Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Richarlison among Man Utd targets

Edinson Cavani will not force Paris Saint-Germain to sell him to Atletico Madrid despite his desire to move to the Spanish outfit, says <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/atletico-madrid/20191226/472507003984/cavani-no-presionara-al-psg-para-salir-en-enero.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The Uruguay star is keen on a switch to La Liga to link up with Diego Simeone. However, he will not want to leave PSG on bad terms and will therefore not push hard for an exit if terms cannot be agreed.

Cavani won't force Atletico move

The PSG striker is happy to bide his time.

Richarlison has been considered by Manchester United as a prospective target alongside their pursuit of&nbsp;Erling Braut Haaland, via the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-transfer-market-solskjaer-erling-haaland-shamblolic-to-shrewd-operators-a4321116.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard</a>. The Everton star has been a key performer for the Toffees since his arrival on Merseyside, and featured during their Boxing Day win over Burnley. The Red Devils are expected to use the January transfer market to bolster their European credentials once again.

Richarlison among Man Utd targets

The Brazilian is in the Red Devils' sights.

Wilfried Zaha could easily cost as much as £80 million ($105m) to any side that wants to sign him, according to Crystal Palace favourite John Salako. Chelsea and Arsenal have both been linked with a move, with the 27-year-old ambitious to test himself at a higher level. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/zaha-is-worth-80m-all-day-long-chelsea-arsenal-linked-winger-has-/1d7oj9pfw82vp1xgel0ymfy0j1" target="_blank">Read the full story right here!</a>

'Zaha is worth £80m all day long'

Belgian side KV Oostende announced midway through their game with Charleroi that coach Karl Ingebrigtson would leave the club after the game to join APOEL Nicosia. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Kare Ingebrigtsen is in Charleroi bezig aan zijn laatste match als trainer van KVO. Op zijn eigen vraag bereikte KVO een akkoord om hem te laten vertrekken naar het Cypriotische Nicosia. Meer duiding straks op <a href="https://t.co/Q30282wpNx">https://t.co/Q30282wpNx</a> <a href="https://t.co/dTHvGZ454M">pic.twitter.com/dTHvGZ454M</a> — KV Oostende (@kvoostende) <a href="https://twitter.com/kvoostende/status/1210625637741936641?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 27, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Ingebrigtson leaves Oostende mid-game

Manuel Pellegrini is 'on borrowed time' at West Ham with David Moyes the favourite to replace him, claim the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/12/27/manuel-pellegrini-borrowed-time-west-ham-david-moyes-favourite/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>. West Ham are just one point clear of the relegation zone, though they do have a game in hand over the teams around them. Moyes enjoyed a successful short stint at West Ham two years ago, replacing Slaven Bilic with the Hammers in the relegation zone and leaving following a 13th-place finish.

Moyes favourite to replace Pellegrini

Inter Miami are set to appoint 44-year-old Uruguayan Diego Alonso as their manager ahead of their debut season in MLS, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/espn_jorgeramos/status/1210601444300206089?s=21" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. He was most recently at Mexican side Monterrey, having also managed Penarol and Pachuca among others.&nbsp; Miami will play their first game away at LAFC on March 1, 2020.

Alonso to be appointed Miami coach

Antonio Conte is looking back to his old club Chelsea for striker Olivier Giroud, who is expected to leave in January - according to&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/dimarzio/status/1210586139943473152?s=21" target="_blank">DiMarzio</a>. It is claimed Inter are also looking at Parma's Matteo Darmian and Barcelona's Arturo Vidal. Giroud is out of contract in the summer, but has suggested he could leave the club sooner than that as he attempts to earn a place in France's Euro 2020 squad.

