Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Wenger close to Milan move

Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is close to finalising a deal to take over at AC Milan, <a href="https://www.francefootball.fr/news/Arsene-wenger-tout-pres-du-milan-ac/956264" target="_blank">France Football</a> reports. It is said that the Frenchman has been negotiating with the Serie A side for some weeks and talks have almost reached a conclusion. The report claims Wenger will replace Gennaro Gattuso as the club's coach, while he will also have additional responsibilities in the inner workings of the club alongside sporting director Leonardo.

Wenger close to AC Milan move

The ex-Arsenal boss is set to return to management

Manchester City winger Leroy Sane has laughed off claims he could be about to join Manchester United. The Germany international has been linked with a sensational switch to Old Trafford, but Sane insists he has no interest in joining the Red Devils. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/leroy-sane-dismisses-man-utd-transfer-claims/1bzw9zcyk8zpb1050b4cs95pgn" target="_blank">Check out the full story right here!</a>

Sane dismisses Man Utd transfer claims

Germany winger had been linked with Red Devils

Real Madrid are ready to offer&nbsp;Marco Asensio as a makeweight in any deal for Chelsea forward Eden Hazard, according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/noticia/detalle/131451/marco-asensio-prepara-maletas-florentino-perez-lo-quiere-incluir-trueque-bomba">Don Balon.</a> Real president Florentino Perez is desperate to land the Belgian to finally replace Cristiano Ronaldo and is prepared offer&nbsp;Asensio to help get the deal done. However, any deal is unlikely to be completed in January as Real interim coach&nbsp;Santiago Solari is a fan of Asensio and is reluctant to see him leave mid-season.

Real to offer Asensio as part of Hazard deal

The Chelsea forward remains Los Blancos' prime target

The New England Revolution have declined options on six players while exercising options on 15 others, <a href="https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/post/2018/11/05/revolution-announce-year-end-roster-moves">the club announced on Monday</a>. Defender&nbsp;Claude Dielna, midfielder&nbsp;Guillermo Hauché, forward&nbsp;Femi Hollinger-Janzen, midfielder&nbsp;Cristhian Machado, defender&nbsp;Nicolas Samayoa, and midfielder/defender&nbsp;Mark Segbers have seen their options declined following the conclusion of the MLS season. Chris Tierney and Juan Agudelo, meanwhile, are also out of contract starting on Dec. 31 with the former eligible for MLS free agency.

Revolution decline options on six players

Darren Fletcher says he wanted West Brom to move for Virgil van Dijk back in 2015. The Dutch defender is now recognized as one of the Premier League's best after joining Liverpool from Southampton in January, but Fletcher says Van Dijk's career could have taken him to West Brom several years back. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/monster-van-dijk-could-have-ended-up-at-west-brom-fletcher/9dbqdyobaqbn1botjo5xg16z9">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Monster' Van Dijk could have ended up at West Brom - Fletcher

Ajax are ready to make a move for Boca Juniors ace Lisandro Magallan in January, report <a href="https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/2761831/ajax-heropent-jacht-op-magallan" target="_blank">De Telegraaf</a>. The Dutch outfit were heavily linked with signing Magallan in the summer. And recent speculation claims Ajax are looking to sign the defender for around&nbsp;€9 million in the winter market.

Ajax want Magallan in January

Sven van Beek has signed a new contract with Feyenoord. The club <a href="https://www.feyenoord.nl/nieuws/nieuwsoverzicht/contractverlenging-tot-2021-voor-sven-van-beek" target="_blank">revealed the news on Monday</a>, with the defender&nbsp;now tied to the Dutch giants until 2021. Van Beek's previous deal was set to expire in 2019.

Van Beek inks new Feyenoord contract

Former Premier League midfielder Karl Henry is in talks with Northampton over a short-term deal, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/transfer-centre" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The ex-Wolves man, who also represented QPR, Stoke, has been out of contract since leaving Bolton at the end of last season. Henry is now 35 years old.

Henry not ready to retire from playing

Paris Saint-Germain have appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to stop UEFA re-examining its decision to clear the club of breaching Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations. UEFA opted to review the investigation in July, having cleared the Ligue 1 champions of contravening FFP a month earlier. PSG, who in 2017 signed Neymar for a world-record €222 million and Kylian Mbappe on an initial loan before making the deal permanent for €180m, raised funds of around €50m through transfers at the request of UEFA to avoid sanctions for the 2015, 2016 and 2017 financial years. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/psg-appeal-to-cas-to-stop-uefas-financial-fair-play/1hkyau4jxvr7k1deggualnoyve" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal.</a>

