Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Juventus piecing together Pogba bid

Raphael Varane has sought to quash the speculation which continues to surround him at Real Madrid, with the French defender “very happy” at the Santiago Bernabeu. The 25-year-old centre-half also spoke about the honour of being linked to speculation on a Ballon d'Or nomination. “Back in March we [Madrid] weren’t guaranteed to enjoy a good season and now we are talking about me being in contention for the Ballon d'Or, so I'm happy," the World Cup winner said. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/varane-quashes-real-madrid-exit-rumours-and-welcomes-ballon/lfvydt9tym5j1uuik9xbs42e9" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal here!</a>

Varane quashes Madrid exit rumours 

France international also welcomes Ballon d'Or talk

Juventus are ready to make a move to bring Paul Pogba back to the club from Manchester United during the January transfer window, claims <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-il-sogno-di-agnelli-resta-pogba-58689" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The France international midfielder continues to see his future in England called into question following an apparent breakdown in his working relationship with Jose Mourinho. Those in Turin are hoping to take advantage of that situation, with a package being pieced together for their top winter target.

Juventus piecing together Pogba bid

Zinedine Zidane has been told to reject all other contract offers while Manchester United resolve Jose Mourinho's future, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/zinedine-zidane-put-standby-manchester-13372806" target="_blank">Daily Mirror</a>. The French manager has been out of a job since stepping down as Real Madrid head coach in the summer, but is United's preferred candidate to replace Mourinho at Old Trafford. Red Devils chiefs believe that the appointment of Zidane could help re-invigorate the dressing room after an inconsistent start to the season in the Premier League.

Zidane told to wait for Man Utd

The former Madrid boss is the prime candidate to replace Mourinho

Paulo Dybala is interested in a move to Real Madrid, according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/noticia/detalle/130881/cristiano-ronaldo-advierte-crack-negocia-florentino-perez-llega-madrid-enero">Don Balon</a>. The Juventus star is open to leaving the club in January if a move to Madrid can come together. Dyabala is seen as a potential answer to the club's recent struggles in front of goal as part of a three-game winless run.

Dyabala interested in Real Madrid move

The Argentinian star is said to be looking at La Liga.

Manchester City will have to break their club transfer record if they want to secure the services of Lyon's&nbsp;Tanguy Ndombele, according to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/734729/Man-City-EXCLUSIVE-Pep-Guardiola-Premier-League-Lyon-Tanguy-Ndombele" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>. City set their record this summer when they shelled out&nbsp;£60 million for Riyad Mahrez, but Lyon have demanded&nbsp;£70m (€80m/$92m) for their midfielder. Pep Guardiola has been impressed by Ndombele, who he considered in the summer after missing out on Jorginho.

Man City need to break club transfer record for Lyon midfielder

Lyon have dropped a £70m price tag on Tanguy Ndombele

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has ruled himself out of the running for a vacant managerial post at Aston Villa. The Northern Irishman is among those to have been mooted as a possible target for the Championship club following their decision to part with Steve Bruce. Arsenal icon Thierry Henry&nbsp;and Chelsea legend John Terry have been mentioned as other candidates, with it possible that they could work together, and they have seen the path cleared in front of them. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/rodgers-rules-himself-out-of-battle-with-henry-for-aston/qmnjjyckj25f1qa4fxv82q8m6" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal here!</a>

Rodgers rules himself out of Villa job

Paris Saint-Germain remain in the market for a proven midfielder and, according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/mercato-psg-quelle-doit-etre-la-priorite-du-psg-pour-cet-hiver-407375" target="_blank">Le 10 Sport</a>, have made Chelsea star N'Golo Kante their top target. The Ligue 1 champions are prepared to spend big on a new recruit and are also considering approaches for Paul Pogba, Ivan Rakitic, Frenkie de Jong and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.

PSG making Kante their top target

Real Madrid will not be parting company with Julen Lopetegui despite seeing the new man at the helm make a disappointing start to his reign, claims <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/real-madrid/20181007/452219213800/lopetegui-real-madrid.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The Blancos have gone four games without a win in all competitions, failing to find the target in any of those outings, but an under-fire boss will be given time to turn things around.

