Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Real Madrid eye swoop for Mbappe and Haaland

Tottenham are considering a January move for Atletico Madrid frontman Antoine Griezmann - according to <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/tottenham-atento-futuro-incierto-griezmann-20211230.html" target="_self">Fichajes</a>.The 30-year-old rejoined Atletico on loan from Barca last summer and the Liga champions have the option to extend the loan by an extra year or buy him outright for £34 million ($46m).Spurs could offer Griezmann an alternative route and he would be interested in a move to the Premier League, with Antonio Conte thought to be a keen admirer of the striker.

Spurs consider January Griezmann move (Fichajes)

Real Madrid are aiming to move for both Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland in the summer, reports <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4553911/real-madrid-plot-mega-haaland-mbappe-deal-arsenals-plan-for-life-after-aubameyang" target="_blank">ESPN</a>.Mbappe nearly joined the Blancos from PSG in the summer of 2021 but is expected to move as a free agent after the season ends.Madrid also feel they will be able to hold off competition from some of Europe's elite to sign Dortmund star Haaland.

Real Madrid eye swoop for Mbappe and Haaland

The Blancos feel they can land both superstars this summer

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨Paulo Pezzolano, ex entrenador de Tuzos, es el nuevo timonel de Cruzeiro. *️⃣Desde su entorno me confirman que el acuerdo con el club de Belo Horizonte ya es total. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TratoHecho?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TratoHecho</a> <a href="https://t.co/CArf3rtbOl">pic.twitter.com/CArf3rtbOl</a>— César Luis Merlo (@CLMerlo) <a href="https://twitter.com/CLMerlo/status/1477332163209011200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Pezzolano to take Cruzeiro job

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Toronto FC proposal to Lorenzo Insigne is on the table and it’s confirmed: €11m guaranteed as *net* salary, €4.5m add ons for five year and half deal. 🇨🇦🇮🇹 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TorontoFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TorontoFC</a> Negotiations ongoing since days now entering into key stages to reach an agreement. Toronto are pushing. ⤵️✅ <a href="https://t.co/Nfkv417KJf">https://t.co/Nfkv417KJf</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1477368897833680896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Toronto FC offer contract to Insigne

West Brom have completed the signing of Daryl Dike from Orlando City, the Championship club confirmed on Saturday.<iframe></iframe>The Baggies currently occupy fourth place as they look to make an instant return to the Premier League following last season's relegation.Dike, 21, is rated as one of the United States men's national team's top young attacking players and will hope to add further firepower to his new club's promotion bid.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/usmnt-star-dike-completes-west-brom-move/blt437cc9b0f96cf908" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

USMNT star Dike completes West Brom move

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Exclusive • @TheAthleticUK Transfer News • Understand <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WatfordFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WatfordFC</a> have agreed deals for Nice LB Hassane Kamara &amp; KAS Eupen DM Edo Kayembe • Besiktas’ Vida is target with CB next • Ranieri to be backed with incomings Full details. <a href="https://t.co/OlBF1bdmCd">https://t.co/OlBF1bdmCd</a>— Adam Leventhal (@AdamLeventhal) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamLeventhal/status/1477371447421067264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Watford to make double transfer swoop

Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland told a fan that he can already see himself playing in Spain, according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2021/12/31/primera/1640979759_947302.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. “I will play here, in Spain,” the Norwegian reportedly affirmed when asked about the possibility of moving to the country in the future.

Haaland sees himself in Spain

Moves on the horizon for Icardi and Alvarez?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍️ Welcoming The Reds' first signing of 2022, Keinan Davis 🤩 Forward joins on loan from Aston Villa until end of the season 🌳🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFFC</a>— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFFC/status/1477339017855311879?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Villa's Davis joins Nottingham Forest on loan

Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard would jump at the chance to make Axel Tuanzebe's loan move from Manchester United permanent. "It’s very much in Ax’s hands and Manchester United’s hands. We want him here, we would be delighted to keep him. We don’t just see it as a loan until the end of the season," he told reporters.“It’s something we want to explore further than that. We just hope we’ve got that opportunity.

