Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Real Madrid ready £70m + Bale offer for Sterling

Real Madrid are preparing to offer Gareth Bale plus £70 million ($90m) for Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling - according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11661/11854029/raheem-sterling-real-madrid-plan-gareth-bale-70m-bid-for-forward" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The Blancos could launch a bid in January, with club president Florentino Perez aware the England star's value could increase exponentially over the next 12 months. Sterling's&nbsp;representatives met with&nbsp;Madrid&nbsp;general director Jose Angel Sanchez to discuss a possible deal earlier this year, but a final agreement was never reached.

Real Madrid ready £70m + Bale offer for Sterling

Florentino Perez has eyes on a Manchester City talisman

Chelsea are considering launching a bid for Lyon striker Moussa Dembele at the end of the season - according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7647215/Chelsea-set-Lyon-star-Moussa-Dembele-plan-splash-cash-transfer-ban.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. Manchester United are reportedly ready to swoop for the Frenchman in January, but the French club are expected to hold onto a prized asset until next summer. Chelsea could enter the race for Dembele's signature when their transfer ban ends, with the 23-year-old viewed as a perfect back up option for&nbsp;Tammy Abraham.

Chelsea plot swoop for Man Utd target Dembele

Adam Lallana is emerging as a target for clubs in China and Major League Soccer, with his Liverpool contract running out this summer,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/11/03/adam-lallana-emerging-target-clubs-china-mls-liverpool-contract/" target="_blank">according to&nbsp;the Telegraph.</a> Lallana will be offered a new deal by Liverpool but could be set for a move away in January if clubs step up their interest when the transfer window re-opens.&nbsp;

Lallana a target for MLS and China 

The Reds midfielder may be considering two very different destinations

Ernesto Valverde has challenged Ousmane Dembele to earn his place in the&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;team after the forward was surprisingly left out against&nbsp;Levante. Dembele was not part of Valverde's squad for Saturday's&nbsp;shock 3-1 loss in La Liga, despite being available again after serving a two-game suspension. Valverde also admits he doesn't know what the future holds for&nbsp;Riqui Puig after the player was linked with a move away from the club in January. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/everyone-always-has-to-earn-their-place-valverde-challenges/vkv7i49ffw2x1jb786pk2n1r5" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Valverde challenges Dembele to prove his worth

Premier League clubs will discuss whether managers should be allowed to challenge refereeing decisions during a game as part of a radical change to the way VAR is implemented, according to the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/11/04/premier-league-debate-radical-changes-var-including-giving-managers/" target="_blank">Telegraph.</a> All 20 clubs will meet&nbsp;next week to debate&nbsp;a proposal that would see managers&nbsp;given a set number of appeals, as seen in other sports such as cricket. Some club chairman are also considering calling for the system to be suspended until they feel it can be utilised correctly, though the majority want to give the technology more time to see if it can be improved.

Premier League to consider VAR changes

Former Everton and Manchester United boss David Moyes says he is "not interested" in the vacant positions at Hibernian and Hearts. Both Edinburgh sides are on the lookout for a new manager&nbsp;after Craig Levein and Paul Heckingbottom were sacked over the past week. Speaking to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50295016" target="_blank">BBC Sportsound</a> about the positions, Moyes said: "Ultimately it is football management and it happens. But no, neither job would be of any interest to me."

Moyes not interested in Hibs or Hearts posts

Ashley Williams has extended his deal at Bristol City until the end of the season. The Wales defender signed an initial short-term contract at Ashton Gate in August following his release by Stoke at the end of last season. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ⚡️ Wales international defender Ashley Williams has extended his stay at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BristolCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BristolCity</a> until the end of the season. Full details: 👇 — Bristol City FC (@BristolCity) <a href="https://twitter.com/BristolCity/status/1191417378657198097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Williams extends Bristol City stay

Burnley hold all the cards when it comes to January bids for Dwight McNeil, according to <a href="https://www.lancs.live/sport/football/football-news/how-burnley-hold-cards-dwight-17199259">LancsLive</a>. McNeil, 19, broke into the first team last season and has carried his impressive form over into this campaign. Leicester have been credited with an interest, as have Wolves and Everton. The teenage midfielder is contracted to Burnley until 2023, however, while the Clarets are in a strong position financially after spending four of the last five seasons in the Premier League. He has previously stated that he is happy at Burnley, though Sean Dyche admitted earlier in the season that, at some point, McNeil could move on "to pastures new at a higher level".

