Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd & Newcastle in for Dembele

Barcelona have sized up Alvaro Morata as a priority capture for the club, per <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2021/12/30/primera/1640835874_441880.html" target="_blank">AS</a>.The Juventus striker is on Xavi's wishlist as he looks to help switch things about at Camp Nou.Morata, on loan from Atletico Madrid, could be in line for a return back to his home country.

Morata wanted by Barca (AS)

Manchester United and Newcastle will look to pounce on the news that Ousmane Dembele is now expected to leave Barcelona, writes <a href="https://twitter.com/MatteMoretto/status/1476316213512917000?s=20" target="_blank">Matteo Moretto</a>.Both clubs had already expressed firm interest in the winger, whose contract expires in the summer.They can now start negotiating a contract with him from January 1 onwards as they try to add further attacking talent to their ranks.

Man Utd & Newcastle look to pounce on Dembele news (Moretto)

The Premier League clubs have already expressed firm interest in the player

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sources: Inter Miami acquire midfielder Bryce Duke from LAFC in a trade. Duke will retain homegrown rights, so he should be off budget for Miami. Duke, 20, made 26 appearances (5 starts) with LAFC. Was with Barca Residency before LAFC, who acquired HG rights from Real Salt Lake.— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) <a href="https://twitter.com/tombogert/status/1476661810845597697?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Bryce Duke set for Inter Miami

Romelu Lukaku admits he is not happy with his current situation at Chelsea.<iframe></iframe>The striker is working his way back to full fitness, having been limited to just five Premier League appearances since mid-October due to an injury and a bout of Covid-19.The 28-year-old, who has scored five times in 13 Premier League appearances, feels the current system employed by coach Thomas Tuchel does not suit him.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/lukaku-not-happy-with-tuchel-s-system-at-chelsea-as-striker/bltfe3f42a8d8061548" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Lukaku 'not happy' with Tuchel's system at Chelsea and open to Inter return

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Brian Brobbey deal will not include any buy option. Ajax are preparing paperworks to announce his comeback on loan from RB Leipzig once final details will be sorted 🤝🇳🇱 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ajax?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ajax</a> Ajax were negotiating for a Brazilian centre striker - then they left the negotiations to sign Brobbey.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1476623331667369993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2021</a></blockquote>
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No purchase option in Ajax's Brobbey deal

Philippe Coutinho's prospective return to his native Brazil has reached an impasse over the Barcelona star's elevated salary demands.<iframe></iframe>The playmaker is unsettled at Camp Nou and keen to seek a new club.But his generous wage package in Catalunya all but rules out a move to even one of Serie A's giants.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/coutinho-s-brazil-return-unlikely-due-to-salary-differences/blt7b5835b20724a725" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Coutinho Brazil return unlikely

Monaco and Niko Kovac have parted ways, <a href="https://twitter.com/Tanziloic/status/1476602989880164362" target="_blank">according to journalist Loic Tanzi</a>.The Ligue 1 side sit sixth in the table with eight wins from 19 matches this season.

Kovac leaves Monaco

Austin FC have signed Colombian midfielder Jhojan Valencia, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/psierrar/status/1476393852831514625" target="_blank">Pipe Sierra</a>.He will join from Deportivo Cali on a contract that runs until December 2024 with an option to extend for another year.

Austin FC sign Valencia

Tomas Rincon is on the verge of returning to Genoa, <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/serie-a/torino/2021/12/30-88390094/toro_rincon_vicino_al_ritorno_al_genoa" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a> claims.The 33-year-old defensive midfielder spent two-and-a-half years with Genoa before moving on to Juventus and then Torino.Genoa have been trying to work out a deal with the Venezuela international and he has already agreed to make a move back to the club.

Rincon nears Genoa return

Philippe Coutinho could head back to Brazil in January.The midfielder has been linked with a move away from Barcelona and <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/flamengo-quiere-philippe-coutinho-13044690" target="_blank">Sport</a> says Flamengo are eager to sign him.Flamengo would sign him on loan until the summer, but will include an option to extend that until the end of the year.

Flamengo want Coutinho on loan

Newcastle are preparing a bid for Jordan Veretout.<a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a6257797299749813011-newcastle-prepare-une-offre-pour-jordan-veretout" target="_blank">Foot Mercato</a> says the Premier League team will try to secure the services of the midfielder from Roma in the January transfer window.

