Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Lacazette headed towards Arsenal exit

Barcelona could step up to provide a lifeline to Anthony Martial's career in the next window, according to <a href="https://www.eurosport.com/football/transfers/2021-2022/anthony-martial-given-green-light-to-look-for-move-arsenal-linked-to-luka-jovic-transfer-notebook_sto8551414/story.shtml" target="_blank">Eurosport</a>, with the cash-strapped Spanish giant willing to take a chance on an out-of-form forward. Martial is said to be free to leave whenever a suitable offer is made, and with the Catalan club desperate for attacking support after the exits of Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann, a move to La Liga could be in the cards.

Barca option for free-to-leave Martial (Eurosport)

The Man Utd forward could make the move as soon as January

Alexandre Lacazette is not expected to sign a&nbsp;new contract with Arsenal, reports <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-latletico-fonce-sur-lacazette-arsenal-568205">Le10 Sport</a>. The striker's contract expires at the end of the season, with the Frenchman already linked to Atletico Madrid. Talks between the club and Lacazette have not gone well and chances of him leaving London are now as high as ever.

Lacazette heading towards Arsenal exit

James Rodriguez has left Everton to sign with&nbsp;Qatari club Al Rayyan. The midfielder fell out of contention&nbsp;this season after Rafael Benitez took over as coach and will now head to Qatar to play under French legend Laurent Blanc. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/james-rodriguez-leaves-everton-for-al-rayyan/epdak9b7k17n1u54u8cqgcpwz">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

James Rodriguez leaves Everton

Euro 2016 hero Eder is set to sign with Saudi Arabian side Al Raed, <a href="https://twitter.com/alraedclub/status/1440087995697221632">the club announced</a>. Eder arrived in Riyadh for his medical on Tuesday ans is expected to finalise his move in the near future. The forward most recently featured for Lokomotiv Moscow in Russia.

Portugal hero Eder set to sign in Saudi Arabia

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Kamara signs Rangers extension

Former Monaco goalkeeper Danijel Subasic is set for a sensational return to Hajduk Split, <a href="https://sportske.jutarnji.hr/sn/nogomet/hnl/velika-vijest-s-poljuda-hajduk-doveo-zvucno-pojacanje-danijel-subasic-potpisuje-za-bijele-15104287" target="_blank">Sportske Novosti</a> reports. Having been without a club since leaving Monaco in 2020, Subasic had been training in his hometown of Zadar. Now, with Hajduk shot-stopper Josip Posavec having picked up a serious injury, 36-year-old Subasic has been brought in to provide cover until at least the end of the season.

Subasic to join Hajduk Split

Swiss Super League side FC Basel are considering a winter swoop for Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius, <a href="https://twitter.com/BILD_Sport/status/1440586559258980363" target="_blank">Bild</a> claims. The shot-stopper has been out of favour at Anfield since the arrival of Alisson from Roma and his contract runs out in the summer of 2022. As such, the January transfer window is the last opportunity for the Reds to sell the German for a fee rather than lose him on a free transfer ahead of next season.

Basel to move for Liverpool's Karius in January

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Tiehi re-signs with Fulham

Belgium boss Roberto Martinez has said that he has not been in any talks with Barcelona to replace Ronald Koeman as head coach. “As you can imagine, there is nothing, really nothing, for me to comment on,” Martinez told <a href="https://www.eurosport.fr/football/liga/2021-2022/roberto-martinez-successeur-de-ronald-koeman-au-barca-il-ny-a-rien-a-commenter_sto8552965/story.shtml" target="_blank">Eurosport.fr</a>. “Obviously, there are always rumours, they are always there. This is normal in football. “When you lose three matches, rumours say you are going to lose your job. When things are going well, when you have good results, there are also rumours.&nbsp; “But there is nothing for me to comment on at this time.”

Martinez: Nothing to comment on Barca links

Mario Gomez could be set for a return to the Bundesliga with RB Leipzig, <a href="https://sportbild.bild.de/bild-plus/bundesliga/vereine/rb-leipzig/rb-leipzig-oliver-mintzlaff-verhandelt-mit-mario-gomez-77751320,view=conversionToLogin.sport.html" target="_blank">Bild</a> reports, but the former striker would form part of the club's backroom staff. Gomez, a cult figure in German football, has recently been working as a pundit since hanging up his boots and has been approached with several offers from various clubs. It is claimed that should Gomez accept Leipzig's offer, he would be tasked with developing relations between Red Bull's partner clubs such as RB Salzburg and New York Red Bulls.

RB Leipzig approach Mario Gomez

Barcelona would have to pay €1.8 million (£1.5m/$2.1m) to release Roberto Martinez from his contract with the Belgium national team, <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/clausula-liberatoria-robert-martinez-belgica-12103034" target="_blank">Sport</a> claims. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/barcelona-look-for-best-moment-to-sack-koeman-and-make/1lrs6t337ura1ce6rnuuhgxo5" target="_blank">The Catalan club are close to parting ways with Ronald Koeman after a poor start to the season</a>, with Martinez currently at the top of their wishlist to replace the Dutchman. Former Barca icon Xavi is also understood to be in consideration.

Martinez release clause revealed

Bayern Munich are interested in signing Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger, according&nbsp;to <a href="https://twitter.com/cfbayern/status/1440571719471620100" target="_blank">Bild</a>. The German champions have been in touch with Sahr Senesie, Rudiger's brother and agent regarding the centre-back availability. However, it is said that Rudiger's preference to would be to sign a new contract at Stamford Bridge.

