Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Arsenal & Tottenham set for £50m Upamecano bidding war

Marcos Rojo is ready to leave Manchester United during the winter transfer window. According to the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-transfer-news-rojo-17487298" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a>, the Argentine defender is preparing to take on a new challenge after slipping down the pecking order at Old Trafford.

Rojo ready to leave Man Utd

South American star to depart Old Trafford

Manchester United are considering an approach for Benfica midfielder Gedson Fernandes, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/11898173/manchester-united-interested-in-benficas-gedson-fernandes" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The 20-year-old has fallen out of favour at his Portuguese employers and the Red Devils believe a £34 million ($45m) deal could be done.

Man Utd fancy Fernandes

Chelsea's discussions with Tammy Abraham over a new contract are stalling due to the striker's representatives' wage demands,&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;understands. Abraham's entourage are looking for Chelsea to match the £180,000/week ($236k) basic wage earned by team-mate Callum Hudson-Odoi. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/abraham-contract-talks-stall-as-chelsea-striker-seeks-to/12uu8firdd5xa1ochtlo9jsj8k" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Chelsea's Abraham contract talks hit stumbling block

Striker wants to match Hudson-Odoi's wages

Chelsea could be in prime position to sign Jadon Sancho with the Londoner keen on a return to his home city, report the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/12/29/manchester-united-suffer-transfer-set-back-erling-haaland-signs/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>. Borussia Dortmund aren't believed to be keen on letting the 19-year-old leave, with Manchester United also interested. However, Frank Lampard is keen to bring in and could have considerable spending power at his disposal following the Blues' recent transfer ban.

Sancho keen on Chelsea move

Real Madrid want to renew the contract of key forward Karim Benzema, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://as.com/futbol/2019/12/29/primera/1577659308_538818.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. It is claimed they want to extend the Frenchman's current deal, which runs until 2021, for a further two years. Benzema, who recently turned 32, has scored 16 goals in 23 games in all competitions for Madrid this season.

Madrid want Benzema renewal

Atletico Madrid are in talks to sign Paco Alcacer from Borussia Dortmund,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/atletico/2019/12/29/5e08fece46163fb97f8b4636.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>&nbsp;reports. The Spanish side have already approached the striker, who has told Dortmund that he wants to return to La Liga. But Atletico will have to pay at least €30 million (£26m/$34m) to land the 26-year-old attacker, who has seven goals from 15 games in all competitions this term.

Alcacer to leave Dortmund for Atletico Madrid

Simeone's team to pay over €30m to bring striker back to La Liga

Arsenal and Tottenham are set to enter a bidding war for RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1222165/Arsenal-transfer-news-LIVE-50m-Tottenham-battle-Chelsea-Xhaka-latest-updates-gossip" target="_blank">The Express</a>&nbsp;claims. The Premier League sides are ready to match the Bundesliga team's £50 million ($65m) asking price for the 21-year-old centre-back, whose contract expires in 2021.

Arsenal & Spurs set for £50m Upamecano bidding war

Premier League sides ready to match RB Leipzig asking price

Juventus are close to agreeing a deal for reported Manchester United target Dejan Kulusevski, <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/serie-a-giants-overtake-man-utd-in-race-for-midfielder-with-e40m-deal-close" target="_blank">as reported by Team Talk.</a>&nbsp; Kulusevski has been one of the breakout stars in Serie A this season while impressing on loan at Parma from Atalanta,&nbsp;with both clubs realising they would have little chance of keeping the player.&nbsp;

Juventus close to a deal for Man United target 

Scottish&nbsp;League Two side Cove Rangers FC have released Canadian international Fraser Aird after he was caught on camera making a rude gesture from the stands during Sunday's Old Firm derby between Celtic and Rangers, <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/canadian-international-fraser-aird-released-by-scottish-club-for-rude-gesture-1.5411013?cmp=rss" target="_blank">as reported by CBA</a>.&nbsp; "Cove Rangers FC is aware of an image which is circulating relating to one of our players at the recent Celtic versus Rangers match," Rangers&nbsp;said in a statement. "As a club we do not condone such behaviour and expect all of our players to represent our club in the correct manner at all times. "Fraser Aird's contract with the club was due to expire at the start of January and as a result he will be leaving the club with immediate effect."

