Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Barca and Atletico reach Griezmann agreement

Jose Mourinho has been cited as a possible replacement for Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid, but <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2019/10/21/primera/1571678425_738532.html" target="_blank">AS</a> says there is a major obstacle preventing the Portuguese's return. A portion of key dressing room figures are not willing to have the former Manchester United boss back in charge for a second stint, which could scupper a deal.

Mourinho Madrid return could hit buffers

Mou's Real return could hit a stumbling block

Tottenham have made Barcelona midfielder Carles Alena a top target for the January transfer window, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20191022/471120512123/el-tottenham-a-por-alena.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The 21-year-old has found regular game time hard to come by at Camp Nou and may be offered the chance to take on a Premier League challenge.

Spurs set their sights on Alena

Former Manchester United, PSG and Juventus star Zlatan Ibrahimovic wants to return to Serie A when he contract with LA Galaxy is up at the end of the year, <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/ibrahimovic-serie-a-ora-si-puo-dall-inter-al-bologna-tutte-le-ip-98201" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports. Inter and Napoli are the likeliest destinations for 'Ibra', though Milan could attempt to lure him back but are thought to lack the funds. A romantic move to Bologna, where he could team up with&nbsp;Sinisa Mihajlovic is not discounted.&nbsp;

Ibrahimovic wants Serie A return

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔴🔵 Benvenuto, mister Thiago Motta! ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/UiwxOcIzvx">https://t.co/UiwxOcIzvx</a> <a href="https://t.co/aiDt5T34Et">pic.twitter.com/aiDt5T34Et</a>— Genoa CFC (@GenoaCFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/GenoaCFC/status/1186705580720828418?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 22, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Motta confirmed as Genoa manager

Real Madrid are planning to offer a cash-plus-player deal in order to tempt Raheem Sterling from Manchester City, claims <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/premier-league/ni-mane-ni-salah-ni-eriksen-fichaje-estrella-florentino-sera-este" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. Los Blancos wish to bring the England international and multiple Premier League title winner to Santiago Bernabeu. In order to do so, they are willing to not only spend big but to also send Isco the other way to Manchester City.

Madrid plan Sterling swap deal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🆕 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RangersFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RangersFC</a> can today announce that Ryan Jack has signed a two year contract extension, committing his future to Rangers until 2023. ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/ngpBwbxfUL">https://t.co/ngpBwbxfUL</a> <a href="https://t.co/NrkPc1W0Xq">pic.twitter.com/NrkPc1W0Xq</a>— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/RangersFC/status/1186711435684057088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 22, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Jack pens Rangers extension

Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp could make a double raid on Barcelona for&nbsp;Nelson Semedo and Samuel Umtiti, claims <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/laliga/jurgen-klopp-vuelve-liar-barca-dos-cracks-van" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. The Camp Nou duo may be in the market for a move to Anfield if the Reds boss is able to get his way. The pair are thought to be being eyed up as squad players rather than starters for the Premier League outfit.

Liverpool eye Barca duo

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Southend United are delighted to announce the appointment of Sol Campbell as the club's new first team manager. Welcome to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Blues?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Blues</a>, Sol 👊— Southend United (@SUFCRootsHall) <a href="https://twitter.com/SUFCRootsHall/status/1186703933311291398?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 22, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Campbell announced as Southend boss

San Jose Earthquakes have confirmed that they have resigned&nbsp;Chris Wondolowski to a new contract, <a href="https://www.sjearthquakes.com/post/2019/10/22/news-earthquakes-sign-chris-wondolowski-new-contract">the club has confirmed</a>. Wondolowski, the highest scorer in Major League Soccer history, was a two-time title winner with Houston of the MLS Cup. However, it is with San Jose where he has made his name, winning international honours with the USMNT for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

San Jose confirm Wondolowski resigning

Carlos Vela has emerged as a target for Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli, per <a href="https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/mls/nota/_/id/6221286/carlos-vela-es-pretendido-por-el-al-ahli-segun-prensa-en-arabia-saudita">ESPN</a>. The LAFC star is the favourite to be named MLS MVP, having broken the league's goalscoring record this season. New manager Christian Gross has requested a move for Vela with the club currently sitting third in the league.

