Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Liverpool put clause in Coutinho deal to stop Barca signing their players until 2021

Barcelona have been in touch with Neymar's camp to start the process of bringing the PSG star back to Camp Nou, Goal understands. The 26-year-old moved to France for a world-record&nbsp;transfer fee of €222 million (£195m/$260m) in 2017, but is understood to be unhappy at the Paris club.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/neymar-to-force-psg-exit-as-barcelona-prepare-to-welcome/umhgb5rp0a0w1s120q9yp9mwu" target="_blank">Read the details of Barca's plan to bring Neymar back right here!</a>

Neymar to force PSG exit as Barca prepare to welcome him back

The Brazilian star could return to Camp Nou just two years after he left

Manchester City are closing in on a club-record move for&nbsp;Ajax midfielder&nbsp;Frenkie de Jong,&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;understands. City are willing to pay €70 million (£62m/$80m) plus €20m (£18m/$23m) in bonuses to land the 21-year-old, who is coveted by several of Europe's biggest clubs. Barcelona, who have been chasing De Jong&nbsp;for some time, believe the midfielder is now likely heading for Manchester and will instead turn their focus to his club team-mate&nbsp;Matthijs De Ligt. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/barcelona-lose-hope-as-man-city-close-in-on-de-jong-deal/1o75ag95v0mb01chcp4c2zb1ch" target="_blank">Read the full report on Goal right here!</a>

Man City close in on club-record De Jong deal

With City closing in, Barcelona have all but given up hope of landing the midfielder

Barcelona promised not to sign any more Liverpool players until 2021 as part of Philippe Coutinho's transfer, <a href="http://cadenaser.com/" target="_blank">Cadena Ser</a> claims. The Premier League side insisted on putting a clause into the deal that saw Coutinho end a long transfer saga and join the Camp Nou outfit in January. Barca agreed not to pursue any more Liverpool players for three years, meaning the likes of Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane are out of reach for the time being.

Barca agreed not to sign Liverpool players 

Catalan giants will not recruit any Reds stars

Arsenal are in the market for a&nbsp;new left-back as a long-term replacement for Nacho Monreal, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/arsenal-hunt-new-left-back-13619553?_ga=2.88434009.31882309.1542740727-2127400814.1491145178" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; Monreal&nbsp;has struggled with injury issues and is out of contract at the end of the season, leading the Gunners to consider their future at the position.&nbsp; Liverpool's Alberto Moreno and Villarreal's&nbsp;Pablo Fornals&nbsp;have emerged as left-back options for Arsenal.&nbsp;

Arsenal looking for new left-back

Manchester United could make a January move for Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/11559598/manchester-united-interested-in-nikola-milenkovic-from-fiorentina">Sky Sports</a>. The 21-year-old has started in all 12 of Fiorentina's Serie A games this season after proving a key piece of Serbia's World Cup squad. With Manchester United in need of defensive options, Jose Mourinho is said to be eyeing Milenkovic, who has also earned interest from&nbsp;from Chelsea, Arsenal and Juventus.

Manchester United interested in Fiorentina's Milenkovic

Andre-Pierre Gignac will stay with Tigres after signing a new deal with the Mexican club. The Frenchman is closing in on the club's all-time scoring record with 94 goals in 161 games since joining in 2015. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/gignac-to-stay-with-tigres-after-signing-new-deal-with-liga/zotj6nkqhooo1efeevw5l5dpe">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Gignac to stay with Tigres after signing new deal

Paris Saint-Germain are resigned to losing Adrien Rabiot and the club is now preparing for his departure, according to <a href="http://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/psg/le-psg-se-prepare-au-depart-de-rabiot-20-11-2018-7947864.php">Le Parisien</a>. Rabiot's contract expires in the summer, meaning he can sign a pre-contract in January to leave PSG without a transfer fee. Barcelona is the favourite to sign Rabiot, but it remains to be seen if PSG can pry a transfer fee from another club rather than see the midfielder walk for free this summer.&nbsp;