Cove Reangers relseas player over Old Firm gesture 

FC Dallas have&nbsp;loaned&nbsp;midfielder Pablo Aránguiz to Chilean Primera División team Universidad de Chile on a year-long loan with an option to buy,<a href="https://www.fcdallas.com/post/2019/12/30/fc-dallas-loans-midfielder-pablo-aranguiz-universidad-de-chile" target="_blank"> the club has announced.&nbsp;</a> The 22-year-old signed with the club on July 24&nbsp;2018, appearing in 20 MLS matches and&nbsp;playing 844 minutes. The attacking midfielder earned his first Chilean U-23 call-up in 2019 to participate in the Maurice Revello tournament in Toulon.

Dallas sign Aránguiz on loan 

Queen's Park Rangers&nbsp;are considering a January bid for&nbsp;Lawrence Shankland&nbsp;of&nbsp;Dundee United, <a href="https://www.thecourier.co.uk" target="_blank">as reported in the Dundee Courier.</a>&nbsp; The R's&nbsp;director of football&nbsp;Les Ferdinand&nbsp;was at Friday's Dundee derby, along with scouts from Brentford, Norwich, Everton and Rangers. Shankland has been an impressive presence for United in the SPFL this term and has attracted attention south of border.

QPR watching Dundee United's Shankland 

Juventus are close to signing Swedish winger Dejan Kulusevski,&nbsp;<a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/kulusevski-juventus-calciomeracto-sorpasso-inter-seriea-2019-2020" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzio</a> reports. The 19-year-old is on loan at Parma from Atalanta until the end of the season and has caught the attention of Italy's top teams for his performances in Serie A. He has already agreed to join the reigning champions, who will pay around €40 million (£34m/$45m)&nbsp;for him.

Juventus agree deal with €40m Kulusevski

Watford are one of three clubs hoping to sign Cheikh Niasse from Lille in January,&nbsp;<a href="https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/mercato-trois-clubs-interesses-par-le-jeune-lillois-cheikh-niasse-1832272.html" target="_blank">RMC Sport</a>&nbsp;reports. The Senegal international has made just one appearance for the Ligue 1 outfit but remains a big player for the B team, while they see him as a long term replacement for Boubakary Soumare. Rennes and Mainz are also interested in signing him and there has been an offer to take him on loan in January.

Watford join French & German clubs in Niasse hunt

Aston Villa are trying to sign Danny Drinkwater on loan from Chelsea,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11898352/aston-villa-want-danny-drinkwater-on-loan-from-chelsea-in-january" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>&nbsp;says. The 29-year-old midfielder is on loan at Burnley until January but has made just one Premier League appearance and the deal is unlikely to be renewed. Villa are in the market for a new midfielder to replace the injured John McGinn and see Drinkwater as a viable option as assistant manager John Terry still has a good relationship with the Stamford Bridge side.

Aston Villa want Drinkwater loan

Inter Miami have hired Diego Alonso as their first ever coach, it has been confirmed. The 44-year-old Uruguayan, who this year became the first coach to win the CONCACAF Champions League with different clubs, has taken over as the team's first coach ahead of their debut season in MLS. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/inter-miami-name-alonso-as-first-ever-coach/1fyl9ezg4mujn1af52fen6g1a3" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Alonso named first Inter Miami coach

Eddie Nketiah's loan at Leeds will but cut short in January,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7837517/Arsenal-set-recall-Eddie-Nketiah-Leeds-loan-spell.html" target="_blank">The Daily Mail</a>&nbsp;claims. Arsenal will recall the 20-year-old attacker because they are disappointed by his lack of first-team football in the Championship. The Gunners will send him out for a second loan and it is Bristol City who are the current favourites to get him.

