Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man City given new Messi hope

David Alaba has become a transfer priority for Real Madrid, reports <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2020/11/19/5fb59f95e2704e8e618b45ad.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The versatile Austrian is due to become a free agent in 2021 when his Bayern Munich contract expires, with the Blancos determined to position themselves at the front of any queue for his signature.

Real making Alaba a top priority

Lionel Messi's furious airport outburst has given Manchester City new hope of signing the Barcelona star, claims the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1361801/Lionel-Messi-Barcelona-news-Man-City-transfer" target="_blank">Express</a>.&nbsp; The Argentina captain stated he was "tired of always being the problem" at Camp Nou after returning from international duty, suggesting that his frustration remains despite withdrawing his request to leave over the summer.

Man City given new Messi hope

Argentine star reacted furiously to reception upon landing in Barcelona

Caglar Soyuncu would be “very good at&nbsp;Chelsea”, claims Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, with the Blues urged to dip back into the transfer market for more centre-half and midfield additions. Frank Lampard bolstered his ranks in those areas during a busy summer window at Stamford Bridge. Roman Abramovich dusted off the chequebook in west London&nbsp;and bankrolled another elaborate spending spree. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/soyuncu-very-good-chelsea-hasselbaink-centre-half-midfield/tt0ps6mebuej1i51ffytp7na3" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

‘Soyuncu would be very good at Chelsea’

Real Madrid have offered Mariano Diaz to Tottenham - according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8958025/West-Ham-offered-chance-sign-Real-Madrid-forward-Mariano-Diaz-loan.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The Blancos are ready to let the 27-year-old join the Hammers on loan in January so he can start playing regular football again. West Brom are also in the running to sign Diaz, who has only made three starts for Madrid since his return to the club from Lyon in 2018.&nbsp;

Madrid offer Diaz to Spurs

Lionel Messi will only consider staying at&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;if they win the&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;or&nbsp;La Liga, according to Rivaldo. Messi attempted to&nbsp;manufacture a way out of Camp Nou at the end of the 2020-21 campaign, having reached the end of his tether over the way the club was being&nbsp;run at board room level following a shocking 8-2 defeat to&nbsp;Bayern Munich&nbsp;in the Champions League quarter-finals. Barca ultimately managed to block the Argentine's exit with the help of La Liga, but speculation over his future continues to rage as he heads towards the final six months of his current contract. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/messi-will-only-consider-staying-at-barcelona-if-they-win/1udpl5fxqpd1u1dcnxei6cdvko" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

'Messi will only consider staying at Barca if they win CL or La Liga'

Everton are considering a swoop for Manchester United winger Daniel James - according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-everton-plot-january-raid-for-man-united-speed-machine/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The Toffees may look to bring in the Welshman on loan when the transfer window reopens on January 1. James has struggled for regular football at United this season, but it remains to be seen whether the club will sanction his departure mid-way through the season.

Everton considering swoop for Man Utd's James

Benfica midfielder&nbsp;Julian Weigl is the subject of interest from Valencia - according to <a href="https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/weigl-na-mira-do-valencia?ref=Mercado_DestaquesPrincipais" target="_blank">Record</a>.&nbsp; The 25-year-old is open to a January transfer after falling down the squad pecking order at Estadio Da Luz at the start of the season. Valencia are poised to swoop for Weigl, who moved to Benfica from Borussia Dortmund for €20 million (£18m/$24m) at the start of the year.

Valencia interested in Benfica star Weigl

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Romeu sign new deal at Southampton 

Juventus&nbsp;are in no rush to trigger their €35 million (£31m/$41m) purchase option on Alvaro Morata,&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;can confirm. Morata, who took in a successful two-year spell at Juve between 2014 and 2016, returned to Turin on a season-long loan from&nbsp;Atletico Madrid&nbsp;in September. The Bianconeri forked out an initial&nbsp;€10m&nbsp;&nbsp;(£9m/$11.9m) fee&nbsp;for the striker, and they have the option to extend his loan by an extra year at the end of the season for the same lump sum. Read the full story <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/juventus-in-no-rush-to-trigger-35m-morata-purchase-option/1jfdi0wfrf13j1c5zk6a9ai633" target="_blank">here</a>.

Juventus in no rush to trigger €35m Morata purchase option

Real Madrid will be looking to sell Isco in the January transfer window - according to <a href="https://www.elconfidencial.com/deportes/futbol/2020-11-18/el-real-madrid-pone-e-isco-en-el-mercado-con-el-visto-bueno-de-zidane_2836327/" target="_blank">El Confidencial</a>. The Spaniard could be available for as little as €20 million (£18m/$24m) in the new year, with his current contract due to expire in 2022. Everton has been mooted as a possible next destination for Cisco, while Arsenal are also being credited with an interest in the midfielder's services.

