Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Costa turns down offers with sights set on Premier League

Tottenham have, according to the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-fc-news-heung-min-son-harry-kane-contract-talks-hold-latest-b672169.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard</a>, shelved plans to open contract talks with Harry Kane and Heung-min Son. Spurs are eager to retain the services of both star forwards, but both are currently tied to long-term deals and are not considered to be urgent matters of business with money tight during the coronavirus pandemic.

Spurs put Kane & Son talks on hold

Tottenham not discussing deals for star duo

Sergio Ramos is free to speak to Premier League clubs while the January transfer window is open, with&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;yet to offer their captain a new contract. Goal&nbsp;can confirm that the World Cup winner is still waiting for an extension offer from the club amid rumoured interest from&nbsp;Tottenham&nbsp;and&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;in the English top-flight. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/sergio-ramos-free-to-speak-to-premier-league-clubs-with-real/nexeaokjuuj518vfit9405qox" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

Real yet to offer Ramos new contract

Kevin de Bruyne is set to turn down a contract extension at Manchester City - according to <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/kevin-de-bruyne-ready-to-reject-manchester-citys-first-contract-offer-5njpr3zl7?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1609762122" target="_blank">The Times</a>. The Blues are trying to tie the 29-year-old down to a fresh five-year deal, but he has grown frustrated by the slow pace of negotiations. De Bruyne, whose current contract is due to run until 2023, has scored three goals in 14 Premier League appearances for City this season.

De Bruyne set to turn down Man City extension

Blues midfielder frustrated by contract negotiations 

Real Madrid are in pole position to sign Bayern Munich defender David Alaba - according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2021/01/04/5ff0823746163f81118b45ac.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. Barcelona have also been linked with the 28-year-old, who is free to negotiate with potential suitors this month after turning down the chance to extend his stay at Allianz Arena beyond the summer. Alaba's agent has been in contact with both of the La Liga giants, but Madrid can offer him&nbsp;a better financial package than Barca at the moment.

Real Madrid in pole position to sign Alaba 

Arsenal&nbsp;outcast William Saliba is set to join Nice on loan,&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;can confirm. The Frenchman will undergo a medical at the Allianz Riviera on Monday, before joining the&nbsp;Ligue 1&nbsp;club until the end of the season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/arsenal-outcast-saliba-set-to-join-nice-on-loan/bwxopd4428sw1srxoiuckioyv" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Arsenal outcast Saliba set to join Nice

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could discard as many as six members of his first-team squad to make room for new arrivals, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/13634634/solskjaer-transfer-talks-man-utd-january-plans/" target="_blank">Sun</a>.&nbsp; Phil Jones, Dan James, Sergio Romero, Jesse Lingard and Marcos Rojo will all be made available for sale, while Brandon Williams is being offered out on loan.

Solskjaer to axe six Man Utd first-teamers in January

Jones, James and Lingard among players likely to leave

AC Milan have made a €15 million bid for Strasbourg defender Mohamed Simakan. The full-back has been on the Serie A leaders' list of targets for some time. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ac-milan-offer-15m-for-strasbourg-defender-simakan/5lzgy7epqs581taeju6uccyh6">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Milan make offer for Simakan

John Askey has left his role as manager of Port Vale. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Club statement: John Askey.<a href="https://t.co/mK80t2Ks9I">https://t.co/mK80t2Ks9I</a> — Port Vale FC (@OfficialPVFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialPVFC/status/1346131837203132417?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 4, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Askey leaves Vale

Willian Jose has emerged as an option for Atletico Madrid to replace Diego Costa. Atletico need a new forward following Diego Costa’s exit and <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2021/01/04/primera/1609781984_133053.html" target="_blank">Diario As</a> states that the Real Sociedad man’s agents are in talks with the Liga leaders.

Willian Jose an option for Atletico

Carles Alena is on the brink of sealing a loan move to Getafe from Barcelona, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/partidazocope/status/1346160440259334144" target="_blank">Cadena Cope</a>. The midfielder is not in Ronald Koeman’s plans for the remainder of the season and Barca are happy for him to head out and accrue game time.

