Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Arsenal plotting Martin Zubimendi swoop with Mikel Arteta eager to bolster midfield options

Premier League giants Arsenal are reportedly keen on signing Real Sociedad and Spain star Martin Zubimendi next summer, according to the <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-transfer-news-zubimendi-b2646346.html" target="_blank">Independent</a>.The Gunners are looking for a solid No. 6 option and Zubimendi is widely considered as one of the best deep-lying midfielders in the world. Liverpool tried to sign the Spaniard this summer, however, he eventually decided to stay back in La Liga.

Arsenal eyeing a move for Zubimendi next summer

West Ham are reportedly holding out for the £85 million release clause for Mohamed Kudus amid interest from Arsenal and Liverpool.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/west-ham-windfall-gbp85m-mohamed-kudus-arsenal-liverpool-gbp100m-declan-rice/bltdda79dfd7498cd16" target="_blank">Find out more on GOAL</a>

West Ham want £85m for Kudus

Barcelona are reportedly targeting a new left-back next summer and are even trying to hijack Real Madrid's long pursuit of Alphonso Davies.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/barcelona-target-new-full-back-late-attempt-hijack-alphonso-davies-move-real-madrid/blt3e29e6ac7c8994b0" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Barcelona's priority summer target revealed

According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/sources-chelsea-transfers-man-utd-real-madrid-tracking-17yo-sensation-compared-arsenal-ace">TEAMtalk</a>,&nbsp;several European giants are working tirelessly to position themselves as potential landing spots for the talented midfielder, with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/sverre-nypan-man-utd-rosenborg-sensation-next-martin-odegaard/blt91c40879c7fd1cc4">Chelsea and German powerhouse Borussia Dortmund</a>&nbsp;among those who have been sending scouts to watch his progress. Manchester United and Real Madrid are also in the fray.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-chelsea-real-madrid-norway-youngster-sverre-nypan-martin-odegaard/blt91d2ea4197835993#cs21ff8f3bcda56fb9" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Man Utd, Chelsea & Real Madrid all keeping tabs on Norwegian talent

Antony does not want to leave the Premier League side anytime soon and talk of a potential swap deal involving Flamengo's 19-year-old attacking midfielder Lorran are wide of the mark.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-boss-ruben-amorim-presented-headache-future-of-flop-shot-down-idea-january-exit/blt51adc7a1e5f94911#csa47aac94bbc27a05" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Man Utd flop Antony has 'no intention' of leaving amid Amorim arrival

Al-Nassr defender Aymeric Laporte has not ruled out joining Real Madrid one day amid links with the Spanish giants."There's no problem. It sounds good. Obviously, teams like Real Madrid aren't being looked down upon" he told &nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/ellarguero/status/1856832375629426938?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1856832375629426938%7Ctwgr%5Efaf6d81b5ae40ebf26efadd3ad876d5bc486df15%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.relevo.com%2Ffutbol%2Fmercado-fichajes%2Flaporte-cierra-puerta-real-madrid-20241113235516-nt.html" target="_blank">El Larguero.</a> <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr-aymeric-laporte-makes-admission-real-madrid-transfer-talk/blt95d97dc1ab5b58f8#cs5815b0c427f2e672" target="_blank">Read his full quotes on GOAL</a>

CR7 to lose a team-mate? Laporte addresses Real Madrid link

Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso will reportedly leave the club next summer amid links with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/xabi-alonso-set-to-leave-bayer-leverkusen-end-season-real-madrid-bayern-munich-potential-destinations-liverpool-legend/blt30440b157efe9a5e" target="_blank">Get all the details on GOAL</a>

Alonso set for Leverkusen exit amid Real Madrid & Bayern links

Former Manchester United star Louis Saha has named Arda Guler and Victor Osimhen - as the two players Ruben Amorim should sign in the next transfer window. Speaking to BoyleSports, Saha said: "Manchester United have lots they could offer Arda Guler, including more playing time than he gets at Real Madrid currently. United need that type of playmaker who plays with freedom and it’s very difficult for young players to get that at Real Madrid, especially in midfield."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/arda-guler-victor-osimhen-sign-man-utd-ruben-amorim-three-things-do-arriving-louis-saha/blt68600c8a76bbb333#cs68ecc7a88875ced2" target="_blank">Read his full quotes on GOAL</a>

