Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man City & Arsenal to battle over Odegaard

Massimilano Allegri is learning English with an eye to taking over at Manchester United, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/oct/01/massimiliano-allegri-learning-english-as-he-targets-manchester-united-job?CMP=share_btn_tw" target="_blank">Guardian</a>.&nbsp; Allegri has been out of work since the summer, when he cut ties with Juventus following four consecutive Serie A titles. And he has set his sights on Old Trafford, although United currently have no plans to part ways with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer despite a poor start to the season.

Allegri keen on Man Utd job

United not currently considering Solskjaer sack

Manchester City, Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund are among the clubs set to fight for Real Madrid starlet Martin Odegaard, according to <a href="https://eldesmarque.com/madrid/real-madrid/noticias/171211-cuanto-quieres-por-el-y-no-es-isco-el-city-de-pep-guardiola-pesca-en-el-real-madrid-ed" target="_blank">El Desmarque</a>. On loan at Real Sociedad, Los Blancos have no interest in recalling him next season and could sell him in the summer. They will ask for €80 million for the starlet.

Man City & Arsenal to fight over Odegaard

Norway starlet eyed by Premier League clubs

Manchester United could be prepared to spend over £100m to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund - but there's no guarantee he would want to return to England. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utds-struggle-to-sign-100m-sancho-in-2020/fpzj46b2sx8e1vk7mzm8kkx09" target="_blank">Find out why here...</a>

Why Man Utd will struggle to sign Sancho

Tottenham and Jan Vertonghen have started negotiations over a new contract, the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7522171/Tottenham-open-talks-Jan-Vertonghen-new-deal.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a> says. The Belgian defender’s deal expires at the end of the season and the London side hope to convince him to stay for at least another year.

Tottenham open contract talks with Vertonghen

Spurs eager to prevent Belgian defender leaving for free

Juventus&nbsp;have placed an €11 million (£10m/$12m) price tag on striker Mario Mandzukic, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/juve-set-mandzukic-price-tag-21119" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.&nbsp; Mandzukic has been linked with a move away from the Serie A side in January, with Al Rayyan and&nbsp;Manchester United among those reported to be interested. The 33-year-old has a contract with the Turin side through the 2020-21 season.

Juventus set Mandzukic price tag

Real Betis are eyeing a January move for Juventus midfielder Emre Can, according to <a href="https://www.estadiodeportivo.com/betis/2019/10/01/pivote-enero-maxima-prioridad/244897.html" target="_blank">Estadio Deportivo.&nbsp;</a> Can has fallen out of favour under Maurizio Sarri and his exclusion from Juve's Champions League squad has left him considering his future.&nbsp; The 25-year-old has made just two Serie A appearances this season, playing a total of 59 minutes.&nbsp;

Real Betis consider move for Can

Southend chairman Ron Martin will fly to Sweden on Tuesday to meet with Henrik Larsson over his club's vacant managerial job.&nbsp; The former Celtic and Manchester United striker is a candidate but Martin has insisted that others, including current caretaker Gary&nbsp;Waddock, are also still in the mix. "I am going to Stockholm in the morning, back in the afternoon, to meet potential back room staff&nbsp;but that's it, gathering information," Martin said.&nbsp;"There are five shortlisted candidates and Gary Waddock is certainly included."

Larsson to meet with Southend chairman over manager job

Crystal Palace could return with a summer bid&nbsp;for CSKA Moscow forward Fedor Chalov, according to the player's agent.&nbsp; The 21-year-old Russia international nearly moved to Palace this summer but a transfer ultimately did not materialise. "I talked with Roy Hodgson and he really likes the player," Sandor Varga told Championat. "I don't want to exclude the possibility of another move for him next summer."

Palace could return for Chalov

Qatari side Al Rayyan are in talks for Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa, according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2019/10/01/primera/1569935594_011937.html?m1=cG9ydGFkYV9wb3J0YWRh&amp;m2=QUNUVUFMSURBRA%3D%3D&amp;m3=MQ%3D%3D&amp;m4=bm9ybWFs&amp;m5=MjI%3D" target="_blank">AS</a>.&nbsp; Al Rayyan are pushing hard to sign the 30-year-old this winter but if they don't succeed, they will return for him in the summer.&nbsp; Atletico would prefer to hold onto Costa for the rest of this season rather than lose a player they still rely on&nbsp;in the middle of the campaign.&nbsp;

Al Rayyan in talks for Costa

Former Lyon coach Bruno Genesio has claimed that he, and not Steve Bruce, was Newcastle United's first choice to take over as manager.&nbsp; "Everything went really quickly, because I was meant to sign with Newcastle, but the sale then fell through," Genesio explained to&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/beinsports_FR/status/1178717523971170305" target="_blank">BeIn Sports</a>.

