Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Liverpool circling for Torino's Bremer

Ainsley Maitland-Niles will “pursue an exit in the summer”, says Kevin Campbell, with&nbsp;Arsenal&nbsp;warned that a waiting game for the&nbsp;versatile 23-year-old&nbsp;is “not going to last”. He has been restricted to just four Premier League starts in 2020-21, despite breaking into the senior&nbsp;England&nbsp;squad, with the majority of his minutes coming in the&nbsp;Europa League. The ambitious midfielder had been hoping to fill a more prominent role, especially as Arsenal have struggled for consistency this season, and patience is now wearing thin. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/maitland-niles-arsenal-exit-2021-campbell-transfer/2ryivi5gx3k71r2pgx6s687p4" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL here!</a>

'Maitland-Niles will pursue exit'

Sevilla defender&nbsp;Jules Kounde is the subject of interest from Manchester United - according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/sevilla/20201230/491349876239/el-manchester-united-es-el-que-se-fija-ahora-en-kounde.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. Manchester City failed with a €55 million (£49m/$68m) bid for the 22-year-old in the summer, but the Red Devils are hoping to succeed where their rivals failed in 2021. Sevilla have no desire to sell Kounde though, and will likely only listen to offers within the region of €80 million (£72m/$98m) when the transfer market reopens.

Man Utd interested in Kounde

Chelsea are, according to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/qu%C3%A9-golazo-a-daily-cbs-soccer-podcast/id1535036670" target="_blank">Que Golazo</a>, back in the hunt for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho. The Blues explored other options over the summer, as they invested heavily on a number of fresh faces, but are ready to rival Manchester United for an exciting England international.

Chelsea back in the hunt for Sancho

Liverpool are not planning an approach for Inter defender Milan Skriniar after being put off by his asking price, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/liverpool-senza-difensori-serve-un-rinforzo-da-koulibaly-a-kabak-18389" target="_blank">Calciomercato.</a> It is claimed that £54 million ($74m) will be required to prise a centre-half who has been heavily linked with a number of Premier League sides away from San Siro.

Liverpool put off by Skriniar asking price

Liverpool remain interested in Torino centre-back Gleison Bremer, according to <a href="http://corrieregranata.it/calciomercato-liverpool-ancora-su-bremer-torino-su-natan/" target="_blank">Corriere Granata</a>.&nbsp; Everton, Fulham and the Reds all made inquires for Bremer over the summer with Jurgen Klopp's side still circling as they look to bring in defensive reinforcements next month.&nbsp;

Liverpool circling for Torino's Bremer

The Reds have their eyes on another defender

Roma and Benfica have joined the chase for Leicester City man Demarai Gray, per <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/13619460/demarai-gray-roma-benfica-transfer/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The winger has indicated he wishes to move on from the Foxes at the end of his current deal in the summer and is set to exit as a free agent. Gray has been a major player for Leicester ever since their Premier League triumph in 2016 but has been frozen out of action this season.

Roma and Benfica head Gray hunters

Ex-New York Red Bulls head coach Chris Armas has interviewed for Toronto FC's top managerial vacancy, per the <a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2020/12/31/sources-chris-armas-interviews-toronto-fc-head-coaching-job" target="_blank">MLS Transfer Tracker</a>. Armas helped lead the Red Bulls to the 2018 Supporters' Shield, succeeding Jesse Marsch when the latter departed for RB Leipzig. The 48-year-old has&nbsp;also interviewed for D.C. United's coaching vacancy multiple times.

Armas in frame for Toronto job

Sami Khedira may move to Everton in order to reunite with former Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti, after enterting talks with the Toffees, claims the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9102991/Juventus-midfielder-Sami-Khedira-talks-Everton-possible-January-move.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The World Cup winner was previously linked with a move to Merseyside and now appears to be one step closer to sealing a switch. Ancelotti has turned Everton around into genuine top-four hopefuls since he arrived at the Premier League club.

Khedira in Everton talks

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Welcome to H-Town! 🤘 Houston Dynamo FC signs MF <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeCorona15?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JoeCorona15</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HoldItDown?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HoldItDown</a> <a href="https://t.co/9J6sLIulHA">pic.twitter.com/9J6sLIulHA</a>— Houston Dynamo FC (@HoustonDynamo) <a href="https://twitter.com/HoustonDynamo/status/1344697954901372931?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 31, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Dynamo pick up Corona

Lionel Messi intends to stay at Barcelona until 2023, before heading to play for Inter Miami in MLS. The superstar's future is in doubt, but journalist Jose&nbsp;Antonio Ponseti told<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20201230/491349419154/messi-miami-barca-ponseti-la-ser-fc-barcelona.html" target="_blank"> Mundo Deportivo</a> that "Messi's idea is to hold out in Barcelona until 2023, and after that his children would study in Miami."

