Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Chelsea join list of Messi suitors

Manchester City are eying a move for Inter star Lautaro Martinez, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/lautaro-martinez-issues-inter-milan-23083336" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. City are keen to bring in the Argentine as a replacement for Sergio Aguero, whose contract is set to expire at season's end.&nbsp; Inter are aiming to keep hold of Martinez, who is demanding a five-year deal worth £150,000 per week to stay at San Siro.

Man City eye Lautaro move

The striker is demanding a raise in order to stay at Inter

Chelsea have joined the race to sign Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi - according to Spanish football expert <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSK6RT_DLyM" target="_blank">Guillem Ballague</a>. The Blues are thought to be "in the equation" if the Argentina international leaves Camp Nou, with his current contract set to expire next summer. Manchester City have also been strongly linked with Messi, who handed in a transfer request following Barca's disastrous 2019-20 campaign.

Chelsea join list of Messi suitors

Joan Laporta is ready to throw his hat into the ring to become Barcelona president again, and if he does, he is ready to sign Erling Haaland for the side. According to <a href="https://twitter.com/elchiringuitotv?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank">El Chiringuito</a>, he will use his friendship with Mino Raiola to help tempt the Norway international star from Borussia Dortmund.

Barcelona plotting potential Haaland move

Massimiliano Allegri is Inter's favourite candidate to replace Antonio Conte at the helm,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercatoweb.it/2020/08/02/calciomercato-inter-conte-allegri-stipendio-spalletti/" target="_blank">Calciomercatoweb</a>&nbsp;reports. The Nerazzurri boss is under pressure amid his side's recent dip in form and the former Juventus boss is seen as a good replacement.

Inter eye Allegri as Conte replacement

PSV hope to lure Riqui Puig to Eindhoven with the promise of first team football, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/equipo-holandes-tambien-quiere-riqui-puig-psv-20201128.html" target="_blank">reports</a>. The 21-year-old has made just two appearances in La Liga and the Champions League this season. He is expected to look for a new club in the next transfer window and teaming up with World Cup winner Mario Gotze and ex-Bayer Leverkusen boss Roger Schmidt could convince him to give the Eredivisie a try.

PSV target Barcelona midfielder

Benfica star Darwin Nunez looks set to move on to bigger and better things soon enough. The 21-year-old Uruguay international has been on fire for the Portuguese giants this season. <a href="https://abola.pt/nnh/2020-11-28/benfica-real-madrid-pergunta-por-darwin/869677" target="_blank">A Bola</a>&nbsp;reports that Real Madrid, Barcelona and Inter are all tracking the striker, who has five years left on his contract with Benfica.

Real Madrid join Barca & Inter in Nunez race

Manchester City assistant coach&nbsp;Rodolfo Borrell is in talks with DC United,&nbsp;<a href="https://theathletic.com/2225726/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>&nbsp;reports. The 49-year-old has been backup to Pep Guardiola since 2016, but could be set for a head coach role. The MLS side have had several conversations with Borrell about taking over the first team and it is said that he wants the job.

Guardiola's assistant to make MLS switch?

Inter CEO Giuseppe Marotta&nbsp;is expecting Christian Eriksen to seek an exit in 2021. Eriksen only joined from Tottenham in January but has endured a torrid time at San Siro, failing to feature regularly under Antonio Conte.&nbsp; The 28-year-old has only contributed four goals and three assists to the Nerazzurri's cause in his first 34 appearances. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/eriksen-will-be-first-to-ask-for-a-transfer-marotta/axrf7bl34xfk1uabejjr8rkz3" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Marotta expecting Eriksen to seek exit

Atletico Madrid are looking to add a striker in the January transfer window, according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/11/27/primera/1606509694_159764.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. Diego Costa is currently out with a blood clot in his right leg, leaving veteran Luis Suarez as the club's main striker option. But Atletico are aware that the veteran Suarez will need to be spelled, which could require investment in January.

Atletico to search for striker in January

Diego Simeone wanted Valencia midfielder&nbsp;Carlos Soler at Atletico Madrid last year, reports <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/11/28/primera/1606532613_136674.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. The Ateltico boss believes Soler fits his style of play perfectly and was keen on a move for the 23-year-old. Soler, however, signed a contract extension&nbsp;last December that will&nbsp;keep him at Valencia&nbsp;until June 2023.

