Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd agreed Dembele deal with Barcelona

Manchester United had a deal agreed for Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele prior to the summer transfer window swinging shut, reports <a href="https://www.francefootball.fr/news/Mercato-dans-les-coulisses-du-jeu-de-chaises-musicales-entre-ousmane-dembele-memphis-depay-et-islam-slimani/1185412" target="_blank">France Football</a>. The World Cup winner was, however, to back out of discussions as he informed those at Camp Nou that he had no intention of making a move elsewhere.

Man Utd agreed Dembele deal with Barcelona

World Cup winner backed out of Red Devils switch

Jurgen Klopp admits Virgil van Dijk’s injury has hit&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;hard – but says he has no doubts about his players’ ability to deal with that setback. Klopp also bristled when it was suggested that his side would now pay the price for a lack of cover at centre-half, with Joel Matip missing the game with Ajax due to a muscle problem, leaving Joe Gomez as the only recognised senior centre-back in the squad. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/klopp-angered-van-dijk-injury-liverpool-can-deal-with/k290ah9i02b5134rx7kelj03d" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Liverpool can deal with Van Dijk loss - Klopp

Huachipato have called on Santos to return Venezuela international Yeferson Soteldo, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.alairelibre.cl/noticias/deportes/futbol/huachipato/huachipato-gestiona-la-recuperacion-de-yeferson-soteldo-ante-deuda-de/2020-10-20/145120.html" target="_blank">Cooperativa</a>.&nbsp; Santos own 50 per cent of Soteldo's contract, but the Chilean club allege that they are owed transfer money from the Peixe that was never paid.&nbsp;

Huachipato demand return of Soteldo

Jack Wilshere is preparing for his next move amid links to Rangers&nbsp;according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rangers-news-headlines-ibrox-linked-19138091" target="_blank">Glasgow Live</a>.&nbsp; The ex-Arsenal midfielder could move on a free transfer after ending his link with West Ham.

Wilshere back in training amid Rangers links

Joe Hugill is set to sign his first professional contract with&nbsp;Manchester United, according to the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-transfer-news-hugill-19126596" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News.</a> The forward, who will turn 17 on Monday, joined United from Sunderland this summer. Hugill will sign a deal through 2023 after impressing with United's&nbsp;Under-23 side this season.

Hugill to sign pro contract with Man Utd

Phil Jones and Sergio Romero have both been omitted from&nbsp;Manchester United's 25-man Premier League squad. Romero&nbsp;desperately wanted a switch away from United on deadline day earlier this month, but a proposed move to Everton fell through.&nbsp; Jones, meanwhile, has fallen off the radar under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer,&nbsp;after he made only two Premier League matchday squads last season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/jones-and-romero-left-out-of-manchester-united-25-man/10rlukaq4kxro1cq9vnn49s9hv" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Jones and Romero dropped from Man Utd Premier League squad

Chelsea&nbsp;have included Petr Cech in their 25-man Premier League squad as "emergency goalkeeper cover", despite his previous retirement from football in 2019. Cech has been training with Chelsea in recent weeks and the Blues say&nbsp;the move was "precautionary" and related to the coronavirus pandemic. The 38-year-old joins&nbsp;Kepa&nbsp;Arrizabalaga,&nbsp;Edouard Mendy and Willy Caballero as goalkeepers in the squad. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/cech-chelsea-comeback-premier-league-squad-emergency-cover/3uqzjizjuyf91ewh6uwmro8f8" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Cech makes shock Chelsea comeback

Tottenham midfielder&nbsp;Gedson Fernandes&nbsp;could return to Benfica&nbsp;in January, reports <a href="https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/gedson-pode-voltar-ao-benfica-em-janeiro-e-rodar-de-novo?ref=HP_1BucketDestaquesPrincipais" target="_blank">Record</a>. The 21-year-old joined Spurs on an 18-month loan from Benfica in January 2019 but has only played once so far this season. With his playing time diminished, the&nbsp;Portugal international could see his loan cut short by six months.&nbsp;

Gedson could be set for Benfica return

Atlas have received a "very good offer" from a club in England for goalkeeper&nbsp;Camilo Vargas, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/universal-deportes/futbol/liga-mx-al-atlas-le-pueden-quitar-su-figura" target="_blank">El Universal.&nbsp;</a> Vargas, 31, has impressed for the Liga MX side and for his country, having&nbsp;started both matches for Colombia in the most recent international window.