I was supposed to be next Newcastle boss, claims Genesio

Arsenal winger Nicolas Pepe has admitted that he's lost some confidence after a slow start to life at Arsenal.&nbsp; Pepe joined the Gunners from&nbsp;Lille&nbsp;this&nbsp;summer in a £72 million ($88m) move after a season in which he scored&nbsp;scored 22 league goals in 38 games. But the&nbsp;Ivory Coast&nbsp;international has yet to find that same form thus far with Arsenal, having scored just one goal - a penalty - in eight total matches with the club.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/i-havent-performed-well-enough-yet-pepe-admits-hes-lost/981r1l7mjh711wfx06p8i4lfh" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Pepe admits he's lost confidence after slow start at Arsenal

Former&nbsp;Porto&nbsp;employee Vitor Matos has joined&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;as part of Jurgen Klopp's backroom staff, the club confirmed on Tuesday.&nbsp; Matos' last role was with the Portuguese giants' B team, where he acted as assistant coach.&nbsp; But he will now link up with Klopp to hone the Reds' promises in a developmental role, having also accrued experience in&nbsp;China. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/vitor-matos-joins-klopps-coaching-staff-at-liverpool/dmb2witwdbeb1odzlxaf6rzro" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Matos joins Klopp's backroom staff

Manchester United have been keeping a close eye on Lyon striker&nbsp;​Moussa Dembele, reports <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-ol-manchester-united-insiste-pour-dembele-475340" target="_blank">Le10Sport</a>.&nbsp; Though Lyon are off to a poor start this season, the 23-year-old striker has managed six goals in seven Ligue 1 appearances.&nbsp; Lyon purchased Dembele for €22 million (£20m/$24m) from Celtic last season, and would likely demand at least double that from the Red Devils.&nbsp;

Man Utd eyeing move for Dembele

Roma are eyeing a move for Wolves winger Adama Traore, according to&nbsp;​<a href="https://www.calciomercatoweb.it/2019/09/30/calciomercato-roma-milan-traore-wolverhampton/" target="_blank">CalcioMercatoWeb</a>. With Diego Perotti&nbsp;suffering from injuries, the Serie A side view Traore&nbsp;as a potential replacement either in January or in the summer.&nbsp; Traore, 23, joined Wolves from Middlesbrough in August 2018.&nbsp;

Roma tracking Wolves star Traore

PSG defender&nbsp;Thiago Silva is hoping to extend his stay with the club. Silva, 35, will see his contract expire at the end of the season but he is still an important figure for the Ligue 1 side. "I feel good right now,&nbsp;very relaxed. I know my qualities, what I have brought and what I can still bring," Silva said at a news conference. "At the end of this season, I hope we will have done what we are capable of doing. We will see if the club wants to extend my contract."

Thiago Silva hoping for PSG stay

Manchester United face a potential bill of £74.3 million ($91m) in transfer add-ons alone, according to <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/manchester-united-facing-potential-74m-bill-for-transfer-add-ons-lh3t8cfth" target="_blank">The Times.&nbsp;</a> The club have looked to defer payments in signing players such as&nbsp;Harry Maguire, Daniel James, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Fred and Diogo Dalot in recent seasons. As such, the club face an all-time high in transfer add-ons, having a bill of just £44.6m ($55m) in June 2017.

Man Utd's transfer add-on bill reaches £74m

Nice have sacked France Under-18 starlet Lamine Diaby-Fadiga after he admitted to stealing a watch owned by Kasper Dolberg from the changing rooms. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/nice-sack-diaby-fadiga-following-dolberg-watch-theft/q16ywluh0npx1lg767gm3uw82" target="_blank">The full story is available right here on Goal.</a>

Nice sack youngster over watch theft

Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana has said that he would one day love to return to Camp Nou. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/onana-opens-door-barcelona-return-goalkeeper-admits-ajax/1llprybixcy3e16xqd7vppjcib" target="_blank">Find out about the 23-year-old's ambitions right here...</a>

Onana opens door to Barcelona return

Celtic are busy piecing together their plans for the January transfer window, says Neil Lennon, with head of recruitment Nick Hammond working on identifying targets. Lennon has said: “It’s a work in progress at the minute, Nick has been working feverishly away behind the scenes. “He’ll report back to Peter [Lawwell, Celtic chief executive] and the board on that.”

Celtic piecing together January plans

Manchester United have stepped up their scouting of Leicester playmaker James Maddison, claims the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/manchesterunited/man-utd-target-january-transfer-solution-forward-crisis-solskjaer-romelu-lukaku-had-to-be-sold-a4249556.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard</a>. The Foxes midfielder is one of several names registering on the recruitment radar of those at Old Trafford.

