Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd eye McGinn as Pogba replacement

Manchester United are eyeing Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn as a potential replacement for Paul Pogba - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/16941416/man-utd-rangnick-villa-transfer-john-mcginn/" target="_self">The Sun</a>.The Red Devils will look to reinforce their options in the middle of the park in January as Pogba and Jesse Lingard enter the final six months of their respective contracts.McGinn is top of United's list of targets, with new interim manager Ralf Rangnick thought to be a keen admirer of the 27-year-old.

Man Utd eyeing McGinn as Pogba replacement (The Sun)

Manchester United are planning to pursue Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong instead of his team-mate Philippe Coutinho - according to <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/es/deportes/coutinho-rechazado-manchester-united-pagar-55-millones-frenkie-de-jong_678746_102.html" target="_self">El Nacional</a>.Barca had been hoping to offload Coutinho to the Red Devils, but they have no interest in the Brazilian.United would prefer to bring in De Jong, who is currently worth over €70 million (£60m/$79m), and Edinson Cavani could be used as a makeweight in any final deal.

Man Utd to pursue De Jong over Coutinho (El Nacional)

Barca star touted for Old Trafford switch

New Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick already knows which player he wants to make his first signing at Old Trafford, according to the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/16941626/man-utd-ralf-rangnick-transfer-leipzig-amadou-haidara/" target="_blank">Sun</a>. RB Leipzig midfielder Amadou Haidara was taken to the Bundesliga by Rangnick two years ago, and could move as soon as January if United meet his £32 million release clause.The 23-year-old is known for his versatility, a trait that matches Rangnick's managerial philosophy of players being able to do many things at once.

Rangnick identifies £32m first Man Utd signing (Sun)

RB Leipzig star Haidara is wanted by former boss

Kylian Mbappe has admitted that he cannot rule out extending his stay at Paris Saint-Germain, as the France international continues to be linked with an end-of-season move to Real Madrid.<iframe></iframe>The forward spent most of the off-season heavily tipped to make the move from Ligue 1 to La Liga, with the Parisian outfit knocking back two major offers from Los Blancos for his services.With his contract set to expire at the end of the current campaign, Mbappe has still been widely tipped to depart for Santiago Bernabeu - but now, while voicing his frustration on his failed exit, he has acknowledged that he may yet remain at Parc des Princes.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/mbappe-won-t-rule-out-psg-stay-amid-constant-real-madrid/bltdf6c3aa192afdb2f" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL here!</a>

Mbappe won't rule out PSG stay amid constant Madrid talk

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔜 Done Deal! Facundo <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Torres?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Torres</a> to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OrlandoCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OrlandoCity</a> from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Penarol?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Penarol</a> for €10M. Contract until 2025. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MLS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MLS</a>— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1467494040186892294?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Orlando move for Torres

Roger Schmidt is the preferred candidate for RB Leipzig as they seek a new manager, per Kicker.The club parted ways with Jesse Marsch earlier this week and are on the lookout for his replacement.Now they could turn to the German, who is currently in charge of PSV Eindhoven.

Schmidt preferred candidate for Leipzig

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Former Boca Juniors manager Miguel Ángel Russo has been appointed as new Al Nasr head coach. Agreement completed and signed. 🇸🇦🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AlNasr?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AlNasr</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1467542661355741189?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Ex-Boca boss heads to Al Nasr

Pascal Dupraz is set to take over as head coach at Saint-Etienne, reports <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Pascal-dupraz-favori-pour-remplacer-claude-puel-comme-entraineur-de-saint-etienne/1303353" target="_blank">L'Equipe.</a>Claude Puel was sacked on Sunday after a 5-0 loss to Rennes left Saint-Etienne in last place in Ligue 1.Dupraz, the former Toulouse boss, has not coached since leaving Ligue 2 side Caen in March.

Dupraz to replace Puel as coach of Saint-Etienne

Saint-Etienne have sacked manager Claude Puel after an awful start to the season.A 5-0 defeat to Rennes on Sunday was the final straw, with the club sitting bottom of the Ligue 1 table.

Saint-Etienne sack Puel

PSG are set to earn a major windfall from Jonathan Ikone's upcoming move from Lille to Fiorentina, reports <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a5401647863039130140-le-psg-va-toucher-le-jackpot-grace-a-jonathan-ikone" target="_blank">Foot Mercato</a>.The Serie A side are closing in on a €21 million (£18m/$24m) deal to sign the 23-year-old.The sale would net PSG nearly €10m (£9m/$11m) because Ikone developed in their academy.

PSG to earn €10m from Ikone sale

Mohamed Salah says he is “happy” to hear that Barcelona want to sign him but insists he would rather stay at Liverpool.Although he is flattered by the interest from the Catalan team, Salah is determined to commit his future to the Reds as contract talks continue.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-salah-barcelona-transfer-speculation/blt8b5219fc2c76faf1" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Salah responds to Barcelona transfer speculation

Liverpool will try to sign Fabian Ruiz from Napoli next summer as they look to strengthen in midfield.<a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/fabian-ruiz-nuevo-objetivo-agenda-liverpool-verano-20211205.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a> claims the Reds see the 25-year-old midfielder as an ideal acquisition, while the player is ready to make the next step in his career.

