Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Mourinho the front-runner for Arsenal job

Former Manchester United and Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is one of the favourites to become the next Arsenal manager, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7634785/Would-Jose-Mourinho-suitable-Arsenal-manager.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>.&nbsp; The newspaper states that the odds on Mourinho succeeding Unai Emery have been slashed to just 4/1 in the last few days.&nbsp; Emery has found himself under pressure at the Emirates Stadium after an underwhelming start to the season, which has included this week's strife with captain Granit Xhaka.

Mourinho the front-runner for Arsenal job

Bookies slash odds on ex-United man succeeding Emery

Manchester City look set to attempt to derail Barcelona's attempts to sign&nbsp;Rodrigo Bentancur, claims <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/laliga/elige-manchester-city-pep-guardiola-barca-queda-sin-crack" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. The Blaugrana have been long linked with a move for the 22-year-old, who is unhappy with his minutes at Juventus. But City could instead foil a move to La Liga by tempting him to the Premier League instead.

Man City to battle Barca for Bentancur 

Manchester United&nbsp;have made West Ham’s Declan Rice their top&nbsp;target for next summer, but he may be brought to the club as soon as January. The 20-year-old midfielder has been linked with a move away from the London Stadium since establishing himself in the West Ham&nbsp;first team two seasons ago, and he has now been installed at the top of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s transfer shortlist. United failed to add a midfielder in the summer transfer window, meaning there was no replacement for Ander Herrera or Marouane Fellaini. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/manchester-united-prepared-to-back-solskjaer-by-pushing-to/mrj3zecewk9qz6xm3jzu6agr" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL here!</a>

Man Utd make Rice priority

Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson says that he is focused on affairs at Fir Park as speculation links him to the vacant job at Hearts, per <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11796/11851092/stephen-robinson-focused-on-motherwell-after-dismissing-hearts-speculation" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The latter sacked Craig Levin this week but Robinson says he is not currently circling a move to replace him. "Listen, I solely concentrate on Motherwell," he stated.&nbsp;"We have a big game on Saturday and that's my sole focus."

Robinson assures Motherwell focus amid Hearts links

Antonio Conte says he isn't unduly concerned with speculation linking Barcelona with a move for Lautaro Martinez. The Argentine has struck up a fine partnership with Romelu Lukaku this season, and has been touted as a possible replacement for Luis Suarez at Camp Nou. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/he-has-to-be-more-selfish-conte-challenges-martinez-to/ffnnur72dpms1dhhomdb785f8" target="_blank">Read what Conte had to say here on Goal!</a>

Conte not bothered by Martinez-Barca links

Andrea Pirlo has revealed he almost joined Roma ahead of Juventus, when he left former club AC Milan in 2011. "Before going to Juventus I was close to Roma," he said on&nbsp;Radio Radio.&nbsp;"There were contacts." The legendary midfielder instead went on to make more than 160 appearances in black and white, winning four consecutive Serie A titles.

Pirlo: I almost joined Roma

Arsenal's signing of teenage French defender William Saliba over the summer has left new Saint-Etienne manager Claude Puel frustrated at his club's transfer policy. Puel said he didn't think the decision to sell the man he sees as his best player was the right one, despite the Gunners paying a healthy fee. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/we-sold-our-best-player-arsenals-saliba-swoop-leaves-saint/f07azxc9luep18bd259kjn9pz" target="_blank">Read everything he had to say on Saliba here on Goal!</a>

Arsenal's Saliba swoop riles Saint-Etienne boss

Melbourne Victory have signed former Brisbane Roar goalkeeper Brendan White as an injury replacement player for Matthew Acton. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> We've signed goalkeeper Brendan White as an injury replacement player for Matthew Acton. Details: <a href="https://t.co/5qXdK0BMgu">https://t.co/5qXdK0BMgu</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MVFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MVFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OurVictory?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OurVictory</a> <a href="https://t.co/XpSP5NY8PE">pic.twitter.com/XpSP5NY8PE</a> — Melbourne Victory (@gomvfc) <a href="https://twitter.com/gomvfc/status/1189722181816553472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 31, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Victory sign White as injury replacement 

Leandro&nbsp;Gonzalez Pirez has admitted that he remains in the dark over his future with Atlanta United, per <a href="https://theathletic.com/1341003/2019/10/31/atlanta-uniteds-season-ends-painfully-with-missed-chances-for-change/?source=dailyemail&amp;redirected=1" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. The current MLS Cup holders saw their season falter at the penultimate holder as they lost the Eastern Conference final to Toronto this week, and the centre-back says he is yet to discover if he will remain with them in Georgia. “I don’t know because the club hasn’t gotten in touch with me" he stated.&nbsp;“They have my phone number. Of course I want to stay. I’m happy here."

