Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Arsenal & Liverpool vying for Asensio

Arsenal and Liverpool are vying for the signature of Real Madrid striker Marco Asensio - according to <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/reial-madrid-asensio-ancelotti-ofertes-hivern_664499_102.html" target="_blank">El Nacional</a>. Borussia Dortmund, Juventus and Milan are also keen on the 25-year-old, who wants to leave the Blancos after falling out of favour under Carlo Ancelotti. Asensio, whose current contract expires in 2023, has only scored three goals in 11 appearances for Real so far this season.

Arsenal & Liverpool vying for Asensio 

Forward has been sparsely used under Ancelotti at Madrid

Arsenal are considering a swoop for Torino striker Andrea Belotti - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-arsenal-e-milan-belotti-ha-la-sua-meta-preferita-95150" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The 27-year-old will be free to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with the Gunners in January if he chooses, having already decided against extending his current deal at the&nbsp;Stadio Olimpico Grande beyond the end of the season. However, Arsenal are likely to face competition from Inter and Milan for Belotti, who supported the Rossoneri in his youth.

Arsenal considering Belotti swoop (Calcio Mercato)

Torino star touted for Premier League switch

Mino Raiola wants Erling Haaland to join Barcelona - according to <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/es/deportes/haaland-no-ve-plan-mino-raiola-agente-promesa-convencerle_664472_102.html" target="_blank">El Nacional</a>. The Borussia Dortmund star's agent has a strong relationship with Blaugrana president Joan Laporta, and is eager to arrange a deal in 2022. Haaland's €75 million (£64m/$87m) release clause will become active next summer, but&nbsp;Raiola is open to a compromise with Barca amid their current financial plight.

Raiola wants Haaland to join Barca (El Nacional)

Norwegian frontman touted for Camp Nou switch

Tottenham will give Antonio Conte £150 million ($205m) to spend on new players when he takes over as coach, <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/16603752/antonio-conte-tottenham-150million-transfer-kitty-nuno/" target="_blank">The Sun</a> claims. The Italian manager is expected to sign an 18-month contract to replace Nuno Espirito Santo and the Premier League side will ensure he has enough to strengthen the squad to his liking.

Conte to get £150m to spend at Spurs (The Sun)

Premier League side to provide incoming coach with big transfer budget

Paul Pogba is edging towards a move to Paris Saint-Germain, <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/paul-pogba-sigue-dando-pasos-firmes-paris-saint-germain-20211101.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>&nbsp;reports. Real Madrid and Juventus have also been linked to the midfielder, whose future at Manchester United has long been uncertain. But PSG are looking for a player of his profile and calibre and have taken over as the favourites to land him.

Pogba leaning towards PSG move instead of Real Madrid (Fichajes)

Man Utd star can leave for free at end of the season

Fabio Carvalho has thrown further doubt on his Fulham future by turning down a new contract offer, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/16612188/fulham-carvalho-transfer-real-madrid/" target="_blank">Sun</a>.&nbsp; The 19-year-old could leave as soon as January, with Real Madrid among the clubs reportedly interested in his signature.

Madrid target Carvalho set for Fulham exit

William Saliba is determined to prove he has a future at Arsenal, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/11/02/curious-case-william-saliba-indispensable-marseille-arsenal/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>.&nbsp; Despite shining on loan at Marseille, Saliba wants to return to the Emirates Stadium and fight for a first-team spot.

Saliba wants to fight for Arsenal place

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨💣 Accordo vicino tra <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Atangana?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Atangana</a> e il <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tottenham?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tottenham</a> per <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kessie?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kessie</a> 🇨🇮. Ingaggio da €10M a stagione per il centrocampista del <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Milan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Milan</a> 🔴⚫ e maxi commissione per l'agente. 🐓⚽ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/THFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#THFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Calciomercato?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Calciomercato</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Transfers</a>— Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) <a href="https://twitter.com/RudyGaletti/status/1455533070682107907?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Conte lines up Kessie as first Spurs signing

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Barcelona are still confident to complete Xavi appointment in the next few days. It’s considered “matter of time” by the club. Xavi only wants to join Barça and his contract is ready to be signed since last week. 🔵🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a> Here we go expected soon. <a href="https://t.co/eAYM57bFkQ">https://t.co/eAYM57bFkQ</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1455589424910278672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Barca still confident of Xavi appointment

West Bromwich Albion are stepping up their efforts to sign Sam Johnstone to a new deal, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11698/12457997/sam-johnstone-west-brom-to-ramp-up-contract-talks-with-goalkeeper-in-january" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>.&nbsp; The England goalkeeper is out of contract in June and has attracted interest from&nbsp;Southampton, West Ham and Tottenham..

