Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd join Liverpool in Traore race

Manchester United have joined the race to sign Wolves winger Adama Traore, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/premier-league/20201024/484269897626/otro-grande-de-la-premier-league-se-une-a-la-puja-por-adama-traore.html?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_content=futbol" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. Manchester City, Liverpool, Juventus and Barcelona are all thought to be interested. However, Wolves could demand a fee similar to that which put United off Jadon Sancho.

Man Utd join Traore race

Man City, Liverpool, Juve & Barca all linked

Mesut Ozil is “too good” to have been left out at Arsenal for football reasons, says Paul Merson, with the Gunners accused of trying to force a World Cup winner through the exits. The German playmaker remains on the books at Emirates Stadium and will not see another transfer window open until January. It may be that he finally seeks a move in 2021, with there&nbsp;no chance of him seeing competitive minutes&nbsp;prior to that after being&nbsp;omitted from Mikel Arteta’s Europa League and Premier League squads. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ozils-too-good-to-be-left-out-for-football-reasons-merson/1in8ox3jjcuxw1pa2vi4eom13n" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

‘Ozil’s too good to be left out for football reasons’

Manchester City are ready to swoop for Partizan youngster Felip Stefanovic, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mozzartsport.com/fudbal/vesti/ekskluzivno-filip-stevanovic-u-mancester-sitiju-ugovor-na-cetiri-i-po-godine/368957" target="_blank">Mozzart Sport</a>.&nbsp; The winger looks set to sign a four and a half year contract with the Citizens when he completes a move in January.

Man City to sign Stefanovic

Liverpool&nbsp;are being linked with a January move for&nbsp;Brighton&nbsp;defender Ben White, but Graham Potter is ignoring talk of a £50 million ($65m) raid being launched by those at Anfield. Jurgen Klopp is said to be weighing up his options after seeing Virgil van Dijk ruled out with knee ligament damage. Various targets are reported to be in the Reds’ sights, with&nbsp;Napoli star Kalidou Koulibaly seeing transfer gossip resurface around him. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/potter-liverpool-links-50m-white-brighton/10cueg3o2ge11xziw49s349vd" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Potter shrugs off Liverpool’s links to £50m White

Former Mexico manager Javier Aguirre says he has been in contact with teams over a head coaching role in MLS. Aguirre has been out of work since July, when he left his role at Leganes after being unable to save the club from relegation. "MLS is attractive to me," Aguirre told <a href="https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/mls/nota/_/id/7615720/javier-aguirre-quiere-dirigir-en-la-mls">ESPN</a>. "Yes, I've been in touch [with teams]. I have a couple of people in the USA and there have been opportunities and my name was in the mix. They decided on other options, but my name is there, in Japan and the United States."

Former Mexico boss eyes MLS job

Roma have given up on goalkeeper Pau Lopez and will look to buy a replacement in January, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/pau-lopez-ai-saluti-la-roma-pensa-gia-al-futuro-tre-portieri-nel-65818">CalcioMercato</a>. The club has already shortlisted three potential replacements, with the club ready to move on from the Spaniard after just one full season. Lopez joined Roma from Real Betis in July 2019, having also spent time at Spurs on loan.

Roma give up on Lopez

Fabinho is set to sign a new deal with Liverpool, reports <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4214734/pogbas-man-united-contract-talks-no-alexis-sanchez-style-pay-bump-as-madridjuve-watch-on">ESPN</a>. The 27-year-old midfielder still has two years left on his current deal, but will now be rewarded with a new deal for his performances over the last year. Fabinho started in defence for Liverpool against Ajax, with Virgil van Dijk out for months due to an ACL injury.

Fabinho set for new Liverpool deal

Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian says that new signing Diogo Jota is already performing at a "great level" as the Portuguese winger is already fitting in well with the Reds. Adrian backed the former Wolves star to be a perfect complement to Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane, giving Liverpool much-needed attacking depth in the process. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/jota-compliment-mane-salah-liverpool-adrian-great-level/19b10bn0hkvu91w8vee5li3p9s">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Jota backed to be perfect complement to Mane and Salah

New Lyon signing Lucas Paqueta insists he bears no ill will to Milan after leaving the Italian giants. "There is no desire for revenge today, and I am even grateful for this step, although it may have been painful," the Brazilian youngster told&nbsp;L'Equipe&nbsp;(via<a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/paqueta-no-hard-feelings-with-milan-at-lyon-to-have-fun" target="_blank">&nbsp;DiMarzio.com</a>). "It is a part of my life. Now I want my&nbsp;football back. My Brazilian football, the happy one. And here I feel the right energy&nbsp;to do it&nbsp;"

