Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Barcelona target Pochettino after Xavi snub

Barcelona seem determined to replace head coach Ernsto Valverde and Spanish radio station <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBRAC1/status/1216453564123570177" target="_blank">RAC1</a> now say they'll look to Mauricio Pochettino for the role. The Catalan club's first choice was former player Xavi, but he turned them down on Sunday, opting to remain in Qatar with Al Sadd. Pochettino who had a stellar spell in charge of Tottenham before being let go in November has coached in Barcelona before. The former Argentina international spent three years in the dugout at Espanyol, having played 275 games for the club across two spells.

Barca look to Pochettino after Xavi rejection

The Argentine is now the front runner to replace Valverde at Camp Nou

Manchester United are lining up a new offer for Sporting CP star Bruno Fernandes,&nbsp;The Mirror claims. After having an initial bid of cash plus one of Marcos Rojo, Joel Pereira or Angel Gomes in exchange for him, the Red Devils are ready to meet the Portuguese side's asking price this week. United will offer £65 million ($72m) to land the midfielder as they look to beat rivals Tottenham to the signing.

Man Utd to make £65m Fernandes bid

Red Devils set to beat Tottenham to Sporting star

Christian Kabasele could be set to make a step up in the Premier League amid interest from Manchester United and Arsenal. Le10 Sport&nbsp;reports that the English giants are eager to land the defender, who has impressed at Watford. Kabasele, 28, has a contract that runs until 2021 but is expected to sign a new deal with Watford.

Man Utd & Arsenal want Watford's Kabasele

Belgian defender has 18 months left on contract

Brighton defender Lewis Dunk has emerged as a target for Chelsea, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/tottenham-hotspur-set-to-sign-benficas-gedson-fernandes-626b885p2" target="_blank">The Times</a>. However, the 28-year-old could cost the Blues as much as £50 million ($65m). Brighton-born Dunk is club captain at the Amex Stadium, and is approaching 300 appearances for the club.

Chelsea want £50m Dunk

Blues set to test Seagull's resolve over skipper

Xavi will take over from Ernesto Valverde as manager of Barcelona, sources have confirmed to&nbsp;Goal. However, it remains to be seen whether the legendary former midfielder will take the reins straight away, or at the end of the season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/xavi-to-replace-valverde-as-barcelona-manager/no7ivbj97o5a1ks56tpiaq736" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Xavi to replace Valverde as Barca manager

Bayern Munich are considering a summer move for Barcelona right-back Nelson Semedo, claim&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200112/472834268104/fc-barcelona-barca-semedo-bayern.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. Reports have linked Tottenham with a move for the 26-year-old Portugal international in January, but Barca are believed to be reluctant to let him leave before the end of the season. Bayern are believed to be in the market for a new first-choice right-back with Joshua Kimmich moving into midfield.

Bayern consider Barca's Semedo

Xavi will give Barcelona his decision today on whether he will accept their offer to become the club's next manager, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200112/472839000397/xavi-decision-oferta-barca.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The legendary former midfielder, currently coaching Al-Sadd, would reportedly prefer to join in the summer but could take the job on immediately. He is reported to have been shocked to be offered the job so early in his coaching career, having stated managing Barca to be his dream.

Xavi to decide on Barca offer today

Former midfielder would prefer summer deal

Inter have reached an agreement with Christian Eriksen for a contract running until 2024, claim the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calciomercato/12-01-2020/inter-eriksen-pronto-contratto-75-milioni-anno-piu-bonus-36024455796.shtml?cmpid=shortener_0df92a9eoV" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. However, the Serie A title challengers are still yet to find a deal with Tottenham for a transfer. It is claimed Eriksen will earn a net salary of €7.5 million (£6m/$8m) plus bonuses.

