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Celtic manager Neil Lennon dismissed suggestions that forward Leigh Griffiths would be sent out on loan in January as he looks to regain match fitness. The 29-year-old hasn't featured since August due to injury, and will have a task on his hands displacing Odsonne Edouard from Lennon's first-choice team. "Leigh won’t go on loan in January," Lennon told the <a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/neil-lennon-leigh-griffiths-celtic-20464135" target="_blank">Daily Record</a>.&nbsp;"He’s too good a player. He just needs more time to get up to speed. “Leigh isn’t fit just now. He’s had a thigh strain and is starting back training. He had a virus that kept him out of the squad for Hibs and isn’t fit enough at the minute to figure."

Lennon: Griffiths 'too good' to leave Celtic

Leganes have appealed for their La Liga match with Levante on Saturday to be replayed after a failure with the VAR system during a penalty decision. Communications between referee&nbsp;Munuera Montero and the VAR team broke down as Levante were awarded a penalty, with the two eventually getting in touch via mobile phone. The penalty was given and scored, with Levante winning 2-1. Leganes president Victoria Pavon said after the game she would request the game be restarted from the 44th minute, when the incident occurred. "Very serious things have happened in this match - like calling a penalty against us that was a foul outside the area," she said. "It also happened in the match against Valencia a few weeks ago, but in addition to that the VAR system was not working correctly so we feel we have not been able to compete in equal conditions."

Leganes president demands replay after VAR chaos

Angers' 18-year-old defender Rayan Ait-Nouri says he is flattered by reports linking him with Paris Saint-Germain, but says he is happy where he is. The youngster has impressed this season and reports in the French press have recently claimed PSG are monitoring his development closely. "It's always good that big clubs have an eye on me," he told Goal. "But I focus on Angers.&nbsp;I have always been very happy to wear the jersey of this club.&nbsp;I am very happy here and I will continue the adventure with Angers. "[PSG are] a big club, but I'm still young.&nbsp;I have time ahead of me.&nbsp;I am very happy at Angers and my priority is my club."

Angers starlet Ait-Nouri coy on PSG links

Mauricio Pochettino says he isn't concerned about his future as Tottenham manager, despite his side's concerning form in all competitions. Spurs conceded their tenth goal of the week on Saturday, following up the 7-2 defeat to Bayern Munich with a 3-0 reverse against Brighton - but pochettino says he has bigger things to worry about. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/pochettino-not-worried-about-the-sack-at-tottenham-despite/495bkr4kf9qu12tyvuocx88m3" target="_blank">Read everything he had to say here on Goal!</a>

Pochettino not worried about Spurs future

Sampdoria president Massimo Ferrero says he has a decision to make on the future of manager Eusebio Di Francesco, after the Serie A club's sixth defeat in seven league games. They were beaten 2-0 by Hellas Verona on Saturday, and the club president is less than impressed with what he has seen this season. Sampdoria are bottom of the table with three points, with five teams tied on six points above them. “We will get together, have a meeting and I will make a decision on what is best for Sampdoria and for Di Francesco too," Ferrero told&nbsp;Sky Sport Italia. “We're a little stunned right now by what we've seen. So we wait until tomorrow to talk it over and make the decision for what is best for Sampdoria.”

Sampdoria boss Di Francesco on thin ice

Sporting Lisbon's 18-year-old defender Goncalo Inacio has signed a new contract with the Portuguese giants after impressing for their under-23 side. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🗣 "É um sonho de criança chegar à equipa principal do Sporting CP, vou fazer tudo para tornar o sonho em realidade"<a href="https://twitter.com/GoncaloInacio4?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GoncaloInacio4</a> continua de Leão ao peito 🦁 👉 <a href="https://t.co/JoTZ6HjYll">https://t.co/JoTZ6HjYll</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ADNSporting?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ADNSporting</a> <a href="https://t.co/kq6YwcpVum">pic.twitter.com/kq6YwcpVum</a> — Sporting Clube de Portugal (@Sporting_CP) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sporting_CP/status/1180548792384446464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 5, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Sporting youngster Inacio pens new deal

River Plate head coach Marcelo Gallardo is Barcelona's pick to follow Ernesto Valverde in the Camp Nou dugout, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/TNTSportsLA" target="_blank">TNT</a>. Valverde, who faced calls for his dismissal last campaign, is under further pressure after an up and down start to the season sees Barca five points off the pace in La Liga. Now the Blaugrana have added Gallardo to the list of people who could replace the Spaniard, according to the report.

