Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Liverpool ‘confident’ on Bellingham deal

<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-in-arrivo-un-offerta-per-locatelli-86283 " target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> claims that Juventus are prepared to listen to offers for Manuel Locatelli.The Euro 2020-winning Italy international midfielder has been linked with Arsenal, and a transfer door may have been left ajar for the Gunners.

Juve will listen to offer for Arsenal-linked Locatelli (Calciomercato)

Liverpool are “confident” that they can win the race for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham, claims <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/09/28/chelsea-ready-enter-130m-race-jude-bellingham-rival-liverpool/ " target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>.Chelsea are also said to be keen on the teenage England international, but those at Anfield believe positive talks behind the scenes will see them secure a prized signature.

Liverpool ‘confident’ on Bellingham deal (The Telegraph)

Manchester City are already prepared to offer Erling Haaland an improved contract.<a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/man-city-erling-haaland-contract-28129014" target="_blank">The Daily Star</a> reports the Premier League champions are eager to reward his fine start to the season by giving him a pay rise.

Man City to offer Haaland new contract already (Daily Star)

Juventus are set to challenge Barcelona to the signing of Ruben Neves.<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/non-solo-la-juve-altra-pretendente-per-neves-23270" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports that the Serie A side are also in for the Wolves midfielder.

Juventus in race to sign Neves

Tottenham winger Lucas Moura has emerged as a January target for Sevilla, claims <a href="https://www.vamosmisevillafc.com/lucas-moura-se-ofrece-para-jugar-en-el-sevilla/ " target="_blank">Vamos Mi Sevilla</a>.The Brazilian forward faces fierce competition for places in north London and saw a move elsewhere heavily speculated on over the summer.

Spurs star Lucas interests Sevilla

<a href="https://www.givemesport.com/88065514-newcastle-were-a-lot-closer-to-signing-34m-star-at-st-james-park" target="_blank">GiveMeSport</a> claims that Newcastle were the side to show the strongest interest in Chelsea forward Christian Pulisic during the summer window.No deal was done for the USMNT star, but he is continuing to struggle for starts at Stamford Bridge and could attract more admiring glances in January.

Newcastle showed strongest interest in Pulisic

In-demand RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku is “happy” with the offer he has on the table from Chelsea, claims <a href="https://caughtoffside.substack.com/ " target="_blank">CaughtOffside</a>.The France international is reported to have already undergone a secret medical with the Blues ahead of a proposed move to Stamford Bridge.

Nkunku happy with Chelsea offer

Tottenham are ready to rival north London neighbours Arsenal for Bayer Leverkusen star Piero Hancapie, claims <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2022/09/30/calciomercato-milan-roma-napoli-hincapie-rinnovo-tottenham-conte/ " target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.AC Milan and Napoli are also keen on the 20-year-old Ecuador international defender.

Spurs ready to rival Arsenal for Hincapie

Bruno Lage has been sacked as manager of Wolves, the Premier League club has <a href="https://www.wolves.co.uk/news/club/20221002-wolves-part-company-with-lage/" target="_blank">announced</a>.A managerial change at Molineux has been made in a campaign that has delivered just one win so far.

Lage sacked by Wolves

Liverpool and Manchester City are ready to battle it out for Wolves midfielder Matheus Nunes, claims <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1677033/Man-City-Liverpool-Pep-Guardiola-Jurgen-Klopp-Matheus-Nunes-Wolves-transfer-news-football " target="_blank">Express Sport</a>.The Portuguese star only moved to Molineux from Sporting in August, but a step up the Premier League ladder is already being planned for the talented 24-year-old.

Liverpool & City to battle in out for Nunes

Everton striker Salomon Rondon is, according to the <a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-salomon-rondon-transfer-interest-25157807 " target="_blank">Liverpool Echo</a>, the subject of interest from the United Arab Emirates.Sharjah FC are said to be keen on the 33-year-old Venezuela international, with a transfer window in the Middle East set to remain open for a few more days.

Everton striker Rondon wanted in UAE

La Liga clubs Sevilla and Valencia have shown interest in signing Manchester United forward Anthony Martial according to <a href="https://todofichajes.com/sevilla-y-valencia-quieren-a-martial/" target="_blank">Todo Fichajes</a>.Martial had spent the second half of the 2021-22 season at Sevilla on loan and the Spanish club are now reportedly ready to offer him a permanent deal.

Two La Liga clubs eye Man Utd's Martial

Arsenal will face competition from top European clubs like Real Madrid, Liverpool and Juventus in the race to sign Leicester City's Youri Tielemans according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/leicester-non-c-e-solo-la-juventus-su-tielemans-88630">Calciomercato</a>.The Gunners were linked with a move for the Belgian in the summer window but eventually it did not materialise.

