Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Arsenal interested in Diego Costa

Arsenal hold a genuine interest in signing Isco from Real Madrid, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/MarkyMBryans/status/1343946203973758982" target="_blank">Press Association</a>. It is claimed that, for a deal to go ahead, Arsenal would first have to move one player out and would expect Madrid to cover some of the Spaniard's wages.

Arsenal have 'genuine interest' in Isco

Atletico Madrid's wantaway striker Diego Costa is the subject of interest from Arsenal - according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/12/28/primera/1609183484_679953.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. The 32-year-old looks set to leave Wanda Metropolitano in January after asking the club to terminate his current contract six months early. Arsenal are among a long list of clubs thought to be keen on signing Costa if Atletico sanction his departure in the coming days.

Arsenal interested in Diego Costa 

Gunners set sights on experienced striker

Sam Allardyce isn't looking forward to the January transfer window, predicting a struggle to find better players than he already has - despite his side being thrashed 5-0 by Leeds on Tuesday. "I think it’s going to be even harder [to bring in players] with the pandemic," he told <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/55095093" target="_blank">BBC Sport</a>. "We have to get players that are better than we already have. "There are plenty of players around but are those players going to bring anything to the first team?"

Allardyce: We need better players than what we have

Genoa are close to completing a deal to sign Denis Vavro from Lazio, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/genoa-vavro-lazio-trattativa-prestito" target="_blank">DiMarzio</a>. The 24-year-old Slovakian defender is expected to join on an initial loan deal with an option to buy for €15 million (£14m/$18m).

Genoa close on Lazio's Vavro

Tottenham are monitoring Marcel Sabitzer's situation at RB Leipzig, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1343978157683179528" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>. A number of clubs are believed to be interested in Sabitzer, who has been linked with a move away from the Bundesliga side due to his considerable wages. &nbsp;

Spurs among clubs monitoring Sabitzer

New York City have acquired&nbsp;up to $600,000&nbsp;in&nbsp;General Allocation Money (GAM) from FC Cincinnati for defender Ronald&nbsp;Matarrita.&nbsp;&nbsp; <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Five seasons of service <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForTheCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForTheCity</a> 🗽 — New York City FC (@NYCFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NYCFC/status/1343996469838229508?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Matarrita leaves NYCFC 

Diego Simeone says Diego Costa still has a future in football after he was released by&nbsp;Atletico Madrid, although he is likely to move abroad with the club keen to help the player "without being damaged". The 32-year-old former&nbsp;Spain&nbsp;international has been a fringe member of the Atletico side this season, making just seven&nbsp;La Liga&nbsp;appearances and scoring twice. He was due to reach the end of his contract at the end of the campaign&nbsp;but that has been ripped up, allowing Costa to find a new club. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/simeone-hints-real-and-barca-clause-atletico-release-costa/1w2gke4rpn7ht10zfsre25pxpk" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Simeone hints at Real and Barca clause after Atletico release Costa

Premier League clubs are discussing a two-week break in the season due to the rising number of coronavirus cases, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/12/29/exclusive-premier-league-clubs-discuss-two-week-break-season/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>.&nbsp; The virus caused Everton's clash with Manchester City to be suspended on Monday, while the following day a record number of new cases were confirmed in the English top flight.&nbsp;

Premier League clubs consider two-week break due to Covid

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Bryan Reynolds of <a href="https://twitter.com/FCDallas?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCDallas</a> will bring in a little more than $10m (including incentives) from <a href="https://twitter.com/juventusfcen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@juventusfcen</a> who will send him out on loan from what I’m hearing. Big day for the young player and another one for <a href="https://twitter.com/DanHuntFCD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DanHuntFCD</a> and his franchise. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MLS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MLS</a>— Taylor Twellman (@TaylorTwellman) <a href="https://twitter.com/TaylorTwellman/status/1343976847676203012?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

