Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Arsenal keen on Basaksehir midfielder

Long term Arsenal target Houssem Aouar was on the verge of moving to Juventus in the summer only for Federico Bernardeschi to scupper the move, according to <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Transferts-pourquoi-houssem-aouar-ol-n-a-pas-signe-a-la-juve/1201565" target="_blank">L'Equipe.</a> Lyon midfielder Aouar has been a target for many top level European sides, and the Italian champions are said to have had a deal in place. However, due to tight finances, the deal hinged on winger Bernardeschi agreeing to move to the French club on loan in exchange. L'Equipe claim that the Italy international winger was not keen on moving to Lyon and turned down the move - hence preventing Juve from signing Aouar.

'Aouar move to Juve prevented by Bernardeschi'

The in-demand Lyon midfielder was reportedly on the brink of joining the Italian champions

Arsenal are one of a number of Premier League clubs keen on signing Basaksehir midfielder Berkay Ozcan, according to <a href="https://www.transfermarkt.de/ex-hsv-profi-uberzeugt-bei-basaksehir-arsenal-amp-co-an-ozcan-interessiert/view/news/375579" target="_blank">Transfermarkt</a>. The 22-year-old only moved to the Turkish champions from Hamburg in the summer, but has impressed with the Istanbul outfit during their Champions League campaign. He has made 15 appearances this campaign, including in Basaksehir's 2-1 Champions League win over Manchester United.

Arsenal keen on Basaksehir midfielder

Berkay Ozcan has impressed with the Turkish champions this season

Arsenal and Liverpool are mulling over January bids for Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma, claims <a href="https://talksport.com/football/799040/transfer-insider-arsenal-liverpool-brighton-yves-bissouma/" target="_blank">talkSPORT.</a> The Mali international continues to catch the eye on a Premier League stage and could be offered a route out of the Amex Stadium in 2021.

Arsenal & Liverpool plotting Bissouma bids

Billy Gilmour is expected to be the subject of a January bid from Napoli, says <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2020/12/03/calciomercato-napoli-gilmour-gattuso-lobotka-chelsea/" target="_blank">Calciomercato.it</a>. The Serie A side want to land the midfielder on loan with an option to buy him and they are willing to make room in the squad by offloading Stanislav Lobotka.

Napoli plot January bid for Chelsea midfielder Gilmour

Serie A side to offload Lobotka to make space

Real Madrid have been in contact with Mauricio Pochettino about replacing Zinedine Zidane at the helm. The pressure on the French coach increased this week after his side were beaten by Shakhtar in the Champions League. Pochettino is the top candidate to replace him and <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/real-madrid/contactos-real-madrid-con-pochettino-8232612" target="_blank">Sport</a>&nbsp;says talks are already underway.

Real Madrid make Pochettino contact

Argentine coach could take Zidane’s place this season

Three Championship clubs&nbsp;are interested in signing Breda&nbsp;striker&nbsp;Sydney van Hooijdonk, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/transfer-centre" target="_blank">Sky Sports.</a> Van&nbsp;Hooijdonk, the son of former Netherlands international Pierre,&nbsp;has scored 14 goals in the Dutch second tier over the past two seasons. Nottingham Forest,&nbsp;Sheffield Wednesday&nbsp;and&nbsp;Swansea are all eyeing a move for the 20-year-old.

Championship clubs watching Van Hooijdonk 

The San Jose Earthquakes have confirmed they are in talks with veteran striker Chris Wondolowski over a new contract.&nbsp; Wondolowski, the MLS all-time leading goalscorer, had initially planned to retire after the 2020 season but recently indicated his willingness to return for one more season.

San Jose in talks with Wondolowski over new deal

Flamengo are hoping to keep hold of&nbsp;Thiago Maia and Pedro, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com.br/futebol/artigo/_/id/7844491/flamengo-quer-ampliar-emprestimo-de-thiago-maia-comprar-pedro-e-pedro-rocha-deve-sair" target="_blank">ESPN Brazil.</a> Maia is on loan from Lille, but the Brazilian side are looking to extend that agreement through&nbsp;December 2021. Pedro, meanwhile,&nbsp;is on loan from Fiorentina, but Flamengo are hoping to activate a €12 million (£11m/$15m) purchase option for the striker.&nbsp;

Flamengo want to keep Thiago Maia and Pedro

The Portland Timbers are set to trade defender Julio Cascante to Austin FC, reports <a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2020/12/04/sources-portland-timbers-trade-julio-cascante-austin-fc-continue-negotiations-felipe" target="_blank">MLSsoccer.com.</a> Austin FC will send Portland $250,000 in allocation money in exchange for Cascante, who&nbsp;made 48 appearances over three seasons with the Timbers. Portland is also&nbsp;in talks&nbsp;with Liga MX side Pumas about acquiring&nbsp;Felipe Mora&nbsp;on a permanent basis.

