Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Pogba willing Raiola to find him a new club

Paul Pogba is willing Mino Raiola to find him a new club - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/cfbayern/status/1337444027759796226" target="_blank">Sport Bild</a>. The Manchester United midfielder wants to leave Old Trafford next year, and could sack his agent if he fails to arrange a transfer. Pogba, whose current contract is due to expire in 2022, has previously admitted that he dreams of one day playing for Real Madrid, and has also been heavily linked with a return to Juventus.

Pogba willing Raiola to find him a new club

Manchester United and Manchester City are set to fight over Dortmund striker Erling Haaland in the coming months, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9044883/Manchester-United-Manchester-City-poised-65m-rated-Borussia-Dortmund-star-Erling-Haaland.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. Real Madrid have also been linked with the forward, though their financial issues may make it tough for them to complete a deal.

Man Utd and Man City to battle for Haaland

Manchester sides set to duel over Dortmund ace

Daniel Sturridge has described Philippe Coutinho as a “KFC bargain bucket” signing for Liverpool. “It was a snip,” Sturridge told the Beautiful Game Podcast of a player Liverpool signed for £8 million ($11m / €8.7m) and sold to Barcelona for £105m ($139m / €114m). <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/coutinho-kfc-bargain-bucket-liverpool-sturridge-transfer/1160mq6yxvb5o1y2kcyxh27kbi" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Coutinho a 'bargain bucket' signing for Liverpool

Arthur has said “there was more noise than I would have liked” with regard to his move from Barcelona to Juventus. In a lengthy interview with <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2020/12/12/5fd4a62822601d7c3c8b458c.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>, the Brazilian midfielder praised Barca for opening the door to Europe for him but did not like the chat that preceded his move.

Arthur talks transfer noise at Barcelona

Gabriel Heinze is on the brink of taking charge of MLS side Atlanta United. Argentinian outfit <a href="https://superdeportivo.elonce.com/notas/snlo-faltan-detalles-aseguran-que-gabriel-heinze-llegn-a-acuerdo-con-atlanta-united.htm" target="_blank">Super Deportivo </a>says the former Argentina international will ink a two-year deal to replace Frank De Boer as coach.

Heinze on brink of Atlanta coaching job

Leeds United could be set for a January transfer splurge, according to former Whites striker Noel Whelan. 49ers Enterprises, who hold a stake in Leeds, have reportedly filed paperwork on a funding boost for the club and Whelan told <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/leeds-jan-spending-spree-touted-after-billionaire-group-file-paperwork-pundit-exclusive/" target="_blank">Football Insider </a>that he expects some of that to be handed to coach Marcelo Bielsa to boost his squad

Leeds linked with transfer injection

Sampdoria want to sign Napoli striker Fernando Llorente&nbsp;in January. According to <a href="https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/2020/12/12/llorente-sampdoria-calciomercato-news" target="_blank">Sky Sport Italia</a>, contact has been initiated and talks will continue in the coming weeks for a player who has not made an appearance this season.

Sampdoria set sights on Llorente

Maicon’s move to Serie D side Sona is 'done,'&nbsp;according to the team’s coach. The Brazil veteran will fly in to Italy in around three weeks’ time, coach Marco Tommasoni told <a href="https://daily.veronanetwork.it/sport-2/maicon-al-sona-calcio-arrivera-a-gennaio/" target="_blank">Daily Verona Network</a>.

Maicon deal with Sona agreed

Arsenal&nbsp;offering a new contract to David Luiz and signing Willian&nbsp;were both mistakes, according to Alan Smith.&nbsp; The former Gunners striker said that Mikel Arteta was always going to make mistakes as a “rookie manager," and the two Brazilians fall under that category. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arteta-made-mistakes-luiz-willian-arsenal-youngsters-smith/1lr5qheb940oi140i83u6bmtja" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

‘Arteta has made mistakes, like Luiz & Willian’ 

FC Dallas have made an offer for Pumas forward Juan Ignacio Dinenno, according to <a href="https://www.record.com.mx/columnistas-david-medrano/juan-dinenno-con-oferta-del-fc-dallas-de-la-mls" target="_blank">Record</a>.&nbsp; The Liga MX side are open to selling&nbsp;Dinenno&nbsp;but would look to replace him with Felipe Mora, who could return to the club from his loan with the Portland Timbers.

