Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man City considered Lukaku move

Manchester City are still hoping to bring Lionel Messi onto their books, reports <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/blog-soccer-transfers/story/4242612/messi-leaving-barcelona-for-man-city-a-real-prospect-after-guardiolas-new-contract" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. It is claimed that the Blues were prepared to do whatever was required to land the Argentine over the summer, as he pushed for the exits at Camp Nou, and interest has been retained after tying Pep Guardiola to a new contract.

Messi to Man City still on the cards

Manchester City looked into signing Inter striker Romelu Lukaku last summer, claims the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/11/21/pep-guardiola-considering-benfica-striker-darwin-nunez-option/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>.&nbsp; Inter's £93 million (€104m/$123m) valuation of the former Man Utd forward, however, meant City didn't pursue a deal.&nbsp;

Man City considered Lukaku move

Leganes may offer Martin Braithwaite a route out of Barcelona in January, per a report in <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/leganes/2020/11/23/5fbbaba5268e3e52268b45cc.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The forward left Leganes for Barcelona earlier this year, but the move has not worked out and a loan deal could be in the works in 2021.

Braithwaite linked with Leganes loan

Inter Milan have placed Christian Eriksen on the transfer list, according to a report in <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/" target="_blank">Corriere Dello Sport</a>. The club’s chief executive officer Beppe Marotta hinted at the weekend that they werre ready to offload the midfielder in January, and that would now appear to be official policy.

Inter place Eriksen on transfer list

Inter Milan, Juventus and Everton are keeping tabs on Luis Alberto’s situation at Lazio, according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Lazio/23-11-2020/lazio-lite-peruzzi-lotito-luis-alberto-che-potrebbe-essere-ceduto-3901091381888.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta Dello Sport</a>. Luis Alberto hit out at the club’s spending policy, before later retracting his statement and apologising. However, Gazzetta suggests the relationship may be broken, which has piqued interest from within Serie A and the Premier League.

Inter, Juve and Everton lookig at Luis Alberto

Barcelona have shifted transfer strategy from Memphis Depay to Eric Garcia following the injury to Gerard Pique. The Lyon forward was high on their list, but a defender is now the prime target - and Manchester City man Garcia is the object of their desire. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/barca-shift-focus-from-depay-to-garcia-in-wake-of-pique/1fpt4sq9kt3rz1ca1pl09h96fl" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Barca want Garcia not Depay in January

Junior Messias has signed a new deal at Crotone. The Brazilian&nbsp;forward has put his name to a contract until 2024, the club confirmed on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CH8HJMnrHbC/?utm_source=ig_embed" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.

Messias inks new Crotone deal

Reading boss Veljko Paunovic insists he is not going to be distracted by reported interest in Michael Olise. <a href="https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/reading-transfer-news-michael-olise-19317385" target="_blank">Berkshire Live</a> claims Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and Leeds United are interested in Olise, and Paunovic says such speculation is part of the job. "That's a possibility for everyone," Paunovic said. "It's a fact that every team in the world has to deal with.”

Paunovic not distracted by Olise transfer talk

Real Madrid are among a host of clubs interested in signing Villarreal forward&nbsp;Samu Chukwueze, according to <a href="https://www.larazon.es/laotraliga/20201123/spnvwokzwfb4haodsajtzlrc7e.html" target="_blank">La Razon.</a> Manchester United,&nbsp;Leicester,&nbsp;Everton,&nbsp;Chelsea,&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;and&nbsp;Wolves have also been linked with&nbsp;the 21-year-old Nigeria international. Chukwueze has&nbsp;release clause worth around €80 million (£71m/$95m), though Los Blancos are believed to be preparing a joint offer for&nbsp;Chukwueze and team-mate Pau Torres worth around €65 million (£58m/$77m).

