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AC Milan remain keen on trying to lure Marcus Rashford away from Manchester United, according to <a href="https://www.corriere.it/sport/18_dicembre_20/ecco-come-rivali-juve-si-muovono-ridurre-distanze-15a5afa0-049c-11e9-9823-64286d9a7340.shtml?refresh_ce-cp" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a>. The England international struggled for regular game time under Jose Mourinho, which first sparked the exit talk, but has seen the Portuguese move on and may see more minutes under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Milan keen on Rashford

Chelsea are readying a move for Gonzalo Higuain, currently on loan from Juventus at AC Milan, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6518525/Chelsea-revive-Gonzalo-Higuain.html">Daily Mail.</a> Blues boss Maurizio Sarri was interested in signing the striker in the summer, but the Argentine eventually moved to Milan on loan as part of a deal that saw Bonnuci return to Turin. However, the Rossoneri are reportedly struggling to meet Financial Fair Play regulations and may be forced to part with their higher-valued assets, opening the door for a potential big-money move to Stamford Bridge in January.

Chelsea prepare huge January bid for Higuain

Maurizio Sarri keen on a reunion with the former Napoli striker.

Arsenal are considering sending midfielder Mesut Ozil out on loan next month, according to <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/arsenal-may-send-mesut-oezil-out-on-loan-zmlztrdb2" target="_blank">The Times</a>. Ozil's Arsenal future is in doubt after struggling to fit into the&nbsp;system employed by new Gunners boss Unai Emery. The pair have also reportedly clashed in team meetings when the player's work rate has been questioned, with a January departure now a possibility.

Arsenal considering sending Ozil out on loan

Germany international struggling for regular action at Emirates Stadium

Fulham manager Claudio Ranieri is considering a January move for Leicester City defender Danny Simpson, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6520577/Claudio-Ranieri-considering-January-bring-Leicester-defender-Danny-Simpson-Fulham.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a> Ranieri&nbsp;managed Simpson during the pair's time at Leicester, where they famously won a title in 2015-16.&nbsp; The 31-year-old is out of contract next summer, and the Foxes are weighing up cashing in on him this January.&nbsp;

Ranieri considering move for Simpson

Watford have terminated the contract of defender Younes Kaboul by mutual consent. Kaboul joined Watford from Sunderland in a reported £4 million deal in August 2016, and featured frequently in his first season.&nbsp; However, the 32-year-old has not played for Watford in 15 months, having dealt with several injury issues.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/kaboul-contract-terminated-by-watford/1g5b0ihmgeuqy1jveutj8ak5yv" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Watford terminate Kaboul contract 

Sheffield Wednesday have offered Steve Bruce £2 million per year to take over as manager, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8039727/sheffield-wednesday-steve-bruce-jos-luhukay/" target="_blank">The Sun.&nbsp;</a> The Owls have sacked&nbsp;Jos Luhukay&nbsp;after a poor run of results, and currently sit 18th in the Championship.&nbsp; Bruce has been without a job since he was sacked by Aston Villa in October.&nbsp;

Sheffield Wednesday to offer Bruce £2m per year

The Columbus Crew have signed left-back Milton Valenzuela on a permanent transfer from Argentine side Newell's Old Boys. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">🚨 NEWS 🚨<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CrewSC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CrewSC</a> has acquired Milton Valenzuela on a permanent transfer from <a href="https://twitter.com/CANOBoficial_en?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CANOBoficial_en</a> as a Young Designated Player! Welcome back, Milton! 🖤💛 ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/jcDfIRSU5J">https://t.co/jcDfIRSU5J</a> <a href="https://t.co/UXVXzT09RT">pic.twitter.com/UXVXzT09RT</a>— Columbus Crew SC (@ColumbusCrewSC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ColumbusCrewSC/status/1076190657826426881?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> The 20-year-old played the 2018 season with Columbus on loan, and has now joined full-time as a&nbsp;Young Designated Player.

