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Arsenal have confirmed the appointment of former club captain Mikel Arteta as manager. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Welcome back, Mikel! 👋 Head coach of The Arsenal 👔 <a href="https://t.co/lhsAfQ7cfq">pic.twitter.com/lhsAfQ7cfq</a> — Arsenal (@Arsenal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Arsenal/status/1208025181169627136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 20, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Arsenal appoint Arteta

Former club captain returns to the Emirates

Granit Xhaka could be offered a route out of Arsenal with Hertha Berlin willing to pay €45 million (£38.4m/$50m) for the midfielder, claim&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bild.de/bild-plus/sport/fussball/fussball/granit-xhaka-arsenal-star-vor-bundesliga-rueckkehr-66827498,view=conversionToLogin.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>. The 28-year-old Swiss international has plenty of experience in the Bundesliga, having made more than 100 league appearances for previous side Borussia Monchengladbach. Hertha received a massive investment from&nbsp;German businessman Lars Windhorst over the summer, and are targeting European football under manager Jurgen Klinsmann.

Xhaka targeted by Hertha for €45m

Toby Alderweireld has put questions about his future to rest by signing a new contract at Tottenham. The Belgium defender's deal had been due to expire at the end of the season, but he has now signed on until 2023. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/alderweireld-signs-new-tottenham-contract-until-2023/1cxljn83t9nfi16220lro3j0vg" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Alderweireld signs new Tottenham deal

Defender's contract had been set to expire

Mauricio Pochettino wants to replace Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, should the latter leave in the summer. Recently sacked from Tottenham after a slump in form, Pochettino has long since been admired by Real Madrid and Manchester United, but the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10590149/mauricio-pochettino-man-city-real-madrid/">Sun</a> report that the Argentine is reluctant to express interest in either clubs at the moment. That is because he would like the chance to take over at the Premier League champions, should Guardiola leave City after the current season.

Pochettino after Guardiola's job

Mesut Ozil is expected to join Turkish team Fenerbahce in January. The Arsenal midfielder is unhappy at the Emirates&nbsp;and he could finally be set to depart London, albeit initially on a loan move. According to Turkish newspaper <a href="https://www.fotomac.com.tr">Fotomac</a>, a deal to bring Ozil to Turkey is “very close”. The German joined Arsenal from Real Madrid in 2013 and has played over 200 times for the club in what has been a love-hate relationship.

Ozil to leave Arsenal

The German could be set to move to Turkey on a temporary deal

Nottingham Forest are reportedly keen on a loan move for Arsenal defender Kostantinos Mavropanos, according to the <a href="https://www.nottinghampost.com/sport/football/transfer-news/nottingham-forest-transfer-news-arsenal-3663652">Nottingham Post.</a> The Greek defender has made just three appearances this season and none in the Premier League. At 22, there is a risk of his development being stunted without regular football and loan move may suit all parties.

Forest keen on Mavropanos loan

Liverpool midfielder Herbie Kane could be set for a January loan switch to Hull City, according to the <a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/football-league-chairman-would-bet-17455283">Liverpool Echo.</a> The 21-year-old has been the subject of interest from several Football League sides after an impressive spell for Doncaster Rovers last season. However, Hull could be the team to benefit from his services as Kane looks to link up with former Doncaster manager Grant McCann.

Liverpool's Kane set for Hull loan?

Jurgen Klopp expects to have to embark on a rebuilding process at&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;after extending his contract to 2024, with the signing of 24-year-old Takumi Minamino from Red Bull Salzburg one for the future as well as the present. Liverpool do not have an old squad – Dejan Lovren, Adam Lallana and James Milner are their only regulars aged 30 or over – but Klopp feels freshening up his options will be vital in the years to come. The signing of&nbsp;Minamino ahead of the January transfer window indicated Liverpool will not be standing still in the market despite their strong position, and Klopp thinks it is only right he committed to that longer-term plan. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/minamino-a-signing-for-the-present-and-future-as-klopp/1r33t1ptnm8yn1kuzxizm0ml3i">Read the full story right here on&nbsp;Goal!</a>

