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Lyon hope to sign Antoine Griezmann from Barcelona in January, it was reported on <a href="https://mega.atresmedia.com/programas/el-chiringuito-de-jugones/" target="_blank">El Chiringuito de Jugones</a>. Barca are expected to return for Lyon star Memphis Depay in January after their bid to sign him in the summer transfer window collapsed. France star Griezmann has not been able to win a place in the Catalan side’s starting XI and the club are open to letting him go. Lyon will be desperate to find a suitable replacement for Depay and believe they can talk Barca into a swap deal.

Lyon want Griezmann in exchange for Depay

Koeman ready to let France star leave Camp Nou in January

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Erling Haaland release clause will be valid by June *2022* for €75m, as reported on <a href="https://twitter.com/podcastherewego?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@podcastherewego</a>. Borussia Dortmund board are in love with Haaland and hope to keep him also on next summer - for sure, they have no intention of selling Erling for €75m on 2021... 🇳🇴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Haaland?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Haaland</a> <a href="https://t.co/B0AItRHDHZ">https://t.co/B0AItRHDHZ</a> — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1320832003567198209?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 26, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Haaland's Dortmund release clause to become active in 2022

Details of the BVB striker's contract have been exposed

Barcelona have accepted an invitation to join a proposed new European Super League, according to outgoing president Josep Maria Bartomeu. In an announcement of his resignation, Bartomeu also confirmed Barca's approval to join the proposed competition, which has generated plenty of controversy. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/barcelona-accept-entry-to-potential-european-super-league/fsthyq6en5ew1ajy6bt2yhw9h" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Barca accept entry to potential European Super League - Bartomeu

The LA Galaxy won't activate their $20 million purchase option on Cristian Pavon at season's end, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/TyCSports/status/1320784137867927553" target="_blank">TyC Sports.</a> The 24-year-old appears set to return to Boca Juniors after originally&nbsp;joining the Galaxy on loan in August 2019.

Galaxy won't pay $20m Pavon clause

Genoa, Spezia, Monza and Birmingham City are all keen on a move for free agent forward&nbsp;Alexandre&nbsp;Pato, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/monza-finotto-ko-idea-pato-ma-c-e-concorrenza-93197" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The 31-year-old is looking for a new club after&nbsp;recently being released by Sao Paulo. It appears the former Brazil international has options, with clubs in Serie A, Serie B and the Championship considering a move.

Pato has interest in Italy and England 

Ahmed Musa has said he wants to return to Europe after leaving Saudi Arabian club&nbsp;Al-Nassr. The former&nbsp;CSKA Moscow and Leicester City striker is a free agent after his request to terminate his contract with Al-Nassr was accepted. "I have enjoyed my time in the two years that I have been here, and the club have been great to me," Musa told <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/nigeria-nga/story/4218804/super-eagles-ahmed-musa-talking-with-some-clubs-in-europe-after-quitting-al-nassr" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. "But I have always wanted to return to Europe, and I feel that this is the best time for me to make that move."

Musa wants Europe return after leaving Al-Nassr 

Barcelona&nbsp;president Josep Maria Bartomeu has resigned, with the entire board also stepping down from their posts. Bartomeu had been under fire after Barca failed to win a trophy last season, which was followed by Lionel Messi's request to leave the club.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/bartomeu-resigns-as-barcelona-president-amid/1qsdlc84cj70x1rod8tgzgmlus" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Bartomeu resigns as Barcelona president 

Former Bundesliga defender&nbsp;Kyriakos Papadopoulos has signed with Lokomotiva Zagreb, <a href="https://nklokomotiva.hr/vijest/kyriakos-papadopoulos-u-lokomotivi-1339">the club announced</a>. The Greek international most recently played for Hamburg from 2017-20, having previously played for Schalke, Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig. Internationally, he's earned 29 caps for Greece, making their squad for Euro 2012.

