Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Juventus set sights on Ter Stegen

Juventus have identified Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen as a transfer target, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The Old Lady have made contact with the German goalkeeper to see if he would be open to a move away from Camp Nou in 2020. Paris Saint Germain and Bayern Munich have also expressed an interest in Ter Stegen, who still has two years left to run on his contract at Barca.

Juventus set sights on Ter Stegen

Italian giants eyeing Barcelona goalkeeper

Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are chasing the signature of Leicester City's Ricardo Pereira, according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-psg-ricardo-pereira-a-un-bon-de-sortie-486167">Le10sport.</a> The pair are leading the chase, but there is also thought to be strong interest in the right-back from Italy. Leicester are set to reject any offers in January, but a summer move may be inevitable if the player's head is turned.

Man Utd and PSG chase Pereira

A host of Serie A clubs are also thought to be interested

Arsenal&nbsp;have been linked with&nbsp;RB Leipzig&nbsp;central defender Dayot Upamecano and the 21-year-old could be allowed to leave the German club if they can sign fellow Frenchman Tanguy Kouassi from&nbsp;Paris St-Germain, <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-dealt-transfer-boost-dayot-21170702" target="_blank">as reported by Le Parisien.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp; The 17-year-old&nbsp;Kouassi&nbsp;is seen as the long-term successor to Upamecano, but Leipzig are prepared to start the process early. That would pave the way for the Gunners to pursue&nbsp;Upamecano.

Arsenal linked with Leipzig's Upamecano

David Moyes is expected to be appointed the next West Ham manager after Manuel Pellegrini was sacked following defeat to Leicester, <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11685/11896969/west-ham-expected-to-appoint-david-moyes-after-manuel-pellegrini-is-sacked-following-leicester-defeat" target="_blank">as reported by Sky Sports.</a>&nbsp; Moyes managed the team after former boss Slaven Bilic was sacked in 2017 and will come back into the role to try and save the Hammers from relegation after they&nbsp;fell to 17th in the league under the Chillean.

Moyes set to be apoointed West Ham boss

Leeds United&nbsp;are trying to convince&nbsp;Arsenal&nbsp;not to recall England Under-21 striker Eddie Nketiah from his loan spell at Elland Road, <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-fight-ensure-eddie-nketiah-21170451" target="_blank">as reported by </a><a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-fight-ensure-eddie-nketiah-21170451" target="_blank">the Mirror.</a> The 20-year-old has impressed during his loan spell at the Championship side, who are vying for a first return to the Premier League since 2004, but Arsenal are in the process of re-modelling following the appointment of new boss Mikel Arteta.&nbsp;

Leeds keen to stop Arsenal from recalling Nketiah

Burnley&nbsp;and&nbsp;Brighton &amp; Hove Albion&nbsp;are considering making a move for&nbsp;Hamilton Academical&nbsp;defender&nbsp;Jamie Hamilton, with the Scottish Premiership club wanting £1.5m for the 17-year-old Scotland Under-19 international<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7830253/Burnley-Brighton-prepare-bids-sign-1-5million-rated-Jamie-Hamilton.html" target="_blank">, as reported by the Daily Mail.</a> The defender has impressed in the Scottish top flight this term which has attracted the attention of teams south of the border.&nbsp;

Premier League pair interested in defender Hamilton

Bottom of the table Genoa wants Torino pair Simone Edera and Vittorio Parigini to aid their push for survival, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/from-turin-genoa-eye-signing-of-two-attackers-from-torino-in-jan-98761" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. Winger Edera could arrive on loan with an option to buy, while&nbsp;Parigini could be available for a knockdown price as he's approaching the end of his contract.

Genoa target Torino duo

Leonardo Jardim is set to be sacked by Monaco, according to a report in <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Monaco-leonardo-jardim-debarque-marcelino-en-pole/1093907" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>. A replacement is already being lined up in the shape of former Valencia head coach, Marcelino.

Marcelino could replace Jardim at Monaco

Chelsea winger Pedro has said he would 'drop everything' in order to return to former club Barcelona. The Spaniard&nbsp;has six months remaining on his contract at Stamford Bridge, and can discuss&nbsp;contract details&nbsp;with&nbsp;clubs on the continent&nbsp;once the January transfer window opens. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/pedro-would-drop-everything-for-barcelona-return/1t8ehyzdjk4c714zmj7gwvpp9s" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Pedro hints at Barcelona return

Manchester City is interested in PSV's Dutch midfielder Mohamed Ihattaren, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/manchester-city-nel-mirino-un-talento-del-psv-71617" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. Pep Guardiola thinks the 17-year-old could be a long-term replacement for David Silva.

