Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man City could ship Grealish to AC Milan in Leao exchange

Manchester City could send Jack Grealish to AC Milan in order to secure star winger Rafael Leao, claims <a href="https://www.calciomercatoweb.it/2022/12/26/calcimoercato-milan-leao-grealish-manchester-city-pioli-guardiola/" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.However, the Serie A club are said to be unconvinced of Grealish's talent and high wages, meaning the winger might need to impress in the coming months for the reported exchange to be accepted.

Man City will ship Grealish to AC Milan (Calciomercato)

Sporting manager, Ruben Amorim has confirmed that right-back Pedro Porro is free to leave the club... but only if his release clause is met. Spurs are said to be interested in the 23-year-old Spaniard but will have to pay €45 million to secure his signature. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sporting manager Ruben Amorim on Pedro Porro and Tottenham interest: “I was told he can only leave if the clause is triggered. We know there’s clubs who can pay it. But until that happens, he is safe”. ⚪️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/THFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#THFC</a> Release clause is €45m but Man City have €25m buy back clause. <a href="https://t.co/rvdeBvZ9Tk">pic.twitter.com/rvdeBvZ9Tk</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1608535796323356672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Tottenham target Pedro Porro can leave if release clause is triggered

West Ham manager, David Moyes, says there is 'no chance' Rice will leave in January and that any move is 'impossible.' Rice has become hot property since breaking into West Ham's first team, with Chelsea reportedly interested in bringing him back to the club he played at as a youngster. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">David Moyes: “There'll be no chance Declan Rice leaves in this window, no way. Impossible”.🚨🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WHUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WHUFC</a> West Ham will consider Rice future in the next months as expectation is for big proposals to arrive in the summer. <a href="https://t.co/Ri9q7VmsPO">pic.twitter.com/Ri9q7VmsPO</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1608512949093830657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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'Impossible' for Declan Rice to leave in January

Seattle Sounders <a href="https://www.soundersfc.com/news/sounders-fc-acquires-forward-heber-from-nycfc" target="_blank">have announced</a> the signing of veteran forward Heber from New York City FC for a fee of up to $550,000 by 2024.“We are excited to bring in Heber and strengthen our team with a proven, veteran attacking player,” said Craig Waibel, Sounders FC's General Manager &amp; Chief Soccer Officer. “Heber’s track record across multiple leagues speaks for itself, and he has been an impact player since coming to MLS. I’d like to welcome him to Seattle and look forward to watching him work with our existing squad once camp opens.”<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Bem-vindo à Seattle, Héber! 🤙🇧🇷🤙 <a href="https://t.co/3mZ10prP49">pic.twitter.com/3mZ10prP49</a>— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SoundersFC/status/1608531675088293889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Sounders FC announce Heber signing

Chelsea have reportedly made positive progress in talks with midfielder N'Golo Kante over a new contract, with the Frenchman's current deal expiring in the summer.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ngolo-kante-chelsea-future-gets-boost-contract-talks-progress/bltb02ae8eada6b2758" target="_blank">For the full story, see here.</a>

Kante and Chelsea make progress over new contract

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte has reportedly asked chairman Daniel Levy to sign Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie, according to <a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/calcio-estero/tmw-hincapie-sempre-piu-uomo-mercato-lo-vuole-antonio-conte-al-tottenham-1772659" target="_blank">Tutto Mercato Web.</a>The Ecuadorian has impressed in 2022-23 with his performances in the Bundesliga and at the World Cup in Qatar, attracting interest from many top European clubs, such as Spurs' rivals Chelsea.However, Conte is said to be leading an improved charge from the North London club for Hincapie, working alongside managing director Fabio Paritici for a deal to sign the 20-year-old either in January or the summer.

