Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Arsenal make approach for Real Madrid's Odegaard

Arsenal have made an approach to Real Madrid over a move for Martin Odegaard, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/skysportspaulg/status/1351958809544175617" target="_blank">Sky Sports.</a> The 22-year-old has played sparingly for Madrid this season and is open to a move away in search of more regular minutes. Madrid are considering Arsenal's offer but the Gunners will have competition from several other teams.

Arsenal make approach for Odegaard

Mikel Arteta is said to be a big fan of the Norwegian

Houssem Aouar&nbsp;is hoping to join Real Madrid or&nbsp;Barcelona this summer, reports <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4293422/arsenal-target-aouar-eager-to-join-barcelona-real-madrid-in-summer-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The Lyon midfielder has been closely followed by Arsenal but he is thought to prefer a move to Spain. Madrid and Barcelona have both been tracking Aouar but have yet to make a formal offer.

Aouar wants Madrid or Barcelona move

The France international could snub the Gunners

Lionel Messi's wage demands could mean he is too expensive even for super-rich clubs ike PSG should he leave Barcelona this summer, claim <a href="https://video.gazzetta.it/video-messi-il-primo-rosso-carriera-corte-city-psg/8d333e08-5a93-11eb-90cd-076a1a2cb684" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport.</a> Messi's contract expires at Barca this summer, where he earns £500,000-per-week. He has been linked with PSG and Manchester City, among others, should he leave Camp Nou. However, with even the biggest clubs feeling the financial pinch amid the coronavirus pandemic, Messi may have to take a wage cut even if he moves to the wealthiest Champions League sides.

Messi could be too expensive for PSG

The Barcelona star's wage demands could scupper a move this summer

David Alaba will not make any decision over his future until he has spoken to Barcelona, claims&nbsp;<a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/fc-bayern-transfer-news-alaba-wechsel-zu-real-angeblich-perfekt/12192132/34130" target="_blank">Sky Sport Germany</a>.&nbsp; The Bayern defender has been closely linked to Real Madrid, but he and his management team are keen to talk to Joan Laporta if the ex-Barca president wins the upcoming elections. Alaba's contract expires at season's end and he looks a safe bet to leave the Bavarians after contract talks stalled.

Alaba holding out for Barcelona call

Defender will not make early decision on future

Fenerbahce hope to strengthen further this month by signing Moussa Marega from Porto.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.takvim.com.tr/spor/2021/01/20/fenerbahcein-hedefindeki-ismi-takvim-acikliyor-asil-bomba-moussa-marega/2" target="_blank">Takvim</a>&nbsp;reports the 29-year-old is ready to leave Porto for a higher salary, with his contract set to expire at the end of the season. Fenerbahce want to wrap up the deal quickly, though.

Fenerbahce target Porto star Marega

Lautaro Martinez is getting closer to signing a new contract at Inter. <a href="https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/2021/01/20/inter-lautaro-martinez-rinnovo" target="_blank">Sky Sport</a>&nbsp;in Italy claims the Argentine striker's agent was in Milan this week for more talks with the Serie A side. Barcelona still have their eye on him as they prepare for the post-Lionel Messi era, but Martinez wants to stay at Inter.

Lautaro Martinez to sign Inter renewal

U.S. men's national team forward Jordan Morris has been given permission to depart&nbsp;camp as reports continue to link the&nbsp;Seattle Sounders&nbsp;star with a move to&nbsp;Swansea City. Morris has been linked heavily with a loan move to Swansea City, with&nbsp;The Athletic&nbsp;reporting that the Seattle Sounders star's temporary move to the Welsh club is imminent. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/morris-given-permission-to-depart-usmnt-camp-as-swansea/cs1k992v8kny1x0774w8w4ue7" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Morris leaves USMNT as Swansea deal nears

Former&nbsp;Bayern Munich&nbsp;star Franck Ribery has indicated he is open to returning to the&nbsp;Bundesliga. Ribery's contract with&nbsp;Fiorentina&nbsp;expires at the end of the current campaign and even at age 37&nbsp;he is thinking about playing on – potentially back in&nbsp;Germany. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/former-bayern-munich-star-ribery-open-to-bundesliga-return/drbscld2m9h21h6lmi9wohr2m" target="_blank">Read more on Goal!</a>

Ribery open to Bundesliga return

Wolves could make a move for Bolton winger Finlay Lockett,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-wolves-set-sights-on-signing-bolton-rising-star-amid-contract-reveal/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>&nbsp;reports. The 17-year-old has made five senior appearances for Bolton and has attracted interest from across England and Wolves could swoop in before he signs a professional contract.