FC Dallas' Reynolds set for Juventus

Ex-Real Madrid&nbsp;coach Santiago Solari will return to the bench at Club America, the Mexican giants confirmed on Tuesday.&nbsp; America had been without a coach since prior to Christmas,&nbsp;when they released Miguel Herrera following the club's exit from the CONCACAF Champions League at the hands of Los Angeles FC.&nbsp; And they have now turned to Solari, who spent more than a decade at the Bernabeu as a player and coaching at both youth and senior level before finally cutting ties with the Merengue in March 2019.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ex-madrid-coach-solari-unveiled-as-new-america-boss/cq061te0mtaq1dgnw1a5hcy97" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Ex-Madrid coach Solari unveiled as new America boss

The Philadelphia Union will sell central defender Mark McKenzie to Belgian side Genk, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.inquirer.com/soccer/mark-mckenzie-genk-philadelphia-union-20201229.html" target="_blank">Philadelphia Inquirer</a>. The 21-year-old made his USMNT debut earlier this year and was reportedly wanted by clubs in England, Scotland and Germany.

Union to sell McKenzie to Genk

Philip&nbsp;Zinckernagel is having a medical at Championship side Watford, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/AdamLeventhal/status/1343925820646027264" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. The 26-year-old Danish winger scored 19 goals in 28 games in 2020 to help Bodo/Glimt to the Norwegian title. Zinckernagel is expected to sign a four or five-year deal at Vicarage Road.

Zinckernagel having Watford medical

Zinedine Zidane says he 'feels the pain' of Real Madrid duo Isco and Marcelo as they struggle for playing time under his management. “I feel their pain when they don't play because they are footballers, and they want to play just like everyone else," Zidane said. "They've both done so much here and it's a tough situation but it's the worst part of being a coach. It's my responsibility and that won't change until my final day. It's a difficult spell".

Zidane: I feel Isco & Marcelo's pain

River Plate defender Gonzalo Montiel will sign a new contract, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tycsports.com/river-plate/river-montiel-oferta-lyon-renovacion-contrato-id312090.html" target="_blank">TYC Sports</a>&nbsp;- in order to help him leave the club. The 23-year-old Argentine is reported to be a target for Lyon, but his current release clause is likely to be more than the French side will pay. It is claimed Montiel will sign a new contract with a lower release clause in order to help facilitate the move.

Montiel to lower release clause for Lyon

Brazilian side Vasco da Gama have sacked manager Ricardo Sa Pinto. President Alexandre Campello said: "I made the decision to make the change in the coaching staff based also on an understanding with the&nbsp;new President, since I will only be in office for another approximately 20 days.&nbsp;A new coach will be announced soon."

Vasco sack Sa Pinto

Inter Miami have re-signed Brek Shea after a successful first season with the MLS newcomers. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Brek is Back💥<a href="https://twitter.com/BrekShea?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrekShea</a> signs new contract with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/InterMiamiCF?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#InterMiamiCF</a>.<a href="https://t.co/UEo8tq9uZI">https://t.co/UEo8tq9uZI</a> — Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) <a href="https://twitter.com/InterMiamiCF/status/1343960784028782599?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Shea signs new Inter Miami deal

Santi Solari has been appointed manager of Mexican giants Club America. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Águilas: ✍️ Santiago Solari is our new head coach. Welcome to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ElM%C3%A1sGrande?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ElMásGrande</a>, Mr. Solari! 🦅🇦🇷<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FlyWithUs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FlyWithUs</a> 🔸🔷🔸 <a href="https://t.co/pw4E1cnwRX">pic.twitter.com/pw4E1cnwRX</a> — Club América EN (@ClubAmerica_EN) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClubAmerica_EN/status/1343957734664888320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Solari appointed as Club America boss

ADO Den Haag&nbsp;have re-signed defender Daryl Janmaat on a deal through to 2023. The 31-year-old has been training with the club for the past month after he was released by Championship side Watford in October. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗬𝗟 = 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞! 🔙<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Daryl2023?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Daryl2023</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TerugAchterDeDuinen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TerugAchterDeDuinen</a> 💛💚 <a href="https://t.co/Pve9j4weUr">pic.twitter.com/Pve9j4weUr</a> — ADO Den Haag 🔰 (@ADODenHaag) <a href="https://twitter.com/ADODenHaag/status/1343919449523552257?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Den Haag re-sign Janmaat

Oumar Niasse says he would be open to working with Sam Allardyce again at West Brom as he continues to look for a new club. The 30-year-old&nbsp;has been a free agent since he was released by Everton at the end of last season. He played under Allardyce during the former England manager's short spell at Goodison Park three seasons ago&nbsp;and told <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEaoA8pzUzk&amp;feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">The Beautiful Game Podcast</a> that he would jump at the chance to work with him again at the Hawthorns.

