Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man City planning £15m Messi bid in January

Jamie Carragher has implored Liverpool to be ready to strengthen their defence in the January transfer window after it was confirmed Virgil van Dijk would likely miss the rest of the season. The Dutchman suffered an ACL injury in a clash with Jordan Pickford in Saturday's 2-2 Merseyside derby with Everton. Now, former Reds favourite Carragher says they must identify targets pronto if they hope to cover the centre-back's absence. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/premier-league-title-race-wide-open-after-van-dijk-injury/1k7c8b2ai2e2q174ox1j0h3sl6" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL here!</a>

Carragher: Liverpool must buy to cover Van Dijk

Manchester City are contemplating offering Barcelona just&nbsp;£15 million (€16m/$19m) to land Lionel Messi in January, reports the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/lionel-messi-man-city-transfer-22862711" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>.&nbsp; Messi is expected to leave Camp Nou for free at season's end and City may look to land the Argentina&nbsp;star&nbsp;early by offering cash-strapped Barca&nbsp;a small fee.&nbsp;

Man City planning £15m Messi bid in January

A Guardiola reunion may happen sooner than expected

Indian Super League club&nbsp;Jamshedpur are chasing Newcastle Jets man Nick Fitzgerald, per <a href="https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/indian-super-league-club-wants-newcastle-jets-forward" target="_blank">The World Game</a>. The former Australian youth international is a two-time A-League winner and has spent his whole senior career in his home country. But he looks set to become the latest face to jump to India ahead of the 2020-21 campaign.

Jamshedpur after Jets' Fitzgerald

PSG could be one destination for Christian Eriksen in the new year as Inter continue to debate whether to sell the playmaker, per <a href="https://www.sportmediaset.mediaset.it/?refresh_ce" target="_blank">Sport Mediaset</a>. The Denmark international has arguably not met expectations in Italy since his move from Tottenham and looks set for an early exit from San Siro. Chelsea reportedly passed on him ahead of the recent transfer deadline, but the Ligue 1 supremos could be a destination with sporting director Leonardo apparently keen on his talents.

Eriksen set for PSG?

Roma will offer a contract extension to Edin Dzeko that will take the striker through until 2023 in the Italian capital, per&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ilmessaggero.it/sport/" target="_blank">Il Messaggero</a>. The Bosnian is currently on a deal in Serie A through until 2022. However, his club hope to convince him to stay beyond that with a deal that would see him stay for at least another year.

Roma eye Dzeko extension

Inter are considering making a move for Colombian goalkeeper Camilo Vargas, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tvazteca.com/aztecadeportes/" target="_blank">Azteca Deportes</a>. The 31-year-old is a key player for Mexican side Atlas Guadalajara and has two years left on his contract.

Inter eye Vargas

Arsenal plan on opening talks with Vivianne Miedema over a new contract in October,&nbsp;manager Joe Montemurro says. The&nbsp;Netherlands&nbsp;international scored a hat-trick against&nbsp;Tottenham&nbsp;on Sunday in the north London derby, helping the Gunners to a 6-1 win while taking her tally to 52 goals in 50 league games&nbsp;– a new WSL record. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/miedema-can-only-get-better-after-breaking-wsl-scoring/25afuzrndsoj1svpufvvzqpsy" target="_blank">Montemurro says the will open negotiations with the 24-year-old about a new deal very soon</a>.

Arsenal plan contract talks with Miedema

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Getting word Seattle Sounders preparing to trade homegrown attacker Handwalla Bwana, 21, to Nashville, which will extend his contract. Awaiting details. U.S. citizen since Aug, in mix for U23/Olympic squad. 3rd-year pro: 32 league matches, 14 starts, 4 goals, 3 assists. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/mls?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#mls</a> — Steven Goff (@SoccerInsider) <a href="https://twitter.com/SoccerInsider/status/1317677221008560133?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 18, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Sounders to send Bwana to Nashville

Juventus could make a January move for 18-year-old&nbsp;Luka&nbsp;Susic,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2020/10/18/calciomercato-juventus-sucic-dybala-salisbugo/" target="_blank">Calciomercato.it</a>&nbsp;reports. The Croatia Under 19 international has made just three senior appearances for RB Salzburg but he has already won over the Juventus scouts. The Bianconeri are willing to offer €15 million (£14m/$18m) for him in the next transfer window, with Paulo Dybala expected to leave in the near future.

