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Chelsea youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi looks set to become the centre of a bidding battle from the Bundesliga, as both Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund look to capture his signature. With only two competitive starts this season, the 18-year-old is thought to be considering a move away from Stamford Bridge to secure his long-term future, despite his value to the club. Now, the reigning German champions and their biggest title rivals this season are circling the England youth star, with a view to tying him down on a lucrative contract. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/dortmund-join-race-for-chelseas-hudson-odoi-but-bayern/1bvb4t3k6arpy1k7hs6m3oyfhe" target="_blank">Goal </a>here!

Bayern and Dortmund chasing Chelsea's Hudson-Odoi

England youth star to make Bundesliga switch?

Arsene Wenger would be AC Milan’s dream pick to replace Gennaro Gattuso as manager if the Italian is unable to arrest his poor run of form, according to <a href="https://www.goal.com/it/notizie/milan-gattuso-si-gioca-la-panchina-lalternativa-e-donadoni-sogno-/1ryvpla2n9zz81jhi6ds5wpe6l" target="_blank">La Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. The former Arsenal boss has been out of a job since leaving the Gunners at the end of last summer. Gattuso took over at the San Siro in November last year and only had his contract extended to 2021 in April, but now faces a spate of crunch games to save his position at the club.

Wenger the dream for Milan if Gattuso goes

Ex-Arsenal boss has not worked since Gunners exit

Isco is plotting a move to Manchester City when Eden Hazard leaves for Real Madrid, according to <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1062898/Man-City-news-Isco-Hazard-Real-Madrid" target="_blank">Express</a>.&nbsp; The playmaker has been out of favour in Spain and believes when Hazard arrives he'll need to jump to Pep Guardiola's side.&nbsp;

Isco plotting Man City move

Real Madrid will offer Tottenham the chance to re-sign Gareth Bale in an effort to bring Mauricio Pochettino to the Santiago Bernabeu. Manchester United have been heavily linked with acquiring the Argentine to succeed Jose Mourinho on a permanent basis. Despite appointing Santiago Solari earlier this season, Real are expected to be in pursuit of a new boss come the end of the season. And in an effort to reach a deal with Spurs and hold off United's own ambitions, <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/749691/Real-Madrid-EXCLUSIVE-Tottenham-Mauricio-Pochettino-Man-Utd-Gareth-Bale?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+daily-star-football+%28Daily+Star+%3A%3A+Football+Feed%29">The Daily Star</a> understand Real will give the north Londoners first refusal on the Wales international.

Bale key to Real pursuit of Pochettino

Barcelona are keen to outbid rivals Real Madrid to sign Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford, according to <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1062982/Man-Utd-transfer-news-Barcelona-Marcus-Rashford-Real-Madrid-Milan">The Express</a>. The England forward's future is uncertain in the wake of Jose Mourinho's exit from Old Trafford and he wants assurances over his future. Real and AC Milan are understood to be interested in the 21-year-old, but Barca have joined the race though any deal will not materialise until the summer due to a lack of funds.

Barcelona aiming to beat Real to Rashford

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will only be allowed to make loan signings for Manchester United in January, <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-utd-transfer-news-ole-13770374" target="_blank">claims the Mirror</a>. The Red Devils will look to keep their cash in reserve until they sign a new manager in the summer. United are&nbsp;also&nbsp;rumoured to be on the look out for a new technical director or director of football, and want a new man to have as much financial freedom as possible.

Solskjaer restricted to loan signings in January

Chelsea will call time on Michy Batshuayi's&nbsp;loan deal with Valencia in January and offer him to Crystal Palace, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/HLNinEngeland/status/1076375268988735488">HLN</a>. The 25-year-old striker has made 14 appearances in La Liga this term&nbsp;but only scored once, and is not wanted back at Stamford Bridge by Maurizio Sarri.

Batshuayi offered to Palace in January

Tottenham could move for Barcelona's Rafinha in January, reports <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1063119/Tottenham-transfer-news-Mauricio-Pochettino-Barcelona-Rafinha">the Express</a>. The 25-year-old midfielder has struggled to displace first team regulars such as Ivan Rakitic and Sergio Busquets at Camp Nou, and might benefit from a move away. Barca reportedly want £35 million ($44m)&nbsp;for Rafinha.

Tottenham could sign Rafinha

Fulham are eyeing a move for&nbsp;Domagoj Vida, claim&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fotomac.com.tr/galeri/besiktas/vidaya-ada-kancasi">Fotomac</a>. The 29-year-old starred alongside Dejan Lovren in Croatia's defence at the 2018 World Cup, reaching the final after beating England in the last four.&nbsp; Vida, who plays for&nbsp;Besiktas, has also been linked with Liverpool, but new boss Claudio Ranieri is now targeting him for the Cottagers.