Madrid standing by Lopetegui

Aaron Ramsey wants salary parity with the likes of Mesut Ozil, says Martin Keown, with the&nbsp;contract rebel set to keep Arsenal sweating as he waits on other offers. The former Gunners defender told BT Sport on a man running down his current deal: “In that last season, the player tends to think ‘let’s just leave it to the summer and see what else is out there and see if you really are offering me a good deal’.” <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ramsey-will-keep-arsenal-sweating-as-he-waits-on-ozil-money/1ufyowz6u9kwk1o5zpjh83ekvp" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Ramsey waiting on Ozil money at Arsenal’

Paco Alcacer would be willing to make his loan move from Barcelona to Borussia Dortmund permanent. He told <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/dortmunds-paco-alcacer-kann-mir-vorstellen-zu-bleiben-57687098.bild.html" target="_blank">BILD</a> after taking his goal return in Germany to seven in four games: “I feel very comfortable in Dortmund. I can also imagine staying at Borussia Dortmund beyond the year.”

Alcacer open to Dortmund stay

Luke Shaw has picked up another knock and could miss England's upcoming games against Croatia and Spain, according to the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-utd-luke-shaw-injury-15249634" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a>. The Manchester United left-back figured in a thrilling 3-2 victory over Newcastle on Saturday, but complained of a problem after completing 90 minutes.

Shaw suffers injury setback

Niko Kovac admits he is unlikely to be given long to turn around Bayern Munich's fortunes following their shock defeat to Borussia Monchengladbach. The Bundesliga champions were beaten 3-0 at the Allianz Arena on Saturday, a result that leaves them in fifth place after seven matches, four points adrift of leaders Borussia Dortmund. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/kovac-unsure-on-bayern-munich-future-as-he-admits-time-is/1e0jjkieaach718ui1vyupyyiw" target="_blank">Here's what their under-fire manager has said on the pressure building on his shoulders.</a>

Kovac unsure on Bayern future

Zinedine Zidane has been distanced from a possible role as successor to Jose Mourinho at Manchester United by his agent. Ever since speculation regarding the managerial post at Old Trafford began to circulate,&nbsp;an iconic Frenchman has seen his name put in the frame. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/zidane-distanced-from-man-utd-role-as-mourinho-fights-to/rsnl8tjjej781wlpb0rm5b4va" target="_blank">Find out what his representative has had to say on those rumours here.</a>

Zidane distanced from Man Utd role

Sevilla are prepared to trigger the €35 million (£31m/$40m) purchase option in Andre Silva's loan deal, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-sevilla-ready-to-complete-permanent-signing-of-ac-mila-36558" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Portugal international has impressed in Spain since securing a switch from AC Milan, with seven goals in 10 games seeing the 22-year-old enjoy a welcome return to form.

Sevilla to trigger €35m Silva option

Huddersfield are looking to sign forward&nbsp;Neal Maupay from Brentford for £10 million ($13m), according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/uncategorized/7435663/david-wagner-championship-brentford-neal-maupay/" target="_blank">the Sun</a>. The striker has 10 goals already this season for the Bees this season and Huddersfield boss David Wagner believes he can give the Terriers the goals they need to ensure Premier League survival. Huddersfield have scored just four goals so far this season, leaving Wagner frustrated as they sit in the relegation zone.

Huddersfield want £10m Maupay

Brendan Rodgers believes he has done all he can at Celtic and is willing to leave the club for Aston Villa, according to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/734733/Aston-Villa-EXCLUSIVE-Celtic-Brendan-Rodgers-Steve-Bruce-Championship" target="_blank">Star on Sunday</a>. The former Liverpool boss has won back-to-back trebles in Scotland and would like to return to management in England. Villa are currently on the lookout for a new manager after sacking Steve Bruce in midweek.