Klopp expects Liverpool rebuild

Bordeaux&nbsp;have come forward in the race to sign Olivier Giroud but they face competition from Antonio Conte's&nbsp;Inter,&nbsp;who are also keen on a January move. The move is also a stretch for the&nbsp;Ligue 1&nbsp;side due to Giroud's wages and they would hope to see the Blues pay some of them or see him lower his demands. Inter are similarly hoping for a cut-price deal but have significantly more financial clout than their market rivals with more clubs expected to come in for the striker across January. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/bordeaux-interested-in-january-move-for-giroud-but-chelsea/5o5iysmlqyeo1wohryxspuu4x">Read the full story right here on&nbsp;Goal!</a>

Bordeaux interested in Giroud but Inter are in the hotseat

Liverpool youngster Rhian Brewster looks set to join Swansea on loan in January, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7814961/Liverpool-striker-Rhian-Brewster-set-reunion-Swansea-boss-Steve-Cooper.html">Daily Mail</a>. Brewster, 19, already knows Swans boss Steve Cooper, who coached him when he was in charge of England's&nbsp;under-17s. Swansea hope that will give them the edge over&nbsp;Preston, Huddersfield, Sheffield Wednesday, Charlton and&nbsp;QPR, who are also interested. Brewster has made two League Cup appearances for Liverpool this season, with Jurgen Klopp now open to him going in search of regular first-team football elsewhere. Swansea can offer him guaranteed game time, while he and Cooper are said to have a productive&nbsp;relationship.

Brewster to join Swansea in January

Houston Dynamo have announced that they have&nbsp;re-signed Boniek Garcia, Maynor Figueroa&nbsp;and Darwin Ceren for 2020. Garcia and Figueroa are both veteran Honduras internationals, while Ceren has 59 caps for El Salvador. All three featured prominently as the Dynamo finished 10th in the Western Conference last season. "We are pleased to announce that&nbsp;Boniek, Maynor and Darwin will be returning for the 2020 season," said Dynamo Senior Vice President and General Manager&nbsp;Matt Jordan. "Boniek&nbsp;was outstanding last year and knows what it means to represent the Dynamo and the city of Houston. "Maynor immediately earned the respect of everyone in our club when he joined us last year... Darwin's versatility and team-first attitude make him an important piece of our team on and off the field."

Dynamo re-sign Garcia, Figueroa and Ceren

MLS side Colombus Crew have acquired attacking midfielder&nbsp;Lucas Zelarayan as a Designated Player. Zelarayan, 27,&nbsp;joins the Crew from Tigres UANL in Liga MX, where he scored 23 goals in 140 appearances. The Crew will pay a club-record fee for his services. "We are excited to welcome Lucas Zelarayan to Columbus Crew SC,"&nbsp;said Crew President and General Manager&nbsp;Tim Bezbatchenko. "Lucas is both an intelligent and skilful player whose ability to score and create goals makes him the type of playmaker we want on our team. "He has been a key member of one of the most dominant Liga MX teams in recent years, consistently winning national and international titles with Tigres UANL. We expect Lucas to be both a difference-maker and a leader in our squad."

Columbus Crew acquire Zelarayan

Carlo Ancelotti is finalising his backroom staff ahead of signing a four-and-a-half-year contract at Everton, reports <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/12/20/carlo-ancelotti-finalising-everton-backroom-staff-ahead-appointment/">The Telegraph</a>. It is thought that Ancelotti will keep caretaker boss Duncan Ferguson among his first-team staff, but he will also look to bring in his&nbsp;son Davide, who worked with him at Napoli,&nbsp;fitness coach Francesco Mauri and video analyst Simone Montanaro. Ancelotti could be announced as Everton manager early next week, with the last few details of his contract still being finalised.