West Brom push forward with Johnstone contract talks

Former Juventus, Manchester United and Manchester City star Carlos Tevez admits he finds little motivation to return to professional football&nbsp;and does not miss the game.&nbsp; Tevez parted company with Boca Juniors in June, while refusing to announce his retirement at the age of 37 following his third spell with the Xeneize.&nbsp; However he seems to be in little rush to find a new club as he enjoys life away from the pitch.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/i-dont-miss-football-tevez-lacks-fire-return/1b9n2g5teq35m1a9c70tyzgsj3" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Tevez admits he lacks 'fire' to return to football

The Italian was confirmed as Nuno Espirito Santo's successor on Tuesday and he will waste little time in turning his new team's fortunes around.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/tottenhams-extraordinary-conte-coup-tactical-genius-will/1rra1yohzqfej1pw5fa6k1l6ia" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Tactical genius Conte will turn struggling Spurs into top-four contenders

Chelsea have been made aware that Real Madrid are prepared to enter into talks regarding a deal for Eden Hazard, claims <a href="https://www.abc.es/deportes/real-madrid/abci-real-madrid-coloca-hazard-mercado-202111010818_noticia.html" target="_blank">ABC</a>. The Blancos are willing to sell, with those at Stamford Bridge told they merely need to open discussions in order for a deal to be done that will take the Belgian playmaker back to west London.

Chelsea see Hazard door opened

Barcelona are finally edging closer to getting a contract extension agreed with Ousmane Dembele, reports <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/barca-da-ok-dembele-jugar-12589854" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The French forward has been sounding out interest from elsewhere, but is now ready to commit to fresh terms at Camp Nou.

Dembele edging towards Barca deal

Tottenham and Newcastle are among the clubs to have asked questions of Karim Adeyemi’s potential availability, reports <a href="https://www.sport1.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/2021/11/bvb-karim-adeyemi-von-salzburg-zu-borussia-dortmund-so-stehen-die-chancen" target="_blank">Sport1</a>. The 19-year-old Red Bull Salzburg forward is considered to be a hot prospect, with leading sides from across Europe battling to secure his signature.

Spurs & Newcastle ask about Adeyemi

Barcelona have, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/umtiti-ofertas-salir-barcelona-12576097">Sport</a>, received several loan offers for Samuel Umtiti. The World Cup-winning French centre-half remains out of favour at Camp Nou and needs to find regular game time elsewhere.

Barca receive loan offers for Umtiti

Tottenham, with Antonio Conte now in place, are ready to rival Juventus for Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic, claims <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-attenta-conte-vuole-vlahovic-al-tottenham-la-situazione-69065" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Serbian frontman has become one of the most sought-after talents in European football, with a big-money transfer predicted for 2022.

Tottenham to rival Juve for Vlahovic

Christian Eriksen is tempted by the prospect of returning to Ajax, reports <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/serie-a/inter/2021/11/02-86762004/eriksen_pronto_a_salutare_linter_torner_a_giocare" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a>. The Danish playmaker, who suffered cardiac arrest at Euro 2020, is expected to be released by Inter and freed to resume his career elsewhere.

Eriksen tempted by Ajax return

Eden Hazard won't seek a move away from Real Madrid in January - as <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/eden-hazard-not-eyeing-real-madrid-exit-january" target="_blank">90min</a> reports. The Belgian winger has been strongly linked with a return to the Premier League after a poor start to the 2021-22 campaign. Chelsea are reportedly interested in re-signing Hazard, and Newcastle have also been credited with an interest, but he wants to stay at Real and fight for his place for the time being.

Hazard won't seek Real exit in January

Paris Saint-Germain are set to submit an offer for Sporting CP midfielder&nbsp;Joao Palhinha - according to <a href="https://www.ojogo.pt/futebol/1a-liga/sporting/noticias/psg-tem-palhinha-nas-prioridades-para-suceder-a-outro-portugues-14276625.html?target=conteudo_fechado" target="_blank">O Jogo</a>. The 26-year-old is reportedly valued at around €20 million (£17m/$23m) with his current contract not due to expire until 2025. If PSG are able to land&nbsp;Palhinha, he will follow in the footsteps of ex-Sporting team-mate Nuno Mendes, who moved to Parc des Princes on an initial loan deal&nbsp;in the summer.

PSG to submit offer for Sporting star Palhinha

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ✍️ We are delighted to announce the appointment of Antonio Conte as our Head Coach on a contract until the summer of 2023, with an option to extend. — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1455505378939228162?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Spurs announce Conte as new head coach

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is in line for a contract extension at Milan - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/i-due-obiettivi-la-reazione-di-maldini-e-massara-milan-tutta-la--67918" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The 40-year-old will be offered a fresh one-year deal on the same terms as his current agreement. Ibrahimovic has scored three goals in six outings for Milan so far this season, including a free kick in their 2-1 win over Roma at the weekend.

