Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Why Barcelona will not reignite Neymar move

Barcelona's Philippe Coutinho could return to England next summer, <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2019/10/15/primera/1571123377_586895.html?m1=cG9ydGFkYV9wb3J0YWRh&amp;m2=QUNUVUFMSURBRA%3D%3D&amp;m3=Nw%3D%3D&amp;m4=bm9ybWFs&amp;m5=MjE%3D" target="_blank">AS</a> reports. Currently on loan at Bayern Munich, the playmaker will not wear the Catalans' shirt again and if the Germans do not make him a full-time addition to their side, it is anticipated that he will return to the Premier League.

Coutinho primed for Premier League return?

Barcelona will not be pursuing Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar any longer, <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20191015/47985079087/dudas-en-el-area-tecnica-sobre-el-fichaje-de-neymar.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a> reports. The rise of Ansu Fati is one of the reasons the Catalans will not chase the Brazil man, while there are concerns over the Brazilian's injury record.

Why Barcelona will not reignite Neymar move in January

Chelsea have joined Southampton and Rangers in the race to sign Northern Ireland teenager Charlie Allen. <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1190708/Chelsea-transfer-news-Charlie-Allen-Linfield-Southampton-Tottenham-Man-City-Rangers" target="_blank">The Daily Express</a>&nbsp;reports that the Premier League side are looking to take the 15-year-old on trial, and he has already trained at Manchester City and Tottenham’s youth academies. Allen has excelled at Linfield and is already playing for the first-team, but he looks set for a big move in the near future.

Chelsea want 15-year-old Allen on trial

Linfield star has had trials at Manchester City and Tottenham

Crystal Palace are plotting a move for Inter striker Gabriel Barbosa, according to <a href="https://www.passioneinter.com/mercato/esclusiva-il-crystal-palace-guarda-in-italia-anche-gabigol-nella-lista/?fbclid=IwAR3U0rj81q37m-BH9KegX2iGuVKH-mVIpYyN2sQ-QzmWh1T6dsrr1dLCm9g&amp;refresh_ce-cp" target="_blank">Passione Inter</a>. The Brazilian is currently on loan at Flamengo and is thriving in his homeland, but he is set to return to Italy in December. His fine form has prompted Inter to raise their asking price to €30 million, well within the Premier League side’s budget.

Crystal Palace eye €30m Gabigol 

Inter striker returns from Flamengo loan in December

Real Madrid could offer Germany star Toni Kroos to Manchester United as part of their attempts to bring Paul Pogba to the club, says <a href="https://sportbild.bild.de/fussball/primera-division/primera-division/toni-kroos-paul-pogba-tausch-zwischen-real-madrid-und-manchester-united-64696292.sport.html" target="_blank">Sport Bild</a>. The Frenchman indicated a desire to leave Old Trafford ahead of the current campaign and the Red Devils' poor start is only likely to drive him on. Madrid have been chasing the World Cup winner for a while, but have struggled to match his price and hope that the addition of Kroos could ease any deal.

Madrid want Pogba-Kroos swap

Barcelona are set to make a swoop for Roberto Firmino from Liverpool, claims <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/laliga/messi-lo-quita-klopp-liverpool-no-es-alexander-arnold">Don Balon</a>. The Brazilian is currently helping drive Jurgen Klopp's side towards a potential first-ever Premier League title after his Champions League triumph in June. But the Blaugrana hope to be able to tempt him from Anfield and bring him to Camp Nou to help spearhead their attack.

Barca eye Firmino move

Bristol City are eyeing a move for former Sevilla and Barcelona B forward Rodri, reports <a href="https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/bristol-city-consider-move-former-3430205">Bristol Live</a>. The club is in the market for a free agent striker, and the 29-year-old is set to feature in a behind-closed-doors friendly as part of a trial. Rodri was released by Grenada this past summer following the club's promotion to La Liga.

