Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Ibrahimovic in talks with Bologna

Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are the two clubs leading the race to sign Emre Can from Juventus,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/2019/11/02-62910941/emre_can_addio_alla_juve_ecco_dove_andr_a_gennaio/" target="_blank">Correire dello Sport</a>&nbsp;says. The 25-year-old Germany international is set to leave the Serie A club, with many reports predicting a January move. While he has been linked with Bayern Munich in the past, it is PSG and United who are the top contenders.

Man Utd & PSG lead Emre Can race

Midfielder set to leave Juventus in January

Zlatan Ibrahimovic could be on his way back to Italy to join Bologna, according to <a href="https://www.goal.com/g00/it/notizie/calciomercato-bologna-ibrahimovic-8-milioni/kgxw75m6wsg91m538tcypcs8v?i10c.ua=1&amp;i10c.encReferrer=&amp;i10c.dv=12" target="_blank">reports in Italy</a>. The Sweden international is expected to leave LA Galaxy when his contract expires in December and several European clubs are eager to land him. Ibrahimovic's agent, Mino Raiola, has already started talks with Serie A side Bologna over an 18 month deal. The move would cost Bolgona around €8 million, but the club are confident of raising the money and sealing the deal.

Ibrahimovic in talks over Bologna move

Mino Raiola in talks over €8m deal with Serie A side

Arsenal and Tottenham have been keeping track of Benfica left-back Alex Grimaldo,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10258304/arsenal-tottenham-transfer-battle-grimaldo-benfica/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>&nbsp;reports. The 24-year-old has been in great form for the Portuguese giants since joining from Barcelona B four years ago. And the Premier Leauge sides could move in for him, though it will take an offer of at least €40 million to get him. Meanwhile, they face competition from Italian club Napoli, who are in the market for a new left-back.

Arsenal & Tottenham eye Benfica full-back

Napoli also keen on ex-Barcelona academy star

Lautaro Martinez has become Barcelona's top candidate to replace Luis Suarez, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20191102/471313067943/lautaro-martinez-atrajo-al-barca-por-su-potencia.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The 22-year-old has impressed this season with seven goals in 13 games and has convinced the Catalan side that he would fit into the team. But the Argentine is also wanted by Manchester United, who are eager to strengthen their attack.

Barca pick Lautaro to replace Luis Suarez

Manchester United also keen on Inter star

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants Manchester United youngsters Tahith Chong and Angel Gomes to sign new contracts at the club, with the pair's current deals up in the summer. “We've had lots of conversations with the boys," Solskjaer said.&nbsp;"Obviously their contracts run out in the summer, but we want them to stay.” Solskjaer will be hoping his commitment to providing opportunities to youngsters will help convince the 19-year-olds to ignore any potential interest from elsewhere.

Solskjaer wants Chong and Gomes contract extensions

Championship surprise package Preston North End have taken the unusual step of issuing a statement about speculation surrounding manager Alex Neil. The Scot has led the Lancashire club to fourth in the table, and there have been persistent rumours linking him with a move away, with the club reporting Stoke City for an illegal approach to their coach. "[M}anager Alex Neil has reiterated his commitment to the football club and to the contract that he signed earlier this year," said the <a href="https://www.pnefc.net/news/2019/november/club-statement-alex-neil/" target="_blank">statement</a>.

Preston issue hands-off warning for manager Neil

Bayern Munich have cancelled a planned open training session after a humiliation at the hands of Eintracht Frankfurt heightened rumours head coach Niko Kovac will be sacked. The defeat leaves Bayern off the pace in the Bundesliga and Kovac staring down the barrel though he says he's not giving up, but the decison to cancel the public exercise will add fuel to the fire. "After the defeat in Frankfurt, the decision was made at short notice not to train tomorrow in public. We ask all fans for understanding," Bayern said in a statement. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/bayern-munich-abandon-public-training-session-as-kovac-sack/1073lu5ofiea01k4reqsp0cr6u" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Bayern cancel open training session as Kovac sack specualtion grows

West Ham are looking for clubs to take midfileder Carlos Sanchez off their hands. The Colombia international has played just 13 minutes in the Premier League and the club want to be free of his £50,000 ($65k) per week wages, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-west-ham-ready-to-sell-big-earner-in-january-not-trusted-by-pellegrini/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. They're prepared to listen to offers of around £4m for the 32-year-old who joined from Fiorentina last summer on a free transfer.