'No hard feelings' between Paqueta and Milan

Thomas Partey is bringing back “memories of Patrick Vieira” at Arsenal because he is “much more” than a holding midfielder, says Alan Smith. The Gunners invested £45 million ($59m) worth of faith in a highly-rated Ghana international&nbsp;on the final day of the summer transfer window. Partey had been a long-standing target for those at Emirates Stadium, with his obvious qualities registering on the recruitment radar in north London for some time. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/vieira-partey-much-more-than-holding-midfielder-arsenal-45m/11v3fzo4p5ae41vlt9sf7cxbst" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

 Arsenal’s £45m star Partey impresses Smith

Rhian Brewster only took 10 seconds to convince a&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;scout that the Blues had to sign him at the age of seven, according to his former coach. Now 20, the&nbsp;England&nbsp;youth star is looking to make an impact in the Premier League this season with&nbsp;Sheffield United&nbsp;– starting with a return to former club&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;on Saturday. Brewster was first spotted as a youngster by Chelsea scout Martin Tyler, playing for Shield Academy in Barkingside, in north-east London. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/it-took-10-seconds-for-chelsea-to-decide-they-had-to-sign/1n3zxr46u5yr1gn205z06j0v3" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

It took 10 seconds for Chelsea to decide they had to sign Brewster, says ex-coach

Arsenal are mulling over another approach for Lyon playmaker Houssem Aouar, claims <a href="https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/aouar-arsenal-transfer-news-partey-19159321" target="_blank">football.london.</a> The Gunners could not afford to land the France international over the summer, but movement out of the Emirates could free up funds for a January raid.

Arsenal considering another Aouar approach

Manchester United will not be offering Paul Pogba a contract on similar terms to those that Alexis Sanchez once enjoyed, claims <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4214734/pogbas-man-united-contract-talks-no-alexis-sanchez-style-pay-bump-as-madridjuve-watch-on" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The Red Devils are eager to get a new deal in place with their World Cup winning-midfielder, but have made the Frenchman aware that will not break the bank to keep him.

Man Utd won't give Pogba Alexis-style deal

Barcelona have no intentjon of parting with Antoine Griezmann, claims <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20201024/484261835645/barca-griezmann-confianza-lequipe.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo.</a> The French forward has struggled to make the desired impact at Camp Nou, but he will not be moved on in the winter window.

Griezmann won't be sold in January

Real Madrid are already mulling over an option to bring Sergio Reguilon back onto their books, claims <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1351591/Tottenham-news-Sergio-Reguilon-gossip-rumours-Real-Madrid-latest-update" target="_blank">Express Sport.</a> The Blancos sold the highly-rated left-back to Tottenham in the summer window, but have a buyback option that can be triggered at some stage.

Real considering Reguilon buyback option

Gerard Pique has described Barcelona's treatment of Lionel Messi over the summer as 'barbaric'. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/pique-barbaric-barcelona-spent-money-criticising-messi/6szwq5grh5mr1ofbkqa9xg9zy" target="_blank">Read everything he had to say here on Goal!</a>

Pique slams Barca's 'barbaric' treatment of Messi

La Liga president Javier Tebas has urged Lionel Messi to stay at Barcelona, claiming his reputation would suffer if he left Camp Nou. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/messis-reputation-damaged-left-barcelona-la-liga-tebas/xf2i4mtqwa9l1qrazzoz6aisg" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

‘Messi’s reputation would be damaged if he left Barcelona’

Barcelona haven't paid anything to West Brom after signing youngster Louie Barry, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/west-bromwich-albion/2020/10/24/west-brom-boss-slaven-bilic-rails-against-euro-premier-league/" target="_blank">Express &amp; Star</a>. Barry rejected a new contract at West Brom in 2019 in order to join Barca. It is said the Baggies are working with FIFA to secure the compensation they are owed.

Barca haven't paid West Brom for youngster Barry

Miralem Pjanic says compatriot Edin Dzeko was close to joining Juventus over the summer - and the Barcelona midfielder has taken a swipe at former Juve coach Maurizio Sarri. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/sarri-did-not-trust-players-pjanic-juventus/gad6yp5ytmjb1a8kle1nwg3n3" target="_blank">Read what he had to say here on Goal!</a>

Pjanic: Dzeko was very close to Juve move

Jack Wilshere has explained his decision to leave West Ham on a free transfer. "People will say what they want and footballers get paid well, but there is nothing more draining and saps your confidence more than when you know you are not going to play, that no matter what you do in training, or what the other players are doing, even if you lose 3-0, you are not going to get an opportunity," Wilshere told <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54664335" target="_blank">BBC Sport</a>. "I didn't want to be around that and in that environment."

