Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Inter to battle Barcelona for Arsenal star Aubameyang

Inter are entering the race to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/inter-milan-join-barcelona-transfer-21190812" target="_top">The Mirror</a>&nbsp;reports. The Gabon international is already wanted by Barcelona and is said to be considering a move away from the Gunners amid their struggles in the Premier League this season. But Inter are monitoring his situation and could challenge the Catalan side with a bid.

Inter to battle Barcelona for Aubameyang

Frustrated Arsenal star considering summer move

Granit Xhaka is ready to join Hertha Berlin in January, but the move depends on Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta's approval,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/arsenal-transfer-news-granit-xhaka-latest-updates-hertha-berlin-loan-move-next-club-odds-a9265481.html" target="_blank">The Independent</a>&nbsp;reports. The Bundesliga side have reached an agreement to sign the midfielder on loan with an option to buy for £25 million ($33m). But coach Arteta has the final say and is reluctant to let him go because he is an admirer of the Switzerland international.

Xhaka's £25m Hertha move depends on Arteta

Arsenal midfielder agrees to join Bundesliga side in January

Manchester United hope to sign Dominic Calvert-Lewin from Everton, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10643200/man-utd-calvert-lewin-everton-haaland-transfer/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Red Devils are on the hunt for other options after missing out on Erling Haaland, who joined Borussia Dortmund this week. Everton’s 22-year-old attacker is now their top target for the summer, but he will cost upwards of £50 million ($66m).

Man Utd ready £50m Calvert-Lewin bid

Red Devils look at other options after Haaland snub

Chelsea have enquired about the release clause in RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner’s contract, <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/12/30/chelsea-keeping-tabs-possible-timo-werner-release-clause-weigh/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a> claims. The German attacker signed a new deal with the Bundesliga side earlier this season, committing to the club until 2023. But his release clause is said to be over £50 million ($66m), though there is some confusion over the exact figure and Chelsea hope to get some clarity on how much it will cost to land him.

Chelsea make Werner enquiries

Blues asking about striker's release clause

Manchester United's summer transfer window was a rare success but it is an indictment of the club's previous state of flux that there is still so much work to do. Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Daniel James and Harry Maguire have all impressed since arriving at Old Trafford but it has become clear that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side is still short on creativity on midfield and requires greater strength in depth up front. So, while United have propelled themselves into contention for the top-four finish they so desperately crave, the Premier League's fifth-placed team are expected to make at least two signings in January. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/what-manchester-united-need-in-the-january-transfer-window/ujyckoq2sjed1r2lzkbnc9glr" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal&nbsp;here!</a>

What Man Utd need in the January transfer window

Julian Weigl has joined&nbsp;Benfica&nbsp;from&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund&nbsp;in a €20 million (£17m/$22m) deal. The 24-year-old defensive midfielder spent four and a half years with the&nbsp;Bundesliga&nbsp;side and had been a regular in Lucien Favre's team this season, making 20 appearances in all competitions. The&nbsp;Germany&nbsp;international had previously been linked with a move to&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain, as former Dortmund boss Thomas Tuchel admitted interest in him at the end of last season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/weigl-leaves-borussia-dortmund-for-benfica-in-20m-move/gmywawwbveza1t4uwrujaud1b" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal&nbsp;here!</a>

Weigl joins Benfica

Chelsea's transfer ban has been lifted in time for January following an appeal to the Court Arbitration for Sport (CAS), leaving Frank Lampard free to spend for the first time as Blues boss. Lampard has already issued several statements of intent over January business, if he can find the right player, and work has been going on behind the scenes to identify targets despite the initial ban. There will likely be comings and goings at Stamford Bridge after a quiet summer where academy products came to the fore and previous loanees were welcomed back into the first-team picture. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/what-chelsea-need-in-the-january-transfer-window/14jkk1e0xraef13rm7us106r6v" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal&nbsp;here!</a>

What Chelsea need in the January window

West Bromwich Albion are expected to complete a&nbsp;permanent deal for loanee Matheus Pereira according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11698/11898724/west-brom-set-to-sign-matheus-pereira-on-permanent-deal" target="_blank">Sky Sports News</a>. The 23-year-old joined on a part-time basis from Sporting Lisbon, and has notched&nbsp;10 assists alongside five goals for Slaven Bilic's side so far. The Baggies therefore will activate a clause in his deal to make him a regular fixture at The Hawthorns.

