Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Icardi hoping for Man Utd move this summer

Robert Lewandowski wants to stay at Bayern Munich for the rest of his career, quashing any remaining hope Real Madrid had of signing him. The Poland international was linked with a move away from the Allianz Arena in the summer, with Chelsea and PSG also said to be in the running. But the 30-year-old is keen on remaining with the Bavarian giants. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/i-fully-identify-with-the-club-lewandowski-wants-to-end/aca27sll7szx1cvzrp8hkk5tx">Read why he wants to stay with Niko Kovac's side here</a>.

Lewandowski planning Bayern stay

Lack of interest from Real Madrid has Mauro Icardi hoping to make the jump to Manchester United this summer, according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/noticia/detalle/132583/mauro-icardi-olvida-real-madrid-deja-querer-equipo-champions-lo-rechazo-2017" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>.&nbsp; The Inter star wants to be able to compete on all fronts and doesn't see that possibility with the Serie A side.&nbsp; His ideal destination was Spain, with Los Blancos, but the club have shown little interest and he is now hoping to earn a move to Old Trafford in the summer

Icardi hoping for Man United move this summer

Forward wants to compete on all fronts at Old Trafford 

Michael de Leeuw has departed the Chicago Fire officially, <a href="https://twitter.com/FC_Emmen/status/1079686938926419968" target="_blank">signing with Eredivisie side FC Emmen</a>. The forward had his 2019 option declined by the MLS side, but the club and player had been negotiating a potential return. However he has instead agreed to a return to his home country with the team currently 13th in the Dutch top flight.

De Leeuw leaves Fire for FC Emmen

Huddersfield Town&nbsp;will not be allowed to “sleepwalk into relegation” and will be active in the January window, promises owner Dean Hoyle. The club endured a December that saw them lose all seven matches this month – including setbacks to relegation-threatened&nbsp;Southampton&nbsp;and&nbsp;Fulham – and sit mired bottom of the table. Though they face difficulty in remaining up, club chairman Hoyle has promised to fight as hard as he can to help the Terriers defy the odds once more and avoid the drop. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/huddersfield-owner-promises-active-january-to-avoid/ktp5mq82oy1q1t8kd19qyej3u" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Huddersfield owner promises ‘active’ January

Four Premier League clubs would like to sign on-loan Chelsea Tammy Abraham if they recall him from Aston Villa, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6542997/Premier-League-clubs-eye-January-Tammy-Abraham.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The 21-year-old striker has 14 goals in 19 games in the Championship and Wolves, Burnley, Huddersfield and Crystal Palace all have interest in landing him if the Blues decide he needs to play at a higher level.

Four Premier League clubs chase Abraham

Honduras international Bryan Acosta is nearing a move to FC Dallas from CD Tenerife, according to <a href="http://www.latribuna.hn/2018/12/29/bryan-acosta-cada-vez-mas-cerca-de-la-mls/" target="_blank">La Tribuna</a>.&nbsp; The Spanish Segunda club have confirmed negotiations are happening in response to requests from Acosta and a deal is expected in the coming days.

Acosta nears FC Dallas move

Aaron Ramsey is set to negotiate with five teams in January ahead of his contract expiring in June, reports the <a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/46722051" target="_blank">BBC</a>. Ramsey will talk to Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Milan, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid as he looks to sign a pre-contract for next season. Contrary to reports, Ramsey has not agreed to move anywhere yet. Though he is amenable to departing in January, Arsenal do not believe the fee they could receive is worth losing the depth the midfielder can provide for the rest of the season.&nbsp;

Ramsey to negotiate with five teams in January

Player sales reaching £113 million ($144m) helped Chelsea record their best ever profits for the year ending June 30 2018. The Blues have revealed they made £62 million after tax amid turnover of £443.4m. Diego Costa, Nemanja Matic, Nathan Ake and Juan Cuadrado were among the players to leave the club during the 2017-18 campaign. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelseas-profit-on-player-sales-fuel-record-turnover/zw8a0r8fxqk818yvpfd2dlx8x">Read the full report and whether the accounts comply with FFP regulations here</a>.