Atlas receive offer from England for Vargas

Tottenham Hotspur are set to sign Son Heung-min to a new contract, according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/tottenham-son-new-contract-latest/N50cStJVcWIi?source=rss" target="_blank">The Athletic.</a> The 28-year-old signed an extension in July 2018 but Spurs are keen to reward Son for his fantastic form over the past two seasons. Son's new deal will bring his wages closer to the club’s top earners, including&nbsp;Harry Kane and Tanguy Ndombele.

Tottenham near new contract with Son

Barcelona&nbsp;should target&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund&nbsp;wonderkid Youssoufa Moukoko as the long-term successor to Lionel Messi, according to Samuel Eto’o. The 15-year-old has been included in BVB’s&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;squad this season, even though he isn’t eligible to feature in Europe’s premier club competition until he turns 16 on November 20. Despite not yet making his senior debut for Dortmund, Moukoko is the player Barca should be targeting as they look for a long-term successor to 33-year-old Messi according to the Argentine's former teammate Eto’o, who was twice a Champions League winner during five years at Camp Nou. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/wonderkid-moukoko-replace-messi-barcelona-etoo/i00rzt22lyeu184x60m8idzcj" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Moukoko should be Messi's successor at Barca - Eto’o

Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa is prepared to offer Gaetano Berardi a role in his backroom staff, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/marcelo-bielsa-set-offer-club-22876273" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; Berardi has become a firm favourite at Elland Road in his six years at the club, but is currently recovering from a serious cruciate ligament injury and will aid Bielsa behind the scenes while he regains fitness.

Leeds favourite Berardi set for new role

Arsenal cult hero Per Mertesacker admits that he was a “panic buy” when making his way to Emirates Stadium during the summer transfer window of 2011. The Gunners moved to bring in the towering centre-half from&nbsp;Werder Bremen&nbsp;after seeing serious leaks spring in their back four. A humiliating 8-2 defeat at old adversaries&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;proved to be the final straw for then boss Arsene Wenger. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-mertesacker-panic-buy-8-2-mauling-man-utd/1but04hcaosks1m0fzfrpog1jc" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Arsenal hero Mertesacker admits he was a ‘panic buy’

Liverpool may be tempted to make a “stellar” signing such as Kalidou Koulibaly in January, says Don Hutchison, with the potential there for the Reds to counter the loss of Virgil van Dijk to injury in the present and piece together a “sensational pairing” for the future. The former Reds midfielder told ESPN FC: “If they can try and get through to January, with the window not too far away, it might push Jurgen Klopp, the staff and the guys above him to maybe go for a Koulibaly or one of those stellar signings to try and sure up that problem.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-tempted-stellar-koulibaly-signing-hutchison/kab000f2bui11x5rum134hwh6" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Liverpool may be tempted by stellar Koulibaly signing’

Paris Saint-Germain have made Christian Eriksen their top target for the January transfer window, claims <a href="https://www.todofichajes.com/christian-eriksen-prioridad-para-el-psg/" target="_blank">Todofichajes</a>.&nbsp; The Danish playmaker has struggled to make the desired impact at Inter and will be allowed to head for France if a suitable offer is tabled.

PSG make Eriksen their top target

Zinedine Zidane still has the full support of his board at Real Madrid, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/real-madrid/20201020/484198443630/zidane-real-madrid.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The Blancos suffered a shock defeat in their last La Liga outing and have seen questions asked of whether a French coach can guide them to more major titles.