Newcastle ready Veretout offer

Former Crystal Palace winger Bakary Sako has <a href="https://www.asse.fr/fr/actualites/bakary-sako-fait-son-retour-en-vert--ac31492" target="_blank">signed a contract with Saint-Etienne</a>.The 33-year-old has been without a club since leaving Cypriot side Pafos in July 2020.The Mali international, who played for Saint-Etienne for three years until 2012, has signed a deal until the end of the season.

Sako back with Saint-Etienne

Lazio are trying to convince Luiz Felipe to sign a new contract in the coming weeks, <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/luiz-felipe-la-lazio-spinge-per-evitare-un-de-vrij-bis-38364" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports.The centre-back can leave the club for free at the end of the season, but the Serie A side are determined to prevent that happening.The 24-year-old is asking for a €2 million salary, but Lazio want to reduce their wage bill.

Lazio push for Luiz Felipe renewal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨Corinthians told Diego Costa to "End your contract with Atletico let's talks again." said. ⚡Diego Costa does not want to make a hasty decision, so he is trying to make a more cautious decision. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VaiCorinthians?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VaiCorinthians</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Galo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Galo</a> <a href="https://t.co/CyS0WQr5dx">pic.twitter.com/CyS0WQr5dx</a>— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1476551124689821698?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Corinthians pursue Diego Costa

Inter are favourites to land Borussia Monchengladbach defender Matthias Ginter following the defender’s confirmation that he will leave the Bundesliga club after five seasons,&nbsp;GOAL&nbsp;can confirm.<iframe></iframe>The 27-year-old, a member of Germany’s World Cup-winning squad at Brazil 2014, has spent the past half-decade at Borussia-Park, establishing himself as one of his nation’s best centre-backs.But with the news that he will exit North Rhine-Westphalia at the close of the current campaign, clubs have been put on high alert for his services – and the Serie A champions look to be frontrunners for his signature.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/inter-advanced-talks-ginter-summer-transfer-gladbach/blt40023e4c2b5b30b5" target="_blank">Red the full story on GOAL here!</a>

Inter in advanced talks with Ginter for summer move

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">FC Bayern midfielder Mickaël Cuisance joins Venezia on a permanent move, done deal. The French midfielder is now in Italy to undergo his medical. 🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SkySport</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> CSKA Moscow also approached him with an official bid - but Cuisance will sign for Venezia in the next hours.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1476555872520318980?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Cuisance heads for Venezia

Barcelona have made contact with Alvaro Morata's entourage,&nbsp;GOAL&nbsp;can confirm, with the Blaugrana keen to take over the final six months of the striker's loan at Juventus and willing to sell Memphis Depay to the Serie A side to sweeten the deal.<iframe></iframe>Morata's time in Italy is coming to an end, as Juve have no intention of exercising their right to purchase the striker outright for €35 million (£29m/$40m) from parent club Atletico Madrid at the end of the season.His potential availability has therefore not gone unnoticed at Camp Nou, with new boss Xavi keen to add a tried-and-tested number nine to his own ranks. The Old Lady, however, are unconvinced by Netherlands international Depay.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/barcelona-contact-morata-loan-transfer-depay-sale-juventus/blt1c3101c46f71f902" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL here!</a>

Barca make Morata inquiry

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔥West Ham United will begin talks to transfer Tosin Adarabioyo from Fulham in January.📞<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WHUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WHUFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FFC</a> 🔻VOLE🔻 🔜 <a href="https://t.co/FGB5A8DzJX">https://t.co/FGB5A8DzJX</a> <a href="https://t.co/gikL4FH3Oo">pic.twitter.com/gikL4FH3Oo</a>— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1476493256263442434?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Hammers eye Fulham star

It has been a decent start to the season for Liverpool.<iframe></iframe>With only two defeats in all competitions so far, the Reds find themselves in the Premier League title race (albeit with work to do), have progressed smoothly to the last 16 of the Champions League and,&nbsp;courtesy of that epic comeback against Leicester recently,&nbsp;have a Carabao Cup semi-final to look forward to in the New Year too.&nbsp;January, though, has always felt like it could be a key month. With the likes of Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane heading off to the Africa Cup of Nations, Jurgen Klopp’s squad will be tested like never before.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/salah-contract-phillips-out-liverpool-january-transfer/blte0e7a5332807fe8f" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL here!</a>

What will Liverpool's window look like?

