Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Pogba moves closer to Real Madrid transfer

Robert Lewandowski has his heart set on joining Real Madrid, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://as.com/futbol/2021/10/16/primera/1634376609_429970.html?m1=cG9ydGFkYV9wb3J0YWRh&amp;m2=QUNUVUFMSURBRA%3D%3D&amp;m3=MQ%3D%3D&amp;m4=dmlkZW8%3D&amp;m5=MjE%3D" target="_blank">AS</a>. The Bayern Munich star's contract expires in 2023 and several top teams have been linked. But the Poland international would prioritise a move to the Santiago Bernabeu, even if he receives more lucrative offers from elsewhere.

Lewandowski wants Real Madrid move at all costs (AS)

Bayern star willing to turn down bigger offers for Spanish giants

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is inching closer to a Real Madrid move, reports <a href="https://www.abc.es/deportes/real-madrid/abci-real-madrid-pone-ebullicion-operacion-pogba-202110150049_noticia.html?ref=https://www.abc.es/deportes/real-madrid/abci-real-madrid-pone-ebullicion-operacion-pogba-202110150049_noticia.html" target="_blank">ABC</a>. Pogba will be a free agent at season's end and Madrid are prepared to offer him a deal worth €14 million (£12m/$16m) per season. Pogba's agent&nbsp;Mino Raiola is pushing for the move, with the Frenchman eager to play with his international team-mate Karim Benzema and possibly Kylian Mbappe as well.

Pogba moves closer to Real Madrid transfer

Antonio Rudiger found Chelsea's recent contract offer "disrespectful," according to <a href="https://www.sport1.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/2021/10/fc-bayern-so-stehts-ums-interesse-an-antonio-rudiger-vom-fc-chelsea" target="_blank">SPORT1</a>. The 28-year-old will see his current deal expire at the end of this season, with plenty of teams eyeing a free transfer. Rudiger currently makes €6.5 million per season and is looking to make more than €10m in his new deal.

Rudiger finds Chelsea offer 'disrespectful'

The defender appears to be in no rush to sign a new contract

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">ATENCIÓN. El Ejecutivo de la AUF piensa en Diego Aguirre como la primera alternativa si hoy deciden despedir a Tabarez. <a href="https://t.co/B0s2x4Khh9">pic.twitter.com/B0s2x4Khh9</a>— Martin Charquero (@MartinCharquero) <a href="https://twitter.com/MartinCharquero/status/1449419957620682763?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Uruguay FA close to sacking Tabarez

Reported Barcelona target Marcelo Gallardo has been backed to stay at River Plate by former charge Ignacio Fernandez.&nbsp; "He looks good to me, motivated, but it will depend on a lot of things too, I don't know if he'll ask for new signings or not," Fernandez, now at Atletico Mineiro, told&nbsp;ESPN&nbsp;when asked about his former coach.&nbsp; "But if you ask me now I'd say he wants to continue."

Ex-River star backs Gallardo to stay

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Inter director Piero Ausilio answers to DAZN about PIF group rumours to buy the Italian club after Newcastle: “I don’t even know who the PIF group are”, he said. 🔵🇸🇦 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Inter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Inter</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1449397132373467140?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Inter director dismisses PIF links

Contract talks between Barcelona and Ansu Fati are not going well. The wonderkid has switched agents to Jorge Mendes and his camp are demanding a short contract of just two years, claims&nbsp;<a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/ansu-fati-no-es-pedri-negociacions-renovacio-barca-jorge-mendes_658007_102.html" target="_blank">El Nacional</a>. Barca, however, want a longer commitment from their academy graduate and are in a difficult position.

Fati demands two-year contract at Barcelona

Atletico Madrid have struck a deal to sign Zeki Celik from Lille in January. The Spanish side's interest in the 24-year-old right-back has been known for weeks but <a href="https://www.milligazete.com.tr/haber/7979033/atletico-madrid-zeki-celik-transferini-bitirdi" target="_blank">Milli Gazete</a>&nbsp;reports they have reached an agreement with the player and Lille.

Atletico to sign Celik from Lille in January

Valencia are considering a move for Mariano Diaz. The striker is looking for a way out of Real Madrid due to a lack of playing time and could find the solution elsewhere in Spain as&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/valencia-nuevo-candidato-hacerse-mariano-diaz-20211016.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>&nbsp;reports Los Che are after him in January.

