Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Bayern want Guardiola return in summer

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has confirmed his departure from&nbsp;LA Galaxy, thanking the fans and saying&nbsp;“I came, I saw, I conquered." The 38-year-old will move on when his contract expires at the end of the year, bringing the curtain down on his 18-month stay in&nbsp;MLS. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/you-are-welcome-ibrahimovic-confirms-la-galaxy-departure/101rpmbnw7z2h12gwws05zb9sr" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Ibrahimovic confirms Galaxy departure

Swedish striker to move on at end of year

Inter are ready to spend €7 million (£6m/$7.7m) to sign Olivier Giroud from Chelsea this January, <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Inter/12-11-2019/inter-kulusevski-subito-conte-giroud-convince-giugno-tre-colpi-gia-lista-3501042884525.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a> reports. Antonio Conte's side are also teeing up a move for Tottenham's Christian Eriksen, though that will not take place until next summer.&nbsp;Dejan Kulusevski of Parma and Fiorentina's Federico Chiesa are also on their short list.

Inter to splash €7 million on Giroud

Bayern Munich want to bring Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola back to Allianz Arena next summer - according to <a href="https://sportbild.bild.de/bundesliga/vereine/bayern-muenchen/pep-guardiola-trainer-kandidat-manchester-city-rueckkehr-65990416.sport.html" target="_blank">Sport Bild</a>. The German champions are looking to appoint Niko Kovac's long term successor at the end of the season, with Guardiola on a final three-man shortlist of candidates. Paris Saint Germain boss Thomas Tuchel and Ajax head coach Erik ten Hag are also being considered for the position.

Bayern want Guardiola return in summer

German champions set sights on former boss

<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/steven-bergwijn-insider-tells-man-20869525" target="_blank">The Mirror </a>are reporting that the PSV Eindhoven man would not consider moving to a club outside of Europe’s premier competition, with the Red Devils keen admirers of the winger. Should Bergwijn make the move to Old Trafford, he may cost as much as £40 million ($51m/€47m).

United keen on Bergwijn

Steven Bergwijn could join Manchester United next summer, should they qualify for the Champions League

“How can I enjoy it?” he told reporters. “It's like I've said many times, how does my little daughter feel when you take a toy from here? "She feels sad. Well, I feel the same. They took my ball. I feel sad.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/i-feel-sad-rakitic-complains-about-being-benched-at/1gm0pcnvio0vs1d2woblrdpv3e" target="_blank">Read the full story at Goal.</a>

Rakitic unhappy with substitute role at Barca

Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic has admitted he is not happy with his lack of play time at the Camp Nou

Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool are all interested in West Brom youngster&nbsp;Jovan Malcolm, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-arsenal-liverpool-man-20876947" target="_blank">Mirror.</a> The 16-year-old has impressed for the club's under-18 side this season, scoring seven goals in five appearances. West Brom are hoping that by securing promotion back to the Premier League they can persuade the Malcolm to stay, though they concede they face a battle with some of the country's biggest sides circling.

Prem giants eye West Brom teanager

Japanese side Vissel Kobe are in talks with David Silva over a free transfer move from Manchester City at the end of the season, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/elchiringuitotv/status/1194624460046749696" target="_blank">El Chiringuito.</a> It has already been confirmed that the Spaniard will leave Etihad Stadium when his contract expires in May after 10 years in a City shirt. Should he make the move to Japan Silva would be a high-profile replacement for David Villa, who announced on Tuesday that he will leave the club at the end of the 2019 J-League campaign.

Silva linked with Japan move

Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici has flown to England to hold talks with Manchester United over a deal for&nbsp;Mario Mandzukic, according to<a href="https://www.ilnapolista.it/2019/11/la-stampa-la-juve-non-vuole-pagare-mandzukic-per-non-giocare-paratici-va-a-londra/" target="_blank"> La Stampa.</a> The Red Devils are reportedly closing in on a £13 million ($17m) move for the 33-year-old former Croatia striker. Mandzukic has yet to make an appearance for Juve under&nbsp;Maurizio Sarri this season.

Juve chief flies in for Man Utd talks

According to the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/11/12/exclusive-time-running-pochettinos-tottenham-reign/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>, Tottenham are considering a number of options should they decide to relieve Mauricio Pochettino of his duties. Bournemouth’s Eddie Howe, Julian Nagelsmann of RB Leipzig, and&nbsp;England manager Gareth Southgate could be approached if the Argentine leaves at the end of the season, but if he is sacked before then&nbsp;Max Allegri and&nbsp;Jose Mourinho are possibilities.

