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Brighton will ask Liverpool to pay a fee of £50 million ($66m) if they want to land centre-back Ben White, claims <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/12982444/brighton-ben-white-transfer-liverpool/" target="_blank">the Sun</a>. The Reds are apparently in the market for a centre-back following Virgil van Dijk's ACL injury and were reportedly keen on a deal for White in the summer. It's unlikely Jurgen Klopp's side will pursue a move for the former Leeds United loan star in January, however, with the German looking to add a more experienced defender to his ranks.

Brighton to demand £50m for Liverpool-linked White

Reds would have to spend big to land centre-back

Both Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain are contemplating trying to sign Sergio Ramos, according to&nbsp;Fabrizio Romano via the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/herewegopodcast" target="_blank">Here We Go</a>&nbsp;podcast.&nbsp; The defender's current contract with Real Madrid expires next year leaving the door open for other clubs to potentially lure him away for next season.&nbsp; Ramos is reportedly keen to remain where he is but a big offer from Juventus or PSG could well throw a spanner in the works.&nbsp;

Juventus & PSG circling for Ramos

The Spaniard could leave for free at season's end

Manchester United have held talks with young attacker Mason Greenwood about his punctuality, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8863267/Man-United-drag-Mason-Greenwood-talking-lateness-club-bosses-frustrated.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>.&nbsp; Greenwood was not included in the Red Devils' recent squad for their Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain and it's claimed the club are eager to address the teenager's problems with time management.&nbsp;

Man Utd unhappy with Greenwood's punctuality

The rising Red Devils star needs to work on things off the pitch

Leeds United have identified Dinamo Zagreb midfielder&nbsp;Lovro Majer as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/gli-occhi-del-milan-su-majer-il-nuovo-modric-34839" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. Valencia, Borussia Dortmund, Fiorentina and Sevilla have also been linked with Majer, who has been compared to Croatia captain Luka Modric. Leeds may try to compete with those clubs for Majer in January, despite the fact he still has three years to run on his current contract at Dinamo.

Leeds target Dinamo midfielder Majer

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Lazio sell Angolan defender Bastos to Al-Ain

Manchester City are tracking Villarreal centre-back Pau Torres - according to <a href="https://www.patreon.com/herewegopodcast" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>. Pep Guardiola may look to bring in the 23-year-old to complete his defence in January, having signed Nathan Ake and Ruben Dias from Bournemouth and Benfica respectively over the summer. Torres, who has also been linked with Manchester United, has featured in all six of Villarreal's La Liga games at the start of the new season.

Man City tracking Villarreal defender Torres 

Barcelona tried to loan out&nbsp;Matheus Fernandes in the summer transfer window - according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/en/news/barca/what-is-going-on-with-barcelona-midfielder-matheus-fernandes-8166427" target="_blank">SPORT</a>. Ronald Koeman seems to have no place for the 22-year-old in his squad, and has promoted several Barca B players to the senior squad ahead of him. Fernandes was earmarked for a temporary move away from Camp Nou before the start of the new season, but a final deal never came to fruition.

Barca tried to loan out Fernandes in summer window

Burnley have set their sights on ex-Liverpool striker Fabio Borini - according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Premier-League/20-10-2020/borini-serie-al-parco-liverpool-mi-alleno-qui-aspetto-chiamata-390152913064_preview.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta Dello Sport</a>. The Italian has been a free agent since leaving Hellas Verona at the end of the 2019-20 campaign. Watford and Swansea are also interested in Borini, but Burnley can offer him the chance to return to the Premier League.

Burnley set sights on ex-Liverpool striker Borini  

Real Madrid are considering cutting Dani Ceballos' loan at Arsenal short - according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/laliga/increible-el-fichaje-invernal-que-planea-por-la-cabeza-de-florentino" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. The Spanish midfielder has just started the second year of his loan spell at Emirates Stadium, but the Blancos may bring him back to Santiago Bernabeu in January. Madrid have started the season poorly and might look to Ceballos in the new year as they try to find low-cost solutions to strengthen the squad.