Crew sign Valenzuela on permanent transfer 

Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde&nbsp;has&nbsp;refused to discuss reports his side were set to move for&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain&nbsp;midfielder Adrien Rabiot. PSG sporting director&nbsp;Antero Henrique has claimed Barca made a "disrespectful proposal" for the 23-year-old, who is set to leave PSG at the end of the season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/valverde-refuses-to-discuss-barca-links-to-psgs-rabiot/31t0h7te7ccw1x3ma37hzccpf" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal right here!</a>

Valverde refuses to discuss Barca links to Rabiot

Frank de Boer is the favourite to become the next manager of Atlanta United, reports <a href="https://theathletic.com/728772/2018/12/21/sources-frank-de-boer-the-favorite-for-atlanta-united-head-coach-position/" target="_blank">The Athletic.</a> The 48-year-old most recently managed Crystal Palace, and also was in charge of Inter following a successful six-year spell at the helm of Ajax.&nbsp; De Boer would replace Tata Martino, who led Atlanta to the MLS Cup title in 2018 before leaving to take charge of Mexico's national team.&nbsp;

De Boer the frontrunner for Atlanta United

Chelsea winger Victor Moses is set to join Crystal Palace in a £12 million ($15m) deal in January, <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8033395/chelsea-victor-moses-crystal-palace-january-sarri/" target="_blank">The Sun</a> claims.&nbsp; Moses has fallen out of favour under Maurizio&nbsp;Sarri, having made just five appearances in all competitions this season.&nbsp; Wolves and West Ham were also interested in the 28-year-old, but Moses appears to be heading for Selhurst Park, where he played from 2007 to 2010.&nbsp;

Moses set to join Crystal Palace for £12m 

Chelsea&nbsp;manager Maurizio Sarri has said that midfielder Danny Drinkwater can&nbsp;leave Chelsea if he so chooses.&nbsp; Drinkwater's only appearance this season came in the Community Shield back in August, with the 28-year-old not fitting into Sarri's preferred 4-3-3 system.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/sarri-drinkwater-can-leave-chelsea-if-he-wants/1jqjh6mjwv38e1xf2wo9xskevy" target="_blank">Read what Sarri said about the midfielder's future right here!</a>

Sarri: Drinkwater can leave Chelsea if he wants

Barcelona and Valencia are in talks with Boca Juniors over a move for Agustin Almendra, Goal understands. The 18-year-old midfielder has emerged as one of South America's brightest prospects, with several of Europe's biggest clubs tracking his progress.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/barcelona-and-valencia-in-talks-with-boca-juniors-over/lupir78jep1o1vcdd6oloqz0b" target="_blank">Read the full report on Goal right here!</a>

Barca and Valencia in talks with Boca over Almendra

The Philadelphia Union have announced the signing of goalkeeper Matt Freese to homegrown deal. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> Wayne, PA ➡️ <a href="https://twitter.com/harvardcrimson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@harvardcrimson</a> ➡️ Philadelphia Union Homegrown Let's give a Philly Welcome to our newest Homegrown signing, goalkeeper <a href="https://twitter.com/Matty_Ice49?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Matty_Ice49</a>!<a href="https://t.co/9EEf2zhfN7">https://t.co/9EEf2zhfN7</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DOOP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DOOP</a> <a href="https://t.co/7VpzwXTn5F">pic.twitter.com/7VpzwXTn5F</a> — Philadelphia Union (@PhilaUnion) <a href="https://twitter.com/PhilaUnion/status/1076131277869326338?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> The 20-year-old leaves Harvard University after two seasons, and was&nbsp;called up to the United States U-19 team in 2017.&nbsp;

Union sign homegrown goalkeeper

Former Arsenal star Perry Groves has suggested that a swap deal involving&nbsp;Mesut Ozil and&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot would make sense.&nbsp; Ozil's future with the Gunners is in doubt, while Rabiot's mother and agent insisted earlier this week that her son was set to leave the Ligue&nbsp;1 champions.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ozil-rabiot-swap-would-be-no-surprise-arsenal-cult-hero-proposes-/1jtuel5mwx0hi180f9mz79s0e5" target="_blank">Read what&nbsp;Groves said about a potential swap of the two stars</a>

'Ozil-Rabiot swap would be no surprise'

Paris Saint-Germain have shortlisted the trio of Fabinho, Idrissa Gana Gueye and Cesc Fabregas as midfield options as they look to improve that area of the squad in January, according to <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Arnaud-hermant-le-psg-a-travaille-sur-le-pret-de-fabinho/970979">L'Equipe.</a> Blaise Matuidi was sold to Juventus in the summer, Thiago Motta retired and the Ligue 1 giants are now facing the increasingly likely departure of Adrien Rabiot, leaving them desperately short of options in the centre of the park. Fabinho seems an improbable capture given that he's just moved to Liverpool, but Gueye and Fabregas are viable and relatively inexpensive options.

