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Another player said to be keen on making a move to PSG is Christian Eriksen. The <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/christian-eriksen-man-utd-arsenal-23164864" target="_blank">Daily Star</a> reports that the Danish playmaker, who is struggling at Inter, is ready to snub any interest from Manchester United – and any other Premier League suitor – and hold out for a switch to Ligue 1.

Eriksen ready to snub Man Utd

Inter flop to shun Premier League suitors

<a href="https://talksport.com/football/803921/lionel-messi-barcelona-neymar-psg-mbappe-real-madrid/" target="_blank">TalkSPORT</a> claims that Lionel Messi being reunited with Neymar at Paris Saint-Germain is a distinct possibility. The mercurial Argentine continues to run down his contract at Barcelona and it could be that he agrees to head for France as a free agent in the summer of 2021.

Messi to PSG is a possibility

Gareth Bale wants to head back to Real Madrid and see out the final year of his contract in 2021-22, claims <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2020/12/14/football/1607936560_862746.html" target="_blank">AS.</a> The Wales international, who is currently taking in a second spell at Tottenham on a season-long loan, is keeping a close eye on the speculation suggesting that Zinedine Zidane could soon lose his job.

Bale planning on heading back to Bernabeu

Wolves will not be signing Hulk as cover for the injured Raul Jimenez, reports <a href="https://theathletic.com/2257563/2020/12/14/bayern-upamecano-man-utd-arsenal/" target="_blank">The Athletic.</a> The Brazilian forward has severed ties with CSL side Shanghai SIPG, but he will not meet the work permit rules required to work in Britain that are set to come into place on January 1.

Wolves won’t be signing Hulk

Molineux men to miss out on Brazilian striker

Paul Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola has moved to clarify his recent comments about his client, saying if the midfielder is to leave Manchester United it will be in the summer. Raiola caused a stir earlier this month during, when he said: “I can say that it’s over for Paul Pogba at Manchester United." Now the agent has instead hinted at an end-of-season move, stating:&nbsp;“In January the great players hardly move, then in the summer let's see what happens." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/lets-see-what-happens-in-the-summer-raiola-stirs-up-pogba/1fqsmbsy7e5171cm97lweeol03" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL here!</a>

Raiola hints at summer move for Pogba

Lucas Torreira will return to Arsenal in the new year as Atletico Madrid look to cut his season-long loan short, per <a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/calcio-estero/tmw-atletico-madrid-torreira-via-libera-del-cholo-puo-partire-a-gennaio-1470538" target="_blank">TuttoMercatoWeb</a>. The Uruguay star has played just five games in La Liga this term and has not started since October. As such, he is expected to be deposited back at the Emirates Stadium, leaving his immediate future in limbo.

Torreira loan to be terminated by Atletico

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">💫 WRIGHT BACK WHERE HE STARTED Today the club are delighted to announce the signature of Mark Wright👇<a href="https://t.co/JAX2Rly4bt">https://t.co/JAX2Rly4bt</a><a href="https://twitter.com/MarkWright_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MarkWright_</a> 🤝<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TownTeamTogether?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TownTeamTogether</a> 🔴— Crawley Town FC (@crawleytown) <a href="https://twitter.com/crawleytown/status/1338559399539970055?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 14, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Crawley sign former loanee Wright

Southampton are hopeful of completing a loan move for Manchester United defender Brandon Williams next month, says the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/12/14/southampton-keen-sign-manchester-united-youngster-brandon-williams/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>. Saints tried to sign the England under-21 starlet ahead of the new campaign, only for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to block the move. With Alex Telles impressing for the Red Devils now however, hopes are high that Ralph Hasenhuttl's team can land the defender on a short-term deal.

Saints keen on Williams loan

Juventus president Andrea Agnelli says Paulo Dybala has a contract offer on the table and urged the forward to do his talking on the pitch. Speaking to Tuttosport, Agnelli said: "I know he has already received a proposal that would put him among the top 20 best-paid players in Europe. We’re looking forward to his response.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/were-looking-forward-to-his-response-agnelli-says-dybala-has/1pyag1d41e2x8zid6uqslygys" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Agnelli questions Dybala comments

Papu Gomez has emerged as a transfer target for MLS side FC Cincinnati. It emerged over the weekend that he could be on his way out of Atalanta, and <a href="https://twitter.com/ChloeJBeresford/status/1338518390185594881" target="_blank">Chloe Beresford</a> says Cincinnati are working on a deal.

Cincinnati targeting Papu Gomez

Fabio Borini has signed for Turkish side Fatih Karagumruk. The forward has been without a club since leaving Hellas Verona in the summer, but will now be playing his trade in the <a href="https://twitter.com/karagumruk_sk/status/1338523038023901185" target="_blank">top division in Turkey</a>.