Juve plot €15m January move for Susic to replace Dybala

East Bengal have officially announced the signing of German midfielder&nbsp;Ville Matti Steinmann ahead of the upcoming&nbsp;Indian Super League&nbsp;(ISL) season. Steinmann becomes the fifth foreign signing of the club after Scott Neville, Anthony Pilkington,&nbsp;Aaron Joshua Amadi-Holloway and Daniel Fox, and joins from A-League outfit Wellington Phoenix. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/isl-east-bengal-sign-midfielder-ville-matti-steinmann/1li39sp9qx5yy1wngay6m3v2ob" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL here!</a>

Steinmann swaps A-League for India

LAFC midfielder Latif Blessing is continuing to draw interest from Brazilian club Vasco da Gama, per <a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2020/10/17/report-lafc-midfielder-latif-blessing-still-receiving-interest-brazilian-side-vasco" target="_blank">MLS Soccer's official website</a>. The&nbsp;Ghanaian was a member of the club's Supporters Shield-winning campaign last season but was unable to help them reach the MLS Cup. Now, he is being linked with a move away from MLS to South America.

Vasco da Gama keen on Blessing

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Can <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bozdogan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bozdogan</a> has signed a contract extension to 2024 ✍️ We're looking forward to 0️⃣4️⃣ more years 😄<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SchalkeUS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SchalkeUS</a>🇺🇸 | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/S04FCU?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#S04FCU</a>— Schalke 04 USA🇺🇸 (@s04_us) <a href="https://twitter.com/s04_us/status/1317851665832214530?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 18, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Bozdogan extends Schalke stay

N'Golo Kante has no intention to bring his career at Chelsea to an early finish, according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-la-verite-sur-ngolo-kante-522601" target="_blank">Le10Sport</a>. Reports had linked the Frenchman with an exit from Stamford Bridge in the near-future. But the 29-year-old is enjoying life with the Blues and has no desire to move on yet.

Kante keen for Chelsea stay

It has been over a year since Kyriakos Papadopoulos featured in a competitive senior game, but the centre-back could be set for a return to the game. The Greece international had his contract at Hamburg terminated and is without a club, but&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mopo.de/sport/hsv/mega-transfer--ex-hsv-profi-papadopoulos-bei-top-klub-in-italien-im-gespraech-37503750" target="_blank">Hamburger Morgenpost</a>&nbsp;reports he is in talks with AC Milan.

AC Milan in talks with Papadopoulos

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🖊️ Welcome to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/htafc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#htafc</a>, Álex Vallejo! 28-year-old midfielder <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexVallejo6?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AlexVallejo6</a> joins the Terriers as a free agent until the end of the season, pending international clearance. More on his arrival ⤵️<a href="https://t.co/A29NTXuclq">https://t.co/A29NTXuclq</a> — Huddersfield Town (@htafc) <a href="https://twitter.com/htafc/status/1317827682147667970?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 18, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Huddersfield sign Vallejo

Dinamo Zagreb are in talks to sign&nbsp;Rafael Camacho from Sporting. The 20-year-old winger joined the Portuguese side from Liverpool last year but could be on his way to Croatia. "We are working on the arrival of three more players, Camacho is one of them," Zagreb coach&nbsp;Zoran Mamic told reporters.

Ex-Liverpool youngster Camacho in Dinamo Zagreb talks

Andre Villas-Boas says he wants to extend his stay at Marseille, but will not enter negotiations with the club until February. The Portuguese coach's contract expires at the end of the season and although he had considered leaving before the campaign started, he is open to signing a new deal. "In February, we can talk. The January transfer window will be over and we can more or less position ourselves towards the future. The most important thing is that I feel very good here," he told reporters. "I also wanted to extend this story, to have my own impact on the club, that's why I always want to do well here."

Villas-Boas wants to extend Marseille stay 

Inter are prepared to offload Croatian midfielder&nbsp;Marcelo Brozovic in January - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-brozovic-torna-quello-dei-tempi-peggiori-per-conte-non-e-p-95900" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The 27-year-old produced a poor performance as the Nerazzurri lost to Milan in the&nbsp;Derby della Madonnina on Saturday, and Antonio Conte is now ready to sanction his departure. Monaco and Tottenham have both been credited with an interest in Brozovic, who still has two years remaining on his current deal at San Siro.

Inter prepared to offload Brozovic in January

Manchester United failed with a bid for Real Madrid's Martin Odegaard over the summer - according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2020/10/11/5f82d8a522601d016c8b460b.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The Red Devils have tried to sign the 21-year-old several times over the past five years, and were ready to invest in the winger's&nbsp;talent again after seeing him impress on loan at Real Sociedad last season. However, Madrid welcomed Odegaard&nbsp;back to the club at the end of the 2019-20&nbsp;campaign with a view to integrating him into the first-team squad.