Zidane retains full support of Real board

Juventus are prepared to part with Paulo Dybala if no new contract can be agreed, reports <a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/tmw-radio-bucchioni-dybala-il-rinnovo-e-difficile-ma-c-e-la-volonta-della-juve-di-cederlo-1447344" target="_blank">Tuttomercatoweb</a>. The Bianconeri remain locked in talks with the Argentine regarding fresh terms, but will open themselves up to offers if no compromise is reached soon.

Juve willing to sell Dybala

Mesut Ozil will not be included in Arsenal’s 25-man Premier League squad,&nbsp;which has to be submitted by Tuesday afternoon. The decision means the club’s highest-paid player,&nbsp;who earns £350,000 ($453,000) a week,&nbsp;will not be able to play again for Arsenal until February at the earliest. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ozil-axed-from-arsenals-25-man-premier-league-squad/1hldow0pnikzz1sulsphs4xi1o" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

Ozil axed from Arsenal's 25-man Premier League squad

Manchester City are willing to welcome club legend Pablo Zabaleta to the club in a non-playing role - according to <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8856995/Manchester-City-interested-welcoming-Pablo-Zabaleta-former-right-backs-retirement.html" target="_blank">The Daily Mail</a>. Zabaleta retired earlier this month after being released by West Ham in June, and could now return to Etihad Stadium to begin a new career away from the pitch. The Argentine spent nine seasons at City before joining the Hammers in 2017, winning two Premier League titles.

Man City willing to welcome Zabaleta back

Barcelona are planning to offload Ousmane Dembele and Martin Braithwaite in the January transfer window - according to <a href="https://www.todofichajes.com/el-barcelona-quiere-sacar-ousmane-dembele-y-martin-braithwaite-para-poder-meter-a-boadu-y-depay/" target="_blank">Todofichajes</a>. The Blaugrana want to get the pair off their books to fund moves for Lyon's Memphis Depay and AZ Alkmaar star&nbsp;Myron Boadu. Dembele, who only has two years left on his current Barca deal, was linked with Manchester United over the summer, while Braithwaite is contracted to remain at Camp Nou until 2024.

Barca planning to offload Dembele & Braithwaite

Bologna defender&nbsp;Takehiro Tomiyasu is the subject of interest from Barcelona - according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/premier-league/por-si-no-llega-eric-garcia-el-plan-b-del-barsa-en-italia" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. The Blaugrana will look to bring in the 21-year-old if they fail to sign Eric Garcia from Manchester City in January. &nbsp;Tomiyasu has featured in all four of Bologna's Serie A fixtures at the start of the 2020-21 campaign.

Barca interested in Tomiyasu

Mauricio Pochettino has been touted as Zinedine Zidane's successor at Real Madrid - according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/laliga/pillada-con-pochettino-en-la-recamara-y-listo-para-suplir-a-zidane" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. The Blancos are considering making a change in the dugout after an inconsistent start to the new season, which culminated in a 1-0 defeat to Cadiz at the weekend. Pochettino has already been sounded out to replace Zidane, having been out of work since being sacked by Tottenham last November.

Pochettino touted as Zidane's successor at Real Madrid

Milan are keeping tabs on Dynamo Kiev star Vitalij Mykolenko - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-riflettori-puntati-su-dinamo-kiev-juve-mykolenko-osservato-44848" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Rossoneri will be keeping a close eye on the left-back when Kiev take on Juventus&nbsp;in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Mykolenko is currently valued at around €13 million (£12m/$15m), and Milan may swoop for his services in January if he continues to impress in Europe and Ukraine.

Milan keeping tabs on Dynamo Kiev star Mykolenko

Inter are expecing Lautaro Martinez to sign a contract extension - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-lautaro-il-bomber-champions-di-conte-decisione-presa-sulla-96301" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Argentine has been offered a new deal which will see him earn €7 million per season at San Siro, and the Nerazzurri are also planning to remove his €111 million (£101m/$131m) buy-out clause. Lautaro's current contract expires in 2023, but Inter want him to commit his long-term future to the club amid interest from Barcelona.

