Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Chelsea have €70m Leao bid rejected amid talks with Milan

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Excl. News <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Leao?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Leao</a>: At this stage he doesn’t want to extend beyond 2024. Not confident with the offer. Chelsea, City, Real in. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> held talks about him in Qatar. Milan refused Chelseas offer (€70m). They want €150m. The amount of the release clause. <a href="https://twitter.com/Sky_Marc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Sky_Marc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportDE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SkySportDE</a> 🇵🇹 <a href="https://t.co/QuUxLawSuB">pic.twitter.com/QuUxLawSuB</a>— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1602382012526252033?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Chelsea held Leao talks as AC Milan reject €70m bid (Sky Sports)

Napoli are preparing an offer for Hellas Verona midfielder Ivan Ilic, <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/napoli-scatto-per-ilic-cifre-e-dettagli-dell-operazione-48530" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports.But Verona are demanding around €25 million for the Serbia international, whose contract runs until 2026.

Napoli move for Ilic

Barcelona are not interested in selling Franck Kessie despite his disappointing start to life at Camp Nou.Kessie has started just two matches in La Liga and three in the Champions League since joining from AC Milan in the summer and there have been reports of a possible return to Serie A in January with Inter eager to sign him.But <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20221213/1001906235/cumbre-mercado-caer.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo </a>claims the player is not pushing for a move and Barca do not want to let him go just yet.

Barca don't want to sell Kessie

Mikel Arteta has insisted Arsenal are looking at potential signings ahead of the upcoming January transfer window.The Gunners lost Gabriel Jesus to injury during the World Cup and are now light of options in attack with their star man having undergone surgery on his knee.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arteta-arsenal-transfer-update-premier-league-return/blt0405539d8a8b5ab0" target="_blank">Read what Arteta had to say on GOAL</a>

Arsenal 'very active' in transfer market, says Arteta

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">News <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Livakovic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Livakovic</a>: Internally, not everyone is totally convinced if he is THE perfect Neuer replacement. No negotiations so far as reported. Yann Sommer was discussed. Navas as well but the internal opinion at this stage: Too old, too expensive. <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportDE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SkySportDE</a> 🇭🇷 <a href="https://t.co/YMx1h851wu">pic.twitter.com/YMx1h851wu</a>— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1602641900061822983?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 13, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Bayern Munich unsure on Neuer replacement options

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Fulham?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Fulham</a> have shown interested in signing Rick <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Karsdorp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Karsdorp</a> from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ASRoma?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ASRoma</a> on loan with obligation to buy upon reaching certain conditions. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/rHHy2lUnfK">https://t.co/rHHy2lUnfK</a>— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1602720383488204802?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 13, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Fulham interested in Roma outcast Karsdorp

Despite constantly being linked with the Milan and Portugal superstar, Manchester United are yet to register any concrete interest in Rafael Leao.That's according to the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/rafael-leao-milan-man-united-25737751" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a>, who also report that Milan value the forward at €100m.

Man Utd yet to register interest in Rafael Leao

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨🆕✍️ Eintracht Frankfurt have completed the signing of goalkeeping talent Simon Simoni. The 18-year-old Albanian has agreed a contract until 30 June 2027. For more information, click here:⤵️<a href="https://t.co/0DfoAcSyrS">https://t.co/0DfoAcSyrS</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SGE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SGE</a> <a href="https://t.co/nnUgHGjUzf">pic.twitter.com/nnUgHGjUzf</a>— Eintracht Frankfurt (@eintrachtint) <a href="https://twitter.com/eintrachtint/status/1602692825757454346?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 13, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Eintracht Frankfurt announce Simon Simoni signing

With all eyes on Sergio Busquets and what the veteran's next steps might be, Barcelona appear to have found their replacement for the base of their midfield.The latest candidate identified is 21-year-old Alan Varela, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/alan-varela-nuevo-busquets-escuela-79898242" target="_blank">SPORT</a>. Varela plays his football with Boca Juniors but turned out for Barcelona Lujan at youth level; a club linked to La Blaugrana.

Barcelona eye Busquets replacement

Relevo report, via <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1602683104761909248" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>, that Hector Bellerin is now expected to stay at Barcelona until the end of the season following talks with his representatives.Bellerin has struggled to settle since moving on a free transfer in the summer, but wishes to stay and now looks set to do so barring any changes in January.

Bellerin to see out season with Barcelona

Memphis Depay's entourage has got in touch with AS Roma to bring the forward on a short loan to the Serie A outfit, according to Sport via <a href="https://romapress.net/memphis-depays-entourage-in-contact-with-roma/" target="_blank">Roma Press. </a>The Dutch international is ready to leave Barcelona and is eager to take up a new challenge. Currently, Roma are the firm favourites to get the services of the 28-year-old.