PSG prepping for Rabiot departure

Crystal Palace defender Mamadou Sakho has revealed his desire to play in the Champions League.&nbsp; The 28-year-old has been in standout form for Palace, and made his first France appearance since 2015 in Tuesday's friendly win over Uruguay.&nbsp; Sakho's desire to play on Europe's biggest stage could see him make a move away from Palace in the near future.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/sahko-puts-palace-on-alert-as-he-reveals-champions-league/f7r0qtu5rixs1krgsq6jbykrt" target="_blank">Read what Sakho&nbsp;had to say about his future right here!</a>

Sakho: I want to play in the Champions League

Following Martin O'Neill's departure, Ireland are without a manager, although one coach appears keen. Carlos Quieroz is interested in the position, according to <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/international/next-ireland-manager-martin-oneill-resigns-carlos-queiroz-mick-mccarthy-contenders-a8645201.html">the Independent.</a>&nbsp; Quieroz is set to leave Iran following January's Asia Cup and has preivously managed Portugal and South Africa while also serving as a Manchested United assistant under Sir Alex Ferguson.&nbsp;

Quieroz keen on Ireland job

Former Manchester City and Arsenal midfielder&nbsp;Samir Nasri is training with West Ham as he prepares to return from a doping ban. The 31-year-old was banned for&nbsp;receiving a drip treatment at a Los Angeles clinic, and is now eyeing a return to the playing field. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/samir-nasri-training-west-ham-after-doping-ban/6gqyze9mojt311l2rlu4rxrpm" target="_blank">Read the details of contract discussions between the Hammers and Nasri right here!</a>

Nasri training with West Ham 

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has identified five defenders he'd like to sign to bolster his back line, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/7793692/manchester-united-boss-jose-mourinho-never-got-his-defender-so-who-is-on-january-five-man-wishlist/" target="_blank">The Sun.</a> Mourinho&nbsp;was frustrated by United's inability to land a defender this summer, and has five players he will target in the January window or next summer.&nbsp; The defenders are: Kalidou&nbsp;Koulibaly&nbsp;(Napoli), Toby&nbsp;Alderweireld&nbsp;(Tottenham), Diego Godin (Atletico Madrid), Milan&nbsp;Skriniar&nbsp;(Inter), and Gary Cahill (Chelsea).&nbsp;

Mourinho has five defenders on his wish list

Southampton manager Mark Hughes could be facing the sack should his side lose to Fulham&nbsp;on Saturday, claims the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6411399/Southampton-chiefs-set-make-decision-Mark-Hughes-future-lose-Fulham.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.&nbsp;</a> Hughes is under pressure with Saints currently in 17th place, and defeat to rock-bottom Fulham could be the final straw for the Welshman.&nbsp; Saints hierarchy believe the club waited too long to sack Mauricio Pellegrino&nbsp;last season, and are keen to avoid making the same mistake again.&nbsp;

Hughes on the verge of being sacked

Chicago Fire manager Veljko Paunovic is nearing a new deal to return as Chicago Fire head coach, reports <a href="https://theathletic.com/668176/2018/11/21/sources-paunovic-close-to-new-deal-as-chicago-fire-head-coach-making-schweinsteiger-return-more-likely/" target="_blank">The Athletic.</a> Paunovic was out of contract at the end of the 2018 season and after posting a disappointing 8-18-8 record, there was speculation the Serbian may not return.&nbsp; With Paunovic returning the report states there&nbsp;is now a greater chance that another out-of-contract member of the organization,&nbsp;Bastian Schweinsteiger, is more likely to also return in 2019.&nbsp;

Paunovic nearing Fire return

Usain Bolt's pursuit of a footballing career could see him link up with one of the game's legends in a potential must-watch pairing. According to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/usain-bolt-join-diego-maradona-13624074">the Mirror</a>, Bolt is in talks to join Diego Maradona's Dorados in the Mexican second division.&nbsp; Dorados recently reched the semi-finals of their playoff push and Maradona, who serves as manager and technical director, is said to be talking to sponsors with the aim of sealing help with Bolt's contract demands.