Ancelotti finalising Everton backroom staff

Atletico Madrid are reportedly chasing the signature of Nemanja Matic, according to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/calciomercato-atletico-madrid-matic-united-news">Gianluca Di Marzio.</a> If the Serbian defensive midfielder does indeed leave Manchester United in search of playing time, then Atletico may be keen to captialise in January. Alternatively, they could sign him on a pre-contract agreement for the start of next season, with just one year left on Matic's deal.

...with Atletico a possible destination?

Nemanja Matic is unsure whether his future lies at&nbsp;Manchester United, despite holding discussions with the club about his situation. With Mourinho replaced by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a year ago, Matic – who has only just returned from a groin injury – is no longer considered a first-team regular. He has made just two Premier League starts this season and has been linked with a move away from the club in January, with Matic open-minded about what will happen. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/matic-admits-to-being-uncertain-over-man-utd-future-hails/wvly5801wt7a1prxdxacjvtwh">Read the full story right here on&nbsp;Goal!</a>

Matic uncertain over Man Utd future

Mino Raiola has rubbished suggestions Paul Pogba could leave&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;in January, claiming the Frenchman is the best midfielder in the world. Pogba, 26, has long been linked with a move away from Old Trafford, with&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;and&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;thought to be interested in his signature.&nbsp; Raiola confirmed that Pogba had been in contact with Madrid – but that he remained committed to United when the move didn’t go through. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/raiola-says-best-midfielder-in-the-world-pogba-wants-to-stay/14v89y6qbb0fk1vtdedq43xvbw">Read the full story right here on&nbsp;Goal!</a>

Pogba wants Man Utd stay - Raiola

Ernesto Valverde does not foresee any of his&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;players departing in January, with Milan-linked defender Jean-Clair Todibo returning to the&nbsp;squad for Saturday's&nbsp;game against Deportivo&nbsp;Alaves. Arturo Vidal is another player who has been&nbsp;linked with a move away from Camp Nou, with reports claiming&nbsp;the Chile international stormed out of training upon leaning he would not be starting Wednesday's Clasico. However, Valverde does not expect to lose Todibo or Vidal&nbsp;in the next window as he looks to deliver a third straight La Liga title. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/barcelona-not-expecting-january-sales-amid-todibo-vidal-transfer-/1c5rcwg516vbk1jncops9bym7u">Read the full story right here on&nbsp;Goal!</a>

Barca not expecting January sales

Swedish side Malmo want Freddie Ljungberg as manager, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sportal.se/allsvenskan-2019/bomben-fredrik-ljungberg-i-kontakt-med-mff-aktuell-som-ny-huvudtranare.html" target="_blank">Sportsal</a>. They parted company with Uwe Rosler after missing out on the Allsvenskan title by just one point this year. Ljungberg had been in charge of Arsenal following the sacking of Unai Emery, but Mikel Arteta has now been appointed as a permanent successor.

Malmo want Ljungberg to replace Rosler

Laurent Blanc has met with AS Monaco to discuss taking over as manager, according to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.footmercato.net/ligue-1/transferts/info-fm-laurent-blanc-a-rencontre-monaco_270072" target="_blank">Foot Mercato</a>. Current boss Leonardo Jardim is coming under pressure with his side sat in ninth in Ligue 1. Blanc has been without a club since leaving PSG in 2016.

Blanc meets with Monaco

Inter forward Lautaro Martinez says playing with Lionel Messi for Argentina is "a privilege". Lautaro has been heavily linked with joining Messi at Barcelona, as a potential long-term replacement for the ageing Luis Suarez. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/playing-with-generous-messi-privilege-barca-linked-lautaro/w9ymwdnxl1ed1nwpwzdox775k" target="_blank">Read everything Lautaro had to say here on Goal!</a>

Lautaro: Playing with Messi is a privilege

Erling Haaland might not have been Manchester-bound but he's certainly off somewhere... <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Come on <a href="https://twitter.com/StigNilssen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@StigNilssen</a> Have another guess😁 <a href="https://t.co/YZedQUD2TX">pic.twitter.com/YZedQUD2TX</a> — Alfie Haaland (@alfiehaaland) <a href="https://twitter.com/alfiehaaland/status/1208015988756750336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 20, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Where to for Haaland?