Fulham eye Vida in January

PSG may still be forced to sell either Neymar or Kylian Mbappe due to Financial Fair Play sanctions, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mediapart.fr/en/english" target="_blank">Mediapart</a>. The French champions had claimed they will not need to sell one of the pair, who cost a combined €398 million (£358m/$452m). However, they have been probed by UEFA for months over their spending, and reports suggest the Parisians&nbsp;still&nbsp;need to find €170 million (£153m/$193m) to avoid severe punishment.

PSG have to sell Neymar or Mbappe

Manchester United and Barcelona will need €80 million (£71m/$91m) to sign Nicolas Pepe from Lille, according to the club's sporting director Luis Campos. The Ivory Coast international has scored 12 goals this season and Europe's heavyweight clubs have been alerted. For how long Lille will be able to hold&nbsp;off interest from afar remains to be seen, but they have set a major asking price for the right-wingers. Campos told <a href="https://www.tf1.fr/tf1/telefoot/news/exclu-telefoot-23-12-luis-campos-80-millions-c-prix-de-nicolas-pepe-6437331.html">Telefoot</a>: "80 million euros is its price and an amount that would satisfy the club."

Pepe will cost €80 million

Defender David Luiz will leave Chelsea next summer after the club refused to change their contract policy for players over 30. The Blues do not offer deals of longer than a year for squad members aged over 30. Brazil international Luiz will be 32 come next season and wants a contract to reflect his contribution this season, which has seen him make&nbsp;17 Premier League appearances. But despite Maurizio Sarri's protests, the club will not deviate and Luiz will be forced to look for a new club at the end of the campaign, say <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/topic/football?page=1">The Times</a>.

Luiz to leave Chelsea next summer

James McCarthy and Oumar Niasse will be allowed to leave Everton on loan in the January transfer window, according to <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/exclusive-everton-to-allow-double-loan-exit-as-five-clubs-circle">TeamTalk</a>. A broken leg means Republic of Ireland international McCarthy has not played this season, while Niasse has featured just six times. Manager Marco Silva is happy to allow both in-demand players to depart but the pair do have a long-term future at Goodison Park.

McCarthy and Niasse set for January exits

Fiorentina are at an advanced stage in talks to bring Manolo Gabbiadini back to Serie A from Southampton. The 27-year-old had spells at Atalanta, Juventus, Bologna, Sampdoria and Napoli before moving to the Premier League in 2017. But despite a decent start to life in England he has had a troubled campaign, scoring just once,&nbsp;and according to La Nazione he is Italy-bound in January.

Viola want Gabbiadini return

Manchester United have submitted a £54&nbsp;million bid for Juventus winger Douglas Costa. United's January plans are continuing despire the sacking this week of manager Jose Mourinho. And according to Rai Sport the Old Trafford club have made a major offer for the Brazil international, as the future of Alexis Sanchez remains uncertain

United bid for £54m Costa

Bayern Munich have done little to quell speculation linking them with a host of deals in the January transfer window. Lucas Hernandez appears bound for Bavaria while striker Timo Werner admits he is considering his future beyond RB Leipzig. Sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic said: "Sure, there is speculation. We are discussing many players. You have to keep your eyes open."

Bayern refuse to rule out January deals

Paris Saint-Germain look set to bring Casemiro from Real Madrid to Ligue 1 as a way to stave off any potential of an exit by Neymar, says <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/noticia/detalle/132454/bombazo-crack-real-madrid-ira-neymar-psg-no-aguanta-solari-no-es-isco" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. The Brazilian defensive midfielder is an international teammate of the PSG striker and has been less integral to Los Blancos since Santiago Solari took the helm. Now, the French champions will try to prise the 26-year-old from La Liga in order to keep Neymar appeased in the capital.

PSG seek Casemiro to appease Neymar

Cardiff City’s attempts to bring Nantes striker Emiliano Sala to South Wales may now be under threat after the French club asked for a higher price than initially agree, per <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11704/11589902/cardiff-deal-for-nantes-striker-emiliano-sala-in-doubt" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The Argentine has played all his professional career in France to date but had looked set to make a switch to the Premier League in the new year. Now however, Bluebirds boss Neil Warnock has suggested that the deal may be off the table following the Ligue 1 club raising their asking price.