Real Madrid looking to sell Isco 

Manchester United have joined the race to sign&nbsp;Eduardo Camavinga from Rennes - according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/" target="_blank">Marca</a>. Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are also chasing the 18-year-old, who is currently valued at around €70 million (£63m/$83m). United may step up their interest in Camavinga if Pogba leaves the club, with the Frenchman also being touted for a move to Madrid.

Man Utd join race for Camavinga 

Erling Haaland wants to win trophies with&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund&nbsp;and is not thinking about a move abroad, according to his father Alf-Inge Haaland. Dortmund won the race to sign Erling Haaland from Salzburg last January and he has made a stellar start to his career at Signal Iduna Park, scoring 27 goals in 29 games in all competitions for the club. The Norway international has a better big chance conversion rate (62.5 per cent) than Robert Lewandowski (53.9 per cent) in the&nbsp;Bundesliga&nbsp;this season, though the&nbsp;Poland&nbsp;international has scored five more goals in the same amount of games (six). Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/he-wants-trophies-haalands-father-addresses-dortmund-exit/1jq3tm5r9iypd1kgd67r3fcg5q" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

'He wants trophies' - Haaland's father addresses exit rumours

Felipe Anderson could be back at West Ham in January as Porto are considering terminating the loan deal that took him to Portugal,&nbsp;Record&nbsp;reports. The 27-year-old has struggled for regular game time since making the move to Porto and is set to be sent back to the Premier League, if the Liga NOS side manage to land Hulk.

Felipe Anderson may be sent back to West Ham

Dortmund managing director&nbsp;Hans-Joachim Watzke has defended head coach Lucien Favre although refused to confirm he would definitely have his contract extended beyond the end of the 2020-21 season. He told reporters: "I want to take a stand for Lucien Favre. He came in 2018 after a great upheaval and has finished second twice. Both times we played very well in the league. To judge the coach only by whether he has won a championship is too narrow-minded.” "We will sit down together in January or February and see how things go from there. But there is no decision yet. We are quite relaxed about these talks."

No decision over Favre future at Dortmund

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga will take a pay cut in order to secure a loan move away from the club in January, <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/13224967/chelsea-kepa-arrizabalaga-pay-cut-loan-move/?" target="_blank">the Sun</a> reports. The 26-year-old has lost his place to Edouard Mendy at Stamford Bridge and faces a battle to be Spain's No.1 at the European Championship in the summer. And he will reportedly now accept a loan and a reduction to his £150,000-a-week wages in an attempt to get his career back on track.

Kepa will accept Chelsea loan exit

Frank Lampard does not fear the threat of getting sacked at&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;and expects to be judged “harshly and very quickly” if things go wrong despite being a club legend. He told&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54974213" target="_blank">BBC Sport:</a> “It’s clear playing 13 years at the club helped me get the job, but also in my own way I think I deserve it for the years I put in as a player and I’ve taken things on board and I know the club and I’m going to absolutely do my best to do well so I think in that situation I understand the pitfalls. &nbsp; “I had to put my ego at the door a bit and say I might ruin what might have been achieved in 13 years to a degree because if it doesn’t go well I will be judged harshly and very quickly.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/lampard-doesnt-fear-sack-threat-chelsea-judged-harshly/xrrjrpjryvy11s4abvrg1lwh2" target="_blank">Check out the full story on Goal!</a>

Lampard doesn't fear sack threat at Chelsea

Leeds are mulling over a move to make Steven Gerrard the successor to Marcelo Bielsa at Elland Road, reports <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/leeds-united-target-rangers-boss-gerrard-to-replace-bielsa/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a> An enigmatic Argentine coach is tied to the Whites for the 2020-21 campaign, but it could be that a Liverpool legend currently working at Rangers is approached ahead of next season.

Leeds considering Gerrard as Bielsa successor

Carlo Ancelotti has rubbished the “bullsh*t” rumours suggesting that he is looking to put a reunion with Isco in place at&nbsp;Everton. The Toffees boss has told DIRECTV Sports Co: “We haven’t started thinking about the team for the January market. So those comments are, as they say here, bullsh*t.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ancelotti-rubbishes-bullsht-isco-rumours-real-madrid-everton/10vxxfrr682ot1vufqcoks1iiu" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Ancelotti rubbishes ‘bullsh*t’ Isco rumours