Amorim urged to sign Guler and Osimhen for Man Utd

USMNT star Christian Pulisic is reportedly attracting interest from West Ham, with the ex-Chelsea forward currently catching the eye at AC Milan.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/usmnt-star-christian-pulisic-surprising-premier-league-suitor-ac-milan-ex-chelsea-forward-return-london-speculated/bltaf5940b3623a36c3" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

USMNT star Pulisic attracts surprising Premier League suitor

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Claudio Ranieri is the new Head Coach of the First Team. Welcome home, coach! 💛❤️ 📄 <a href="https://t.co/CNtUTOH6vz">https://t.co/CNtUTOH6vz</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ASRoma?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ASRoma</a> <a href="https://t.co/cWJt1IOI92">pic.twitter.com/cWJt1IOI92</a>— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/ASRomaEN/status/1857058872264995234?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Roma sign former Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri as head coach

Borussia Dortmund are reportedly "preparing" a £20 million bid for Sunderland youngster Jobe Bellingham.With the January transfer window rapidly approaching, Bellingham is still being connected to a move to German powerhouse Borussia Dortmund. According to recent rumours, the Champions League team is reportedly preparing a £20 million bid to Sunderland for the midfielder.

Borussia Dortmund preparing bid for Sunderland's Jobe Bellingham

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔵🔴🧤 Barça director Deco on new GK: “No, our priority is Ter Stegen who’s gonna be under contract for the next 3 years”. “We won’t sign anyone to replace Ter Stegen”. “If I was Diogo Costa, I’m not sure I’d join Barça to be a backup. We are NOT working to sign him”. <a href="https://t.co/riSYfL1Q8v">pic.twitter.com/riSYfL1Q8v</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1856993223413014692?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Barcelona not working on signing Diogo Costa

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">💸🇧🇷 Barça director Deco: “Vitor Roque cost €30m, not €60m because no variables have been met”. “Vitor hasn't won titles with us nor reached a specific % of games, so it's only €30m”. <a href="https://t.co/2dOGhHR8Dr">pic.twitter.com/2dOGhHR8Dr</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1856955227347230934?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Barca's Deco opens up on Vitor Roque deal's financials

Endrick may reportedly be given an escape route out of Real Madrid as Los Blancos legend Ronaldo Nazario's Real Valladolid weigh up a January loan.Spanish publication Super Deporte have now reported that Ronaldo-owned La Liga side, Real Valladolid are considering signing Endrick as they have been struggling in attack and are fighting relegation. The Valladolid-based side have only managed to score 10 goals in 13 La Liga matches, with only Valencia and Getafe having scored fewer (eight).<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/endrick-offered-escape-route-real-madrid-january-former-legend-ronaldo/blt817b771df8564649#csdfee0e7a7f269e9c" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Endrick set to be offered 'escape route' out of Real Madrid

Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon admits that he was “quite close” to joining Chelsea during Thomas Tuchel’s time with the Blues, as a “big opportunity” passed him by.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/anthony-gordon-admits-chelsea-transfer-quite-close-big-opportunity-passing-england-forward-by-linking-up-newcastle/blt1f26236d89123791" target="_blank">Read his full quotes on GOAL!</a>

Newcastle's Gordon admits he was close to joining Chelsea

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔵🔴🇸🇪 Barça director Deco on Viktor Gyökeres: “He’s a good striker who scores a lot of goals, but we’re not working on that”. “We have Lewandowski, we’re so happy with him and we’re not going to discuss any striker now”, told <a href="https://twitter.com/mundodeportivo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mundodeportivo</a>. <a href="https://t.co/RKMucieXkU">pic.twitter.com/RKMucieXkU</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1856978375513964556?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Deco says Barca happy with Lewandowski amid Gyokeres links

The Football Association reportedly want Thomas Tuchel to include a coach who is black or minority ethnic (BME) in a new-look England backroom staff.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/fa-thomas-tuchel-coach-from-ethnic-minority-england-backroom-staff/blt1df352aae5042b47" target="_blank">Get all the details on GOAL</a>

FA want Tuchel to include a BME coach in his backroom staff

Negotiations between Liverpool and Mohamed Salah's representatives are underway, but both parties remain significantly divided on terms, reports Sky Sports Deutschland’s <a href="https://x.com/Plettigoal/status/1856315213055733760" target="_blank">Florian Plettenberg</a>. As Salah’s contract nears its final six months in January, Liverpool faces mounting pressure to reach a resolution. With the January transfer window approaching, Salah’s future could become a key topic for both Liverpool and potential suitors if negotiations continue to stall.