Wolves eye Bolton youngster Lockett

Atletico Madrid&nbsp;are close to signing Marcos Paulo from Fluminense,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/atletico-madrid-close-to-signing-fluminense-star-marcos/o3z7m6a209h41cddbvn393bls" target="_blank">Goal&nbsp;understands</a>. The 19-year-old attacker is expected to join the Spanish side ahead of the 2021-22 campaign after agreeing a five-year contract.

Atletico Madrid close to Marcos Paulo signing

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍️ Swansea City has completed the signing of <a href="https://twitter.com/ConorHourihane?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ConorHourihane</a> on loan from <a href="https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AVFCOfficial</a> for the rest of the season, subject to international clearance. 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲, 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿! 👉 <a href="https://t.co/IhxyikgZHE">https://t.co/IhxyikgZHE</a> <a href="https://t.co/BGQ9YFmJUt">pic.twitter.com/BGQ9YFmJUt</a>— Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SwansOfficial/status/1351947653299503104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 20, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Swansea land Hourihane from Aston Villa

Hamburg striker Bobby Wood has agreed a pre-contract with&nbsp;Real Salt Lake, reports <a href="https://theathletic.com/2334817/2021/01/20/bobby-wood-real-salt-lake-mls/" target="_blank">The Athletic.</a> Wood is set to join the MLS side no later than this summer, when his contract with the 2.Bundesliga side will expire. The former USMNT striker has endured a difficult run at Hamburg,&nbsp;playing just 274 league minutes over&nbsp;the last two seasons.

Wood set for Real Salt Lake move

Chelsea are hoping to avoid appointing an interim manager to replace Frank Lampard, reports the <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/chelsea/frank-lampard-news-next-manager-b1790246.html" target="_blank">Independent</a>. Lampard is under fire after a run of poor results but the club are still looking to avoid a hasty sacking that would see them appoint a temporary boss.&nbsp; Julian Nagelsmann&nbsp;would be Chelsea's top choice to replace Lampard but the RB Leipzig boss likely wouldn't be available until season's end.

Chelsea won't appoint interim manager to replace Lampard

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> As per <a href="https://twitter.com/SerDeportivosGI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SerDeportivosGI</a>, Wolves are on the verge of signing Brazilian striker Willian Jose (age 29) on loan from Real Sociedad. Will include an option to buy. Scored 40 in last 3 and a bit seasons in La Liga. Giroud-type striker. Club have acted after last 2 results. — Tim Spiers (@TimSpiers) <a href="https://twitter.com/TimSpiers/status/1351942895272681473?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 20, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Wolves near deal for Willian Jose

Real Madrid are interested in a move for Feyenoord defender Marcos Senesi, reports <a href="https://www.tycsports.com/la-liga/marcos-senesi-real-madrid-san-lorenzo-id316513.html" target="_blank">TyC Sports.</a> AC Milan, Napoli and Atalanta are also tracking the 23-year-old, who joined the Dutch side from&nbsp;San Lorenzo in 2019.

Real Madrid interested in Senesi

Sevilla look set to seal the loan signing of Martin Odegaard from Real Madrid,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cuatro.com/deportes/futbol/liga/sevilla-adelanta-real-sociedad-cerrar-cesion-odegaard_18_3078345247.html" target="_blank">Cuatro</a>&nbsp;reports. Real Sociedad looked likely to try to bring him back for the remainder of the season, but Julen Lopetegui wants to strengthen in midfield by landing the Norway international.

Odegaard nears Sevilla loan

Stefan Johansen, Jean Michael Seri and Maxime Le Marchand could be on the way out of Fulham this month. <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11681/12193576/fulham-open-to-offers-for-stefan-johansen-jean-michael-seri-and-maxime-le-marchand" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>&nbsp;reports the Craven Cottage side are willing to let the trio leave, with&nbsp;Galatasaray targeting a loan move for Seri, Le Marchand possibly going to Nice and Johansen wanted by QPR.