Alena heading for Getafe loan

David Alaba’s proposed move to Real Madrid has stalled over wage demands. The Bayern Munich man wants a wage that would make him the highest-paid player in the squad, but Real are not keen. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/alaba-to-real-madrid-stalls-as-bayern-munich-defender/6j3gh0lrs6971gjrys5frra4p" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Alaba’s demands stalling Real move

Rio Ferdinand does not care if Paul Pogba leaves Manchester United, as he feels the club should move for Jack Grealish. The former Red Devil told his Rio Ferdinand Presents FIVE podcast that even at £100m, the Aston Villa man is worth pursuing. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/i-dont-care-if-pogba-leaves-man-utd-grealish-is-my-man/5x6hxjw2v15s19x8o7wh7i7wg" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Ferdinand urges United to go for Grealish

Uruguayan side Nacional has signed Andres D'Alessandro, the club confirmed. The 39-year-old joins from Brazilian side Internacional, having played for the club since 2008. D'Alessandro, who has also played for Wolfsburg, Portsmouth and Real Zaragoza, represented Argentina 25 times between 2003-10, winning gold at the 2004 Olympics.&nbsp; <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🖊️De puño y letra: “Cumpliré un sueño profesional y lo daré todo. Con respeto, compromiso y dedicación para hacer todavía más grande al Decano del fútbol uruguayo” - Andrés D’Alessandro ¡Bienvenido a casa <a href="https://twitter.com/dale10?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dale10</a>! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DaleBolso?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DaleBolso</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dale10EnNacional?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dale10EnNacional</a> <a href="https://t.co/4beRvMfDLS">pic.twitter.com/4beRvMfDLS</a>— Nacional (@Nacional) <a href="https://twitter.com/Nacional/status/1346177194347868167?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 4, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

Nacional signs former Argentina international D'Alessandro

Flamengo striker Lincoln is set to join FC Cincinnatti, reports <a href="https://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/times/flamengo/noticia/flamengo-faz-contraproposta-e-aguarda-resposta-de-clube-da-mls-para-sacramentar-saida-de-lincoln.ghtml">Globo Esporte</a>. The forward will join on an initial&nbsp;loan until with an obligation to purchase should he make a certain number of appearances for the club. Lincoln had also been linked with Huddersfield Town in recent weeks.

Flamengo's Lincoln close to FC Cincy move

West Ham may recall Felipe Anderson from Porto due to a lack of games, reports <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/jan/04/west-ham-felipe-anderson-end-loan-spell-porto?CMP=share_btn_tw">the Guardian</a>. The winger has made just three appearances for the Portuguese club since making the move in October. West Ham are hoping to sell Anderson this summer and, without him playing regularly, the club believes it will struggle to get a fair valuation for him.

West Ham could end Anderson loan spell

Lucas Vazquez has rejected an initial contract offer from Real Madrid, reports <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2021/01/04/5ff34760268e3e245c8b45ad.html">Marca</a>. The midfielder will see his contract expire at the end of the season and, for quite awhile, it seemed unlikely that he would sign a new one. However, after earning his way back into Zinedine Zidane's plans, Vazquez could stay with the club, although Real Madrid are determined to watch their spending amid the pandemic.

Vazquez rejects initial contract offer

Diego Costa has turned down clubs in Brazil and Turkey as he remains determined to come back to the Premier League, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12179109/paul-pogba-and-diego-costa-fabrizio-romano-discusses-transfer-window">Sky Sports</a>. The former Chelsea forward is out of contract, having left Atletico Madrid in search of a new club. Costa, who has been linked with Wolves, is in no rush to sign with a new club and would rather wait out the right Premier League offer.&nbsp;

Costa turns down clubs in Brazil and Turkey while eyeing Premier League return

Celtic are set to miss out on Mark McKenzie, with the Philadelphia Union man on the brink of a move to Genk. The <a href="https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/18985678.celtic-set-miss-transfer-target-mark-mckenzie-closes-5m-switch/" target="_blank">Glasgow Evening Times</a> claims Celtic have been keen for some time, but a move to the Belgian club is set to dash their hopes.

McKenzie set for Genk switch

Christian Koffi will cut short his loan spell at Cesena and return to Fiorentina in January. <a href="https://www.goal.com/fr/news/mercato-fiorentina-christian-koffi-de-retour-des-cet-hiver/8mmrnff11x2n1gs008ng8ykhc" target="_blank">Goal France</a> said he will link up with Cesare Prandelli's squad next week in a bid to win some playing time in Serie A.