Simeone wanted Soler at Atletico

Quique Setien could be on his way back into the management. The former Barcelona boss is being considered by Granada, who are consdering getting rid of current coach Diego Martinez, says <a href="https://www.todofichajes.com/el-granada-piensa-en-setien-para-el-banquillo/" target="_blank">TodoFichajes</a>.

Ex-Barca boss Setien wanted by Granada

The likelihood of Angel Di Maria leaving Paris Saint-Germain in the near future is increasing day by day. The Argentina international's contract expires at the end of the season and he does not believe he is getting a fair chance in the team under Thomas Tuchel. An agreement over a new contract looks impossible and <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2020/11/27/calciomercato-di-maria-tuchel-inter-juventus-milan/" target="_blank">Calciomercato.it</a>&nbsp;reports Inter are ready to swoop in with an offer to bring him to Serie A.

Di Maria to join Inter?

Strasbourg defender Mohamed Simakan says he is flattered by news that AC Milan are interested in signing him. The 20-year-old has been targeted by Southampton, but Milan director Paolo Maldini has revealed that they have been in talks with his agent. "It is quite flattering," the defender told Telefoot&nbsp;when asked about the Rossoneri's interest.&nbsp; "It's nice of him anyway, because we know that Maldini has had a great career, we can say that he is the best defender in history."

Southampton target Simakan flattered by AC Milan interest

Benfica are on the verge of completing the signing of Lucas Verissimo&nbsp;from Santos,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.todofichajes.com/el-benfica-cierra-el-fichaje-de-lucas-verissimo/" target="_blank">TodoFicajes</a>&nbsp;reports. The Portuguese giants have been in negotiations with the Brazilan side for some time and were expected to wait until early-2021 to bring him to the Primeira Liga. But Santos have accepted an offer that will see the 25-year-old centre-back land in Lisbon in December. The overall cost of the deal will be around €7 million (£6m/$8m).

Benfica secure €7m Lucas Verissimo signing

Isak Bergmann Johannesson has caught the attention of several top teams in Europe recently. The 17-year-old midfielder and winger has impressed in Sweden with Norrkoping, registering three goals and nine assists this season. Manchester United have already been tipped to sign him, but&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/johannesson-sulle-orme-di-de-bruyne-e-sul-taccuino-della-juve-31633" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;reports Juventus are also keeping track of him and offers are expected to come flooding in when the January transfer window opens.

Juventus join Man Utd in race for Icelandic teen

Real Madrid are yet to put contract offers to Luka Modric and Lucas Vazquez despite both men being due to become free agents in 2021, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2020/11/27/5fc13bb0268e3e734e8b45ed.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. Nacho is another who has not been approached by the Blancos, although his current deal is due to run until 2022.

Real yet to make Modric & Vazquez offers

Tottenham&nbsp;should be looking to snap up Sami Khedira when he hits free agency as the World Cup winner could prove to be a Cristiano Ronaldo or Zlatan Ibrahimovic-type signing, says Paul Robinson. The former Spurs goalkeeper has told Football Insider: "Look at the likes of Ronaldo and Ibrahimovic, players can play on a lot longer than they used to." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/spurs-told-khedira-could-be-a-ronaldo-or-ibrahimovic-type/mzsjccdsjq5m1dpzexe5o8mbm" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Spurs told Khedira could be a Ronaldo or Ibrahimovic-type signing 

Timothy Fosu-Mensah is stalling on the signing of a new contract at Manchester United, claims <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-man-united-offer-three-year-deal-to-22-yr-old-decision-in-january/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a> The 22-year-old defender is said to have had a three-year deal put to him, but he is yet to sign and could become a free agent in the summer of 2021.

Fosu-Mensah stalling on Man Utd deal

Real Madrid are piecing together plans to move for Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland in 2021, reports <a href="https://as.com/opinion/2020/11/28/portada/1606520880_767443.html?id_externo_rsoc=CM_ES_TW" target="_blank">AS.</a> The Blancos want to get back into the habit of making marquee additions and have their sights set on exciting strikers currently turning out for Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund.

Madrid plotting Mbappe & Haaland raids

Juventus are not planning a January swoop for Philippe Coutinho - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/la-juve-e-l-asse-col-barca-una-scelta-e-un-altro-giocatore-blocc-82536" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Barcelona playmaker&nbsp;has been linked with a move to the Allianz Stadium as Ronald Koeman seeks to cash in on the Brazilian when the transfer window reopens. Coutinho does not interest Juve at this stage, however, given the plethora of midfield options Andrea Pirlo already has at his disposal.

