Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Chelsea return looks likely for Ake

Manchester United's deal to sign Red Bull Salzburg striker Erling Braut Haaland's is in doubt as his representatives have reservations over whether this is the right time for the youngster to move to a club like the Red Devils, reports <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2867832-br-football-ranks-transfer-rumours-erling-haaland-mesut-ozil-granit-xhaka" target="_blank">Bleacher Report.</a> United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reportedly flew to Austria last Friday to meet with Haaland, who has emerged as one of the Old Trafford club's top transfer targets ahead of the winter transfer window. However, some of his&nbsp;representatives feel&nbsp;Haaland needs a stepping stone before testing himself in the Premier League, with Salzburg's&nbsp;sister club RB Leipzig&nbsp;also linked with a move for the 19-year-old.

Doubts over Haaland to Man Utd

Youngster not sure whether he is ready for big move

Ake, 24, made 17 appearances for Chelsea between 2012 and 2017, but failed to make a sustained first-team breakthrough. He was shipped out on loan to Reading, Watford and Bournemouth, eventually joining the latter permanently and establishing himself as a star performer&nbsp;under Eddie Howe. Now, though, according to <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2867832-br-football-ranks-transfer-rumours-erling-haaland-mesut-ozil-granit-xhaka">Bleacher Report</a>, he looks likely to link up with Lampard and rejoin the club where he made his senior debut. Chelsea have a £40 million ($52m) buy-back clause and are now keen to activate it, even though Ake is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury. While Ake would predominantly be deployed at centre-back, Chelsea could also use him at left-back&nbsp;and even in midfield. Manchester City are also interested in his signature, but Chelsea appear to be frontrunners at this stage.

Chelsea return looks likely for Ake

Frank Lampard is keen on bringing Nathan Ake back to Stamford Bridge in January.

Mikel Arteta may have to move out the likes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Mesut Ozil and Granit Xhaka in order to free up the funds required to complete a rebuilding project at&nbsp;Arsenal, says Charlie Nicholas. Former club captain Arteta, in his&nbsp;first managerial post, is considered to be taking on a difficult job in north London, with&nbsp;disgruntled players to offload&nbsp;and a frustrated fan base to appease. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/arteta-might-have-to-sell-aubameyang-ozil-xhaka-also-edging/1oimiphcvvyzr1i71whe5zrnay" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Arteta might have to sell Aubameyang, Ozil & Xhaka'

Sheffield United and Leeds have both held talks over a deal to sign Stabaek midfielder&nbsp;Emil Bohinen, according to <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/leeds-sheff-utd-hold-talks-over-move-for-norwegian-midfield-star" target="_blank">TeamTalk</a>. The 20-year-old, son of former Nottingham Forest, Derby and Blackburn midfielder Lars Bohinen, has impressed since breaking into the team two years ago and has been tipped for a move to one of Europe's bigger divisions. Stabaek’s general director Jon Tunold says Bohinen is training with Sheffield United ahead of a potential move, but insists that Leeds are still in the running for his signature.

Leeds and Sheffield Utd hold talks with Bohinen

Inter hope to complete a deal for Atalanta midfielder&nbsp;Dejan Kulusevski before next summer, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/inter-serious-efforts-underway-to-sign-atalanta-s-kulusevski-bef-58079" target="_blank">Calciomercato.</a> The 19-year-old has impressed while on loan at Parma this season, attracting interest from a number of sides. As a result&nbsp;Inter are keen to wrap-up a deal quickly before other sides can step-up their interest, with talks over a&nbsp;€35 million (£30m/$39m) deal reportedly underway.

Inter keen to tie up deal for Kulusevski

Union Berlin striker&nbsp;Sebastian Andersson says he will only leave the club if he is guaranteed a starting place at his new side amid links with Celtic, reports the <a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/sebastian-andersson-transfer-claim-celtic-21139352" target="_blank">Daily Record.</a> Celtic sent scouts to watch the 28-year-old in action against&nbsp;Paderborn in the Bundesliga last weekend.&nbsp; Ajax and Schalke have also been linked with the Sweden international, who has scored&nbsp;10 goals in 21 games for club and country this season.