Liverpool target Napoli star Fabian Ruiz

Dries Mertens acknowledges that he will have to leave Napoli eventually, but insists he wants to stay for at least one more season.The Belgian attacker’s contract expires at the end of the season, but Napoli have the option to extend that for another year.Recent reports claim that the club would rather open talks over a new deal to convince him to accept a lower salary, but Mertens said to <a href="https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/2021/12/05/napoli-mertens-rinnovo-calciomercato-news" target="_blank">Sky Sport</a> on Sunday: “The team is doing well, so many good players have arrived and sooner or later I will have to leave the place. There is a renewal clause in favor of Napoli, I hope it will be exercised, then let's see.”

Mertens wants Napoli stay 

Memphis Depay is open to leaving Barcelona less than a year into his spell at the club, claims <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/memphis-depay-creu-ronald-koeman-millor-xavi-hernandez-fcbarcelona_678980_102.html" target="_blank">El Nacional</a>.The Netherlands star has become disappointed since the sacking of Ronald Koeman and fears he may fall out of favour at Camp Nou as the club are trying to sign Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund, while moves for Edinson Cavani and Arthur Cabral are also being discussed.Depay, who has a two-year contract at Barca, will listen to any offers that come in for him in the near future.

Depay willing to listen to offers to leave Barcelona

Everton director of football Marcel Brands is leaving the club.<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/breaking-marcel-brands-leaving-everton-25621444" target="_blank">The Mirror</a> reports the Dutchman will step down from his role immediately after coming to an agreement with the club over a settlement package.

Everton director Brands leaves club

Jorge Jesus could be sacked by Benfica in the coming weeks, according to <a href="https://www.ojogo.pt/futebol/1a-liga/benfica/noticias/jesus-esta-no-fio-da-navalha-e-sad-discute-situacao-esta-semana-14381521.html" target="_blank">O Jogo</a>.The Benfica manager’s contract expires at the end of the season, but some disappointing results have put him in immediate danger.The Eagles lost 3-1 to Sporting and sit four points off top in the Portuguese top-flight and the club are set to hold a meeting this week to discuss whether or not he should stay in charge.He has already been linked with a move to Flamengo, though he is one of many candidates for the job.

Jesus in danger of Benfica sacking

CF Montreal <a href="https://en.cfmontreal.com/news/cf-montreal-acquires-defender-gabriele-corbo-on-loan-from-bologna-fc " target="_blank">confirmed</a> the signing of Gabriele Corbo on loan from Bologna.The 21-year-old will spend the next 12 months with the MLS side.

Bologna loan Corbo to Montreal

Barcelona have told Ousmane Dembele that he has until December 31 to come to an agreement over a new contract, claims <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/ultimo-barca-renovar-dembele-12945647" target="_blank">Sport</a>.The French winger has made staying at at Camp Nou his top priority, but his agent has been ignoring the club's latest offers with the aim of allowing Dembele to open talks with other clubs in January.But Barca have made clear that they must receive a response to their latest offer by the end of the year or else they will assume he is leaving at the end of the season.

Barca give Dembele ultimatum for new contract

Juventus could make an attempt to sign Edinson Cavani from Manchester United, <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/juventus/2021/12/05-87642490/mercato_juve_icardi_e_cavani_jolly_di_gennaio" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a> reports.The Serie A side have made Fiorentina star Dusan Vlahovic their top target, but will struggle to land him in January so are looking at alternate options.Cavani, whose contract at Old Trafford expires at the end of the season, fits the profile of what they are looking for while Paris Saint-Germain striker Mauro Icardi is also being looked at.

Juventus target Cavani and Icardi

AC Milan are confident of landing Luka Jovic from Real Madrid in a bargain deal, according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Milan/05-12-2021/calciomercato-milan-jovic-luiz-felipe-milenkovic-maldini-430301117508_preview.shtml" target="_blank">La Gazzetta dello Sport</a>.The Rossoneri are looking to strengthen in attack in the January transfer window as well as in defence and see Jovic as a possibility amid his struggles in Spain.

AC Milan plot Jovic bid

Tottenham have joined the race to sign Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele - according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20211204/1001721033/tottenham-tienta-dembele-oferton.html" target="_self">Mundo Deportivo</a>.Manchester United and Newcastle have also been linked with the 24-year-old, who is out of contract at the end of the season.Spurs are hoping to beat their English rivals to Dembele, but Barca are still hopeful of tying him down to a contract extension.

Spurs join Dembele race

Tottenham have made contact with the agent of Juventus midfielder Dejan Kulusevski - according to <a href="https://www.sportmediaset.mediaset.it/mercato/juve-richieste-da-londra-per-kulusevski_42578401-202102k.shtml" target="_self">Sport Mediaset</a>.Spurs would like to sign the 21-year-old on loan in January, with his representative Alessandro Lucci open to the possibility.Arsenal have also been linked with Kulusevski, but Juve don't want to let him leave on a permanent deal at this stage.

