Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd make Pochettino their top target

Real Madrid are plotting a sensational €200 million (£177m/$230m) move for Harry Kane in January, according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/noticia/detalle/130835/florentino-perez-prepara-200-millones-bomba-real-madrid-enero-no-es-neymar" target="_blank">Don Balon.</a> Florentino Perez is desperately looking to fill the void left by Cristiano Ronaldo and would prefer Kane to be his replacement, rather than Inter's Mauro Icardi. Reports also suggest that Tottenham could line up a move to sign Icardi with the money they would receive from the sale of Kane.

Real Madrid eye €200m Kane swoop

Florentino Perez would prefer the Spurs man to Mauro Icardi

Gareth Southgate has signed a contract extension that will see him remain as England manager until after the 2022 World Cup. The Three Lions boss has been rewarded with fresh terms after overseeing a run to the semi-finals at Russia 2018. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/southgate-signs-england-extension-through-to-2022-world-cup/gr3caxgvk8v116xr64podc71l" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Southgate signs England extension

Manchester United have made Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino their preferred choice to succeed Jose Mourinho, claims <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-united-news-jose-mourinho-latest-survive-international-break-ed-woodward-a8566861.html" target="_blank">The Independent</a>. It had been suggested that Zinedine Zidane would be handed the reins if a managerial change is made at Old Trafford, but leading board members have doubts over the Frenchman's suitability to the role. As a result, the Red Devils will look to bring in somebody with Premier League experience - although there is an acceptance that Daniel Levy is unlikely to welcome discussions regarding a coach he has tied to a long-term contract in north London.

Man Utd make Pochettino their top target

Manchester United boss Jose&nbsp;​Mourinho&nbsp;could be sacked next week if his side lose to Newcastle on Saturday, claims <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/7412059/manchester-united-faith-jose-mourinho-sacked-next-week/" target="_blank">The Sun.</a> The Magpies will visit&nbsp;Old Trafford without a league win this season, and should their first victory come against Mourinho's&nbsp;struggling side it could prove too much for the club's board, who have lost faith in the Portuguese manager.&nbsp; Mourinho's status at the club is being helped, however, by former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane&nbsp;distancing himself from the Old Trafford job.

Mourinho could be sacked next week 

The under-fire Manchester United boss may not last much longer at Old Trafford 

Napoli rejected a Southampton bid for&nbsp;Marko Rog at Carlo Ancelotti's insistence, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/non-vendetemi-rog-napoli-ancelotti-e-il-retroscena-di-mercato-co-81511" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. Though Rog has not always delivered for the club and could have brought in around £15 million (€17m), Ancelotti believes he is part of the future.&nbsp;

Napoli rejected Southampton bid for Rog

Robert Lewandowski was “never the first choice” for Real Madrid, the Bayern Munich striker’s former agent, Cesary Kucharski,&nbsp;has claimed. A ‘Galactico’ transfer policy in Madrid has often seen Lewandowski’s name mentioned with a possible big-money move, but Bayern have understandably been reluctant to part with such a prized asset. After Lewandowski&nbsp;turned to "super agent" Pini Zahavi, there was thought it was with an eye to a move to the European champions, but his former agent doubts Madrid saw him as a priority and questioned other aspects of his former client's attitude.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/lewandowski-never-real-madrids-first-choice-bayern-strikers/13fro026q8zd01sxnbvksyl65f" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Lewandowski was never Real Madrid's first choice

Arsenal are trying to lure departing Juventus CEO&nbsp;Giuseppe Marotta but face heavy competition from Inter, according to <a href="http://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/serie-a/juventus/2018/10/04-48217227/juventus_larsenal_ci_prova_per_marotta_ma_linter_rimane_in_pole/" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>. The Gunners are prepared to pay around £3 million per season to Marotta, who still needs to finalise his exit from Juventus. Once that is done, Marotta is in no rush to decide his future, but it is believed he prefers Inter as his next potential project.&nbsp;

Arsenal trying to lure Juventus CEO Marotta

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is aware that Dedryck Boyata is likely to depart Parkhead in the near future, with his contract set to expire next summer. The Hoops boss has said: "Dedryck will leave at some point. You look at him now and you see he is really defined now as a player who has gained great confidence the last two years, the last 18 months in particular."