Inter reach agreement with Eriksen

AC Milan midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu is a possible loan target for Arsenal, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-eyeing-hakan-calhanoglu-transfer-21262801" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; The 25-year-old is eager to move in January as he looks to secure more regular game time before the Euro's. Calhanoglu has made 18 Serie A appearances this season, scoring twice and claiming one assist.&nbsp;

Arsenal considering move for Calhanoglu

The Gunners have a reinforcement in their sights

Pep Guardiola is considering trying to lure Jack Grealish to Manchester City in the summer, reports the <a href="https://metro.co.uk/2020/01/11/manchester-city-keen-jack-grealish-pep-guardiola-eyes-summer-rebuild-12042387/?ito=newsnow-feed" target="_blank">Metro</a>. The Aston Villa star has attracted plenty of interest this season with Manchester United the most heavily linked with a move.&nbsp; But the Red Devils' rivals now look ready to join the race with City reportedly eyeing up to five new signings over the summer.&nbsp;

Man City join race for Grealish

The English attacker has turned heads at the Etihad

Juventus defender Daniele Rugani will not be leaving the Turinclub says sporting director Fabio Paratici. Rather, the executive says the player in underrated, per <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/juve-paratici-rugani-isn-t-going-anywhere-he-is-underrated-82177" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. Rugani has drawn admiring glances from several Premier League teams, but the absence of Giorgio Chiellini through injury made it unlikely he'd leave, even before Paratici's comments.

Rugani going nowhere - Paratici

Steve Bruce will look to the continent to add to Newcastle United's options in midfield, according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/1524699/2020/01/12/newcastle-transfers-midfield/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. With KI Sung-yeung likely to be allowed to leave this January the Magpies have identified a host of possible replacements. The report lists Strasbourg man Ibrihima Sissoko, Spartak's Alex Kral and Thiago Maia of Lille as options.

Newcastle look to Sissoko and more to bolster midfield

Jerome Boateng wants out of Bayern Munich and two struggling European giants may offer him a new opportunity. <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11863/11907286/jerome-boateng-ac-milan-to-join-arsenal-in-race-for-bayern-munich-defender" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a> says AC Milan and Arsenal, both in mid-table in their respective leagues are interested in the former Germany international. The Bundesliga champions would demand a fee of £13 million ($17m) for a player who has made 185 appearances for them after joining from Manchester City in 2011.

Arsenal and Milan to duel for Boateng

<a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1216446193246576640" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a> says that Tottenham are close to signing Benfica midifelder Gedson Fernandes. Spurs will get the Portugal international on an initial 18 month loan deal but will have an option to buy at the end of the period, for a fee around £50 million ($70m). Romano also says that West Ham were never in the running for the 21-year-old.

Spurs close to Gedson deal 

Chelsea are set to announce the signature of Norwegian youngster Bryan Fiabema, in what will be their first transfer since the club’s ban was lifted. The <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/chelsea-agree-deal-starlet-bryan-21264673" target="_blank">Daily Mirror</a> claim that the 16-year-old has had a successful trial with the Blues, and will join up with the academy upon his arrival at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea agree deal for Norwegian starlet

According to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/report-ac-milan-striker-will-be-allowed-to-leave-amid-tottenham--34921" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>, Krzysztof Piatek will be allowed to leave AC Milan this month, amid reports linking him with a move to Tottenham Hotspur. The Poland international has already been replaced by the returning Zlatan Ibrahimovic at the Serie A side, and is keen to leave in the coming weeks in order to play regular football. And he's been strongly linked with a move to Spurs, with&nbsp;Jose Mourinho looking&nbsp;to replace the void left by the injured Harry Kane.

Piatek allowed to leave AC Milan

According to the <a href="https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/5161203/celtic-fc-news-qpr-lawrence-shankland/" target="_blank">Scottish Sun</a>, QPR&nbsp;scouts were in attendance during Dundee United’s 4-1 win over Partick Thistle on Saturday. They were there watching Scottish striker Lawrence Shankland, who scored a hat-trick for the away side. The 24-year-old is the Scottish Championship top scorer this season with 22 goals, and has also been linked with a move to Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic, but QPR are leading the race for his signature.

QPR eyeing Dundee United striker Shankland

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 📰 Paweł Cibicki has returned from his loan at ADO Den Haag and will join Pogoń Szczecin on a permanent deal. Everyone wishes Paweł good luck. <a href="https://t.co/njXzD8O2k0">pic.twitter.com/njXzD8O2k0</a> — Leeds United (@LUFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LUFC/status/1216374307942817793?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Cibicki leaves Leeds

Inter boss Antonio Conte has set his sights on a midfielder this January, and while both Christian Eriksen and Arturo Vidal are his ideal recruits, he is also chasing Fiorentina’s Gaetano Castrovilli. The versatile midfielder has made one appearance for the Italian national team and, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/ac-milan-s-pursuit-of-politano-doesn-t-take-off-as-inter-insist--18474" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>, is wanted by Inter this month as they look to strengthen their squad in their pursuit of an elusive league title.

