Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Rashford open to Barcelona move

Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani is Barcelona's top target for the January transfer window, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/cavani-primera-opcion-9-13002317" target="_blank">Sport</a>. Negotiations are already underway to bring the Uruguayan to Camp Nou, although Barca want assurances that he is fully recovered from injury before committing to a deal.

Cavani is Barca's top winter target

Deal hinges on forward's recovery from injury

Juventus could make a bid to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal in January.The Bianconeri are looking to sign a striker to enhance their attack for the second half of the season and <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/juventus/2021/12/18-88050384/la_juve_a_caccia_di_scontenti_per_lattacco_c_un_nome_nuovo" target="_blank">Tuttosport </a>says they see Aubameyang as an affordable option given his recent issues at Arsenal.Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain attacker Mauro Icardi is also being looked at as he is eager to move away from the French side.

Juventus consider January move for Aubameyang (Tuttosport)

Mauro Icardi also on the Bianconeri's list of targets

Marcus Rashford is open to joining Barcelona, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20211218/1001727124/rashford-opcion-barcelona.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>.The Camp Nou side have shown interest in signing him from Manchester United and he is currently considering his options.But Paris Saint-Germain could also enter the frame, as they have already contacted his representatives to sound him out.

Rashford open to Barca move but PSG also keen (Mundo Deportivo)

Edinson Cavani has agreed a deal to join Barcelona from Manchester United, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2021/12/17/61bcdae122601dda2b8b45c6.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>.The Uruguayan will sign a short-term contract until the end of the season and replace Sergio Aguero, who was forced to retire from football with a heart condition.Cavani has struggled for regular first-team action at Old Trafford this campaign so a move would suit all parties, with the Red Devils happy to get the 34-year-old off the wage bill.

Cavani accepts Barca offer (Marca)

Uruguay forward to replace Aguero at Camp Nou

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Barcelona are confident to extend Gavi’s contract. It’s gonna take some time to sign/announce but new five year deal will be on the table soon. ⭐️🇪🇸 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a> “Gavi's game was spectacular. His personality is surprising at 17. When I was 17, everything cost me more”, Xavi said. <a href="https://t.co/5x9yT4CYuL">pic.twitter.com/5x9yT4CYuL</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1472316955210264581?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Barcelona close to Gavi contract extension

The 46-year-old faces the daunting task of succeeding Oscar Tabarez in the Celeste hotseat and leading them to Qatar 2022. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/beckham-s-former-inter-miami-coach-was-born-to-lead-meet-new/blt85c3990861267a05" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Meet new Uruguay boss Diego Alonso

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Barcelona director Mateu Alemany: “Ousmane Dembélé always told us that he wants to stay here. We’re in a key moment - we expect to resolve the situation before the end of the year”, he said to Movistar. 🔴🇫🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1472253877504421901?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Barcelona give Dembele update

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The club can confirm that Tommy Wright has been relieved of his duties.— Kilmarnock FC (@KilmarnockFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/KilmarnockFC/status/1472258141031223303?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Tommy Wright sacked by Kilmarnock

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Brazil legend Ronaldo buys controlling stake in Cruzeiro

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">William Saliba: “I’m on loan at Marseille. But I pretend I'm there for many years. I'm not thinking about returning to Arsenal [right now]. I give myself to Marseille. I don't think about what will happen afterwards”, he told Eurosport. 🔴🇫🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OM</a> <a href="https://t.co/skSjFPVd9c">pic.twitter.com/skSjFPVd9c</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1472185801140322305?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Saliba addresses Marseille and Arsenal future

Lille star Sven Botman is not convinced that January is the right time to move to the Premier League, according to <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/sven-botman-unsure-about-leaving-lille-in-january" target="_blank">90min</a>.Newcastle United and West Ham are among the clubs linked with the defender, but he would prefer to continue at Lille and compete in the latter stages of the Champions League.

Botman unsure over Premier League move

Napoli have identified a list of three players, including Tottenham centre-back Davinson Sanchez, as they search for a replacement for Kostas Manolas, <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/napoli/2021/12/17-88022157/napoli_la_lista_di_giuntoli_per_sostituire_manolas" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a> reports.Manolas has completed a move to Olympiacos and the Serie A club are now attempting to bring in a new centre-back, with Sanchez part of a wish list that also includes Gleison Bremer and Felix Uduokhai.

Napoli could move for Davinson Sanchez 

Pablo Sarabia has his heart set on a move back to Real Madrid, according to <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/psg-reial-madrid-al-khelaifi-florentino-perez-pablo-sarabia_684182_102.html" target="_blank">El Nacional</a>.The 29-year-old has impressed on loan at Sporting since joining on loan from Paris Saint-Germain but the Portuguese side cannot afford to sign him on a permanent basis.Sarabia does not want to stay at PSG, however, as he does not believe he will get enough chances in the first-team and hopes to make the jump to Madrid, the club he started his career with.

Sarabia wants to leave PSG for Real Madrid

Roma have the all clear to sign Hector Herrera from Atletico Madrid in January.The Serie A side want to sign an experienced midfielder and Herrera is available for cheap as he has hardly played for Diego Simeone's team this season and would be able to leave for free this summer.<a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/roma/2021/12/18-88050286/roma_due_rinforzi_per_mourinho_e_c_loccasione_herrera" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a> says Roma are set to make a move for him but they could also go after Austrian midfielder Florian Grillitsch, whose contract at Hoffenheim will also expire at the end of the season.

Roma to sign Herrera or Grillitsch

Sevilla are lining up a January bid for Lille striker Timothy Weah, says <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/sevilla-baraja-fichaje-tim-weah-20211218.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>.The Spanish side are looking to bolster their options in attack and believe the United States international striker could help them maintain their fight in La Liga and the Europa League.