City want Dutch wonderkid

Glenn Whelan is set for the exit door at Hearts, throwing&nbsp;Mick McCarthy's Euro 2020 play-off plans into difficulty, <a href="https://www.balls.ie/football/glenn-whelan-hearts-exit-423222" target="_blank">as reported by Balls.ie.</a> The 35-year-old has been a mainstay in the national team midfield for McCarthy, with the manager having stated&nbsp;the importance of regular game-time at club level. But with Whelan now set for an exit from Tynecastle, the situation could cause McCarthy to re-think.

Whelan set for Hearts exit 

Cruzerio&nbsp;centre-half&nbsp;Fabricio Bruno&nbsp;has pleaded with the Brazilian courts to terminate his contract, claiming the financially stricken club has not paid his wages over a six-month period, <a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/fabricio-bruno-celtic-latest-wantaway-21169712" target="_blank">as reported by the Daily Record.</a> The player is high on Celtic's wish-list and the club are hoping to secure a deal for him to move to Parkhead&nbsp;if a settlement can be found within the Brazilian legal system.&nbsp;

Fabricio Bruno looking for Celtic settlement 

Barcelona&nbsp;have sent young midfielder Carles Alena on loan to fellow&nbsp;La Liga&nbsp;club&nbsp;Real Betis&nbsp;until the end of the season. Spain&nbsp;Under-21 international Alena started Barca's first league game of the campaign against Athletic Bilbao but has struggled for playing time since, featuring just three more times in the top flight. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/barcelona-youngster-alena-joins-betis-until-end-of-season/60abaenevebz1gcni0mzm7agd">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Barcelona youngster Alena joins Betis on loan

MLS expansion side Inter Miami are set to confirm the appointment of&nbsp;Diego Alonso as their first head coach on Monday, reports the <a href="https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/mls/inter-miami/article238782168.html" target="_blank">Miami Herald.</a> The former&nbsp;Uruguay international was most recently the coach of&nbsp;Monterrey, winning the&nbsp;CONCACAF Champions League title before leaving the club earlier this year. Inter Miami, part-owned by former England captain David Beckham, kick-off their debut MLS campaign at&nbsp;Los Angeles FC on March 1.

Inter Miami to hire Alonso as head coach on Monday

Milan hope to add two more players to their squad next month following the arrival of&nbsp;Zlatan Ibrahimovic, reports&nbsp;Tuttosport via <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/after-signing-ibrahimovic-milan-eye-two-more-arrivals-in-january-19225" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. Ibrahimovic has returned&nbsp;for a second spell at the Rossoneri, signing a short-term deal until the end of the season with the option to extend through to next campaign. Milan have wasted no time in&nbsp;switching&nbsp;their attention to new targets, with Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic and Barcelona defender defender Jean-Clair Todibo believed to be high on their&nbsp;shortlist.

Milan want two more January signings after Ibra

Milan chief executive Adriano Galliani says Zlatan Ibrahimovic did not want to leave the club when he was sold in 2012, conceding that the striker was moved on in order to “balance the books”. The 38-year-old, who agreed&nbsp;to rejoin the club on Friday&nbsp;on a short-term deal until the end of the campaign, first left for Paris Saint-Germain after the Rossoneri failed to retain the&nbsp;Serie A title. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/he-was-sold-to-balance-the-books-galliani-says-returning/146ybysfm9urg1uifs5q3n7dti" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Ibrahimovic was sold by Milan to 'balance the books'

Arsenal are interested in signing&nbsp;Thomas Lemar from Atletico Madrid next month, according to AS via the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1221734/Arsenal-transfer-news-Mikel-Arteta-Thomas-Lemar-Atletico-Madrid" target="_blank">Express.</a> New Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is keen to add a winger to his squad and has identified the France international as a prime target. However, Atletico are reluctant to sell&nbsp;the 24-year-old and would only consider a deal if Arsenal made&nbsp;an ‘important’ offer.

Arteta keen to land Lemar

Juventus are eager to arrange a Leandro Paredes-Emre Can swap deal with Paris Saint Germain, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-pronto-un-altro-scambio-alla-danilo-cancelo-45677" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. Can is open to a switch to Parc des Princes, but the Bianconeri want to clarify whether the French champions would be willing to offer Paredes in exchange. Paredes has found himself in and out of Thomas Tuchel's PSG line up in the first half of the 2019-20 season.

