Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Lingard set for £10m West Ham move in January

Real Madrid are stepping up their pursuit of Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger, reports <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/chelsea/2021/11/19/619765f022601de3298b4579.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>.Rudiger's contract with the Blues expires at the end of the season and he has yet to pen a new deal.Bayern Munich are also keeping a close eye on the Germany star's status.

Madrid step up Rudiger pursuit (Marca)

The Blancos are looking to beat Bayern to the defender's signature

Jesse Lingard is set for a £10 million ($13m) transfer to West Ham in January, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/16785805/lingard-west-ham-transfer-january-rejecting-man-utd/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>.Lingard starred on loan for the Hammers last term, but Man Utd rejected their offer to buy him permanently in the summer.But with Lingard's contract at Old Trafford entering its final months, the club are ready to cash in rather than let him walk on a free.

Lingard set for £10m West Ham move in January (The Sun)

Man Utd will look to cash in on the England man before he can leave on a free

AC Milan expect Rafael Leao to sign a new contract that will run until 2026.<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/il-milan-si-aggrappa-a-leao-l-insostituibile-rinnovo-vicino-le-c-58817?intcmp=gazzanet-leao" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports talks with the player have been going well and he is close to an agreement over a deal worth €4 million per season.His current deal expires in 2024.

Leao to sign new AC Milan deal

Bologna are plotting a move for Marcelino Nunez, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/bologna-fari-puntati-su-un-centrocampista-cileno-55972" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.The 21-year-old midfielder has impressed for Universidad Catolica in Chile and has also caught the attention of Brazilian side Fluminense.

Bologna target Nunez

Frank Lampard is Leicester's first choice to take over as manager should Brendan Rodgers leave for Manchester United.Rodgers has been highlighted as one of the favourites to take Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's place at Old Trafford and <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/frank-lampard-primera-opcion-leicester-suplir-rodgers-20211120.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a> claims ex-Chelsea boss Lampard is the preferred man to step into the hot seat at King Power Stadium.

Leicester want Lampatd to replace Rodgers

Paris Saint-Germain are lining up a bid for Fiorentina star Dusan Vlahovic, says <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/al-khelaifi-retira-oferta-haaland-80-milions-aposta-personal-ancelotti_672341_102.html" target="_blank">El Nacional</a>.The French side have decided to drop their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland and will instead go for Vlahovic, who is also wanted by Juventus,

PSG drop Haaland interest and chase Vlahovic

Leandro Paredes could be on the move in January amid his lack of playing time at Paris Saint-Germain.The midfielder is wanted by Roma and Juventus, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2021/11/20/calciomercato-roma-paredes-psg-juventus/" target="_blank">Calciomercato.it</a>, but the Giallorossi will only be able to get him if PSG are willing to let him go on loan.

Roma and Juventus eye Paredes

Manchester United have scheduled an emergency meeting to discuss sacking Ole Gunnar Soslkjaer, reports <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/manchester-united-board-call-emergency-meeting-to-discuss-ole-gunnar-solskjaers-future-as-manager-gr0j9v5ht?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1637431872" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>.The Red Devils were thrashed 4-1 at Watford on Saturday, resulting in more calls for the coach to be dismissed.The club leaders will hold a digital conference on Saturday evening to discuss making a change in manager and Solskjaer's compensation terms.

Man Utd hold emergency Solskjaer meeting

Thomas Strakosha is ready to leave Lazio after 10 years at the club.The goalkeeper's contract expires at the end of the season and <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/2021/11/20-87206646/lazio_strakosha_pronto_all_addio_c_e_il_newcastle" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a> says he has decided not to renew.A move seems imminent, with Strakosha eager to join a team in the Premier League and Newcastle are the team chasing him.

Strakosha to leave Lazio for Newcastle

Paris Saint-Germain are in danger of losing 20-year-old promising midfielder Junior Dina-Ebimbe in the near future.<a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/psg-sufrir-salida-promesa-20211120.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a> reports Dina-Ebimbe, who has made six appearances for PSG this season, will look for a new club in January.

PSG to lose promising midfielder Dina-Ebimbe

Sergio Aguero has been forced to retire because of heart problems, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/gerardromero/status/1462089858789396483" target="_blank">Gerard Romero</a>.The Barcelona attacker has been ruled out for several months after suffering heart troubles recently, but looks set to announce the end of his career next week.

