Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Arsenal to hold talks with Nuno

Manchester United&nbsp;do not need to be bringing in Erling Haaland or Mario Mandzukic, says Dimitar Berbatov, with Harry Kane the only striker signing that would make sense for the Red Devils. The Spurs forward and England captain has been a prolific presence up front for many years now for both club and country. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has seen his current forwards at Old Trafford rediscover a spark of late however, with Marcus Rashford in outstanding form. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-utd-dont-need-haaland-or-mandzukic-kane-the-only-striker/192skibyu20x517xmu5k3m9b7b" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL!</a>

‘Man Utd need Kane, not Haaland'

Red Devils have been linked with Norway star

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer flew to Salzburg on Friday to meet with Erling Haaland - according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7791249/Manchester-United-boss-Ole-Gunnar-Solskjaer-met-target-Erling-Braut-Haaland-Salzburg.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The Norwegian's&nbsp;hand was forced after it had emerged that the 19-year-old sat down with Borussia Dortmund and Leipzig officials earlier in the week. Haaland, who previously worked under Solskjaer at Molde, is United's number one transfer target heading into the January transfer window.

Solskjaer meets with Haaland in Salzburg

Man Utd still eager to sign prolific teenage striker

Arsenal&nbsp;will seek talks with Nuno Espirito Santo next week over their vacant manager’s job, <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7790791/Arsenal-step-chase-Wolves-manager-Nuno-Espirito-Santo.html" target="_blank">as reported by </a><a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7790791/Arsenal-step-chase-Wolves-manager-Nuno-Espirito-Santo.html" target="_blank">the Mail</a>.&nbsp; The&nbsp;Wolves&nbsp;boss is one of around 12 candidates the club want to speak to, and Arsenal&nbsp;are set to step up their interest in the Portuguese over the coming days. However, Arsenal will have to gain permission from Wolves before holding formal discussions with the manager.

Arsenal to seek talks with Nuno 

The Portuguese is a top candidate to take over at the Emirates

Former USMNT star Jermaine Jones has passed his coaching qualifications, with an eye to a job in MLS. The ex-Schalke man made the revelation on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B58BhdegdZ6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. He most recently played in the MLS with LA Galaxy in 2017.

Ex-USMNT man Jones achieves coaching qualification

Gareth Bale may be able to avoid qualifying as a non-EU player at Real Madrid when the United Kingdom exits next year, per <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2019/12/14/football/1576322365_371873.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. Under&nbsp;Royal Decree-Law 5/2019, individuals pursuing a profession in Spain can remain under the same conditions. If Bale was to qualify as a non-EU player, Madrid may be forced to make some changes in their squad.

Bale may avoid non-EU status with Madrid

Real Madrid are weighing up a move to pursue Ruben Neves as a successor to Casemiro, claims <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/laliga/florentino-perez-tiene-ok-sustituto-casemiro-tiene-nombre" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. The Wolves star has been a key man for Nuno Santo's side this season as they continue to push their credentials at home and abroad. Los Blancos view him as a potential target to bring to Santiago Bernabeu.

Madrid eye Wolves man Neves

Chelsea are asking for up to €35 million (£29m/$39m) for left-back Marcos Alonso, who is a transfer target for Antonio Conte's Inter. The Serie A leaders are keen to bring the Spaniard to San Siro, but <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a> report that the fee is a serious stumbling block. They could instead turn their interest to former Manchester United full-back&nbsp;Matteo Darmian, now at Parma.

Chelsea Alonso fee deterring Inter

Premier League clubs will be unable to sign&nbsp;Europe's best teenage footballers after Brexit, according to a report in the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/12/14/exclusive-premier-league-clubs-could-continue-signing-europes/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>. There will be a period of transition lasting until December 2020, after which there will be restrictions on the signings of&nbsp;EU nationals, especially those under 18. It could lead to a flurry of signings of 16 and 17-year-olds from Europe next year.

