Transfer news and rumours REWIND: Real Madrid certain of Mbappe signing

Newcastle are prepared to offer Jesse Lingard a contract that would see him become their top earner, reports <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/newcastle-united-prepared-to-make-jesse-lingard-their-highest-earner-as-he-tops-list-of-january-targets-8w5lw8qmg" target="_blank">The Times</a>.Lingard can leave Manchester United for free at the end of the season but the Magpies are in talks over a January deal, offering him a contract that would run until 2026 and see him earn over £100,000 per week.

Newcastle offer Lingard lucrative contract (The Times)

West Ham also interested in signing England international

Tottenham have joined the race to sign Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona, <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20211204/1001721033/tottenham-tienta-dembele-oferton.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a> reports.The French winger's contract expires at the end of the season and Manchester United and Newcastle are said to be eager to land him.But Spurs are looking to challenge their fellow Premier League sides and are the latest to approach Dembele and offer him a lucrative contract as well as a key place in the squad.

Spurs approach Barca winger Dembele (Mundo Deportivo)

Man Utd and Newcastle also looking to sign him

Real Madrid are certain they will sign Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer in the summer, reports <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2021/12/03/soccer/1638528477_236326.html" target="_blank">AS</a>.The 22-year-old has decided he won't renew his contract at PSG, which will expire at the end of the season.Madrid have already begun planning at the sporting and commercial level for Mbappe's arrival.

Real Madrid certain of Mbappe signing (AS)

The 22-year-old is set to trade Paris for the Spanish capital

Everton are keen to cash in on England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in order to raise transfer funds, claims the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/16941857/everton-jordan-pickford-tottenham-transfer-england/" target="_blank">Sun</a>. Tottenham are among the clubs said to be interested in Pickford, for whom the Toffees will hope to receive up to £30 million.

Everton looking to sell Pickford

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Inter CEO Marotta: “We’re in direct contact with Marcelo Brozovic and Ivan Perisic to extend their contracts. If they want to stay, we’ll be able to find an agreement”, he told DAZN. 🔵🇭🇷 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Inter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Inter</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1467175208377368576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 4, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Inter offer update on Brozovic & Perisic contracts

Arthur Cabral is in the form of his life, helping himself to an incredible 25 goals in 26 games so far in 2021-22. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/who-is-arthur-cabral-the-barcelona-transfer-target-emulating/blt2d9c750f4a9827c2" target="_blank">Read more here! </a>

The Barcelona transfer target emulating Salah with Basel heroics

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Ipswich Town Football Club can confirm that manager Paul Cook has been relieved of his duties. We thank Paul for his efforts and wish him the very best going forward.<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/itfc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#itfc</a>— Ipswich Town (@IpswichTown) <a href="https://x.com/IpswichTown/status/1467209666774147080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 4, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Ipswich sack Cook

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Your departure does not mark the end of a trajectory at Palmeiras, but the beginning of eternalization ➤ <a href="https://t.co/XK3Te4xU2U">https://t.co/XK3Te4xU2U</a> Thank you for honoring our jerseys, winning titles and making history, <a href="https://x.com/_felipemelo_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@_felipemelo_</a>! 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/AvantiPalestra?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AvantiPalestra</a> <a href="https://t.co/qc8GSbQbpA">https://t.co/qc8GSbQbpA</a>— Palmeiras in English (@sepalmeiras_eng) <a href="https://x.com/sepalmeiras_eng/status/1467189502720491529?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 4, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Felipe Melo departs from Palmeiras

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte has indicated he wants goalkeeper Hugo Lloris to remain at the club amid exit rumours."He's very focused now and he knows very well that now we're trying to do our best," he told reporters. "Me as a coach, Hugo as a goalkeeper and every player has to perform at a high level, but for sure we'll have time to speak about him and I consider him an important player for Tottenham, for his experience.

Conte wants Lloris to stay at Spurs

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍️ We are pleased to confirm the re-signing of 11 of this year's squad for 2022 so far: <a href="https://t.co/8zPN6h3p2O">https://t.co/8zPN6h3p2O</a> They are: Liam Burt, Ali Coote, Dawson Devoy, Rory Feely, James Finnerty, Ciarán Kelly, Conor Levingston, Stephen Mallon, Jamie Mullins, James Talbot and Tyreke Wilson <a href="https://t.co/byfVRZ7KCp">pic.twitter.com/byfVRZ7KCp</a>— Bohemian Football Club (@bfcdublin) <a href="https://x.com/bfcdublin/status/1467148884216586240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 4, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Bohemian confirm re-signings

Tottenham have begun talks with the agent of Juventus star Dejan Kulusevski over a possible January move, reports <a href="https://www.sportmediaset.mediaset.it/mercato/juve-richieste-da-londra-per-kulusevski_42578401-202102k.shtml" target="_blank">SportMediaSet</a>. The Londoners are keen on wrapping up a loan deal with purchase option, although Juventus would prefer a permanent transfer.