Timbers to trade Cascante to Austin FC

Nicolas&nbsp;Tagliafico&nbsp;has signed a new contract that will keep him at&nbsp;Ajax&nbsp;until 2023.&nbsp; The Argentina international left-back has been linked with a host of Europe's top clubs, including&nbsp;Manchester United,&nbsp;Inter,&nbsp;Atletico Madrid,&nbsp;Chelsea,&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;and&nbsp;Manchester City. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-city-and-barcelona-target-tagliafico-signs-new-ajax/k6ug3asy51611oxbgqwofd62y" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Tagliafico signs new Ajax contract

Arsenal centre-back&nbsp;William Saliba&nbsp;is looking to leave the club on loan in January, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4252535/solskjaer-gets-woodward-backing-at-man-united-saliba-wants-out-at-arsenal" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The 19-year-old is still yet to make his&nbsp;Arsenal debut after spending the 2019-20 season on loan at&nbsp;Saint-Etienne. Saliba is said to prefer a move back to Ligue 1, but clubs in the Championship have also shown an interest.

Saliba wants Arsenal loan exit

Arsenal players held a testy clear-the-air meeting on Tuesday in the midst of the club's slump, <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/arsenal/story/4253259/arsenal-squad-hold-clear-the-air-talks-in-bid-to-rescue-season" target="_blank">ESPN</a> reports. The Gunners have won just one of their last five Premier League matches and currently sit in 14th place.&nbsp; The meeting reportedly featured "angry but constructive dialogue" between players and coaches, and among the players themselves.

Arsenal hold clear-the-air talks 

Juventus chiefs are under further investigation from Italian police after irregularities were found in a citizenship test taken by Luis Suarez as he tried to complete a move to the Serie A giants earlier this year. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/juventus-police-irregularities-suarez-citizenship-test/1omc5w9snkrjc1e1zs1blfeiyt" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Juve under further investigation over failed Suarez move

Sean Longstaff is set to seek an exit from Newcastle after signing a deal with super agent Pini Zahavi, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9019275/amp/Sean-Longstaff-signs-deal-Pini-Zahavi-agent-expected-broker-away-Newcastle.html?__twitter_impression=true" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The 23-year-old has a contract until 2022 but Newcastle have been unable to tie him down to fresh terms since he broke into the first team.

Longstaff eyes Newcastle exit after Zahavi deal

Former Juventus and AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri says he wants to manage in the Premier League. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/premier-league-man-utd-arsenal-allegri-next-job-in-england/16pf6w6kh3zxm1her5rzgn0c8t" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Allegri wants Premier League job

Valencia&nbsp;have announced that 18-year-old American winger Yunus Musah has extended his contract through 2026. The youngster has made ten La Liga appearances&nbsp;so far this season. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> OFFICIAL STATEMENT | YUNUS MUSAH <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AMUNTValencia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AMUNTValencia</a> 🦇 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Yunus2026?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Yunus2026</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VCFMyPlaceInTheWorld?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VCFMyPlaceInTheWorld</a> ⚪⚫ — Valencia CF 🦇🍊🌊 (@valenciacf_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciacf_en/status/1334907262830317568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 4, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Yunus Musah extends until 2026

The 18-year-old midfielder shares agents with Gareth Bale and Real Madrid will have to deal with Jonathan Barnett again should&nbsp;they want to sign the young French player from Rennes. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/real-madrid-will-have-to-deal-with-bales-agent-if-they-want/1ue7rqzwfq80d1ouvsvgr521r1" target="_blank">Read&nbsp;Stephen Darwin's full story on Goal.</a>

Eduardo Camavinga linked with Real Madrid and Manchester United

The Costa Rican midfielder re-signs with OL Reign through the 2021 NWSL season after impressing this past year. Shirley Cruz played eight of the club's nine matches in 2020 and leads the team with three assists. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> OL Reign has re-signed Costa Rican international midfielder <a href="https://twitter.com/ShirleyCruzCR?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShirleyCruzCR</a> for the 2021 season. Read more: <a href="https://t.co/0PTCBvPu0K">https://t.co/0PTCBvPu0K</a> <a href="https://t.co/mr1II0eyb1">pic.twitter.com/mr1II0eyb1</a> — OL Reign (@OLReign) <a href="https://twitter.com/OLReign/status/1334890213370433536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 4, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Shirley Cruz extends with OL Reign

