Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd in talks to sign Sporting midfielder Fernandes

Barcelona have held talks with Xavi over the prospect of becoming their next coach, <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/barcelona/2020/01/10/5e18d38d22601d8a648b45af.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>&nbsp;reports. Following their 3-2 loss to Atletico Madrid in the Supercopa earlier this week, the board have run out of patience with Ernesto Valverde. Xavi, who is currently in charge of Al Sadd, is set to be offered a two-year deal.

Barcelona want Xavi to replace Valverde

Barca line up return for former midfield ace

Sporting's president&nbsp;Frederico Varandas and sporting director Hugo Viana are in talks with Manchester United over a deal that could see&nbsp;Bruno Fernandes move to Old Trafford this month, according to <a href="https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/sporting/detalhe/varandas-e-hugo-viana-em-manchester-a-negociar-bruno-fernandes?ref=HP_DestaquesPrincipais" target="_blank">Record.</a> The officials were invited&nbsp;to&nbsp;United's offices to discuss a potential transfer for the midfielder, who they vlaue at&nbsp;around €70 million (£60m/$78m). Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have long been linked with a move for the 25-year-old, while Tottenham were reportedly interested in signing him last summer.

Man Utd in talks to sign Sporting midfielder Fernandes

Midfielder closing in on move to Old Trafford

Manchester United are interested in signing Napoli midfielder&nbsp;Fabian Ruiz. According to <a href="https://www.calcionapoli24.it/calcio_mercato/fabian-ruiz-napoli-problemi-rinnovo-cessione-n427608.html" target="_blank">CalcioNapoli24</a>, Barcelona and Real Madrid are also chasing the 23-year-old, who is currently valued at around £80 million ($105m). Ruiz has contributed a goal and two assists to Napoli's Serie A cause in the 2019-20 campaign.

Man Utd join race to sign Napoli ace Fabian Ruiz

AC Milan have turned down an initial loan bid for Krzysztof Piatek, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/calciomercato-milan-piatek-tottenham" target="_blank">DiMarzio</a>. Spurs are also thought to have made a permanent bid involding Victor Wanyama and Juan Foyth, but no agreement was found. Jose Mourinho is desperate for a striker after Harry Kane was ruled out for three months with a hamstring injury.

Milan reject Spurs' Piatek loan bid

Christian Eriksen is due into Milan in the coming hours for talks with Inter&nbsp;according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/fabrizioromano/status/1215398155719774208?s=21" target="_blank">Guardian</a>'s Fabrizio Romano. Eriksen is ready to sign a contract - his current deal at Tottenham is up at the end of the season - while Inter are still yet to finalise a deal with Chelsea for Giroud. Inter boss Antonio Conte signed Giroud for Chelsea in 2018.

Eriksen set for Inter talks

Spurs midfielder to move at end of season

Inter have been offered the chance to sign Arsenal defender&nbsp;Shkodran Mustafi, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/inter-invited-to-sign-arsenal-centre-back-11181" target="_blank">Calciomercato.</a> New Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is looking to reshape his squad and is willing to let the 2014 World Cup winner leave as soon as this month. However, Inter are not interested in a deal&nbsp;unless&nbsp;Diego Godin leaves the club any time soon.

Inter offered Mustafi

Newcastle are willing to let Dwight Gayle leave on loan this month, but only with a £20 million ($26m) obligation to buy, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7874755/Newcastle-let-Dwight-Gayle-leave-loan-20m-obligation-buy.html" target="_blank">Mail.</a> Gayle has struggled for regular action under Steve Bruce this season, making just one start and seven further substitute appearances. Nottingham Forest lead a host of Championship clubs interested in signing the striker, who scored 23 goals in the division while on loan at West Brom last season.

