Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man City join race for £50m Haaland

Zinedine Zidane says he bumped into Paul Pogba by 'pure chance' during the international break, after the pair were pictured talking together in Dubai. With Pogba frequently linked with a move to Real Madrid, the images inevitably sparked discussion around the midfielder's future at Manchester United. "My encounter with Pogba was pure chance," Zidane told&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/AranchaMOBILE/status/1185151192382525441" target="_blank">Cope</a>.&nbsp;"As we know each other, we talk. And what we're talking about is personal. It's a conversation between me and him. We've known each other a long time."

Zidane: Pogba meeting was 'pure chance'

Manchester City have become the latest side to join the hunt for Red Bull Salzburg striker Erling Haaland, claims <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10153831/man-city-50m-transfer-real-madrid-barcelona-erling-haaland/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The teenager has been starring in the Champions League this season and could follow in the footsteps of his father, Alf Inge, by representing the Blues. There are, however, a number of other clubs keeping a close eye on his development, with the likes of Manchester United and Juventus also said to be mulling over moves.

Man City join race for £50m Haaland

Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani is another player Manchester United could look to sign in January, reports <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/6477924-exclusive-man-utd-consider-move-for-paris-saint-germain-forward-edinson-cavani?utm_source=RSS" target="_blank">90min</a>.&nbsp; Cavani is reportedly on the Red Devils transfer list, alongside Mario Mandzukic, with the Uruguayan's contract in Paris expiring next summer.&nbsp; The 32-year-old has made just three Ligue 1 appearances this season due to injury but still has two goals to his name.&nbsp;

Man Utd monitoring Cavani

The Red Devils are desperate for attacking reinforcements

Paul Pogba has once more fuelled speculation over a move to Real Madrid after meeting with Zinedine Zidane, revealed the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/paul-pogba-meets-zinedine-zidane-20644167" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; The newspaper released pictures of the pair talking in Dubai, where the France midfielder has been recovering from injury over the international break. Pogba was a top target of Zidane's over the summer transfer window, but efforts to sign him for Madrid fell short due to United's unwillingness to sell.

Madrid target Pogba meets with Zidane

Zizou attempted to sign his compatriot over the summer

Elliott Management Corporation, the American investment firm which owns AC Milan, has dismissed suggestions it is looking to sell the Italian giants due to the club's debts. A spokesperson for Elliott denied suggestions that Milan's record posted losses of €146 million () were part of a strategy to sell the club, telling&nbsp;<a href="http://www.affaritaliani.it/" target="_blank">Affaritaliani</a>:&nbsp;“Absolutely not.” The spokesperson also reiterated Milan's support for proposals to build a new San Siro stadium, with the current venue set to be demolished: “The only option on the table is to build a new stadium in the San Siro area. The ideas and requests made to the City Council of Milan were based on this idea. There’s no other project elsewhere."

Milan owners have 'no intention' of selling up

Former Leicester City defender Colin Bell, who has previously held posts at the Republic of Ireland and Frankfurt's women's teams among others, has been confirmed as the new head coach of the South Korea women's national team with a contract until the end of the 2022 Women's Asian Cup. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 대한민국 여자 축구 대표팀 콜린 벨 감독 선임✨ <a href="https://t.co/dgAEvywlsu">pic.twitter.com/dgAEvywlsu</a> — 대한축구협회(KFA) (@theKFA) <a href="https://twitter.com/theKFA/status/1185079278020349952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 18, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Bell takes South Korea Women post

Flamengo are close to agreeing terms on a new contract with their latest starlet Reinier, report&nbsp;<a href="https://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/times/flamengo/noticia/apos-impasse-flamengo-volta-a-negociar-renovacao-de-reinier-e-mostra-otimismo-por-final-feliz.ghtml?utm_source=Twitter&amp;utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_campaign=ge_flamengo" target="_blank">Globo Esporte</a>. The 17-year-old is widely regarded as Flamengo's biggest talent since now-Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior, but negotiations on a new deal had dragged on for some weeks. Now, he is set to put pen to paper on improved terms which will see his contract extended to the summer of 2024.

