Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Lukaku could be on his way out at Man Utd

Romelu Lukaku is the latest Manchester United player to grow frustrated with Jose Mourinho, with <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/7928197/romelu-lukaku-unhappy-man-utd-mourinho/" target="_blank">The Sun</a> reporting the Belgian is considering his future.&nbsp; Once an automatic starter at Old Trafford, Lukaku&nbsp;has seen his role reduced in recent weeks as he has struggled to find the back of the net.&nbsp; If his lack of playing time continues, the 25-year-old feels he will be forced to consider a move away from United.&nbsp;

Lukaku could be on his way out at Man Utd

The striker has grown frustrated with Jose Mourinho over a lack of playing time

Maxime Chanot has signed a new multi-year contract with New York City FC, <a href="https://www.nycfc.com/post/2018/12/08/maxime-chanot-signs-new-multi-year-contract-new-york-city-fc">the club announced on Friday.</a> The defender joined the club in 2016 and has made 43 regular season appearances with five additional playoff appearances. “I’m very happy to sign a new contract with New York," he said. "The Club has been very successful over the past few years and I know we will continue to improve and remain one of the best teams in the league. “I want to thank God for this opportunity. Of course, a big thank you to the Club and everyone involved at NYCFC who have helped me in my time here and will continue to support me going forward.”

Chanot signs a new multi-year deal with NYCFC

Newcastle United are in need of a left back and the club is prepared to hit the market to find one, according to the Chronicle. Paul Dummett's injury issues have shown the need for competition, with Rafa Benitez recently admitting the position was one of need.&nbsp; The club has&nbsp;been linked with PSG's Stanley N'soki, Ajax's Nicolas Tagliafico, and Junior Firpo from Real Betis.

Newcastle still searching for left back help

Manchester City are eyeing Ozan Kabak with Manchester United also interested in the 18-year-old defender, according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/galatasarys-ozan-kabak-monitored-man-13706567">the Mirror</a>. City representatives attended Galatasaray's defeat against Besiktas last week. Galatasaray would prefer to wait for the summer for a potential sale, which is fine with Manchester City but could deter Manchester United, who are in need of a defender.

Man City eye Galatasaray's Kabak

Zinedine Zidane will ask Bayern Munich to land him Gareth Bale if he takes the reins at the Bundesliga champions, claims&nbsp;<a href="https://www.donbalon.com/noticia/detalle/132154/sorprendente-destino-podria-tener-bale-temporada-proxima-zidane-estaria-involucrado" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. The Frenchman previously worked with the Wales international at Real Madrid and despite seeing him endure injury struggles in Spain, considers him to be one of the best players in the world.

Zidane wants Bale at Bayern

Danny Welbeck is wanted by Turkish giants Galatasaray, according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/galatasaray-set-move-danny-welbeck-13704578" target="_blank">The Mirror</a>. The Arsenal forward is set to become a free agent in the summer of 2019 once his current contract expires and he recovers from a serious ankle injury.

Welbeck wanted by Galatasaray

Bayern Munich may be about to join the race for Ajax midfielder Frenkie de Jong, with the Dutchman already being linked with Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City and Barcelona. The 21-year-old has emerged as one of the most sought-after talents in European football&nbsp;after starring in the Eredivisie and is expected to be the subject of a big-money transfer at some point in the near future. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/bayern-refusing-to-rule-out-joining-psg-man-city-in-de-jong/s94jbq03xpss1p1fbokwtsgr8" target="_blank">Find out what Bayern have had to say on a possible approach right here.</a>

Bayern could join De Jong race

Wesley Moraes has been told he “has the level to play at Arsenal” as speculation builds regarding a possible move to England from Club Brugge. The 22-year-old frontman is reported to be registering on the Gunners’ radar ahead of the January transfer window. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/arsenal-target-wesley-told-he-has-the-level-for-gunners/pa1cblcs2oo718mtugduexrds" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Wesley talked up for Arsenal move

Chelsea should have moved for Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy during the summer transfer window, according to former skipper Dennis Wise. The ex-Blues star said:&nbsp;“He’s a natural goalscorer in a team that doesn’t create loads of chances, I think he’d be fantastic in the Chelsea side.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/hed-be-fantastic-in-the-chelsea-side-wise-laments-failure-to/o2inq8tk3kq61s23a4cnrqkzs" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

'Chelsea should have signed Vardy'

Manchester United are lining up a bid for Bristol City striker Antoine Semenyo, per the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1055961/Man-Utd-news-Jose-Mourinho-Bristol-City-Antoine-Semenyo-transfer-rumours-gossip" target="_blank">Daily Express</a>. Semenyo is currently on loan at Newport County in League Two and has scored five goals thus far.

