Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Bayern want Werner as Lewandowski successor

Timo Werner will become a top target for Bayern Munich next summer when the Bundesliga giants look to land a long-term successor to Robert Lewandowski, claims <a href="https://www.sport1.de/news/transfermarkt/2021/09/fc-bayern-von-ginter-bis-werner-welche-dfb-stars-holt-der-dfb" target="_blank">Sport1.</a> Erling Haaland would be the preferred choice of those at the Allianz Arena, but a raid on Chelsea will be launched if a prolific Norwegian cannot be prised from Borussia Dortmund.

Werner wanted by Bayern as Lewandowski successor (Sport1)

Chelsea star in the sights of Bundesliga giants

<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-major-update-on-west-ham-signing-lingard-in-january-after-man-united-deal-rejected/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a> reports that Jesse Lingard remains a top target for West Ham heading towards the January transfer window. No deal was done with Manchester United over the summer, but David Moyes wants to take a former loan star back to the London Stadium and dialogue will continue.

Lingard remains a top target for West Ham (Football Insider)

Hammers not giving up on deal for Man Utd star

Borussia Dortmund have no plans to sell Jude Bellingham next summer, reports <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/jude-bellingham-transfer-news-dortmund-sale-man-utd-chelsea-liverpool-man-city" target="_blank">90min</a>. The 18-year-old has been linked with a big-money move to England, with Chelsea,&nbsp;Manchester United, Manchester City and&nbsp;Liverpool all admirers. But Dortmund are set to tie down the England international to a new contract and have no intention of selling.

Dortmund won't sell Bellingham next summer (90min)

The teenage star has been linked with a move back to England

Paris Saint-Germain turned down an offer worth&nbsp;€80 million (£69m/$95m)&nbsp;from Barcelona to bring back Neymar this summer, claims&nbsp;<a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-le-psg-a-recu-une-offre-de-80-meur-pour-neymar-566420" target="_blank">Le10Sport</a>. Barca president Joan Laporta revealed the club's interest in a summer move earlier this week, but negotiations ultimately did not prosper.

PSG rejected €80m Barca bid for Neymar (Le10Sport)

Laporta admitted club's interest in Brazilian star

Real Madrid are ready to rival Clasico foes Barcelona in any pursuit of Red Bull Salzburg starlet Karim Adeyemi, claims <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/karim-adeyemi-nueva-joya-mira-barcelona-real-madrid-20210907.html" target="_blank">Fichajes.</a> The 19-year-old German prodigy is attracting admiring glances from across Europe as further potential in his game is unlocked.

Real rival Barcelona in Adeyemi pursuit

Manchester City will not allow Nathan Ake to go cheaply if a sale were to be sanctioned in January, reports the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-city-january-transfer-window-21514689" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News.</a> The Dutch defender is among those that could be moved on by Pep Guardiola in the next window if suitable offers are tabled.

City will demand big fee for Ake

Sergi Roberto has snubbed Barcelona's latest contract offer, reports <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20210909/1001686221/cumbre-sergi-roberto-joan-laporta.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo.</a> The long-serving 29-year-old will see his current deal expire in 2022, with the terms on offer at present not enough to convince him to stay.

Sergi Roberto snubs Barcelona offer

Newcastle have joined the hunt for Sheffield United midfielder Sander Berge, claims<a href="https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/exclusive-rangers-and-newcastle-united-among-sides-taking-closer-look-at-sheffield-utd-player/" target="_blank"> Football League World</a>. Scottish champions Rangers are also keen on the Norway international, who is now playing Championship football with the Blades.

Newcastle join the battle for Berge

Manchester United are, according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-utds-firm-stance-bruno-24942925" target="_blank">The Mirror</a>, reluctant to include a release clause in any new contract for Bruno Fernandes. Discussions regarding a new deal for the Portuguese playmaker at Old Trafford are ongoing.

Man Utd reluctant to have Fernandes release clause

Chelsea will revive their interest in Jules Kounde in January if Sevilla lower their asking price to €50 million (£43m/$59m), according to <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4471311/chelsea-to-reignite-jules-kounde-interest-if-sevilla-lower-demands-to-50m-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. It looked as though the Blues would be able to reach an agreement to sign the defender in the summer window, but the Liga side ultimately decided to stand strong on the player's €80m (£68m/$95m) buyout clause. The report suggests Kounde had made significant progress on agreeing a long-term deal with the Blues and is keen to make the move, but a transfer will ultimately depend on whether Sevilla settle for a bid lower than his buyout clause.

Chelsea to return for Kounde in January

Former Arsenal star Marc Overmars has distanced himself from a return to north London to replace Gunners technical director Edu. Edu has come in for plenty of criticism after Arsenal's dreadful start to the season, but maintains the club are on the right track and that issues off the pitch are to blame for poor results. Reports had suggested Overmars – now director of football at Ajax – might be looked at to steady the ship, but the Dutchman insists he is happy where he is. “I've been offered the opportunity to go elsewhere and I'm not getting any younger,” he told <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/ajax" target="_blank">Ajax TV</a>. “That's what happens and it's always good to consider a move. “But then I just think about how well things are going here. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. If your old shoes are still comfy, keep wearing them.”