Wilshere explains West Ham exit

Lucas Paqueta says there are no hard feelings between himself and AC Milan after leaving the club for Lyon over the summer. "I have no desire for revenge, I am grateful for having taken this step even though it may have been painful," Paqueta told <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/" target="_blank">l'Equipe</a>. "Now I want my&nbsp;football back. My Brazilian football, the happy one. And here I feel the right energy&nbsp;to do it."

Paqueta: No hard feelings with Milan

Eighteen-year-old striker Isaac Karamoko has joined Serie A side Sassuolo, <a href="https://www.goal.com/fr/news/mercato-un-attaquant-forme-au-psg-rebondit-a-sassuolo/1ti7qkjfa5vl41n3ojcihnvsjo" target="_blank">Goal&nbsp;can confirm</a>. The youngster had been available on a free transfer after leaving PSG at the end of last season.

Former PSG prospect Karamoko joins Sassuolo

Chelsea shocked fans this week when they announced&nbsp;38-year-old Petr Cech would be part of their Champions League squad for the season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/bring-back-cech-why-chelsea-brought-38-year-old-goalkeeper/1kthqvkoihppa1aiiykhjx0olr" target="_blank">Read why the Blues brought Cech out of retirement here!</a>

Why Chelsea brought back 38-year-old Cech

Former Benfica manager Rui Vitoria has been sacked as manager of Al-Nassr, according to reports in Saudi Arabia. Vitoria won the Saudi league in his first season in charge but could only manage a second-placed finish last term.

Vitoria sacked by Al-Nassr

West Ham will only sign Said Benrahma permanently if he passes another medical at the end of the season, claims&nbsp;<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/west-ham-player-to-undergo-new-medical/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The Brentford magician joined the Hammers on an initial loan deal but complications in his medical at one point put the move in jeopardy.

Benrahma deal dependent on second medical

France right-back Sebastien Corchia has told Goal&nbsp;there was interest in him from Germany, Italy, Greece and Turkey before he eventually returned to Ligue 1 with Nantes this summer. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/fantastic-back-in-ligue-1-nantes-corchia/rc9rx9briuid1298evxnrmoxi" target="_blank">Read the exclusive interview right here!</a>

Corchia reveals interest from across Europe

Rhian Brewster is looking forward to returning to Anfield on Saturday night, just weeks after completing his move from Liverpool. Brewster's new side face the Premier League champions and the youngster will see plenty of familiar faces. "It’s going to be a bit weird," he told the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8872111/My-time-Rhian-Brewster-ready-Liverpool-return-Sheffield-United.html?__twitter_impression=true" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. "But it will be a nice moment, just to see everybody. I didn’t get to say goodbye because it [the transfer] happened so quick."

Brewster relishing rapid Liverpool return

Graham Potter was asked about reported interest from Liverpool in his star defender, Ben White. The Brighton player has been linked with a move to Anfield following the injury to Virgil van Dijk, and it has been claimed the Seagulls have put a £50 million ($65m) pricetag on their man. "No I haven't anything about that one," Potter said.&nbsp;"Apparently, if it comes in the media it must be true!"

Potter responds to Liverpool-White links

Argenine forward Luciano Vietto is close to joining Saudi side Al Hilal, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.abola.pt/nnh/2020-10-23/sporting-al-hilal-subiu-a-parada-e-vietto-esta-a-caminho-das-arabias/865260" target="_blank">A Bola</a>. It is claimed the 26-year-old asked current club Sporting Lisbon to allow him to leave due to the €4 million/year wages on offer.

Vietto nearing Al Hilal switch

Former Sydney FC star Ali Abbas is trialling with new A-League club Macarthur United, <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/he-sets-the-standard-milligan-captaincy-was-a-no-brainer-for-macarthur-20201023-p567xn.html" target="_blank">SMH</a> reports. The 34-year-old Iraqi international has been training with the fledgling franchise, having been a free agent since leaving Wellington Phoenix in 2018. Abbas, an Asian Cup winner with his nation in 2007, was named an A-League All Star while playing for the Sky Blues in 2014.

Abbas trialling with new A-League franchise

Juventus have withdrawn their interest in Wolves flyer Adama Traore - with Liverpool, Man Utd and Barcelona still circling. According Calciomercato as <a href="https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/liverpool/transfer-talk/news/juventus-will-not-rival-liverpool-barcelona-for-adama-traore_419469.html" target="_blank">Sports Mole</a>,&nbsp;the Old Lady have decided to pull out of the race for the Spanish international. Traore has scored seven goals in 96 appearances for Wolves across all competitions.