FC Dallas move for Dinenno

Víctor Font is hoping to sign PSG left-back Juan Bernat should he be elected Barcelona president, reports <a href="https://www.ondacero.es/temas/juan_bernat-1" target="_blank">Onda Cero.</a> Bernat is currently rehabbing an ACL injury and will be out of contract at season's end, meaning he can sign with foreign clubs starting January 1.&nbsp; Font wants to bring Bernat in to compete with Jordi Alba on the left side of Barca's defence.

Font wants Barca to move for Bernat

AC Milan are eyeing a move for FC Dallas right-back&nbsp;Bryan Reynolds, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/tombogert/status/1337794773021827073" target="_blank">MLSsoccer.com.</a> The 19-year-old has been linked with a number of teams in Europe, including Juventus, and could leave MLS in the near future.&nbsp;

AC Milan keen on FC Dallas teenager

Liverpool&nbsp;coach Pep Lijnders has hinted that the club will&nbsp;resist any urge to dip into the January transfer market&nbsp;for another centre-half.&nbsp; The Reds are currently dealing with long-term injuries for Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez, and many expect them to spend big next month. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-coach-no-january-centre-half-signing-different/dsvz6xwi4lu1x366dk1m5h8i" target="_blank">Read what&nbsp;Lijnders had to say about the market right here</a>

Liverpool coach hints at no January centre-half signing

Barcelona presidential candidate Xavi Vilajoana says Lionel Messi must want to stay at the club in order for them to work on a new deal. “He needs to be asked whether he wants to play at the best club in the world or not,”&nbsp;Vilajoana said. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/messi-want-to-stay-barcelona-not-talked-into-it-contract/1ttz40msd5bhz1fqn3jmo3jrqp" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Messi needs to show he wants Barca stay - Vilajoana

Erling Haaland is "very happy at Borussia Dortmund right now," but could move on in the future - according to his father. Alfe-Ing Haaland spoke to <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/golden-boy/2020/12/12-77268682/alfie_il_pap_di_haaland_golden_boy_e_masterchef" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a> about his son’s future and says the striker has no desire to move right now. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/haaland-transfer-door-left-ajar-as-father-discusses-future-plans-/j370hvrjnp6m1bu17u6ea19ww" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Haaland happy at Dortmund 'right now'

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota is facing two months on the sidelines with a knee injury, according to <a href="https://www.record.pt/internacional/paises/inglaterra/detalhe/lesao-afasta-diogo-jota-por-dois-meses" target="_blank">Record</a>. Jota has been in excellent form so far this term, but damaged a knee against Midtjylland and is not expected to return until 2021.

Jota set for two-month absence

Manchester United rejected a swap deal with Juventus involving Miralem Pjanic and Douglas Costa for Paul Pogba, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/pogba-la-juve-ha-offerto-due-giocatori-al-man-united-gia-in-pien-26703" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. Juventus could not match United’s £100 million ( $132m / €109m) asking price, so offered Costa and Pajnic as makeweights - but the proposal was batted back by the Red Devils.

United rejected Juve swap offer for Pogba

Dele Alli wants out of Tottenham in January and Daniel Levy is willing to sanction an 18-month loan deal, reports <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/exclusive-dele-alli-eyeing-tottenham-exit-in-january-with-daniel-levy-open-to-18-month-loan" target="_blank">90min.</a> The England international, who has been linked with Paris Saint-Germain, has slipped out of favour this season under Jose Mourinho.

