Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd expect Sancho asking price to drop

Real Madrid remain unfazed by the rumours suggesting that Erling Haaland could be lured to Barcelona, reports <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/12/31/primera/1609410003_876960.html" target="_blank">AS.</a> The Blancos have made the Borussia Dortmund striker a top target for 2021 and remain confident that they can fend off rival interest from Clasico foes at Camp Nou.

Real unfazed by Barca-Haaland rumours

Blancos still believe they can land top striker

Manchester remain keen on Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho and expect his asking price to drop in 2021, claims <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/man-utd-undeterred-jadon-sancho-form-confident-asking-price-drop-transfer" target="_blank">90min.</a> The Red Devils missed out on the England international in the last summer transfer window, but they have been undeterred by a dip in form from the 20-year-old and intend to rekindle their interest at some stage in the near future.

Man Utd expect Sancho asking price to drop

Liverpool are not expecting to part with any senior players during the winter transfer window, reports the <a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-transfers-divock-origi-news-19546474" target="_blank">Liverpool Echo</a>. The likes of Divock Origi and Xherdan Shaqiri have been linked with moves elsewhere, but Jurgen Klopp intends to keep his star-studded squad intact.

Liverpool won’t let Origi go

Manchester City are plotting a stunning £90 million ($123m) move for Tottenham&nbsp;striker and England captain Harry Kane, claims the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9103281/Manchester-City-readying-shock-90million-bid-Tottenham-captain-Harry-Kane.html" target="_blank">Mail</a>. The Three Lions forward, widely considered the linchpin of Jose Mourinho's side, is in the sights of Pep Guardiola as a replacement for&nbsp;Sergio Aguero. Kane is yet to win silverware throughout his career, with a Champions League runners-up medal the pick of his honours so far.

Man City plot £90m Kane move

The Blues will take aim at the Three Lions skipper

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍️ Burton Albion Football Club is delighted to confirm the return of Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink (<a href="https://twitter.com/jf9hasselbaink?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jf9hasselbaink</a>) as manager! Welcome back, Jimmy! More via the club website here.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BAFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BAFC</a> 👇👇👇— Burton Albion FC (@burtonalbionfc) <a href="https://twitter.com/burtonalbionfc/status/1345113228997767169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Hasselbaink is new Burton boss

Angel Di Maria will sign a new deal with PSG should Mauricio Pochettino arrive at the club, <a href="https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/psg/" target="_blank">Le Parisien</a> reports. The midfielder's deal is up at the end of the season and it is expected that he will commit his long-term future to the side.

Pochettino key for Di Maria future

Lyon will not sell Memphis Depay to Barcelona in January, <a href="http://www.leparisien.fr" target="_blank">Le Parisien</a> reports. With Moussa Dembele injured, OL cannot afford to lose any more attacking power.

Memphis will not go to Barcelona in January

Roy Hodgson says he is not concerned about the future of Wilfried Zaha despite a fresh round of transfer rumours regarding the&nbsp;Crystal Palace&nbsp;forward. Hodgson has grown used to dealing with speculation about the&nbsp;Ivory Coast&nbsp;frontman, who is linked with a move away from Selhurst Park seemingly every transfer window. With the January window now open&nbsp;AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain the latest clubs to be linked with a move for the 28-year-old, though Hodgson says no deal is imminent. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/hodgson-plays-down-zaha-transfer-talk-amid-psg-and-milan/5jgytrw2zxk516uy86nzdj7lg" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Hodgson plays down Zaha transfer talk

Barcelona&nbsp;star Lionel Messi is now free to discuss terms with any clubs, as his current contract at Camp Nou expires on June 30. With less than six months left on his existing deal, the six-time Ballon d’Or winner’s future is up for grabs, with&nbsp;Manchester City,&nbsp;Inter&nbsp;and&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain&nbsp;thought to be among the leading contenders to sign the 33-year-old. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/messi-premier-league-barcelona-contract-situation-undecided/11yjqhbx7w1gt14gsmr632e2cu" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Messi free to speak to Premier League clubs

Southampton midfielder Stuart Armstrong has signed a new contract through to the summer of 2024. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> His hair is fine ✅ He scores belters all the time ✅ Here's to the next three-and-a-half years, Stu! 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/z8erR3Vccf">pic.twitter.com/z8erR3Vccf</a> — Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SouthamptonFC/status/1345000071910318083?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Armstrong signs new Saints deal