Tottenham consider Pochettino replacements

An unnamed Major League Soccer side are set to make&nbsp;Guadalajara's&nbsp;Alan Pulido a Designated Player, according to <a href="https://www.informador.mx/deportes/Pulido-acecha-el-titulo-de-goleo-20191112-0033.html" target="_blank">Informador</a>. The 28-year-old striker has been in good goalscoring form this year and is challenging to be the top scorer in Liga MX.

MLS side wants Mexican ace

New York Red Bulls have received no bids for&nbsp;Paraguay winger Kaku, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/KristianRDyer/status/1194657346179489792" target="_blank">Sports Illustrated.</a> The 24-year-old scored 22 goals for&nbsp;Chris Armas' side last season. NYRB are also targeting a full-back, centre-back and a wide forward as they look to&nbsp;strengthen their squad ahead of the 2020 season.

No bids for Kaku

Rangers&nbsp;sporting director Ross Wilson insists the club will not be forced into selling striker Alfredo Morelos in January. The Colombia forward, who has scored 22 goals already this season, has been linked with a big money&nbsp;move away from Ibrox, with&nbsp;Crystal Palace and&nbsp;Aston Villa rumoured to be interested. When asked whether he could confirm the club did not have to cash in on Morelos, Wilson told the <a href="https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/rangers-sporting-director-ross-wilson-insists-alfredo-morelos-doesnt-have-to-be-sold-in-january/" target="_blank">Sunday Post:</a>&nbsp;"Categorically. We want our best players to stay here as long as they possibly can."

Rangers under no pressure to sell Morelos

MLS side Chicago Fire have sacked coach&nbsp;Veljko Paunovic. The 42-year-old took charge of the Fire in 2015 and guided the club to an eighth place finish in the Eastern Conference last season. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> NEWS | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cf97?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#cf97</a> part ways with Head Coach Veljko Paunović. — Chicago Fire (@ChicagoFire) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChicagoFire/status/1194664292026638337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Fire sack coach Paunovic

Borussia Monchengladbach&nbsp;have confirmed the signing of&nbsp;New York City FC&nbsp;and U.S. under-17 men's national team&nbsp;defender Joe Scally. The 16-year-old will make the move to the&nbsp;Bundesliga&nbsp;in January 2021, by which time he will have turned 18. According to NYCFC,&nbsp;the initial transfer fee will be the highest paid for a 16-year-old in the history of the league.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/us-u-17-and-nycfc-defender-scally-signs-with-monchengladbach/1ber2u0rjpa9y1tmg9hk7epe4q" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

NYCFC defender Scally signs with Monchengladbach

Everton have no issues with Moise Kean's attitude despite the striker being dropped for twice being late for team meetings, reports <a href="https://theathletic.co.uk/1371415/2019/11/13/sleeping-in-missing-team-meetings-and-being-shunted-out-to-right-whats-up-with-moise-kean/" target="_blank">The Athletic.</a> The 19-year-old missed Saturday's win at Southampton for disciplinary reasons, but Everton consider the matter closed and insist&nbsp;he is a popular and hard working member of the squad. Kean has yet to score for the Toffees since joining from Juventus in the summer and has been linked with a January move to AC Milan.

No issues with Kean - Everton

Juventus are interested in signing Roma captain&nbsp;Alessandro Florenzi - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-idea-florenzi-per-la-difesa-80136" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. Sampdoria, Inter Milan and Cagliari are also thought to be interested in the 28-year-old, but the Bianconeri are favourites to secure his services in January. Florenzi has featured in eight Serie A matches for Roma this season.

Juve target Roma captain Florenzi

Stuttgart midfielder&nbsp;Orel Mangala is the subject of interest from Arsenal - according to <a href="https://www.hln.be/" target="_blank">HLN</a>. Lyon, Marseille, Lille and Roma are also interested in the 21-year-old, with his current price tag set at €30 million (£26m, $33m). Mangala has featured in 11&nbsp;matches in Germany's second-tier competition 2. Bundesliga for Stuttgart this season.

Arsenal eyeing Stuttgart ace Mangala

Danny Rose says any speculation surrounding his Tottenham future in January will come to nothing as he intends to run down his contract. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/its-obvious-spurs-want-me-gone-but-i-wont-leave-until-my/718bod7eijkz1wsy6t4g8xupd" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

Spurs want me out, but I'm going nowhere - Rose

Atletico Madrid's squad will not change at all in January, <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/spanish-football/2019/11/13/5dcbf83cca4741d77b8b4593.html" target="_blank">Marca</a> reports. With no additional funds for either wages or transfers unless a player is sold - something the club do not wish - signing reinforcements is not possible.

No January signings for Atletico Madrid

Juventus full-back Matteo&nbsp;De Sciglio has little interest leaving the Serie A club for PSG, <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a> reports. The defender is a priority for the Ligue 1 side in January but the prospects of a deal seem to be in the balance.

