Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Chelsea open to Werner-Sane swap

Liverpool are looking to make Mikel Merino their Plan B in an ongoing search for another midfielder. Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham is said to be a top target for the Reds, but <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/mikel-merino-plan-b-liverpool-mediocampo-20210911.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a> reports that a Spain international at Real Sociedad is also being monitored.

Merino a midfield Plan B for Liverpool (Fichajes)

Paris Saint-Germain will make another attempt to convince Kylian Mbappe to stay. <a href="https://www.abc.es/deportes/real-madrid/abci-nuevo-plan-madrid-para-fichar-mbappe-resiliencia-firma-enero-y-suculenta-prima-fichaje-202109010102_noticia.html" target="_blank">ABC</a>&nbsp;reports the France international has already rejected six lucrative offers from the Ligue 1 side, with the latest totalling €80 million (£68m/$94m) per season for five years. PSG will make another offer in the coming weeks as they look to prevent him leaving for Real Madrid for free at the end of the season.

PSG to another Mbappe contract offer (ABC)

French side not giving up on tying striker down to new deal

RB Leipzig star Dani Olmo wants to move back to Barcelona, it was reported on&nbsp;Onze d'Esport3. The Catalan side have made Olmo a top priority and are planning on offering €70 million in January to convince RB Leipzig to sell.

Barca prepare €70m Olmo bid as striker wants Camp Nou return (Onze d'Esport3)

Chelsea would be open to a swap move for Leroy Sane if Bayern Munich pressed onwards to bring Timo Werner back to Germany, per <a href="https://todofichajes.com/el-chelsea-propone-el-intercambio-de-werner-por-sane/" target="_blank">Todo Fichajes</a>. But the Bundesliga champions would not be open to such a deal, despite their interest in the Blues forward as a key target. Werner is mooted as a potential successor to Robert Lewandowski, but Bayern would not wish to part with Sane, despite the latter's troubles in hitting top gear.

Chelsea open to Werner-Sane swap with Bayern (Todo Fichajes)

Blues not discounting potential transaction

Thomas Tuchel said Saul&nbsp;Niguez made "big mistakes" in his Chelsea debut on Saturday against Aston Villa, but the manager took responsibility for the circumstances. He picked his line-up thinking the midfielder would be able to adapt right away to the pace of play before replacing the Spain international at half-time of a 3-0 win. Saul, on loan from Atletico Madrid, did not train in pre-season with the Blues as he arrived just before the transfer deadline. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-om/news/saul-made-big-mistakes-in-chelsea-debut-says-tuchel/jbt5jgu4ysk8110xti5dd71um" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Saul made 'big mistakes' in debut - Tuchel

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Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti claims there is "no disappointment" at the club after missing out on Kylian Mbappe during the summer transfer window. The Blancos&nbsp;turned their attention back to a World Cup-winning forward&nbsp;after seeing him enter the final year of his contract at Paris Saint-Germain. A €220 million (£189m/$260m) bid for the 22-year-old was tabled&nbsp;prior to the latest deadline passing, but PSG refused to sanction a big-money sale as they cling to the hope that a prized asset can be tied to fresh terms. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/real-madrid-boss-ancelotti-reacts-to-missing-out-on-mbappe-after-/1jeamm00cgdes1042a7ufh3hv4" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Madrid boss Ancelotti reacts to missing out on Mbappe

Leicester defender Wesley Fofana is a player of interest to Real Madrid, claims <a href="https://www.fichajes.com/a6689792284068165373-real-madrid-wesley-fofana-se-pone-a-tiro" target="_blank">Fichajes.</a> The 20-year-old Frenchman has admitted that the Blancos would be his dream club, and it could be that he is taken to Santiago Bernabeu to help counter the departures of Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane.

Real Madrid monitoring Fofana

Ross Barkley was offered to Championship side West Brom before the latest deadline passed, claims <a href="https://twitter.com/Matt_Law_DT/status/1436641667671597058" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>. The England international finds himself down the pecking order at Chelsea and spent the 2020-21 campaign on loan at Aston Villa.

Barkley was offered to West Brom

Arsenal were desperate to offload Alexandre Lacazette during the summer window, claims <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-tammy-abraham-alexandre-lacazette-24952163" target="_blank">The Mirror.</a> No deal was done and the French frontman continues to run the final year of his contract down towards free agency.

Arsenal wanted to offload Lacazette

Juventus are, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-tchouameni-primo-obiettivo-per-il-centrocampo-pogba-il-chel-46865" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>, ready to battle Chelsea for Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni. The Serie A giants are ready to make their move for the France international during the January transfer window.

