Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Barca monitoring Greenwood

Manchester City are, according to <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/manchester-city-lining-up-new-deal-for-gabriel-jesus " target="_blank">90min</a>, preparing to open talks with Gabriel Jesus over a new contract.The Brazilian striker still has 18 months left to run on his current deal, but the Premier League champions want to get him tied down on fresh terms.

Man City to open talks over new Jesus contract (90min)

While keeping a close eye on Edinson Cavani, <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/cristiano-ronaldo-desencadena-una-tempesta-en-l-united-amb-un-jugador-que-demana-d-anar-se-n-al-barca-de-xavi_682382_102.html " target="_blank">El Nacional</a> claims that Barcelona are also monitoring Manchester United forward Mason Greenwod.Questions are being asked of whether the youngster fits into Ralf Rangnick’s plans at Old Trafford, which could lead to a shock exit door being opened up.

Barca monitoring Greenwood at Man Utd (El Nacional)

Liga giants looking at Red Devils starlet

Anthony Martial may want out of Manchester United, but <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4549278/kounde-to-chelsea-hots-up-man-uniteds-martial-in-limbo " target="_blank">ESPN</a> reports that the Red Devils are yet to receive a single approach for the France international.Serie A giants Juventus have been linked with a loan move for the unsettled striker, but no questions are being asked of those at Old Trafford just yet.

Man Utd yet to receive Martial approach (ESPN)

Sevilla are willing to lower their €80 million valuation of Jules Kounde and negotiate with Chelsea, according to ESPN.Chelsea face a defensive crisis, with Antonio Rudiger,&nbsp;Thiago Silva,&nbsp;Andreas Christensen&nbsp;and&nbsp;Cesar Azpilicueta all out of contract in the summer, meaning their chase for long-term target Kounde is intensifying.A move collapsed in the summer, but Sevilla are now reported to be willing to sell for €50m to €60m rather than hold out for his full release clause.

Sevilla 'willing to negotiate with Chelsea over Kounde' (ESPN)

The long-running transfer saga could be nearing a conclusion

Real Madrid are monitoring Kingsley Coman's contract situation at Bayern Munich, claims <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/kingsley-coman-opcion-ataque-real-madrid-20211216.html" target="_blank">Fichajes.net</a>.They already expect to land Kylian Mbappe next summer and would be interested in adding Coman, another dynamic French attacker, as well.Coman has scored five goals in all competitions this year to go along with two assists.

Real Madrid eye Coman (Fichajes)

The winger is under contract until 2023 but renewal talks with Bayern have stalled

Barcelona manager Xavi will prioritise injured Manchester City forward Ferran Torres above any other signing assuming his health clears up, writes <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/barca-apuesta-total-ferran-torres-12993640" target="_blank">SPORT</a>.After watching him excel at Euro 2020, the boss sees Torres as a key missing piece at Camp Nou and prefers his style of play to other attacking options.However, he would need to allow Ousmane Dembele to leave in order to afford Torres' wages.

Xavi wants Torres above anyone else (SPORT)

The manager thinks fellow Spaniard is key piece for Barcelona

Newcastle have offered €100 million ($113m/£88m) for Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic, says journalist <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2021/12/16/calciomercato-juventus-vlahovic-fiorentina-newcastle-grassia/" target="_blank">Filippo Grassia</a>.Vlahovic has seen his stock skyrocket during a 15-goal start to the Serie A season through just 17 matches.The Magpies, bolstered by an influx of money, are eager to make the forward one of their first major signings.

Newcastle make monster €100m Vlahovic offer (Grassia)

The Magpies will spare no expense to bring in the Fiorentina striker as soon as possible

Inter Milan have offered winger Ivan Perisic a new contract, according to <a href="https://www.fussballtransfers.com/a8522107959579238099-inter-angebot-fuer-perisic" target="_blank">Fussball Transfers.</a>The 32-year-old Croatia international is out of contract at the end of the season so could hold talks with foreign clubs over a free transfer move from next month.However, the Nerazzurri&nbsp;have been impressed with Perisic's performances this season so are prepared to offer him fresh terms.

Perisic set for new Inter deal

FC Dallas defender Nkosi Tafari has signed a new three-year contract with the option for a further two years.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">:) We have signed defender <a href="https://twitter.com/NkosiTafari?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NkosiTafari</a> to a new three-year contract with club options for the 2025 and 2026 season.— FC Dallas (@FCDallas) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCDallas/status/1471943924394700800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Tafari signs new Dallas deal

Barcelona will allow winger Yusuf Demir to return to parent club Rapid Vienna in January, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/en/news/barca/yusuf-demir-will-be-the-first-player-to-leave-barcelona-in-january-12995595" target="_blank">Sport</a>.Barca signed Demir on a season-long loan last summer and had the option to make the move permanent at the end of this campaign, but have decided instead to cancel the deal.Demir is expected to leave Vienna once more during the winter window, with a move to Bundesliga mooted.