Inter targeting Giroud and others

Tottenham have recalled young winger Jack Clarke from his loan spell at Leeds, with their summer signing having barely featured in the Championship this season. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 📰 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LUFC</a> can confirm Jack Clarke has been recalled from his loan spell by parent club Tottenham Hotspur and will return to North London in January — Leeds United (@LUFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LUFC/status/1210598715330834433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 27, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Spurs recall Clarke from Leeds loan

Croatian midfielder Ivan Rakitic has insisted that he is not thinking about leaving&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;as rumours continue to swirl over his future. The 31-year-old will enter the final year of his contract at the end of this season and has been linked with a number of clubs across Europe in the last few transfer windows. However, Rakitic says that a departure is not on his mind and that he wants to remain a Barcelona player as long as he is being afforded game-time. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/rakitic-not-thinking-about-leaving-barcelona/akih6iehtgmi1rjjndiipsthi">Read the full story right here on&nbsp;Goal!</a>

Rakitic not thinking about leaving Barcelona

Pedro says would "drop&nbsp;everything" to return to&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;as he prepares to enter the last six months of his&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;contract. Former&nbsp;Spain&nbsp;winger Pedro has been heavily linked with an exit from Chelsea, who will be able to sign players in January after seeing their transfer ban halved on appeal. The 32-year-old has made just 10 appearances for the Blues this season and made no attempt to hide his interest in moving back to Camp Nou. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/pedro-would-drop-everything-for-barcelona-return/1t8ehyzdjk4c714zmj7gwvpp9s">Read the full story right here on Goal!</a>

Pedro would 'drop everything' for Barca return

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has returned to&nbsp;AC Milan&nbsp;on a contract until the end of the current&nbsp;Serie A&nbsp;season. The 38-year-old former&nbsp;Sweden&nbsp;international had been without a club since the end of his previous contract at&nbsp;MLS&nbsp;club&nbsp;LA Galaxy. He previously spent two years at Milan, scoring 56 goals in 85 appearances and winning the Serie A title in 2011. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ibrahimovic-returns-to-ac-milan-on-short-term-contract/olrb3vfawihh1potz0ivukeyc">Read the full story right here on&nbsp;Goal!</a>

Ibrahimovic returns to AC Milan

Stoke City&nbsp;have announced that defender Cameron Carter-Vickers will return to&nbsp;Tottenham&nbsp;on January 2, cutting short a season-long loan.&nbsp; The 21-year-old signed for the Potters in August but will now return to north London early after he had failed to make the matchday squad for five Championship games in a row. Overall, Carter-Vickers made 15 appearances for Stoke this season, including 12 starts in the Championship and two in the&nbsp;Carabao Cup. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/tottenham-recall-usmnt-defender-carter-vickers-from-stoke/192gxk4zsia3q1mt4jcigiwjro">Read the full story right here on&nbsp;Goal!</a>

Tottenham recall Carter-Vickers from Stoke loan

Nelson Semedo is becoming increasingly frustrated at sluggish contract negotiations at Barcelona, report&nbsp;<a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2019/12/27/5e052a6646163f1b998b4588.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The&nbsp;26-year-old Portuguese right-back apparently had the chance to join Atletico Madrid in the summer, with Barca opening talks with him to ward off interest. However, negotiations are dragging along with Barca hampered by their already massive wage bill.

Semedo frustrated at Barca contract negotiations

Wolves have submitted a £20 million ($26.2m) offer for Red Bull Salzburg forward Hwang Hee-chan, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mopo.de/sport/hsv/mehr-als-20-millionen-pfund-mega-deal--ex-hsv-star-wechselt-nach-england-33666580?utm_term=Autofeed&amp;dmcid=sm_tw_p&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1577456629" target="_blank">Mopo</a>. The 23-year-old South Korean international has scored nine goals in 22 appearances this season, including three in six in the Champions League. It is thought Wolves may be targeting an attacking addition in January as they look to continue to compete in the Premier League and the Europa League.

Wolves target £20m Hwang

La Liga's bottom side Espanyol have appointed Abelardo Fernandez as their new manager. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AbelardoPerico?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AbelardoPerico</a>! ✍🐦 Benvingut! ¡Bienvenido! Welcome! 欢迎！ 👉 <a href="https://t.co/i81nzfhkm9">https://t.co/i81nzfhkm9</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Volem?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Volem</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EspanyoldeBarcelona?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EspanyoldeBarcelona</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RCDE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RCDE</a> <a href="https://t.co/66aORysdXE">pic.twitter.com/66aORysdXE</a> — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona (@RCDEspanyol) <a href="https://twitter.com/RCDEspanyol/status/1210516976336097280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 27, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Espanyol appoint Abelardo