Premier League signings restricted post-Brexit

Former Manchester City captain Richard Dunne believes Pep Guardiola needs defensive reinforcements, and has picked out Jonny Evans as the ideal signing in January. "Evans has been brilliant for Leicester, he knows the league and I wouldn't be surprised if they did earmark him to come in for a year or 18 months," he said. Read the full story on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-city-should-sign-evans-after-costly-transfer-call-dunne/120e27ij0j7yq1uj2jtonh8zmy" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Dunne: Man City should sign former United defender

Ruben Kluivert, son of Netherlands legend&nbsp;Patrick, has signed a professional contract with Utrecht and hopes to emulate Dutch star Virgil van Dijk. The 18-year-old defender&nbsp;<a href="http://www.football-oranje.com/kluivert-signs-deal-with-utrecht-and-hopes-to-emulate-van-dijk/" target="_blank">said</a> he sees himself as the same style of player as the Liverpool centre-back, and also hopes to go on to follow in the footsteps of his father, and brother Justin, the winger currently at Roma. “My father and brothers already know about my contract. They are very proud of me and of course very happy. I hope I can follow them."

Is Ruben Kluivert the next Van Dijk?

Leeds United, Celtic and Rangers are all in pursuit of highly-rated Dundee United forward Louis&nbsp;Appere, claims <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/exclusive-leeds-celtic-and-rangers-chase-dundee-united-striker" target="_blank">TEAMtalk</a>. The 20-year-old has netted four times and made five assists so far this season. Dundee are anticipating a move for the striker in the January transfer window.

Leeds lead chase for Appere

Real Madrid&nbsp;boss Zinedine Zidane has vowed to respect&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain's relationship with Kylian Mbappe amid rumours of disharmony at Parc des Princes. Mbappe, 20, was publicly told by Thomas Tuchel to respect coaching decisions after seemingly ignoring the PSG boss when substituted late in last weekend's&nbsp;Ligue 1&nbsp;win at&nbsp;Montpellier. Sources from&nbsp;France&nbsp;then claimed the World Cup winner has at times questioned his importance and treatment in comparison to team-mate Neymar. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/i-have-to-respect-that-mbappe-plays-for-psg-madrid-boss/12o2qu588oapm1sulr3x5lxrml" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL!</a>

Zidane will respect PSG's Mbappe relationship

Lampard plays down Ake talk

Paulo Dybala is discussing a new contract at Juventus, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/dybala-s-contract-extension-talks-image-rights-to-remain-focal-p-42827" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Argentine was linked with a move elsewhere over the summer, but has played his way back into favour and could now agree fresh terms.

Dybala discussing new Juventus deal

Barcelona are, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20191214/472203766738/el-barca-atento-a-thiago-aunque-sabe-que-seria-caro.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>, keen on bringing Thiago Alcantara back to Camp Nou from Bayern Munich. The Catalan giants are, however, expecting the price tag placed on the midfielder's head to rule them out of the running.

Barca keen on bringing Thiago back

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New deals for Rangers duo

Jack Grealish is David Ginola-esque, says former&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;and&nbsp;Aston Villa&nbsp;midfielder Kieran Richardson, with the highly-rated playmaker considered to be perfect for the Red Devils. Richardson told Radio 5 Live: "Do you know who he reminds me of? Ginola, where he just goes past players, he can do that all day long, he’s got a great change of pace as well. I can see him at United, easily.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/grealish-ginola-man-utd-red-devils-aston-villa-transfer/1aycxq5lqotvq1smozcmtlb962" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

‘Grealish like Ginola & perfect fit for Man Utd’

Arsenal&nbsp;are&nbsp;“not that attractive a job” and “not a top-four club”, says Paul Merson, with questions asked of&nbsp;why the likes of former Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri would want to work with the Gunners. Merson told the Daily Star: "Arsenal are going to struggle to find a big name to replace Unai Emery because it’s just not that attractive a job anymore." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/why-would-allegri-want-unattractive-arsenal-job-merson-says/18427u6ddzlpq11bvemf5a75rp" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Why would Allegri want unattractive Arsenal job?’

