Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Neymar set to sign new deal at PSG

Neymar is poised to pen a new contract at Paris Saint-Germain, reports <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2020/11/02/5fa0205046163f01a88b45c5.html" target="_blank">Marca.</a> Fresh terms for the Brazilian forward in France will bring a long-running saga regarding a possible return to Barcelona to a close.

Neymar set to sign new deal at PSG

Manchester City are planning to hold talks with Lionel Messi in January, claims <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/11/02/manchester-city-could-offer-lionel-messi-pre-contract-january/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>. The Barcelona superstar will be free to discuss pre-contract terms with any suitors from the turn of the year, as his current deal at Camp Nou runs down, and Premier League heavyweights at the Etihad Stadium remain keen on taking him to England.

Man City plan January talks with Messi

Blues to discuss deal for Barcelona superstar

Barcelona are considering selling Marc-Andre ter Stegen amid links to Bayern Munich - according to <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2020/11/02/football/1604309412_852771.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. The European champions see Ter Stegen as the ideal long-term replacement for Manuel Neuer, and could submit an €80 million (£72m/$93m) bid for the Germany international next summer. Barca may be open to the prospect of their No.1 goalkeeper's departure amid growing financial difficulties at Camp Nou and a hefty wage bill.

Barca considering Ter Stegen sale amid Bayern links

Blaugrana shot-stopper touted for 2021 exit

Barcelona will have to sell players in the winter transfer window in order to sign players in January. According to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20201102/49176495611/tusquets-se-podra-fichar-si-se-vende.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>, Barcelona’s interim president Carles Tusquets said: “If we sell during the winter transfer window, we will be able to buy. We can also sign players who are out of contract. That is the situation.”

Barca must sell before they can buy

The Catalans' financial situation means sales are needed

Atletico Madrid have joined the race to sign former Chelsea right-back Tariq Lamptey from Brighton, claims the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8905803/Atletico-Madrid-join-Bayern-Munich-Sevilla-keeping-tabs-Brighton-sensation-Tariq-Lamptey.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. Bayern Munich and Sevilla are also said to be interested in the 20-year-old. However, Brighton are hoping they can convince Lamptey to sign a new contract.

Atletico keeping tabs on Lamptey, Bayern and Sevilla also interested

The Seagulls flyer is in hot demand across Europe

Former Arsenal star Ian Wright claims that the Gunners are now looking to add Lyon's Houssem Aouar to their midfield ranks.&nbsp; "It’s all changed, it’s a new Arsenal in what they’re trying to do going forward," Wright told&nbsp;Premier League Productions&nbsp;of his old club (via the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-transfer-news-ian-wright-22951630" target="_blank">Mirror</a>).&nbsp; "If [Mikel Arteta] can continue to improve, like players improve with his coaching, and then he’s then able to add to that with Aouar, who they’re trying to get in the midfield alongside Partey, then you’ve got someone who can create for the forwards."

Wright: Arsenal trying to sign Aouar

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Fernandez takes River No. 10 shirt from departed Quintero

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Emelec sign Guinea international Bangoura

PSG and Manchester City are watching AC Milan midfielder Ismael Bennacer, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-due-club-monitorano-bennacer-33307" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.&nbsp; The Algeria international has proved a great signing for the Serie A leaders after he joined from&nbsp;Empoli in 2019. Milan could find it hard to keep the 22-year-old, who has been key to the club's fine start in 2020-21.

PSG & Man City watching Bennacer

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Ex-Premier League striker Boyd signs with League Two Salford

Barcelona's difficult financial situation means they will have to sell players in January in order to be able to afford any new signings.&nbsp; The Catalans have been linked with moves for Lyon star Memphis Depay, as well as&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;defender Eric Garcia and&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;midfielder&nbsp;Georginio Wijnaldum. But if Barca are to sign in January, they must first raise funds by selling at least one player and possibly more. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/barcelona-must-sell-to-sign-players-in-january-with-depay/sfqnwc90cc05121lcvpkt5msb" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Barca finances put Depay and Wijnaldum deals in doubt

Brighton star&nbsp;Neal Maupay was dropped at the weekend due to a locker-room&nbsp;altercation with a team-mate, according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/brighton-neal-maupay-dropped-latest/B5jcMSAE8jmb?source=twitteruk" target="_blank">The Athletic.&nbsp;</a> Maupay was not involved on Sunday as Brighton fell 2-1 to Tottenham after he was involved in the row six days earlier after his side's match against West Brom. After a disappointing 1-1 draw at home, Maupay and another Seagulls player had&nbsp;an altercation in the dressing room.