Real Madrid lead Chukwueze chase

Middlesbrough midfielder Jonny Howson has signed a new contract at the Championship club through to the summer of 2022. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Jonny Howson has pledged his future to the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Boro?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Boro</a> by signing an extended contract! ✍️🙌 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UTB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UTB</a> — Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) <a href="https://twitter.com/Boro/status/1330912940468350984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 23, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Howson signs new deal

Frank Lampard has addressed the ongoing speculation surrounding Olivier Giroud's future at&nbsp;Chelsea. The Frenchman has admitted he may have to seek a move away from west London&nbsp;if his situation doesn't change soon. Lampard is open to sitting down with Giroud to discuss his&nbsp;current position in the squad, and still considers him to be a vital part of his plans going forward despite his lack of minutes over the past few weeks. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/lampard-addresses-speculation-over-girouds-future-at-chelsea/1y2fyvwxxieip1exrc2mg91pgg" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Lampard addresses speculation over Giroud's future

Birmingham City have <a href="https://www.bcfc.com/news/articles/2020/blues-capture-talented-halilovi%C4%87/" target="_blank">sealed a deal</a> to sign Alen Halilovic. The former AC Milan midfielder has signed a deal until next summer.

Birmingham seal Halilovic deal

Roma are close to agreeing a new deal with Henrikh Mkhitaryan. The Armenian’s present deal is due to expire at the end of the season, but <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Roma/23-11-2020/roma-mkhitaryan-rinnovo-formalita-3901088341176.shtml" target="_blank">La Gazzetta dello Sport</a> claims an extension is imminent and could be announced before Christmas. &nbsp;

Mkhitaryan and Roma close to new contract

Borussia Dortmund are ready to renew their interest in Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen, according to <a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/tmw-inter-il-borussia-dortmund-vigile-su-eriksen-la-situazione-1461537" target="_blank">Tuttomercatoweb</a>. The Bundesliga side were linked with the Dane earlier in the year, and are now ready to renew their interest with Inter happy for him to move on.

Dortmund back in for Eriksen

Chicago Fire have confirmed the signing of&nbsp; defender Jhon Espinoza from S.D. Aucas. The 21-year-old Ecuadorian has <a href="https://www.chicagofirefc.com/post/2020/11/23/chicago-fire-fc-acquires-21-year-old-defender-jhon-espinoza?utm_source=social_share&amp;utm_medium=share_button&amp;utm_campaign=social_share_button&amp;s=09" target="_blank">signed a deal</a> until 2023, with the club holding options to extend to 2024 and 2025.

Chicago Fire seal deal for Espinoza

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is considering basing a rebuild of his side around Jack Grealish, reports the <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-city/transfer-news-jack-grealish-villa-b1760370.html" target="_blank">Independent</a>. Tottenham forward Harry Kane and Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi were on their list of options, but Guardiola has settled on the Aston Villa man following talks with Kevin De Bruyne.

Guardiola sets sights on Grealish after De Bruyne talks

Liverpool&nbsp;may be willing to listen to offers for Mohamed Salah “if the price is right”, says David James, with the former Reds goalkeeper claiming a&nbsp;Real Madrid-linked forward is not “indispensable”. James told Stadium Astro: "If Salah went to Man City, I don’t think that would be good business for Liverpool. If he went to a different league and a different country, it would make more sense." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/liverpool-sell-salah-price-is-right-james-real-madrid/10lnd2esmv36z1ada1wnxduejq" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Liverpool could sell Salah if the price is right’ 

Southampton are ready to launch a second raid on Manchester United for Brandon Williams, claims <a href="https://theathletic.com/2213873/2020/11/23/giroud-balogun-forss-williams/?source=emp_shared_article" target="_blank">The Athletic.</a> The Saints are said to have seen an approach for the promising left-back snubbed over the summer, but they believe a loan deal can be put in place over the winter.

Saints set to return for Williams

Real Madrid have been left surprised by Isco’s desire to push for a move elsewhere, reports <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2020/11/23/5fb9835e46163fa06f8b459d.html" target="_blank">Marca.</a> The Spain international playmaker is being heavily linked with a January transfer after struggling for game time under Zinedine Zidane.