Barca identify Valverde successor

<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7541463/Manchester-United-set-appoint-Celtic-Scotland-physio-Tim-Williamson.html" target="_blank">The Mail</a> reports that Manchester United are on the cusp of appointing Celtic physiotherapist Tim Williamson to the same role. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and the team have been concerned at a spate of non-contact injuries at the club and have advertised for a new head physio, according to the report. Williamson would be one of a slew of new back room appointments, including a new coach and goalkeeping coach since Solskjaer took over last season.

Man Utd will poach Celtic physio

Lazio midifleder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is more likely to sign new terms in Rome than move to a Serie A rival says <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/milinkovic-savic-unlikely-to-join-inter-in-january-25714" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Serbia international was rumoured to be close to a move to Manchester United this summer, but opted to remain in the Eternal City. Despite interest from Inter he is also expected to stay with Lazio this January, says the report.

Milinkovic-Savic unlikely to join Inter in January

Tottehnam goalkeeper Hugo Lloris's injury may not be as bad as the club feared. The France international was forced off early in Spurs's defeat to Brighton, and was stretchered from the field while using gas and air. Initital medical images show no fracture in his elbow, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/tottenham-hotspur/story/3958547/source-no-fracture-as-lloris-dislocates-elbow-in-tottenham-defeat-at-brighton?src=com" target="_blank">ESPN</a>.

Lloris scans show no fracture

Chelsea are expected to start talks to extend Brazil international Willian's contract at Stamford Bridge, says the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1186567/Chelsea-Willian-contract-talks-Frank-Lampard-Premier-League" target="_blank">Express</a>. Frank Lampard is keen to tie the experienced winger down amidst interest from Barcelona and Juventus. The report says Willian is keen to stay in London, where he has spent the last six years.

Chelsea to start Willian contract talks

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said the club were close to signing a replacement for Romelu Lukaku, but couldn't get a deal over the line. He also said that the Belgium international was not commited to the Old Trafford club. "Towards the end the right one we just didn’t get him over the line," he told <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/11827950/ole-gunnar-solskjaer-says-man-utd-win-at-newcastle-vital-to-change-mood" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>.

United were close to signing Lukaku replacement

Laurent Koscielny has revealed he left Arsenal as he was worried about their congested fixture list. The former club captain was criticised for not taking part in the Gunners' pre-season tour but he says he made his decision to leave with his family in mind. "Everything was in my thinking: football, my physical state, my wife, my children, the daily life we could have," he said. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/koscielny-reveals-why-quit-arsenal-responds-ian-wright-shame/1s8z2l20n2lwi1alout5bzni7y" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Koscielny explains Arsenal departure

Championship side Bristol City are looking to add a free-agent striker, and are considering Gary Hooper. <a href="https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/bristol-city-coach-striker-hunt-3395528">Bristol Live</a> quotes City coach Jamie McAllister as saying the former Celtic man, who played for Sheffield Wednesday last season, was among the players they were interested in. "Yea, we've looked at all the out of contract ones," McAllister said.

Bristol City mull ex-Celtic star

Juventus were interested in signing ex-Roma winger Stephan El-Shaarawy from their Serie A rivals when his contract ran down in 2020. <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/" target="_blank">Correiere dello Sport</a> say they were thwarted when the Italy international joined Shanghai SIPG this summer. Although the Bianconeri couldn't sign him for nothing they may resuscitate their interest.

Juve targeted El-Shaarawy

Ilkay Gundogan says that he came close to joining Bayern around the time of his £21m (€23m/$25m)&nbsp;transfer to&nbsp;Manchester City. Gundogan left&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund, with whom he reached the 2013&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;final, in order to join City in 2016. "Let's put it this way - my sources would confirm that, today I say that frankly there were at times talks with Bayern Munich,”&nbsp;Gundogan told&nbsp;SZ.&nbsp;“But we did not come together for different reasons." &nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/i-nearly-joined-bayern-munich-instead-of-man-city-gundogan/1wgb3vzxojsl014ci5l70cdyiy" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal.</a>

