Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Liverpool monitoring teenage Ajax star Schuurs

Reading winger Michael Olise has attracted the attention of some top teams. <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/exclusive-liverpool-chelsea-chase-reading-winger-michael-olise" target="_blank">Team Talk</a> reports Liverpool, Manchester City,&nbsp;Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund,&nbsp;RB Leipzig, Monaco and Napoli&nbsp;have him in their sights, while&nbsp;Wolves and Leeds have also been monitoring him.

Dortmund, Liverpool and Man City target Reading winger

Arsenal and Napoli also eyeing 18-year-old

Liverpool are keeping close tabs on Ajax's teenage defensive promise Perr Schuurs, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-monitoring-ajax-defender-perr-22936737" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; Schuurs, 19, strutted his stuff at Anfield during a trial two years ago and impressed in the clubs'&nbsp;recent Champions League meeting.

Liverpool monitoring teenage Ajax star

Barcelona may be willing to sell goalkeeper&nbsp;Marc-Andree&nbsp;Ter Stegen to Bayern Munich&nbsp;in order to balance the books, reports <a href="https://www.todofichajes.com/el-barcelona-se-plantea-vender-a-ter-stegen-al-bayern-munich-para-cuadrar-las-cuentas/" target="_blank">Todofichajes.</a> The ongoing financial difficulties at the Catalan club means they may need to offload more players next summer, with&nbsp;Ter Stegen one of those under consideration. Bayern have held a long-standing interest in the 28-year-old and see him as a potential long-term replacement for Manuel Neuer.

Barca considering Ter Stegen sale

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be sacked as&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;manager sooner rather than later unless the players dramatically improve their performances, says former Red Devils captain Roy Keane. The former Republic of Ireland international did not hold back in his scathing assessment of the current side and the consequences it could have for the manager after Sunday's defeat to Arsenal. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ole-will-lose-his-job-working-with-these-players-keane-fears-for-/f9c3n80qnx310uho7gn4fgvp" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

These plays will get Solskjaer the sack

Former Swansea and Manchester City striker Wilfried Bony has left Saudi Arabian side&nbsp;&nbsp;Al-Ittihad. The Ivory Coast international signed an 18-month contract with the club in January. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🎥| Thanks and Good luck Bony 🤝<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThanksBony?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ThanksBony</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/wilfriedbony?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wilfriedbony</a> <a href="https://t.co/hi3omPSyfH">pic.twitter.com/hi3omPSyfH</a> — Ittihad Club (@ittihad_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/ittihad_en/status/1322872293501112321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Bony leaves Al-Ittihad

Pepe is close to signing a contract extension with Porto,&nbsp;<a href="https://abola.pt/nnh/2020-11-01/fc-porto-renovacao-de-pepe-com-data-marcada/866390" target="_blank">A Bola</a>&nbsp;reports. The 37-year-old centre-back is out of contract at the end of the season and Porto have been working on tying him to a new deal that will run to 2022.

Porto want to extend Pepe contract

Lautaro Martinez is waiting on Inter to offer him a contract extension, his agent says. The striker has been heavily linked with a move to Barcelona and the Serie A side want to tie him to a new deal to make sure he stays at San Siro. "There are still no negotiations, there is nothing," his agent said. "Inter have not made any proposals yet and Lautaro has not asked for more money."

Lautaro yet to receive contract offer from Inter

Maurizio Sarri is the leading candidate to replace&nbsp;Beppe&nbsp;Iachini at Fiorentina should the club opt to sack the coach,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2020/11/01/calciomercato-fiorentina-sarri-iachini-roma-fonseca/" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;reports. The Serie A side have had an inconsistent start to the campaign and Iachini is under pressure. Sarri is looking for a way back into the game since his sacking from Juventus and La Viola could be the next option, though Roma are also said to be interested in hiring him.

Sarri to take over at Fiorentina?

Real Salt Lake have mutually agreed to <a href="https://www.rsl.com/post/2020/10/31/rsl-and-forward-sam-johnson-agree-terminate-contract" target="_blank">terminate the contract of striker&nbsp;Sam Johnson</a>. The 27-year-old made 34 MLS appearances for the club since joining from Valarenga in 2018.

 Johnson leaves RSL

Rangers are still interested in Newcastle winger&nbsp;Jacob Murphy, according to the <a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/jacob-murphy-still-wanted-rangers-22938945" target="_blank">Daily Record.</a> The Scottish side made an approach for the 25-year-old over the summer but a deal never materialised. However, with Murphy&nbsp;out of contract in the summer he is free to discuss terms with rival clubs from January, with Rangers poised to revive their interest in the winter window.

Gers retain interest in Toon winger

Porto midfielder&nbsp;Otavio is set to turn down a lucrative offer to join a club in Suadi Arabia, according to <a href="https://www.ojogo.pt/futebol/1a-liga/porto/noticias/otavio-recusa-os-petrodolares-com-clubes-franceses-bem-atentos-12986594.html" target="_blank">Ojogo</a>. The 25-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and is believed to have had some offers to move clubs in January. However, should he move on from Porto the&nbsp;Brazilian would rather stay in Europe, though signing a new contract with the&nbsp;Portuguese giants has not been ruled out either.

