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Hulk says he expects to stay at Shanghai SIPG, although he hopes to move to Palmeiras at some point in the next few years. The Brazilian star left his native country in 2005 and has had stints all over Asia and Europe, but would like to return home to Palmeiras. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/hulk-reiterates-palmeiras-desire-but-expects-shanghai-sipg/1bryragwpbzbe1ef3jb3aphb98">Read what Hulk had to say on Goal!</a>

Hulk expects to stay at Shanghai SIPG

The Houston Dynamo have signed&nbsp;Aljaž “Kiki” Struna from Palermo, the club announced on Monday. Struna, who has earned 12 caps for Slovenia,joined Palermo in 2012 and was a part of the team's Serie B title win in 2013-14 as well as Carpi's Serie B triumph on loan once year later. “We are excited to bring a player like Aljaž Struna, who has experience playing in Europe and is in the prime of his career, to our team. He is a top defender, not only in Italy, but for his Slovenian national team, and we believe he will bring leadership on and off the field,” said Dynamo Head Coach&nbsp;Wilmer Cabrera.&nbsp; “He wants to win with the Houston Dynamo and he has accepted the challenge to play in MLS over other possibilities, and that shows his commitment to this league and to our club.”

Dynamo sign Struna from Palermo

PSG have joined Everton in tracking Watford star Abdoulaye Doucoure, according to <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6527395/PSG-join-race-Watford-midfielder-Abdoulaye-Doucoure-Everton-remain-keen.html">the Mirror</a>. The French champions are said to have offered&nbsp;£30million for the Hornets star, who is also a target of his former manager Marco Silva at Everton. Doucoure signed a new five-year deal with Watford in August.&nbsp;

PSG tracking Doucoure

PSV forward Hirving Lozano would welcome Mexico compatriot Diego Lainez to Europe even if he signed for Eredivisie rivals Ajax. Eighteen-year-old Lainez is being heavily linked with the Amsterdam ArenA outfit, and Lozano would be happy to see him arrive in the Netherlands. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/lainez-to-ajax-lozano-would-welcome-mexico-team-mate-to/1wgut7k6867tf11ic78y0shbh7" target="_blank">Check out Goal's exclusive interview with Lozano right here!</a>

Lozano would welcom Ajax target Lainez to Europe

Roma are eyeing a move for Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi in the January transfer window, according to <a href="https://www.goal.com/it/notizie/calciomercato-roma-schick-verso-il-prestito-alla-sampdoria/zbh6sxfvhmsv1pu9ytl3suqn1" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. The Giallorossi are set to send Patrik Schick out on loan to Sampdoria in the hope the younsgter will rediscover his best form elsewhere. And they want to bring in Batshuayi, who himself has struggled in front of goal during a loan spell with Valencia this season.

Roma want Batshuayi to replace Schick

Liverpool might be top of the Premier League table, but manager Jurgen Klopp is not ruling out adding to his squad in January. The winter window will mark 12 months since Virgil van Dijk arrived at Anfield, and Klopp will be hopeful of bringing in yet another star name should the opportunity arise this time around. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/klopp-open-to-liverpool-additions-during-january-window/1umvr5ed30hxq1kznk4f709brb" target="_blank">Check out the full story right here!</a>

Klopp not ruling out January business

Brighton are close to sealing a loan move for Tunisia international forward Youssef Msakni. Goal&nbsp;understands Msakni, who plays his club football for Al-Duhail in Qatar, will join the Seagulls in January after recovering from the cruciate ligament injury that saw him miss the World Cup. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/brighton-close-to-sealing-msakni-loan-deal/17m7dd2jhkc1y1xvb9wsqshc6w" target="_blank">Check out the full story right here!</a>

Brighton close to sealing Msakni loan

Porto midfielder Yacine Brahimi is back on Everton’s transfer radar, according to <a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/i-scadenze-19-i-brahimi-il-porto-rischia-di-perderlo-sfida-italia-uk-1192831" target="_blank">TMW.</a> The Algeria international has long been linked with a move to the Premier League, but Serie A heavyweights AC Milan and Lazio are also keen on doing a deal during the winter window.

Everton considering Brahimi bid

Teenage sensation Karamoko Dembele has signed a professional contract with&nbsp;Celtic&nbsp;that ties&nbsp;him to&nbsp;the Scottish champions until 2021. The 15-year-old’s rise has seen him linked with&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;and&nbsp;Manchester City but he will begin his senior career at Parkhead under Brendan Rodgers. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/celtic-keep-dembele-from-premier-league-vultures-by-tying-15/5j5tyaemjcoq1aihqbdv5skrf" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Dembele deal frustrates Chelsea & City

Cardiff, Fulham, Burnley and Tottenham are all keen on Hull City winger Jarrod Bowen, according to the <a href="https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/hull-city-wont-jarrod-bowen-2359907" target="_blank">Hull Daily Mail</a>. The 22-year-old has hit eight goals for the Tigers this season in what has been a testing campaign for all concerned.