Gonzalez Pirez unsure on Atlanta future

Minnesota United will reportedly make key front of house changes ahead of the new campaign, according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/1341700/2019/10/31/sources-minnesota-united-change-front-office-roles-for-adrian-heath-manny-lagos-and-others/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. The MLS club will hand head coach Adrian Heath increased influence over roster calls, while Manny Lagos will continue on to be involved elsewhere in the youth system. The Loons made it to the final of the U.S. Open Cup and made the play-offs for the first time this season.

Minnesota make front of house changes

Philadelphia Union sporting director&nbsp;Ernst Tanner has stated that the time is not right for them to sell any of their highly-rated youth players abroad, per <a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/10/31/philadelphia-union-want-more-time-young-core-selling-them-abroad" target="_blank">MLS</a>. The club have produced a number of fine talents in recent years with Brenden Aaronson having earned a USMNT call-up this year. But Tanner says they will not rush to offload them despite interest from home and abroad.

Philadelphia Union won't sell youth

Roma are preparing a €15 million (£13m/$17m) bid for Manchester United defender Chris Smalling, according to the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/nov/01/roma-ready-to-make-15m-bid-for-manchester-uniteds-chris-smalling" target="_blank">Guardian</a>. The Serie A side are ready to make the loan move permanent for the England international following an impressive start to life in Italy. They will offer Smalling a five-year contract to make the switch to the Giallorossi, who currently sit fourth in Italy's top flight.

Roma ready €15m Smalling bid

Roy Hodgson has revealed he is in talks with Crystal Palace over extending his stay with the Premier League club. His current deal expires in 2020 although it appears he is closing in on a new contract following his side's impressive start to the 2019-20 campaign. Hodgson told reporters: "Steve [Palace chairman Parish] and I talk all the time. Sometimes these things get mooted so I suppose it's fair to say yes we're in talks [over a new deal]&nbsp;but I can't give you anything more than that."

Hodgson in talks over new Palace deal

Former Manchester United left-back Alexander Buttner has completed a move to New England Revolution. The 30-year-old joins the MLS side from Vitesse, with the Dutchhman having previously spent two years at Old Trafford from 2012 to 2014. Revolution head coach Bruce Arena told the club's official website of the deal: "Alexander brings experience at the game's most competitive levels, and his skill and pedigree will make him an important asset for the club on and off the field."

Former Man Utd full-back heads to MLS

Jason McAteer has tipped&nbsp;Rangers&nbsp;boss Steven Gerrard to leave his post at Ibrox and take the top job at&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;in two years. Jurgen Klopp could well step down from his role as Reds boss&nbsp;when his contract expires in 2022 although McAteer thinks Gerrard will be&nbsp;in place at Anfield&nbsp;before then. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/gerrard-will-be-liverpool-manager-in-2021-mcateer-predicts/1b6s8ot3b034a1gn7bdvalc8wn" target="_blank">Check out the full story HERE!</a>

Gerrard tipped to be Liverpool boss in 2021

Zinedine Zidane has played down speculation over Gareth Bale's future, insisting that he doesn't have to convince him to remain at the Bernabeu. The Welshman is again being linked with a move away from Los Blancos, with reports having&nbsp;claimed that he met with his agent Jonathan Barnett recently over his future. But Zidane claims he doesn't "have to convince Bale about anything" as he responded to a question about needing to get the former Tottenham star back in his starting XI. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/i-dont-have-to-convince-bale-about-anything-zidane-fires/1k8s8iz26x14o1u3qurtlvug6s" target="_blank">Read the full story HERE!</a>

Zidane responds to latest Bale exit rumours

Burnley boss Sean Dyche has hinted Danny Drinkwater's loan deal at Turf Moor could be extended beyond January. The Chelsea loanee&nbsp;hasn't featured for the Clarets since August and is not expected to return to first-team action for several weeks. Dyche told a press conference on Friday: "We weren’t thinking it was going to transpire as it has done. "That leaves it in a different place than it could have been if he’d been fit and well and either playing or figuring. We’ll figure that out as we go from here.”

