Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Ter Stegen snubs move to Newcastle

Frenkie de Jong does not want to make a move to Manchester City and talk of Barcelona opening themselves up to offers for the Netherlands international is wide of the mark, reports <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/rebutja-el-city-de-pep-guardiola-perque-vol-triomfar-en-el-barca-pero-joan-laporta-el-te-i_671264_102.html " target="_blank">El Nacional.</a>The talented midfielder is eager to prove his worth to new Camp Nou boss Xavi and will not be looking to join a former Blaugrana coach, in the shape of Pep Guardiola, at the Etihad Stadium.

De Jong doesn’t want to join Man City (El Nacional)

Barca’s Dutch midfielder is not for sale

Manchester United are, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-five-man-united-first-team-stars-told-they-can-leave-in-january/ " target="_blank">Football Insider</a>, willing to part with five players in the January transfer window.Paul Pogba, Dean Henderson, Donny van de Beek, Jesse Lingard and Phil Jones will all be made available at the right price or on suitable loan agreements.

Man Utd prepared to part with five players (Football Insider)

Borussia Dortmund are considering a loan for Youssoufa Moukoko next summer, report<a href="https://www.goal.com/de/meldungen/bvb-borussia-dortmund-erw%C3%A4gt-leihe-youssoufa-moukoko/blt0b8f8d867eaf640c">WAZ</a>.Moukoko joined Dortmund's senior team on his 16th birthday a year ago and scored three goals in 14 appearances in 2020-21, however he is goalless after nine matches this season.Dortmund will reportedly not allow Moukoko to leave in January, but will explore options for him in 2022-23.

'Dortmund to send Moukoko on loan next summer' (WAZ)

<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/sorpresa-ter-stegen-12865984 " target="_blank">Sport</a> claims that Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has knocked back an approach from Newcastle.The Germany international has no intention of swapping Camp Nou for St James’ Park and has made it clear that he will not be entering into transfer talks.

Ter Stegen snubs move to Newcastle (Sport)

Renato Sanches struggled at Bayern Munich, and flopped during a loan spell at Swansea, but Arsenal are now eyeing up a move for the Portuguese midfielder.<a href="https://le10sport.com/football/ligue1/losc/exclu-mercato-arsenal-est-la-pour-renato-sanches-lille-575910" target="_blank">Le10Sport</a> reports that the Gunners have made contact with the Lille star's representatives ahead of the January window.

Arsenal keen on Portugal star Sanches (Le10Sport)

Cesar Azpilicueta has emerged on Barcelona’s transfer radar - according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/viene-guerra-barca-madrid-lateral-12869944" target="_self">SPORT</a>.The 32-year-old is set to become available on a free transfer when his contract expires on June 30, 2022.Barca are poised to swoop for Azpilicueta with new manager Xavi eager to bolster his options at the back.

Azpilicueta emerges on Barca’s radar (SPORT)

Blues defender touted for Camp Nou switch

Milan have identified Arsenal flop Nicolas Pepe as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.ilmilanista.it/news-milan/ultime-notizie/premier-rossoneri-esterno-massara/" target="_self">Il Milanista</a>.The Gunners paid £72 million ($97m) to sign the 26-year-old from Lille in 2019, but he has so far failed to live up to that lofty price tag.Arsenal could let Pepe go for as little as £25m ($34m) next year, with Milan poised to swoop when the winter market opens.

Milan target Arsenal's Pepe (Il Milanista)

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has shrugged off the transfer talk surrounding Jesse Lingard at Manchester United by claiming the England international remains a “big part” of his squad.Lingard appears destined for a move as contract talks have stalled at Old Trafford, but Solskjaer says there are no plans to lose him.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/solskjaer-lingard-transfer-man-utd-contract/blte9fce7adad028587" target="_self">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Jesse is still a big part of this squad' 

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New York Red Bulls midfielder Caden Clark sat down with GOAL to discuss his future more to RB Leipzig and what he's learned through his first MLS season.The teenager is set to join Leipzig after the conclusion of the MLS campaign, and he feels prepared to do so after facing his first real setback during the summer.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/i-ve-learned-that-you-have-to-be-a-dog-clark-ready-for-rb/blta8b245a4e951f3ef" target="_self">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

 Clark ready for RB Leipzig and USMNT challenges after difficult summer

Uruguay boss Oscar Tabarez has stepped down, <a href="https://twitter.com/Uruguay/status/1461764823734276099" target="_self">the federation confirmed</a>.The 74-year-old manager had been in charge of Uruguay since 2006, leading the team to three World Cups.Uruguay also won the 2011 Copa America under Tabarez's leadership, but are currently seventh in CONMEBOL's World Cup qualifying.