Arsenal to recall Nketiah from Leeds loan

Sunderland&nbsp;boss Phil Parkinson has confirmed the club are monitoring 19-year-old&nbsp;Bristol City&nbsp;striker Antoine Semenyo,<a href="https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/sunderland-transfers-parkinson-antoine-semenyo-17486434" target="_blank"> as reported by the Chronicle</a>. The Black Cats are slumped in the bottom half of League One and continue to stuggle since suffering back-to-back relegations from the Premier League and the Championship. It's hoped that&nbsp;Semenyo might help ignite a promotion push in the second half of the campaign.

Sunderland monitoring Rovers' Semenyo

Turkey midfielder Arda Turan&nbsp;hopes to end his career with first club&nbsp;Galatasaray&nbsp;despite currently being on loan at Super Lig rivals&nbsp;Istanbul Basaksehir&nbsp;from&nbsp;Barcelona, <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2019/12/29/football/1577645012_610343.html" target="_blank">as reported by AS.</a>&nbsp; The 33-year-old's current deal with Barcelona expires at the conclusion of the current campaign as the player features less and less for the Istanbul based side.

Turan hopes to finish career at Galatasaray 

Ukrainian side&nbsp;Dynamo Kyiv could make a surprise bid of £3.5m for&nbsp;Celtic&nbsp;target&nbsp;Andraz Sporar, <a href="https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/5113524/andraz-sporar-celtic-dynamo-kiev-transfer-news/" target="_blank">as reported by the Sun</a>.&nbsp; The champions have been strongly linked with a move for Slovan Bratislava striker, who has scored 36 goals from 46 games in 2019, with&nbsp;Celtic&nbsp;boss Neil Lennon admitting the 25-year- old Slovenian international was on their radar.

Dynamo Kyiv could bid for Celtic target

Orlando City have signed defender Antônio Carlos Cunha Capocasali Júnior ahead of the 2020 MLS season, <a href="https://www.orlandocitysc.com/post/2019/12/30/orlando-city-sc-acquires-brazilian-center-back-ant-nio-carlos" target="_blank">the club have confirmed</a>.&nbsp; After spending the last three years in Brazil’s Série A, the Brazilian international joins the Lions on a one-year loan with an option to buy at the conclusion of the 2020 campaign.&nbsp; “We are thrilled to welcome Antônio Carlos to Orlando City. He is an experienced center back, having played many seasons in Brazil’s top-flight, that brings both speed and a great ability in the air to our back line,” said Orlando City EVP of Soccer Operations Luiz Muzzi.

Orlando City sign Brazilian defender Antônio Carlos

Manchester United remain keen on signing another striker after missing out on Erling Haaland, claims the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-transfer-news-striker-17487629" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a>. The Red Devils have made the addition of further firepower a top priority for the winter window and are preparing to turn their attention elsewhere.

Red Devils to move for another striker

Marc-Andre ter Stegen is poised to sign a new contract at Barcelona, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/ter-stegen-mas-cerca-de-renovar-por-barca-7789906" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The German goalkeeper is already tied to terms through to 2022, but those at Camp Nou are eager to secure his services for well beyond that point.

Ter Stegen close to reaching Barca agreement

Atletico Madrid&nbsp;will turn to Beijing Guoan forward Cedric Bakambu if a deal cannot be found&nbsp;to sign Paris Saint-Germain’s Edinson Cavani,&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;understands. Cavani is out of contract at the end of the season and is weighing up his options, but PSG are reluctant to see him leave in the January transfer window. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/atletico-will-turn-to-bakambu-if-cavani-transfer-falls/ezdq27u6odp0198gtrp4y3qtv" target="_blank">Check out the full story on a winter transfer saga here.</a>

Atletico will turn to Bakambu

Juventus are preparing to tie Wojciech Szczesny to a new contract, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/szczesny-a-step-away-from-juve-renewal-but-ter-stegen-and-donnar-46457" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Polish goalkeeper is expected to pen fresh terms with the Serie A champions, but interest in Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Gianluigi Donnarumma is being maintained in Turin.

