Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Newcastle to make Lingard and Tarkowski first signings since takeover

Liverpool are considering a move for Ousmane Dembele in January, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/michael-edwards-big-liverpool-transfer-solution-barcelona-man-free-transfer-exclusive" target="_blank">Team Talk</a>. The French winger's contract is up at the end of the season but the Reds believe they can get him for free in January as Barca need to cut their wage expenses.

Liverpool plot January bid for Dembele (Team Talk)

Barcelona winger's contract expires next summer

Newcastle will make moves for Jesse Lingard and James Tarkowski, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/10/09/james-tarkowski-expected-become-one-newcastle-uniteds-new-owners/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>. The Burnley defender is said to be eager to join the Magpies from Burnley, but it is not known if Manchester United man Lingard is interested. The pair could be the club's first signing under their new owners.

Lingard and Tarkowski to be first Newcastle signings since takeover (Telegraph)

Milan are keen on taking Inter star Marcelo Brozovic across the city divide, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/brozovic-e-le-voci-sul-milan-la-mossa-dell-inter-kessie-87142" target="_blank">CalcioMercato</a>.&nbsp; Brozovic is out of contract in the summer, although the Nerazzurri are looking to extend his current deal in order to avoid losing him on a free.

Milan target Inter star Brozovic

Mike Ashley has now turned his attentions to Derby County after completing the sale of Newcastle United, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/mike-ashley-newcastle-takeover-derby-25176535" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; The long-time Magpies owner finally sold his controlling stake in the club to the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund on Thursday, after years trying to convince the Premier League to approve the transaction.&nbsp;

Mike Ashley considers Derby takeover

Barcelona legend Xavi has admitted he is "open" to the possibility of returning to Camp Nou as coach.&nbsp; "Any offer will be assessed and then a decision made," Xavi told TVE&nbsp;amid widespread speculation he is being considered as Ronald Koeman's successor.&nbsp; &nbsp;"I don't know where my future will take me, but I am open to any possibility."

Xavi 'open' to taking Barca job

Arsenal, Liverpool and Everton will have to battle fellow competitors for the signature of Olympiacos' Papa Abou Cisse, claims the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/16371182/arsenal-liverpool-everton-pape-abou-cisse/" target="_blank">Sun</a>. Serie A side Torino and Saint-Etienne of Ligue 1 are also interested in the defender, which could push his asking price up considerably.

Arsenal & Liverpool face bidding war over Cisse

Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo affirmed that he is furious at Real Madrid's continued pursuit of Kylian Mbappe, which he believes should be punished. The French giants turned down a mammoth&nbsp;€220 million (£189m/$260m) bid for Mbappe over the summer,&nbsp;with the 22-year-old's&nbsp;contract up in 2022. And Leonardo believes that Madrid have made illegal contact with the striker in order to convince him to move for free at the end of the season.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/real-madrid-must-be-punished-mbappe-pursuit-infuriating-psg/12aoexpeqrhvh19z769fxplobn" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Madrid's Mbappe pursuit continues to infuriate Leonardo

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🗞️ Club Statement Southend United can confirm that Phil Brown and Craig Fagan have been relieved of their duties effective immediately.— Southend United (@SUFCRootsHall) <a href="https://twitter.com/SUFCRootsHall/status/1446878608979632129?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 9, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Southend sack manager Phil Brown

Ousmane Dembele has been told by Barcelona: sign a new deal or stay on the sidelines.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/dembele-punto-volver-barca-renueva-12194436" target="_blank">Sport</a>&nbsp;reports that the France forward will only be welcomed back to the first-team fold if he renews his contract, which expires at the end of the season.

Dembele given Barcelona ultimatum

Former Chelsea, Inter and Juventus boss Antonio Conte is not interested in joining Newcastle United, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/16362945/conte-newcastle-manager-exclusive-turn-down/" target="_blank">Sun</a>.&nbsp; The Italian would rather take over at a club with immediate chances of winning the Premier League title and not oversee the Magpies' transformation in potential contenders.

Conte not interested in Newcastle switch

Newcastle's new part-owner&nbsp;Amanda Staveley has promised the club will sign world-class players to fuel their fight for trophies. Staveley's company,&nbsp;PCP Capital Partners, purchased a minority share of the Premier League side as part of the&nbsp;£300 million&nbsp;($408m) takeover which saw the Saudi Arabian&nbsp;Public Investment Fund become majority shareholder&nbsp;this week. The new owners have promised to invest heavily in the club and Staveley promises star players will be coming in. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/new-newcastle-owner-staveley-details-plans-to-overhaul-club/1ss1j64c7tax31kvintq55lwp2" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

New Newcastle owner Staveley details plans to overhaul club

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Despite rumours about Liverpool, Chelsea and German clubs interest, Juventus have no intention of considering offers/approaches for Federico Chiesa. He’s “key part” of the project and untouchable. 🚫🇮🇹 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Juventus?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Juventus</a> …and Juan Cuadrado will soon extend his contract with Juventus. — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1446838620325810180?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 9, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Liverpool and Chelsea target Chiesa not leaving Juventus

Dejan Kulusevski could be on the way out of Juventus in January, says <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/juventus-kulusevski-posible-salida-enero-20211009.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>. The Sweden international wants more playing time than he is getting in Turin and Tottenham and his former side Atalanta are said to be interested. Juve are willing to sell him to the Bergamo club and hope they can use him to get Luis Muriel in exchange in the next window.