Maupay dropped after altercation with team-mate

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Wolves sign Neto to extension through 2025

Barcelona&nbsp;are determined&nbsp;to tie 17-year-old wonderkid Pedri to Camp Nou on a long-term basis,&nbsp;setting the ex-Las Palmas teen's release clause at&nbsp;a whopping&nbsp;€400 million (£360m/$470m).&nbsp; Pedri completed a move from the Canarian side to Camp Nou over the summer, with Barca beating out reported interest from the likes of&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;and&nbsp;Bayern Munich&nbsp;for the youngster.&nbsp; And he has quickly made an impact in the first team, joining fellow teen Ansu Fati as a regular feature in the starting XI alongside the likes of Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann and making eight appearances to date across&nbsp;La Liga&nbsp;and the&nbsp;Champions League.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/barca-slap-400m-release-clause-on-pedri-as-teenage-sensation/ttb0o6rivylh15n8xfhwmg5r2" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Barca slap €400m release clause on Pedri

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer finds himself in a tricky situation at&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;as “a lot of people want a bigger name” in the dugout at Old Trafford, says Paul Parker. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/a-lot-of-people-want-bigger-name-than-solskjaer-man-utd/1vpwq5sa34s7k1nvjvsv0i1ekj" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

‘A lot of people want a bigger name than Solskjaer at Man Utd’

Potential Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta is seeking to sign David Alaba should he win elections, reports&nbsp;RAC1&nbsp;(via&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/laporta-piensa-mateu-alemany-alaba-8186842" target="_blank">Sport</a>). Laporta is also keen to add ex-Valencia sporting director Matheu&nbsp;Alemany to his backroom staff, after he left Mestalla due to differences with Peter Lim.

Barca candidate Laporta lines up Alaba bid

David Brooks saw reported interest from&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;and&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;come to nothing over the summer and the&nbsp;Wales&nbsp;international says any future thoughts are now locked on Bournemouth. The highly-rated midfielder was among those expected to part company with the Cherries in the last marketplace. On the back of relegation out of the Premier League, the south coast outfit were always going to find it difficult to retain the services of prized assets. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-liverpool-linked-brooks-future-call-summer-move/1x3y16pymwds2183h3r8smpaha" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Man Utd & Liverpool-linked Brooks makes future call

Newcastle are considering a January raid on north east rivals Middlesbrough for Djed Spence, claims <a href="https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/18842605.newcastle-consider-january-move-middlesbroughs-djed-spence/" target="_blank">The Northern Echo</a>. The 20-year-old defender is held in high regard and is seen as one for the present and future at St James’ Park.

Newcastle keen on Boro starlet Spence

David Beckham-owned Inter Miami missed out on the signing of Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero in the last window, claims <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2020/11/03/football/1604367371_520895.html" target="_blank">AS.</a> The Argentine shot-stopper has fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford and is looking for a way out.

Beckham missed out on Romero

Jude Bellingham says&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;were never an option that he seriously considered when weighing up his future options, with the 17-year-old midfielder delighted to be at&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund. He has told The Telegraph: “Well, you know, Man United have a great squad but my decision had nothing to do with Man United.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/bellingham-explains-man-utd-transfer-snub-as-record-breaking/1vjb504844si01n86s0ioy3da0" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Bellingham explains Man Utd transfer snub

Lionel Messi has an offer on the table from Serie A giants Inter, according to <a href="https://okdiario.com/deportes/inda-messi-no-quiere-renovar-mejor-opcion-que-tiene-inter-6373970" target="_blank">OK Diario.</a> The Argentine superstar is only tied to terms at Barcelona through to the summer of 2021 and will be free to speak with his many suitors from January.

Messi has an offer from Inter

Dele Alli continues to face an uncertain future at Tottenham, with <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/dele-alli-tottenham-jose-mourinho-22944396" target="_blank">The Mirror</a> reporting that the England international does not know where he stands. Jose Mourinho has taken to dropping the 24-year-old down the pecking order at Spurs, with inevitable talk of a move elsewhere being generated as a result.

Alli facing uncertain future at Spurs

Manchester United&nbsp;will need to dip back into the transfer market in January as they remain a team in “transition” that lacks “characters” and “identity”, says Peter Schmeichel. The Red Devils legend told beIN Sports: “They still need to bring new players in. It’s still a team that needs to find its identity and to find the main characters of the team.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-need-more-signings-new-identity-schmeichel/14gd1c07sgc0e1kajm3f8507lb" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Man Utd need more signings & a new identity’

Bayern Munich defender David Alaba has been offered to Real Madrid, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2020/11/01/calciomercato-juventus-inter-alaba-real-madrid-bayern-monaco/" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Austrian, who has also been linked with Barcelona and Liverpool, has seen a contract offer at the Allianz Arena withdrawn as he heads towards free agency in 2021.