Magpies ready to let Gayle leave

Atlanta United have signed Argentine defender&nbsp;Fernando Meza from&nbsp;Liga MX outfit Club Tijuana using Targeted Allocation Money. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"> Bienvenido, <a href="https://twitter.com/fermeza6?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Fermeza6</a>! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ATLUTD?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ATLUTD</a> signs Fernando Meza via transfer from Club Tijuana. DETAILS: <a href="https://t.co/WYGUV492uP">https://t.co/WYGUV492uP</a> <a href="https://t.co/vcna3IcleZ">pic.twitter.com/vcna3IcleZ</a> — Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) <a href="https://twitter.com/ATLUTD/status/1215749114639659008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 10, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Atlanta sign Meza

Here's more details&nbsp;on Fiorentina's deal to sign Patrick Cutrone from Wolves on&nbsp;initial 18-month loan with the obligation to make the move permanent. The Italy striker&nbsp;returns to&nbsp;Serie A&nbsp;just six months after moving to Molineux from&nbsp;AC Milan&nbsp;for a reported £16 million ($21m) fee. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/fiorentina-sign-italy-striker-cutrone-from-wolves/q11mid6imsyn1moriu8n7gfsp" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Fiorentina sign Cutrone from Wolves

Manchester United are interested in signing Wolves striker&nbsp;Raul Jimenez and Lyon forward&nbsp;Moussa Dembele, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11905733/raul-jimenez-manchester-united-interested-in-signing-wolves-striker" target="_blank">Sky Sports.</a> Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen to bolster his forward line after Romleu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez left the club in the summer. However, the club admit that it will be difficult to do a deal for either player as both&nbsp;Wolves and Lyon are&nbsp;reluctant to let their prize assets leave midseason.

Man Utd interested in Jimenez

Fulham are preparing a bid for Huddersfield defender&nbsp;Terence Kongolo, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-fulham-plot-raid-to-sign-huddersfield-town-25-yr-old/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a> The 25-year-old will be allowed to leave Huddersfield&nbsp;this month after being told he does not figure in manager Danny Cowley’s plans. Kongolo has made just 11 appearances this season and hasn't featured at all since a 5-2 defeat at Bristol City at the end of November.

Fulham ready to make move for Terriers defender

Aston Villa are hopeful of signing Milan goalkeeper&nbsp;Pepe Reina on loan as cover for the injured Tom Heaton, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11677/11905680/aston-villa-target-pepe-reina-as-tom-heaton-cover" target="_blank">Sky Sports.</a> Heaton has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury and Villa boss Dean Smith has made the former Liverpool goalkeeper&nbsp;his number one target. Reina, 37, made 396 appearances for the Merseyside club between 2005 and 2013.

Villa eye Reina loan

Eredivisie outfit VVV-Venlo are interested in signing former West Ham youngster Reece Oxford on loan from Augsburg, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/engels-talent-oxford-ziet-vvv-zitten" target="_blank">Voetbal International.</a> The 21-year-old joined the Bundesliga side on a permanent deal in the summer but has only made eight appearances so far this season and none since early November. Oxford made his Hammers debut as a 16-year-old in 2015 but struggled to hold down a first-team place in east London, spending time out on loan at&nbsp;Reading and Borussia Monchengladbach before his move to&nbsp;Augsburg.

Dutch side eye former West Ham youngster

Al-Sadd have moved quickly to deny those earlier rumours suggesting&nbsp;Xavi is set to move back to Barcelona. The Barca icon has been hotly linked with a return to the club he served with such distinction, with Ernesto Valverde's position in doubt after their&nbsp;3-2 defeat to&nbsp;Atletico Madrid&nbsp;in the Supercopa de Espana. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/xavi-to-barcelona-rumours-rejected-by-al-sadd/16t0so3fdk3dc1t7qjskns9f5j" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Xavi to Barcelona rumours rejected by Al Sadd

Wolves have joined Old Firm rivals Rangers and Celtic in the race to sign Stoke striker&nbsp;Tyrese Campbell, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-wolves-among-pl-trio-plotting-to-sign-red-hot-celtic-rangers-target/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a> The 20-year-old is out of contract in the summer and although Stoke have offered him fresh terms, they face a battle to keep the youngster. Wolves, Bournemouth and Crystal Palace have also been credited with an interest in recent weeks.

