Transfer news and rumours REWIND: Arsenal lead Man Utd in race for Zakaria

Liverpool are hoping to beat the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City to the signing of Jude Bellingham, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/liverpool-lead-jude-bellingham-transfer-25638991" target="_blank">Mirror.</a>The Reds believe their rivals' interest in another Dortmund star Erling Haaland means the path will be clear for them to land the England midfielder next summer.The Merseysiders are willing to make Bellingham the club's record signing, with a fee of around £90 million ($119m) mooted.

Liverpool lead chase for Bellingham (Mirror)

Prem rivals' interest in Haaland could clear path for Reds  

Chelsea are readying a lucrative contract offer for Barcelona sensation Gavi, reports <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/tuchel-s-encapritxa-d-un-intocable-de-xavi-hernandez-i-abramovich-li-ofereix-cobrir-lo-d-or-en_679211_102.html " target="_blank">El Nacional.</a>With the 17-year-old midfielder yet to sign fresh terms at Camp Nou, the Blues hope that he can be convinced to take on a new challenge in the Premier League.

Chelsea to put contract offer to Gavi (El Nacional)

The <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-transfer-news-ajax-22384653 " target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a> reports that Ajax are the latest side to express interest in taking Dean Henderson on loanThe England international goalkeeper remains stuck behind David de Gea in the pecking order at Manchester United and may be allowed to go in search of more regular game time in January.

Ajax join the hunt for Henderson (MEN)

According to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2021/12/07/primera/1638850680_521322.html " target="_blank">AS</a>, Joao Felix is considering making a push for the exits at Atletico Madrid.The Portuguese forward has struggled to make the desired impact in Spain and is willing to explore opportunities outside of La Liga in a bid to get his promising career back on track.

Felix considering Atletico exit (AS)

<a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/achraf-hakimi-psg-leo-messi-reial-madrid-florentino-perez-mbappe_679214_102.html " target="_blank">El Nacional</a> claims that Achraf Hakimi wants to return to Real Madrid in the summer of 2022.The Morocco international right-back only joined Paris Saint-Germain during the last transfer window, but he is eager to head home and those at Santiago Bernabeu are closely monitoring the situation.

Hakimi wants Real Madrid return (El Nacional)

Arsenal are leading Premier League rivals Manchester United in the race for Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Denis Zakaria, claims <a href="https://www.fussballtransfers.com/a1530226771098964931-zakaria-wechsel-gespraeche-mit-arsenal " target="_blank">Fussball Transfers</a>.The Gunners are said to have already held talks with the highly-rated 25-year-old, who has also been linked with Borussia Dortmund, Inter and Juventus.

Arsenal lead Man Utd in race for Zakaria (Fussball Transfers)

Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele wants a change of scenery as he looks to rebuild his injury-ridden career, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/videos/fc-barcelona/20211202/1001720479/asi-hizo-oficial-alexia-putellas-companera-balon-oro.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>, and that desire may land him in the Premier League.He's being targetted by Manchester United, Newcastle and Tottenham, though the report states that others could join the race for the 24-year-old.Since joining the Blaugrana, Dembele has made only 83 appearances in La Liga in five years - an average of just over 16 per campaign. But now healthy after recovering from an injury sustained at Euro 2020, he hopes to return to his best soon.

Dembele wants scenery change (Mundo Deportivo)

The forward feels a new challenge is necessary to resurrect his club career

Ajax boss Erik Ten Haag is on the shortlist of Manchester City and Manchester United should he decide to leave the Dutch giants, reports the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/12/07/magic-erik-ten-hag-in-demand-coach-linked-man-utd-devoted/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>.City are on the lookout for a long-term replacement for Pep Guardiola, who is expected to leave when his contract expires in 2023, while United will appoint a permanent successor to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer when Ralf Rangnick's caretaker spells finishes at the end of the season.PSG have also shown interest in Ten Haag, who has previously turned down the advances of Bayern Munich, Tottenham and Newcastle.