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🖋 Der <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a> verlängert mit Adrian Fein bis 2023. — FC Bayern München (@FCBayern) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayern/status/1210564525675692032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 27, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Adrian Fein signs Bayern extension

Edinson Cavani and&nbsp;Atletico Madrid&nbsp;"would suit each other very well", according to Diego Forlan, who backs the&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain&nbsp;striker to complete a move to Wanda Metropolitano next year. The experienced centre-forward&nbsp;has been heavily linked with a switch to Atletico in recent weeks, as Diego Simeone looks to bring in a goalscorer who can provide extra competition up front for Alvaro Morata and Diego Costa. Forlan, who played alongside Cavani at international level with&nbsp;Uruguay&nbsp;at the height of his career, thinks his compatriot would be a "great signing"&nbsp;for Atletico. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/cavani-signing-atletico-forlan-psg-la-liga-transfer/s6cy3jafi65r1w99mq60prifq" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Cavani would be a spectacular signing for Atletico - Forlan

Villarreal defender Pau Torres has emerged a transfer target for Manchester City, according to <a href="https://www.superdeporte.es/futbol/2019/12/26/pau-torres-objetivo-grande-premier/435749.html" target="_blank">Superdeporte</a>. Pep Guardiola wants the 22-year-old centre-back to come in during the January window to provide extra cover for the injured Aymeric Laporte at Etihad Stadium. Barcelona are also monitoring Torres, who is under contract at Villarreal until 2024.

Man City interested in Villarreal centre-back Torres

Real Madrid will prioritise the signing of Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz next summer - according to <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2019/12/27/football/1577433731_675796.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. Barca, Atletico and Manchester City are also interested in the 23-year-old, who has turned down the chance to sign a contract extension at&nbsp;Stadio San Paolo. Ruiz has featured in 15 Serie A matches for Napoli this season, scoring once.

Fabian Ruiz will be Madrid's top target next summer

Carlo Ancelotti has said that he will not be asking Everton to sign a striker in January. Ancelotti has options up front in Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Richarlison, Moise Kean,&nbsp;Cenk Tosun and Oumar Niasse, though the latter trio have scored only&nbsp;one goal between them this season.&nbsp;Calvert-Lewin netted&nbsp;a late winner against Burnley on Boxing Day&nbsp;to mark&nbsp;Ancelotti's Goodison Park debut. Asked whether he would need reinforcements up front in January, Ancelotti replied: "No. We didn't talk about this, but for sure I am not asking for a striker because the strikers up front are really good. "I think until January 5 we have to be focused on these next four games and after that we can talk [about] if we need something or not."

Ancelotti not looking for reinforcements up front

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's wages have been revealed ahead of his return to AC Milan by <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Milan/26-12-2019/perche-ritorno-ibrahimovic-affare-soprattutto-zlatan-3502197842890_preview.shtml">La Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. Ibrahimovic looks set to link up with the Rossoneri in early January, joining on an initial six-month contract with an option to extend until the summer of 2021. Over the first six months of his contract, Ibrahimovic will pick up around&nbsp;€3m (£2.6m). That will increase to&nbsp;€4.5m (£3.8m) if he and the club agree to another year, as seems likely.

Ibrahimovic's wages revealed

Napoli want to bring Yannick Carrasco to Italy, according to <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/serie-a/napoli/2019/12/27-64935194/napoli_incroci_doriente_per_carrasco_la_chiave_callejon_e_mertens/">Corriere dello Sport</a>. Currently playing under Rafa Benitez at Dalian Yifang in the Chinese Super League, Carrasco wants to return to Europe and Napoli are long-term admirers. They wanted to sign him back when he played for Atletico Madrid, but could not compete with the wages on offer in China. Now, however, he is ready to follow in the footsteps of Paulinho and Gervinho and make his European comeback. A reunion with Atletico is another possibility, but Napoli sporting director&nbsp;Cristiano Giuntoli is eager to bring him to the&nbsp;Stadio San Paolo.