Seri, Johansen and Le Marchand to leave Fulham

Arsenal midfielder Dani Ceballos has encouraged Martin Odegaard to look for a move away from&nbsp;Real Madrid, saying&nbsp;"young players need to play regularly". Odegaard shone while on loan with&nbsp;Real Sociedad&nbsp;last season but has found playing time hard to come by with Madrid this term, making just nine total appearances and five starts.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/young-players-need-to-play-odegaard-should-consider-real/182vf4yra1dxc1pnjwb0rjaycn" target="_blank">Read what Ceballos said on Goal!</a>

Odegaard should consider Real Madrid exit - Ceballos

European champions&nbsp;Lyon&nbsp;have signed Spanish midfielder Damaris Egurrola from&nbsp;Everton&nbsp;on a three-and-a-half-year deal. Egurrola only signed for the Toffees last summer but the French giants have triggered a release clause in her contract,&nbsp;one suggested to be worth around €100,000. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/european-champions-lyon-sign-everton-midfielder-egurrola/4ypk28lzblq11bzkm845w9iri" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Lyon sign Everton midfielder Egurrola

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ✍️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NUFC</a> are pleased to confirm that Ciaran Clark has signed a new two-year contract with the club. Congratulations, <a href="https://twitter.com/C___Clark?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@C___Clark</a>! ⚫️⚪️ — Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NUFC/status/1351932238548631552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 20, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <center>&nbsp;</center> </center>

Clark signs two-year Newcastle deal

Juventus are edging closer to signing&nbsp;Gianluca Scamacca from Sassuolo. The 21-year-old is on loan at Genoa until the end of the season but Juve hope to convince Sassuolo to let him make the switch to Turin. <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-tra-scamacca-e-cuadrado-quante-novita-prima-della-supercopp-24342" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;says the Bianconeri are coming closer to reaching an agreement with Sassuolo, but will have to send on of their players in the opposite direction if they are to get it over the line.

Juventus make progress in Scamacca chase

RB Leipzig are eyeing candidates to strengthen their attack until the end of the season. <a href="https://sportbild.bild.de/" target="_blank">Sport Bild</a>&nbsp;claims they have Liverpool attacker Divock Origi, Leicester's Kelechi Iheanacho and Nice star Kasper Dolberg at the top of their list and want one of them on loan.

RB Leipzig want Origi, Iheanacho or Dolberg loan

Bayer Leverkusen are hoping to land Leicester City winger&nbsp;Demarai Gray, according to <a href="https://www.kicker.de/bayer-mit-interesse-an-leicesters-gray-795020/artikel" target="_blank">Kicker</a>. Gray is set to leave the Foxes by the summer at the latest, with his contract set to expire and his role diminished under Brendan Rodgers. Leverkusen&nbsp;are hoping to land the 24-year-old on a cut-rate deal this month&nbsp;as they chase a Bundesliga title.&nbsp;

Leverkusen hoping to land Gray

Koln are in talks with Wolfsburg to sign Daniel Ginczek on loan until the end of the season, reports <a href="https://www.bild.de/bild-plus/sport/fussball/fussball/1-fc-koeln-wolfsburgs-ginczek-das-ist-dran-am-koeln-geruecht-74978138,view=conversionToLogin.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>. Ginczek has played sparingly for&nbsp;Wolfsburg&nbsp;this term but would have to accept a pay cut to join cash-strapped Koln.

Koln wanl Ginczek on loan from Wolfsburg

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">So Jordan Morris might not be the only <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/USMNT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#USMNT</a> player headed to Swansea this month: D.C. United’s Paul Arriola is also drawing serious interest from the English Championship’s second place team, multiple sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/YahooSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@YahooSports</a>— Doug McIntyre (@ByDougMcIntyre) <a href="https://twitter.com/ByDougMcIntyre/status/1351873357868883970?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 20, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Swansea keen on Arriola move

PSG are looking to make a surprise move for Manchester City defender Eric Garcia, reports <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20210120/491662419706/barca-pochettino-psg.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo.</a> Garcia has looked destined to join Barcelona but the Blaugrana may have to wait until the summer when his City contract expires. Mauricio&nbsp;Pochettino could look to take advantage of that delay to swoop for the promising centre-back.