Juve want PSG ace Paredes in exchange for Can

Barcelona will try to sign Chelsea midfielder Willian again when the January transfer window opens, according to Eldesmarque via the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/barcelona-desperate-seal-willian-transfer-21174114" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>. It is believed that the Blues have rejected a number of offers from the Spanish champions for the Brazilian over the last year, including a bid as high as £60 million ($79m). Barca boss Ernesto Valverde hopes to finally land Willian when the market reopens, with the 31-year-old mid-way through the final year of his existing contract at Chelsea.

Barca to reignite Willian pursuit in January

Aston Villa&nbsp;star Jack Grealish has admitted that he's "always wanted to play at Old Trafford" amid links with&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;as the January transfer window approaches. The 24-year-old got himself on the scoresheet in sublime fashion in an away fixture against United on December 1, curling the ball into the top corner from a difficult angle to help Dean Smith's team earn a credible 2-2 draw. Solskjaer was full of praise for Grealish after the match, fueling rumours that the Red Devils could launch a bid for his services in the new year. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ive-always-wanted-to-play-at-old-trafford-grealish-gives-man-utd-/kemsx26aoyxk1ejp4wtvwelws" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Grealish gives Man Utd hope amid transfer rumours

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Barca midfielder Alena joins Real Betis on loan

Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti will block any January offers for Richarlison - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10627965/ancelotti-richarlison-man-utd-transfer-bid-block-everton/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. Manchester United have been tipped to launch a £70 million ($92m) bid for the Brazilian in January, but the Toffees have no plans to sanction his departure. Richarlison has hit six goals in 19 Premier League appearances for the Toffees this term.

Ancelotti to block Richarlison exit amid Man Utd links

Inter have reached an agreement to sign Arturo Vidal from Barcelona - according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/" target="_blank">Gazzetta Dello Sport</a>. The Nerazzurri are willing to offer the&nbsp;Chilean midfielder a two-year contract at San Siro, on a wage packet of €5 million per season. However, a deal has not yet been finalised&nbsp;with Barcelona, who could&nbsp;demand a lofty transfer fee for Vidal.

Inter reach agreement to sign Vidal

Vissel Kobe&nbsp;midfielder Andres Iniesta has rejected offers from three MLS clubs - according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20191228/472555677102/iniesta-dice-no-a-tres-ofertas-de-la-mls.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. Los Angeles Galaxy,&nbsp;Montreal Sounders&nbsp;and&nbsp;Inter Miami have all expressed an interest in the 35-year-old, but he intends to see out the remaining two years on his contract with Vissel. Iniesta has also turned down the chance to join Argentina outfit Estudiantes, who have his ex-Barcelona colleague Javier Mascherano on their books.

Iniesta turns down three MLS offers

Watford have turned down an approach for&nbsp;Etienne Capoue from Lyon - according to <a href="https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/mercato-l-ol-a-tente-etienne-capoue-1830677.html" target="_blank">RMC Sport</a>. The French outfit had hoped to bring in the 31-year-old in January, but the Hornets have no intention of selling a prized asset. Capoue has featured in 14 Premier League matches for Watford this season.

Watford reject approach for Capoue from Lyon

Hertha Berlin are optimistic that they can strike a deal with Arsenal to sign Granit Xhaka by the end of next week, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7831577/Hertha-Berlin-step-pursuit-Arsenal-rebel-Granit-Xhaka-hope-complete-cut-price-deal.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The Swiss midfielder has agreed on personal terms with the German outfit, and looks set to leave Emirates Stadium when the January transfer window opens. Xhaka wants to secure a move away from&nbsp;Arsenal after a fallout with the clubs' supporters in October which saw him stripped of&nbsp;captaincy duties.

Hertha hope to sign Xhaka by next Friday

Gremio forward&nbsp;Everton Soares is the subject of interest from Newcastle - according to the <a href="https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-interested-brazil-winger-everton-17481650" target="_blank">Chronicle</a>. The Magpies have sent scouts to watch the Brazilian in action this season, but it is not yet clear whether they will launch a bid for his services in January. When asked if a deal similar to the one which saw Miguel Almiron arrive at St James' Park could be arranged, Newcastle boss Steve Bruce told a press conference: "Whether we can find another one as good as him? I'm not so sure but, make no mistake, if we can find a player like him for that money, I will bray down the door if we can get him."

Newcastle eyeing Everton Soares

David Moyes is only willing to consider a return to West Ham if he is offered a permanent contract - according to the <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/david-moyes-tells-west-ham-he-will-only-return-on-permanent-basis-q8mgcp6cx" target="_blank">Times</a>. The Scot joined&nbsp;the Hammers on a short-term deal in November 2017 and helped them avoid relegation, but wasn't offered the chance to sign a new contract. West Ham have contacted Moyes over the job once again, with&nbsp;Manuel Pellegrini a man under pressure after a poor first half of the 2019-20 season.