Ajax Under-21 midfielder, Max de Waal, has penned a contract extension seeing him in Amsterdam until 2023. The 18-year-old has been with the club since 2013 climbing the youth ranks. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Well done, Max de Waal! ↝ 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 🥂<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForTheFuture?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForTheFuture</a> — AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) <a href="https://twitter.com/AFCAjax/status/1334875476154781696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 4, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Ajax midfielder extends until 2023

Ajax have announced that the in-demand&nbsp;left-back is staying in the Eredivisie until 2023. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Level2023?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Level2023</a> = ⚪️🔴⚪️ Leave a message for <a href="https://twitter.com/nico_taglia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nico_taglia</a> below! <a href="https://t.co/HUfRBbCz4O">pic.twitter.com/HUfRBbCz4O</a> — AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) <a href="https://twitter.com/AFCAjax/status/1334842464453222402?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 4, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Nicolas Tagliafico extends until 2023

Fernandinho does not expect to be handed a renewal at Manchester City and is considering offers from Brazil and Major League Soccer, <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/fernandinho-set-leave-man-city-23083580" target="_blank">The Mirror</a> reports. The 32-year-old&nbsp;reportedly&nbsp;has interest from from Brazilian and MLS clubs, not ruling out a move to City's sister club, New York City FC. Fernandinho&nbsp;signed a new two-year contract in 2019 after Pep Guardiola backed the veteran midfielder. After seven years in Manchester, Fernandinho has won three Premier League titles and six domestic cups in 320 appearances; scoring 23 goals along the way.&nbsp;

Fernandinho weighing up MLS/Brazil moves

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has reacted to Neymar's recent comments in which the Brazilian stated that he wants to play alongside the Argentine once again in the 2020-21 season. Messi's current contact with Barcelona expires at the end of the current campaign. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/messi-to-psg-al-khelaifi-responds-to-talk-of-deal-for/1jz6yz85h782k1xpkbxtaur7rr" target="_blank">Read Al-Khelaifi's full quotes here on Goal</a>

PSG chief responds to Messi transfer talk

Cagliari have announced that 20-year-old defender Sebastian Walukiewicz has signed a contract extension with the Serie A club until 2024. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🤝 | RINNOVO<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Walukiewicz?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Walukiewicz</a> firma sino al 2024. Brawo Seba, avanti insieme! 💪🏼 ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/5ot4HTUA5t">https://t.co/5ot4HTUA5t</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/forzaCasteddu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#forzaCasteddu</a> <a href="https://t.co/pTfalCUItd">pic.twitter.com/pTfalCUItd</a> — Cagliari Calcio (@CagliariCalcio) <a href="https://twitter.com/CagliariCalcio/status/1334810901170544640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 4, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Walukiewicz extends until 2024

Juventus Under-23 centre-back Riccardo Capellini has penned an extension that sees him tied to the Turin outfit until 2023. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> UFFICIALE 🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Under23?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Under23</a> Riccardo <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Capellini?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Capellini</a> rinnova fino al 30 giugno 2⃣0⃣2⃣3⃣ ⚪️⚫️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForzaJuve?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForzaJuve</a> <a href="https://t.co/eVYcbzUakz">pic.twitter.com/eVYcbzUakz</a> — JuventusFC Youth (@JuventusFCYouth) <a href="https://twitter.com/JuventusFCYouth/status/1334810174633115648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 4, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

Juve centre-back pens 2023 extension

<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-vieira-sacked-nice-manager/14i2vr2rb6i7t1plmqpgsfy5gf" target="_blank">More now on the earlier news that Patrick Vieira has been sacked as Nice manager.</a> The 44-year-old former&nbsp;France&nbsp;international had also been criticised by fans for Nice's uninspiring style of play, and he leaves the club, who are hoping to qualify for Europe again this season, 11th in the Ligue 1 table. His last domestic game in charge saw Nice draw 1-1 with&nbsp;Dijon, currently bottom of Ligue 1, while Vieira's final match came on Thursday as they lost 3-2 to&nbsp;Bayer Leverkusen&nbsp;in the Europa League, with a number of Nice fans protesting against his management outside the stadium before kick-off.