Alaba offered to Real Madrid

Villarreal winger&nbsp;Samuel Chukwueze is the subject of interest from Manchester United - according to <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/man-utd-leicester-everton-samuel-chukwueze-interest-exclusive" target="_blank">90min</a>. Leicester and Everton have also been linked with the 21-year-old, who is currently valued at around £80 million ($104m). Chukwueze has only scored once in eight La Liga appearances for Villarreal in 2020-21.

Man Utd interested in Chukwueze

Juventus are considering a swoop for Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/haaland-la-juve-e-stata-a-un-passo-la-clausola-rescissoria-c-e-e-61133" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Norwegian striker has a €75 million (£68m/$88m) release clause in his contract which will become active in 2022, with the Bianconeri set to keep a close eye on his progress until then with a view to launching an official bid. Manchester United have also been linked with Haaland, who has hit 24&nbsp;goals in his first 27 appearances for Dortmund.

Juve considering Haaland swoop

Schalke&nbsp;have confirmed&nbsp;AC Milan's interest in&nbsp;Liverpool-linked defender Ozan Kabak. Kabak has emerged as one of the brightest young prospects in European football since moving to Schalke from&nbsp;Stuttgart&nbsp;for €15 million (£14m/$18m) in June 2019. The 20-year-old signed a five-year contract at Veltins-Arena, and has since racked up 30 appearances for the club across all competitions, scoring three goals. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/schalke-confirm-ac-milan-interest-in-liverpool-linked-kabak/dgmrsbbr7sgf1wbcbnukpr2z2" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Schalke confirm Milan interest in Liverpool-linked Kabak

Corinthians are on the verge of signing Brazilian centre-back Jemerson from Monaco - according to <a href="https://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/times/corinthians/noticia/noticias-corinthians-jemerson-acordo-contrato-zagueiro-reforco-mercado.ghtml" target="_blank">Globoesporte</a>. The two clubs have agreed on a €700,000 fee for the 28-year-old, who returned to his homeland on Tuesday to undergo a medical. Jemerson has taken in over 100 appearances for Jemerson since signing for Monaco in 2016.

Corinthians set to sign Jemerson from Monaco

Juventus are leading the race for Chelsea full-back Emerson Palmieri - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-emerson-palmieri-si-ricomincia-a-gennaio-la-volta-buona-79513" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. Inter have also been linked with the Italy international, but the Bianconeri are poised to sign him on loan deal with the option to buy in the January transfer window. Emerson has fallen way down the squad pecking order at Chelsea under Frank Lampard, and has yet to feature for the club in the Premier League this season.

Juve leading race for Emerson

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> So long, Geoffrey Kondogbia. Valencia CF have closed an agreement with Atletico Madrid to formalise the permanent move of Geoffrey Kondogbia on a transfer basis. — Valencia CF 🦇🍊🌊 (@valenciacf_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciacf_en/status/1323584505886744576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 3, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Valencia confirm Kondogbia's move to Atletico

Manchester United held talks with Gabriel Magalhaes before missing out on his signature to Arsenal, reports the<a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/gabriel-man-utd-transfer-woodward-22947879" target="_blank"> Daily Star.</a> The Red Devils were keen on adding the Brazilian centre-half to their ranks, but saw him head to Emirates Stadium instead.

Man Utd held Gabriel talks

Would Conte be a success in Madrid?

Isco is open to the idea of joining former Real Madrid team-mate James Rodriguez at Everton, claims the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/real-madrid-star-isco-keen-22935176?_ga=2.172623907.166323272.1604300624-187599064.1487345810" target="_blank">Daily Mirror.</a> The Spanish playmaker is another of those to have found regular game time hard to come by at Santiago Bernabeu.

Isco interested in Everton move

West Ham and Southampton are tracking Sporting CP winger Jovane Cabral - according to <a href="https://www.ojogo.pt/futebol/1a-liga/sporting/noticias/renovacoes-no-sporting-a-bola-ja-esta-do-lado-de-jovane-12980662.html?target=conteudo_fechado" target="_blank">O Jogo</a>. Both clubs could swoop for the 22-year-old before he is handed a contract extension, with Sporting eager to tie him down until 2025. The Portuguese club also want to insert a £90 million ($116m) release clause in Cabral's contract, meaning West Ham and Southampton will have to swoop quickly in the January window.