Madrid consider recalling Ceballos early

Muhamed Besic is hoping to have found a new club by the time the January transfer window opens, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/everton-transfer-news-besic-19141157" target="_blank">Liverpool Echo</a>. The 28-year-old, who has been linked with Rangers, was not named in the Toffees' final 25-man Premier League squad. He has spent most of the last three seasons out on loan, with spells at Middlesbrough and Sheffield United.

Besic hoping for Everton exit

USMNT starlet Brenden Aaronson has revealed his love of Liverpool, and says he dreams of playing in the Premier League. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/usmnt-starlet-aaronson-reveals-love-of-liverpool-and-dreams/1dor4kczbotw1vhdfol19j492" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Aaronson reveals love of Liverpool

Napoli sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli says star defender Kalidou Koulibaly has always made clear he is happy at the club. He said: "Koulibaly&nbsp;is happyhere , he always said he would've stayed with no problems or difficulties and that is what he did."

'Koulibaly is happy at Napoli, he always said so'

Ligue 1 side Brest considered a move for free agent Yaya Toure, but sporting director Gregory Lorenzi has explained why the deal never came about. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/yaya-toure-signing-too-complicated-brest-sporting-director/wxp2z4kieaffzfcp7twoy6pa" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Yaya Toure snub explained by Brest chief

Liverpool&nbsp;need to be signing another leader at the back if they decide to find cover for Virgil van Dijk in the January transfer window, says Neil Mellor, although said qualities will not come cheap. The Reds opted against bolstering their centre-half options over the summer, despite offloading the experienced Dejan Lovren to Zenit. Jurgen Klopp decided to make do, but has seen his worst fears realised after&nbsp;Van Dijk suffered knee ligament damage in a dramatic Merseyside derby date with Everton. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/liverpool-premium-transfer-warning-koulibaly-white-mellor/1149zo5x91o3y101i79s8cley3" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Liverpool sent ‘premium’ warning amid Koulibaly & White talk

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Mensah signs new contract at Columbus Crew

Sporting CP teenager&nbsp;Joelson Fernandes is the subject of interest from Juventus - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/dal-portogallo-offerta-juve-per-il-nuovo-ronaldo-42387" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona and Ajax are also tracking the 17-year-old, who has been dubbed the new Cristiano Ronaldo. Juventus are also considering a swoop for Fernandes when the transfer window reopens in January.

Juve interested in Sporting teenager Fernandes

Arsenal are eager to re-sign Donyell Malen from PSV Eindhoven - as <a href="http://www.soccernews.nl/news/754361/malen-schiet-zichzelf-naar-europese-top" target="_blank">Soccernews.nl</a> reports. The 21-year-old winger made his way through the Gunners youth ranks before joining PSV in 2017. Arsenal would like to bring him back to Emirates Stadium, but Juventus are also interested in his services.

Arsenal eager to re-sign Maylen

Sergio Reguilon has reflected on his summer switch to Tottenham despite alleged interest from Manchester United, insisting it was a "simple" decision when Jose Mourinho came calling. He told <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11675/12110192/reguilon-loving-spurs-leaving-madrid" target="_blank">Sky Sports:</a>&nbsp;"There was a broad market but as soon as I heard of Tottenham's interest, it was simple. "It was a big deal to leave my country, my league and my family, but it has worked out well. "Since I arrived here, the truth is the club has surprised me in a very good way. The training facilities, my team-mates, everything. The stadium is insane. I have really enjoyed it so far."

Reguilon: Deciding to move to Spurs was simple

Scott Parker has claimed that&nbsp;Jean Michael Seri could still have a future at Fulham despite&nbsp;leaving him out of his 25-man Premier League squad. The Ivory Coast international was the club's record signing following his switch from Nice back in 2018 although struggled to make an impact with the Cottagers and spent the 2019-20 season on loan at Galatasaray. He has now been left out of Parker's 25-man squad and is therefore unable to feature in England's top flight for now, although the Fulham boss insists he's not "dead and buried" at the club despite the omission.

Parker adamant Seri can still have Fulham future

Guardiola looking to 'seduce' Garcia amid Barca interest

Leicester are looking into a possible deal for former Newcastle winger Florian Thauvin, reports <a href="https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/florian-thauvin-marseille-leicester-city-4626102" target="_blank">The Mercury</a>. The World Cup winner has entered the final year of his contract at Marseille and will be free to speak with interested parties from January.