Man Utd eye bid for Bristol City striker

Wolves are set to pay €38 million (£34m) to sign striker Raul Jimenez on a permanent deal, per <a href="https://www.ojogo.pt/futebol/1a-liga/benfica/noticias/interior/quatro-golos-dirigentes-convencidos-e-38-milhoes-a-caminho-dos-cofres-do-benfica-10290119.html?target=conteudo_fechado&amp;fbclid=IwAR0-tBVM6cSTlvVbbJ9Wy90Y3QK6jpNFM4Fl3g-vbuUwnwlmqmMGmgB3WY0" target="_blank">O Jogo</a>. Jimenez has scored four goals and provided five assists thus far this season while on loan from Benfica, and Wolves are set to trigger a clause that will allow them to acquire him on a permanent basis.

Wolves to shell out €38m for Jimenez

Santiago Solari said Keylor Navas must make his own decision about whether to stay at Real Madrid after being dropped. The Costa Rica international goalkeeper has slipped behind Thibaut Courtois in the pecking order at the Santiago Bernabeu and is weighing up his options as a result. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/uncertain-future-for-navas-at-biggest-club-in-the-world-real/aaw4m1asatlg1d9oxouvbhpxs" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Navas facing uncertain Real future

Antonio Conte tried to lure Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini to Chelsea in 2016, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-conte-wanted-chiellini-at-chelsea-back-in-2016-18139" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Italian coach had previously worked with an experienced centre-half in Turin and wanted him in London, but was ultimately left disappointed in his efforts to do a deal.

Chelsea wanted Chiellini

Cesar Azpilicueta, fresh from signing a new four-year contract, claims to have never given any thought to leaving Chelsea. He told the club's official website: "Since I have come here I have felt at home and I never had anything in my mind that made me think about moving abroad." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/azpilicueta-never-considered-quitting-chelsea-before-penning/16ygou0qdekat1i5gzs8omwzl3" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Azpilicueta never considered quitting Chelsea

Tottenham are interested in signing Tonny Vilhena from Feyenoord, per <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/non-solo-roma-una-big-inglese-su-vilhena-80348" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. Roma are also interested in securing the midfielder, but Mauricio Pochettino hopes to refresh his midfield with the signing of the 23-year-old.

Spurs eyeing Vilhena move

Borussia Dortmund intend to keep Jadon Sancho amid links with Manchester City. Sporting director Michael Zorc is sure that the England international is focused on his time at Signal Iduna Park. Asked if he could promise Sancho would stay, he told <a href="https://www.bild.de/bild-plus/sport/fussball/fussball/borussia-dortmund-interview-mit-michael-zorc-sancho-versprechen-58897932,view=conversionToLogin.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>: "Yes. Because he is still a very young player and there are absolutely no signs for a transfer."

Dortmund to keep Sancho

Barcelona are not giving up on the prospect of signing Frenkie De Jong from Ajax, per <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2018/12/07/5c0aa530ca474146178b4606.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. PSG are also interested in securing De Jong's services and reports had claimed that the French club had agreed a deal to sign the midfielder. However, Barca retain hope of convincing De Jong to move to Camp Nou.

Barca not giving up on De Jong

Keylor Navas is keen to move to the Premier League, per <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2018/12/08/primera/1544233100_018248.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. The Costa Rica international is frustrated with his opportunities at Real, and is hopeful of moving to England in the summer.

Navas keen on Premier League move

Liverpool have no plans to recall Harry Wilson from his season-long loan spell at Derby County. Frank Lampard confirmed this week the Reds do have an option to cut short Wilson's spell at Pride Park in January. But the <a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-unlikely-recall-harry-wilson-15519233">Liverpool Echo</a> says Jurgen Klopp wants to allow the 21-year-old to remain at the Championship side, where he has scored eight goals this season.