Demir to return to Vienna

Napoli are considering whether to make a January move for Tottenham defender Davinson Sanchez, reports <a href="https://www.calcioinpillole.com/calciomercato-napoli-serve-un-difensore-per-sostituire-manolas-i-nomi/" target="_blank">Calcio In Pillole.</a>The Serie A side are on the lookout for a new defender after agreeing to sell Kostas Manolas to Olympiakos and the Colombian is high on their wanted list.Sanchez has struggled for consistency since joining Spurs from Ajax in 2017 and so boss Antonio Conte may look to cash-in in January given he has plenty of other centre-back options.

Napoli consider Sanchez move

Charlotte FC have signed free agent Yordy Reyna on an 18-month deal with the option of a further year.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We have signed free agent forward Yordy Reyna.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForTheCrown?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForTheCrown</a> <a href="https://t.co/blzgEY4bOq">https://t.co/blzgEY4bOq</a>— Charlotte FC (@CharlotteFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/CharlotteFC/status/1471918193300189192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Charlotte sign Reyna

Newcastle have decided to terminate Matty Longstaff's loan at Aberdeen six months early, reports the <a href="https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-matty-longstaff-loan-22501927" target="_blank">Chronicle</a>.The 21-year-old joined the Dons on a season-long loan in the summer but has not featured in the last three matchday squads and Newcastle have opted to activate a clause that will see him return to the Magpies immediately.That will give new boss Eddie Howe the chance to run the rule over the youngster with a view of either giving him more opportunities in the second half of the campaign or sending him out on another loan.

Toon to terminate Longstaff deal

Frenkie de Jong is no longer "untouchable" at Barcelona and the club is ready to consider offers for the Netherlands midfielder, reports <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/barcelona/2021/12/17/61bb5c40ca4741e2268b4583.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>.De Jong has been seen as one of the club's most valuable assets since joining from Ajax for €75 million (£65m/$85m) in 2019.However, the 24-year-old's performances this season have not lived up to expectations, prompting the Blaugrana to change their stance and prepare to consider any reasonable offers that come their way in the summer.

Barca would consider De Jong offers

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has refused to rule out the possibility of Joao Felix leaving the club in January.The 22-year-old has struggled to consistently replicate his best form since Atletico smashed their transfer record to sign the forward from Benfica for €126 million&nbsp;(£113m/$142m) in 2019.Injuries and increased competition also mean he has found regular first-team opportunities limited this term, sparking rumours of an exit during the winter window.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/simeone-won-t-rule-out-joao-felix-transfer-as-eur126-million/bltd6faa146401495ec" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL!</a>

Simeone won't rule out Joao Felix transfer

Barcelona are accelrating their plans to sign Ferran Torres from Manchester City in January, reports <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20211217/1001726612/barca-ferran-torres-aprietan-acelerador.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo.</a>The Spain forward has already expressed his desire to move to Camp Nou, but the two clubs have been locked in negotiations over a fee.However, progress has been made and it is believed they are only a few million away from reaching an agreement.

Barca stepping up Torres chase

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is training on his own away from the Arsenal squad with his future at the club increasingly uncertain, reports the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/12/17/pierre-emerick-aubameyang-no-longer-training-arsenal-first-team/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>.The Gabon striker was stripped of the captaincy by boss Mikel Arteta earlier this week for what he said was the “latest disciplinary breach” and has missed the club's last two matches.He is expected to continue training solo until he leaves for the Africa Cup of Nations, which runs from January 9 to February 6.

Aubameyang training on his own

Ralf Rangnick is willing to let Anthony Martial&nbsp;and&nbsp;Jesse Lingard&nbsp;leave Manchester United next month, according to the <a href=" https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/ralf-rangnick-decides-anthony-martial-25725630" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.Martial and Lingard are both frustrated at the lack of regular first-team football at Old Trafford during the first half of the campaign.After spending his first few weeks in charge assessing his squad Rangnick has decided that both players are surplus to requirements.