West Ham prepared to offload Sanchez

A-League side Perth Glory believe they can still persuade Zlatan Ibrahimovic to move Down Under. The LA Galaxy striker has been linked with a move back to Europe, with Bologna the latest team thought to be close to a deal. Despite that <a href="https://thewest.com.au/sport/perth-glory/perth-glory-patient-after-swooping-on-la-galaxy-and-sweden-star-zlatan-ibrahimovic-to-convince-him-to-play-in-the-a-league-ng-b881371167z" target="_blank">The West Australian </a>newspaper say the Glory are prepared to be patient as they believe they've convinced the ex-Sweden international to join them.

Perth Glory still optimistic over Ibrahimovic

MK Dons have parted ways with manager Paul Tisdale after losing eight of their last nine matches. The writing was on the wall for Tisdale after a 3-1 defeat at home by Tranmere Rovers saw them drop to 19th in League One, just one point out of the relegation zone. Chairman Pete Winkelman said: “I’d like to place on record my appreciation of what Paul was able to achieve for us, winning promotion from Sky Bet League Two at the first attempt and leaving us in a better position than when he found it,” according to the <a href="https://www.miltonkeynes.co.uk/sport/football/paul-tisdale-sacked-by-mk-dons-1-9128017" target="_blank">Milton Keynes Citizen</a>.

Tisdale out at MK Dons

Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac snapped at reporters who suggested his days may be numbered following a 5-1 thrashing at the hands of Frankfurt. Pressure was already mounting on the 48-year-old Kovac after Bayern’s disappointing start to the season. The club have backed him, but he still faced questions about his future in his meeting with the media, which drew waspish responses. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/kovac-fumes-after-bayern-horrorshow-what-do-you-want-to-know/1emfvp0dulgv4168rxqbgbhwhv" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Furious Kovac dismisses Bayern sack talk

Boca Juniors legend Juan Roman Riquelme could finish 2019 as the club's new vice-president, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ole.com.ar/boca-juniors/boca-riquelme-angelici-elecciones_0_p1iLJCFr.html" target="_blank">Ole</a>.&nbsp; The Buenos Aires side will hold elections in December to choose the successor to incumbent&nbsp;Daniel Angelici.&nbsp; And Riquelme has now emerged as a candidate to run on the ticket representing the current ticket, as Angelici himself is ineligible to take a third term as president.

Riquelme close to Boca vice-presidency

Ernesto Valverde dismissed a question about whether he would resign as Barcelona boss after his side's shock defeat at the hands of Levante. La Liga leaders Barca went down 3-1 at Ciutat de Valencia on Saturday, three goals in seven second-half minutes proving decisive for the hosts after Lionel Messi's penalty before the break. Barca's third loss in six top-flight away games this season means Real Madrid have the chance to go top of the table when they play Real Betis, while Sevilla will also climb above them if they beat Atletico Madrid. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/valverde-rejects-talk-of-resignation-after-levante-shock/1k8d6y8vbu8841oqpfnf1ubn8u" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Valverde rejects resignation call after Levante defeat

Former Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle United forward Hatem Ben Arfa is set to continue his career with Nantes, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/mercato-fc-nantes-cette-grande-annonce-pour-lavenir-de-ben-arfa-479460" target="_blank">Le10Sport</a>.&nbsp; Ben Arfa is currently without a club after walking out on Rennes at the end of the 2018-19 season.&nbsp; And if negotiations with Nantes, prosper,&nbsp; the Brittany club will become the eighth of the 32-year-old's volatile career.

Ben Arfa set for Nantes

Inter president Giuseppe Marotta has dismissed rumours linking Striker Lautaro Martinez with a move to Barcelona. The Spanish champions had supposedly narrowed in on the Argentina international as a replacement for Luis Suarez, but the Serie A club's supremo ruled that out. "This is a very strong club that rarely sells its beast players," Marotta told <a href="https://sport.sky.it/" target="_blank">Sky Sports in Italy</a>.

Inter president rules out Lautaro move

On-loan goalkeeper Freddie Woodman has impressed so much at Swansea that rumours have started parent club Newcastle United may recall him early. <a href="https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/swansea-boss-confident-newcastle-united-17188239" target="_blank">The Newcastle Chronicle</a> reports that Swans' boss Steve Cooper is not concerned though. "There’s no indication that they want him back, and we hope that stays like that," he said. Woodman has only allowed 14 goals this season in 15 games, helping the Welsh side to second in the Championship table.