Gerrard hoping to keep Tuanzebe at Villa

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">West Bromwich are set to sign USMNT striker Daryl Dike on loan from Orlando City, confirmed. Deal at final stages as per <a href="https://twitter.com/JPercyTelegraph?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JPercyTelegraph</a>. 🤝🇺🇸 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WBA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WBA</a> Personal terms also agreed, announcement expected soon. He had proposals from Italian clubs but he’s joining WBA.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1477319157758808064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Dike set for West Brom

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Kieran Trippier and Premier League calling. Diego Simeone confirms: “Trippier now has to decide if he wants to leave or not. We’ll move after his decision” 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Atleti?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Atleti</a> Newcastle are pushing to complete the deal as soon as possible. Let’s see if Chelsea will try to jump into it. <a href="https://t.co/mZUBTIHotT">pic.twitter.com/mZUBTIHotT</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1477258348261224451?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Trippier close to Premier League return

Tottenham could offer to take Philippe Coutinho off Barcelona's hands - according to <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/conte-tottenham-joan-laporta-coutinho_688766_102.html" target="_self">El Nacional</a>.Spurs are considering trying to persuade the Spanish giants to let the 29-year-old go on a free transfer before the January window closes.However, it remains to be seen whether Tottenham will be willing to match Coutinho's current £370,000 per week wage packet.

Spurs could offer to take Coutinho off Barca's hands

Real Madrid have cooled their interest in Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger - according to Spanish outlet <a href="https://www.abc.es/deportes/real-madrid/abci-rudiger-pide-prima-20-millones-fichar-real-madrid-202112310211_noticia.html" target="_self">ABC</a>.The Blancos had been in the running to sign the 28-year-old when he becomes a free agent next summer but have been put off by his agent's wage demands.Madrid will instead prioritise a renewal for Eder Militao, with talks over a new five-year contract worth €8.5 million per annum set to begin in the coming weeks.

Real Madrid cool Rudiger interest

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">𝑽𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏 is Monégasque! ❤️🤍 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeVanderson?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeVanderson</a> <a href="https://t.co/190JdvcVOn">pic.twitter.com/190JdvcVOn</a>— AS Monaco EN 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco_EN) <a href="https://twitter.com/AS_Monaco_EN/status/1477276434427174914?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Monaco sign Vanderson from Gremio 

Roma are trying to beat Manchester United to the signing of Marseille midfielder Boubacar Kamara - according to <a href="https://www.repubblica.it/" target="_self">La Repubblica</a>.The Red Devils have been tipped to bring in the 22-year-old in January, but the Giallorossi have now swooped in to open direct talks with his agent.Roma are hoping to reach a deal with Marseille that suits all parties, but Kamara is aware that he could get a higher salary at Old Trafford.

Roma trying to beat Man Utd to Kamara

For years one of the most insular football nations on the planet when it came to accepting coaches from overseas, suddenly Brazil cannot get enough of them – particularly if they happen to possess a Portuguese passport.Jorge Jesus' 2019 Copa Libertadores victory with Flamengo and<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/new-mourinho-palmeiras-abel-ferreira-inspiration-special-one/blt8996b5ca2d0c64a9">&nbsp;two consecutive wins in the competition for Abel Ferreira and Palmeiras</a>&nbsp;mean that natives of Brazil's Lusophone cousin across the Atlantic Ocean are very much in vogue among Serie A's top clubs.So much so, in fact, that Flamengo and reigning national champions Atletico Mineiro have found themselves in the midst of a complex web of shifting allegiances which has left a Champions League last-16 participant and a potential World Cup nation fuming.Read the full article on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/paulo-sousa-jorge-jesus-and-the-portuguese-coach-merry-go/bltc6273b131654422b" target="_self">GOAL</a>.