Duo set for Man Utd exit

Arsenal are considering sending Omar Rekik out on loan next month to aid his development, reports <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/arsenals-omar-rekik-loan-transfer-latest/4PB9BHuyt3l4/" target="_blank">The Athletic.</a>The 19-year-old has yet to make a senior appearance since joining Arsenal from Hertha Berlin in January but is highly rated the the club's academy staff.The Tunisia international may be able to gain some experience in cup competitions over the next few weeks but the Gunners feel a loan move and regular first-team football from now until the end of the season may be the best option at this stage of his career.

Arsenal considering Rekik loan move

Jose Mourinho prised Tammy Abraham away from Chelsea over the summer and is ready to raid his former club again in January for Ruben Loftus-Cheek, claims <a href="https://www.ilromanista.eu/news/as-roma/126644/non-solo-grillitsch-ca-anche-loftus-cheek " target="_blank">Il Romanista</a>.The England international playmaker faces fierce competition for places at Stamford Bridge and may be tempted to take on a new challenge in Italy.

Mourinho looking to land Loftus-Cheek

Davinson Sanchez has emerged as a top January target for Napoli, claims <a href="https://www.calcioinpillole.com/calciomercato-napoli-serve-un-difensore-per-sostituire-manolas-i-nomi/ " target="_blank">Calcio In Pillole</a>.The Serie A outfit want a replacement for Olympiacos-bound Kostas Manolas and believe a Colombia international can be prised away from north London for £25 million ($33m).

Napoli want Spurs defender Sanchez

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📸 | CHRIS ALL THE BEST, <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisEriksen8?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChrisEriksen8</a>! We've experienced some unforgettable moments together 🖤💙 <a href="https://t.co/b7HrUzh8WO">pic.twitter.com/b7HrUzh8WO</a>— Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/Inter_en/status/1471852241686573056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Inter release Eriksen

Barcelona have made a habit of returning familiar faces to Camp Nou down the years, with Xavi and Dani Alves treading that path in 2021.<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/contacto-barca-marc-bartra-12994711 " target="_blank">Sport</a> claims that La Masia academy graduate Marc Bartra could be next on that list, with the defender being targeted for a return to his roots from Real Betis.

Could Bartra head back to Barcelona?

<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-everton-and-west-ham-in-race-to-beat-southampton-to-kvaratskhelia-signing/ " target="_blank">Football Insider</a> claims that West Ham and Everton are ready to battle it out for the signature of Rubin Kazan attacker Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.The 20-year-old Georgian sensation is considered to be on the hottest prospects in Europe, with Tottenham, Southampton and AC Milan also tracking his development.

West Ham & Everton battle for Kvaratskhelia

Former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa may not be done with European football yet.The Spain international is currently with Brazilian champions Atletico Mineiro, but <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/atletico-madrid/20211217/1001726741/diego-costa-regresar-laliga.html " target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo </a>claims that Cadiz and Elche have expressed interest in returning him to Spain during the winter window.

Will Costa return to Europe?

Edinson Cavani will be offered an 18-month contract by Barcelona when the January transfer window swings open, claims <a href="https://twitter.com/gerardromero/status/1471606337368961033?s=21 " target="_blank">Gerard Romero</a>.Reports suggest that the experienced Uruguayan striker will be freed from his deal at Manchester United, allowing him to replace Sergio Aguero in a No.9 role at Camp Nou.

Cavani to be offered 18-month deal at Camp Nou

According to <a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/bremer-via-dal-torino-a-gennaio-per-i-tuttosport-i-in-pole-per-il-brasiliano-c-e-il-chelsea-1621838 " target="_blank">Tuttomercatoweb,</a> Chelsea are leading the race for Torino defender Gleison Bremer.The 24-year-old is said to have snubbed the offer of a new contract in Italy after learning of the interest being shown in him from across Europe.

Chelsea leading the race for Bremer

<a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/jordi-alba-proteccio-messi-fcbarcelona-marcos-alonso-alex-telles-hassane-kamara_683090_102.html " target="_blank">El Nacional</a> reports that Barcelona are considering a move for Manchester United left-back Alex Telles.The Liga giants are aware that a long-term successor to Jordi Alba is required at Camp Nou, with a buccaneering Brazilian star fitting the mould.