Napoli want to bring Carrasco to Italy

Leeds CEO&nbsp;Angus Kinnear has confirmed that Arsenal could recall Eddie Nketiah from his loan at Elland Road, reports the <a href="https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/leeds-united-chief-executive-angus-kinnear-provides-update-regarding-eddie-nketiah-as-jack-clarke-leaves-1-10171761">Yorkshire Post</a>. Nketiah has been used mainly as a substitute this season and, despite scoring four goals in his first 10 games, has been on the peripheries of Marcelo Bielsa's squad.&nbsp;Writing in his programme notes ahead of Leeds' Boxing Day game against&nbsp;Preston, Kinnear admitted that the club&nbsp;is&nbsp;in ongoing discussions with Nketiah but that his future remains up in the air. "I appreciate much speculation still surrounds the future of Eddie Nketiah and, although Arsenal have the right to recall him in January, we still believe he can make a huge impact over the remainder of the season at Leeds United," he wrote. "Accordingly, we are endeavouring to convince Eddie and the technical team at Arsenal that the coaching environment and&nbsp;profile of the playing opportunity at Thorp Arch and Elland Road is still the best choice for his long-term development."

Leeds CEO admits Arsenal could recall Nketiah

Steven Gerrard has declared that he knows nothing about rumours that Rangers are looking to sign Olivier Giroud. Giroud has had limited playing time at Chelsea under Frank Lampard this season, making 13 appearances and scoring five goals. Reports from France earlier this week suggested that Rangers had made contact with the Frenchman. Gerrard has claimed that he is in the dark about any potential deal, however. "We are getting linked with some good players," he said.&nbsp;"I don't know anything about it, to be honest." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/gerrard-laughs-off-giroud-to-rangers-rumours/1biw9oyqd8v681btqakuuf880c">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Gerrard laughs off Giroud to Rangers rumours

Antonio Conte wants a reunion with Marcos Alonso at Inter Milan, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Inter/26-12-2019/alonso-rimane-pole-ma-servira-pazienza-kurzawa-l-alternativa-3502198529824.shtml">La Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. Conte worked with Alonso at Chelsea and needs reinforcements at left-back. Inter are considering a loan with a right&nbsp;to buy, but do not want to spend more than&nbsp;€20m (£17.1m). As thing stand, however, Chelsea's asking price is too high. Conte is also considering Alonso's teammate Emerson Palmieri, as well as PSG's&nbsp;Layvin Kurzawa.

Conte wants Alonso at Inter

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> We have reached an agreement with Stuttgart for Nat Phillips to return from his loan spell in January. Phillips will return at the beginning of next month and be eligible for Reds matches, starting with the FA Cup tie against Everton. — Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1210500535213842433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 27, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Phillips will return to Liverpool in January

Real Madrid have identified Flamengo teenager&nbsp;Reinier Carvalho as a transfer target - according to <a href="http://sportv.globo.com/selecao-sportv/videos/v/real-madrid-sonda-reinier-do-flamengo/8193740/" target="_blank">SporTV</a>. Los Blancos are keen on bringing in the 17-year-old next year, having been impressed with his rise to prominence in Brazil. Reinier won Brazilian league and&nbsp;Copa Libertadores winners' medals with Flamengo&nbsp;this year, scoring six goals in 15 outings.

Madrid set sights on Reinier Carvalho

Tottenham are prepared to offer €30 million ($34m, £26m) plus Christian Eriksen in exchange for Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale - according to <a href="https://eldesmarque.com/madrid/real-madrid/noticias/180276-bomba-de-navidad-bale-por-el-florentino-perez-pone-el-real-madrid-patas-arriba-ed" target="_blank">Eldesmarque</a>. Jose Mourinho has been in contact with the Welshman as Spurs aim to push through a deal in January. Eriksen is due to become a free agent next summer, while Bale has dealt with persistent questions over his attitude and commitment to Madrid's cause in recent months.

Tottenham plot Eriksen/Bale exchange

Wolves centre-forward Patrick Cutrone is interested in joining Fiorentina - according to <a href="https://www.sportitalia.com/it-int/page/home-sportitalia" target="_blank">Sport Italia</a>. The 21-year-old is open to&nbsp;securing a move back to Italy in the January transfer window, having struggled to settle in at Molineux since joining the club from Milan over the summer. Cutrone has only scored twice in 12 Premier League appearances for Wolves.

