Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Arsenal contact Napoli for Koulibaly

Mikel Arteta is targeting Napoli centre-half Kalidou Koulibaly as his first signing as Arsenal manager, according to&nbsp;Reach PLC's <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/transfer-window-podcast" target="_blank">Transfer Window Podcast</a>. “I’ve heard, although can’t confirm, that Arsenal have also made contact with Napoli through a third-party regarding Koulibaly," said host Ian McGarry. “This comes on the back of their desire under Mikel Arteta to strengthen their defence."

Arsenal want Koulibaly

Chelsea have been told that Jadon Sancho will cost £100 million to sign from Borussia Dortmund should they look to buy the attacker in January. The Blues had a lean summer due to a FIFA-imposed transfer ban, but that has lifted for the winter and the Premier League club are expected to be one of the most active sides in the winter window. <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1220743/Chelsea-Decision-On-Jadon-Sancho-Transfer-January-Borussia-Dortmund-100m-Demand" target="_blank">Express Sport</a> claim Chelsea are considering bids for Sancho, Crystal Palace winger&nbsp;Wilfried Zaha and RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner, and will snub Sancho if Dortmund don't lower than valuation in the coming weeks.

Dortmund tell Chelsea: Sancho will cost £100m

Juventus are willing to offer up Emre Can to Paris Saint-Germain in exchange for&nbsp;Leandro Paredes,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/2019/12/24-64879581/haaland_alla_juve_ci_siamo_paredes_in_cambio_di_emre_can/" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a>&nbsp;claims. Paredes only arrived in Paris in January, but the French side are already eager to let him go, while they have been linked with a bid for Can. Juve are willing to let Can go, but they want a midfielder in return.

Juventus to offer Can in Paredes swap deal with PSG

Gareth Southgate would be "disappointed" if he was not linked to Premier League vacancies but the&nbsp;England&nbsp;boss still has objectives he wants to achieve with the Three Lions. England reached a first World Cup semi-final since Italia '90 at last year's tournament in&nbsp;Russia, while they also made the last four of the inaugural Nations League. Southgate then oversaw England's qualification for&nbsp;Euro 2020&nbsp;and his side are among the favourites for European Championship glory. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/southgate-would-be-disappointed-not-to-be-linked-to-premier/p9jobm55t7hq1w7sp2guuztz6" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Southgate would be 'disappointed' not to be linked to Premier League jobs

AC Milan have rejected offers for their defender&nbsp;Mattia Caldara from an unnamed Premier League club and Atalanta, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/ac-milan-reject-offers-from-atalanta-and-premier-league-club-for-16707" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.&nbsp; The Premier League side were eager to secure a loan for the defender and included a buy-out clause in the deal.&nbsp; The Rossoneri,&nbsp;however, have backed Caldara to become a more important member of their squad after recent injury struggles.&nbsp;

AC Milan reject Premier League offer for Caldara

Spain international Dani Olmo has confirmed that he is ready to take the 'next step' and believes his time in Croatia is 'over.' The Dinamo Zagreb attacker has starred in the Champions League and been linked with Manchester United and Barcelona, but is now looking to move to a bigger club. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-barcelona-target-olmo-admits-time-in-croatia-is-over/ecgin434y5701mdytbrftr14q" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Dani Olmo set to leave Dinamo Zagreb

Arsenal youngster Emile Smith Rowe is likely to leave the club on loan in the January transfer window, report&nbsp;<a href="https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/emile-smith-rowe-exit-decision-17469904" target="_blank">football.london</a>. The 19-year-old recently&nbsp;made his Premier League debut against Manchester City, but the Gunners want to send him somewhere he can enjoy regular football. His preference is reportedly to stay in England, with interest from the Premier League and around Europe.

Smith Rowe to leave Arsenal on loan

Juventus are unwilling to allow Adrien Rabiot to leave the club on loan in January, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tf1.fr/tf1/telefoot" target="_blank">Telefoot</a>. Rabiot has only 12 appearances to his name since moving to Turin in the summer, and has been linked with a loan switch to Lyon. Signed on a free transfer, Juve would apparently prefer to keep him at the club or see him leave for a fee.

Juve won't let Rabiot leave on loan

Yesterday brought news that Angel Gomes is unsettled at Manchester United, with Barcelona in prime position to scoop up the highly rated young attacker. The <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7822683/Barcelona-ready-unsettled-Manchester-Utd-starlet-Angel-Gomes.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a> report that the 19-year-old is weighing up his options ahead of his contract at Old Trafford expiring in the summer. United infamously let Paul Pogba leave on a free transfer when he was unsettled in the Sir Alex Ferguson era, only to spend a record £89 million re-signing him in 2016.

Angel Gomes to leave Man Utd for Barcelona?

Barcelona will have €75 million to spend in January on player transfers, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/cumbre-barca-para-decidir-los-fichajes-7786710" target="_blank">Sport</a>, and have held a summit to decide on their priorities in 2020. Club chiefs agreed that players aged under 25 are the core focus as they look to build for the future, while player sales would free up further cash. Coutinho's future was discussed too as a long-term stay at Bayern Munich looks unlikely, but Barca aren't willing to contemplate selling for less than €100m - a figure they're hoping a Premier League team could meet next summer.