Ten Hag on United and City shortlist

A number of Premier League clubs are monitoring the progress of Atlanta United centre-back Miles Robinson, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/RGonzalezCBS/status/1468255008827260930" target="_blank">CBS</a>.Robinson has risen to prominence in recent months thanks to his impressive performances for the USMNT, including scoring the winner against Mexico in the Gold Cup final in July.A host of Bundesliga sides have also expressed an interest in the 24-year-old, with Atlanta now facing a decision whether to cash-in on the player while his stock is high.

Prem interest in Robinson

Udinese have sacked manager Luca Gotti after just over two years in charge.Gotti departs with the club 14th in Serie A after a 3-1 defeat by Empoli on Monday.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Grazie Mister <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Gotti?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Gotti</a> per queste stagioni insieme. Leggi di più 👉 <a href="https://t.co/jl1d6dAtEB">https://t.co/jl1d6dAtEB</a> ⚪️⚫️ <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/ForzaUdinese?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForzaUdinese</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Al%C3%A8Udin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AlèUdin</a> <a href="https://t.co/eGDDlG8ftc">pic.twitter.com/eGDDlG8ftc</a>— Udinese Calcio (@Udinese_1896) <a href="https://x.com/Udinese_1896/status/1468326493453713408?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 7, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Udinese sack Gotti

Karim Adeyemi is keen on a move back to Bundesliga next summer with Borussia Dortmund the frontrunners, reports <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/karim-adeyemi-eyeing-bundesliga-move-rb-leipzig-switch-unlikely" target="_blank">90Min</a>.The Red Bull Salzburg striker was initially linked with a move to RB Leipzig, a move pushed for by the club's owners Red Bull, but their struggles this season has seen them slip out of contention.That leaves Bayern Munich and Dortmund as next in line, with Dortmund likely to be Adeyemi's preferred choice because of the greater chance of earning regular football.

Dortmund in pole position to land Adeyemi

Saint-Etienne are interested in signing Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, reports <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a5719132931212395530-saint-etienne-fonce-sur-jean-philippe-mateta" target="_blank">Footmercato</a>.Mateta is on an 18-month loan at Palace from Mainz but Eagles boss Patrick Vieira is happy for the striker to move on.Mainz are also willing to get Mateta off their books permanently, with Saint-Etienne ready to open talks over a January deal.

Saint-Etienne eye Mateta

Barcelona and AC Milan have made an offer to sign Andreas Christensen on a free transfer when his Chelsea contract expires at the end of the season, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1468262959092801537" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>.The Denmark defender is free to sign a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs from next month.However, both sides expect Christensen to sign a new deal at Stamford Bridge, with a contract offer on the table ready to sign.

Barca and Milan eye Christensen

Fenerbahce have denied reports that defender Attila Szala has agreed a move to Chelsea.Hungary boss Marco Rossi claimed a January deal with the Blues <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/attila-szalai-chelsea-transfer-20-million/bltf9bad6b004dd972a" target="_blank">had been all but agreed</a>.However, in a statement Fenerbahce said: "The allegations regarding the transfer of our player Attila Szalai, which have been made public in the last few days, based on foreign press and social media, do not reflect the truth."

Fenerbahce deny Szalai rumours

Real Madrid are frontrunners to sign Antonio Rudiger, with the defender now almost certain to leave Chelsea when his contract expires at the end of the season - reports the <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/antonio-rudiger-chelsea-real-madrid-bayern-b1971414.html" target="_blank">Independent</a>.Rudiger’s brother, Sahr Senesie, who is also his agent,&nbsp;has reached an informal agreement with Real, with the club offering significantly better terms than Chelsea.Bayern Munich remain interested in Rudiger as do Tottenham and Manchester United, though the 28-year-old would prefer a move abroad.

