Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Arsenal to stick with Emery despite poor form

Despite Arsenal's on-going problems on the field, they will not sack manager Unai Emery, <a href="https://theathletic.com/1365197/2019/11/10/exclusive-arsenal-will-not-sack-emery-and-are-100-behind-the-manager-they-believe-club-are-on-the-right-path/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a> reports. The north London side are still "100%" behind the Spaniard and have no plans for a change, in spite of a 2-0 loss to Leicester on Saturday.

Arsenal will not sack Emery

Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno is being watched by Bayern Munich with a view to becoming their No.1, <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10313670/arsenal-transfer-news-bernd-leno-bayern-munich-neuer/" target="_blank">The Star</a> reports. With Bayern concerned over the form of Manuel Neuer, the 27-year-old is seen as the man to inherit the gloves at the Allianz Arena.

Leno eyed up by Bayern Munich

Liverpool and Manchester City are keeping tabs on West Brom youngster Rico Richards, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10313494/arsenal-spurs-man-city-liverpool-tracking-west-brom-wonderkid-rico-richards/" target="_blank">the Sun</a>. The 16-year-old is out of contract next year, and has been spending recent weeks training with the West Brom Under-23 squad. The Championship side&nbsp;are keen to extend his stay, but face competition from several Premier League clubs, with Tottenham and Arsenal also interested in his signature.

Liverpool and City eyeing West Brom youngster

Celtic are interested in the signature of Germany Under-21 international Niklas Dorsch, with the promise of Europa League football key to persuading the 21-year-old to come to Glasgow. The former Bayern Munich youth player is currently playing for 2. Bundesliga side Heidenheim, but according to the <a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/niklas-dorsch-a-celtic-transfer-20852603" target="_blank">Daily Record</a>, Celtic are planning a bid for the&nbsp;midfielder in the upcoming January transfer window.

Celtic showing interest in former Bayern youth Dorsch

The City Football Group are set to appoint Giovanni van Bronckhorst as the new manager of New York City FC, with the view of replacing Pep Guardiola with the Dutchman in 2022. Both Manchester City and NYCFC are run&nbsp;by the City Football Group, with the owners eyeing the former left-back as a potential replacement for current boss Guardiola, whose contract expires in 2022. And the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-city-give-giovanni-van-20847635" target="_blank">Mirror</a> are reporting that Van Bronckhorst could take over NYCFC after the resignation of Domenec Torrent, which could end up as an audition for the Man City job in the near future.

Man City giving Van Bronckhorst New York trial

Burnley are expected to send loan midfielder Danny Drinkwater back to Chelsea in January, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7668865/Chelsea-flop-Danny-Drinkwater-sent-Burnley-not-want-extend-loan-deal.html" target="_blank">Mail.</a> Drinkwater has played just once for the Clarets since joining on six-month&nbsp;loan from the Blues in August, a Carabao Cup defeat to League One Sunderland in October. Burnley have to option to extend the loan until the end of the season but that seems unlikely to happen, meaning Drinkwater will return to Stamford Bridge when the window reopens.

Burnley to terminate Drinkwater loan deal

Juventus are interested Valencia winger&nbsp;Ferran Torres and have not been put off by the €100 million (£88m/$110m) release clause in his contract, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/ferran-torres-si-sta-prendendo-il-valencia-e-la-maxi-clausola-no-17649" target="_blank">Calciomercato.</a> The 19-year-old has impressed since breaking into the team two seasons ago and has found the net in his last two matches. Valencia had hoped that his hefty release clause and the fact he still has three years left on his current deal would put off potential suitors, but Juventus have not been deterred.

Juve eye Torres

N’Golo Kante says he could see himself finishing his career at&nbsp;Chelsea, and that he has no ambition to play in another league. The likes of&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;and&nbsp;Juventus have been linked with the France midfielder in recent months, but it seems he has no desire to move on any time soon. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/kante-says-he-could-finish-career-at-chelsea-amid-real/7zxdjic34pr1awaddnfscpyv" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Kante could retire at Chelsea

Celtic boss Neil Lennon is&nbsp;hopeful&nbsp;Scott Sinclair will not leave the club during the January transfer window. The former Swansea winger, who is out of contract at the end of the season, has not featured since September and has been linked with a cut-price move during the winter window. When asked whether Sinclair was set to leave, Lennon told the <a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/neil-lennon-offers-scott-sinclair-20854021" target="_blank">Daily Record:</a>&nbsp;"I hope not. He will still play a part. We've got nine games in December and I imagine Scott will figure the squad or even the team in some of those games."

