Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man City target summer Felix move

Manchester City will move for Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix at the end of the season as part of a summer rebuild, according to <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/fichajes-atletico-madrid-3-equipos-quieren-fichar-joao-felix-20211207.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>.Felix is said to be unhappy in Spain after falling out with Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone.Man City are therefore ready to moved for the player - who signed for more than £100m from Benfica - and could make him their marquee buy in a summer of spending.

Man City 'target summer Felix move' (Fichajes)

Guardiola planning rebuild at end of season

Barcelona are keen on a January move for Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani, reports <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20211207/1001722323/fichar-killer-urgente-cavani-opcion-seria.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>.Barca want to bolster their frontline this winter and see Cavani, who is out of contract at the end of the season, as a potential cut-price option, with deals for the likes of Manchester City's Ferran Torres beyond their financial reach.The Uruguayan was originally expected to see out his contract at the Red Devils but could now be ready to quit the club this winter after being restricted to just one Premier League start this season, with the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo further limiting his opportunities.

Barca keen on Cavani (Mundo Deportivo)

Man Utd forward could be on the move in search of first-team football

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨Juan Fernando Quintero, a un paso de volver a River *️⃣El Shenzhen 🇨🇳 le debe una fortuna y, como no le cancelan la deuda, el 🇨🇴 presiona para regresar *️⃣El futbolista le propuso al dueño de su pase que lo ceda por un año ya que ese es su deseo y hay muchas chances de que se dé. <a href="https://t.co/1DRv2xEbyI">pic.twitter.com/1DRv2xEbyI</a>— César Luis Merlo (@CLMerlo) <a href="https://twitter.com/CLMerlo/status/1468651369666015236?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 8, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Colombia star Quintero close to River return

Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson has everything to gain from a loan move to Ajax, according to ex-England international Trevor Sinclair.“Who wouldn’t turn a loan move down to Ajax – fantastic football club, lots of history, lots of heritage, great opportunities,” Sinclair told <a href="https://talksport.com/football/998673/" target="_blank">TalkSport</a>.“If that is the case that Ajax are interested, I’d be very surprised if he wanted to turn that down because he’s already proven that he wants to play football. That’s why he came back to Man United."

Henderson urged to move on loan to 

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez dubbed Toni Kroos the club's "transfer of the century", according to the German star's agent.<iframe></iframe>Kroos moved to the Spanish capital from Bayern Munich in 2014 and has since established himself as one of the greatest midfielders ever to pull on Madrid's famed white shirt.And at 31 the Germany international still has plenty to give the Merengue as he continues to spearhead their bid for honours at home and in Europe.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/kroos-move-to-real-madrid-was-transfer-of-the-century-for/blt5f334a57295631ae" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Kroos move to Madrid 'transfer of the century' for Perez, says agent

PSG to consider offers for Wijnaldum

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Breaking | Lyon Sporting Director Juninho confirms his imminent resignation, leaving this winter: "It is better for the club to already prepare for the future &amp; I also want to stop." (AFP)— Get French Football News (@GFFN) <a href="https://twitter.com/GFFN/status/1468650370104762384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 8, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Juninho to step down from Lyon

The new manager at Old Trafford requires plenty of attacking output from his wide defenders, meaning there could be a changing of the guard on the way as Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Luke Shaw see their places under threat from Diogo Dalot and Alex Telles.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/wan-bissaka-shaw-dalot-telles-man-utd-full-backs-rangnick/blt7a8fb8dce597739f" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Man Utd's misfiring full-backs facing fight to impress Rangnick

Real Madrid lead the chase for Chelsea star Antonio Rudiger, according to the <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/real-madrid-emerging-as-favourites-to-sign-antonio-rudiger-for-free-with-no-fresh-chelsea-talks-held/k4XIwzcBNlMv/" target="_blank">Athletic</a>. The defender is out of contract at the end of the season, while talks with the Blues have been stalled since August.

