Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Chelsea eye £100m Sancho bid as Man City withdraw

Chelsea are ready to make a club-record offer to sign Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho, while Manchester City have backed out of the race to sign him. Manchester United are also said to be desperate to land the England international, but <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7767943/Chelsea-set-bid-club-record-100m-Jadon-Sancho-star-expected-leave-summer.html" target="_blank">The Daily Mail</a>&nbsp;claims Chelsea have made him a top target after having their transfer ban lifted. The Blues will have to offer upwards of £100 million ($131m) for the winger, and they have been given a boost as <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-handed-jadon-sancho-21046129" target="_blank">The Mirror</a> says City will not act on their option to bring him back.

Chelsea eye club-record Sancho bid

Man City won't use option to re-sign winger

Chris Smalling could be offered a route back to the Premier League by Arsenal, according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-leading-premier-league-clubs-21046030" target="_blank">The Mirror</a>. The centre-back has impressed at Roma since joining on loan from Manchester United and he is reportedly eager to sign a permanent deal in Italy. But Arsenal are considering a move for him and they are not the only English teams interested, as Everton and Leicester have also been linked.

Arsenal lead Premier League clubs in Smalling battle

Centre-back also wanted by Everton and Leicester

Rangers are keeping tabs on Zamalek striker Mostafa Mohamed, and could make a bid for the 22-year-old in January. According to the <a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/rangers-transfer-claim-steven-gerrard-21050303" target="_blank">Daily Record</a>, Steven Gerrard views Mohamed as the ideal partner for Alfredo Morelos, as well as having the additional bonus of learning from Jermain Defoe. Mohamed has already been capped twice by Egypt, and was the top scorer in last month’s Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations, with his four goals helping his country lift the title.

Rangers eyeing Egyptian youngster Mohamed

Everton will step up their quest to appoint a new manager this week, and there are a number of names on their shortlist according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/everton-step-up-next-manager-21053306" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. Mauricio Pochettino has said no to the job, but&nbsp;Leonardo Jardim,&nbsp;Ralf Rangnick, and&nbsp;Erik ten Hag join Shanghai SIPG manager Vitor Pereira and&nbsp;David Moyes on the list of possible replacements. Duncan Ferguson took charge of the club for a 3-1 win against Chelsea, and his impressive display means the club could are under no pressure to appoint a permanent manager&nbsp;immediately.

Everton step up manager search but Pochettino says no

AC Milan is waiting on a decision from Zlatan Ibrahimovic according to Sporting Director&nbsp;Frederic Massara. Speaking to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milannews.it/le-interviste/massara-a-sky-siamo-in-attesa-della-riflessione-di-ibra-subito-tesserato-sarebbe-pronto-per-gennaio-354473" target="_blank">Sky Italia</a>,&nbsp;Massara said: "It is a moment of reflection by Ibra, the club is waiting." The&nbsp;Serie A side has been linked with a move for the striker once&nbsp;his contract with LA Galaxy officially ends at the end of the year.

Milan waiting on Zlatan decision

SPAL manager Leonardo Semplici is in danger of losing his job after a 1-0 defeat to Brescia left them rooted to the bottom of the Serie A table. Gianni De Biasi, who has been linked with the job in the past, is the favourite to take over according to&nbsp;Di Marzio.

SPAL to sack Semplici?

Napoli have reportedly given up on boss Carlo Ancelotti after another disappointing result left the club sitting seventh in the table after 15 games. And according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/adl-identifies-three-man-shortlist-to-replace-ancelotti-the-name-40578" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>, club president Aurelio De Laurentiis has already lined up three potential replacments for&nbsp;the former Chelsea and Real Madrid boss, with&nbsp;Gennaro Gattuso leading the race to take over.&nbsp; Also of interest are&nbsp;Massimiliano Allegri and former Napoli manager&nbsp;Edy Reja.

Napoli eyeing Ancelotti replacement

Everton have been handed a boost over their current managerial situation, with River Plate boss Marcelo Gallardo refusing to commit his future to the Argentinian club, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/everton-given-marcelo-gallardo-manager-21046273" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. Gallardo is reportedly on&nbsp;the list to succeed former Everton manager Marco Silva, and has given the Toffees hope by stalling talks over his rolling one-year deal that has been in place at the&nbsp;South American club since 2014.

Everton given hope over managerial target Gallardo

According to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/barcelona-boss-hints-arturo-vidal-21043710" target="_blank">Sunday Mirror</a>, Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde has hinted that midfielder Arturo Vidal could make the switch to Manchester United next month. The Chile international has found playing time hard to come by ever since the arrival of Frenkie de Jong, and so he could leave the club as early as January, with United leading the race for his signature.