Bolt linked with Maradona's Dorados

Barcelona will&nbsp;pay&nbsp;the full £131million ($168 million)&nbsp;for&nbsp;Ousmane Dembele&nbsp;if they sell him before his contract expires, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6414419/Barca-face-131m-fee-Dembele-hes-sold-end-contract.html">Die Welt per the Daily Mail</a>. The club paid&nbsp;£96m ($122 million) last summer with the rest coming as potential add-ons, with several already being met due to the Frenchman's performances. However, if Dembele is sold before his contract expires in 2022, Barca will be on the hook for the full fee stemming from the original deal.&nbsp;

Barca to pay Dortmund full Dembele fee if Frenchman is sold

Chelsea are not willing to let Andreas Christensen leave the club, although the Blues could be persuaded on a deal for a different defender. Christensen has earned interest from AC Milan in recent weeks and the defender's lack of matches has been frustrating for the player. However, Chelsea are looking to hold on to the Danish defender and are more open to a move for Gary Cahill, whose contract is running down. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-ace-christensen-not-for-sale-but-cahill-could-leave/kihen12md3b81l06783ika7u7">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Chelsea not open to Christensen sale but could sell Cahill

The Chicago Fire after Iker Casillas, according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2018/11/20/internacional/1542746502_599978.html?id_externo_rsoc=CM_ES_TW">AS</a>.&nbsp; Casillas is currently with Porto and, with the goalkeeper moving towards the end of his career, the club is facing a dillema with regards to his future in Portugal. The Fire are in the market for a goalkeeper after struggling with the position in 2018, and it appears Casillas is one that&nbsp;

Fire after Casillas

Arsenal have made a second approach for Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele, according to <a href="https://www.sport-english.com/en/news/barca/arsenal-join-the-queue-for-barcas-ousmane-dembele-7159117" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The Nou Camp misfit was heavily linked with the Gunners in the summer when they reportedly lodged a £90million bid for the 21-year-old France forward. Barca are said to be ready to offload Dembele,&nbsp;who they bought for&nbsp;£95m&nbsp;from Borussia Dortmund in 2017, with the player out of favour despite his huge cost.&nbsp;

Arsenal move for Dembele again

Jadon Sancho would be open to a Manchester City return, according to <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2806935-manchester-citys-plan-to-improve-their-superteam?utm_source=twitter.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=programming-UK" target="_blank">Bleacher Report</a>. And the Etihad club are believed to have first option on the 18-year-old new England star should he leave Borussia Dortmund. The current Bundesliga player of the month left City last year, aggrieved at his lack of first-team opportunity. But he is said to hold no ill will towards his former employers as his stock rises off a spate of impressive performances for club and country.

Sancho open to Man City return

Christian Pulisic has been told to pick Liverpool over Chelsea if he leaves Borussia Dortmund. The USA winger, 20, has been linked with both Premier League clubs and former Arsenal striker Paul Mariner was quoted by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-liverpool-christian-pulisic-latest-15431444" target="_blank">football.london</a>&nbsp;via&nbsp;ESPN, saying:&nbsp;"He’s just going to go into a hopper of decent footballers who eventually go out on loan [if he signs for Chelsea]. "He’s still developing as a young player. If you were to ask me for a club he should go to - Liverpool. "Jurgen Klopp understands the Bundesliga, he understands what it takes to mould a player."

Liverpool or Chelsea? Pulisic told who to pick

Another day, another Paul Pogba rumour. The Frenchman's former club Juventus are ready to table a bid for the Manchester United midfielder - who they sold back to the Old Trafford outfit for £90m in 2016 - according to Turin-based daily&nbsp;<a href="http://www.tuttosport.com/?refresh_ce" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>. Pogba’s future at United remains subject to much speculation because of his supposedly strained relationship with manager Jose Mourinho. Tutto claim Juve will offer the Reds around £55m to take him back to Serie A.

Juventus to make United a Pogba offer

Martin O'Neill has left his Republic of Ireland post after suffering UEFA Nations League relegation - and assistant Roy Keane has gone too. The former Celtic manager had been in charge of the country for five years, leading them to Euro 2016,&nbsp;but they earned just two points in Nations League Group B3. In a statement, the FAI confirmed that O'Neill, Keane and coaches&nbsp;Seamus McDonagh and Steve Guppy have departed. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/oneill-keane-step-down-from-republic-of-ireland-roles-after/1svso8almw0wz1url1olqu1qpy" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal</a>

O'Neill steps down as Republic boss

Manchester City prospect Brahim Diaz could leave the club for more game time, according to reports. Real Madrid are said to keen to take the young Spanish midfielder&nbsp;to the Bernabeu - though his route to first-team football would be equally congested there. The 19-year-old played 10 times in all competitions last season but hasn't featured yet in the Premier League this season. His City contract expires in June 2019, meaning he could leave for nothing if he doesn't sign a new one.