Real Betis are hopeful of signing Yannick Carrasco in the January transfer window - according to <a href="https://eldesmarque.com/sevilla/real-betis/1185583-yannick-ferreira-carrasco-a-un-paso-de-fichar-por-el-betis?amp=1&amp;__twitter_impression=true" target="_blank">Eldesmarque</a>. The 26-year-old has already announced that he will be leaving Chinese outfit Dalian Yifang and returning to Europe when the market reopens. Betis will try to lure Carrasco back to La Liga, amid reported interest from a number of top clubs.

Real Betis close in on Carrasco 

Monaco&nbsp;striker Stevan Jovetic has revealed that he rejected&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;and&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;before sealing a transfer to&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;from&nbsp;Fiorentina&nbsp;in 2013. The Montenegro international struggled to adapt to the rigours of English football and failed to earn a regular place in the starting XI at the Etihad Stadium, before being sold Inter. The former City ace claims that his career trajectory could have been quite different if he'd accepted an offer from either Juve or Madrid before undertaking a new challenge in the Premier League. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/jovetic-reveals-he-rejected-real-madrid-juventus-before/nhud58by05cj1119q9ciq5tp0" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Jovetic reveals he rejected Real Madrid & Juventus

<a href="https://www.90min.de/posts/6517068-rueckkehr-im-winter-ante-rebic-kontaktiert-eintracht-frankfurt" target="_blank">90min</a> reports that Ante Rebic could cut his season-long loan spell at Milan short and return to Eintracht Frankfurt in January. The 26-year-old has contacted his parent club to discuss his situation at San Siro, where he has struggled to establish himself as a regular. Rebic has only started one game in Serie A for Milan this season.

Rebic could return to Frankfurt in January

Paul Robinson thinks&nbsp;Daniel Levy and Jose Mourinho will&nbsp;have already reached&nbsp;an agreement on January transfers at Tottenham. The former Spurs goalkeeper told <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/spurs-exclusive-robinson-claims-levy-mourinho-january-agreement-in-place-after-talks/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>: "There’s obviously been a conversation between chairman and manager because we’re talking about a manager who historically spends millions and buys world-class, ready-made players. “The ethos at Tottenham is to develop players and it has been for any length of time, so by appointing Mourinho, they’ve gone completely against the way that they normally do things at Spurs. “Chairman and manager must have had a conversation about what’s available to spend in January."

Levy & Mourinho's January plans already in place - Robinson

West Ham have identified Mauricio Pochettino as a candidate to become their next permanent manager - according to to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/west-ham-sound-out-ex-21084824" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>. The pressure is increasing on current head coach Manuel Pellegrini as the Hammers sit just one point above the drop zone after 16 fixtures. Pochettino was sacked by Tottenham on November 21, but has no plans to return to management until next&nbsp;summer.

West Ham set sights on Pochettino

According to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/" target="_blank">Gazzetta Dello Sport</a>, Mario Mandzukic will leave Juventus and go to Qatar in January. The Croatian has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United, but he is now likely to end up at Al Rayyan, Al Gharafi or&nbsp;Al Duhaill. Mandzukic has yet to feature for Juventus this season.

Mandzukic set for January move to Qatar

Manchester City will hand&nbsp;Eric Garcia a new five-year contract at Etihad Stadium in the coming weeks - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10545075/man-city-defender-eric-garcia-new-deal-increase-10k/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. City will raise the 18-year-old's £10,000 per week wages to around £25,000, to fend off interest from Real Madrid and Barcelona. Garcia has made five first-team appearances for City this season amid an injury crisis at the back for Pep Guardiola.