Spurs open to 18-month Alli loan

Borussia Dortmund&nbsp;striker Erling Haaland “would be a great fit at&nbsp;Liverpool”, says John Barnes, but the Reds legend has warned that a move for&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;forward Paulo Dybala “wouldn’t make any sense”. Barnes told BonusCodeBets: "Erling Haaland would be a great fit at Liverpool if he was to join the club. He’s strong, aggressive, very good technically&nbsp;as well as being&nbsp;direct&nbsp;in the way he plays, I’ve not doubt he&nbsp;would&nbsp;be the perfect addition to&nbsp;the way that Liverpool&nbsp;play." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/haaland-great-fit-liverpool-dybala-makes-no-sense-barnes/wyht7p7lja5e1bo85gyscythk" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Haaland a great fit for Liverpool; Dybala makes no sense’

Real Madrid remain keen on David Alaba, but <a href="https://www.sport.es/en/news/real-madrid/alabas-20-million-salary-demands-complicate-real-madrid-move-8236157" target="_blank">Sport</a> reports that his wage demands are making life difficult. The Blancos would welcome the opportunity to snap up the versatile Austrian, who is running down his contract at Bayern Munich, but his sizeable salary is proving to be a sticking point.

Alaba's salary making life tricky for Real

Chelsea are, according to <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1371550/Chelsea-transfer-news-Marina-Granovskaia-Kepa-Arrizabalaga-snt" target="_blank">Express Sport</a>, struggling to find buyers for those they want to offload in January. Kepa Arrizabalaga, Marcos Alonso, Andreas Christensen and Danny Drinkwater are all available, but few suitors have been found.

Chelsea struggling to find buyers for outcasts

Paris Saint-Germain are set to submit a loan bid for Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli in January - according to <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55272761" target="_blank">BBC Sport</a>. The French champions tried to sign the England international in the summer, but Spurs chairman Daniel Levy blocked his departure. However, Alli has fallen further down the squad pecking order at Tottenham since then, and could seal a temporary move to PSG in the new year if his situation doesn't change in the next few weeks.

PSG to submit loan bid for Alli in January

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Oliviera commits to fresh terms with Porto

Real Madrid is David Alaba's first choice destination if he leaves Bayern Munich next year - according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2020/12/11/5fd34875e2704e64338b45ad.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The German champions have so far been unable to tie the Austrian defender down to a new contract, with his existing deal set to expire at the end of the season. Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain have been tipped to offer Alaba a way out of Bayern in January, but he would prefer to join Madrid.

Real Madrid Alaba's first choice destination

Among the major criticisms of modern&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;has been their activity in the transfer market – often scattershot, with big money spent for often little reward. While fans will point fingers at the hierarchy for their part in the club’s fall from the very pinnacle of English football, a questionable transfer record has been a feature for most of the 21st century. Two of the prime examples are Zoran Tosic and Adem Ljajic – players hyped as the next big thing, subject of significant transfer fees, before failing to live up to expectation. One did not even make it to the club at all. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/manchester-uniteds-lost-boys-what-happened-to-tosic-and/ktubmretb2zh1eth6vgyi9cvy" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Tosic and Ljajic: The lost boys of Man Utd

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Baldock signs new Sheffield United deal

Leicester and West Ham have been put on alert amid reports&nbsp;Amadou Diawara could be on his way out of Roma. According to <a href="https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/leicester-city-transfer-news-diawara-4790433" target="_blank">Leicester Mercury</a>, the Giallorossi will sanction the 23-year-old's departure if they receive a bid in excess of €18 million (£16m/$22m) in January. Leicester and West Ham look set to compete for Diawara's signature, but Roma boss&nbsp;Paulo Fonseca has insisted that the midfielder remains a part of his plans.

Leicester & West Ham on alert for Diawara

Harry Winks wants to have a sit down with Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy to discuss his future - according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/12/11/harry-winks-ready-speak-tottenham-chairman-daniel-levy-future/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>. The 24-year-old is concerned that a lack of regular playing time at Spurs will affect his chances of making Gareth Southgate's England squad for next summer's European Championships. Winks wants assurances that his situation will improve, or else he could seek a move away from Tottenham next year.