Madrid favourites to sign Rudiger

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">¡Vamos por más, Muñeco! ⚪️❤️⚪️ <a href="https://t.co/6JMs5zDUH8">pic.twitter.com/6JMs5zDUH8</a>— River Plate (@RiverPlate) <a href="https://twitter.com/RiverPlate/status/1468624208427204608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 8, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Gallardo to stay at River another year

The Orlando Pride have exercised their option to bring back Brazilian star Marta, <a href="https://www.orlandocitysc.com/news/orlando-pride-exercises-options-on-nine-players-following-2021-season" target="_self">the club confirmed</a>.Marta is one of nine players that the NWSL side exercised contract options on, while the Pride did not exercise the contract option on defender Konya Plummer, while forward Crystal Thomas is out of contract.“We’d like to thank both Crystal and Konya for their contributions to the Club and wish them the best of luck in their next steps,” Orlando Pride General Manager Ian Fleming said. “As we continue to make roster decisions, we’re excited to continue to build the core of our roster while acquiring valuable assets that can help strengthen the Pride in both the short and long term.”

Pride exercise option to bring back Marta

Everton are closing in on a deal to sign Aaron Ramsey, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/86_longo/status/1468551145387921408" target="_self">CalcioMercato</a>.Juventus are ready to let Ramsey go, with the former Arsenal midfielder out of the picture with the Italian giants.Ramsey has featured just five times in all competitions for Juve this season.

Everton closing in on Ramsey

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Congratulations, Amani! 🤩👏<a href="https://t.co/LSmi3Dg26B">https://t.co/LSmi3Dg26B</a>— Arsenal Academy (@ArsenalAcademy) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArsenalAcademy/status/1468608049409675271?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 8, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Richards signs first professional Arsenal contract

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Academy goalkeeper Jayden St Paul has signed a new contract with the club! ✍️ Congratulations, Jayden! 👊<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NCFC</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/NorwichCityAcad?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NorwichCityAcad</a>— Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NorwichCityFC/status/1468596231957929985?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 8, 2021</a></blockquote>
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 Jayden St Paul signs new Norwich deal

Following their elimination from the Champions League, AC Milan will focus on signing a centre-back in the January transfer window as they look to replace Simon Kjaer, <a href="https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/2021/12/08/milan-calciomercato-difensore-news?social=twitter_skysport_link_null" target="_blank">Sky Sport Italy</a> reports.The Dane is set to miss the remainder of the season due to a knee injury, with Lille defender Sven Botman seen as an ideal candidate to come in, while loan moves for Andreas Christensen and Malang Sarr could also be considered.

AC Milan looking for Kjaer replacement

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Negotiations at final stages for Domenico Tedesco to be named as new RB Leipzig manager after Jesse Marsch. He’s prepared to accept - now matter of details. 🤝🇮🇹🇩🇪 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RBLeipzig?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RBLeipzig</a> Rúben Amorim didn’t want to leave Sporting - same for Roger Schmidt with PSV.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1468582567683280906?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 8, 2021</a></blockquote>
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RB Leipzig set to appoint Tedesco

Besiktas striker Cyle Larin is the subject of interest from Brighton - according to <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/brighton/exclusive-seagulls-show-interest-cyle-larin-transfer-besiktas" target="_self">TEAMtalk</a>.West Ham, Everton and Southampton have also previously been linked with the 26-year-old, whose current contract is due to expire next summer.Larin could sign a pre-contract agreement with Brighton in January as Graham Potter seeks to bolster his options in the final third.

Brighton interested in Besiktas striker Larin

Ajax have identified Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-transfer-news-ajax-22384653" target="_self">MEN</a>.The Dutch outfit would like to bring in the 24-year-old on loan in the January transfer window.United may be open to letting Henderson leave given the fact he has now fallen back behind David de Gea in the goalkeeping pecking order at Old Trafford.