Inter Milan chasing Castrovilli

High-flying Leicester City have enquired about Manchester United left back Luke Shaw, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/" target="_blank">Sunday Mirror</a>. The Foxes currently boast an England international player of their own in that position but Ben Chilwell is a Chelsea target. Should Chilwell move on Leicester will bid for Shaw who has had a dificult time at Old Trafford since joining six years ago.

Leicester ask after Shaw

Serie A champions Juventus are talking to super agent Mino Raiola about two young talents plying their trade in the Netherlands, in addition to Paul Pogba. <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-not-only-pogba-juventus-in-talks-with-raiola-for-two-m-49105" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> say that the Bianconeri are keen on Ajax's Ryan Gravenberch and AZ's Calvin Stengs. The report also says that Juve will never give up their pursuit of Manchester United midfielder Pogba.

Juve talking to Raiola about two youngsters, and Pogba

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has identified Liile man Boubakary Soumare as a Manchester United target, according to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-eye-boubakary-soumare-21265928" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>. Bruno Fernandes remains the number one priority at Old Trafford, the paper says, with the 20-year-old midfielder to follow. Soumare is a box-to-box midfielder who made six starts in the Champions League this season, and has been compared to current Red Devil Paul Pogba.

Soumare to follow Fernades to United

Wigan Athletic striker Kieffer Moore has starred for Wales and will be playing in the Welsh capital if Cardiff City get their way. The Bluebirds want to sign the target man, who hasn't appeared for the Latics in more than a month, to help them make a playoff push. Cardiff had a £2 million offer rejected this week, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7878453/Cardiff-set-make-improved-offer-Wigan-striker-Kieffer-Moore-initial-bid-rejected.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>, but are likely to return with a bigger bid.

Cardiff to step up Moore pursuit

<a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/udinese-pussetto-watford-calciomercato-news" target="_blank">Gianluca di Marzio</a> says that Ignacio Pussetto will soon leave Udinese for Watford. The Argentine winger has made 12 appearances in Serie A this year, but 10 have come from the bench. He'll make the move to the Hornets official in the coming days, says the report.

Pussetto to swap Udinese for Watford

Slovakia international midfielder Ondrej Duda has joined Norwich City on loan from Hertha Berlin for the next six months. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> We are delighted to confirm the signing of Ondrej Duda on a six-month loan deal from Hertha Berlin! 🙌 — Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NorwichCityFC/status/1216396935717888006?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Duda joins Norwich

Southampton striker Che Adams might swap the South Coast for Yorkshire, according to the <a href="https://theathletic.co.uk/1526614/2020/01/12/che-adams-southampton-leeds-transfer/" target="_blank">Athletic</a>. Adams hasn't scored yet for the Saints since joining from Birmingham City in the summer and, although manager Ralph Hasenhuttl is keen to keep the 23-year-old, the higher ups at St. Mary's are ready to sanction his departure. Leeds United have identified Adams as their number one target and will pay a £1 million loan fee and have an obligation to buy for £10m ($13m) at season's end, when the loan would expire.

Adams set to join Leeds

West Ham are weighing up an offer for Preston North End goalkeeper Declan Rudd, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-west-ham-plot-move-to-sign-preston-star-six-figure-bid-could-test-their-resolve/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The Hammers are looking for a back-up option and have been eyeing Middlesbrough's&nbsp;Darren Randolph, but concerns over his fitness have forced them to look at other options. Rudd, 28, has caught their eye and they are considering a six-figure offer for him.

West Ham consider bid for Preston's Rudd

Jean-Clair Todibo will join Schalke on loan for the rest of the season,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.waz.de/sport/fussball/s04/schalke-steht-unmittelbar-vor-der-verpflichtung-von-todibo-id228119451.html" target="_blank">Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung</a>&nbsp;says. The 20-year-old defender was wanted by several teams, including Southampton, Monaco, Bayer Leverkusen and Hertha Berlin. But the Gelsenkirchen side have almost sealed the deal, as only minor details need to be settled with the Catalan side.