Overmars in no rush to replace Edu at Arsenal

Manchester City are well known for forking out huge sums of money for transfers, but there is plenty of work going on behind the scenes in their academy set-up. Speaking exclusively to Goal, City's Elite Development Squad coach Brian Barry-Murphy details his excitement as the Premier League champions strive to produce more players at the level of Phil Foden and reduce the need to spend big on stars. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-city-academy-coach-finding-more-fodens/hrba3ra22b2g1s1k0r7idjol4" target="_blank">Read the full interview on Goal</a>

Finding more Fodens

Liverpool stand to make €20 million (£17m/$24m) once Coutinho reaches 100 appearances for Barcelona, <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/20-millones-condicionan-coutinho-12057545" target="_blank">Sport</a> reports. The Brazil star has failed to live up to his reputation thus far at Camp Nou, but Ronald Koeman has publicly backed the player to shine when he returns to full fitness. Coutinho is currently on 90 appearances for the Blaugrana, meaning those at Anfield should soon get their bonus.

Liverpool set for Coutinho windfall

Liverpool are one of those weighing up a January approach for AC Milan contract rebel Franck Kessi, claims <a href="https://www.ilmilanista.it/calciomercato/proposta-folle-scambio-liverpool/2/" target="_blank">Il Milanista</a>. The Ivory Coast international midfielder is said to have snubbed the offer of fresh terms at San Siro and will see his current deal expire in the summer of 2022.

Liverpool looking at Kessie option

The <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-january-sales-transfers-21515013" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a> reports that Nemanja Matic could be among those to push for a move away from Old Trafford during the winter window. The Serbian midfielder faces fierce competition for places at Manchester United and, at 33 years of age, may decide to go in search of regular game time elsewhere.

Matic may look for move away from Man Utd

Arsenal are considering an approach for Sevilla frontman Youssef En-Nesyri, according to <a href="https://www.lacolinadenervion.com/sevilla-fc-fichajes-arsenal-no-pierde-de-vista-youssef-en-nesyri/" target="_blank">La Colina de Nervion.</a> The Gunners are looking to land a long-term replacement for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, with a 24-year-old Morocco international said to be in their sights.

Arsenal eyeing up move for En-Nesyri

Why did Griezmann return to Atletico?

Juventus are considering a move for Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele next summer, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2021/09/08/dembele-calciomercato-juventus-koeman-rinnovo-barcellona/" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. Dembele, 24, has yet to agree terms over a new deal with the Blaugrana and could be available on a free transfer.

Juventus eye free transfer for Dembele

Arsenal have included a recall option in Miguel Azeez's loan deal with Portsmouth, reports <a href="https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/arsenal-star-could-recalled-january-21516654?_ga=2.142557874.1644581085.1631135872-1617632017.1551647332" target="_blank">football.london.</a> The 18-year-old is highly rated and could be called back in January as the Gunners deal with absences during the&nbsp;African Cup of Nations.

Arsenal could recall Azeez from Portsmouth

Franck&nbsp;Kessie has rejected AC Milan's latest contract proposal, according to <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/serie-a/milan/2021/09/08-85159052/milan_kessie_voltafaccia_sul_rinnovo" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>. The 24-year-old midfielder's current deal expires at the end of the season and the Rossoneri are aiming to tie him down long term. But after he rejected a proposal worth €6.5 million per year, Milan may be forced to sell Kessie in January.

Kessie rejects AC Milan contract offer

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Everton playmaker James Rodriguez turned down the chance to join Istanbul&nbsp;Basaksehir on loan, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/yagosabuncuoglu/status/1434254744353128456" target="_blank">VOLE</a>. The Toffees have been looking to offload the Colombian, who does not figure in the club's plans. Though Everton and&nbsp;Basaksehir had agreed on the framework of a deal, James and his management could not be convinced.

James turned down Basaksehir move

Colo Colo are close to the signing of striker Facundo "Chucky" Ferreyra, reports <a href="https://www.encancha.cl/futbol-chileno/colo-colo/2021/9/8/por-fin-llega-el-de-colo-colo-chucky-ferreyra-una-firma-de-ser-nuevo-jugador-albo-120857.html" target="_blank">En Cancha.</a> The 30-year-old has been without a club since leaving Celta Vigo at the end of last season. Ferreyra has also played for Espanyol, Benfica, Newcastle and Shakhtar Donetsk. <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

'Chucky' Ferreyra nears Colo Colo move

Stuttgart&nbsp;are set to land Arsenal defender&nbsp;Kostas Mavropanos&nbsp;on a permanent deal, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bild.de/bild-plus/sport/fussball/fussball/es-geht-um-griechen-star-mavropanos-ueber-diese-neuigkeit-freut-sich-jeder-vfb-f-77607454,view=conversionToLogin.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>. The 23-year-old has impressed since joining the Bundesliga outfit on loan prior to last season after playing sparingly with the Gunners. Stuttgart have an option to make the defender's loan permanent for just £2.6 million.&nbsp;

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