Sousa, Jesus & the Portuguese coach merry-go-round

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Chelsea are absolutely not planning to sell/offload Romelu Lukaku in January. The situation is so clear on club side: he's not leaving the club, Tuchel will talk face by face with Rom to clarify the situation. 🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> 📲 More on Lukaku interview: <a href="https://t.co/oMpEdnYge5">https://t.co/oMpEdnYge5</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1477221812710875136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Chelsea won't sell Lukaku in January despite interview shock

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🤝 Matty Longstaff and Rodrigo Vilca have today officially returned to the club following loan spells with Aberdeen and Doncaster Rovers respectively. ⚫️⚪️— Newcastle United (@NUFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NUFC/status/1477260517408452613?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Longstaff & Vlica return to Newcastle after loan spells

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍ We're delighted to announce a new three-and-a-half year deal for Christian Norgaard Happy New Year everyone 📄 <a href="https://t.co/YN4V9F2jEY">https://t.co/YN4V9F2jEY</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BrentfordFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BrentfordFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Norgaard2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Norgaard2025</a> <a href="https://t.co/K9unIEpS84">pic.twitter.com/K9unIEpS84</a>— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrentfordFC/status/1477248540724367365?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Norgaard pens fresh terms at Brentford 

Newcastle have submitted a formal bid for Atletico Madrid full-back Kieran Trippier - according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/transfer-centre" target="_self">Sky Sports</a>.The two clubs are now in advanced talks over a permanent deal for the 31-year-old, who was named in La Liga's team of the season in 2020-21.Newcastle boss Eddie Howe previously worked with Trippier at Burnley and is now closing in on a reunion at St James' Park.

Newcastle submit Trippier bid 

Borussia Dortmund's Erling Haaland has fueled rumours linking him with Real Madrid and Barcelona by telling supporters he will play in Spain later this year - as <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2021/12/31/primera/1640979759_947302.html" target="_self">AS</a> reports.The 21-year-old has been on holiday in Marbella, and was asked where he plans on playing next season when approached by a group of fans.Haaland replied: "I will play here, in Spain."

Real & Barca-linked Haaland: I will play in Spain

Arsenal have opened talks with Lyon over the potential signing of Bruno Guimaraes - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1476801447853445121" target="_self">Nicolo Schira</a>.Mikel Arteta and Gunners technical director Edu are both keen admirers of the 24-year-old, who is reportedly valued at around £38 million ($51m).Guimaraes has appeared in 22 games in all competitions for Lyon so far this term, recording five assists along the way.

Arsenal open talks for Lyon midfielder Guimaraes 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We are delighted to announce that manager Nathan Jones has signed a new long-term contract with the Hatters, taking him through to the end of the 2026-27 campaign! 🙌<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COYH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#COYH</a>— Luton Town FC (@LutonTown) <a href="https://twitter.com/LutonTown/status/1477218561508757507?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Luton boss Jones signs new long-term deal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍️ | We have signed Ukraine defender Vitaliy Mykolenko from <a href="https://twitter.com/DynamoKyiv?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DynamoKyiv</a> for an undisclosed fee on a deal until summer 2026. Welcome, Vitaliy! 🇺🇦💙— Everton (@Everton) <a href="https://twitter.com/Everton/status/1477218632237260802?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Everton snap up Mykolenko from Dynamo Kiev 

Manchester City are set to sanction the departure of 19-year-old winger Jayden Braaf - according to <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/jayden-braaf-transfer-man-city-22612605" target="_self">MEN</a>.The Dutchman has been linked with a number of European clubs that could look to arrange a cut-price January deal.City are ready to cash in on Braaf before he becomes a free agent in the summer, with his three year stay at Etihad Stadium now coming to an end.

Man City set to sanction Braaf's departure 

Juventus have made in an initial approach for Tottenham midfielder Giovani Lo Celso - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/alessio_lento/status/1476883570077716483" target="_self">Calciomercato</a>.The Italian giants are interested in signing the 25-year-old on loan and he is excited by the prospect of playing in Serie A.Dejan Kulusevski could be offered to Spurs as a makeweight in any final deal, but no formal details have been ironed out as of yet.

Juve approach Tottenham over Lo Celso loan

Paris Saint-Germain are eyeing a potential swoop for Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/hadrien_grenier/status/1477026424523575300?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1477026424523575300%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redditmedia.com%2Fmediaembed%2Frt3q8v%3Fresponsive%3Dtrueis_nightmode%3Dfalse" target="_self">French journalist Hadrien Grenier</a>.The 24-year-old has only six months left on his contract and would be open to a switch to Parc des Princes.PSG will look to formalise their interest in Dembele in the event that Kylian Mbappe completes his highly anticipated move to Real Madrid in 2022.

