Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Zidane ready to replace Mourinho at Man Utd

Zinedine Zidane is interested in the Manchester United job, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/7369974/zinedine-zidane-manchester-united-english-lessons/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>, and is already taking English lessons. The Frenchman, who left Real Madrid at the end of last season, is considered to be a leading candidate to replace Jose Mourinho if a change is made in the Old Trafford dugout.

Zidane wants Man Utd job

Real Madrid left-back Marcelo is under pressure from his team-mates and the club are studying the possiblity of signing Bayern Munich's David Alaba, according to Don Balon. Gareth Bale and Luka Modric are among the stars frustrated with the Brazilian, and they want a change on the left. Julen Lopetegui wanted a new player for that role in the summer but the board would not listen.

Real Madrid want David Alaba

Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola will hold talks with Manchester United in November over the star's future at the club, according to <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/sep/27/paul-pogba-agent-manchester-united-talks-jose-mourinho-mino-raiola" target="_blank">The </a><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/sep/27/paul-pogba-agent-manchester-united-talks-jose-mourinho-mino-raiola" target="_blank">Guardian</a><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/sep/27/paul-pogba-agent-manchester-united-talks-jose-mourinho-mino-raiola" target="_blank">.</a> Mourinho and Pogba's relationship has grown even frostier in recent days over the midfielder's&nbsp;"attack, attack, attack" comments following the team's draw with Wolves. Raiola wants to gauge the club's support for Mourinho and if it remains strong, he will look for a way out for Pogba.

Pogba agent to hold November talks with Man Utd

Mino Raiola will discuss his client's future amid reported interest from abroad

Roma have yet to agree a contract extension with Edin Dzeko, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/roma-il-rinnovo-di-dzeko-non-e-vicino-43942" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Bosnia international striker is currently tied to the club until 2020 but has been in line for fresh terms.

Roma yet to agree Dzeko deal

Aaron Ramsey’s contract saga at&nbsp;Arsenal&nbsp;should have been avoided, says Ian Wright, with former chief executive Ivan Gazidis having “a lot to answer for” after jumping ship to AC Milan. The Gunners legend told Sky Sports:&nbsp;“It should have been done ages ago. Ivan Gazidis has got a lot to answer for for this to happen because Ramsey should be a focal point in the team.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/gazidis-has-a-lot-to-answer-for-ramsey-contract-saga-annoys/5m0d6kuvttb31xfdioccmqxfw" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Gazidis blamed for Ramsey saga

Tata Martino says his main focus is on dealing with Atlanta United as rumours swirl about his future.&nbsp; The former Barcelona boss has been linked with a return to international management.&nbsp; But the 55-year-old downplayed those reports, telling <a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/09/28/tata-martino-future-we-are-focused-talking-atlanta-united" target="_blank">MLSsoccer</a>: "“I’m taking it with humor this morning because it’s funny in these situations that I’m always asked to clarify things, but the people who should be clarifying things are the people making these reports and these claims. I’ll just repeat what I’ve said. We are focused on talking to Atlanta United.”

Martino focused on Atlanta United talks 

Gary Cahill has been told he has to “wait” for a decision to be made on his Chelsea future, with Manchester United the latest side to be linked with a January approach. Maurizio Sarri has said: “I’ve spoken with him. There’s October, November and December, so I think he has to wait.” <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/waiting-game-for-cahill-at-chelsea-amid-talk-of-mourinho-reunion-/yt0yozgcd0qi1gnn7cbw36a46" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Waiting game for Cahill

Arsenal cannot afford to let Danny Welbeck walk away as a free agent, says club legend Ian Wright. The England international is approaching the end of his current deal and has no extension in place as yet. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/arsenal-cant-afford-to-let-welbeck-leave-wright-sees-new/1ghccuso2cfqo1arb8mjrjij5y" target="_blank">Here is what a Gunners icon has had to say on an expiring contract.</a>

'Arsenal can't afford to let Welbeck leave'

Tottenham will need to part with £45 million ($59m) if they are to rekindle their interest in Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish, <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/football-notebook-45m-release-clause-in-jack-grealishs-new-contract-9h2zbxcqm" target="_blank">The Times</a> has revealed. The 23-year-old, who was heavily linked with Spurs over the summer, has committed to fresh terms at Villa Park and that new deal includes a sizeable release clause.