Niasse keen for Allardyce reunion

Atletico Madrid&nbsp;have confirmed the termination of Diego Costa's contract. Goal&nbsp;reported at the start of the week that Costa&nbsp;had informed Atletico officials of his desire to leave&nbsp;the club six months before the expiration of his current deal. Arsenal are among the clubs rumoured to be interested in signing the former Chelsea player. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/atletico-madrid-termination-diego-costa-contract/14nzqkflobjqn1nwk0jk29ojtv" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Costa Atletico exit confirmed

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Good to see you, Jack 👋 <a href="https://twitter.com/JackWilshere?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JackWilshere</a> is currently training with us to maintain fitness levels while without a club. — AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) <a href="https://twitter.com/afcbournemouth/status/1343895150116933632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Ex-Arsenal star Wilshere training with Bournemouth

Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish "would be really useful" for&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;according to Louis Saha, who hopes the Red Devils will rekindle their interest in the "amazing"&nbsp;England&nbsp;duo in 2021. United spent most of the last transfer window chasing Sancho's signature, but&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund refused to compromise on a final fee for the winger. The German giants made it clear that Sancho would not be sold for less than £100 million ($135m) - a price which the Red Devils were reluctant to play amid the financial uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/sancho-grealish-man-utd-saha-hopes-rekindle-interest-amazing/8265da8pvnd01lhkz0fetf56u" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Saha hopes Man Utd bid again for Sancho & Grealish

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🤝<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Augello?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Augello</a> rinnova: sarà blucerchiato fino al 2025 ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/OKpFOdR1qg">https://t.co/OKpFOdR1qg</a> <a href="https://t.co/lJZ1nhUSXI">pic.twitter.com/lJZ1nhUSXI</a> — U.C. Sampdoria (@sampdoria) <a href="https://twitter.com/sampdoria/status/1343881736715956224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Augello signs Sampdoria extension

Inter midfielder&nbsp;Matias Vecino is the subject of interest from Aston Villa - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-un-anno-fa-un-mercato-da-premier-un-errore-da-non-ripetere-36120" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. Dean Smith is eager to bolster his options across the middle of the park, with the 29-year-old now being mooted as a possible target for the Lions. West Ham have also been linked with Vecino, who is approaching the final 18 months of his current contract at Inter.

Aston Villa interested in Inter's Vecino 

Real Madrid outcast Isco is eager to join Sevilla - according to <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2020/12/29/football/1609226754_631015.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. The 28-year-old has also been linked with Arsenal and Everton, but he would prefer to link up with ex-Blancos boss Julen Lopetegui again at&nbsp;Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium. Madrid have no plans to sell Isco though, with Zinedine Zidane eager to keep his current squad intact amid a congested fixture list.

Arsenal-linked Isco eager to join Sevilla 

Juventus are not in talks to sign Mesut Ozil, Goal can confirm. Reports in Italy at the start of the week claimed that the Arsenal midfielder's representatives had been in contact with the Serie A&nbsp;giants over a free transfer in 2021. Ozil is set to leave Emirates Stadium at the end of the season, but Juventus is not a possible next destination for the 31-year-old at the moment.

Juve not in talks to sign Ozil

Fulham full-back&nbsp;Marlon Fossey&nbsp;has returned from his loan spell at League One Shrewsbury to have treatment on a knee injury. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Back for some treatment. 🤕<a href="https://twitter.com/Marlonfossey_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Marlonfossey_</a> has returned from his loan spell at Shrewsbury.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FFC</a> — Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/FulhamFC/status/1343867737731436551?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Fossey heads back to Cottagers

RB Leipzig have made an approach to sign Aston Villa starlet&nbsp;Jaden Philogene-Bidace, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-rb-leipzig-make-approach-to-sign-aston-villa-sensation/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a> The 18-year-old is into the final six months of his contract at Villa Park, though Villa would still be due a development fee should he leave in the summer as he is below the age of 24. The winger has yet to make a senior appearance but has impressed for Villa's youth sides, with the likes of Manchester City and Arsenal linked with the teenager in recent months.