Celtic target Andersson speaks out about potential move

Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich and Arsenal are interested in signing Dries Mertens from Napoli in January, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/three-clubs-to-compete-for-signing-of-napoli-s-mertens-in-januar-24750" target="_blank">Calciomercato.</a> The 32-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and is unlikely to be offered an extension. As a result Napoli are ready to accept January offers in the region of&nbsp;€10 million (£8.5m/$11m) for the Belgium international, rather than let him leave for free in the summer.

Dortmund, Bayern and Arsenal interested in Mertens

West Brom have rejected a £3.4 million ($4.4m) offer from Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad for Ahmed Hegazi, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11698/11892392/ahmed-hegazi-west-brom-reject-bid-from-saudi-arabian-side-for-defender" target="_blank">Sky Sports.</a> The 28-year-old defender has barely featured for the Baggies this season, making just three Championship appearances. The Egypt international joined West Brom from&nbsp;El Ahly, initially on loan, in the summer of 2017.

West Brom reject Hegazi bid

Sheffield United&nbsp;manager Chris Wilder says he is targeting "two or three" new signings in the January transfer window,<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p07ych15" target="_blank"> as reported by BBC Sheffield.</a> The Blades have made a superb start to their first season in the Premier League since 2007, but the manager is hoping to re-inforce his squad as they seek to maintain their momentum into the second half of the campaign.&nbsp;

Wilder looking for reinforcements in January 

Former Rangers boss&nbsp;Ally McCoist&nbsp;admits he would be open to having talks over the vacant post at&nbsp;Kilmarnock, <a href="https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/5091211/ally-mccoist-kilmarnock-job-discuss/" target="_blank">as reported by the Sun.</a>&nbsp; McCoist has mostly focused on media work since retirng from a stellar career, during which he became a Rangers legend and scored for Scotland against the Netherlands at Euro '96. Kilmarnock sacked manager Angelo Alessio earlier in January.

McCoist open to Kilmarnock talks 

Rangers&nbsp;manager Steven Gerrard wants England striker Jermain Defoe to remain at Ibrox for another season,<a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/steven-gerrard-wants-jermain-defoe-to-remain-at-ibrox-for-another-season-0nkqvt2cj" target="_blank"> as reported by the Times.</a> The 37-year-old former England player has played a part as Rangers have re-cemented their place in the top two of Scottish football and the manager is keen for him to remain.

 Gerrard eager for Defoe to extend Ibrox stay 

Queen's Park Rangers are weighing up a renewed bid for&nbsp;Aberdeen&nbsp;defender&nbsp;Scott McKenna, with the London club having failed with multiple summer offers, <a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/aberdeen-face-renewed-scott-mckenna-21137681" target="_blank">as reported by the Daily Record.</a> The R's went in for the player on transfer deadline day but are ready to test the Dons' resolve again to land their man.&nbsp;

QPR ready to bid for Aberdeen's McKenna 

Port Vale have made a bid to turn&nbsp;Jake Taylor's loan from Nottingham Forest into a permanent deal, reports <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/vale-submit-bid-for-nottingham-forest-midfielder/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a> The 21-year-old has impressed since joining Vale on transfer deadline day in August, scoring six goals in 21 appearances in all competitions. His performances have attracted interest from rival clubs, prompting Port Valeto try and seal a permanent deal as soon as the transfer window opens.&nbsp;

Port Vale make Taylor bid

Bayern Munich&nbsp;are unlikely to sign&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;winger Leroy Sane in January, according to sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic. As previously reported by&nbsp;Goal,&nbsp;Sane's future at the Etihad Stadium is looking increasingly unlikely, with it looking more and more likely that he'll leave, if not in January then the following summer. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/bayern-munich-not-expecting-sane-deal-in-january/hy4adux11wlv1j89gnyktdxl1" target="_blank">Read the full story on Sane's future right here on Goal!</a>

Bayern Munich not expecting Sane deal in January

Huddersfield boss Danny Cowley has confirmed that he hopes to agree a loan deal for young goalkeeper&nbsp;Ryan Schofield next month, as reported by the <a href="https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/huddersfield-town-confirm-interest-goalkeeper-17451626" target="_blank">Huddersfield Examiner.</a> The 20-year-old has made two senior appearances this season having spent the second half of&nbsp;last campaign on loan at Notts County. "We are working hard to try and get Ryan the best loan possible," said Cowley. "There is a lot of interest from League One and League Two clubs."

