ever wage bill

Reds spent almost £100m more a year than nearest rivals Liverpool

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy says his side struggled to sell the players they wanted to during the summer transfer window. While Kieran Trippier, Fernando Llorente and Vincent Janssen were among the players to leave, the likes of Christian Eriksen, Danny Rose and Toby Alderweireld all still remain at the club. "In 90% of instances either a buyer couldn't be found for a player or the player didn't wish to join a club that had expressed an interest," Levy said at a meeting between the club and representatives of the Tottenham Hotspur Supporters Trust last week.

Levy: Spurs couldn't sell players

Patrick Vieira says he would jump at the chance to one day manage Arsenal or France. “If it’s my dream to coach Arsenal or France?&nbsp;Yes, like any player, when we do this job we want to reach the very top level," he told&nbsp;<a href="https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/" target="_blank">RMC Sport</a>. He underlined his commitment to current side Nice, but said his long-term ambition was to manage a team in the Champions League.

Vieira dreams of Arsenal job

Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici says he doesn't think his side need to make any more additions in the January transfer window. "The squad is complete," he told reporters at the Scopigno Award. "This is the best team for us, it does not need to be strengthened". Paratici also gave his support to summer signing Adrien Rabiot, saying he just needed time to regain his match fitness.&nbsp;

'Juve's squad is complete'

Chelsea are one of the teams interested in 19-year-old Chievo midfielder Emanuel Vignato, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1183837702933884930" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>&nbsp;journalist Nicolo Schira. Bayern Munich, Inter and AC Milan are also reported to be tracking him. Vignato has been called up for both Italy and Brazil at youth level, though he has only played for Italy.

Chelsea want teenager Vignato

Tottenham have announced the return of backup goalkeeper Michel Vorm on a short-term contract until the end of the season. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Welcome back, <a href="https://twitter.com/Vorm_Official?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Vorm_Official</a>! The experienced goalkeeper has signed a contract with the Club until the end of the season. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/THFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#THFC</a> ⚪️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COYS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#COYS</a> — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1183797485011132416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Vorm returns to Spurs

Freddie Ljungberg would likely step in as temporary manager at Arsenal if Unai Emery was to leave his post, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://theathletic.co.uk/1289974/2019/10/14/live-qa-put-your-football-questions-to-david-ornstein-mon-14-oct-12pm-bst-7am-et/" target="_blank">Athletic</a>'s David Ornstein. The former Gunner is currently a first-team coach at the Emirates and is a well-respected member of Emery's backroom staff. Ljungberg has previously spent time as assistant manager of Bundesliga side Wolfsburg, and has taken charge of Arsenal's under-23 side.

Ljungberg has lofty ambitions at Arsenal

Mohamed Elneny may have just joined Besiktas on loan from Arsenal in the summer, but the midfielder could be on the move again in January. <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Milan/13-10-2019/milan-idea-elneny-gennaio-tosto-ed-esperto-puo-sostituire-kessie-350234553836.shtml?refresh_ce-cp" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>&nbsp;reports that AC Milan are eyeing the 27-year-old Egypt international and are willing to pay the €15 million (£13m/$17m)&nbsp;the Gunners are said to want for him. Milan see Elneny as an ideal replacement for Franck Kessie, who the club are trying to offload.

AC Milan eye €15m Arsenal man Elneny 

Javi Martinez and Thomas Muller are considering leaving Bayern Munich if they do not get more playing time this season. The pair have been given restricted roles this season, with coach Niko Kovac relegating them to the bench. But the striker and the defensive midfielder are not happy about the developments and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport1.de/fussball/bundesliga/2019/10/fc-bayern-darum-wuerde-ein-wechsel-von-christian-eriksen-sinn-ergeben" target="_blank">Sport1</a>&nbsp;reports they could look for more regular playing time elsewhere.

Muller & Martinez consider Bayern Munich exit

Franck Ribery has confirmed that he had contact with clubs from the Premier League before deciding to join Fiorentina in the summer. The former France winger has had a bright start to life in the Italian top-flight, but he could have ended up in England, where Sheffield United were reportedly trying to sign him. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ribery-reveals-premier-league-talks-before-choosing/1f5x64n33wzcp1d1r7mx3k1uon" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Ribery confirms talks with Premier League clubs

Galatasaray are lining up another offer for AC Milan attacking midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fanatik.com.tr" target="_blank">Fanatik</a>&nbsp;reports. The Turkish side have made a €6 million offer for the 25-year-old, who has made 98 appearances for the Serie A side since joining from Bayer Leverkusen two years ago. Galatasaray tried to sign the Turkey international in the summer, but Milan refused to let him go.