West Brom to sign Pereira from Sporting on permanent deal

PSG are seven points clear in Ligue 1 and into the Champions League last 16, but Thomas Tuchel's side are still expected to make some moves in January. The club will not simply buy for the sake of buying, but names like Mattia De Scigio,&nbsp;Sandro Tonali and Allan could move to Paris in 2020. What are PSG's plans for the January window? <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/what-psg-need-in-the-january-transfer-window/1imye95idmhe81qvz6ouisko23" target="_blank">Read Robin Bairner's feature right here!</a>

What PSG need in the January window

Sevilla are hoping to sign Julian Draxler from Paris Saint-Germain in January,&nbsp;<a href="https://as.com/futbol/2019/12/31/primera/1577791193_618067.html" target="_blank">AS</a>&nbsp;says. The Spanish side had previously shown an interest in the German midfielder but were unable to lure him away from the French capital. As Draxler struggles for playing time in Ligue 1, the Spanish side hope to offer him a route back to first-team football.

Sevilla rekindle Draxler interest

Mikel Arteta has only been in the job for a fortnight but he is already about to enter his first transfer window as Arsenal’s head coach. Publicly, the Spaniard has stated that he hasn’t made any firm plans with the club over potential January deals but he certainly discussed the club's recruitment strategy with head of football Raul Sanllehi, technical&nbsp;director Edu and the rest of Arsenal’s management group. Here, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/what-arsenal-need-in-the-january-transfer-window/1r87bjx1yky041r1olmdla6vsx" target="_blank">Goal takes a look at what business could be done by the north London club in January</a>.

What Arsenal need in the January transfer window

Everton are looking to tie Dominc Calvert-Lewin down to a new contract, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/12/31/dominic-calvert-lewin-rewarded-goalscoring-streak-70000-a-week/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>. The attacker has been named as a target for Manchester United after they missed out on Erling Braut Haaland, but the Toffees are ready to reward his good form with a deal that will take his wages up to £70,000 per week.

Everton in contract talks with Man Utd target

Manchester United’s failure to land Erling Braut Haaland this winter has brought renewed scrutiny of the club’s transfer policy. The coveted striker joined Borussia Dortmund despite the Red Devils' interest, putting Ed Woodward back in the spotlight. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/woodwards-man-utd-strategy-exposed-after-haaland-miss/a9o0gptftood1k6nhf78lhlmq" target="_blank">Read more about the situation on Goal!</a>

Man Utd transfer strategy exposed after Haaland miss

Inter are preparing a £25 million ($33m)&nbsp;offer to sign Emerson Palmieri from Chelsea in January,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/chelsea-transfer-news-emerson-inter-milan-bid-juventus-epl-a9265436.html" target="_blank">The Independent</a>&nbsp;says. The San Siro outfit want to bring the defender back to Serie A when the transfer window opens, but the Blues do not want to let him go unless they find a replacement.

Inter ready £25m Emerson offer

Sporting&nbsp;playmaker Bruno Fernandes has claimed that he was "eager" to seal a move to&nbsp;Tottenham&nbsp;during the summer transfer window. Fernandes attracted attention from a number of top clubs across Europe with his performances for Sporting last season. The&nbsp;Portugal&nbsp;international contributed 20 goals and 13 assists to Sporting's Primeira Liga cause, while also netting six goals in cup competitions. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/bruno-fernandes-was-eager-to-join-tottenham-in-summer-window/1ryxo1av8s0i81ljwf5oepfp97" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL here!</a>

Fernandes was keen to join Spurs

Nemanja Matic is unsure as to what the immediate future will hold for him, with the Serbian midfielder waiting to discover if Manchester United will trigger an extension clause in his contract or move him on during the January transfer window. As things stand, the 31-year-old will see his current deal at Old Trafford expire next summer. No fresh terms have been thrashed out as yet, with Matic struggling for game time in 2019-20 amid injury setbacks and competition for places. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/matic-waiting-on-man-utd-contract-call-as-extension-or-exit/7o0hmlu8ze6v1jmic0efb5rcp" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL here!</a>