Juve battle Chelsea for Tchouameni

Cristiano Ronaldo needed just one half of football to get back among the goals for Manchester United, with the Portuguese superstar netting a double on his second debut for the club. It looked like being a frustrating opening 45 minutes for the five-time Ballon d'Or winner against Newcastle, but Old Trafford erupted in stoppage-time when the deadlock was finally broken. The vast majority of those in attendance were there to witness the return of a prodigal son, and he did not disappoint when giving the masses what they wanted. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ronaldo-scores-twice-on-second-man-utd-debut-12-years-after/mxes0rp4xsxi1ubwi3bvxv9xx" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Ronaldo scores twice on second Man Utd debut

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">José Mourinho: “Lorenzo Pellegrini will extend his contract. He wants to stay, we want him to be part of AS Roma project and so the agreement is really close to be completed. He’ll be our captain for many years”. 🇮🇹 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ASRoma?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ASRoma</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1436685147328458752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Pellegrini to extend Roma stay

Does James have a future at Everton?

West Ham and Newcastle form part of the race for Millwall playmaker Jed Wallace, claims <a href="https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/exclusive-celtic-rangers-newcastle-and-west-ham-among-clubs-tracking-millwall-man-amid-contract-saga/" target="_blank">Football League World</a>. The talented 27-year-old is set to become a free agent next summer, with Old Firm rivals Rangers and Celtic also keeping a close eye on his situation.

West Ham and Newcastle in Wallace hunt

Barcelona turned down the chance to land Tanguy Ndombele or Serge Aurier as part of Tottenham's deal for Emerson Royal, claims <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1436640549927333888" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>. The La Liga giants were eager to bring in funds from any departures and had no interest in taking a French midfielder or Ivorian full-back from Spurs.

Barca turned down Ndombele & Aurier

Everton are, according to the <a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/van-de-beek-everton-transfer-21535353" target="_blank">Liverpool Echo</a>, likely to rekindle their interest in Donny van de Beek during the winter window. Manchester United refused to part with the Dutch midfielder over the summer, but he continues to face fierce competition for places and struggles for regular game time.

Everton to rekindle Van de Beek interest

Real Madrid are to make an offer for Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2021/09/11/calciomercato-juventus-scambio-valverde-de-ligt-real-madrid/" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Spanish side hope to strengthen at centre-back and see the Netherlands international as the ideal option.&nbsp; Madrid are hoping that they can lower Juve's asking price by offering midfielder Fede Valverde as part of the deal.

Real Madrid plot De Ligt move 

Atletico Madrid are two make two big signings in the January transfer window, <a href="https://www.elgoldigital.com/sacrificado-del-atletico-para-levantar-a-kessie-al-psg/" target="_blank">El Gol Digital</a> reports. The Spanish side are looking to sign Franck Kessie from AC Milan by offering €20 million (£17m/$24m) plus Hector Herrera in exchange. The Rossoneri are willing to sell Kessie if he refuses to sign a new contract but want around €30m (£26m/$35m). Meanwhile, Diego Simeone's men will go after Atalanta star Robin Gosens, who is valued at around €40m (£34m/$47m).

Atletico to splash on Kessie and Goses in January

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🆕 | The Club is thrilled to announce that Callum Davidson has signed a new long-term contract! 🏆🏆 The most successful manager in our history has penned a new deal until the summer of 2025. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SJFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SJFC</a> — St. Johnstone FC (@StJohnstone) <a href="https://twitter.com/StJohnstone/status/1436630879238074368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Davidson signs St Johnstone contract extension

Bruno Fernandes is still in talks with Manchester United over an increase in his salary,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ojogo.pt/internacional/portugueses/noticias/manchester-united-e-bruno-fernandes-negoceiam-melhoria-salarial-14110451.html" target="_blank">O Jogo</a>&nbsp;reports. The Portugal international has been discussing a raise with the club for a month and he is expected to see him earn almost as much as Paul Pogba.

Fernandes and Man Utd in talks over pay rise

Borja Iglesias is set to sign a contract extension at Real Betis, says&nbsp;<a href="https://www.estadiodeportivo.com/betis/2021/09/11/borja-iglesias-ampliara-contrato-reducira/354774.html" target="_blank">Estadio Deportivo</a>. The forward's current deal will expire in 2024 but he has pledged to remain for an extra season.

Iglesias to sign new Betis deal

Juventus are keeping an eye on Gianluigi Donnarumma's situation at Paris Saint-Germain. <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2021/09/11/juventus-calciomercato-donnarumma-gennaio-szczesny-psg-pochettino/" target="_blank">Calciomercato.it</a>&nbsp;reports the goalkeeper could make a quick return to Serie A in January despite only joining PSG from AC Milan in the summer. Mauricio Pochettino has not yet made the Italy international the first choice goalkeeper as he has kept trust&nbsp;in Keylor Navas instead, which may cause Donnarumma to look for a way out.

Donnarumma to leave PSG for Juventus?