Dyche to consider extending Drinkwater's stay at Burnley

Juventus are set to offer&nbsp;Wojciech Szczesny a new contract at the Allianz Stadium - according to&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1190203247459475456?s=20" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. The Bianonceri want to tie the 29-year-old goalkeeper down until 2024, with his wage packet set to increase to&nbsp;€4.5m a year. Szczesny has started six Serie A matches for Juve this season.

Szczesny set for new contract at Juventus

Paris Saint Germain are at risk of losing Edinson Cavani,&nbsp;Julian Draxler,&nbsp;Thomas Meunier,&nbsp;Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting&nbsp;and&nbsp;Layvin Kurzawa in 2020. All five players are out of contract next summer and according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/psg-quanti-giocatori-in-scadenza-leonardo-chi-rinnova-78806" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>, they could all leave on a free transfer at the end of the season or for a cut-price fee in January. Cavani has been linked with a switch&nbsp;to the MLS recently, while Meunier and Draxler have previously been touted for moves to the Premier League.

PSG facing mass exodus next summer

Fiorentina midfielder&nbsp;Gaetano Castrovilli has emerged as a transfer target for both Juventus and Napoli - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/fiorentina-castrovilli-attracts-interest-from-top-italian-clubs-29069" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. Roma are also interested in the 22-year-old, who is contracted to remain at&nbsp;Artemio Franchi Stadium until 2024. Castrovilli has scored twice in ten Serie A matches for Fiorentina this season.

Juve & Napoli set sights on Castrovilli

Crystal Palace are interested in signing Liverpool striker&nbsp;Rhian Brewster on loan - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10254258/rhian-brewster-liverpool-crystal-palace-transfer-window-loan/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>.&nbsp; The Eagles want the 19-year-old to compete with Christian Benteke and&nbsp;Jordan Ayew for a place up front at Selhurst Park. Brewster has appeared in two League Cup matches for Liverpool this season, but his still awaiting his first Premier League minutes.

Crystal Palace want to take Brewster on loan from Liverpool

Inter striker Lautaro Martinez is open the possibility of joining Barcelona - according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20191101/471305670791/lautaro-gana-enteros-en-el-barca.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The Spanish champions see the 22-year-old as the ideal long-term successor to Luis Suarez at Camp Nou, with his current market value set at over €100 million ($111m, £86m). Manchester United are also interested in Martinez, who has scored five goals in ten Serie A appearances for Inter this season.

Martinez open to Barcelona switch

Antonio Conte is hopeful of making some changes at Inter in the January window in order to maintain their battle with Juventus for the Serie A title, according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Inter/31-10-2019/calciomercato-inter-vidal-darmian-opportunita-ma-dovranno-uscire-borja-lazaro-350721339377.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. It is claimed that Borja Valero and Valentino Lazaro are amongst the names shortlisted to make way for new arrivals, with Barcelona's Arturo Vidal and Parma's Matteo Darmian said to be targets for the former Chelsea manager.

Darmian & Vidal in, Lazaro & Valero out?

Steve Bruce says Newcastle may look to reinforce in the January transfer window as they continue their battle against relegation. Newcastle boss Steve Bruce has backed the club's board to sanction January signings – but only if they are sure potential targets are an improvement on what is already available at St James' Park. Bruce has been tasked with the unenviable job of keeping the Magpies in the Premier League and they currently sit just one point above the relegation zone.&nbsp; January is a difficult month for any club to do business, but Bruce claims signings will be made if they make sense financially. "We're working behind the scenes,” the manager said. “Lee [Charnley, sporting director] is working with that one. January, as I've always said, in my experience it is a very, very difficult month. "Yes, if there is somebody out there who can improve us - that is the most crucial thing. If there is somebody out there that can improve us and we can get him, then I'm sure we'll act."