Matic unsure of Man Utd future

Wilfried Zaha will not be available in the January transfer market, says Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson, as the club look to hold on to their prized attacker amid interest from Chelsea. The Ivory Coast international has been in fine form for the Eagles once again this term, several months on from previous speculation that he was set to exit Selhurst Park in pre-season. The 27-year-old handed in a transfer request then, only for the club to rebuff overtures from Arsenal and Everton for failing to meet their asking price, with the Blues now the latest club chasing his signature. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/zaha-is-not-for-sale-hodgson-confident-of-retaining-chelsea/uw8788om5m9p1d2ycc7y9rz8c" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL here!</a>

Zaha is not for sale - Hodgson

Chelsea are weighing up an offer for Lyon striker Moussa Dembele,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/12691/11898716/chelsea-consider-moussa-dembele-transfer-from-lyon-in-january" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a> claims. The 23-year-old has been in excellent form since joining the French side from Celtic, scoring 10 goals in 18 Ligue 1 appearances. With the Blues expected to lose Olivier Giroud and Michy Batshuayi in January, they see Dembele as a potential candidate to strengthen their attack.

Chelsea consider bid for Lyon star Dembele

Former Leicester and Crystal Palace manager Ian Holloway has taken charge of Grimsby, it has been confirmed. After a two-hour phone call and a meeting at a&nbsp;fish restaurant in Cleethorpes, the 56-year-old has agreed to join the League Two team as manager. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="nl"> Grimsby Town Football Club are delighted to announce that Ian Holloway has been appointed first team manager. Full story below 👇<a href="https://t.co/9xqdGh4bQh">https://t.co/9xqdGh4bQh</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GTFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GTFC</a> — Grimsby Town F.C. (@officialgtfc) <a href="https://twitter.com/officialgtfc/status/1212009810612371457?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">31 december 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Holloway named Grimsby manager

AC Milan are holding out for a €25 million (£21m/$28m) transfer fee for Franck Kessie, Calciomercato&nbsp;reports. The midfielder is wanted by Wolves and West Ham, while Ligue 1 side Monaco are said to be interested in him as well. And the Serie A side have set their price for the Ivory Coast international, who is ready to leave San Siro.

AC Milan demand €25m for West Ham & Wolves target

Napoli and Celta Vigo are coming closer together on a price for&nbsp;Stanislav Lobotka, via <a href="https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/2019/12/30/lobotka-napoli-calciomercato-news" target="_blank">Sky Sports Italy</a>. The Serie A club are currently prepared to offer €16million (£13.6m/$18m) for the 25-year-old. Celta's asking price has been lowered but they still want €20m (£17m/$22.5m) for him.

Napoli closing in on Lobotka

Inter are weighing up a bid for Sporting CP star Marcos Acuna if they are unable to bring Chelsea's Marcos Alonso to Serie A, per <a href="https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/2019/12/30/acuna-inter-calciomercato-news" target="_blank">Sky Sports Italy</a>. Former Blues boss Antonio Conte had previously been linked with interest in his former Stamford Bridge charge. However, the Argentina international has emerged as a potential back-up option in recent days.

Inter consider Acuna move

Sheffield United are mulling over a swoop for Bordeaux defender&nbsp;Loris Benito, per <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-sheffield-united-plot-move-to-sign-27-year-old-defender-with-cl-experience/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The 27-year-old has made a dozen-and-a-half appearances for the Ligue 1&nbsp;club this season. Watford are also reportedly interested in his services.

Blades eye up Bordeaux's Benito

Steve Bruce is eying up a trio of new purchases to bolster his squad in the January transfer window, via <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/12/31/exclusive-steve-bruce-wants-three-new-players-newcastle-united/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>. But much of his hopes will rest on whether he is able to offload Dwight Gayle to a prospective buyer. Liverpool's Adam Lallana is one key target for the Magpies.