Borini joins Turkish club Fatih Karagumruk

Leander Dendoncker has signed a new deal at Wolves, keeping him at the club until 2023, with an option to extend by an other season. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The full story as Leander Dendoncker extends his stay at Wolves until 2023. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Leander2023?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Leander2023</a> ✍️🇧🇪— Wolves (@Wolves) <a href="https://twitter.com/Wolves/status/1338548056082554888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 14, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Dendoncker signs new Wolves deal

Ex-Socceroo James Troisi has been granted a release by Adelaide United amid reports he is set to join Western Sydney Wanderers, per <a href="https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/troisi-quits-reds-wanderers-move-looms-558986" target="_blank">FTBL</a>. The former&nbsp;Melbourne Victory man - who was contracted to but never played for both Newcastle United and Juventus earlier in his career - is set to move from South Australia to New South Wales. Troisi was a member of Australia's 2014 World Cup squad and just missed the cut for their trip to Russia four years later.

Troisi seals Adelaide release

Alex Grant has joined Pohang Steelers following his release from Perth Glory, says <a href="https://thewest.com.au/sport/soccer/perth-glory-defender-alex-grant-makes-move-to-korean-club-pohang-steelers-but-refuses-to-rule-out-return-ng-b881745704z" target="_blank">The West Australian</a>. The England-born defender departed the A-League outfit late last week despite having much of his contract left to run. He will now link up with the&nbsp;K League 1 outfit.

Pohang pick up Grant

Zinedine Zidane has admitted that he has afford transfer-linked Isco limited opportunities this term, as speculation mounts that the Spain star will leave. The playmaker has been pushed to the fringes at Santiago Bernabeu and looks set to bring the curtain down on his career with Los Blancos in the new year. He has been linked with a host of Premier League clubs, including Manchester City and Liverpool. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/isco-given-limited-opportunities-to-impress-admits-zidane-as/1eo2o2dj63gzr120gswtpk6v58" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL here!</a>

Zidane admits limited chances for Isco at Madrid

Isco is ready to push for a January move away from Real Madrid, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/en/news/real-madrid/isco-is-fed-up-and-wants-to-leave-real-madrid-in-january-window-8237352" target="_blank">Sport.</a> The Spain international playmaker continues to struggle for regular game time under Zinedine Zidane and is looking to take on a new challenge.

Isco wants out of Real Madrid

Paul Pogba leaving in January would be “the best thing for&nbsp;Manchester United”, says Paul Ince, with the French midfielder continuing to be an unwelcome distraction. Ince told Stadium Astro: “I don’t envisage him being at the club by the summer. He’s got to go - he wants to go. I think it’s best that both parties part ways.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/pogba-leaving-best-thing-for-man-utd-ince/jlm70vyzsu8u1scidge8lmaoz" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Pogba leaving is the best thing for Man Utd’

Manchester City full-back&nbsp;Oleksandr Zinchenko is the subject of interest from Wolves - according to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/wolves-transfer-news-zinchenko-city-23157283" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>.&nbsp; The Wanderers tried to lure the 23-year-old to Molineux in 2019, but he chose to stay at Etihad Stadium to fight for his place. Zinchenko has ultimately been unable to secure a regular spot in Pep Guardiola's line up, and Wolves are ready to move for the defender again when the market reopens.

Wolves interested in Zinchenko 

Alejandro Gomez has promised to reveal the "truth" about his alleged bust-up with coach Gian Piero Gasperini to&nbsp;Atalanta&nbsp;fans amid reports of a potential January exit. Gomez has not played for Atalanta since being hauled off at half-time during a 1-1 draw with&nbsp;FC Midtjylland in the&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;on December 1. After seeing his side fall 1-0 down in the first half,&nbsp;Gasperini asked the 32-year-old to move from his number 10 role onto the right-hand side of midfield, but he refused. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/gomez-promises-to-reveal-the-truth-about-gasperini-bust-up/115e9tqslmhc14sd4aso9r9aq" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Gomez sends message to Atalanta fans amid January exit reports

Inter centre-back&nbsp;Stefan de Vrij is the subject of interest from Liverpool. According to <a href="https://www.fcinternews.it/esclusive/i-fcin-i-de-vrij-inter-insieme-fino-al-2025-con-terzo-stipendio-della-rosa-nerazzurra-cifre-e-dettagli-355652" target="_blank">FCInterNews</a>, The Reds have zoned in on the 28-year-old amid a defensive injury crisis which has seen Joe Gomez and Virgil van Dijk sidelined with long-term issues. Liverpool could launch a bid for De Vrij in January, but Inter have no plans to sell a man who still has three years left to run on his current contract.