Boro chase Brighton striker

Matthijs de Ligt will not leave Juventus in the January transfer window, and does not have a release clause for Barcelona, GOAL's Romeo Agresti says.The Bianconeri star has been linked with an exit from Turin in the new year.But if he does go, it will not be until the summer, while the Blaugrana have no first choice on him.

De Ligt will not leave Juve in January

After a strong start to the season, injuries and Covid-19 issues have led to an inconsistent end to 2021 for Chelsea. As such, their appetite for new signings in January may have grown somewhat.<iframe></iframe>Thomas Tuchel was broadly happy with his squad at the start of the campaign, but has, on occasion, not been able to name nine senior players on his bench.Furthermore, possible exits could force the Blues to make big moves in the upcoming transfer window.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chilwell-replacement-christensen-contract-chelsea-january/blt127017267b7ba7e5" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL here!</a>

How Chelsea's window could look

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Napoli are in contact with Manchester United through intermediaries to discuss potential loan fee and buy option for Axel Tuanzebe. The centre back is appreciated but price tag will be key to proceed in negotiations. 🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Napoli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Napoli</a> Aston Villa are waiting - nothing agreed yet.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1476459288042246146?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Napoli chase after Tuanzebe

Manchester United are trying to arrange a meeting with the representatives of River Plate star Julian Alvarez, writes <a href="https://www.tycsports.com/river-plate/river-manchester-united-julian-alvarez-id402017.html" target="_blank">TyC Sports</a>.The 21-year-old striker has been heavily linked with the Red Devils over the past month.He is said to be valued at about €20 million ($22m/£17m).

Man Utd attempt to arrange Alvarez meeting

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Newcastle are still working to sign Kieran Trippier who's out of contract in 2023 - Atletico are waiting for the official bid. He's top of the list with 2 more options. ⚪️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NUFC</a> Newcastle are looking for right back, left back &amp; centre back [Sven Botman, depends on Lille plans]. <a href="https://t.co/NIDCfVJU9A">pic.twitter.com/NIDCfVJU9A</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1476372927306207237?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Newcastle still pushing for Trippier

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Young Boys right back Silvan Hefti is set to join Genoa on a permanent move for €5m. He’s gonna be the first signing for Andriy Shevchenko as Genoa manager. 🟡🇨🇭 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SkySport</a> Genoa are also working to sign Italian striker Roberto Piccoli on loan from Atalanta. <a href="https://twitter.com/DiMarzio?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DiMarzio</a> <a href="https://t.co/qx3sfRWwH1">pic.twitter.com/qx3sfRWwH1</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1476290304219176968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Hefti set to join Genoa

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Arek <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Milik?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Milik</a> has been offered to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Juventus?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Juventus</a>. He could leave <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OlympiqueMarseille?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OlympiqueMarseille</a> in January. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamOM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamOM</a>— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1476306422409449480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Striker Milik offered to Juventus

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Cenk <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tosun?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tosun</a> is not in Rafa <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Benitez?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Benitez</a>’s plans: the turkish striker is ready to leave <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Everton?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Everton</a> in January. He could return to the turkish Super Lig. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Besiktas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Besiktas</a> have shown interest to re-sign him. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EFC</a>— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1476322303734595584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Tosun ready to leave Everton

Aberdeen expect a bid for full-back Calvin Ramsay from Leicester City, reports the <a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/calvin-ramsay-wanted-leicester-aberdeen-25811354" target="_blank">Daily Record</a>.The Foxes see Ramsay, 18, as a rising star who is starting to prove himself during a four-assist campaign in Scotland this year.

Ramsay could be subject of Leicester bid

Ousmane Dembele could be set to leave Barcelona this summer after contract extension talks with the club collapsed this week, GOAL can confirm.Negotiations did not go as the Blaugrana expected and Dembele's contract requests were not met. The sides remain a long way apart in their wage proposals.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/dembele-extension-talks-with-barcelona-crumble/blt24c3401e13999c7d" target="_blank">Read the full story here!</a>

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