Tottenham open Kulusevski talks

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">RB Leipzig are seriously thinking of replacing Jesse Marsch since last night. Board now considering potential replacement before taking final decision. 🔴🇺🇸 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/RBLeipzig?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RBLeipzig</a> “We have a tremendous squad that belongs to the best 3 or 4 in the league”, Mintzlaff said yesterday.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1467150093618929667?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 4, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Marsch close to dismissal at RB Leipzig

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">André Villas-Boas’s never been in contact with Flamengo to become the new manager. No talks, no discussions ongoing and no chance. 🚫🇧🇷 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Flamengo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Flamengo</a> The Portuguese manager has different plans for his future and Flamengo have not made any proposal to AVB.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1467147695232016388?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 4, 2021</a></blockquote>
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No contact between Villas-Boas and Flamengo

Michael Emenalo has rejected an offer to become Newcastle's director of football, says <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/12/04/exclusive-michael-emenalo-former-chelsea-technical-director/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>.The former Chelsea technical director feels the Magpies cannot match his ambition after travelling to Saudi Arabia to start talks.

Ex-Chelsea director Emenalo rejects Newcastle

Paris Saint-Germain could be set to offload five players in the January transfer window.<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/psg-in-5-pronti-a-lasciare-il-club-quante-occasioni-per-juve-int-77495" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports that Juventus and Roma target Mauro Icardi could opt to return to Serie A next month, while Leandro Paredes, Rafinha, Layvin Kurzawa and Thilo Kehrer could also leave.

Icardi among five names to leave PSG in January

Inter expect to tie Marcelo Brozovic to a new contract by the end of the year, <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Inter/04-12-2021/inter-brozovic-ottimismo-rinnovo-contratto-430278650705_preview.shtml?reason=unauthenticated&amp;origin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gazzetta.it%2FCalcio%2FCalciomercato%2FInter%2F04-12-2021%2Finter-brozovic-ottimismo-rinnovo-contratto-430278650705.shtml" target="_blank">La Gazzetta dello Sport</a> says.The player's representatives will sit down with the club in the coming week to round up negotiations over a deal that run until 2026 and see him earn a basic salary of €5.5 million.

Inter optimistic about Brozovic renewal

Celtic face competition from Rapid Vienna and Trabzonspor in their bid to sign Hannes Wolf from Borussia Monchengladbach, according to <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/tuerkei-klub-an-wolf-dran-trabzonspor-in-der-sueper-lig-auf-meisterkurs-78433610.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>.The 22-year-old will be allowed to leave Gladbach on loan after failing to break into the team since his arrival from RB Leipzig and the Scottish side want to bring him to Glasgow.

Celtic to battle two clubs for Wolf

Ajax are hoping to bring Brian Brobbey back to Amsterdam from RB Leipzig and coach Erik ten Hag is eager to see the striker return.The Dutch side are looking to strengthen in return and Ten Hag has admitted Brobbey is one of the favoured options, telling <a href="https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/458948031/erik-ten-hag-wil-brian-brobbey-terug-iedereen-weet-wat-ik-van-hem-vind" target="_blank">De Telegraaf</a>: “I'm happy with this selection, but if we can strengthen our squad, we will... It must be the right choice, not just to supplement the selection. It must strengthen us. An advantage of Brian Brobbey would be that he is immediately deployable, yes."

Ten Hag wants Brobbey back at Ajax

Sevilla are interested in bringing Bryan Gil back from Tottenham in January, reports <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/3-extremos-diestros-quiere-sevilla-lesion-lamela-20211204.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>.The Spanish side need a replacement for Erik Lamela following the Argentine's injury and see Gil, who has made just five Premier League appearances since joining Spurs from Sevilla, as a top candidate.But Paris Saint-Germain's Angel Di Maria and AC Milan winger Samu Castillejo are also being considered.

Sevilla target Gil and Di Maria

Isco may have to wait until his contract at Real Madrid expires before he can leave the club.The 29-year-old midfielder has hardly featured for the Spanish side this summer and sees no way back into the first-team.<a href="https://as.com/futbol/2021/12/04/primera/1638591476_373487.html" target="_blank">AS</a> reports the Spain international had been expected to leave in January, but there are no offers coming in for him, so a free transfer in the summer could be his only way out.