Winks wants sit down with Tottenham chairman over his future

Atalanta are ready to offload Slovenia forward&nbsp;Josip Ilicic - according to <a href="https://sport.sky.it/calcio/serie-a/2020/12/10/atalanta-gasperini-dimissioni-gomez-ilicic" target="_blank">Sky Italia</a>. The Serie A outfit will welcome any offers for the 32-year-old in January after a breakdown in the relationship between the striker and head coach&nbsp;Gian Piero Gasperini. Illicic is contracted to remain on Atalanta's books until 2022, but has only featured in five Serie A games for the club this term.

Atalanta ready to offload Ilicic 

Wolves are considering a swoop for&nbsp;Mainz starlet Marlon Roos-Trujillo - according to <a href="https://sportbild.bild.de/bundesliga/vereine/mainz-05/marlon-roos-trujillo-mainz-05-wolverhampton-wanderers-74360352.sport.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>. The Wanderers may look to bring in the talented 17-year-old next summer after monitoring his development over the past few months. Roos-Trujillo is still awaiting his senior debut for Mainz, but has impressed for their U19s at the start of the season.

Wolves considering swoop for Mainz starlet Roos-Trujillo

Inter have identified Udinese midfielder&nbsp;Rodrigo De Paul as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-doppio-assalto-all-udinese-musso-si-ma-de-paul-41910" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. Antonio Conte is a keen admirer of the 26-year-old, who could be available for around €30 million (£27m/$36m) in the January transfer window. De Paul has scored twice in nine Serie A appearances for Inter in the early stages of the 2020-21 campaign.

Inter target Udinese midfielder De Paul

West Brom are eager to sign Dwight Gayle from Newcastle United - according to <a href="https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-united-transfers-west-brom-19438758?fbclid=IwAR3BSxFDFlYjiIJryJcHf82HgMELquIUsxfIMszBVvEHtDGeJCdy8TTdvzE" target="_blank">Birmingham Live</a>. The 30-year-old spent the 2018-19 campaign on loan at the Hawthorns, and the Baggies would like to bring him in on a permanent basis in the new year. Newcastle may look to cash in Gayle when the market reopens, with his current contract set to expire at the end of the season.

West Brom eager to re-sign Gayle

Ajax star&nbsp;Lisandro Martinez has been touted for a switch to Barcelona - according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/en/news/barca/ajax-centre-back-lisandro-martinez-is-an-alternative-to-eric-garcia-8236129" target="_blank">SPORT</a>. Ronald Koeman is determined to bolster his defensive ranks in January, and the 22-year-old left-back is near the top of his list of targets. Martinez, who is under contract at Ajax until 2023, has featured in 13 games across all competitions for Erik ten Hag's side this season.

Ajax star Martinez touted for Barca switch

England&nbsp;Under-21 defender Jonathan Panzo only joined&nbsp;Ligue 1&nbsp;side&nbsp;Dijon&nbsp;in the summer but he is being closely watched by both&nbsp;Udinese&nbsp;and&nbsp;Sporting&nbsp;CP over a future transfer. The 20-year-old will likely be in Aidy Boothroyd's starting XI for the U21 European Championships in March and is regarded as one of the country's most exciting defensive talents. Panzo came through&nbsp;Chelsea's academy at Cobham but he was poached in 2018 by&nbsp;Monaco. He made just two appearances at the provincial club before going on loan to be a regular starter at their partner club Cercle Brugge last season. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/dijon-and-england-u21-defender-panzo-being-tracked-by/1gnmt9okakwlj1enzuenehsccw" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Udinese & Sporting watching ex-Chelsea defender Panzo

Marseille&nbsp;defender&nbsp;Boubacar Kamara is the subject of interest from Barcelona - according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20201211/491028385479/fc-barcelona-barca-fichajes.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. Ronald Koeman is looking at the 21-year-old as an alternative target just in case the Blaugrana fail to sign Eric Garcia from Manchester City. However, City have also been linked with Kamara, who is currently valued at around £29 million ($26m).