Todibo to join Schalke on loan from Barcelona

Barcelona may be forced to enter the transfer market for a new striker after seeing Luis Suarez ruled out through injury. The Uruguayan striker had an operation on a knee injury on Sunday and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200112/472849397236/fc-barcelona-barca-luis-suarez-baja-cuatro-meses.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>&nbsp;claims he will be out of action for around four months. Barca are already discussing a potential January signing to cover for his absence, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/barcelona/story/4030941/barcelona-searching-for-forward-amid-suarez-injury-concerns-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a>,&nbsp;and they may have to if they are to move ahead of Real Madrid in the title race.

Barca to buy new striker after Suarez injury?

Atletico Madrid winger Thomas Lemar could be heading to Wolves in January,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/atletico-madrid/20200111/472820465376/el-wolverhampton-puede-ser-la-solucion-para-lemar.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>&nbsp;reports. The France international has been previously linked to Arsenal, Tottenham and Lyon, but Wolves' relationship with Jorge Mendes puts them in a good position to lure the ex-Monaco star to the Premier League. But Atletico will demand a big price for the 24-year-old after making a big investment to sign him from Monaco in 2018.

Wolves target Atletico winger Lemar

Tottenham are keen on signing Flamengo midfielder Gerson this month,&nbsp;<a href="https://oglobo.globo.com/esportes/interessado-em-gerson-tottenham-busca-saber-quanto-custa-meia-do-flamengo-24185407" target="_blank">Globo Esporte</a>&nbsp;reports. Jose Mourinho has been impressed by Gerson and the London side have approached Flamengo over his availability. But they have been told they will have to pay around €30 million (£26m/$33m) to land him.

Tottenham want €30m Flamengo star Gerson

Olivier Giroud is close to joining Inter,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/giroud-vicinissimo-all-inter-conte-spinge-per-averlo-subito-cosa-61847" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;says. Nerazzurri boss Antonio Conte is pushing the club to sign the French striker and they have already reached an agreement over a contract. Now the two sides must negotiate a fee, which will reportedly be around €5 million (£4m/$6m).

Giroud close to Inter move

Arsenal are considering a loan deal for AC Milan midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu, report the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-eyeing-hakan-calhanoglu-transfer-21262801" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. The Serie A side are reportedly looking to offload the 25-year-old as they aim to recover from a dreadful first half of the season. Calhanoglu, meanwhile, is looking for more first-team football ahead of Turkey's Euro 2020 campaign in the summer.

Arsenal consider Calhanoglu loan

Borussia Dortmund want to sign on-loan Real Madrid right-back Achraf Hakimi on a permanent deal, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ruhrnachrichten.de/bvb/borussia-dortmund-oder-real-madrid-so-entscheidet-achraf-hakimi-plus-1488598.html" target="_blank">Ruhr Nachrichten</a>. The 21-year-old has impressed on loan in the Bundesliga since joining on a two-year deal at the beginning of last season. Dortmund don't have a purchase option in the current loan deal, but do have the right to match any bid made for him.

Dortmund want permanent Hakimi deal

Jagiellonia Bialystok striker Patryk Klimala is set for a medical at Celtic, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://futbol.pl/news/550213_Polski_napastnik_na_testach_medycznych_w_Celtiku_Glasgow_Szkocki_klub_ma_zaplacic_4_miliony_euro_za_transfer" target="_blank">Futbol</a>. The 21-year-old Pole is expected to complete a €4 million switch to the Scottish giants in the coming days. Klimala has seven goals and three assists in 15 Ekstraklasa games this season, and has represented Poland at under-19 and under-20 level.

Celtic close on €4m Klimala capture

Ernesto Valverde is furious to have been left in the dark as Barcelona prepare to replace him with Xavi, claim&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/valverde-siente-maltratado-7802977" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The former midfielder is set to take over at Camp Nou either at the end of the season, or more immediately if Valverde is sacked - but Valverde himself hasn't been kept abreast of developments. While he is thought to be aware of discussions with Xavi, he is angry to have been left in the dark about his own immediate future.