Newcastle open to January signings

Paris Saint-Germain are still keen to sign Juventus' Mattia De Sciglio, <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/psg-and-juventus-may-initiate-swap-deal-in-january-involving-de--31647" target="_blank">Calciomercato.com</a> claims. The French champions are said to have attempted to sign the defender in the summer but ultimately failed in their attempts. Juventus, meanwhile, are suffering from a lack of full-back options – in part due to De Sciglio being injured – and hoped to sign Thomas Meunier from PSG in the summer. As such, a swap deal between the two may be reached in January, according to the report.

De Sciglio-Meunier swap in January?

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should try to lure Zlatan Ibrahimovic back to Old Trafford when the transfer window reopens, says Paul Ince. The 38-year-old striker's current contract at the LA Galaxy is due to expire at the end of the year, at which point he will be able to negotiate a free transfer back to Europe. Ibrahimovic has been linked with a number of clubs but Ince,&nbsp;who played for the Red Devils between 1989 and 1995, would be delighted to see the Swedish star ignore all other offers and sign a short-term contract at the Theatre of Dreams. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/zlatan-return-man-utd-ince-urges-solskjaer-striker-back-old/1v3s5ynpci3e1jk6d2k51yeys" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

'Ibra should return to Man Utd'

Besiktas have rubbished reports that Lloris Karius's loan deal at Vodafone Park will be cut short in January. The German goalkeeper is in the middle of his second year on loan at the Turkish club and is not due to return to Liverpool until next summer. As per <a href="https://www.takvim.com.tr/spor/2019/10/31/besiktastan-flas-karius-aciklamasi-sozlesmesi-ocak-ayinda" target="_blank">Takvim</a>, Besiktas have released an official statement which reads: "Some media outlets do not reflect the truth that our goalkeeper, Loris Karius, will terminate the rental agreement in January."

Besiktas deny Karius will be sent back to Liverpool in January

Hatem Ben Arfa has emerged on Nantes' transfer radar - according to <a href="https://lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Transferts-nantes-reve-de-hatem-ben-arfa/1075378" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>. The Frenchman is a free agent after leaving Rennes this&nbsp;summer, with Ligue 1's second-place side now leading the race for his signature. Nantes may, however, face competition from Nice, who are&nbsp;thought to be interested in bringing Ben Arfa back to the&nbsp;Allianz Riviera.

Nantes set sights on Ben Arfa

Parma right-back Matteo Darmian has emerged as a transfer target for Inter Milan - according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Inter/31-10-2019/lazaro-tempo-sta-scadendo-l-inter-ha-gia-pugno-darmian-350707971047.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. The Nerazzurri are considering a January swoop for the former Manchester United defender, as Antonio Conte looks to increase his defensive options at San Siro. Darmian has featured in six Serie A matches for Inter this season.

Inter eyeing Parma defender Darmian

Steaua Bucharest&nbsp;forward&nbsp;Florinel Coman is the subject of interest from Manchester City - according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7635391/Manchester-City-step-chase-Florinel-Coman-Romanian-earns-comparisons-Kylian-Mbappe.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. Bucharest owner Gigi Becali has likened the 21-year-old to Paris Saint Germain's Kylian Mbappe, with City making regular checks on his progress in Romania. Coman has scored six goals in 11 Liga I matches for Bucharest this season.

Man City monitoring Steaua Bucharest's Coman

Former FC Dallas manager Oscar Pareja is the favourite to take over at Orlando City, reports <a href="https://www.themaneland.com/2019/10/31/20942554/oscar-pareja-emerges-as-favorite-for-vacant-orlando-city-head-coach-position">the Mane Land</a>. Pareja, currently in charge of Club Tijuana, previously worked with&nbsp;Executive Vice President of Soccer Operations Luiz Muzzi in Dallas. While in charge of FC Dallas, Pareja won a Supporters' Shield as well as a U.S. Open Cup.&nbsp;

Pareja favourite for Orlando job

After the midfielder signed a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain, Thomas Tuchel hailed Marco Verratti as one of the world's best. Verratti has won six league titles since joining the club, and his current boss says it is his mentality that separates him from many of his peers. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/hes-one-of-the-best-midfielders-in-the-world-tuchel-hails/1j3pywuoaiinf1uuf85odmymxf">Read what Tuchel had to say on Goal!</a>