Bristol City consider move for former Sevilla striker

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer recommended Erling Haaland to Manchester United during Jose Mourinho's tenure, reports the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-transfer-news-today-17085675?_ga=2.67504402.224885367.1571161674-495899524.1548629829">Manchester Evening News</a>. The forward has been linked with a Premier League move since starting the season in blistering form with Red Bull Salzburg. However, he could have been signed much earlier, with Solskjaer previously recommending his fellow Norwegian during his tenure at Molde.

Solskjaer reccomended Haaland to Mourinho's Man Utd

Rodrigo De Paul has signed a new contract with Udinese, <a href="http://www.udinese.it/news/squadra/rodrigo-de-paul-bianconero-fino-al-2024?wosid=VHhU8bCNBiBjOAR8j7kGUw">the club confirmed on Tuesday</a>. The Argentine's new deal will keep him at the club for five more years as the new contract will keep him with the Italian side through 2024. "We wanted to demonstrate to Rodrigo the value he has within our team," said&nbsp;technical director Pierpaolo Marino, "and, above all, we are pursuing a policy of consolidation of the technical structure considering that negotiations are also underway regarding the renewal of other players. "The signature of De Paul, therefore, is part of a policy of happy coexistence with our players and solidity of the objectives to be pursued."

De Paul signs new Udinese deal

Barcelona and Real Madrid are set to&nbsp;go head to head in a battle to sign&nbsp;Napoli&nbsp;star Fabian Ruiz. The 23-year-old midfielder has emerged as a top target for both Spanish sides, who have identified a central midfielder as a need going forward. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/barcelona-and-real-madrid-set-for-transfer-war-over-fabian/1ug5npwt8r9th1a0qupdqwb503">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Barcelona and Real Madrid set to battle for Ruiz

Marseille boss&nbsp;Andre Villas-Boas has hinted that he may retire from coaching once he finishes his spell in charge of the French club, per <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/mercato-om-villas-boas-sait-deja-quand-il-arretera-476765" target="_blank">Le 10 Sport</a>. The Portuguese, who previously league titles in his home country and Russia, took charge of the Ligue 1 club in May. But he has now indicated that he may only remain in coaching for a few more years before taking off into the sunset.

Villas-Boas hints at retirement

Wolves star Ruben Neves could find himself the subject of an attempted purchase by Inter in the new year, says <a href="https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/inter-milan/transfer-talk/news/inter-to-move-for-neves-in-january_374866.html" target="_blank">SportsMole</a>. The 22-year-old, who is closing in on a hundred games for the club, joined them in 2017 and helped them to the Premier League and European football. Inter are hoping to make him a marquee midfield signing under Antonio Conte.

Inter circling Neves move

Jamie Barjonas is close to agreeing a fresh deal at Rangers, claims <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/rangers-new-deal-close-after-indications-offer-accepted-ibrox-sources/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The 20-year-old's current deal at Ibrox runs out at the end of the current campaign. But Barjonas is expected to sign new terms with the Scottish outfit to extend his stay in Glasgow.

Barjonas close to new Rangers deal

Manchester United are prepared to make an sizeable offer for Krzysztof Piatek in order to bolster their attacking options in the near year, per <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/man-united-ready-to-make-january-offer-for-struggling-ac-milan-s-75104" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Red Devils lost Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez ahead of the current campaign and have struggled so far in 2019-20. But they see the Milan forward as a potential fix to their problems.

Man Utd keen on Piatek

Roma are looking to launch a January swoop for Napoli defender&nbsp;Elseid Hysaj, according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calciomercato/12-10-2019/calciomercato-napoli-roma-va-hysaj-tentativo-gennaio-altrimenti-estate-350211538169.shtml?refresh_ce-cp" target="_blank">La Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. The Albania international joined the Serie A club in 2015 and has twice finished as runners-up with the club. Roma currently sit fifth in the table, just below Napoli by one point.

