Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Juventus planning to pair Mbappe with Ronaldo

Manchester United star&nbsp;Marcus Rashford is a transfer target for Juventus, according to <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/juventus-step-up-interest-in-signing-marcus-rashford-from-manchester-united-blmjv7clj" target="_blank">The Times</a>. The Italian giants are said to have compiled a dossier on the 21-year-old and recently made 'discreet checks' on the player's background and character. Rashford is contracted to United until 2020, with the Red Devils also having the option of extending that by a further year. The Manchester-born striker will want assurances over gametime if he's to sign a new deal with his boyhood club and it seems Juventus are ready to pounce if he decides to move on.

Juventus step up Rashford chase

England forward a target for Serie A Champions

Thomas Vermaelen could be set for a move back to the Premier League, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20181119/453021079443/barca-vermaelen-premier-league.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The Belgian defender has made just three appearances for Barcelona this season and is out injured once again with a hamstring problem. Vermaelen is in the last year of his contract with the Catalan side, and Watford and Southampton could be ready to follow up on their interest.

Vermaelen considering Premier League return

Watford and Southampton want Belgian defender

Juventus are piecing together plans to sign Kylian Mbappe and pair him with Cristiano Ronaldo, reports <a href="http://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/2018/11/19-50136389/juventus_da_dybala_e_mandzukic_a_mbapp_e_asensio_ribaltone_punte/?a=2" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>. The World Cup winner is currently on the books at Paris Saint-Germain, but a big-money bid could lure him away from his homeland. Reigning Serie A champions Juve believe that they can free up funds by offloading Paulo Dybala and Mario Mandzukic, allowing them to land Mbappe and Real Madrid star Marco Asensio.

Juventus planning to pair Mbappe with Ronaldo 

Real Madrid are set to open talks with Ajax over a January move for Frenkie de Jong,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/real-madrid/madrid-lanza-fondo-por-jong-7155195" target="_blank">Sport</a>&nbsp;reports. Barcelona and Manchester City have been linked with the Dutch midfielder recently, while Ajax have insisted they will hold on to him until the summer at least. But Madrid are not willing to wait that long as they see De Jong as the ideal successor to Luka Modric and will try to bring him to the Spanish capital at the turn of the year.

Real Madrid plot January bid for De Jong

AC Milan sporting director&nbsp;Leonardo is ready to make a splash by bringing Cecs Fabregas to the Serie A side.&nbsp; The Italian side are facing major injury concerns and are looking to be active in the winter window, with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-leonardo-has-his-eyes-on-chelsea-s-fabregas-as-contact-34888" target="_blank">CalcioMercato claiming</a> that they have already made contact to find out what it would take to land the Spanish midfielder.&nbsp;

Milan to take Fabregas from Chelsea 

Serie A side looking to land midfielder this winter 

Could Sergio Ramos be the stumbling block that keeps Neymar out of Real Madrid?&nbsp; A report in <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/noticia/detalle/131746/neymar-no-lo-quiere-jugador-debera-salir-madrid-brasileno-acabe-blanco" target="_blank">Don Balon</a> claims that the Brazilian isn't willing to play beside the Spanish star and will not join the La Liga giants as long as Ramos is on the team.

Neymar doesn't want to play with Ramos

The Brazilian wants the defender gone before he joins Madrid

Los Angeles Galaxy technical director Jovan Kirovski believes that Zlatan Ibrahimovic will pass up the chance to move back to AC Milan in favour of staying in Major League Soccer.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ac-milan-target-ibrahimovic-to-stay-at-galaxy-says-technical/nkl46a4t3cil1i515dxvw59s6" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Kirovski: Zlatan will not move to AC Milan

Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson claims he very nearly joined Stoke City instead of Jurgen Klopp’s side before the start of last season. The former Hull City defender left the Tigers for Anfield in July 2017 for a fee believed to be in the region of £8 million ($10m). <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/mark-hughes-liked-me-robertson-reveals-how-he-nearly-joined/b7zxaxbouxsr1ka7g9fxehvs5" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Robertson reveals aborted Stoke move