Valverde angry at lack of contact from Barca

Liverpool defender Nat Phillips has returned to Stuttgart on loan until the end of the season. The 22-year-old was recalled to play in the FA Cup victory over Everton, and was on the bench for Saturday's win over Tottenham. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-defender-phillips-returning-to-stuttgart-on-loan-until-/i2sp3rzjdal31m1tb2pz3lxms" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Liverpool youngster Phillips returns to Stuttgart

Borussia Dortmund and Lille are interested in 17-year-old Marseille forward Isaac Lihadji, according to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/psg/aouchiche-kouassi-lihadji-jusqu-ou-la-surenchere-pour-les-espoirs-francais-11-01-2020-8234076.php" target="_blank">Le Parisien</a>. The teenager has featured twice already this season in Ligue 1, and has three goals in five games for France at under-18 level. He was also a member of the France squad which finished third at the under-17 World Cup last year.

Dortmund and Lille battle for teenager Lihadji

Paris Saint-Germain left-back Layvin Kurzawa has emerged as a target for Inter, report <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/abonnement/kiosque/le-journal/3da10338-b569-48b9-9079-8b2bf06717ad" target="_blank">l'Equipe</a>. The France international could replace 27-year-old Cristiano Biraghi at left wing-back in Antonio Conte's side. Kurzawa has made 100 appearances in all competitions for PSG since joining from Monaco in the summer of 2015.

PSG's Kurzawa emerges as Inter target

Former Barcelona assistant manager Albert Roca has been named as the manager of Hyderabad FC. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <a href="https://twitter.com/RocaDT_Oficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RocaDT_Oficial</a> is our new boss!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AbHyderabadKhelega?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AbHyderabadKhelega</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HyderabadFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HyderabadFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HeadCoach?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HeadCoach</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NewCoach?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NewCoach</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AlbertRoca?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AlbertRoca</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Welcome?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Welcome</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ISL2019?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ISL2019</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HEROISL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HEROISL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndianSuperLeague?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndianSuperLeague</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hyderabad?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Hyderabad</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LetsFootball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LetsFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TrueLove?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TrueLove</a> <a href="https://t.co/HHhXyfS8E1">pic.twitter.com/HHhXyfS8E1</a> — Hyderabad F.C. (@HydFCOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/HydFCOfficial/status/1216330528653103104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Former Barca assistant heads to India

Werder Bremen will sign 28-year-old defender Kevin Vogt on loan from Hoffenheim, pending a medical. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> SV <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Werder?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Werder</a> Bremen and <a href="https://twitter.com/achtzehn99_en?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@achtzehn99_en</a> have agreed on a loan deal for Kevin <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Vogt?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Vogt</a>. Pending a medical, the 28-year-old will join Werder until the end of the season. <a href="https://t.co/Mbk1ZgOMGu">pic.twitter.com/Mbk1ZgOMGu</a> — SV Werder Bremen EN (@werderbremen_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/werderbremen_en/status/1216295878245453824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Werder to take Vogt on loan

Atalanta have re-signed 25-year-old defender Mattia Caldara on an 18-month loan from AC Milan, with a view to purchase. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🏠 BENTORNATO A CASA, MATTIA! 🖤💙 WELCOME BACK HOME, MATTIA!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeBackMattia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeBackMattia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Caldara?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Caldara</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoAtalantaGo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoAtalantaGo</a> ⚫️🔵 <a href="https://t.co/OFF3QXUOLY">pic.twitter.com/OFF3QXUOLY</a> — Atalanta B.C. (@Atalanta_BC) <a href="https://twitter.com/Atalanta_BC/status/1216299289959378944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Atalanta re-sign Caldara from Milan

Roma want to sign Croatian left-back Borna Barisic from Rangers, according to the <a href="https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/italian-giants-roma-set-to-test-rangers-resolve-to-keep-full-back-borna-barisic/" target="_blank">Sunday Post</a>. Steven Gerrard has already confirmed the Ibrox side are in talks to extend Barisic's contract, but Roma are thought to be willing to pay a significant sum for him. Napoli's Elseid Hysaj and&nbsp;Bordeaux’s Youssouf Sabaly have also been linked.

Roma want Rangers left-back

Bournemouth backup goalkeeper Asmir Begovic has allegedly been photographed on his way to a medical ahead of a move to AC Milan. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Begovic 🔀 Milan, medical underway, WE MOVE..! 🔜✍🏻 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/milan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#milan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> <a href="https://t.co/U0QDRqdzO6">pic.twitter.com/U0QDRqdzO6</a> — Hagrid Miller 🅙 (@HagridMilIer) <a href="https://twitter.com/HagridMilIer/status/1216288936596770817?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Begovic spotted in Milan?