Wolves join race for Campbell

Bayern Munich's interim boss Hans Flick has defended&nbsp;his request for "one or two" additions to his squad, despite criticism from&nbsp;sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic. During a media session on Wednesday, Flick stated Bayern&nbsp;must add to their side in the January window. Those comments were not welcomed by&nbsp;Salihamidzic, who said he was "surprised" by Flick's public requests. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/hans-flick-stands-by-transfer-stance-fc-bayern-munich-robert/u6939ngl2zz5153v5a426dxkt" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Flick stands by Bayern transfer comments

Everton are preparing a €30 million (£25m/$33m) bid to sign&nbsp;their Brazilian namesake Everton Soares from Gremio, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com.br/futebol/artigo/_/id/6502925/ancelotti-liga-para-cebolinha-e-everton-prepara-oferta-por-atacante-do-gremio" target="_blank">ESPN.</a> Toffees boss Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly already&nbsp;spoken to the forward about a possible move to Goodison Park. The 23-year-old has previously been linked with moves to Borussia Dortmund and Arsenal.

Ancelotti keen on Brazil star Everton

Chelsea and Manchester United retain an interest in Lyon striker Moussa Dembele, <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Transferts-moussa-dembele-ol-est-toujours-courtise-par-chelsea-et-manchester-united/1097406" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a> reports. OL have said the forward is not for sale, though the Premier League duo are ready to push for a deal to be concluded this month.

Chelsea and Man Utd still keen on Dembele

Manchester City winger&nbsp;Ian Poveda is poised to sign for Leeds, <a href="https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/ian-poveda-progressing-leeds-united-17548717" target="_blank">Leeds Live</a> reports. The 19-year-old is expected to replace Jack Clarke and the deal should be done in the next week.

Leeds close in on Poveda deal

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">C U T R O N E 💜 Patrick Cutrone is a new Fiorentina player ⚜ ➡ <a href="https://t.co/ikXb9DemUM">https://t.co/ikXb9DemUM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForzaViola?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForzaViola</a> 💜 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Fiorentina?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Fiorentina</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeCutrone?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeCutrone</a> <a href="https://t.co/doBLFm53NN">pic.twitter.com/doBLFm53NN</a>— ACF Fiorentina English 🧢 (@ACFFiorentinaEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/ACFFiorentinaEN/status/1215710135286468608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 10, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Fiorentina loan Cutrone

Manchester United may focus on making loan deals in January, the <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/01/10/mike-mcgraths-transfer-notebook-manchester-united-turn-loan/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a> reports. The Red Devils want to strengthen their squad but the majority of players they want to sign will not be available to the summer. Nevertheless, with Scott McTominay and Paul Pogba both out, they want to add to their options and see loans as the most viable solution.

Solskjaer considering January loans

West Ham believe that Tottenham may be favourites to sign Benfica's Gedson after the midfielder was offered to their London rivals. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/jan/10/west-ham-target-gedson-fernandes-offered-to-tottenham-benfica-midfielder?CMP=share_btn_tw" target="_blank">The Guardian</a> claim that no deal has been agreed as yet but that the Hammers made a fresh offer on Thursday. The player's agent is Jorge Mendes, who has strong links with Jose Mourinho.

West Ham fear missing out on Gedson amid Spurs interest

Here are further details on the deals that see&nbsp;Arsenal youngsters&nbsp;Emile Smith Rowe and Tyreece&nbsp;John-Jules leave the club on loan. As&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;reported on Thursday,&nbsp;the Gunners are eager to see the teenagers experience more first-team action, with&nbsp;John-Jules set to play senior football for the first time. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/arsenal-youngsters-smith-rowe-and-john-jules-leave-on-loan/1qgzzkgdjfhmm149t8v5deete0" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Gunners duo leave on loan

West Ham and Everton are interested in signing&nbsp;Sassuolo winger&nbsp;Jeremie Boga, according to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/everton-west-ham-eye-transfer-21255445" target="_blank">Star.</a> The 23-year-old, who began his career at Chelsea, has impressed since joining the Italian side in the summer of 2018. Sassuolo's Serie A rivals Napoli are also believed to be considering a move for the Ivory Coast international.

Prem pair keen on Sassuolo winger

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has signed a new four-and-a-half year contract through to the summer of 2024. The 52-year-old joined his boyhood club in 2016 and has taken them from League One to the Premier League, where they currently sit eighth. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Chris Wilder - 2024 ✍️ <a href="https://t.co/OqdDLum3S1">pic.twitter.com/OqdDLum3S1</a> — Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) <a href="https://twitter.com/SheffieldUnited/status/1215680054849679360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 10, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Wilder signs new Blades deal

Northern Ireland striker Kyle Lafferty has agreed a deal to join&nbsp;Sunderland, reports the <a href="https://twitter.com/Record_Sport/status/1215669301576982529" target="_blank">Daily Record.</a> The Former Rangers forward had&nbsp;been in talks with&nbsp;League One side over the past 24 hours. Laffery is a free agent after his short-term deal with Norweigan side&nbsp;Sarpsborg 08 expired last month.