Juventus want Luis Muriel in swap for Kulusevski

Barcelona are willing to let goalkeeper Inaki Pena leave on loan in January, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/barca-e-inaki-pena-salida-12200240" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The 22-year-old received&nbsp;several offers that captured his interest in the summer and wanted to go, but the club prevented it at Ronald Koeman's request as Marc-Andre ter Stegen had an operation. But the coach is willing to let him go out on loan in the January window and there are several teams eager to sign him.

Inaki Pena to leave Barca in January

Newcastle's new owners are considering sealing the services of transfer expert Frank McPartland to aid in their mission to become a Premier League powerhouse, <a href="https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/frank-mcparland-newcastle-united-new-owners-takeover-liverpool-transfer-recruitment-1238863" target="_blank">iNews</a> reports. McPartland, a recruitment specialist who has worked with Liverpool, Watford, Brentford, Burnley and Rangers, also has experience as a director of football and academy director. The report states it is unknown whether McPartland will be offered a full-time or temporary role.

Newcastle line up ex-Liverpool transfer guru

AC Milan are plotting a move for Anderlecht star Yari Verschaeren, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Milan/09-10-2021/milan-chi-verschaeren-nuovo-de-bruyne-che-piace-rossoneri-4201696117648_preview.shtml?reason=unauthenticated&amp;origin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gazzetta.it%2FCalcio%2FCalciomercato%2FMilan%2F09-10-2021%2Fmilan-chi-verschaeren-nuovo-de-bruyne-che-piace-rossoneri-4201696117648.shtml" target="_blank">La Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. The 20-year-old has impressed in Belgium and has three years left on his contract.

AC Milan target Anderlecht star

Paulo Fonseca has joined Steven Gerrard on the list of candidates to replace Steve Bruce at Newcastle. <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/fonseca-gerrard-bruce-newcastle-manager-25172239" target="_blank">The Mirror</a>&nbsp;claims the former Porto and Roma boss is the latest option the club are looking at in case they sack Bruce following the recent takeover.

Fonseca and Gerrard candidates for Newcastle job

AC Milan are convinced Stefano Pioli is the right man to lead the side for the next few years. The coach has impressed since taking over as Rossoneri coach, but his contract expires at the end of the season. Although the club have the option to extend that deal until 2023,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-due-strade-per-il-rinnovo-di-pioli-la-verita-sulla-clausol-53550" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> says&nbsp;they could get him to sign a longer deal in the coming months.

Pioli could sign new AC Milan contract

Roma are hopeful of signing Denis Zakaria from Borussia Monchengladbach in January. The midfielder's contract expires at the end of the season, but the Serie A side would rather bring him in as early as possible. <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/serie-a/roma/2021/10/09-86079304/roma_il_piano_per_il_mercato_cessioni_centrocampista_e_terzino_jolly" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a>&nbsp;reports the club have already started talks with the player's agent to find an agreement.

Roma in talks to sign Zakaria

Graham Potter has emerged as a contender to take over as Newcastle manager,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/16371188/brighton-manager-graham-potter-newcastle/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>&nbsp;claims. Steve Bruce's future has become the subject of speculation since the new owners came in and Antonio Conte has been reported as an option to take his place. But Brighton manager Potter has impressed the new Magpies chiefs and they could go after him.

Potter to replace Bruce at Newcastle

Inter hope to offload Alexis Sanchez in the January transfer window and bring in Alexandre Lacazette. <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Inter/09-10-2021/serie-a-inter-nandez-jovic-prima-scelta-il-sanchez-4201716979968_preview.shtml?reason=unauthenticated&amp;origin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gazzetta.it%2FCalcio%2FSerie-A%2FInter%2F09-10-2021%2Fserie-a-inter-nandez-jovic-prima-scelta-il-sanchez-4201716979968.shtml" target="_blank">La Gazzetta dello Sport</a>&nbsp;reports the Serie A side need to get Sanchez's salary off their books and the Chile star wants to leave. Arsenal striker Lacazette is their top target for the January window as they look to strengthen their attack.