Former Bundesliga defender Papadopoulos signs with Lokomotovia Zagreb

Barcelona are keeping tabs on Paris Saint-Germain youngster Xavi Simons, reports <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xavi_Simons">Le10Sport</a>. Simons was previously a member of Barca's academy from 2010-19 before making the move to Paris. The 16-year-old starlet played for the first team in August, taking part in a friendly against Sochaux.&nbsp;

Barca keeping tabs on Simons

Lucien Favre says that Jadon Sancho's struggles are the result of a summer full of transfer speculation. The winger was heavily linked to Manchester United all summer, and Favre says those links have taken a toll. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/sancho-poor-form-may-be-due-to-man-utd-transfer-speculation/t1czesgnkon01uyld52bhbmra">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Favre blames Sancho struggles on transfer speculation

Brazilian side Corinthians are looking to bring in Jemerson from Monaco, reports <a href="https://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/times/corinthians/noticia/noticias-corinthians-faz-proposta-pelo-zagueiro-jemerson-do-monaco.ghtml">Globo Esporte</a>. Corinthians have already submitted a proposal to sign the defender, who has a contract with the Ligue 1 side until the end of next season. Jemerson has played just one game this season, having failed to impress manager Niko Kovac.

Corinthians looking to sign Monaco's Jemerson

Brighton will attempt to ward off interest from Bayern Munich by giving&nbsp;Tariq Lamptey a new contract, <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/13034953/brighton-tariq-lamptey-new-deal-bayern-interest/" target="_blank">The Sun</a> reports. The 20-year-old has been in fine form since joining from Chelsea in January, attracting admiring glances from Bayern and Sevilla.&nbsp; Lamptey currently earns&nbsp;£14,000 per week plus bonuses, but the Seagulls are looking to significantly boost that figure.&nbsp;

Brighton to gave Bayern target Lamptey new deal

Jadon Sancho's slow start to the season could be down to constant speculation over his future, according to&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund&nbsp;head coach Lucien Favre.&nbsp; Sancho was consistently linked with a move to&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;over the summer, but the Red Devils' attempts to land the England star ultimately fell short. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/sancho-poor-form-may-be-due-to-man-utd-transfer-speculation/t1czesgnkon01uyld52bhbmra" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal right here</a>

Favre blames Sancho poor form on transfer speculation

Liverpool contacted Borussia Monchengladbach over a move for star midfielder Marcus Thuram this summer. The 23-year-old, who is the son of France legend&nbsp;Lilian, has attracted plenty of attention for his stellar&nbsp;displays in the Bundesliga.&nbsp; "For me, Marcus is destined for a top club. He was already sounded out by Liverpool this summer," Movistar commentator Alain Valnegri told&nbsp;<a href="https://elpais.com/deportes/2020-10-26/marcus-thuram-mas-que-un-nombre.html" target="_blank">El Pais</a>. "He has skill, he shoots, he's got huge power, he's a dribbler, and he moves well in tight spaces."

Liverpool keen on Thuram move

Mauricio Pochettino could be set for a return to coaching. The former Tottenham boss has been linked with Real Madrid, Juventus and Inter in recent months but <a href="https://www.championat.com/football/article-4173061-zenit-vedjot-peregovory-s-maurisio-pochettino-kakoj-on-trener.html" target="_blank">Championat</a>&nbsp;reports that he is&nbsp;in talks with Russian giants Zenit.

Pochettino in talks with Zenit

Kylian Mbappe has already decided to leave&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain, according to the striker's former&nbsp;France&nbsp;team-mate Adil Rami.&nbsp; The star forward has long been linked with a move to Real Madrid, and Liverpool also have been credited with an interest. Mbappe is contracted to PSG until the end of the 2021-22 season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/mbappe-has-already-decided-to-leave-psg-amid-real-madrid/1xkqf01enikx515ik98qj1475b" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Mbappe has already decided to leave PSG, says Rami