Aguero to announce retirement

Newcastle have made Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks a prime January target, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10224363/Tottenhams-Harry-Winks-prime-target-Newcastle-Eddie-Howe-Januarys-transfer-window.html" target="_blank">Mail.</a>New Toon boss Eddie Howe wants players with Premier League experience as he looks to steer the club away from the relegation zone and sees England international Winks as the ideal player.Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie is also on their wanted list, with a potential loan move on the cards during the winter window.

Magpies eye Winks

Manchester United are encouraging Ousmane Dembele not to sign a new deal at Barcelona so they can land him on a free transfer at the end of the season, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20211120/1001715151/united-aprieta-dembele-renueve-barca.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo.</a>Barca have stepped up negotiations with the France international over an extension to his current deal, which expires at the end of the campaign.However, the Red Devils are in talks with his representatives in the hope of persuading him not to sign fresh terms and consider a move to Old Trafford instead.

Man Utd encouraging Dembele not to sign Barca deal

Werder Bremen head coach Markus Anfang and assistant Florian Junge have resigned.The German club announced on Friday that an investigation was underway to looking into allegations Anfang was using a forged Covid-19 vaccination certificate - an allegation Anfang strongly denies.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Cheftrainer Markus Anfang und Co-Trainer Florian Junge sind mit sofortiger Wirkung von ihren Ämtern beim SV <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Werder?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Werder</a> zurückgetreten. Alle Infos ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/kOWBESAQeq">https://t.co/kOWBESAQeq</a> <a href="https://t.co/Ldv4S8MdJ0">pic.twitter.com/Ldv4S8MdJ0</a>— SV Werder Bremen (@werderbremen) <a href="https://twitter.com/werderbremen/status/1461992877165318144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 20, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Anfang leaves Werder Bremen

Real Madrid may miss out on Antonio Rudiger as they cannot afford the Chelsea defender's wages, reports <a href="https://www.fichajes.com/a366657394078390878-antonio-rudiger-lo-tiene-claro-prefiere-el-real-madrid" target="_blank">Fichajes.</a>Rudiger will be available on a free transfer at the end of the season and is believed to prefer a move to Santiago Bernabeu.However, his €10 million-a-year contract (£8.4m/$13.3m) is out of their reach, which could leave PSG in pole position to land the Germany international.

Rudiger could be out of Real's reach

Tottenham are planning a January swoop for Juventus defender Matthijs&nbsp;de Ligt, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-tottenham-plot-january-move-for-67-5m-star-de-ligt-as-bargain-deal-on-the-cards/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1637398898" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a>New Spurs boss Antonio Conte is keen to bolster his defence and director of football Fabio Paratici is confident of doing a deal with his former club for Netherlands international De Ligt.However, if an agreement cannot be reach then Inter's Stefan de Vrij&nbsp;is seen as a viable alternative target.

Spurs to make move for De Ligt

Tottenham are ahead of Inter Milan and Juventus in the race to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Corentin Tolisso, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10223419/Tottenham-lead-Inter-Milan-Juventus-race-sign-Corentin-Tolisso-Bayern-Munich.html" target="_self">Mail.</a>The 27-year-old is in the final year of his contract at Bayern so will be available on a free transfer at the end of the season.Tolisso has struggled with injuries since moving to Germany from Lyon in 2017 and has made just one league start so far this campaign.

Spurs lead race for Tolisso

Toone signs new Man Utd deal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨Corinthians wants 12 million dollars for 🇧🇷João Victor. 👀Many teams from Europe are preparing to make an offer to Corinthians for João Victor.💼<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VaiCorinthians?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VaiCorinthians</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Corinthians?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Corinthians</a> 🎯VOLE<a href="https://t.co/FGB5A8DzJX">https://t.co/FGB5A8DzJX</a> <a href="https://t.co/x5MQcopcqx">pic.twitter.com/x5MQcopcqx</a>— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1461648104072093698?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Corinthians set Victor price

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">ℹ️ Head coach Markus <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Anfang?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Anfang</a> and assistant coach Florian <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Junge?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Junge</a> have stepped down from their posts at SV <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Werder?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Werder</a> Bremen ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/cxfwobdP90">https://t.co/cxfwobdP90</a> <a href="https://t.co/x82GcvAGHu">pic.twitter.com/x82GcvAGHu</a>— SV Werder Bremen EN (@werderbremen_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/werderbremen_en/status/1461994203114782724?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 20, 2021</a></blockquote><script asyncsrc="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Bremen confirm Anfang exit

Manchester United will make a January move for Atletico Madrid's Kieran Trippier, as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tries to rescue his side's fortunes, says <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/atletico-madrid/2021/11/19/6197f689268e3ed1608b45b5.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>.The England international almost made the leap to Old Trafford ahead of the current campaign and now the Red Devils want the veteran to shore up their defence.But Atletico remain unlikely to sell without a fight to keep hold of the defender.

