Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man City hope for boost in Haaland pursuit

Juventus are planning an approach to bring Paul Pogba back to Turin, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Juventus/09-10-2021/juve-progetta-ritorno-pogba-via-ramsey-rabiot-poi-serve-l-aiutino-4201715599651_preview.shtml?reason=unauthenticated&amp;origin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gazzetta.it%2FCalcio%2FSerie-A%2FJuventus%2F09-10-2021%2Fjuve-progetta-ritorno-pogba-via-ramsey-rabiot-poi-serve-l-aiutino-4201715599651.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>.&nbsp; Adrien Rabiot and Aaron Ramsey could both make way to meet the midfielder's wages, although Manchester United are also keen to renew his current contract.

Juventus plan Pogba return

Rabiot & Ramsey could be sacrificed to bring back midfielder

Manchester City are hoping that Erling Haaland's new boot deal will give them the edge in the transfer race for the Borussia Dortmund star.&nbsp; The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/man-city-erling-haaland-transfer-25177675" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>&nbsp;reports that the club's close ties to Puma increase their chances of landing Haaland, who is set to be offered a lucrative contract by the apparel suppliers.

Man City hope for boost in Haaland pursuit (Daily Star)

Striker on verge of signing lucrative Puma deal

<center> <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></center>

Southend terminate coaches

With Newcastle welcoming in an exciting new era on the back of&nbsp;a £300 million ($408m) takeover of the club, there has been talk of Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard being lured away from Rangers to take the managerial reins at St James’ Park. Success in Scotland has seen the former England captain become a much sought-after commodity in coaching circles, with the expectation being that he will return to a Premier League stage at some point in the near future. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/newcastle-steven-gerrard-manager-rangers-dalglish-300m/19a4m5zo7zv2z1m8qirxv3ws2g" target="_blank">Read Dalglish's opinion on the matter here.</a>

Gerrard to Newcastle speculation addressed by Dalglish

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been “blatantly lying” to Donny van de Beek, says Paul Ince, with the Manchester United outcast&nbsp;urged to make a move in January “for the good of his career”. The Netherlands international midfielder completed a move to Old Trafford in the summer of 2020 despite the Red Devils already boasting plenty of options in his area of the field. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/solskjaer-blatantly-lying-van-de-beek-man-utd-ince-january/1my9zf4cw0o2a1utx2x5i4fvh5" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Solskjaer accused of ‘blatantly lying’ to Van de Beek 

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Club statement 👇<a href="https://t.co/jXdJ6s2Rb1">https://t.co/jXdJ6s2Rb1</a> — Carlisle United FC (@officialcufc) <a href="https://twitter.com/officialcufc/status/1447142249712783363?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Carlisle part ways with Beech

Former Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata could be brought back to England by Tottenham, claims <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/tottenham-hotspur-quiere-alvaro-morata-suplir-harry-kane-20211009.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>. The Spain international, who is currently on loan at Juventus from Atletico Madrid, could be snapped up by Spurs as a replacement for Harry Kane.

Spurs want Morata to replace Kane

Barcelona are looking to offload France international centre-halves Samuel Umtiti and Clement Lenglet, reports <a href="https://www.lesportiudecatalunya.cat/barca/article/2040890-dos-centrals-i-un-desti.html" target="_blank">Le Esportiu de Catalunya</a>. Cost-cutting remains a top priority at Camp Nou, with the Blaugrana hoping to find buyers for two experienced defenders in January.

Barca to sell Umtiti and Lenglet

Nobody in the Liverpool squad will begrudge Mohamed Salah a lucrative new contract, says Robbie Fowler, with the Reds legend of the opinion that a “world-class” talent deserves a record-breaking deal amid talk of £500,000-a-week terms being discussed. Fowler has told The Mirror: “We are talking about one of the standout world players. I would be absolutely amazed if there is one single player in that Liverpool dressing room who is saying he doesn’t deserve a contract to match his world-class status.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/salah-contract-liverpool-unrest-fowler-500k-a-week/h3qj6go1mqe51fx9z1k96r46z" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Salah contract won’t cause Liverpool unrest’

Barcelona are ready to raise the €50 million (£42m/$58m) release clause in Gavi’s contract, with the record-breaking 17-year-old in line for fresh terms alongside fellow prospects Ansu Fati and Pedri. Vice-president Rafa Yuste has told Mundo Deportivo: "We are going to give him this security so that he sees that Barca has to be his home for many years.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/barcelona-gavi-50m-release-clause-17-year-old-history/1i0m815w6xksl1esn2q516qaa4" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Barca ready to raise Gavi’s €50m release clause

<a href="https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-given-405m-incentive-sign-21815688" target="_blank">Football.london</a> reports that a new central midfielder remains a top priority for Arsenal in the January transfer window. Napoli star Fabian Ruiz is a player that could come back onto their radar having previously seen a move to England mooted.

