Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Conte agrees to take Real Madrid reins

Real Madrid has an agreement with Real Madrid to inherit their managerial reins once Julen Lopetegui departs, claims <a href="http://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-estero/liga/2018/10/20-48892830/il_real_perde_ancora_conte_subito_/" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a>. The current Blancos boss finds himself under ever-increasing pressure after seeing a winless run stretched to five games with defeat at home to Levante on Saturday. If the axe does fall at the Santiago Bernabeu, which is considered to be imminent, then former Juventus and Chelsea boss Conte is ready to step in.

Real Madrid have Conte agreement

Former Chelsea boss to take Blancos reins

Anthony Martial is still looking to leave Manchester United in search of more playing time, according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/anthony-martial-still-eyeing-manchester-13444370">the Mirror</a>. The Frenchman is out of contract this summer, although the club could trigger a one-year option on his deal. Martial's agent previously stated during the summer that the winger wanted out of Old Trafford, and recent discussions have done little to change that idea.&nbsp;

Martial still eyeing Man Utd exit

The Frenchman's contract ends next summer, but the club still has an option clause.

Tottenham are lining up a move for Blackburn star Bradley Dack, according to the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1034316/Tottenham-Spurs-Pochettino-Blackburn-Star-Bradley-Dack" target="_blank">Express</a>.&nbsp; The midfielder has taken the Championship by storm this season after a&nbsp;£750,000 move from&nbsp;Gillingham last year and Spurs are ready to dip into the market this winter after not adding any signing over the summer window.&nbsp;

Spurs to make shock move for Blackburn star

Kostas Manolas has a €36 million (£32m/$42m) release clause in his contract and admits he could be tempted to leave Roma if Real Madrid or Barcelona come calling. The Greece international committed to fresh terms in the Italian capital last season, with that deal set to take him through to 2022. He insists he is not looking for a way out, but concedes that&nbsp;La Liga giants would be difficult to turn down&nbsp;– even if Roma icon Francesco Totti was able to do so during his distinguished career. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/manolas-admits-real-madrid-or-barcelona-could-lure-him-away-from-/1vsq92hy5cyrh15pz8uedx413e" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Barca or Real Madrid could tempt Manolas

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/lcfc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#lcfc</a> is delighted to announce that <a href="https://twitter.com/BenChilwell?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BenChilwell</a> has signed a new long-term contract at King Power Stadium! 😀 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chilwell2024?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chilwell2024</a> 👉 <a href="https://t.co/0NATWbxaoO">https://t.co/0NATWbxaoO</a> <a href="https://t.co/zZkAktmj4d">pic.twitter.com/zZkAktmj4d</a>— Leicester City (@LCFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LCFC/status/1053716255574757383?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 20, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Chilwell pens new Leicester contract

Arsenal’s head of football, Raul Sanllehi, says the club will only look to add during the January transfer window if “something special” becomes available. He told Sky Sports: “Right now, we have not even started looking into that. Unless something special comes up, in principle, the winter window is not one that we are really interested in." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/arsenal-warned-to-expect-quiet-january-before-window-even/vxyvslng315j19xqku45fpzm2" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Arsenal have no January window plans

Filip Benkovic has revealed that there is a clause in his Celtic loan which will allow him to return to Leicester in January. A man signed by the Foxes for £13 million ($17m) told the <a href="https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/16995732.celtic-defender-filip-benkovic-has-recall-clause-for-potential-january-exit/" target="_blank">Scottish Herald</a>: “I signed until the end of the season but there is a clause in the contract which means that Leicester can bring me back in January.”

Benkovic can cut Celtic stay short

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">🔴🔴🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ManUtd</a> <a href="https://t.co/FbWIv6ukcu">pic.twitter.com/FbWIv6ukcu</a>— Anthony Martial (@AnthonyMartial) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnthonyMartial/status/1053663616770162688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 20, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Does Martial want out of Man Utd?

Arsene Wenger will not return to coach in the Premier League, <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a> reports. The Arsenal legend has indicated his willingness to take up a new job in football as of January 1 and he has received several offers from England. However, he does not see this as a possibility, with a sporting director role at PSG a likelier option.

Wenger won't return to Premier League

Ben Chilwell is set to sign a new five-year contract with Leicester, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11712/11530398/ben-chilwell-set-to-sign-new-leicester-city-deal-until-2023" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. Fresh terms for the England international have been mooted for some time and he is now ready to commit to a deal through to 2023.

Chilwell to commit to Leicester until 2023

Real Madrid could announce the sacking of head coach Julen Lopetegui on Saturday evening or Sunday, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/DjamelBein/status/1053643329618018304" target="_blank">beIN Sports.</a> Los Blancos' lost 2-1 at home to Levante, their fifth game without a win, and broke the club's record for minutes without a goal. Prior to next weekend's Clasico, change could very well be coming.

