Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Bale could sign for Man Utd in January

Barcelona and Real Madrid are set to battle it out for Inter defender Milan Skriniar,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/2019/11/17-63459677/inter_real_e_barcellona_allassalto_per_skriniar/" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a>&nbsp;says. The Clasico clubs are eager to land the centre-back and could make a move for him in January or else next summer. Inter have already knocked back bids worth around €60 million for Skriniar, but the Spanish giants hope to convince them to sell.

Barcelona & Real Madrid chase Inter star Skriniar

Serie A side have already rejected €60m bids for centre-back

Chelsea are hoping to battle Barcelona for the signing of 17-year-old Flamengo star Reinier,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1205636/Chelsea-transfer-news-Barcelona-Reinier-70million-Flamengo" target="_blank">Sunday Express</a>&nbsp;says. The Blues are trying to get their transfer ban lifted ahead of the January transfer window and, if they are successful, will go after the Brazilian teenager. He is valued at £70 million ($90m) by Flamengo and Barca are eyeing him up, too.

Chelsea to battle Barca for Brazilian teen Reinier

Flamengo set £70m asking price for striker

Barcelona have rejected a bid from a Premier League club for Ivan Rakitic, Spanish outlet&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/barca-rechaza-una-oferta-premier-por-rakitic-7739228" target="_blank">Sport</a>&nbsp;claims. The midfielder is expected to leave the Catalan side in January amid interest from Italian sides Juventus, Inter and AC Milan as well as La Liga outfit Atletico Madrid. But the Croatia international is also being pursued by an English club, though their bid has been knocked back.

Barcelona reject Premier League bid for Rakitic

Midfielder looking for January move amid Serie A interest

Lionel Messi is in talks with&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;over a new contract, the Spanish club's sporting director Eric Abidal has confirmed. Mess's future had&nbsp;been called into question after it emerged earlier this year he can leave Camp Nou for free at the end of any season thanks to a clause in his current deal. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/messi-already-talking-with-barcelona-over-new-contract/130ddbbph07mg1i3eb8fmh9xou" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Messi talking with Barca over new contract

Argentina striker set to extend stay at Camp Nou

Paris Saint-Germain hope to beat Manchester United to the signing of Jadon Sancho next summer, reports the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1205352/PSG-ready-to-hijack-120m-Man-Utd-transfer-of-Jadon-Sancho-because-of-Neymar" target="_blank">Express.</a> The&nbsp;French champions see the&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund forward as a potential replacement for Neymar, whose long-term future at the Parc des Princes remains in doubt. England international Sancho is ready to leave Dortmund&nbsp;after being dropped following a late return from international duty last month.

PSG to rival Man Utd in chase for Sancho

England forward eyed as potential Neymar replacement

Simon Mignolet has explained he left Liverpool for Club Brugge because he felt he had no chance of getting back into the starting XI at Anfield. The Belgian goalkeeper was displaced by Alisson after the Brazilian joined from Roma in 2018, prompting him to return to his homeland in the close season. And Mignolet says he felt there was no way back into Jurgen Klopp's plans, even if he played better than the Brazilian shot stopper. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/mignolet-liverpool-stay-made-no-sense-after-alisson-arrival/1tvvgpx8topvs1vmad8zbkcs0o" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Mignolet says he had no hope of returning to Liverpool starting XI

Real Madrid will target Ajax stars Donny van de Beek and Andre Onana next summer. The Spanish giants considered a bid for Netherlands midfielder Van de Beek ahead of the current campaign, but decided to postpone the move for a year. According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/europa/tmw-ajax-rimandato-addio-van-de-beek-il-real-punta-anche-onana-1315596" target="_blank">Tuttomercatoweb</a>,&nbsp;they are still determined to sign him next summer and also hope to bring his team-mate Onana, who has impressed in goal for the Dutch giants.

Real Madrid want Ajax duo Van de Beek & Onana

Gerhard Struber looks set to leave his current role as Wolfsberger coach to join Barnsley, according to <a href="https://www.kleinezeitung.at/" target="_blank">Kleine Zeitung</a>. The 42-year-old has been in talks with the English club, who sit bottom of the Championship and five points from safety. Barnsley have agreed a compensation fee of around €1 million with the Austrian outfit and are close to completing a deal.