Former Arsenal star&nbsp;Alexander Hleb says it was a mistake to leave the club for&nbsp;Barcelona. After spending three seasons in north London, Hleb moved to Camp Nou, where he struggled to nail down a regular place. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/i-cried-when-i-talked-to-arsene-hleb-still-doesnt-understand-why-/147cr1lei18ej1ffrb2qcybwik" target="_blank">Read what Hleb said about his move to Barca right here</a>

I don't know why I left Arsenal for Barcelona - Hleb

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> OFFICIAL | 📋 Cristiano Biraghi has signed a new deal until 2024 ✍️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForzaViola?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForzaViola</a> 💜 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Fiorentina?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Fiorentina</a> <a href="https://t.co/6dvDMIMZIo">pic.twitter.com/6dvDMIMZIo</a> — ACF Fiorentina English 🧢 (@ACFFiorentinaEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/ACFFiorentinaEN/status/1321093841689128970?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Biraghi extends Fiorentina deal

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard is ready to reintegrate Antonio Rudiger into his first-team squad - according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8881471/Frank-Lampard-ready-bring-Antonio-Rudiger-cold-heart-heart-talks.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The Germany international was strongly linked with a move to Tottenham in the summer transfer window, but a final deal never came to fruition. Rudiger has yet to feature for Chelsea this season, but he could return to the fold after holding positive talks with Lampard over his position in the squad.

Lampard ready to reintegrate Spurs-linked Rudiger

Liverpool are monitoring&nbsp;IFK Norrkoping teenager&nbsp;Isak Bergmann Johannesson - according to <a href="https://www.expressen.se/sport/fotboll/allsvenskan/har-dyker-liverpools-scout-upp-pa-laktaren/" target="_blank">Expressen</a>.&nbsp; The Reds sent scouts to watch the 17-year-old during a 2-2 draw with AIK on Monday, and could swoop for his services next year. Manchester United are Juventus&nbsp;are also being linked with&nbsp;Johannesson, who has already featured in two games for Iceland's U21s.

Liverpool monitoring Johannesson

Tottenham centre-back Davinson Sanchez is the subject of interest from Everton - according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. James Rodriguez has advised the Toffees to move for his Colombia team-mate when the transfer window reopens. Sanchez, who still has four years left to run on his Tottenham contract, has appeared in eight games for the club at the start of the new season.

Everton interested in Tottenham's Sanchez

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Poschi2024?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Poschi2024</a> 💙<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TSG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TSG</a> Hoffenheim have extended the contract of 23-year-old Austrian international Stefan <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Posch?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Posch</a> until 30th June 2024. The defender has been at TSG since 2015. <a href="https://t.co/zbkT97z3oe">pic.twitter.com/zbkT97z3oe</a> — TSG Hoffenheim EN (@tsghoffenheimEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/tsghoffenheimEN/status/1321051517936377856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Posch signs new long-term deal at Hoffenhiem

Shkodran Mustafi&nbsp;rejected a contract extension at Arsenal earlier this year - as <a href="https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/shkodran-mustafi-rejects-contract-extension-19167130" target="_blank">Football London</a> reports. The German defender has informed the club that he wishes to leave when his existing deal expires next summer. Mustafi has appeared in 143 appearances for Arsenal since moving to Emirates Stadium from Valencia in 2016.

Mustafi rejected new Arsenal contract

Juventus made an approach for Barcelona teenager Ansu Fati in the summer transfer window - as <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-tentativo-di-paratici-per-ansu-fati-il-retroscena-29012" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a> reports. The Bianconeri contacted the Spanish giants over the 17-year old's availability, but were immediately shot down. Barca have no plans to sell Fati, who is due to come up against Juventus in a Champions League group stage clash on Wednesday.

Juve made summer approach for Fati

Barcelona will make a move for Donyell Malen should they fail to sign Memphis Depay in January,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20201027/4929493689/malen-opcion-por-si-falla-depay.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>&nbsp;reports. The 21-year-old forward has impressed at PSV and was given his Netherlands debut by current Barca boss Ronald Koeman. While the Catalan side have made Lyon star Depay a top priority in the next transfer window, they are looking for a backup option and believe Malen could be a smart signing.