Galatasaray return for Calhanoglu with €6m bid

Italy international attacker Giuseppe Rossi will start training with former side Villarreal on Tuesday. The 32-year-old has been without a club since he left Genoa in 2018, having been plagued by injury throughout his career. The ex-Manchester United and Fiorentina attacker Rossi's best spell came at the Yellow Submarine, where he scored 82 goals to become their all-time top scorer.

Ex-Man Utd forward Rossi to train with Villarreal

Former PSG, Guingamp and Dijon manager Antoine Kombouare has been announced as the new manager of Toulouse, who are currently 18th in Ligue 1. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Antoine <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kombouar%C3%A9?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kombouaré</a> est le nouvel entraîneur du TFC. → <a href="https://t.co/VhWuWNnAz6">https://t.co/VhWuWNnAz6</a> <a href="https://t.co/RfkDFVqx2i">pic.twitter.com/RfkDFVqx2i</a> — Toulouse FC (@ToulouseFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ToulouseFC/status/1183769699630374913?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Kombouare confirmed as new Toulouse boss

League Two side Bradford have confirmed the signing of 32-year-old former Oldham, Blackburn and Blackpool midfielder Chris Taylor on an initial deal until the end of January. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 📰 BREAKING NEWS | We are delighted to announce the signing of Chris Taylor! ➡️ | Read full details here: <a href="https://t.co/K5ZS1fw7OZ">https://t.co/K5ZS1fw7OZ</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BCAFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BCAFC</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OurCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OurCity</a> <a href="https://t.co/2daG9TTx6Z">pic.twitter.com/2daG9TTx6Z</a> — Bradford City (@officialbantams) <a href="https://twitter.com/officialbantams/status/1183774211837329410?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Bradford sign midfielder Taylor

Gaetano Berardi could be set for a new contract at Leeds, with his current deal up at the end of the season. According to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/latest-update-defender-gaetano-berardis-20578760" target="_blank">Mirror</a>, the Championship club would be happy to see the 31-year-old extend his tenure at Elland Road, but the final decision is likely to be up to the player. However, Berardi is far from a regular under Marcelo Bielsa and he may choose to leave on a free transfer to improve his chances of playing regular football.

Leeds could offer Berardi new deal

Arsenal would have signed Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid in 2017, but their hopes were ended after failing to qualify for the Champions League, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://theathletic.co.uk/1289974/2019/10/14/live-qa-put-your-football-questions-to-david-ornstein-mon-14-oct-12pm-bst-7am-et/" target="_blank">Athletic</a>'s David Ornstein. The Gunners would have launched a transfer offensive for the Frenchman but were left in no position to do so after missing out on qualification for the first time in 20 years. Ornstein also revealed Arsenal were the first-choice destination for Dietmar Hamann back in 1999, but he joined Liverpool after no approach was made from north London.

'Arsenal wanted Griezmann in 2017'

Schalke have formerly terminated the contract of former head coach Domenico Tedesco, with the 34-year-old set to take over at Spartak Moscow. Tedesco was sacked from his post in March and has since been replaced by David Wagner. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/S04?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#S04</a> and Domenico <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tedesco?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tedesco</a> have mutually agreed to terminate his contract. Good luck at <a href="https://twitter.com/fcsm_eng?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@fcsm_eng</a>, Domenico! 🤞 <a href="https://t.co/RGremyrAHr">pic.twitter.com/RGremyrAHr</a> — FC Schalke 04 (@s04_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/s04_en/status/1183766777249042433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Schalke terminate contract of Moscow-bound Tedesco

St Pauli have released 25-year-old midfielder Cenk Sahin after three years at the 2.Bundesliga side. The decision was made after Sahin had tweeted in support of Turkey's recent military action in Syria. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Der FC St. Pauli stellt Cenk <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sahin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sahin</a> mit sofortiger Wirkung frei. Alle Infos 👇🏼<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/fcsp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#fcsp</a> <a href="https://t.co/EVg8Zv5I8j">https://t.co/EVg8Zv5I8j</a> — FC St. Pauli (@fcstpauli) <a href="https://twitter.com/fcstpauli/status/1183747411228930054?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