Bruce wants three new Magpies

Barcelona have made formal contact with&nbsp;Dinamo Zagreb over a move for winger Dani Olmo, says <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20191231/472661327142/el-barca-hace-una-oferta-formal-al-dinamo-zagreb-por-dani-olmo.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The 21-year-old, who made his Spain debut in November, is a highly-rated young prospect. The Blaugrana hope to bring him back to the club where he came through the youth ranks between 2007 and 2014.

Barca chase Spain winger Olmo

Chelsea and Manchester City are set to go head-to-head in pursuit of the capture of Leicester City defender Ben Chilwell, says <a href="https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/ben-chilwell-transfer-news-chelsea-man-city-leicester-city-1352370" target="_blank">The i</a>. The England international, who has featured on half-a-dozen occasions for the Three Lions this year, is highly rated by both clubs. The Foxes though are adamant that he will not leave, with the club currently outpacing both the reigning champions and the Blues in the Premier League.

Chelsea and Man City chase Chilwell

Marcos Rojo could leave Manchester United in the January transfer window - according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-transfer-news-rojo-17487298" target="_blank">MEN</a>. The 29-year-old came close to joining Everton over the summer, and doesn't believe he has a long-term future at Old Trafford. Rojo has featured in nine matches across all competitions for United in the first half of the 2019-20 season.

Rojo set to leave Man Utd in January

Milan have reached an agreement with Barcelona to sign&nbsp;Jean-Clair Todibo on loan - according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/" target="_blank">Gazzetta Dello Sport</a>. The Rossoneri will bring in the 20-year-old until the end of the current campaign, at which point they will have the option to buy him outright for €20 million ($22m, £17m). Todibo has found playing time hard to come by at Camp Nou this season, with only two La Liga appearances under his belt to date.&nbsp;

Milan & Barca reach agreement over Todibo

Paul Pogba will stay at&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;for as long as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants him and the club remain competitive in pursuit of trophies, says super-agent Mino Raiola. Speculation continues to rage around the World Cup winner&nbsp;and his long-term future at Old Trafford. The imminent opening of another transfer window has sparked talk of a possible move elsewhere, with rumours of interest from the likes of&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;and&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;refusing to go away. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/pogba-wont-leave-man-utd-in-january-but-needs-them-to/1obr9ez8i26sh1vntn7znj0nsg" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Pogba won’t leave Man Utd in January - Raiola

Thierry Henry is a candidate to succeed Ernesto Valverde at Barcelona - according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/barca-candidato-henry-7789760" target="_blank">Diario Sport</a>. Henry is currently in charge of MLS outfit Montreal Impact, but the Blaugrana have identified him a leading contender for the top job at Camp Nou. Barca are preparing for life without Valverde, whose contract expires next summer, but the club does have the option to extend his stay by one year.

Henry a contender to succeed Valverde at Barca

Real Madrid are planning to recall&nbsp;Jesus Vallejo from his loan spell at Wolves in January - according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2019/12/29/primera/1577656474_858456.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. The 22-year-old has only featured in two Premier League games since moving to Molineux, and the Blancos are worried about his lack of playing time. Madrid are hoping to send Vallejo out on loan to another club when the market reopens, amid interest from Eintracht Frankfurt and Leganes.

Real Madrid set to recall Vallejo

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta wants to sign Leipzig centre-back Dayot&nbsp;Upamecano in January - according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/dayot-upamecano-targeted-arsenal-mikel-21187066" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. Arteta has identified the 21-year-old as a&nbsp;primary target, and the Gunners board are prepared to release the necessary&nbsp;funds to complete a deal. Upamecano has featured in 13 Bundesliga matches for Leipzig this season, helping them rise to the top of the standings.