Arsenal to face competition in Tielesman transfer

Manchester United are ready to battle it out with top European clubs to sign highly-rated Benfica forward Goncalo Ramos in the January transfer window according to Portuguese media outlet JN.Benfica are likely to ask £35million for the 21-year-old forward who is also wanted by Bayern Munich, PSG and Newcastle United.

Man Utd eye Benfica forward Goncalo Ramos

Aurelien Tchouameni, who joined Real Madrid this summer, has confirmed that he rejected PSG's offer to join Los Blancos.In an interview with <a href="https://www.tf1.fr/tf1/telefoot/videos/le-grand-format-tchouameni-34839894.html" target="_blank">Telefoot</a>, the French midfielder said, "I didn’t hesitate with PSG. It’s also a big European club, but I had no doubts. I only wanted Real Madrid."

Tchouameni confirms he rejected PSG to join Real Madrid

Roberto Firmino was linked with a move to Juventus during the summer transfer window but in reality, the Serie A side <a href="https://www.goal.com/it/notizie/firmino-alla-juventus-i-retroscena-di-un-affare-mai-decollato/blt1a13642bda5d1b3f" target="_blank">never really explored the option to sign the Brazilian</a>. Even Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp never seriously considered selling the forward as he is known to be an admirer of the Brazilian.

Firmino was never seriously explored by Juventus in summer

Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard wants to raid his former club Rangers to sign forward Ryan Kent next summer according to the <a href="https://www.pressreader.com/uk/sunday-mirror/20221002" target="_blank">Sunday </a><a href="https://www.pressreader.com/uk/sunday-mirror/20221002" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.Kent's current contract with Rangers expires at the end of the 2022-23 season and reportedly the 25-year-old is not keen on extending his stay beyond that. Villa will face competition from Leeds United who are also keen on signing the player.

Aston Villa, Leeds United to fight it out for Rangers forward

Newcastle United are preparing a fresh bid for James Maddison and are confident of securing the Leicester City star's signature in the January window according to <a href="https://www.caughtoffside.com/2022/10/02/newcastle-confident-over-james-maddison-transfer/" target="_blank">Caughtoffside</a>. The Magpies approached Leicester twice in the summer for Maddison but were shot down but now they believe that a £55million offer would convince the Foxes to sell the midfielder.

Newcastle United confident of landing Maddison in January

Liverpool are considering signing Chicago Fire forward Jhon Duran next year according to the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19979270/liverpool-transfer-jhon-duran-chelsea/" target="_blank">Sun</a>.The Reds may have to pay a sum of around £10 million plus extras to secure the Colombian international's signature. Other than Liverpool, a few clubs from Spain and Germany are also after the 18-year-old.

Liverpool chasing Colombian teenager

Ligue 1 side Marseille had shown interest in signing Arsenal defender William Saliba during the summer transfer window but the Gunners were adamant to retain his services according to Fabrizio Romano via <a href="https://www.caughtoffside.com/2022/10/02/arsenal-transfer-news-saliba-agent-held-marseille-talks/" target="_blank">Caughtoffside</a>.In his column, Romano wrote, "Olympique Marseille had a direct meeting with Saliba’s agent in August, but then it was impossible to negotiate on the fee with Arsenal as they considered William untouchable. It was not even a direct talk."

Marseille were interested in Saliba in the summer

AC Milan are ready to enter the battle to sign Cody Gakpo from PSV, says <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-sfida-le-inglesi-per-gakpo-42862" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.The Dutch winger has impressed in the Eredivisie and was wanted by Manchester United in the summer but the Rossoneri could snap him up in the near future.

AC Milan target Gakpo

Juventus are plotting a move for Barcelona full-back Jorid Alba.<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-al-lavoro-per-il-terzino-sinistro-che-idea-dal-barcellona-31465?intcmp=gazzanet-cm-jordi-alba-juve" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> says the Serie A side want him to replace Alex Sandro in Turin.

Juventus want Alba from Barcelona

Sevilla have made contact with Jorge Sampaoli as they want him to replace Julen Lopetegui as coach, <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/sevilla/2022/10/01/63389c28e2704eb2698b4578.html" target="_blank">Marca</a> reports.The Spanish side are set to sack Lopetegui in the near future and are already lining up his successor.

Sevilla want Sampaoli to replace Lopetegui

Nice are the favourites to sign Mykhaylo Mudryk from Shakhtar, <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19978496/nice-mudryk-transfer-premier-league-arsenal-interest/" target="_blank">The Sun</a> claims.Everton, Newcastle and Brentford are all interested in the winger, but Shakhtar are demanding around £50 million for him,

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