Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Newcastle eye £30m Barca & PSG target

Newcastle are very interested in signing Vasco de Gama wonderkid Andrey Santos, according to <a href="https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/newcastle-united-transfer-news-andrey-santos-who-vasco-de-gama-1843702" target="_blank">inews</a>.The Brazilian side want around £30 million for the 18-year-old, who is being monitored by Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain.

Newcastle eye £30m Barca & PSG target (inews)

Roma are interested in signing free agent Nikola Maksimovic, <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/roma/2022/09/10-96827674/roma_maksimovic_e_piu_di_un_idea_la_strategia_di_tiago_pinto" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a> reports.Jose Mourinho has requested the Serie A side sign a defender and the 31-year-old may be the solution to their issues.

Roma move for Maksimovic

Sergio Busquets has informed Barcelona of his desire to leave the club. The legendary midfielder's contract will expire at the end of the season and <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/comunica-joan-laporta-no-seguira-barca-cop-dur-innegociable-sergio-busquets_881979_102.html" target="_blank">El Nacional</a> says he has told president Joan Laporta that he has not intention of signing an extension.Busquets could end up moving to MLS next summer to see out the remainder of his career.

Busquets wants to leave Barcelona

Thiago Motta has stepped in to replace Sinisa Mihajlovic as Bologna coach after the dismissal of Sinisa Mihajlovic.Managing director Claudio Fenucci confirmed the news at a press conference, saying: "We have decided that the coach from Monday will be Thiago Motta, I tell you officially."

Motta confirmed as Bologna coach

Alejandro Grimaldo looks set to leave Benfica within the next year as talks over a new contract have not gone so well.The 27-year-old is ready to explore new options and he has a wealth of teams after him, as <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-grimaldo-resta-in-lista-marotta-fiuta-l-affare-30282" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports that Inter, Juventus, Arsenal and Newcastle have all made their interest known.

Inter join Juve, Arsenal & Newcastle in Grimaldo race

Brighton are looking to act fast in their pursuit of a Graham Potter replacement. <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/09/10/brighton-target-kjetil-knutsen-roberto-de-zerbi-managers-job/" target="_self">The Telegraph</a> have revealed that Kjetil Knutsen and Roberto De Zerbi are currently the front runners to occupy the technical area at the Amex Stadium.

Kjetil Knutsen & Roberto De Zerbi leading the race for vacant Brighton job

Nicolo Zaniolo's contract is due to expire in 2024 and, given his status at Roma, a new contract is of utmost important to Jose Mourinho and the club's hierarchy.<a href="https://football-italia.net/zaniolo-asks-for-significant-raise-as-roma-plan-new-deal-report/" target="_self">Football Italia</a> have claimed that the Italian midfielder wants more money in his new deal than the net €3.5m a year that he has reportedly been offered.

Zaniolo wants significant wage hike in new Roma contract

After he played an important role on loan for them next season, Dennis Praet was one of Torino's main transfer targets over the summer. Although, they were unable to agree a deal with Leicester for his return to the club.According to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/torino-per-praet-non-e-finita-58816" target="_self">Calciomercato</a>, the Serie A side will test the resolve of the Foxes again in January with another loan approach.

Torino planning January return for Dennis Praet

Before Barcelona and Leeds came to an agreement for Raphinha, the Whites had accepted a bid from Chelsea. Although, the Brazilian winger had no intention of making the switch to West London.“Rejecting an offer from Chelsea? Yes, because my dream was to wear the Barca shirt," Raphinha told <a href="https://www.lavanguardia.com/deportes/fc-barcelona/20220910/8514346/entrevista-raphinha-la-vanguardia-fc-barcelona-barca-xavi.html" target="_self">La Vanguardia</a>. “I followed them since I was young, since Ronaldinho arrived. I wanted to be a part of it. The desire was stronger than any other proposal, no matter how powerful it was financially."

Raphinha admits Chelsea rejection

Manchester United's football director John Murtough blocked the club's summer move for Barcelona right-back Sergino Dest according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/3572838/2022/09/10/usmnt-sergino-dest-transfer/" target="_self">The Athletic</a>. Erik ten Hag was keen on bringing Dest to Old Trafford as a backup for Diogo Dalot but Murtough did not approve. Dest eventually joined AC Milan on loan on the deadline day.

Man Utd's football director blocked Dest move

Napoli director Cristiano Giuntoli addressed the rumours related to Cristiano Ronaldo's probable transfer from Manchester United to Napoli in the summer transfer window. Speaking to Corriere Dello Sport, Guintoli said, "During the transfer market we pretend to chat with everyone, and sometimes we do it for real. But we wanted to invest in a young team.”The Portuguese star, at one point, was heavily linked with a move to the Serie a side but a transfer eventually did not materialise.