Flamengo starlet Reinier set for new contract

Diego Simeone has praised the contribution of Diego Costa, amid reports that the forward could be coming to the end of his time at Atletico Madrid. However, he also challenged Costa and strike partner Alvaro Morata to improve their goalscoring form, with just two league goals between the pair so far this season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/atletico-madrid-diego-simeone-praises-goal-shy-diego-costa/1n1pzq2tvlvea1bvavlrrma8gd" target="_blank">Read what Simeone had to say here on Goal!</a>

Simeone praises Costa amid transfer links

Carlo Ancelotti has dismissed reports linking him with an exit from Napoli as 'lies'. The 60-year-old was also keen to swat away any suggestion of a rift between himself and star forward Lorenzo Insigne, after he dropped the Italy international for his side's 0-0 Champions League draw with Genk. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ancelotti-dismisses-napoli-exit-rumours-as-lies-and-denies/1v2owk8genihp1eelnkvted7mc" target="_blank">Read everything Ancelotti had to say here on Goal!</a>

Ancelotti dismissed Napoli exit rumours

PSG are keeping tabs on River Plate duo&nbsp;Lucas Martinez Quarta and Exequiel Palacios, claim&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Sebasrur/status/1185255147213066246" target="_blank">Radio Continental</a>. Martinez Quarta, a 23-year-old defender and Palacios, a 21-year-old forward, have both made their full international debuts for Argentina in the last 14 months. Both players played in River's two-legged Copa Libertadores final victory over Boca Juniors last year.

PSG monitoring River Plate pair

Fiorentina winger Federico Chiesa is biding his time as he decides where his future lies, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/fiorentina-chiesa-taking-time-to-decide-future-63876" target="_blank">CalcioMercato</a>. The 21-year-old is one of the most in-demand players in Serie A, linked with a host of top clubs around Europe. It is thought Fiorentina have offered a contract extension, but Chiesa is unsure whether to commit to staying at the club or look for a move elsewhere.

Chiesa unsure on Fiorentina future

Argentina internationals Paulo Dybala and Gonzalo Higuain are nearing deals to extend their contracts at Juventus, says <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/dybala-higuain-edge-closer-to-contract-extension-44698" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. Both players seemed to be close to a move away over the summer but are now likely to pen new terms, with Higuain signing until 2022, and Dybala unti 2024. The duo have starred under new boss Maurizio Sarri as Juve are top of Serie A and the only undefeated team in the competition.

Dybala and Higuain nearing Juventus extensions

Pedro Caixinha is of interest to clubs in the Middle East and England, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/mexicoworldcup/status/1185216974827261953" target="_blank">ESPN FC reporter Tom Marshall</a>. Caixinha last managed in his Mexico for Cruz Azul following a short spell in charge of Scotland's Rangers in 2017. He left Cruz Azul in September by mutual consent, but may be close to a return to the dugout.

Clubs want former Rangers boss Caixinha

19-year-old Bayern Munich defender Lars Lukas Mai has signed a contract that will keep him in Bavaria until 2022. Mai currently plys his trade in the reserves, but has made two Bundesliga appearances, and played for all Germany youth-level teams from Under-15 on. "Lukas is a good lad and one of our top talents," sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic said in a <a href="https://fcbayern.com/en/news/2019/10/press-release-lars-lukas-mai" target="_blank">statement</a> on the club's website.

Bayern youngster Mai extends contract

Mason Greenwood has signed a new contract that will keep him at Manchester United for the next four years. The exciting 18-year-old forward became the first player born in the 2000's to score for United when he scored agaisnt Astana in the Europa League earlier this season. His manager, former Red Devils striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has called Greenwood the best natural finisher he has seen and the club have moved to sign him up for the long term. “Having grown up as a Manchester United fan, playing for the first team is a real dream come true," Greenwood said when the deal was announced. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-utd-tie-greenwood-to-new-four-year-contract/1qjp70fhus5vs17xs11ldhobml" target="_blank">Read what he and his manager had to say on Goal!</a>

Greenwood pens new Man Utd deal

Benfica are considering a move for former Sporting Lisbon and Villarreal defender Ruben Semedo, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.record.pt/" target="_blank">Record</a>. The 25-year-old former Portugal under-21 player has been rebuilding his career with Olympiacos after last year serving a prison sentence for attempted murder. His good form in Greece has apparently attracted the attention of a number of clubs around Europe.