Leicester City midfielder Vicente Iborra could be set for a return to former club Sevilla, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/sevilla/20181119/453035553063/sevilla-mercado-iborra-leicester.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. Iborra, 30, spent four years at Sevilla between 2013 and 2017&nbsp;before joining the Foxes&nbsp;at the start of last season. However, the Spaniard has struggled for gametime since his arrival in the Premier League and could be set to seek an exit sooner rather than later. Sevilla midfielder Maxime Gonalons has recently been sidelined with injury and its claimed that the La Liga side are considering an attempt to try and lure Iborra back to the&nbsp;Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium as cover.

Sevilla consider deal to re-sign Iborra

Benfica striker Luka Jovic, who is enjoying an excellent season on loan at Eintracht Frankfurt, is being closely watched by both Barcelona and Liverpool, according to German publication <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/eintracht-frankfurt-barca-und-klopp-jagen-luka-jovic-58507376.bild.html#remId=1612791918354568998" target="_blank">Bild</a>. Catalan giants Barcelona are said to have had scouts in attendance to watch Jovic during Serbia's recent clash against Montenegro. Liverpool, meanwhile, are also said to be keeping a close eye on&nbsp;Jovic's performances in the Bundesliga, with the intentions of signing him to compete with Roberto Firmino. Jovic has scored nine goals in nine league games for&nbsp;Eintracht Frankfurt this season.

Barcelona and Liverpool chasing Jovic

West Ham striker Javier Hernandez is the subject of interest from Besiktas, according to <a href="https://www.fanatik.com.tr/besiktasta-chicharito-hernandez-imzaya-yakin-2025004" target="_blank">Fanatik</a>. The former Manchester United forward is finding opportunities hard to come by this season, with Marko Arnautovic firmly established as Manuel Pellegrini's first choice striker. This report claims that Besiktas would like to sign Hernandez on loan in January, with club president Fikret Orman apparently set to fly to London for negotiations. The Turkish giants are searching for reinforcements in attack having sold Cenk Tosun and Alvaro Negredo earlier this year.

Besiktas keen to tie up Hernandez deal

The European champions are reportedly looking to bolster their forward line having lost faith in both Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/?_ga=2.137963315.2083969503.1542646256-1647699790.1540912996" target="_blank">Sport</a> via the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1047064/Real-Madrid-ready-sign-striker-January-losing-faith-TWO-key-players" target="_blank">Express</a>. Madrid have struggled for goals since Cristiano Ronaldo left for Juventus in the summer, and it is thought they may look to strengthen when the transfer window opens in the&nbsp;new year. Club president Florentino Perez is believed to favour an experienced forward, with Monaco's Radamel Falcao and LA Galaxy's Zlatan Ibrahimovic being touted as short term solutions.

Real to look for new striker in January 

Marko Arnautovic is happy at West Ham and has no desire to leave, according to ex-Hammer Carlton Cole, as per <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11685/11557892/samir-nasri-would-give-west-ham-something-different-say-carlton-cole" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The&nbsp;Austrian has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-utd-linked-arnautovic-ready-for-the-next-step-as-agent-talks-/1jx9pl72z62ta1f4gys670yk5h" target="_blank">reportedly attracted the attention of Manchester United and Chelsea</a> with his eye-catching displays so far this season, but former West Ham player&nbsp;Cole believes the forward is content at the London Stadium. He said: "Do you know what, he's happy at this club. I don't think he's looking actively to go and leave. He's loved here." Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-man-utd-target-arnautovic-doesnt-want-to-leave-west/1wy3wl6d5vr641lvmh0cyjiam0" target="_blank">Goal!</a>

Arnautovic happy at West Ham - Cole

Denis Suarez is determined to stay at Barcelona this season, despite reports Chelsea and Arsenal are plotting a January move for him. The midfielder has featured just once for the Spanish champions this term and has apparently attracted interest from the Premier League. However, <a href="http://www.espn.co.uk/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/3703575/barcelonas-denis-suarez-not-planning-on-leaving-camp-nou-in-january-source" target="_blank">ESPN</a> say the 24-year-old has no plan to leave Camp Nou and will see out the remainder of the season with Ernesto Valverde's men.