Otavio ready to turn down Saudi move

Real Salt Lake Pablo Ruiz has signed a new five-year deal through to the end of the 2025 MLS season. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Good morning — Real Salt Lake (@realsaltlake) <a href="https://twitter.com/realsaltlake/status/1322929049962901504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Ruiz signs new deal at RSL

AC Milan have made Barcelona full-back Emerson a top target for next summer.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.todofichajes.com/el-milan-sigue-pensando-en-emerson-royal/" target="_blank">Todofichajes</a>&nbsp;reports the Rossoneri are willing to offer €20 million (£18m/$20m) to sign the 21-year-old, who is on loan at Real Betis. If Barca refuse to sell him, the Serie A side will try to convince Manchester United to sell Diogo Dalot in a permanent deal.

AC Milan plot €20m Emerson bid

Premier League clubs are lining up to sign&nbsp;Djed Spence from Middlesbrough in January. <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/exclusive-everton-newcastle-chase-djed-spence" target="_blank">Team Talk</a>&nbsp;reports Everton, Newcastle, Wolves and Crystal Palace all have their eye on the 20-year-old full-back.

Everton & Newcastle target Spence

Inter hope to offload Radja Nainggolan in January and a return to Cagliari is most likely for the midfielder. <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/l-inter-ha-ricevuto-un-unica-offerta-per-perisic-le-cifre-e-il-p-16954" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;reports that the 32-year-old is ready to leave the Serie A side, who have set a €10 million asking price.

Nainggolan to leave Inter in January

Neymar no longer wants to join Barcelona and would rather stay at Paris Saint-Germain,&nbsp;according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/11/01/internacional/1604217661_497821.html?m1=cG9ydGFkYV9wb3J0YWRh&amp;m2=QUNUVUFMSURBRA%3D%3D&amp;m3=MTk%3D&amp;m4=bm9ybWFs&amp;m5=MjE%3D" target="_blank">reports</a>. The Brazilian has long been linked with a return to Camp Nou, but he expects to sign a new deal with the Ligue 1 champions to prolong his stay in Paris.

Neymar doesn't want Barca move as PSG renewal nears

Chelsea's summer signing is lighting up Stamford Bridge. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/the-wizard-of-west-london-ziyech-is-already-working-his-magic-at-/r5llxkuem3ii1hqqhebiii0hf" target="_blank">Here's Nizaar Kinsella on the Blues' new sensation...</a>

The Wizard of west London: Ziyech is already working his magic at Chelsea

Out of contract at the end of the season, Real Madrid have been offered David Alaba by agent&nbsp;Pini&nbsp;Zahavi, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2020/11/01/calciomercato-juventus-inter-alaba-real-madrid-bayern-monaco/" target="_blank">TodoFichajes</a>. Juventus and Inter are among the other clubs monitoring the Bayern Munich man.

Real Madrid move ahead in Alaba race

Middlesbrough manager&nbsp;Neil Warnock is interested in signing Duncan Watmore after a two-week trial. "He's done ever so well, I'm pleased for him," Warnock explained following Saturday's win over Nottingham Forest. "I'm not sure what we can do regarding signings but he wanted to get fit and it's been a good opportunity for him."

Warnock wants to sign Watmore

Malmo youngster&nbsp;Anel Ahmedhodzic has caught the eye of Chelsea, according to <a href="https://www.expressen.se/kvallsposten/sport/fotboll/allsvenskan/chelsea-ar-pa-jakt-efter-mff-talangen/" target="_blank">Expressen</a>.&nbsp; The Blues are ready to table a bid worth £7.2 million ($9.3m) for the Bosnia international midfielder.&nbsp; The 21-year-old is under contract until 2023.

Chelsea eyeing Malmo starlet Ahmedhodzic 

Paulo Dybala remains far from agreeing a new deal with Juventus, <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a> reports. His contract is up in 2022 and with many clubs circling, there is no progress with regards new talks.&nbsp; Indeed, it may be months before they begin again.

Dybala still stalling on Juve deal

Numerous clubs wanted Juventus centre-back Daniele Rugani this season, according to agent Davide Torchia. Speaking to <a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/tmw-radio-ag-rugani-via-dalla-juventus-anche-per-soldi-non-e-mai-stato-valutato-50-milioni-1452102" target="_blank">TMW Radio</a>, he said:&nbsp;“At the time,&nbsp;Arsenal, Napoli,&nbsp;Chelsea, Zenit and Lyon arrived at around €30million (£27m/$34m) and they&nbsp;were never taken into consideration. "For those prices, Juve did not sell him, and I do not dispute whether they did right or wrong."

