Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Barcelona target Benfica star Nunez as Suarez replacement

Mauricio Pochettino says he is ready to return to football - and suggested he would like to remain in the Premier League. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ready-pochettino-premier-league-return-manchester-united/k33kgg4b5y8k10p6ztjxaz1w0" target="_blank">Read what he had to say here on Goal!</a>

Pochettino: I'm ready for a new job

Ex-Spurs boss has been linked with Man Utd

Barcelona have identified Benfica forward Darwin Nunez as a long-term replacement for Luis Suarez, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4224477/barcelona-target-darwin-nunez-as-luis-suarez-replacement-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The 21-year-old Uruguay international joined Benfica this summer from Almeria, and scored his first goals in a Europa League hat-trick against Lech Poznan. Benfica manager Jorge Jesus said <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/benfica-boss-expecting-darwin-nunez-to-be-sold-for-more-than/1p3yuqyd7vesn1wk3f3q01kr6t" target="_blank">he expects Nunez to one day be sold for more than the&nbsp;€126m (£122m/$142m) Atletico Madrid paid to sign Joao Felix</a>.

Barcelona target Nunez as Suarez replacement

Chelsea are ready to swoop for West Ham midfielder Declan Rice when the transfer window reopens in January - according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/2173219/2020/11/02/premier-league-ppv-lockdown/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. The Blues had planned to raise funds for a move for the England international by offloading two first-team stars in the days before the October 5 deadline, but both deals fell through at the last minute. Chelsea will reignite their interest in the new year, and hope the allure of a potential role in the Champions League knockout phases will be enough to convince Rice to make the switch&nbsp;to Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea to swoop for Rice in January

Blues set to reignite interest in West Ham defender

Partizan attacker Filip Stevanovic will join Manchester City in January but likely be loaned straight back out, claims the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-city-transfer-news-stevanovic-19201999" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a>.&nbsp; The 18-year-old could in fact return to Partizan straight away with City eager for Stevanovic to gain more experience over the next 18 months before slotting into Pep Guardiola's&nbsp;side.&nbsp;

Man City to loan out Stevanovic

The Serbian prodigy won't be playing for the club anytime soon

Atletico Madrid have joined the race to sign former Chelsea right-back Tariq Lamptey from Brighton, claims the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8905803/Atletico-Madrid-join-Bayern-Munich-Sevilla-keeping-tabs-Brighton-sensation-Tariq-Lamptey.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. Bayern Munich and Sevilla are also said to be interested in the 20-year-old. However, Brighton are hoping they can convince Lamptey to sign a new contract.

Atletico join Bayern in Lamptey race

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Holmes completes Northampton move

Antonio Conte has revealed he has been close to becoming manager of Real Madrid on more than one occasion. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/i-was-very-close-to-joining-real-madrid-conte-reveals-he-had/789yu6rx3bid1bqnxcs4v3wqs" target="_blank">Read what he had to say here on Goal!</a>

Conte reveals he almost took Real Madrid job

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Blackburn re-sign Downing

Paris Saint-Germain wanted to sign Thiago before he joined Liverpool and they signed his brother Rafinha from Barcelona instead, according to the players' father. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/thiago-psg-liverpool-father-brother-rafinha/1iyu4w2poda4r1ivx4bf3jlrs6" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

'PSG wanted Thiago, they got Rafinha'

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Derby takeover moves closer

AC Milan are working on a new contract for Franck Kessie, according to <a href="https://www.milannews.it/primo-piano/milan-tra-le-priorita-c-e-anche-il-rinnovo-di-kessie-il-presidente-va-blindato-in-fretta-389352" target="_blank">milannews.it</a>. The Ivorian midfielder’s current deal runs until the summer of 2022, but he has impressed this season and the Serie A side are keen to tie him to new terms.

AC Milan working on new deal for Kessie

Los Angeles Galaxy are looking into the possibility of installing former striker Robbie Keane as their new head coach, according to <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4224391/la-galaxy-interested-in-robbie-keane-for-manager-role-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. Guillermo Barros Schelotto was axed at the end of last month, with Dominic Kinnear placed in charge until the end of the season, and club officials have spoken to Keane who is said to be interested in the role.

