Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd to fund Torres move with four sales

Manchester United could miss out on reported transfer target Hakan Calhanoglu, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-segnali-da-calhanoglu-fissato-incontro-decisivo-per-il-rin-13771" target="_blank">CalcioMercato</a>. The Turkey international had been said to be highly likely to join United before the start of next season, with his contract at Milan set to expire. However, it is now claimed he may lower his demands in order to negotiate a new deal at Serie A leaders Milan.

Man Utd could miss out on Calhanoglu

Manchester United are willing to part with Victor Lindelof, Marcos Rojo, Phil Jones and Eric Bailly, claims <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/exclusive-man-utd-banking-villarreal-ending-eric-bailly-stay" target="_blank">TEAMtalk</a>. The Red Devils are keen on Villarreal star Pau Torres and will look to find a raid on the La Liga club by selling four defenders already on their books.

Man Utd to fund Torres move with four sales

Juventus could pursue a swap deal involving Paulo Dybala being sent to Paris Saint-Germain in exchange for Mauro Icardi, claims <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-psg-il-clamoroso-scambio-icardi-dybala-puo-diventare-realta-12239" target="_blank">CalcioMercato</a>. The swap would likely happen in the summer with Juve struggling to lock Dybala down to a new deal and the Turin side long-time admirers of Icardi.&nbsp;

Juventus could swap Dybala for Icardi

A high-profile exchange might be on the cards

Arsenal will make a formal offer for RB Leipzig defender&nbsp;Ibrahima Konate in the coming weeks, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.todofichajes.com/el-arsenal-retoma-la-operacion-konate/" target="_blank">TodoFichajes</a>. Mikel Arteta is eager to sign the 21-year-old centre-back in January but Leipzig would prefer to sell him at&nbsp;season's end.&nbsp;

Arsenal to bid for Leipzig's Konate

The Gunners have found a new centre-back target

Andrea Pirlo has identified four gaps in his squad which he wants to fill in the transfer market, claims&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/la-juve-e-sbagliata-pirlo-ha-bisogno-di-quattro-colpi-gia-a-genn-63428" target="_blank">CalcioMercato</a>. Juve may try to plug these holes in the January transfer window with their hopes of winning a 10th consecutive Serie A title under threat.

Pirlo wants four signings at Juventus

Manchester City are in advanced talks to sign 17-year-old&nbsp;Dario Ariel Sarmiento from Estudiantes, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1333515655522488321" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>. It is claimed the teenager could cost £17 million ($23m) including add-ons, and would arrive in the summer of 2021 if a deal is reached.

Man City in advanced talks for £17m teenager

Barcelona are considering a move for Hoffenheim defender Melayro Bogarde, claims <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/mercado-fichajes/barca-reactiva-opcion-bogarde-8228575" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The 18-year-old Dutch defender, nephew of former Barca defender Winston Bogarde, has been linked with a number of top European clubs and is thought to be highly rated by Ronald Koeman.

Barca monitor Hoffenheim defender Bogarde

New York Red Bulls have announced their end-of-year roster decisions following the end of the 2020 season. The Red Bulls exercised options on defenders Kyle Duncan and Sean Nealis, midfielders Sean Davis, Kaku, Jared Stroud, Daniel Royer and Florian Valot, as well as forward Tom Barlow. New York declined options on defender Patrick Seagrist, midfielders Chris Lema, Ben Mines and Marc Rzatkowski. The club declined an option to purchase forward Samuel Tetteh, and goalkeeper Kendall McIntosh is out of contract.

New York Red Bulls announce roster decisions

Veteran trio Thomas Muller, Jerome Boateng and Mats Hummels could return to the international scene with Germany, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1333501770186829824" target="_blank">SPORT1</a>. It is claimed Joachim Low is more open to the idea of them returning than in the past, and it was discussed in a meeting with the DFB on Monday.

Muller, Boateng & Hummels could return for Germany

Houston Dynamo have exercised their option to buy Ariel Lassiter, according to ESPN’s <a href="https://twitter.com/GlennDavisSoc/status/1333497235858927617" target="_blank">Glenn Davis</a>. The forward joined the MLS club on loan from Alajuelense, and will seemingly be staying for the 2021 season.

Dynamo strike deal to keep Lassiter

Real Salt Lake have annouced their retained list for 2021. The MLS club <a href="https://www.rsl.com/post/2020/11/30/rsl-retains-22-players-2020-roster" target="_blank">exercised&nbsp;options</a> on&nbsp;David Ochoa,&nbsp;Justen Glad,&nbsp;Erik Holt,&nbsp;Everton Luiz, Justin Portillo,&nbsp;Maikel Chang,&nbsp;Douglas Martinez&nbsp;and&nbsp;Tate Schmitt.