Garcia set for new Man City contract

Red Bull Salzburg's Takumi Minamino is a "perfect fit for&nbsp;Liverpool", according to Jason McAteer, who has endorsed the forward's potential arrival at Anfield in January. Liverpool are closing in on signing&nbsp;Minamino in the winter window&nbsp;after holding talks with his Austrian employers. The Reds will activate a £7.25m ($9.6m) release clause&nbsp;in the 24-year-old’s current contract and foresee no issues over agreeing personal terms or completing a medical. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/minamino-is-a-perfect-fit-for-liverpool-mcateer-backs-725m/ommkj33gnmn51oo13a08gt2co" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Minamino is a perfect fit for Liverpool - McAteer

Leipzig centre-forward Timo Werner has emerged as a transfer target for Real Madrid - according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/laliga/florentino-perez-tiene-tapado-ataque-cuesta-80-millones" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. The Blancos are eager to bolster their attacking options in January, but will have to pay up to €80 million ($89m, £67m) for the prolific German striker. Werner has scored 15 Bundesliga goals in 14 outings for Leipzig this season.

Real Madrid eyeing Leipzig star Werner

Arsenal expect Napoli to submit an offer for Lucas Torreira in the January transfer window - according to <a href="https://www.ilmattino.it/sport/sscnapoli/calciomercato_napoli_torreira_regista-4920841.html" target="_blank">Il Mattino</a>. The Italian giants will try to take the Uruguayan on loan, but if a deal cannot be arranged, they are also prepared to launch a £21 million ($28m) opening bid. Torreira has only started seven Premier League matches for Arsenal this season.

Napoli ready to launch bid for Torreira 

Real Betis boss&nbsp;Rubi has confessed that the club could be in the market for Barcelona's Carles Alena in the new year. The Spanish champions are prepared to send the 21-year-old out in January so that he can gain regular first-team experience. As <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2019/12/13/5df3be0022601d8e478b45bd.html" target="_blank">Marca</a> reports, Rubi said: "It is true that the club will be active [in January], either with Alena or with other players."

Rubi admits Betis could move for Alena

Manchester City are monitoring&nbsp;Roberto Piccoli's progress at Atalanta - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/atalanta-piccoli-european-clubs-lining-up-for-youngster-23541" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. Pep Guardiola is thought to be keen admirer of the 18-year-old, who is also attracting interest from Milan. Piccoli is the top scorer in the UEFA Youth League this season, with six goals to his name to date.

Man City tracking Atalanta teenager Piccoli 

Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud could leave Stamford Bridge in January, with Italy his most likely next destination - according to L'Equipe via <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/blog-transfer-talk/story/4012330/transfer-talk-arsenal-man-utd-join-race-for-teenage-star-kulusevski" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. Inter are thought to be interested in the 33-year-old, who may be available for a cut-price fee with his current contract set to expire next summer. Giroud has grown frustrated with a reduced role at Chelsea under Frank Lampard this season.

Giroud set for Serie A switch 

Manchester United and Arsenal are both interested in signing Parma midfielder Dejan Kulusevski. The 19-year-old has scored three goals and nabbed five assists in Serie A this season after moving on loan to Parma from Atalanta. According to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10546607/arsenal-man-utd-transfer-dejan-kulusevski/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_campaign=sunfootballtwitter&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1576250094" target="_blank">The Sun</a>, the Red Devils and Gunners have made enquiries about the Swedish international, joining Juventus and Inter Milan in the race.

Man Utd, Arsenal join queue for £42m Swedish sensation Kulusevski

Manchester City are close to signing Barcelona's 15-year-old left back Juan Larios, according to Diario Sport. The publication says the Premier League club are in advanced negotiations with the youngster, who currently plays for Barca's Juvenil B and has been capped on six occasions by Spain's under-16 team. If Larios were to move to the Etihad, he would be joining fellow Barca youngsters Eric Garcia and Adrian Bernabe in making the switch to Manchester.