Man Utd monitoring Maddison

Cristiano Ronaldo continues to keep everyone guessing when it comes to his future, with the&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;superstar dropping another cryptic hint at his retirement plans. He has told SPORTbible: "The last five years I start to enjoy this process of seeing me outside of football, so who knows what will happen in the next year or two?"&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/who-knows-what-will-happen-in-the-next-year-or-two-ronaldo-drops-/14087u35jfblx1mulo30tbfbhq" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Ronaldo drops cryptic hint at retirement plans

'Neymar staying was great news'

Alexis Sanchez has hailed his summer move to Inter as "like falling in love again". The Chile international attacker spent a wretched spell at Manchester United but scored on his debut with the Nerazzurri. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/its-like-falling-in-love-again-alexis-thriving-at-inter/1whp4l5yrjkfl11adfxr9t25lv" target="_blank">Find out more here...</a>

Alexis 'falling in love' after Man Utd nightmare

Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger admits that he is "considering propositions" to get back involved in the game after leaving the Gunners in the summer of 2018. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/wenger-im-considering-interesting-proposals-to-return-to/y26mf1acom2j17vh23jh1n0u4" target="_blank">Find out exactly what he said - and everything you need to know about his musical taste - here...</a>

Wenger: I'm considering offers

Gianluigi Donnarumma has rejected a new contract with Milan, according to <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a>. The Serie A side want to tie the 20-year-old goalkeeper down to a new deal as rapidly as possible, but he has knocked back a €6m-per-year offer. PSG are among the sides expected to be interested.

Donnarumma turns down new contract at Milan

Paolo Dybala did not want to leave Juventus this summer, according to <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a>. The attacker was linked with a number of clubs, including Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain, but the Argentine's goal was always to stay in Turin.

Dybala did not want Juve departure

Juventus attacker Mario Mandzukic turned down the prospect of signing for Al Rayyan, but Manchester United are not guaranteed to land the veteran forward, according to <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>. The Turin daily reports that LAFC have taken an interest in the Croatian and should not be discounted from the race.

Man Utd face fight over Mandzukic 

Arsenal will take the opportunity to cast an eye over Dominik Szoboszlai when the youngster lines up for Red Bull Salzburg against Liverpool, claims <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-scouts-watch-red-bull-20377436" target="_blank">The Mirror.</a> The 18-year-old Hungary international registered on the Gunners' radar over the summer and remains of interest to those at Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal to cast an eye over Szoboszlai

Barcelona have failed with two bids to bring Stefan de Vrij onto their books, claims <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-barcelona-tried-snatching-de-vrij-from-inter-79415" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Liga giants wanted the Dutch defender when his contract came to an end at Lazio, while further discussions were held regarding the now Inter star during the last transfer window.

Barcelona failed with two bids for De Vrij

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍️ | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LUFC</a> are delighted to announce defender Luke Ayling has today signed a new contract with the club until 2023— Leeds United (@LUFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LUFC/status/1178957726057152512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 1, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

New Leeds deal for Ayling

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is back on the radar of AC Milan, according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Milan/29-09-2019/garcia-ranieri-giampaolo-ma-ora-milan-non-cambia-allenatore-3402901239258.shtml?refresh_ce-cp" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. The Frenchman has been out of work since leaving the Gunners in 2018, but he has been linked with a move to San Siro in the past and is being discussed again as pressure builds on Marco Giampaolo.

Wenger back on AC Milan's radar

Value for money?

Ex-Leicester and Southampton boss Claude Puel is being eyed up by Saint-Etienne as a possible replacement for Ghislain Printant, <a href="http://www.lequipe.fr">L'Equipe</a> reports. He has returned from the Caribbean and has started negotiations with the Ligue 1 club, who still have the veteran coach in place.

Puel nearing return to football

Following the weekend's defeat by Fiorentina, Milan boss Marco Giampaolo finds himself in the firing line. Directors Zvonimir Boban, Paolo Maldini and Daniele Massara will be at the club's training ground to meet with him today, according to <a href="https://www.milannews.it/primo-piano/gazzetta-milan-tutti-sotto-esame-in-societa-dubbi-non-solo-su-giampaolo-la-posizione-di-elliott-347304" target="_blank">MilanNews.it</a>.

Tension rises in Milan - Giampaolo's job under threat

Islam Slimani has scored four goals and set up five more since moving to Monaco on loan from Leicester in the summer. The Ligue 1 club have a purchase option for the 31-year-old attacker set at just €10m, the print edition of <a href="http://www.francefootball.fr">France Football</a> reports.