Laffery agrees Sunderland deal

Derby and QPR are leading the chase for Tottenham winger Jack Clarke, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/derby-qpr-jack-clarke-transfer-21253800" target="_blank">Mirror.</a> Clarke is back in north London after his loan spell at Leeds was cut short, with the 19-year-old making just one appearance at Elland Road. Millwall have also expressed an interest in Clarke, with Tottenham now considering which club they believe is best for the teenager's development.

Championship duo in for Tottenham youngster

Juventus remain determined to sign&nbsp;Sandro Tonali, though they face competition for the&nbsp;Brescia midfielder, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/juve-tonali-is-the-first-choice-paratici-s-plan-to-beat-inter-an-61867" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. Inter are in talks over a deal for the 19-year-old while Atletico Madrid are preparing a significant offer. Juve remain in pole position though, with the&nbsp;Bianconeri hoping to agree a deal this month that will see Tonali move&nbsp;to Turin at the end of the season.

Juve hope to win race for Tonali

Championship side Huddersfield have completed the signing of Emile Smith Rowe on loan from Arsenal until the end of the season. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 😄 Welcome to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/htafc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#htafc</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/emilesmithrowe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@emilesmithrowe</a>!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TerrierInbound?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TerrierInbound</a> <a href="https://t.co/jWYFWJu75U">pic.twitter.com/jWYFWJu75U</a> — Huddersfield Town (@htafc) <a href="https://twitter.com/htafc/status/1215664508934545409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 10, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Huddersfield complete Smith Rowe signing

Barcelona legend Xavi has been approached regarding a possible return to Camp Nou, claims <a href="https://www.rac1.cat/esports/20200110/472805670785/xavi-barca-qatar-entrenador-valverde-doha.html" target="_blank">RAC1</a>. With Ernesto Valverde facing questions of his future in Catalunya, an iconic figure from the club's recent past may be offered the chance to head back to familiar surroundings from a role with Al Sadd in Qatar.

Barcelona discuss top job with Xavi

Manchester United have turned down two bids for Nemanja Matic, according to the <a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/manchester-united-reject-two-nemanja-21254559" target="_blank">Daily Record</a>. The Serbian midfielder, who has found game time hard to come by this season, has been the subject of offers from Atletico Madrid and Inter.

Man Utd reject Matic bids

Andreas Christensen will not be heading out of&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;in the January transfer window despite being heavily linked with a move to&nbsp;AC Milan, says Blues boss Frank Lampard. Lampard has said on the exit talk raging around a Danish defender: "I can rule it out. I like Andreas as a player. I’ve always liked him. I used to train with him and saw the talent coming through." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-exit-for-christensen-ruled-out-amid-talk-of-ac-milan/i728dgizojb6180p3c42z4qw8" target="_blank">Check out the full story on Goal!</a>

Chelsea exit for Christensen ruled out

Tottenham&nbsp;should be looking to bring Gareth Bale back to the club and sign Edinson Cavani as cover for the injured Harry Kane, says club legend Clive Allen. The former Spurs striker has told talkSPORT: "I would bring Gareth back. Whatever has happened at Real Madrid, it still doesn’t seem like that’s changed. Spurs knows Gareth, Gareth knows Spurs, Jose even knows Gareth and I think it would be a fantastic fit." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/spurs-should-bring-back-bale-sign-cavani-tottenham-legend/1n5yxv88vu1vn1mjm4w3qcjjht" target="_blank">Read the full story here!</a>

‘Spurs should bring back Bale & snap up Cavani’

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍️ City have signed Stephen Mallon on a 6-month loan from Sheffield United. The versatile Irish U21 international can play on the left side of midfield or defence and was previously on loan with Australian side Central Coast Mariners.<a href="https://t.co/Ur30d3JGTG">https://t.co/Ur30d3JGTG</a> 🔴 ⚪️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RAWA28?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RAWA28</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZO2l8Ly2Wf">pic.twitter.com/ZO2l8Ly2Wf</a>— Derry City FC (@derrycityfc) <a href="https://twitter.com/derrycityfc/status/1215652286904619009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 10, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Blades youngster leaves on loan

Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah is wanted on loan by Aston Villa and Norwich, reports the <a href="https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/exclusive-aston-villa-norwich-city-3721310?_ga=2.247993923.573270626.1578553330-187599064.1487345810" target="_blank">Bristol Post</a>. The England U21 international, who spent the first half of the season at Leeds, has also been linked with Nottingham Forest, Sheffield Wednesday and Bristol City.

Villa & Norwich join the hunt for Nketiah

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Welkom, Kristian Hlynsson! 🇮🇸<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForTheFuture?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForTheFuture</a>— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) <a href="https://twitter.com/AFCAjax/status/1215650056965185536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 10, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

New arrival at Ajax

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has, according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/1512735/2020/01/10/january-transfer-window-signings-tracker-2020/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>, personally cast an eye over Sporting midfielder Bruno Fernandes. The Portugal international has been linked with a move to Old Trafford for some time, with the Red Devils mulling over their options again in the current window.

Solskjaer has been to watch Fernandes

Pep Guardiola is reluctant to be drawn on renewed talk of Leroy Sane being a target for&nbsp;Bayern Munich, with the&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;boss leaving transfer calls in the hands of the relevant players and his board. The Blues boss has said: "It’s a question for Leroy, his agents and the club. I am not involved." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/guardiola-leaves-sane-future-call-in-the-hands-of-german/1kwbsd7x0k9wx1ayhmryu7wfrt" target="_blank">See what else Guardiola had to say on Sane here.</a>

Guardiola passes on Sane transfer call

Moussa Dembele has been mooted as a potential target for&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;in the January window, but Frank Lampard claims the&nbsp;Lyon&nbsp;striker is not an option that has figured prominently in his thoughts. Lampard has said: "He is a player I know and the club know. I am surprised to see his name pop up so regularly when it is not popping up so regularly in my conversations to be brutally honest." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/dembele-not-a-target-for-chelsea-boss-lampard-despite-giroud/1mwd4usnkzb9y1kewdge6vaans" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

Dembele not a target for Chelsea

Olivier Giroud has agreed terms on a move to Inter, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11668/11905247/chelsea-striker-olivier-giroud-agrees-terms-with-inter-milan" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The World Cup winner is looking for a way out of Chelsea, in search of regular football, and could be about to join Romelu Lukaku at San Siro.

Giroud agrees Inter deal

Young destined to leave Man Utd?

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Hoşgeldin Cenk!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CPFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CPFC</a> — Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/CPFC/status/1215618083618021376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 10, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Everton forward Tosun secures loan move to Palace

Inter&nbsp;Miami, David Beckham’s new&nbsp;MLS&nbsp;franchise, are closing on deals to fill Designated Player spots on their roster but remain quiet on links to&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;forward Gareth Bale. It has been suggested that the&nbsp;Wales&nbsp;international could be among those targeted as a marquee addition for an ambitious outfit. The Florida-based side are due to kick off their debut campaign in 2020&nbsp;and are in the process of piecing together coaching and playing staffs. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/inter-miami-quiet-on-bale-but-are-closing-on-designated/1lwmkku2vo7u1vu3uxr4lpeup" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Inter Miami quiet on Bale but are closing on DP deals

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ftfc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ftfc</a> are delighted to announce the permanent signing of defender <a href="https://twitter.com/LewieCoyle?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LewieCoyle</a> from <a href="https://twitter.com/LUFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LUFC</a>. 🖊️ Full details 👉 <a href="https://t.co/prtpEJCTRi">https://t.co/prtpEJCTRi</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OnwardTogether?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OnwardTogether</a> <a href="https://t.co/dCA6f9Wzv2">pic.twitter.com/dCA6f9Wzv2</a> — Fleetwood Town FC (@ftfc) <a href="https://twitter.com/ftfc/status/1215604508425949184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 10, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Coyle completes move to Fleetwood from Leeds

Bayern Munich have pulled out of the race to sign Monaco full-back&nbsp;Benjamin Henrichs - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/mano_bonke" target="_blank">TZ</a>. The German champions wanted to take the 22-year-old on loan, but his current employers are only willing to listen to permanent offers within the region of&nbsp;€25 million (£21m, $28m). Leipzig have already lodged an opening €20 million ($22m, £17m) bid for Henrichs and are now in pole position to negotiate a deal this month.