Real eyeing Man City's Diaz

David Luiz is keen to remain at Chelsea but talks over a contract extension are yet to start, Goal has learned. The defender has impressed under Maurizio Sarri's guidance - a remarkable turnaround after falling out of favour with Antonio Conte last season. And therefore the Brazil international is interested in extending his stay at Stamford Bridge, which should allow negotiations to run smoothly. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/luiz-prioritises-chelsea-stay-but-contract-talks-yet-to/jpr7y3g2hmhu13hliej07ed6i" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal.</a>

David Luiz keen on Chelsea stay

Juventus are considering loaning out highly rated youngster Moise Kean in January,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/juventus-considering-loan-spell-for-kean-in-january/cthmw313jpas1g968m2i7dfnf" target="_blank">Goal&nbsp;understands</a>. The 18-year-old made his debut for the Italy senior side against the United States on Tuesday, coming off the bench for his country. However, Kean has struggled for regular minutes at Juve and the club are set to discuss a loan move with the forward's agent Mino Raiola. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/juventus-considering-loan-spell-for-kean-in-january/cthmw313jpas1g968m2i7dfnf" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal.</a>

Juventus considering loan spell for Kean

Iker Muniain has signed a new contract extension at Athletic Club. <a href="https://www.athletic-club.eus/cas/noticias/19616/renovacion-iker-muniain.html" target="_blank">The Liga outfit announced on Wednesday</a> that the forward has put pen to paper on a deal which ties him to the club until 2024. Athletic also confirmed that there is no release clause in Muniain's new contract.

Muniain signs new Athletic Club contract

Leicester City are eyeing a move for out-of-favour Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny, per the <a href="https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/leicester-city-linked-move-out-2237671" target="_blank">Leicester Mercury</a>. The Egypt international is yet to start a Premier League game this season, but the Gunners are hopeful of receiving £15 million (€16.8m/$19.2m) for his services in January.

Leicester line up Elneny swoop

PSG and Real Madrid are set to battle over the signing of Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen, per <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1048123/Real-Madrid-STUNNED-PSG-bid-Tottenham-Eriksen" target="_blank">Daily Express</a>. The Denmark international has yet to sign a new contract in north London, and has subsequently alerted a number of elite European clubs.

PSG & Real to battle for Eriksen

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set to return to AC Milan on an initial six-month contract, per <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calciomercato/19-11-2018/milan-ibra-ci-sta-anche-6-mesi-aspetta-telefonata-leo-310570438408.shtml?refresh_ce-cp" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. The Sweden international will be given a salary of €2 million for the first six months, with Milan holding the option to extend his contract by another year.

Ibra set for Milan return

Adrien Rabiot has told Barcelona he will sign for them in the summer, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20181120/453049862978/rabiot-dice-si-al-barca.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The PSG midfielder's contract expires at the end of the season, and he intends to move to Camp Nou on a free transfer, with Barca having long tracked the star.

Rabiot says 'yes' to Barcelona

Inter Milan could sell Ivan Perisic to Manchester United for £31 million (€34m), per <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-inter-pondering-perisic-sale-and-set-price-tag-89590" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. Ironically, the Italian club want to sign Anthony Martial, and could offload Perisic to United to raise the funds to buy the Red Devils star.

Inter consider Perisic sale to Man Utd

N'Golo Kante is poised to sign a new contract at Chelsea worth £300,000-per-week, reports the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2018/11/20/ngolo-kante-verge-signing-bumper-new-chelsea-deal/" target="_blank">Daily Telegraph</a>. The France international will commit his future to the club for another five years, and marks a major rise on his current £150,000-per-week wages.