St Pauli release Sahin

Victor Lindelof claims to have paid no attention to the transfer talk which linked him with&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;over the summer, with the defender “loyal” to&nbsp;Manchester United’s pursuit of silverware. He told Expressen: “There was a lot of writing about it. But for me, I have a contract with United and I am the loyal type." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/lindelof-ignored-barcelona-transfer-talk-to-remain-focused/zxusbri7nprp1ohn03b9yze1q" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Lindelof ignored Barcelona transfer talk

Inter retain interest in Ajax star Donny van de Beek, according to <a href="https://www.fcinternews.it/esclusive/fcin-van-de-beek-non-passa-di-moda-ausilio-tiene-vivi-i-contatti-se-ne-puo-parlare-in-primavera-tutti-i-dettagli-320429" target="_blank">FCInterNews</a>. The Serie A giants are prepared to battle it out with Premier League heavyweights Manchester United and Tottenham for the highly-rated midfielder.

Inter compete with Utd & Spurs for Van de Beek

Inter and AC Milan are considering moves to bring Mesut Ozil onto their books, claims <a href="https://www.calciomercatonews.com/2019/10/12/calciomercato-inter-milan-ozil-arsenal/" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The World Cup winner finds himself frozen out at Arsenal, but is still held in high regard across Europe and may be offered a clean slate in Serie A.

Milan rivals join the race for Ozil

Borussia Dortmund want to make Wolves youngster Chem Campbell the next British arrival in German football, claims <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-borussia-dortmund-set-sights-on-wolves-midfielder/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a> The 16-year-old midfielder is held in high regard at Molineux but may opt to follow the lead of England international Jadon Sancho.

Dortmund keen on Wolves starlet

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has passed on the names of six players he would like to see Manchester United target in January, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7566531/Man-United-rule-spending-binge-January-transfer-window-strict-policy-not-panic-buy.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a> The Red Devils are in the process of piecing together their plans for the next window and the man at the helm has offered his input to that process.

Solskjaer presents Man Utd with six-man transfer shortlist

AC Milan are preparing to challenge Manchester United for Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-man-utd-competing-with-milan-for-rakitic-90890" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Croatia international has fallen out of favour at Camp Nou and is being heavily linked with a move in January.

Milan battle Man Utd for Rakitic

Tottenham are in talks to re-sign Michel Vorm, claims the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham/tottenham-in-talks-to-resign-michel-vorm-to-provide-cover-after-hugo-lloris-injury-blow-a4261076.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard</a>. The Dutch goalkeeper is a free agent after leaving Spurs over the summer, but an untimely injury to Hugo Lloris has left Mauricio Pochettino short of options between the sticks.

Spurs want Vorm back

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">L’Olympique Lyonnais informe de la nomination de Rudi Garcia au poste d’entraîneur à compter de ce jour.<a href="https://t.co/gtPd3YCgYB">https://t.co/gtPd3YCgYB</a>— Olympique Lyonnais (@OL) <a href="https://twitter.com/OL/status/1183733238977761283?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Lyon appoint Garcia

Reading have appointed sporting director Mark Bowen as their new manager. It will be the 55-year-old Welshman's first time as the main man in the dugout, after many years as an assistant manager and&nbsp;occasional stints as caretaker boss at various clubs. He replaces&nbsp;José Manuel Gomes who was sacked after the club won just two of 11 games in the new season.

Reading appoint Bowen

Arsenal will soon&nbsp;decide&nbsp;whether to recall on-loan striker&nbsp;Eddie Nketiah, who is impressing at Leeds United but also struggling for game time. The Gunners will make a decision during the November international break, according to <a href="https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/players/arsenals-stance-recalling-eddie-nketiah-17080379" target="_blank">football.london</a>, with Bristol City interested in taking the 20-year-old on loan in January&nbsp;and willing to offer him more minutes.

Arsenal to make Nketiah call

Tottenham will block any January transfer moves for Serge Aurier as they are short of depth at right-back. Tuttosport&nbsp;say&nbsp;the Ivorian will remain in North London despite his inconsistent displays. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/tottenham-plan-to-block-serge-aurier-transfer-report/8d79udrpgtes1kk2myhsngo7q" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Spurs want Serge to stay

Willian has suggested his future lies at Chelsea thanks to his great relationship with new manager and former team-mate,&nbsp;Frank Lampard.&nbsp; The underrated Brazilian has been linked with a move to Juventus,&nbsp;and his contract expires in the&nbsp;summer, but his revival under the Englishman could mean he sees out his career at Stamford Bridge. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/willian-weird-playing-for-lampard-but-titles-are-the-target/1pm44udwhlctj1s6w9ffeshu10">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Willian enjoying life at Chelsea

Torino chairman&nbsp;Urbano Cairo has branded one of his own players a waste of money, in an interview with <a href="https://www.football-italia.net/145235/%E2%80%98napoli-were-gifted-%E2%82%AC22m-verdi%E2%80%99" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>. Torino loaned Simone Verdi from Napoli this summer&nbsp;with an obligation to buy for €20 million ($22m), plus an initial loan fee of around €2 million. Cairo said: "I gave them a €22m gift that I’ve never even given to my wife.&nbsp;It was a very wrong move on my part."

