 Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Pochettino wants Trippier and Kounde at Man Utd

Lucien Favre and Rudi Garcia have been interviewed with a view to taking over as interim boss at Manchester United, <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/11/23/manchester-united-hold-talks-ernesto-valverde-interim-manager/?utm_content=football&amp;utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_campaign=Echobox&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1637764323-1">the Telegraph</a> reports.As confirmed by GOAL, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-talks-valverde-pochettino-enquiry-knocked-back-psg/blt0b5f83e9e0b6c3b3">United have held talks with former Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde as they seek a managerial appointment to take them through to the end of the season.</a>And the Telegraph report claims that two more candidates have been interviewed by the club's football director, John Murtough, with Michael Carrick currently in charge in a caretaker capacity.

Man Utd interview Favre & Rudi Garcia (Telegraph)

Red Devils searching for interim appointment

Mauricio Pochettino has asked Manchester United to sign Atletico Madrid’s Kieran Trippier and Sevilla’s Jules Kounde if he takes over as manager, according to <a href="https://www.larazon.es/deportes/laotraliga/20211123/k6kndqiljng77cwt7oog6fmv3y.html" target="_blank">La Razon.</a>The PSG boss is a top target to succeed the sacked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with Man Utd set to wait to the end of the season to appoint a permanent coach.Pochettino worked with Trippier at Tottenham, while Kounde has long been admired by top European clubs and was close to joining Chelsea in the summer.

Pochettino wants Trippier and Kounde at Man Utd (La Razon)

The Man Utd target already has signings in mind

Newcastle have not been turned off of signing Dusan Vlahovic from Fiorentina despite the €80 million asking price the Serie A side have set.Juventus are deemed the favourites to land the striker and hope to bring him to Turin in January, but <a href="https://corrierefiorentino.corriere.it/" target="_blank">Corriere Fiorentino</a> reports that Newcastle are still in the picture and could compete for his signing.

Newcastle still want Vlahovic despite €80m asking price (Corriere Fiorentino)

Juventus still determined to land striker

Three Premier League teams are chasing Olympiacos star Aguibou Camara, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/16827028/liverpool-olympiacos-aguibou-camara-leicester-newcastle/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>.Liverpool, Leicester and Newcastle are eager to snap up the 20-year-old Guinea midfielder, but the Greek side are demanding around £20 million for him.

Liverpool, Leicester & Newcastle target £20m Camara (The Sun)

Guinea international midfielder has excelled at Olympiacos

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Barcelona consider Gavi’s contract extension now at final stages. Positive meeting with his agent, new five year deal on the table and salary to be increased season after season. ⭐️🇪🇸 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a> Chelsea are not paying the clause, despite rumours. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> More: <a href="https://t.co/IFVwGi55hy">https://t.co/IFVwGi55hy</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1463615866721996803?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 24, 2021</a></blockquote><script asyncsrc="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Barcelona close in on Gavi extension

Tottenham are set to pull off the signing of West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Sam Johnstone this summer, reports <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/insider-tottenham-to-pull-off-very-easy-johnstone-deal-next-summer/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. Johnstone is seen as the successor to Hugo Lloris between the posts, and would not be discouraged by the prospect of spending time on the Spurs bench before taking on the No. 1 shirt in the future.

Tottenham line up Johnstone summer signing

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Luis Enrique won’t be involved in any talk with Manchester United. He’s only planning for the World Cup with Spain and he’s not gonna change his mind. 🇪🇸 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> Sevilla manager Jules Lopetegui also denied Man Utd job chance: “It seems absurd to me”. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sevilla?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sevilla</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1463496379481874433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 24, 2021</a></blockquote><script asyncsrc="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Luis Enrique out of Man Utd running

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">André Onana starts for Ajax tonight after his suspension, <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeVerweij?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MikeVerweij</a> announces. But there’s no plan to extend his contract - the goalkeeper will leave the club at the end of the season. 🇨🇲 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ajax?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ajax</a> Onana has a verbal agreement with Inter to join as free agent - not signed yet.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1463544040276873218?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 24, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Onana set to leave Ajax

Brendan Rodgers has once again reiterated his commitment to Leicester, insisting rumours linking him with the Manchester United job are “not real”.<iframe></iframe>The Foxes boss, who led the club to FA Cup success last season, is among the names reportedly on the Red Devils’ shortlist as the club considers a successor to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.However, the former Liverpool head coach has moved to distance himself from those rumours, insisting he is happy at King Power Stadium.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/rodgers-says-man-utd-rumours-not-real-as-leicester-boss/blta74bdd6827f5cd96" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Rodgers: Man Utd links 'not real' 

Barca in talks over Cabral deal

Barca open Gavi contract talks

Chelsea defender Thiago Silva is on the brink of signing a new contract, reports <a href="https://www.uol.com.br/esporte/colunas/mercado-da-bola/2021/11/24/thiago-silva-vai-renovar-contrato-com-o-chelsea.htm" target="_blank">UOL.</a>The Brazil international signed a two-year deal when he joined on a free transfer from PSG in the summer of 2020 but is set to sign an extension through to June 2023.The 37-year-old has impressed in the heart of the Blues defence despite his advancing years and wants to continue to play at a high level in order to secure his place in the Brazil squad for the 2022 World Cup.