Barca target Malen as Depay alternative

Arsenal need "another creative outlet" like&nbsp;Lyon&nbsp;midfielder Houssem Aouar, says former star Michael Thomas. Arsenal strengthened their midfield ranks over the summer by signing Thomas Partey and Willian, while extending Dani Ceballos' loan from&nbsp;Real Madrid, but Thomas believes they are still lacking a spark in the final third of the pitch. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/another-creative-outlet-like-aouar-is-very-needed-at-arsenal/1mpfyh6ir51ez1apege6nqsmpo" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Arsenal need someone like Auoar'

AC Milan are likely to make a new attempt to sign&nbsp;Takehiro Tomiyasu from Bologna in January,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-la-scelta-sull-affare-tomiyasu-per-gennaio-e-i-dettagli-de-84542" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;reports. The San Siro side tried to land the 21-year-old in the summer transfer window but would not match Bologna's €25 million (£23m/$30m) asking price. Sinisa Mihajlovic's team expect the Japan international's value to increase even further, but Milan are not willing to offer more than €15m (£14m/$18m), so could find their advances turned down once again.

AC Milan plot January bid for Tomiyasu 

Pep Guardiola has addressed Sergio Aguero's contract situation at&nbsp;Manchester City, while admitting the Blues "miss him a lot" when he's not fit to play. Aguero has just entered the final year of his contract at the Etihad Stadium, having spent the last nine years of his career in Manchester. The 32-year-old has hit 255 goals in 373 appearances for City during that time, becoming their all-time record scorer in the process, but injuries&nbsp;have often held him back from making an even greater contribution. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/guardiola-addresses-agueros-contract-situation-at-manchester/m1vy4hanysqs15rj0ogmmfyko" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Guardiola addresses Aguero's contract situation

Manchester City are considering a swoop for Real Madrid midfielder Isco - according to <a href="https://www.todofichajes.com/el-city-el-mejor-posicionado-para-fichar-a-isco/" target="_blank">Todofichajes</a>. The Blancos are planning to put the Spanish playmaker on the market in January&nbsp;after his public criticism of head coach Zinedine Zidane. Pep Guardiola has long been an admirer of Isco, who could be available for around €40 million (£36m/$47m)&nbsp;when the transfer window reopens.

Man City consider Isco swoop

Andros Townsend is in talks to sign a new deal at Crystal Palace - according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-london-club-open-contract-talks-after-west-brom-approach/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The 29-year-old is due to become a free agent next summer, but the Eagles want him to stay put beyond 2021. West Brom failed in a summer approach for Townsend, and Palace hope they can ward off any future suitors by tieing him down to a fresh contract.

Townsend in talks for new Palace deal

Barcelona are eager to tie Ronald Araujo down to fresh terms - according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2020/10/26/5f96e3d5ca474121538b45e4.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The Spanish giants want the 21-year-old to extend his stay at Camp Nou through to 2026, with his current deal set to expire in three years time. Araujo is pushing for a place in Ronald Koeman's starting XI at the start of the new season, and already has three appearances under his belt.

Barca eager to tie Araujo down to fresh terms

Arsenal legend Ian Wright believes the club still needs to pursue the signing of Lyon star Houssem Aouar despite the acquistion of Thomas Partey. The Gunners spent the window strongly linked with the French midfielder but ended up signing Partey from Atletico just before the window closed. As quoted by <a href="https://metro.co.uk/2020/10/25/ian-wright-sends-message-to-mikel-arteta-over-houssem-aouar-transfer-13478890/" target="_blank">Metro</a>, Wright told Premier League Productions: "I don’t mind that [Partey’s disciplinary record] because he’s somebody that does intercept. Already from his first game he’s got more interceptions individually than the rest of Arsenal’s midfield. He’s somebody that can win the ball but he can progress the ball. "They still need more, he’s not the main one and that’s why Arsenal went for Houssem Aouar as well. I’m hoping they can still get him at some stage but Partey is a massive improvement on what Arsenal have got."

