Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Bayern & Dortmund join race for USMNT star Pepi

USMNT star Ricardo Pepi has become a target for Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/RGonzalezCBS/status/1450270324566671360" target="_blank">CBS Sports</a>, with the teenage FC Dallas striker attracting plenty of interest from Europe. Wolfsburg had been hoping to win the race for his signature, but no deal has been gone and Dutch giants Ajax also form part of an ever-growing fan club.

Bayern & Dortmund join race for USMNT star Pepi (CBS Sports)

Teenage striker interests European heavyweights

Atletico Madrid full-back Kieran Trippier has admitted that he would "love to play in the Premier League again". The 31-year-old, who previously played for Tottenham and Burnley, was strongly linked with Manchester United over the summer. Trippier has told <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10105145/Trippier-admits-love-play-Premier-League-launching-coaching-career.html" target="_blank">The Daily Mail</a> of his desire to head back to England and get into coaching at the end&nbsp;of his career: "I would love to play in the Premier League again. "Who knows, maybe further down the line I would like to be a manager."

Trippier: I'd love to play in the Premier League again

Man Utd-linked defender could head back to England

Manchester City have set an&nbsp;€80 million ($93m/£68m) price tag on Raheem Sterling, claims <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/manchester-city/2021/10/18/616da48b22601d22068b4586.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>, with that valuation possibly enough to deter an approach from Barcelona. If a club makes an offer in that range, City would not hesitate to agree to a deal.

Man City set €80m Sterling price tag (Marca)

The club's demands may deter an approach from Barcelona

Wayne Rooney would be interested in taking the Newcastle head coach job if Steve Bruce is fired, writes <a href="https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/wayne-rooney-keen-newcastle-united-21897538.amp?__twitter_impression=true" target="_blank">Chronicle Live</a>. He would need to step away from Derby County first - but that reportedly wouldn't be an insurmountable obstacle for him. However, it is thought that Newcastle would want him as manager only on a short-term basis.

Rooney interested in Newcastle job (Chronicle Live)

The Derby County manager could be hired in January

Rangers will demand a £10million-plus transfer fee for Joe Aribo in the January window,&nbsp;according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/rangers-aribo-price-tag-revealed/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The Scottish outfit have no intention of letting midfielder Aribo go if they can help it. But with attention from England, they will at least hope to earn a suitable sum.

Rangers set Aribo price

Ansu Fati will reportedly stay at Barcelona through 2027 upon his new contract, says <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/ansu-fati-renovacion-barcelona-cifras-12302015" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The Blaugrana forward has been mooted to be set for a new long-term deal through 2026 at Camp Nou. But there will reportedly be an extra year on his deal when it is signed.

Fati set for 2027 extension

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">New contracts soon for Argentinian players in Serie A. Inter will announce new five years deal for Lautaro Martinez [no release clause], Juventus have an agreement in place for Paulo Dybala’s contract extension. 🇦🇷🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> Just matter of time for official statements. <a href="https://t.co/CQOGk3lf3i">pic.twitter.com/CQOGk3lf3i</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1450392799313027073?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Martinez close to Inter deal

Raheem Sterling recently&nbsp;said that he would consider leaving the Premier League champions for more game time, but what could his next move be? <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/what-next-sterling-man-city-exit-hint/61wweo1ze6lj1w6pcd9ovmd6d">Read about Sterling's potential landing spots on Goal!</a>

What next for Sterling after Man City exit hint?

Steve Bruce hasn't had discussions with Newcastle's new owners since losing to Tottenham, reports <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/steve-bruce-newcastle-manager-25250727">the Daily Star</a>. Bruce is widely expected to depart at some point soon with Newcastle's new owners expected to bring in a coach of their own. But Bruce now looks set to take charge at least one more time as he has yet to discuss his future with ownership.