Real Madrid&nbsp;manager Zinedine Zidane wants contract renewals sorted quickly for Luka Modric, Sergio Ramos and Lucas Vazquez, which he views as a higher priority than any move for David Alaba. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/zinedine-zidane-real-madrid-david-alaba-luka-modric-sergio/hwhyohwt2nnk1tzzoqv8u2f8t" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

Zidane wants Modric and Sergio Ramos contract renewals sorted quickly as he refutes Alaba talk

Arsenal&nbsp;legend Arsene Wenger has admitted that he would consider returning to the club, but he does not believe that will be required. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/wenger-return-to-arsenal-if-needed-gunners-comeback/17m7tjlults141s9lwvvv80blh" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

Wenger would return to Arsenal 'if needed' but does not 'expect' Gunners comeback

Real Madrid have their eyes set on Sporting CP left-back Nuno Mendes, according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/12/31/primera/1609372679_111369.html?m1=cG9ydGFkYV9wb3J0YWRh&amp;m2=QUNUVUFMSURBRA%3D%3D&amp;m3=MQ%3D%3D&amp;m4=bm9ybWFs&amp;m5=MTk%3D" target="_blank">AS</a>. With Marcelo's future in Madrid hanging in the balance, the 19-year-old is being eyed up as a long-term successor. The player recently extended his deal with Sporting to run until 2025 with a €25 million release clause.

Madrid eye Marcelo replacement

Marseille and Benfica are eager to sign Demarai Gray this January, <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/13619460/demarai-gray-roma-benfica-transfer/" target="_blank">The Sun</a> reports. The winger has toiled at Leicester and could be allowed to depart on a free transfer to free up wages.

Marseille and Benfica interested in Gray

Wolves&nbsp;boss Nuno says he is “ready to make decisions” in the winter transfer window after seeing his side linked with free agent Diego Costa and&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum. The&nbsp;Spain&nbsp;international striker has come onto the market after having his&nbsp;contract terminated at Atletico Madrid, while&nbsp;Wijnaldum is into the final six months of his contract at Anfield. Wolves are looking to bring more firepower into their ranks after leading marksman&nbsp;Raul Jimenez was ruled out long-term with a fractured skull. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/wolves-nuno-decisions-diego-costa-wijnaldum/19c90btll3hjc1tn6gljx9b750" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Nuno ‘ready to make decisions’ amid Costa and Wijnaldum links

Real Madrid hope to step up their talks with Bayern Munich defender David Alaba this week, reports <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2021/01/01/5fef27a122601d5d708b4575.html" target="_blank">Marca.</a> The Austria international is into the final six months of his contract at Bayern and so is now able to sign a pre-contract with foreign clubs. Alaba is believed to be keen on a move to the Spanish giants, meaning a deal could be announced in the next few days.

Real in Alaba talks

Juventus&nbsp;are considering a move for&nbsp;former&nbsp;Italy&nbsp;international&nbsp;Graziano Pelle as they look to bolster their attacking options in the January transfer window. Goal&nbsp;understands the 35-year-old&nbsp;Shandong Luneng striker has also been offered to a number of other Italian clubs, including current&nbsp;Serie A&nbsp;leaders&nbsp;AC Milan&nbsp;and their city rivals&nbsp;Inter. West Ham are also believed to be monitoring the situation, having&nbsp;previously inquired after the striker's services in 2018 before he signed an extension to keep him at&nbsp;Shandong. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/juventus-pelle-january-move-striker/zcios3eranjh1h9s6i7nloepx" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Juventus considering January move for Pelle

Ryan Bertrand's contract talks with Southampton are reaching a critical phase. Goal understands most details of the deal are done but there's one sticking point. If the deal collapses then both parties will look for a transfer away given there are just six months left on Bertrand's current&nbsp;contract at St Mary's.

Bertrand future still uncertain

Chelsea are ready to step up their interest in West Ham midfielder Declan Rice, claims <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1378430/Chelsea-transfer-news-Declan-Rice-West-Ham-Marina-Granosvkaia-Frank-Lampard-gossip" target="_blank">Express Sport.</a> The Blues have been heavily linked with the England international for some time and are now prepared to put a big-money offer on the table.