Ajax target Man Utd keeper Henderson

Joao Felix is seeking a move away from Atletico Madrid - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ellarguero/status/1468369764779274251?s=20" target="_self">El Larguero</a>.Atletico spent €126 million (£108m/$142m) to sign the Portuguese playmaker from Benfica in 2019, but he has so far struggled to live up to that price tag.Felix has only started three La Liga games for Atletico this term, and he would like to leave the club in search of more regular opportunities in January.

Joao Felix seeking Atletico exit

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum is being touted for a return to Newcastle - according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2021/12/07/internacional/1638859636_449179.html" target="_self">AS</a>.The 31-year-old moved to Parc des Princes on a free transfer after leaving Liverpool in the summer, but is not yet a guaranteed starter under Mauricio Pochettino.Wijnaldum would be open to heading back to the Premier League in January, with Newcastle poised to swoop again for a man who previously played at St James Park in 2015-16.

PSG's Wijnaldum touted for Newcastle return

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Chelsea have made no proposal to sign Attila Szalai. He’s been scouted for long time as many other players in Europe, talks have never been opened. 🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> There’s nothing else going on with Szalai or Fenerbahçe board as things stand.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1468511585538875397?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 8, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Chelsea yet to bid for Fenerbahce's Szalai

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍️ Proud to announce that <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Croatia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Croatia</a> head coach <a href="https://twitter.com/DalicZlatko?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DalicZlatko</a> has extended his contract until 2⃣0⃣2⃣4⃣!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BeProud?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BeProud</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Family?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Family</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Vatreni?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Vatreni</a>❤️‍🔥 <a href="https://t.co/EYdyLJgKdt">pic.twitter.com/EYdyLJgKdt</a>— HNS (@HNS_CFF) <a href="https://twitter.com/HNS_CFF/status/1468524218635718662?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 8, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Croatia boss Dalic signs new contract

Everton full back Lucas Digne's future at Goodison Park is in doubt after he was left out of the squad for their 2-1 win over Arsenal.Digne was excluded from selection after a disagreement with manager Rafael Benitez, according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/digne-was-left-out-of-evertons-squad-for-arsenal-game-after-disagreement-with-benitez/pST9rtoQSTg7/" target="_blank">The Atheltic.</a>Ben Godfrey played instead of Digne, who could be on the way out of Everton with the transfer window open next month.

Digne out of Everton picture after Benitez row

Ajax have approached Tottenham about a January move for Steven Bergwijn, according to <a href="https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/1285112707/ajax-meldt-interesse-in-steven-bergwijn-bij-spurs" target="_blank">De Telegraaf.</a>The 24-year-old has struggled in England, scoring only four goals in 62 games and barely playing under new Spurs boss Antonio Conte.Ajax, who have reached the knock-out stages of the Champions League with a 100% group record, are offering to give Bergwijn a return to the Netherlands and more first team chances.

Ajax 'move for Spurs winger Bergwijn'

Bayern Munich chairman Herbert Hainer is hopeful Robert Lewandowski will end his career with the club by signing a new deal."I would be very happy if Robert would end his career with us. One thing is clear: all of us here at FC Bayern appreciate Robert beyond measure!", he tol&nbsp;Sport Bild&nbsp;of the 33-year-old striker.Lewandowski's deal runs until 2023, but a new contract will almost certainly be tabled before then.

Hainer wants new Lewandowski deal

Manchester United-linked head coach Roberto Mancini has denied having a "verbal agreement" in place to return to the Premier League.The Italy boss, who managed Manchester City between 2009 and 2013, insists he remains fully committed to his role with the national team."A verbal agreement with a Premier League club? All false," Mancini told&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Nazionale/06-12-2021/roberto-mancini-nessun-accordo-il-manchester-united-voglio-vincere-mondiale-430327279934.shtml" target="_self">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>.&nbsp;"My only goal is to get to the World Cup and be able to win it.”