Chelsea's £113m in transfer sales fuel record turnover

Samir Nasri will return from his doping ban with West Ham United, the club have confirmed. The Frenchman has not played for over a year while serving an 18-month doping ban. Formerly of Manchester City, Nasri won two major trophies working with Manuel Pellegrini and reunites with the Argentine in East London. <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=1&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiP3vOP0srfAhUzVBUIHchVAMUQxfQBMAB6BAgAEAM&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goal.com%2Fen-gb%2Fnews%2Fnasri-joins-west-ham-as-drugs-ban-ends%2F2vcpyo1xtz421i98s74bra7xe&amp;usg=AOvVaw0XYdrXHK9mqBzWCoxOqEtw">Read why the ex-Arsenal man opted to move to the London Stadium here</a>

Nasri joins West Ham

Rajiv van La Parra has joined Middlesbrough's promotion push for the remainder of the campaign from Huddersfield Town. The 27-year-old has been left out of the Terriers squad for the last nine Premier League games - despite making 33 top flight appearances last term. Boro meanwhile are fifth in the Championship, just four points off the automatic promotion places. Manager Tony Pulis said: “He’s got a promotion with Huddersfield on his CV, he’s played for them in the Premier League and he’s played in the Championship with Wolves so he has a good pedigree. “I think he will be a really good signing for us and offers something that we’ve been looking for.” <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> We're delighted to announce that Rajiv van La Parra will become <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Boro?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Boro</a>'s first January signing ✍️ Full story ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/hgVLnIK52O">https://t.co/hgVLnIK52O</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UTB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UTB</a> <a href="https://t.co/Aho6ET1pub">pic.twitter.com/Aho6ET1pub</a> — Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) <a href="https://twitter.com/Boro/status/1079754038550376450?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 31, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Boro land Van La Parra

Ajax youngster Azor Matusiwa has joined De Graafschap on loan for the rest of the season, the club have confirmed. The 20-year-old has only made one senior appearance in his career with the Dutch giants. De Graafschap are bottom of Eredivisie with 12 points from their 17 games, with three points separating them from safety.

Ajax's Matuiwa to boost De Graafschap's survival bid

PSG boss Thomas Tuchel has made Borussia Dortmund defensive midfielder Julian Weigl his priority target in the January transfer window, according to <a href="http://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/psg/mercato-rabiot-se-rapproche-de-barcelone-le-psg-cherche-un-milieu-de-terrain-30-12-2018-7978569.php#xtor=AD-1481423553">Le Parisien</a>. The 23-year-old has barely figured for the Bundesliga champions this season, making just four top fight appearances. Dortmund are unwilling to consider offers for the German, but the Paris club have a €30 million (£26m/$34m) budget to play with and could make a bid next month

PSG target Dortmund's Weigl

AC Milan remain interested in signing Cesc Fabregas from Chelsea as his future at Stamford Bridge continues to look bleak, according to <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=1&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi1qr6HrMrfAhVPhxoKHUsuB6oQFjAAegQIABAC&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tuttosport.com%2F&amp;usg=AOvVaw0XY_K_93gOgxj90B9I3sUP">Tuttosport</a>. The Spaniard has not played in either of the Blues' last two games but Maurizio Sarri wants him to stay. Milan are conscious that Fabregas wants to play football on a regular basis and could make a deal happen in January.