Benfica consider ex-Sporting Semedo swoop

Joel Matip has signed a new five-year contract at Liverpool, taking his stay at Anfield through to the summer of 2024. The 28-year-old's previous deal with the Premier League leaders had been set to expire at the end of this season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/matip-signs-new-long-term-contract-at-liverpool/8kmhxvqy01o41u6fik5h8u1nl" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Matip signs new Liverpool contract

Krasimir Balakov has quit as manager of the Bulgaria national team, in the wake of Monday's controversial comments about racist abuse from Bulgaria's fans against England. "I am no longer national team coach," Balakov said after a meeting of the Bulgarian Football Union on Friday.&nbsp;"I wish success to the next coach, the situation is not rosy at the moment." Balakov received widespread criticism after claiming not to have heard abuse directed towards Raheem Sterling, Marcus Rashford and Tyrone Mings during England's 6-0 win.

Balakov quits Bulgaria post

AC Milan are considering a January move for Atletico Madrid forward Angel Correa, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercatonews.com/2019/10/16/calciomercato-milan-cessioni-gennaio-suso-paqueta-correa/" target="_blank">CalcioMercato</a>. The Serie A side have been linked with sales in the next transfer window, but it is thought some of the money they may bring in could be used to fund a move for Correa. The 24-year-old Argentina international has made seven appearances for Atletico in the league and Champions League this season, but has only played 90 minutes four times for his club in 2019.

Milan want Atletico's Correa

Manchester United target Mario Mandzukic is not training with Juventus. The forward has been out of the first-team picture under Maurizio Sarri, prompting talk of a Premier League move. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/mandzukic-sits-out-juventus-training-amid-links-to-man-utd/ufotc1hamjhx1m443xes49he6">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Man Utd target Mandzukic not training with Juve

Hal Robson-Kanu has signed a new deal with West Brom,<a href="https://www.wba.co.uk/news/2019/october/robson-kanu-extends-hawthorns-stay/"> the club confirmed</a>. The forward has extended his stay at The Hawthorns by a further year to the summer of 2021. “It’s fantastic for me and it remains a real pleasure to represent this club,” he said. “Slaven [Bilic] is building a strong squad here which can compete and I’m looking forward to contributing over the course of the season. “We’re going to need the whole squad for the battle ahead and need strength in every position, whether that is being in the team as a first choice or coming into games to make an impact."

Robson-Kanu signs new West Brom deal

Manchester United are interested in signing former Liverpool and current Juventus midfielder Emre Can, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/11838600/emre-can-manchester-united-keen-on-ex-liverpool-midfielder">Sky Sports</a>. Can was excluded from Juve's Champions League squad and is yet to start a game under manager Maurizio Sarri, prompting talk of a departure for the German midfielder. Although he is not one of Man Utd's primary transfer targets, Can's situation is being monitored by the club as they look to replace the likes of Ander Herrera and Marouane Fellaini.&nbsp;

Man Utd in for Can

Florian Jungwirth is set to return to the San Jose Earthquakes next season, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/robertjonas/status/1184929655729475584?s=20">Pro Soccer USA</a>. The German defender/midfielder's contract is set to expire in December, but he has confirmed that he will return to the club next season. Jungwirth has made 91 appearances in three seasons with the Quakes.&nbsp;

