Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Pogba contract talks with Man Utd put on hold

Talks between Paul Pogba and Manchester United over a contract renewal have been put on hold by his agent - according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2021/10/23/primera/1635001372_732848.html?m1=cG9ydGFkYV9wb3J0YWRh&amp;m2=QUNUVUFMSURBRA%3D%3D&amp;m3=MQ%3D%3D&amp;m4=dmlkZW8%3D&amp;m5=MjI%3D" target="_blank">AS</a>. Mino Raiola does not want to re-open any negotiations until April, at which point the Frenchman will be just two months away from the expiration date on his current deal. Pogba's agent doesn't want the midfielder to rush a final decision on his future amid links with Real Madrid, Barcelona and his former club Juventus.

Pogba-Man Utd renewal talks put on hold by Raiola (AS)

Negotiations over a new contract will not resume until April

Former Arsenal and Netherlands star Marc Overmars has opened talks over becoming Newcastle United's new director of football, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/marc-overmars-opens-talks-newcastle-25282984" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; The Dutchman&nbsp;is well-respected in the game thanks to both his wonderful playing days and the job he has done at Ajax in developing and recruiting young talent.

Overmars opens talks with Newcastle (The Mirror)

Arsenal legend touted for St James' Park role

Liverpool and Manchester United have entered the battle for FC Dallas'&nbsp;USMNT sensation Ricardo Pepi, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-transfer-pepi-man-utd-25283996" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; Pepi, 18, could be available for&nbsp;£10 million and had already attracted interest from elsewhere in the Premier League.

Liverpool & Man Utd join race for Pepi (Mirror)

FC Dallas starlet could be available for £10m

Brendan Rodgers says he is hopeful that Youri Tielemans will sign a new contract. The Belgian midfielder's current deal expires in 2023 and the club are trying to convince him to stay. “Naturally it’s one the club will do everything they possibly can in order to keep Youri," Rodgers said. “My focus is on making him the best player he can be. It’s between his representatives and the club and hopefully they will find a solution."

Rodgers hopeful of Tielemans extension

Ajax star Antony has caught the attention of Barcelona and Manchester City,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/antony-dell-ajax-in-rampa-di-lancio-e-testa-a-testa-tra-due-top--58785" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;reports. The Brazilian has been in excellent form for the Dutch side.

Man City and Barca target Ajax star Antony

Everton and West Ham are among the teams interested in signing Ivan Perisic. <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/tres-posibles-destinos-ivan-perisic-20211024.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>&nbsp;reports that there are also Bundesliga clubs eyeing the Croatia star, whose contract at Inter expires at the end of the season.

Everton and West Ham target Perisic

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> VfL Wolfsburg has parted ways with head coach Mark van Bommel with immediate effect.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VfLWolfsburg?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VfLWolfsburg</a> <a href="https://t.co/QTu6aAS738">pic.twitter.com/QTu6aAS738</a> — VfL Wolfsburg EN/US 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 (@VfLWolfsburg_EN) <a href="https://twitter.com/VfLWolfsburg_EN/status/1452291236002418692?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Van Bommel sacked by Wolfsburg

AC Milan are lining up a January bid for Brest star Romain Faivre, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-e-arrivata-la-comunicazione-per-il-colpo-faivre-tutti-i-de-84158" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The club already reached an agreement with Faivre over a four-year contract but they still need to convince the French side to sell.

AC Milan agree terms with Brest star Faivre

Marcelo has told Real Madrid that he will leave the club at the end of the season, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/marcelo-comunica-florentino-perez-reial-madrid-fitxara-fluminense_661106_102.html" target="_blank">El Nacional</a>. The Brazilian full-back wants to go back to his homeland, with a move to Fluminese expected.&nbsp;

Marcelo tells Real Madrid he wants to leave

Sevilla are interested in signing Julian Alvarez from River Plate, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/fichajes-sevilla-julian-alvarez-nueva-obsesion-monchi-20211024.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>. The 21-year-old has impressed in Argentina and Sevilla director Monchi is following his progress closely.&nbsp;

Sevilla target River Plate star Alvarez

Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are both monitoring Napoli striker Victor Osimhen - according to <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2021/10/23/soccer/1635011445_520826.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. Madrid are looking at the 22-year-old as a possible alternative to primary targets&nbsp;Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland. Bayern, meanwhile, are preparing to launch a €100 million (£85m/$116m) bid for Osimhen in 2022.

Real Madrid and Bayern monitoring Osimhen

Inter are tracking&nbsp;Red Bull Salzburg striker Karim Adeyemi - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-si-allontana-l-idea-adeyemi-45395" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Italian giants have joined the race to sign the 19-year-old alongside a whole host of top European clubs, including Liverpool and Bayern. Inter are worried that they will ultimately lose out to Bayern in the chase for Adeyemi, though, with the German champions considered to be in a stronger position to snap up the teenager.