Cardiff deal for Sala in doubt

Real Madrid will be open to letting Luka Modric head to Inter, but only if they are able to acquire Mauro Icardi and Milan Skriniar in return, says <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/noticia/detalle/132451/operacion-galactica-puede-mandar-modric-inter-traer-dos-cracks-real-madrid" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. The Croatia captain, who led his country to a World Cup final and won the Ballon d’Or this year, is wanted by the Serie A giants. Los Blancos are unwilling to let their playmaker go easily – but if they could persuade Inter to hand over two of their own stars in return, they may be agreeable to a potential swap deal.

Madrid willing to swap Modric for Inter pair

Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel has admitted that he is considering applying for a directorial role at the Old Trafford side. A hierarchical shake up has been called for at a club that has struggled for results on the pitch and in the transfer market, and Schmeichel believes he might just be the right man to help the club evolve. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/peter-schmeichel-considering-manchester-united-director-of/1uz70a6fn6pw2149l41i0rai2s" target="_blank">Read the former goalkeeper's full comments on Goal</a>.

Schmeichel eyes Man Utd job

Bournemouth man Joshua King could be set for a return to Manchester United after Ole Gunner Solskjaer picked him out as a potential target, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8047087/solskjaer-king-man-utd-bournemouth-transfer-news/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Norwegian, a fellow countryman of the new Old Trafford caretaker, spent the first few years of his career with the Red Devils, though he only ever made one competitive appearance. Now however, he could be set to swap the Cherries for the Theatre of Dreams once more if Solskjaer is able to prise him away from Eddie Howe in the new year.

Solskjaer eyes up King for Man Utd move

Roma are mulling over a move for Chilean international Erick Pulgar as cover for the injured Daniele De Rossi, reports <a href="https://www.goal.com/it/notizie/calciomercato-roma-pulgar-idea-a-centrocampo-non-rinnova-col/1wbr5lunhdogn180fsdgvp178b" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Bologna man is currently locked in contract disputes with his club and could be tempted away by a switch to their Serie A rivals. At 24, the defensive midfielder still has his best years ahead of him and could impress as a squad player once De Rossi returns to action.

Roma keen on Pulgar to cover De Rossi

Liverpool’s Dominic Solanke could be set to head north and link up with former Reds man Steven Gerrard at Rangers, per the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/749668/Rangers-transfer-news-Dominic-Solanke-Liverpool-Steven-Gerrard-Premier-League" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>. The England international has only been a bit-part player under Jurgen Klopp at Anfield this season and could be allowed to depart on either a temporary or permanent basis in the new year. Premier League rivals Huddersfield Town and Crystal Palace have also been reported to be interested.

Solanke set for Rangers switch?

Jose Mourinho will remain in demand with the giants of European football despite his dismissal from Manchester United, says <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/mourinho-still-on-the-wanted-list-tw9hlhltf" target="_blank">The Times</a>. The Portuguese was chased by both Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain in 2018 as a replacement for Julen Lopetegui and Unai Emery respectively. The 55-year-old will likely still have a plethora of interested suitors now that he has departed the Old Trafford dugout.

Mourinho still a wanted man despite Man Utd exit

West Bromwich Albion boss Darren Moore says that the club have not yet discussed a permanent deal for Newcastle loanee Dwight Gayle, per <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/rotherham-vs-w-brom/report/392815" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The striker netted a hat-trick in a 4-0 rout of Rotherham to help the Baggies keep up the chase for a play-off spot. "We have not even spoken about it, we are just focusing on the short term,” Moore said following the match about whether the Magpies man could switch to the Hawthorns on a full-time basis.

Moore yet to discuss Gayle future at West Brom

Chelsea should look to bring either Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski or Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy to Stamford Bridge to bolster attacking options, according to ex-Blues star Dennis Wise, according to <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1061948/Chelsea-transfer-Robert-Lewandowski-Jamie-Vardy-Dennis-Wise" target="_blank">Express Sport</a>. Maurizio Sarri’s side have struggled in parts to find the back of the net and are expected to make a move in the January window for additional firepower. Poland striker Lewandowski and England forward Vardy both featured at the World Cup in Russia earlier this year and have strong track records that could help give some added grunt up front.

Lewandowski or Vardy answer to Chelsea's problems?

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone says that he will respect whatever decision Lucas Hernandez makes about his future as the club look to ward off the defender’s potential exit, per <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/atletico/2018/12/22/5c1e7e94ca47413f538b465d.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The 22-year-old has been linked with a move to Bayern Munich in recent days, with speculation mounting that the La Liga outfit may be unable to hold onto one of their stars at the back. Coach Simeone has said that whatever decision the player comes to however, he will give his full understanding, stating: “I will respect him because I love him very much.”