Bowen attracting Premier League interest

Benjamin Pavard has denied having an agreement in place which will see him link up with&nbsp;Bayern Munich&nbsp;in the summer of 2019. Ever since helping&nbsp;France&nbsp;to World Cup glory over the summer, the 22-year-old defender has seen his club future called into question. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/pavard-i-havent-signed-anything-with-bayern/1avj4usq03yqp1aj6zqids72b7" target="_blank">Here is what he has had to say on the speculation.</a>

Pavard denies Bayern deal

Portuguese giants Sporting have <a href="https://www.sporting.pt/pt/noticias/futebol/equipa-principal/2018-12-24/comunicado-sporting-clube-de-portugal-futebol-sad" target="_blank">announced that Francisco Geraldes is to rejoin their ranks</a> after returning from a loan spell. The 23-year-old midfielder linked up with Eintracht Frankfurt over the summer, but is now back in familiar surroundings. Sporting have also <a href="https://www.sporting.pt/pt/noticias/futebol/equipa-principal/2018-12-24/comunicado-sporting-clube-de-portugal-futebol-sad-0" target="_blank">snapped up Luiz Phellype from Pacos de Ferreira</a> on a deal through to 2024.

Sporting announce double deal

Inter Milan are willing to sell Radja Nainggolan in January, per <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Inter/23-12-2018/inter-nainggolan-cessione-immediata-se-cina-richiamasse-3101503160167.shtml?refresh_ce-cp" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. Nainggolan only joined the club in the summer, but Inter are aware of their need to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations, and would accept an offer from a Chinese club were it to be forthcoming.

Inter open to Nainggolan sale

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has admitted that he might dip into the January transfer market, but only if the situation calls for it. Klopp stressed that he is happy with his squad but highlighted the Reds' hectic winter schedule – and potential injuries – as cause to peruse who might be available. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/live/transfer-news-and-rumours-live/xkor2gc3zdmg1fuaig2vsrvuv" target="_blank">Read Klopp's full comments on Goal</a>.

Klopp open to January signings

Arsenal, and any other suitor of Nicolas Pepe, have been made aware that it will cost €80 million (£72m/$91m) to secure the Lille winger’s signature. The talented 23-year-old has emerged as a target for leading sides across Europe and has helped his side to second in the Ligue 1 table heading into Christmas. Lille will be hopeful they can hold on to the Ivorian until the end of the season but if the right offer comes in they may be forced to part with their star player. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-warned-it-will-take-80m-to-prise-pepe-from-lille/1iyg3nofvzmjmz7siq0vartn7" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>.

Lille set Pepe price

Juventus are ready to sell Miralem Pjanic and Sami Khedira in order to fund a bid for Real Madrid star Isco, per <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/real-madrid/20181224/453718454964/real-madrid-futbol-sky-pjanic-khedira.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. Isco could leave Real and the Italian side are desperate to land the Spain international, though Arsenal, Manchester City, AC Milan and Napoli are also interested.

Juventus willing to sell Pjanic & Khedira for Isco

Juventus are in talks with Braga over a deal for Francisco Trincao. The Portugal youth international has a €15 million (£13.5m/$17.1m) release clause. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/juventus-eye-15m-rated-teenager-trincao/1qyw8kj6ebwcb1a8n50f9eocu6" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Juventus eye €15m Trincao

Bournemouth are preparing a £10 million bid for Nottingham Forest winger Joe Lolley, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/exclusive-nottingham-forest-braced-as-bournemouth-line-up-10m-winger-bid" target="_blank">Team Talk</a>. The former Huddersfield Town man has been in electric form for Forest this season, and a return to the Premier League now looks on the cards.

Bournemouth ready Lolley bid

Chelsea are on the lookout for attacking reinforcements in January, and the Blues have been urged to sign Marko Arnautovic from West Ham. Former Chelsea striker Tony Cascarino believes the Austria international has a lot of similar attributes to Eric Cantona and would fit in well at Stamford Bridge. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-urged-to-snap-up-cantona-esque-arnautovic-during-january-/fem1etzmat3x1ny22ryilpgg8" target="_blank">Check out the full story right here!</a>

Chelsea urged to sign 'Cantona-esque' Arnautovic

Barcelona's interest in Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot does not mean that they have moved on from Frenkie de Jong, reports <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/barcelona/2018/12/24/5c1fe00222601da16f8b4575.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The Liga champions could snap up a France international as a free agent next summer, but will continue to explore another deal for a highly-rated talent at Ajax.

Barcelona want Rabiot and De Jong

Real Madrid have been offered the chance to sign Lyon playmaker Nabil Fekir, claims <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2018/12/24/5c1ffb9e22601d62798b457b.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The France international was heavily linked with Chelsea and Liverpool over the summer, but could now end up taking his creative talents to La Liga.

Fekir offered to Real Madrid

Manolo Gabbiadini could be offered a route back to Serie A by Fiorentina, according to <a href="https://www.lanazione.it/sport" target="_blank">La Nazione</a>. The Italian striker has struggled to make his mark at Southampton after enjoying a bright start and may decide to head home in January.

