Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Haaland wants Real Madrid move

Erling Haaland has decided that he wants to move to Real Madrid, <a href="https://www.abc.es/deportes/real-madrid/abci-haaland-costo-15-millones-comisiones-para-raiola-y-otros-8-para-padre-jugador-202010170129_noticia.html" target="_blank">ABC</a> reports. The Borussia Dortmund forward has been with the Bundesliga side less than a year but has already made his mind up about his future. He is ready to shun Manchester United and Chelsea to join what he considers to be the biggest club in the world.

Haaland wants Real Madrid move

Real Madrid are ready to battle Manchester United for the future transfer of Jadon Sancho, claims&nbsp;<a href="https://www.todofichajes.com/el-real-madrid-se-suma-a-la-puja-por-jadon-sancho/" target="_blank">Todo Fichajes</a>.&nbsp; The Borussia Dortmund star was continually linked with Old Trafford over the summer, only for his club to ultimately veto a move.

Madrid enter fight for Jadon Sancho

Celtic attempted to sign Tottenham youngster Jack Clarke on loan during the transfer window, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/revealed-celtic-approach-made-for-13m-tottenham-player/" target="_blank">Football Insider 24/7</a>.&nbsp; Spurs rebuffed the bid due to their concerns he wouldn't get enough first-team football at Parkhead.

Celtic made Clarke loan bid

Galatasaray are keen to add Atletico Madrid star Diego Costa to their ranks, claims&nbsp;<a href="https://www.todofichajes.com/el-galatasaray-quiere-a-diego-costa-como-recambio-de-falcao/" target="_blank">Todo Fichajes</a>.&nbsp; The former Spain international is contending for a starting spot at Atletico with new signing Luis Suarez, although both forwards started Saturday's victory over Celta.

Galatasaray to make Costa bid

Raul Jimenez continues to “keep doors open” on the transfer front at Wolves, with the&nbsp;Mexico&nbsp;international continuing to spark talk of interest from the likes of&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;and&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;despite committing to a new contract. The Mexico international has told Sky Sports: "You always have to keep doors open for everything but never lose your mind. It’s going to be like this for all the transfer windows." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/jimenez-keeping-doors-open-wolves-man-utd-real-madrid/1aalgnwudif8p1f7ec1taj1kjq" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Jimenez still keeping ‘doors open’

West Brom winger Kamil Grosicki missed out on a move to Nottingham Forest by 21 seconds, according to <a href="https://www.meczyki.pl/newsy/transfer-kamila-grosickiego-nottingham-spoznilo-sie-21-sekund-nasz-news/153398-n" target="_blank">Meczyki.</a> A switch to the City Ground was due to be made before the domestic deadline passed, but the relevant paperwork was not processed in time.

West Brom winger missed out on move by 21 seconds

Inter will be opening themselves up to January offers for Christian Eriksen, reports <a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/inter-eriksen-deve-cambiare-marcia-altrimenti-l-addio-anticipato-servira-per-i-liberarlo-i-1446165" target="_blank">TMW.</a> The Danish playmaker has struggled in Italy since moving to San Siro from Tottenham during the winter window of 2020.

Inter prepared to part with Eriksen

Brighton are leading the race to snap up Danny Welbeck as a free agent, claims the <a href="https://www.brightonandhoveindependent.co.uk/sport/football/brighton-and-hove-albion/former-man-united-and-arsenal-striker-red-hot-favourite-sign-brighton-3006724" target="_blank">Brighton &amp; Hove Independent.</a> The former Manchester United and Arsenal forward is currently without a club following his release by Watford.

Brighton leading race for Welbeck

Gareth Bale stood alone in refusing to reduce his wages during the coronavirus pandemic, claims&nbsp;<a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2020/10/17/5f8b0f44e2704e3c318b45c3.html" target="_blank">Cadena Ser</a>&nbsp;(via&nbsp;Marca).&nbsp; The Welshman was the only member of the Real Madrid first team to resist the pay cuts, brought in to protect the club's financial situation during the interruption to the 2019-20 season.