Sevilla to move for Weah

Barcelona youngster Gavi has a difficult decision to make regarding his future.The 17-year-old midfielder has not been able to come to an agreement with the Camp Nou side over a new contract, even though he wants to stay for years to come.But <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/gavi-oferta-psg-renovacio-fcbarcelona_684161_102.html" target="_blank">El Nacional</a> reports Paris Saint-Germain are willing to offer him a better deal than Barca are putting on the table, and they would easily pay the €50 million in his release clause.

PSG make lucrative Gavi offer as Barca talks drag on

Ajax full-back Nicolas Tagliafico has urged compatriot Julian Alvarez to join the Dutch side.The River Plate star has been linked to several top teams in Europe due to his exploits in Argentina and Tagliafico has told Ajax to keep an eye on him."I told the sports director [Marc Overmars] to watch Julian Alvarez . Let's see what happens," he told TyC. "Just as I told you at the time about Lisandro Martínez. You never know."

Tagliafico urges Julian Alvarez to join Ajax

Watford are monitoring Sampdoria defender Omar Colley, according to <a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/tmw-watford-a-caccia-di-un-centrale-di-difesa-piace-omar-colley-della-sampdoria-1622980" target="_blank">Tutto Mercato Web</a>.The Hornets need to strengthen at the back in January and see the 29-year-old centre-back as a possible solution to their problem.

Watford eye Colley

Antonio Gala has turned down offers from Inter, Juventus, Lazio and Fiorentina to chase his dream of playing for AC Milan, says <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/il-milan-pronto-a-blindare-il-baby-gala-no-a-inter-fiorentina-e--45599" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.The 17-year-old midfielder is one of the hottest prospects in the country and Milan are trying hard to keep him satisfied as he nears the first-team.

AC Milan youngster Gala snubbed Inter and Juventus

Napoli and Lazio have been given a boost in their pursuit of Lille defender Reinildo Mandava.La Gazzetta dello Sport says the 27-year-old is refusing to renew his contract with the French side and can leave for free at the end of the season, with both Serie A sides pushing to land him.

Napoli and Lazio gear up for Mandava battle

Christian Eriksen may not have to wait too long to make his return after being released by Inter.The Denmark international can no longer play in Italy after being fitted with a defibrillator, but his agent says two clubs recently contacted him about signing him.“I’m able to say that he’ll continue to play football. Two clubs called me to ask about Christian few weeks ago," he said.

Two clubs approach Eriksen, agent reveals

Torino owner Urbano Cairo has dismissed claims that star defender Bremer could leave in January.AC Milan are said to be looking to sign the Brazilian as they need to sign a new centre-back in the next transfer window.But Cairo insists he will not be allowed to leave next month, saying: "Bremer away in January? Absolutely not, for the moment I haven't talked to anyone."

Torino won't sell Bremer in January

Dejan Kulusevski is one of the names high on Arsenal's list of targets for the January transfer window.<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/torna-kulusevski-l-arsenal-non-molla-il-prezzo-e-l-idea-della-ju-25428" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports the Premier League side are not giving up in their pursuit of the Juventus winger, who has had a difficult start to the season.

Arsenal determined to sign Kulusevski

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Ex-USWNT forward McDonald heads to Louisville

Austin FC winger Jared Stroud has signed a new one-year contract with the option to extend the deal to 2024.<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Back for more! 🙌<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AustinFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AustinFC</a> re-signs @JollyJ_Tweets.— Austin FC (@AustinFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/AustinFC/status/1471948448496861193?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Stroud sticking with Austin

FC Cincinnati have re-signed defender Alvas Powell on a one-year deal with the option for a further year.The 27-year-old, who previously played for Cincinnati during the club’s inaugural season in 2019, left Philadelphia Union at the end of last campaign.

Powell heads back to Cincinnati

Napoli are considering a January move for Everton defender Yerry Mina, according to <a href="https://todofichajes.com/el-napoles-se-suma-a-la-puja-por-yerry-mina/" target="_blank">Todofichajes</a>.Toffees boss Rafael Benitez is keen to raise funds in the January window and Colombia international Mina is one of those who could be offloaded.That would suit Napoli, who are on the hunt for a new centre-back after agreeing to sell Kostas Manolas to Olympiakos.

Napoli eye Mina

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Forward Savannah McCaskill is off to Angel City FC in exchange for the 6th pick in the 2022 NWSL Draft and $25,000 in allocation money. <a href="https://t.co/1u6XyJDTY2">pic.twitter.com/1u6XyJDTY2</a>— Racing Louisville FC (@RacingLouFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/RacingLouFC/status/1471986062675222530?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2021</a></blockquote>
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McCaskill off to Angel City

Newcastle are targeting Marseille defensive midfielder Boubacar Kamara and Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo in January, according to the <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/newcastle-united-january-transfer-news-boubacar-kamara-tosin-adarabioyo-xvjppqdkj" target="_blank">Times</a>.Boss Eddie Howe is keen to improve his defence during the January window as he attempts to lift the Magpies out of the Premier League relegation zone, with the club having conceded more goals than anyone else in the league so far.Kamara and Adarabioyo are two players who have been watched extensively, with Howe keen to move quickly when the window opens next month.

Magpies eye defensive duo

Toronto FC youngster Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty is training with Liverpool, reports the <a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-canadian-teen-training-breaking-22501337" target="_blank">Liverpool Echo.</a>The 17-year-old winger is one of MLS’s most exciting prospects having made his league debut at the age of 16 last year and earned his first call-up to the senior Canada squad in January.The talented teenager is also believed to have trained with Arsenal as a host of clubs monitor his progress, though new regulations mean Premier League clubs would be unable to sign him until he turns 18 next June.

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