Vieira departed Nice following fan protests

Inter and PSG almost concluded a swap deal involving midfielders Marcelo Brozovic and Leandro Paredes, according to <a href="https://www.goal.com/it/notizie/brozovic-ultimo-giorno-mercato-saltato-scambio-paredes-inter/10mswo8lgwphl1pi7nr2d1thej" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport.</a> Croatia international Brozovic has been a key figure in Antonio Conte's 3-5-2 formation for the Milan side, but they were reportedly ready to let him leave for Paris in the summer.

'Brozovic-Parades swap deal almost completed on deadline day'

PSG are in advanced talks with Jese Rodriguez over the mutual termination of his contract, according to <a href="https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/psg/vers-une-rupture-de-contrat-entre-jese-et-le-psg-04-12-2020-8412312.php" target="_blank">Le Parisien.</a> The 27-year-old's contract expires this summer, but with the former Real Madrid youngster having played only 22 minutes this season, he and the Ligue 1 champions are said to be working on an early release.

'Jese negotiating for PSG release'

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🔴 L’<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OGCNice?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OGCNice</a> se sépare de Patrick Vieira<a href="https://t.co/xrdXBQMIRB">https://t.co/xrdXBQMIRB</a> — OGC Nice (@ogcnice) <a href="https://twitter.com/ogcnice/status/1334809143287435266?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 4, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Nice sack Vieira after string of poor results

Paris Saint-Germain's 18-year-old centre-back Timothee Pembele has penned a new deal that ties him to the club until 2024. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Le Paris Saint-Germain est heureux d’annoncer la prolongation du contrat de Timothée Pembélé jusqu’au 30 juin 2024. ✍️ Le Club souhaite à Timothée le meilleur dans la suite de sa carrière professionnelle sous le maillot Rouge et Bleu. 🔴🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ICICESTPARIS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ICICESTPARIS</a> — Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) <a href="https://twitter.com/PSG_inside/status/1334799754350518273?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 4, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

PSG youngster pens four-year deal

Lionel Messi has spent his entire senior career with Barcelona, but his break-out with the first-team could have been delayed had it not been for a few factors... <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/messi-cadiz-and-the-love-affair-that-never-was/120t9o93tw9rv1b33nu7j3h85x" target="_blank">Read Ignasi Oliva's full piece on Goal</a>

How Messi almost signed for Cadiz

The success of Ben Chilwell at Chelsea could be key to the club sanctioning the purchase of Declan Rice from West Ham, the <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/blog-transfer-talk/story/4252962/live-transfer-talk-chilwell-success-key-to-chelsea-plans-for-rice" target="_blank">Telegraph</a> reports. It is claimed that The Blues hierarchy were reticent to spend big on Chilwell but that Frank Lampard rejected all other options put forward by the club. With the former Leicester left-back having hit the ground running, however, the head coach looks to be in a good position ahead of future transfer chats with his bosses. With N'Golo Kante now 30 and Chelsea not having a natural defensive midfielder coming through the ranks, Rice remains Lampard's top target.

Chilwell form key to Rice capture

Gennaro Gattuso has agreed a new contract with Serie A side Napoli, according to director Cristiano Giuntoli. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/gattuso-napoli-serie-a-contract-extension-giuntoli/fw8fjndrhybg1j02sojkna0y6" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Gattuso has agreed new Napoli deal – Giuntoli

Neymar will sign a new contract at Paris Saint-Germain if the French giants complete a deal for Lionel Messi, reports <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20201204/49860826326/neymar-renovara-por-el-psg-si-fichan-a-messi.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo.</a> The Brazilian forward has expressed a desire to be reunited with his former Barcelona team-mate, with the Ligue 1 champions now in the process of exploring that option.

Messi deal will convince Neymar to sign new contract

Chelsea have decided that they will look to sell Kepa Arrizabalaga during the winter window, reports <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4243355/january-transfer-window-preview-messi-to-city-sancho-to-united-liverpool-to-land-upamecano" target="_blank">ESPN.</a> The Spanish goalkeeper has struggled in English football, leading to him slipping down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge, and Frank Lampard will now welcome offers in the New Year.

Chelsea decide to sell Kepa

Liverpool are open to offers for Divock Origi and Xherdan Shaqiri during the January window, claims <a href="https://africa.espn.com/football/soccer-transfers/story/4243355/january-transfer-window-preview-messi-to-city-sancho-to-united-liverpool-to-land-upamecano" target="_blank">ESPN.</a> The Reds are willing to offload fringe players in an effort to free up funds and space in their squad for possible additions during an injury crisis.

Origi & Shaqiri put up for sale

Brighton defender Ben White is, according to his manager Graham Potter, ignoring the transfer talk that continues to rage around him. Potter has said of a man who has been linked with Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea: "He gets down with his work. He was totally professional in the summer, despite the noise outside which you cannot control. "He is a smart guy. We will try to help him enjoy his football as that is the most important thing."

