Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd won't sack Solskjaer for finishing outside top six

Manchester United have been in touch with Arturo Vidal's agent over a potential January move, <a href="https://www.fcinternews.it/in-primo-piano/fcin-vidal-medita-l-addio-per-conte-e-la-prima-scelta-sondaggio-dello-united-presto-l-agente-vedra-il-barca-324374" target="_blank">FC Inter News</a>&nbsp;reports. The Chile midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to Inter in January as Antonio Conte's side hope to strengthen in January. But United have already reached out to his agent, Fernando Felicevich, and are eager to bring him to Old Trafford when the transfer window opens.

Man Utd in talks to sign Vidal from Barcelona

Chile midfielder sees Inter as his preferred choice

A multi-million pound contract clause could scupper Manchester United's chances of landing Mauricio Pochettino, claims the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1211481/Man-Utd-Arsenal-blow-Mauricio-Pochettino-pursuit-Daniel-Levy-clause-EXCLUSIVE" target="_blank">Express</a>.&nbsp; Under the agreement struck between the Argentine and Tottenham upon his dismissal, Pochettino would have to pay back&nbsp;£12.5 million in compensation should he take another Premier League job this season.&nbsp; Arsenal have also been linked with their arch-rivals' former boss following the sacking of Unai Emery.

Spurs clause jeopardises Man Utd's Pochettino pursuit

Manchester United will not dismiss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer even if he does not finish in the top six, claims the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-rule-out-sacking-20999482" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>.&nbsp; Solskjaer is under pressure to succeed at Old Trafford having taken his side to a lowly 11th so far in the Premier League season.&nbsp; But United will continue to back their manager, even if they&nbsp;miss out on the Europa League next season.

Man Utd will not sack Solskjaer for finishing outside top six

Club will back manager long-term even without European football

Arsenal are ready to offer Mikel Arteta a chance to return to north London as their new manager, claims the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/arsenal-chiefs-want-mikel-arteta-20997533" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; Arteta represented the Gunners for five seasons before retiring in 2015, also wearing the captain's armband under Arsene Wenger.&nbsp; Now working at Manchester City, he is one of the favourites to take the job for which he was overlooked following Wenger's retirement last year.

Arsenal want Arteta as new manager

Ex-Gunners captain was overlooked for job in 2018

Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has said that Sadio Mane was of interest to Bayern Munich before his move to Southampton. Mane was playing in Austria for Red Bull Salzburg at the time, but the move never transpired, something Rummenigge called "a shame". “We had an interest in Mane, but somehow it didn’t work out,” the executive told Bild. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/bayern-munich-were-interested-in-liverpools-mane-rummenigge/t2r4xs66s7381xhu2frg0ffrg" target="_blank">See what else he had to say on Goal!</a>

Mane could have been Bayern player

Brendan Rodgers has a release clause in his contract which may dampen Leicester spirits after a last gasp win over Everton took them to second place in the Premier League table. After the Foxes win the former LIverpool and Celtic manager, who is thought to be a target for Arsenal, said, he like many managers has a clause that allows him to leave if certain clubs come calling. "Listen, there are probably clauses in most managers' contracts," he told Sky Sports. "It's&nbsp;all hypothetical - you guys in the media need to write things. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/there-are-probably-clauses-in-most-managers-contracts/15l8jetb0cji11ivf9wh9noj34" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Rodgers admits he has release clause

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said he can't speak about other team's players when asked about Aston Villa's Jack Grealish. Grealish scored a sensational goal in the teams 2-2 draw on Sunday, and Solskjaer was asked about him after the match, but wouldn't confirm any interest. "I can't talk too much about other teams' players if they are Man Utd calibre or target," <a href="https://metro.co.uk/2019/12/01/ole-gunnar-solskjaer-responds-potential-manchester-united-move-jack-grealish-11251308/?ito=newsnow-feed" target="_blank">Metro</a> has him saying. "