Torino owner: I overpaid for striker!

Napoli will extend the contract of Jose Callejon, but only if the player accepts a lower salary. The 32-year-old Spaniard is eager to extend his stay in Naples but will have to take a wage cut, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/napoli-l-agente-di-callejon-chiede-un-incontro-a-de-laurentiis-13692" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>.

Callejon set for Napoli wage drop

Arsenal are considering an approach for Scunthorpe starlet Joey Dawson, claims <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10122107/arsenal-keen-to-snap-up-16-year-old-scunthorpe-midfielder-joey-dawson-nephew-of-former-spurs-defender-michael/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The 16-year-old midfielder is the nephew of former Spurs defender Michael Dawson, who is now on the books at Nottingham Forest.

Arsenal eyeing up move for Dawson

Willian has once again hinted that he would be willing to commit to a new contract at&nbsp;Chelsea, with the Brazilian stating his desire to take in many more appearances for his “dream” club. As things stand, the South American forward is due to become a free agent in the summer of 2020. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/willian-offers-chelsea-future-hint-as-contract-runs-down-towards-/9xu2aqy6x6kj162ov3vm1lvj3" target="_blank">Find out what he has had to say here.</a>

Willian offers Chelsea future hint

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SaintsFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SaintsFC</a> can today confirm the departure of its Director of Football Operations, Ross Wilson: <a href="https://t.co/SQNuqgqswx">https://t.co/SQNuqgqswx</a>— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SouthamptonFC/status/1183665022234435584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Movement at St Mary's

Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City are all keeping an eye on Crystal Palace starlet Zion Atta, according to <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/exclusive-palace-prospect-to-stay-despite-chelsea-man-utd-liverpool-links" target="_blank">TEAMtalk</a>. The Eagles are, however, confident of keeping the talented 14-year-old on their books and fending off interest from Premier League rivals.

Palace to fend off interest in Atta

Barcelona are set to offer a new long-term deal to teenage sensation Ansu Fati. The contract offered to the&nbsp;16-year-old winger, who recently became eligible for Spain, will include&nbsp;a €100 million ($110) release clause, according to today's Mundo Deportivo.

New deal for Fati

Real Madrid are favourites to sign Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz, according to the front page of Monday's Marca. The Spain&nbsp;international's profile is ever-increasing thanks to some standout performances in Serie A, as well as for Spain's U21 side with whom he won the U21 Euros this year. Real will waste no time, and will try to beat Barcelona&nbsp;to his signature in January.

Ruiz for Real

Former Manchester City manager Stuart Pearce believes talented English midfielder Phil Foden should leave the club on loan in January. The 19-year-old is widely considered the heir to David Silva, but has struggled for game time so far this season. Pearce told <a href="https://talksport.com/football/614301/stuart-pearce-phil-foden-leave-man-city-loan-january-pep-guardiola/" target="_blank">Talksport</a> a temporary move in search of first-team football would be best for his development.

Foden should leave City in January

Christian Eriksen would prefer to see out his contract at Spurs in order leave on a free transfer in the summer and secure a bigger signing on bonus. The <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1190309/Tottenham-news-Christian-Eriksen-Real-Madrid-transfer-news-Zinedine-Zidane">Express</a>&nbsp;and <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/3962056/sources-real-madrid-president-perez-wants-eriksen-zidane-prefers-pogba">ESPN</a> report that the player is still a target for Real Madrid, although Zinedine Zidane would prefer to sign Paul Pogba, but a&nbsp;deal is unlikely to happen in January.

Eriksen to stay at Spurs... for now

Liverpool may have lost stars such as Philippe Coutinho and Luis Suarez to Barcelona in recent years, but the Catalan club will not be returning to sign Roberto Firmino. According to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20191012/47906000354/el-barca-ira-a-por-un-9-de-maximo-nivel.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>, the Spanish champions&nbsp;prefer Marcus Rashford of Manchester United, but Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe are ahead of both on&nbsp;their striker shortlist.