Robbie Keane in frame for LA Galaxy coaching role

David Alaba’s future at Bayern Munich is in doubt after the European champions&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/alaba-future-in-doubt-after-bayern-munich-withdraw-contract/7buhb5xw5ke31mm7wgj8ai7mt" target="_blank">withdrew their contract offer</a>, and he has told <a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/fc-bayern-video-david-alaba-im-exklusiven-sky-interview/12121897/34828" target="_blank">Sky Sport Germany</a>&nbsp;that it felt like “a slap in the face” when the club told him they were considering&nbsp;including&nbsp;him as part of a swap deal. Alaba’s current contract expires at the end of the season and if no new deal is found, he could negotiate&nbsp;a free transfer in January. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/a-slap-in-the-face-alaba-opens-up-on-moment-bayern-told-him-they-/iwtyydv1eqpo1jp29f9dxqraw" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Alaba describes Bayern swap talk as 'a slap in the face'

Real Madrid could offload a number of first-team players next summer as they look to refresh their squad and sign Kylian Mbappe,&nbsp;<a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/mercato-real-madrid-mbappe-vente-perez-prepare-le-terrain-524522" target="_blank">Le10Sport</a>&nbsp;claims. Older members of the squad such as Luka Modric and Marcelo could find their futures in doubt.

Madrid will sell stars to fund Mbappe move

Wilfried Zaha has announced he will now be represented by Roc Nation, the talent agency founded by Jay-Z. Zaha has long been expected to leave Crystal Palace after admitting his desire to play in the Champions League.

Zaha to join Jay-Z's talent agency

Chelsea and AC Milan are both interested in signing&nbsp;Anel Ahmedhodzic from Malmo, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/chelsea-sfida-il-milan-per-uno-svedese-78607" target="_blank">CalcioMercato</a>. The 21-year-old&nbsp;defender has a contract until 2023, and recently switched international allegiance from Sweden to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Chelsea and Milan to battle for Ahmedhodzic

Liverpool&nbsp;have to be looking at signing another centre-half in the January transfer window, says Jose Enrique, with Jurgen Klopp expected to snap up a younger option such as&nbsp;RB Leipzig&nbsp;star Dayot Upamecano. Enrique told Stadium Astro: “Upamecano is a good player. There are players in&nbsp;La Liga, but they are not as good as Gomez. It’s difficult. There are a lot of players in Europe and I’m sure they will find someone.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-upamecano-move-january-jose-enrique-defensive/7ycm9licjsew1rfy0uxzf9xyq" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Liverpool tipped to make Upamecano move in January

Barcelona are strong favourites to snap up David Alaba, claims <a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/fc-bayern-news-alle-infos-zum-ende-des-vertrags-pokers-mit-david-alaba/12121567/34099?utm_term=Autofeed&amp;utm_medium=Social&amp;wkz=WXTNL1&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1604314604" target="_blank">Sky Deutschland.</a> The Austrian defender has opted against signing a new contract at Bayern Munich, with his current terms set to expire in 2021, meaning that he could soon be on the move.

Barcelona lead the chase for Alaba

Chelsea form part of the hunt for Matthias Ginter’s signature, according to <a href="https://www.kicker.de/" target="_blank">Kicker.</a> The Borussia Monchengladbach defender is also said to be attracting interest from Atletico Madrid and Inter.

Chelsea form part of Ginter hunt

Crystal Palace are preparing for a mass clearout in 2021, claims <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/13075845/crystal-palace-contract-benteke-mccarthy-batshuayi/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>, with 13 players at Selhurst Park due to be out of contract next summer. Gary Cahill, Christian Benteke, Scott Dann, Andros Townsend and Patrick van Aanholt are among those yet to agree fresh terms with the Eagles.

Palace facing mass clearout

Chelsea have set their sights on ex-Nottingham Forest defender&nbsp;Anel Ahmedhodzic - as the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8902819/Chelsea-line-6-9m-bid-former-Nottingham-Forest-defender-Anel-Ahmedhodzic-Malmo.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a> reports. The Malmo star is contracted to remain in Sweden until 2023, but the Blues are planning to test their resolve with a bid in the new year. Ahmedhodzic, 21, began his career at Forest before joining Malmo in 2019, and took in a loan spell at Hobro last season.