Bruce hasn't talked to Newcastle owners since Spurs defeat

Ronald Koeman has sought to distance Barcelona from speculation suggesting that Dani Alves could be brought back to Camp Nou. The Dutchman says that there have been no discussions regarding Alves despite reports claiming the Brazilian could be set for a sensational Barca return. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/koeman-responds-to-reports-of-dani-alves-returning-to/1lzyc2pon7k0h1geai16jhqcv3">Read what Koeman had to say on Goal!</a>

Koeman responds to Alves links

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 📝 <a href="https://twitter.com/wilmarBarrios8?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wilmarBarrios8</a> signs a new deal with the club until the end of the 2025/26 season<a href="https://t.co/d7TgmkQn15">https://t.co/d7TgmkQn15</a> <a href="https://t.co/xNs9hUIMz3">pic.twitter.com/xNs9hUIMz3</a> — FC Zenit in English✨ (@fczenit_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/fczenit_en/status/1450467192923959303?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Barrios signs new deal with Zenit

<a href="https://en.cfmontreal.com/news/cf-montreal-exercises-permanent-transfer-option-for-ahmed-hamdi">CF Montreal have confirmed</a> that the club has decided to purchase&nbsp;midfielder Ahmed Hamdi. Hamdi, who has featured 19 times this season,&nbsp;was on loan with the club from&nbsp;Egyptian club El Gouna FC and has now signed a new two-year extension to his contract, keeping him in Montreal through 2024. “We are pleased with the decision we have made with Ahmed,” said CF Montreal Sporting Director Olivier Renard. “A first season away from home is never easy, but Ahmed has adapted well to his new reality and his new club. "We took the time to analyze the situation and we are satisfied with what he has shown so far this season. We are confident that he can give us even more in the future.”

Montreal exercise purchase option on Hamdi

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍🏽 Die Tinte ist trocken - Ricardo van Rhijn unterschreibt bis Saisonende! 💙 Herzlich Willkommen, Ricardo! 👋🏽 Zur Meldung ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/jlDRwSLAn6">https://t.co/jlDRwSLAn6</a> Lasst ihm doch eure Begrüßungswünsche da! ⬇️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KSCmeineHeimat?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KSCmeineHeimat</a> <a href="https://t.co/D7vThQJvOG">pic.twitter.com/D7vThQJvOG</a>— Karlsruher SC (@KarlsruherSC) <a href="https://twitter.com/KarlsruherSC/status/1450369406811447299?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Ex-Dutch star finds new home

For more than two years, it has been clear that&nbsp;Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is not capable of coaching Manchester United to a high-enough degree of tactical detail.&nbsp; Incremental improvements have been made to the quality of player at his disposal, explaining the rise from fourth to second last year, but that upward trajectory was always bound to level off before United reached championship-winning level. That is the stark reality of their situation under Solskjaer, and for those of us banging our heads against the wall over this issue – those of us accused of an agenda against the Norwegian, when in reality we are simply seeing the same problem repeat again and again – it is with some relief that&nbsp;the view has started to go mainstream. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/did-man-utd-make-a-huge-mistake-signing-ronaldo-solskjaers/1vcf3oanq2sqe120w68geqq3n3" target="_blank">Read the rest of the story on Goal here!</a>

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Villarreal are working to extend the contract of Spanish winger&nbsp;Yeremi Pino - according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2021/10/18/primera/1634572554_821281.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. The 18-year-old's current deal expires in 2024, and the La Liga outfit are eager to tie him down for an extra three years. A disagreement over Pino's release clause could hold up the agreement, though, with Villarreal pushing to raise it from €35 million (£30m/$41m) to €50m (£42m/$58m) to ward off potential suitors.

Villarreal working to extend Pino's contract

Real Madrid loanee Reinier is in talks over a January move to Benfica - according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2021/10/18/primera/1634552082_224917.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. The 19-year-old is currently on loan at Borussia Dortmund, but is struggling for regular minutes in Germany. Real could send Reinier to Benfica when the winter market opens to continue his development if his fortunes with BVB don't improve quickly.

Real loanee Reiner in talks with Benfica

Mohamed Salah is, according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/mercato-psg-haaland-salah-leonardo-a-deja-tout-prevu-pour-lapres-mbappe-571947" target="_blank">Le10Sport,</a> an attacking option that continues to register on Paris Saint-Germain’s recruitment radar. The Egyptian forward is yet to sign a new contract at Liverpool and, with Kylian Mbappe heading towards free agency, Ligue 1 giants are prepared to invest heavily in another proven performer.

Salah remains an option for PSG

Aston Villa will listen to offers of around £18 million ($25m) for Anwar El Ghazi during the winter window, claims <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-aston-villa-plan-to-accept-18m-bid/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a> The Netherlands international winger has been at Villa Park since 2018, but is now down the pecking order and surplus to requirements.