Burnley under no pressure to sell Leicester target McNeil

PSG are well aware that Kylian Mbappe wants to move to Real Madrid in the near future, reports <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2019/11/04/football/1572863807_785895.html">AS</a>. The France star and World Cup winner, who has scored nine goals in 10 appearances for the perennial Ligue 1 champions this term, has made his intentions clear on several occasions.&nbsp;Former Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev, who reportedly remains close with Mbappe after their time together at the Stade Louis II, revealed over the weekend that Mbappe told him when he first moved to PSG: "Real Madrid will wait for me". Mbappe is contracted to PSG until 2022, with Real ready to play the waiting game. Having paid around&nbsp;€180m (£165m) to sign him from Monaco, PSG cannot allow him to run down the clock on his current deal.

PSG well aware Mbappe wants move to Madrid

Celta Vigo have now confirmed the appointment of Oscar Garcia as coach until the end of the season. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> OFICIAL 📢 <a href="https://twitter.com/oscargarciaj?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@oscargarciaj</a> dirigirá al RC Celta hasta final de temporada. Benvingut! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Benvido%C3%93scar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BenvidoÓscar</a> — RC Celta (@RCCelta) <a href="https://twitter.com/RCCelta/status/1191422870867578880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Garcia appointment confirmed

A number of Real Madrid players were unhappy with Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez after they left last week's 5-0 win over Leganes early, according to <a href="https://www.libertaddigital.com/deportes/futbol/2019-11-04/enfado-de-la-plantilla-del-real-madrid-con-james-y-bale-1276647330/" target="_blank">Libertad Digital.</a> The duo were pictured leaving&nbsp;the Santiago Bernabeu while the closing stages of last Wednesday's La Liga match was being played. The players have not broken any club rules, but teammates consider their actions disrespectful to the rest of the squad.

Real teammates unhappy with Bale and James

Oscar Garcia is to be appointed as Celta Vigo manager after the sacking of Fran Escriba, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/laliga/oscar-garcia-sera-nuevo-entrenador-del-celta-7713951">Sport</a>. Garcia most recently managed Olympiakos, departing by mutual consent in 2018. He has previously had spells at Brighton and Watford, though he was forced to step down from the latter for health reasons after only a few weeks. Celta are currently third-bottom of La Liga with one win from their last 10 games. Escriba was sacked after their 1-0 defeat to Getafe at the weekend.

Garcia to be appointed new Celta boss

William Saliba is one of three defenders who have caught the eye of Zinedine Zidane, reports <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/real-madrid/20191104/471367462120/real-madrid-zidane-centrales-franceses.html">Mundo Deportivo</a>. Despite the fact that he only signed for Arsenal in the summer and is currently on a season-long loan at Saint Etienne&nbsp;–&nbsp;the club where he made his breakthrough last season&nbsp;– his performances&nbsp;have&nbsp;impressed the Real Madrid boss, who still considers him a viable option. The other defenders on Zidane's shortlist are&nbsp;Benoit Badiashile and&nbsp;Boubacar Kamara.&nbsp;Badiashile, 18, has done well for Monaco in difficult circumstances over the last couple of seasons, while&nbsp;Kamara, 19, has established himself as a regular starter for Marseille.