Barca prefer Kane and Rashford to Firmino

Juventus forward&nbsp;Mario Mandzukic has reached a "verbal agreement" with Manchester United, according to the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1189935/Man-Utd-verbal-agreement-Mario-Mandzukic-Juventus-EXCLUSIVE-transfer-news-gossip" target="_blank">Express</a>. But the Premier League side will have to part with £10 million ($12.5m) if they're to sign the 33-year-old&nbsp;in the upcoming January transfer window.

Mandzukic agrees to join Man United

Former Real Madrid defender&nbsp;Michel Salgado believes striker Luka Jovic will prove his worth for the club if given time.&nbsp; Jovic is yet to score for the club he joined over the summer as Karim Benzema continues to deliver up front for Los Blancos. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/jovic-needs-time-at-real-madrid-salgado/otorq4pnix2z1x90meookn758" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Jovic backed to come good at Real Madrid

Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings is set to be handed his first England cap by Gareth Southgate on Monday night against Bulgaria, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12016/11834594/tyrone-mings-set-to-make-england-debut-against-bulgaria" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The 26-year-old is expected to&nbsp;replace Michael Keane at centre-back following&nbsp;the Three Lions shaky defensive performance against Czech Republic.&nbsp; Mings was only called up by England's senior team for the first time last month and has thoroughly impressed since leaving Bournemouth for Villa.&nbsp;

Mings poised for England debut

New A-League club Western United have signed Australian attacker Kwabena Appiah as an injury replacement folllowing an injury to&nbsp;Valentino Yuel.&nbsp; The new signing wasn't announced by the club but Appiah was included in&nbsp;United's squad for their&nbsp;first A-League match on Sunday and came on in the second-half as Mark Rudan's side claimed a 1-0 win. Appiah has previously played in the A-League for Western Sydney Wanderers, Wellington Phoenix,&nbsp;Central Coast Mariners and Newcastle Jets.&nbsp;

Western United sign injury replacement

Both&nbsp;Marc Andre Ter Stegen and Nelson Semedo are set to be handed contract extensions, reports <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2019/10/13/primera/1571000806_351513.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. Though the duo are currently contracted until 2022, the Catalans want to lock them down for longer&nbsp;and in the process reward their recent good form.&nbsp; Barcelona reportedly see the extensions as one of their top priorities ahead of the transfer window re-opening.&nbsp;

Barcelona set to hand duo contract extensions

Matildas star Sam Kerr has been encouraged by her current Perth Glory coach to leave the club and sign for a European side over the coming months. The Australian attacker has been breaking records in the NWSL and was linked to interest from Chelsea during&nbsp;the Women's World Cup.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-au/news/kerr-urged-to-make-european-move-by-glory-coach-despotovski/18sq2o895a80w11zlkhmesk8uq" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Kerr urged to make European move

England manager Gareth Southgate is set to make wholesale changes to his defence after Friday's Czech Republic&nbsp;debacle, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10127992/england-bulgaria-team-chilwell-trent-mings/" target="_blank">Sun</a>.&nbsp; The Three Lions were badly caught out in Prague as they threw away an early lead to go down 2-1.&nbsp; And three changes are expected against Bulgaria with&nbsp;Kieran Trippier and Michael Keane set to be replaced in the starting side, along with suspended Danny Rose.

Southgate to axe three defenders against Bulgaria

Jamie Vardy has cut off all social media relations with former England team-mate Wayne Rooney, claims the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/jamie-vardy-cuts-ties-wayne-20573993" target="_blank">Sun</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp; The two players' wives, Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney, have become embroiled in a row over the leaking of Instagram information to daily newspapers.&nbsp; And it appears that the conflict has spread, with Vardy distancing himself from Rooney on several platforms.

Vardy cuts social media ties with Rooney

Well-travelled Italy striker Mario Balotelli could increase his salary at Brescia four times over should he hit his targets at the Serie A club, claims the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/hidden-bonuses-mario-balotellis-brescia-20573256" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; Balotelli went back to Italy's top flight this summer after spells in Ligue 1 with Nice and Marseille, on a relatively modest base salary of&nbsp;€1 million a season. But if the former Liverpool and Manchester City man scores 15 goals in 2018-19 and helps Brescia avoid relegation, a hidden contract clause would see him receive a further bonus of&nbsp;€3&nbsp;million.

Balotelli could quadruple Brescia salary

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