No offers for Isco as future remains uncertain

Atlanta United have published a statement denying they have signed Thiago Almada from Velez Sarsfield for $16 million, despite the player's club announcing otherwise.<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We have seen reports about Thiago Almada. We have not committed to acquiring the player at this time; we can confirm that we retain an exclusive option to permanently transfer the player. The option extends into 2022. We will have no further comment on the player at this time.— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) <a href="https://twitter.com/ATLUTD/status/1466929279313367046?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 4, 2021</a></blockquote><script asyncsrc="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Atlanta deny signing Almada from Velez Sarsfield

AC Milan are already in talks to sign Nikola Milenkovic from Fiorentina.<a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Milan/04-12-2021/calciomercato-milan-milenkovic-luiz-felipe-430279641507_preview.shtml?reason=unauthenticated&amp;origin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gazzetta.it%2FCalcio%2FCalciomercato%2FMilan%2F04-12-2021%2Fcalciomercato-milan-milenkovic-luiz-felipe-430279641507.shtml" target="_blank">La Gazzetta dello Sport</a> reports the Rossoneri are leading the race to sign the centre-back and have already reached out to his agent.They are also after Lazio star Luiz Felipe as they look to replenish their squad.

AC Milan at front of queue to sign Milenkovic

Barcelona are trying to entice Manchester City into selling Ferran Torres by giving them a pick of four players to include in the deal.The Premier League side are demanding €70 million for the attacker, but Barca are willing to go as high as €45m.<a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/barcelona/2021/12/03/61aa32c646163f710f8b45d1.html" target="_blank">Marca</a> claims they are willing to include a player as part of the deal, but will not grant City's wish of either Ansu Fati or Pedri. Instead, they are willing to offer one of Ousmane Dembele, Samuel Umtiti, Philippe Coutinho and Clement Lenglet.

Barca offer four players to Man City in Torres deal

Samuel Umtiti could find a solution to his current predicament in Italy.The Barcelona defender is looking for a way out of Camp Nou and <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/mercado-fichajes/umtiti-vuelve-agenda-milan-12941993" target="_blank">Sport</a> reports AC Milan have emerged one again as a possible destination.The Rossoneri were interested in signing the centre-back in the summer but no deal came to fruition.Now they need a replacement for the injured Simon Kjaer and Umtiti is one of the options being discussed.

AC Milan back in for Umtiti

Inter are eager to get ahead of the competition in the race to sign Julian Alvarez from River Plate.The 21-year-old striker is attracting interest from big names across Europe and could cost up to €25 million.But <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/l-ammissione-di-zanetti-l-esempio-di-lautaro-la-strategia-dell-i-15734" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports Inter see him as an affordable option as they will try to confirm a deal in January and let him stay on loan at the Argentine side until the end of the season.

Inter plot move for River Plate star Alvarez

Roma are considering a move for Bayern Munich midfielder Marc Roca, reports <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/roma/2021/12/03-87597611/roma_offerto_marc_roca_ecco_chi_e_il_centrocampista_del_bayern_monaco" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport.</a>Roca joined Bayern from Espanyol last summer but has found regular minutes difficult to come by.Jose Mourinho could offer the Spaniard an escape route from the German champions.

Roma interested in Roca

Everton have joined the race for Zenit St. Petersburg striker Sardar Azmoun, reports <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/exclusive-everton-join-race-zenit-sardar-azmoun" target="_blank">90min</a>.The Iran international has scored nine goals 19 games this term and will be available on a free transfer next summer.

Everton join race for Azmoun

Velez Sarsfield have <a href="https://twitter.com/Velez/status/1466883116224548865" target="_blank">confirmed the sale of Thiago Almada</a> to Atlanta United for a $16 million fee.The 20-year-old Argentine was linked with a move to Europe but instead will join on an MLS-record transfer fee.

Atlanta lands $16m Almada 

Jurgen Klopp has admitted that defender Nat Phillips could leave Liverpool in January.Phillips played a major role for the Reds last term but has seen his playing time evaporate this season as several defenders have returned to health."We cannot keep him forever, that’s clear," Klopp said. "We needed him, just to be safe, for that half-year. We will see what happens in the window."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/phillips-improvement-liverpool-lewandowski-klopp/blt842348cb74d9923c" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL </a>

Klopp admits Phillips could leave Liverpool

Chelsea have opened talks with Edouard Mendy over a new contract, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-chelsea-opening-new-contract-talks-with-low-earning-mendy/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a>The goalkeeper has impressed since joining from Rennes last summer and is set to earn a pay rise, with his current deal expiring in 2025.

Chelsea open contract talks with Mendy

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Jesse Marsch job’s in real danger since last week - and now after 3 consecutive Bundesliga defeats, RB Leipzig Head of Soccer Oliver Mintzlaff says to DAZN: “It’s a catastrophic performance”. 🔴🇺🇸 <a href="https://x.com/RaeComm?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RaeComm</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/RBLeipzig?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RBLeipzig</a> The club will decide on Jesse Marsch future soon. <a href="https://t.co/8vSbb4QsPJ">pic.twitter.com/8vSbb4QsPJ</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1466892977092104193?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 3, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Marsch in trouble at RB Leipzig

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