Bayern cool interest in Monaco defender Henrichs

Hertha Berlin midfielder Ondrej Duda is on the verge of joining Norwich on loan until the end of the season - according to <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/blog-transfer-talk/story/4030375/live-transfer-talk-spurs-chase-milans-piatek-amid-kane-injury-crisis" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The 25-year-old is eager to undertake a new challenge away from the German club, but the Canaries will not have the option to buy him outright at the end of the deal. Duda has only appeared in seven Bundesliga matches for Hertha this season.

Hertha Berlin's Duda set to join Norwich on loan

Metz striker Habib Diallo has issued a response to reports that&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;have launched a £17 million ($22m) bid for his services, expressing a desire to remain at Stade Saint-Symphorien until at least the end of the season. The Blues are free to do business in the winter market after seeing a FIFA-imposed transfer ban lifted by&nbsp;the Court of Arbitration for Sport at the start of December. Frank Lampard has been tipped to add to his attacking ranks this month, having admitted that World Cup winner Olivier Giroud could be on his way out of Stamford Bridge. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-linked-diallo-breaks-silence-over-reported-17m-blues/1oag7bew2fx3k12qvb31qidag7" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Chelsea-linked Diallo breaks silence over £17m Blues bid

Liverpool are mulling over a move for Villarreal forward Samuel Chukwueze, according to <a href="http://www.footmercato.net/ligue-1/transferts/info-fm-l-ol-se-fait-refroidir-par-villarreal-pour-samuel-chukwueze_271358" target="_blank">FootMercato</a>. Lyon have been knocked back in efforts to land the 20-year-old winger, but those at Anfield may be tempted to trigger a €63 million (£54m/$70m) release clause.

Liverpool looking at Chukwueze

Juventus are closing in on a deal for Tahith Chong, claims <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/2020/01/10-65376501/juve_chong_vicinissimo_un_colpo_alla_pogba/?a=2" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>, while Troy Parrott is another youngster registering on their radar. A Dutch winger could soon be trading life at Manchester United for that in Turin, while a promising striker on the books at Tottenham may be targeted at some stage.

Juve close on Chong & consdier Parrott

Brighton boss Graham Potter is in no rush to reach a permanent agreement for Aaron Mooy. The Australian playmaker is currently on loan at the Seagulls from Huddersfield. Potters has said of efforts to get him on board at the Amex full-time: “It’s no concern. For me personally it’s not. I just look at the player, trying to help him play&nbsp;football&nbsp;to the best that he can."

Brighton won't rush Mooy deal

Tottenham remain in talks regarding a possible deal for AC Milan striker Krzysztof Piatek, claims <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11675/11905087/tottenham-hold-krzysztof-piatek-talks-with-ac-milan" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. Spurs are in the market for a new frontman after seeing Harry Kane sidelined through injury.

Spurs still holding Piatek talks

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">⚠️ BREAKING NEWS ⚠️ ✍️ We are delighted to announce the signing of <a href="https://twitter.com/ChelseaFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChelseaFC</a> defender Marc Guehi on loan until the end of the season. 👉 <a href="https://t.co/DMxdV8MDMx">https://t.co/DMxdV8MDMx</a> <a href="https://t.co/zjMbkqxt9b">pic.twitter.com/zjMbkqxt9b</a>— Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SwansOfficial/status/1215574239883026432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 10, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Swansea seal Guehi loan deal with Chelsea

Manchester United may miss out on Massimiliano Allegri as he is wanted back at AC Milan, according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/premium/plus/Calcio/Serie-A/Milan/09-01-2020/allegri-tutti-nomi-nuovo-milan-retroscena-mercato-3502547503338.shtml?cmpid=shortener_fad029b8vr" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport.</a> The Italian coach remains out of work since leaving Juventus in 2019 and rather than head to England, if a change is made at Old Trafford, he could return to San Siro.