Telles lined up by Barca as Alba successor 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">EXCL: Ukraine left back Vitaliy Mykolenko is currently undergoing his medical as new Everton player, here we go! 🔵🇺🇦 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EFC</a> He’s set to join Everton from Dynamo Kiev on a permanent move, final price around €21/23m. Personal terms agreed. <a href="https://t.co/RWzYk7Rctk">pic.twitter.com/RWzYk7Rctk</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1471792985138515968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2021</a></blockquote>
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New arrival incoming at Everton

Eden Hazard has seen a return to Chelsea mooted, but could the Belgian playmaker retrace his steps to Lille instead if he is to leave Real Madrid in upcoming windows.President of the Ligue 1 club, Olivier Letang, has told <a href="https://live.lequipe.fr/collection/replays-emissions/l-equipe-du-soir/ " target="_blank">L’Equipe du Soir</a>: “A return of Hazard to Lille? It’s not impossible. I’ll go to Spain if necessary. It could appear something impossible.“Evidently, Hazard is an incredible player with a lot of quality. Now, he is a Real Madrid player and he is under contract with Real Madrid.”

Could Hazard head back to Lille?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Inter and Christian Eriksen have decided to terminate the current contract by mutual agreement, as he’s officially not allowed to play in Serie A with defibrillator. 🇩🇰 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Eriksen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Eriksen</a> Official announcement soon - then Eriksen will be free to consider proposals from other countries. <a href="https://t.co/tWRL5oVAKC">pic.twitter.com/tWRL5oVAKC</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1471714616468250629?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Inter agree to release Eriksen

Barcelona are struggling to find a new club for out of favour defender Samuel Umtiti, with one European club reportedly asking if being offered the 28-year-old was a 'joke'.Umtiti is on more than £200,000-a-week in wages and his deal does not expire until 2023, however he has played just one Liga cam this season.Barca face having to cancel Umtiti's contract with <a href="https://twitter.com/Barca_Buzz/status/1471731636295327750" target="_blank">Sport </a>reporting that potential buyers being sounded out over a move had simply laughed off the prospect of signing the centre back.

Barcelona struggling to offload Umtiti

PSG sporting director Leonardo remains unsure about Kylian Mbappe's future at the club.Mbappe's contract in Paris expires at the end of the season and he has been heavily linked with Real Madrid, for who he could sign a pre-contract agreement in January.Leonardo told <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2021/12/16/internacional/1639693613_374417.html" target="_blank">AS</a>: “What to say about Mbappe. Kylian is formidable. He is different, unique. And well, you know what we want… we will see.”

'We will see' - Leonardo unsure on Mbappe future

Rangers will recall young striker James McPake from his loan at Morecambe next month, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-oldham-athletic-and-hartlepool-battle-for-rangers-forward-mcpake-after-transfer-decision-made/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a>The 20-year-old forward has only made three appearances for the English third-tier side this season amid injury problems, and will be sent to a new club to get more first team action in 2022.League Two clubs Oldham and Hartlepool are reportedly interested in the Scotland Under-21 international.

Rangers 'to recall striker from loan in January'

Dynamo Kiev manager Mircea Lucescu says he expects left-back Vitaliy&nbsp;Mykolenko to join Everton in January.The 22-year-old, who impressed for Ukraine at Euro 2020, had been linked with a £20 million move to the Premier League next month.“One of them [our players] went to Everton, in England,” Lucescu told <a href="https://www.telekomsport.ro/dinamo-kiev-a-vandut-un-jucator-in-premier-league-mircea-lucescu-a-plecat-cu-ce-echipa-a-semnat-20509989" target="_blank">Telekom Sport</a>. “After [Andriy] Yarmolenko, this is the first big transfer that Dinamo Kiev has made. He is a young player, an example for the others.&nbsp;&nbsp;It is very important to give young players the opportunity.”&nbsp;

Kiev boss expects Mykolenko to join Everton

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Mewis to Gotham FC

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Inter sport director Ausilio confirme: “André Onana’s out of contract in June and we’re keeping an eye on these potential opportunities”, he said to Sky Sport. 🇨🇲 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Inter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Inter</a> The deal is set to be signed for Onana to join as free agent in June 2022.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1471612333755617286?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Inter director makes Onana comment

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McKenna named Ipswich boss

Lazio are interested in signing Sampdoria star Mikkel Damsgaard, writes <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/lazio-idea-damsgaard-per-il-centrocampo-91210" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.The Euro 2020 star with Denmark is rated at €25 million ($28m/£21m) - a price Lazio would like to negotiate down in order to complete a deal.Damsgaard ranks as one of Europe's best pressing attackers this year, though he's yet to open his scoring account this campaign.

Lazio interested in Euros star Damsgaard

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Inter Miami add Lassiter

Liverpool will request a £15 million ($20m/€18m) fee for defender Nat Phillips next month, with the England international expected to leave, according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/liverpool-want-15m-to-sell-nat-phillips-in-january-with-premier-league-sides-interested/cgsJL00zCnBv/" target="_blank">The Athletic.</a>West Ham and Newcastle are listed as top suitors for him.

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