Huddersfield want loan move for Schofield

Chelsea&nbsp;have reached an agreement to make their first signing since their transfer ban was lifted, with Norwegian teenager Bryan Fiabema set to join the Blues in January. Goal&nbsp;has learned that the 16-year-old forward, who has represented Norway at Under-17 level, will move to west London from Tromso, with whom he made his professional debut in July against FK Haugesund. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-agree-deal-to-sign-tromso-teen-fiabema-as-lampard/frlb6umxmlhdznllnxcu7lev" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Chelsea agree deal to sign Tromso teen Fiabema

Fiorentina are considering a move for Wolves striker Patrick Cutrone when the transfer window opens next month, according to&nbsp;La Nazione via <a href="https://www.abola.pt/nnh/2019-12-20/wolverhampton-fiorentina-atenta-a-cutrone/820564" target="_blank">A Bola.</a> Cutrone has&nbsp;scored&nbsp;just three goals in 23 appearances in all competitions since joining Wolves from Milan in the summer, with the majority of those appearances from the bench. The 21-year-old is believed to be interested in a return to Italy in order to secure more regular first-team action, with Fiorentina at the front of the queue for his signature.

Fiorentina eye Cutrone

Dinamo Zagreb midfielder Dani Olmo has been linked with the likes of Barcelona and Manchester City, but he could head to Italy if a big-money move is made. The 21-year-old has told <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-dani-olmo-reveals-admiration-for-juventus-milan-85089" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>: "I have always admired great teams like Juventus and Milan. But I also like Inter, Roma and Napoli.&nbsp;They are teams that play good football."

Olmo open to Serie A switch

Inter are confident that a deal can be done with Barcelona for Arturo Vidal, reports <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Inter/20-12-2019/vidal-rompere-liberarsi-cosi-si-puo-ottenere-prestito-inter-barcellona-riscatto-3502059072441.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. The Serie A giants had been looking to reach a loan agreement for the former Juventus midfielder, but could put a cut-price transfer in place as Barca seek to free up funds.

Inter confident on Vidal deal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RangersFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RangersFC</a> are delighted to announce that Nathan Patterson has signed a new contract, extending his stay at the club until summer 2022: <a href="https://t.co/JF0Lpnj87d">https://t.co/JF0Lpnj87d</a> <a href="https://t.co/sDK5W2JfZV">pic.twitter.com/sDK5W2JfZV</a>— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/RangersFC/status/1208401998409850886?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

New Gers deal for Patterson

How long will Guardiola stay at Man City?

Mauricio Pochettino has hinted that he would have been willing to consider taking the top job at&nbsp;Arsenal, while admitting that he is "open" to a swift return to the Premier League. The Argentine has said: "In football, you never know what can happen in the future. You need to be only free and open to listen and anything can happen." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/pochettino-suggests-he-wouldve-considered-taking-arsenal-job/19dh4nnp31nox1l8wnq3e2yq0h" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Pochettino would've considered Arsenal job

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Forlan named Penarol's new head coach

Galatasaray&nbsp;have offered French midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa an 18-month contract to join the club. The 32-year-old has been without a club since leaving&nbsp;Rennes&nbsp;in June, despite attracting interest from a number of sides across Europe. Lyon&nbsp;have been heavily linked with Ben Arfa due to an injury crisis which has seen key duo&nbsp;Memphis Depay and Jeff Reine-Adelaide sidelined, while&nbsp;Fiorentina&nbsp;had been tipped to sign the Frenchman back in October. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/hatem-ben-arfa-recieves-contract-offer-from-galatasaray/10ozcqwx171ov1rku6e9niojwh" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Ben Arfa receives contract offer from Galatasaray

According to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/stoke-city-player-jetting-out-this-morning-to-seal-exit/" target="_blank">Footballer Insider</a>, Stoke midfielder&nbsp;Badou Ndiaye has travelled to Istanbul for a medical ahead of a switch to Trabzonspor. The 29-year-old will arrive on an initial loan deal, but the Turkish outfit will have the option to buy him outright at the end of the season. Ndiaye has featured in 13 Championship matches for Stoke this season.