Uruguay boss Tabarez steps down

West Ham are hopeful of signing Jesse Lingard in January but are also aware of the possibility that Man Utd won't sanction a sale.According to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/11/19/west-ham-make-fresh-jesse-lingard-bid-january-window/" target="_self">the Telegraph</a>, West Ham will make a new bid for Lingard in January in the wake of reports that the midfielder's contract talks have broken down at Old Trafford.But West Ham are worried that Man Utd see them as a top-four competitor and would rather keep hold of Lingard rather than strengthen a Premier League rival.

West Ham worried Man Utd won't allow Lingard deal

Pulisic tipped to fend off Chelsea transfer talk 

LAFC have an option to extend Carlos Vela's contract, reports <a href="https://theathletic.com/2965161/2021/11/18/qa-lafc-president-and-gm-john-thorrington-on-what-comes-next-after-bob-bradleys-departure/" target="_self">the Athletic</a>.Vela's current deal with the club is set to expire this season, but the club has the option of extending that deal with a significant decrease in salary from the league-high $6.3 million he made this season.The club will be on the hunt for a new head coach this offseason as Bob Bradley confirmed his departure on Thursday.

LAFC have Vela option

Manchester United will only allow Diogo Dalot to head through the exits again at Old Trafford if they can get a deal done for Kieran Trippier, reports the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-transfer-news-trippier-22212879 " target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a>.The Red Devils are ready to rekindle interest in an England international right-back at Atletico Madrid, and any deal there will allow a versatile Portuguese to secure a switch elsewhere.

Man Utd’s terms for Dalot & Trippier deals

Antonio Conte is eager to get Weston McKennie onto his books at Tottenham, claims <a href="https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/transfer-news/tottenham-january-transfer-dusan-vlahovic-22207989 " target="_blank">football.london</a>.The USMNT star is seeing a move away from Juventus speculated on, with there a number of teams in England casting admiring glances in his direction.

Conte keen to get McKennie at Spurs

Liverpool are set to be frustrated in any efforts to lure Arnaut Danjuma away from Villarreal, reports <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-major-update-on-liverpool-bid-to-sign-danjuma-in-january-as-price-tag-revealed/ " target="_blank">Football Insider.</a>That is because the Liga outfit have no intention of parting with a Dutch winger that previously spent two seasons in England with Bournemouth.

Liverpool facing Danjuma frustration 

Roma remain interested in Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka, claims <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/serie-a/roma/2021/11/14-87074333/roma_tiago_pinto_non_molla_zakaria_ma_spunta_un_nuovo_nome " target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a>.Jose Mourinho sought to prise the Switzerland international away from the Gunners over the summer and could explore that option again in the new year.

Roma remain interested in Xhaka

West Ham are interested in Hertha Berlin defender Niklas Stark, claim <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10220903/West-Ham-keeping-eye-Hertha-Berlin-centre-Niklas-Stark.html" target="_blank">MailOnline</a>.The 26-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season, but the Hammers would pay for a January move aftr the serious injury to Angelo Ogbonna.Stark has two senior caps for Germany and is a key player for Hertha in the Bundesliga.

West Ham 'tracking Hertha defender Stark'

Dani Alves rejected two firm offers from clubs in Mexico in order to return to Barcelona, Goal can reveal.Two offers from teams in Liga MX were knocked back, with one of those a two-year deal that was worth considerably more than the terms agreed in Spain.Alves, though, made it clear from the start that his preference was to rejoin Barcelona after being released by Sao Paulo - with his dream coming true earlier this month.