Villa to accept £18m for El Ghazi

<a href="https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/news/tottenham-hotspur-stadium-naming-rights-21894242" target="_blank">Football.london</a> reports that Tottenham will look to land another striker in the January transfer window. With questions continuing to be asked of Harry Kane’s future in north London, Spurs want to ensure that they have a ready-made successor to the England captain lined up.

Spurs looking for a new striker in January

Juan Cuadrado is in line for another new contract at Juventus, reports<a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/2021/10/19-86322354/juve_c_lintesa_anche_con_cuadrado" target="_blank"> Tuttosport.</a> The versatile 33-year-old Colombian is due to become a free agent next summer, but fresh terms are in the pipeline.

Cuadrado to land new Juve contract

Newcastle have narrowed their search for a new manager down to three names, claims <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/newcastle-manager-shortlist-three-howe-fonseca-favre" target="_blank">90min</a>. Despite being linked with the likes of Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard, Eddie Howe, Paulo Fonseca and Lucien Favre are the men still in the hunt to replace Steve Bruce at St James’ Park.

Newcastle narrow shortlist down to three

Manchester United sounded out Zinedine Zidane about becoming their next manager during the October international break, claims <a href="https://twitter.com/elchiringuitotv/status/1450250199075545096" target="_blank">El Chiringuito</a>. The former Real Madrid boss remains out of work and could be an immediate replacement for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer if a change in the Old Trafford dugout is made.

Man Utd made contact with Zidane

Newcastle and Leeds United have joined the race to sign Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley - according to <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/ross-barkley-transfer-news-chelsea-burnley-newcastle-leeds" target="_blank">90min</a>. Burnley have also been strongly linked with the 27-year-old, who currently finds himself on the fringes of the action at Stamford Bridge. Barkley spent the 2020-21 season on loan at Aston Villa, but they opted against signing him on a permanent deal.

Newcastle & Leeds join Barkley race

Milan have offered Theo&nbsp;Hernandez fresh terms at San Siro - according to <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a>. The 24-year-old still has three years left on his current deal, but the Rossoneri want to tie him down until 2026. Hernandez will also see his annual earnings rise to €4 million if he accepts the new contract.

Milan offer Theo Hernandez fresh terms

Juventus, Milan and Tottenham are all chasing the signature of Mauro Icardi - according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calciomercato/18-10-2021/juve-milan-tottenham-icardi-pronto-ad-accendere-mercato-4201901764904_preview.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. The 28-year-old has fallen down the squad pecking order at Paris Saint-Germain this season, and could push for a transfer when the market reopens. The former Inter striker is on the radar of two more of Italy's biggest clubs, but Spurs are also ready to compete for his signature.

Juve, Milan & Spurs chasing Icardi

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Barcelona are prepared to complete the agreement with Ansu Fati over new contract until June 2026, <a href="https://twitter.com/ffpolo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ffpolo</a> reports. Negotiations now at final stages - but still waiting on paperworks. 🔵🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a> Barça have always been ‘optimistic and confident’ after talks with his agent Mendes. <a href="https://t.co/wHJhRgo4L3">https://t.co/wHJhRgo4L3</a> — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1450388115839979520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Fati closing in on new Barca contract 

Barcelona form part of Youri Tielemans’ fan club, but <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20211019/1001701493/tielemans-barca-buen-gusto-dinero.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a> reports that the Leicester midfielder will fall out of reach for the Blaugrana. The Belgium international has seen his stock soar in England to the point that he is now too expensive for La Liga giants at Camp Nou to consider.

Barca can’t afford Tielemans

Inter midfielder Marcelo Brozovic remains of interest to Liverpool, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-brozovic-tra-i-pochi-a-non-perdere-la-bussola-ma-il-rinnov-21790" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Croatia international is seeing fresh terms mooted at San Siro, but he is also being linked with leading sides across Europe.

Liverpool still looking at Brozovic

Benfica are, according to <a href="https://colunadofla.com/2021/10/fora-dos-planos-em-dortmund-reinier-se-aproxima-do-benfica-ex-fla-foi-indicado-por-jorge-jesus/" target="_blank">Coluna do Fla</a>, eager to put a loan deal in place with Real Madrid for Reinier. The talented youngster is currently with Borussia Dortmund, but that move has not worked out as planned and another could be sanctioned in January.