Liverpool interested in De Vrij 

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil is open to a move to MLS - according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4258666/ozil-eyes-mls-as-arsenal-exile-continues-row-over-shameful-ham-sandwich-in-spain" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The 31-year-old will be free to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with any potential suitors in January, with his current contract at Emirates Stadium set to expire next summer. Ozil, who has been frozen out of Mikel Arteta's squad since Arsenal's return from lockdown, is willing to consider a switch to the United States amid rumoured interest from D.C. United and Inter Miami.

Ozil open to MLS switch

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> UAE FA agrees with Bert Van Marwijk to become the headcoach of UAE National Team, the official procedures will be completed upon his arrival to UAE soon ..<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UAE_NT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UAE_NT</a> <a href="https://t.co/iY4psW8RmY">pic.twitter.com/iY4psW8RmY</a> — UAEFA (@uaefa_ae) <a href="https://twitter.com/uaefa_ae/status/1338380908345298945?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 14, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Van Marwijk returns as UAE head coach

Bayern Munich&nbsp;chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has insisted that&nbsp;Manchester United-linked winger Kingsley Coman is "not for sale". Coman has made a bright start to the 2020-21 campaign&nbsp;on the back of scoring the winning goal in last season's&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;final. The Frenchman returned from a long-term injury post-lockdown to make a huge contribution to Bayern's run to European glory, with his second-half header seeing off&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain&nbsp;in the showpiece event. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-utd-linked-coman-not-for-sale-insists-bayern-ceo/1xydxgepshx551qn0knmpfnfiv" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Man-Utd linked Coman 'not for sale'

Manchester City&nbsp;would be “the best place” for Lionel Messi if he decides to take on a Premier League adventure, says Pablo Zabaleta, with the Argentine superstar considered to&nbsp;have lost his love for football at&nbsp;Barcelona. Ex-Blues defender Zabaleta has told Stadium Astro: "Man City would be the best place for him because he knows people there. We will see what happens at the end of the season." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-city-best-place-for-messi-zabaleta-barcelona-star-isnt/1ohded7x95apm1n2a93nfqtu18" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Man City would be the best place for Messi’

Arsenal have been joined by West Ham and Leicester in the race for Roma midfielder Amadou Diawara, claims <a href="https://laroma24.it/" target="_blank">LaRoma42.</a> It is claimed that a £15 million ($20m) bid may be enough to lure the Guinea international to England during the winter window.

Arsenal face battle for Diawara

Everton are prepared to offer Dele Alli a way out of Tottenham, claims <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/everton-ready-hand-tottenham-outcast-23157266?_ga=2.115335105.751074545.1607929500-187599064.1487345810" target="_blank">The Mirror.</a> The England international has been struggling for game time this season under Jose Mourinho, with Spurs said to be open to doing a deal in January.

Everton eyeing up Alli approach

William Saliba will look to remain in England if he is forced out of Arsenal in January, claims <a href="https://theathletic.com/2257563/2020/12/14/bayern-upamecano-man-utd-arsenal/?source=rss" target="_blank">The Athletic.</a> The highly-rated defender is yet to make a competitive appearance for the Gunners and is expected to see a loan move sanctioned in the New Year.

Saliba wants to stay in England 

Leeds United and West Ham are chasing the signature of&nbsp;MK Dons defender Matthew Sorinola - according to <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/exclusive-leeds-west-ham-chasing-mk-dons-starlet-sorinola" target="_blank">TeamTalk</a>. Newcastle, West Brom, Burnley and&nbsp;Crystal Palace have also been linked with the 19-year-old, who has made a big impression in Milton Keynes at the start of the season. A bidding war between the Premier League clubs for Sorinola could be on the cards in January, but it remains to be seen whether MK Dons will be open to a sale.

Leeds & West Ham chasing Sorinola

Strasbourg centre-back Mohamed Simakan is top of Milan's list of January transfer targets - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2020/12/13/calciomercato-milan-gabbia-simakan-rugani-kabak-juventus/" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Rossoneri will look to bring in the 20-year-old in the new year amid a defensive injury crisis as they bid to stay on course for a first Serie A crown in ten years. Milan are also keeping an eye on Schalke's Ozan Kabak,&nbsp;Fiorentina star&nbsp;Nikola Milenkovic&nbsp;and&nbsp;Hellas Verona's&nbsp;Matteo Lovato just in case they fail to land Simakan.

Simakan top of Milan's list of targets

Roma outcast Javier Pastore is in high demand heading into the winter transfer window - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1338083554224435203" target="_blank">Gazzetta Dello Sport</a>. The 31-year-old is attracting interest from&nbsp;MLS, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, while Turkish duo&nbsp;Galatasaray and Fenerbahce have enquired over his availability. Pastore is a wanted man despite having yet to see a single minute of action for Roma at the start of the season.