Saliba on Zidane's transfer shortlist

River Plate boss Marcelo Gallardo could replace&nbsp;Ernesto Valverde at&nbsp;Barcelona, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2019/11/04/5dc0015d268e3ee4508b459a.html" target="_blank">El Chiringuito de Jugones via Marca.</a> Argentine&nbsp;Gallardo&nbsp;is considered one of River Plate's greatest ever coaches, having won 10 trophies in just five years in charge. Valverde's position has been brought into question in recent months,&nbsp;with a growing number of supporters becoming frustrated at the team's performances, particularly&nbsp;in Europe.&nbsp;

Gallardo linked with Barca job

Cardiff City&nbsp;have been threatened with a three-window transfer ban by FIFA if they fail to pay the first instalment of the fee owed to&nbsp;Nantes&nbsp;for the late Emiliano Sala. The FIFA Players' Status Committee ruled in September that&nbsp;Cardiff must hand over a €6 million (£5.3m) payment for club-record signing Sala, who,&nbsp;along with pilot David Ibbotson,&nbsp;died when their Piper Malibu aircraft crashed in January.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/cardiff-city-threatened-by-fifa-with-three-window-ban-over/1sfjxnft80l8q19t9n2td5y0k3" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal.</a>

Cardiff threatened by FIFA with three-window ban over Sala transfer fee

Ralf Rangnick, Erik ten Hag, Arsene Wenger and Max Allegri are on Bayern Munich's shortlist to succeed&nbsp;Niko Kovac as manager, reports the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/nov/04/rangnick-wenger-allegri-ten-hag-bayern-new-coach-kovac" target="_blank">Guardian</a>. Kovac was sacked as Bayern boss&nbsp;on Sunday, 24 hours after the Bavarian side were thrashed 5-1 at Eintracht Frankfurt. RB Leipzig boss&nbsp;Rangnick is believed to be the frontrunner for the role, with the club having considered appointing the&nbsp;61-year-old in the summer before ultimately deciding to stick with Kovac.

Quartet on Bayern shortlist

Manchester United will block defender Marcos Rojo from leaving the club in January, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10276145/man-utd-marcos-rojo-transfer-blocked/" target="_blank">The Sun.</a> The Argentina international came close to moving to Everton in August but the deal collapsed on deadline day. Rojo has since impressed since breaking back into the side, sparking rumours of a renewed bid from the Toffees in January. However, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will block the deal as he is reluctant to weaken his squad at such a crucial stage of the season.

Man Utd to block Rojo move

Jadon Sancho would be a welcome addition at&nbsp;Liverpool, says Emile Heskey, with the&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund&nbsp;winger considered to be “that good” that he would improve any Premier League side. The England&nbsp;international, currently starring in the&nbsp;Bundesliga, has been heavily linked with a return to his homeland. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/sancho-would-be-a-good-fit-for-liverpool-heskey-in-support/kpep54x9mgu1154cctqb03eb1" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Sancho would be a good fit for Liverpool'

Hibernian have sacked head coach Paul&nbsp;Heckingbottom following Saturday's 5-2 League Cup semi-final defeat against Celtic. The former Leeds boss only took&nbsp;charge at Easter Road in February, guiding the club to a fifth-place finish in the&nbsp;Scottish Premiership last season. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Paul Heckingbottom has been sacked as Hibernian head coach. More: <a href="https://t.co/58VSylC90k">https://t.co/58VSylC90k</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/bbcfootball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#bbcfootball</a> <a href="https://t.co/RIavpLQRUa">pic.twitter.com/RIavpLQRUa</a> — BBC Sport (@BBCSport) <a href="https://twitter.com/BBCSport/status/1191384198352908289?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Heckingbottom sacked by Hibernian

Manchester United are monitoring Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic, according to <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/6490507-exclusive-manchester-united-monitoring-young-real-madrid-forward-luka-jovic?utm_source=RSS" target="_blank">90min</a>. The 21-year-old only made a move to the Santiago Bernabeu over the summer, having impressed at Eintracht Frankfurt, but is stuck behind Karim Benzema and the Red Devils are ready to test the transfer water in 2020.

Man Utd monitoring Madrid star Jovic

Ed Woodward was eager to take Marco Verratti and Raphael Varane to Manchester United but Jose Mourinho scuppered his plans, reports the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-transfer-news-today-17194687?_ga=2.204989136.1100566925.1572856714-681289767.1565272281" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a>. The Paris Saint-Germain midfielder and Real Madrid defender were considered to be “dream signings” for the Red Devils’ executive vice-chairman during the summer transfer window of 2018. Rather than landing Italy international Verratti, United went on to sign Brazilian star Fred.