'I nearly joined Bayern' - Gundogan

Alex Ferguson&nbsp;is keeping tabs on&nbsp;Aston Villa&nbsp;midfielder&nbsp;John McGinn with a view to recommending the Scot to&nbsp;Manchester Unitet, <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10069189/sir-alex-ferguson-man-utd-transfer-aston-villa-john-mcginn/" target="_blank">according to the Sun.</a> The Villa player&nbsp;has enjoyed a strong start to life in the Premier League following promotion from the Championship in the summer which has attracted the attention of the ex-United manager.&nbsp;

United watching McGinn

Pep Guardiola says&nbsp;Kyle Walker, who has again been left out of the Gareth Southgate's latest England squad, could find his place in his side under threat from Joao Cancelo if the 25-year-old Portugal international continues to impress, <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/joao-cancelo-could-take-kyle-walkers-position-says-pep-guardiola-cl9vpfzjb" target="_blank">as reported by the Times</a>. The 29-year-old right-back is in his third season at Manchester City since leaving Tottenham and has been a regular as they have won two Premier League titles.

Walker's place under threat, says Guardiola 

Southampton’s director of football operations&nbsp;Ross Wilson&nbsp;has been offered the director of football role at&nbsp;Rangers, <a href="https://www.skysports.com/rangers" target="_blank">as reported by Sky Sports.</a> The Scotsman has been in&nbsp;talks with the Scottish Premiership side this week and is considering his future on the South Coast.&nbsp; Wilson has been at Southampton&nbsp;for five years with a brief to&nbsp;oversee&nbsp;the club’s player recruitment.&nbsp;

Wilson considering Rangers role 

Inter&nbsp;midfielder Nicolo Barella has revealed that he came close to joining&nbsp;Chelsea in January 2019.&nbsp; The&nbsp;Italy&nbsp;international, who was at&nbsp;Cagliari&nbsp;at the time, has confirmed that he was in talks with the Blues. He ultimately ended up staying with Cagliari before making the switch to Antonio Conte's Inter in the summer on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/barella-reveals-he-almost-joined-chelsea-but-would-die-for/14cxuop1er35b12rx4unbucy5x" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>.

'I nearly joined Chelsea' - Barella 

Takumi Minamino&nbsp;is the latest&nbsp;Red Bull Salzburg&nbsp;player to be linked with a move to&nbsp;Liverpool,<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com" target="_blank"> according to&nbsp;Calcio Mercato</a>. Jurgen Klopp's team saw off the Austrian side in a 4-3 thriller on Wednesday after briefly surrendering a 3-0 lead at Anfield. The Reds are also reportedly interested in striker&nbsp;Erling Haland&nbsp;and 18-year-old&nbsp;Dominik Szoboszlai.&nbsp;

Red Bull's Minamino linked with Liverpool

KFC Uerdingen have confirmed former Bayern Munich midfielder <a href="https://kfc-uerdingen.de" target="_blank">Stefan Effenberg as their new sporting director</a>.&nbsp; The German third-tier&nbsp;side confirmed that the player who played in Bayern's last-minute Champions League final defeat to Manchester United in 1999 will take over to oversee football development. Effenberg last worked as a coach at Paderborn in 2015/16.

KFC Uerdingen confirm Stefan Effenberg as their new sporting director

Anderlecht&nbsp;manager and former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany is considering a move for Wales defender Ashley Williams when his Bristol City&nbsp;contract expires in January, <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10068532/vincent-kompany-ashley-williams-anderlecht-bristol-city-championship-january-transfer/" target="_blank">according to </a><a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10068532/vincent-kompany-ashley-williams-anderlecht-bristol-city-championship-january-transfer/" target="_blank">the Sun</a>. The 35-year-old helped Wales to reach the Euro 2016 semi-final where they lost to Portugal, but dropped out of the Premier League to join the Robbins after leaving Everton.&nbsp;

Kompany wants Williams for Anderlecht 

Rangers&nbsp;manager&nbsp;Steven Gerrard&nbsp;hope that midfielder&nbsp;Ryan Jack&nbsp;will extend his contract at Ibrox, with the manager confirming that the player has been offered the chance to stay on, <a href="https://www.skysports.com/rangers" target="_blank">as reported by Sky Sports.</a>&nbsp; Jack signed a new two-and-a-half year contract as recently as December last year but Gerrard said on Friday: "Ryan sets the example he sets the standard every day in training.&nbsp;More often then not he’s the strongest trainer. He covers the most distance."