Real Salt Lake confirm retained list

Steve McManaman feels Liverpool need to sign a top-class central defender in January. “If they have the finances, it is a no-brainer to go and sign a centre-half,” McManaman said. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/jota-would-be-the-one-to-drop-out-mcmanaman-believes-klopp-still-/3tl9jwu23io915xmfaz7akkdl" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'it is a no-brainer' - McManaman urges Liverpool to sign centre-back

Alphonse Areola has claimed he turned down clubs of the stature of Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain to join Fulham. The goalkeeper claims his focus was on being first choice once again, after spells as a back-up at PSG and Madrid. “Of course, leaving Paris and Madrid, I certainly had opportunities, of the same calibre yes,” he told Canal+ (via <a href="https://www.football.london/fulham-fc/alphonse-areola-turned-down-champions-19372639" target="_blank">Football London</a>).

Areola turned down big clubs to make Fulham move

Montreal Impact are closing in on a deal for Cercle Bruges full-back Zorhan Bassong. According to <a href="https://www.tvasports.ca/2020/11/29/un-jeune-defenseur-prometteur-se-joindra-a-limpact" target="_blank">TVA Sports</a>, Bassong will make the move to the Impact in January.

Bassong close to Impact move

MLS expansion team Austin FC are considering a move for former Mexico international Paul Aguilar, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2020/11/30/austin-fc-reportedly-interested-club-america-legend-paul-aguilar" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The 34-year-old is out of contract at Club America and Austin are among a number of clubs reported to be interested in him.

Austin eye Aguilar deal

Mario Balotelli has reached an agreement to sign for Vasco da Gama, whose potential director of sport says the forward “would be like Maradona” for the Brazilian club’s fans. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/balotelli-would-be-like-maradona-vasco-da-gama-deal-agreed/1fihcrbz7cpb01msbxh064rbsp" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Balotelli set for Brazil move

Joachim Low will continue as&nbsp;Germany&nbsp;head coach through to next year's European Championship, the German Football Association (DFB) has confirmed. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/low-to-continue-as-germany-head-coach-through-to-next-years/jbj1abt5bq951l4v9hihxm05t" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Low to continue as Germany head coach

Javi Martinez admits the time is approaching for him to experience “something new”, with the World Cup winner approaching the end of his contract at&nbsp;Bayern Munich. He has said on his future: “I would like to try something new, no matter where, but something new before I end my career.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/martinez-leave-bayern-munich-something-new-free-agency/1u64gszipo8w31b7c105y04akf" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Martinez ready to leave Bayern for ‘something new’

Inter are looking to put a six-month loan deal in place for Olivier Giroud that includes an option to buy, claims <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/" target="_blank">Tuttosport.</a> The World Cup-winning striker has been struggling for game time at Chelsea and admitted that he will be weighing up his options in January.

Inter want Giroud on six-month loan

AC Milan are already exploring the option of signing Brahim Diaz on a permanent basis, reports <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/11/29/primera/1606664468_037870.html?m1=cG9ydGFkYV9wb3J0YWRh&amp;m2=QUNUVUFMSURBRA%3D%3D&amp;m3=Nw%3D%3D&amp;m4=dmlkZW8%3D&amp;m5=MjQ%3D" target="_blank">AS.</a> The 21-year-old forward, who left Manchester City for Real Madrid in 2019, is currently taking in a season-long loan at San Siro.

AC Milan want to keep Brahim

Liverpool&nbsp;boss Jurgen Klopp has revealed that he made the decision to sign Diogo Jota after seeing the Portuguese forward take in just one game for Wolves. The German told UEFA’s official website of a player who arrived at Molineux in 2017: “Diogo, I liked, honestly, from the first game I saw him playing for Wolves. That's how it is.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/klopp-jota-transfer-decision-three-years-ago-one-game-wolves/lmbz5kx8wd2pz32357r3emli" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Klopp make Jota signing decision three years ago

Watford are set to hand&nbsp;Joao Pedro a new contract to fend of interest from a host of Premier League clubs. Liverpool were among those linked with the 19-year-old in the summer window, but he now looks set to pen a fresh&nbsp;long-term contract at Vicarage Road. Pedro joined Watford from&nbsp;Fluminense in January, and has scored five goals in 19 appearances for the club.

Premier League-linked Pedro set for new Watford deal

David Beckham is determined to lure Olivier Giroud to Inter Miami from Chelsea - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/13329533/beckham-giroud-messi-apartment-miami/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Manchester United legend, who part-owns the MLS franchise, is willing to offer the Frenchman a luxury £4 million apartment&nbsp;if he agrees to move to the United States. Giroud has been linked with a move away from Chelsea after falling behind Timo Werner and Tammy Abraham in the squad pecking order under Frank Lampard.