Silva set for new Chelsea deal

Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic has ruled out a January exit, insisting he wants to help the Serie A club qualify for Europe.The Serbia striker sparked rumours of a move in the winter window after turning down the offer of a new contract.The likes of Juventus, Tottenham and Manchester City have been linked with the 21-year-old, but the striker told <a href="https://www.telegraf.rs/sport/fudbal/3422534-ekskluzivno-intervju-dusan-vlahovic-fiorentina-srbija-ronaldo-ibrahimovic" target="_blank">Telegraf.rs</a> that he is planning to stay in Florence until at least the end of the season.

Vlahovic rules out January move

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Oldham Athletic can confirm that Keith Curle has left his role as Head Coach by mutual consent. Selim Benachour will step up from the Academy and take over as Interim Head Coach. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/oafc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#oafc</a> <a href="https://t.co/LPg6eGnjW7">https://t.co/LPg6eGnjW7</a>— Oldham Athletic (@OfficialOAFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialOAFC/status/1463503437144985607?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 24, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Keith Curle leaves role as Oldham manager

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Officially, official. Welcome to the family, <a href="https://twitter.com/EzraHendrickson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EzraHendrickson</a>!— Chicago Fire FC (@ChicagoFire) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChicagoFire/status/1463524932474785801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 24, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Chicago Fire appoints Ezra Hendrickson as new head coach

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Bradley’s at the wheel 🚘 <a href="https://t.co/e3arE8pBHU">pic.twitter.com/e3arE8pBHU</a>— Toronto FC (@TorontoFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/TorontoFC/status/1463510161511915532?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 24, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Toronto FC hire Bob Bradley

Chelsea are keeping tabs on Fenerbahce defender Attila Szalai - according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/chelsea-open-talks-to-sign-szalai/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1637753321" target="_self">Football Insider</a>.The Blues are eager to bolster their options at the back and have identified the 23-year-old as a target ahead of the January transfer window.Sevilla's Jules Kounde is also still on Chelsea's radar, but Szalai could represent better value for money with a reported value of £10 million.

Chelsea keeping tabs on Fenerbahce star Szalai 

Manchester United have held talks with former Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde over the interim manager position after seeing an initial enquiry for Mauricio Pochettino knocked back,&nbsp;GOAL&nbsp;can confirm.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/pochettino-top-of-man-utd-manager-wish-list-to-replace-solskjaer-/blt3d4bdb9e52433a06">The former Tottenham boss remains the number one target to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on a permanent basis next summer</a>, but it is understood Paris Saint-Germain are not prepared to let him go without a fight in the middle of the season.&nbsp;Michael&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/carrick-man-utd-s-villarreal-win-was-for-solskjaer/blt06a8fe256a1761ee">Carrick took charge of his first game as temporary manager in the 2-0 win against Villarreal</a>&nbsp;in the Champions League on Tuesday night, but the club are in active talks to bring in an interim replacement for Solskjaer until the end of the season. It is understood that Valverde, who left Barcelona in January 2020 having won two La Liga titles, is one of the names on their short-term option list.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-talks-valverde-pochettino-enquiry-knocked-back-psg/blt0b5f83e9e0b6c3b3" target="_self">Read more here</a>.

Man Utd hold Valverde talks after Poch enquiry knocked back

Wolves have opened the door to the sale of Adama Traore amid ongoing links with Liverpool - according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-major-update-on-liverpool-bid-to-sign-traore-as-wolves-open-door-to-incredible-move/" target="_self">Football Insider</a>.The Wanderers could cash in on the 25-year-old in January in order to make sure they have enough funds to finalise the permanent signing of Hwang Hee-chan from RB Leipzig.Traore could be available for around £20 million ($27m) as he edges towards the final 18 months of his contract.

Wolves open door to Traore sale amid Liverpool links

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka is open to returning to Borussia Monchengladbach.The Swiss ace recently penned fresh terms at Emirates Stadium through to 2024, but would welcome the chance to retrace his steps when his contract expires.Xhaka, who moved to Arsenal from Gladbach for £34 million ($45m) in 2016, has told the <a href="http://www.mitgedacht-block.de/mitgeredet-29-derbysieger-granit-xhaka-im-interview/" target="_self">Mit Geredit</a> podcast: "I have just extended my contract, which still has two and a half years to run."Then I'll be 32, and if Max Eberl [Gladbach's director of sport] is willing to bring me back when I'm 32, my door will be open."&nbsp;

Arsenal's Xhaka open to Gladbach return

Manchester United are tracking Ousmane Dembele's contract situation at Barcelona - according to <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/dembele-fcbarcelona-fitxatge-manchester-united-pochettino_673637_102.html" target="_self">El Nacional</a>.The French winger's current deal expires in June 2022, and the Blaugrana are struggling. to tie him down to fresh terms.United are keeping a close eye on Dembele with a view to signing him on a free transfer next summer.