Allegri wanted back at AC Milan

Paulo Dybala, having been heavily linked with moves to&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;and&nbsp;Tottenham&nbsp;in the recent past, is set to be handed a lucrative new contract at&nbsp;Juventus. Sources close to the Serie&nbsp;A champions have revealed to&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;that&nbsp;fresh terms are in the pipeline at the Allianz Stadium. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/dybala-to-land-lucrative-new-juventus-deal-after-failed-man/1v7shywx3tqjm10mhpjad2ao0r" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

Dybala to land lucrative new Juventus deal

Will Gunners add in January?

AC Milan are eager to agree a new deal with Gianluigi Donnarumma and fend off interest from Real Madrid, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-donnarumma-a-priority-for-ac-milan-amid-concrete-real--22805" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Italy international goalkeeper continues to generate talk of interest from Spain and will see his current contract expire in 2021.

Milan looking to fend off Real interest in Donnarumma

Arsenal have identified Coritiba right-back Yan Couto as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://globoesporte.globo.com/pr/futebol/times/coritiba/noticia/coritiba-espera-fechar-negocio-nos-proximos-dias-mas-conta-com-yan-couto-ate-junho.ghtml" target="_blank">Globo Esporte</a>. Bayer Leverkusen are also interested in the 17-year-old, but a deal is unlikely to be arranged until the summer. Arsenal see Couto as Hector Bellerin's long-term successor, and he could be available for as little as £5 million at the end of the season.

Arsenal target Coritiba defender Yan Couto

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 📣 OFFICIAL | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RealBetis?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RealBetis</a> extends Kaptoum’s contract until 2022 and loans him out to <a href="https://twitter.com/U_D_Almeria?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@U_D_Almeria</a> until June 2020 🤝🇨🇲 All the best, <a href="https://twitter.com/Kaptoum5?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Kaptoum5</a>! 🆙 ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/DLl0dPja8J">https://t.co/DLl0dPja8J</a> <a href="https://t.co/0oPbOMqLys">pic.twitter.com/0oPbOMqLys</a> — Real Betis Balompié (@RealBetis_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealBetis_en/status/1215546630402985989?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 10, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Real Betis ace Kaptoum joins Almeria on loan

Barcelona defender Nelson Semedo is the subject of interest from Tottenham - according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/tottenham-keen-barcelona-defender-nelson-21248688" target="_blank">The Mirror</a>. The 26-year-old could be available this month, with Barca currently in the process of trying to sign Real Betis full-back Emerson. Semedo has emerged as a target for Spurs as Jose Mourinho looks to replace&nbsp;Kyle Walker-Peters - who is on the verge of a loan move to Crystal Palace.

Spurs eyeing Barca full-back Semedo

Inter Miami have opened talks with Celtic over the possible signing of&nbsp;Lewis Morgan - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10707983/beckham-inter-miami-celtic-morgan/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The 23-year-old is due to sit down for negotiations with the club owned by David Beckham over the coming days. Morgan has only appeared in five Scottish Premier League matches for Celtic this term.

Celtic winger Morgan closes in on Inter Miami switch

Inter and Napoli are locked in a head-to-head tussle for the signature of Marash Kumbulla, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/inter-and-napoli-to-fight-for-exciting-hellas-verona-defender-th-41808" target="_blank">CalcioMercato</a>.&nbsp; The 19-year-old Albanian defender has been earning rave reviews at Verona, in the process catching the eye of two of Serie A's biggest clubs.

Inter and Napoli battle for Kumbulla

Former West Ham starlet Reece Oxford is set for a loan spell with Netherlands' VVV, claims the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10708360/west-ham-reece-oxford-vvv-venlo/" target="_blank">Sun</a>.&nbsp; Oxford has been at current club Augsburg for less than six month following his West Ham exit last summer.&nbsp; But he has failed to make an impression in Germany and has been made available for a temporary move.