PSG look to bolster midfield

U.S. under-20 national team midfielder Richie Ledezma has signed with PSV, the club announced on Friday. Ledezma came through the Real Salt Lake academy and is one of the more exciting midfielders currently in the U.S. youth national team pool. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/us-u-20-richie-ledezma-signs-with-psv-eindhoven/18an1wx1yeb5z1swexjpuwc15c">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

U.S. U-20 Ledezma signs with PSV

Boca Juniors have discussed with Jose Mourinho the possibility of becoming the club's manager, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/verobrunati/status/1076145083639042050">TNT Sports</a>. Mourinho recently called Boca director of football Nico Burdisso to congratulate him on his role with the club and, as part of that conversation, Burdisso asked the Portuguese about his thoughts of managing the Argentinian club. The manager recently departed Manchester United and, in a recent interview, said he wishes to live a normal life until his eventual return to the game.&nbsp;

Boca Juniors ask Mourinho to take manager's job

Aaron Ramsey reportedly has a verbal agreement to join Inter on a free transfer at the end of the season, but manager Luciano Spalletti wants to bring the deal forward to January, according to <a href="https://www.football-italia.net/132341/inter-have-ramsey-agreement">Football Italia.</a> The Welshman's contract negotiations have stalled with Arsenal over wages, and Inter are reportedly prepared to meet his lucrative €6m-7m per season demands. However, Spalletti is desperate to bring the midfielder in immediately and the club's hierarchy are considering a January proposal.

Ramsey to Inter in January?

West Ham's Declan Rice could be set to commit his international future to the Republic of Ireland, according to <a href="https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/english-soccer/declan-rice-set-to-commit-to-ireland-1.3739529">The Irish Times.</a> The teenager had been holding out from committing his allegiances in the hope that he could break into the England set-up, but his mind appears to have been changed. Since the departure of Martin O'Neill as head coach, replacement Mick McCarthy has reportedly made securing the services of Rice a priority and it seems his efforts have paid off.

Rice set to commit to Ireland

Agent Pini Zahavi has reportedly been hired by Chelsea to negotiate the transfer of Lyon's Nabil Fekir, according to <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Un-agent-mandate-par-chelsea-a-pris-contact-avec-l-entourage-de-nabil-fekir/970839">L'Equipe.</a> Fekir was on the verge of a move to Liverpool in the summer but the deal collapsed over a failed medical. However, Chelsea are now keen to bring the Frenchman to Stamford Bridge as Maurizio Sarri looks to bolster his squad, although the Blues may be forced to wait until the end of the season.

Chelsea eyeing Fekir?

Unai Emery stated that seemingly out-of-favour midfielder Mesut Ozil does have a future at the club, despite the fact that he has started just one game since November 11 - a dead-rubber Europa League game with Qarabag. Ozil has been linked with plenty of clubs since being omitted from Arsenal's matchday squad in the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup for "tactical reasons", with Real Madrid and Inter specifically cited. However, Emery informed a press conference that the German would be in the squad for Saturday's Premier League fixture against Burnley, and when asked if he had a future at Arsenal, responded with, "Yes, why not?" <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/we-need-mesut-ozil-emery-sees-arsenal-future-for-world-cup/193xx5sa6lv0f12hg7xsq3655j">Read the full story right here on Goal!</a>

Emery - Ozil has a future here

Juventus are chasing Ajax's teenage sensation Matthijs De Ligt, who is reportedly a Barcelona transfer target, according to <a href="http://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/serie-a/juventus/2018/12/20-51284155/de_ligt_la_juventus_sfida_il_barcellona_e_tratta_con_lajax/?cookieAccept">Tuttosport.</a> The 19-year-old centre-back won this year's Golden Boy award and Juve defenders Giorgio Chiellini, Leonardo Bonucci and Andrea Barzagli were reportedly instructed to try and convince him to join the club during the ceremony in Turin. However, the Dutch wonderkid has long been a target for Barcelona, although Juve representatives are hoping that a&nbsp;€75m fee plus young striker Moise Kean will be enough to see off their Spanish rivals.