Stoke ace Ndiaye set for Trabzonspor medical

Everton&nbsp;have announced the appointment of Carlo Ancelotti as their next permanent manager. The Italian boss, who was recently sacked by&nbsp;Napoli, has been drafted in to succeed Marco Silva at Goodison Park on a contract set to run through to 2024. Ancelotti expressed his delight after returning to the Premier League, telling&nbsp;Everton's&nbsp;official club website: "This is a great club with a rich history and a very passionate fan base. "There is a clear vision from the Owner and the Board to deliver success and trophies. That is something that appeals to me as a manager and I am thrilled at the prospect of being able to work with everybody at the Club to help make that vision a reality." Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/everton-appoint-ancelotti-as-new-permanent-manager-until/mnk3vzs0ogfj1i25xy5iuz5b1" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Everton appoint Ancelotti as new permanent manager

Milan are keen on signing Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic - according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Milan/21-12-2019/matic-gigante-buono-dieci-anni-sogno-proibito-club-italiani-3502065663016.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta Dello Sport</a>. The Serbian's existing deal at Old Trafford is due to expire next summer, but the Rossoneri want to secure his services in the January window. Matic has only appeared in three Premier League matches for United in the first half of the 2019-20 campaign.

Milan want to bring in Matic during January window

West Ham defender Issa Diop has emerged as a transfer target for Tottenham - according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/transfer-centre" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. Spurs see the 22-year-old as a long-term replacement for first-choice centre-backs&nbsp;Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen. West Ham are likely to demand around £50 million ($65m) for Diop, who still has three-and-a-half years left to run on his current contract.

Spurs eager to sign West Ham's Diop

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ACF Fiorentina comunica di aver sollevato Vincenzo Montella dall’incarico di allenatore della Prima squadra. ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/P7SUa2fUQG">https://t.co/P7SUa2fUQG</a> <a href="https://t.co/7fhEwp2Ykp">pic.twitter.com/7fhEwp2Ykp</a> — ACF Fiorentina (@acffiorentina) <a href="https://twitter.com/acffiorentina/status/1208333829649383426?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Montella sacked by Fiorentina

Zurich defender&nbsp;Becir Omeragic is the subject of interest from Milan - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-trattativa-con-lo-zurigo-per-il-talento-omeragic-distanza--69733" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Swiss outfit are demanding a €9 million ($10m, £8m) fee for the 17-year-old, but the Rossoneri hope to negotiate a cut-price deal by next summer. Omeragic has featured in seven Swiss Super League matches for Zurich this season.

Milan target Zurich ace Omeragic

Manchester City winger Leroy Sane has decided that he wants to join Bayern Munich - according to <a href="https://www.bild.de/bild-plus/sport/fussball/fussball/fc-bayern-in-der-300-mio-klemme-kai-havertz-leroy-san-philippe-coutinho-66787096,view=conversionToLogin.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>. The 23-year-old would prefer to move to Allianz Stadium in January, but is otherwise willing to wait until the summer to seal a transfer away from Etihad Stadium. Sane has missed the first half of the 2019-20 campaign due to a serious knee injury and is not due back on the pitch until well into the new year.

Sane wants to join Bayern in January

Manchester City and Real Madrid are both interested in signing Paris Saint Germain midfielder&nbsp;Marquinhos - according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-psg-le-real-madrid-et-manchester-city-foncent-sur-marquinhos-485319" target="_blank">Le 10 Sport</a>. The Brazilian is stalling on signing a new deal at Parc des Princes, with his existing contract set to expire in 2022. City and Madrid are both eager to capitalise on the uncertainty surrounding&nbsp;Marquinhos' future, and have already made contact with his representatives.