Depay's representatives get in touch with Roma

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Moukoko deal. BVB have still chances to extend his contract, player has great relationship with Terzić &amp; club — but timing is crucial, they’ve to act within December with good proposal 🚨🟡⚫️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BVB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BVB</a> English &amp; Spanish clubs ready to push in January if new deal won’t be agreed now. <a href="https://t.co/OhIIwKnGuS">pic.twitter.com/OhIIwKnGuS</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1602624066971922433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 13, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Moukoko can still extend with BVB

Aston Villa is an option for Joao Felix as the Portuguese forward is moving towards an exit from Atletico Madrid, according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/3991075/2022/12/12/ornstein-world-cup-transfer-targets/" target="_blank">The Athletic. </a>His agent Jorge Mendes enjoys a strong relationship with the management and is pushing for a deal. However, Arsenal are also believed to be interested in the forward after Gabriel Jesus underwent knee surgery.

Villa emerge as an option for Felix

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A new era ❤️— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) <a href="https://twitter.com/afcbournemouth/status/1602634400352636928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 13, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Bill Foley consortium takes over Bournemouth

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Meeting scheduled between Olivier Giroud’s agents and AC Milan after the World Cup to complete the agreement on new contract. 🔴🇫🇷🤝🏻 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ACMilan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ACMilan</a> New deal almost ready and set to be signed soon, all parties have the same intention: continue together. <a href="https://t.co/N1p9aZaDhp">pic.twitter.com/N1p9aZaDhp</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1602597268972273666?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 13, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Giroud set to extend with Milan

Portugal have approached Jose Mourinho to be the head coach of the national team, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport&nbsp;via <a href="https://romapress.net/portugal-approach-mourinho-with-managerial-job/" target="_blank">Roma Press. </a>They have offered Mourinho a unique opportunity to continue at the club and be the national team coach at the same time. However, in the short term, the Portuguese FA wants youth coach Rui Jorge to take up the responsibility.

Portugal approach Mourinho to take over

Bayern Munich have already reached an agreement in principle with RB Leipzig star Konrad Laimer, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/liverpool-bid-winner-named-sources/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a>Liverpool were also keen to get the midfielder whose contract ends in the summer but it seems that the Bundesliga outfit have taken the lead in negotiations and remain firm favourites to sign him.

Bayern beat Liverpool in Laimer race

Sergio Busquets might choose to extend his stay at Barcelona after his contract ends in June 2023, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20221212/1001905804/busquets-pasar-asi-esta-caso.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo.</a> Previously, it was understood that the midfielder wants to leave the Catalan club and join Inter Miami in the MLS. However, the situation has changed now as Xavi wants the 34-year-old to be offered an extension by the club. But the midfielder has to accept a salary reduction which could be possibly up to 50 per cent of his current wages.

Busquets might continue at Barcelona

Lionel Messi could continue with PSG after signing an extension, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/QueThiJugues/status/1602364912516435989">Sique Rodriguez.</a> Although there have been speculations that he might join Inter Miami or make a return to Barcelona, those possibilities look slim at the moment.

Messi close to continuing with PSG

Barcelona have set their eyes on Torino right-back Wilfried Singo, according to Italian publication&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/torino/2022/12/12-101036685/torino_cairo_vuole_blindare_singo_ma_occhio_al_tottenham_di_conte" target="_blank">Tuttosport.</a> The Ivory Coast international has been with the Serie A outfit for four years and his contract will expire in 2024. Torino has already begun negotiations with the defender but there is no agreement in sight at the moment.

Torino defender Singo on Barcelona radar

Tottenham Hotspur are keen to sign Wilfried Zaha as a free agent next summer, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-tottenham-plotting-to-sign-wilfried-zaha-after-multiple-offers-submitted/" target="_blank">Football Insider. </a>The Crystal Palace striker will see out his contract in June and Spurs want to make the most of it. However, they face stiff competition from Arsenal who are also interested in the striker.

Tottenham interested in Zaha

Barcelona are interested in signing Azzedine Ounahi from Angers, <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Angers-se-prepare-a-perdre-sofiane-boufal-et-azzedine-ounahi/1369748" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a> reports.The 22-year-old midfielder has impressed for Morocco at the World Cup and Barca see him as a good candidate to strengthen their squad in January.

Barcelona eye Morocco star Ounahi

Thomas Tuchel and Mauricio Pochettino are interested in taking over as England coach should Gareth Southgate leave, <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11530141/The-FA-open-appointing-foreign-coach-England-manager-Gareth-Southgate-leaves.html" target="_blank">The Daily Mail</a> reports.Southgate could opt to step away from the job after England's exit from the World Cup and the Football Association are open to hiring a foreign manager to take his place.

Tuchel & Pochettino in frame to replace Southgate as England boss

Jonathan Osorio has signed a contract extension with Toronto, it has been <a href="https://www.torontofc.ca/news/toronto-fc-sign-canadian-international-jonathan-osorio-to-a-new-contract" target="_blank">confirmed</a>.The Canada international is now tied to the club until 2026.

Osorio signs new Toronto contract

Inter are lining up a move for Borussia Monchengladbach star Marcus Thuram.<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/l-inter-tratta-con-thuram-ma-la-palla-va-anche-a-lukaku-marotta--67349" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports the Serie A side are planning on building their attack around the 25-year-old France international and are confident they can sign him.

Inter target Thuram

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