Leicester looking into Thauvin deal

Dominic Calvert-Lewin sparked talk of interest from&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;over the summer, with&nbsp;reports of £80 million ($105m) price tags doing the rounds&nbsp;, and David Unsworth has revealed that&nbsp;Everton&nbsp;snapped the in-form striker up for “a lot less” than £1.5m in August 2016. Unsworth told Sky Sports: "I can assure you it was nowhere near the amount of money that people bandied about! I won't say the exact fee but it was a lot less than what you just quoted." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/everton-reveal-they-paid-a-lot-less-than-15m-for-calvert/39sie4401ctf1ndkdslm1beix" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Everton reveal what they paid for £80m-rated Calvert-Lewin

Danny Welbeck turned down the offer of a £140,000-a-week contract in Turkey to link up with Brighton, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/12982586/danny-welbeck-turkey-transfer-fenerbahce-brighton/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The former Manchester United and Arsenal forward has joined the Seagulls as a free agent following his release by Watford.

Welbeck rejected £140k-a-week deal in Turkey

Manchester United have joined Chelsea and Bayern Munich in the race for Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Denis Zakaria, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8867359/Man-United-Chelsea-join-Bayern-Munich-race-sign-Denis-Zakaria.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a> The 23-year-old is under contract until 2022 and is expected to generate a £45 million ($59m) transfer fee in any deal.

Man Utd join Bayern in battle for Zakaria

Chelsea are willing to sanction a loan move for Kepa Arrizabalaga, with <a href="https://www.estadiodeportivo.com/sevilla/2020/10/21/sevilla-pregunto-cesion-kepa-busca/301288.html" target="_blank">Estadio Deportivo</a> reporting that Sevilla are keen. The Spanish goalkeeper is enduring a tough time at Stamford Bridge and may be offered the chance to rebuild his confidence back in his homeland.

Chelsea open to letting Kepa out on loan

Tottenham are in talks regarding the termination of Danny Rose's contract, reports <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-tottenham-plan-talks-to-terminate-contract-of-big-earning-star/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The England international left-back remains out of favour in north London after spending the second half of last season on loan at Newcastle.

Tottenham to terminate Rose's contract

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Burnley youngster completes Bristol move

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be offered a one-year renewal at AC Milan, <a href="https://www.quotidiano.net/sport" target="_blank">Quotidiano Sportivo</a> reports. The Italian paper claims the Swede could put pen to paper on a deal that will see him bound to San Siro until after his 40th birthday. The report adds that an agreement from Ibrahimovic would also open the door for Gianluigi Donnarumma to sign an extension.

Ibra set for Milan renewal

Maurizio Sarri is being lined up to take over at Fiorentina, according to <a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/rassegna-stampa/i-corriere-fiorentino-i-l-ombra-di-sarri-su-iachini-e-l-ora-dell-ultima-chance-1448374" target="_blank">several reports in Italy</a>. It is claimed that the former Juventus and Chelsea coach had dinner with Viola officials as the club weigh up the merits of keeping Beppe Iachini in the dugout. Now three matches without a win, Iachini finds himself under increased pressure to deliver results.

Sarri's shadow looming over Iachini

Following Petr Cech's surprise inclusion in Chelsea's 25-man Premier League squad, Blues legend Didier Drogba has joked that he too is set for a return to action with the London side. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> I’m already on my way to Cobham — Didier Drogba (@didierdrogba) <a href="https://twitter.com/didierdrogba/status/1318878012834762752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 21, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Drogba 'on his way' back to Chelsea

Declan Rice is to be offered a lucrative new contract at West Ham, reports <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1350731/West-Ham-halt-Chelsea-Declan-Rice-transfer-plans" target="_blank">Express Sport</a>. The Hammers are keen to bring talk of the England international leaving for Chelsea to a close, with fresh terms intended to keep him in the East End for the foreseeable future.

Rice to land lucrative new contract

Chelsea are lining up former Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri to replace Frank Lampard, according to <a href="https://www.quotidiano.net/sport" target="_blank">Quotidano Sportivo</a>. A Blues legend is seeing questions asked of his future as a Premier League heavyweight struggles for consistency despite spending heavily over the summer.