Suarez wants Barca stay despite Premier League links

Dimitar Berbatov has warned Manchester United that they need two more centre-backs to strengthen their defence. The Red Devils tried to sign a new defender before the season began but were left disappointed after pursuing Kalidou Koulibaly and Toby Alderweireld. And ex-United and Tottenham star Berbatov believes they still need to invest in that area. "In every other position they have several quality players and everything they need, so just defence needs reinforcing," he said.&nbsp;"Hopefully they can find one or two and then they should be okay." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-arent-short-of-money-berbatov-wants-to-see-two/uv5ffak33obt1n07b959upkqg" target="_blank">Read the full story here</a>

Man Utd urged to buy two defenders

Juventus may send Moise Kean&nbsp;on loan to Eredivisie team PEC Zwolle. The 18-year-old Italy Under 21 international has been tipped for big things, but the Bianconeri are considering sending him out on a second loan spell. The striker's&nbsp;agent, Mino Raiola, has strong connections with PEC Zwolle and previously delivered ex-Juventus player Ouasim Bouy to the Dutch side on loan. And Zwolle's head scout Ben Hendrix has suggested he will try to get Kean&nbsp;on a temporary spell, but admits it will be difficult. "Certainly for Kean it will be difficult and will depend a lot on Juventus," he said.

Juventus could send Kean on loan to Dutch club

Paul Pogba has told his former team-mates at Juventus that he wants to return to Turin, claims <a href="http://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/2018/11/19-50132545/intrigo_manchester_pogba_ha_detto_s_alla_juventus/" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a>. The France international left the Bianconeri in 2016 to take in a second spell at Manchester United, but has faced plenty of criticism during his time at Old Trafford and is eager to head back to Italy.

Pogba wants to return to Juve

Beppe Marotta will make Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic his top transfer target once he takes a general manager post at Inter, according to <a href="https://www.corriere.it/sport/18_novembre_18/marotta-cina-firmare-contratto-l-inter-5c437c1e-eb22-11e8-a3a7-d3b748828557.shtml" target="_blank">Corriere della Sera</a>. The Serbian had been pursued by Marotta in a previous role at Juventus, but he could now be taken to Milan in a big-money deal.

Marotta plotting Inter bid for SMS

Jose Mourinho's trip to watch Belgium play Iceland saw him cast an eye over Tony Alderweireld and Axel Witsel, according to <a href="https://www.hln.be/sport/voetbal/belgisch-voetbal/rode-duivels/mourinho-s-mysterieuze-wegen-lukaku-ging-woensdag-al-naar-huis-wist-ook-zijn-coach~a493675a/" target="_blank">HLN</a>. The Manchester United manager is in the process of piecing together his plans for the January transfer window.

Mourinho checked out Witsel

Barcelona will demand €100 million (£89m/$114m) from any side hoping to lure Ousmane Dembele away from Camp Nou, claims Spanish publication <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/ultimatum-dembele-7154098" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The France international winger has endured a tough time in Catalunya and is reported to have emerged as a target for Liverpool.

Barca set Dembele asking price

Atletico Madrid have identified Ajax star Nicolas Tagliafico as the man to succeed Filipe Luis at left-back, says&nbsp;<a href="https://blogs.elconfidencial.com/deportes/a-mi-bola/2018-11-18/alejandro-tagliafico-atletico-madrid-simeone-filipe-luis_1652638/" target="_blank">El Confidencial</a>. The 26-year-old has made a big impact since joining the Dutch side in January and has captained Argentina in recent matches. Diego Simeone has been impressed by his compatriot and hopes to bring him to the Spanish capital as he looks for an option to replace Filipe Luis, who turned 33 this year.