Messi to remain at Barca until 2023

Liverpool have signed defender&nbsp;Stefan Bajcetic from Celta Vigo, according to the <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/liverpool-transfer-stefan-bajcetic-latest/1JwLM2lnhfsn" target="_blank">Athletic</a>. The Reds beat off competion from Manchester United to bring the&nbsp;16-year-old to Anfield.

Liverpool bag teen defender Bajcetic

Aaron Martin has joined Celta Vigo on loan from&nbsp;FSV Mainz. The full-back and winger has made the the move until the end of the season, with Celta having an <a href="https://rccelta.es/equipo/actualidad/el-rc-celta-potencia-su-defensa-con-la-llegada-de-aaron-martin/" target="_blank">option to purchase</a>.

Martin joins Celta on loan

Everton defender Matthew Pennington has joined Shrewsbury on loan for the remainder of the season. "We are quite light in the central-defensive area and at right-back," Town boss&nbsp;Steve Cotterill told the <a href="https://www.shrewsburytown.com/news/2020/december/matthew-pennington-joins-town/" target="_blank">club's official website</a>.&nbsp;"I felt it was an area we needed to address. Matthew can definitely fulfil that. "

Pennington swaps Everton for Shrewsbury

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">TRUE ✅ <a href="https://twitter.com/Fenerbahce?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Fenerbahce</a> is the favorite club in Turkey of Mesut Özil. But ❌ Özil is still thinking about ride his contract out at <a href="https://twitter.com/Arsenal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Arsenal</a> <a href="https://t.co/aNGN8kEYmu">pic.twitter.com/aNGN8kEYmu</a>— Christian Falk (@cfbayern) <a href="https://twitter.com/cfbayern/status/1344668574791700484?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 31, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Ozil intends to see Arsenal deal out

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Leicester attacker Demarai Gray said to be a January target for Monaco.— Robin Bairner (@RBairner) <a href="https://twitter.com/RBairner/status/1344661232733859840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 31, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Gray on Monaco radar

Sead Kolasinac is on his way back to Schalke after agreeing a loan move from Arsenal. The Bosnia &amp; Herzegovina international full-back has struggled for regular playing time this season and manager Mikel Arteta dropped a broad hint that the defender would be on the move when suggesting the club needed to trim their playing staff. Schalke acted swiftly to bring the 27-year-old back to the club he left for Arsenal in 2017, signing him on loan for the remainder of the season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/kolasinac-departs-arsenal-for-loan-move-to-schalke/1lw6j7o3eham41y2cmmfenus0x" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL here!</a>

Kolasinac joins Schalke on loan

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Committing his future to the Club 🔵<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Evans2023?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Evans2023</a>— Leicester City (@LCFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LCFC/status/1344675785450414081?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 31, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Evans extends Leicester stay

Graziano Pelle is on the lookout for a new club following his departure from Shandong Luneng, and he has been hawked around Italy. <a href="https://www.goal.com/it/notizie/juventus-caccia-attaccante-proposto-pelle/fvrxcwjrhot01pm73ylklxfr7" target="_blank">Goal Italy</a> says that Serie A champions Juiventus are one of the sides who have been offered the chance to sign the former Southampton man.

Pelle offered to Juventus

Manchester United have triggered an extension to&nbsp;Jesse Lingard's contract. According to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/12176332/jesse-lingards-manchester-united-contract-extended-by-one-year" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>, the midfielder is now tied to the club until the summer of 2022.

Lingard's United contract extended

Arsenal have joined Liverpool in the chase for Roma defender Roger Ibanez. According to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/roma-villar-ibanez-rinnovo-e-aumento-in-arrivo-85637" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>, Ibanez is attracting widespread attention - with Arsenal and Liverpool now in the hunt.

Arsenal and Liverpool join race for Ibanez

Erling Haaland's agent has described as "<a href="https://twitter.com/berger_pj/status/1344643120760311810" target="_blank">fake news</a>" reports that he has already thrashed out a deal to take the forward to Barcelona. Emili Rousaud says he has made signing Borussia Doretmund forward Haaland his top priority should he win the Barcelona election, but Mino Raiola claims he has not spoken to any of the presidential candidates.