Arteta eager to lure Upamecano to Arsenal

Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater is the subject of interest from Aston Villa - according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7837997/Danny-Drinkwater-emerges-target-Aston-Villa-currently-loan-Burnley.html" target="_blank">Mail</a>. The 29-year-old is currently on loan at Burnley, who want to extend his stay at Turf Moor despite the fact he has only appeared twice this season. Villa are eager to bring in Drinkwater on loan themselves, as Dean Smith looks to bolster his ranks for the second half of the 2019-20 campaign.&nbsp;

Villa set sights on Drinkwater

Jurgen Klopp wants Adam Lallana to sign a one-year contract extension at Liverpool - according to the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/12/30/jurgen-klopp-resigned-losing-adam-lallana-next-summer-wants/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>. The German boss is, however, aware that the 31-year-old could leave the club in search of regular first-team football. Lallana's current Liverpool deal is due to expire next summer and he is free to negotiate with potential suitors in January.

Klopp eager to tie Lallana down to Liverpool extension

Arsenal's star striker Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang is set to leave the Emirates at the end of the season in seach of trophies. The 30-year-old is yet to win a league title in his career and with his contract expiring in 18 months, the Gunners could look to cash in before the Gabon star leaves on a free, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/pierre-emerick-aubameyang-makes-promise-21188539" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. However, Aubameyang, who is currently Arsenal captain, has pledged to give his all to the club and new coach Mikel Arteta until the end of the season.

Aubameyang to leave Arsenal but give his all until then

The Los Angeles Galaxy are set to sign Alexander Katai, reports <a href="https://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/story/2019-12-30/galaxy-signs-aleksandar-katai-announcement">the Los Angeles Times</a>. Katai previously featured for the Chicago Fire and has also represented Serbia's national team. The Galaxy are also&nbsp;nearing a deal with defender&nbsp;Emiliano&nbsp;Insua and is in negotiations with Peruvian defender&nbsp;Carlos Zambrano.

Galaxy set to sign Katai

Paul Pogba, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Alves headline the most impactful free transfers of the 2010s. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/pogba-lewandowski-and-the-best-free-agent-signings-of-the/v1db8j43ufdi16bu4dtloewlh">Check out the full list on Goal!</a>

Pogba, Lewandowski and the best free transfers of the decade

<a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/12/30/four-players-signed-2020-generation-adidas-class-two-seniors-signed-2020-mls">MLS has announced </a>the signing of four college players as part of this year's Generation Adidas class. Clemson junior forward Robbie Robinson, Indiana sophomore defender Jack Maher, Virginia junior center back Henry Kessler and Syracuse sophomore midfielder Ryan Raposo have signed deals with the league that will see them leave their universities early to enter the MLS Draft. In addition, two seniors have signed professional deals: Georgetown defender Dylan Nealis and&nbsp;Stanford defender Tanner Beason.

Four college players sign with MLS

Inter Miami are set to sign Manuel&nbsp;Insaurralde on loan, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/DiegoPaulich/status/1211767854883901442?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1211767854883901442&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redditmedia.com%2Fmediaembed%2Fehswqz%3Fresponsive%3Dtrue%26is_nightmode%3Dtrue">Diario Ole</a>. The 20-year-old Argentinian midfielder plays for San Lorenzo in his home country. Insurralde has represented his country at the U-20 level.&nbsp;

Miami set to sign Argentinian midfielder

Arsenal fear they could lose Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at the end of the season, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/12/30/arsenal-struggling-keep-pierre-emerick-aubameyang-past-end-season/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>. The Gabon international's contract expires in the summer of 2021 and has grown frustrated by the Gunners' poor performances this season. They are in danger of missing out on a Champions League spot for next season, which could see him force his way out in the summer.

Arsenal fear Aubameyang summer departure

Swansea are hoping to sign Rhian Brewster on loan from Liverpool in January. The Reds want to send the 19-year-old on loan next month to experience first-team football and&nbsp;Sky Sports&nbsp;claims the Championship side have enquired about him. However, they face competition from Aston Villa among other teams.

Swansea lead Aston Villa in Brewster battle

Newcastle have made Hull star Jarrod Bowen one of their top targets for the January transfer window,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/newcastle-eye-jarrod-bowen-january-21185235" target="_blank">The Daily Star</a>&nbsp;says. The Magpies will offload two players -&nbsp;Ki Sung-Yueng and Yoshinari Muto - to make way for new signings and see the 22-year-old forward Bowen as an ideal signing. He has 16 goals from 25 Championship appearances this season and his contract expires at the end of the season.

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