Woodward wanted Verratti & Varane at Man Utd

Inter have ended their interest in Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic, according to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/nemanja-matic-man-utd-transfer-20808258" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>. The Serbia international, who has been frozen out at Old Trafford, is expected to be on the move in January and has long been linked with a switch to San Siro.

Matic move no longer of interest to Inter

Chelsea's appeal against a transfer ban imposed by FIFA will be heard at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on November 20. The Premier League side were blocked from signing new players for two transfer windows in February after breaching rules relating to the international transfer and registration of players under the age of 18. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-transfer-ban-appeal-to-be-heard-at-cas-on-november/19ap7tarfklre1qz8d14olbnhk" target="_blank">Check out the latest update on the situation at Stamford Bridge here.</a>

Chelsea to discover fate of transfer ban appeal

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🤝BIENVENIDO | Javier Aguirre, nuevo entrenador del C.D. Leganés <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BienvenidoAguirre?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BienvenidoAguirre</a> ➡️<a href="https://t.co/ntHT5kF2LG">https://t.co/ntHT5kF2LG</a> <a href="https://t.co/C7bfPwCQ16">pic.twitter.com/C7bfPwCQ16</a> — C.D. Leganés (@CDLeganes) <a href="https://twitter.com/CDLeganes/status/1191328310577582080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Ex-Mexico boss Javier Aguirre inherits Leganes hot seat

Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers remains unfazed by the transfer talk surrounding the likes of James Maddison and Ben Chilwell, with links to&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;and&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;of no concern to the Foxes at present. Rodgers is aware that he cannot force players to stay at the King Power Stadium, but feels ambition can be a useful negotiating tool when it comes to fending off interest in top talents. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/maddison-chilwell-links-to-man-utd-chelsea-of-no-concern-to/1ezrk0dcqd8op1q94y4b31fs64" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Rodgers unfazed by Maddison & Chilwell transfer talk

According to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/international-football/2019/11/02/5dbd7589268e3e83228b45bc.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>, AC Milan are interested in bringing Zlatan Ibrahimovic back to San Siro in January. The Swedish striker is expected to leave the United States upon the expiration of his contract with the La Galaxy. Ibrahimovic, who helped Milan win&nbsp;Serie A in the 2010-11 season, hinted at a possible return to La Liga last week and has also been linked with a move to Napoli.

Milan hoping to re-sign Zlatan

Adam Lallana’s future at&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;remains a mystery to Jurgen Klopp, with the&nbsp;England&nbsp;international due to become a free agent in the summer of 2020. No fresh terms have been agreed with the 31-year-old as yet, meaning that his spell at Anfield could be coming to a close. Lallana joined the Reds from&nbsp;Southampton&nbsp;in 2014 and has taken in over 160 appearances for the club. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/lallanas-liverpool-future-remains-a-mystery-to-klopp-amid/1y11axpy8aqdm1ki0d71cviaqg" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Lallana’s Liverpool future remains a mystery to Klopp

Robert Lewandowski's agent is trying to convince Real Madrid to launch a bid for the Bayern Munich striker - according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/laliga/llama-florentino-perez-esta-harto-club-quiere-jugar-madrid" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. Pinhas Zahavi has contacted Santiago Bernabeu president Florentino Perez to discuss the possibility of a deal. Lewandowski, 31, has scored 14 goals in 10 Bundesliga outings for Bayern this season.

Lewandowski's agent pushing for Madrid switch

Barcelona midfielder&nbsp;Riqui Puig has left the door open to a potential January exit. The 20-year-old ignored interest from&nbsp;Ajax and Real Betis during the summer transfer window to stay and fight for a place at Camp Nou, but he has yet to feature for the first team this season. When asked about a possible move away from Barca when the market reopens, Puig told <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20191103/471360525111/riqui-puig-futuro-minutos.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>: "I am not closing any doors. It's true I would like to have more minutes with the first team, but there are a lot of [midfielders] and it's difficult to get in the side. "If I don't get any minutes with the first team, I will have to make a decision."