Bale only Madrid player who refused salary cut

Barcelona youngster Konrad de la Fuente looks set to play this weekend in the Catalans' feeder team, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/konrad-jugara-con-barcelona-8160394" target="_blank">Sport</a>.&nbsp; The United States youth international will feature in the B team after being overlooked by Ronald Koeman for the Blaugrana's meeting with Getafe.

Konrad sent down to Barcelona B

Facundo Pellistri has been signed by&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;as one for the future, rather than the present, admits Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The Red Devils moved for&nbsp;the potential of an exciting teenage winger on deadline day of the summer window. A €10 million (£9m/$12m) deal has been put in place, with United hoping to be the ones to&nbsp;benefit from the potential that exists in the&nbsp;Uruguayan forward’s game. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/pellistri-future-man-utd-solskjaer/1zbch7viofuh1geau3h39z07b" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Pellistri one for the future at Man Utd, says Solskjaer

Declan Rice will ignore the interest being shown in him from&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;and go on to spend “a number of years” at West Ham, says Hammers coach Stuart Pearce. Pearce has told The Sun: "I like to think Dec will be at West Ham for years to come, leading the club on to success.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/rice-snub-chelsea-interest-pearce-england-west-ham/1d2edcviajkkv1aon0fqeduq1v" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Rice backed to snub Chelsea interest

Juventus opted to sign Federico Chiesa over making a move for Houssem Aouar in the summer window, claims <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzio</a>. The Bianconeri believe the right call was made, but may still join the scramble for a talented Lyon playmaker in January.

Juve picked Chiesa over Aouar

West Ham are hoping to put a January agreement for Josh King in place, reports <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-west-ham-lay-groundwork-for-january-signing-after-agreement-revealed/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a> The Norwegian striker remains on Bournemouths' books for now, but is expected to be on the move in the winter window.

West Ham hopeful on King capture

Chelsea passed on the opportunity to sign Christian Eriksen in the summer transfer window, claims <a href="https://www.patreon.com/m/5169761/posts" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>. The Blues did land the likes of Kai Havertz and Hakim Ziyech, meaning that Frank Lampard had no need to move for a former Tottenham playmaker who is struggling to make an impact at Inter.

Chelsea passed on Eriksen approach

Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman has reiterated his desire to sign Memphis Depay from Lyon. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/koeman-depay-january-i-want-him-at-barcelona/uu8apz99zqar10oyfacw8tfcm" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

'I want to have him at Barcelona' - Koeman confirms intention to sign Depay in January transfer window

Fiorentina president Rocco Commisso has hit out at Federico Chiesa for forcing his move to Juventus. “I treated him like a son, whereas he did not do the right thing towards me, my family or those who work at this club. He’s a kid, so it’s better not to discuss this anymore, even if in America we say: If you go, try not to burn your bridges," he told <a href="https://www.lanazione.it/sport" target="_blank">La Nazione</a>. “They forced us into a one buyer and one seller situation. He didn’t want to go to England, and in Italy he only wanted Juve, who were well aware of the situation. I had to ultimately give him what he wanted as a right business decision.”

Fiorentina hit out at Chiesa for forcing Juventus move

Juventus will seek to sign Rennes' Eduardo Camavinga next summer, according to <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>. Real Madrid are generally thought to have the edge in the race, but the loan of Daniele Rugani to the Breton side was designed to strengthen relations between the&nbsp; clubs.

Juventus seek to pinch Camavinga ahead of Real Madrid

Former Tottenham star Glenn Hoddle believes that Gareth Bale will excel in his second spell at Spurs due to his creativity, rather than the pace and power that was once the hallmark of his game. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/creator-bale-major-asset-tottenham-mourinho-kane-hoddle/1218kie5zxv3s1i0bw8vkcnvuk" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

‘Creator’ Bale will be a major asset to Tottenham, Mourinho and Kane, says Hoddle

With Antoine Griezmann's future at Barcelona unclear, <a href="https://okdiario.com/deportes/griezmann-no-tiene-miedo-6287750" target="_blank">OK Diario</a> reports that Paris Saint-Germain are closely monitoring the World Cup star. Griezmann has been repeatedly linked to the Ligue 1 side before, while Juventus and Inter could make a loan move for the forward.