PSG appeal to CAS to stop UEFA's FFP probe

Aaron Martin has signed a contract with Mainz until 2023. The defender was on loan at the Bundesliga side from Espanyol, but triggered a permanent move after making his 10th appearance of the season. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> Big news alert Aarón Martin has signed a contract at Mainz 05 until 2023! Following his 10th season appearance yesterday, a clause was activated to sign the Spanish U21 loanee on a permanent deal. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UpTheMainz?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UpTheMainz</a> <a href="https://t.co/bOV0zIBWBq">pic.twitter.com/bOV0zIBWBq</a> — Mainz 05 English (@Mainz05en) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mainz05en/status/1059370966323785728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 5, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Martin joins Mainz on permanent deal

Mohamed Diame is in line for a new contract at Newcastle United, report <a href="https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/mo-diame-course-win-new-15372623" target="_blank">the Chronicle</a>. The midfielder's current deal is set to expire at the end of the current campaign. However, the report claims Diame is on course to trigger an extension by reaching a certain amount of games this season.

Diame set for new Newcastle contract

Chelsea-linked Joao Felix has signed a contract extension at Benfica. The midfielder has caught the eye since emerging from the Portuguese giants' renowned youth academy. He has since been linked with a switch to Premier League high-flyers&nbsp;Chelsea, but Felix has put pen to paper on a deal which ties him to Benfica until 2023. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> João Félix until 2023.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EPluribusUnum?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EPluribusUnum</a> <a href="https://t.co/hnFrAYEimf">pic.twitter.com/hnFrAYEimf</a> — SL Benfica (@slbenfica_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/slbenfica_en/status/1059505624784941058?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 5, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Chelsea target Felix signs Benfica deal

Roma sporting director Monchi is a man in demand, according to the paper edition of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. The Italian outlet claims Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are all trying to poach the transfer guru. It is said that the 50-year-old has a buy-out clause in his current four-year deal with the Giallorossi.

Four clubs chasing Roma's Monchi

Bayer Leverkusen starlet Leon Bailey has said that he has no regrets over snubbing a move to the Premier League in recent transfer windows. Manchester United, City, Chelsea, Liverpool are all admirers of the 21-year-old, but the youngster is keen to keep his feet on the ground, progress in Germany and make a move when the time is right for his career. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/bailey-snubbed-man-utd-city-chelsea-liverpool-but-has-no/120qlku28z8kg1p6x3hh5c0h51" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>.

No Prem snub regrets for Bailey

Napoli striker Dries Mertens has left the door open for a future move to the Chinese Super League. Mertens, now 31, understands that his time at the top is nearing its end but feels that he may have one non-Europe adventure left in him. The Belgian revealed that he has spoken to countrymen Axel Witsel and Yannick Carrasco about the CSL and received positive reviews. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/mertens-future-hint-involves-free-agency-and-china/gy9b6wcju9w5142jkhivagott" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>.

Mertens open to China move

Everton are considering a move for Crystal Palace right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka after his impressive start to the Premier League campaign, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6351737/Everton-pursuit-Crystal-Palace-Aaron-Wan-Bissaka-replace-Seamus-Coleman.html">Daily Mail</a>. The Toffees reportedly see the defender as a long-term replacement for Seamus Coleman and may look to bed the new signing in alongside his senior counterpart as they have done with Lucas Digne and Leighton Baines on the opposite flank.&nbsp; However, Palace are not thought to be keen to sell, and Everton may be forced to include promising winger Ademola Lookman as part of any potential deal.

Everton weigh up Wan-Bissaka move

Burnley remain interested in West Brom forward Jay Rodriguez after failing to land him in the summer, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11708/11545296/burnley-remain-keen-to-sign-jay-rodriguez-in-january-transfer-window">Sky Sports News</a>. Sean Dyche is reportedly keen to bring the Burnley-born striker - who has scored eight goals in 15 appearances so far this season - back to the club where he started his career this&nbsp;January. The Clarets were apparently considering a move for Brentford's&nbsp;Ollie Watkins, but have been priced out of a move after the Championship outfit slapped a price tag upwards of £20m on the forward.

Burnley keen on Rodriguez reunion

Internazionale have made significant progress in their contract extension talks with central defender Milan Skriniar, and are prepared to resist any bids that come their way, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fcinternews.it/in-primo-piano/fcin-rinnovo-skriniar-nuovo-contatto-inter-entourage-passo-avanti-si-va-verso-l-accordo-292061">FcInterNews</a>. It appears that an agreement is imminent between club and player, but that is not likely to deter any potential suitors from pursuing the highly-rated defender's signature, with Manchester United strongly linked, as well as Manchester City, Chelsea and Barcelona. However, it seems the Italian outfit value Skriniar somewhere between €80m and €100m, a price tag they hope will be enough to retain their prized asset.