Swansea confident Newcastle won't recall Woodman

Spain international Suso is set to be looking for a new club when his AC Milan contract winds down at the end of next season. <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a> report that the former Liverpool man has not convinced the Rossoneri higher-ups since his 2015 arrival from Anfield. Suso did come off the bench to score in Milan's last game, but has netted just 21 times in 120 games at San Siro overall.

Milan unlilely to extend Suso contract

Leicester City are likely to be on the market for a central defender in January according to the <a href="https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/leciester-city-brendan-rodgers-transfers-3467385" target="_blank">Leicester Mercury</a>. The Foxes allowed Harry Maguire to leave for Manchester United for a world record fee this summer, and didn't acquire a replacement, seeing a bid for Burnley man James Tarkowski knocked back. Brendan Rodgers' men have started well this season with Jonny Evans and Caglar Soyuncu anchoring the back line, but the former Liverpool coach would like to add depth. The report names several players who may be of interest, including Ruben Dias of Benfica, Real Sociedad's Diego Llorente and Marseille player Duje Caleta-Car.

Leicester still hunting for Maguire replacement

Granit Xhaka will leave Arsenal in the January transfer window, according to former Gunners forward Charlie Nicholas. Nicholas said Xhaka's angry outburst towards his side's fans last weekend was inexcusable, and he would likely be on his way out of the club sooner rather than later. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/you-cant-behave-like-that-xhaka-will-leave-arsenal-in/mgnbwge4cd951xgadu79q5mmb" target="_blank">Read everything he had to say here on Goal!</a>

'Xhaka will leave Arsenal in January'

Norwich pair&nbsp;Max Aarons and Ben Godfrey have been backed to secure moves to one of the Premier League's biggest sides in the future by former Canaries star Dean Ashton. Aarons, 19, and Godfrey, 21, have been linked with Manchester United and Tottenham in recent weeks after impressing since their side's promotion from the Championship.&nbsp; “At some point," Ashton told&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;when asked about such a possibility.&nbsp;"They have definitely got the quality to step up in terms of the size of football club." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/aarons-godfrey-ready-man-utd-spurs-some-point-former-norwich/ndzizug7g2p419mgda9m1aiqh" target="_blank">Read everything he had to say about the pair here on Goal!</a>

Norwich duo backed for big moves

Preston North End will report Stoke City to the EFL for an illegal approach made to their manager Alex Neil, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/Iandennisbbc/status/1190628735181107202" target="_blank">BBC Sport</a>'s&nbsp;Ian Dennis. Preston have apparently denied Stoke permission to speak to Neil about the newly vacant managerial role at the Bet365 Stadium, following Nathan Jones' sacking this week. Stoke start this weekend's fixtures rock bottom of the Championship, with Preston flying high under Neil's stewardship in third.

Preston to report Stoke over illegal Neil approach

Veteran goalkeeper Craig Gordon is ready to seek an exit from Celtic in the January transfer window, claim&nbsp;<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/celtic-20k-a-week-ace-ready-to-quit-in-january-after-big-development-sources/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. With Scott Bain handed a new contract at the club this week, the 36-year-old Gordon is weighing up his chances of first-team football elsewhere as his career draws to a close. Gordon has made close to 250 appearances for Celtic in all competitions since joining the club in 2014.

Gordon ready to push for Celtic exit

Juan Fernando Quintero will leave River Plate in December after agreeing a move to MLS, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.antena2.com.co/futbol/superliga-aguila/juan-fernando-quintero-dejaria-river-en-diciembre-irresistible-oferta-para" target="_blank">Antena 2</a>. The 26-year-old attacking midfielder had previously been wanted by several clubs in Europe and China, but opted to remain at the Argentine side. He will be on the move again at the end of the year, however, as an "irresistible" offer has come his way from the United States.

Quintero accepts lucrative MLS offer

Barcelona have brought an end to their pursuit of Inter centre-back Milan Skriniar. The 24-year-old has caught the eye of several top clubs across Europe amid his rise to stardom in Serie A. But Barca have decided against trying to buy the Slovakia international any time soon, so says&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20191102/471311259617/fc-barcelona-barca-skriniar-inter-de-milan.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>.

Barcelona drop interest in Skriniar

Celta coach Fran Escriba has just one game to save his job, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://elpais.com/deportes/2019/10/31/actualidad/1572540370_114067.html" target="_blank">El Pais</a>. The 54-year-old took charge of the Spanish side in March but they have dropped into La Liga's relegation zone with just two wins from 11 games. They face Getafe on Sunday and Escriba is aware that a bad result will likely see him sacked.