Real lead chase for Rudiger

Tottenham have signed defender Charlie Sayers from National League side Southend, with the teenager linking up with the U18 squad.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We are pleased to confirm that young defender Charlie Sayers has joined our Academy from Southend United. Our academy player update ⤵️— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) <a href="https://x.com/SpursOfficial/status/1468256798125789186?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 7, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Tottenham sign academy youngster

Preston have appointed Plymouth boss Ryan Lowe as their new manager.Lowe succeeds Frankie McAvoy, who was sacked on Monday with the club 18th in the Championship.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">😍 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/LoweAnnounced?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LoweAnnounced</a> 😍<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/pnefc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#pnefc</a> <a href="https://t.co/9gOjN6yyGB">pic.twitter.com/9gOjN6yyGB</a>— Preston North End FC (@pnefc) <a href="https://x.com/pnefc/status/1468240562629324810?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 7, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Lowe named PNE manager

Barcelona are hoping that a compromise can be reached with Manchester City that allows them to sign Ferran Torres for £38 million ($50m), reports <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20211207/1001722325/salvable-diferencia-separa-city-barca-ferran-torres.html " target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>.The reigning Premier League champions are said to be demanding £51m ($68m) for the Spain international forward, but talks are ongoing and that figure could come down.

Barca willing to pay £38m for Torres

Canada international striker Cyle Larin, who currently plies his trade at Besiktas in Turkey, is wanted by Premier League side Brighton, claims <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/brighton/exclusive-seagulls-show-interest-cyle-larin-transfer-besiktas " target="_blank">TEAMtalk</a>.The 26-year-old hit 19 goals last season, along with four this term, and has been linked with West Ham, Southampton and Everton in the recent past.

Canadian striker Larin wanted by Brighton

<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/dybala-il-liverpool-e-interessato-se-non-rinnova-52683 " target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports that Paulo Dybala is poised to sign a new contract at Juventus, but Liverpool are still keeping a close eye on the situation.If no fresh terms are agreed in Turin then an Argentina international forward will hit free agency in the summer of 2022.

Liverpool monitoring Dybala’s situation

Simone Inzaghi has impressed since taking the managerial reins at Inter, with there now talk of the two-year contract he signed upon his arrival being extended.He is, however, giving little away when it comes to long-term future plans, with the 45-year-old telling reporters: “This is stories in the newspapers, but I have other priorities at the moment.”

Inzaghi ignoring talk of Inter renewal

According to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/cabral-pasa-filtros-12947314 " target="_blank">Sport</a>, Barcelona will not be following up the advice of former midfielder Deco by making a move for Arthur Cabral.The Brazilian striker has been catching the eye at FC Basel, but La Liga giants are exploring other forward options ahead of the January window.

Barcelona opt against move for Cabral

Tottenham continue to be linked with a loan move for Juventus midfielder Dejan Kulusevski, but <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-allegri-rilancia-kulusevski-ma-non-lo-toglie-dal-mercato-ec-71088 " target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> claims a deal may not be as simple as Spurs hoped.That is because the Bianconeri are demanding that any deal includes an obligation to buy, meaning that any taker of the Swede must be convinced that he is a long-term option for them.

Juve set out terms of Kulusevski loan

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨🇺🇸🚂 Source tells CBS Sports that FC Dallas star striker Ricardo Pepi has once again gone to the club to request a move with offers surpassing €12 million having arrived, hoping his childhood club would respect his wishes. Developing story...— Roger Gonzalez (@RGonzalezCBS) <a href="https://x.com/RGonzalezCBS/status/1467898064195272710?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 6, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🇺🇸 More on the Ricardo Pepi front. Am told that 🇪🇸 Atletico Madrid have shown recent interest. FC Dallas continue to play hardball and seem to expect more for him. Seems crazy to not take that type of transfer fee considering how high his stock is.— Roger Gonzalez (@RGonzalezCBS) <a href="https://x.com/RGonzalezCBS/status/1467904831163674630?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 6, 2021</a></blockquote>
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USMNT star Pepi wants move, with Atletico keen

Juventus want to have a new contract for Paulo Dybala wrapped up by Christmas, <a href="https://www.goal.com/it/notizie/juventus-dybala-natale-ok-rinnovo/blt21741c43ecf3e473 " target="_blank">GOAL has learned</a>.The Argentine forward is yet to extend a deal that is due to expire next summer, but his agent is preparing to return to Italy for more talks over terms that will keep the South American in Turin until 2026.