Ibrahimovic in line for Milan extension

Aston Villa have made contact with ex-Roma manager Paulo Fonseca - according to <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10154213/Aston-Villa-make-informal-contact-Paulo-Fonseca-pressure-mounting-Dean-Smith.html" target="_blank">The Daily Mail</a>. The Portuguese is being sounded out as a potential replacement for Dean Smith, who has come under pressure after a poor start to the season. Fonseca has been out of work since being sacked by Roma at the end of the 2020-21 season, and has also been linked with the vacant post at Newcastle.

Aston Villa make contact with Fonseca

Inter Miami, the MLS franchise of David Beckham, are ready to make Alexis Sanchez their next marquee signing. <a href="https://www.fcinternews.it/esclusive/fcin-sanchez-offerta-biennale-dalla-mls-il-cileno-pero-ha-una-convinzione/" target="_blank">FCInterNews</a> claims that a Chilean forward struggling for a spark at San Siro will be allowed to negotiate a move to America once a formal approach is made.

Beckham wants Alexis at Inter Miami

Roma manager Jose Mourinho is, according to <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/mourinho-reial-madrid-ancelotti-roma-nacho_664265_102.html" target="_blank">El Nacional</a>, ready to raid his former employers at Real Madrid for Nacho. The Serie A outfit want to take the versatile defender on an initial loan agreement that includes an option to buy.

Roma readying Real raid for Nacho

Inter defender Stefan de Vrij will be a top target for Antonio Conte once he takes the reins at Tottenham, claims <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-conte-tells-tottenham-to-sign-de-vrij-and-believes-january-deal-can-be-done/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a> The Italian coach worked with the Dutch defender at San Siro and believes a January deal can be done.

Conte wants Spurs to sign De Vrij

Manchester United starlet&nbsp;Martin Svidersky is seeking a move away from Old Trafford - as <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/16605047/man-utd-lose-martin-svidersky-free-transfer/" target="_blank">The Sun</a> reports. The 19-year-old has less than a year to run on his current contract and has turned down a number of extension offers from the Red Devils. Svidersky is eager to take on a new challenge in Italy or Germany amid interest from&nbsp;Atalanta, Napoli, Eintracht Frankfurt and Hoffenheim.

Man Utd starlet Svidersky seeking exit

Gonzalo Villar is set to leave Roma in the January transfer window - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1455147722797985795?s=20" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. Real Betis&nbsp;and&nbsp;Valencia have already expressed an interest in the 23-year-old, but both clubs would prefer a loan deal to a permanent one. Villar was a regular in the Roma starting XI last season but has yet to feature in 2021-22 under Jose Mourinho.

Villar to leave Roma in January

Arsenal are eyeing a potential loan deal for Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1455118799221534722?s=20%20-" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>. The Gunners will also push for a €25 million (£21m/$29m) option to buy the 23-year-old, who has struggled for form since joining Real from Eintracht Frankfurt in 2019. Jovic is contracted to Real until 2025, but they could be ready to sell as he continues to play second fiddle to Karim Benzema.

Arsenal eyeing Jovic loan

Bayern Munich have been waiting on Serge Gnabry to sign a new contract for some time. Media reports in Germany have insisted the deal is all but done, but <a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/fc-bayern-news-gnabry-verlaengerung-immer-noch-nicht-fix-so-ist-der-stand/12457365/34942" target="_blank">Sky Sport</a>&nbsp;says the two parties still have some minor details to sort out and that a deal is still very likely to go through in the near future.

Bayern confident of Gnabry extension despite delay

Paris Saint-Germain are set to hold talks with Karim Adeyemi, according to <a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/transfer-news-bayern-raus-im-adeyemi-poker-bvb-psg-wohl-in-pole-position/12457398/34171" target="_blank">Sky Sport</a>&nbsp;in Germany. The Red Bull Salzburg star has already had conversations with Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich, but the French giants hope to lure him with the promise of succeeding Kylian Mbappe to play alongside Lionel Messi and Neymar.

Adeyemi set for PSG talks

Chrislain Matsima hopes to leave Monaco in the January transfer window. <a href="https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/transferts/mercato-en-manque-de-temps-de-jeu-matsima-aimerait-quitter-monaco_AV-202111010387.html" target="_blank">RMC Sport</a>&nbsp;reports the 19-year-old defender’s lack of playing time has prompted him to look for a move elsewhere and he is already in talks with teams in Germany.

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