Roma want Napoli man Hysaj

Matthijs de Ligt has admitted that the sense of invincibility that he enjoyed at&nbsp;Ajax&nbsp;has disappeared since he moved to&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;in the summer. The 20-year-old was the subject of a bidding war, with&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;and&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain&nbsp;among the teams ultimately beaten out by the Serie A champions, who paid €85 million (£74m/$94m) including bonuses. But De Ligt has revealed that he no longer feels quite like the star he was in his homeland, though he admits it is a natural process. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/de-ligt-at-juventus-i-feel-less-invincible-than-i-did-at/1cysi943bw6iq1d6huywplk674" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL here!</a>

De Ligt missing 'invincibility' at Juventus

Nemanja Matic is edging ever close to the exit door at Manchester United, reports <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/nemanja-matic-lined-up-january-20582435" target="_blank">The Mirror</a>. The Serbian midfielder, who has slipped down the pecking order under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, is said to be off interest to Serie A giants Inter ahead of the January transfer window.

Matic on the brink at Old Trafford

Juventus midfielder Emre Can has attracted interest from German and England, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-per-emre-can-piu-premier-che-bundesliga-53452" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. Manchester United are said to be among the suitors of the former Liverpool star, who has been finding regular game time hard to come by with the Serie A champions.

Man Utd among Can's suitors

Mauricio Pochettino has been warned off a&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;job that Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho could not do, with Harry Redknapp expecting the&nbsp;Tottenham&nbsp;head coach to hold out for&nbsp;Real Madrid. The former Spurs boss told The Mirror: "I don't see where he goes. Manchester United? Maybe but Pochettino is not silly, he knows he's got a massive rebuilding job there." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/pochettino-warned-off-silly-man-utd-decision-as-redknapp-expects-/dgrvdxm0lhro18h6ogvnnmkob" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

Pochettino warned off Man Utd

Celtic legend Henrik Larsson will not be returning to British football as the new manager of League One strugglers Southend. The club have said in a <a href="https://www.southendunited.co.uk/news/2019/october/club-statement/" target="_blank">statement</a>: "Over the past week the Club has been in detailed discussions with Henrik Larsson, Johan Mjallby and Tommy Johnson to be appointed Manager, Assistant Manager and Head of Recruitment, respectively. "Terms were agreed with all parties and arrangements were confirmed for Henrik, Johan and their agent to fly over this evening with a view to attending at Roots Hall, along with Tommy Johnson, to sign the contracts tomorrow. "Within the last hour Tommy Johnson advised Henrik, and subsequently me, that he had decided not to join Henrik &amp; Johan having today accepted an alternative offer. "Henrik, Johan and Tommy for both my part, and Henrik’s too, came as a team. "It was critical to the Club that we had an individual, as part of that threesome, who was not only well known to Henrik and Johan but completely familiar with the English Leagues. Including all the players from not just League One but The Championship and League Two also. "As a consequence of Tommy Johnson withdrawing, all discussions with Henrik Larsson and Johan Mjallby have, unfortunately, come to an end too."

Larsson will not be new Southend boss

Manchester United&nbsp;could make the decision to let Angel Gomes, Tahith Chong and James Garner leave on short-term loan deals in January, says academy player performance manager Les Parry. He told the club's official website: “Three lads could have possibly gone on loan [in the summer] – Angel Gomes, Tahith Chong and James Garner – but he wanted to keep them here and have a look at them on tour. So a decision will be made, no doubt, for January as well." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-to-consider-loan-moves-for-chong-gomes-garner/18ivezmo8bicn17skvuojnj200" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Man Utd considering January loan deals

Barcelona will target 17-year-old RB Salzburg forward Karim Adeyemi, <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20191015/47975834885/el-barca-tiene-un-nuevo-objetivo-adeyemi.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a> reports. Currently on the books of FC Liefering, a subsidiary of the Austrian side, he has been playing in the UEFA Youth League and has caught the eye of many of Europe's biggest sides.