Celta boss close to sack

Hatem Ben Arfa is on the verge of joining Nantes on a free transfer, <a href="http://lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Transferts-hatem-ben-arfa-libre-proche-de-nantes/1075792" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>&nbsp;claims. The former Lyon and Newcastle attacker is available on a free since leaving Rennes in the summer. He has been linked with several Ligue 2 teams, but he looks set to return to the top-flight as he is close to agreeing a deal with Nantes.

Ben Arfa nears Nantes move

Real Madrid are willing to let Mariano Diaz and Brahim Diaz leave the club in January,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2019/11/02/5dbc5be0268e3e2b4e8b458c.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>&nbsp;reports. Former Lyon star Mariano will be allowed to move on a permanent basis, with Sevilla considering an offer for him. Meanwhile, former Manchester City youngster Brahim will be loaned out.

Mariano and Brahim set to leave Real Madrid

Carles Alena is all but certain to leave Barcelona on loan in January,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20191102/471313651735/carles-alena-cesion-a-la-vista-en-enero.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>&nbsp;reports. The 21-year-old has made just one appearance for Ernesto Valverde's men, playing 45 minutes in their opening day defeat to Athletic Club. He will not make the squad for Saturday's trip to Levante and the Camp Nou outfit are ready to let him go. A loan looks most likely while several Spanish teams are hoping to lure him, Mauricio Pochettino's side could offer him a chance in the Premier League.

Tottenham target Alena to leave Barca in January

AC Milan have given up on their hopes of signing Everton Soares from Gremio in January,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-ac-milan-make-decision-on-potential-everton-deal-52468" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;says. The Serie A side have been tracking 23-year-old winger for some time, but the new contract he signed recently only complicates matters. His €120 million release clause is too much for Milan to match and they will not return for him when the transfer window opens again.

AC Milan back out of Everton deal

West Ham have made Olivier Giroud their top target for the January transfer window,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-west-ham-want-to-sign-attacker-with-110-pl-goals-assists/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>&nbsp;claims. The 33-year-old's contract expires at the end of the season and he has been flirting with a return to France. But Manuel Pellegrini hopes he remains in England as the Hammers are lining up an offer for him.

West Ham plot January Giroud bid

Everton look set to lose 19-year-old&nbsp;Lewis Gibson in January,&nbsp;according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/everton-ace-tipped-to-join-newcastle-united-in-january/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>.&nbsp; The centre-back has impressed with the Toffees Under 23s but is yet to feature for the senior side. He is ready to leave in search of first-team action and Newcastle are the top candidates to get him.

Gibson to leave Everton for Newcastle

Juventus defender Merih Demiral is catching the eyes of several top teams, despite making just one appearances for the Serie A giants. The 21-year-old Turkey international joined from Sassuolo in the summer and played 90 minutes against Hellas Verona in September. He has been dropped to the bench ever since, but that has not stopped the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and AC Milan eyeing him over,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/news/355720/calciomercato_juventus_parte_l_assalto_a_demiral_milan_bruciato" target="_blank">Calciomercato.it</a>&nbsp;says.

Arsenal, Man Utd & Milan eye Juventus centre-back

Inter have turned back on their decision to let&nbsp;Yann&nbsp;Karamoh stay at Parma on a permanent deal,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/karamoh-stupisce-san-siro-l-inter-ha-fatto-cassa-ma-ha-un-piano-13018" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;reports. The 21-year-old forward joined the Nerazzurri two years ago before being loaned to Bordeaux and then Parma. The latter have an option to sign him on a permanent deal at the end of the season, but his impressive performances in Serie A have convinced Inter they should hold on to him.

Inter want Karamoh back from Parma

MLS club New England Revolution has announced the acquistion of former Manchester United full-back Alexander Buttner, reports <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/revolution/revolution-sign-left-back-alexander-buttner-help-defense" target="_blank">NBC Sports</a>. The 30 year-old was a part of Manchester United's last Premier League title in 2012-13 had since played for Dynamo Moscow, Anderlecht and Vitesse. Buttner will occupy an international spot on the Revs roster next season, after they were bundled out of the post-season by Atlanta United.