Solskjaer plays down Grealish links

Ghana international Bernard Mensah would be willing to move to Fenerbahce from Kayserispor. He only moved to Turkey permanently this summer from Atletico Madrid but his performances have drawn the attention of the Super Lig giants. "If such an offer comes, it will be considered," Mensah said. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/kayserispors-bernard-mensah-coy-over-fenerbahce-transfer/pqr3nb9h6res1emfpbks2793z" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Mensah open to Fenerbahce move

Former Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez would be unwelcome at local rivals Everton, according to one former Goddison Park hero. Andy Gray said he 'didn't want' Benitez to replace Marco Silva, who is under pressure on Merseyside following a poor run of form for the Toffees. The former Scotland striker said that Benitez's style of play wouldn't appeal to the Everton fans. "I watched Newcastle last season, and you wouldn't want to watch that every week," he said on <a href="https://www.beinsports.com/us/" target="_blank">beIN Sports</a>.

'I don't want him' - Benitez snubbed by Everton legend

Los Angeles FC are in pursuit of&nbsp;Brian Lozano as they look towards the new MLS season following their near-miss this year, per <a href="https://us.as.com/us/2019/11/30/futbol/1575153837_476855.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. The club won the Supporters' Shield but were unable to convert that into the top prize, after they were defeated by Seattle Sounders in the&nbsp;Western Conference final. Now, they may turn to the Uruguay hotshot to help their firepower up front.

Los Angeles chase Lozano

Liverpool have already identified their key targets for January, but will not want to "rock the boat" according to former player Stephen Warnock, says the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-identify-transfer-targets-ahead-21001804" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. Jurgen Klopp is expected to make only a few shrewd additions to his squad in January. The Champions League holders are chasing a first Premier League crown and currently lead the table by eight points.

Warnock: Liverpool have identified targets

Barcelona are keen on bringing Saul Niguez to Camp Nou from Atletico Madrid, despite Diego Simeone's hopes to hold onto the midfielder, claims <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/laliga/barca-negocia-trueque-galactico-atletico-simeone" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. The 25-year-old is wanted by the Blaugrana to bring an injection of pace and vision into their latest title challenge. The Spain international came through the youth ranks with Atletico and is a two-time Europa League winner with the club.

Barca eye Saul swoop

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is still evaluating his future and is not in negotiations with Milan over a January transfer, according to the&nbsp;Serie A&nbsp;club's director Frederic Massara. The 38-year-old has been linked with a return the Rossoneri, where he spent two seasons between 2010 and 2012, after leaving Major League Soccer side&nbsp;LA Galaxy. MLS&nbsp;commissioner Don Garber last month suggested Ibrahimovic is set to rejoin&nbsp;Milan, but Massara insists talks between the club and the player are not ongoing. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ibrahimovic-still-weighing-up-offers-says-ac-milan-director/b3yvkxiwco6p12xjk20g2pv7u" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL here!</a>

Ibrahimovic still deciding future - Massara

QPR are expecting bids for midfielder Eberechi Eze but think his dream move to Tottenham is less likely after the London side sacked Mauricio Pochettino. The 21-year-old is also of interest to West Ham and Chelsea, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10458540/eberechi-eze-tottenham-transfer-pochettino-qpr/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. He was a top target of the Argentine before his ouster last month but new boss Jose Mourinho is not expected to make signings in January, pushing a deal for Eze back, at least until the summer.

Eze back on the market after Poch sacking

Valencia and Nigeria young gun Samuel Chukwueze has said he has always admired Chelsea but that he's happy to be a Villareal player, for now. The winger says his love for the London team started because countryman John Mikel-Obi played there. He thinks he needs to work on his game in Spain, and is fully commited to doing so, but will consider a move in the future, he told <a href="https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/11/chukwueze-confesses-i-never-heard-of-adokiye-odegbami-i-dont-know-them/" target="_blank">Vanguard</a> in Nigeria.

Chukwueze loves Chelsea

Real Madrid offered Jose Mourinho £12m ($15m) so they would have a back-up plan should things not work out with current head coach Zinedine Zidane. <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10458798/jose-mourinho-real-madrid-offer-spurs/" target="_blank">The Sun</a> claim that the Portuguese was determined to join Spurs, snubbing his former team, and a host of other European clubs in the process. Mourinho has got off to a good start at Spurs, winning his first three games.