Napoli director breaks silence on Ronaldo rumours

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is set to sign a new contract extension with the club according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2022/09/10/631c6298e2704e0d0c8b45d0.html" target="_self">Marca</a>. The Italian's current contract with the club runs until 2024 but the four-time Champions League-winning manager will reportedly sign a new contract which will further extend his stay at Real Madrid.

Ancelotti set to extend Real Madrid contract

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Gavi set to extend Barcelona stay

Wolfsburg's Jonas Wind has revealed that his favourite club are Premier League giants Arsenal and the club would be his 'dream destination' in future.Speaking to <a href="https://bulinews.com/news/14286/exclusive-jonas-wind-wolfsburg-poor-start-niko-kovac-dream-club-more" target="_self">Bulinews</a>, the Denmark international said, "If we look into the future, Arsenal would be a dream destination for me, as it has always been my favourite club. In general, I think the Premier League is the best league in the world, and it would be exciting to play there."

Wolfsburg forward chooses Arsenal as 'dream destination'

Tottenham Hotspur were interested in signing Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella in the summer transfer window and had even enquired about the player's availability with the club but the Serie A side made it clear that the Italian is not for sale, according to Corriere dello Sport.

Spurs enquired about Inter's Barella in the summer

Joao Felix speaks about Man Utd's offer

Premier League clubs Arsenal and Everton are set to compete against each other in the January transfer window for the signing of Shakhtar Donetsk's Mykhaylo Mudryk, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/shakhtar-dopo-il-gol-in-champions-mudryk-e-nel-mirino-di-due-clu-11865" target="_self">Calcio Mercato</a>. Regarding a move to the Premier League in January, 21-year-old Ukrainian told <a href="https://twitter.com/CBSSportsGolazo/status/1567914590565974020" target="_self">CBS Sports</a>, "In the winter we will see. There’s been a lot of discussions about a transfer and speculation about what clubs want me. "I think every player dreams of the Premier League. It’s hard to say but Arsenal is a very good team, very good coach. I like the way they play. From my side, I can’t say no [to Arsenal] but a transfer is not just up to my decision."

Everton, Arsenal to compete for the signing of Shakhtar star

Santiago Arias offered to Manchester United

Aston midfielder Douglas Luiz has informed his friends that he wants to join Arsenal in the January transfer window, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/douglas-luiz-friends-arsenal-aston-villa/" target="_self">Football </a><a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/douglas-luiz-friends-arsenal-aston-villa/" target="_self">Insider</a>.The Gunners were keen on signing the Brazilian in the summer and had even placed a £25m offer for the midfielder but Aston Villa did not want to let Luiz leave below a £30m transfer fee.With Luiz now ready to make the move in the next window, Arsenal will once again go after him in January.

Luiz keen on joining Arsenal in January

Bellerin rejected two Italian clubs to join Barcelona

Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit has urged the club to sign Brighton &amp; Hove Albion midfielder Alexis Mac Allister in the January transfer window.Speaking to <a href="https://www.lordping.co.uk/" target="_blank">Lord Ping</a>, Petit said, "Not signing Arthur Melo isn’t a big miss for Arsenal. But I know they were looking for that link between the midfield and striker. If I were Edu, I’d make an offer for Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton – I really like him."

Petit wants Arsenal to sign Brighton midfielder

New Chelsea boss Graham Potter wants three new players in his squad over the next two transfer windows according to <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/3-fichajes-le-pedido-graham-potter-chelsea-20220909.html" target="_self">Fichajes</a>.Potter is planning to raid his former club to acquire the services of Moises Caicedo and Leandro Trossard along with Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo. The existing contracts of all three players expire in the summer of 2023.

Potter wants three new signings at Chelsea

Vancouver Whitecaps have signed striker Simon Becher from Whitecaps 2.The attacker signed a short-term agreement for the upcoming match against Colorado Rapids.

Whitecaps sign Becher on short-term deal

Free agent Ben Foster rejected an offer to join Newcastle on a short-term deal, journalist <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsPeteO/status/1568153191312752642" target="_blank">Peter O'Rourke</a> reports. The Magpies then turned to ex-Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius.

Foster rejected Newcastle offer

Espanyol and Rayo Vallecano are in talks over a deal for striker Raul de Tomas, <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/rcd-espanyol/20220909/1001865676/rayo-vallecano-espanyol-negocian-traspaso-rdt.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a> says.The striker spent two years at the Madrid club on loan from Real Madrid and wants to return.

De Tomas wants Rayo Vallecano return

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl says that Erling Haaland's move to Manchester City came at the right time for all involved as he had become a burden on the Bundesliga team."In the end, the Haaland issue became a burden in the locker room," he said. "As much as we always loved Haaland and he was successful with us, in the end, he became a burden on the dressing room, the club and the whole environment."He had become the subject of every conversation. Outside the club, almost everything was exclusively focused on him. In the end, the timing of the transfer was right for both parties."

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