Jungwirth set to return to Earthquakes

The struggles being endured by&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;can be traced back to David Moyes signing Marouane Fellaini and Juan Mata, says Paul Scholes, with those deals setting off “alarm bells”. A change in the dugout at Old Trafford in 2013 saw the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson head into retirement and a fellow Scot take his place. Moyes would last only a matter of months in a prominent Premier League post, with the first signs of cracks in the United dynasty beginning to show during his reign. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/moyes-buying-fellaini-mata-rang-alarm-bells-man-utd-need/1lotic3wvbdag1ue7t41e4wqjs" target="_blank">Goal.</a>

Man Utd need five ‘good transfer windows’, says Scholes

Marco Verratti's agent Mino Raiola has made Barcelona aware of the midfielder's intention to undertake a new challenge away from Paris Saint Germain - according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/ligue1/bombazo-barca-mino-raiola-juega-secreteo-psg-estrella" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. The Italian playmaker&nbsp;still has two years remaining on his current deal at Parc des Princes, but Barca may be prepared to offer €65 million ($72m, £56m) plus Ivan Rakitic&nbsp;to secure his services. Verratti has scored twice in seven Ligue 1 matches for PSG this season.

Verratti's agent sounding out Barca

Juventus are ready to offer Blaise Matuidi and Juan Cuadrado new contracts - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-da-szczesny-a-cuadrado-e-dybala-il-punto-sui-rinnovi-50338" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. Both men will be free agents when their existing deals expire next summer, but the Bianconeri do not wish to lose two key players. Matuidi, 33, has featured in seven Serie A matches for Juve this term, while Cuadrado, 31, has six appearances under his belt.

Juventus duo Matuidi & Cuadrado set for new deals

Kai Havertz is a man in demand, with the likes of&nbsp;Liverpool,&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;and&nbsp;Bayern Munich&nbsp;all said to be on his trail, and&nbsp;Bayer Leverkusen&nbsp;team-mate Kevin Volland has told the youngster to do whatever he feels is right. The 20-year-old playmaker is expected to have a big career call to make at some stage in the near future. His potential is being courted by leading sides across Europe&nbsp;and big-money bids are considered to be only a matter of times. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/havertz-offered-transfer-advice-as-liverpool-man-utd-bayern/11pcsxj4wpjnr1fbxcbx6er8m7" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Havertz offered transfer advice amid Liverpool & Man Utd links

Bayern Munich have no plans to offload Javi Martinez next year - according to <a href="https://www.tz.de/sport/fc-bayern/fc-bayern-javi-martinez-in-warteschleife-so-planen-bosse-mit-ihm-13128951.html" target="_blank">TZ</a>. The Spaniard was linked with a return to Athletic Bilbao over the summer and his future his still very much up in the air. Bayern are planning to keep hold of Martinez though, despite the fact he has only featured in three Bundesliga matches this season.

Bayern planning to keep Martinez

Former&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;midfielder Kleberson has talked up the idea of the Red Devils signing&nbsp;Serie A&nbsp;duo Kalidou Koulibaly and Mario Mandzukic but he isn't convinced James Maddison would be the right fit. Maddison has enjoyed a superb start to the 2019-20 campaign, contributing two goals and two assists in seven outings for&nbsp;Leicester City, who have risen to fourth in the Premier League table. The 22-year-old's performances have earned him back-to-back call-ups to Gareth Southgate's&nbsp;England&nbsp;squad,&nbsp;but he was forced to withdraw from&nbsp;the latest round of Euro 2020 qualifiers through illness. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-utd-moves-for-koulibaly-mandzukic-welcomed-kleberson-but/psf9pbv2tuot1ju5b1fs9duc5" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Man Utd urged to sign Koulibaly and Mandzukic

James Maddison continues to see his future at Leicester called into question, but Emile Heskey is not expecting the midfielder to follow Harry Maguire in making a big-money move to the likes of&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;or&nbsp;Liverpool. The former Foxes striker has told bwin: "Rodgers will want Maddison to stay and I don’t think there is any reason for Maddison to want to move elsewhere when he is getting support and lots of game-time at the club." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/maddison-wont-follow-maguire-to-man-utd-80m-defender-was-the/1sv84vyi157ui1u0rdmrksshwy" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Maddison won’t follow Maguire to Man Utd'

Still a future for Ozil at Arsenal?

Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Denis Zakaria is a target for Manchester United and Tottenham, according to <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/gladbach-50-mio-plus-x-borussia-traeumt-von-rekord-transfer-65395576.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>. The 22-year-old is catching the eye of leading sides across Europe and is expected to generate a fee of around £44 million ($57m) if he does leave his current club.

Man Utd & Spurs looking at Zakaria

Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho has emerged as a transfer target for Besiktas - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/leicester-iheanacho-verso-l-addio-ecco-chi-lo-vuole-75003" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The ex-Manchester City prospect has yet to live up to the promise he showed as a youngster at the King Power Stadium, with his current deal set to expire in 2022. Iheanacho is still searching for his first Premier League appearance of the season, having fallen out of favour with Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers.

Besiktas target Leicester forward Iheanacho

Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic is the subject of interest from Inter Milan - according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-liverpool-plan-to-sell-next-year-big-name-klopp-calls-joy-to-watch/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. Talks between the 31-year-old's representatives and the Italian giants have already begun over a possible January move. Matic is open to leaving United after falling down the squad pecking order under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer&nbsp;at the start of the season.

Inter plot swoop for Man Utd's Matic

Liverpool are prepared to offload Adam Lallana at the end of the season - according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-liverpool-plan-to-sell-next-year-big-name-klopp-calls-joy-to-watch/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The Reds will listen to offers for the 31-year-old midfielder if he is unable to force his way back into Jurgen Klopp's starting XI. Lallana is yet to start for Liverpool in the Premier League this season, with just three substitute appearances under his belt to date.

Liverpool open to Lallana exit

Tottenham are prepared to launch a bid for Real Madrid midfielder Isco if Christian Eriksen is sold in January - according to <a href="https://eldesmarque.com/madrid/real-madrid/noticias/172663-lucas-vazquez-tiene-tres-ofertas-para-salir-en-enero-del-real-madrid-ed" target="_blank">El Desmarque</a>. Eriksen has been heavily linked with a switch to Santiago Bernabeu in recent months, with his current contract at Spurs set to expire next summer. Isco, whose future has also been the subject of much speculation, has only played three times for Madrid this season&nbsp;amid ongoing fitness issues.

Spurs set sights on Isco

Napoli&nbsp;president Aurelio De Laurentiis&nbsp;has admitted there will be a time when he will have to sell star defender Kalidou Koulibaly. Koulibaly has established himself as one of the best and most in-demand defenders in the world since joining Napoli from&nbsp;Genk&nbsp;in 2014. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/napoli-president-concedes-koulibaly-sale-inevitable-despite/1v1gfwljayga41mafoexpw4pvt" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Napoli concede Koulibaly sale inevitable despite turning down €105m

Former Manchester United striker James Wilson admits he's working towards a return to the English top-flight.&nbsp; Currently lining up for Scottish side Aberdeen, the 23-year-old revealed he hasn't given up one day making it back to the Premier League.&nbsp; "I'd like to think I've not hit my peak yet, so I'm working towards that [getting back to the Premier League]," Wilson told the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7586261/Aberdeen-striker-James-Wilson-sights-set-Premier-League-return.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>.&nbsp; "I'm coming in every day trying to make myself a better player, a better person, and, if it doesn't work out, it doesn't work out. "That's just the way football goes but I'm certainly going to do everything I can within my power to make it happen."