Klopp to allow Wilson to remain at Derby

AC Milan are keeping tabs on the future of Liverpool strikers Divock Origi and Daniel Sturridge, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-ibra-in-stand-by-da-sturridge-e-origi-a-pato-tutte-le-alte-35718">Calciomercato</a>. Zlatan Ibrahimovic remains their man target but if they fail to bring the former Sweden captain back to the San Siro there are a number of alternatives. Jurgen Klopp has only used Origi and Sturridge in dispatches this term and either player could be available for a loan move in January. Tottenham's Vincent Janssen, former striker Alexandre Pato and Pedro Guilherme of Fluminense are also being considered by the Rossoneri.

Milan turn to Origi and Sturridge

Barcelona are understood to be monitoring Independiente forward Gonzalo Plata, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/barca-fija-ecuatoriano-anos-7186728">Sport</a>. The Ecuador youth international has been scouted by the La Liga champions and is eyeing a move to Europe in the near future. And the player's agent Manuel Sierra is hopeful of holding discussions with the Catalan giants. "I have been asked about Silver, the clubs want to know the situation of him with Independiente, we believe that, due to his characteristics as a footballer, he could complete his training in Europe," said Sierra. He added: "There is nothing in particular, I'm excited to go to Barcelona."

Plata agent 'excited' by looming Barcelona talks

Alex Sandro's new deal at Juventus does&nbsp;not rule out him leaving the club in the near future. The Brazilian extended his deal with the Serie&nbsp;A champions this week, keeping him at the club until 2023. Premier League sides Chelsea and Manchester United have both previously been linked with the 27-year-old, and according to <a href="http://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/serie-a/juventus/2018/12/06-50794657/juventus_alex_sandro_rinnova_fino_al_2023/">Tuttosport</a>&nbsp;they still have a chance of luring the full-back away from the Allianz Stadium.

Sandro could yet leave Juve

Ajax's youngster Frankie de Jong has not agreed to join Paris Saint-Germain, according to the player's agent. Reports in the Netherlands had suggested the midfielder had accepted a move worth €75m (£67m/$85m) to join the Ligue 1 champions. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/no-deal-yet-de-jong-agent-plays-down-75m-psg-reports/x2rcejmkmyh31s556a4byd8z5">But read what the 21-year-old's representative&nbsp;had to say on the speculation on Goal.</a>

De Jong move to PSG denied

Roma are reportedly looking to replace sporting director Monchi with Massimo Mirabelli, raising the prospect of the former returning to Sevilla. <a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/tmw-roma-siviglia-fiducioso-sul-ritorno-di-monchi-e-avanza-mirabelli-1187815">Tuttomercatoweb</a> understand that Monchi is under pressure just 20 months into his spell in the Italian capital, with Roma seventh in Serie A after 14 games. The Giallorossi have reported sounded out Mirabelli as a potential replacement, leading to speculation that Monchi could return to the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, where he spent 17 years as director of football.

Monchi set for Sevilla return?

Alexis Sanchez has returned home to Chile to continue treatment on his hamstring injury, according to <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-united-team-news-injury-alexis-sanchez-leaves-flies-home-chile-jose-mourinho-a8671761.html">The Independent</a>. Manchester United have allowed the forward to fly to South America, with his fresh injury set to keep him out until 2019. Sanchez is also being given time to get over his recent break-up with actress Mayte Rodriguez, which ended in September, with the hope he will return to form in the New Year.

Sanchez home for Christmas

Real Madrid will hold talks with River Plate over signing midfielder Exequiel Palacios after the Copa Libatadores final second leg. As Los Millonarios continue to prepare to face&nbsp;arch rivals Boca Juniors, speculation regarding the 20-year-old has continued to swell. But Real must park their interest for the time being, though negotiations will continue. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/we-cant-cut-his-career-river-plate-confirm-real-madrid/1lcch3g2kv0mx1jcayuaapxex7">Read what River Plate president Rodolfo D'Onofrio had to say on Goal!</a>

Madrid to hold Palacios talks

Mauricio Pochettino says he is happy at Tottenham as rumours continue to swirl regarding his future. Previously linked with Real Madrid, the manager has recently been linked with Manchester&nbsp;United, but he insists those rumours are just that. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/tottenham-has-given-me-value-pochettino-dismisses-manchester/1aqf6ld3yxjro1a4b8za9sd6cu">Read the Spurs boss' full comments on Goal!</a>

Pochettino dismisses Man Utd rumours

Tab Ramos was pegged as one of the favourites for FC Dallas' vacant head coaching job, but the club will not pursue the U.S. U-20 coach, according to <a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/12/07/boehm-tab-ramos-out-fc-dallas-search-new-head-coach">MLSSoccer.com</a>. The former U.S. national team star has helped lead the U.S. youth team through its most successful period, having recently captured the Concacaf U-20 title after a strong World Cup showing the previous cycle. Dallas assistant Marco Ferruzzi and academy director Luchi Gonzalez are seen as the leaders for the role.