Milan continue Fabregas pursuit

Lynden Gooch has committed his future to Sunderland until 2022 after signing a new three-and-a-half year contract with the League One side. The USMNT international has started 20 of the Black Cats' 25 league games this season, scoring five goals and contributing eight assists. “The club has completely changed since the summer and the manager [Jack Ross] was a big reason for me wanting to stay," said the 23-year-old. “He has had a big impact on me this season and given me the license to do what I do best. Hopefully I can continue to show the form I have done in the first-half of the season and help us get promoted.” <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> 🗞️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SAFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SAFC</a> is delighted to announce that <a href="https://twitter.com/LyndenGooch?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LyndenGooch</a> has today signed a new contract, keeping him at the <a href="https://twitter.com/StadiumOfLight?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@StadiumOfLight</a> until at least 2022. Full story 👇<a href="https://t.co/Ojew8z9Kmt">https://t.co/Ojew8z9Kmt</a> — Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunderlandAFC/status/1079739260532600834?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 31, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Gooch commits to the Black Cats

West Brom will sign Mason Holgate on loan for the rest of the season when the transfer window re-opens on January 1. The 22-year-old has made five Premier League appearances for parent club Everton this season, but has not played since September. Though he is not eligible to face Blackburn on New Year's Day he could make his debut in the FA Cup against Wigan Athletic. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> Introducing Mason Holgate ✍🏼📝 The young defender will join us on loan until the end of the season from <a href="https://twitter.com/Everton?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Everton</a>...<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WBA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WBA</a> <a href="https://t.co/9yf6iAPTeQ">https://t.co/9yf6iAPTeQ</a> — West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WBA/status/1079739329151467522?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 31, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Baggies nab Holgate

AC Milan have made moves to sign Southampton's Manolo Gabbiadini after failing in their bid to land Luis Muriel, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-ac-milan-contact-gabbiadini-s-agent-after-muriel-deal--93757" target="_blank">Calciomercato.</a> The Rossoneri had hoped to lure Muriel from Sevilla next month but the Colombia striker has instead chosen to move to Fiorentina. That has prompted the club to switch their attentions to Gabbiadini, who has fallen out of favour at St Mary's under new Saints boss Ralph Hasenhuttl.

AC Milan targeting Gabbiadini

Tottenham have sent scouts to watch young Hull winger Jarrod Bowen ahead of a proposed January bid, according to <a href="https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/transfer-news/tottenham-january-transfer-jarrod-bowen-15612703" target="_blank">Football.London.</a> Bowen has scored ten goals for the Tigers this season including six goals and two assists in December alone. Tottenham are likely to face competition from Leeds and Everton, who have also expressed an interest in signing the talented 22-year-old.

Tottenham tracking Hull winger Bowen

Tottenham are considered "below" Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot, according to <a href="http://www.espn.co.uk/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/3740233/tottenham-are-below-psgs-adrien-rabiot-source" target="_blank">ESPN.</a> Rabiot's contract expires at the end of the season but is expected to be allowed to leave for around €10million (£8.9million/$11.4million) next month. Tottenham have been linked with a move for the 23-year-old but he has set his sights higher than the north London club, with Barcelona and Juventus rumoured to be among potential suitors.

Tottenham below PSG's Rabiot

West Ham are reluctant to let Javier Hernandez leave the club next month, according to <a href="https://www.football.london/west-ham-united-fc/transfer-news/west-ham-transfer-news-hernandez-15612697" target="_blank">Football.London.</a> Hernandez is reportedly a target for Valencia as they look to find a replacement for Michy Batshuayi, who is expected to return to parent club chelsea. However, Hammers boss Manuel Pellegrini is not interested in selling the Mexican striker given the lack of squad depth he currently has in that position.

Hernandez unlikely to leave West Ham

Real Madrid duo Luka Modric and Tony Kroos are among a number high-profile targets for Inter Milan this summer, report <a href="http://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/2018/12/31-51626548/calciomercato_inter_tutti_gli_obiettivi_di_marotta/1/" target="_blank">Corriere Dello Sport.</a> Inter chief executive Beppe&nbsp;Marotta is keen to build a side capable of competing for both the Serie A title and the Champions League. Lyon midfielder Tanguy Ndombele, Brescia's&nbsp;Sandro Tonali, Cagliari's&nbsp;Nicolo Barella and Atletico Madrid defender Diego Godin are also believed to be on their shortlist.