Real star Reinier wanted by Benfica

Chelsea are preparing for contract talks with Mason Mount and&nbsp;are willing to make him among their top earners following his Player of the Year campaign in 2020-21,&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;can confirm. The 22-year-old is currently one of the lowest-earning&nbsp;first-team players, making around £75,000 per&nbsp;week. He&nbsp;has just over two-and-a-half years left on his current deal. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/mount-set-for-massive-pay-rise-at-chelsea-as-blues-plan-contract-/szivlwngrlmt192lgyeu7p7ha" target="_blank">Check out the full story on fresh terms for the England international here.</a>

Mount set for massive pay rise at Chelsea

Spanish goalkeeper Adrian is considering his future at Liverpool - according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2021/10/18/internacional/1634549264_717908.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. The 34-year-old signed a new one year deal at Anfield in the summer, but has yet to feature for the Reds this season. Caoimhin Kelleher is now serving in a backup capacity behind No.1 shot-stopper Alisson, with Adrian open to leaving the club in January amid reported interest from his former club Real Betis.

Adrian considering Liverpool future

Lazio have set their asking price for Liverpool-linked midfielder&nbsp;Sergej Milinkovic-Savic - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/la-dolce-ossessione-di-marotta-il-piano-di-juve-e-liverpool-la-l-12179" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Reds have been tipped to try and bring in the 26-year-old next year, but the Italian giants won't let him go for less than £67 million ($92m). Milinkovic-Savic has recorded three goals and two assists in eight Serie A outings for Lazio so far this term.

Lazio set asking price for Liverpool-linked Milinkovic-Savic

Barcelona have identified Real Sociedad star Alexander Isak as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2021/10/18/primera/1634536461_982759.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. The Spanish giants are looking at the 22-year-old as an alternative to Borussia Dortmund's Erling Haaland, who is currently out of their price range. Isak played alongside Haaland at Dortmund before joining Sociedad in the summer, but has yet to open his La Liga account for the Basque outfit.

Barca target Sociedad star Isak

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Samuel Umtiti: “I can tell you that I cried when I met the president. I love Barcelona and I don’t see myself elsewhere in any other club… but I've felt lonely”, he told <a href="https://twitter.com/mundodeportivo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mundodeportivo</a>. 🔴🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBlive?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBlive</a> — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1450254300714831876?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Umtiti opens up on Barca situation 

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> More about our 8th player <a href="https://twitter.com/JordyAlcivar5?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JordyAlcivar5</a>! 👇 <a href="https://t.co/BsR1lBjwUz">pic.twitter.com/BsR1lBjwUz</a> — Charlotte FC (@CharlotteFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/CharlotteFC/status/1450152194041257985?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Alcivar signs with Charlotte FC

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Kenwyne takes over as Women's Team head coach The TTFA wishes to advise that former Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Men’s Team captain Kenwyne Jones has been appointed as Interim Head Coach of the Senior Women’s National Team<a href="https://t.co/LkXsIV1s42">https://t.co/LkXsIV1s42</a> <a href="https://t.co/WAwDBo74Hg">pic.twitter.com/WAwDBo74Hg</a> — TTFA (@TTFootballAssoc) <a href="https://twitter.com/TTFootballAssoc/status/1450216226836422657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Jones takes over Trinidad & Tobago position

Former Barcelona president&nbsp;Josep Maria Bartomeu blamed others at the club for choosing to sign Ousmane Dembele instead of Kylian Mbappe in 2017. Bartomeu,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/bartomeu-resigns-as-barcelona-president-amid/1qsdlc84cj70x1rod8tgzgmlus" target="_blank">who resigned in disgrace last year&nbsp;amid legal investigation</a>, says the coaching staff recommended Dembele because the winger could do a better job of opening up the field. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/dembele-over-mbappe-transfer-former-barcelona-president/1iszvsttlfno11hmhw4bbvpy7j" target="_blank">Read his full comments on Goal!</a>

Dembele over Mbappe? Ex-Barcelona president explains decision

Landon Donovan has withdrawn his name from consideration for the Real Salt Lake managerial position, writes <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/real-salt-lake/story/4500159/donovan-withdraws-from-consideration-for-real-salt-lake-manager-job-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. It's said to be a specific issue with RSL rather than a desire to stay at his post with the San Diego Loyal, who he currently coaches.

Donovan withdraws from Salt Lake consideration

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Long-tenured sports executive Marla Messing has been named interim CEO of the NWSL. Read more : — National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NWSL/status/1450175148565442571?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

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