Wolves striker Cutrone eyeing Fiorentina switch

Bayer Leverkusen do not want to sell Kevin Volland in January, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/11895195/kevin-volland-bayer-leverkusen-to-resist-arsenal-approach">Sky Germany</a>. Volland, 27, has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal, with Mikel Arteta said to be an admirer. The Gunners have sent scouts to watch&nbsp;him on several occasions this season. While he only has 18 months left on his current contract, Leverkusen consider him to be a part of their long-term plans. Volland has made 25 appearances this term, scoring seven goals.

Leverkusen not keen to sell Volland

Real Madrid have made enquiries about the contractual situation between PSG and Inter Milan with regards to Mauro Icardi, according to <a href="https://www.fcinternews.it/in-primo-piano/fcin-icardi-il-ritorno-in-italia-e-improbabile-il-psg-pressa-per-il-riscatto-ma-si-affaccia-un-altra-big-326497">FCInterNews</a>. PSG sporting director Leonardo is keen to make Icardi a permanent signing as soon as possible and there is already an agreement in place to bring him in for&nbsp;€65m (£55.4m). A permanent deal requires Icardi's consent, however, and interest from Real may become a complicating factor. With Edinson Cavani close to leaving the Parc des Princes, PSG want to give Icardi a central role in the team. Leonardo is ready to offer him a five-year contract, but Real president&nbsp;Florentino Perez could look to make things difficult.

Real Madrid make Icardi enquiries

RB Leipzig are confident that they have persuaded Tanguy Kouassi to join them from Paris Saint-Germain, reports&nbsp;Le Parisien&nbsp;via <a href="https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2019/rb-leipzig-confident-that-they-have-taken-tanguy-kouassi-from-psg/">Get French Football News</a>. Kouassi, 17, is a highly rated central defender who has graduated from the PSG academy. He made his professional debut earlier this month and has worked his way up&nbsp;through France's development teams. Having signed PSG youngster Christopher Nkunku in the summer,&nbsp;Leipzig appear to have repeated the trick with&nbsp;Kouassi. While there was also interest from Manchester City, Leipzig can offer him regular playing time given that&nbsp;Dayot Upamecano now looks likely to leave.

Kouassi could join RB Leipzig

Dimitri Payet could leave Marseille at the end of the season, according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/mercato-om-lavenir-de-dimitri-payet-serait-deja-tout-trace-485898">Le10Sport</a>. Since the arrival of Andre Villas-Boas as head coach, Payet's form has been revitalised and he has been much more influential for OM. With wages of around&nbsp;€600,000 (£513,000) gross a month, however, Marseille have baulked at the idea of a contract extension. Payet, 32, wants to sign one last hefty contract before the end of his career. There is interest from overseas, including clubs in Turkey.

Payet could leave OM at the end of the season

Chelsea are interested in signing QPR midfielder&nbsp;Eberechi Eze, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7792219/The-Championships-WANTED-second-division-stars-going-Premier-League.html">Daily Mail</a>. Eze has nine goals and four assists in the Championship this season and is one of the most sought-after players in the division. He was pivotal as QPR roared&nbsp;up the table earlier in the campaign, though they have now fallen away and look unlikely to make the play-offs. Previously a target for Tottenham, Eze may have missed his chance to move to north London with the departure of Mauricio Pochettino. That leaves Chelsea as his main suitors and they could look to wrap up a deal in January.

Chelsea interested in Eze

Newcastle value Dwight Gayle at around £15m and will not let him leave for less, according to <a href="https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/two-conditions-clubs-interested-signing-17475761?_ga=2.41492256.387943075.1577430154-576193863.1436815640">Chronicle Live</a>. Gayle has struggled for game time this season, making only seven appearances as Steve Bruce has largely chosen to stick with Joelinton, Miguel Almiron, Allan Saint-Maximin and&nbsp;lately Andy Carroll.&nbsp; Having scored 23&nbsp;goals on loan with West Brom in the Championship last term, several sides currently chasing promotion to the Premier League are interested in his services. Newcastle are not willing to let him go cheaply, however, while Gayle will drive a hard bargain in terms of wages because, age 30, this could be his last big pay day.

