Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd lead Liverpool in Enzo Fernandez race

Journalist Bruno Andrade has claimed that Manchester United are 'overtaking' Liverpool in the race for Enzo Fernandez. He said on <a href="https://twitter.com/brunoandrd/status/1606381412868886528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1606381412868886528%7Ctwgr%5E225dd566d17f2c003a93fb8bd4025d53e03e4035%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redditmedia.com%2Fmediaembed%2Fztsysi%3Fresponsive%3Dtrueis_nightmode%3Dfalse" target="_blank">Twitter</a>: "There are already ongoing conversations between all involved."While he also explained that the Red Devils are even 'willing to beat' the €120m clause to avoid any competition.

Man Utd overtake Liverpool in race for Enzo Fernandez (Andrade)

According to <a href="https://twitter.com/JacobsBen/status/1606290307884072961" target="_blank">CBS Sports journalist Ben Jacobs</a>, Newcastle seriously looked at Christian Pulisic in the past but could now turn their attention to his Chelsea teammate, Hakim Ziyech.He explained that PIF have a strong relationship with the Blues' ownership and while negotiations have not begun, it is one to watch out for in January – especially if Ziyech doesn't play regularly.

Newcastle could move for Ziyech (CBS Sports)

Brazil have identified three Argentine coaches as possible candidates to replace Tite as head coach.Tite stepped down after his team's failure at the World Cup and <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/2022/12/24-101481798/brasile_ribaltone_in_salsa_albiceleste_tre_argentini_sono_candidati_al_ruolo_di_ct" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a> claims the Selecao are looking at Mauricio Pochettino, Marcelo Bielsa and Marcelo Gallardo as possible successors.

Pochettino & Bielsa candidates for Brazil job

Atletico Madrid have identified two candidates to replace Joao Felix in attack.The Portugal star wants to leave the Spanish side as soon as possible and <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/2-jugadores-sigue-atletico-suplir-joao-felix-20221224.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a> reports they are looking at Marcus Thuram and Enes Unal as possible successors.

Atletico want Thuram or Unal to replace Joao Felix

Inter are in talks to sign Valencia midfielder Yunus Musah, <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-incontro-con-l-agente-di-musah-apertura-per-il-trasferimen-21071" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports.The Serie A side are eager to add the USMNT star to their team but will struggle to match Valencia's €40 million asking price.

Inter in talks with €40m Musah

Luis Suarez has verbally agreed to join Brazilian side Gremio and is likely to sign a two-year deal with the club.Having recently left Nacional, Suarez has now agreed to join Brazilian side Gremio on a two-year deal, according to journalist <a href="https://twitter.com/CLMerlo/status/1606517508277768196" target="_blank">Cesar Luis Merlo</a>

Suarez reaches verbal agreement to join Gremio

Jorginho is expected to leave Chelsea when his contract expires at the end of the season.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/jorginho-expected-leave-chelsea-contract-expires-summer/bltbb07f5c45392cc1f" target="_blank">The Athletic</a> reports there is no sign that he will renew his deal with the Blues and will move on this summer.

Jorginho to leave Chelsea in the summer

Newcastle United are reportedly planning to offer a new contract to Bruno Guimaraes that will see him earn £200,000 per week according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-newcastle-united-close-in-on-60m-bruno-guimaraes-deal/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>.The Brazilian's current contract expires in 2026 but if he signs the new deal, he will stay back at the club for a longer period and will become their highest-paid player.

Newcastle United set to offer Guimaraes a new deal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Ten Hag announces: “I can confirm we have triggered options to extend the contracts of Rashford, Dalot, Shaw &amp; Fred until 2024”. 🔴🤝🏻 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> “We want to construct a team for the future, so for longer years, and those players have to be part of it”. <a href="https://t.co/9MgTmKuwrJ">pic.twitter.com/9MgTmKuwrJ</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1606639526109233152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Man Utd extend contracts of four players

Manchester United are keen on signing Lyon full-back Malo Gusto in January according to <div><a href="https://mediafoot.net/manchester-united-prepare-une-grosse-offre-pour-malo-gusto/" target="_blank">MediaFoot</a>.The Red Devils are reportedly ready to offer €30 million for the 19-year-old defender whose current contract expires in 2024.</div>