Barcelona set their sights on RB Salzburg talent

Should former Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri take the Manchester United job, he would offer Patrice Evra a role on his backroom team, the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7571319/Massimiliano-Allegri-wants-include-Patrice-Evra-backroom-staff-appointed-Man-United-boss.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a> reports. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remains under pressure at Old Trafford, with the Italian linked as one of the frontrunners to replace him should he be sacked.

Allegri would take Evra back to Man Utd

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Stay or go?

Legendary&nbsp;Netherlands&nbsp;and&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has revealed that he could have joined&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;at one juncture in his career. He told t-online of a crossroads he found himself at in 2001: "I had two options and could have transferred to Liverpool or Dortmund. Both clubs hesitated a bit, so in the end I chose Fulham." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/former-man-utd-goalkeeper-van-der-sar-reveals-how-couldve-joined-/113jhkzt869qg163mi88cb8gxi" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Man Utd legend could've ended up at Liverpool

Ivan Rakitic is ready to push for a move away from Barcelona in the January transfer window, claims <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2019/10/15/5da5121246163f4e088b4573.html" target="_blank">Marca.</a> The Croatia international midfielder, who has been linked with Manchester United and AC Milan, has slipped down the pecking order at Camp Nou and wants to find regular game time elsewhere.

Rakitic ready to push for Barca exit

Celtic are planning to rekindle their interest in Motherwell midfielder David Turnbull, claims <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-celtic-set-sights-on-3m-plus-january-deal/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The Scottish champions, who were heavily linked with the 20-year-old over the summer, are considering a £3 million move in January.

Celtic set sights on Turnbull

Juventus&nbsp;sporting director Fabio Paratici has insisted that Cristiano Ronaldo will not be leaving the&nbsp;Serie A&nbsp;champions anytime soon. He told reporters of a player under contract until 2022: "He is very focused on his current objectives, I do not believe in the slightest that he will leave at the end of the season or later." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ronaldo-departure-ruled-out-as-juventus-expect-portuguese-to/1fzam7e7a5fyf177f0kbdu0497" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

Ronaldo departure ruled out

Luka Modric considers Gareth Bale to be an “amazing player” and is hoping to see the Welshman remain at&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;for the foreseeable future. He has said of a player who continues to be linked with a move elsewhere: "Hopefully he will stay this season and the next seasons as well." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/modric-airs-bale-hope-as-real-madrid-transfer-talk-rumbles/cdas42xwiqov1p3lfgmhvvp8m" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Modric hoping Bale stays at Madrid

Lucas Paqueta could be on his way to Paris Saint-Germain in January, <a href="https://sport.sky.it/" target="_blank">Sky Sport Italia</a> believe. Leonardo, who is now the sporting director at Parc des Princes, made the deal that took Paqueta to AC Milan in January 2018, but after struggling to find playing time, the 22-year-old could be on the move again.

PSG to pinch Paqueta from Milan

Bayern Munich centre-back Jerome Boateng wanted to move to Juventus in the summer, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-verita-e-scelte-sul-colpo-boateng-52858" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.&nbsp; Although Juve were in the hunt for a defender at that time, the Germany international was never top of their list. There was, however, talk between the two parties but nothing came of it. The Italians are content with their centre-back options and are unlikely to make a January approach.

Boateng wanted Juve summer move

Lucas Hernandez has revealed that Real Madrid did not make a move for him this summer, contrary to reports. Speaking to <a href="http://www.francefootball.fr">France Football</a> he said: "The made an approach, but not this summer. And I wouldn't have gone there."