Gerrard hopeful of extended Jack stay 

Inverness Caledonian Thistle&nbsp;manager John Robertson says there will be no fire sale of players despite the Highland club's recent money troubles, <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/index.html" target="_blank">as reported by the Mail.</a>&nbsp; The Scottish Championship side, who were relegated from the top flight in 2017, are experiencing a financial shortfall but Robertson says it won't translate into a depleted squad.

No fire sale at cash-strapped Inverness 

Manchester United are targeting Mexican starlet Jose Juan Macias, who has been dubbed the next Javier Hernandez,<a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1186533/Manchester-United-news-Javier-Hernandez-Jose-Juan-Macias-Ole-Gunnar-Solskjaer" target="_blank"> as reported by the Express.</a> United will go up against&nbsp;Cologne and Real Betis to land the striker as they look to add invention to their misfiring attack this season. Macias has scored six goals in 11 matches for Mexican league outfit Leon this term.&nbsp;

United after 'new Hernandez'

Croatia striker Mario Mandzukic is among three players&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;will look to sell this January, <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/non-solo-mandzukic-la-juve-ha-altri-due-problemi-da-risolvere-a--52409" target="_blank">as reported by </a><a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/non-solo-mandzukic-la-juve-ha-altri-due-problemi-da-risolvere-a--52409" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The 33-year-old is a target for Manchester United who are desperate to reinforce their attacking options following their dire Europa League draw with AZ on Thursday. United are currently experiencing their worst league&nbsp;start for 30 years.

 Juve look to offload Mandzukic 

Loris Karius hopes to play for Liverpool again after his Besiktas loan finishes, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/oct/04/loris-karius-hoping-play-for-liverpool-again" target="_blank">as reported by the Guardian</a>.&nbsp; The goalkeeper, who cost the Reds the 2018 Champions League final with a pair of howlers against Real Madrid in Kyiv, played for Besiktas in their Europa League game against Wolves on Thursday. The German said: "The Premier League is the best league so it’s interesting of course but also I am still under contract at Liverpool, so maybe I’ll play for Liverpool again, you never know."

'Maybe I'll play for Liverpool again' - Karius 

A Mexican consortium led by&nbsp;millionaire businessman&nbsp;Alejandro Irarragorri came close to buying&nbsp;Newcastle&nbsp;this summer before pulling out of the deal and investing in Mexican side&nbsp;Atlas, <a href="https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/multi-millionaire-who-led-consortium-17033572" target="_blank">as reported by the Newcastle Chronicle</a>.&nbsp; Orlegi Sports&nbsp;were interested in taking the club off Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley who has long sought to sell the Toon, but decided instead to keep their interests domestic.

Mexican investors pulled out of Newcastle deal 

Former&nbsp;Tottenham&nbsp;and&nbsp;Arsenal&nbsp;defender Sol Campbell and ex-Celtic striker Henrik Larsson are under consideration for the vacant&nbsp;Southend&nbsp;manager's job, <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11716/11827312/sol-campbell-interviewed-for-vacant-southend-job" target="_blank">as reported by Sky Sports</a>. Campbell helped keep Macclesfield in the Football League last season but left earlier this term, whilst Larsson hasn't been attached to a club in England since leaving Manchester United.&nbsp;

Southend considering Campbell 

The 20-year-old, who has been likened to former Red Devils striker Javier Hernandez, scored in Mexico's 2-0 friendly win over Trinidad and Tobago on Wednesday. According to MARCA&nbsp;as quoted by the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1186533/Manchester-United-news-Javier-Hernandez-Jose-Juan-Macias-Ole-Gunnar-Solskjaer">Express</a>, Manchester United have joined Cologne and Real Betis&nbsp;in a race for the centre forward.

Manchester United has their eye on the new 'Chicarito'

Mexican striker Jose Juan Macias is reportedly on Manchester United's shortlist after impressing on his international debut.

The Real Madrid midfielder, who is currently on loan at Real Sociedad, has been impressive in La Liga this season, leading to clubs reportedly becoming keen on the 20-year-old's&nbsp;services. But according to the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-city-transfers-odegaard-foden-17031641" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a>, City sources insist they aren't keen on acquiring Odegaard&nbsp;with English midfielder Phil Foden primed to step up into the first team.