White ignoring transfer talk

Argentine left-back Claudio Bravo has joined the Portland Timbers from Banfield in a $1 million deal, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/lafc/story/4252904/sources-lafc-gets-marco-farfan-as-timbers-seal-deal-for-claudio-bravo" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The 23-year-old is waiting on a permit before his&nbsp;move to the MLS side can be confirmed.

Portland Timbers land Claudio Bravo

Manchester United&nbsp;executive vice chairman Ed Woodward has suggested the club will not be very active in the January transfer window as he again outlined the board’s backing for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The transfer window opens again in a matter of weeks and Solskjaer has so far refused to be drawn on whether or not the club will be bringing in additional players but, did say last week he didn’t expect many ins and outs. Historically, United prefer to do their business in the summer windows but did bring in Bruno Fernandes, who was a target for last summer, in January after he became available. And, Woodward has suggested it will be a similar approach this time around with the club focusing on the summer window. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/woodward-outlines-manchester-uniteds-transfer-strategy-ahead/c5dg4w3p2w0m1xgnf8u9lgltp" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Man Utd outline transfer strategy ahead of January window

LAFC&nbsp;have signed right-back&nbsp;Marco Farfan&nbsp;from the&nbsp;Portland Timbers, <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/lafc/story/4252904/sources-lafc-gets-marco-farfan-as-timbers-seal-deal-for-claudio-bravo" target="_blank">ESPN</a> reports. The 22-year-old made 37 appearances for the Timbers and LAFC hope he can help strengthen their defence.

LAFC sign right-back Farfan 

West Ham have frozen contract talks with David Moyes and their key players for the time being. <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9016085/West-Ham-new-deal-David-Moyes-star-men-hold.html" target="_blank">The Daily Mail</a>&nbsp;claims the London side are waiting to find out when supporters can return to home matches and so they will not open formal contract talks until 2021.

West Ham delay contract talks with Moyes

Manchester City look set to sign Dario Sarmiento from Estudiantes in a deal worth around £18 million ($24m). <a href="https://www.todofichajes.com/el-city-cerca-de-firmar-a-sarmiento/" target="_blank">TodoFichajes</a>&nbsp;claims the Premier League giants are close to an agreement with the Argentine side over a deal for the 17-year-old winger. He could quickly be sent on loan to another club to gain experience before he becomes part of Pep Guardiola’s squad.

Man City close to £18m Sarmiento signing

Atletico Madrid are lining up a January bid for Arkadiusz Milik, <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/12/02/primera/1606948161_133027.html" target="_blank">AS</a>&nbsp;reports. The Rojiblancos need to invest in a new striker next month and have long been linked to the Poland international. Tottenham and Everton are also said to be after the Napoli striker, but Atletico have him at the top of their list of targets.

Atletico make Milik top priority

Quique Setien has been tipped for a return to Real Betis, but the club have no interest in putting him in charge. Setien spent two years in charge of Betis before he left for Barcelona, who sacked him earlier this year. Betis boss Manuel Pellegrini has come under pressure recently and is said to be facing the sack, but <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/20201203/49855971715/el-betis-niega-que-setien-sea-una-opcion.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>&nbsp;denies that Setien is among the contenders to replace him.

Betis not considering rehiring ex-Barca boss Setien

West Ham are close to completing the £1.2 million signing of Frederik Alves Ibsen from Silkeborg. <a href="http://skysports.com/" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a> reports the two teams agreed a fee for the defender in October and he recently flew to London to discuss personal terms. Work and residence permits are all that stand in the way of the deal being confirmed.

West Ham deal for Ibsen nears completion

Andre Villas-Boas has confirmed Marseille want to tie Jordan Amavi to a new contract. The 26-year-old winger’s current deal expires at the end of the season but sporting director Pablo Longoria is already in talks with him. “Pablo is speaking with his entourage to extend it. I hope it will happen,” the Marseille manager said. “He made a good start to the season despite a few mistakes. We are counting on him.”

Marseille in talks to extend Amavi’s contract

Celtic’s hopes of signing Omar Colley from Sampdoria have been given a boost, according to <a href="http://skysports.com/" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The Scottish side enquired about the 28-year-old centre-back in the summer transfer window, but were put off by the £11 million asking price. The Gambia international has fallen out of favour at Sampdoria this season, however, and the club have dropped their asking price.

Celtic get boost in Colley chase

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