Manchester United are at an advanced stage in negotiations with Bruno Fernandes but are wary of a bidding war with Tottenham, report&nbsp;the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/manchester-united-transfer-news-bruno-fernandes-tottenham-a4332241.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard</a>. United apparently believe they were used to try and drive up Fernandes' price in the summer, with Sporting Lisbon keen to squeeze every penny out of their star midfielder. However, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is desperate for a midfielder this month and is keen for the Portugal international to fill the gap in his squad.

Man Utd wary of Fernandes bidding war

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City won't sign a replacement for David Silva, because Phil Foden is ready to step into his boots. Silva is set to leave the club at the end of this season, paving the way for Foden to slip into the first team. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/guardiola-confirms-foden-will-replace-david-silva-at-man/1u64pkf8lai6r12db0vzhz7vl6" target="_blank">Read what Guardiola had to say here on Goal!</a>

Foden to replace David Silva, confirms Guardiola

German second-division side Nurnberg want Arsenal defender Konstantinos Mavropanos on loan, report&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/fcn-nuernberg-will-konstantinos-mavropanos-von-arsenal-ausleihen-67261124.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>. Nurnberg are third from bottom in the second tier, with their leaky defence having conceded 34 goals in 18 games. However, it is claimed that a number of German clubs in the Bundesliga and 2.Bundesliga hold an interest in the 22-year-old.

Arsenal's Mavropanos targeted by Nurnberg

Flamengo are expecting to take defensive midfielder Thiago Maia on loan from Lille, report&nbsp;<a href="https://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/times/flamengo/noticia/novo-reforco-flamengo-espera-thiago-maia-ate-sexta-para-assinar-contrato.ghtml" target="_blank">Globo Esporte</a>. The 22-year-old Brazilian moved to France from Santos in the summer of 2017 but, after two years of regular football, has made only three appearances in Ligue 1 this season. Maia was part of the Brazil team which won Olympic Gold in 2016, but he is yet to make his senior debut for his country.

Flamengo to take Maia on loan

Portland Timbers are close to completing a move for Legia Warsaw striker Jaroslaw Niezgoda, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog-soccer-transfers/story/4031370/portland-timbers-close-to-dp-deal-with-polish-striker-jarosław-niezgoda-sources#sanitized=true" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The 24-year-old Polish striker is expected to cost $3.8 million, with a yearly salary around&nbsp;$750,000. However, it is thought it could take some time for the relevant medical checks to be completed before the deal can go through.

Timbers close on Niezgoda

Bayern Munich right-back Joshua Kimmich says the squad at Allianz Arena isn't big enough. With Serge Gnabry recently joining the likes of Niklas Sule and Kingsley Coman on the Bayern injury list, Kimmich wants the club to bolster the "12 or 13" first-team players remaining in the transfer market. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/bayern-munichs-squad-is-not-big-enough-kimmich/16iuwprnzxq4v1x8tyvkoca21z" target="_blank">Read what he had to say here on Goal!</a>

Kimmich: Bayern don't have enough players

Sporting&nbsp;head coach Silas refused to deny whether an agreement is in place for Bruno Fernandes to leave the Portuguese club&nbsp;amid links to Manchester United. Sporting captain Fernandes is reportedly nearing a move to United after officials from the two clubs are said to have been in talks on Friday. Fernandes was linked to United, Premier League rivals Tottenham and La Liga giants Real Madrid at the start of the season, but a transfer did not materialise as the Portugal international eventually signed a new contract in November. After scoring twice in Sporting's 3-1 Primeira Liga win over Vitoria Setubal on Saturday, Silas was asked if Fernandes already has an agreement and whether he would be available for the derby against Benfica. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/sporting-boss-unsure-about-bruno-fernandes-future-as-man-utd/1eeiimxrj69ep19pdt8r5dagye" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Sporting boss coy on Fernandes' future

Javier Cabrera has terminated his Melbourne City contract by mutual consent, the club has confirmed.&nbsp; The&nbsp;Uruguayan only joined the A-League side&nbsp;at the beginning of the season but is now set to return to his homeland.&nbsp; Melbourne City have been linked to the signing of Kiwi attacker Marco Rojas as a possible replacement.&nbsp;