Beckham determined to lure Giroud to Inter Miami

Lionel Messi "loves&nbsp;Barcelona", according to Joan Laporta, who expressed his confidence that the Argentine superstar will stay after announcing his second club presidency bid. Speculation over Messi's future at Camp Nou is raging as he approaches the final six months of his current contract. The 33-year-old tried to secure a way out of Catalunya in August following a humiliating&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;quarter-final defeat to&nbsp;Bayern Munich, but saw his exit path blocked by Blaugrana and&nbsp;La Liga&nbsp;officials. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/messi-loves-barcelona-laporta-confident-argentine-superstar-will-/b7hjkktkrykf11lvt8ldhyzm7" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

'Messi loves Barcelona' - Laporta confident Argentine will stay

Chelsea have set their sights on RB Leipzig&nbsp;left-back&nbsp;Matthew Bondswell - according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/11/29/mike-mcgraths-transfer-notebook-chelsea-west-ham-keeping-eye/amp/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>. The 18-year-old is currently on loan at&nbsp;FC Dordrecht, but the Blues may look to&nbsp;bring him in next year to boost their defensive options. Bondswell, whose current contract at Leipzig expires next summer, has represented England at U18 level.

Chelsea set sights on Leipzig's Bondswell

Newcastle are eying a potential loan deal for Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori - according to the <a href="https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/18896603.newcastle-boss-steve-bruce-will-limited-loan-signings-january/" target="_blank">Northern Echo</a>. The Magpies may be prepared to offer the 22-year-old regular football at St James' Park, having seen him fall out of favour at Stamford Bridge. Tomori has only appeared in three games across all competitions for Chelsea this season.

Newcastle eyeing Tomori loan deal

Borussia Monchengladbach&nbsp;star Marcus Thuram has clarified his future amid links with a transfer to&nbsp;Manchester City. Thuram has taken his career to new heights since joining Gladbach from&nbsp;Guingamp&nbsp;for €12 million (£11m/$14m) in July 2019.&nbsp; The French winger&nbsp;committed to a four-year contract at Borussia-Park, and has since proven to be one of the bargain signings of the modern era in the&nbsp;Bundesliga. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/borussia-monchengladbach-star-thuram-clarifies-future-amid/7g0z75g10hys1u6z335gfklvx" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Thuram clarifies future amid Man City links

West Ham, Newcastle and Brighton are all keen on Sporting star Gonzalo Plata, claims <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/" target="_blank">The Sun.</a> The Portuguese outfit are willing to sanction a loan deal in January with the hope of securing a £20 million ($27m) fee from a permanent deal next summer.

West Ham & Newcastle want Plata

Arsenal are set to face fierce competition in the race for Red Bull Salzburg star Dominik Szoboszlai, claims <a href="https://theathletic.com/2223536/2020/11/27/dominik-szoboszlai-profile-analysis-arsenal/" target="_blank">The Athletic.</a> The highly-rated 20-year-old forward is attracting interest from across Europe, with a scramble for his signature set to be sparked in January.

Gunners face Szoboszlai competition

Will Arteta be given time at Arsenal?

Paris Saint-Germain are ready to offload out-of-favour winger Jese - according to <a href="https://www.cuatro.com/deportes/top/psg-harta-jese-escandalos-piden-despido-be5ma_18_3050520072.html#utm_source=eldesmarque" target="_blank">Deportes Cuatro</a>. Thomas Tuchel has promised that the 27-year-old will not play for the club again, and he will be transfer listed when the market reopens. Jese joined PSG from Real Madrid in 2016, but has since only appeared in 18 games for the French champions.

PSG ready to offload Jese

Juventus and Inter are vying for the signature of Napoli forward&nbsp;Fernando Llorente - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2020/11/29/calciomercato-napoli-llorente-inter-juventus-pirlo-conte/" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. Both clubs are weighing up January bids for the 35-year-old, with Gennaro Gattuso unlikely to stand in the way of his exit. Llorente has yet to appear for Napoli at the start of the 2020-21 season.

Juve & Inter vying for Llorente

Liverpool have identified Sporting CP left-back Nuno Mendes as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.abola.pt/" target="_blank">A Bola</a>. The Portuguese outfit are trying to tie the 18-year-old down to fresh terms so they can raise his €45 million (£40m/$54m) release clause. Liverpool are keeping close tabs on the situation, and could launch a bid for Mendes if he decides against signing a new deal.

Liverpool target Sporting's Mendes

Atletico Madrid defender&nbsp;Stefan Savic is the subject of interest from Juventus - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/la-juve-rinnova-la-difesa-nel-mirino-c-e-savic-96423" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Spanish giants are expecting the Bianconeri to submit a formal offer for the 29-year-old next year. Atletico will sanction Savic's departure if he rejects a new deal, with his current contract set to expire in 2022.