Man Utd tracking Dembele contract situation

Aston Villa are set to offload Bertrand Traore in January - according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/aston-villa-traore-let-go-january/" target="_self">Football Insider</a>.New Lions boss Steven Gerrard has deemed the 26-year-old surplus to requirements and the club will welcome any offers when the transfer window reopens.Traore has been restricted to just four Premier League appearances for Villa so far this season.

Aston Villa set to offload Traore

Unai Emery is among the names Manchester United are considering for their next manager, report <a href="https://twitter.com/cfbayern/status/1463425324344090624" target="_blank">Bild</a>.The 50-year-old former Arsenal boss rejected a move to Newcastle earlier this season, but is being tracked by Man Utd for his work with Villarreal.Emery guided Villarreal to Europa League glory last season, beating Man Utd on penalties in the final.

Emery 'a candidate for Man Utd' (Bild)

The Villarreal manager is reportedly on the Old Trafford shortlist

Jesse Lingard remains determined to depart Manchester United in January despite Ole Gunnar Solskjaer leaving the club, according to <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10234651/Jesse-Lingard-wants-quit-Man-United-despite-manager-despite-delay-exit-decision.html" target="_blank">MailOnline</a>.Several Man Utd players who struggled for regular minutes under Solskjaer, such as Donny van de Beek and Anthony Martial, have been goven renewed hope over their future following the manager's departure.However Lingard, who has made just one leageu start this season and whose contract expires next summer, has decided to move on and remains on the look-out for a new club in January.

Lingard 'still wants to leave Man Utd'

Liverpool are monitoring Olympiakos midfielder Aguibou Camara - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/16827028/liverpool-olympiacos-aguibou-camara-leicester-newcastle/" target="_self">The Sun</a>.The 20-year-old has also been linked with Leicester and Newcastle after an impressive start to his career in Greece.Camara joined Olympiakos from Lille in the summer and has scored three goals in his first nine league games for the club.

Liverpool monitoring Olympiakos midfielder Camara

Chelsea have set their asking price for English midfielder Ross Barkley - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1463085938402287620?s=20" target="_self">Fichajes</a>.Newcastle, Leeds and Burnley have all been linked with the 27-year-old, who will be allowed to leave Stamford Bridge in 2022.Chelsea are ready to let Barkley go if they receive an offer of £14 million ($19m) on more when the transfer window reopens.

Chelsea set Barkley asking price 

Atletico Madrid are plotting a swoop for Benfica striker Darwin Nunez - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/sirene-spagnole-per-darwin-nunez-27050" target="_self">Calciomercato</a>.The Spanish giants are one of a number of top European clubs tracking the 22-year-old.Nunez could leave Benfica next summer, with Atletico eager to win the race for his signature.

Atletico plotting Nunez swoop

Manchester City loanee Pedro Porro is the subject of interest from Real Madrid - according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/real-madrid/20211123/1001716547/madrid-pierde-vista-pedro-porro.html" target="_self">Mundo Deportivo</a>.The Blancos have been impressed by the 22-year-old's performances on loan at Sporting over the past two seasons.Real could swoop for Porro next year, but Sporting do have the option to sign him permanently.

Real interested in Man City loanee Porro

AC Milan are the latest team to enter the frame to sign Alexandre Lacazette from Arsenal, says <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-sfida-con-atletico-madrid-e-newcastle-per-un-attaccante-59090" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Newcastle are all said to be trying to snap him up next summer, but the Rossoneri hope to compete for his signature.

AC Milan join Lacazette race

Newcastle hope to convince Laurent Busser to leave his role as head of recruitment at Bayern Munich to take on a position at St James’ Park, claims <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a3189791288766117709-le-francais-laurent-busser-chef-de-la-cellule-recrutement-du-bayern-munich-interesse-newcastle" target="_blank">Foot Mercato</a>.The Frenchman joined Bayern in January 2018 and is renowned for his ability to spot young talents and the Magpies hope he is willing to help them step up their recruitment as they look to climb up the Premier League.

Newcastle want Bayern’s head of recruitment

Hearts defender John Souttar is ready to reject interest from Rangers and Celtic in favour of a move to England.<a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/john-souttar-leaves-celtic-rangers-25527953" target="_blank">Daily Record</a> reports the Old Firm sides are interested in signing Souttar, but he could end up at Stoke, Blackburn, Millwall, Middlesbrough, Luton, Queen’s Park Rangers, Birmingham, Blackpool and Preston, who have all expressed interest.

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