Inter brace for Skriniar bids

Angel Di Maria will not be joining former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus, despite the Portuguese's request for him to do so, according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/noticia/detalle/131454/di-maria-ya-ha-decidido-cual-sera-proximo-equipo-no-sera-cristiano-ronaldo-juventus">Donbalon</a>. Ronaldo was reportedly keen on a reunion with the Argentine in Turin, but the PSG winger recently penned a contract extension to put an end to those hopes. Di Maria also spoke of a desire to retire in his native country with Rosario Central when he eventually leaves Paris, stating he would not play for another European club.

Di Maria not joining Ronaldo at Juve

AC Milan are planning to bolster their defensive options with the signing of Manchester United outcast Eric Bailly, according to <a href="http://www.espn.co.uk/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/3690506/manchester-uniteds-eric-bailly-an-ac-milan-january-target-sources">ESPN</a>. The Ivory Coast centre-back was substituted just 19 minutes into United's 3-2 victory over Newcastle last month&nbsp;and has not featured since. Manchester United are reportedly seeking defensive reinforcements in the January transfer window and Bailly is among those who could be replaced.

AC Milan target January move for Bailly

Marco Verratti has seen discussions regarding a new contract at Paris Saint-Germain break down, claims <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/news/321768/calciomercato_tensione_verratti_psg_tre_club_di_a_alla_finestra" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. That news has alerted the likes of Juventus, Napoli and Inter to the potential availability of the Italy international midfielder.

Verratti sees PSG contract talks break down

Antoine Griezmann has praised the standard of German football,&nbsp;suggesting&nbsp;that he would be open to the possibility of a move to the Bundesliga in the future. Speaking to&nbsp;Kicker&nbsp;he said: "It could be (a league I could play in) but I feel very comfortable here with Atletico." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/griezmann-to-bayern-atletico-star-open-to-future-bundesliga/163thawuyhoxa15jjk11aropsl" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Griezmann to Bayern?

Former Leeds United loanee Alfonso Pedraza is among the left-backs being considered by Real Madrid, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2018/11/05/5be01b90e2704eb3168b45db.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The Spain U21 international is currently on the books of Villarreal, but could be offered the chance to move to the Santiago Bernabeu in the near future.

Pedraza on Real's radar

Juventus defender Medhi Benatia is set to weigh up his options amid reported interest from Barcelona. The Morocco international has struggled for minutes with the Serie A champions this season and could be tempted to leave if the right offer came along in January. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/benatia-to-evaluate-juventus-future-amid-barcelona-rumours/12dmeqeg641yy17wcm9l4vsxd1" target="_blank">Check out the full story right here!</a>

Benatia set to evaluate Juve future

Former Real Madrid and Tottenham star Rafael van der Vaart has announced his immediate retirement from football. Now 35, the winger won 109 caps for Netherlands and also enjoyed memorable spells with Ajax and Hamburg. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/i-just-have-to-stop-now-former-madrid-tottenham-star-van-der/apqod0tk9ofi162v2atss2v4s" target="_blank">Check out the full story right here!</a>

Van der Vaart confirms retirement

Eden Hazard continues to be linked to Real Madrid, but his family are instead backing him to remain at Chelsea. Thorgan Hazard, who plies his trade for Borussia Monchengladbach, believes his high-profile sibling should remain at Stamford Bridge past the end of this season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/hazard-sees-chelsea-stay-backed-by-brother-thorgan-amid/qjfmhx0hxbh617f7u2tpu7rqa" target="_blank">Check out the full story right here!</a>

Hazard's brother backs Chelsea stay

Could Cristiano Ronaldo be set for a career swansong in MLS?! Maybe not quite yet, but he has dropped a hint over a potential reunion with Wayne Rooney. The pair shone together at Manchester United, and Juventus star Ronaldo is not ruling out playing alongside England's al-time record goalscorer before he retires. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ronaldo-to-be-reunited-with-rooney-juventus-star-misses/1ub3nlbptesnw1tsqo4k3brt34" target="_blank">Check out the full story right here!</a>

Ronaldo eyeing MLS move?!

Neymar wants to return to Barcelona, according to his former team-mate, Martin Montoya. The Brighton defender told Goal: "I think Neymar wants to go back because he was really comfortable and adapted the three years he was at the club. He had a great connection with Luis Suarez and Messi." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/neymar-wants-barcelona-return-claims-former-team-mate/6wzahrmo0tix1awacapsddalu" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

'Neymar wants Barcelona return'

Manchester United are not convinced that Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake is the right addition for them, claims the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-ake-january-transfer-15371081?_ga=2.89946651.1010497979.1541400767-645041367.1487430439" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a>. The versatile Dutchman is among those to have been linked with the Red Devils ahead of the winter window, but&nbsp;questions remain regarding his suitability to life at Old Trafford and the chances of getting a deal done with Chelsea boasting a buy-back clause.