PSG look to steal Garcia away from Barca

Emiliano Buendia is not expecting Arsenal to make a late move for him in the January transfer window and is happy to wait until the summer before deciding his future. The Gunners have been heavily linked with the Argentine attacker,&nbsp;&nbsp;whose impressive recent form has been spearheading Norwich’s bid for an immediate return to the top flight. Buendia has seven goals and six assists so far this season, with Norwich sitting top of the Championship table at the halfway stage, four points clear of closest challengers&nbsp;Swansea City. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-target-buendia-happy-to-wait-as-gunners-focus-on-january-/1ft0o52w5yo9j1ncw2luh15voq" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Buendia happy to wait as Arsenal focus on loan options

Manchester United are tracking Lens defender&nbsp;Facundo Medina - according to <a href="https://www.lavoixdunord.fr/922346/article/2021-01-19/mercato-rc-lens-cette-fois-les-radars-anglais-ont-detecte-facundo-medina" target="_blank">La Voix du Nord</a>. The Red Devils are one of several European clubs keeping tabs on the 21-year-old, who joined Lens from Argentine club Talleres last July. Medina has featured in 11 Ligue 1 matches for Lens so far this season, scoring once.

Man Utd tracking Lens defender Medina

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🗞 Working closely with <a href="https://twitter.com/SokratisPapa5?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SokratisPapa5</a> and his team, we have decided to cancel his contract by mutual consent — Arsenal (@Arsenal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Arsenal/status/1351877920579596289?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 20, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Arsenal release Sokratis

Emile Smith Rowe is in line for a contract extension at Arsenal - according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9165243/Arsenal-offer-Emile-Smith-Rowe-new-long-term-contract-brilliant-form.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The 20-year-old is attracting plenty of attention after breaking in Mikel Arteta's starting line up, and the Gunners are planning to ward off any potential suitors by offering him a new £40,000 per-week deal. Smith Rowe has contributed three assists in five Premier League appearances for Arsenal this term, while also scoring in a 2-0 FA Cup third-round win over Newcastle.

Smith Rowe in line for Arsenal extension

Lucas Podolski says he is happy to see Mesut Ozil leave&nbsp;Arsenal&nbsp;and start playing&nbsp;football again after almost a year on the sidelines at Emirates Stadium. Goal&nbsp;has reported that Ozil is on the verge of joining&nbsp;Fenerbahce&nbsp;on a free transfer after reaching an agreement with Arsenal over the termination of his current contract, which was originally due to expire in June. The 32-year-old has already touched down in Istanbul ahead of his unveiling at the club he supported in his youth, with the curtain now set to come down on his seven-and-a-half-year career at Emirates Stadium. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/podolski-happy-to-see-ozil-leave-arsenal/1aivlkt3mngtj1bzg2pksh8yit" target="_blank">Read the full story here</a>.

Podolski happy to see Ozil leave Arsenal

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ↩️ | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EFCU23?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EFCU23</a> striker Ellis Simms has completed a loan move to <a href="https://twitter.com/BlackpoolFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BlackpoolFC</a> and will spend the remainder of 2020/21 with the League One club. Good luck, <a href="https://twitter.com/_ellissimms?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@_ellissimms</a>! 💙 — Everton (@Everton) <a href="https://twitter.com/Everton/status/1351847142806138882?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 20, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Simms joins Blackpool on loan from Everton 

Bryan Robson has expressed his admiration towards Jack Grealish, while admitting that he "wouldn't mind" seeing the "terrific"&nbsp;Aston Villa&nbsp;star in a&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;shirt. Grealish was heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford after a stellar 2019-20 campaign at Villa Park. The 25-year-old almost single-handedly&nbsp;kept Villa in the Premier League, with one of his eight Premier League goals coming in a crucial&nbsp;final-day draw against West Ham. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/i-wouldnt-mind-seeing-grealish-in-a-man-utd-shirt-robson/e7zslpzv276p1wyjmbqsun3ol" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

I wouldn't mind seeing Grealish in a Man Utd shirt - Robson

Mainz coach Bo Svensson says Jean-Philippe Mateta's imminent loan move to Crystal Palace is a deal that benefits all parties. The 23-year-old striker is reportedly set to complete an 18-month switch to Selhurst Park, and despite Mainz fighting Bundesliga relegation, Svensson says the deal is a good one. He told <a href="https://insidefutbol.com/2021/01/20/mainz-coach-comments-on-crystal-palace-move-for-striker/490648/" target="_blank">Sport Buzzer</a>: "It is a consideration from the club’s side, from my side and Jean-Philippe’s side. We have come to the decision that it is the best solution for all sides.”