Grealish deal includes £45m release clause

Diego Costa always expected Antoine Griezmann to reject&nbsp;Barcelona's advances because he thinks&nbsp;"big club" Atletico Madrid can compete&nbsp;with the best. France&nbsp;forward Griezmann, 27, pledged his long-term future to Atleti in June, signing a contract extension through to&nbsp;2023. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/atletico-madrid-strength-key-to-griezmann-stay-says-costa/1xy18itqso1o113ngw4ysj4vfx" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Costa expected Griezmann stay

Chelsea&nbsp;midfieder Jorginho says manager Maurizio Sarri's move to Stamford Bridge convinced him to reject&nbsp;Manchester City. The&nbsp;Italy&nbsp;international&nbsp;had an agreement&nbsp;to join to the Premier League champions, but ultimately&nbsp;linked up with a different set of&nbsp;Blues after seeing Sarri head to west London. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/jorginho-explains-decision-to-snub-man-city-in-favour-of-chelsea-/1e48k512ewprb1m3xfbthm4byv" target="_blank">Find out what he has had to say on that decision here.</a>

Jorginho explains Man City snub

Juventus remain keen on bringing Paul Pogba back to the club, but <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-why-juventus-aren-t-trying-to-sign-pogba-yet-61105" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports that Jose Mourinho's future at Manchester United will shape their plans. The Bianconeri are prepared to make a move in January, but accept that the French midfielder is likely to remain at Old Trafford if his current boss is sacked before the winter window opens.

Mourinho's future to shape Juve's Pogba stance

Gary Cahill is an option being considered by Manchester United for the January transfer window, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/7346698/gary-cahill-sheffield-wednesday-chelsea-transfer-news/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Chelsea defender has stated that he will look to move on over the winter if he continues to see limited game time and it could be that he is reunited with Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford, with the former Blues boss still in the market for additions at centre-half.

Mourinho considering Cahill

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Forrest2022?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Forrest2022</a> ✍️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CelticFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CelticFC</a> is delighted to announce that James Forrest has signed a new 4-year contract, keeping him at the club until 2022. Exclusive interview with James coming soon on <a href="https://t.co/hiI9BAztU9">https://t.co/hiI9BAztU9</a>.<a href="https://t.co/hU8y7SxEam">https://t.co/hU8y7SxEam</a>— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/CelticFC/status/1045688688196440064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 28, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Celtic tie Forrest to fresh terms

Unai Emery has refused to offer assurances over Aaron Ramsey's Arsenal future. The midfielder's contract is up in the summer, and many clubs such as Manchester United and Chelsea have been linked with him. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/emery-offers-ramsey-no-assurances-over-his-arsenal-future/16rwldsdssl4q1sre8klm6srmq">Here's what the Gunners boss had to say...</a>

 Emery remains coy on Ramsey's future

Jose Mourinho has said that Paul Pogba will be involved for Manchester United in their weekend match with West Ham at the weekend. The World Cup winner has been persistently linked with a move away from the club for several months, with those reports escalating after he was stripped of the vice-captaincy in midweek. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/mourinho-on-pogba-row-no-player-is-bigger-than-man-utd/1rtpzmey20g611ihunzm7zccxx" target="_blank">Here's what Mourinho had to say...</a>

 Mourinho on Pogba row: No player is bigger than Man Utd

Arsenal should never have allowed Aaron Ramsey's contract to run down to the point it is at, Dean Saunders has argued. The former Wales star believes that the power in the deal is all with the midfielder, and the ex-Liverpool forward thinks that after being burned by Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez, they should have learned their lesson. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-have-lost-controlozil-has-cost-them-a-fortune-ramsey/1qw5hdl3lj1uk11k8s92ewa5rr" target="_blank">Get the full quotes here!</a>

Arsenal's contract policy slammed

Barcelona fear that Samuel Umtiti could be out for several month, <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2018/09/28/football/1538130399_065199.html">AS</a> reports. The Catalans will be down to just three centre-backs - Clement Lenglet, Gerard Pique and Thomas Vermaelan - until January. As a result, they could be forced back into the market.

Umtiti injury could force Barcelona in January market

Former AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi is back in football, having bought Serie C side Monza. A press release reads: “Fininvest SpA has today finalised the 100% acquisition of SS Monza 1912. “The Shareholders’ Meeting also approved the appointment of a new Board of Directors, composed of Nicola Colombo (President), Paolo Berlusconi, Adriano Galliani, Roberto Mazzo and Danilo Pellegrino. “The Board also appointed Adriano Galliani as CEO of the club.”

Berlusconi back in football

PSG made Barcelona a summer offer for Sergio Busquets that included Adrien Rabiot as part of the deal, <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20180928/452056663703/fc-barcelon-barca-psg-rabiot-busquets.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a> reports. Barca are interested in the France midfielder, who is out of contract at the end of the season, but they were not willing to let the Spain international leave.&nbsp; The Catalans remain hopeful of signing the PSG academy product, though.