Szczesny lined up for new Juve deal

Erling Haaland snubbed&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;in favour of moving to&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund, says Mino Raiola, with the Norwegian striker’s agent biting back at claims that the Red Devils withdrew themselves from the running. Raiola has told The Telegraph: "If he wanted to go to Manchester United I would have been obliged to take him to Manchester United, but he did not." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/haaland-didnt-want-to-join-man-utd-raiola-refutes-claims-red/nj6fww5gfg8b1ugwxac1u0kt8" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Haaland didn’t want to join Man Utd’

David Moyes has made Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud after taking the reins at West Ham, claims <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10637398/david-moyes-west-ham-olivier-giroud-january-transfer-window/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The France international is expected to be on the move in January, and the former Arsenal frontman could make another switch across London.

Moyes wants to give Giroud a go at West Ham

Fiorentina want to take out-of-favour Wolves striker Patrick Cutrone on loan for the remainder of the season, claim the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calciomercato/29-12-2019/fiorentina-stringe-cutrone-si-lavora-il-prestito-wolverhampton-3502269875487.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. It is claimed a Fiorentina representative has already been dispatched to discuss terms for the 21-year-old Italian international. Cutrone has made only four brief appearances in Wolves' last 11 Premier League games, with three goals from 24 appearances to his name in all competitions.

Fiorentina offer Wolves escape route to Cutrone

Arsenal have been told they must submit a significant offer if they are to sign Thomas Lemar from Atletico Madrid, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://as.com/" target="_blank">AS</a>. The 24-year-old France international hasn't found the net in any of his 21 appearances for his club this year. With Nicolas Pepe struggling in the Premier League and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang linked with a move away from the club, Mikel Arteta could look to bolster his attacking options in the January window.

Arsenal have to pay up for Lemar

Barcelona defender Jean-Clair Todibo is the top priority as AC Milan look to shore up their defence in the January transfer window, report the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calciomercato/29-12-2019/dopo-ibra-tocca-todibo-difesa-sara-milan-piu-rapido-3502271659910.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. With Zlatan Ibrahimovic already brought in to boost Milan's attack, Stefano Pioli is now concentrating on the other end of the pitch. Todibo, 20, has played just three times for Barca this season, including the 2-1 win at San Siro which knocked Milan's rivals&nbsp;Inter out of the Champions League.

Todibo top of Milan's defensive wish list

Arda Turan is set to leave Istanbul Basaksehir and could return to Galatasaray, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1211604452781768704" target="_blank">Nicolo Schira</a>. The 32-year-old Turkish international is currently on loan at Basaksehir from Barcelona, with Galatasaray now in talks with the Spanish leaders. Basaksehir are currently second in the Turkish Super Lig, four points off leaders Sivasspor but six points clear of Gala in seventh.

Turan could return to Galatasaray

Goalkeeper Mattia Perin and midfielder Valon Behrami have been pictured apparently undergoing medicals at Genoa. The pair have been expected to sign in recent days, with Perin moving on loan from Juventus and Behrami joining on a free transfer. Genoa are currently rock-bottom of Serie A, four points from safety.

Behrami and Perin have Genoa medicals

Sevilla could move for AC Milan playmaker Suso in the January transfer window, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/" target="_blank">CalcioMercato</a>. The Spaniard has a contract until 2022, and could reportedly be available for a fee around the €20 million (£17m/$22m) mark. Suso has scored just once in 15 appearances this season, with Milan way down in 11th in Serie A.

Sevilla eyeing Suso move

Real Madrid will recall defender Jesus Vallejo from his loan spell at Wolves due to a lack of playing time, report&nbsp;<a href="https://as.com/futbol/2019/12/29/primera/1577656474_858456.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. The 22-year-old has only made seven appearances under Nuno Espirito Santo. Max Kilman, another 22-year-old signed from semi-professional Maidenhead United, has featured in more games than him. Eintracht Frankfurt and Leganes are thought to be interested in taking Vallejo back out on loan if he is recalled.