Liverpool and Salah in tough contract talks

Steph Houghton has taken on a new role at Manchester City after retiring from football at the end of last season.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/steph-houghton-back-man-city-ex-lionesses-defender-new-role-following-retirement-football/bltbc089b44e953035c" target="_blank">Get the details on GOAL</a>

Houghton is back at Man City! Ex-Lioness takes on new role

Chelsea have revived their interest in highly-rated Benfica defender Tomas Araujo as they search for a new centre-back.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-hunt-new-centre-back-reignite-transfer-interest-benfica-star-tomas-araujo/bltfe95189bbda70dce" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Chelsea target Araujo as they hunt new centre-back

Matthijs de Ligt claimed that he did not join Manchester United for Erik ten Hag and believes that his former Ajax boss was unlucky to be sacked.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/matthijs-de-ligt-man-utd-erik-ten-hag-ex-ajax-boss-unlucky-to-be-sacked/bltba99975f188908c4" target="_blank">Find out what De Ligt said on GOAL</a>

De Ligt insists Ten Hag was unlucky to be sacked

Arsenal are reportedly looking at Monaco and ex-Red Bull chief, Thiago Scuro, to take over as sporting director after Edu Gaspar put down his papers.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/arsenal-edu-replacement-gunners-monaco-ex-red-bull-chief-sporting-director/bltc22755869ad1a7ff" target="_blank">Get more details on GOAL</a>

Arsenal's Edu replacement? Gunners line up move for Monaco chief

Arsenal star Ben White faces an extended period on the sidelines after undergoing surgery to address a joint issue.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ben-white-undergo-surgery-latest-blow-arsenal-title-challenge-defender-weeks-sidelines/blt5b3975b722346892" target="_blank">Get more details on GOAL</a>

White undergoes surgery in latest blow to Arsenal's title bid

Nottingham Forest centre-back Murillo has captured the attention of Barcelona and Real Madrid, reports <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/murillo-central-barca-real-madrid-111608682" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The Brazilian defender, who joined the Premier League side from Corinthians in 2023 for €13 million, has seen his estimated worth to at least five times his original transfer fee. Previously, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) expressed interest in the 22-year-old. However, with Murillo contracted to Nottingham Forest until 2028, the club remains in a strong position to retain him or negotiate a substantial transfer fee if major bids arise.

Spanish giants are monitoring Murillo

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been reflecting on his time at the club amid mounting speculation over his future."When Bobby [Firmino] left, for example, you realise everybody will leave one day so I don't take that for granted," he said while addressing his future. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/everybody-will-leave-mohamed-salah-says-always-remember-good-things-liverpool-contract-uncertainty/blt1b0a8540061a7da2#cse52701cafbf11cac" target="_blank">Read his full quotes on GOAL</a>

Salah opens up on Liverpool contract uncertainty

Real Madrid youth player Marc Cucalon has retired from football aged 19 due to a rare infection.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/real-madrid-midfielder-announces-shock-retirement-emotional-letter-struggles-rare-infection/blt211ee1dcfd7bfdd6" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Real Madrid midfielder announces shock retirement in emotional letter

Liverpool have entered the race to sign highly-rated 21-year-old Swedish midfielder Daniel Svensson, who is also wanted by Arsenal and Manchester United, according to <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/liverpool-tracking-swedish-star-slot-looks-heir-klopps-greatest-ever-signings" target="_blank">Team Talk</a>. Svensson, who can play as a central midfielder and as a left-back has been identified by the Reds as a possible long-term replacement for Andy Robertson at Anfield.

Liverpool join Arsenal & Man Utd in the race to sign Svensson

Barcelona sporting director Deco revealed that the club remain hopeful that star midfielder Gavi will soon sign a new long-term contract.Speaking to Mundo Deportivo, Deco said, "Gavi personifies everything that Barça is. He is a special player. He's only 20 but it looks like he's 26 or 27. When a player wants to stay, it will be done."