Barcelona plot €75m transfer spending

New Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is already ruffling feathers in training sessions by demanding more commitment from players prone to fancy flicks and tricks. "You don't do this during the match, so why are you doing it now?" Arteta said to one player according to The Athletic, <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1221000/Arsenal-Mikel-Arteta-angrily-stopped-training-session-players-latest-news-updates" target="_blank">via Daily Express</a>.&nbsp;"Put your foot on it, even if it takes a split second longer and play the pass!" Arsenal are back in action on December 26 with a trip to Bournemouth before Arteta's first high-profile test against Frank Lampard's Chelsea at the weekend.

Arteta laying down law at Arsenal

Napoli are considering a move for AC Milan left-back Ricardo Rodriguez. The 27-year-old has been limited to just five Serie A appearances this season and his contract is up in 2021. Napoli are looking to invest in their defence and <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/serie-a/napoli/2019/12/24-64881512/napoli_ricardo_rodriguez_guida_i_sogni_sulla_fascia/" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a> says they see the Switzerland international as a good candidate.

Napoli target AC Milan's Rodriguez

Inter Miami have signed&nbsp;Haitian youth international defender&nbsp;Denso Ulysse as well as&nbsp;goalkeeper Drake Callender, <a href="https://www.intermiamicf.com/en/post/2019/12/23/inter-miami-cf-acquires-denso-ulysse-signs-homegrown-drake-callender">the club announced.</a> Ulysse, a 21-year-old fullback, joins from the Tacoma Defenders in the USL. Callender, meanwhile,&nbsp;was acquired&nbsp;from the San Jose Earthquakes in exchange for a second round of the 2020 MLS Draft.&nbsp;

Inter Miami adds duo

Atlanta United are looking to sign&nbsp;22-year-old Mathias Villasan, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/FigueJuanma/status/1209273704997412865?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1209273704997412865&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mlssoccer.com%2Fpost%2F2019%2F12%2F24%2Freport-atlanta-united-interested-paraguayan-center-mid-mathias-villasanti">ABCTV</a>. Atlanta are in talks with&nbsp;Cerro Portena over a move for the midfielder, who is a Paraguay international. The midfielder would be brought in to replace Darlington Nagbe, who joined the Columbus Crew this winter.&nbsp;

Atlanta United interested in midfielder

New Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti is ready to chase a deal for Sheffield United's John Egan, reports <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/everton-target-sheffield-utds-john-21155740">the Mirror</a>. Sheffield United&nbsp;manager Chris Wilder believes they can resist offers for their players as they continue their own Premier League campaign. Egan has also been offered new terms to stay with the club.

Everton chase Sheffield United's Egan

Dinamo Zagreb's Dani Olmo says he is ready for the "next step" amid interest from Atletico Madrid. The 21-year-old attacker made his Spain debut last month. "Last summer was an ideal time to take a next step," Olmo told <a href="https://www.lasexta.com/programas/jugones/">Jugones</a>. "In the end it did not happen and I said that I was equally happy because I wanted to play Champions League. "But&nbsp;I think my cycle there is over and I want to take the next step to continue improving."

Atleti target Olmo ready for 'next step'

Orlando City are not open to selling Sebastian Mendez, according to Radio La Red. The club has received a seven-figure offer for the midfielder, who appeared in 23 games in MLS last season. Mendez is a target for&nbsp;Ecuadorian side LDU&nbsp;Quito, who could move on to former FC Dallas man Carlos Gruezo instead.

Orlando not open to Mendez sale

Monaco are weighing up a January bid for Barcelona defender Jean-Clair Todibo. <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-as-monaco-une-offre-de-transfert-pour-todibo-485972" target="_blank">Le 10 Sport</a>&nbsp;says the French side have been monitoring him for some time and are considering making a move for him, but Barca are reportedly only interested in letting him go out on loan for the rest of the season.

Monaco ponder Todibo bid

Barcelona have placed Paris Saint-Germain youngster Adil Aouchiche on their list of transfer targets,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20191224/472457516938/insisten-en-colocar-a-aouchiche-psg-en-al-orbita-del-barca.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>&nbsp;claims. The 17-year-old's contract with the French side expires at the end of the season and he has snubbed their latest contract offer. And Barca could be set to lure him away as they have been following him for a long time.

Barcelona target PSG starlet

Fiorentina have made an offer for Wolves forward Patrick Cutrone, according to reports. The 21-year-old just joined the Premier League side in July but the Serie A side hope to lure him back to Italy. They have reportedly offered €2 million to take him on loan with a €16m option to buy him on a permanent basis. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="nl"> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Fiorentina?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Fiorentina</a> are really interested in Patrick <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cutrone?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cutrone</a> for January. They have offered to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Wolverhampton?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Wolverhampton</a> a loan (€2M) with option to buy (€16M). <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/wolves?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#wolves</a> — Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1209493726214676483?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">24 december 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

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