Lennon hopeful of Sinclair stay

Nottingham Forest sent scouts to watch Dundee United striker Lawrence Shankland in action against rivals Dundee, reports the <a href="https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/4935824/lawrence-shankland-nottingham-forest-dundee-united-transfer-news/" target="_blank">Scottish Sun</a>. The 24-year-old scored his 19th goal of the season in the game, having also received his first Scotland call-up last month, scoring against San Marino just days later. The Scottish Championship side want to keep their star man, but may find it hard to reject any bid that comes in from the English Championship club.

Nottingham Forest watching Shankland

AC Milan and PSG will go head-to-head to sign Boca Juniors goalkeeper Esteban Andrada, claims <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/milan-set-to-go-head-to-head-for-goalkeeper-revelation-30742" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Argentine has kept eight clean sheets in 11 appearances for Boca this season, helping his side to the best defensive record in the league. The 28-year-old's performances have not gone unnoticed, with both Milan and PSG keeping tabs on the shot-stopper.

PSG and Milan to battle it out for Boca keeper

According to <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a>, Inter Milan are planning bids for PSG pair Layvin Kurzawa and Thomas Meunier. Both full-backs have been frustrated at the French club this season, and both could be heading to the Serie A side in the summer upon the expriy of their current contracts.

Inter planning PSG double swoop

Burnley are interested in Celtic's Nir Bitton, reports the <a href="https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/4935754/nir-bitton-celtic-burnley-transfer-news-1m-january/" target="_blank">Scottish Sun</a>. The midfielder's current deal in Glasgow expires in the summer, but&nbsp;the Israel international is wanted by Burnley boss Sean Dyche in January in order to provide cover in both midfield and at the back. Celtic manager Neil Lennon is, however, reportedly keen to keep the versatile 28-year-old at the club.

Burnley eyeing Bitton

Signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic wouldn't solve AC Milan's many problems, according to legendary Italian striker Paolo Rossi. The Swede has been linked with a return to San Siro as his time at LA Galaxy appears to be drawing to a close, but Rossi doesn't believe it would be a fix-all solution. “They put a patch on one hole but the water comes out of many others," he told the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Milan/09-11-2019/paolo-rossi-ibra-torna-milan-non-penso-che-serva-350963439066.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>.&nbsp;"He would not be an investment useful for the future but only for the next six months." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ibrahimovic-wont-solve-milans-problems-rossi/4ag40ixqoufi12ghj9q2arqn2" target="_blank">Read everything Rossi had to say here on Goal!</a>

'Ibrahimovic won't solve Milan's problems'

Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy says he was "astounded" by Derby County's decision to sack former captain Richard Keogh after he reportedly refused to take a pay cut after being injured as a passenger in a&nbsp;recent drink-driving incident. Keogh, 33, saw his contract at the Championship clubs cancelled, while Tom Lawrence and Mason Bennett - both arrested and charged with drink driving - remain at the club.&nbsp; “I’m astounded at what’s gone on there, I really am,” McCarthy&nbsp;told <a href="https://www.buzz.ie/football/ireland-manager-mick-mccarthy-hits-derby-richard-keogh-sacking-342674" target="_blank">Buzz.ie Sport</a>.&nbsp;“I’ve only worked with him since December and he’s been brilliant, such a great guy.

McCarthy slams Derby over Keogh sacking

Wolves winger Adama Traore is still deciding whether to pin his international allegiance to Spain or Mali, accorfing to the&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/JoeEdwards_Star/status/1192579620266225664" target="_blank">Express and Star</a>. The 23-year-old, who has found his feet at Molineux this season, has been called up to both squads in the last week, but apparently hasn't made a final decision. While Traore was born in Spain and came through the youth ranks at Barcelona, he would likely have a better chance of playing regularly with Mali.

Traore yet to decide international allegiance

Fiorentina sporting director Daniele Prade says striker Giovanni Simeone is in the 'right place' as he spends the season on loan at Cagliari. The 24-year-old striker Simeone, son of Atletico Madrid manager Diego, has bagged four goals in 11 Serie A games for Cagliari this season. “I have a strong relationship with him, he is a fantastic boy and a strong player," Prade told a press conference.&nbsp;"Cagliari gives him what he was missing, it's the right place for him ".