Arsenal want another midfielder

Borussia Dortmund are hoping to win the race for Red Bull Salzburg striker Karim Adeyemi, claims <a href="https://sportbild.bild.de/bild-plus/bundesliga/vereine/borussia-dortmund/bvb-als-haaland-nachfolger-kommt-dieser-senkrechtstarter-77920874,view=conversionToLogin.sport.html" target="_blank">Sportbild.</a> Liverpool have been heavily linked with the 19-year-old forward, but leading sides in the Bundesliga believe they can lure a hot prospect to Germany.

Dortmund intend to win Adeyemi race

Aston Villa are, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/16375662/aston-villa-tottenham-west-ham-juventus-weston-mckennie/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>, the latest side to join the hunt for Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie. The USMNT star has already been linked with Tottenham and West Ham as interest from the Premier League in his services builds.

Villa join the hunt for USMNT star McKennie

With money in the bank, <a href="https://www.estadiodeportivo.com/ed-manager/2021/10/08/amenaza-betis-fekir-convierte-realidad/358916.html" target="_blank">Estadio Deportivo</a> claims that Newcastle are looking to land a new No.1. Keylor Navas of Paris Saint-Germain is said to be top of that shopping list, with the former Real Madrid star being lined up for a move in 2022.

Navas to be Newcastle’s next No.1?

Liverpool are preparing to step up their interest in Wolves winger Adama Traore, claims<a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/adama-traore-fitxatge-liverpool-jurgen-klopp-wolves_655229_102.html" target="_blank"> El Nacional.</a> The jet-heeled Spain international has seen a new deal mooted at Molineux, but Premier League heavyweights at Anfield are looking to turn his head.

Liverpool to step up interest in Traore

Real Madrid are, according to <a href="https://www.abc.es/deportes/real-madrid/abci-real-madrid-fichajes-coste-cero-202110080056_noticia.html" target="_blank">ABC</a>, preparing to put a contract offer to Antonio Rudiger in January. The Germany international is into the final year of his deal at Chelsea and will become a free agent in 2022 if no extension is agreed.

Real to put contract offer to Rudiger

Sergio Busquets remains an option that Manchester City are mulling over, claims <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/volia-retirar-barca-fart-koeman-manchester-city-guardiola-busquets_654926_102.html" target="_blank">El Nacional</a>. The Barcelona legend, who has worked with Pep Guardiola before, is only tied to a contract at Camp Nou through to the summer of 2023.

Man City still mulling over Busquets move

Conor Gallagher is one of several transfer targets being lined up by Newcastle, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10075931/Graeme-Jones-likely-charge-Newcastles-game-Saudi-Arabian-ownership.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a> The Chelsea midfielder is currently on loan at Crystal Palace, but is being lined up by the Magpies for 2022 on the back of their big-money takeover.

Gallagher a target for Newcastle

Inter are monitoring Armando Izzo as they look to strengthen in defence,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/serie-a/inter/2021/10/10-86098703/inter_izzo_dal_torino_per_la_difesa_di_inzaghi" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>&nbsp;says. The 29-year-old centre-back has been on the Nerazzurri's list of targets for some time and they could make a move for him in the near future.

Inter eye Torino defender Izzo

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> OFFICIAL: Roko <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Simic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Simic</a> has signed a new contract with ahead of time until June 2025. 💪<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Roko2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Roko2025</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FootballOfTomorrow?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FootballOfTomorrow</a> — FC Red Bull Salzburg EN (@FCRBS_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCRBS_en/status/1447110099248496641?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Real Madrid target Simic signs new Red Bull Salzburg deal

Messi move even surprised PSG chiefs

Fiorentina have decided to trigger their option to extend Giacomo Bonaventura's contract, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/serie-a/fiorentina/2021/10/09-86083658/fiorentina-bonaventura_rinnovo_in_vista" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a>. The midfielder's contract expires at the end of the season but Fiorentina's clause allows them to ensure he remains committed to the club until 2023, though they could still offer him a new deal beyond that.

Fiorentina trigger Bonaventura extension

Barcelona could move for Denis Zakaria if they cannot sign Paul Pogba or Franck Kessie, says&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20211010/1001698057/denis-zakaria-opcion-media-barca.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The Catalan club face great competition for targets Pogba and Kessie and could see either target move to one of their competitors. But the Borussia Monchengladbach star has emerged as an alternative and will also be available on a free transfer at the end of the season.

Barca eye Zakaria as Pogba alternative

Mike Ashley could purchase&nbsp;Derby, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/mike-ashley-newcastle-takeover-derby-25176535" target="_blank">The Mirror</a>. The businessman sold Newcastle in a deal worth over £300 million this week but could make a quick return to football by rescuing the Championship side currently in administration.