Valverde hints at Vidal to Man Utd

AC Milan striker Krzysztof Piatek has ruled out a move away from AC Milan in the upcoming January transfer window, and says he intends to fight for his place in the side even if Zlatan Ibrahimovic joins the club next month. According to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/piatek-warns-ac-milan-about-possible-january-exit-the-latest-23328" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>, the Polish international has already made his intentions clear, despite the likelihood of current manager Stefano Pioli opting&nbsp;for Ibrahimovic alone up front should the Swede rejoin the Serie A side.

Piatek rules out January exit

Crystal Palace would have made a move for West Ham's Michail Antonio had they sold Wilfried Zaha last summer, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.claretandhugh.info/hammers-snubbed-30m-summer-offer-for-star/" target="_blank">CandH</a>. The English winger was linked with&nbsp;a number of clubs during the previous transfer window and&nbsp;Palace had lined up a replacement,&nbsp;but the former Manchester United forward remained at Roy Hodgson's side.

Palace had West Ham's Antonio lined up to replace Zaha

Aston Villa will look to take advantage of Pedro's contract situation at Chelsea and&nbsp;sign him for a cut-price fee in January. The Chelsea winger's current deal&nbsp;expires in the summer, meaning this is the last chance they could get a fee for the Spaniard. <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/12/08/mike-mcgraths-transfer-notebook-villa-offer-marginalised-pedro/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a> believes Villa's&nbsp;offer of regular football could persuade the 32-year-old to join them in January.

Pedro to make Villa his home?

Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson believes&nbsp;Asmir Begovic would be an ideal signing for West Ham. Manuel Pellegrini's side have struggled in the goalkeeping department of late, and experienced campaigner Begovic returns to Bournemouth in January after a spell&nbsp;on&nbsp;loan at&nbsp;Qarabag. Robinson told <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/would-be-brilliant-exclusive-robinson-urges-west-ham-to-sign-reported-wantaway-pl-player/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>: "It would be a brilliant signing for West Ham, a very astute signing."

Begovic would be brilliant for West Ham

Inter manager Antonio Conte wants to sign Marcos Alonso from his old club, Chelsea, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/dall-inghilterra-marcos-alonso-via-dal-chelsea-a-gennaio-l-inter-25630" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Italian brought the left-back to Stamford Bridge in 2016&nbsp;and&nbsp;is now looking to sign&nbsp;him on loan for&nbsp;his&nbsp;Serie A league leaders. Alonso has only made five starts in the league for Chelsea this season, and Frank Lampard's side are thought to be looking for an upgrade in the position.

Conte returns to Chelsea for Alonso

AC Milan midfielder Giacomo Bonaventura is close to signing a contract extension,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/bonaventura-e-quel-rinnovo-in-stand-by-ora-il-milan-ha-scelto-48633" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;claims. The 30-year-old has been unlucky with injuries recently but is back in the Rossoneri first-team. His contract expires at the end of the season, but Milan hope to wrap up a deal with his agent Mino Raiola.

AC Milan in talks with Bonaventura

West Ham are trying to sign goalkeeper Darren Randolph from Middlesbrough in January, <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/6513370-exclusive-west-ham-open-talks-with-middlesbrough-over-darren-randolph-transfer" target="_blank">90min</a> reports. The Premier League side have opened talks with Middlesbrough over a potential move two years after he left the Hammers for the Championship outfit. Middlesbrough are open to letting him go to raise funds to invest in their squad for the rest of the season.

West Ham in talks to sign Randolph

Ivan Rakitic says Barcelona is "the perfect place” for him after starting his third successive game in the 5-2 win over Real Mallorca on Saturday. The Croatia international, 31, appeared destined for the exit door having grown frustrated at a lack of opportunities this season and has been linked with a move to Juventus and Inter. But he says he is at the right place to win trophies, suggesting he could stay at Camp Nou for the time being. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/barcelona-the-perfect-place-for-me-rakitic-hints-at-stay-despite-/1ef632zk7y7m5107mcwsg6ctfw" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Juve & Inter target Rakitic hints at Barca stay

Julian Nagelsmann says that he would like to coach Barcelona one day. The 32-year-old is one of the most highly-rated young coaches in the game, having impressed in his rookie job with Hoffenheim before joining RB Leipzig. But the German&nbsp;has gone public with his long-term goal of one day bossing Barcelona. “I've said many times: Barcelona is a beautiful city, a beautiful club,” he told ZDF. “But they are not the only club that is attractive.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/nagelsmann-id-like-to-coach-barcelona-one-day/1dphpgnr1wsh21xuvzbap9md5e" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Nagelsmann eyes Barcelona job

Juventus have told Erling Haaland's agent that they are willing to hand him a deal worth €3 million per season to join the Serie A club. The 19-year-old RB Salzburg star is wanted by Europe's top teams and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/2019/12/08-64269155/haaland_la_juve_fa_lofferta_a_raiola/" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a>&nbsp;claims the reigning Italian champions hope to cash in on their relationship with his representative, Mino Raiola. Their first offer includes a basic salary of €3m but comes with several bonuses as they look to lure the promising talent to Turin.