Wolfsberger boss set for Barnsley move

Genoa are considering signing free agent Hatem Ben Arfa,&nbsp;<a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/genoa-considering-the-signing-of-ben-arfa-the-situation" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzio</a> reports. The France international has been looking for a new club since leaving Rennes in the summer and the Italian side believe he could boost their chances of avoiding relegation amid a difficult start to the season.

Ben Arfa to join Genoa?

On-loan Roma striker Nikola Kalinic will be allowed to return to parent club Atletico Madrid after failing to impress in the Eternal City. <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a> says that the Serie A side will ditch the Croatia international in a bid to reduce their wage bill and sign a player to compete with Edin Dzeko. Kalinic has played five times for Roma, without scoring, and is also surplus to requirements in Spain, casting a shadow over his career.

Roma ready to jettison Kalinic

Dinamo Zagreb star Dani Olmo credits Barcelona's La Masia academy with making him the player he is today, despite never playing a first team game at Camp Nou. The Spain Under-21 international put in a star turn at last summer's European Championships and those displays sparked talk of a return to La Liga and the club where he grew up. "Barcelona's style: touch, movement - that's added to what I have learned in Croatia," he told Sport. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/they-made-me-the-player-i-am-now-olmo-leaves-door-open-to/1ps53wrvbplrh12mq92ni795fw" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Olmo open to Barcelona return

Sandro Tonali's rise to prominence has attracted the attentions of Juventus with his current club Brescia dtermined to cash in. Juve are determined to have an Italian core and the 19-year-old Italy international midfielder fits the bill, according to <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a>. Brescia won't sanction a move for less than €40 million (£34m/$44m), says the report.

Brescia set Tonali price

Manchester City could make an offer for RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano in January, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/6498787-exclusive-man-city-consider-january-bid-for-rb-leipzig-defender-dayot-upamecano" target="_blank">90min</a>. The English champions are looking to strengthen their back line because they lack depth after Vincent Kompany's departure and Aymeric Laporte's injury. And the 21-year-old centre-back could be the solution for Pep Guardiola's team as they are considering a move for him.

Man City to make Upamecano offer in January

AC Milan have made Juventus defender Merih Demiral their top target for the January transfer window, <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calciomercato/16-11-2019/milan-centro-vuole-solo-demiral-kessie-o-rodriguez-fare-cassa-3501148416531.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>&nbsp;reports. The Rossoneri have been linked with a move for his team-mate Daniele Rugani, but they have switched their attention to the 21-year-old Turkey international. However, they will have to pay upwards of €30 million (£26m/$33m) if they want to get him this season.

AC Milan eye bid for Juventus defender Demiral

Leicester sent scouts to watch&nbsp;Fiorentina winger Riccardo Sottil play for Italy under-21s on Saturday, reports <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/2019/11/17-63465746/attenta_fiorentina_il_leicester_ha_messo_nel_mirino_sottil/?" target="_blank">Corriere Dello Sport.</a> Foxes officials watched the 20-year-old open the scoring in a 3-0 win against Iceland under-21s in&nbsp;Ferrara. The Premier League club are believed to have been impressed with what they saw and are now considering a January bid for the Viola starlet.

Leicester scout Fiorentina winger Sottil

Alessandro Florenzi has decided to leave Roma in January in search of regular first-team football, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-florenzi-has-decided-to-leave-between-inter-and-fioren-46215" target="_blank">Calciomercato.</a> Italy boss Roberto Mancini has told the 28-year-old that he needs to be playing regularly in order to have a chance of making his squad for next summer's European Championships. Inter and Fiorentina are both believed to be considering a move for the defender when the transfer window opens.

Florenzi to leave Roma

Manchester United and Barcelona will go head-to-head in a bid to sign&nbsp;Rennes midfielder&nbsp;Eduardo Camavinga, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/10362873/man-utd-line-up-26m-transfer-bid-for-french-wonderkid-camavinga-as-pogba-heads-for-real-madrid-in-swap-deal-with-bale/" target="_blank">The Sun.</a> The Red Devils view the&nbsp;17-year-old, who has a&nbsp;£25.6 million ($33m) release clause in his contract, as a long-term replacement for Paul Pogba. The teenager is already a regular in the Rennes first team and made his debut for France under-21s against Georgia on Friday.