Mike Ashley wants Derby after Newcastle sale

Marcelo Brozovic is set to begin talks with Inter over a new contract. <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Inter/10-10-2021/inter-brozovic-rinnovo-piu-vicino-fissato-l-incontro-papa-ivan-4201738467449.shtml" target="_blank">La Gazzetta dello Sport</a>&nbsp;reports the club will meet with his agent and father on Wednesday to open negotiations to prevent him leaving for free at the end of the season.

Inter begin talks with Brozovic

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Donny <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VanDeBeek?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VanDeBeek</a> could leave <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ManchesterUnited?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ManchesterUnited</a> in January. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Juventus?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Juventus</a> have shown interest for the midfielder: Juve’s sports director Cherubini has talked with his agent G.Albers in the last days. Bianconeri are interested for a loan with option to buy. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Newcastle?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Newcastle</a> also want him — Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1446946115333545984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 9, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Juventus and Newcastle could move for Van de Beek in January

Barcelona are hoping to sign Raheem Sterling in January, but must offload Ousmane Dembele first, says&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/la-llegada-sterling-depende-de-dembele-12204731" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The Spanish side hope to strengthen with the arrival of the attacker from Manchester City, but their precarious financial position means they need to get Dembele off the books as soon as possible before they can make a move.

Barca's Sterling hopes depend on Dembele

Claude Puel says Lyon considered making a move for Luis Suarez before he joined Liverpool. The French coach was in charge of the Ligue 1 side at the time and wanted to bring the Uruguayan striker in from Ajax, He said: "Karim Benzema&nbsp;was gone, Fred had left us a little earlier. A page was turned. And it took a high level to replace this duo. At the time, we hesitated for a long time between Lisandro Lopez and Luis Suarez, then at Ajax. I really liked this player, but in the end we chose Lisandro who came from Porto with more important European experience."

Suarez could have replaced Benzema at Lyon

Sassuolo director&nbsp;Giovanni Carnevali has warned Inter that they have no chance of signing&nbsp;Giacomo&nbsp;Raspadori or Gianluca Scamacca in January. The Serie A side have been linked with the attackers, but Sassuolo will not sell. Carnevali said:&nbsp;"It is true that there was an interest from Inter, but we want to keep Raspadori and Scamacca. There is no chance in January,&nbsp;for Inter or for other teams. In the summer we sold Caputo to give more space for these two of our young strikers."

Inter warned they won't get Raspadori and Scamacca

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Chelsea have an agreement in place with Andreas Christensen to extend his contract. Matter of time to sign paperworks, after final clauses to be fixed 🔵🇩🇰 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> Two clubs showed interest in Christensen in the last weeks - but no chance for talks as he’s set to sign the new deal.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1447033276657455104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Christensen set for new Chelsea deal

Former Crystal Palace forward Bakary Sako is looking to return to the game in the Championship, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/16374673/crystal-palace-sako-transfer-championship-club/" target="_blank">Sun</a>.&nbsp; Sako has been out of the game for more than a year since leaving Cypriot side Pafos in 2020.

Ex-Palace player Sako to make comeback in Championship

Harry Maguire is on the verge of signing a lucrative new Manchester United contract, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-utd-harry-maguire-contract-25177139" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; The defender's new deal will bring his wages in line with new arrivals at Old Trafford such as Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane.

Maguire set for bumper new Man Utd contract

Tottenham have turned their gaze back on Metz as they pursue Boubacar Traore, claims the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/16374774/tottenham-boubacar-traore-metz-transfer/" target="_blank">Sun</a>.&nbsp; Metz have already sold one young star to the north Londoners in 2021, sealing a deal which will see Pape Matar Sarr join the club next season.

Tottenham move for Metz's Traore

Barcelona and Pedri are closing on an agreement over extending the prodigy's contract, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20211009/1001697872/discusion-final-duracion-contrato-pedri.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>.&nbsp; Differences still remain between the two parties with respect to the duration of the deal, but Pedri is determined to continue his career at Camp Nou and a resolution is expected.

Barca putting final touches on Pedri extension

Southampton have entered the race for West Brom&nbsp;goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/16374427/southampton-transfer-west-brom-sam-johnstone/" target="_blank">Sun</a>.&nbsp; West Ham and Tottenham are also interested in the England international, who is out of contract at the end of the season.

Southampton join race for Johnstone

Steve Bruce could be relieved of his duties as Newcastle United manager as soon as next week, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/steve-bruce-sacked-newcastle-united-25176472" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; Bruce's sacking is planned at a meeting scheduled following the Saudi-backed takeover of the Magpies, with a host of top managers reported as possible successors.&nbsp;

Bruce faces Newcastle sack

Brighton are looking to add&nbsp;£10 million-rated Mohamed Bayo to their ranks, claims the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/16374475/brighton-mohamed-bayo-transfer-west-ham/" target="_blank">Sun</a>.&nbsp; The Seagulls may have to fight in order to sign the Clermont striker, who is also being followed by West Ham.

Brighton want £10m Bayo

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