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Pep pens new Man City deal

Arsenal should be willing to ignore Christian Eriksen’s strong ties to arch-rivals&nbsp;Tottenham&nbsp;if an opportunity to prise the Danish playmaker away from&nbsp;Inter&nbsp;presents itself, says Kevin Campbell. The former Gunners striker told Football Insider: "I do not care if he played for Spurs – he is a superb player who can bring something to the table for Arsenal." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/so-what-if-eriksen-played-for-spurs-arsenal-should-get-him/pqv5wevme9s01kkynlwly13fm" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘So what if Eriksen played for Spurs, Arsenal should get him’ 

Motherwell defender Declan Gallagher is wanted by a number of sides in the Premier League, claims <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/exclusive-sheff-utd-wba-chasing-declan-gallagher" target="_blank">TEAMtalk.</a> Sheffield United, West Brom and Burnley are all mulling over January approaches for the Scotland international.

Premier League interest builds in Gallagher

Sergio Ramos is “on&nbsp;the wane” at 34 years of age and would only be an option for&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;to consider in January if they got “desperate”, claims Steve Nicol. The former Reds defender told ESPN FC: "If they got Ramos it would only be for a couple of seasons. I think he's on the wane a little." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ramos-on-the-wane-liverpool-dont-need-him-nicol-real-madrid/yzr4okjtnz9g1iyx6dbhqti2w" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Ramos is on the wane & Liverpool don’t need him’

Olivier Giroud is willing to consider a move away from Chelsea in January in order to secure more playing time, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/nov/19/olivier-giroud-ready-to-leave-chelsea-with-euro-finals-in-mind" target="_blank">The Guardian</a> claims. The French striker has not started a Premier League or Champions League match this term but remains part of Didier Deschamps' plans at international level. Should 34-year-old Giroud fail to get more regular minutes ahead of Euro 2020, however, Deschamps plans could change.

Giroud open to January offers

Inter are locked in talks with Alessandro Bastoni over a new five-year contract, <a href="https://www.football-italia.net/162245/report-inter-contract-talks-bastoni" target="_blank">TMW</a> reports. The 21-year-old has performed admirably when called upon by boss Antonio Conte and is a regular fixture in the former Italy coach's squad. It is said that the Nerazzurri hope to have Bastoni put pen to paper shortly after the new year.

Bastoni in talks for long-term deal

Napoli's Arkadiusz Milik is Inter's top transfer target for the January window, according to <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/archivio/calcio" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>. The Italian outlet claims that the Pole is seen first as a back-up for Romelu Lukaku, but also potentially as the Belgian's strike partner longer term - should Lautaro Martinez leave. It is expected that Milik will be available for less than €25 million, but the Nerazzurri could turn to Chelsea's Olivier Giroud or Parma's Gervinho if a deal proves too difficult.

Milik tops Inter's winter wishlist

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has made contact with Bayern Munich's David Alaba, according to Kicker. The German publication claims the defender, who is out of contract at the end of the season, is a target for the Spanish capital side. Salary demands look set to price out the Santiago Bernabeu side, however, with PSG mooted as potentially the only club able and willing to match Alaba's request.

Zidane makes contact with Alaba

Sami Khedira has opened the door for a move to the Premier League to be made in 2021, with the&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;midfielder admitting he would welcome the opportunity to be reunited with Jose Mourinho. The World Cup winner has told Sky Germany: "I am really happy and satisfied with my career until now but one thing is still missing because I always had this dream and it has never come true… to be a part of the Premier League." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/khedira-premier-league-move-mourinho-reunion-exits-juventus/10zdq2j2s57p31n3z71kei5uek" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Khedira open to Premier League move & Mourinho reunion

Manchester United hope a deal can be done at some stage for Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane. The Daily Star reports that the World Cup winner is seeing his asking price drop as he approaches the final 18 months of his contract at Santiago Bernabeu.

Man Utd hold Varane hope

Christian Eriksen is not a transfer priority for Arsenal, according to <a href="https://www.fcinternews.it/" target="_blank">FCInterNews.it</a>. The Gunners are said to have been offered the chance to take the former Tottenham playmaker back to north London following a difficult spell in Italy with Inter.

Eriksen is no priority for Arsenal

Everton are prepared to offer £18 million ($24m) for Real Madrid outcast Isco, claims <a href="https://www.sport.es/en/news/real-madrid/real-madrid-planning-isco-sale-for-around-20-million-euros-8208253" target="_blank">Sport.</a> Having already lured James Rodriguez away from Santiago Bernabeu, former Blancos boss Carlo Ancelotti wants to take another talented playmaker to Merseyside.

Everton to make £18m move for Isco

Will Koeman keep his job?