Inter tracking Adeyemi 

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Borussia Dortmund director Hans Watzke one year ago: “Jude Bellingham will certainly stay here for a long time”. And the plan is still the same for BVB - with Jude improving game after game. 🟡🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BVB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BVB</a> The player is also happy in Dortmund as things stand now. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bellingham?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bellingham</a> <a href="https://t.co/AMMBSiamGj">pic.twitter.com/AMMBSiamGj</a> — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1452251956144185354?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Bellingham touted for long-term Dortmund stay

Chelsea have made an enquiry over the availability of Porto winger&nbsp;Luis Diaz - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1451713789297102848?s=20" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. Newcastle,&nbsp;Bayern Munich and&nbsp;Real Madrid have also contacted the 24-year-old's representatives, with a bidding war set to erupt in 2022. Diaz has scored seven goals in 12 appearances for Porto so far this term, and is contracted to remain at Estadio do Dragao until 2024.

Chelsea make Luis Diaz enquiry 

Milan have reached an impasse in contract talks with star midfielder Franck Kessie - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-tutto-fermo-per-il-rinnovo-di-kessie-91814" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The 24-year-old is due to become a free agent next summer, and the Rossoneri have been trying to tie him down to fresh terms. However, negotiations over an extension have now stalled indefinitely as Kessie continues to be linked with top clubs across Europe.

Milan reach Kessie contract impasse

West Ham boss David Moyes has insisted that Manchester United and Chelsea-linked midfielder Declan Rice is no longer available for the "bargain" price of £100 million ($138m). Rice has spent his entire career to date on West Ham's books, having initially graduated to their senior squad back in 2015. The 22-year-old is now established as one of the most consistent performers in the Premier League, with a&nbsp;number of top clubs reportedly keeping&nbsp;tabs on his progress, but Moyes has ruled out the possibility of selling a prized asset in the near future. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-utd-chelsea-rice-no-longer-available-bargain-100m-west/1sz6jy7lqe1up1p768jrd46gsv" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Rice no longer available for 'bargain' £100m - Moyes

Juventus are eager to bring in Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa&nbsp;Arrizabalaga - according to <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/juventus-insiste-fichaje-kepa-arrizabalaga-20211022.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>. The 27-year-old is seen as the ideal replacement for&nbsp;Wojciech Szczesny, who has faced plenty of criticism at the start of the season. Massimiliano Allegri is a keen admirer of Kepa and he could be open to the switch amid a lack of regular minutes at Chelsea.

Juve eager to bring in Kepa 

Everton are ready to step up their interest in Stoke City&nbsp;centre-half Harry Souttar - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/16516592/everton-souttar-transfer-stoke-exclusive/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Toffees have scouted the 23-year-old at the start of the 2021-22 season, and could look to bring him in as a replacement for Yerry Mina, who has been tipped to leave. Goodison Park next summer. Brighton have also been linked with Souttar, but Everton are in a better financial position to complete a deal.

Everton to step up Souttar interest

Juventus are finally set to announce a new contract for Paulo Dybala - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2021/10/23/calciomercato-juventus-dybala-rinnovo-allegri-firma/" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The 27-year-old's current deal is due to expire next summer, but the Bianconeri have been trying to tie him down to fresh terms for over a year. An agreement between the two parties has now been reached, with Juve ready to make the extension official in the coming days.

Juve set to announce new Dybala deal

Inter and Roma are both keen on signing Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks - according to <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/harry-winks-i-love-tottenham-but-i-need-regular-football-q0tqr92kr" target="_blank">The Times</a>. The 25-year-old is hoping to leave Spurs in January amid a lack or regular playing time under Nuno Espirito Santo. Two of the biggest clubs in Italy may look to bring in Winks on loan, but it remains to be seen which club he will choose.

Inter & Roma keen on Winks

Arsenal are plotting a swoop for RB Leipzig winger&nbsp;Christopher Nkunku - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/arsenal-piace-un-giocatore-del-lipsia-13599" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Gunners were heavily linked with the Frenchman back in 2019, and could reignite their interest next year. Manchester City have also been tipped to move for Nkunku, who has scored eight goals in 12 appearances for Leipzig so far this season.&nbsp;

Arsenal plotting Nkunku swoop

Sassuolo striker Jeremie Boga is the subject of interest from Real Betis - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/RudyGaletti/status/1451862859181436928?s=20" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The 24-year-old's current deal is due to expire next summer, and Betis are hoping to snap him up on a free transfer. The Spanish outfit will look to make room for Boga by offloading&nbsp;Cristian Tello when the January market opens.