Barcelona remain hopeful Gavi will sign a new deal

Former Real Madrid captain Nacho Fernandez is not considering moving back to the Spanish capital as he is happy earning 'much more money' in Saudi Arabia.Speaking to <a href="https://www.cope.es/programas/el-partidazo-de-cope/noticias/entrevista-juanma-castano-nacho-partidazo-cope-12-20241112_3044815.html" target="_blank">COPE</a>, the defender said: "They haven't called me, but I don't even think about it. Now I have to suffer with Real Madrid as a fan. It is a decision that I was very clear about, I felt that my time had come. I'm super proud of everything I experienced at Real Madrid, but I don't regret it [leaving]. I don't have to lie either, logically I earn much more money here than at Real Madrid. No one is going to change me for telling me that I came here for the money."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/nacho-fernandez-shuts-down-talk-real-madrid-return-gloats-earning-much-more-money-saudi-arabia/blte623a6cd32b4b7e8#csafbb6991085da488" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Nacho won't move back to Real Madrid

Barcelona sporting director Deco has confirmed that the club are preparing a new long-term deal for star midfielder Pedri as they consider him to be an important part of the project.Speaking to Mundo Deportivo, the former Portugal international said, "He wants to make history here. We are focused on winning important titles this season, but also on guaranteeing the future of key players and Pedri is one of them."

Deco confirms Barca will offer Pedri a new deal

Sporting CP's Maximiliano Araujo has admitted he's 'hoping' to join Manchester City after a post-Champions League match chat with City boss Pep Guardiola.Speaking to reporters in Uruguay, the wing-back said: "I hope so, I hope so... I asked him [Guardiola] for a photo, we talked for a few minutes and he congratulated me. I'm very happy about that. We talked about the game, nothing more."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/sporting-cp-star-hoping-for-man-city-transfer-pep-guardiola-chat-after-champions-league-victory/blta0f9ce995e750788#cs198fea1292693bea" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Sporting CP star 'hoping' for Man City transfer

Galatasaray captain Fernando Muslera slammed legendary Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho for his rant against Turkish football and urged him to leave the Super Lig. Earlier this month, the outspoken Portuguese coach slammed Turkish football and launched a now-infamous 'smells bad' rant for which he was handed a hefty fine and a ban.Speaking to Turkiye Today, the 38-year-old goalkeeper said: "The insults towards Turkish football and the fact that he is attacking some referees are things that bother me. This is the first time in 14 years that I feel obliged to make such a speech. I won 17 trophies in 14 years. If we consider my contribution, my constant aim is to advance Turkish football. If Mourinho, who came here four months ago, criticises Turkish football and doesn't like it, he can leave. Although nobody says anything, I think now someone can say something to him. We need to pay a little more attention to those who move Turkish football forward."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/jose-mourinho-can-leave-fenerbahce-boss-torn-apart-by-galatasaray-star-smells-bad-rant-against-turkish-football-premier-league-return/bltd3cc26f81da85717#csf6db18a77d37e572" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Mourinho told to leave Fenerbahce amid PL links

In-form Brighton star Danny Welbeck has refuted rumours of him leaving the club and returning to Manchester United.Welbeck, who was linked with a move back to his former club in the summer, has addressed the transfer link as he told The Times, "I'm just focusing on what I can control myself and all the other stuff is pretty irrelevant." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/danny-welbeck-back-to-man-utd-responds-to-old-trafford-return-links-brighton-striker-form-of-his-life/blt248ae394948b1ca7#cs281824f03543e0df" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Welbeck responds to Old Trafford return links

Per <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5918476/2024/11/12/roma-claudio-ranieri-talks-appoint/?source=twitteruk&amp;utm_campaign=twitterfc&amp;utm_medium=social" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>, former Premier League-winning Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri could come out of retirement and take charge of AS Roma on an interim basis.The 73-year-old head coach had brought the curtain down on his 37-year-long managerial career in the summer after steering Cagliari to safety in Serie A in the 2023-24 campaign.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/claudio-ranieri-in-talks-return-roma-premier-league-winner-set-shock-retirement-u-turn/bltbdb31eb046537453#cse3b378d917b6a4f8" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Ranieri in talks for sensational return to Roma

The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner and Manchester City midfielder star has opened up on signing a new contract with the English champions.Speaking to Cope, the midfielder said, "We didn’t even start talking about new deal. I’m injured... extending my contract at Man City is not my priority now. I want to recover in the best way possible, that's my focus... and then we will see."