Roma outcast Pastore in high demand

Inter and Juventus have set their sights on Atletico Madrid midfielder Joao Felix - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2020/12/13/calciomercato-inter-juventus-joao-felix-ronaldo-dybala-lautaro-martinez/" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The 21-year-old moved to Wanda Metropolitano for €120 million (£109m/$146m)&nbsp;from Benfica last year, but has grown frustrated with his role in Diego Simeone's squad in recent weeks. Inter cannot&nbsp;afford such a large fee for Felix, but could offer Lautaro Martinez in exchange for the Portuguese, while Juve are willing to include Paulo Dybala in any potential deal.

Inter & Juve set sights on Felix

Lionel Messi will leave&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;if he does not accept a pay cut, according to presential candidate Emili Rousaud. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/messi-will-be-pushed-out-of-barcelona-if-he-doesnt-accept/1irzc56k0txo214keka69kyn5z" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Messi will be pushed out of Barcelona if he doesn't accept pay cut, says presidential candidate Rousard

Newcastle Jets are set to announce the signing of Western United attacker Valentino Yuel, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/nbnnews/status/1338034673214222337" target="_blank">NBN News</a>. The 26-year-old impressed&nbsp;while on a recent trial with the Hunter club to earn a spot their final list for the upcoming season. Yuel made nine&nbsp;appearances with Western United last season.

Newcastle Jets set to sign Yuel

Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong has called on the club to sell Granit Xhaka and sign himself on a free transfer as the Gunners crashed to another poor result in the Premier League. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/sell-xhaka-and-sign-me-on-a-free-ex-arsenal-midfielder/v7bjuw3me1q51f79zqb2fnp5b" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Sell Xhaka and sign me on a free!'

Western Sydney Wanderers star Daniel Lopar has been released from the club after refusing to accept a pay cut in line with the reductions to the A-League salary cap following the Covid-19 pandemic, <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/why-wanderers-may-not-sign-a-replacement-for-departed-swiss-saviour-20201213-p56n39.html" target="_blank">SMH</a> reports. Shot-stopper Lopar was one of team's best players last season and only signed a two-year contract extension in January.

Lopar released by Wanderers after refusing pay cut

Paulo Dybala hit out at speculation over his&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;future after opening the scoring in Sunday's 3-1 victory over&nbsp;Genoa. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/so-many-things-have-been-said-that-arent-true-dybala-slams/l6jeqlsmezds1edtjduxlnaf9" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Dybala slams rumours over Juve future

Manchester City are keen to sign Erling Haaland to replace Sergio Aguero with the Argentine yet to open contract talks with the club, <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9044883/Manchester-United-Manchester-City-poised-65m-rated-Borussia-Dortmund-star-Erling-Haaland.html">the Daily Mail</a> reports. Dortmund are under no pressure to sell Haaland with the player's release clause not kicking in until 2022.

Man City want Haaland to replace Aguero

Atlanta have picked up $225,000 in General Allocation money from Austin FC in exchange for midfielder Jon Gallagher, <a href="https://www.atlutd.com/post/2020/12/13/atlanta-acquires-225000-general-allocation-money" target="_blank">the club's website confirmed</a>. Gallagher, 24, made his debut for Atlanta during the 2020 MLS season, scoring four goals in 16 appearances.

Gallagher heads to Austin FC

Sheffield United have committed to coach Chris Wilder despite his team having the worst start to a Premier League season. The Blades lost 3-0 to Southampton on Sunday and have only one point from their first 12 league matches. As quoted by The Sun, owner Prince Abdullah committed to supporting Wilder, the manager who drove the club from League One to the Premier League. “I could say that Chris has earned the right to stay because he won us two promotions in the last three years, but that is not how I look at it," Abdullah said “If we get relegated, I’m set to lose big money so the decision to keep Chris is simply because I think he is the best manager to take us out of the current situation. “I believe in him, if he wasn’t the manager of the team I would hire him now and if the worst comes to the worst and we are relegated, I believe he is the manager to take us back quickly. “It has been a tough season so far but I’m optimistic we can turn things around. “When you have to make a decision, you’d better make it right."

Sheffield won't sack Wilder even if they are relegated

New England Revolution have acquired the College Player Rights for defender Jon Bell from the San Jose Earthquakes, <a href="https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/post/2020/12/13/revolution-acquire-college-player-rights-defender-jon-bell" target="_blank">the club&nbsp;confirmed</a>. The Revs parted with a fourth-round selection in the 2022 MLS Superdraft to snare the rights for the 23-year-old.

Revs acquire College Rights to Bell 

Minnesota United have signed FC Dallas defender Callum Montgomery in exchange for&nbsp;2022 4th&nbsp;Round MLS SuperDraft pick and $50,000 in General Allocation Money, <a href="https://www.mnufc.com/post/2020/12/13/mnufc-signs-callum-montgomery" target="_blank">the club's website confirmed</a>. Montgomery was selected fourth by Dallas in the 2019 Superdraft, however the 23-year-old is yet to make his MLS debut.

Minnesota United pick up Montgomery

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