Rodgers ready to leave Celtic for Villa

Stuttgart have decided to part ways with head coach Tayfun Korkut after a poor start to the 2018-19 Bundesliga season. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">BREAKING<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VfB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VfB</a> releases head coach Tayfun <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Korkut?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Korkut</a> from his duties! <a href="https://t.co/Rq12FhvZfw">pic.twitter.com/Rq12FhvZfw</a>— VfB Stuttgart_int (@VfB_int) <a href="https://twitter.com/VfB_int/status/1048838531244687361?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 7, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

Stuttgart sack head coach Korkut

Arsenal are eyeing Hector Herrera as a replacement for Aaron Ramsey, according to <a href="https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/aaron-ramsey-transfer-arsenal-latest-15236743">A Bola per Football London</a>. The Mexican midfielder currently captains Porto but is out of a contract this summer, much like Ramsey, who is expected to depart the Emirates. Arsenal scouted Herrera during&nbsp;Porto's 1-0 win over Galatasaray in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Arsenal eye Herrera as Ramsey replacement

Sergio Ramos says it would be 'crazy' if Real Madrid fired Julen Lopetegui in the wake of recent struggles. The former Spain manager has endured a tough start to his Madrid reign as the club's goalscoring woes continued through Saturday's loss to Alaves. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/it-would-be-crazy-to-sack-lopetegui-ramos/1deeh92j5qp1u1molzzgojbzuz">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Ramos says it would be 'crazy' to fire Lopetegui

Thierry Henry has been offered the job as Aston Villa manager, according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/thierry-henry-offered-aston-villa-13373820">the Mirror</a>. Henry is looking for full control over the club's transfer strategy, which could be a sticking point in negotiations. Howver, the club also wants to appoint a new sporting director with&nbsp;Valencia director of football Jesus Pitarch and Leicester&nbsp;head of player recruitment Eduardo Macia named as potential candidates.&nbsp;

Henry offered Villa job

Aaron Ramsey's future with Arsenal remains in doubt, and Ryan Giggs expects the midfielder to make a big move. The Wales manager says Ramsey has the ability to play in any league in the world. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/giggs-predicts-big-move-for-arsenals-ramsey/1s7z093c8za83185msnmw9u2bw">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Giggs backs Ramsey for big move

Jose Mourinho said he received a text from the Manchester United board telling him to pay no attention to reports he was to be sacked regardless of the result in Saturday's clash with Newcastle United. Reports circulated Friday that the manager's sacking had already been determined, regardless of the result the Red Devils had against Newcastle on Saturday.&nbsp; Mourinho's side went on to win 3-2 at Old Trafford despite trailing 2-0 within 10 minutes, but the Portuguese insists the speculation surrounding his future had no impact because United's hierarchy had already provided reassurances. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/text-from-manchester-united-board-reassured-mourinho-over/j5tj16521ojy1efy15s2p4t43" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Mourinho: Man Utd's board texted me reassurances

Julen Lopetegui insists he has no concerns over his position at Real Madrid, despite a 1-0 defeat to Deportivo Alaves inflicting a third loss in four games on Los Blancos. Los Blancos have now gone three La Liga games without scoring for the first time since May 2002, while it is four straight blanks in all competitions for the first time since 1985. But despite their woeful run, Lopetegui is confident his side will recapture their form soon enough. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/julen-lopetegui-not-scared-of-real-madrid-sack/1r7g4cpl8h7oa1fc3bt4axkauw" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Lopetegui not fearful of being sacked

Arsenal and Tottenham are ready to renew their interest in Ipswich teenager&nbsp;Andre Dozzell, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-tottenham-andre-dozzell-transfer-13375378" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. The 19-year-old midfielder has made his way back from serious injury and will likely draw more Premier League eyes in the near future.

Arsenal and Tottenham battle for Ipswich teenager

Liverpool right-back Nathaniel Clyne has emerged as a January transfer target for Leicester City, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/nathaniel-clyne-leicesters-transfer-radar-13374320" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. Clyne has lost out his first-team status at the position to Trent Alexander-Arnold, with the youngster unlikely to reliquish it. The Foxes are now monitoring the situation, but Clyne is believed to be ready to move on to secure first-team football once again.

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