Koffi heading back to Fiorentina

Inter Milan are considering sending forward Andrea Pinamonti out on loan for the remainder of the season. Tuttomercatoweb claims Parma have joined Benevento and Bologna in the hunt for the 21-year-old.

Pinamonti set to leave Inter on loan

Joan Jordan has said he is committed to Sevilla amid reported interest from Arsenal. The midfielder has been linked with a January transfer to the Gunners, but the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9110443/Arsenal-target-Joan-Jordan-plays-talk-switch-Arsenal-insisting-hes-super-comfortable.html" target="_blank">Mail</a> quotes him as saying he's not looking to move on.

Jordan happy at Sevilla amid Arsenal talk

Joey Barton has left his position as manager of Fleetwood Town <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Club statement: Joey Barton — Fleetwood Town FC (@ftfc) <a href="https://twitter.com/ftfc/status/1346105572744163328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 4, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Barton parts company with Fleetwood

Harry Kane “has to go” if&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;come calling&nbsp;says Jonathan Woodgate, with the&nbsp;Tottenham&nbsp;striker told he needs to join the serial winners in order to reach the level of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Former Spurs and Blancos defender Woodgate told Stadium Astro: “If he wants to win trophies and get onto that next pedestal of Messi, Ronaldo and that type of player, he has to go.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/kane-real-madrid-messi-ronaldo-woodgate-spurs/4lo2wxir78fo1276ra7rditmj" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Kane must join Real to reach Messi & Ronaldo level’

Kevin De Bruyne is feeling “relaxed” about contract talks at Manchester City, claims <a href="https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/competitions/premier-league/12179183/de-bruyne-city-relaxed-over-contract-talks" target="_blank">Sky Sports.</a> The Belgian midfielder will see his current deal expire in the summer of 2023 and is in no rush to agree fresh terms – with his club adopting a similar mindset.

De Bruyne relaxed over City contract talks

Arsenal have joined Leeds and Crystal Palace in the race for QPR goalkeeper Seny Dieng, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/13634448/arsenal-transfer-palace-qpr-seny-dieng/" target="_blank">The Sun.</a> The Gunners are eager to bring in another proven performer to act as back-up for Bernd Leno and are looking to the Championship for a possible addition

Arsenal join Leeds in battle for Dieng

Arsenal want to include Joe Willock or Reiss Nelson in their bid to prise Emiliano Buendia away from Norwich, claims <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/arsenal/transfer-news-emi-buendia-norwich-b1781923.html" target="_blank">The Independent.</a> The Gunners are mulling over an approach for the Canaries playmaker and will look to sweeten the deal by including a short-term loan agreement.

Arsenal to include Willock or Nelson in Buendia deal

Hans-Joachim Watzke has expressed his belief that Erling Haaland will stay with&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund&nbsp;for at least one more season. Haaland has been a revelation since completing a €20 million (£18m/$25m) move to Dortmund from Red Bull Salzburg in January 2019. The Norwegian frontman has hit 33 goals in as many&nbsp;appearances for the German club, including 17 in the first half of their latest campaign. He drew a blank in his first game back after recovering from injury on Sunday, with Manuel Akanji and Jadon Sancho grabbing the goals in a 2-0 home win over&nbsp;Wolfsburg. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/dortmund-chief-watzke-haaland-stay-another-season/i0dp1bxizj0w1udir43fgcjqy" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Dortmund chief believes Haaland will stay

Manchester United&nbsp;have no interest in allowing Amad Diallo to stay at&nbsp;Atalanta&nbsp;on loan for the rest of the season, with&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;able to confirm that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen to integrate the teenager into his&nbsp;first-team squad. A deal for the&nbsp;winger, which is worth up to £37 million ($48m)&nbsp;including add-ons, was agreed on the final day of the 2020 summer transfer window, and the final parts of paperwork are now being signed off ahead of his move to Manchester, which should be completed by the end of the week. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/diallo-ready-man-utd-first-team-solskjaer-welcome-37m/53j4trsf7l6z1p8ub8i591eh0" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