Monaco could snap up Slimani for bargain fee

San Jose Earthquakes coach Matias Almeyda is a candidate for the Monterrey job, reports <a href="https://www.tudn.com/futbol/liga-mx/matias-almeyda-candidato-para-llegar-al-monterrey?fbclid=IwAR3i65Y1Dwtr07Cwdc1oeXVRnPvi9vUx97Bz3Sb40K-AqhoIGrrKinWPTLE">TUDN</a>. The manager previously managed Chivas before joining the MLS side earlier this season. Hugo Sanchez&nbsp;and&nbsp;Walter Erviti are the club's second and third choices, as the board has earmarked Almeyda as the preferred option.&nbsp;

Almeyda linked with Rayados job

Real Madrid are looking to bring Megan Rapinoe to the team's recently-formed women's team, according to <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2019/09/29/football/1569762988_899074.html">AS</a>. The USWNT star is seen as a player that could be the club's first Galactica as Fiorentina Perez is looking to challenge rivals Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. However, Rapinoe has previously stated her admiration for Barcelona, and the club isn't ruling out a move for the World Cup winner.

Real Madrid considering Rapinoe move

The USWNT star has previously stated her admiration for Barcelona, but their rivals are interested

Riley Warland has left Fulham and is set to return to Perth Glory, the Cottagers have confirmed.&nbsp; The 17-year-old Australian only signed for Fulham in 2018 from the Glory but a lack of game time has made a return to Australia necessary.&nbsp; A defender that can play as a centre-back or left-back, Warland made nine appearances for Fulham's U18's side last season, scoring one goal.&nbsp;

Fulham teenager heading back to Australia

Exequiel Palacios has been a Real Madrid target for quite some time, but is his big move finally edging closer?&nbsp; The River Plate star could be available for relatively cheap in January, making a potential move to Spain a possibility. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/first-boca-then-the-bernabeu-real-madrid-target-palacios-is/f5xfczdmi4o11gtutkqd43xn5">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

First Boca, then the Bernabeu: Real Madrid target Palacios is ready to take Europe by storm

Chelsea's young star Tammy Abraham will accept a&nbsp;call-up by England and end speculation over his international allegiances, reports <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/09/30/tammy-abraham-ready-accept-england-call-end-debate-international/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>.&nbsp; Three Lions&nbsp;manager Gareth Southgate will name his next squad on Thursday and it's understood Abraham won't hesistate to play if selected which would end Nigeria's hopes of getting the 21-year-old to play for them.&nbsp; Abraham has started the season with a bang for the Blues having scored seven goals from seven Premier League appearances.&nbsp;

Abraham set to commit to England

Keisuke Honda is desperate to return to AC Milan and has urged the club to call him if they need him. The Japan international left Melbourne Victory in the summer and has been looking for a new club, having recently offered via Twitter to play for Manchester United. The 33-year-old returned to social media on Monday to have another go at persuading a club to sign him, this time targeting AC Milan.&nbsp; <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> I have always wanted to help you. Call me when you need me! <a href="https://twitter.com/acmilan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@acmilan</a> — KeisukeHonda(本田圭佑) (@kskgroup2017) <a href="https://twitter.com/kskgroup2017/status/1178591595513270272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 30, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Honda begs for AC Milan return

Inter are in talks with Sassuolo to make Stefano Sensi’s loan deal permanent, according to <a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/inter-giovedi-scorso-incontro-col-sassuolo-per-il-riscatto-di-sensi-1297850" target="_blank">Tuttomercatoweb</a>. The 24-year-old has impressed since joining on a season-long move, scoring three goals in six Serie A appearances. Managing director Giuseppe Marotta has already met with Sassuolo to start negotiations over a permanent move, which will cost them around €22 million (£20m/$24m).

Inter in talks over €22m Sensi move

Chelsea are considering recalling Ike Ugbo from his loan at Roda JC, <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1184651/Chelsea-news-Ike-Ugbo-loan-Roda-Kerkrade" target="_blank">the Express</a>&nbsp;reports. The Dutch second tier side are in a dire financial situation and the fans raged at owner Mauricio Garcia de la Vega during their last game. Roda have reportedly breached their loan agreement with Chelsea by using the money they send to cover Ugbo’s wages to pay the rest of the squad. Chelsea are investigating the situation and could call Ugbo back soon.

Chelsea could recall Ugbo from loan

Fiorentina are working on tying 20-year-old winger Riccardo Sottil to a new contract, <a href="https://www.sportmediaset.mediaset.it" target="_blank">Sport Mediaset</a>&nbsp;claims. The Italy Under-21 international returned from a loan at Pescara to impress for the Fiorentina first-team, making four appearances so far this term. His contract expires in 2021, but other teams are already tracking him, with Tottenham said to be interested, so the Italian side are eager to ensure he stays where he is

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