Cagliari is 'right place' for Simeone - Fiorentina chief

Tottenham are preparing a bid for Ajax star Hakim Ziyech, according to <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/6494749-exclusive-spurs-consider-move-for-hakim-ziyech-as-christian-eriksen-replacement?utm_source=RSS" target="_blank">90Min</a>. With Christian Eriksen set to leave the club in the summer, they see the 26-year-old as a perfect replacement.&nbsp;

Spurs eye Ziyech as Eriksen replacement

Legendary Brazil right-back Cafu is a huge fan of Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold and believes that the 21-year-old could be set for a big transfer in the future. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-face-battle-to-keep-hold-of-quarterback-alexander/jbzm21907lh91otg9rmr4f7rc" target="_blank">Get the full quotes here!</a>

Liverpool face battle to keep hold of 'quarterback' Alexander-Arnold - Cafu

Watford are considering sacking&nbsp;Quique Sanchez Flores only two months after he took charge of the club once more, <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/exclusive-watford-considering-early-end-to-sanchez-flores-return" target="_blank">Teamtalk</a> reports. Slavia Jokanovic could take up the reins should the Hornets not beat Burnley after the international break.

Watford already considering sacking Sanchez Flores

Bayern Munich's president has admitted player power was behind the recent sacking. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/bayerns-players-wanted-kovac-sacked-hoeness-reveals-dressing/5ia0lnkupqhe11zwakaa6o2q7" target="_blank">Find out exactly what Uli Hoeness had to reveal here...</a>

'Bayern's players wanted Kovac sacked' - Hoeness reveals dressing room breakdown behind change in coach

There appears no end to the war of words between Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane and PSG sporting director Leonardo. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/i-can-say-what-i-want-about-mbappe-zidane-hits-back-at-psg/6jkqcg9rq0321it86ay1l3qt1" target="_blank">Here's the latest instalment...</a>

'I can say what I want about Mbappe' - Zidane hits back at PSG director Leonardo

Dries Mertens is closing in on a move to Inter for the 2020-21 season, according to <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/2019/11/10-63237708/clamoroso_mertens_allinter_accordo_a_un_passo/" target="_blank">Correire dello Sport</a>. The Belgium international attacker's deal with Napoli is up at the end of the current campaign and he is close to agreeing a deal with the San Siro outfit.

Mertens heading for Inter in 2020

Nantes have admitted that discussions to sign former Newcastle winger Hatem Ben Arfa are closed. "He's a very good player.&nbsp;We saw each other once, it stops there," their president said. "There was not much discussion. There was a decision to make last week, he did not take it, the file is closed."

Ben Arfa's Nantes deal dead

AC Milan striker&nbsp;Krzysztof Piatek could find himself looking for a new club if he fails to perform against Juventus on Sunday, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-piatek-si-gioca-anche-il-futuro-87051" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Pole has struggled for form so far this season and with the San Siro club ready to change their personnel in January, he is one player who could be sacrificed.&nbsp;

Piatek playing for his future against Juventus

Granit Xhaka has promised to stay at Arsenal and win back respect after being stripped of the captaincy following an ugly altercation with fans. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/im-going-to-keep-fighting-xhaka-insists-he-wants-to-stay-at/re3uxhro515m14l2nuulicrkq" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

Xhaka: I will 'keep fighting' to save Arsenal career

Red Bull Salzburg star&nbsp;Erling Braut Haaland is open to moving to Juventus in June, according to Calciomercato. The Norwegian attacking sensation rejected the Italian side 18 months ago but after showing blistering form in Austria, he is willing to make a €65m (£56m/$72m)&nbsp;move to Turin.

Haaland open to Juventus move

Marseille will push Kevin Strootman to find a new club in January, <a href="http://www.lequipe.fr">L'Equipe</a> reports. The Netherlands international midfielder has failed to find his best form at Stade Velodrome and is likely to depart via a loan deal. Once a target for Manchester United, he is far from such form now.

Marseille to offload Strootman in January

Supporters of Al Sadd are running shot of patience with the coaching of former Barcelona ace Xavi and chanted for him to be sacked as they watched their team lose 3-0 to Al Qatar. Xavi's side have now lost four of their last six matches.

Al Sadd fans want Xavi out

Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce is hoping to add two reinforcements during the January transfer window, according to Sun journalist <a href="https://twitter.com/reluctantnicko/status/1193268365315493889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1193268365315493889&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chroniclelive.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Fnewcastle-united-news-live-club-17230971" target="_blank">Alan Nixon</a>. The Magpies enjoyed their second league win in a row on Saturday with a 2-1 win over Bournemouth, but will still be looking to make new signings when the player movement period begins.