Moyes wants West Ham job on permanent basis

Red Bull Salzburg forward&nbsp;Hwang Hee-chan is closing in on a transfer to Wolves - according to <a href="https://www.mopo.de/sport/hsv/mehr-als-20-millionen-pfund-mega-deal--ex-hsv-star-vor-wechsel-nach-england-33666580#Echobox=1577456629" target="_blank">Hamburger Morgenpost</a>. The German publication states that the 23-year-old is set to arrive at Molineux for £23 million ($30m) during the January window. Hee-chan has contributed six goals and seven assists to Salzburg's Austrian Bundesliga cause this term.

Wolves on the verge of signing Hwang Hee-chan

Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti wants to sign Napoli striker Lorenzo Insigne - according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-ancelotti-reve-de-ce-super-attaquant-486163" target="_blank">Le 10 Sport</a>. The Italian boss worked well with the 28-year-old during his time at Stadio San Paolo and is keen on a reunion at Goodison Park. Insigne has only scored three goals in 15 Serie A outings for Napoli this season.

Ancelotti eager to reunite with Insigne at Everton

Juventus have emerged as the frontrunners to sign Red Bull Salzburg striker Erling Haaland - according to <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/2019/12/27-64934541/haaland_che_lotta_la_juve_combatte/?a=2" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>. Manchester United are also in the hunt for the 19-year-old, but super-agent Mino Raiola is trying to broker a deal which will see the striker land in Italy. Haaland has scored 20 goals in 28 matches across all competitions for Salzburg this season.&nbsp;

Juve edge ahead of Man Utd in race for Haaland

Brighton have registered their interest in Amiens striker Moussa Konate, according to <a href="http://www.footmercato.net/">Foot Mercato.</a> With Glenn Murray now 36, Brighton are in the market for a physical striker to act as an alternative to Neal Maupay. Konate has missed a sizeable chunk of the season so far through injury, but has started the last three league games, scoring in the club's 1-1 draw with Dijon.

Brighton want Konate

Ante Rebic's agent is reportedly working to bring him back to Eintracht Frankfurt, according to <a href="https://www.milannews.it/calciomercato-milan/milan-caso-rebic-il-suo-agente-allopera-per-riportarlo-alleintracht-356247">MilanNews.</a> The Croatian forward arrived at AC Milan on a two-year loan deal with an option to buy, but has played just 177 minutes in Serie A this season and has yet to score or assist. Milan are open to the idea of cancelling his loan deal and looking for a replacement elsewhere.

Rebic to return to Frankfurt

Norwich City boss Daniel Farke is determined to keep hold of Max Aarons in January. The Canaries are bottom of the Premier League, seven points from safety, but the German head coach does not want to further reduce his side's chances of survival by selling first-team players mid-season. “Our financial position is quite relaxed and we know we need all our key players to have a small chance to create a big sensation so we’re not tempted at all to do something stupid and sell our best players," Farke said.&nbsp; Tottenham and Crystal Palace have been linked with a move for the 21-year-old right-back.

Farke determined to keep Aarons

Red Bull Salzburg are set to keep hold of Hwang Hee-chan amid strong interest from Wolves, according to <a href="https://kurier.at/sport/fussball/salzburg-erteilt-hwang-wechsel-nach-england-erneut-eine-absage/400713429">Kurier.</a> The striker's switch to Molineux&nbsp;had appeared to be all but confirmed, but Salzburg feel confident they will be in a&nbsp;position to reject anything other than a very significant offer. With Takumi Minamino's move to Liverpool a done deal and Erling Haaland very likely to follow him out the door, the Austrian side are reluctant to sell a third member of their deadly forward line.

Salzburg to keep Hwang amid Wolves interest

Lille are planning to recall Imad Faraj from his loan at Portuguese side Beleneses SAD, according to <a href="https://www.francefootball.fr/">France Football.</a> The 20-year-old winger has played just 105 minutes in all competitions since joining and has not been in a league matchday squad since September. Lille are considering a loan to a Ligue 2 side in order to further Faraj's development.

Lille to recall Faraj from Beleneses loan

Marseille are set to reject offers for midfielder Morgan Sanson in January, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.laprovence.com/">La Provence.</a> The 25-year-old was the subject of interest from West Ham in the summer, but Everton and Southampton appear to be leading the race this time around. Manchester United and Tottenham have also been linked, but Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare appears to be their primary target.

Marseille to reject offers for Sanson 

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