Juve pull out of Traore race

Graham Arnold will remain Australia's national team coach despite offers from Korea and the MLS. <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/australian-a-league/story/4214537/graham-arnold-remains-socceroos-boss-for-nowbut-what-happens-when-he-goes" target="_blank">ESPN</a> reports Arnold has rejected overtures from FC Seoul and an unknown MLS club to continue with the green and gold.

Arnold to stay Socceroos boss

Former Bournemouth hero Charlie Daniels has completed a move to League One side Shrewsbury, <a href="https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/18818192.cherries-hero-charlie-daniels-joins-league-one-shrewsbury/" target="_blank">Bournemouth Echo</a> reports. The 34-year-old, who has been training with the Cherries since his contract expired at the end of the season, has secured a deal until January with the Shrews. Daniels made 265 appearances for Bournemouth across&nbsp;a nine-year stint in England's south.

Ex-Cherries star Daniels joins Shrewsbury

A recommendation from Allan Saint-Maximin has seen&nbsp;Newcastle United&nbsp;sign his friend Florent Indalecio - a striker who last played in&nbsp;Australia's fourth division. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/newcastle-united-sign-saint-maximins-bricklayer-mate-from/1rsn5dmozdm851ru0c2kd6t8ro" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Newcastle United sign Saint-Maximin's bricklayer mate from Australia's fourth division

Milan want midfielder Hakan&nbsp;Calhanoglu&nbsp;to sign a new contract at the club with Serie A giants Inter, Juventus and Napoli keen to snare the Turkish international. <a href="https://m.fcinternews.it/esclusive/i-fcin-i-calhanoglu-offerto-a-diversi-club-milan-fiducioso-nel-rinnovo-mentre-l-inter-e-defilata-il-motivo-351451" target="_blank">FCInterNews</a> reports Milan are confident of the 26-year-old will commit&nbsp;to a new deal with his current terms expiring at the end of the season.

Milan confident of keeping Calhanoglu as Inter, Juve circle

West Ham boss David Moyes has revealed new contract talks between him and the club are yet to start. The Hammers have enjoyed a solid start to the season, with impressive wins against Leicester and Wolves, and a three-goal comeback draw versus Tottenham. Moyes current 18-month contract&nbsp;is set to expire at the end of the season but the Scot isn't worried about beginning discussions for a new deal, says <a href="https://www.claretandhugh.info/moyes-gives-views-on-new-contract-talks/" target="_blank">Claret and Hugh</a>. "I have a really good relationship with the owners at the moment," Moyes told reporters.&nbsp;"I’m trying to move the club into a way that I see it. Like anything else, I’m on the phone and I speak to them most days. "I’m not in any big rush and to be fair, we’ve won a couple games, we’ve got a draw and if we got 10 or 12 wins down the belt, and five or six draws and we’ve done really we l, then I think we’re in a different position. "But I want it to be something that’s good for West Ham and it’ll be good for David Moyes. "I want us to feel that we’re going in the right direction. Today it feels that way but as you well know, in this game, it can change very quickly."

Contract talks for West Ham boss Moyes on hold

Wantaway Newcastle Jets midfielder Steven Ugarkovic has been told by the club he has to finish his contract at the club, reports the <a href="https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/6982096/a-league-jets-refuse-release-expect-want-away-midfielder-steve-ugarkovic-to-see-out-contract/?cs=6160" target="_blank">Newcastle Herald</a>. The 26-year-old is seeking a release from the final year of his deal after becoming disillusioned with the progress of the Jets following the poaching of coach Carl Robinson by Western Sydney Wanderers. Long-serving Ugarkovic&nbsp;- who has interest from Australia, Asia and Europe -&nbsp;has made 118 appearances for the Jets over five seasons.

Newcastle Jets demand Ugarkovic sees out contract

Emerson Palmieri has been linked with a loan transfer to Juventus and Inter after being pushed down the pecking order at Chelsea. The <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1351649/Chelsea-news-Emerson-Palmieri-Frank-Lampard-January-transfer-window" target="_blank">Daily Express</a> reports the Brazilian could get the temporary move to Italy in January, having fallen behind new signing Ben Chilwell and Marcos Alonso in the battle to play at left back. The 26-year-old has made 57 appearances for Chelsea since joinng from Roma in 2018.

Chelsea outcast Emerson linked with Serie A giants

Arsenal have handed a trial to the son of club legend Dennis Bergkamp. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-hand-trial-to-son-of-club-legend-bergkamp/mxzmrk7j38k21qzewpygakhc9" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

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