Juventus offer Haaland €3m per season deal

Mino Raiola has suggested Zlatan Ibrahimovic might not end up back in Serie A. Despite reports linking him to AC Milan, Napoli and Bologna, his agent says he opt for another league when it comes to choosing his next step after his LA Galaxy contract expires. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ibrahimovic-wont-necessarily-go-to-serie-a-raiola/9g79w2zujgr71rx3iayaejz1x" target="_blank">Read more on Goal!</a>

Ibrahimovic not guaranteed to return to Serie A 

Niko Kovac wants the vacant manager’s job at Arsenal and his interest has been made known to the club’s hierarchy. The Croatian is looking for a new job after being sacked by Bayern Munich and hopes to replace Unai Emery at the Premier League side. Kovac attended Everton's 3-1 win over Chelsea on Saturday, sparking rumours he wants to succeed Marco Silva at the Toffees, but it is the Emirates Stadium that is his preferred destination.

Ex-Bayern boss Kovac wants Arsenal job

Juventus misfit&nbsp;Merih Demiral is being targeted as a January signing by Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho, <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10502225/tottenham-arsenal-man-utd-juventus-demiral-transfer/" target="_blank">The Sun</a> reports. Arsenal and Manchester United are also interested in the Turkish centre-back, who could be sold to free up cash in a Paul Pogba swoop.

Demiral set to be Mourinho's first Spurs signing

Eddie Nketiah might be lacking game time on loan at Leeds from Arsenal, but the Gunners will leave him at Elland Road, <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10504534/nketiah-arsenal-leeds-recall-not-happening/" target="_blank">The Sun</a> reports. Numerous sides in the Championship and Premier League would like the exicting attacker on a similar deal, but the London side are ready to leave him exactly where he is, despite having a clause in the deal to recall him in January.

Arsenal will not cut Nketiah loan short

Julian Nagelsmann has said that he "doesn''t think" a deal will be done for Erling Haaland between RB Leipzig and Red Bull Salzburg. He also spoke of his ambition to manage Barcelona one day. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/nagelsmann-id-like-to-coach-barcelona-one-day/1dphpgnr1wsh21xuvzbap9md5e" target="_blank">Here's what he had to say...</a>

Nagelsmann: I don't think Leipzig will sign Haaland

West Ham are set to turn to out-of-favour Bournemouth goalkeeper Asmir Begovic to solve their crisis in nets, <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10505362/west-ham-bournemouth-stopper-asmir-begovic-keeper-crisis/" target="_blank">The Sun</a> reports. With Roberto in poor form, he will be offloaded in January and the club want competition for&nbsp;Lukasz Fabianski. It is to the Cherries back-up they will look.

West Ham in for Begovic

Juventus head coach Maurizio Sarri is not looking forward to the January transfer window, explaining that the period “bores him to death”. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/it-bores-me-to-death-juventus-coach-sarri-not-thinking-about-the-/vj7y99ue6ufw1b12kznohlwfs" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

'It bores me to death' - Juventus coach Sarri not thinking about the transfer market

Although Gary Neville was impressed with Manchester United's derby win over City, he want the club to sign in January. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/it-gives-you-hope-manchester-derby-win-delights-neville-but/dcfpgroz5wgv1bb4dgpcfhssg" target="_blank">Here's what he had to say...</a>

Neville wants Man Utd reinforcements

Tottenham are stepping up their chase for West Brom right-back&nbsp;Nathan Ferguson, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10504450/spurs-ferguson-west-brom-scout-transfer-news/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. Spurs have sent their chief scout to watch the 19-year-old, who is also wanted by Crystal Palace.

Spurs step up the chase for West Brom star

Christian Pulisic's place in the Chelsea squad could come under threat in Jadon Sancho arrives from Borussia Dortmund in January, the <a href="https://metro.co.uk/2019/12/07/chelsea-christian-pulisic-frank-lampards-jadon-sancho-11409055/" target="_blank">Metro</a> reports. The American has started to hit his stride at Stamford Bridge but the arrival of the England man would be a huge blow to his hopes of establishing himself at the club.