Bayern interested in Rudiger

Inter are preparing a new offer for Atalanta star Robin Gosens, says&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/gosens-e-diventato-grande-l-inter-prepara-un-nuovo-assalto-c-e-l-81768" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. Atalanta have triggered a clause to extend his contract to 2024, putting them in a powerful position when it comes to negotiating with suitors for the Germany international. The Bergamo side are demanding at least €30 million (£26m/$35m) for Gosens, who caught the attention of several top teams with his performances at Euro 2020.

Inter plot new bid for €30m Gosens

Benfica are having a difficult time terminating the contract of Brazilian midfielder Gabriel,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ojogo.pt/futebol/1a-liga/benfica/noticias/gabriel-e-o-benfica-conversas-inconclusivas-e-reunioes-nos-proximos-dias-14146734.html" target="_blank">O Jogo</a>&nbsp;reports. The Portuguese side are in talks to cancel the rest of his deal as he has no place in the team this season. But they have been unable to reach an agreement as of yet and talks are set to continue for a few more days.

Benfica still trying to offload Gabriel

Bayern Munich are eyeing Porto star Luis Diaz as a possible replacement for Kingsley Coman, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tz.de/sport/fc-bayern/fc-bayern-muenchen-transfer-kingsley-coman-vertrag-luis-diaz-fc-porto-pini-90992375.html" target="_blank">TZ</a>. The Colombian winger could cost around €40 million (£34m/$47m), while Barcelona are also interested in him.

Bayern eye €40m Luis Diaz

Liverpool are one of the teams keeping an eye on Real Madrid's Marco Asensio, according to <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/tres-posibles-destinos-marco-asensio-2022-20210922.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>. The 25-year-old is struggling to break into the team under Carlo Ancelotti and could be on the move, with Liverpool in contention to sign him. But Juventus and AC Milan are also interested.

Liverpool and Juventus target Asensio

Marseille are considering making a January offer for Bordeaux star Hwang Ui-jo, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>. The South Korea international has impressed for the Ligue 1 side and Marseille believe he could strengthen their attack.&nbsp;

Marseille to move for Ui-jo

Ousmane Dembele's agents have met with Barcelona president Joan Laporta to discuss a new contract, it was reported on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cope.es/programas/el-partidazo-de-cope" target="_blank">El Partidazo de COPE</a>. The Camp Nou outfit are eager to commit the France winger to an extension and sat down with his entourage on Monday before the 1-1 draw with Granada. The plan is to have everything settled before January to prevent him entering talks with other teams and eventually leaving for free next summer.&nbsp;

Dembele starts contract talks with Barcelona

Manchester City have turned down a bid worth £15 million for Liam Delap,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-man-city-have-rejected-15m-delap-bid-from-borussia-dortmund/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>&nbsp;reports. Borussia Dortmund have been following the 18-year-old striker and tried to convince the Premier League side to sell in the recent transfer window. But City are determined to keep him for now and rejected the bid.

Dortmund's £15m Delap bid rejected by Man City 

Juventus and Paulo Dybala are still far from reaching an agreement over a new contract for the attacker, says&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/la-juve-ora-si-aggrappa-a-dybala-ma-il-futuro-del-leadere-e-anco-67686" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.&nbsp; The Argentina international is demanding a significant pay rise, but he is yet to convince the club that he deserves it as talks continue to drag on. Dybala's current deal expires at the end of the season.

Dybala and Juventus far from Juventus agreement

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W-League attacker Taylor-Young gets extension

Clement Grenier's status as a free agent could soon come to an end, writes <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a8931321662242553529-ou-en-est-clement-grenier" target="_blank">Foot Mercato</a>, as he's received strong interest in his services from La Liga and Serie A. The 30-year-old contributed to seven goals in Ligue 1 last season for Rennes.

Grenier holds interest from La Liga & Serie A

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LAFC announce Ngalina arrival

Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski has declared "I don't have to prove myself in another league" after picking up the award for winning the 2020-21 European Golden Shoe. There has been talk of the forward wanting to seek a new challenge outside of Germany, but it now appears he feels his legacy is safe even if he finishes out his career in the Bundesliga. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/european-golden-shoe-winner-lewandowski-i-dont-have-to-prove/13to5q4htn1s3zzcxpo3yc0vy" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Lewandowski: I don't have to prove myself in another league

Second-choice Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson wants to be loaned out in January, claims the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/16203822/man-utd-henderson-loan-transfer-de-gea/?utm_term=Autofeed&amp;utm_campaign=sunsporttwitter&amp;utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1632248340" target="_blank">Sun</a>. He had seemed on the brink of taking David De Gea's job on a permanent basis before recent heroics have strengthened De Gea's standing at Old Trafford. Having been snubbed for the starting England spot at Euro 2020, Henderson is eager to prove he can be a force between the posts.

Henderson wants loan away from Man Utd

Cristiano Ronaldo's mother&nbsp;Dolores Aveiro&nbsp;has said that if the Manchester United star fails to sign with Sporting CP before retirement, his son Cristiano "Cristianinho" Ronaldo Jr&nbsp;will do so. Aveiro is a huge Sporting fan who claims&nbsp;her wish before death is seeing a family member wear&nbsp;the green and white stripes once again. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/cristianinho-ronaldo-mom-sporting-better-prospect/q8ejddgex5pz1m0hvo7ua4tcp" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'If it isn't him, it's Cristianinho!'

Andrea Pirlo had been rumoured to be a possible replacement for Ronald Koeman if Koeman was sacked, but <a href="https://twitter.com/MatteMoretto/status/1440403079493341192?s=20" target="_blank">Sky Sport</a>&nbsp;has claimed that suggestion to be false. Koeman has endured a slow start to the 2021-22 campaign after failing to mount a serious title challenge last year, and his job security appears to be shrinking.

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