Juve after De Ligt

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has played down reports that he is looking to sign AC Milan striker Gonzalo Higuain in January. The Blues had been interested in the Argentina international during the summer transfer window&nbsp;but missed out as&nbsp;Higuain joined Milan on a season-long loan from Juventus. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/sarri-plays-down-chelsea-interest-in-wonderful-player/1sweea6ni4orh1iwew2wko75sw" target="_blank">Read the full story on the latest developments with Goal!</a>

Sarri plays down Higuain talk

Bayern Munich will battle Liverpool and Atletico Madrid for RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner, according to <a href="https://sportbild.bild.de/bundesliga/vereine/bayern-muenchen/timo-werner-rb-leipzig-stuermer-wechsel-transfer-rangnick-reaktion-59134808.sport.html" target="_blank">Sport Bild</a>. The Germany international, who is under contract with his current club until 2020, is expected to make a big-money move in the near future.

Liverpool face Werner fight

Gennaro Gattuso has dismissed talk of Gonzalo Higuain moving to Chelsea, while insisting AC Milan's problems are not the sole responsibility of the struggling forward. The Rossoneri boss said: "We're keeping hold of Higuain and, in recent years, Chelsea have not bought players aged 30 or 31." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/gattuso-planning-to-build-ac-milan-around-higuain-amid/195jt5rrqxatx1j49ag1k0j32x" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

Gattuso quashes Higuain talk

Arsenal are open to the idea of swapping out-of-favour Mesut Ozil for Real Madrid star Isco, according to the <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/arsenal-transfer-news-isco-swap-deal-mesut-ozil-rumours-gossip-leave-exit-latest-a8694286.html" target="_blank">Independent</a>. The Spain international currently finds himself in a frustrating position at the Santiago Bernabeu, with manager Santiago Solari reluctant to show faith in him. With Unai Emery doing likewise with Ozil, it could be that a trade deal is put in place during the January transfer window.

Arsenal to explore swapping Ozil for Isco

Gunners open to trade deal with Real Madrid

Mario Mandzukic has opened discussions with Juventus regarding a new contract, reports <a href="http://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/2018/12/21-51301579/mandzukic-juventus_i_primi_passi_verso_il_rinnovo/?a=2" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>. The Croatian striker, whose current deal expires in 2020, is looking to land a three-year deal, but the Bianconeri are looking to tie him down for two more seasons.

Mandzukic opens Juve talks

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">🆕📝 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RangersFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RangersFC</a> are delighted to confirm that Ryan Jack has signed a new contract with the club until 2021. Full Story: <a href="https://t.co/ZbN7fBdWHx">https://t.co/ZbN7fBdWHx</a> <a href="https://t.co/iVMS0TYbsK">pic.twitter.com/iVMS0TYbsK</a>— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/RangersFC/status/1076080998792728577?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

New Rangers deal for Jack

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">Our Xmas wishlist... Villa Guess Who 🔲 L̶o̶v̶r̶e̶ ̶K̶a̶l̶i̶n̶i̶c̶✅ Alan Hutton face mask 🔲 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LovreIsland?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LovreIsland</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AVFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AVFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/PCwbm1Rsmk">pic.twitter.com/PCwbm1Rsmk</a>— Aston Villa FC (@AVFCOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1076085074075025408?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Villa capture new keeper

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted that Manchester United will be making moves in the January window and has vowed he will "have an input" over the club's transfer dealings. The former Red Devils striker has taken interim charge of the Old Trafford outfit until the end of the season&nbsp;having replaced&nbsp;the sacked Jose Mourinho. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/solskjaer-hints-at-january-arrivals-at-man-utd-says-he-will-have-/41q28qcfn7pn1r8a66i5slwrr" target="_blank">Check out the full story on Goal!</a>