Ramos not in running for FC Dallas job

Indiana University's Justin Rennicks has earned interest from Celtic and Frankfurt, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/TaylorTwellman/status/1071171708428652545">ESPN</a>. The New England Revolution have the option of signing Rennicks to a homegrown deal, but the Indiana player has yet to be offered by the club after being handed a suspension for training with Frankfurt. The German club remain keen, while the Scottish club are also said to be interested in acquiring his services.&nbsp;

Celtic and Frankfurt eye Indiana University's Rennicks

PSG have refuted a report saying the club would be forced to sell Neymar and Kylian Mbappe. Reports emerged this week that the club would be hit by Financial Fair Play issues that would force their hand, but the club insists that those reports are false. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/psg-refute-reports-lequipe-neymar-mbappe/12moff0ffrbz31gatf05fhswv2">Read PSG's full statement on Goal!</a>

PSG refutes reports of Neymar and Mbappe sale

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has said it's unlikely that his side will purchase a striker in January.&nbsp; Neither of the&nbsp;Blues two main strikers, Alvaro Morata&nbsp;or Olivier Giroud, have found consistent scoring form this season, combining for just 11 goals in all competitions.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/what-happens-if-guardiola-had-no-time-in-city-sarri-calls/olt66kv56cjk1ntxi0ryj9ztp" target="_blank">Read what Sarri had to say about Chelsea's approach to the market here on Goal!</a>

Sarri says Chelsea likely won't buy a striker

Bayern Munich are still eyeing a move for&nbsp;Stuttgart star Benjamin&nbsp;Pavard in the summer, according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-bayern-pavard-toujours-en-vue-420686" target="_blank">Le10Sport</a>.&nbsp; The Bundesliga&nbsp;champions have been linked with the World Cup winner for some time, but Pavard&nbsp;has thus far rejected any offers to leave his current side. Bayern, however, are planning a summer move for the defender, and have made room in their budget for a bid.&nbsp;

Bayern still keen on Pavard move

Roma have&nbsp;made contact with Borussia Dortmund over a move for midfielder&nbsp;Julian Weigl, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-roma-make-contact-to-sign-borussia-dortmund-star-86144" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.&nbsp; The Serie&nbsp;A side are interested in a loan for the 23-year-old, who has fallen out of favour&nbsp;under Lucien Favre this term, making just three league appearances thus far.&nbsp; AC Milan are also following the Germany international closely, but&nbsp;they&nbsp;view Chelsea midfielder&nbsp;Cesc&nbsp;Fabregas&nbsp;as more of a priority.

Roma make contact with Dortmund over Weigl

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola&nbsp;has ruled out a potential move for Chelsea star Eden Hazard. Hazard's contract expires in 2020 and City are one of only a few sides in world football who could afford the Belgian superstar.&nbsp; Speaking ahead of City's match with Chelsea on Saturday, however, Guardiola made it clear that Hazard would not be wearing sky blue anytime soon.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/that-is-not-going-to-happen-guardiola-rejects-man-city/223scz1g65d51nvnhiybnzmkf" target="_blank">Read what Guardiola had to say about Hazard right here!</a>

Guardiola rules out move for Hazard

Wolves are looking at three players from Ligue 1 side Lille, according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-losc-wolverhampton-regarde-du-cote-de-lille-420684" target="_blank">Le10Sport</a>.&nbsp; The Premier League side are scouting&nbsp;Nicolas Pepe,&nbsp;Zeki&nbsp;Celik and&nbsp;Xeka, who have all helped their club to a surprising second-place position in the table. Pepe is considered difficult for Wolves due to interest from clubs like Barcelona and Bayern Munich, but Turkish right-back Celik and Portuguese midfielder Xeka are likely more attainable.&nbsp;

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