James Wilson wants Premier League return

Al-Sadd forward Baghdad Bounedjah is being tracked by Leeds United, Lille&nbsp;and Marseille, reports <a href="http://www.lebuteur.com/article/detail?titre=bounedjah-repond-toujours-present&amp;id=92362" target="_blank">Le Buteur</a>.&nbsp; The 27-year-old has already scored seven goals from four appearances in the Qatar Stars League this season where he is coached Barcelona legend Xavi.&nbsp; Bounedjah won't come cheaply however, with Al-Sadd placing a €15 million price tag on their striker.&nbsp;

Leeds targetting €15m-rated Algerian forward

Napoli president Aurelio De&nbsp;Laurentiis&nbsp;has warned Dries&nbsp;Mertens&nbsp;and Jose&nbsp;Callejon&nbsp;over leaving the club and taking up reported offers in the Chinese Super League. The duo have&nbsp;been linked with potentially lucrative&nbsp;moves to Asia with both&nbsp;Mertens&nbsp;and&nbsp;Callejon&nbsp;coming&nbsp;off contract in&nbsp;Serie&nbsp;A&nbsp;at the end of the season. With both players now 32,&nbsp;De&nbsp;Laurentiis&nbsp;stressed he won't be offering them more than what they're worth and believes moving to China for the money would be a mistake.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/napoli-duo-mertens-and-callejon-warned-over-possible-china/92gc9ptrrxhy13m6x41mk1lgk" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Napoli duo Mertens and Callejon warned over possible China move

Ashley Cole has reunited with Frank Lampard at Chelsea, joining the Blues academy coaching staff.&nbsp; The 38-year-old hung up the boots in September and will now oversee the club's U15s.&nbsp; "You have to be a top player to play for Chelsea so they want those top ex-players influencing and trying to help the next generation develop and be better players," Cole said upon taking the role.&nbsp;

Cole joins Chelsea's coaching staff

Tottenham&nbsp;boss Mauricio Pochettino pointed to a dinner invitation extended by the Spurs squad to show that he retains their backing.&nbsp; Pressure has begun to mount on the Argentine following poor recent results but he revealed the players are still very much behind him. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/pochettino-reveals-tottenham-players-dinner-invite-as-exit/1ur2y4s8q9v7t1jt7e5ws7lg6t" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Pochettino reveals Spurs players' dinner invite as exit rumours denied

Manchester United's transfer strategy is now more&nbsp;"efficient and productive" than it has been in recent years, according to&nbsp;executive&nbsp;vice-chairman Ed Woodward. The Red Devils have had an underwhelming start to the new season as they sit 12th in the Premier League after eight matches, just two points above the relegation zone. While pressure is mounting on coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Woodward and the club's owners have long been the subject of criticism from the fans and media amid their fall from grace since Sir Alex Ferguson's departure in 2013. But Woodward hit back at claims that United's priorities have shifted from silverware to commercial success, insisting that the recruitment department has improved. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/woodward-defends-man-utd-recruitment-policy-from-insulting/1usq7uowfejlz18m5ed364u7fi" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Woodward defends Man Utd recruitment policy from 'insulting myth'

Inter are lining up a double transfer swoop in January as rejuvenation efforts at San Siro continue,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/zhang-proietta-l-inter-nel-futuro-marotta-vuole-tonali-e-kulusev-28178" target="_blank">CalcioMercato</a>&nbsp;reports. Brescia midfielder Sandro Tonali and Atalanta's Dejan Kulusevski, both 19, are being watched closely by the Nerazzurri, although the former has also caught the eye of Juventus.

Inter chase Tonali and Kulusevski

Manchester City have emerged as favourites to sign Hearts wonderkid Aaron Hickey, claims the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/manchester-city-leading-transfer-race-20644761" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp; Hickey, 17, has already earned a place in defence for the Edinburgh side and has attracted attention from several top Premier League clubs.

Man City lead race for Hickey

Tottenham are ready to release Christian Eriksen to Juventus in return for Adrien Rabiot, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-su-eriksen-il-tottenham-pensa-allo-scambio-con-rabiot-i-det-52639" target="_blank">CalcioMercato</a>. Eriksen, who was close to a Real Madrid move over the summer, will be out of contract at the end of the 2019-20 season.&nbsp;&nbsp; And rather than lose the Dane on a free, Spurs are considering a January deal with Juve, who could send out of favour Rabiot the other way.&nbsp;

Spurs weigh up Eriksen-Rabiot swap

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