No Real Madrid approach this summer - Lucas Hernandez

German second-tier side St Pauli have released Cenk Sahin after the midfielder showed support for Turkey's military operation in Syria on Instagram. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/st-pauli-release-cenk-sahin-after-instagram-post-support-turkeys-/1v13u6qbzbyno1ijvg0z7kp57r" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

St Pauli release Sahin after pro-war social post

Former&nbsp;Italy&nbsp;striker Giuseppe Rossi is set to join&nbsp;Villarreal&nbsp;on Tuesday for training, the Spanish club announced on Monday. Rossi played for the club from 2007-13 and remains the club's all-time leading scorer with 82 career goals. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/rossi-set-to-train-with-villarreal/1p6uceprsm4db1gs03izlgsjmj" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Rossi set to train with Villarreal

Former Liverpool goalkeeper Adam Bogdan is training with AIK, <a href="https://www.aikfotboll.se/nyheter/malvakter-inbjudna-till-veckans-traning-2019-10-14">the club revealed</a>. Bogdan was at Liverpool from 2015-19 with loan spells to Wigan and Hibernian mixed in. The Hungarian, who made six total appearances at Anfield, is joined by fellow goalkeeper&nbsp;Kevin McCarrick as invitees to training.

Former Liverpool goalkeeper Bogdan training with AIK

Olivier Giroud admitted he could leave Chelsea if faced with the same choice he made when he opted to depart Arsenal. The Frenchman has been mainly used in a backup role this season, and he says that, if nothing changes, he could look elsewhere. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/giroud-admits-he-could-leave-chelsea-if-forced-to-make-a/1w7c109akv3wk11ttk7a2ma7go">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Giroud admits he could leave Chelsea

With recent signings like Antoine Griezmann, Frenkie de Jong, Nelson Semedo and Junior Firpo, Barcelona consider&nbsp;their rebuilding phase complete, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/barcelona/2019/10/14/5da36501268e3ee6198b45ed.html">Marca</a>. The club had previously been considering signing a young forward to replace Luis Suarez, but there is a belief that Carles Perez and Ansu Fati can eventually make that step. Barca's executives believe that the bulk of their work has been completed and now just hope to see young players grow into their roles.&nbsp;

Barcelona consider rebuilding phase finished for the time being

The Chicago Fire have exercised options to bring back&nbsp;Micheal Azira, Jeremiah Gutjahr and Fabian Herbers, <a href="https://www.chicago-fire.com/post/2019/10/14/chicago-fire-soccer-club-exercises-2020-contract-options-micheal-azira-jeremiah">the club announced.</a> With that announcement, the Fire currently have 14 players under contract for the 2020 campaign. Among the departures this offseason are Bastian Schweinsteiger and starting striker Nemanja Nikolic.&nbsp;

Fire exercise option on three midfielders

Former France and Paris Saint-Germain boss Laurent Blanc is eager to take over a club in England, according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/mercato-ol-laurent-blanc-aurait-une-preference-claire-pour-son-avenir-477014" target="_blank">reports in France</a>. Blanc, who finished his playing career at Manchester United, was linked to the Lyon job, but the Ligue 1&nbsp;side opted for Rudi Garcia instead. The 53-year-old has been out of the game since he left PSG in 2016 but is ready to get back into management and England is his preferred destination.

Blanc wants Premier League move

Jerome Boateng is targeting a move to Italy or Spain next summer, <a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/boateng-wechselt-berater-diese-zwei-ligen-ruecken-nun-in-den-fokus/11835794/34369" target="_blank">Sky Sport</a>&nbsp;in Germany claims. The centre-back came close to joining Paris Saint-Germain in the last transfer window and although he has returned to the Bayern starting XI in recent weeks, he is expected to leave at the end of the season. The 31-year-old has found a new agent, LIAN Sports, who have strong connections with clubs in Serie A and La Liga and it is said Boateng will end up in one of those leagues.

Boateng to leave Bayern for Italy or Spain

Edinson Cavani's representatives have reached out to Juventus over a possible summer move, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/cavani-libero-a-zero-si-offrira-alla-juve-25131" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Paris Saint-Germain striker's contract expires at the end of the season and there has been little progress in talks over extending his stay in the French capital. While Premier League clubs are showing interest, Cavani wants to go back to Italy and sees the Serie A champions as the ideal destination.

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