Red Devils have doubts over Ake deal

Alexis Sanchez is urging Manchester United to make a move for Tottenham and Colombia&nbsp;defender Davinson Sanchez, according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/noticia/detalle/131446/alexis-sanchez-quiere-crack-colombiano-manchester-united-no-es-yerry-mina" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. The Red Devils remain in the market for reinforcements at centre-half and their Chilean forward believes a fellow South American would be an ideal addition.

Sanchez wants namesake at Man Utd

Jurgen Klinsmann has been linked with a role with Stuttgart, the club which he starred for from 1986-1989. The German legend could return to the club in a sporting director position, according to <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/kehrt-juergen-klinsmann-als-sportdirektor-zum-vfb-stuttgart-zurueck-58221634.bild.html">Bild</a>, but there have been no concrete talks over his position.. Klinsmann maintains a good relationship with club president&nbsp;Wolfgang Dietrich, but the former U.S. national team boss has stated he is open to a job as either a coach or executive.&nbsp;

Klinsmann linked with Stuttgart role

Declan Rice has been linked with a move away from West Ham after turning down a new contract, and one fan is looking to help the club keep the talented youngster. A West Ham supporter <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/declan-rice-new-contract">created a GoFundMe page</a> with the aim of raising money to pay Rice's wages. Rice has played in eight Premier League matches and three Carabao Cup ties this season.

West Ham fan sets up GoFundMe page to pay for Rice contract

Medhi Benatia appears to be the odd man out at Juve, and could leave the club in January, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-occhio-a-benatia-se-non-trova-piu-spazio-puo-andare-via-gia-70051">Calcio Mercato</a>. With the return of Leonardo Bonucci, Benatia is the club's third centerback behind the duo of Bonucci and Georgio Chiellini. Having moved to Juventus in search of more playing time following a stint at Bayern Munich, Benatia could leave as soon as January to join a club that offers a starting role.&nbsp;

Benatia could leave Juventus in January

Keylor Navas is unhappy with his backup role at Real Madrid, and the Costa Rican may have a way out thanks to a former teammate. Cristiano Ronaldo has recommended Navas to Juventus management, citing the goalkeeper's role in Real Madrid's recent run to Champions League trophies. Juve currently has&nbsp;Mattia Perin and Wojciech Szczesny on the books following the departure of Gianluigi Buffon.&nbsp;

Ronaldo recommends Navas to Juventus

Roberto Pereyra is a player earmarked as a potential Eden Hazard replacement, according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/chelsea-eyeing-roberto-pereyra-transfer-13532461">the Mirror</a>. Chelsea are taking no chances heading into the winter window, as the club has begun to eye replacements for Hazard in case the much-discussed move to Real Madrid does come to fruition. One such player is Pereyra, who has been a bright spot for Watford after joining the club from Juventus.&nbsp;

Chelsea eye Watford's Pereyra as potential Hazard replacement

Barcelona are considering moves for Arsenal's Laurent&nbsp;Koscielny and Chelsea's David Luiz to solve their centre-back crisis, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20181103/452690596452/barca-central-enero-barato-experiencia.html">Mundo Deportivo.</a> Ernesto Valverde's side currently only have two fit central defenders following injuries to Thomas Vermaelen and&nbsp;Samuel Umtiti. The Premier League duo&nbsp;are just two players on a lengthy shortlist, that also includes former Chelsea defender&nbsp;Branislav Ivanovic.

Barca target Premier League duo

Chelsea face a fight to land Benfica midfielder Joao Felix after the Portguese club offered him a new contract with a £105million get-out clause, according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/chelsea-race-against-time-land-13528873">the Mirror.</a> Blues boss&nbsp;Maurizio Sarri is reported to be a big fan of the 18-year-old, who has established himself in the Benfica first-team this season. However, the London club will need to seal a deal quickly or risk being priced out of a deal for the talented yongster.

Chelsea facing battle to land Felix

Sporting Lisbon have identifed&nbsp;Al-Jazira boss&nbsp;Marcel Keizer as their prime candidate to suceed Jose Peseiro as head coach, according to <a href="https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/al-jazira-wil-keizer-niet-zomaar-naar-portugal-laten-vertrekken">Voetbal International.</a> Peseiro was sacked on Thursday just four months into his second stint at the Estadio Jose Alvalade&nbsp;following a Portguese&nbsp;League Cup defeat to Estoril. Keizer is keen to talk to Sporting about the vacant managerial position, but&nbsp;Al-Jazira are reluctant to lose the Dutchman who only signed a two-year deal with the club in June.

Sporting identify Peseiro replacement

West Ham are considering a January move for&nbsp;Parma striker Gervinho,&nbsp;according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/parma-c-e-una-pista-inglese-per-gervinho-52252">Calciomercato.</a> However, it is believed the Italian club have no intention of selling the former Arsenal frontman. The 31-year-old only joined Parma in the summer on a three-year deal after terminating his contract at Chinese side Hebei China Fortune&nbsp;early.

West Ham keen on Gervinho

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