Solskjaer hints at January arrivals

Everton director of football Marcel Brands has asserted that his club will not be held to ransom over PSV wingers Hirving Lozano and Steven Bergwijn, according to the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1061944/Everton-transfer-news-Hirving-Lozano-Man-Utd-Barcelona-gossip">Express.</a> The Toffees have reportedly been quoted&nbsp;€30m for Lozano and&nbsp;€20m for Bergwijn, price tags which Brands has categorically stated will not be met. Lozano, 23, and Bergwijn, 21 have scored 18 goals and provided 14 assists between them in 31 combined Eredivisie appearances for the league leaders.

Brands: Everton won't be held to ransom by PSV

Valencia are reportedly considering cancelling Michy Batshuayi's loan deal and sending him back to parent club Chelsea, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8026691/chelsea-batshuayi-valencia-cancel-loan/">The Sun.</a> The Belgian striker has struggled to make an impact in Spain so far this season, scoring just three goals in 20 appearances in all competitions. However, with rumours circling over the future of Alvaro Morata at Chelsea, Batshuayi may be given an opportunity to impress if the Spaniard is moved on.

Valencia to cancel Batshuayi loan?

Manchester City are desperate to land £60m-rated Ajax midfielder Frenkie De Jong but face fierce competition from Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/frenkie-de-jong-set-make-13760492">Mirror.</a> City want the 21-year-old to replace Fernandinho, 33, at the base of midfield after failing to capture any of Fred, Jorginho or Kovacic in the summer. The Dutchman's agent has hinted that a decision will be made soon, with Barcelona the current favourites for his signature.

Man City fighting for £60m De Jong

Monaco are the latest side to express an interest in Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas, reports <a href="https://www.nicematin.com/football/en-quete-de-renfort-las-monaco-vise-le-milieu-de-chelsea-cesc-fabregas-285478" target="_blank">Nice-Matin</a>. The Spaniard is set to be out of contract next summer and Thierry Henry is ready to battle the likes of AC Milan for the signature of a World Cup winner.

Monaco to make Fabregas move

Four Manchester United players were prepared to push for January transfers if Jose Mourinho remained as boss, reports the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/749329/Man-Utd-news-Ed-Woodward-Jose-Mourinho-Premier-League-Ole-Gunnar-Solskjaer" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>. Several senior stars are said to have been unhappy with the Portuguese and were ready to move on if he was not relieved of his duties.

Four Man Utd players threatened exits

Roma are plotting a £25 million ($32m) move for Crystal Palace defender Patrick van Aanholt, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8026372/roma-25m-crystal-palace-patrick-van-aanholt-january/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Serie A giants are in the market for a new left-back and are looking to lure the Dutchman away from Selhurst Park.

Roma planning Van Aanholt raid

Real Madrid are considering offering Isco to Chelsea in exchange for Eden Hazard, according to <a href="https://www.elgoldigital.com/oferta-descomunal-por-isco-biwenger-entrega-fichajes-sonado-al-real-madrid/?cn-reloaded=1" target="_blank">El Gol Digital</a>. The Blancos have seen their Spain international playmaker slip down the pecking order under Santiago Solari, but remain keen on attacking reinforcements and a long-standing target at Stamford Bridge.

Real propose Hazard swap deal

Nashville's MLS team won't star play until 2020, but the club <a href="https://www.nashvillesc.com/news_article/show/979027" target="_blank">has landed its second player</a> in the form of Tottenham academy product&nbsp;Cameron Lancaster.&nbsp; Lancaster was the Golden Boot winner in the U.S. second tier, the USL, in 2018 and has helped&nbsp;Louisville City FC&nbsp;to back-to-back league titles over the last two years.&nbsp; The forward will spend next season on loan at Nashville SC ahead of joining the MLS outfit.&nbsp;

Tottenham product signs with future MLS team Nashville 

The <a href="https://www.sjearthquakes.com/post/2018/12/20/news-earthquakes-acquire-brazilian-midfielder-judson-loan" target="_blank">San Jose Earthquakes have announced</a> the signing of Brazilian midfielder Judson on loan. The MLS club holds an option to purchase from Tombense as well, with the 25-year-old having spent the last three seasons on loan at Avaí FC. &nbsp;