Juve want Dybala deal by Christmas

<a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/ajax-interested-in-signing-out-of-favour-steven-bergwijn-from-tottenham-hotspur-kgx9zdzc6 " target="_blank">The Times</a> reports that Brighton are preparing a bid for Tottenham outcast Joe Rodon.The Wales international defender has struggled for game time with Spurs this season and may be allowed to leave north London during the winter window.

Brighton plot bid for Spurs outcast Rodon

Memphis Depay is, according to <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/memphis-depay-creu-ronald-koeman-millor-xavi-hernandez-fcbarcelona_678980_102.html " target="_blank">El Nacional</a>, open to offers after just half a season at Barcelona.The Netherlands international forward moved to Spain as a free agent over the summer, but fellow countryman Ronald Koeman has departed Camp Nou and he could head in the same direction.

Depay open to offers at Camp Nou

Federico Bernardeschi is a player interesting Leicester, claims <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2021/12/05/juventus-genoa-calciomercato-atalanta-osservatori/" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.The Foxes are said to have had the Italy international scouted on a number of occasions, with a raid on Juventus now being readied by the Foxes.

Leicester looking at Bernardeschi

Barcelona are, according to <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59553010 " target="_blank">BBC Sport</a>, desperate to find a buyer for Philippe Coutinho in January.The former Liverpool star has seen a return to England mooted, but a sizeable salary is making it difficult for a suitable suitor to be found.

Barca desperate to sell Coutinho

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">José Mourinho’s job at Roma is not considered in danger. The owners and the board are fully supporting the Portuguese manager despite speculations around. 🇵🇹 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/ASRoma?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ASRoma</a> Mourinho’s under contract with AS Roma until June 2024. New signings are expected in January transfer window. <a href="https://t.co/LskuOXJAGT">pic.twitter.com/LskuOXJAGT</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1468018538271105028?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 7, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Mourinho’s Roma role not under threat

According to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/newcastle-double-ben-mee-james-25631019" target="_blank">The Mirror</a>, Burnley duo James Tarkowski and Ben Mee are both interesting Newcastle.The Magpies are ready to put lucrative offers to both men as Eddie Howe seeks to bolster his defensive unit at St James' Park.

Newcastle want Burnley defensive duo

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Thank you to Justin Portillo, Noah Powder, Ashtone Morgan, Milan Iloski, Douglas Martinez, Tate Schmitt and Jeizon Ramirez for their contributions to the club. We wish them the best in the future. <a href="https://t.co/Fm4wLntSrP">pic.twitter.com/Fm4wLntSrP</a>— Real Salt Lake (@realsaltlake) <a href="https://x.com/realsaltlake/status/1467992412739956737?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 6, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Real Salt Lake announce departures

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🧱🇧🇷🧱 BREAKING NEWS 🧱🇧🇷🧱 The Brazilian Brick Wall isn't going anywhere! We've signed Carlos Coronel to a three-year deal, with an option for 2025! <a href="https://t.co/40pNqSnppa">pic.twitter.com/40pNqSnppa</a>— Red Bull New York (@NewYorkRedBulls) <a href="https://x.com/NewYorkRedBulls/status/1467894133310119937?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 6, 2021</a></blockquote>
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New York re-sign Coronel

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Shakhtar Donetsk have asked for Sassuolo winger Jeremie Boga, including Manor Salomon in the negotiation. But Atalanta are still leading the race to sign Boga in January. 🇨🇮 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> Atalanta are offering more than €20m - Sassuolo want around €25m to sell their winger.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1467985616906473473?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 6, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Shakhtar enter Boga chase

Flamengo will sell midfielder Max to the Colorado Rapids for $1 million, writes <a href="https://ge.globo.com/futebol/times/flamengo/noticia/flamengo-acerta-venda-de-max-para-time-da-mls-por-1-milhao-de-dolares.ghtml" target="_blank">Globo Esporte</a>.The 20-year-old already has 19 career appearances in Brazil’s top-flight.

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