Barca interested in Marseille's Kamara

Kevin-Prince Boateng urged&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;superstar Lionel Messi to join&nbsp;Napoli&nbsp;as a tribute to club and&nbsp;Argentina&nbsp;great Diego Maradona. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/messi-told-to-honour-maradona-by-swapping-barcelona-for/cl3m19o4rigd1owjkfk9zey2w" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Messi told to honour Maradona by swapping Barcelona for Napoli

Former Borussia Dortmund right-back Kevin Grosskreutz is wanted by Polish side Wisla Krakow,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.reviersport.de/artikel/kevin-grosskreutz-asc-tus-oder-doch-polen/" target="_blank">Rievesport</a>&nbsp;says. The 32-year-old is currently looking for a new club and could reunite with former Dortmund team-mate&nbsp;Jakub Blaszczykowski, who is part-owner of the Polish side.

Grosskreutz to reunite with ex-Dortmund team-mate in Poland

Milan will seek to extend the loan of Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz for another season, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2020/12/11/calciomercato-milan-brahim-diaz-real-madrid-prestito/" target="_blank">CalcioMercato</a>.&nbsp; The Rossoneri believe the youngster will continue to improve and are eager to take him on for another year.

Milan seek to secure Diaz loan extension

Barcelona head coach Ronald Koeman believes that his side need signings in order to be competitive, but he is prepared to be patient. The Dutchman appreciates the financial difficulties of the club, <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/koeman-esperara-nueva-junta-para-fichajes-8236441" target="_blank">Sport</a> reports, and is prepared for a new president to be installed late in January before deals are done.

Koeman patient over Barca signings

Former Manchester United and Real Madrid defender Gabriel Heinze will take the manager role at Atlanta United, according to <a href="https://www.am.com.mx/superdeportivo/Gabriel-Heinze-nuevo-director-tecnico-del-Atlanta-United-de-la-MLS-20201211-0042.html" target="_blank">AM</a>. He has previously coached Godoy Cruz, Argentinos Juniors and Velez Sarsfield.

Heinze accepts Atlanta United job

Sassuolo expect renewed interest in winger Jeremy Boga this January, according to CalcioMercato. Roma, Milan, Juventus and Napoli were all interested in him during the summer, but it is Juve who lead the way. A fee of at least €25m (£22m/$30m) is likely to be required to sign the Frenchman.

Sassuolo braced for fresh Boga bids

Barcelona's stars have agreed to defer their pay for this season in order to save the club €122 million (£109m/$145m), according to <a href="https://www.cope.es/deportes/futbol/noticias/plantilla-del-barcelona-acepta-rebaja-salarial-122-millones-euros-sus-nominas-20201211_1041535?fbclid=IwAR3RDJoDX6JMX_COSqFWferEi5dgHfS3Dem8QQdzY73WfVCgiiZlP2cqrL4" target="_blank">Cadena COPE.</a> Additionally, €50m of bonuses will also be foregone for the moment. However, the club's leading performers will be paid the full amount back over the coming four years.&nbsp;

Barcelona reach pay agreement with players

Ex-England Under-21 star Demerai Gray is set to leave Leicester. His deal is up in the summer and the Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers&nbsp;wants to sell him in January in order to make a return on the player. Rodgers said: "It's pretty clear with Demarai that he's looking to move on. His attitude to training has been first class, he has been very professional. "He is at the stage of his career where he has been here a long time and hasn't maybe nailed down a place. A fresh start may be the course for him. "I will always respect him and until his last day I will never discard him but it's looking more than likely he will probably be somewhere else next season."

Rodgers tells Gray he has no future at Leicester

Southampton are optimistic they will be able to secure Danny Ings' long-term future at the club, according to manager Ralph Hasenhuttl. Speaking to <a href="http://hampshirelive.news/sport/football/football-news/danny-ings-contract-news-southampton-4791233" target="_blank">Hampshire Live,</a> he said:&nbsp;"I think the offer we made him is a fantastic one and, in my opinion, we showed him how much we want him to stay here and the rest is on him. "If not, as I said, he has to take the responsibility for this and we will have to live with it too. "We are not addicted to one player only and we must always have a squad that can replace anybody."

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