Man Utd and Barca battle for Camavinga

Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal dreams of a return to Juventus, but the Bianconeri are not so keen on re-signing the Chile international, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-vidal-dreams-of-a-juve-return-the-bianconeri-s-respons-48618" target="_blank">Calciomercato.</a> Vidal believes a move back to Italy would be the best thing for his career even though Barca aren't actively looking to sell the 32-year-old. Inter boss Antonio Conte, who managed Vidal at Juve, is also believed to be interested in bringing the midfielder back to Serie A.

Vidal dreams of Juve return

Southampton have been offered the chance to sign&nbsp;New York Red Bulls defender Aaron Long, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11700/11863312/southampton-offered-chance-to-sign-usa-defender-aaron-long" target="_blank">Sky Sports.</a> Long was close to moving to West Ham last summer but was unable to secure a work permit. However, the 27-year-old now qualifies for a permit as he is a regular United States international. French club Marseille are also interested in Long, who is believed to have a $6 million (£4.6m) release clause in his contract.

Southampton offered Long

Eric Abidal has confirmed that&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;are interested in signing&nbsp;Inter&nbsp;forward Lautaro Martinez&nbsp;as a possible replacement for Luis Suarez. Suarez is approaching the final 18 months of his current contract at Camp Nou and at 32-years-old is unlikely he will be offered the chance to extend his stay. It has been suggested that the Uruguay international&nbsp;could leave Barca next year, with summer signing Antoine Greizmann now pushing for the central striker role in Ernesto Valverde's line up. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/barcelona-interest-in-lautaro-confirmed-as-abidal-eyes/jxctoskw48sm1xl7py4x9ucok" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Barcelona interest in Lautaro confirmed by Abidal

Crystal Palace are preparing to launch a £20 million ($26m) bid for Celtic striker&nbsp;Odsonne Edouard in January - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10360666/crystal-palace-line-up-20m-january-transfer-celtic-odsonne-edouard/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. Roy Hodgson wants to bring in the 21-year-old to add much-needed firepower to the Eagles' starting line up at Selhurst Park. Edouard has hit nine goals in 11&nbsp;Scottish Premier League appearances for Celtic this season.

Palace plot January swoop for Edouard

Roma will have to cough up £18 million ($23m) to sign Chris Smalling from Manchester United on a permanent deal - according to <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/" target="_blank">Tuttosport.</a> The Italian giants are eager to bring the England defender onto their books at the end of his season-long loan deal at Stadio Olimpico. Smalling has featured in eight Serie A&nbsp;matches for Roma this term, scoring once.

Roma will have to pay £18m to land Smalling

Bringing Neymar back to Catalunya from Paris Saint Germain "will always be an option" for&nbsp;Barcelona, according to Eric Abidal. Neymar enjoyed a hugely successful spell at Camp Nou between 2013 and 2017, winning eight trophies in total, including two&nbsp;La Liga&nbsp;titles and the&nbsp;Champions League. The 27-year-old formed one-third of a fearsome attacking trident alongside Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi at Barca, but a desire to step out of the latter's shadow led to his eventual departure. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/neymar-will-always-be-an-option-for-barcelona-abidal/1qntnhbce16wv16a3neaotqfhq" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Neymar will always be an option for Barcelona - Abidal

Juventus defender Merih Demiral has emerged as a transfer target for AC Milan - according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calciomercato/16-11-2019/milan-centro-vuole-solo-demiral-kessie-o-rodriguez-fare-cassa-3501148416531.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta Dello Sport</a>. Manchester United and Arsenal have also been linked with the Turkey international, but the Rossoneri are now ready to launch a January bid. Demiral has only appeared in one Serie A match for Juve this season.&nbsp;

Milan join race to sign Demiral

Inter Milan will not cut short Radja&nbsp;Nainggolan's season-long loan spell at Cagliari - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/la-scelta-dell-inter-su-nainggolan-dopo-l-exploit-il-piano-tra-g-63306" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. It has recently been suggested that the in-form Belgian midfielder could return to San Siro in January, but the Nerazzurri have no plans to bring him back early. Nainggolan has scored twice in nine Serie A matches for Cagliari this season.