Arsenal and Chelsea wanted Rugani, claims agent

Rio Ferdinand has warned that&nbsp;Manchester City’s players could be unsettled regarding speculation over the future of manager Pep Guardiola, who has not committed to signing a new deal with the club. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/no-news-on-new-guardiola-contract-is-concern-for-man-city/zy0f18b171b1air1tjda40k7" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

No news on new Guardiola contract is concern for Man City players, warns Ferdinand

Quique Setien has claimed that the decision to remove him as&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;coach had been made regardless of the Catalans' historic 8-2 capitulation at the hands of&nbsp;Bayern Munich.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/setien-my-barcelona-fate-was-sealed-before-8-2-humiliation/7ol2q4tx0waf12s1hd8ksf56a" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

Setien: My Barcelona fate was sealed before 8-2 humiliation

Portugal star Renato Sanches has hinted he could leave Lille next summer. "I don't know if big clubs are going to come and get me but I know I'm better now and that's what matters.&nbsp;I don't know if I will be Lille next season.&nbsp;I know I'm happy here, I feel good at LOSC and I'm still under contract for three years.&nbsp;But I don't know what can happen in three months or a year so we'll see what the future holds," he told the media.

Sanches unclear on Lille future

Napoli boss Gennaro Gattuso is close to signing a two-year extension to his contract, <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2020/10/31/calciomercato-napoli-rinnovo-gattuso-accordo/" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports. He is set to receive a healthy boost to his salary.

Gattuso close to new Napoli deal

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti is keen to remain at the club longer than he has stuck with previous sides. "I think we are going to win, but it takes time, a little bit longer than at other top teams I managed," Ancelotti said on Saturday.&nbsp; "But the fact is I feel good here. I would like to stay more than two or three years that I've usually done in the past with other clubs."&nbsp;

Ancelotti open to extended Everton stay

Sam Johnson is no longer a part of Real Salt Lake, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sltrib.com/sports/rsl/2020/10/31/sam-johnson-rsl-mutually/" target="_blank">Salt Lake Tribune</a>.&nbsp; The Liberia international had been sidelined from the club since mid-October after breaking coronavirus lockdown protocol by holding a 100-person party, at which one individual was shot.

Real Salt Lake and Johnson part ways

Ghana&nbsp;legend Asamoah Gyan, Africa's top scorer in the history of the World Cup, has returned to his homeland in a surprise move to sign for local side Legon Cities. His return was confirmed by the Ghana Premier League on Saturday, local transfer deadline day, with the&nbsp;34-year-old&nbsp;putting&nbsp;pen to paper on a one-year deal.&nbsp; The signing marks Gyan's&nbsp;return to domestic football for the first time since 2003 when he left Liberty Professionals for Italian side&nbsp;Udinese, embarking on a career that would include stints in&nbsp;England,&nbsp;France&nbsp;and&nbsp;China&nbsp;among others. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/asamoah-gyan-signs-for-ghanaian-premier-league-side/3c7qlkew1l6u1mc3py1ty57d3" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Asamoah Gyan signs for Ghanaian club

Former&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;head coach Quique Setien believes Lionel Messi is hard to manage, adding&nbsp;that the Argentine's enormous reputation meant he was difficult for the&nbsp;coach to criticise while in charge at Camp Nou.&nbsp; Setien took over Barca in January after the club sacked Ernesto Valverde, but the ex-Real Betis&nbsp;manager lasted just over six months in the post before&nbsp;he too was relieved of his duties&nbsp;in August.&nbsp; Barca's stunning 8-2 defeat in the&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;was the final straw for Setien, who completed a season at Camp Nou that saw the club fail to win a trophy.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/who-am-i-to-change-him-ex-barcelona-coach-setien-admits-messi-is-/6y3fhvy9ncqw1cs2kfrp3em5t" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Ex-Barcelona coach Setien admits Messi is 'difficult to manage'

Fiorentina's Nikola Milenkovic is being watched closely by AC Milan as an option for the coming transfer window, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-il-vero-affare-e-stato-kjaer-a-3-5-milioni-maldini-cerca-i-22189" target="_blank">CalcioMercato</a>.&nbsp; While the Rossoneri are content with their current backline, the club will not rule out adding further cover as they seek to continue fighting on multiple fronts, both domestically in Serie A and the Coppa Italia, and in the Europa League.

AC Milan circling for Milenkovic

Real Madrid are not planning any signings during the January transfer window, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2020/10/31/5f9d5de746163ff4318b464d.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>.&nbsp; The reigning La Liga champions are finalising a streamlined budget, and will not sanction spending unless further sales are made.&nbsp;

Real Madrid set for quiet January 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Geoffrey Kondogbia to Atlético Madrid, here we go! Final fee to Valencia will be €11m + 10% future sale + add ons. Personal terms also agreed. Official soon. He’ll join Atléti immediatly as Thomas replacement [special rule by La Liga]. ⚪️🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Atleti?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Atleti</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MatteMoretto?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MatteMoretto</a> — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1322636443571900417?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 31, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Atletico seal agreement for Kondogbia 

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