De Sciglio cool on PSG move

Bayern Munich have not dismissed out of hand the prospect of making a fresh bid for Manchester City star Leroy Sane. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/bayern-wont-rule-out-fresh-move-for-man-city-star-sane/1oqpr6lsnby7a1jq5q6f8ocuwx" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

Bayern won't rule out fresh move for Man City star Sane

Emmanuel Petit has expressed his belief that it is "time for Unai Emery to leave Arsenal", while backing Rangers boss Steven Gerrard to come in and steady the ship at Emirates Stadium. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-needs-a-great-leader-like-gerrard-petit-backs/1dbt14shivyns1cbopbathku9c" target="_blank">Find out what the World Cup winner had to say in full here...</a>

'Arsenal needs a great leader, like Gerrard' - Petit

Torino are set to offer Andrea Belotti a new contract, to fend off any interest from potential suitors - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/torino-belotti-e-tornato-bomber-e-di-nuovo-il-gallo-da-100-milio-33834" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Serie A outfit want to set the 25-year-old's release clause at €100 million ($110m, £86m) ahead of the January transfer window. Belotti has scored seven goals in 12 appearances for Torino this season.

Torino want to set Belotti's buy-out clause at €100m

Everton striker Moise Kean is the subject of interest from AC Milan - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-torna-l-idea-kean-per-gennaio-contatto-con-raiola-la-situa-34490" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Italian's agent Mino Raiola has already made contact with the Serie A giants to discuss a possible deal. Kean has been restricted to just two Premier League starts for Everton this season and is still looking for his first goal for the club.

Milan interested in signing Everton's Kean

Napoli forward Dries Mertens has identified Inter Milan as his preferred next destination if he leaves Stadio San Paolo next summer - according to <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/" target="_blank">Corriere Dello Sport</a>. The Belgian star is due to become a free agent next June and has no plans to extend his current contract with the&nbsp;Partenopei. Mertens has scored four goals in 11 Serie A matches for Napoli this season.

Mertens favours Inter switch next summer

Manchester United have priority access to re-signing Memphis Depay, Lyon sporting director Juninho has confirmed. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-have-first-option-on-depay-deal-juninho-confirms/1cl6us08tlk6m11n5ol1x12u8h" target="_blank">Get the full story here!</a>

Man Utd have first option on Memphis, Lyon confirm

PSG want to make the loan signing of Mauro Icardi from Inter permanent, according to <a href="https://www.fcinternews.it/copertina/fcin-psg-entusiasta-di-icardi-tuchel-leonardo-e-al-thani-fiutano-l-affare-pronto-un-contratto-anti-clausola-322952" target="_blank">FC Inter News</a>. In order to complete a deal for the Argentine, they will have to pay €65m (£55m/€72m), while they are ready to offer the hitman a five-year contract with a basic salary of €12m.

PSG set to make Icardi deal permanent

Ailing AC Milan are stepping up the chase to sign veteran attacker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Milan/12-11-2019/milan-ti-serve-ibra-diavolo-tenta-zlatan-sei-mesi-finire-top-3501041731959.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a> reports. Out of contract at the end of the year, the 38-year-old Swede has a long list of clubs eager for his services, including Bologna, Napoli and Milan. And the Rossoneri, who are struggling in Serie A, have made a renewed push for his services.

AC Milan step up Ibrahimovic chase

MLS expansion outfit Inter Miami see Luka Modric as a potential marquee signing, according to reports on the&nbsp;El Chiringuito programme. If he were to move to the States, he would depart Madrid next summer.

Inter Miami eyeing up Modric move

Former&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;star David Villa has confirmed his plans to retire once the current J-League season finishes. The 37-year-old has been playing for Japanese side Vissel Kobe this year with three league matches remaining before an Emperor's Cup semi-final in late December.&nbsp; At a press conference on Wednesday, Villa revealed he will be hanging up his boots, declaring he wanted to finish his career on his own terms.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/david-villa-announces-his-retirement-after-glittering-career/1g9n7lqq52amb1o5cp6r05c928" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Villa announces his retirement

The son of Paolo Maldini has signed a contract extension with AC Milan which keeps him tied to the club until June 2024. Daniel Maldini, 18, is an attacking midfielder and is currently lining up for Milan's U19's side, but is clearly seen as a future first-team prospect.&nbsp; <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> From father to son: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MilanPrimavera?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MilanPrimavera</a>'s Daniel Maldini has extended his contract with the club until 30 June 2024. Questa mattina Daniel Maldini si è legato ai colori rossoneri fino al 30 giugno 2024. <a href="https://t.co/tTf1AgrGei">pic.twitter.com/tTf1AgrGei</a> — ACMilan Youth Sector (@acmilanyouth) <a href="https://twitter.com/acmilanyouth/status/1194278669436542976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 12, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