Noussair Mazraoui appears to be preparing to leave Ajax next summer on a free transfer. The right-back's contract expires at the end of the season and he is so far unwilling to sign a new deal, while Mino Raiola has taken over as his agent. According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/1567923317/haal-noussair-mazraoui-uit-basis-ajax-als-hij-niet-bijtekent" target="_blank">De Telegraaf</a>, his time at the Dutch side is coming to an end.

Mazraoui to leave Ajax on free transfer 

Juventus have made Aurelien&nbsp;Tchouameni their top target for the January transfer window,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-tchouameni-primo-obiettivo-per-il-centrocampo-pogba-il-chel-46865" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;reports. The Serie A side hope to boost Massimiliano Allegri's options by landing the midfielder from Monaco, but they are expecting Chelsea to make a push to land him.

Juventus ready to challenge Chelsea for Tchouameni

Inter are ready to negotiate with&nbsp;Nicolo Barella over a new contract,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/rinnovo-e-fascia-da-capitano-inter-il-piano-per-blindare-barella-40458" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;reports. The midfielder has emerged as a leading figure for the Nerazzurri and the club are willing to increase his salary from €2.5 million to over €4m. They are also willing to promise him the captain's armband when Samir Handanovic leaves.

Inter to offer Barella new contract

Millwall striker Jed Wallace is the subject of interest from several top-flight teams, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/exclusive-celtic-rangers-newcastle-and-west-ham-among-clubs-tracking-millwall-man-amid-contract-saga/" target="_blank">Football League World</a>. Celtic, Rangers, Newcastle and West Ham are all after the 27-year-old, who is available for free at the end of the season.

Celtic, Rangers & West Ham target Wallace

Tanguy Ndombele is aiming to stay at Tottenham and fight for his place in the team, according to the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/tanguy-ndombele-tottenham-spurs-nuno-palace-transfer-b954627.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard.</a> Ndombele wanted to leave the club in the summer transfer window but was unable to secure a move away. Now the 24-year-old is hoping to regain manager Nuno Espirito Santo's trust after not yet featuring this season.

Ndombele wants to fight for place at Tottenham

Inter are looking to extend the contract of star midfielder&nbsp;Nicolo Barella, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Inter/10-09-2021/inter-progetto-giovane-tanti-young-pochi-esperti-4201128549799.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport.</a> The Italy international will see his current deal expire in 2024 but the club are already keen to secure his future even further. Inter are also planning on offering the captain's armband to the 24-year-old in the future.

Inter look to extend Barella deal

Mesut Ozil has no intention of leaving Fenerbahce, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calcioinpillole.com/dalla-turchia-smentite-le-voci-sul-malcontento-di-ozil/" target="_blank">CalcioInPillole</a>.&nbsp; Recent reports have indicated that the ex-Arsenal star is looking for a move to MLS or the Middle East after only joining the Turkish side this year. But the 32-year-old is understood to be content with Fener and is not looking for a way out.

Ozil doesn't want to leave Fenerbahce

David Luiz is set to join Flamengo on a contract through the end of 2022, reports <a href="https://www.goal.com/br/not%C3%ADcias/david-luiz-assina-contrato-com-o-flamengo-ate-dezembro-de/cshf1rgf3ql91hud8kqpj8b1g" target="_blank">Goal Brazil.</a> The 34-year-old will return to his home country after leaving Arsenal at the end of last season.

Luiz's Flamengo confirmation imminent

Chelsea are preparing a new contract for N'Golo Kante, with Thomas Tuchel keen to keep the Frenchman on board at Stamford Bridge, per the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-monitor-rice-tchouameni-saul-loan-b954643.html" target="_blank">Standard</a>. The 30-year-old has been one of the Blues' most consistent performers under the German, helping them seal Champions League success last season. Now, the club wish to tie him down to fresh terms to keep him on their books.

Chelsea preparing new Kante deal

Arsenal "pushed hard" to sign Tammy Abraham as a replacement for Alexandre Lacazette - and the Gunners forward could be set for an exit next year, per <a href="https://podfollow.com/the-here-we-go-podcast/view" target="_blank">the Here We Go podcast</a>. The Gunners missed out on the Chelsea man as he departed for Roma in a bid to earn further first-team chances following struggles under Thomas Tuchel. His Serie A move took him away from a potential jaunt to the Emirates Stadium, where Lacazette was in the frame to make way.

Arsenal chased Abraham as Lacazette replacement

Cristiano Ronaldo was never going to sign for Manchester City this summer, according to Manchester United head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.&nbsp; Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes had talks with a number of clubs, and United’s city rivals were favourites to land the Portugal international until United started negotiations to bring him back to Old Trafford.&nbsp; United fans were upset about the prospect of Ronaldo joining City, but Solskjaer has refuted the suggestion that it was ever a possibility.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/solskjaer-claims-ronaldo-was-never-going-to-sign-for/lhr5bturrf0j12xplkmtez4t9" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal here!</a>

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