Man Utd show interest in French defender

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Nicolás Otamendi, potential free agent in June 2023 after fantastic World Cup. Benfica have offered new two year deal but negotiations are not advanced yet, at this stage. 🔴🇦🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> Been told River Plate is not an option for Otamendi who wants to continue in Europe. <a href="https://t.co/0YlVzELXgB">pic.twitter.com/0YlVzELXgB</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1606624002457456641?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Benfica set to offer new deal to Otamendi

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Ángel Di María has no plans to leave Juventus in January and it was never considered as an option even before the World Cup, despite fake stories. ⚪️🇦🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Juve?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Juve</a> Di María will complete the season in Serie A and then he will decide his future in the next months. <a href="https://t.co/C3FpIb7Mql">pic.twitter.com/C3FpIb7Mql</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1606590757959237632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Angel Di Maria set to stay back at Juventus

Premier League sides Newcastle United and West Ham United are set to battle it out to sign Morocco's World Cup star Azzedine Ounahi according to <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/precio-riso-le-puesto-angers-azzedine-ounahi-20221223.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>.After a stellar performance in the World Cup, the Angers midfielder has become a subject of interest for several clubs in Europe. Serie A leaders Napoli are also keen on signing the player.<div></div>

Premier League clubs show interest in signing Ounahi

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍ We're delighted to announce that Thomas Frank has signed a new contract through to the summer of 2027<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BrentfordFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BrentfordFC</a>— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrentfordFC/status/1606576257705074688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Thomas Frank signs new long-term deal with Brentford

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Crystal Palace will try to offer Wilfried Zaha a new deal, Patrick Vieira confirms the intention: "I think everybody knows that we want him to stay at the football club" 🦅 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CPFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CPFC</a> "We want to grow with Wilfried as one of our leaders", Vieira says. Current deal expires in June 23. <a href="https://t.co/2Jn6N6enjP">pic.twitter.com/2Jn6N6enjP</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1606567101514371073?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Vieira insists on retaining Wilfried Zaha

Arsenal have shown interest in signing Argentine midfielder Alexis Mac Allister in the January transfer window according to <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/3-mediocampistas-le-pidio-mikel-arteta-arsenal-20221224.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>.However, despite the Gunners' interest, Brighton and Hove Albion are unlikely to sell the player before the ongoing season ends.<div></div>

Arsenal interested in Argentina star

Chelsea are considering selling Senegalese defender Kalidou Koulibaly according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/chelsea-koulibaly-puo-partire-11258" target="_blank">TuttoMercatoWeb</a>.The Blues paid €30 million for the player in the summer who came as a replacement for Antonio Rudiger who joined Real Madrid.<div></div>

Chelsea may consider selling Koulibaly

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Excl: Ajax are interested in signing Argentinian goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli in January, he’s top of the list. 🚨🇦🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ajax?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ajax</a> Gerónimo, key player for Villarreal but contacts have already started — Ajax will sign new GK and Rulli is number 1 option. <a href="https://t.co/bxbH0oIzN2">pic.twitter.com/bxbH0oIzN2</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1606403859642990592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Ajax interested in signing Geronimo Rulli

When asked about how close Everton were to agreements in contract talks with Anthony Gordon, Alex Iwobi and Pickford, manager Frank Lampard was able to give fans some exciting news. He told the press: “Close. That’s the update for you, all good. Hopefully it’s a situation where we want the players to stay and they want to stay here, that’s always been the feeling. We’re very close.”

Everton 'close' to new contracts for key men

With Gabriel Jesus out for the foreseeable future, Eddie Nketiah looks set to lead the line for Arsenal over the coming months as they push for the Premier League title.However, former player Paul Merson has raised his doubts about the striker, suggesting that goal-shy Wolves wouldn't even want to sign him.He wrote in the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-jesus-nketiah-merson-title-28804244" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>: "Without being horrible, what Premier League team does Eddie Nketiah get in? Wolves are bottom for instance, they're desperate for a goal and they wouldn't go and get him."

Merson claims Wolves wouldn't want Nketiah transfer

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Excl: Ajax are interested in signing Argentinian goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli in January, he’s top of the list. 🚨🇦🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ajax?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ajax</a> Gerónimo, key player for Villarreal but contacts have already started — Ajax will sign new GK and Rulli is number 1 option. <a href="https://t.co/bxbH0oIzN2">pic.twitter.com/bxbH0oIzN2</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1606403859642990592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2022</a></blockquote>
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