Diallo considered ready for Man Utd first-team

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍️ Σύναψη συμφωνίας με Jack <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Byrne?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Byrne</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/Jackb_8?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Jackb_8</a>). <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/APOELFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#APOELFC</a> ℹ️ <a href="https://t.co/SAvShhyMtO">https://t.co/SAvShhyMtO</a> <a href="https://t.co/MPjFUj60pJ">pic.twitter.com/MPjFUj60pJ</a>— APOEL FC (@apoelfcofficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/apoelfcofficial/status/1346089797715193856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 4, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Byrne takes on new challenge

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Jetzt ist es offiziell: Bo Svensson wird unser neuer Trainer. Willkommen zurück, Coach! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/mainz05?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#mainz05</a> Alle Infos: <a href="https://t.co/GpL61EIFWK">https://t.co/GpL61EIFWK</a> <a href="https://t.co/0MQjIt2V7A">pic.twitter.com/0MQjIt2V7A</a>— 1. FSV Mainz 05 (@1FSVMainz05) <a href="https://twitter.com/1FSVMainz05/status/1346079024142028801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 4, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Deal done at Mainz

Benfica are set to recall Gedson Fernandes from his loan spell at Tottenham - according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12178996/gedson-fernandes-benfica-want-tottenham-midfielder-back-early" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The 21-year-old joined Spurs on an 18-month loan deal last January, but he has only featured in 13 games for the club since then. Fernandes has yet to start a Premier League game for Tottenham, who are open to sending him back to Benfica this month.

Benfica set to recall Fernandes from loan spell at Spurs

Juventus defender&nbsp;Merih Demiral is seeking a January exit - according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fanatik.com.tr/merih-demiral-transferinde-sicak-gelisme-50-milyon-euroya-ayrilabilir-2193037" target="_blank">Fanatik</a>. The 22-year-old is unhappy over a lack of regular playing time at the Allianz Stadium, and wants to move on to boost his chances of playing for Turkey in the European Championships. However, Juve will only sell Demiral if their €50 million (£45m/$61m) asking price is met, with his current contract not due to expire until 2024.

Demiral seeking Juve exit 

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Back where it all began ❤ We're delighted to announce Darren Fletcher has returned to United as part of Ole's coaching team 👊<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> — Manchester United (@ManUtd) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1346065021206491138?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 4, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Fletcher takes up Man Utd coaching role

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> L’<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ASSE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ASSE</a> a décidé de rompre le contrat de Stéphane Ruffier. L’<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ASSE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ASSE</a> regrette d’en être arrivée à cette décision, rendue inéluctable par l’attitude du joueur qui portait atteinte à l’institution. 👉 <a href="https://t.co/b2bxQo6p7G">https://t.co/b2bxQo6p7G</a> <a href="https://t.co/QN1riV36gb">pic.twitter.com/QN1riV36gb</a> — AS Saint-Étienne (@ASSEofficiel) <a href="https://twitter.com/ASSEofficiel/status/1346040529545527296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 4, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Saint Etienne terminate Ruffier's contract 

Borussia Dortmund&nbsp;CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke has claimed Jadon Sancho lost his focus amid links with&nbsp;Manchester United, admitting the winger had "already prepared for a change". Sancho's future at Westfalenstadion was the subject of much speculation during the summer transfer window after&nbsp;United identified the 20-year-old as their primary target. Negotiations went on for a few months&nbsp;but Dortmund ultimately stood firm on their €100 million (£90m/$123m) valuation of the winger, which the Red Devils refused to meet due to the financial uncertainty caused by the coronavirus crisis. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/sancho-prepared-for-change-dortmund-star-lost-focus-man-utd/70jsx0ife67w1sjx2so3x969b" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Sancho had 'prepared for change' amid Man Utd talk

Arsenal are preparing to cut Lucas Torreira's loan spell at Atletico Madrid short, claims <a href="https://www.lanazione.it/firenze/sport/calcio/ciao-a-cutrone-callejon-in-bilico-e-prad%C3%A8-spinge-forte-su-torreira-1.5872994" target="_blank">La Nazione</a>. The Uruguayan midfielder will be called back to Emirates Stadium before then being sent back out to Fiorentina.