Simeone will respect Lucas decision over future

Barcelona believe that a swap offer of Philippe Coutinho plus €150million (£135m/$171m) will be enough to tempt Paris Saint-Germain into letting Kylian Mbappe head to the La Liga holders, per <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/noticia/detalle/132448/operacion-coutinho-cambio-cromos-galactico-revienta-barca-celta" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. The Catalan club are fervent admirers of the World Cup winner but with PSG unlikely to sell for only finance, have opted to try to sweeten the deal with the ex-Liverpool star. Coutinho is close friends with PSG’s Neymar, with the hope being that the latter will convince the Ligue 1 champions’ hierarchy to sanction such a move.

Barcelona seek Mbappe with Coutinho swap deal

The Houston Dynamo are set to land&nbsp;Palermo center back Aljaz Struna,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/resto-del-mondo/tmw-houston-dynamo-struna-c-e-la-firma-1194021?_ga=2.206565651.1096177915.1545522716-330115588.1542084706" target="_blank">TuttoMercatoWeb</a> reports.&nbsp; The&nbsp;Slovenian internationa​l has signed a four-year deal with the MLS club starting in the summer.&nbsp;

Dynamo to land Palermo defender 

Ole Gunnar&nbsp;Solskjaer has his eye on Borussia Dortmund's&nbsp;Axel Witsel, according to <a href="https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-plan-huge-36m-2356474" target="_blank">Bristol Live</a>.&nbsp; Jose Mourinho was already interested in the 29-year-old and it seems the club's interim boss could still be looking to add him this winter.&nbsp;

Solskjaer eyeing up Dortmund's Witsel

Is&nbsp;Laurent Ciman planning a return to Major League Soccer?&nbsp; A report from&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/nikmartineauTVA/status/1076132732147781633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1076132732147781633&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mlssoccer.com%2Fpost%2F2018%2F12%2F21%2Freport-laurent-ciman-headed-back-mls-toronto-fc-player" target="_blank">TVA​</a> claims the Belgian is not only thinking of coming back, but will join Toronto FC after&nbsp;terminating his contract with Ligue 1's Dijon.&nbsp;

Ciman to make MLS return? 

Carlos Puyol&nbsp;is a candidate to become the new Atlanta United manager, according to <a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/12/21/reports-frank-de-boer-carles-puyol-linked-atlanta-coaching-job" target="_blank">MLSsoccer.com</a>.&nbsp; The former World Cup and European Championship winner has been learning English in the United States whilst working on his coaching badges. The appointment would be Puyol's first coaching role, and he is likely to come under competition from Frank De Boer for the job. The former Netherlands international hasn't worked since being sacked by Crystal palace after just four matches at the beginning of last season.&nbsp;

Puyol a candidate for first coaching role at Atlanta United  

Lorenzo Insigne&nbsp;is high on Liverpool's wishlist in January,&nbsp;report the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/lorenzo-insignes-liverpool-transfer-edges-13754572" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. The Napoli forward has had his odds on a move to the Reds slashed, despite having four years still to run on his contract at the Stadio&nbsp;San Paolo.&nbsp; Insigne played as Napoli crashed out of the Champions League with a 1-0 defeat at Anfield earlier in December.&nbsp;

Insigne to Liverpool odds slashed 

Pascal Gross has rubbished suggestions he is about to swap Brighton for Liverpool after reports emerged claiming Jurgen Klopp had taken an interest. Southampton have also been touted as a possible destination for the German following the appointment of his former&nbsp;Ingolstadt boss&nbsp;Ralph Hasenhuttl&nbsp;at St Mary's. "I am really enjoying and I'm really happy to play in the Premier League with Brighton," he told the <a href="https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/17312683.albions-pascal-gross-brushes-off-transfer-speculation/" target="_blank">Argus.</a>

Gross not thinking about Liverpool 

Juventus have joined the race to sign out of contract Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey with the Wales international's future now seeming almost certain to lie away from North London, reports <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/juventus-working-to-sign-arsenals-ramsey-in-summer-the-details" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzio</a>. Paris Saint-Germain&nbsp;had also emerged as a candidate to pick up Ramsey when his Arsenal deal expires in the summer, but the player is reportedly unenthused at the prospect of joining the Ligue 1 champions and Italy now looks a more likely destination. Juve are also keeping tabs on Real Madrid's Isco, with Man City also likely to be in the frame for his signature if Real decide to sell.

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