Man Utd to launch January raid for Trippier

Former Manchester United ace Park Ji-sung believes that the club's under-fire manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, should be given until the end of the season to prove that he is the right man for the top job at Old Trafford.Solskjaer is under intense pressure ahead of Saturday's trip to Watford, with United having won just one of their past six Premier League matches - an ignominious run of results which included embarrassing home defeats to great rivals Liverpool and Manchester City.Consequently, the likes of Zinedine Zidane and Brendan Rodgers are now being touted as possible successors.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-ie/news/man-utd-boss-solskjaer-deserves-until-the-end-of-the-season/bltb8b39466794898b6" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal here!</a>

Solskjaer deserves end-of-season run - Park

Thomas Tuchel will avoid recalling Conor Gallagher&nbsp;to Chelsea from his loan at Crystal Palace despite the youngster's superb form, per <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/nov/19/thomas-tuchel-loves-conor-gallagher-chelsea-summer-talks" target="_blank">The Guardian</a>.The Blues starlet has enhanced his profile with his latest stint away from Stamford Bridge, and made his senior England debut earlier this month.But Tuchel will not be drawn on his future at the club, while admitting that he intends to let him continue to flourish with the Eagles.

Tuchel will avoid Gallagher recall

Marcelo Gallardo is being eyed up to succeed Oscar Tabarez in charge of Uruguay, per <a href="https://www.elpais.com.uy/ovacion/futbol/sera-sucesor-tabarez-nombres-hay-apuntado.html?utm_medium=elpaisuytw&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1637360705-1" target="_blank">El Pais</a>.The latter's tenure in charge of the men's national team came to a close this international break, with a tough path to an automatic spot at Qatar 2022 in store.Now, the nation looks to turn to the Argentine, who is currently in charge at River Plate.

Gallardo eyed as new Uruguay boss

Thomas Tuchel has insisted there's been no discussion about selling Hakim Ziyech, with the Chelsea boss saying any reports to the contrary have been made up.Ziyech has yet to truly lock down a regular role at Chelsea, despite featuring 39 times last season.The Moroccan star has featured on just 10 occasions this season, leading to talk of a loan move away in January with Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund among the clubs linked.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ziyech-transfer-rumours-are-made-up-chelsea-boss-tuchel/bltdc3d9ce0a87a3d07" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal here!</a>

Tuchel hits out at Ziyech transfer rumours

New York City FC star Maxi Moralez has said his future will come down to what's best for him and his family.The 34-year-old, who has been one of NYCFC's top players over the past five seasons, will see his deal expire at the end of the current season."We’re just trying to finish the season strong," he told reporters, "make a push to the end of the season; obviously want to get to Dec. 12, which is the finals and then we’ll take it from there. We’ll see what’s best for me and my family.”

Moralez to decide on NYCFC future

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">On the Ricardo Pepi front, hearing that Wolfsburg is still the front runner but that there is some strong interest from Ajax. That's an interesting one to keep an eye on.— Kristian Dyer (@KristianRDyer) <a href="https://twitter.com/KristianRDyer/status/1461771298191908869?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Wolfsburg leading the chase for Pepi

AC Milan and Juventus are eyeing a move for River Plate striker Julian Alvarez, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2021/11/19/calciomercato-juventus-offerta-river-plate-alvarez-gennaio/" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.The 21-year-old has grown in stature for the Argentine giants and looks ready for a move to Europe.River are set to wait until December to evaluate any offers.

AC Milan and Juventus tracking Alvarez

Carlos Vela is set to extend his contract with Los Angeles FC, reports <a href="https://www.goal.com/es-mx/noticias/carlos-vela-futuro-lafc/5xj7ltgyyipbz91snf9cl4cg" target="_blank">GOAL</a>.The Mexico star had a below-par season by his standards in 2021, scoring just five goals as he battled injuries.Vela is set to accept a reduced salary to return in 2022.

Vela set for LAFC stay

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Filip <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kostic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kostic</a> has chosen Alessandro <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Lucci?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Lucci</a> as new agent: the serbian winger could leave <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EintrachtFrankfurt?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EintrachtFrankfurt</a> (his contract expires in June 2023) and dreams Serie A. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Inter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Inter</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Lazio?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Lazio</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Fiorentina?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Fiorentina</a> are monitoring him. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a>— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1461629145004351496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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