Chelsea to step up interest in Rice

Barcelona have a deal in place that will see Eric Garcia return to Camp Nou in 2021, claims <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1344665042378248196" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano.</a> The promising defender has opted against signing a new contract at Manchester City and will return to his roots at some stage in the near future – most likely over the summer.

Barca agree Garcia deal

Just two months after the summer window closed amid a flurry of activity from&nbsp;Manchester United, here we are again talking about who could possibly be joining the club in January. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men find themselves in a favourable position in the Premier League, but the&nbsp;Norwegian knows that his squad is not yet complete, meaning there will be more ins and outs over the next few windows. What can we expect this coming month? <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-january-transfer-targets-sancho-upamecano-solskjaer/1jh6jguc5zwsz1etft9u8orguf" target="_blank">Charlotte Duncker takes a look at who we can expect to be arriving at and leaving Old Trafford this month.</a>

Man Utd's January transfer targets: Sancho, Upamecano & the names on Solskjaer’s wishlist

Luka Jovic has been offered a route out of&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;by his former club&nbsp;Eintracht Frankfurt. Jovic hit 27 goals for Eintracht in 2018-19, and earned a dream move to Real that has since become a nightmare as he struggles for game time, form and goals. Eintracht coach Adi Hutter would be open to putting an agreement in place, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/jovic-route-out-real-madrid-eintracht-frankfurt/11mvg1vvkxtdd1cik8xke63q70" target="_blank">telling reporters</a> when quizzed on the possibility of snapping up a familiar face: “It is something that has not escaped anyone. “He is getting very few minutes at Real Madrid and, surely, he would have nothing against returning to Frankfurt.”

Jovic offered route out of Real Madrid by former club

Former PSG manager Thomas Tuchel is the preferred choice to be the next Barcelona boss for one of the candidates in the Camp Nou club's presidential elections,<a href="https://twitter.com/cfbayern/status/1344928064384458752" target="_blank"> according to Bild.</a> Tuchel departed the Ligue 1 champions on Christmas Eve but has already been linked with several top jobs across Europe, including Arsenal and Chelsea. However he is also said to be the first choice for an unnamed Barca candidate to replace Ronald Koeman. The Blaugrana club elections take place later this month.

Tuchel 'preferred manager for Barca presidential candidate'

Sead Kolasinac marks “the beginning of the cull” at Arsenal, says Perry Groves, with Mikel Arteta backed to have the rest of the Gunners’ “deadwood” cleared out by the end of the season. The Gunners cult hero told&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-cull-deadwood-groves-sokratis-mustafi-kolasinac/11a3vw7lv1vaq1l7jhd68jaa66" target="_blank">talkSPORT&nbsp;</a>after seeing Kolasinac head to Schalke: “It’s the beginning of the cull.&nbsp;There’s a lot of players like Mustafi and Sokratis, the deadwood players that will be cleared out at the&nbsp;end of the season. “He hasn’t really kicked on. Everyone thought when he came in the side he’s old school and tough. A no-nonsense left-back; but defensively he didn’t think. We’re not short at left-back because&nbsp;[Bukayo] Saka&nbsp;can play everywhere.”

‘Arsenal cull has started and deadwood will be cleared’

<a href="https://www.watfordfc.com/news/official-zinckernagel-joins-hornets" target="_blank">Watford have confirmed the signing of Danish winger&nbsp;Philip Zinckernagel</a>, who will be available for their FA Cup third round meeting with Manchester United on January 9. The 26-year-old moves to the Championship from Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt, for who he was a key player in their league title triumph in 2020. Zinckernagel scored 19&nbsp;goals and assisted a further 18 in just 26 appearances last year, and will wear the No 7 shirt for the Hornets.

Watford sign winger ahead of Manchester United clash

Arsenal's squad are keen to see Julian Brandt added to their ranks, according to <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/serie-a/juventus/2020/12/30-77726315/llorente_per_rinforzare_la_juve_dal_napoli_il_colpo_di_gennaio_per_pirlo" target="_blank">Sport Bild.</a> The 24-year-old Borussia Dortmund midfielder is one of the targets said to have been identified by the Gunner as they seek to bring in more creativity.

Arsenal players want Brandt

Manchester United are aware that Edinson Cavani is a quick fix at Old Trafford and want Paulo Dybala to be a long-term addition to their attacking ranks, claims the<a href="https://play.acast.com/s/thetransferwindow/vnid%3A%2F%2Fepisodes%2F42721956%3Fmedia_id%3D31460777" target="_blank"> Transfer Window Podcast.</a> The Argentina international is yet to commit to a new contract at Juventus, meaning that he could be lured to England at some stage.