Madrid to recall Vallejo from Wolves loan

Hertha Berlin's planned revamp of their playing squad could lead them to PSG's Julian Draxler, according to <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Transferts-julian-draxler-psg-dans-les-plans-du-hertha-berlin/1094147" target="_blank">l'Equipe</a>. Following a recent investment by&nbsp;German businessman Lars Windhorst, Hertha are expected to spend big under new manager Jurgen Klinsmann. Draxler has only played eight times for PSG this season, but would likely have to accept a significant pay cut in order to secure a move away.

Hertha want Draxler from PSG

Thierry Henry will be considered by Barcelona if Ernesto Valverde leaves the club in 2020, claims <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/barca-candidato-henry-7789760" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The former Blaugrana striker has only recently linked up with Montreal Impact, but could be a shock contender to return to European football at Camp Nou.

Henry a contender to take the reins at Barcelona

Jadon Sancho is willing to hold transfer talks with Manchester United, according to <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/jadon-sancho-on-manchester-uniteds-radar-after-erling-haaland-signs-for-borussia-dortmund-nfp9svpwv" target="_blank">The Times</a>. The Borussia Dortmund winger continues to see a big-money move to England mooted, with Chelsea also in the mix heading into the January window.

Sancho open to holding Man Utd talks

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Appointment at Stuttgart

Real Madrid will need to pay €4 million in order to bring Martin Odegaard back to the club in the summer of 2020, reports<a href="https://en.as.com/en/2019/12/29/football/1577653769_539793.html" target="_blank"> AS</a>. The Norwegian is currently taking in a two-year loan at Real Sociedad and a compensation fee will be required to cut that agreement short.

Madrid must pay to get Odegaard back

Swansea have opened talks regarding a loan deal for Liverpool forward Rhian Brewster, claims The Athletic. The Reds are prepared to sanction a switch for the 19-year-old in January, with Championship promotion hopefuls currently leading the chase.

Swansea in Brewster talks

Haaland's message to new fans

Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo could follow Chris Smalling, Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez to Serie A and join Fiorentina, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lanazione.it/" target="_blank">La Nazione</a>. The versatile 29-year-old has been identified as a target for Guiseppe Iachini's side, who are fighting relegation from the Italian top flight. Rojo has made just nine appearances for United this season, with only three of these coming in the Premier League.

Rojo targeted by Fiorentina

West Ham should cash in on Ukraine international Andriy Yarmolenko during the January transfer window, says former England striker Darren Bent. “There’s too much inconsistency with him, it’s either 9/10 or a 3/10 and considering where West Ham are at the minute, they need a bunch of players who are 6/10, 8/10 every single week," Bent told&nbsp;<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-bent-keen-for-west-ham-to-sell-attacker-for-good-money-in-jan-im-all-for-it/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. “For me, it makes sense, if they can get good money for him, then I’m all for it.”

Bent: Hammers should sell Yarmolenko

Dynamo Kiev have entered the running for reported Celtic target Andraz Sporar, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/5113524/andraz-sporar-celtic-dynamo-kiev-transfer-news/" target="_blank">Scottish Sun</a>. The 25-year-old Slovenian forward has scored 60 goals in 78 games for Slovan Bratislava since joining in January 2018. Celtic boss Neil Lennon has described him as&nbsp;"an option and one of a number we are looking at," but Kiev are now believed to be readying a formal bid of their own.

Dynamo Kiev rival Celtic for Sporar

Manchester United will turn to Lyon forward Moussa Dembele after missing out on the signing of Erling Braut Haaland, claim the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7834855/Now-Manchester-Utd-missed-Erling-Haaland-try-sign-January.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The 19-year-old Haaland brought months of speculation to an end by making the switch from Red Bull Salzburg to Borussia Dortmund on Sunday. Dembele, formerly of Celtic and Fulham, has 10 goals from 18 Ligue 1 appearances so far this season.