Man Utd-linked Mancini denies having 'verbal agreement' to return to PL

Gareth Bale could return to Tottenham next summer - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1468131514353426435?s=20" target="_self">Fichajes</a>.The Welshman rejoined Spurs on loan for the 2020-21 season but is now back at Real Madrid seeing out the final year of his contract.Antonio Conte may decide to bring Bale back to north London on a free transfer next summer.

Bale could return to Spurs next summer

Barcelona and Manchester City are €15 million (£13m/$17m) apart with regards to their valuations of Ferran Torres - according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20211207/1001722325/salvable-diferencia-separa-city-barca-ferran-torres.html" target="_self">Mundo Deportivo</a>.Barca are willing to offer €45m (£38m/$51m) for the 21-year-old, who only joined City from Valencia in August 2020.City boss Pep Guardiola thinks he is worth at least €60m (£51m/$68m), though, and it is unclear whether the two clubs will reach a final compromise in January.

Barca & Man City apart on Torres valuation

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Stop calling Marc 📞😉— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) <a href="https://twitter.com/AFCAjax/status/1468483707480723457?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 8, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Overmars pens fresh terms as Ajax director of football

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Real Madrid are planning to extend Luka Modric’s contract until June 2023. The intention is clear since months from both sides - work in progress to reach the agreement. 🔟🇭🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RealMadrid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RealMadrid</a> Modric’s considered key player by Carlo Ancelotti and whole Real Madrid board. <a href="https://t.co/xbZHGeXR6Z">pic.twitter.com/xbZHGeXR6Z</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1468344172126085120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 7, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Modric in line for Real Madrid extension

Colorado Rapids youngster Dantouma Toure is training with Arsenal, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/briansciaretta/status/1468310572554989591?s=21" target="_self">American Soccer Now</a>.The 17-year-old winger is spending the MLS offseason training with several European teams most recently at Ranges.And Toure, who was born in Guinea but has played for the U.S. at the youth level, is now training with Arsenal after making his MLS debut in July.

American youngster training with Arsenal

West Ham are considering a loan move for Manchester City's Nathan Ake to ease their defensive injury crisis, reports the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/16966692/west-ham-transfer-ake-zouma/" target="_blank">Sun</a>.The Hammers have turned to Ake after Kurt Zouma suffered a hamstring injury against Chelsea on Saturday that is set to keep him out until March, with fellow centre-back Angelo Ogbonna already ruled out for the season with a knee injury.Former Bournemouth defender Ake has only made three Premier League starts this season so may be open to the idea of regular first-team football at the London Stadium during the second half of the campaign.

Hammers consider Ake move

Everton and Leicester have joined Arsenal in the race to sign Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Denis Zakaria, reports <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/denis-zakaria-attracting-premier-league-interest" target="_blank">90Min</a>.Zakaria's contract expires at the end of the season so is able to discuss terms with foreign clubs over a free transfer move from next month.The Switzerland international's agents have also been offering the player to clubs across Europe in order to drum up more interest.

Prem duo join Zakaria hunt

Maurcio Pochettino has lost the faith of the PSG dressing room following his links to Manchester United, reports <a href="https://todofichajes.com/pochettino-pierde-el-apoyo-del-vestuario/" target="_blank">Todofichajes</a>.Pochettino was believed to be keen on a move to Old Trafford following the dismissal of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, but no move materialised and Ralf Rangnick was appointed as caretaker boss instead.PSG were so confident that Pochettino was going to leave the club they had contacted Zinedine Zidane to replace him, but his decision to remain has now caused tension among the senior players.

PSG lose faith in Poch

Newcastle have hired an external recruitment firm to help their search for a director of football, though they will also appoint a short-term recruitment advisor to help them through the January transfer window, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10285525/Newcastle-hire-recruitment-firm-new-director-football.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>.The Magpies are keen to strengthen the squad significantly next month to help their battle against relegation, with a centre-back a priority.Bournemouth's Lloyd Kelly, Borussia Monchengladbach's Matthias Ginter and Lille's Sven Botman are among those on their shortlist.

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