Allegri lined up to replace Lampard

Tottenham are looking into ending Gedson Fernandes' 18-month loan spell in north London, claims <a href="https://www.abola.pt/nnh/2020-10-20/benfica-gedson-deve-voltar-em-janeiro/864837" target="_blank">Record</a>. Spurs took the midfielder from Benfica with a £46 million purchase option, but have seen him struggle in English football and now want to send him back.

Spurs keen to cut Fernandes loan short

Sheffield United continue to explore the option of luring John Swift away from Reading. The Blades first made their move at the start of the summer window and, according to <a href="https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-continue-monitor-one-their-long-standing-transfer-targets-3010184" target="_blank">The Star</a>, could return to the negotiating table in January.

Blades still keen on Swift

Will Blancos legend get his wish?

Real Madrid&nbsp;great Guti said he would sign&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain&nbsp;duo Neymar and Kylian Mbappe for Los Blancos, while mocking&nbsp;Barcelona's Antoine Griezmann. La Liga&nbsp;champions Madrid have been heavily linked with a blockbuster move for PSG star Mbappe, who is out of contract in Paris at the end of the 2021-22 season. Neymar, who swapped Barcelona for PSG in a world-record €222 million deal in 2017, has previously been linked with Madrid. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/sign-neymar-and-mbappe-gutis-transfer-advice-for-real-madrid/o82knalejtkj1j7lj5e2uos94" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Guti's transfer advice for Real Madrid

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Adelaide United sign Grove

Colorado Rapids midfielder Cole Bassett is being tracked by a number of European clubs, claims <a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2020/10/21/what-makes-colorado-rapids-midfielder-cole-bassett-top-prospect-and-which-european" target="_blank">MLSsoccer.com</a>.&nbsp; Freiburg, Hoffenheim,&nbsp;FC Laussane-Sport and&nbsp;Rapid Vienna are all circling the 19-year-old, who has previously trained with Arsenal.&nbsp;

European clubs circling for Rapids' Bassett

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Fitzgerald seals India move

Mesut Ozil believes his continued Arsenal omission is linked to a social media post last year over China's treatment of Uighur Muslims, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8865145/Mesut-Ozil-pins-Arsenal-exile-clubs-links-China.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>.&nbsp; The post had commercial consequences for the Gunners and it's claimed Ozll feels he's been punished for speaking out.&nbsp;

Ozil believes Arsenal exile linked to China

Barcelona's squad are divided over wage cuts proposed by the club, reports <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2020/10/21/5f90036a46163f843f8b4575.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>.&nbsp; Gerard Pique, Clement Lenglet, Frenkie de Jong and Marc-Andre ter Stegen all recently re-signed with the club on reduced wages. That decision has angered other Barca players however who were hoping to avoid the club enforcing salary cuts.&nbsp;

Barca split over pay cuts

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard admits there are a dozen players he's thinking about re-signing at the club.&nbsp; “I can name probably a dozen players that, in the back of my mind, I am certainly thinking about in terms of extensions and different contracts. I don’t think there is any rush at the moment, there is nobody whose time is running out that we are desperate to chase to put pen-to-paper," Gerrard was quoted by <a href="https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/rangers/rangers-boss-eyes-glen-kamara-and-eleven-other-players-new-deals-3011187" target="_blank">The Scotsman</a>.&nbsp; “I think the message to all the players is to win football games and reward the club come the end of the season, and we will certainly look after those individuals.”

Gerrard eyeing re-signings at Rangers

Ainsley Maitland-Niles says Mikel Arteta convinced him to stay at Arsenal after making him realise he was not yet showing his full potential. The 23-year-old was the subject of intense transfer speculation throughout the summer, with Wolves submitting an offer in excess of £20 million ($26m)&nbsp;for the Arsenal academy product. Arteta was always adamant he wanted Maitland-Niles to stay, however, and pointed to the fact that he started him in both the&nbsp;FA Cup&nbsp;semi-final and final as an example of his faith in the youngster - but that did not stop the speculation and for a time it looked like a move to Wolves was a real possibility. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/maitland-niles-arteta-convinced-stay-arsenal/58ttln53ery31ojgexlqhmvv2" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

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