Isco stance surprises Real Madrid

Prising Eric Garcia away from Manchester City has become Barcelona’s top priority for the January transfer window, claims <a href="https://www.sport.es/en/news/barca/eric-garcia-is-barcas-top-priority-due-to-injury-crisis-in-defence-8217138" target="_blank">Sport</a>. With Gerard Pique having picked up a serious injury, the Liga giants are ready to step up efforts to bring another former La Masia defender back onto their books.

Barcelona make Garcia their top target

Arsenal were, according to <a href="https://www.vg.no/sport/fotball/i/2dVgRy/sjefen-varsler-berge-interesse-har-snudd-det-paa-hodet" target="_blank">VG</a>, keen on landing Sander Berge before his big-money move to Sheffield United. The Gunners are said to still be monitoring his progress, with the Norwegian midfielder impressing for the Blades despite their Premier League struggles in 2020-21.

Arsenal retain interest in Berge

Turkish midfielder Ozan Tufan has revealed the details of his failed move to&nbsp;Crystal Palace&nbsp;in 2018. Tufan began his professional career at Bursaspor in 2012, and spent three years at&nbsp;Timsah Arena before being snapped up by&nbsp;Fenerbahce&nbsp;for €7 million (£6m/$8m). The 25-year-old has since emerged as a key member of the Fenerbahce&nbsp;team, scoring 17 goals and laying on 16 assists in 141 games, and was rewarded for his performances with a new contract last year. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/fenerbahce-midfielder-tufan-reveals-details-of-failed-move/ptn0yxn1ccso19lz8lhuxhk61" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Fenerbahce star reveals details of failed move to Palace

Olivier Giroud is hopeful that&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;will be open to letting him leave in January as manager Frank Lampard contends with&nbsp;several members of his squad being frustrated over a lack of game time. World Cup-winning striker Giroud will seek his exit unless he is introduced as a regular starter in the weeks leading up to the January transfer window. The 34-year-old has publicly admitted to not being happy at starting just one game this season and having played for just 157 minutes. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/giroud-hopeful-chelsea-will-release-him-in-january-as/j4usgkks7wb918q08w195yg3r" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Giroud hopeful Chelsea will release him in January

Villarreal centre-back Pau Torres is the subject of interest from Tottenham - according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/premier-league/mourinho-quiere-robarle-un-central-top-a-un-precandidato-del-barsa" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. Barcelona have also been linked with the 23-year-old, who is contracted to remain at El Madrigal until 2024. It will take a sizeable bid to prise Torres away from Villarreal, but Tottenham could swoop for his signature in January.

Tottenham interested in Villarreal's Torres

Frank Lampard won't let Ross Barkley leave Chelsea to join Aston Villa on a permanent deal - according to <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/chelsea-loanee-ross-barkley-back-in-frank-lampard-thinking-aston-villa-form-exclusive" target="_blank">90min</a>. The Blues boss has told the 26-year-old he still has a future at Stamford Bridge after seeing him shine at the start of his season-long loan spell at Villa Park. Barkley has scored twice in his first six appearances for Villa this season, still has three years to run on his current contract at Chelsea.

Lampard won't let Barkley leave Chelsea

Ryan Kent is in line for a new deal at Rangers - according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-rangers-to-offer-6m-deal-pre-january-ibrox-talks-planned/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The Scottish club are planning to extend the 24-year-old's stay at Ibrox beyond 2023, and will reward him with a bumper pay rise. Kent has scored five goals in 15 Scottish Premier League appearances for Rangers this season.

Kent in line for new Rangers deal

Barcelona are eager to tie&nbsp;Ilaix Moriba down to fresh terms - according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4239274/chelseas-giroud-seeks-exit-to-keep-euro-2020-dream-alive-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The 17-year-old is contracted to remain at Camp Nou until 2022, but the Blaugrana are eager to secure his long-term future. Barca believe Moriba is capable of following the same path to the first team as Ansu Fati if he continues on his current trajectory.