Real Betis interested in Boga

Newcastle United have set their sights on Wolves captain Conor Coady - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/16515579/newcastle-wolves-conor-coady-transfer-staveley/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Magpies are ushering in a new era under their new billionaire owners, and the 28-year-old is one of several new players being targeted ahead of the January transfer window. Wolves won't let Coady go for cheap, but a £20 million ($28m) bid could be enough to see Newcastle prise him away from Molineux.

Newcastle set sights on Wolves captain Coady

Ajax are working on a new deal for Dutch starlet&nbsp;Ryan Gravenberch - according to <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/ajax-intentara-blindar-ryan-gravenberch-objetivo-laporta-20211023.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>. Liverpool, Manchester United, Barcelona&nbsp;and&nbsp;Juventus have all been linked with the 19-year-old, whose current contract is due to expire in 2023. Ajax are determined to tie Gravenberch down to fresh terms to ward off potential suitors in the new year.

Ajax working on new deal for Gravenberch

Luis Suarez is eager to extend his stay at Atletico Madrid, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/atletico/2021/10/23/617285bfca4741120c8b45d8.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The 34-year-old's current deal is due to expire in June 2022, but he has no desire to leave Wanda Metropolitano. Suarez fired Atletico to the La Liga title last season, and already has five goals to his name in 2021-22.

Suarez eager to extend Atletico stay

Everton are leading the race to Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard - according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-everton-in-pole-position-to-beat-west-ham-and-newcastle-to-january-lingard-deal/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. West Ham have also been strongly linked with the 28-year-old, who took in a short loan spell with the club last season. Newcastle are interested in Lingard too, but Everton are well placed to secure his signature when the transfer window reopens.

Everton leading Lingard race

Inter have identified Lazio winger&nbsp;Luis Alberto as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2021/10/23/calciomercato-inter-calhanoglu-inzaghi-luis-alberto-sarri-lazio/" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. Simeone Inzaghi coached the 29-year-old at Stadio Olimpico, and is eager to arrange a reunion at San Siro. Inter could bring in Alberto as a replacement for&nbsp;Hakan Calhanoglu, who has struggled since joining the Italian champions from Milan in the summer.

Inter target Luis Alberto

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Solskjær answers about Paul Pogba’s contract situation: “Talks between Pogba and the club I can't comment. But of course if Paul is happy here; that's great because then we get the best football from Paul. We need everyone to be giving everything they have”. 🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/utdreport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@utdreport</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1452026485632638982?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 23, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Solskjaer speaks out on Pogba contract talks

Ferran Torres' excellent recent run of form at Manchester City is set to be&nbsp;rewarded with a new contract, reports&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/man-city-ferran-torres-contract-25285966" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>.&nbsp; Torres will see his wages rise to&nbsp;£100,000 a week when he puts pen to paper on the extension, which will run to 2027.

Torres lands new Man City deal

Manchester City could make a shock move for Real Madrid star Toni Kroos, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/pep-guardiola-demana-deixi-reial-madrid-manchester-city-kroos_660923_102.html" target="_blank">El Nacional</a>.&nbsp; The Germany international could be open to a change of scenery after almost a decade at the Bernabeu.

Man City weigh up Kroos move

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has denied reports that Youri Tielemans has rejected a new contract at the club.&nbsp; "There's reports, but there's (been) no turning down," he told reporters. "I think there's just dialogue between the club and Youri's people. I think the club are waiting to hear back. But that's something that's out of my control. What I can control is his mentality, his commitment to the team, and you cannot question that."

Rodgers dismisses Tielemans contract talk

Manchester United and England legend David Beckham will sign a lucrative deal to be the face of next year's World Cup in Qatar, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/16515455/david-beckham-face-of-qatar-world-cup/" target="_blank">Sun</a>.&nbsp; Beckham will be paid&nbsp;£150 million over 10 years as the nation's ambassador, promoting sports, tourism and culture.

Beckham to earn £150m as face of Qatar 2022

Manchester United are warning off agents touting managerial replacements for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, claim the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/16516626/man-utd-agents-replacement-solskjaer-job-safe/" target="_blank">Sun</a>.&nbsp; Several candidates have already been offered to the club, only to hear that there is no chance of the Norwegian losing his job.

Man Utd insist Solskjaer is safe

Bookmakers have made ex-Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder the leading candidate to take over at Cardiff City.&nbsp; The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/chris-wilder-made-early-favourite-to-become-next-cardiff-city-manager-after-mick-mccarthy-is-sacked-3430765" target="_blank">Yorkshire&nbsp;Post</a>&nbsp;reports that WIlder is likely to replace Mick McCarthy, who was sacked following Saturday's defeat to Middlesbrough.

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