Simeone wants Ajax star to replace Filipe Luis

Ousmane Dembele has been warned that he must shape up at Barcelona or he will be sold, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/ultimatum-dembele-7154098" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The France international has had a dismal start to life in Catalunya, as he is yet to break into Ernesto Valverde's team and has been punished for turning up late. As the issues persist, Barca are getting fed up with the winger and have warned him they will sell him at the end of the season if he does not show more commitment. The Blaugrana have no plans to let him go in January, but the former Borussia Dortmund star may not be at Camp Nou for much longer as interest from the Premier League groes.

Dembele running out of time at Barcelona

Roma are considering a January move for Barcelona midfielder Rafinha,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/2018/11/18-50104533/roma_sondaggio_per_rafinha_monchi_studia_il_piano/" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a>&nbsp;claims. The Brazil international spent the second half of last season at Inter and had been linked with a permanent switch to Serie A before the season started, but ended up staying at Camp Nou. As his struggles continue, Rafinha is likely to look for a way out in the coming transfer window, and Roma sporting director Monchi has already spoken to his representatives. However, there is expected to be a lot of interest in the 25-year-old, so the Italian side will face some heavy competition.

Roma eye Barca's Rafinha

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc says there is no chance Christian Pulisic will leave in January. The 20-year-old USA international has attracted interest from Chelsea and Liverpool, with the Blues said to be lining up a bid for the next transfer window. Zorc, however, insists the winger will be in Germany until the end of the season at least. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/dortmund-wont-let-chelsea-liverpool-target-pulisic-leave-in/1gh561zybbely153545znttiet" target="_blank">Read the full story here</a>

Chelsea target Pulisic not leaving Dortmund - Zorc

Hearts have taken French winger Killian Colombie on trial,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/teams/hearts/hearts-take-french-winger-killian-colombie-on-trial-1-4831617" target="_blank">The Scotsman</a>&nbsp;reports. The 23-year-old left Paris Saint-Germain's youth academy to move to USA and has been offered a trial with&nbsp;New York Red Bulls and San Jose Earthquakes. However, he will spend time with the Scottish Premiership side as he is eager to secure a deal in Europe.

French winger on trial at Hearts

Olivier Giroud is planning to “stick in there” at Chelsea, with there no plans on his part to push for a transfer despite slipping behind Alvaro Morata in the Blues pecking order. He told Telefoot: “I am going to fight and for the moment, it is not a question about seeking a departure.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/giroud-vows-morata-competition-will-not-force-him-to-seek/13ffzghm06dwy1f5818nxxm3xy" target="_blank">Check out the full story on his future here.</a>

Giroud not planning Chelsea exit

Jordan Pickford has been linked with a £60 million ($77m) move to Manchester United as successor to David de Gea, but Gary Neville has questioned the credentials of a goalkeeper that makes him "nervous". The former Red Devils defender told Sky Sports:&nbsp;"He’s not my idea of what a goalkeeper would be. I always thought a keeper should be dominant." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/neville-doubts-pickfords-ability-to-replace-de-gea-at-man/w3k7smrvn9xt18s0eo84xhc5p" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Is Pickford the man to replace De Gea?

Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez is attracting interest from four of Europe's leading clubs, claims <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/noticia/detalle/131732/alexis-sanchez-sera-bomba-este-enero-cuatro-equipos-top-quieren-chileno-es-espanol" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. Despite flopping at Old Trafford, the Chilean is still regitsering on the respective&nbsp;transfer radars of Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.