Barca midfielder Puig open to January exit

Manchester United, Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain are all keen on Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana, reports <a href="https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/1591143066/spurs-man-united-en-psg-concreet-voor-onana" target="_blank">De Telegraaf</a>. He is under contract at the Eredivisie giants until 2022 and has previously left the door open for a potential return to Barcelona to be made.

Man Utd, Spurs & PSG all keen on Onana

Mario Mandzukic is keen on making a return to Bayern Munich, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/juve-s-mandzukic-eyes-bayern-move-78820" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Croatian striker is heading for the exits at Juventus and, despite being heavily linked with Manchester United, would welcome the opportunity to head back to Germany.

Mandzukic keen on Bayern return

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Gareth Barry has signed a contract which will keep him at Albion until the end of the season. 📝<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WBA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WBA</a><a href="https://t.co/KUSCDWRhp0">https://t.co/KUSCDWRhp0</a>— West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WBA/status/1191294106217172993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Barry staying at West Brom

Who will Bayern appoint?

Real Madrid playmaker Isco remains a transfer target for Juventus, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/juve-still-interested-in-real-s-isco-14127" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Spain international has been heavily linked with a switch to the Serie A champions in the past and interest from Turin may be rekindled in 2020.

Juventus still keen on Isco

Bayern Munich are still interested in signing Leroy Sane from Manchester City, but won't pay more than £69 million (£89m) for the winger - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/bayern-want-man-city-s-sane-but-at-discounted-price-99945" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The German champions chased the 23-year-old's signature throughout the summer transfer window, but were unable to reach a final agreement with City. With Sane set to miss the majority of the 2019-20 campaign through injury, Bayern are hopeful a cut-price deal can be arranged next summer.

Bayern unwilling to splash out more than £69m on Sane

Real Madrid are lining up a €130 million ($145m, £112m) bid for Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah next summer - according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/laliga/no-soporta-klopp-florentino-perez-prepara-130-kilos-no-es-van-dijk" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. The Egyptian is willing to consider a move to Santiago Bernabeu, with the Blancos on the lookout for a replacement for Gareth Bale -&nbsp;who looks set to leave the club next year. Salah has scored five Premier League goals in 10 appearances for Liverpool this season.

Real Madrid plot €130m swoop for Liverpool's Salah

Milan and Inter have identified Manchester United defender Chris Smalling as a potential transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/milan-and-inter-show-interest-in-man-united-loanee-roma-s-positi-11490" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The English centre-back is&nbsp;spending the 2019-20 season on loan at Roma, who are ready to offer United €10 million ($11m, £9m) to make the deal permanent. The two Milan clubs are keeping a close eye on&nbsp;Smalling's situation, having been impressed by his displays at Stadio Olimpico at the start of the campaign.

Milan & Inter set sights on Smalling

Barcelona midfielder Carles Alena will be allowed to leave Camp Nou on loan&nbsp;in January - according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20191102/471313651735/carles-alena-cesion-a-la-vista-en-enero.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The Spanish champions want the 21-year-old to take in regular minutes elsewhere, with Tottenham among a long list of potential suitors. Alena has only featured in one La Liga game for Barca this season.

Alena set for Barca exit in January

Agent Mino Raiola has approached Barcelona about a possible transfer for Salzburg striker Eerling Haaland, reports <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/laliga/lo-ofrecen-barca-65-millones-luis-suarez-no-le-convence" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>.&nbsp; A €65 million price tag has been placed on the 19-year-old, who has scored six goals across his first three Champions League appearances.&nbsp; The report also states Zinedine Zidane has shown interest in Haaland and may swoop if the Catalans pass on the Norwegian.&nbsp;

Raiola offers Haaland to Barcelona

Amber Brook has re-signed for W-League side Adelaide United, the club has confirmed.&nbsp; The 28-year-old was named the club's player of the season last campaign and returns to Australia after a stint with NWSL side&nbsp;Houston Dash. Brook has previously also played for Bayern Munich,&nbsp;Portland Thorns and Seattle Reign.&nbsp;