Man Utd failed with summer bid for Odegaard

Tottenham are considering a swoop for Rennes midfielder Eduardo Camavinga - according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/premier-league/mourinho-se-lo-quita-a-zidane-80-millones-por-este-crack" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. Jose Mourinho is a keen admirer of the 17-year-old, who has been strongly linked with a move to Real Madrid. Spurs may be prepared to rival the Blancos for Camavinga's signature next summer, but will have to fork out around €80 million (£73m/$94m) to secure his services.

Tottenham consider Camavinga swoop

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ✍️ Albion have completed the signing of striker Danny Welbeck. The former Manchester United, Arsenal and Watford forward has agreed a one-year deal with Albion! 🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/firsttouchgames?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@firsttouchgames</a> 🤝<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BHAFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BHAFC</a> 🔵⚪️ — Brighton &amp; Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialBHAFC/status/1317782480963792897?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 18, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Brighton sign Welbeck on free transfer

Borussia Dortmund&nbsp;CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke has hinted&nbsp;Manchester United's move for Jadon Sancho was "misjudged", but stopped short of ruling out a future sale. United spent the entire summer trying to bring Sancho to Old Trafford, but were never able to reach a final agreement with BVB over a fee. The&nbsp;England&nbsp;international reportedly agreed personal terms with the Red Devils, who were forced to negotiate via the player's agent rather his club. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/dortmund-chief-hints-sancho-move-was-misjudged-by-manchester/jkjqknom9wg31t6r7davg068y" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Dortmund chief hints Sancho move was 'misjudged' by Man Utd

Juventus are prepared to listen to offers for Alex Sandro when the transfer window reopens - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/la-rivoluzione-juve-sul-mercato-non-e-finita-occhio-ai-prossimi--75756" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Bianconeri want to sell the 29-year-old to raise funds for a new left-back, with Chelsea's Emerson Palmieri among those being considered for a switch to the Allianz Stadium. Sandro is contracted to remain at Juve until 2023, but has yet to feature for Andrea Pirlo's side at the start of the new season.

Juve to listen to offers for Sandro

Roma are set to complete the signing of veteran goalkeeper&nbsp;Simone Farelli - according to <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/serie-a/roma/2020/10/17-75057225/roma_preso_farelli_il_37enne_sara_il_terzo_portiere/" target="_blank">Corriere Dello Sport</a>. The 37-year-old will move to Stadio Olimpico as a free agent before serving as the Giallorossi's new third-choice shot-stopper. Farelli has been without a club since leaving Pescara at the end of the 2019-20 campaign.

Roma set to sign veteran 'keeper Farelli

Arsenal have identified Velez Sarsfield winger Thiago Almada as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.todofichajes.com/thiago-almada-objetivo-invernal-para-el-arsenal/" target="_blank">Todofichajes</a>. Mikel Arteta is eager to bring the 19-year-old to Emirates Stadium in January. Manchester City and Leeds have also been linked with Almada, but&nbsp;Arsenal have already contacted Sarsfield over his availability.

Arsenal target Sarsfield winger Almada 

Strasbourg defender&nbsp;Mohamed Simakan is the subject of interest from Burnley - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12957134/burnley-transfer-mohamed-simakan-strasbourg/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Clarets are planning to make a move for the 20-year-old when the transfer window reopens in January. Simakan has already appeared in six Ligue 1 matches for Strasbourg at the start of the new season.

Burnley interested in Strasbourg defender Simakan

Sergio Ramos is eager for Wolves winger Adama Traore to join Real Madrid - according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/laliga/sergio-ramos-lo-convence-gusta-a-zidane-y-hara-mucho-dano-al-barsa" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. The Spain captain wants to link up with his international team-mate at club level and has already spoken to Blancos president Florentino Perez about the potential signing. Traore, who began his career at Barcelona, still has three year left to run on his current contract at Wolves.

Ramos eager to see Traore join Madrid

Arsenal are planning to hijack any move Manchester United make for Villarreal defender Pau Torres - as <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12943789/arsenal-hijack-transfer-pau-torres-man-utd/" target="_blank">The Sun</a> reports. The Red Devils have been tipped to launch a £35 million ($45m) bid for the 23-year-old in the January transfer window. Arsenal are also on the lookout for defensive reinforcements, and will try to beat United to Torres' signature when the market reopens.

Arsenal plan to hijack Man Utd's move for Torres

Celtic tried to sign Tottenham winger Jack Clarke over the summer - according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/revealed-celtic-approach-made-for-13m-tottenham-player/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The Hoops submitted a loan offer for the 19-year-old, but Spurs blocked a move over concerns the teenager would be denied regular playing time at Celtic Park. Jose Mourinho thinks Clarke's development would be better served in Tottenham's U23s this season with a view to breaking into the senior squad.