No Haaland deal in place for Barcelona move

Radja Nainggolan has fired a parting shot at&nbsp;Inter&nbsp;after returning to&nbsp;Cagliari&nbsp;on loan, claiming the "joy of playing football was taken away from me". Nainggolan made his way back to San Siro in the summer following a successful temporary spell with Cagliari last season. Unfortunately, the midfielder has been starved of regular minutes since then, with Antonio Conte only using him in five of Inter's last 20 games across all competitions. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/joy-of-playing-football-taken-away-from-me-nainggolan-fires/8ryb85fj188x12dheuqwg5mja" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Nainggolan fires parting shot at Inter after Cagliari return

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Stephen Robinson has resigned as manager of Motherwell Football Club. — Motherwell FC (@MotherwellFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/MotherwellFC/status/1344600542690111488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 31, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Robinson steps down from Motherwell post

Shanghai SIPG have parted ways with head coach Vitor Pereira. The Chinese Super League club confirmed the Portuguese manager's departure in a statement on their <a href="http://www.sipg-fc.com/sipg/e/action/ListInfo/?classid=32" target="_blank">official website</a>, which reads: "We sincerely thank Mr. Pereira for his contribution, honor and hard work to SIPG Football Club. "In the future, SIPG Football Club and Mr. Pereira will continue to move towards their respective goals."

Shanghai SIPG part ways with head coach Pereira

Mikel Arteta admits that Arsenal can't repeat the mistakes they made in the summer and must find a way of moving players on before they can add to their squad during the upcoming transfer window. The Gunners are hopeful of strengthening in January, with Real Madrid star Isco a loan target. However, failure to get players out the door during the summer left Arteta with such a bloated squad that Mesut Ozil and Sokratis were not even registered to play in the Premier League due to the non-homegrown rules. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arteta-reveals-arsenals-january-transfer-plans-as-several/ul61l9mrw1m21knuapu0ajqod" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Arteta reveals Arsenal's January transfer plans

Juventus&nbsp;outcast Sami Khedira has reiterated his ambition to play in the Premier League amid transfer rumours linking him with&nbsp;Tottenham&nbsp;and&nbsp;Everton. Khedira currently finds himself on the fringes of the action at the Allianz Stadium&nbsp;under Andrea Pirlo. The 33-year-old has not made a single appearance for Juve so far this season, and he is just about to enter the final six months of his current contract. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/juventus-outcast-khedira-talks-premier-league-ambition-amid/giiri3zihabu10vbkia6yzbwt" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Khedira talks Premier League ambition amid Spurs & Everton links

Arsenal are ready to battle north London rivals Tottenham for Marcel Sabitzer, claims <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3QaGBvwVZ21OgzmZkN8B9N" target="_blank">ESPN.</a> The RB Leipzig playmaker is attracting interest from across Europe and is said to have a £45 million ($61m) price tag.

Arsenal to rival Spurs for Sabitzer

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NAINGGOLAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NAINGGOLAN</a> IS <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/B4CKHOME?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#B4CKHOME</a> 🔴🔵 ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/8y2O7ru3ph">https://t.co/8y2O7ru3ph</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/forzaCasteddu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#forzaCasteddu</a> <a href="https://t.co/LG0gGwXoBI">pic.twitter.com/LG0gGwXoBI</a>— Cagliari Calcio (@CagliariCalcio) <a href="https://twitter.com/CagliariCalcio/status/1344578493263335425?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 31, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Nainggolan returns to Cagliari

Leeds are looking into a deal for Paris Saint-Germain forward Julian Draxler, according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport.</a> The Whites were linked with the Germany international over the summer and, as he faces fierce competition for places in France, are ready to rekindle their interest in January.

Draxler back on Leeds' radar

A trio of Championship clubs are chasing the signature of Tottenham winger Jack Clarke - according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/coventry-city-stoke-city-wednesday-race-to-sign-tottenham-ace-clarke/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. Stoke, Sheffield Wednesday&nbsp;and&nbsp;Coventry are looking into the possibility of bringing the 20-year-old in on loan in January. Clarke has been restricted to just two appearances for Tottenham this season, with both those outings coming in the Europa League.

Championship trio chasing Tottenham's Clarke 

Arsenal full-back Sead Kolasinac is being touted for a return to Schalke - according to <a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/fc-schalke-transfer-news-kolasinac-vor-wechsel-zu-schalke-04/12175937/34381" target="_blank">Sky Germany</a>. The Bundesliga outfit are close to finalising a loan deal for the 27-year-old, who began his career at Vetlins-Arena before joining the Gunners in 2017. Kolasinac has fallen down the squad pecking order at Arsenal in recent times, and is eager to head back to Schalke in January.

Arsenal's Kolasinac touted for Schalke return

Juventus are eager to re-sign Fernando Llorente - according to <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/serie-a/juventus/2020/12/30-77726315/llorente_per_rinforzare_la_juve_dal_napoli_il_colpo_di_gennaio_per_pirlo" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>. The 35-year-old played for the Bianconeri between 2013 and 2015, but is now on the books of their Serie A rivals Napoli. Juve look set to offer Llorente the chance to return to Turin next year, with Andrea Pirlo eager to bolster his attacking options.