AC Milan lock down Daniel Maldini

Rodrygo Goes says it is a "shame" he never got to play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and does not want to be seen as a replacement for the&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;great. The 18-year-old has made a quick impact at the Santiago Bernabeu since arriving from Santos -&nbsp;scoring five goals in six appearances. However, the teenage forward – in line to earn his first senior&nbsp;Brazil&nbsp;cap in Friday's friendly with&nbsp;Argentina&nbsp;– is cautious about playing with such high expectations.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/rodrygo-wants-to-avoid-pressure-of-replacing-ronaldo-at-real/7xczb1kjt30z140iuhwndsya3" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Rodrygo wants to avoid pressure of replacing Ronaldo at Real Madrid

Lyon&nbsp;sporting director Juninho wants&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;forward Karim Benzema to finish his career at the&nbsp;Ligue 1&nbsp;club. Benzema, 31, came through the Lyon academy and starred in Ligue 1 before joining Madrid for €35 million ($38m)&nbsp;in July 2009. Juninho, who played alongside Benzema at Lyon, is desperate for&nbsp;the forward to return to the club and has already floated the idea by him. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/juninho-dreaming-of-benzema-ending-his-career-at-lyon/1mx2pmd822unr193uu4yjo3ghd" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Juninho dreaming of Benzema ending his career at Lyon

Dinamo Zagreb&nbsp;midfielder Dani Olmo&nbsp;insisted it has always been his dream to play for&nbsp;Spain, despite interest from&nbsp;Croatia. Barcelona&nbsp;academy product Olmo joined Zagreb in 2014 and is eligible to represent Croatia, having not yet made a senior appearance for his native Spain. However, the 21-year-old is in line to earn his first cap this week after being included in Robert Moreno's squad for the&nbsp;Euro 2020&nbsp;qualifiers with Malta and Romania. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/former-barca-product-olmo-admits-croatia-interest-as-he-eyes/1312ap5s034wf1jdmeubifqvtg" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Former Barca product Olmo admits Croatia international interest

Nemanja Matic could leave Manchester United as soon as January, according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/11/12/nemanja-matic-edging-closer-manchester-united-exit-january-departure/">the Telegraph</a>.&nbsp; Having fallen behind Scott McTominay and Fred in midfield, Matic is ready to leave the club in search of more playing time. AC Milan and Inter Milan are seen as two possible destinations if Man Utd sanction a move.&nbsp;

Matic eyes Man Utd departure

West Ham have opted not to sack Manuel Pellegrini during the international break, according to <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7674611/West-Ham-board-decide-against-sacking-Manuel-Pellegrini-international-break.html">the Daily Mail</a>. The manager has been under fire throughout a seven-game winless run, with the club currently sitting in 16th. However, the board are reluctant to get rid of Pellegrini, despite upcoming matches against&nbsp;Tottenham,&nbsp;Chelsea, Wolves and&nbsp;Arsenal.

West Ham decide not to sack Pellegrini

Toronto are planning to sign attacking reinforcements during the MLS off-season, to help Jozy Altidore. “We still do miss that second goalscorer,” club president Bill Manning said ahead of last weekend’s MLS Cup final defeat to Seattle Sounders, as quoted by the <a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/11/12/toronto-fc-prez-well-shop-strike-partner-altidore-winter-window" target="_blank">MLS website</a>. “That's something we're going to address in this winter [transfer] window,” he added. “That's why I say we're not complete yet. I do think we still need one more window to further strengthen the team.”

 Attacking reinforcements top priority for Toronto

Antonio Rudiger could be in line for a new Chelsea contract despite playing just 45 minutes of football this season, as per <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7677939/Chelsea-eye-contract-renewal-talks-defender-Antonio-Rudiger.html">the MailOnline</a>. The centre-back has had an injury-hit campaign that has resulted in him making just one appearance so far. However, Stamford Bridge officials know the quality of the German international and, with Rudiger entering the final two years of his contract next summer, Chelsea are planning to offer him a new long-term extension.

Chelsea to offer Rudiger new deal

Luka Modric has indicated he would consider a move to Italy this summer, when his contact at Real Madrid expires. “I like Italy, it's close to Croatia,” he said a recent interview. “I watch Serie A because I have many national team-mates playing there. Then the Italians are fantastic and have a mentality similar to us Croats.” "We'll see if one day I can play in Italy, I can't talk about this because I'm a Real Madrid player, I like being in Real and for now I see my future only there.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/well-see-if-one-day-i-can-play-in-italy-modric-hints-at-real/1q6s5x70ubgh618qi94geh3pf5" target="_blank">Read the full story at Goal.</a>

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