Valencia want Real Madrid striker Mariano

Barcelona are uncertain that Dani Alves' return to the club would be beneficial, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/dani-alves-ofrece-barcelona-12272007" target="_blank">Sport</a>.&nbsp; Alves has offered his services to the Catalans after leaving Sao Paulo, but the club fears that welcoming back the 38-year-old would hurt the chances of fellow right-backs Sergino Dest and Oscar Mingueza.&nbsp;

Barca hesitant over Dani Alves return

Manchester United are weighing up an approach for Monaco's&nbsp;Aurelien Tchouameni, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/man-utd-transfer-aurelien-tchouameni-watched-closely" target="_blank">90mins</a>.&nbsp; The 22-year-old is making a big impression in Ligue 1 and has already broken into the France team.

Man Utd consider Tchouameni move

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Ronald Koeman: “I'm used to people talking about my future. Laporta has supported me and defended me. Ousmane Dembélé in the stands if he doesn't renew? That is a matter for the club. Now he’s working so well but he has to improve some things”. 🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1449341317113421824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Koeman addresses future talk at Barcelona

Diogo Costa has signed a contract extension at Porto, tying the 21-year-old goalkeeper to the club until 2026. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🤩✍ 𝗗𝗶𝗼𝗴𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗮 é Dragão até 2026 🐉 💙 A história continua...<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCPorto?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCPorto</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DiogoCosta2026?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DiogoCosta2026</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ComoN%C3%B3sUmdeN%C3%B3s?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ComoNósUmdeNós</a> <a href="https://t.co/fgAOvyfMMj">pic.twitter.com/fgAOvyfMMj</a> — FC Porto (@FCPorto) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCPorto/status/1449373742384168967?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Diogo Costa signs new Porto contract

Juventus are monitoring Ajax star Ryan Gravenberch, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/2021/10/16-86240444/juve_golden_gravenberch_in_scia_a_tchouameni" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>. The Serie A side are prioritising the signing of Aurelien&nbsp;Tchouameni from Monaco, but he could prove too expensive so they are keeping their eye out for alternatives and Gravenberch is their favoured option.

Juventus want Gravenberch as Tchouameni alternative

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri insists he has "great confidence" in Weston McKennie despite reports the midfielder could be sold. Reports in Italy claim he could move in January, as Juve are said to be prioritising the signing of midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni from Monaco. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/allegri-has-great-confidence-in-mckennie-despite-transfer/kg5iuced0f971ppea9hkot7ec" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Allegri has 'great confidence' in McKennie despite transfer rumours

Matthijs de Ligt's agent is looking to move the defender away from Juventus in the near future, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/raiola-spaventa-la-juve-per-de-ligt-ecco-cosa-sta-succedendo-30781" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. Chelsea, Manchester City and Barcelona have all been linked recently, but Juventus are in no rush to sell and will only let him go if his €150 million release clause is triggered.

De Ligt to leave Juventus?

Lille will not stop Renato Sanches from leaving in the near future if a big bid comes in for him. The Portugal international has been linked with a move to Barcelona and the club are willing to let him go, but it must be&nbsp;for the right price. President Olivier Letang said: "I've already talked about that. I've already discussed it with him, if an offer comes from a big club, Renato will be able to leave. We'll see what happens. But for now, he's with us and he's happy to be here."

Barca target Sanches can leave Lille

From the moment the 2020-21 season came to an end, Hector Bellerin knew the time had come for a change of scenery. After more than a decade in England with Arsenal, he wanted to try something new.&nbsp;Arsenal were aware of his wishes and were not going to stand in his way providing a deal could be found.&nbsp; So, it was down to Bellerin’s agent to find his client a move. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/it-wasnt-only-about-arsenal-the-inside-story-of-bellerins/1koxol93q7wkt1vngiwhnngrpd" target="_blank">To read the full story on Goal, click here!</a>

'It wasn’t only about Arsenal' - Inside Bellerin's Gunners exit

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔵 | Everton can confirm that Willie Kirk has left his position as manager of the Club’s Women’s team. We would like to thank Willie for his service and wish him well for the future.— Everton Women (@EvertonWomen) <a href="https://twitter.com/EvertonWomen/status/1449306643322359812?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Manager Kirk leaves Everton

Real Madrid will rely on Karim Benzema to help tempt his France team-mate Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid, per <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/real-madrid/benzema-seducira-mbappe-12231845" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The duo, Nations League winners with Les Bleus this month, have struck up a skilled partnership since the former returned to the fold. Now, Los Blancos feel they will need him as a personal bargaining chip to convince Mbappe to spurn any new offer from Paris Saint-Germain.