Spurs make contact with Kulusevski's agent

Everton have set their sights on Jose Mourinho as a potential replacement for Rafa Benitez - according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/jose-mourinho-next-everton-manager-25617271" target="_self">The Mirror</a>.Benitez arrived at Goodison Park in the summer but is already under pressure following a poor start to the season.If Everton decide to axe the Spaniard they could turn to Mourinho, who would be open to returning to England despite only being in the first year of his contract at Roma.

Everton set sights on Mourinho

Liverpool and Manchester City are among five clubs chasing the signature of Lille midfielder Renato Sanches - according to <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/cinco-equipos-quieren-renato-sanches-city-milan-barcelona-liverpool-newcastle-20211130.html" target="_self">Fichajes</a>.Newcastle, Barcelona and Milan are also interested in the 24-year-old, whose current contract is due to expire in 2023.Lille have not yet received any formal offers for Sanches but they will look to cash in on the Portuguese in January while his stock is at its peak.

Liverpool & Man City among five clubs chasing Sanches

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RBLeipzig?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RBLeipzig</a> and head coach Jesse <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Marsch?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Marsch</a> have mutually agreed to part ways. Jesse Marsch has been released from his contract with immediate effect. ⚪🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreLeipzig?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreLeipzig</a> <a href="https://t.co/JQYkaCUJam">pic.twitter.com/JQYkaCUJam</a>— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) <a href="https://twitter.com/RBLeipzig_EN/status/1467421116515983364?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2021</a></blockquote>
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RB Leipzig sack Jesse Marsch 

Milan have identified Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/mercado-fichajes/umtiti-vuelve-agenda-milan-12941993" target="_self">SPORT</a>.The Italian giants want the 28-year-old to provide cover at the back after seeing captain Simon Kjaer sidelined with a serious injury.Barca will welcome any offers for Umtiti in January given he has yet to feature for the club this season and continues to pocket a lucrative weekly wage.

Milan target Umtiti

Joe Rodon is seeking a transfer away from Tottenham - according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-rodon-100-wants-to-quit-tottenham-in-january-after-major-development/" target="_self">Football Insider</a>.The 24-year-old has grown frustrated with a lack of opportunities under Antonio Conte and is ready to depart in January.Rodon will be open to a permanent or loan deal when the winter market opens.

Rodon seeking Spurs exit

Everton are willing to sell Jordan Pickford for £30 million ($40m) - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/16941857/everton-jordan-pickford-tottenham-transfer-england/" target="_self">The Sun</a>.The 27-year-old could depart in the new year as the Toffees bid to raise extra funds, with Tottenham thought to be interested in his services.Spurs would be happy to match Pickford's £100,000 per week wages but Everton's valuation could prove to be a sticking point in any negotiations.

Everton willing to sell Pickford for £30 million

Paris Saint-Germain striker Mauro Icardi is the subject of interest from Chelsea and Arsenal - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1467047083484008451" target="_self">Fichajes</a>.The 28-year-old could leave Parc des Princes in January amid a lack of regular starts, and has been linked with a return to Italy.The Premier League could also be an option for Icardi, whose situation is being tracked by London rivals Chelsea and Arsenal.

Chelsea & Arsenal interested in Icardi

Newcastle United want to add Atletico Madrid's Kieran Trippier to their ranks in their bid to avoid relegation, claims the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/16942904/newcastle-trippier-transfer-tarkowski-mee/" target="_blank">Sun</a>. Burnley pair James Tarkowski and Ben Mee&nbsp;are also on the Magpies' January wishlist, with Eddie Howe's charges currently three points adrift of safety and with just one win in 15 Premier League games this season.

Newcastle want Trippier

Courage star Williams moves to Melbourne Victory

Paris Saint-Germain are lining up a bid for Wolves star Rayan Ait-Nouri, claims the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/16942594/psg-wolves-rayan-ait-nouri-transfer/" target="_blank">Sun</a>. The 20-year-old left-back could move as soon as next month, with PSG prepared to part with £30 million for his services.

PSG to move for Ait-Nouri

Juventus are considering raiding their city rivals Genoa in order to bolster their midfield, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/rovella-e-il-piano-b-per-la-juve-l-affare-principale-nel-caos-pl-86289" target="_blank">CalcioMercato</a>. While Aurelian Tchouameni is Juve's favoured candidate, Nicolo Ravella is seen as a fine back-up option should the Monaco star prove too expensive.

Rovella is Juventus' midfield plan B

Leeds United have stolen a march on the likes of Barcelona, Manchester City and Liverpool by striking a deal for Espanyol wonderkid Mateo Fernandez, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10274723/Leeds-agree-deal-sign-promising-Espanyol-striker-Mateo-Joseph-Fernandez-January.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a> Fernandez, 19, is highly rated in Catalunya and will arrive at Elland Road in January after the clubs agreed a transfer fee for the striker.

Leeds agree deal for Fernandez

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