City set to snare Barca youngster

Arsenal interim head coach Freddie Ljungberg has hinted that he expects the club to appoint a permanent manager to replace him soon. The Swede has taken charge of four games since the sacking of Unai Emery, overseeing one win, two draws and a defeat. Arsenal are set for a gruelling run of fixtures that includes home encounters with&nbsp;Manchester City,&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;and&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;which could make or break the Gunners’ top-four hopes. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-interim-boss-ljungberg-hints-he-will-be-replaced-by/1bfdszbd3ucdz1rtnhxjsga8nu" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Arsenal interim boss Ljungberg hints he will be replaced by permanent manager soon

Tottenham&nbsp;manager Jose Mourinho has said he is happy with Christian Eriksen's performances but refused to opine on his future with&nbsp;the Dane expected&nbsp;to depart the club. Eriksen has been widely tipped&nbsp;to leave north London, either in January or when his contract expires in the summer.&nbsp; With clubs like&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;and&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;circling&nbsp;Eriksen has seen his role greatly reduced this season, having started just nine total games for Tottenham in 2019-20. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/tottenham-boss-mourinho-tight-lipped-over-eriksens-future-at-the-/v27i9gdx1xco138dz46so64qa" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Tottenham boss Mourinho tight-lipped over Eriksen's future at the club

Frank Lampard has admitted that he wants a "big say" in&nbsp;Chelsea's transfer business after seeing the club's transfer ban overturned. Chelsea can enter the January market having seen the Court of Arbitration for Sport reduce their two-window transfer ban to a single window. After overcoming FIFA's ban, Chelsea have targeted the signing of&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho,&nbsp;Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha and&nbsp;Leicester City's Ben Chilwell, among others. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/if-i-want-messi-ronaldo-mbappe-i-might-get-knocked-back/ylk8810wqug015sunxxed61tr" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Lampard explains Chelsea transfer process now ban is finished

Unai Emery has rejected&nbsp;the opportunity to assume the vacant manager's&nbsp;seat at&nbsp;Everton following the sacking of Marco Silva, <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7791211/Unai-Emery-rejects-Everton-job-offers-two-Chinese-clubs.html" target="_blank">as reported by the Mail.</a> Emery has reportedly&nbsp;turned down approaches from Goodison Park&nbsp;and&nbsp;China as he looks set to be patient before&nbsp;accepting a new role. &nbsp; Everton sacked Silva with the club mired in the Premier League relegation zone after being thrashed 5-2 by Liverpool.

Emery turns down Everton

Charlton&nbsp;striker&nbsp;Lyle Taylor is attracting interest ahead of the January transfer window, <a href="https://www.skysports.com" target="_blank">as reported by Sky Sports</a>. The 29-year-old forward&nbsp;was top scorer in League One last season and will be out of contract in the summer.&nbsp; A handful of Championship clubs including Swansea, West Brom and Sheffield Wednesday are interested in acquiring his services, with Charlton not looking likely to challenge for the play-offs this season.

Charlton striker Taylor attracting attention 

Atlético Madrid&nbsp;are prepared to lower Saul&nbsp;Níguez’s asking price to £85 million ($113m), which will&nbsp;place Manchester United on high alert, <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/12/13/manchester-united-alert-atletico-madrid-prepare-consider-85m/" target="_blank">as reported by The Telegraph.</a> The Spain international midfielder has a buy-out clause of around £125m ($167m) but his club will agree to let him go for less if he wants to leave Ateltico once the January transfer window opens.&nbsp;

Atletico will lower asking price for Saul Niguez

Manchester City&nbsp;have rekindled their interest in Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho,<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7790869/Manchester-City-plot-sign-Jadon-Sancho-beat-Liverpool-Man-United.html" target="_blank"> according to the Mail.</a> City had&nbsp;asked to be kept informed of any developments over Sancho's future, but Pep Guardiola is no longer waiting for his rivals to make their move and is pursuing a deal of his own for the player.&nbsp; Sancho came up in City's academy before making the move to Dormund in 2017.

City intensify Sancho interest

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