Man Utd want Dybala as long-term attacking option

Real Madrid have, according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/mercato-real-madrid-pour-cet-ancien-titi-du-psg-ce-sera-30meur-531416" target="_blank">Le 10 Sport</a>, been informed that it will cost them €30 million (£27m/$36m) to sign Christopher Nkunku. The Blancos remain keen on the 23-year-old midfielder, who has impressed since swapping life at Paris Saint-Germain for that at RB Leipzig.

Madrid must pay €30m for Nkunku

Who will Arsenal offload?

Brighton might look to sign Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero should Mat Ryan leave the club, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9103413/Brighton-interested-Manchester-United-outcast-Sergio-Romero-telling-Mat-Ryan-leave.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>.&nbsp; Ryan has been told he can find another club after losing his starting spot and Brighton see Romero as an ideal back-up to bring in.&nbsp;

Brighton could move for Romero

Liverpool&nbsp;are set to complete&nbsp;the capture of&nbsp;teenage defenders&nbsp;Stefan Bajcetic and Calum Scanlon. The Reds have beaten&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;for the signing of Bajcetic&nbsp;from Spanish club&nbsp;Celta Vigo, while they have plucked Scanlon&nbsp;from Championship outfit&nbsp;Birmingham City. Both deals are expected to be officially confirmed by the Reds in the new year. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-to-confirm-bajcetic-and-scanlon-captures-in/1d0mh7ek5mn3a1frh1tsvn8aa1" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Liverpool to confirm Bajcetic and Scanlon captures

West Brom are hoping to sign&nbsp;Middlesbrough forward Duncan Watmore for free in January, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9102777/West-Brom-eager-sign-form-Middlesbrough-winger-Duncan-Watmore-free-transfer-January.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>.&nbsp; Watmore's short-term deal with&nbsp;Middlesbrough is set to expire a few weeks into 2021 and West Brom are ready to pounce on the former Sunderland star.&nbsp;

West Brom chasing Watmore

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Discussions between the LA Galaxy and Boca Juniors over a deal for Cristian Pavon are still ongoing, per source. Saga not done yet. Pavon’s loan ends in a few days. He has 13g/15a in 33 games in MLS. Had a $20m purchase option that the Galaxy aimed to negotiate down. — Tom Bogert (@tombogert) <a href="https://twitter.com/tombogert/status/1343604802387914753?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 28, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Pavon at Galaxy crossroads

Chelsea have expressed their interest in Strasbourg defender Mohamed Simakan, claims <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-nice-chelsea-prend-la-temperature-pour-simakan-strasbourg-531573" target="_blank">le10sport</a>.&nbsp; The Blues are yet to make a bid for the 20-year-old, who is also attracting interest from AC Milan and Nice.&nbsp;

Chelsea circling for Simakan

Manchester City defender Eric Garcia has agreed to personal terms over a return to Barcelona, according to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/dec/31/manchester-citys-eric-garcia-agrees-personal-terms-for-summer-return-to-barcelona" target="_blank">The Guardian</a>.&nbsp; The teenager has turned down a contract extension at the Etihad and it's currently unclear whether he'll head to Camp Nou in January for a fee or leave at the end of the season for nothing.&nbsp;

Garcia agrees to Barca return

Manchester United haven't given up on trying to sign Aston Villa star Jack Grealish, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9103091/Manchester-United-want-100m-rated-Jack-Grealish-fell-September.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>.&nbsp; Despite refusing to meet his asking price over the summer, the Red Devils are among a number of clubs weighing up future bids for the England attacker.&nbsp;

Man Utd still keen on Grealish

Tottenham believe Hugo Lloris could join former manager Mauricio Pochettino at Paris Saint-Germain and are already lining up possible replacements, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/13620475/spurs-hugo-lloris-psg-johnstone/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>.&nbsp; Sam Johnstone and Dean Henderson are two players Spurs are tracking with Lloris entering the final year of his contract.&nbsp;

Spurs planning on Lloris leaving for PSG

Daniel James will leave Manchester United in January, claims the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-james-transfer-latest-23242531" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>.&nbsp; A loan move to West Brom looms as the most likely option, despite previous interest from Leeds United.&nbsp;

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