Madrid were willing to pay Mourinho not to join Spurs

<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/demiral-rugani-juventus-yet-to-decide-who-to-sell-41894" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> suggests that Juventus are looking to offload a central defender but are unsure which one to allow to leave. Merih Demiral and Daniele Rugani are the main candidates to head for the exit door in Turin, but only one will depart. The report says the Bianconeri would prefer to keep Rugani, but Demiral's higher valuation may make him harder to move. They put the Italian's fee around €25 million (£21m/$28m) while the Turkey international will set any suitor back around €40m (£34m/$44m).

Juventus unsure whether to sell Rugani or Demiral

Brendan Rodgers has his eye set on taking over at Arsenal in the near future,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/brendan-rodgers-regards-arsenal-dream-20999288" target="_blank">The Daily Star</a>&nbsp;says. The Arsenal job is one of the Leicester boss' dream roles and he is said to be one of the front runners to replace Unai Emery on a permanent basis. The Gunners may have to wait until the summer to appoint him, however, as he is less than a year into his current job and is flying with the Foxes.

Rodgers dreaming of Arsenal job

West Ham are ready to enter the race to sign Gremio star Everton, according to <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/west-ham-to-hold-talks-21002395" target="_blank">reports in England</a>. The Hammers are the latest club to show an interest in the 23-year-old attacker and are scheduled to hold talks with the player's agent next week. But their English rivals Everton are also in the hunt to land him and are said to have scheduled a meeting in London.

West Ham to battle Everton for Gremio star Everton

Quique Sanchez Flores' second spell in charge of Watford has lasted just 85 days as the Spaniard was sacked on Sunday. The news comes a day after the Hornets lost to Southampton, leaving them stuck at the bottom of the table. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/watford-sack-sanchez-flores-after-85-days-in-charge/12humze84coe515gekvb625i7x" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Watford sack Sanchez Flores

Manchester United have been urged to sign Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski by former defender Clayton Blackmore. Blackmore says the club’s young players would benefit greatly from the Poland international, who has 27 goals in 21 appearances this season. “They need to get a top striker who the players can learn from,” Blackmore said. “I’d like to see Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski come in. He’s 31 although still scores goals for fun." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-should-sign-lewandowski-for-young-players-to-learn/1eg0q5zdbanuv19f0rkgorx4r2" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Man Utd should sign Lewandowski'

According to the <a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/glen-kamara-eyed-juventus-look-21001449" target="_blank">Daily Record</a>, Juventus are keeping tabs on Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara. The 24-year-old has played a key role in Rangers' domestic and European exploits this season, as well as featuring heavily for Finland as they qualified for Euro 2020. Kamara spent time at Arsenal before making the move to Scottish football with Dundee. The midfielder then joined Rangers at the start of the year, and has gone on to become a crucial player for&nbsp;Steven Gerrard's side.

Juventus eyeing Kamara

Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde has suggested that Arturo Vidal could be on his way out of the club, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/barcelona-valverde-manager-hints-at-possible-exit-for-inter-targ-63727" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Chile midfielder has found playing time hard to come by at the Spanish club since the arrival of Frenkie de Jong, and has been linked with a move to Inter Milan in recent months.

Valverde hints at Vidal exit

Celtic are keen to extend&nbsp;Nir Bitton's stay at the club in the hope of fending off any interest from Premier League side Burnley. The Israel midfielder was signed by current boss Neil Lennon in 2013, but is out of contract at the end of the season. The <a href="https://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/18071929.neil-lennon-keen-keep-burnley-target-nir-bitton-celtic/" target="_blank">Glasgow Evening Times</a> are reporting that Sean Dyche has been keeping tabs on the 28-year-old, but Lennon believes he remains a valuable member of his squad.