Vela wanted by Al-Ahli

Ajax&nbsp;goalkeeper Andre Onana has said that he rejected the chance to move back to&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;over the summer. Onana also admitted there was interest from&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain, but he wasn't tempted to move as the moment wasn't right. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/onana-reveals-he-turned-down-barcelona-it-wasnt-the-right/kp7ejt1bnapb17x5c8yyptzbm">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Onana reveals why he turned down Barca return

Nicky Butt says Manhcester United have "four or five" young stars on their way to the first team. Butt, a member of the fabled Class of '92, is now in charge of the club's academy. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/man-utd-have-more-rashfords-pogbas-on-the-way-but-butt/11ggrwrib4evg1xhax0s5gfaf7">Read what he had to say on Goal!</a>

Butt: Man Utd have more Rashfords and Pogbas on the way

Former wonderkid Hachim Mastour has signed a contract with Serie C side Reggina, <a href="https://reggina1914.it/news/hachim-mastour-e-un-calciatore-della-reggina/">the club announced</a>. Mastour rose to prominence as a teenager with AC Milan thanks to a series of viral videos showing his skill on the ball. The Moroccan international has signed a three-year deal.

Former wonderkid Mastour signs with Reggina

Jose Mourinho is once again being linked with a return to&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;and Predrag Mijatovic sees no reason why such an appointment should not be made given that Zinedine Zidane was brought back to the club. The former Blancos striker told El Larguero: “If Zidane came back and I thought that would never happen, why can't Mourinho return to Real Madrid?" <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/if-zidane-can-return-to-real-madrid-why-cant-mourinho/1f0zrigo7wxtb1qtlwa7j2xhul" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘If Zidane can return to Real Madrid why can’t Mourinho?’

Arsenal and Liverpool have joined the chase for Hearts teenager Aaron Hickey, according to the <a href="https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/4864575/aaron-hickey-arsenal-liverpool-scouts-watch-rangers-hearts/" target="_blank">Scottish Sun.</a> Norwich, Newcastle, Crystal Palace and Aston Villa have also had the highly-rated 17-year-old full-back scouted this season.

Arsenal & Liverpool in Hickey hunt

Christian Eriksen will have "plenty of takers"&nbsp;when the time comes to leave&nbsp;Tottenham, says Michael Brown, but the former Spurs midfielder has suggested a switch to Manchester United may not be the right one if he wants to win trophies. He told Goal: “Only he can answer that. It’s about what type of move he wants – is it for financial [reasons] or does he want to go and try and win trophies, win leagues?" <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/does-eriksen-want-to-win-trophies-man-utd-move-may-not-be/113i1ehnqfk4v1fv0gx3ora9hw" target="_blank">Read the full story here.</a>

'Does Eriksen want to win trophies?'

European giants Juventus and Atletico Madrid are among those closely monitoring West Brom starlet Nathan Ferguson, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10182969/juventus-atletico-madrid-west-brom-england-nathan-ferguson/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_campaign=sunfootballtwitter&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1571685354" target="_blank">The Sun.</a> The 19-year-old defender has become a standout performer for the Baggies and is also interesting Tottenham and Crystal Palace.