Alves rejected Mexico offers to make Barcelona return

Red Bull Salzburg president Harald Lurzer has admitted in-demand forward Karim Adeyemi will probably leave the club next summer.Adeyemi has been heavily linked with Bayern Munich, and Lurzer says they will not stand in his way if their transfer demands are met.He told <a href="https://www.sport.de/news/ne4704765/salzburg-boss-spricht-ueber-karim-adeyemi---fc-bayern-wohl-raus-bvb-angebot-zu-niedrig/" target="_blank">Bild</a>: "The club is aware Karim will probably take the next step next summer. We don't want to put any obstacles in the way."

Salzburg president: 'Adeyemi will probably leave next summer'

Barcelona are keen on Basel striker&nbsp;Arthur Cabral as a replacement for Sergio Aguero, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo.</a>The 23-year-old has scored 23 goals in 24 appearances this season, and could be available for the relatvely low fee of €8 million, which would suit Barca's restricted finances.They are looking for a new striker after Aguero was ruled out long term due to a heart problem.

Barca 'target €8m Cabral to replace Aguero'

Man Utd and Newcastle target Marcelo Brozovic wants to stay at Inter and is in talks over a new deal, according to journalist Fabrizio Biasin.<a href="https://twitter.com/FBiasin/status/1461330934255525898">Biasin</a> shared an Instagram message he claimed to have got from Brozovic via Twitter, in which the Croatian confirmed he wished to remain at San Siro.The 29-year-old midfielder is out of contract next summer, leading to links with several Premier League sides.

Brozovic 'wants to stay at Inter'

Riccardo Pecini, the man who signed Kylian Mbappe for Monaco at the start of his career, has revealed how signing the superstar came about.Pecini, Monaco's former technical director who is now head of scouting at Serie A club Spezia, told <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/mbappe-was-on-a-different-level-and-i-knew-modric-was-a-champion-/blt20af1ac1fddea2d1" target="_blank">Goal</a>: "Mbappe was on a different level as a kid. Everyone in France knew it already. So, it wasn't so much about finding Mbappe, as convincing him to join.""The head of recruitment said to me, 'You have to see him'. So, we watched the player together and I said, 'Whatever we have to spend, we'll spend! Go straight there!'"He jumped on a plane, went to the home of the boy and quickly returned with Mbappe and his family. So, the head of recruitment did very well; I only authorised the deal."The scouting was all done by the academy and when I saw Mbappe for the first time, it was easy to decide."

'Mbappe was on a different level'

We may still be in November, and December is stacked. But it is January which has got Liverpool fans most concerned.Jurgen Klopp’s squad is already creaking, and it will now be tested like never before, especially with the Africa Cup of Nations set to deny him the services of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Naby Keita in amongst it all. With Salah and Mane set to go, Neil Jones explains why the Reds must sign a forward in January h<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/no-salah-no-mane-liverpool-need-to-sign-a-forward-in-january/blt2d73a1224c359c64" target="_blank">ere</a>.

No Salah, no Mane - Liverpool need a forward in January

Swiss midfielder Denis Zakaria would rather join Barcelona next summer than head to Real Madrid, reports <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/rebutja-ancelotti-i-el-reial-madrid-pel-barca-perque-creu-que-amb-xavi-hernandez-sera-millor-j_671255_102.html " target="_blank">El Nacional</a>.The Borussia Monchengladbach star is set to become a free agent in 2022 and is being linked with leading sides across Europe.

Zakaria favours Barca over Real

According to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/christian-pulisic-isnt-happy-chelsea-25489116" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>, Christian Pulisic is facing a fight for his future at Chelsea.Having struggled with a series of niggling knocks, and with the Blues boasting plenty of alternative attacking options, the USMNT forward needs to prove himself quickly in order to avoid being outcast.

Pulisic faces fight for Chelsea future

Axel Witsel is the latest star name to be linked with Newcastle, with <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-beffa-per-witsel-contatti-con-un-club-di-premier-66006 " target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> claiming that the Magpies are keen on the Belgium international midfielder.He is currently on the books of Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund, but a tempting offer from Tyneside could lure him to England.