Juventus interested in Savic

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Kept you waiting, eh...? 😏<a href="https://twitter.com/tomerhemed10?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TomerHemed10</a> is a <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Nix?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Nix</a> player and he's just landed in Australia! 🔥🤩 🖤💛 | <a href="https://t.co/SAVRs4rhYc">https://t.co/SAVRs4rhYc</a> — Wellington Phoenix (@WgtnPhoenixFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/WgtnPhoenixFC/status/1333214221908074503?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 30, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Phoenix sign Hemed

Chelsea and West Ham are set to battle it out for&nbsp;RB Leipzig defender Matthew Bondswell, reports the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/11/29/mike-mcgraths-transfer-notebook-chelsea-west-ham-keeping-eye/amp/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>.&nbsp; Both clubs are monitoring the 18-year-old, who is currently on loan at Dutch side FC Dordrecht.&nbsp;

Chelsea and West Ham battling for Bondswell

Inter must quadruple Lautaro Martinez's current wage to ensure he remains at the club, claims <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/13327068/martinez-inter-milan-man-city-transfer/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_campaign=sunfootballtwitter&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1606673827" target="_blank">The Sun</a>.&nbsp; With Manchester City circling, Inter have already offered to double the Argentine's salary in order to secure an extension but it's claimed they'll have to double that again to get any deal done.&nbsp;

Lautaro seeking massive Inter pay rise

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta isn't worried about being sacked and concedes it's part of the job.&nbsp; "The day I decided to be a coach I know that one day I will be sacked or leave the football club. I don’t know if it’s the day after I sign my contact, in a month’s time, a year’s time or six months’ time. I never worry about it," Arteta said on Sunday after seeing side lose 2-1 against Wolves.&nbsp; "My only concern is to get the best out of the players, give the best possible service to the club and become better and better. "I know, I repeat, in this profession, one day I will get the sack or leave but I don't&nbsp;know when that is going to happen."

Arteta not fearing Arsenal sacking

Kevin Phillips believes Divock Origi should leave Liverpool with Leeds United a good option.&nbsp; “I would imagine Origi will leave in January but if not it will definitely be the summer," Phillips told <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/phillips-exclusive-leeds-tipped-to-sign-liverpool-25-yr-old-in-2021-maybe-jan-definitely/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. “A fresh challenge for him would be best and I am sure there will be a queue of clubs looking to sign him if he is made available. “I would not be surprised if he moves on in January and Leeds is definitely a potential destination."&nbsp;

Origi backed for Leeds move

Celtic are set to offer Crystal Palace's James&nbsp;McCarthy a long-term deal, reports <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/exclusive-celtic-january-contract-offer-james-mccarthy" target="_blank">TEAMtalk</a>.&nbsp; McCarthy is out of contract at season's end and Celtic hope to secure his services by holding early talks in January.&nbsp; Burnley and Aston Villa are also believed to be interested in the 30-year-old, who could yet re-sign with Palace too.&nbsp;

Celtic to make McCarthy offer

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 📰 Sunderland AFC has today parted company with manager Phil Parkinson. Full story… 👇 — Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunderlandAFC/status/1333089544942604289?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Sunderland in search of new manager

Inter could replace Lautaro Martinez with Wolves star Raul Jimenez, claims <a href="https://www.calciomercatoweb.it/2020/11/29/calciomercato-inter-lautaro-martinez-juventus-raul-jimenez-mendes/" target="_blank">CalcioMercatoWeb</a>.&nbsp; Both Inter and Juventus have been tracking the Mexico international and Antonio Conte's side could make a move for him should Lautaro depart in the summer.&nbsp;

Jimenez could replace Lautaro at Inter

Pep Guardiola says John Stones will get every opportunity at&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;if he continues to impress after the defender bounced&nbsp;back to top form. The City boss brought in new centre-backs Ruben Dias and Nathan Ake at a cost of £102 million ($132m) in the summer to sort out the defensive&nbsp;problems that impacted their last campaign. With Aymeric Laporte already at the club, Stones appeared to face an uncertain future after falling behind wantaway defender Eric Garcia and midfielder Fernandinho in the pecking order at the end of last season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/guardiola-gives-hope-to-stones-after-man-city-star-makes-an/g0ro8sr2wx9917iiivbrzunj8" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Guardiola gives hope to Stones after impressive return

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Sami Khedira has *never* said he won’t leave Juventus on January - he’s open to a possible move and would love to join Premier League! The interview was made with his brother Rani, who said he’ll not move on January... from Augsburg. 🔴🇩🇪 <a href="https://twitter.com/cfbayern?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@cfbayern</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Juve?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Juve</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1333061363221061632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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