Celtic aiming to fend off Burnley interest in Bitton

According to the <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/manchester-city-target-caglar-soyuncu-to-plug-leaky-back-line-9xndvz5mj" target="_blank">Sunday Times</a>, Manchester City have made Leicester defender Caglar Soyuncu their number one target to replace former captain Vincent Kompany. The Turkish international has made a phenomenal start to his Premier League career, helping the Foxes to a league best of six clean sheets this season. City manager Pep Guardiola is looking for a centre-back in the January transfer window, with Soyuncu the ideal fit as the club chase top of the table Liverpool.

Guardiola wants Soyuncu in January

Chris Hughton has emerged as the top contender to take over from Watford manager Quique Sanchez Flores, should the Spaniard be removed from his post. The <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7743335/Chris-Hughton-verge-taking-Watford-manager.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a> claim that the former Brighton manager is close to becoming Watford's new boss, with Flores under increasing pressure after losing 2-1 at Southampton on Saturday.

Hughton close to taking over at Watford

Liverpool and Tottenham are keeping a close eye on Lyon forward Memphis Depay, reports the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1211392/Liverpool-Tottenham-battle-Man-Utd-flop-Memphis-Depay-transfer-news-latest-gossip" target="_blank">Sunday Express</a>. The former Manchester United attacker has 11 goals in all competitions for the French club, as well as playing a key role in helping the Netherlands qualify for Euro 2020 next summer. And that form has seen both Jurgen Klopp and Jose Mourinho take an interest in the 25-year-old, who failed to make a lasting impression in his spell at Old Trafford.

Liverpool and Spurs eyeing Depay

Sheffield United will make a move for goalkeeper Ben Foster if Watford get relegated from the Premier League this season, claims <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10458342/sheffield-united-ben-foster-watford-relegation-premier-league/" target="_blank">the Sun</a>. Current number one Dean Henderson is on loan from Manchester United, and so the Blades will turn to the 36-year-old former England international should they fail to land Henderson on a permanent basis. Henderson has five clean sheets for the campaign, one behind leader Kasper Schmeichel.

Sheffield United keeping tabs on Foster

Real Madrid are planning a summer move for Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, reports <a href="https://eldesmarque.com/actualidad/" target="_blank">Eldesmarque</a>. The Spanish giants are reportedly looking to strengthen their attack for next season, and could include midfielder James Rodriguez as part of a deal to bring the Gabon striker to the capital. Arsenal have fears over&nbsp;Aubameyang leaving the club over a lack of Champions League football, with Madrid his ideal destination.

Real Madrid planning Aubameyang bid

According to the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1211441/Chelsea-transfer-news-Wilfried-Zaha-Jadon-Sancho-January-window-Willian-contract-future" target="_blank">Sunday Express</a>, Chelsea are weighing up bids for both Wilfried Zaha and Jadon Sancho. Both Willian and Pedro are out of contract in the summer, and Frank Lampard could turn to the Borussia Dortmund and Crystal Palace wingers once the club's transfer ban is lifted.

Chelsea eyeing Sancho and Zaha

Paris Saint-Germain&nbsp;have yet to open talks with Kylian&nbsp;Mbappe&nbsp;over a new contract, reports <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-psg-le-point-precis-sur-le-dossier-mbappe-482882" target="_blank">Le10Sport</a>. Mbappe's future has been a constant topic of speculation, with Real Madrid a long-term admirer of the superstar forward. The 20-year-old's current deal with PSG expires at the end of the 2021-22 season.

PSG yet to open contract talks with Mbappe

Mauricio Pochettino&nbsp;has been advised by his friends not to take the Arsenal job, according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/11/30/mauricio-pochettino-advised-not-return-management-arsenal-instead/" target="_blank">The Telegraph.&nbsp;</a> After Pochettino was sacked by Tottenham, the Gunners job quickly opened when Unai Emery was sacked at the other end of north London. But Pochettino has been advised to wait for a more prestigious job, such as Bayern Munich, Real Madrid or Manchester United.