PSG eyeing Dembele 

Eintracht Frankfurt defender Almamy Toure is the subject of interest from Roma - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/roma-difficolta-per-maitland-niles-e-spunta-l-alternativa-dalla--93543" target="_self">Calciomercato</a>.The Giallorossi are looking at the 25-year-old as an alternative signing in case they fail to land Arsenal's Ainsley Maitland-Niles in January.Frankfurt may be willing to let Toure depart if Roma submit an offer within the region of €8 million.

Roma interested in Frankfurt defender Toure

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Manchester United want €1m for Axel Tuanzebe loan to Napoli until the end of the season. Current proposal is around €400k, talks progressing. 🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Napoli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Napoli</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> The player has accepted to join Napoli and he's waiting to see what happens, as Aston Villa too.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1477122910959681536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Napoli pushing to sign Tuanzebe 

Lille's Sven Botman is Newcastle's top defensive target in January, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10359423/Lilles-Sven-Botman-come-Newcastles-rescue-Holland-U21-tops-wishlist.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a>Newcastle are currently in talks with Lille over a £30 million ($41m) move for the 21-year-old.

Newcastle make Botman top defensive target

Claudio Ranieri's position as Watford head coach is under threat, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10359115/Claudio-Ranieri-pressure-Watford-Hornets-having-suffered-eight-defeats-ten-games.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a>Ranieri only took over as Hornets boss in October but the club has lost eight of his 10 games in charge so far.With Watford just two points clear of the relegation zone, the club may be forced to sack a second manager this season.

Ranieri under pressure at Watford

Napoli are eying a move for free agent left-back Djibril Nana, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2021/12/31/calciomercato-napoli-nana-stoccarda-de-laurentiis/" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.The 18-year-old has spent time in the academies of Bayern Munich and Stuttgart, and Napoli view him as a prospect for the future.

Napoli eye move for Nana

Tottenham are ready to make a lucrative offer to AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie, reports <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4559728/tottenham-to-make-lucrative-offer-for-ac-milans-franck-kessie-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a>.Kessie's deal with Milan expires at the end of the season and he is free to sign a pre-contract agreement with another club starting in January.

Tottenham ready to make Kessie offer

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Deal in progress between Newcastle and Atletico Madrid for Kieran Trippier as said here yesterday. Talks ongoing, club still confident to sign him soon. ⚪️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NUFC</a> Waiting for the official, final bid ⤵️ <a href="https://t.co/TuhERcByec">https://t.co/TuhERcByec</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1476982558885920769?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 31, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Trippier nearing Newcastle move

Bakary Sako is hoping to convince Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to return to Saint-Etienne.The out-of-favour Arsenal striker starred for the Ligue 1 side between 2011 and 2013 and has been tipped to leave the Gunners in January."I am trying to attract him," Saint-Etienne midfielder Sako said. "Wouldn’t you like to see Aubameyang back at Saint-Etienne?"We all feel the same. I am very serious when I tell him to come, even if it is in a joking tone. I don’t know if it is possible, but I hope he will respond favourably."

Sako wants Aubameyang back at Saint-Etienne

Ainsley Maitland-Niles is set for talks with Arsenal over his future, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/ainsley-maitland-niles-enter-arsenal-25824446?1=&amp;_ga=2.134035529.613924786.1640978349-1561885232.1636669830" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.The 24-year-old is looking for a move away from north London as he struggles to lock down regular playing time with Arsenal.Roma and Everton have been credited with an interest in Maitland-Niles.

Maitland-Niles set for future talks

Cadiz are aiming to sign Luuk de Jong&nbsp;on a loan through the rest of the season, reports <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20211231/1001731499/cadiz-da-nuevo-plazo-luuk-jong.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo.</a>De Jong is currently on loan at Barcelona from Sevilla, but the Dutch striker does not figure into Xavi's plans at Camp Nou.

Cadiz target De Jong 

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