Cabrera departs Melbourne City

Mexican striker Alan Pulido has touched down in Kansas after joining Sporting KC for a club-record fee.&nbsp; While the deal was done in December, the 28-year-old has only now landed in the United States.&nbsp; Pulido scored 12 goals across 18 Liga MX appearances last season and will now look to continue that form in MLS.&nbsp; Unfortunately for Pulido, his reception in Kansas wasn't exactly a warm one... <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> .<a href="https://twitter.com/alanpulido?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@alanpulido</a> has landed. 🛬⛲️ (We quickly apologized for the weather. ❄️) <a href="https://t.co/SJp1wZXpPv">pic.twitter.com/SJp1wZXpPv</a> — Sporting KC (@SportingKC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportingKC/status/1216135640217157632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Pulido arrives in Kansas following record move

Victor Sanchez del Amo has been sacked as Malaga head coach after&nbsp;an explicit video of him emerged on social media. The 43-year-old was suspended by the&nbsp;Segunda Division club on Tuesday&nbsp;pending an investigation. It was alleged&nbsp;Victor was blackmailed, with the former&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;and&nbsp;Spain&nbsp;midfielder claiming he was the victim of&nbsp;extortion. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/malaga-sack-manager-after-explicit-video-causes-serious/1oznaa88rfpegza7iq0cpmx9x" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Malaga sack manager after explicit video causes 'serious damage'

Ajax&nbsp;star Donny van de Beek has affirmed he will not leave his club in the January transfer window, although he is flattered by the interest shown by some of Europe's biggest clubs.&nbsp; Van de Beek, 22, came to prominence last season during Ajax's stunning run to the&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;semi-finals.&nbsp; The midfielder netted four goals in the competition, including strikes against&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;and&nbsp;Tottenham&nbsp;before the latter squeezed through in a thrilling last-four tie.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-and-real-madrid-target-van-de-beek-rules-out-january/dlsjznbascwv1t7qo62bj4t7q" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Man Utd and Real Madrid target Van de Beek rules out January move

Bournemouth goalkeeper Asmir Begovic is a target for AC Milan, according to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/bournemouth-face-nathan-ake-chelsea-21263431" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>.&nbsp; The 31-year-old has recently returned to the Cherries following a loan spell with&nbsp;Qarabag FK.&nbsp; While Bournemouth have rejected fresh loan offers for Begovic&nbsp;from Aston Villa and West Ham, they have begun talks with AC Milan.&nbsp; Wages are the main stumbling block with the keeper currently earning £110,000 a week.&nbsp;

AC Milan begin talks for Begovic

Manchester United are ready to offer Birmingham City a deal worth over&nbsp;£12.5 million in a bid to sign Jude Bellingham, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-make-125million-offer-21263174" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; The 16-year-old midfielder has made 23 Championship appearances this season, scoring three goals in the process.&nbsp; A lifelong Birmingham fan, Bellingham is reluctant to leave the club so soon - but the Red Devils are clearly desperate to land the young star.&nbsp;

Man Utd make £12.5m bid for Birmingham prodigy

Nemanja Matic is in talks to sign for&nbsp;MLS outfit Chicago Fire and could depart Manchester United this month, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10718789/nemanja-matic-chicago-fire-man-utd/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_campaign=sunfootballtwitter&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1578781979" target="_blank">The Sun</a>.&nbsp; The Serbian midfielder has been offered a contract worth&nbsp;£5 million a year by the Fire and is seen as an ideal replacement for&nbsp;Bastian Schweinsteiger.&nbsp; The Red Devils may be reluctant to let him go before the end of the season however with Chicago ready to turn their attention to Bayern Munich's Javi Martinez should a deal fall through.&nbsp;

Matic offered £5m MLS contract as he nears Man Utd exit

Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek will join Real Madrid and not Manchester United at season's end, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-transfer-target-donny-21262714?x" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; The summer move is "more than 80 per cent"&nbsp;certain with Los Blancos ready to pay £46 million (€54m/$60m) to sign the 22-year-old.&nbsp; Van de Beek reportedly could have joined the Red Devils at the beginning of the season but the club opted against a deal.&nbsp;

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