Newcastle slap £15m price tag on Gayle

Roy Hodgson wants to sign four or&nbsp;five new players in January as he looks to guarantee the club's Premier League survival.&nbsp; "We’ve got such a small squad and we can’t keep asking for miracles," Hodgson said on Thursday after the club's late 2-1 win over West Ham.&nbsp; "If we can get through&nbsp;Christmas&nbsp;and the chairman can give me four or five new players then we can do extremely well. "We’ve talked about it for a long time but maybe this is the transfer window where we can get them. Sooner or later, we need to get some people in who can help us out."

Hodgson wants signing spree at Crystal Palace 

Australian keeper Mitch Langerak has re-signed with Japanese club Nagoya Grampus for 2020.&nbsp; The 31-year-old has been with the J-League side since 2018 having previously enjoyed a long stint with Borussia Dortmund.&nbsp; Nagoya finished the 2019 season in 13th -&nbsp;just one point clear of the relegation zone.&nbsp;

Nagoya re-sign Aussie keeper

A-League club Western United are keen to add two new players next month with coach Mark Rudan confirming the areas they want to strengthen.&nbsp; "We're always having a look to grow this squad and improve the squad, so I guess we're no different to any other team," Rudan said on Friday.&nbsp; "There are probably the two areas of the park, [one] is probably the middle of the park and further up the field."&nbsp;

Western United out to sign midfielder and striker in January

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola&nbsp;​says his side won't buy a replacement for David Silva, who will depart at the end of the season. Silva is one of the club's greatest ever players, but City have plenty of options at his position. “Bernardo [Silva] can play there, Phil [Foden] is there, we have [Ilkay] Gundogan, we have Kevin [De Bruyne] so I don't think we will do anything in this position," Guardiola said. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/guardiola-says-man-city-will-not-buy-silva-replacement/c6alnb0ot5zl1p1i75vsjnbug" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Man City will not buy Silva replacement - Guardiola

Granit Xhaka's agent has confirmed that his client has reached a contract agreement with&nbsp;Hertha Berlin.&nbsp; The Swiss international is seeking a January exit after a tumultuous&nbsp;campaign that has seen him stripped of the captaincy at the Emirates. Xhaka is hoping that Arsenal and Hertha can agree on a transfer fee so the midfielder can leave the club next month.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenals-xhaka-has-agreement-to-join-hertha-berlin-confirms/1gdqwrzzdwjok1m21mv8wb989d" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Xhaka has agreement to join Hertha, confirms agent

Gareth Bale's potential switch to the Chinese Super League looks to have been handed another blow after the competition introduced a hefty salary cap, says <a href="https://talksport.com/football/647733/premier-league-clubs-on-red-alert-with-gareth-bales-potential-transfer-to-china-suffering-huge-setback-following-announcement/" target="_blank">talkSPORT</a>. The Welshman almost left Real Madrid for Asia earlier this year before a prospective deal fell through at the last hour - and now any further chances may have been put on ice by the rules. Bale continues to be linked with the exit door, however, at Santiago Bernabeu and may very well leave in January.

Bale move to China scuppered?

Real Madrid have highlighted Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa as their latest target, with the midfielder wanted for cover at Santiago Bernabeu, says <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/laliga/casemiro-tiene-sustituto-es-bomba-juega-liga-santander" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. The Cameroon international has been in good form for Villarreal since his arrival on loan from Fulham. Zambo Anguissa struggled to adapt to life at Craven Cottage last season but has discovered a new lease of&nbsp;life in La Liga.

Madrid keen on Zambo Anguissa

Espanyol are preparing to make a move for veteran Brazilian forward Hulk on a temporary deal in the near year, claims <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/espanyol/2019/12/26/5e04f799e2704ed8068b4602.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The 33-year-old, who currently plays for&nbsp;Shanghai SIPG in the Chinese Super League, has enjoyed a storied career that has taken him from his home country to Japan, Portugal and Russia so far. An Olympic Silver medalist with the Selecao, he was also a member of Porto's 2010-11 Europa League-winning team under&nbsp;Andre&nbsp;Villas-Boas.

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