Celtic expecting Boyata to move on

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho wanted to sign Inter defender Milan Skriniar and Napoli centre-half Kalidou Koulibably in the summer transfer window, claims Fabio Capello. The Red Devils were heavily linked with the likes of Harry Maguire and Toby Alderweireld as they sought defensive additions, but were ultimately left empty-handed. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/maguire-alderweireld-capello-reveals-who-mourinho-really/117jdg9etkebr1mvw2qx3nrihx" target="_blank">Here's what ex-England boss Capello has had to say on that hunt.</a>

Capello reveals who Mourinho really wanted

Manchester United’s underperforming squad are trying to get Jose Mourinho sacked, claims Paul Ince, with those to have downed tools accused of throwing their manager “under the bus”. The former Red Devils star told Paddy Power: “They're throwing him under the bus, despite putting in poor performances every week. And they're getting away with it. Some players want Man United to get beat, just so that there's pressure on Mourinho to be sacked.” <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-utd-players-throwing-mourinho-under-the-bus-and-trying/1al55pnos9vt91ic0uddp3thf7" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Man Utd players trying to get Mourinho sacked’

Declan Rice has decided that he wants to play for England, not the Republic of Ireland, claims <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12020/11517109/rice-chooses-england-over-ireland" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The West Ham midfielder has figured in three friendlies for the Irish, but is yet to make a competitive appearance and is ready to switch his allegiance to the Three Lions after speaking with Gareth Southgate.

Rice chooses England over Ireland

Paul Pogba would be “the best player in the world” under Sir Alex Ferguson, says Michael Owen, with current Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho failing the attacking talent in his squad. A World Cup-winning midfielder has been heavily linked with a move elsewhere after seeing his professional relationship with the man in charge at Old Trafford reach breaking. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/pogba-would-be-worlds-best-under-ferguson-owen-sees-players/1cheebipmx37u1wwr5u8z4ccvf" target="_blank">Here is what a former Red Devils striker has had to say amid the Barcelona and Juventus transfer talk.</a>

'Pogba would be world's best under Ferguson'

Cristiano Ronaldo will not play for Portugal again until 2019 after requesting to be left out of their next two squads, claims <a href="http://www.record.pt/futebol/selecoes/detalhe/cristiano-ronaldo-fora-dos-convocados-da-selecao?ref=HP_DestaquesPrincipais" target="_blank">Record</a>. The Juventus superstar is still adjusting to new surroundings in Italy&nbsp;and wants to focus purely on domestic matters for the immediate future.

Ronaldo requests Portugal absence

Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign Shamrock Rovers goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu, the Irish club have confirmed. Bazunu, 16, became the club's youngest ever goalkeeper when he featured for Rovers against Bray Wanderers earlier this year, and the clubs have now reached a pre-contract agreement with the teenager. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-city-agree-record-deal-to-sign-teenage-goalkeeper/zsvzllwqy5b21uqoutsavubay" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Man City agree record deal for teenage keeper

Jose Mourinho “was and is the best coach in the world” and will turn things around at Manchester United, Maniche has told&nbsp;Goal. The Red Devils boss finds himself falling under every-increasing pressure, with a turbulent opening to the 2018-19 campaign&nbsp;forcing him to fend off uncomfortable questions. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/mourinho-was-and-is-the-best-coach-in-the-world-maniche/1ktgyyw0975nv1rw0n7llxw7pp" target="_blank">Find out what a man who played under him at Porto and Chelsea has had to say amid the Old Trafford exit talk right here.</a>

'Mourinho was and is the best coach in the world'

Cesc Fabregas is keeping all of his options open as he heads towards the end of his contract at Chelsea, reports Spanish publication <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/premier-league/los-planes-futuro-cesc-fabregas-alejan-londres-7067869" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The experienced midfielder is prepared to pen fresh terms with the Blues, but also has his representatives exploring possible options in La Liga and MLS.

Fabregas considering Chelsea departure

Cesc Fabregas is considering leaving Chelsea at the end of the season, per <a href="https://www.sport-english.com/en/news/premier-league/cesc-fabregass-future-plans-place-him-away-from-london-7067869" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The Spain international has found game time hard to come by at Stamford Bridge and is open to a move away from the club, with the Premier League, La Liga and MLS all options.

Fabregas eyes Chelsea exit

Unai Emery has helped to rebuild Alex Iwobi's confidence at Arsenal following a period of stagnation under Arsene Wenger. Exit talk has been ended by the penning of fresh terms, with the Nigeria international now considered to be a important part of the Gunners squad. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/how-emery-is-rebuilding-iwobis-confidence-at-arsenal-after/16l4nazt3svt4160p4ez4qnge4" target="_blank">Click here to find out how all of this has been made possible.</a>

How Emery has rebuilt Iwobi

AC Milan are considering a move for Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-idea-suarez-per-gennaio-91209" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Rossoneri have endured a tough start to the 2018-19 campaign and are already starting to piece together their plans for the next transfer window.

Milan to move for Barca star Suarez

Aleksandr Golovin is already regretting his decision to snub Chelsea in favour of making a summer switch to Monaco, claims <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Golovine-le-bon-oeilde-moscou/945891" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>. The Russia international, who starred for the hosts at World Cup 2018, had several options to consider during the last transfer window and opted to gead for Ligue 1 over the Premier League.