Arsenal ready to end Torreira's Atletico loan

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">OFFICIAL: Contracts for three promising talents from Mali Mamady <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Diambou?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Diambou</a>, Daouda <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Guindo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Guindo</a> and Nene <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dorgeles?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dorgeles</a> join from Guidars FC and each signed a contract until May 2025. <a href="https://t.co/45pE5iBO7k">pic.twitter.com/45pE5iBO7k</a>— FC Red Bull Salzburg EN (@FCRBS_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCRBS_en/status/1346033681366999046?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 4, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Three deals done in Salzburg

Serie A giants Inter continue to lead the chase for Liverpool forward Divock Origi, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/conte-chiede-una-quarta-punta-idea-origi-23535" target="_blank">Calciomercato.</a> The Belgium international is struggling for game time at Anfield and may be allowed to head for San Siro and compete with Romelu Lukaku and Lautaro Martinez for minutes in Italy.

Inter remain in pole position for Origi

Will Liverpool sign a defender?

Nice have identified Crystal Palace&nbsp;star&nbsp;Mamadou Sakho as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a381325110222813651-logc-nice-explore-la-piste-mamadou-sakho" target="_blank">Foot Mercato</a>. The Eagles have accepted that the defender will leave the club either this month or in the summer, with his current deal set to expire at the end of the season. Nice are weighing up a move for Sakho, who has only featured in four Premier League games for Palace this term.

Nice target Crystal Palace star Sakho 

Fiorentina are considering a January swoop for Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira - according to <a href="https://www.lanazione.it/firenze/sport/calcio/ciao-a-cutrone-callejon-in-bilico-e-prad%C3%A8-spinge-forte-su-torreira-1.5872994" target="_blank">La Nazione</a>. The Uruguayan is currently taking in a temporary spell at Atletico Madrid, but the Gunners are planning to recall him due to a lack of regular minutes. Fiorentina would like to bring Torreira in on loan for the second half of the season, having long been admirers&nbsp;of the Arsenal star.

Fiorentina eyeing Torreira swoop

Leicester winger&nbsp;Demarai Gray is the subject of interest from Southampton - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/13634716/southampton-transfer-demarai-gray-leicester/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. Monaco and Marseille are also chasing the 24-year-old, whose current contract is due to expire in June. Gray is free to speak with any potential suitors now the winter market is open, but Southampton would prefer to arrange a deal in the summer.

Southampton interested in Leicester's Gray

Real Madrid are looking at Villarreal defender Pau Torres as a possible replacement for Sergio Ramos - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/tjcope/status/1345892953294831618" target="_blank">Tiempo de Juego</a>. As it stands, Ramos will drop into the free agency pool in the summer, with the Blancos yet to table an extension offer. Madrid will look to bring in Torres if their captain departs, having been impressed by the 23-year-old's recent performances at Villarreal.

Real looking at Torres as possible Ramos replacement

River Plate have rejected an offer for Jorge Carrascal, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ole.com.ar/river-plate/river-carrascal-oferta-ain_0_BgL-JC10z.html" target="_blank">Ole</a>.&nbsp; The midfielder, whose playing style has seen him dubbed the 'Colombian Neymar', was subject of a bid from United Arab Emirates side Al Ain.

River rebuff Carrascal approach

Juventus&nbsp;head coach&nbsp;Andrea Pirlo has backed his side to move for in-form&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;striker&nbsp;Olivier Giroud. Pirlo&nbsp;saw his side defeat Udinese&nbsp;4-1 on Sunday,&nbsp;a win that took them into fifth place in&nbsp;Serie A. The Bianconeri are, however,&nbsp;still 10 points back of table-topping&nbsp;AC Milan, who have played one more game than the defending champions.&nbsp; Juve's attack has faltered in the 2020-21 campaign, with&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;reporting earlier this week that&nbsp;the club are eyeing a move for&nbsp;former&nbsp;Italy&nbsp;international&nbsp;Graziano Pelle. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-striker-giroud-could-be-handy-for-juventus-says/80kd4y4lnnsh1lyt4bba4zf8b" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Pirlo backs Juventus to move for Giroud

Ronald Koeman said&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;were missing a target forward&nbsp;as they scored just once from 20 shots on goal in a&nbsp;1-0 victory over Huesca, and called for the club to sign a new striker. Barca have often used&nbsp;Martin Braithwaite up top in recent weeks, as the club looks to cope&nbsp;without a recognised No.9 <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/koeman-calls-on-barcelona-to-bring-in-new-striker/5uf1uq7gjr53z4hyybkjq17n" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Koeman calls on Barcelona to bring in new striker

Norwich City are considering cutting short Sebastian Soto's loan at Telstar, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://theathletic.com/2236477/2020/12/10/norwich-recruitment-brexit-farke-pukki-buendia/?source=emp_shared_article" target="_blank">Athletic</a>.&nbsp; The 20-year-old USMNT forward has impressed in the Eerste Divisie, and the Canaries are keen to loan him to&nbsp;a club closer to home in order to better track his development.