Barca eager to tie Moriba down to fresh terms

Olivier Giroud would score goals for&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;if the Blues gave him game time, says Gael Clichy, with the&nbsp;France&nbsp;international striker being urged to move on in January and find the opportunities he deserves. Clichy has told Stadium Astro: "If the manager of the national team is saying that he needs game time to go to the Euros, well if you look at that direction, you need to go and you need to find a place where you will play." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/giroud-game-time-goals-chelsea-striker-clichy/m71m8q6yn3591hgomtd8pmbxq" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Giroud has to leave in January'

Arsenal and Chelsea are ready to battle it out for AFC Wimbledon starlet Quaine Bartley, according to <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/exclusive-arsenal-chelsea-duel-wimbledon-quaine-bartley" target="_blank">TEAMtalk.</a> The promising forward is just 16 years of age, but Premier League suitors are ready to make their move.

Arsenal & Chelsea to battle for Bartley

Dayot Upamecano will look to leave RB Leipzig in 2021, claims <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1363222/Dayot-Upamecano-Manchester-United-Liverpool-Man-City-gossip-rumours" target="_blank">Express Sport.</a> Liverpool and Manchester City have been linked with the highly-rated French centre-half.

Upamecano to push for move in 2021

Manchester United are willing to sell Sergio Romero for just £2.5 million, according to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-transfer-news-romero-23047123" target="_blank">Daily Star.</a> The Argentine goalkeeper had been hoping to leave Old Trafford over the summer and will push for the exits again in January.

Man Utd prepared to sell Romero

Chelsea are willing to send Fikayo Tomori out on loan in the January transfer window - according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/11/22/mike-mcgraths-transfer-notebook-fikayo-tomori-considered-loan/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>. The Blues could sanction the 22-year-old's temporary departure so that he can start playing regular football again. Tomori was a regular in Frank Lampard's set up last season, but has only featured in one Premier League game for Chelsea in 2020-21 to date.

Chelsea willing to loan out Tomori

Ivan Marcone is set to join Elche from Boca Juniors on a permanent deal - according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/elche/2020/11/22/5fba2a7e268e3e7b078b45f1.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The 30-year-old joined the Spanish club on loan in the summer transfer window, and has made an impressive start to life in La Liga. Elche are now ready to buy Marcone outright for €4.2 million, with Boca ready to sanction his departure.

Marcone set to join Elche from Boca on a permanent deal

Federico Bernardeschi is playing for his future at Juventus - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/finalmente-bernardeschi-ma-la-prova-col-cagliari-non-basta-da-qu-79504" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The 26-year-old will not be offered a contract extension unless he proves his value to Andrea Pirlo between now and January. Bernardeschi's current deal expires in 2022, and his new agent Mino Raiola may look to negotiate his departure next summer.

Bernardeschi playing for Juve future

Leicester City striker Islam Slimani has emerged as a transfer target for Lyon - according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-ol-deux-attaquants-chasses-si-dembele-part-en-janvier-526970" target="_blank">Le 10 Sport</a>. The French giants are looking at the 32-year-old as a possible replacement for Memphis Depay, who has been tipped to join Barcelona next year. Lyon have also set their sights on Stade Reims forward&nbsp;Boulaye Dia as an alternative option ahead of the January transfer window.