Tuchel hails Verratti as one of world's best following new contract

Ryan Kitto has signed a two-year extension with Adelaide United, <a href="https://www.a-league.com.au/news/kitto-inks-two-year-extension-adelaide">the club announced</a>. Kitto has made&nbsp;84 appearances for the club in total,&nbsp;scoring 10 goals, including his side's dramatic equaliser in last season's semi-final clash with&nbsp;Perth Glory.&nbsp; “I have always felt privileged and honoured to play for Adelaide United and I’m very excited to be extending my time with the club," Kitto said. “Adelaide is my home and I feel at home at this club which has a special place in my heart, but also my family’s.&nbsp; “The last few seasons have seen us bring more success and silverware to our fans and I’m hoping we can continue to add to that in the near future."

Kitto signs Adelaide extension

Barcelona star Arturo Vidal is ready to turn down a lucrative China switch for the chance to play for Inter, claims&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fcinternews.it/in-primo-piano/fcin-vidal-no-allo-shanghai-sipg-vuole-l-inter-e-lo-ha-ribadito-a-conte-dichiarazioni-in-cile-non-casuali-321961?fbclid=IwAR0-DYYJzvHmnn8POIelIyHifyubjGcOH6dh4R1VcuqwYi1v3e8COyfnWjk" target="_blank">InterNews</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp; The Chilean will turn a deaf ear to interest from Shanghai SIPG as he is keen to link up with Antonio Conte, his former coach at Juventus.

Vidal to snub China for Inter

Brendan Rodgers will never manage&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;because of his history with&nbsp;Liverpool, Jamier Carragher says, but the&nbsp;Leicester City&nbsp;boss would be a good fit for Arsenal or&nbsp;Chelsea. Rodgers narrowly missed out on the Premier League title during his three years in charge of the Reds before he was sacked in October 2015, clearing the way for Jurgen Klopp to take over. While Liverpool have improved drastically since then his departure, Rodgers went on to enjoy a successfull spell at&nbsp;Celtic&nbsp;and has had a big impact at Leicester since taking over in March this year. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-out-of-the-question-for-rodgers-but-arsenal-or/1r3rw78x7x0fu1dwq6bgwr1f8b" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Rodgers could never manage Man Utd - Carragher

Juventus are ready to make another attempt to sign Isco from Real Madrid, claims&nbsp;Tuttosport&nbsp;(via&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/juventus-reignited-interest-in-isco-but-high-price-may-impact-po-99136" target="_blank">CalcioMercato</a>).&nbsp; Isco has long been a favourite of coach Maurizio Sarri, who was linked to the player back in his days at Chelsea.&nbsp; But the Spaniard will not come cheap,&nbsp; with Madrid likely to hold out for a fee of around €70 million (£60.3m/$78.1m).&nbsp;&nbsp;

Juve refloat Isco interest

Roma are hoping to close a permanent deal with Manchester United for defender Chris Smalling, claims the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1198002/Transfer-News-Man-Utd-Liverpool-Barcelona-Chelsea-Arsenal-Premier-League-Gossip-Latest" target="_blank">Express</a>.&nbsp; Smalling has made a big impression in Italy since signing on loan, but that deal did not include a purchase option, meaning Roma will have to negotiate a sale.

Roma open talks with Man Utd over Smalling

Juventus are ready to swoop for Manchester United starlet&nbsp;Tahith Chong, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7636701/Tahith-Chong-Manchester-United-starlet-Juventus-list-Dutchmans-deal-set-expire.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>.&nbsp; The 19-year-old winger is in the final season of his contract at Old Trafford, with a new deal yet to be agreed.&nbsp; The Italians are hoping for a repeat of their success in luring a young Paul Pogba on a free transfer to Turin, where he developed into one of the world's finest midfielders before returning to United.

Juventus watch Tahith Chong

Crystal Palace are pursuing a loan deal for Liverpool youngster Rhian Brewster, claims the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10254258/rhian-brewster-liverpool-crystal-palace-transfer-window-loan/" target="_blank">Sun</a>.&nbsp; Brewster, 19, has only featured for the Reds in the Carabao Cup this season and could be made available for a temporary switch in January.

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