Man City & Madrid eyeing Marquinhos

Barcelona are willing to let Nelson Semedo leave the club in January if they receive a suitable offer - according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20191221/472373458730/semedo-ya-no-es-intransferible.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The Blaugrana are planning to bring in another right-back when the market reopens, with the 26-year-old now considered expendable. Semedo has featured in 14 La Liga matches for Barca this season, contributing two assists in total.&nbsp;

Barca willing to listen to offers for Semedo

Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo is confident&nbsp;that Adama Traore will remain at the club, despite rumours of interest from Tottenham. The winger terrorised the Spurs defence in a Premier League clash last weekend, with Jose Mourinho thought to be a keen admirer of the 23-year-old. When quizzed on Traore's future, Nuno told a press conference: "He has a contract with the club and he’s happy here. He puts a lot of energy, dedication, into things and wants to improve. Things that happen outside, we cannot control.”

Wolves determined to keep hold of Spurs target Traore

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could seek a move away from Arsenal in January - according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/pierre-emerick-aubameyang-desperate-leave-21129742" target="_blank">Mirror.</a> The Gabon striker has stalled on fresh contract talks with the Gunners amid links with Spanish giants Real Madrid. Aubameyang's current deal is due to expire in 2021 and he has grown unsettled over the last few months at Arsenal.&nbsp;

Aubameyang seeking Arsenal exit

Iniesta is weighing up a potential move to Argentina from Japan - according to <a href="https://tntsports.com/" target="_blank">TNT Sports</a>. The 35-year-old has a year left to run on his contract with&nbsp;Vissel Kobe, but&nbsp;Estudiantes de la Plata are now interested in his services. If Iniesta joins the Argentine club next year he will reunite with former Barcelona team-mates Javier Mascherano and&nbsp;Gabriel Milito.

Iniesta considering move to Argentina 

Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic is in Qatar as he looks set to finalise a move to a team in the ​Qatar&nbsp;Stars League. Goal understands that&nbsp;Mandzukic, who is on his way out of Juve after failing to make any appearances this term, could decide his future in the next 48 hours. The Croatian has been linked with a move to&nbsp;Manchester United for several months, but his future now appears to lie in the Middle East. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-target-mandzukic-in-qatar-and-could-decide-juve/56akqksq2db11c0vm8cd4meqs" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Mandzukic in Qatar ahead of possible transfer

Hertha manager Jurgen Klinsmann&nbsp;is considering a move for Tottenham midfielder Victor&nbsp;Wanyama, reports <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/12/20/hertha-berlin-keen-offer-wantaway-arsenal-star-granit-xhaka/" target="_blank">The Telegraph.</a> Wanyama&nbsp;is expected to leave north London after falling down the depth chart, with the Kenyan making just four appearances in 2019-20 so far. Klinsmann&nbsp;is also eyeing Arsenal's Granit Xhaka&nbsp;as he looks to strengthen his midfield.

Klinsmann considering Wanyama move 

Swansea City and Huddersfield Town have taken the lead in the race to land Liverpool striker Rhian Brewster on loan, <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/swansea-city-huddersfield-leapfrog-leeds-united-in-january-race/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>&nbsp;reports. Jurgen Klopp has given the go-ahead for the 19-year-old to leave Anfield in January as he searches for more first-team opportunities. Leeds United and Aston Villa are also keen on Brewster, but the striker believes playing time will be easier to find with the Swans or Terriers.

Swansea & Huddersfield lead Brewster chase

Napoli are eyeing a new left-back in January, with AC Milan's&nbsp;Ricardo Rodriguez or SPAL's Igor the top options, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/napoli-ready-to-fight-atalanta-in-january-for-exciting-spal-defe-96375" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. Rodriguez is the first choice for new Napoli boss Gennaro Gattuso, with the 27-year-old having fallen out of favour at San Siro this term. But Igor, who has impressed in his first season with SPAL after moving from&nbsp;Red Bull Salzburg, is also an option.

Napoli after Rodriguez or Igor in January

Paul Pogba&nbsp;has decided against having an ankle operation as he eyes a role with France at Euro 2020, reports <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/angleterre/manchester-united/exclu-paul-pogba-aurait-pris-une-grande-decision-en-secret-485521" target="_blank">Le10Sport</a>. The Manchester United star has been sidelined since September with ankle problems and could have undergone a procedure to put the injury fully behind him. But with the recovery time putting his participation at Euro 2020 in jeopardy, Pogba will instead look to manage the injury for the rest of the season.