Arsenal need Aouar signing, says Wright

Gerard Pique inserted a clause in to this new Barcelona contract that allows him to leave if he wishes - but not to a top European rival. According to Spanish publication <a href="https://www.sport.es/en/news/barca/gerard-pique-accepts-50-per-cent-barcelona-pay-cut-8168373" target="_blank">Sport</a>, the central defender's new deal - which expires in 2024 - allows him to join an MLS club or retire, but not sign with a big European team.

Pique has clause to leave Barca in his contract

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Phoenix extend Ball's stay

Western United star Max Burgess has not attended pre-season training but the club remain confident of sorting out the issue. <a href="https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/stay-away-burgess-in-contract-stand-off-with-western-united" target="_blank">The World Game</a> reports Burgess has remained with his family in Sydney as his agent discusses his future with Western United. Burgess scored six goals for the A-League side last season in a breakout campaign.

Burgess in standoff with Western United

Genoa are preparing a contact renewal for midfielder Nicolo Rovella - who is attracting interest for Inter, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/genoa-rovella-tratta-il-rinnovo-ma-l-inter-e-in-agguato-12287" target="_blank">CalcioMercato</a>. The 18-year-old's contract expires at the end of the current season with Inter showing plenty admiration for the talent. Rovella has made two appearances for Genoa this season.

Genoa looking to secure Inter target Rovella

Under-fire Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu said he could not sanction Lionel Messi's transfer to a rival club, reiterating his desire for the superstar captain to retire at Camp Nou. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/we-knew-wed-be-criticised-bartomeu-explains-why-he-had-to/gekmb8jd9dug1t0kpzwkktm1w" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

 Barca refused to let Messi join rival, says Bartomeu

Real Madrid have shown interest in signing Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz. The 24-year-old has impressed in the Serie A over the last few seasons and has caught the eye of the La Liga champions, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/napoli-un-club-insiste-per-fabian-ruiz-58531" target="_blank">CalcioMercato</a>. Ruiz, who has been at Napoli since leaving Betis in 2018,&nbsp;has seven caps for the Spain national team.

Real Madrid eye Napoli's Ruiz

Andrea Pinamonti is set to be placed on Inter's transfer list, according to a report from <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-pinamonti-come-esposito-a-gennaio-puo-tornare-sul-mercato-96087" target="_blank">CalcioMercato</a>. The 21-year-old forward has only made one appearance for the Nerazzurri since returning from a loan spell with Genoa.

Inter set to put Pinamonti up for sale

Bernardo Silva admits he'd love to see&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;try to sign&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain&nbsp;star Kylian Mbappe. The 21-year-old, who&nbsp;already has six goals from five&nbsp;Ligue 1&nbsp;games this season, continues to be linked with a future move to&nbsp;Real Madrid. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/hes-a-friend-silva-names-psgs-mbappe-as-dream-signing-for/43hve9nec84p1f75icl9ec9kx#:~:text=Transfers-,'He's%20a%20friend'%20-%20Silva%20names%20PSG's%20Mbappe%20as,dream%20signing%20for%20Man%20City&amp;text=Bernardo%20Silva%20admits%20he'd,future%20move%20to%20Real%20Madrid." target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'He's a friend' - Silva names PSG's Mbappe as dream signing for Man City

Graham Arnold will reject interest from overseas clubs and commit his future to the Australian national team, <a href="https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/arnold-to-stay-with-socceroos-despite-overseas-interest-20201026-p568ne.html" target="_blank">The Age</a> reports. Arnold has received offers from K-League giants FC Seoul and an unnamed MLS club, but has decided to stay with the Socceroos. The former Sydney FC coach's contract with the national team expires in June 2022.

Arnold to commit future to Socceroos

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