Leipzig make approach for Villa youngster

Lionel Messi's situation at&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;is "reversible", according to presidential hopeful Joan Laporta. Argentina&nbsp;great Messi sent shockwaves through the world of football&nbsp;when he asked to leave Camp Nou&nbsp;ahead of the 2020-21 season but after a lengthy transfer wrangle&nbsp;ultimately ended up staying put. Laporta, who is hoping to return to a position he served between 2003 and 2010, remains hopeful that Barca's current financial difficulties and Messi's future can both be resolved. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/the-messi-situation-is-reversible-laporta-says-forward-could/1197aadrj2gak1n0pap0v4lwb3" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'The Messi situation is reversible' - Laporta

Arsenal are ready to make a January bid for Sevilla midfielder&nbsp;Joan Jordan, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/13591814/arsenal-sevilla-midfielder-joan-jordan-transfer/" target="_blank">The Sun.</a> The Gunners have been tracking the 26-year-old for three years but are now ready to make a move as boss Mikel Arteta attempts to revive his side's stuttering season. Jordan is believed to have a £55 million ($74m) buyout clause in his contract, but Sevilla are ready to consider offers of around £32 million ($43m).

Arsenal eye Jordan 

Paris Saint-Germain&nbsp;have confirmed the sacking of head coach Thomas Tuchel. As confirmed by&nbsp;Goal, the 47-year-old was dismissed shortly after PSG's&nbsp;Ligue 1&nbsp;victory over&nbsp;Strasbourg&nbsp;on Wednesday. The club have now made the news official with a statement on the club's&nbsp;website. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/paris-saint-germain-confirm-sacking-of-boss-tuchel/wg8a31cxiwj4z9jhq9hy4syz" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Paris Saint-Germain confirm Tuchel sacking

Inter have identified Liverpool striker Divock Origi as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/serie-a/inter/2020/12/28-77685102/origi_all_inter_ecco_il_vice_lukaku_per_conte" target="_blank">Corriere Dello Sport</a>. The Nerazzurri see the 25-year-old as the ideal man to provide competition for Romelu Lukaku in the second half of the season. Lukaku and Origi are already team-mates at international level with Belgium, but Leeds United have also been linked with the Liverpool forward.

Inter target Liverpool's Origi 

Lyon are still keen on signing Leicester City striker&nbsp;Islam Slimani - according to <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a8449824096309746461-ol-juninho-na-pas-renonce-a-islam-slimani" target="_blank">Foot Mercato</a>. The French outfit are in the market for attacking reinforcements as Memphis Depay and Moussa Dembele edge towards the exit door at the Groupama Stadium. Slimani has long been on Lyon's radar, and they could formalise their interest in the new year, despite the fact the forward has only seen 19 minutes of action for Leicester this term.

Lyon still keen on Leicester's Slimani 

Sassuolo&nbsp;are open to offers for 21-year-old striker&nbsp;Gianluca Scamacca, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/genoa-scamacca-al-centro-de-mercato-dall-idea-della-roma-alla-ve-88668" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Italian frontman is currently on loan at Genoa, but his parent club could call recall him in January with a view to sanctioning his permanent departure for a fee within the region of €17 million (£15m/$21m). Milan are planning to wait until the summer before moving for Scamacca, who has scored twice in 11 Serie A outings for Genoa this season.

Sassuolo open to offers for Milan target Scamacca

The LA Galaxy are still in discussions to keep hold of Cristian Pavon, reports<a href="https://twitter.com/tombogert/status/1343604802387914753"> MLSSoccer.com</a>. Pavon has been widely expected to return to Boca Juniors, with his loan with the Galaxy set to expire in a few days. The Galaxy are looking to negotiate down their purchase option after seeing Pavon provide&nbsp;13 goals and 15 assists&nbsp;in 33 games in MLS.

Galaxy still in discussions for Pavon

Villarreal have opened talks to sign Etienne Capoue from Watford - as <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9090729/LaLiga-Villarreal-make-Watford-midfielder-Etienne-Capoue-priority-signing.html" target="_blank">The Daily Mail</a> reports. Unai Emery is eager to bring the 32-year-old to El Madrigal, but the Hornets will hold out for a fee of £4 million for the midfielder. Capoue, who has two years left to run on his current contract, has already racked up 11 Championship appearances for Watford this season.