Kante to sign new Chelsea deal

<a href="https://www.mnufc.com/post/2018/11/20/brent-kallman-renews-contract-mnufc?_ga=2.101034180.414209044.1542760937-330115588.1542084706">Minnesota United has announced</a> that the club and defender&nbsp;Brent Kallman have reached an agreement on a contract extension.&nbsp; The 28-year-old earned 22 starts for the club in 2018 and his new deal will see him stay with the Loons through 2020.&nbsp;

Kallman earns Minnesota United extension 

U.S. national team interim boss Dave&nbsp;Sarachan says that he expects Tuesday's loss to Italy to be his last game in charge. Sarachan took over&nbsp;the U.S. on an interim basis last November, stepping in to replace Bruce Arena after the U.S. failed to qualify for the World Cup, and said after Tuesday's match:&nbsp;"It was my last game - I haven't&nbsp;been told that, but it’s evident there is going to be a change in the very near future." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/it-was-my-last-game-usmnt-interim-boss-sarachan-expects-to/5a6zl7gk5an3132yfw55n77os" target="_blank">Read his full comments right here on Goal</a>

Sarachan believes USMNT stint is over

West Ham are lining up a&nbsp;£5 million winter move for&nbsp;Olympiakos left-back&nbsp;Leonardo Koutris, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/andy-carroll-back-west-ham-13618940" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; The 23-year-old has been scouted recently by West Ham's technical director&nbsp;Mario Husillos.&nbsp;

West Ham lining up deal for Olympiacos defender

Still more than a year from starting play in Major League Soccer,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/11/20/mexican-striker-daniel-rios-signed-nashville-first-player-mls-roster" target="_blank">Nashville has announced its first signing</a>.&nbsp; Set to join the top flight in the United States in 2020, the club landed Mexican forward&nbsp;Daniel Rios&nbsp;from&nbsp;Chivas. The 23-year-old will spend next season on loan with Nashville SC&nbsp;of the&nbsp;USL Championship, having scored 20 goals for USL's&nbsp;North Carolina FC last term.&nbsp;

Nashville makes first MLS signing

Christian Pulisic looks set to be the next Borussia Dortmund star to be snapped up by Bayern Munich. The American winger is constantly being linked with a switch to the Premier League, with Chelsea said to be leading the race. But <a href="https://www.si.com/soccer/2018/11/20/julen-lopetegui-usmnt-job-us-soccer-christian-pulisic-bayern-munich" target="_blank">Sports Illustrated</a> reports that Bavarian giants Bayern hope to keep him in the Bundesliga to enhance their team as well as their commercial opportunities in his homeland.

Bayern Munich set to pounce on Pulisic

Manchester City have been told to cough up £75 million ($84m) if they want to beat Barcelona to the signing of Frenkie de Jong, <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-city-learn-frenkie-de-13619521" target="_blank">The Mirror</a>&nbsp;reports. The midfielder has been attracting teams from across Europe since breaking into the Ajax first team, with Barca said to be leading the race. But the Premier League champions have made De Jong their top target and may make him a club record signing by matching the asking price.

Man City must pay £75m for De Jong 

The clock is ticking on Juan Mata's contract at Manchester United, but the midfielder is in no rush to sign their latest offer. The Spain international will be a free agent at the end of the season and can enter talks with other clubs in January. United hope to keep him at Old Trafford and have offered him an extension, but <a href="http://www.espn.co.uk/soccer/manchester-united/story/3704687/manchester-uniteds-juan-mata-biding-time-over-old-trafford-future-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a>&nbsp;says he is biding his time.

Mata puts Man Utd contract on ice 

Julen Lopetegui has emerged as a candidate to take over as USMNT&nbsp;coach, according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2018/11/20/internacional/1542753290_908255.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. U.S. Soccer is&nbsp;looking for a permanent replacement for Bruce Arena and are currently being led by Dave Sarachan, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/it-was-my-last-game-usmnt-interim-boss-sarachan-expects-to/5a6zl7gk5an3132yfw55n77os" target="_blank">who admitted after the side's loss to Italy on Tuesday that he felt his time as boss was done</a>.&nbsp; Although his time at Real Madrid ended in disaster, Lopetegui still has a good reputation as a former Spain coach and his experience with young players means he fits the profile for the USA job.

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