Ex-Man Utd defender joins the Revs

Mesut Ozil's midweek performance in the&nbsp;Carabao Cup&nbsp;for&nbsp;Arsenal&nbsp;may have paved the way for a much-need Premier League recall, suggests manager Unai Emery. Speaking ahead of Saturday's key top-flight encounter with Wolverhampton Wanderers, however, Emery has indicated that the attacking midfielder may feature once more. In particular, the Spaniard alluded to a greater attitude from Ozil in training as key to his prospective return to the fold once again, having last played in the Premier League in September's draw with&nbsp;Watford. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-au/news/ozil-set-for-premier-league-lifeline-as-arsenal-boss-emery-mulls-/n2w2ksc556ly1x7505ctthets" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Ozil set for Premier League lifeline as Arsenal boss Emery mulls options

Frank Lampard says he cannot factor players’ international careers into his team selections at&nbsp;Chelsea, after&nbsp;France&nbsp;manager Didier Deschamps called for Olivier Giroud to be given more game time at Stamford Bridge. “It is difficult for me and it is difficult for them [international managers],” Lampard said. “We both have our jobs so it doesn’t feature in my thinking. I have to care for all the players. I have to pick the squad as I see it for the best of Chelsea as they do for their countries." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-au/news/lampard-warns-giroud-and-batshuayi-he-cant-consider/gvbbgvkmh1p3123lfwijiujzt" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Lampard warns Giroud he can't consider international careers when picking Chelsea team

Steve Bruce is hoping to sign established Premier League players when the transfer window opens in January. The Toon are sitting one spot above the relegation zone and have only scored six goals in their 10 league matches - a record only better than Watford. Bruce wants to have a conversation with owner Mike Ashley about particular targets when they pop up, <a href="https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/steve-bruce-has-his-say-newcastle-uniteds-transfer-policy-825052">The Shields Gazette reports</a>. "There's nothing wrong with an established Premier League player. If there is somebody like that, who can come and do a job, then let's have the conversation on each and every individual," Bruce said.

Newcastle boss Bruce wants reinforcements in January

Adelaide United goalkeeper Paul Izzo has signed a two-year deal&nbsp;with his hometown club. The 24-year-old was out of contract at the end of the season but has decided that his future lies at Hindmarsh Stadium, reports the <a href="https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/6471037/goalkeeper-izzo-commits-to-adelaide-united/" target="_blank">Canberra Times</a>. Izzo has already made 100 A-League appearances since making his debut for Adelaide in 2012.

Izzo commits to Reds

Flamengo are looking into the possibility of signing Paris Saint-Germain forward Edinson Cavani in the summer, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.espn.com.br/futebol/artigo/_/id/6253375/flamengo-ja-planeja-2020-mira-novos-gringos-e-tem-cavani-como-possivel-alvo-revela-mauro-cezar" target="_blank">ESPN Brazil</a>. Cavani's contract at the French champions is up in the summer and he has long been linked with a move away at the end of his current deal. Clubs in MLS, including the nascent Inter Miami, have been suggested as possible targets. However, the Uruguay international could well find himself tempted by a return to South American football. He last played in South America in 2007 for Danubio, in Montevideo.

Flamengo weighing up Cavani move

Academie Club de Libreville starlet Sylvain Mba is set to sign for Portuguese giants Porto in 2020, according to the president of the Gabonese club. Porto have apparently sent scouts to watch the 17-year-old defender in action, with Mba considered a potential star for Gabonese football. "Recently Porto officials came to see him play and were pleased with his quality," president Yael Amvame told <a href="https://www.lunion.fr/" target="_blank">L'Union</a>.&nbsp;"In 2020, if all goes well, he will go to Portugal."

Starlet Mba set for Porto

Atletico Madrid are looking to secure the signing of Brazil teenager&nbsp;Reinier&nbsp;Jesus Carvalho, per <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2019/11/01/football/1572592456_735666.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. The 17-year-old&nbsp;Flamengo star broke into the club's first team last year with a string of impressive showings. Rivals Real Madrid were formerly linked with a move prior to Atletico's interest.

Atletico circling Brazilian Reinier

National Women's Soccer League MVP and all-time leading scorer Sam Kerr is set to exit the Chicago Red Stars for Europe, says the <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/11/01/league-mvp-sam-kerr-leaving-nwsl-sign-europe/" target="_blank">Washington Post</a>. The 26-year-old, who also plays for Perth Glory in the W-League, will bring the curtain down on a glittering North American career in order to seek opportunities across the Atlantic. The Australia veteran won the NSWL Shield with Western New York Flash in 2013.

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