Modric and Kroos among Inter targets

Andreiy Lunin wants to stay at loan side Leganes until the end of the season despite Real Madrid's desire to recall the goalkeeper in January, according to <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2018/12/31/football/1546248768_621194.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. Los Blancos are considering bringing the Ukrainian back to the Spanish capital amid reports of renewed interest in Keylor Navas. However, Lunin is settled at Leganes and reluctant to leave, despite spending much of the campaign as back-up to Ivan Cuellar.

Lunin to stay at Leganes

Sevilla are keen to sign Arsenal defender Konstantinos Mavropanos, according to <a href="https://www.estadiodeportivo.com/sevilla/2018/12/30/mavropanos-opcion-gusta-sevilla/201530.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The Greece U21 international, who only moved to the Emirates Stadium from&nbsp;PAS Giannina in January, has yet to feature for the Gunners this season due to a groin injury. As a result new Arsenal boss Unai Emery has yet to see the defender in action, meaning Sevilla may have until at least the end of the season for a decision on his availability.

Sevilla interested in Mavropanos 

Atletico Madrid defender Diego Godin is keen on a move to Serie A with AC Milan and Inter interested in signing the Uruguayan, report <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/transfer-news-ac-milan-and-inter-set-to-duel-for-out-of-contract-65062" target="_blank">Calciomercato.</a> Godin's Atletico contract expires in the summer and has yet to agree an extension, sparking interest from a number of European clubs. The defender turned down a switch to Manchester United last summer while Juventus also considered a deal for the Uruguay international before opting to bring Leonardo Bonucci back to Turin.

AC Milan and Inter join race for Godin

Aaron Ramsey will seal a free transfer move to Juventus when his Arsenal contract expires this summer, according to <a href="http://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/2018/12/31-51624123/ramsey_alla_juventus_botto_di_capodanno/" target="_blank">Corriere Dello Sport.</a> The Wales international is believed to have agreed a contract worth in the region of €10million (£8.9million/$11.4million) a year. Ramsey seems certain to leave Emirates Stadium this summer after the Gunners withdrew their offer of a new deal.

Ramsey agrees Juventus move

Marseille are keen on signing Liverpool defender Alberto Moreno in January, according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/mercato-om-la-preference-dalberto-moreno-se-confirmerait-pour-son-avenir-425413">Le10Sport</a>. Moreno is expected to leave Anfield after falling out of favour under Jurgen Klopp this season. Rudi Garcia's side are interested in discussing a deal, but it's believed Moreno would prefer a move to Spain should he leave Merseyside.

Marseille interested in Moreno

Rafael Varane expects to spend his entire career with Real Madrid, according to <a href="http://Pulisic's Premier League move and 10 things for U.S. fans to look forward to in 2019">Don Balon</a>. The French defender has reportedly told Sergio Ramos of his intentions to remain with the club and continue a partnership that remains among the world's best. Varane's decision is said to be music to Fiorentino Perez's ears, as the Real Madrid executive sees Varane as a centerpiece for years to come.

Varane keen to spend career in Madrid

Neil Warnock admitted that Cardiff are interested in Nathaniel Clyne.&nbsp; Clyne has made just five appearances for Liverpool as Trent Alexander-Arnold remains the first-choice starter for the Reds. Warnock says the club have "nine or 10" concrete enquiries at the moment, including Clyne, as the club looks to strenghten in January. "We spoke about Clyne months ago, but then he got back into the Liverpool team against Manchester United, then they had a few injuries, so things change," he said, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/11595352/cardiff-boss-neil-warnock-eyes-january-signings-and-admits-nathaniel-clyne-interest">Sky Sports</a>. "But honestly, we've got nothing set for any position at the moment, I'm hoping that changes this week."