PSG monitoring Griezmann situation

Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane's man management has been brought under question internally at the club, according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/10/17/primera/1602906528_700746.html?m1=cG9ydGFkYV9wb3J0YWRh&amp;m2=QUNUVUFMSURBRA%3D%3D&amp;m3=NA%3D%3D&amp;m4=dmlkZW8%3D&amp;m5=MjE%3D" target="_blank">AS</a>. Certain directors at the Bernabeu believe that the Frenchman should have handled the case of James Rodriguez better and are frustrated to see him shining at Everton.

Zidane under fire as James shines

David Moyes has admitted there was a "chance" for Gareth Bale to join Manchester United at the start of his Old Trafford tenure, but said the Welsh superstar made the right decision to join Real Madrid. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/i-wanted-to-sign-bale-at-man-utd-red-devils-had-a-chance-to/1cvg6vmn5uinl12l1xznhtcmkf" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

'I wanted to sign Bale at Man Utd' - Red Devils had a 'chance' to snare Welsh superstar, says Moyes

Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha has welcomed the signing of Edinson Cavani and he thinks that it will help Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side to overcome a poor start to the season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/cavani-is-a-guarantee-man-utds-new-striker-excites-saha/50dzkha7duh419o0dxw4upbpc" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

'Cavani is a guarantee' - Man Utd's new striker 'excites' Saha

Highly rated Lille sporting director Luis Campos wants to quit the club, according to <a href="https://www.record.pt/internacional/detalhe/saida-de-luis-campos-do-lille-em-cima-da-mesa?ref=HP_2BlocoAreasemDestaques" target="_blank">Record</a>. Tottenham were among the clubs linked with him in the summer, but it could be a long and costly process for his time in France to come to an end.

Campos wants to quit Lille

Antoine Griezmann's discontent at being used on the right of the Barcelona attack could see him leave the club come January. Inter and Juventus are both tipped to try their luck with loan deals for the World Cup winner by <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2020/10/16/calciomercato-juventus-inter-koeman-griezmann-barcellona/" target="_blank">Calciomercato.com</a>.

Inter and Juventus eye loan deal for Griezmann

Veteran attacker Robinho had thought he had signed for Santos last week, but the deal now appears in doubt as the player fights accusations of sexual misconduct in Italy. <a href="https://www.santosfc.com.br/nota-a-imprensa-2/" target="_blank">The club released a statement indicating that the transfer is currently "suspended".</a>

Santos suspend Robinho signing

Barcelona's players have sent a letter to president Josip Bartomeu stating they are not happy with the salary reduction process currently in action at the club. <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/la-carta-de-los-jugadores-del-barca-bartomeu-8159867" target="_blank">Sport</a> reports that the Catalans' squad are furious with the way they have been treated but that many regret having to take this step.

Crisis continues to build at Barca

Josh King has hinted at a January move away from Bournemouth after surprisingly remaining at the Cherries as the transfer window slammed shut. The Norwegian international was reportedly by Aston Villa, Everton and West Brom, but no deal was struck and the 28-year-old striker will stay on the south coast until the next window opens. "If you had asked me two months ago if I thought I would be in Bournemouth (now), I would have answered 110 per cent no," King said, as reported by <a href="https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-transfer-news-king-19119294" target="_blank">Birmingham Live</a>. "It is a bit special to be a football player who has nine months left on his contract. We'll see if I go now or in January. "Had it been up to me, I would have already signed for a club and started the season, played four games and been in top form. "I think the club&nbsp; would rather I be there but, like I said, I felt I had done my part and been loyal to the club for many years. "We had an agreement between us (that he could leave) after what happened in January."

Bournemouth's King hints at January move

Ryan Manning has completed a move from QPR to Swansea City for an undisclosed fee, <a href="https://www.qpr.co.uk/news/club-news/ryan-manning-completes-swansea-move/" target="_blank">the London-based club has confirmed</a> The 24-year-old midfielder has spent the last seven years at Loftus Road, making 96 appearances and scoring nine goals.