Man Utd identify Dembele as Haaland alternative

Felipe Gutierrez says he hopes to remain at Sporting KC for the foreseeable future. The midfielder has one year left on his deal with the MLS club, but plans on remaining in Kansas City for the next several seasons. "I want to stay four or five more years at the club. I have had very positive years and I am very happy," he told <a href="https://twitter.com/DIRECTVChile/status/1211472946738483200">DirecTV Chile</a>.

Gutierrez hoping for Sporting KC stay

Thibaut Courtois says that the debate surrounding his spot at Real Madrid has become much quieter since Keylor Navas left the club. Courtois replaced the Costa Rican as Real Madrid's No. 1, prompting Navas to head to Paris Saint-Germain this past summer. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/real-madrid-goalkeeper-debate-is-quieter-after-navas/1flmhmfo06bg01rbl156fnqxf1">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Courtois: Madrid goalkeeping debate quieter since Navas departure

Leandro Gonzalez Pirez is set to leave Atlanta United to sign with Club Tijuana, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/FelipeCar/status/1211471984783220736">the Athletic</a>. The Argentine has been with Atlanta since the club's inception, helping guide the club to an MLS CUp victory in 2018. He'll be eligible to make his debut for the Liga MX side as soon as January 10.

Gonzalez Pirez set to leave Atlanta for Xolos

Inter Miami have added Panama national team captain Roman Torres, <a href="https://www.intermiamicf.com/en/post/2019/12/29/inter-miami-cf-signs-panamanian-national-team-captain-rom-n-torres">the club announced on Sunday</a>. Torres has spent the last five seasons with the Seattle Sounders, winning two MLS Cups while guiding his national team to its first World Cup appearance in 2018. “Roman is an established leader whose quality, winning mentality and experience have led him to win multiple MLS titles, become the captain that qualified Panama to their first-ever World Cup and earn numerous individual recognitions,” said Inter Miami Sporting Director Paul McDonough. “He will solidify our backline and add leadership to Inter Miami ahead of the historic inaugural season.” &nbsp;

Inter Miami sign Panama defender Torres

Watford have contacted Milan over a deal to sign left-back&nbsp;Ricardo Rodriguez in January, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7835607/Watford-make-AC-Milan-left-Ricardo-Rodriguez.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a> The Rossoneri need to sell players next month to ease financial pressures and Switzerland international&nbsp;Rodriguez is one of those expected to move on. New Hornets boss Nigel Pearson is keen to bolster his defence as he looks to steer the club away from the relegation zone, with&nbsp;Rodriguez now a prime target.

Watford make Rodriguez approach

Patrick Cutrone could be on his way back to Serie A with Fiorentina, according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calciomercato/29-12-2019/fiorentina-stringe-cutrone-si-lavora-il-prestito-wolverhampton-3502269875487.shtml" target="_blank">La&nbsp;Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. The Italian side have opened talks with Wolves to sign the attacker on loan with an option to buy for around €15 million (£13m/$17m), though the Premier League side are demanding €20m (£17m/$22m) for him.

Cutrone close to Fiorentina move

Aston Villa are eager to sign Glen Kamara from Rangers in January,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7834339/Aston-Villa-interested-Rangers-midfielder-Glen-Kamara.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>&nbsp;says. The Premier League side want to strengthen in midfield after losing star man John McGinn to injury. The Birmingham club see the 24-year-old as an ideal option to help them in their bid to escape the relegation zone, but they face competition from other teams in the English top-flight, as Arsenal have also been linked with him.

Aston Villa target Rangers' Kamara

James Rodriguez will not be allowed to leave Real Madrid in January, <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2019/12/28/primera/1577566194_390402.html" target="_blank">AS</a>&nbsp;says. The 28-year-old midfielder has made just nine appearances for Zinedine Zidane's team this season and several teams are said to be interested in him. But the Spanish side are not ready to let him leave when the transfer window opens next month.

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