Earthquakes sign Brazilian midfielder on loan

The FA are to launch an investigation into Fulham's summer signing of&nbsp;Jean Michael Seri from Nice over&nbsp;claims the transfer was manipulated to save on bonus payments, report the <a href="http://claims the transfer was manipulated to save on bonus payments." target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a> Fulham signed Seri and teammate&nbsp;Maxime Le Marchand in July for a combined fee believed to be around&nbsp;£21.5million.&nbsp; However, it has since been claimed that the deal was arranged in such a way as to&nbsp;avoid&nbsp;a bonus due to Seri and payments due to his former clubs.

FA to investigate Fulham's Seri transfer

Atletico Madrid have spoken&nbsp;Lucas Hernandez's agent in attempt to persuade the defender to stay at the club, according to <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2018/12/20/football/1545341123_453645.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. The France defender has been linked with a move to Bayern Munich in January, though both clubs have denied a deal has already been agreed. Hernandez's agent is due to meet&nbsp;Atletico CEO&nbsp;Gil Marín on Friday and could use the speculation to push for a new contract for the 22-year-old.

Atletico look to ward off Bayern interest in Hernandez

Minnesota United have confirmed the signing of Jan Gregus as the club's third ever designated player. The Slovakia international midfielder comes to&nbsp;MLS&nbsp;from&nbsp;Danish Superliga outfit FC Copenhagen.&nbsp; Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/minnesota-united-signs-jan-gregus-as-clubs-third-designated/8hw9l6239r5n17j5vhxujz6d6" target="_blank">Goal!&nbsp;</a>

Minnesota announce Gregus deal 

Napoli will look to turn David Ospina's loan from Arsenal into a permanent deal next month, according to <a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/napoli-gia-pronti-i-3-5-milioni-per-il-riscatto-di-ospina-a-gennaio-1193132" target="_blank">Tuttomercatoweb</a>. Ospina joined Napoli on a season-long loan last summer with the option of making the deal permanent for £3.1million (€3.5m/$4m)&nbsp;at the end of the season. However, Napoli could now move to bring that deal forward to next month having been impressed with the&nbsp;Colombian's performances.

Napoli to bring Ospina deal forward 

Jose Mourinho was sacked by Manchester United in order to stave off a revolt by disgruntled players, according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/jose-mourinhos-man-utd-sacking-13760927" target="_blank">The Mirror.</a> Up to four members of the squad had threatened to hand in transfer requests next month if Mourinho had remained in charge. The players had reportedly lost faith with the Portuguese's&nbsp;methods and tactics as well as his treatment of certain players, including&nbsp;Luke Shaw, Anthony Martial and Eric Bailly.

Player mutiny threat sparked Mourinho sacking 

Real Madrid are not considering a return for Jose Mourinho following his dismissal by Manchester United, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2018/12/20/5c1bcf8c268e3eef418b45c2.html">Marca.</a> Mourinho maintains good relationships with Real president Florentino Perez&nbsp;and sporting director Jose Angel Sanchez, sparking speculation he could make a dramatic return to the Santiago Bernabeu. However, the Spanish giants remain fully behind current boss&nbsp;Santiago Solari and are not considering bringing Mourinho back in the short term or long term.

Real Madrid not interested in Mourinho  

Arsenal are willing to sell Mesut Ozil in January but fear his £350,000 a week wages will put off potential suitors, according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/mesut-ozil-transfer-arsenal-ready-13760736" target="_blank">The Mirror.</a> The Germany international has only started 11 of Arsenal's 26 games this season after failing to fit into new boss Unai Emery's tactical system. Ozil was left out of Arsenal's squad for their Carabao Cup tie against Tottenham in midweek for 'tactical reasons' and after the game Emery refused to confirm whether the midfielder had a long-term future at the club.

Arsenal may struggle to sell Ozil

Club fear midfielder's wages will be an issue 

Ekitike sends message with brilliant brace as Salah returns

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