Juve not planning to swoop for Coutinho

Chelsea wanted to sign Atletico Madrid's&nbsp;Jose Gimenez in the summer transfer window - according to <a href="https://www.patreon.com/herewegopodcast/posts" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>. The Blues were very interested in the Uruguyan's services, but ultimately refused to pay his release clause. Manchester City were also linked with Gimenez, who is contracted to remain on Atletico's books until 2023.

Chelsea wanted Gimenez in summer window

Manchester United will prioritise signing defensive cover for Aaron Wan-Bissaka in the January transfer window - according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/german-bundesliga/story/4245719/bundesligas-record-breaking-losers-beg-schalke-not-to-break-winless-record" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The Red Devils want to bring in someone who can provide competition for the 23-year-old right-back, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wary of his lack of options down that flank. United are concerned that Wan Bissaka does not offer enough of an attacking threat, and hope to sign a different option in the winter window.

United prioritising Wan-Bissaka cover

William Saliba has been encouraged to return to&nbsp;France&nbsp;by Mathieu Debuchy, who says the&nbsp;Arsenal&nbsp;outcast would be welcome back at Saint Etienne this winter. Saliba signed for Arsenal from Saint Etienne in a £27 million ($36m) deal in July 2019, and subsequently returned to Geoffroy Stadium on loan for a final season. The 19-year-old finally joined up with his new team-mates at the Emirates Stadium this summer, but&nbsp;has since failed to force his way into Mikel Arteta's senior squad. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/saliba-is-welcome-back-at-saint-etienne-arsenal-outcast/1dkyc2loy5t6a1bzefkutcxioi" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Arsenal outcast Saliba welcome back at Saint Etienne - Debuchy

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Ex-Chelsea midfielder Ramires leaves Palmeiras

Sassuolo striker&nbsp;Gianluca Scamacca is the subject of interest from Milan - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/il-milan-pensa-al-dopo-ibrahimovic-scamacca-osservato-speciale-74217" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Rossoneri are looking at the 21-year-old, who is currently on loan at Genoa, as a potential long-term replacement for Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Scamacca has scored twice in five Serie A appearances for Genoa at the start of the 2020-21 campaign.

Milan interested in Scamacca

Chelsea and Manchester City-linked left-back&nbsp;Nicolas Tagliafico is set to sign a new deal at Ajax - according to <a href="https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/1429322131/nicolas-tagliafico-blijft-ajax-trouw" target="_blank">De Telegraaf</a>. The 27-year-old, who moved to Johan Cruyff Arena from&nbsp;Independiente in 2018,&nbsp;has agreed to extend his stay at the club through to 2023. However, Ajax acknowledge the fact Tagliafico could still leave at the end of the season if a suitable offer is forthcoming.

Chelsea & Man City linked Tagliafico set to sign new Ajax deal

Marcus Bettinelli is attracting plenty of admirers from the Premier League after his strong start to the season at Middlesbrough - according to <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8994109/Marcus-Bettinellis-strong-start-Middlesbrough-loan-spell-attracting-Premier-League-interest.html" target="_blank">The Mail</a>. The 28-year-old is taking in a season-long loan spell at the Riverside from Fulham, and has seven Championship clean sheets to his name already - the best record in the division. A number of Premier League team's are keeping track on Bettinelli's progress ahead of the January transfer window.

Bettinelli attracting Premier League admirers

Juventus have made contact with Liverpool target&nbsp;Ozan Kabak - as <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/13318433/liverpool-transfer-blow-kabak-milan/" target="_blank">The Sun</a> reports. The Reds have been tipped to bring in the 20-year-old in January as Jurgen Klopp seeks cover for injured duo Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez. However, Milan have already approached Kabak's agent over a possible deal in the winter window, with Schalke ready to sell the defender for around £20 million ($27m).

Juve make contact with Liverpool target Kabak

Southampton&nbsp;boss Ralph Hasenhuttl has addressed links with the&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;hot seat ahead of a Premier League clash against the Red Devils this weekend. Hasenhuttl has established himself as one of the best coaches in the top flight since succeeding Mark Hughes at Southampton in December 2018. The Saints were in real danger of being relegated to the Championship when he took over, but the Austrian head coach has successfully steered them towards the top half of the table on a relatively modest transfer budget. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/southampton-boss-hasenhuttl-addresses-links-with-manchester/11k7mz2w4ekeb1a29hqiylyghk" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Hasenhuttl addresses links with Man Utd hot seat

Burnley forward Matej Vydra is eager to leave the club - according to <a href="https://www.lancs.live/sport/football/football-news/burnley-striker-ready-quit-clarets-19357955" target="_blank">Lancashire Live</a>. The 28-year-old signed a contract extension until 2022 at Turf Moor on Wednesday, but now wants to move onto pastures new to start playing regular football again. Vydra has only started one Premier League game for Burnley at the start of the new season.