Gabbiadini wanted back in Italy

Juventus are piecing together an approach for Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12691/11590138/juventus-working-to-sign-arsenals-aaron-ramsey-for-free-next-summer" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The Wales international midfielder, who has also been linked with Bayern Munich, is set to become a free agent at the end of the season when his contract expires.

Juve working on Ramsey deal

The LA Galaxy have contracted Guillermo Barros Schelotto over the club's vacant head coaching position, according to <a href="https://www.tycsports.com/nota/futbol-de-estados-unidos/2018/12/23/-contactos-con-guillermo-barros-schelotto.html">TYC Sports</a>. Schelotto recently wrapped up a stint with Boca Juniors, who fell short against rivlas River Plate in the Copa Libertadores final.&nbsp; The Argentine starred for the Columbus Crew during his playing career, and has recently talked with Galaxy sporting director Dennis te Kloese regarding the job.

Galaxy contact Schelotto over coaching job

Galatasaray are interested in making a January move for Franck Ribery, according to <a href="https://www.fanatik.com.tr/galatasaraydan-franck-ribery-surprizi-2032875">Fanatik</a>. The Turkish giants are looking to sign the midfielder on a one-and-a-half year contract. Ribery previously played for Galatasaray in 2005 before joining Marseille and, ultimately, Bayern Munich, a club he is expected to depart this summer.&nbsp;

Galatasaray eye Ribery

Ole Gunanr Solskjaer could earn a bonus of&nbsp;a £2 million if he can lead Manchester United to a top four spot and secure Champions League qualification, according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/ole-gunnar-solskjaers-champions-league-13773089">the Mirror</a>. Man Utd are currently eight points away from that vital top four spot and missing out would cost the club&nbsp;more than £40 million. The club last missed a Champions League berth under Louis van Gaal, leading to the manager's dismissal.&nbsp;

Champions League bonus for Solskjaer?

Eintracht Frankfurt have been linked with New York Red Bulls defender Aaron Long. <a href="https://twitter.com/marianot19/status/1077008649849991168">Fox Deportes</a> says that the German club is one of several European teams interested in Long, who was recognized as the MLS Defender of the Year. Long made his USMNT debut in 2018 and is set to be a part of the annual January camp next month.&nbsp;

Eintracht Frankfurt linked with USMNT defender Long

Manchester United's interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will speak with Sir Alex Ferguson at regular intervals during his spell in charge, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8052368/man-utd-alex-ferguson-consultant-solskjaer/">The Sun</a>. After Jose Mourinho was sacked, Ferguson played a role in Solskjaer and Mike Phelan being installed at the helm. Ferguson will not be employed by the club but will lend advice to the management pair for at least the rest of the season.

Solskjaer to have regular Ferguson contact

Barcelona are determined to sign Marcus Rashford despite competition from Real Madrid and AC Milan, reports <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1062982/Man-Utd-transfer-news-Barcelona-Marcus-Rashford-Real-Madrid-Milan" target="_blank">the Express</a>. The Catalan club's hierarchy have apparently compiled a substantial dossier on Rashford, who has scored four goals in 15 Premier League appearances this year. Barca are understood to want to bring the 21-year-old in the summer rather than in January though.

Barcelona target Rashford

Newcastle United want to sign Jetro Willems from Frankfurt in January, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6525649/Newcastle-plot-January-swoop-Frankfurt-defender-Jetro-Willems.html">Daily Mail</a>. Rafa Benitez is aiming to improve his defence as he bids to keep the Magpies in the Premier League, and thinks Willems will give him a good option at left-back. The 24-year-old moved to Frankfurt in 2017 from PSV for £4.5 million ($5.7m).

Newcastle eye Willems in January

Manchester United will look to bring Bournemouth's Josh King back to Old Trafford in January, claims&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8047087/solskjaer-king-man-utd-bournemouth-transfer-news/">the Sun</a>. King played under United interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the Red's youth team, and has since gone on to impress on the south coast&nbsp;in the Premier League. Solskjaer is still a keen admirer of his fellow countryman, and is willing to pay £25 million ($31.6m) to sign him.

Solskjaer wants King back at United

Burnley will allow striker Ashley Barnes to leave for £10 million in January, per <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/" target="_blank">the Sun</a>. The forward was surprisingly linked with Chelsea last season when the Blues were looking for a target man, but has struggled to replicate last season's form in the current campaign.&nbsp;

Barnes available for £10m

Celtic are considering moves for Jermaine Defoe or Andy Carroll in January, says&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/big-name-strikers-jermain-defoe-and-andy-carroll-could-be-on-celtics-january-shopping-list/" target="_blank">the Sunday Post</a>. The Hoops have struggled to replace the goals of Moussa Dembele since he left for Lyon and are facing stiff competition from Rangers and Aberdeen in the Premiership this term.&nbsp; Carroll and Defoe have proven pedigree in front of goal, but are out of favour at their respective clubs after struggling with injury problems.

Celtic consider Carroll and Defoe

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