West Ham & Southampton tracking Cabral 

Christian Benteke and Connor Wickham are set to leave Crystal Palace in the winter transfer window - as <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/crystal-palace-benteke-wickham-winter-exit-others-follow" target="_blank">TeamTalk</a> reports. Both men will be out of contract at the end of the season, and the Eagles are likely to cash in before they are free to depart for nothing. Benteke has only appeared in three Premier League games for Palace this seasons, while Wickham spent the second half of the 2019-20 campaign on loan at Sheffield Wednesday.

Benteke & Wickham set to leave Crystal Palace

Juventus are eager to offload Italian midfielder Federico Bernardeschi - according to <a href="https://www.ilbianconero.com/a/bernardeschi-e-un-caso-per-la-prima-volta-apre-alla-cessione-a-g-99873" target="_blank">Il Bianconero</a>. The 26-year-old is willing to talk to potential suitors in January after falling down the squad pecking order at the Allianz Stadium. Bernardeschi have only appeared in two of Juve's six Serie A matches at the start of the new season.

Juve eager to offload Bernardeschi 

Benfica&nbsp;head coach Jorge Jesus dismissed speculation linking&nbsp;La Liga&nbsp;giants&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;with Darwin Nunez. Nunez became Benfica's most expensive signing when he arrived from Almeria in a €24 million deal in September. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/benfica-boss-jesus-refuses-to-discuss-darwin-nunez-to/elsyoum5q5a61atydcazti464" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Benfica boss Jesus refuses to discuss Darwin Nunez to Barcelona rumours

Barcelona&nbsp;presidential candidate Pere Riera said he "wouldn't pull out all the stops" for Lionel Messi to stay at Camp Nou. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/i-wouldnt-pull-out-all-stops-to-keep-messi-admits-barcelona/1wn8ggy4m3wst1e107u0a7ztap" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

I wouldn't pull out all stops to keep Messi, admits Barcelona president candidate Riera

Fernando Llorente is attracting interest from Inter and Atletico despite having not made an appearance for Napoli this season. According to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/llorente-la-verita-sull-inter-il-suo-futuro-puo-essere-ancora-in-76607" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>, the 35-year-old is also being pursued by Genoa and Benevento.

Napoli outcast Llorente wanted by several clubs

Barcelona are preparing a January bid for Manchester City defender Eric Garcia after failing to sign him during the summer transfer window. <a href="https://www.sport.es/en/news/barca/barcelona-make-final-offensive-for-man-citys-eric-garcia-8184941" target="_blank">Sport</a> reports the Catalans will offer&nbsp;€8 million in January with the 19-year-old able to leave on a free at the end of the season.

Barca to come back for City's Garcia

Real Madrid are considering a move for Bayern Munich’s David Alaba on a free transfer, according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/11/02/primera/1604323318_759091.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. Bayern <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/alaba-future-in-doubt-after-bayern-munich-withdraw-contract/7buhb5xw5ke31mm7wgj8ai7mt" target="_blank">announced on Sunday</a> that they had ended contract talks with Alaba, whose present deal ends next summer. A host of clubs have been linked, including Liverpool and Barcelona, with Real the latest side to take an interest.

Real eyeing up Alaba on a free transfer

Eric Dier has tipped Dele Alli to win his place back in the Tottenham side, reports <a href="http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11675/12122282/eric-dier-backs-dele-alli-to-fight-for-his-tottenham-future" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. Alli’s future is up in the air after slipping out of favour under Jose Mourinho,&nbsp;but Dier feels his team-mae has the ‘capacity’ and ‘drive’ to force his way back into favour.

Dier backs Alli to win Spurs future battle

Erling Haaland will join Liverpool at some stage in his career, according to RB Salzburg sporting director Christoph Freund. The Norwegian is making waves at Borussia Dortmund, but Freund feels he will end up at Anfield. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/dortmund-haaland-land-liverpool-rb-salzburg-sporting/64u8y8otaryp1rqmzykpnmy61" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Haaland tipped to sign for Liverpool by Salzburg chief

Former Liverpool defender Jon Flanagan is set for a move to Belgian side Charleroi, according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/liverpool-jon-flanagan-charleroi-latest/naB7uS8AK9QK?source=rss" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. Flanagan is a free agent after leaving Rangers at the end of the previous season, and will travel to Belgium on Tuesday to complete the move.

Flanagan set for Charleroi move

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