Juve eager to re-sign Llorente

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> El Consejo Directivo del Club Atlético Peñarol ha decidido que Mauricio Larriera sea el entrenador del plantel principal, contando con Darío Rodríguez como asistente técnico. ¡Bienvenido Mauricio al Campeón del Siglo! <a href="https://t.co/XSiDi73VkC">pic.twitter.com/XSiDi73VkC</a> — PEÑAROL (@OficialCAP) <a href="https://twitter.com/OficialCAP/status/1344437868589178880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 31, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Larriera lands top job at Penarol

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> We’re incredibly proud of Bryan and everything that might be in his future. With that said, no deal for Bryan has been finalized. Any reports to the contrary at this point are misleading and inaccurate. <a href="https://t.co/rhmSV0J6ox">https://t.co/rhmSV0J6ox</a> — Dan Hunt (@DanHuntFCD) <a href="https://twitter.com/DanHuntFCD/status/1344414486875127810?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Dallas shoot down Reynolds rumours

Australian goalkeeper Mat Ryan is open to leaving Brighton after being told he wasn't needed by the club.&nbsp; “Knowing where I stand now, from what was communicated to me, perhaps it might be better that we do go our separate ways," Ryan told <a href="https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/i-ll-fight-my-way-back-axed-ryan-s-message-to-brighton" target="_blank">The World Game</a>.&nbsp; “However, until that opportunity comes - and it’s a good project - then, as far as I’m concerned, I’m a Brighton player and I’m here to fight for my spot. “Of course, if things don’t change then perhaps moving forward the best thing could be to part company."&nbsp;

Ryan open to Brighton exit 

Youssef Obama will extend his stay with Egyptian giants Zamalek until 2024, the club has confirmed.&nbsp; The midfielder impressed for Zamalek last season and did enough to earn a new deal with his previous contract expiring.&nbsp;

Zamalek re-sign Obama

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCCincy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCCincy</a> add veteran <a href="https://twitter.com/MLS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MLS</a> goalkeeper <a href="https://twitter.com/codycropper_01?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@codycropper_01</a> for the 2021 season. Details: <a href="https://t.co/6fyZg5C6NF">https://t.co/6fyZg5C6NF</a> <a href="https://t.co/ibgf3lHw0f">pic.twitter.com/ibgf3lHw0f</a> — FC Cincinnati (@fccincinnati) <a href="https://twitter.com/fccincinnati/status/1344374107312431104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

FC Cincinnati sign Cropper

Preston North End are closing in on a deal for&nbsp;Fleetwood Town striker Ched Evans, claims <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-preston-north-end-in-advanced-talks-to-sign-fleetwood-striker/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>.&nbsp; Evans isn't wanted at Fleetwood and Preston have held advanced talks about a loan move.&nbsp;

Preston North End in talks with Evans

Newcastle goalkeeper Karl Darlow says he would be "silly" to not admit he is thinking about a potential&nbsp;England&nbsp;call-up, although he believes he still has to do more to earn it. Darlow was the star of the show against&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;on Wednesday, as he kept a clean sheet in a scoreless draw. The goalkeeper made four saves on Wednesday night, and now has the second-highest number&nbsp;in the Premier League behind only Sam Johnstone of&nbsp;West Brom. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/darlow-england-call-up-newcastle-liverpool/9q8cwkd4aq1d16u0uyerxbwgk" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Darlow eyeing England call-up

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"> Ali Abbas is back where it began! ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/kAILhS7WfH">https://t.co/kAILhS7WfH</a> <a href="https://t.co/h3xocunm0C">pic.twitter.com/h3xocunm0C</a> — NEWCASTLE JETS FC ✈️ (@NewcastleJetsFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NewcastleJetsFC/status/1344152520818618368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Newcastle Jets bring back Abbas

Chivas have cut ties with Javier Eduardo Lopez with the Mexican attacker now poised to join San Jose Earthquakes, according to <a href="http://www.xeva.com.mx/nota.cfm?id=129835" target="_blank">reports</a>.&nbsp; The 26-year-old has spent his entire career in Mexico but was recently caught up in off-field incidents.&nbsp;

MLS move likely for Lopez

Rising American star Bryan Reynolds is set to join Juventus with both the player&nbsp;and FC Dallas agreeing to terms, reports <a href="https://3rddegree.net/juventus-wins-the-battle-for-bryan-reynolds" target="_blank">3rd Degree</a>.&nbsp; The 19-year-old is set to be loaned out for the rest of the season by Andrea Pirlo's side, who fended off interest from Roma, Marseille and Club Brugge.&nbsp;

Juventus closing in on Reynolds deal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"> Papu Gomez keeps training individually and not with the team. The situation with Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini is still complicated. He wants to leave the club in January, waiting for the right bid in the next weeks. 🇦🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Atalanta?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Atalanta</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gomez?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Gomez</a> — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1344401275904004096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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