QPR sell Manning to Swansea

Saint-Etienne&nbsp;head coach&nbsp;Claude Puel has slammed Arsenal for their treatment of&nbsp;William Saliba after the defender was left off the team's&nbsp;Europa League&nbsp;squad. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/saint-etienne-boss-puel-slams-arsenal-for-treatment-of/1o3l8gsype1xk122uwliiw9mbv" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Saint-Etienne boss Puel slams Arsenal for treatment of Saliba

Socceroos legend John Aloisi is among 10 contenders for the vacant coaching role at A-League club Newcastle Jets. Aloisi, who has had stints at Melbourne City and Brisbane Roar, submitted his resume and will likely be among the favourites with the Hunter looking to appoint an Australian coach, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/AleagueHub/status/1317238678574436352" target="_blank">A-League Hub</a>.

Aloisi applies for Newcastle Jets coaching role

Former&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;full-back Pablo Zabaleta has retired from football. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/former-manchester-city-star-zabaleta-retires-from-football/1hdm1p0lgw8lf1u8bqjna36ude" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Former Manchester City star Zabaleta retires from football

Frank Lampard says&nbsp;Chelsea’s summer spending spree was what the club needed to compensate for Eden Hazard’s departure last year. After a year in which they dealt with a transfer ban, Chelsea brought in a host of new faces in the recently completed transfer window. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/lampard-chelsea-needed-to-spend-big-to-replace-hazard/5cxuyokk64a61n3pnuy5nxvz1" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Lampard: Chelsea needed to spend big to replace Hazard

David Moyes has admitted there was a "chance" for&nbsp;Gareth Bale to join&nbsp;Manchester&nbsp;United at the start of his Old Trafford tenure, but said&nbsp;the Welsh superstar made the right decision to join&nbsp;Real Madrid. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/i-wanted-to-sign-bale-at-man-utd-red-devils-had-a-chance-to/1cvg6vmn5uinl12l1xznhtcmkf" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'I wanted to sign Bale at Man Utd'

Real Madrid and Barcelona want to sign Bruno Fernandes only eight months after the star joined Manchester United, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12951171/man-utd-fernandes-transfer-barcelona-real-madrid/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Spanish powerhouses are keenly watching the Portugal international's situation at Old Trafford, with speculation suggesting the 26-year-old had a bust-up with Red Devils coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer However, Fernandes poured cold water on claims of a rift with the Man Utd boss, suggesting people were trying to cause trouble at the club by linking his name to discontent.

Man Utd star Fernandes wanted by Real and Barca

Yannick Bolasie has failed to secure a move away from Everton to Middlesbrough before the domestic transfer deadline on Friday. As reported by <a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/54578816" target="_blank">BBC</a>, the 31-year-old took to Twitter to reveal the move to the Championship club fell through at the last minute. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Disappointed the deal couldn’t get done in time...signed &amp; sent off, waited till 19.00 with real hope From my end I know I was willing to give up a lot...all I wanna do is say thank you to Neil Warnock (appreciate you so much) and wish Middlesbrough all the best this season 1/2 — Yannick Bolasie (@YannickBolasie) <a href="https://twitter.com/YannickBolasie/status/1317179573025558531?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Bolasie's Middlesbrough move falls through

Ipswich Town striker Ben Folami is close to confirming a loan move to A-League side Melbourne Victory, coach Paul Lambert has confirmed. The 21-year-old Australian forward scored his first goal for Ipswich Town against Gillingham in the EFL Trophy last week. “I think they’ve more or less got [Folami's move]&nbsp;done, it’s more or less done,” Lambert said, as reported by <a href="https://www.twtd.co.uk/ipswich-town-news/38930/folami-close-to-melbourne-victory-loan-move" target="_blank">TWTD</a>. “It’s a great opportunity for him. I think he knows the coach there [Grant Brebner], I think it’s good for him that he’ll play competitive football week in, week out, I think that’s important for any kid’s development.”

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