Oxford set for VVV loan

Barcelona&nbsp;manager Ernesto Valverde says he isn’t feeling the pressure of mounting speculation about his future at the club. He saw his side beaten 3-2 by Atletico Madrid on Thursday night, with Diego Simeone’s side&nbsp;going on to face Real Madrid in the Spanish Supercopa final. Discontent among the club’s fan base has been growing for months, and there is now renewed talk that more bad results could see Valverde removed from his position. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/valverde-admits-talk-of-barcelona-sacking-inevitable-after/fqzb1ovwi7l11nrhvk7gghht6" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Sack talk is inevitable, admits Valverde

Leicester City are still hoping to sign Juventus youngster Merih Demiral, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/leicester-refuse-give-up-juventus-21249991" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; Demiral, 21, is also sought by Everton and Manchester City.&nbsp; But he has enjoyed a run in the Juve first-team as of late and the Italians have rejected a string of Leicester bids for his services.

Leicester keep up Demiral pursuit

Chelsea&nbsp;forward Olivier Giroud is eager to&nbsp;reunite&nbsp;with Antonio Conte at&nbsp;Inter&nbsp;after receiving a contract offer from the Nerazzurri.&nbsp; GIroud, 33, has been sparsely used by Frank Lampard over the course of the 2019-20 season.&nbsp; Goal&nbsp;can confirm that Inter, coached by ex-Chelsea boss Conte, have emerged as a likely destination for the striker, with a meeting taking place between Nerazzurri representatives and Giroud himself on Thursday.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/inter-make-giroud-contract-offer-with-chelsea-striker-keen/p3ne14ym0t2e1halgu31st6as" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Inter make Giroud contract offer

Barcelona have made RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano their top priority in the January transfer window, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/upamecano-ultimo-objetivo-del-barcelona-7800613" target="_blank">Sport</a>.&nbsp; Upamecano, 21, has been in fine form for the Bundesliga club, and Barca may have to battle Arsenal for his signature, valued at&nbsp;€53 million (£45m/$59m).

Upamecano Barca's top winter transfer target

Moussa Dembele has emerged as another potential transfer target for Tottenham following the injury to Harry Kane. Lyon have been public in their determination to keep hold of the 23-year-old, but Jose Mourinho's side are considering a number of options. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-qa/news/dembele-on-tottenhams-radar-following-kane-surgery-blow/dvkrvagaoege1doawa50xjzro" target="_blank">Read the full report here on Goal!</a>

Dembele on Spurs' radar

Minnesota United hold the discovery rights for Burnley goalkeeper Joe Hart, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/jeffrueter/status/1215336042418593792" target="_blank">Athletic</a>. The 32-year-old former England keeper has made only two cup appearances for the Clarets this season. Vito Mannone had been at Minnesota on loan from Reading, but turned down the chance to extend his stay.

Minnesota targeting Hart

Everton forward Cenk Tosun is set to join Crystal Palace on loan until the end of the season, claim&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/ertansuzgun/status/1215373715149656072?s=21" target="_blank">Beyaz TV</a>. The Turkish international is close&nbsp;to signing a five-month deal and could feature against Arsenal this weekend. Tosun has scored 10 goals in 47 appearances for the Toffees since joining from Besiktas in January 2018.

Tosun set for Palace loan

Inter general manager Beppe Marotta has admitted his side are trying to sign Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal. However, Barca boss Ernesto Valverde says he isn't considering letting the Chilean leave. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/vidal-is-one-of-our-targets-inter-boss-marotta-confirms-interest-/7bxghn6l70qk19d6epkr4if2r" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

'Vidal is one of our targets,' admits Inter chief

Barcelona are not thinking of sacking manager Ernesto Valverde after the 3-2 Supercopa defeat to Atletico Madrid, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/HelenaCondis/status/1215388811259191296" target="_blank">Cope</a>. Valverde was asked if he felt under pressure in his post-match press conference, but he said such rumours were simply part of the game. Barca's board and Valverde are thought to have been happy with their side's performance in the Atletico game, despite their late defeat.

Barca not thinking of sacking Valverde

Wolves and Italy striker Patrick Cutrone has arrived in Florence to complete his move to Fiorentina. He is set to undergo a medical on Friday before his signing is made official.&nbsp; <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Patrick Cutrone is in Florence 🛬<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForzaViola?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForzaViola</a> 💜 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Fiorentina?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Fiorentina</a> <a href="https://t.co/E29giJsAGO">pic.twitter.com/E29giJsAGO</a> — ACF Fiorentina English 🧢 (@ACFFiorentinaEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/ACFFiorentinaEN/status/1215403609501970433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

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