Celtic tried to sign Tottenham's Clarke over the summer

Marcelo wants to terminate his contract with Real Madrid - according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/laliga/llama-a-florentino-para-irse-no-entra-en-los-planes-de-zidane" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. The Brazilian full-back has fallen out of favour at Santiago Bernabeu at the start of the new season. Inter Miami are interested in Marcelo, who is ready to make the jump to MLS if Madrid agree to cancel his current deal two years early.

Marcelo want to terminate Madrid contract

Milan are eager to tie Zlatan Ibrahimovic down to a contract extension - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/la-grande-rivincita-dell-affamato-ibrahimovic-domina-il-derby-e--59928" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Swede has inspired an impressive turnaround of fortunes for the Rossoneri since re-joining the club in January. Ibrahimovic scored twice in Milan's derby win over Inter on Saturday to take his tally for the new season to four goals in two games, and will soon be offered the chance to remain at San Siro beyond 2021.

Milan eager to extend Zlatan's contract

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praised his new defensive signings Nathan Ake and Ruben Dias&nbsp;after a 1-0 win over Arsenal. "I think Nathan&nbsp;and Ruben were incredible," he said.&nbsp; "We could not train one session on the build-up [with this back three]. We need more time to grow as a team, but it's okay."

Guardiola praises new signings

Leicester City&nbsp;manager Brendan Rodgers&nbsp;confirmed Islam Slimani has a role to play in his team after turning down the chance to leave the club for a fourth loan spell. The 32-year-old striker has spent the last two-and-a-half seasons away from the King Power Stadium with loan stints at&nbsp;Newcastle United,&nbsp;Fenerbahce&nbsp;and&nbsp;Monaco. Rodgers explained why the 2019&nbsp;Africa Cup of Nations&nbsp;winner is yet to make a matchday squad this season, but he is upbeat about the impact he can have on his team. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/rodgers-happily-welcomes-slimani-back-to-leicester-city-fold/5w88yl42fj4g19azpt6wmje1o" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Rodgers welcomes back Slimani after loan spells

German midfielder&nbsp;Matti Steinmann has signed for Indian club SC East Bengal, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/MarcusMergulhao/status/1317497759423885313" target="_blank">Marcus Mergulaho</a>.&nbsp; Steinmann was most recently playing in the A-League for Wellington Phoenix.&nbsp;

Steinmann seals India move

Liverpool&nbsp;face an anxious wait to discover the extent of Virgil van Dijk’s knee injury, amid fears the Dutchman is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines. Van Dijk was forced off just 11 minutes into the Reds’ 2-2 draw at&nbsp;Everton&nbsp;on Saturday, following a reckless challenge from Blues goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. He was sent for a hospital scan immediately after the game, with Liverpool’s medical staff concerned at the possibility of serious ligament damage.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-fearing-the-worst-over-van-dijk-injury-with/7fsjjkcxdtuy1a2e4bpiztke8" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Liverpool fearing the worst over Van Dijk injury 

Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Frenkie de Jong and Clement Lenglet are the only first-team players that have accepted proposed wage cuts at Barcelona, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/LaTdT/status/1317585701609885701" target="_blank">Catalunya Radio</a>. They opted against signing the&nbsp;burofax on behalf of players who were against the suggested reduction&nbsp;salaries.&nbsp;

Barca trio accept wage cut

Ronald Koeman wants Barcelona to sign Gini Wijnaldum and Eric Garcia when the transfer window re-opens, claims the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/barcelona-transfer-premier-league-january-22862271" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. Both players were targetted by Koeman over the summer and the Dutch manager wants the club to try to sign them&nbsp;again in January.&nbsp;

Barca eyeing January move for Premier League duo

Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips could ignite a summer transfer battle, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/leeds-kalvin-phillips-50m-transfer-22861917" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; Both Liverpool and Tottenham are interested in the 24-year-old, who is expected to cost&nbsp;£50 million ($64m), with Leeds possibly needing to sell come season's end.

Liverpool and Tottenham to battle for £50m Phillips

Real Madrid midfielder&nbsp;Federico Valverde has emerged as a target for Manchester United, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/12955751/man-utd-federico-valverde-transfer-real-madrid/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>.&nbsp; The Red Devils believe a swap deal for Paul Pogba may be a possibility in the future with Valverde's buyout clause of&nbsp;£640m (€705m/$826m) making a one-way transfer near impossible.&nbsp;

Man Utd circling for Real's Valverde

Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman has accepted Lionel Messi will leave the club for Manchester City next year, claims the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/barcelona-messi-man-city-transfer-22862040" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; Messi was close to forcing through a transfer this season before agreeing to remain at Camp Nou&nbsp;despite strong interest from Pep Guardiola's side.&nbsp; A move to Manchester now looks like it will happen next season with Barcelona reportedly resigned to the transfer happening eventually.&nbsp;

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