Newcastle planning for two signings in January

Leicester City boss Brendan Rodges has likened playmaker James Maddison to former Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho. Maddison, who has been linked with the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool, scored the second goal in the Foxes' 2-0 win over Arsenal on Saturday. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-au/news/maddison-coutinho-comparison-rodgers-transfer-talk/1s6aag89uswmh1i2r8dp8iaafk" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

In-demand Maddison plays like Coutinho - Rodgers

Tottenham are considering splashing out&nbsp;£50 million on former Manchester United attacker Memphis Depay. The 25-year-old has impressed in Ligue since moving to Lyon and has caught the eye of Daniel Levy, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/tottenham-ready-make-50m-transfer-20847967">Mirror</a>. Spurs are also interested in Depay's Lyon team-mate Moussa Dembele.

Spurs keen on Man Utd reject Depay

Wolves pursuit of AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie has been given a boost after the Ivorian was absent from the first team squad for Sunday's match against Juventus. <a href="https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/disciplinary-reasons-wolves-25m-transfer-17231360" target="_blank">Birmingham Live</a> states that it was initally reported to be a&nbsp;'technical decision' by AC Milan's coaching&nbsp;to leave&nbsp;€25m-rated&nbsp;Kessie out, however subsequent reports have suggested the axing was for disciplinary reasons. Wolves were linked with a move for the 22-year-old midfielder in the summer and could rekindle their interest in January.

Wolves target Kessie left out of AC Milan squad

Manchester United are shock contenders to sign Ajax’s £50million-rated keeper Andre Onana,&nbsp;despite handing David De Gea a new £350,000-a-week contract just months ago, <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-enter-race-50m-20848182" target="_blank">as reported by the Mirror.</a> Ajax have placed a high asking price on the Cameroon international after United joined&nbsp;Tottenham&nbsp;and Paris Saint-Germain in asking to be kept informed of any plans to sell the player.

Manchester United after Ajax's Onana

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has made £70million-rated Lazio midfield star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic a priority signing if the club’s transfer ban is lifted, <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/chelsea-make-70m-sergej-milinkovic-20848702" target="_blank">as reported by the Mirror.</a> Stamford Bridge officials are confident that the club’s two transfer window will be reduced to one when the Court of Arbitration for sport hears their appeal on November 20th. Having already been denied signing any players in the summer window,&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;will be able to do business in January&nbsp;if the ruling goes their way.

 Lampard targets Milinkovic-Savic if transfer ban is lifted 

Bayern Munich&nbsp;chief&nbsp;Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has revealed that caretaker boss Hans-Dieter Flick will be in charge for the foreseeable future, <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7668765/Bayern-Munich-chief-confirms-speak-Arsene-Wenger.html" target="_blank">as reported by the Mail.</a>&nbsp; Rummenigge has also said that he will call&nbsp;Arsene Wenger&nbsp;to explain the situation, following Bayern's 4-0 win against Dortmund on Saturday. The former&nbsp;Arsenal&nbsp;boss was interested in the role and the Bayern chief has told him he's not in the running.&nbsp;

Wenger not in the running for Bayern job 

Manchester United are ready&nbsp;to shell out £70 million to re-sign Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace,<a href="https://metro.co.uk/2019/11/09/manchester-united-ready-spend-70m-re-sign-wilfried-zaha-crystal-palace-11072745/?ito=newsnow-feed" target="_blank"> as reported by</a><a href="https://metro.co.uk/2019/11/09/manchester-united-ready-spend-70m-re-sign-wilfried-zaha-crystal-palace-11072745/?ito=newsnow-feed" target="_blank"> the Metro</a>.&nbsp; Zaha was Sir Alex Ferguson’s final signing in 2013 but did not play under the Scot as the deal was agreed before he retired from football. The Ivory Coast international fell out of favour with David Moyes and made just four appearances for United before he returned to Palace on loan.

Man Utd ready to pay up for Zaha

Arsenal head of football Raül Sanllehí has made contact with former Spain coach Luis Enrique about succeeding Unai Emery as the club's manager, as <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7668625/Arsenal-chief-Raul-Sanllehi-makes-contact-Luis-Enrique-Unai-Emery-pressure.html" target="_blank">reported by the Daily Mail.</a>&nbsp; Emery is under growing pressure after the Gunners lost 2-0 at Leicester on Saturday, their third defeat of a miserable league season which has seen them slump to sixth, nine points off the top four.

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