Norwich consider early Soto return

Arsenal have cooled their interest in Real Madrid star Isco this January, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://as.com/futbol/2021/01/03/internacional/1609675484_674476.html" target="_blank">AS</a>.&nbsp; The emergence of&nbsp;Emile Smith Rowe in midfield has been key to an upturn in the club's form, suggesting to the Gunners that they may not need the Spanish&nbsp;playmaker.

Arsenal cool Isco interest

Alexandre Lacazette’s future will be decided in the summer, according to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta. The&nbsp;France&nbsp;striker - who is Arsenal’s top scorer this season with nine goals - has less than 18 months remaining on his current contract and talks over an extension have yet to take place. But Arteta, who saw Lacazette score twice on Saturday during his side’s 4-0 win at&nbsp;West Brom, says there is no rush to get the frontman tied down. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/lacazettes-arsenal-future-to-be-decided-in-the-summer/1dmbe47ectxym1df2jewo0az3l" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Lacazette's future to be decided in the summer - Arteta

Frank Lampard could be facing the sack at Chelsea if he does not turn around results, claims&nbsp;<a href="https://www.caughtoffside.com/2021/01/03/exclusive-chelsea-insider-reveals-extent-of-frank-lampards-precarious-position/" target="_blank">Caught Offside.</a>&nbsp; Backroom staff fear that after Sunday's 3-1 loss at the hands of Manchester City, the manager could be out of a job by the end of January.

Pressure mounts on Lampard after Man City defeat

Jurgen Klopp says he does not know if&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;will look to sign a centre-back this month, despite their injury troubles. The Reds are currently without all three of their recognised, senior centre-halves, with Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez out with long-term knee injuries and&nbsp;Joel Matip recovering from an adductor problem. Midfielder Fabinho has been filling in admirably in defence, with Klopp looking to coax performances out of two inexperienced players, Rhys Williams and Nathaniel Phillips,&nbsp;alongside the Brazilian.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/klopp-unsure-if-liverpool-will-sign-centre-back-in-january/1e5m93uu62xwn1mlfk2tndjom4" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Klopp unsure if Liverpool will sign centre-back

Frank Lampard is running out of time as&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;manager, according to Roy Keane.&nbsp; Lampard's side turned in a woeful display on Sunday,&nbsp;falling&nbsp;3-1 at home to Manchester City&nbsp;in a match that was out of reach by half-time. The defeat&nbsp;continued a concerning&nbsp;run of form for the&nbsp;Blues, who have won just one of their last seven Premier League matches and sit eighth in the table. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/frank-isnt-going-to-get-much-more-time-keane-warns-lampard/1d3uv0hgr71ow1hjpyagzsf0qp" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

'Lampard isn't going to get much more time'

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Hearing that former <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/USMNT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#USMNT</a> defender Steve Cherundulo has talked with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TFC</a> about their head coach opening. Some buzz that he is in a good spot here, is one to watch. — Kristian Dyer (@KristianRDyer) <a href="https://twitter.com/KristianRDyer/status/1345793652669489158?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 3, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Cherundolo in talks to become new Toronto FC boss

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">ℹ Principio de acuerdo con Marcelino García Toral hasta junio de 2022.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AthleticClub?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AthleticClub</a> 🦁— Athletic Club (@AthleticClub) <a href="https://twitter.com/AthleticClub/status/1345844156501995522?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 3, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Marcelino set to take over at Athletic

Paris Saint-Germain have opened negotiations over a permanent deal for Everton striker Moise Kean, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11820/12178779/moise-kean-paris-saint-germain-in-talks-with-everton-to-sign-forward-for-31m" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>.&nbsp; Kean has impressed on loan at Parc des Princes this season, and could net the Toffees a profit with a fee worth around&nbsp;£31 million ($42m).

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