Chelsea set sights on ex-Nottingham Forest defender

Everton have identified Real Madrid midfielder Isco as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/13078021/isco-everton-transfer-ancelotti-real-madrid/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Spain international is eager to reunite with ex-Blancos boss Carlo Ancelotti at Goodison Park after falling down the pecking order at Santiago Bernabeu. Madrid are ready to send Isco out on loan in January with an £18 million ($23m) option to buy, and Everton are now weighing up a swoop for his signature.

Everton target Isco 

Newcastle winger&nbsp;Jacob Murphy is the subject of interest from Rangers - according to the <a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/jacob-murphy-still-wanted-rangers-22938945" target="_blank">Daily Record</a>. Gers boss Steven Gerrard is a keen admirer of the 25-year-old, who will be out of contract next summer. Murphy is in talks with Newcastle over a new deal, but Rangers are ready to pounce if negotiations fall through.

Rangers interested in Newcastle winger Murphy

Phil Jones' proposed January move to Burnley from Manchester United is up in the air - according to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-star-phil-jones-22937503" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>. The Clarets want to bring in the 28-year-old as a potential&nbsp;replacement for West Ham-linked James&nbsp;Tarkowski, but must first wait to see if a&nbsp;£200 million ($258m) takeover&nbsp;by Egyptian businessman Mohamed El Kashany and lawyer Chris Farnell goes through. Jones was left out of United's latest Premier League squad, and is not expected to return to action until December as he continues to recover from injury.

Jones proposed move to Burnley up in the air

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Mick McCarthy appointed APOEL head coach

Inter are willing to sell Paris Saint-Germain-linked midfielder Christian Eriksen in January - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-psg-su-eriksen-il-danese-puo-partire-gia-a-gennaio-ma-zhan-55142" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Denmark international has struggled since joining the Nerazzurri from Tottenham in the winter transfer window, and the Italian giants are ready to cut their losses. PSG are interested in bringing in Eriksen, but will have to match his €7.5 million-per season wage packet.

Inter willing to sell PSG-linked Eriksen

Barcelona are refusing to give up on their efforts to lure Eric Garcia away from Manchester City, reports <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/comunicacion/esta-portada-del-sport-8185265" target="_blank">Sport.</a> The promising defender has refused to sign a new contract the Etihad Stadium, leaving an exit door open, and those at Camp Nou want to bring him back onto their books in January.

Barcelona reading fresh bid for Garcia

West Ham remain keen on Burnley defender James Tarkowski, reports the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-star-phil-jones-22937503" target="_blank">Daily Star.</a> The Hammers failed to land the England international over the summer, but may rekindle their interest in the £40 million-rated ($52m) centre-half in January.

West Ham still keen on Tarkowski

Manchester United are in talks to snap up Hakan Calhanoglu as a free agent in 2021, claims <a href="https://twitter.com/cfbayern/status/1322219195174670341?s=20" target="_blank">Bild.</a> The attacking midfielder is running down his contract at AC Milan.

Man Utd in Calhanoglu talks

Leicester are exploring the option of taking Luka Jovic on loan from Real Madrid, according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/" target="_blank">The Mirror.</a> The Serbian striker has struggle for form in Spain and may be allowed to go in search of game time elsewhere during the winter transfer window.

Leicester looking into Jovic loan

Milan want to tie talismanic striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic down until 2022 - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/ibra-non-si-ferma-piu-eguagliato-shevchenko-ora-il-rinnovo-per-i-79379" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The 39-year-old returned to San Siro in January to help the Rossoneri finish the season with a bang, earning a one-year extension in the process. Ibrahimovic has carried his electrifying form into 2020-21, scoring seven goals in four Serie A outings, and Milan are now determined to keep hold of the veteran forward for at least one more year.

Milan want to tie Zlatan down until 2022

Everton, Wolves and Newcastle are eyeing a swoop for Middlesbrough right-back&nbsp;Djed Spence - according to <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/exclusive-everton-newcastle-chase-djed-spence" target="_blank">TeamTalk</a>. Boro are aware that all three Premier League clubs will try to prise the 20-year-old away from them in the January transfer window. Spence already has eight Championship appearances under his belt this season, along with one goal.

Everton, Wolves & Newcastle eyeing Spence

Juventus will press ahead with plans to terminate Sami Khedira's contract in the coming weeks - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-khedira-si-allena-ancora-in-gruppo-e-sul-futuro-54335" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The World Cup winner's current deal doesn't expire until June 2021, but the Bianconeri have made it clear he needs to agree to an earlier departure. Although Khedira has been struggling for form and fitness throughout the year, he still believes he has a lot to offer Juve.