Nainggolan won't be recalled to Inter in January

Real Madrid are interested in signing Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi next year - according to <a href="https://eldesmarque.com/madrid/real-madrid/noticias/176065-cuatro-fichajes-tapados-de-florentino-perez-lee-lo-nombres-revolucion-en-el-real-madrid" target="_blank">El Desmarque</a>. Zinedine Zidane has identified the 19-year-old as a target and the Blancos could launch a bid next summer. Hudson-Odoi has contributed three assists in six Premier League appearances for Chelsea this season.

Real Madrid set sights on Hudson-Odoi

Mauricio Pochettino should drop Christian Eriksen from his starting line-up, according to Harry Redknapp, who thinks the&nbsp;Tottenham&nbsp;midfielder is just waiting to leave the club next year. Eriksen is due to become a free agent upon the expiration of his current contract next summer, and he is free to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with any potential suitors in January. Spain is understood to be the Danish star's first choice next destination, with&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;and&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;linked with his services during the last transfer window. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/pochettino-should-drop-eriksen-and-try-to-sell-spurs-star-in/2c15kvdftijd1l669p4g9rqzs" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Eriksen should be dropped & sold in January - Redknapp

Barcelona wanted Thierry Henry to replace Ernesto Valverde in the managerial hot seat at Camp Nou last season - according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20191117/471668632952/barca-henry-entrenador-milito-segundo.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The Frenchman was considered for the post before Valverde extended his contract in February, but an ill-fated spell in charge of Monaco scuppered his chances. Henry returned to management with MLS outfit Montreal Impact last week.

Barca wanted Henry to replace Valverde last season

Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic is willing to consider a move to AC Milan next year - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-two-obstacles-milan-need-to-overcome-in-rakitic-pursui-42836" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Croatian midfielder does, however, expect his&nbsp;€7.8 million per&nbsp;season wage demands to be met, which could prove to be a stumbling block for the Italian club. Barca will also demand a fee of €35 million ($39m, £30m) for Rakitic, who has only appeared in seven La Liga matches this season.

Rakitic open to Milan switch

Jose Mourinho is keeping a close eye on Mauricio Pochettino's position at Tottenham as he eyes a return to management in the near future - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10360791/jose-mourinho-tottenham-pochettino-real-madrid/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Portuguese has been out of work since being sacked by Manchester United last December and would be open to talking to Spurs. Mourinho is expecting an offer to replace Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid, but is more interested in going back to the Premier League.

Mourinho monitoring Pochettino's situation at Spurs

Arsenal are weighing up a possible £43 million ($55m) January transfer swoop for Villarreal defender Pau Torres - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10360897/arsenal-january-transfer-pau-torres/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Gunners hope the 22-year-old can solve their defensive woes, but Manchester City are also monitoring his progress at El Madrigal. Torres has appeared in 13 La Liga games for Villarreal this season, scoring once.

Arsenal consider £43m bid for Villarreal's Torres

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is demanding&nbsp;£215,000 a week to return to Serie A after leaving the LA Galaxy - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10358823/ibrahimovic-milan-200k-week-italy-return/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The 38-year-old's first choice next destination is Italy, after bringing the curtain down on a successful period in the MLS. AC Milan and Bologna are thought to be leading the race for Ibrahimovich's signature ahead of the January transfer window.

Zlatan sets wage demands ahead of possible Serie A return

Manchester United have identified Sporting Lisbon winger Matheus Pereira as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-eyeing-matheus-pereira-20897155" target="_blank">The Mirror</a>.&nbsp; The 23-year-old is currently enjoying a season-long loan spell at West Brom, who have the option to sign him permanently for £8.25 million ($11m)&nbsp;at the end of the season. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is eager to steal Pereira's signature from right under the Baggies' noses, having been impressed with his performances in the Championship.