Juventus and Atletico tracking Ferguson

Belgium international Kevin De Bruyne is established as a key figure at Manchester City, but he could have signed for Liverpool before his career really took off. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/de-bruyne-at-liverpool-how-genks-trampoline-for-talent-could/cwaspes6hg1v1ctu2sio53jjq" target="_blank">Here's how things might have unfolded...</a>

How Kevin De Bruyne could have signed for Liverpool

Argentina international defender Marcos Rojo says that he's delighted with life in England - but he just wants to play more. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/rojo-wants-to-prove-himself-at-man-utd-its-a-big-season-for/x6rvkijjjq7p1s9a639b6z8d4" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

Rojo aims to prove himself at Man Utd

Manchester United chief executive Ed Woodward has said the club is already making progress towards making moves in the winter transfer window. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/i-sign-off-the-money-woodward-explains-man-utd-transfer-role/nwkx52jddgdw19g5d7d482os5" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

Man Utd have identified January targets

Feyenoord coach Jaap Stam has revealed that Newcastle made an approach for him this summer. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/stam-newcastle-wanted-me-as-manager-this-summer/181e827dqa0981uywqrl8isbw6" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

Stam: Newcastle wanted me

Will Zidane remain at Real Madrid?

Phil Foden is an “exceptional talent”, admits former&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;midfielder Michael Brown, with the 19-year-old facing a tricky decision when it comes to the January transfer window. Brown told Goal: “I thought he would have got some more minutes. But there are some good games coming up, with the cups etc. In the&nbsp;Champions League, if City can get another win then I’m sure he will play more Champions League games. This time of year is where City could hopefully get him many more minutes before January.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/foden-is-exceptional-but-has-to-play-football-ex-man-city/1jd45l5q0bb1y1mhk5rgfstav6" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

Does Foden need a move at Man City?

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Former Milan starlet Mastour joins Reggina

Neymar has pledged to perform to his best for Paris Saint-Germain after a summer move to Barcelona broke down. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/neymar-when-youre-not-happy-you-want-change-but-ill-give-my-best-/1fsqjidvttyj812dlp4ow3k9s0" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

Neymar: When you're not happy you want change

Angel Correa will not get his dream move to Milan, <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/correa-e-quei-pensieri-al-milan-altro-affare-gia-studiato-con-il-52709" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports. The Atletico Madrid star had wanted a summer transfer to San Siro but the Spanish side did not want to release him.&nbsp; He was happy to show loyalty to Diego Simeone's outfit and did not push unreasonably for the switch. Milan, meanwhile, are set to bid for Udinese's Rodrigo De Paul

Correa to miss out on Milan move

Zinedine Zidane will be sacked if Real Madrid lose their Champions League clash away against Galatasaray on Tuesday, <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2019/10/22/5dada99146163f81978b45b6.html" target="_blank">Marca</a> reports. Los Blancos have made a disappointing start to the season, though they lie second in La Liga. However, their prospects of progress in the European Cup would be slim if they were to lose in Turkey.

Zidane out if Madrid lose to Galatasaray

Patrice Evra revealed that a nightmare derby debut caused his agent to say that moving to Manchester United was a mistake. The former fullback won an impressive haul of trophies at Old Trafford, but his confidence was tested early on in his Premier League career. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/evra-my-agent-said-manchester-united-transfer-was-a-mistake/zwlj826v7eir1xxkdn577jd7q">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Evra: My agent said Man Utd move was a mistake!

Mauricio Pellegrino has departed Leganes by mutual consent, the club and manager announced on Monday. The former Valencia and Southampton boss took charge of the club in 2018 and led them to a 13th-place finish last season. However, this campaign, the club currently sits last in La Liga. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 📄FAREWELL | Letter by Mauricio Pellegrino. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GraciasMauricio?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GraciasMauricio</a> <a href="https://t.co/sXnIn8MXTR">pic.twitter.com/sXnIn8MXTR</a> — C.D. Leganés 🇺🇸🇬🇧 (@CDLeganes_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/CDLeganes_en/status/1186339876687486980?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 21, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Pellegrino departs Leganes

Ze Ricardo has been named manager of Internacional, <a href="https://www.internacional.com.br/home#ze-ricardo-assume-o-comando-tecnico-do-internacional!46157%20">the club confirmed</a>. The coach's deal runs through December of this year with an official unveiling set for Tuesday. Ze Ricardo has previously managed Fortaleza, Botafogo, Vasco de Gama and Flamengo.&nbsp;