PSG offered Barca Rabiot in Busquets deal

Pape Diop is set to commit his international future to Spain, <a href="http://www.marca.com/tag/p/a0/pape_diop/" target="_blank">Marca</a> reports. The Lyon midfielder impressed against Manchester City in the Champions League and had an offer to play for Senegal. However, having moved to Spain as a 14-year-old, he is ready to play for La Roja.

Diop to pin his international colours to Spain's mast

<ad><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">✍️BREAKING: Beram Kayal has signed a one-year contract extension, extending his time with the club until June 2020.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BHAFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BHAFC</a> 🔵⚪️ Read ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/jU6rfFiTN9">https://t.co/jU6rfFiTN9</a> <a href="https://t.co/LUSWauRfbe">pic.twitter.com/LUSWauRfbe</a>— Brighton &amp; Hove Albion ⚽️ (@OfficialBHAFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialBHAFC/status/1045606632309297152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 28, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center></ad>

Kayal signs new Brighton deal

Juventus believe that youngster&nbsp;Emil Audero will be their long-term solution in goal, <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/la-juve-vola-dal-portiere-del-futuro-c-e-un-progetto-sulla-recom-54947" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports. The 21-year-old is on loan at Sampdoria from Juve and has kept three cleansheets already this season. Juve are watching him closely and believe that in a couple of years he will be ready to take on first-team duties in Turin.

Juventus see Audero as their goalkeeper long term

Sampdoria centre-back&nbsp;Joachim Andersen has caught the eye of Inter, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/andersen-si-prende-la-samp-e-strega-l-europa-l-inter-c-e-sul-nuo-42480">Calciomercato</a>. The 22-year-old former Twente player has impressed early in the campaign and now the Nerazzurri are following him closely.&nbsp; Inter are hopeful of signing him and moulding him into 'the next&nbsp;Milan Skriniar'.

Inter interested in Andersen

Tottenham are poised to extend the contract of Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli, per <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/tottenham-transfer-news-dele-alli-contract-latest-talks-premier-league-epl-a8558841.html" target="_blank">The Independent</a>. Mauricio Pochettino, Harry Kane and Erik Lamela have all extended their deals at the club, and there has been a breakthrough in negotiations with Alli, who is set to become the latest to put pen to paper.

Spurs close in on new Alli deal

Manchester United are trying to lure RB Leipzig scout Paul Mitchell to the club as their technical director, <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/rb-leipzig-manchester-united-will-paul-mitchell-als-direktor-holen-57498090.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a> reports. The Englishman, who hails from the city, only arrived at the German club in February but was blamed by head coach Ralf Rangnick for failing to have an alternative to Ademola Lookman in the summer when that deal fell through.

Man Utd aiming to snap up RB Leipzig scout

Bayern Munich are looking at Florian Thauvin as an option to replace Franck Ribery in the long term, according to <a href="https://www.ouest-france.fr/sport/football/bayern-munich/football-le-bayern-munich-pret-casser-sa-tirelire-pour-thauvin-5987342">Ouest France</a>. FCB grabbed Ribery from OM in 2007 and want Thauvin to follow a similar path. The French side, though, are holding out for €80 million (£71m/$93m) for their star man.

Bayern want Thauvin to replace Ribery

Three Premier League clubs are tracking Bordeaux striker Francois Kamano, claims <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/bordeaux-tre-club-di-premier-vogliono-kamano-82465" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.&nbsp; Newcastle, Brighton and Fulham are all following the progress of the 22-year-old, who has&nbsp;five goals in seven appearances in Ligue 1 so far this season.

Three Premier League clubs following Kamano

Juventus&nbsp;and&nbsp;AC Milan&nbsp;are monitoring&nbsp;Aaron Ramsey’s situation at&nbsp;Arsenal, reports the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/aaron-ramsey-transfer-latest-arsenal-star-eyed-by-juventus-and-ac-milan-as-contract-talks-stall-a3947126.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard.</a> The 27-year-old's contract expires at the end of the season, and recent reports suggest that there has been a breakdown in talks between Ramsey and the Gunners.&nbsp; Ramsey will be eligible to sign a pre-contract with any team in January&nbsp;should he fail to agree fresh terms with Arsenal.&nbsp;