Adelaide United re-sign American defender

Adolfo Gaich could join&nbsp;Everton in a deal worth £7.75 million, reports&nbsp;Siempre Ciclon via <a href="https://www.toffeeweb.com/season/19-20/rumour-mill/38752.html" target="_blank">Toffee Web</a>. The 20-year-old striker is currently playing for Argentine club San Lorenzo but is yet to score this season.&nbsp; Gaich made his senior debut for Argentina in September during his nation's 4-0 win over Mexico.&nbsp;

Everton linked with young Argentine striker 

Serie A side Brescia have parted ways with coach&nbsp;Eugenio Corini following a 2-1 loss against Verona on Sunday.&nbsp; The club currently sit 18th in the league with just two wins from 10 games so far this season. According to Sky Italy,&nbsp;Diego Lopez is a leading candidate to replace Corini.&nbsp;

Brescia sack Corini with Lopez lined up

The father of&nbsp;Bayern Munich's Thiago Alcantara said the midfielder is more than happy at the&nbsp;Bundesliga&nbsp;giants.&nbsp; The&nbsp;28-year-old&nbsp;is into&nbsp;his seventh season at Bayern, a stint that has been full of trophies and regular success. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-bh/news/bayerns-tiago-very-happy-at-bundesliga-champions-says-father/19u4z8g8ubm7k146tmtc2oiqob" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>!&nbsp;

Thiago happy at Bayern 

Real Madrid&nbsp;boss Zinedine Zidane is keen on signing&nbsp;Arsenal&nbsp;defender William Saliba, who is currently at&nbsp;St Etienne&nbsp;on loan,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1199496/Real-Madrid-Arsenal-transfer-news-William-Saliba-Zinedine-Zidane-Unai-Emery" target="_blank">reports&nbsp;the&nbsp;Express.</a> The 18-year-old France youth international joined the Gunners from Saint-Etienne for a fee of up to £27 million, before joining his former side on a season-long loan. &nbsp; The central defender had been tipped to become a key cog in Unai Emery’s side from the 2020/21 season, but could seek an exit with the Spaniard’s future uncertain.&nbsp;

Real tracking Arsenal's Saliba 

Niko Kovac has been sacked as manager of&nbsp;Bayern Munich, the&nbsp;Bundesliga&nbsp;champions have confirmed. The 48-year-old Croatian took over at the club from Jupp Heynckes in the summer of 2018 and won a league and cup double in his first season, but Bayern have struggled to hit their best form this campaign. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/bayern-sack-manager-kovac-after-frankfurt-humiliation/gf7coefdqqbg1h1fx32wfnhb2" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Bayern sack manager Kovac after Frankfurt humiliation

La Liga side Celta Vigo have sacked coach Fran Escriba just hours after his side were beaten 1-0 at home to Getafe on Sunday, <a href="https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-soccer-spain-clv/celta-sack-escriba-after-home-loss-to-getafe-idUKKBN1XD0KO?rpc=401&amp;" target="_blank">as reported by&nbsp;Reuters.</a> “Fran Escriba will not continue in charge of Celta. The club would like to thank him and his coaching staff for their efforts and commitment and wish them success in the future,” the Galician club said in a statement. Sunday’s defeat to Getafe was Celta’s fourth defeat in a row and left them 18th in the standings on nine points after 12 games.

Celta sack manager Escriba

Steven Gerrard is adamant that Alfredo Morelos will not be sold during the January transfer window after the Colombian fired Rangers into their first Old Firm cup final since 2011, <a href="https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/18012020.steven-gerrard-provides-alfredo-morelos-guarantee-booking-old-firm-final-spot/" target="_blank">as reported by</a><a href="https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/18012020.steven-gerrard-provides-alfredo-morelos-guarantee-booking-old-firm-final-spot/" target="_blank"> the Herald</a>. The 23-year-old moved onto the 20-goal mark as he blasted in a second-half double which saw the Ibrox side comfortable 3-0 winners against a Hearts side under the interim management of Austin MacPhee to book their first visit to a domestic showpiece since the 2016 Scottish Cup final defeat to Hibs and Gerrard’s first as manager. “I’m not confident, I am sure. I am 100 per cent&nbsp;sure that he is not going anywhere," Gerrard said of Morelos's future.&nbsp;

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