Inter to get rid of Sanchez and go after Lacazette

Kalidou Koulibaly could be the first big name to arrive at Newcastle under the new owners. <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/newcastle-united-koulibaly-plan-revealed/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>&nbsp;claims the Magpies will target the Napoli centre-back, who has been linked to Europe's top teams in recent years.

Newcastle to go after Koulibaly

Leeds are close to signing Kalvin Phillips to a contract extension,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/leeds-united-phillips-deal-update/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>&nbsp;reports. The club are in advanced talks with the England international and expect to reach an agreement by the end of the year.

Phillips to sign new Leeds deal

The Saudi Arabian takeover has angered the other 19 Premier League teams and they are demanding an emergency meeting to discuss the issue, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/oct/08/angry-premier-league-clubs-demand-emergency-meeting-on-newcastle-deal" target="_blank">The Guardian</a>. The clubs are said to fear the damage the deal could cause to the league's reputation and demand to know how the deal managed to go through after being denied six months ago.

Premier League clubs want emergency meeting about Newcastle

Juventus are determined to sign&nbsp;Aurelien Tchouameni in January. But&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-tchouameni-e-un-obiettivo-concreto-per-gennaio-mckennie-puo-19101" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;reports they want to talk Monaco down from their €40 million demands and believe offering Weston McKennie in exchange could be the way to do it.

Juve to offer McKennie in exchange for Tchouameni

Juventus are open to a swap deal involving Aaron Ramsey and Everton midfielder Allan, reports <a href="https://vivoperlei.calciomercato.com/articolo/juventus-gli-addii-di-gennaio-il-punto" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. Ramsey has struggled for form and fitness during his time in Turin and angered the club with disparaging comments about their training staff this week. Former Napoli star Allan, meanwhile, would be open to a Serie A return.

Juventus open to Ramsey-Allan swap

Liverpool are leading the race for&nbsp;Olympiacos centre-back Pape Abou Cisse, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10072363/Liverpool-targeting-Sadio-Manes-Senegal-team-mate-Olympiacos-centre-Pape-Abou-Cisse.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a> Arsenal&nbsp;and&nbsp;Everton are also tracking the 26-year-old Senegal international.

Liverpool leading Cisse race

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">👀Marcelo Bielsa wants to transfer 18-year-old striker Mateo Joseph Fernández. 📞Leeds United have started talks with Espanyol Barcelona. 💷The transfer of Mateo Joseph Fernández for £1.5 million could take place.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LUFC</a>• <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MOT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MOT</a> 🔻VOLE🔻 🔜 <a href="https://t.co/FGB5A8DzJX">https://t.co/FGB5A8DzJX</a> <a href="https://t.co/FWgAMOxmEB">pic.twitter.com/FWgAMOxmEB</a>— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1446485947563008000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 8, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Leeds in talks for Fernandez move

Sergi Roberto hopes to renew with Barcelona and refresh his current deal in the near future, via <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/sergi-roberto-optimista-presidente-creo-12194547" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The Spain international, a graduate of the club's academy, has been at Camp Nou his whole senior career. Now, he looks poised to extend that stay despite Barca's troubles on and off the field.

Roberto set for Barca renewal

Newcastle have entered the pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain attacker Mauro Icardi alongside Tottenham and Juventus, says <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/psg-spunta-un-nuovo-club-per-icardi-17530" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Magpies are out to bolster their ranks following the Saudi takeover and look poised to bring in some big guns. PSG forward Icardi is one such name, but whether he would be tempted to leave Parc des Princes is another thing, particularly if Kylian Mbappe's mooted exit frees up more minutes.

Newcastle enter Icardi race

Steve Bruce will pocket around £8 million ($11m) if Newcastle United decide to sack him imminently, per <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/10/08/day-one-newcastles-saudi-revolution-premier-league-backlash/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>. While no final decision has been made on the Magpies boss' future, it appears clear his days are numbered at St James Park following the Saudi takeover. If he does go however, he will land a major windfall to shift him off the books.

Bruce set for bumper pay-off

Former Juventus CEO&nbsp;Giuseppe Marotta has revealed that he spurned the chance to sign Erling Haaland on a cut-price deal. Speaking at the&nbsp;Trento Sport Festival, current Inter CEO Marotta said: “One of my biggest regrets was the Haaland deal. I was Juventus CEO and we had the chance to sign him for €2 million from Molde. "It was close. Now it’s impossible to see Haaland in Serie A - there’s no chance for Italian clubs to sign him next summer.”

Marotta reveals Haaland regrets

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Serge Gnabry scores again for German national team… and his contract extension with FC Bayern is expected to be signed soon. Verbal agreement at final stages. 🔴🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bayern?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bayern</a> Matter of time for paperworks. Gabry is prepared to accept. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gnabry?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Gnabry</a> <a href="https://t.co/xM2eBJdSFV">pic.twitter.com/xM2eBJdSFV</a> — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1446582997805936641?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 8, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

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