Juve to go ahead with Khedira termination

Liverpool and Chelsea are monitoring Reading winger&nbsp;Michael Olise - according to <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/exclusive-liverpool-chelsea-chase-reading-winger-michael-olise" target="_blank">TeamTalk</a>.&nbsp; The 18-year-old has also been linked with&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund,&nbsp;AS Monaco&nbsp;and&nbsp;Napoli after entering the final 18 months of his current contract. Olise spent time in the Chelsea and Manchester City youth set-ups before joining Reading in 2016, and has made a strong start to the 2020-21 season in the Championship.

Liverpool & Chelsea monitoring Olise

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Hatch earns Mariners scholarship

Former James Bond actor Sean Connery, who sadly passed away on Saturday, once asked Genarro Gattuso not to leave Rangers, the current Napoli manager has revealed.&nbsp; "I only met him once. The president then was David Murray, he was part of the board and, it's true, one evening he spoke to me and he didn't want me to leave," Gattuso said. "I just want to send a big hug to all of his family, I definitely have beautiful memories of him. He had a great charm, great personality, he made cinema history."

Gattuso reveals Connery asked him not to leave Rangers

Bayern Munich&nbsp;have withdrawn their contract offer to David Alaba after failing to reach an agreement with the&nbsp;Austria&nbsp;international. Bayern president Herbert Hainer says the club set a deadline of 31 October to reach an agreement and decided to end discussions after Alaba’s agent indicated their latest offer was not acceptable. The defender’s current deal expires at the end of the season and if an agreement isn’t reached then Alaba will be free to discuss terms with rival clubs from January. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/alaba-future-in-doubt-after-bayern-munich-withdraw-contract/7buhb5xw5ke31mm7wgj8ai7mt" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Bayern withdraw Alaba offer

Hebburn Town frontman Cedwyn Scott will trial with Newcastle after they beat Sunderland with an official offer, reports <a href="https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/newcastle-united-pip-sunderland-and-hand-hot-shot-non-league-striker-trial-3021445" target="_blank">The Shields Gazette</a>.&nbsp; The 21-year-old has scored 20 goals in his past nine matches and previously spent time in Huddersfield's academy.&nbsp;

Newcastle beat rivals to non-league striker

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Champness joins Brisbane Roar on loan

Kevin Phillips believes Liverpool will look at sign Bayern Munich defender David Alaba in January.&nbsp; "Alaba is definitely an option.&nbsp;It is certainly an area that Liverpool will look at. He has a lot of quality and can play in a number of positions," Phillips told <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/pundit-exclusive-liverpool-will-definitely-try-to-sign-28-yr-old-in-january/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>.&nbsp; "He will definitely be a player that Klopp will look at and Klopp will know him well. He will be in contact with people that know him very well."

Liverpool expected to make Alaba move

Arsenal midfielder Mateo&nbsp;Guendouzi is happy with his decision to join Hertha Berlin on loan.&nbsp; "I had other options and requests. But I thought about it carefully and made a conscious decision to join Hertha," he told BILD. "The first few days Berlin and with the team, strengthen my decision."

Guendouzi content with Hertha move

Former Manchester City striker Wilfried Bony has ended his brief spell in the Saudi Professional League with Al-Ittihad. On Sunday, the 31-year-old announced that he reached a mutual agreement with the King Abdullah Sports City outfit to terminate his contract after 10 months at the club. Bony joined Al-Ittihad on a one-and-a-half-year contract in January, after he was released by Championship club Swansea City&nbsp;and he returned five goals in 10 Saudi Pro League matches he featured in. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-ug/news/bony-former-manchester-city-striker-leaves-saudi-club-al/1jjiy54vc9jo618mij7kz8l447" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Bony ends brief Saudi stint

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has opened the door to staying at AC Milan beyond the end of the season.&nbsp; "When I arrived 6 months ago, Milan wanted a longer contract but to be honest with myself I asked to sign only for 6 months. Nobody was to be dissatisfied," he told Sky Sport Italia on Sunday.&nbsp; "At the end of the season, let’s see how I am, I don’t want to block Milan in a negative situation."&nbsp;

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