Juventus and Milan eyeing Ramsey

Manchester United are&nbsp;hoping that having&nbsp;Edwin van der Sar&nbsp;as Ajax's CEO will help them sign&nbsp;Frenkie&nbsp;De Jong, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20180927/452043757881/barca-pogba-frenkie-de-jong-aja-manchester-united.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>.&nbsp; Van der Sar&nbsp;spent six seasons as United's No. 1, helping the Red Devils win the Champions League in 2007-08.&nbsp; United are one of several clubs after De Jong, and they're hoping to lean on their former goalkeeper to seal a deal for the prized 21-year-old.&nbsp;

Man Utd hoping key connection helps land De Jong

Derby County right-back&nbsp;Jayden Bogle has committed his future to the club by signing a new four-year contract. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">.<a href="https://twitter.com/Jayden_bogle?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Jayden_Bogle</a> has signed a new four-year contract with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DCFC</a>! 🐏 👉 <a href="https://t.co/Wv3heEx7Ly">https://t.co/Wv3heEx7Ly</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bogle2022?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bogle2022</a> <a href="https://t.co/3qd0Ibohx9">pic.twitter.com/3qd0Ibohx9</a>— Derby County (@dcfcofficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/dcfcofficial/status/1045357401468260352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center> The 18-year-old has earned a starring role for the Rams this season, leading many to call for him to receive an England youth call-up.&nbsp;

Bogle signs new Derby contract

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas&nbsp;says it will not be easy for the Blues to fend off interest in Eden Hazard next summer. Though Fabregas said it wasn't tough to keep Hazard at Stamford Bridge this summer, the Belgian's contract status may make things more challenging next year. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/fabregas-keeping-hazard-was-easy-but-may-not-be-next-summer/1844ia5wxf04a1n1uhcyqox70k" target="_blank">Read what Fabregas had to say about his team-mate right here!</a>

Fabregas: Keeping Hazard may not be easy next summer

Besiktas wanted to re-sign Cenk Tosun from Everton this summer, according to <a href="https://www.fotomac.com.tr/galeri/besiktas/besiktas-forvet-sorununu-eski-ask-ile-cozecek-cenk-tosun/8" target="_blank">Fotomac</a>.&nbsp; Tosun only joined Everton from&nbsp;Besiktas in January, but has struggled to show the same form he did with the Turkish club.&nbsp; Everton denied the request from the Turkish side, but could be more open to a move should the 27-year-old's form not improve.&nbsp;

Besiktas wanted Tosun back this summer

Manchester United players were stunned by comments made by Jose Mourinho about defenders Phil Jones and Eric Bailly, according to <a href="http://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/7366559/jose-mourinhos-phil-jones-eric-bailly-manchester-united-derby/" target="_blank">The&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/7366559/jose-mourinhos-phil-jones-eric-bailly-manchester-united-derby/" target="_blank">Sun</a><a href="http://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/7366559/jose-mourinhos-phil-jones-eric-bailly-manchester-united-derby/" target="_blank">.</a> Mourinho told reporters he knew the team was in trouble in their penalty shootout loss to Derby in the Carabao Cup when it reached Jones and Bailly's turns to shot. And their team-mates now believe the pair may be being targeted by Mourinho, as Luke Shaw was last year, with the result having as big a negative impact on the squad as Paul Pogba being stripped of the vice-captaincy for his comments after the draw with Wolves.

Man Utd players stunned by Mourinho comments

While Aaron Ramsey has been made available in January, Arsenal will not force the midfielder out in the winder transfer window according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6216353/Aaron-Ramsey-wont-forced-Arsenal-January.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. Ramsey has reportedly turned down the Gunners' latest offer and with no new offer forthcoming, his time at the club seems to be nearing an end. The Wales international is likely to wait until the summer as he stands to make more money on free transfer, but Arsenal will not order him to&nbsp;leave&nbsp;in January.

Ramsey will not be forced out in January

Barcelona are interested in bringing in Paul Pogba, but they are only willing to pay half of Manchester United's valuation, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/paul-pogba-wanted-barcelona-only-13321632" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; The Red Devils want&nbsp;£200 million ($262m)&nbsp;for their star, but Barcelona only want to pay £100m&nbsp;($131m) with add-ons&nbsp;for the France midfielder. The La Liga club will not move for Pogba in January and will wait until the summer instead, expecting a transfer battle for him.

Barcelona want Pogba for £100m

Marcus Rashford has been reprimanded by Jose Mourinho over attitude issues after the Champions League match with Young Boys, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6216237/Joses-Rash-blast-Manchester-United-boss-Mourinho-raps-striker-Rashford-attitude.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The attacker's behaviour has been a concern since his return from the World Cup, and Mourinho told him he is not too important to listen to instructions. Mourinho has been doing this to multiple stars to shore up the dressing room as fears of fracture grow thanks to the manager's conflict with Paul Pogba.

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