Pulisic under threat at Chelsea already

West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini has two matches to salvage his job at the London Stadium, <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10505401/pellegrini-west-ham-two-games-job-axe/" target="_blank">The Sun</a> reports. Losses against Arsenal and Southampton will see the under-pressure Argentine sacked. David Moyes and Chris Hughton are among those being lined up for the post permanently.&nbsp;

Pellegrini has two games to save his job

Hull City’s Jarrod Bowen is Newcastle's top January transfer target, according to the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/12/07/newcastle-ready-make-least-one-january-signing-money-available/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>. Having scored 13 goals in 20 games, the Tigers may not be willing to let him go, however.

Newcastle take aim for Bowen

Burnley's&nbsp;Dwight McNeil is at the top of Crystal Palace's wishlist to replace Wilfried Zaha if the winger departs in January, <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10504669/crystal-palace-dwight-mcneil-wilfried-zaha-burnley-replacement/" target="_blank">The Sun</a> reports. Palace appear willing to make the England Under-21 star's £20 million asking price, with Zaha expected to fetch big money.

Crystal Palace eye McNeil to replace Zaha

Manchester City assistant Mikel Arteta is now viewed as the most likely man to be named the next Arsenal manager, reports the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/12/07/mikel-arteta-faces-apprentice-style-grilling-wants-arsenal-job/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>. The Spaniard may, however, have to pass an 'apprentice style' interview before being handed the job.&nbsp; The Gunners are also yet to decide whether to appoint a new head coach immediately or wait until the end of the season.&nbsp;

Arteta leading Arsenal candidate

Sydney FC midfielder Milos Ninkovic admits he's weighing up an offer to join&nbsp;Macarthur FC.&nbsp; The Serbian star has regularly&nbsp;impressed in Australia with Macarthur keen to sign him before their inaugural season next year.&nbsp; While eager&nbsp;to stay loyal to Sydney, Ninkovic concedes the decision isn't that straight forward.&nbsp; "I said many times that I would like to finish my career here in Sydney FC," he told Fox Sports. "But in life, you never know what is going to happen tomorrow. It's not going to be an easy decision, but we'll see in the next two or three weeks what is going to happen."

A-League star considering club switch

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc refused to address reports linking the club with a move for Erling Haaland. The 19-year-old striker has reportedly caught the eye of Europe's top teams amid his incredible form for RB Salzburg. Although Zorc admitted his side are looking for a new striker, he would not discuss Haaland. "The player belongs to RB Salzburg, it's a matter of respect that you do not speak publicly about players from other clubs," he said.

Dortmund director dodges Haaland speculation

The Vancouver Whitecaps are trying to sign Canadia international striker&nbsp;Lucas Cavallini from Puebla,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.prosoccerusa.com/vancouver-whitecaps-fc/vancouver-whitecaps-close-in-on-canadian-striker-lucas-cavallini/" target="_blank">Pro Soccer USA</a>&nbsp;reports. The MLS side are looking to strengthen in attack and are working on a deal for the 26-year-old, who they tried to land last year.

Whitecaps eager to sign Cavallini

Cedric Soares could be heading back to Italy to join AC Milan, <a href="https://abola.pt/nnh/2019-12-08/southampton-ac-milan-de-olho-em-cedric/818547" target="_blank">according to reports</a>. The Southampton right-back spent the second half of last season on loan at Inter but has struggled for playing time since returning to England. His contract expires at the end of the season and Milan are considering approaching him.

AC Milan want Southampton's Cedric

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has made Edin Dzeko one of his top targets for the January transfer window. <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/tottenham-send-scouts-watch-edin-21046219" target="_blank">The Mirror</a>&nbsp;claims the London outfit will send scouts to watch the Roma striker in action at the Portuguese coach’s behest as they look for cover for Harry Kane.

Mourinho eyes Roma star Dzeko as Kane cover 

Negotiations between Juventus and Barcelona over a January swap deal for Emre Can and Ivan Rakitic have been disrupted, according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Juventus/06-12-2019/emre-can-rakitic-juve-barca-tornano-parlarsi-ma-ko-khedira-3501678141938.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. The Serie A side have been heavily linked with a move for Rakitic in January and Barca are reportedly eager to get Emre Can in exchange. While the two clubs have held talks over a potential deal, Juventus could be forced to back out after Sami Khedira suffered an injury, leaving them lacking options in midfield.

Juventus & Barcelona deal at risk of collapse

Chelsea are considering a bid for Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake to replace Antonio Rudiger. <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/12/07/exclusive-chelsea-manager-frank-lampard-will-assess-antonio/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>&nbsp;claims manager Frank Lampard will assess Rudiger on his return from injury. If he feels they need a better option, a January offer for Ake looks likely.

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