Conte has asked Levy to sign Hincapie

Chelsea are progressing fast on a deal for Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile, reports journalist and transfer specialist Ben Jacobs.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Chelsea are progressing fast on a deal for Monaco's Benoit Badiashile. Personal terms have already been agreed with the French defender. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> impressed by Badiashile's calmness on the ball, aggression and imposing aerial qualities. <a href="https://t.co/6vdJnCmnzQ">pic.twitter.com/6vdJnCmnzQ</a>— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) <a href="https://twitter.com/JacobsBen/status/1608463650263601152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Chelsea progressing fast on Badiashile deal

Atletico Madrid's Joao Felix is reportedly top of Manchester United's transfer shortlist for the January window, according to journalist David Ornstein.“I don’t think there’s much money to spend at Manchester United, so I don’t want to disappoint fans, but it’s most likely going to have to be a loan deal," he told <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSportsSoccer/status/1608185006194671616" target="_blank">NBC</a>. “United are focused on a central striker for January."Therefore they also are looking at somebody like Joao Felix if they can do that loan deal. The only name I’m hearing primarily at the moment is Joao Felix – again, if the numbers come down on a loan basis.”

Joao Felix is Man Utd's main January target

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Klopp on the budget for more signings for January: “That’s the discussions we have in the board room. We know what we want to do, we’ll see if we can do it”. 🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LFC</a> Will Gakpo influence Firmino decision on new deal? “No. Not from me. You’ll have to ask Bobby about that”. <a href="https://t.co/TAypoANgVf">pic.twitter.com/TAypoANgVf</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1608461530663899136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Klopp remains tight-lipped about more signings in January

Real Madrid do not have any plans to sign any new player in the winter transfer window. "We don’t need signings in January, our market is closed — then for departures, we will see with some players," coach Carlo Ancelotti informed. Real Madrid have signed Endrick from Palmeiras who will arrive in 2024 and the Italian coach termed him as a 'top talent'. “We signed Endrick, top talent. I saw him last year and we talked a bit, he’ll join in 2024. We are happy and excited at the club," he stated.

Real Madrid will have a quiet winter transfer window

Al-Nassr will reportedly try to reunite Cristiano Ronaldo with ex-Real Madrid team-mate Sergio Ramos after concluding a deal for the Portuguese star.With a deal for Ronaldo nearing completion, Marca report that Al-Nassr are plotting a move to bring Ramos to the club upon the expiry of his Paris Saint-Germain contract next summer. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/al-nassr-target-ronaldo-ramos-reunion-saudi-club-to-announce-cr7-transfer-january-1/blte34e630827855dad" target="_blank">Read the full story here on GOAL.</a>

Ramos & Ronaldo both on Al-Nassr's radar

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Jorginho’s agent Joao Santos: “We’ve received a proposal from Chelsea to sign a new contract so it’s our priority to discuss with Chelsea”, tells TMW. 🚨🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> “Napoli interest? We’d be happy of their interest, it’s a special club for Jorginho but there’s nothing as of now”. <a href="https://t.co/usd102NrpM">pic.twitter.com/usd102NrpM</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1608407177189888001?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Chelsea offers Jorginho to extend

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Benfica president Rui Costa tells DAZN: “We don’t want to give up Enzo Fernandez in January, but we are willing to please the boy in the event of a €120 million offer.” Benfica are adamant suitors must pay the release clause. <a href="https://t.co/IRkFTIVWUx">pic.twitter.com/IRkFTIVWUx</a>— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) <a href="https://twitter.com/JacobsBen/status/1608421264812830720?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Benfica to sell Enzo only if release clause is triggered

Shakhtar Donetsk chief executive Sergei Palkin has confirmed that negotiations are going on with Arsenal for the transfer of Mykhailo Mudryk. "Negotiations are continuing. We receive offers, but they are not the ones we would like to see on our table. Now, literally in 5 minutes, I will have a phone conversation with Arsenal. We are open to negotiations, ready to exchange ideas and figures. If we will agree, then let it be so. If we will not, then let it be another time," he told. Arsenal saw their opening offer of around £55m including add-ons rejected by the Ukrainian outfit.