Man City not interested in Odegaard

Manchester City has denied being interested in signing Danish wonderkid Martin Odegaard.

Son has established himself as one of the best forwards in the Premier League and Europe since joining Tottenham from&nbsp;Bayer Leverkusen&nbsp;in 2015. The&nbsp;South Korea&nbsp;international has scored 70 goals for Spurs, while he played a key role in the club's memorable run to last season's&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;final. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-au/news/why-not-tottenham-star-son-could-join-napoli-in-the-future/1idal8sp97foa11am886krrt8f" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal.</a>

Spurs star Son could join Napoli

Tottenham star Heung-min Son would be open to a future move to Serie A side Napoli, according to his agent Thies Bliemeister.

Former Melbourne Victory midfielder James Troisi could join Adelaide United with the A-League club admitting they are interested in his services. The South Australian-born playmaker has been without a club since his contract at Victory expired at the conclusion of last season. According to the&nbsp;<a href="https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/adelaide-see-troisi-as-final-piece-of-the-jigsaw?fbclid=IwAR1YcE0TMCiuvhfVPVQ7scO7IhxNCCKl6dsPxs1sVEL5MZnr-YsppWA3Vss" target="_blank">World Game</a>, Troisi could return to his home state with the Reds, as a move overseas has not eventuated so far.

Troisi close to Adelaide United move

Exciting Australian attacker Chris Ikonomidis has revealed he will stay in the A-League with Perth Glory for at least one more season despite interest from clubs abroad. The 24-year-old starred last season as the Glory won the Premiers Plate and reached the grand final, scoring nine goals in 18 games. Ikonomidis also made an impression on the Socceroos at the&nbsp;Asian Cup&nbsp;with his one goal and four assists, but he insists he is just focused on building his career in&nbsp;Australia's west. "The best option for me was to stay put, and continue learning and playing games and developing in this environment," Ikonomidis told reporters. "It's a career that you need to build up and not just go for the first thing that comes. "You need to build up a solid foundation and make one step at a time, and put yourself in an environment where you can get better as a player, because ultimately that's going to be the best thing for you."

Ikonomidis reveals his Perth Glory future

Chelsea will offer new contracts to&nbsp;Fikayo Tomori and Tammy Abraham in the coming weeks. The <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea/chelsea-in-talks-over-new-deals-for-fikayo-tomori-and-tammy-abraham-a4254091.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard</a> are reporting that the pair will be rewarded for their impressive starts to the new season, and to their Chelsea careers, with new long term deals.

Chelsea to offer young stars new deals

Leicester City's James Maddison is being lined up by Spurs as a&nbsp;replacement for Christian Eriksen, according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/tottenham-make-man-utd-target-20464430">the Mirror</a>. The England playmaker is also wanted by Manchester United, but Mauricio Pochettino's Champions League finalists now lead&nbsp;the race for the 22-year-old's signature.

Spurs eye Maddison as Eriksen replacement

Manchester United are also interested in the Leicester star

Frank Lampard wants Brazilian winger Willian to remain at Chelsea, and the club will look to offer the 31-year-old a new contract, according the the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1186567/Chelsea-Willian-contract-talks-Frank-Lampard-Premier-League">Express</a>. One of the more experienced members of Chelsea's current squad, Willian is in the final year of his existing contract with&nbsp;the club, but they&nbsp;feel he still has plenty to offer.

Chelsea to offer WIllian new deal

Goalkeeper Loris Karius believes he could still play for Liverpool once his time on loan&nbsp;Besiktas comes to an end. Besiktas can&nbsp;make the transfer permanent at the end of this season for a fee of&nbsp;£7.25 million (€8.1m), but it's likely neither the club nor the player will want to take up that option. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/maybe-ill-play-for-them-again-karius-believes-he-could/1kzw82ahin1361dmve9hxl0nae">Read what Karius had to say on Goal!</a>

Karius could play for Liverpool again

Unai Emery says Joe Willock is a suitable replacement for Aaron Ramsey. The young midfielder has seized a first-team role this season following the Wales international's move to Juventus. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/emery-tips-willock-to-fill-ramsey-and-wilshere-voids-at/d8oepx6uxa071hxlbrdn1fz4z">Read what Emery had to say about Willock on Goal!</a>

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