Solskjaer eager to bring Sporting's Pereira to Man Utd

Real Madrid outcast Gareth Bale could be playing for Manchester United in January, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10361226/man-utd-gareth-bale-transfer-paul-pogba-real-madrid/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>.&nbsp; The Wales star has continued to hint at his unhappiness playing under Zinedine Zidane, while United are reportedly keen to sign a big name after a poor start to their season and view Bale as an ideal candidate.&nbsp; Real, however, are ready to play hard ball and may look to use any deal for Bale to ensure Paul Pogba heads the opposite way.&nbsp;

Bale could sign for Man Utd in January

A-League side Central Coast Mariners will likely sign Brazilian striker Jair this week, coach Alen Stajcic confirmed on Saturday.&nbsp; The 30-year-old was playing for the Mariners' rivals Newcastle Jets last season where he scored just twice across 20 appearances.&nbsp; Jair has been training with Stajcic's side in recent weeks with a deal now set to be signed over the coming days.&nbsp;

Mariners set to sign Brazilian striker

Paris Saint-Germain are interested in signing Adam Lallana on a free transfer from Liverpool, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-midfielder-adam-lallana-psgs-20896197?3" target="_blank">Mirror.</a> The England international is out of contract at the end of the season and so is&nbsp;free to sign a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs from January. Liverpool would use the money saved on Lallana's wages to put towards Bournemouth's Ryan Fraser, who has been linked with a free transfer switch to Anfield.

PSG eye Lallana

Toronto FC president&nbsp;Bill Manning says the club will look to bolster its strike force ahead of the new season. Just days after&nbsp;losing the 2019 MLS Cup final,&nbsp;Greg Vanney's side are already putting plans in place ahead of the 2020 campaign. When asked what&nbsp;they need&nbsp;to differently&nbsp;next year, Manning told <a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/11/16/after-mls-cup-run-toronto-fc-seek-attacking-help-2020" target="_blank">MLS Soccer:</a> “Get off to a much strong start and adding a piece like another attacker that can score 10-15 goals.&nbsp;That’s just going to make us a better team.”

Toronto want new attackers for next season

Bayern Munich are considering a move for Schalke goalkeeper&nbsp;Alexander Nubel as a replacement for Manuel Neuer, according to <a href="https://www.sport1.de/fussball/bundesliga/2019/11/fc-bayern-hasan-salihamidzic-transfer-missionen-fuer-2020" target="_blank">Sport1.</a> The 23-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and has yet to decide whether to sign a new deal. However,&nbsp;Neuer is also keen to extend his current&nbsp;deal&nbsp;that expires in 2021, meaning Bayern have a decision to make about their No.1 shirt at the end of the season.

Bayern eye Nubel as Neuer replacement

Manchester United are confident youngster&nbsp;Tahith Chong will turn down interest from Juventus and sign a new deal at Old Trafford, according to <a href="https://metro.co.uk/2019/11/16/manchester-united-confident-of-keeping-tahith-chong-despite-juventus-interest-11167620/?" target="_blank">Metro.</a> The 19-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and so is free to sign a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs from January. However, United are ready to offer him significantly improved terms and hope that&nbsp;will be enough&nbsp;persuade him to stay at Old Trafford.&nbsp;

Man Utd confident of Chong deal

Arsenal hope to persuade&nbsp;Borussia Monchengladbach to sell Denis Zakaria to them next summer by offering their former player Granit Xhaka in January, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-offer-granit-xhaka-borussia-20896461" target="_blank">Mirror.</a> Xhaka has not played for Arsenal since his public falling out with the fans during a game against Crystal Palace last month&nbsp;that resulted in him being stripped of the captaincy. The Switzerland midfielder is expected to leave the club in January and Arsenal hope that by selling him back to&nbsp;Monchengladbach, they will offer the Gunners first refusal on&nbsp;Zakaria next summer.

Arsenal offer Xhaka to Monchengladbach

Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain remain interested in signing AC Milan goalkeeper&nbsp;Gianluigi Donnarumma, reports&nbsp;<a href="http://gazzetta.it" target="_blank">La Gazzetta dello Sport.</a> PSG have&nbsp;had a long-standing interest in the goalkeeper and had&nbsp;an offer&nbsp;turned down last season, while the&nbsp;Bianconeri view the 20-year-old as a long-term replacement for&nbsp;Wojciech Szczesny. AC Milan are reluctant to let&nbsp;Donnarumma leave but are also under pressure&nbsp;to raise funds, with the youngster viewed as one of their most saleable assets.

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