Witsel wanted by Newcastle

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Barcelona are not worried by Chelsea rumours for Gavi, as things stand now. Talks are progressing in the last weeks in order to complete the contract extension soon. 🔵🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> Barça board proposal is on the table for 5 years contract - negotiations ongoing with Gavi. <a href="https://t.co/TbmrcxtTco">pic.twitter.com/TbmrcxtTco</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1461478062953046020?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Gavi extension talks at Barca progressing despite Chelsea links

Milan are close to finalising a contract renewal for Theo Hernandez&nbsp; - according to Italian journalist <a href="https://twitter.com/RudyGaletti/status/1461395348144984070?s=20" target="_self">Rudy Galetti</a>.The 24-year-old’s current deal expires in 2024, but the Rossoneri have reached an agreement to extend his stay for another two years.Hernandez, who has recently been linked with Manchester City, will also see his annual wage packet rise to €5 million.

Milan close to finalising Hernandez renewal

River Plate starlet Olaf Herschel is set to join Colorado Rapids.According to <a href="https://twitter.com/insiderapids/status/1461126886478602243?t=a3FmXfKRT1J15agmTqiaXw&amp;s=19" target="_self">Inside Rapids</a>, the Argentine teenager has already said goodbye to his team-mates and could arrive in the United States before the new year.However, Herschel won’t be eligible to play his first game for Colorado until January.

River Plate starlet Herschel set to join Colorado Rapids

Newcastle have added Lens star Seko Fofana to their transfer shortlist - according to <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a6994200029958916134-lom-lac-milan-latalanta-et-newcastle-gardent-un-oeil-sur-seko-fofana" target="_self">Foot Mercato</a>.The Magpies are planning a major squad overhaul following the completion of their £300 million ($405m) Saudi-backed takeover, with a number of top players being linked with moves to St James’ Park.Fofana has been a standout performer in Ligue 1 so far in 2021-22 and Newcastle are poised to make a move, but Lens are reluctant to let him leave the club in January.

Newcastle add Lens star Fofana to transfer shortlist

Bayern Munich midfielder Corentin Tolisso is the subject of interest from Tottenham - according to <a href="https://www.kicker.de/tolisso-beissen-tottenham-oder-inter-an-4000000040747/transfermeldung" target="_self">Kicker</a>.Inter are also keen on the 27-year-old, who has less than eight months left on his contract at Allianz Arena.Spurs are hoping to win the race to land Tolisso as head coach Antonio Conte looks to turn the club into Premier League title contenders again.

Tottenham interested in Tolisso

Mohamed Elneny is set to leave Arsenal in January - according to <a href="https://www.fotomac.com.tr/galatasaray/2021/11/18/mohamed-elneny-bedavaya-galatasaraya" target="_self">FotoMac</a>.The 29-year-old’s agent has reached an agreement with Gunners technical director Edu for his client to leave on a free transfer when the winter market opens.Galatasaray has been touted as the most likely next destination for Elneny, who has fallen out of favour at Arsenal this season.

Elneny set to leave Arsenal in January

Real Madrid are monitoring River Plate striker Julian Alvarez - according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2021/11/17/61950112268e3eb67e8b45eb.html" target="_self">Marca</a>.The 21-year-old took in a brief trial spell with the Blancos as a youth player, and they are now keeping a close eye on his progress in Argentina.Atletico Madrid, Juventrus and Milan have also been linked with Alvarez, whose current contract runs out in December 2022.

Real Madrid monitoring River Plate striker Alvarez

Roma are plotting a swoop for Atletico Madrid midfielder Hector Herrera - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/roma-ritorno-di-fiamma-per-herrera-92294" target="_self">Calciomercato</a>.Jose Mourinho is eager to bolster his options in the middle of the park and Herrera could be available for as little as €5 million in January.Atletico are ready to cash in on the 31-year-old before his contract expires next summer.

Roma plotting Herrera swoop

Thiago Silva is eyeing another contract extension at Chelsea - according to <a href="https://odia.ig.com.br/esporte/fluminense/2021/11/6276144-fluminense-teria-iniciado-conversas-para-repatriar-thiago-silva-no-meio-de-2022.html" target="_self">O Dia</a>.The 37-year-old was kept on for the 2021-22 campaign after helping the Blues win the Champions League, and could now look to stay at Stamford Bridge through to 2023.Silva has been linked with a return to Fluminense in his native Brazil, but is aware that his chances of playing at the World Cup will be boosted if he is still playing for a top European club.

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