Lyon target Leicester's Slimani

Real Betis are hoping to sign either Riqui Puig or Carles Alena on loan from Barcelona in January, reports <a href="https://www.estadiodeportivo.com/betis/2020/11/21/betis-alena-o-riqui-puig/306020.html" target="_blank">Estadio Deportivo</a>.&nbsp; An injury to attacker&nbsp;Sergio Canales has left Betis with a void to fill and they're hopeful of striking a deal with Barca for one of their young talents.&nbsp;

Betis chasing Barca duo

Sevilla&nbsp;centre-back Jules Kounde has confirmed that he has previously held transfer talks with&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;manager Pep Guardiola. The 22-year-old was one of the stars of the Sevilla team that won the&nbsp;Europa League&nbsp;last season, defeating&nbsp;Inter&nbsp;in the final after eliminating&nbsp;Manchester United. He has continued that fine form into the present campaign and is quickly being recognised as one of the outstanding young players in his role. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/i-spoke-with-guardiola-kounde-confirms-man-city-discussions/7y0a6odvvk0d1tfte7sfutfua" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Kounde confirms Man City discussions

Jamie Carragher believes Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers could end up in charge&nbsp;of Arsenal or Chelsea in the future. "Brendan Rodgers is the best British coach out there, no doubt. Maybe you could argue that the Liverpool job came too early but I think he did a good job, coming closer than any manager to winning the league in 30 years," Carragher told <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8973509/Jamie-Carragher-Jurgen-Klopps-team-best-Liverpool-ever.html" target="_blank">MailSport</a>.&nbsp; "He’s a fantastic coach, he’s done a great job at Leicester and I think his next job could be a Chelsea or an Arsenal. Maybe it would be difficult to go back to Liverpool or to coach Manchester United, given the Liverpool connection, but I think he’ll be up for the top jobs in this country, maybe England too."

Rodgers tipped for Arsenal or Chelsea move

The LA Galaxy have signed Alex Alcala with Manchester City purchasing an option to buy the 15-year-old when he turns 18, claims <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4241936/mexico-teen-star-alex-alcala15signs-for-la-galaxy-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a>.&nbsp; The Mexico youth international is highly rated in North America and will be watched closely by City in the coming years.&nbsp;

Man City secure purchase option for Galaxy teen

Barcelona will hold a meeting to discuss how they'll fill the void left by an injured Gerard Pique, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/barcelona/2020/11/22/5fba8ff0268e3ed7118b460b.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>.&nbsp; The Catalans are struggling financially, with a loan replacement for the defender looming as the most likely option.&nbsp;

Barca to discuss Pique options

Kevin Phillips believes Manchester United won't let Daniel James join Everton on loan in January.&nbsp; “I would like to see him stay and fight for his place at Manchester United but his involvement this season suggests to me that he is not really a big part of [manager Ole Gunnar] Solskjaer’s plans," Phillips told <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-phillips-gives-big-thumbs-up-to-everton-january-signing-pursuit/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. “It will have been a disappointing start to the season for him but I cannot see Manchester United allowing him to leave for Everton."

'Man Utd won't let James join Everton'

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder isn't worried about being sacked despite the club picking up just one point from nine Premier League games this season.&nbsp; "I haven't had the sack in 20 years - 911 games if you hadn't noticed - I don't fear it," Wilder said after a 1-0 loss against West Ham on Sunday.&nbsp; "I need to be careful because I don't want to come across as arrogant and look like I think I'm untouchable, but I don't feel it should be asked given the journey that we have been on over the last four years."

Wilder not fearing Sheffield sacking

Everton's Marcel Brands has emerged as the most likely candidate to become Manchester United's first&nbsp;director of football, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/13263149/man-utd-everton-marcel-brands-director-football/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_campaign=sunfootballtwitter&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1606074568" target="_blank">The Sun</a>.&nbsp; Brands' current contract expires at season's end and will struggle to turn down the Red Devils should they make a formal offer.&nbsp;

Man Utd closing in on first director of football

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard wants Ross Barkley to return to the club next season, claims <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/chelsea-loanee-ross-barkley-back-in-frank-lampard-thinking-aston-villa-form-exclusive" target="_blank">90min</a>.&nbsp; Barkley has been impressing on loan at Aston&nbsp;Villa, with the Blues now eager for their player to return for the 2021-22 campaign rather than be sold.&nbsp;

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