Inter expect Lautaro to sign extension

Chelsea priced Antonio Rudiger out of a loan move late in the summer transfer window, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12970679/chelsea-loan-transfer-fee-rudiger-wage/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The German defender was eager to find regular game time away from Stamford Bridge, but the Blues demanded a £5 million ($6m) fee to let him leave on a short-term basis.

Chelsea wanted £5m loan fee for Rudiger

Borussia Dortmund have no intention of letting Gio Reyna leave for Real Madrid, reports <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2020/10/19/football/1603064830_141174.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. The German giants are accustomed to seeing interest shown in their talented crop of youngsters and will not be parting with a promising American midfielder.

Dortmund won't let Reyna leave for Madrid

Arsenal looked into landing Portuguese sensation Joelson Fernandes over the summer, reports <a href="https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/arsenal-joelson-fernandes-arteta-aubameyang-19132237" target="_blank">football.london</a>. No deal was done, but the Gunners joined the likes of Barcelona, Liverpool, Juventus and Manchester City in monitoring a 17-year-old who has been catching the eye at Sporting.

Arsenal wanted Portuguese sensation

Brighton defender Ben White remains on Liverpool's recruitment radar, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/revealed-why-liverpool-unsure-over-defender-target-white/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The Reds are, however, not entirely convinced that the former Leeds loanee is the man they need to fill a Virgil van Dijk-shaped hole in their back four.

White remains on Liverpool's radar

Al-Hilal have submitted a £6 million ($8m) offer for&nbsp;Everton&nbsp;midfielder Bernard,&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;can confirm. Bernard joined&nbsp;Everton&nbsp;as a free agent after leaving&nbsp;Shakhtar Donetsk&nbsp;in the summer of 2018, and has since racked up 68 appearances for the club in all competitions, scoring six goals. The 28-year-old was a regular in the starting line-up over the past two seasons, but has fallen down the pecking order at the start of the 2020-21 campaign. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/everton-midfielder-bernard-wanted-in-6m-deal-by-al-hilal/jeo7p19qaa0o16f0fdhegv5x7" target="_blank">Read the full story here</a>.

Everton's Bernard wanted in £6m deal by Al-Hilal

Ex-Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri is in line for the top job at Fiorentina - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/napoli-i-retroscena-sul-no-al-city-per-koulibaly-e-l-idea-per-ge-88718" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Italian has been touted as a potential replacement for&nbsp;Giuseppe Iachini if La Viola decide to make a change in the dugout in the near future. Sarri has been out of work since being sacked by Juventus following their last 16 Champions League exit at the hands of Lyon in 2019-20.

Ex-Chelsea boss Sarri in line for Fiorentina job

Manchester City could revive their interest in Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly when the transfer window reopens - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/napoli-i-retroscena-sul-no-al-city-per-koulibaly-e-l-idea-per-ge-88718" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Italian giants will continue to hold firm on their €80 million (£73m/$94m) valuation of the 29-year-old though, meaning the Blues will have to raise their original €60m (£55m/$71m) offer. Koulibaly, who has also been linked with Liverpool and Manchester United, is tied to terms at Napoli for the next three years.

Man City could revive interest in Koulibaly

Phil Jones is eager to secure a move away from Manchester United in January - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12965085/phil-jones-quit-man-utd-transfer/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Red Devils want to recoup £20 million ($26m) for the defender, whose current contract is not due to expire until 2023. Fulham were linked with Jones over the summer, but he will likely have to accept a pay cut on his £100,000 per-week wages to seal a transfer in the new year.

Jones eager to leave Man Utd in January

Sporting Lisbon talent Joelson Fernandes was convinced by his father to stay in Portugal instead of join Arsenal, the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8857385/Arsenal-saw-17m-bid-Sportings-Joelson-Fernandes-fail-signed-new-deal-fathers-wish.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a> reports. The 17-year-old attacker chose to commit his future to Sporting with a three-year deal after advice from his father. Along with the Gunners, Liverpool and Manchester have also been credited with interest in Fernandes, who had made four senior appearances for Sporting.