Pogba puts off ankle surgery with eye toward Euro 2020

Jose Mourinho wants to see both Jan Vertonghen and Christian Eriksen commit their futures to&nbsp;Tottenham. The Spurs boss saw Toby Alderweireld sign a new contract on Friday, with the defender's deal previously set to expire at season's end. Vertonghen and Eriksen&nbsp;will also have their contracts expire at the end of the season, with&nbsp;Vertonghen&nbsp;appearing to be the more likely of the pair to stay in north London. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/tottenham-boss-mourinho-wants-vertonghen-and-eriksen-to/1wc8ctaybyp1j12h195uo0mrse" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Mourinho wants Vertonghen and Eriksen to stay

Borussia Dortmund are looking to swoop for Napoli striker Dries Mertens&nbsp;in January, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/dortmund-interested-in-napoli-forward-29894" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.&nbsp; The Belgian's contract with Napoli expires at the end of the season and he has so far rejected the Serie A side's proposals for a new deal.&nbsp; Dortmund could land the 32-year-old with a bid of just €10 million (£8.5m/$11m), with Mertens&nbsp;potentially set to leave on a free in the summer.

Dortmund interested in Mertens move

Burnley are considering a January move for&nbsp;Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10592443/burnley-chelsea-midfield-gallagher-january-transfer/" target="_blank">The Sun.&nbsp;</a> The 19-year-old has impressed on loan with&nbsp;Charlton Athletic this season, scoring six goals in 21 games for the Championship side. Gallagher could be viewed as an alternative to Chelsea team-mate Danny Drinkwater, whose loan at Burnley expires in January.

Burnley eye Chelsea midfielder Gallagher in January

Tottenham look set to recall Jack Clarke from his unproductive loan at Leeds United, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11675/11891283/tottenham-intend-to-recall-jack-clarke-from-barren-leeds-loan">Sky Sports</a>. Spurs signed Clarke from Leeds for £8.5 million ($11m) in the summer, sending him back to Elland Road for the season. He has only made three appearances since then, however, despite making a major breakthrough in Marcelo Bielsa's first term. While Mauricio Pochettino was happy to let him return to Elland Road, Jose Mourinho now wants to assess Clarke&nbsp;in training before deciding whether to send him out on a second loan for the remainder of the season.&nbsp;

Spurs to recall Clarke from Leeds loan

Paris Saint-Germain are in talks with Juventus over a swap deal for Emre Can which could see Leandro Paredes move in the other direction, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7815163/Transfer-news-Paris-Saint-Germain-talks-Juventus-January-swap-deal-Emre-Can.html">Daily Mail</a>. Can has been a peripheral figure this season under Maurizio Sarri, making only seven appearances for Juve. Paredes, meanwhile, has only had slightly better luck with PSG, who are&nbsp;keen to add a more physical midfielder to their squad. PSG are also aware of the need&nbsp;to balance the books as they attempt&nbsp;to negotiate a new mega-deal for Kylian Mbappe. Paredes is one of the more disposable members of their squad and they would ideally like to negotiate a straight swap.

PSG want to swap Can for Paredes

Wolves are hoping to beat Everton and Newcastle to the signing of QPR defender Ryan Manning, reports <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-wolves-make-move-to-beat-everton-to-signing-of-5m-valued-london-23-yr-old/">Football Insider</a>. Manning, 23, is valued at around £5 million and has thrived under Mark Warburton this season, making 24 appearances in all competitions. Wolves have now made contact with QPR to express an interest. Having spent most of his career in midfield, Manning has been converted into a left-back this term with great success. QPR have an option to extend his contract by 12 months, which could fend off any further approaches in January.

Wolves to move for Manning

Steve Bruce is expecting two or three players to leave Newcastle in January, according to <a href="https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/steve-bruce-anticipating-two-three-17453278">Chronicle Live</a>. Jack Colback, Henri Saivet and&nbsp;Ki Sung-yueng are the likely departees, with Bruce admitting that all three are free to find new clubs. "They don't find themselves in the squad, so to train every day when there's no game at the end of it is hard," Bruce said. Newcastle are expected to be cautious when it comes to making January transfers, though they may decide to look for replacements.

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