Zlatan Ibrahimovic would be open to joining Everton if Carlo Ancelotti is named their next permanent manager - according to the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/12/19/ibrahimovic-everton/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>. The 38-year-old worked with the Italian boss during his time at Paris Saint Germain, and would be happy to reunite with a former mentor in the Premier League. Zlatan will be available on a free transfer when the winter market opens after leaving the LA Galaxy at the start of November.

Zlatan could join Ancelotti at Everton

Borussia Dortmund are eager to sign Real Madrid full-back&nbsp;Achraf Hakimi on a permanent deal at the end of the season. The 21-year-old is six months away from ending a two-year loan spell at Westfalenstadion, but BVB are hoping to retain his services. Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc told <a href="https://bulinews.com/news/4150/bvb-boss-michael-zorc-still-hopeful-keeping-achraf-hakimi-beyond-the-summer" target="_blank">Bulinews</a>: "We have repeatedly expressed interest in staying with Achraf last summer, but it is not the time to make a decision on this now. "Lately, that depends on Real Madrid but a decision has not yet been made. We will talk in the coming weeks or months."

Dortmund want to sign Hakimi on permanent deal

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits that&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;are “always looking” for new recruits despite playing down links to Erling Haaland, while January departures from Old Trafford are not being ruled out. Several targets are said to have been identified by the Red Devils&nbsp;heading towards the January transfer window. Red Bull Salzburg striker Haaland is among them, although&nbsp;Solskjaer has been eager to distance himself from reports suggesting a move for a fellow Norwegian is imminent. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/solskjaer-man-utd-always-looking-for-additions-and-sales/1hfhyslmuvixu1tecjyfd71grc" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Solskjaer: Man Utd always looking for additions

Chelsea are prepared to offer Real Madrid €52 million ($58m, £44m) for Spanish midfielder Isco - according to <a href="https://eldesmarque.com/madrid/real-madrid/noticias/179820-oferta-irrecahzable-por-isco-millonada-sobre-la-mesa-de-florentino-perez-ed" target="_blank">Eldesmarque</a>. The Blancos may be willing to sanction the 27-year-old's departure next summer, but he is unlikely to move to west London in January. Isco has featured in ten La Liga matches for Madrid this season, but has yet to open his goalscoring account.

Chelsea ready to table €52m bid for Isco

Paul Pogba should be looking to stay at&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;because he can “give so much more to the team”, says Dimitar Berbatov, with there no reason for the Red Devils to consider a sale, or more additions, in January. The World Cup winner on the books at Old Trafford has seen his future called into question on a regular basis of late. Transfer talk is never far away, and is being stepped up again ahead of the winter window. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/pogba-should-stay-at-man-utd-give-so-much-more-berbatov-sees/1b40kgiqms8yf1dau31nv6nnnk" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Pogba should stay at Man Utd - Berbatov

Fabio Cannavaro is eyeing a return to European football, as he continues to build a promising coaching career. The 2006 World Cup winner recently lifted the Chinese Super League with Guangzhou Evergrande but his attentions are being turned closer to home. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/cannavaro-eyes-coaching-role-in-europe-after-chinese-super/14fudsod9qe2u1b4kz167gv20w" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Cannavaro wants European job

Valencia have made an offer in the region of €12 million (£10.2m/$13.3m) for Atletico Madrid's Caio Henrique, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/times/fluminense/noticia/oferta-do-valencia-e-concorrencia-do-gremio-dificultam-fluminense-na-briga-por-caio-henrique.ghtml" target="_blank">Globo Esporte</a>. The 22-year-old Brazilian, who can play in midfield or at left-back, is currently on loan at Fluminense - and the Brazilian club are eager to keep him. Henrique is thought to prefer staying in Brazil in order to maximise his chances of making the team for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, but Gremio are also reportedly interested in him.