Four clubs form Sanchez scramble

The Montreal Impact are looking to bring in&nbsp;Real Betis midfielder&nbsp;Ryad Boudebouz, according to a report from <a href="https://eldesmarque.com/sevilla/real-betis/1125352-ryad-boudebouz-objetivo-montreal-impact" target="_blank">El Desmarque</a>.&nbsp; The MLS side will reportedly have competition from a French club, but the Canadian club could be willing to make a €10 million (£9m/$11m) which would represent a gain for the Spanish club on the&nbsp;€8m (£7m/$9m)&nbsp;the club spent on the Algerian last year.&nbsp;

Montreal Impact looking to land Betis midfielder Boudebouz

Barcelona and&nbsp;Carles Alena are going to sit down for talks over the 20-year-old's future sometime in December, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/futuro-alena-decide-diciembre-7154563" target="_blank">SPORT</a>. The midfielder has seen limited time with Barcelona's first team, and the club are set to decide if he will be brought into the fold full-time, at the risk of not seeing the field often, or if they will explore other options which could include&nbsp;keeping him with Barca B for the rest of the season.&nbsp;

Barca to hold talks with Alena over his future

Juventus can now be counted among the teams chasing Mexico and Porto midfielder Hector Herrera.&nbsp; Reports in Portugal (via&nbsp;<a href="http://www.record.com.mx/futbol-futbol-internacional-mexicanos-en-el-extranjero/hector-herrera-se-uniria-a-cristiano-ronaldo" target="_blank">Record</a>)&nbsp;claim&nbsp;that, with the 28-year-old having failed to agree a new deal with the Portuguese club, the&nbsp; Italian side have joined a long list of suitors that includes the like of Arsenal, AC Milan and Roma.&nbsp; The deal with Juventus would not happen this winter however, with Juve interested in landing a pre-contract with the midfielder ahead of the summer window.&nbsp;

Juve join chase for Mexico star Herrera 

Barcelona will enter the&nbsp;transfer&nbsp;market for a central defender in January as they have concerns over the fitness of Samuel Umtiti, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://en.as.com/en/2018/11/18/football/1542545156_982295.html">AS</a>. The French defender has had his return date from a knee injury sustained in October postponed several times by Barca and Ernesto Valverde could look to strengthen if the problem persists.&nbsp;

Barca to look for Umtiti cover as injury persists 

Corinthians&nbsp;midfielder&nbsp;Pedrinho&nbsp;is a target for Real Madrid with Florentino Perez reportedly having met with his Corinthians counterpart&nbsp;Andres Sanchez over a deal. <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2018/11/18/5bf1aeee268e3e1d368b464d.html">Marca</a>&nbsp;report&nbsp;that the European champions want the versatile 20-year-old midfielder to join them to bolster their flagging La Liga campaign.

Real meet Corinthians over Pedrinho transfer 

Former Juventus chief executive Beppe Marotta is in China to hold talks with Inter Milan owners Suning over a move to the San Siro, according to Goal sources.&nbsp; Marotta is keen to discuss the details of his proposed role at the club before putting pen to paper on a three-year contract. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/marotta-in-talks-to-become-new-inter-chief/1bbrv70t7mgoq1a09qzwjqf2vx" target="_blank">You can read the full report right here on Goal</a>

Former Juve CEO Marotta in talks to become Inter chief

Krzysztof&nbsp;Piatek&nbsp;is eyeing a move to a big club&nbsp;after making a blistering start to the new&nbsp;Serie&nbsp;A season. The Genoa forward has registered 13 goals in 13 games in Italy and is hoping to find himself at a bigger club in the near future.&nbsp; "The dream of those who come to Genoa is that they use it as a stepping stone towards a big club,"&nbsp;<a href="https://metro.co.uk/2018/11/18/chelsea-target-krzysztof-piatek-targets-transfer-to-top-club-8152880/">Piatek&nbsp;told&nbsp;Corriere&nbsp;della&nbsp;Sera.</a> "If I continue this way, I could sign for a big club. My objective is to play in the Champions League."

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