Villarreal in talks to sign Capoue from Watford

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"> Scholarship players Mo Adam, Fabian Monge and Noah Pagden have departed Western Sydney. The players have had their contracts terminated by mutual consent to step away from professional football to focus on family and study. [<a href="https://twitter.com/wswanderersfc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wswanderersfc</a>]<a href="https://t.co/l5vS4hLSEK">https://t.co/l5vS4hLSEK</a> — A-League Hub (@AleagueHub) <a href="https://twitter.com/AleagueHub/status/1343700614375645184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 28, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Wanderers terminate contracts of three players

Serie A leaders AC Milan want Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha to help fire them to the first Scudetto title since 2010-11, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/13586106/wilfried-zaha-ac-milan-transfer-january-crystal-palace/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The 28-year-old has eight goals and two assists for the Premier League side this season, and Milan feel his addition in January could spur them on the Serie A championship. Zaha has been linked with a move away from Selhurst Park consistently over the past 18 months with Arsenal one of the reported suitors.

Milan chasing Zaha

Celtic star Odsonne Edouard has been told he can leave the club before his contract expires but not join Milan in January, reports the <a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/odsonne-edouards-celtic-transfer-pact-23231261" target="_blank">Daily Record</a>. The French striker was informed by Celtic they will cash in on him prior to his deal running out in the summer of 2022 but they will not let him leave in January with their hopes of winning 10 Scottish titles in a row hanging by the balance. Edouard&nbsp; has scored 10 goals and snared four assists for the Hoops in 21 appearances across all competitions this season.

Edouard to leave Celtic but not to Milan in January

Mamelodi Sundowns&nbsp;returned to training ahead of Saturday’s Premier Soccer League clash against&nbsp;Orlando Pirates, but attacker Gaston Sirino reportedly snubbed Monday’s workout. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/sirino-absent-from-mamelodi-sundowns-training-as-transfer/o4sjahxzx2d51qod347ucujwn" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Sirino absent from Mamelodi Sundowns training as transfer rumours persist

Mark Noble says that he hopes Declan Rice will remain with West Ham for the foreseeable future, although the veteran midfielder admitted "you never know" what can happen as big clubs swirl. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/you-never-know-west-hams-noble-unsure-of-rice-future-amid/1sl5ly0wp002q15lfj929t1i0u" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'You never know' - West Ham's Noble unsure of Rice future amid Chelsea and Man Utd rumours

AS Roma are considering a bid for Celtic's Jeremie Frimpong but need the Scottish club to lower their asking price. The Serie A club are keen on the 20-year-old right back but want to pay less than Celtic's&nbsp;€15 million (£13.7m) valuation,&nbsp;Gazetta dello Sport says, as reported by <a href="https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jeremie-frimpong-roma-transfer-list-19525726.amp" target="_blank">Glasgow Live</a>. Former Man City youth player Frimpong has made 27 appearances for the Hoops in all competitions this season.

Roma interested in Frimpong but need Celtic to lower price

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Sheffield Wednesday have terminated the contract of manager Tony Pulis with immediate effect <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/swfc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#swfc</a> — Sheffield Wednesday (@swfc) <a href="https://twitter.com/swfc/status/1343695189085462530?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 28, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Sheffield Wednesday sack Pulis after 10 matches

Ex-Melbourne Victory playmaker Rashid Mahazi has confirmed his retirement from football via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rashidmahazi/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. The 28-year-old started his senior career at Victory and enjoyed stints at Western Sydney Wanderers and most recently Incheon United. Mahazi was a part of the Victory team that won the A-League double in 2014-15 and lifted the FFA Cup in 2015.

Former Victory midfielder Mahazi retires from football

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez plan to play together at MLS club Inter Miami but not until 2022, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/totcosta/status/1343641571925893125" target="_blank">Catalunya Radio</a>. Barcelona star Messi is contracted at Camp Nou until the end of the current season, while Atletico's Suarez has a deal in the Spanish capital until the summer of 2022.

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