Shakhtar continue negotiations with Arsenal for Mudryk

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos will arrive in London today to undergo medical tests and then sign long-term contract with Chelsea. €12.5m deal has been signed with Vasco da Gama. 🔵🛬 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> No loan back to Vasco, at the moment he's staying and then decision will be made. <a href="https://t.co/17WgRRxzcZ">pic.twitter.com/17WgRRxzcZ</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1608396027815497728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Santos to arrive in London for Chelsea medical

Chelsea are considering submitting a bid for AC Milan's Theo Hernandez, according to <a href="https://www.interlive.it/2022/12/26/calciomercato-inter-theo-hernandez-milan-25-milioni-sosa-truffert/">Inter Live</a>. The left-back was in terrific form in the World Cup for France and his addition will be a major boost to Graham Potter's squad. However, he will not come cheap as he has a contract till the summer of 2026 with the Serie A outfit. <div></div>

Chelsea might push for Milan's Hernandez

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">AC Milan will complete and sign the new agreement with Olivier Giroud in the next weeks. There's verbal pact on a new deal as current contract expires in June, Giroud will stay. 🔴🇫🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ACMilan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ACMilan</a> Milan will also schedule new meeting for Bennacer as they want to extend his contract. <a href="https://t.co/BkRv8qWPG2">pic.twitter.com/BkRv8qWPG2</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1608364823330390016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Giroud set for new AC Milan deal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🐦✍️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/C%C3%A9sarMontesPerico?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CésarMontesPerico</a> Welcome, <a href="https://twitter.com/CJasib?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CJasib</a>! <a href="https://t.co/EJYkhScYXi">pic.twitter.com/EJYkhScYXi</a>— RCD Espanyol de Barcelona (@RCDEspanyol_EN) <a href="https://twitter.com/RCDEspanyol_EN/status/1607853813003870210?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 27, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Espanyol sign Mexican centre back Montes

Cody Gakpo has revealed that Netherlands team-mate Virgil van Dijk convinced him to move to Anfield.“We spoke a lot over the phone [in] the last days,” Gakpo said. “What he told me was that this is the right move for me to make and for me to develop and to become a better player, that the club is a really big and massive club but also like a real family — I think that’s also very important for me because I’m a family guy. He said only good things.“I’m also happy that he’s here, so he can help me with some stuff. I’m really grateful to be here.”

Van Dijk convinced Gakpo to join Liverpool

Paris Saint-Germain <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/psg-announce-verratti-contract-extension-with-time-lapse-video/blt1d39e849ed404779" target="_blank">have announced a contract extension</a> for midfielder Marco Verratti until 2026 with a timelapse of his decade with the club.He'll be under contract at PSG until at least 2026.<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🆕❤️💙 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Verratti2026?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Verratti2026</a> <a href="https://t.co/fq7hAopVHn">pic.twitter.com/fq7hAopVHn</a>— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) <a href="https://twitter.com/PSG_English/status/1608189172312936448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Verratti signs PSG extension

Barcelona would be interested in signing Borussia Dortmund's Youssoufa Moukoko as a free agent in the summer if he does not sign a new contract, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/barcelona-summer-move-dortmund-moukoko-contract-standoff/blt5ab96f2d99b0ddc9" target="_blank">says Fabrizio Romano (via the House of Champions YouTube show)</a>.The 18-year-old is the youngest German player to ever feature at a World Cup and appears to have a bright future ahead of him.

Barcelona considering summer move for Moukoko

Shakhtar Donetsk assistant sporting director Carlo Nicolini has told Arsenal they must up their offer if they are to land Mykhailo Mudryk.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/arsenal-must-match-antony-grealish-fees-sign-shakhtar-star-mudryk/blt19b45ac01e96697b" target="_self">Read his full comments on GOAL!</a>

Arsenal told they must match Antony and Grealish fees

Chelsea manager Graham Potter was in no mood to address reports that Monaco centre-back Benoit Badiashile is a top January transfer target."My answer is I don’t speak about anyone that isn’t a Chelsea player," Potter said when asked about the defender. "There are lots of people who get linked to this club and I’d be wasting your time and mine if I responded to every one.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-boss-potter-shuts-down-question-about-monaco-centre-back-badiashile/blt86f201cf81ebf091" target="_blank">Read the full story here.</a>

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