Valencia want €12m Henrique

Erling Braut Haaland is travelling to Manchester for further talks with Manchester United, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aftenbladet.no/sport/i/mRn5G4/Haaland-er-pa-vei-til-Manchester" target="_blank">Aftenbladet</a>. The 19-year-old starlet is wanted by Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig, with the three clubs set to do battle for his signature in the January transfer window. Haaland has already met Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for talks, having previously played under him at Molde.

Haaland travels to Manchester for talks

Manchester United&nbsp;expect to make two signings in the January transfer window despite Ed Woodward coming under pressure for the failure to move for new&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;signing Takumi Minamino. Manchester United&nbsp;expect to make two signings in the January transfer window despite Ed Woodward coming under pressure for the failure to move for new&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;signing Takumi Minamino. The Japanese winger was one of a number of players United have been tracking ahead of the January window and was placed on a shortlist of potential transfer targets. United are keen to move on from their failure to secure Minamino, and the club's squad are of the belief that two new signings will be joining them following the turn of the year. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/eriksen-haaland-in-man-utd-eye-two-january-signings-after/1ouantm34ylur17ut64kdgev5j" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Man Utd eye two January signings

Milan are eager to bring in former Leipzig head coach Ralf Rangnick - according to <a href="https://www.bild.de/bild-plus/sport/fussball/fussball-international/ralf-rangnick-der-mailand-plan-mit-dem-ex-leipzig-trainer-66818100,view=conversionToLogin.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>. The Rossoneri would like the German to serve as coach and sporting director from next June, but want him to join the club as early as January as a consultant. Rangnick quit his post at Leipzig at the end of last season to become Red Bull's&nbsp;Head of Sport and Football Development.

Milan keen on Rangnick

Manchester United and Manchester City have held talks with Bayer Leverkusen to sign Kai Havertz - according to <a href="https://www.bild.de/bild-plus/sport/fussball/fussball/fc-bayern-in-der-300-mio-klemme-kai-havertz-leroy-san-philippe-coutinho-66787096,view=conversionToLogin.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>. Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Real Madrid are also interested in the 20-year-old, who is currently valued at €130 million ($145m, £111m). Havertz has featured in 20 matches across all competitions for Leverkusen this term, scoring twice.

Man Utd & City open negotiations with Havertz

Milan midfielder&nbsp;Franck Kessie could be sold in the January transfer window, as head coach&nbsp;Stefano Pioli looks to bring in extra reinforcements. According to <a href="https://www.milannews.it/calciomercato-milan/sky-in-caso-di-partenza-di-kessie-il-milan-prenderebbe-un-mediano-davanti-alla-difesa-355694" target="_blank">MilanNews</a>, the 23-year-old is keen on a move to the Premier League if he is forced to leave San Siro in the new year. Kessie has scored once in 14 Serie A appearances for Milan this season.

Milan's Kessie could be heading to Premier League

Manchester United players and staff are convinced that Paul Pogba will not play for the club again - according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-utd-hierarchy-convinced-paul-21131229" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. The Frenchman continues to be linked with a move to Real Madrid, but the Red Devils are likely to demand around £150 million ($195m)&nbsp;for a prized asset. Pogba hasn't played for United since the end of September due to a foot injury, and his return to the pitch has been delayed by illness.

Man Utd resigned to losing Pogba

France&nbsp;head coach Didier Deschamps believes&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;boss Zinedine Zidane will lead the 2018 World Cup winners sooner or later. Zidane is in his second spell in charge of Madrid, having returned in March after stepping down in May 2018 following three consecutive&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;triumphs and a&nbsp;La Liga&nbsp;title among other trophies. The Frenchman and former Les Bleus captain, who won the 1998 World Cup, has long been touted as Deschamps' replacement. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/deschamps-tips-zidane-to-coach-france-in-the-future/kqsriitu55l01xtprkkpmuxuk" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Deschamps tips Zidane to coach France