Pochettino advised not to take Arsenal job

Manchester United assistant Michael Carrick says that&nbsp;manager Ole Gunner Solskjaer isn't letting speculation surrounding his future impact him or the club.&nbsp; Mauricio Pochettino&nbsp;has been linked with a possible move to Old Trafford after he was sacked by Tottenham, piling more pressure on&nbsp;Solskjaer. But Carrick insists that the Norwegian isn't concerned with any outside talk over his job status.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/solskjaer-totally-oblivious-to-man-utd-speculation-carrick/oj6xbzgn6ija1wvu3h3s88uyc" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Solskjaer 'oblivious' to Man Utd speculation - Carrick

Everton club legend Duncan Ferguson could take charge of the team for Wednesday's Merseyside derby against Liverpool, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7742459/Everton-Duncan-Ferguson-charge-Merseyside-derby.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.&nbsp;</a> Current manager Marco Silva is under major pressure and could be sacked with a poor result against Leicester on Sunday. Ferguson, who is currently an assistant at Goodison Park, would then be in line to take over on an interim basis.

Ferguson could take charge of Everton for derby

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard wants to see Willian sign a new deal with the club before January, reports the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-boss-frank-lampard-wants-willian-contract-stalemate-ended-before-january-transfer-window-a4300531.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard.&nbsp;</a> The 31-year-old will see his current deal expire at season's end, and will be free to negotiate with other clubs in January.&nbsp; Lampard does not want Willian to get that chance, as he sees the Brazilian as a key member of his squad.

Lampard wants Willian signed to new deal before Janaury

Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez is considering a move to Major League Soccer, according to the <a href="https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2019-11-30/javier-chicharito-hernandezs-next-stop-might-be-major-league-soccer" target="_blank">Los Angeles Times.</a> The 31-year-old is currently playing for Sevilla&nbsp;but has always been a target for MLS teams looking to bring in one of the most popular Mexican players of his generation. “Yes. Definitely,” Hernandez told the Times when asked if he was interested in a&nbsp;MLS move. “Look, I am always thinking about my future. I want to be as open as I can to any opportunity. “MLS is a league that is improving. It is an opportunity. Every league is an opportunity.”

Chicharito considering MLS move

West Ham are considering Freddie Ljungberg as their new manager, reports the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/west-ham-monitoring-freddie-ljungberg-20995619" target="_blank">Daily Star.&nbsp;</a> Current boss Manuel Pellegrini is under pressure and the Hammers could turn to the interim Arsenal manager in his place. Ljungberg is considered a promising managerial talent and could have several suitors should he not get the Arsenal job on a permanent basis.&nbsp;

West Ham considering Ljungberg as new manager

Watford are set to dispense with the services of manager Quique Sanchez Flores, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://theathletic.com/1421892/2019/11/30/exclusive-watford-to-sack-quique-sanchez-flores/?source=shared-article" target="_blank">Athletic</a>.&nbsp; Sanchez Flores has been in the job for less than three months after taking over from Javi&nbsp;Gracia, who was sacked in September.&nbsp; But&nbsp;Sanchez Flores has overseen a disastrous run of one win in 10 games that has left the Hornets rooted to the bottom of the table.

Watford to sack Sanchez Flores

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson is gearing up for another fraught transfer window in January as he bids once more to keep hold of Wilfried Zaha.&nbsp; "We've never wanted to lose him. But, when you're Crystal Palace, and I think Burnley would regard themselves in the same situation, when a player does exceptionally well and there's lots of clubs after them and prepared to pay big money, it's not always that easy to keep hold of them," Hodgson said. "We can't say to Wilf:&nbsp;'You've got to stay with us because we'll be Champions League next year. "I'm happy that it didn't materialise, I think he's done exceptionally well to get over that and accept it and make certain he's once again doing his level best for this club."

Hodgson expects Zaha transfer battle

Everton have set their sights on Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe as a potential replacement for under-fire Marco Silva, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/eddie-howe-now-evertons-top-20999208" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; Silva is under pressure at Goodison Park, with a negative result&nbsp;in the Toffees' Merseyside derby against Liverpool next week likely to seal his fate.

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