Mateta loan to Palace 'best solution for all sides' says Mainz manager

Ryan Bertrand wants to leave Southampton, along with Danny Ings, unless the club break their current wage structure to offer bumper new deals, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ings-bertrand-southampton-contracts-move-champions-league/eih858ze58sj10hxv6mlcvhua" target="_blank">Goal can reveal.</a> Both left-back Bertrand and striker Ings have interest from top six Premier League clubs and are both keen to return to Champions League sides, having previously played for Chelsea and Liverpool respectively. Southampton are unwilling to break their wage structure even for two key players, meaning the England international pair are likely to leave St. Mary's either this month or in the summer.

Bertrand joins Ings in wanting Saints exit for Champions League

West Ham should swerve a move for&nbsp;Sevilla’s Youssef En-Nesyr and instead sign a proven Premier League forward like Joshua King, claims Gabby Agbonlahor. The Hammers are in the market for another striker following Sebastian Haller's move to Ajax, and have been linked with a £27 million deal for&nbsp;En-Nesyr. However, former Aston Villa star Agbonlahor says they should sign Bournemouth's King instead. He told <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/agbonlahor-exclusive-west-ham-told-to-sign-pl-striker-after-27m-athletic-reveal/" target="_blank">Football Insider:</a>&nbsp;“I just think West Ham need to be careful of making the same mistake they did with Haller. For me, I’d go with someone who is proven in the Premier League. Josh King is for me. He’s proven. For me, it’s a risk, the safer option for Moyes is somebody that has done it in the Premier League already.”

'West Ham should sign King rather than take an expensive risk'

Bayern Munich are in talks to sign Reading defender Omar Richards - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/cfbayern/status/1351790094705946624" target="_blank">Sport Bild</a>. The German champions are closing in on a deal to bring the 22-year-old to Allianz Arena, with Hansi Flick eager to bolster his options at left-back. Richards, whose current contract at Reading is due to expire in the summer, has featured in 21 Championship games for the club season.

Bayern in talks to sign Reading defender Richards

Former Argentina striker&nbsp;Lisandro Lopez is on the verge of joining&nbsp;Atlanta United - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/CLMerlo/status/1351331171809034241" target="_blank">TyC Sports</a>. The 37-year-old has already reached an agreement to join the MLS club on a free transfer, having recently left&nbsp;Racing Club after five years in his homeland. Lopez will join up with fellow countrymen&nbsp;Ezequiel Barco,&nbsp;Franco Escobar&nbsp;and&nbsp;Eric Remedi when he completes his switch to Atlanta in the coming days.

Lisandro Lopez  set to join Atlanta 

Atalanta forward Papu Gomez is the subject of interest from Inter - according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Inter/19-01-2021/mercato-inter-questo-papu-uscita-conte-piace-parecchio-3902623893147.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta Dello Sport</a>. Antonio Conte is a keen admirer of the 32-year-old, who has been tipped to leave&nbsp;Stadio di Bergamo before the January transfer window closes. Inter could make a move for Gomez if they raise extra funds by selling Christian Eriksen in the coming days.

Inter interested in Atalanta forward Gomez

Paris Saint-Germain are plotting a €25 million (£22m/$30m) swoop for Barcelona right-back&nbsp;Emerson - according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/en/news/barca/psg-could-pay-25-million-euros-for-barcas-emerson-royal-11464086" target="_blank">SPORT</a>. The 22-year-old is still waiting for his first senior appearance at Camp Nou following a €13 million (£12m/$16m) move from&nbsp;Atletico Mineiro in July 2019. PSG are eager to lure Emerson, who is currently on loan at Real Betis,&nbsp;away from Barcelona at the end of the season as Mauricio Pochettino&nbsp;seeks to bolster his defensive ranks.

PSG plotting €25m swoop for Barca's Emerson

Tottenham defender Danny Rose is a target for Turkey's Trabzonspor, reports&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9165877/Tottenham-defender-Danny-Rose-wanted-Turkish-Trabzonspor.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>.&nbsp; Rose, 30, is out of contract in June but could force an early move during the current transfer window.