Ze Ricardo takes over at Internacional

Defender Michael Boxall has signed a new deal with Minnesota United, according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/1311362/2019/10/21/michael-boxall-minnesota-united-new-contract-loons-mnufc/">the Athletic</a>. The new deal includes multiple guaranteed years for the New Zealand international, who made 29 appearances for the Loons this season. Minnesota are also set to lock up his partner, Defender of the Year Ike Opara, on a new deal as well.&nbsp;

Boxall signs new deal with Minnesota 

The Columbus Crew have confirmed that Federico Higuain's time with the club is over. Higuain had been with the club since 2012 and had been named the team's MVP three times during his time in Columbus. The midfielder holds the club record for assists and sits third on the Crew's all-time goalscoring chart. "(Higuain)&nbsp;is always welcome here," said General Manager Tim Bezebechenko. "We would certainly entertain him having a role in the front office, or among the coaching ranks. We believe we need to have former players involved in this club."

Crew confirm Higuain departure

Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham is close to signing a new contract at Stamford Bridge, according to journalist&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1185740149138886657?" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano.</a> The 22-year-old has impressed since being given a chance in the Blues first team this season by Frank Lampard,&nbsp;scoring&nbsp;nine goals in 12 apperances. His current deal expires in 2022 but the club are keen to reward him with improved terms and are confident an agreement is close to being reached.

Abraham close to new Chelsea deal

Juventus are close to agreeing a deal to sign 16-year-old Velez Sarsfield forward&nbsp;Matias Soule, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/la-juve-mette-le-mani-su-soule-paratici-chiude-per-il-baby-talen-48489" target="_blank">Calciomercato.</a> The Argentina U16 international has already broken into the Velez first team and attracted interest from visiting scouts. Juventus sporting director&nbsp;Fabio Paratici beleives he has persuaded the youngster to join the Serie A champions and hopes to seal the deal in the coming days.

Juve close in on Argentina starlet

Barcelona have paid 15 million euros (£12.8m/$16.7m) to Atletico Madrid as part of a 'peace deal'&nbsp;over the signing of&nbsp;Antoine Griezmann, reports <a href="https://www.elmundo.es/deportes/futbol/primera-division/2019/10/21/5dadfa6efc6c83b7708b45a4.html" target="_blank">El Mundo.</a> Atletico had claimed that Barcelona reached an agreement to sign the&nbsp;France&nbsp;international&nbsp;when his release clause stood at&nbsp;€200 million (£178m/$221m), rather than the&nbsp;€120m&nbsp;(£107m/$134m) they eventually paid. As part of the agreement, Barcelona will also have first refusal on five Atletico players including&nbsp;Saul Niguez and Jose Gimenez.

Barca and Atletico reach Griezmann agreement

Two clubs agree 'peace deal' for French striker

Tottenham midfielder&nbsp;Giovani Lo Celso is fit to return for their Champions League clash with Red Star Belgrade on Tuesday, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11675/11841669/tottenhams-giovani-lo-celso-set-to-return-against-red-star-belgrade" target="_blank">Sky Sports.</a> The Argentina&nbsp;midfielder has been sidelined for nearly two months with a hip injury suffered on international duty in early September. The 23-year-old has made just three substitute appearances for the club since joining from Real Betis in the summer.

Tottenham boosted by Lo Celso return

Crystal Palace are preparing a £20 million ($25.6m) bid for Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos, according to <a href="https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/4863619/rangers-alfredo-morelos-crystal-palace-20m-transfer/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1571693558" target="_blank">The Sun.</a> Eagles sporting director Dougie Freedman watched Morelos in action against Hearts on Sunday and has now identifed him as a target. The London club would face competition from Premier League rivals Aston Villa if they do decide to make a move in January.

Eagles eye Morelos swoop

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