Lopetegui sacking could be announced Saturday or Sunday

Trent Alexander-Arnold wants to remain at Liverpool “for the rest of my career”, with there no transfer plans in his future thinking. The 20-year-old is a Merseyside native and is living the dream&nbsp;after breaking through at his hometown club. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/alexander-arnolds-liverpool-ambition-rules-out-future/bjx3jnej1ox21dscr3qpq7o68" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Alexander-Arnold's ambition rules out future transfer

Christian Eriksen has become a “superstar” at Tottenham, says Chris Waddle, and will need a new contract to keep him away from Real Madrid and Barcelona. His deal is up in 2020, and Spurs should do everything they can to keep the Denmark star, according to the club legend. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/eriksen-a-superstar-and-will-leave-for-real-madrid-or/1w4yzclaysbov112ow3389pchu" target="_blank">Get the full story here!</a>

 'Eriksen a superstar and could join Real or Barca'

Argentine&nbsp;icon Hernan Crespo has stated his belief that Juventus are "in another dimension"&nbsp;and will dominate Serie A for years to come due to Cristiano Ronaldo. They are chasing an eighth successive Serie A title, and the Portuguese should ensure they get it. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/with-cristiano-ronaldo-juventus-are-in-another-dimension/vlwthoc3sm9d1sbozlofb58u9">The full story is here...</a>

With Cristiano Ronaldo, Juventus are in another dimension – Crespo

Dortmund will pay the €23 million (£20m/$26.5m) required to sign Paco Alcacer from Barcelona on a permanent basis,&nbsp;​Oscar Grau has confirmed. The Spaniard flopped at Camp Nou but has exploded in Germany, scoring at least once in every game he has played. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/dortmund-have-indicated-they-will-sign-23m-alcacer-barcelona/19xl1yn5upnr11apyq6qfvccbj">Get the full story here!</a>

Dortmund have indicated they will sign €23m Alcacer, Barcelona confirm

Ex-Real Madrid youth player&nbsp;Edgar Mendez has complained that youngsters at the club are treated like they are being produced in a "factory". The former Spain Under-18 international is now playing with Cruz Azul in Mexico and says there is a dramatic difference there. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/real-madrid-treated-us-like-a-factory-for-players/6hlf82g6jvy1pavtv2bcxkvv" target="_blank">Get the full story!</a>

‘Real Madrid treated us like a factory for players’

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is ready to go all out for Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar, according to <a href="https://www.elconfidencial.com/deportes/" target="_blank">El Confidencial</a>. They missed out on the Brazilian during the last market but are determined not to do so again. Barcelona are set to offer major competition for the superstar.

Madrid to go all out for Neymar next summer

Leicester City are in talks with Ben Chilwell over a new contract at the club, reports the <a href="https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/ben-chilwell-contract-talks-leicester-2127818" target="_blank">Leicester Mercury</a>. The left-back has cemented his position as the club's first-choice left-back and has also won three caps for England.

Leicester in talks with Chilwell over new deal

Real Madrid director Emilio Butragueno has backed manager Julen Lopetegui despite the club's dip in form. "We have a great technical team. We trust them and we are confident that we will have a good season," he said on Friday. "Real Madrid always go to win at any field and every time we play it's for the millions of fans around the world." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/butragueno-backs-under-fire-lopetegui/x6lv9hzmkdv1o5sz9vq9y9f4" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Real Madrid boss Lopetegui backed by Butragueno 

Alex Sandro is yet to sign a new contract at Juventus due to a disagreement over his wages, per <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/revealed-why-man-utd-target-is-yet-to-sign-a-new-juventus-deal-73599" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. PSG made two offers for the left-back in the summer, and he is now demanding €5 million-per-season, while the Bianconeri have only offered €3m.

Alex Sandro yet to sign new Juventus contract

Barcelona are eyeing a short-term replacement for Samuel Umtiti, should he be forced to undergo surgery, per <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2018/10/19/5bc9c5a9468aeb104a8b45b1.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The France international may need knee surgery, and the club are now exploring options to reinforce their backline in January.

Barcelona eyeing short-term defensive buy

Benjamin Mendy has promised to "give everything" for Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. The World Cup winner has hailed the way the coach has inspired him, apparently putting the criticism he received for turning up to training late last month behind him. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/mendy-vows-to-give-everything-for-guardiola-as-he-hails-man-city-/9g1at8328vv218np0onzhj6ep" target="_blank">Get the full story here!</a>

Mendy will 'give everything' for Guardiola

Man City working on Sane deal - Guardiola

Former France international striker Andre-Pierre Gignac is set to sign a contract extension with Tigres, <a href="https://abonnes.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Andre-pierre-gignac-va-poursuivre-son-aventure-au-mexique-chez-les-tigres/951177" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a> reports. The ex-Marseille hitman will commit his future to the club until 2022.&nbsp;

Gignac set to sign new Tigres deal

Roma will decide in January whether they want to stick by Patrick&nbsp;Schick, <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/ce-l-ho-con-schick-e-sempre-fuori-roma-devi-cederlo-a-gennaio-47994" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports. The forward arrived only 15 months ago but has proven himself injury prone, and given the financial restrictions placed on the club, they could choose to offload him and find a replacement.