Arsenal miss out on Sporting wonderkid Fernandes

Adelaide United have complered the signing of former Joeys captain Joe Caletti, their <a href="https://www.adelaideunited.com.au/news/reds-bolster-midfield-caletti-signing" target="_blank">official website</a> confirmed. The 22-year-old midfielder&nbsp;was most recently playing for Norwegian side Floro, having moved abroad after three years and 30 appearances with Brisbane Roar.

Adelaide snap up ex-Roar youngster Caletti

RB Salzburg&nbsp;boss Jesse Marsch says he believes that Brenden Aaronson can shine for the Austrian club and "beyond" after recently completing his big transfer to the&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;side. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/marsch-aaronson-has-a-big-future-beyond-rb-salzburg/14rsovvr083ef13p3rexda9659" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Marsch: Aaronson has a big future beyond RB Salzburg

Western Sydney Wanderers midfielder Nick Sullivan is likely to join Perth Glory, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/lewieatlarge/status/1318345159810019328" target="_blank">The World Game's Dave Lewis</a>. The 22-year-old enjoyed a breakout campaign for the Wanderers last season, making 15 appearances.

Wanderers youngster Sullivan linked with Perth Glory

Liverpool&nbsp;should act on their interest in&nbsp;RB Leipzig&nbsp;defender Dayot Upamecano in January to cover for Virgil van Dijk while he is out injured,&nbsp;Jamie Carragher says. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-should-make-january-move-for-upamecano-after-van/1iyiwpyi9vx0s1dkficmccf0qd" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Liverpool should make January move for Upamecano after Van Dijk injury - Carragher

Tottenham are set to reward Son Heung-min with a new contract after his stunning start to the new season. The South Korea&nbsp;international has scored eight goals and created four assists in the first seven matches of Spurs' campaign, and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8856387/Tottenham-turn-attentions-new-deal-Heung-min-Son.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a> reports the Londoners want to offer a new deal in excess of his current&nbsp;£150,000-per-week wages. Son's current contract expires at the end of the 2022-23 season.

Spurs to offer Son new deal

Brazilian superstar Neymar wants to stay at PSG despite the French giants having yet to open contract talks, <a href="https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/psg/ligue-des-champions-neymar-mbappe-nouvelle-campagne-dernier-defi-commun-19-10-2020-8403960.php#xtor=AD-1481423553" target="_blank">Le Parisen</a> reports. The contacts of both Neymar and Kylian Mbappe expire at the end of 2022, with neither looking close to extending their deals in the near future. The French publication states Neymar is keen to stay in the France capital but is disappointed PSG haven't started discussions despite having a want to keep the 28-year-old long term.

Neymar wants new PSG contract

Kylian Mbappe could leave PSG at the end of the season with the French phenom still yet to sign a new deal with the Ligue 1 champions. The 21-year-old, who is being hunted by Liverpool, Barcelona and Real Madrid, hasn't shown a desire to stay in Paris beyond the end of the expiry of his current contract in June 2022, reports <a href="https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/psg/psg-kylian-mbappe-son-avenir-loin-de-paris-19-10-2020-8404003.php" target="_blank">Le Parisien</a>. PSG could be forced to sell Mbappe next summer or risk losing the superstar for a cut-price fee if his contract gets into its final 12 months.

Mbappe no closer to renewalas Liverpool, Barca and Real monitor situation

France superstar could be planning Paris exit

Manchester City legend Pablo Zabaleta could return the club after retiring from his playing career. The 35-year-old made the decision to end his&nbsp;career&nbsp;following his recent&nbsp;release from West Ham and the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8856995/Manchester-City-interested-welcoming-Pablo-Zabaleta-former-right-backs-retirement.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a> reports Manchester City have shown interest in bringing the Argentine back in a non-playing capacity. Former City players Patrick Vieira and Joleon Lescott have both experienced different parts of the City Football Group business, with the former going on to manage New York City and Nice. Zabaleta spent nine seasons at Manchester City, winning two Premier League titles, an FA Cup and two Carabao Cups.

Zabaleta could return to City in non-playing capacity

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