Racing de Murcia president Morris Pagniello has confirmed ongoing talks to bring former&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;and&nbsp;Inter&nbsp;Milan striker Samuel Eto’o to the Spanish third division. The&nbsp;Cameroon&nbsp;legend retired from football in September 2019, after spending a year at&nbsp;Qatar&nbsp;SC but he could make a surprise return to the pitch to help Antonio Pedreno's side ahead of their&nbsp;Copa del Rey&nbsp;outing against&nbsp;Levante&nbsp;on December 16. According to the club president, the deal is at a ’50-50’ level with support from their sponsors and a decision on the transfer would be made in the coming days. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/spanish-third-division-club-racing-murcia-want-to-sign-barcelona-/p28dlwtp5u8z1cs5wiss9rlz4" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Spanish third division club Racing Murcia trying to sign Eto'o

Newcastle United star Miguel Almiron is being monitored by Inter, his agent revealed.&nbsp; “Inter have shown interest in Almiron, but no progress has been made," Daniel Campos claimed to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.europacalcio.it/agente-miguel-almiron-inter-interessata-ma-nessun-passo-in-avanti-esclusiva-ec-236015/" target="_blank">Europa Calcio</a>.

Inter show interest in Almiron

Ex-Atletico Madrid assistant German Burgos has expressed his desire to coach River Plate one day.&nbsp; "River has always been my home. I have always said I will be here, at some point," El Mono, who spent five years at the Argentine giants as a player,&nbsp;told&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ole.com.ar/river-plate/burgos-consejo-armani-river-francescoli_0_M6HJeydsh.html" target="_blank">Ole</a>.&nbsp; "I don't know if it's far away, but they're always on my mind."

Burgos hoping to coach River

Striker Scott Wright is in talks with Aberdeen over extending his current contract which expires at season's end. The <a href="https://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/fp/sport/football/aberdeen-fc/donsnews/aberdeen-open-contract-talks-with-scott-wright/" target="_blank">Evening Express</a> claim that despite the club's financial struggles they remain keen to lock Wright down to a new deal.&nbsp;

Aberdeen looking to extend Wright stay

Former Inter and Argentina star Diego Milito is considering leaving his role as technical secretary at Racing Club, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ole.com.ar/futbol-primera/racing-milito-manager-blanco_0_tLCYtjyMf.html" target="_blank">Ole</a>.&nbsp; The Academia idol feels that certain directors inside the club are trying to undermine him amid a run of bad results and could depart at the end of his contract in December.

Milito close to leaving Racing role

Racing de Murcia president Morris Pagniello has confirmed ongoing talks to bring former&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;and&nbsp;Inter striker Samuel Eto’o to the Spanish third division. The&nbsp;Cameroon&nbsp;legend retired from football in September 2019, after spending a year at&nbsp;Qatar&nbsp;SC but he could make a surprise return to the pitch to help Antonio Pedreno's side ahead of their&nbsp;Copa del Rey&nbsp;outing against&nbsp;Levante&nbsp;on December 16. According to the club president, the deal is at a ’50-50’ level with support from their sponsors, and a decision on the transfer would be made in the coming days. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/spanish-third-division-club-racing-murcia-want-to-sign-barcelona-/p28dlwtp5u8z1cs5wiss9rlz4" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Racing Murcia want to sign Barcelona legend Eto'o

Wayne Rooney wants assurances Derby County are willing to spend in January before taking over as manager, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8963815/Wayne-Rooney-seeking-assurances-money-spend-January-taking-Derby.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>.&nbsp; The ex-Manchester United striker is currently part of an interim management team following Phillip Cocu's sacking and is in the running to take the job on a permanent basis.

Rooney sets conditions before taking Derby job

Spezia have opened contract negotiations with Emmanuel Gyasi, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://ghanasoccernet.com/exclusive-spezia-calcio-hold-contract-talks-with-in-form-ghanaian-forward-emmanuel-gyasi" target="_blank">Ghanasoccernet</a>.&nbsp; The forward has been in impressive form in Serie A, leading the club to consider extending his current deal which expires in June 2021.

Spezia hold contract talks with Gyesi

Barcelona&nbsp;goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has professed his hope that Lionel Messi can be persuaded to pen a new deal to keep him at Camp Nou for the foreseeable future. The Blaugrana skipper could be heading to new pastures at the conclusion of the current campaign following a protracted, public fight over his future leading into the 2020-21 season. Though the Argentine is committed for the rest of the term following his thwarted attempts to seal an early release, many expect the striker to be straight out of the door once his deal is up, with a potential Pep Guardiola reunion at&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;one mooted option. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/i-hope-he-can-be-happy-here-ter-stegen-urges-special-messi/cg2yke41j5en1ty7xsp09iljx" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

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