Vydra eager to leave Burnley

Manchester United are eyeing a swoop for Velez Sarsfield winger Thiago Almada - according to <a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/inter/?action=read&amp;idtmw=1462371" target="_blank">Tuttomercatoweb</a>. The Red Devils failed with an approach for the 19-year-old in the summer window, and Manchester City are also being credited with an interest in his services. United will revive their interest in Almada next year though, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer still eager to usher in a new generation of talent at Old Trafford.

Man Utd eyeing Sarsfield star Almada

Ex-Valencia defender&nbsp;Ezequiel Garay is the subject of interest from Barcelona and Liverpool - according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/en/news/barca/barca-and-liverpool-weighing-up-move-for-defender-ezequiel-garay-8224054" target="_blank">SPORT</a>. Barca may look to bring in the 34-year-old, who has been a free agent since leaving Mestalla in February, to provide cover for crocked trio&nbsp;Gerard Pique, Samuel Umtiti&nbsp;and&nbsp;Ronald Araujo. Liverpool, meanwhile, are missing&nbsp;Virgil van Dijk&nbsp;and&nbsp;Joe Gomez through long-term injury, and could also target Garay in the coming weeks.

Barca & Liverpool interested in Garay

Manchester City&nbsp;boss Pep Guardiola has revealed the club will not be making any signings in the January transfer window despite their indifferent start to the Premier League season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/guardiola-rules-out-new-manchester-city-signings-in-january/acp0a8k234vq1jjmk1z2eg4jp" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Guardiola rules out new Manchester City signings in January

Manchester United want to sign a right-back to compete with Aaron Wan-Bisaka, according to <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/german-bundesliga/story/4245719/bundesligas-record-breaking-losers-beg-schalke-not-to-break-winless-record" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. A deal may not be done as early as January, but the Old Trafford side have made it their priority area in the next two windows.

Man Utd seeking right-back addition

Real Betis are poised to make a move for Barcelona youngster Carles Alena, <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20201128/49750326377/barc-alena.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a> reports. The youngster may be allowed to leave on loan to get more game time, with the Seville side eager to find a replacement for the injured Sergio Canales.

Betis ready to sign Alena from Barcelona

Arsenal will need multiple transfer windows "at least" before they can mount a credible challenge for the Premier League title, according to boss Mikel Arteta. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-need-multiple-transfer-windows-to-mount-credible/4wofa71vwll71f0wnzerprv08" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

Arsenal need 'multiple transfer windows' to mount credible title challenge, says Arteta

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Ex-Man Utd man Valencia makes Mexico move

Milan are poised to make Marseille star Florian Thauvin a contract offer, <a href="https://www.sportmediaset.mediaset.it/mercato/milan/milan-obiettivo-thauvin-maldini-esce-allo-scoperto_25951067-202002a.shtml" target="_blank">Sport Mediaset</a> reports. The creative attacker is out of contract at the end of the season and free to speak to teams. Milan are ready to offer him a four- or five-year deal worth €3m per season.

Milan ready to make Thauvin a contract offer

Gini Wijnaldum agreed to join Barcelona as long ago as September, <a href="https://www.todofichajes.com/" target="_blank">TodoFichajes</a> reports. The Liverpool midfielder is expected to leave the club imminently, with Milan and Inter interested, but his future is already decided and it will be at Barca.

Wijnaldum already has Barcelona agreement

Paris Saint-Germain head coach Thomas Tuchel and sporting director Leonardo are set to clash again, according to Tuttosport. While Tuchel does not want to see Leandro Paredes go this January, Leonardo is prepared to trade him to secure Christian Eriksen from Inter, according to <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>.

Tuchel set to clash with Leonardo again

Former Arsenal star Freddie Ljungberg believes that Mesut Ozil should still have&nbsp;a role to play at the Emirates Stadium. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ljungberg-believes-there-should-be-a-space-for-ozil-in/1dqth7obbmlol15kxc87tzdmq9" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

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