Madrid need Benzema to help close Mbappe move

Declan Rice will not be a target for Newcastle after the West Ham player's agents ruled out such a move, per <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/declan-rice-transfer-news-newcastle-links-west-ham" target="_blank">90min</a>. The England international has long been mooted for a move away from the capital as his stock continues to soar. But it will not be to Tyneside, even after the major makeover at St James' Park following their takeover bid.

Rice will not make Newcastle move (90min)

Paulo Fonseca is among the key candidates to replace Steve Bruce at Newcastle United, says <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/newcastle-united-engnewcastle/story/4497831/newcastle-consider-paulo-fonseca-as-future-head-coach-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The former Roma boss, who led&nbsp;Shakhtar Donetsk to a hat-trick of&nbsp;Ukrainian Premier League titles, has been out of a top job since leaving Serie A. Now, he could be set to try his luck in the Premier League, as the new boss of the Magpies following their mega-money takeover.

Fonseca in mix for Newcastle job

Celta Vigo are fearful of a Premier League bid for Renato Tapia, says <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/varios-clubes-premier-league-quieren-pescar-celta-vigo-20211016.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>. The Peru international is a key figure within the club, helping their ambitions in La Liga forward. That has caught the eye of several clubs abroad however, with a potential fleet of suitors in England ready to pounce.

Tapia on Premier League radar

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Western United pick up Prijovic

Leeds United lead a host of Premier League clubs keen on newly-minted Brazil international&nbsp;Arthur Cabral, says <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/leeds-united/exclusive-seven-premier-league-clubs-hunt-brazil-striker-arthur-cabral" target="_blank">TEAMtalk</a>. The Whites previously had their eyes on the Basel man but did not pursue him amid likely issues over a work visa. Now they will look to move back in for him - but will have to beat out&nbsp;Tottenham, Arsenal, Everton, West Ham, Brighton and Southampton for his services.

Leeds lead Cabral chase

Manchester United are considering a move for Monaco star&nbsp;Aurelien Tchouameni if Paul Pogba leaves, reports <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4496797/pogba-outtchouameni-in-man-united-midfielder-wanted-by-barcelona" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. Tchouameni's France team-mate Pogba has been tipped to leave Old Trafford next summer when his contract expires. Several big clubs, including Real Madrid, PSG,&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;and&nbsp;Manchester City are tracking&nbsp;Tchouameni along with United.

Man Utd eye Tchouameni as Pogba replacement

Eintracht Frankfurt are not expecting Newcastle to move for their star winger Filip Kostic, according to <a href="https://www.sport1.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/2021/10/newcastle-united-an-filip-kostic-dran-eintracht-frankfurt-bleibt-gelassen" target="_blank">SPORT1</a>. Kostic has been linked with the Magpies, who are newly flush with cash after a Saudi-backed takeover. But the 28-year-old has reintegrated well with&nbsp;Eintracht after nearly leaving in the summer for Lazio.

Eintracht Frankfurt don't expect Newcastle move for Kostic

Fiorentina are eyeing a January move for Torino star Andrea Belotti, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/torino-come-cambia-il-futuro-di-belotti-inter-o-milan-per-giugno-52238" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Viola are considering a swap deal involving their midfielder&nbsp;Sofyan Amrabat. Inter and AC Milan are also keen on Belotti, but they would prefer to wait until his contract expires next summer.

Fiorentina eye Belotti move

Manchester United, Norwich and Leicester are all monitoring Aberdeen wonderkid Calvin Ramsay, says <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/16428927/man-utd-norwich-leicester-calvin-ramsay-transfer/" target="_blank">The Sun.</a> The 18-year-old right-back has provided seven assists in 15 games this term, breaking through as a key first-team player.

Man Utd among PL sides watching Ramsay

Juventus are aiming to sign AC Milan defender&nbsp;Alessio Romagnoli on a free transfer, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-il-punto-sul-rinnovo-di-romagnoli-c-e-un-club-alla-finestr-93058" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The 26-year-old has failed to come to terms on a new deal with Milan, which has alerted several clubs across Italy.

Juventus eye Romagnoli on free transfer

Flamengo are hoping to lower the €20 million (£17m/$23m) fee needed to sign Andreas Pereira&nbsp;from&nbsp;Manchester United, reports <a href="https://ge.globo.com/futebol/times/flamengo/noticia/com-preco-e-parcelas-definidas-em-contrato-flamengo-tem-pedro-e-gabigol-como-cases-para-baratear-andreas.ghtml?utm_source=Twitter&amp;utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_content=Esporte&amp;utm_campaign=globoesportecom" target="_blank">Globo Esporte.</a> Pereira is starring on loan for the Brazilian side, who are hoping to make his move permanent but wish to lower the €20m clause in the 25-year-old's loan deal.

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