Warnock admits Clyne interest

Atlanta United has signed Brek Shea, the club announced on Sunday. The defender/midfielder joins the reigning MLS Cup champions on a one-year deal following a two-year stint with the Vancouver Whitecaps. In total, Shea has made 205 MLS appearances while earning 34 caps for the U.S. national team. “We’re pleased to add a player of Brek’s caliber and versatility to the club,” Atlanta United Vice President and Technical Director Carlos Bocanegra said. “He has significant experience, playing numerous years in MLS, overseas and for the U.S. Men’s National Team, and will be a great addition to our locker room.”

Atlanta United signs Brek Shea

Manchester City and Real Madrid are tracking Real Betis left-back Junior Firpo, according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-city-transfer-news-junior-13794864">the Mirror</a>. Real Madrid see Firpo as a potential long-term replacement for Marcelo while Pep Guardiola is also keeping a close eye on the defender as cover for Benjamin Mendy. Firpo, who was born in the Dominican Republic,&nbsp;has played for Spain at Under-21 level and is seen as a future Spain international.

Manchester City and Real Madrid after Firpo

Despite not finding his place under&nbsp;Santiago Solari Isco claims he is "very happy" at Real Madrid and isn't looking for a move this summer.&nbsp; The midfielder has been linked with a host of big clubs, including Juventus, Chelsea and PSG.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/very-happy-isco-not-considering-real-madrid-exit-in-january/swjnh3l4p3y8zkjb96ykm7s9" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Isco not considering Madrid exit this winter

Inter director Piero Ausilio says that he does not believe the club would have never been able to afford Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portuguese became available earlier this year, per <a href="http://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/serie-a/inter/2018/12/30-51607813/ausilio_linternon_sarebbe_stata_pronta_per_ronaldo/?a=2" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>. The striker joined Serie A champions Juventus from Real Madrid after the conclusion of the 2017-18 campaign, and has since proved unsurprisingly to be an astute addition to the Scudetto holders. Ausilio though, in a wide-ranging interview, admitted that Juve’s Milan-based rivals would have not been able to muster the financial power to both sign and retain Ronaldo, despite their interest.

Inter could have never afforded Ronaldo

Sevilla striker Luis Muriel is set to swap the La Liga outfit for Fiorentina rather than fellow Serie A side Milan, despite the later having accelerated negotiations, reports <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Milan/30-12-2018/mercato-muriel-milan-salta-accordo-colombiano-sceglie-fiorentina-3101673299904.shtml" target="_blank">La Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. The Columbian is said to have given his word to Stefano Pioli’s side and will seal a move from Spain to Italy to join up with them over their rivals. The 27-year-old was a member of his country’s squad at the World Cup in Russia, scoring a penalty in their shootout defeat to England in the round of 16.

Muriel to snub Milan for Fiorentina 

Everton defender Yerry Mina is of interest to a trio of La Liga outfits who are keen to bring the former Barcelona man back to Spain, per <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/noticia/detalle/132578/tres-equipos-liga-espanola-preguntan-yerry-mina-mercado-invierno" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. The Columbia international made the move from the Catalan outfit to the Toffees following a fine World Cup but has seen his time limited by injury. Real Betis, Real Sociedad and Valencia are all keen on taking the 24-year-old back from Merseyside, but Mina wants to establish himself as a Premier League player under Marco Silva.

La Liga trio keen on Everton’s Mina 

Veteran United States defender DeMarcus Beasley <a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/12/30/damarcus-beasley-re-signs-houston-dynamo-2019-season" target="_blank">has re-signed with Houston Dynamo for the 2019 MLS season</a>, for what will be the 20th professional campaign of his career. The 36-year-old, who has been with the club since halfway through 2014, captained them to the 2018 U.S. Open title this year. The Indiana native also spent time with PSV Eindhoven, Manchester City and Rangers in Europe.

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