Golovin regrets Chelsea snub

The Columbus Crew are finalizing a deal that will see&nbsp;Mohammed Abu move to&nbsp;Norwegian club Valerenga on a permanent deal, the <a href="https://www.dispatch.com/sports/20181003/crew-sc-finalizing-permanent-transfer-of-mohammed-abu-to-norwegian-club" target="_blank">Columbus Dispatch</a> reports.&nbsp; Abu went to&nbsp;Valerenga on loan in August with the initial plan being to get him more playing time, but the&nbsp;Ghanaian is now set to stay in Europe.&nbsp;

Crew finalizing permanent move for Abu

Former Club Leon manager&nbsp;Gustavo Matosas is set to take over as the manager for the Costa Rican national team, with the <a href="https://www.fedefutbol.com/2018/10/03/fedefutbol-inicia-proceso-final-con-gustavo-matosas/" target="_blank">federation announcing</a> that it was in the final stages of securing the services of the 51-year-old.&nbsp; Matosas won back-to-back league titles with Leon, the Liga MX&nbsp;Apertura 2013 and the&nbsp;2014&nbsp;Clausura and is a former Uruguay international.&nbsp;

Former Leon boss to take over Costa Rica 

Paulo Fonseca had been linked with taking over as manager for Aston Villa, the <a href="https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/paulo-fonseca-emerges-aston-villa-15234641" target="_blank">Birmingham Mail</a> claims.&nbsp; Following the sacking of Steve Bruce, Villa are looking to appoint a high-profile new boss.&nbsp; Fonseca is currently at Shakhtar Donetsk and was linked with Everton this summer, and is also connected with&nbsp;Portuguese super-agent&nbsp;Jorge Mendes, who will play a part in assisting Villa in their search over the international break.&nbsp;

Fonseca a target for Villa's managerial job

Jose Mourinho is worried about a lack of support at Manchester United despite feeling a lack of support from the club, <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/jose-mourinho-feels-lack-of-support-at-manchester-united-jnzljh57h" target="_blank">The Times</a> claims.&nbsp; The scrutiny for the Portuguese boss is at a high point following Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Valencia.&nbsp;

Mourinho feels lack of support at Man Utd

Gareth Southgate is set to sign a new contract that will keep him as&nbsp;England&nbsp;manager through the&nbsp;2022 World Cup, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/gareth-southgate-sign-new-england-13356799" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. After talks with the FA over the past several weeks, Southgate will sign a&nbsp;two-year extension that increases his salary to £2.5 million per year.

Southgate to sign with England through 2022 World Cup

Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey's salary demands are currently too high for Juventus, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-why-juventus-don-t-want-to-sign-this-arsenal-star-for--45377" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.&nbsp; Ramsey is set to hit the free-agent market this summer after contract renewal talks with the Gunners&nbsp;fell apart.&nbsp; Juve are on a list of several teams interested in the midfielder, which also includes AC Milan,&nbsp;Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United.

Ramsey salary demands too high for Juventus 

Thierry Henry wants to be named Aston Villa manager, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/thierry-henry-wants-aston-villa-13356341?_ga=2.33192573.295588444.1538600742-51234565.1525385400" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; Villa sacked Steve Bruce on Wednesday after a poor run of form, and the current Belgium assistant is hoping to take over the Championship side for&nbsp;his first managerial role. The Midlands club are also considering a move&nbsp;for Newcastle manager&nbsp;Rafa Benitez.

Henry wants Aston Villa job

Borussia&nbsp;Dortmund are being priced out of a move for Lille striker Nicolas Pepe, claims <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-losc-le-borussia-dortmund-va-t-il-se-positionner-sur-pepe-au-mercato-hivernal-406666" target="_blank">Le10Sport</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp; Clubs across Europe are queuing up to sign the 23-year-old, with Arsenal and Barcelona just two of the teams with a reported interest. That demand will likely see Pepe&nbsp;become too expensive for Dortmund, who aren't willing to bid more than €30 million (£27m/$34m) for his services.&nbsp;

Pepe becoming too expensive for Dortmund 

Soon-to-be free agent Adrien Rabiot is telling interested teams that he wants a deal lasting four or five years&nbsp;and worth €10 million (£9m/$11m) per season, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/psg-star-warns-ac-milan-and-juve-the-request-84350" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.&nbsp; Rabiot's contract with PSG&nbsp;expires at the end of the season and little progress is being made on an extension.&nbsp; Plenty of teams across Europe are lining up to sign the France international but he will not come&nbsp;cheaply, with clubs not required to pay a transfer fee.&nbsp;

Rabiot wants €10m per season

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