Aston Villa forward Andre Green could be loaned to Brentford in January, reports the <a href="https://www.richmondandtwickenhamtimes.co.uk/sport/18113565.brentford-keen-land-aston-villas-andre-green-january/" target="_blank">Richmond &amp; Twickenham Times</a>.&nbsp; The 21-year-old is currently on loan at Preston but isn't getting enough game time, with Villa contemplating a recall.&nbsp; Brentford, in turn, view Green as an ideal addition to their squad as they continue their push for promotion.&nbsp;

Brentford monitoring Villa loanee

Pep Guardiola's future at Manchester City could hinge on whether he's allowed to sign several new players over the summer, reports <a href="https://theathletic.com/1474828/2019/12/19/city-to-promote-borrell-as-artetas-replacement-arsenal/?source=shared-article" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>.&nbsp; The Spaniard's contract at the Etihad expires in 2021 and he wants to overhaul his squad at the end of the season.&nbsp; Guardiola is reportedly keen to sign at least one more centre-back, another left-back and a new forward.&nbsp; Whether he's allowed to make such signings could prove decisive as to whether he extends his stay with the club.&nbsp;

Man City signings key to Guardiola's future

Andy King will return to Leicester City in January, after not having the impact he hoped to have had at Rangers. The Welsh midfielder teamed up with the Scottish side in the summer on a season-long long but has only played five times under Steven Gerrard. Now the 31-year-old is keen on returning to Leicester where he hopes he can secure a permanent move away from the Foxes, reports <a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/rangers-set-january-transfer-overhaul-21122829?_ga=2.219809689.1209327504.1576766130-336573377.1573482043">The Daily Record.</a>

King to leave Rangers

Vinicius Junior could be the subject of a bidding war this January, with the Brazilian unhappy at Real Madrid. The highly-rated 19-year-old attacker has struggled for goals at the Spanish giants and feels let down by coach Zinedine Zidane, according to <a href="https://eldesmarque.com/madrid/real-madrid/noticias/179824-enganchada-con-zidane-la-lia-en-el-real-madrid-viaje-de-vuelta-calentito-ed">Eldesmarque.com.</a> It has led a number of clubs to express an interest&nbsp;in him, including Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, Manchester United and Wolves from the Premier League. Paris Saint-Germain, Inter&nbsp;and Roma are also thought to be keen on acquiring his services, should Madrid permit his exit.

Premier League clubs circle for Vinicius

Atletico Madrid’s Thomas Lemar will not be joining Lyon, the president of the French club has said. It was reported that the Ligue 1 side wanted to bring the midfielder back to his homeland this January on a loan deal, but Jean-Michel Aulas has admitted defeat in his pursuit. “We must not dream,” he told Canal+. “Unfortunately, Thomas said he would not leave Atletico Madrid.” Lemar has played 24 times this season for the La Liga outfit, having joined the Spanish giants in July 2018.

Lemar to stay in Madrid

Tottenham are considering bidding for Leicester City’s Ricardo Pereira in January. The right-back has been a key figure in the Foxes' excellent season so far, with them sitting second in the Premier League. Spurs, who are fifth, want to recruit a new right-back and Pereira is interesting his countryman and Spurs manager Jose Mourinho. Het Nieuwsblad, the Belgian newspaper, says that the London club have expressed their interested in Pereira – forcing Leicester to look at replacement options, such as Royal Antwerp’s Aurelio Buta.&nbsp;

Mourinho has his sights set on Pereira 

Kilmarnock could look to bring in former Newcastle United striker Peter Lovenkrands as their boss. <a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rangers-coach-peter-lovenkrands-emerges-21131852">The Daily Record</a> reports that the Rugby Park outfit are interested in the Dane as a potential replacement to the sacked Angelo Alessio. Lovenkrands is currently a coach at his former club Rangers where he is tasked with leading the club’s reserve side. Kilmarnock want a manager with knowledge of the Scottish game and could give Lovenkrands his first taste of first-team management.&nbsp;

Lovenkrands interests Killie

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