Tottenham's Rose wanted by Trabzonspor

Crystal Palace will shortly confirm the loan arrival of&nbsp;Jean-Philippe Mateta, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9165815/Crystal-Palace-confirm-signing-Mainz-striker-Jean-Philippe-Mateta-arrives-medical.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>.&nbsp; The Mainz striker has arrived in London and will undergo a medical on Wednesday.

Palace to confirm Mateta loan

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Report from Hungary: Jesse Gonzalez is closing in on a move to Budapest Honvéd FC. The American goalkeeper was released by FC Dallas after domestic violence issues in 2020. Honved currently sits in 10th in Hungary's top flight. <a href="https://t.co/WEyh2G052Q">https://t.co/WEyh2G052Q</a>— Brian Sciaretta (@BrianSciaretta) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrianSciaretta/status/1351653798658387968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Jesse Gonzalez close to Honved move

Mauricio Pochettino has revealed he came close to taking Lionel Messi under his wing at Espanyol - while remaining silent on rumours linking his fellow Argentine to Paris Saint-Germain.&nbsp; The Ligue 1 champions are reportedly among the top candidates to land Messi should he decide to leave Barcelona at the end of the 2020-21 season.&nbsp; Leo has refused to either confirm or deny his departure following last summer's transfer saga, while presidential candidate Joan Laporta hopes that the pair's history from his previous stint at Camp Nou will help convince him to extend his stay at the club he joined at the age of 13.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/messi-came-close-to-espanyol-loan-pochettino-reveals-he/19x6hah9w5zwlzl4rbmcashp9" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

'Messi came close to Espanyol loan' 

Frank Lampard admits his future is not in his control as pressure mounts on his position as Chelsea manager. Chelsea were deservedly beaten 2-0 at Leicester on Tuesday night, a result which saw the Blues lose ground in the race for European qualification as Brendan Rodgers’ side went top. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/i-cant-control-it-lampard-chelsea-future-leicester/7evhxltatbav1m6pujqcv14wz" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Lampard admits Chelsea future is out of his hands

Chelsea defender&nbsp;Fikayo Tomori is on the verge of becoming AC Milan's latest January signing, according to&nbsp;<a href="http://calciomercato.com/news/accordo-milan-chelsea-per-tomori-giocatore-atteso-in-italia-nell-75282" target="_blank">CalcioMercato</a>.&nbsp; Tomori will arrive in Italy on Wednesday to undergo a medical and sign a loan deal after Chelsea and Milan reached an agreement.

Tomori closes on AC Milan arrival

Inter are on the verge of bringing Ireland Under-15 international&nbsp;Kevin Zefi to San Siro, reports the <a href="https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/shamrock-rovers-starlet-kevin-zefi-set-to-join-italian-giants-inter-milan-39988372.html" target="_blank">Irish Independent.</a>&nbsp; Zefi turns 16 in February and has been starring for Shamrock Rovers' reserve team in the second-tier First Division.

Inter to sign Shamrock Rovers starlet Zefi

Interim Barcelona president Carlos Tusquets will suggest the club's elections be moved forward to the end of February, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/elecciones-barca/reunion-tusquets-candidatos-estudiar-calendario-elecciones-fc-barcelona-11465164" target="_blank">Sport</a>.&nbsp; Tusquets is set to unveil his plan to candidates&nbsp;Joan Laporta, Víctor Font and Toni Freixa in a meeting scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.

Barca president proposes early elections

Frank Lampard has been able to explain&nbsp;Chelsea's drastic decline but has proven incapable of arresting it. He may well be a club icon but his Blues side had to at the very least show clear signs of improvement this season, in order to convince Roman Abramovich that he was the right man to bring success back to Stamford Bridge. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/lampard-is-no-klopp-chelsea-manager-doesnt-have-the-cv-to/6xvotg1fitav1mwx6sl4s07px" target="_blank">Read Nizaar Kinsella's post-Leicester feature&nbsp;here!</a>

Lampard doesn't have the CV to save himself 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 📰: Defender <a href="https://twitter.com/julian__araujo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@julian__araujo</a> has been added to the U-23 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/USMNT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#USMNT</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JanuaryCamp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JanuaryCamp</a> roster. Additionally, defender Bryan Reynolds will be departing camp for personal reasons. — U.S. Soccer YNT (@USYNT) <a href="https://twitter.com/USYNT/status/1351658377403899908?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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