Roma consider Schick replacement

There is no prospect of Rafinha leaving Barcelona for Fenerbahce, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20181020/452430861151/rafinha-valverde-confianza.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The versatile player had been linked with a move to Turkey by media in the country, but his coach still stores a great deal of trust in the versatile player.

Valverde still trusts Rafinha

Real Madrid is open to selling Marco Asensio, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/">M</a><a href="https://www.marca.com/en/">arca</a>. The Spanish star has struggled under Julen Lopetegui, scoring just once in 11 appearances in a season where he was expected to take over for Cristiano Ronaldo. Now, Chelsea, Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain are said to be on alert as it appears the young winger is available at the right price.&nbsp;

Real Madrid open to selling Asensio

As unlikely as it may be, Jose Mourinho did admit that he'd love to see Eden Hazard at Old Trafford. The former Chelsea manager admitted that Chelsea is probably not open to doing business with a rival when it comes to their biggest star, but that didn't stop Mourinho from admitted his admiration. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/mourinho-i-would-love-hazard-at-man-united/1y0spooirsfry1tzrbbp5etm8r">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Mourinho would 'love' to have Hazard at Man Utd

Arsenal appear set to beat Bayern Munich to Roma's Cenguiz Under, according to <a href="http://www.forzaroma.info/calciomercato-as-roma/mercato-roma-pressing-turco-sulla-cessione-di-under-al-basaksehir-il-20-della-rivendita/">Forza Roma</a>. The Turkish star fired seven goals in 26 Serie A appearances during his first season with the club, drawing plenty of attention across Europe. However, it will take a large offer to pry him from Roma as his former club, Istanbul Basaksehir, maintain a 20 per cent sell-on clause.

Arsenal lead race for Turkish star Under

Pep Guardiola admitted he may have made a mistake in his handling of Joe Hart's exit. The former Manchester City goalkeeper is set to face his old club this weekend, and Guardiola took the opportunity to admit that he thinks he could have done things differently. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/guardiola-i-might-have-got-it-wrong-with-incredible-joe-hart/18xd23jw3dyn71x5gq2lvhawmd">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Guardiola: I might have got it wrong with Hart

Watford have added&nbsp; youngster Joao Pedro from Fluminese on a five-year deal, <a href="https://www.watfordfc.com/teams/first-team/official-hornets-agree-pedro-signing">the club announced on Friday</a>. The Brazilian will officially join the club in 2020 once he has turned 18. Pedro is the second player to make the move to Watford from Fluminese, following in the footsteps of Richarlison.&nbsp;

Watford sign Pedro from Fluminese

Maurizio Sarri says he isn't concerned after Andreas Christensen's father said the defender could leave Chelsea in January. Christensen has been limited to mainly cup appearances with Chelsea, and Sarri insists he remains a part of the team's plans. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/sarri-not-interested-in-christensen-fathers-quit-threat/e6ucajso1f6m1hs7bqlm4u71v">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Sarri 'not interested' in threats from Christensen's father

A-League hopefuls Western Melbourne are looking to bring Celtic captain Scott Brown to Australia, according to <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6292813/Celtic-captain-Scott-Brown-targeted-League-hopefuls-Western-Melbourne-ambitious-bid.html">the Daily Mail</a>. Football Federation Australia is set to announce two new teams to join the A-League on October 31 and, if Western Melbourne is selected, the club will look to bring in Brown as a marquee signing. The 33-year-old Brown is out of contract with Celtic next summer and would begin play in Australia in 2019.&nbsp;

Celtic captain Brown linked with Western Melbourne

Marcelo Bielsa is looking to bring Tottenham defender Juan Foyth to Leeds, according to <a href="https://argentina.as.com/argentina/2018/10/18/futbol/1539878489_000517.html">AS</a>. Foyth has struggled to find minutes in the Premier League having been limited to just eight cup matches since&nbsp;signing with the club in 2017. Bielsa and Leeds could provide a way out for the Argentine, although an injury to Jan Vertonghen could also be the opening Foyth needs with Spurs.

Leeds after Tottenham defender Foyth

Eddie Howe is not concerned by rumours linking Nathan Ake to Manchester United and Tottenham. The Bournemouth boss says the club is not interested in selling Ake, who joined the club in June 2017. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/manchester-united-and-tottenham-transfer-speculation-will/qxtlq2vgwjn61rr6n9qyckg7u">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

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