Rodri opens up on extending Man City contract

Spanish defender Nacho has opened up on his exit from Real Madrid this summer as he joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah.Speaking to Cope, Nacho said, "No one from Real Madrid called me. Even if they call me, I’m not gonna return. My decision has been clear, it’s not about playing or not… my chapter there is closed. I’m very happy in Saudi, my focus is here."

Nacho opens up on Real Madrid exit

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in Manchester City’s midfielder Jack Grealish as a potential summer signing, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-tottenham-set-sights-on-sensational-jack-grealish-deal/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a> Pep Guardiola is not expected to consider any player sales in January due to current injury issues impacting his squad’s depth and the North London outfit must wait until the end of the season to make a move.

Tottenham eye City's Grealish for blockbuster summer move

Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia made his first appearance for 17 months on Tuesday with the Under-2s against Huddersfield in the EFL Trophy.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/tyrell-malacia-back-forgotten-man-utd-star-return-17-month-injury-4-1-loss-huddersfield-efl-trophy/bltb97fc5c7fa34dd93" target="_blank">Find out how he performed on GOAL</a>

Malacia is back! Man Utd star makes return from injury nightmare

Arsenal and Liverpool are reportedly interested in Eintracht Frankfurt’s 20-year-old midfielder Hugo Larsson, according to <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/arsenal-liverpool-focus-attention-star-swedish-midfielder-january-offers-expected" target="_blank">Teamtalk</a>. Both clubs have recently sent scouts to observe Larsson’s performances, as the Swedish international has impressed in the Bundesliga. In addition to Premier League attention, AC Milan has expressed interest in Larsson, making the race for his signature highly competitive.

Arsenal and Liverpool show interest in Frankfurt’s Larsson

Ruud van Nistelrooy reportedly sent in a final "demand" to Manchester United players after he was ousted upon the arrival of Ruben Amorim.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ruud-van-nistelrooy-demand-man-utd-players-club-legend-head-coach-ruben-amorim/bltcd8d509068dc46ee" target="_blank">Read more about it on GOAL</a>

Van Nistelrooy's final 'demand' to Man Utd players revealed

FC Barcelona have set their sights on Eintracht Frankfurt’s Omar Marmoush, eyeing the Egyptian striker as a potential long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski. Valued at approximately €60 million, Marmoush has caught Barcelona’s attention as the club seeks to bolster its forward line for the future.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨🆕 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBarcelona?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBarcelona</a> 🇪🇬 Eintracht Frankfurt's Omar Marmoush is a transfer target for FC Barcelona, who see him as a potential successor to Robert Lewandowski. 💰Barcelona see the Egyptian player as a viable €60 million option. ▫️However, Barcelona face competition from English… <a href="https://t.co/CvdgzVrVLQ">pic.twitter.com/CvdgzVrVLQ</a>— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1856322869057237013?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 12, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Barcelona might make a move for Marmoush

Fabio Coentrao, a Champions League winner with Real Madrid, hailed new Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim as "the best manager in the world"."I am thrilled for Ruben. Manchester United have gained the best coach in the world... by far," he said.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-best-manager-real-madrid-champions-league-winner-red-devils-ruben-amorim/blt6ec19c38f710908f#cs6f399edd5df4b7ef" target="_blank">Read his full quotes on GOAL</a>

Man Utd 'gained best manager in the world', says Coentrao

Gary Lineker reportedly offered to take a huge pay cut to stay on as Match of the Day host before being axed by the BBC.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/gary-lineker-350k-salary-cut-keep-match-of-the-day-job-before-being-axed-bbc/bltdbc60ae04e2f4e77" target="_blank">Will Lineker accept? Find out on GOAL</a>

Lineker 'offered to take £350k salary cut' to keep MOTD job

Arsenal have been urged to sign Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen in the January transfer window by former defender William Gallas."If I could sign one player for Arsenal in January, it would be a world-class striker, but they are not available in January. No top, top strikers are available at the moment. I wanted to speak about Osimhen because I know he's at Galatasaray, and I still don't understand why he's there. That’s the type of profile Arsenal need," he told <a href="https://www.primecasino.co.uk/blog/journal/william-galas-exclusive/">Prime Casino.</a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/arsenal-told-why-need-sign-victor-osimhen-galatasaray-striker-compared-chelsea-legend-didier-drogba/blt779fadee09e1d489#cs9cb5febea992fdb6" target="_blank">Read his full quotes on GOAL</a>

Arsenal told why they 'need' to sign Drogba-like Osimhen

Neymar has broken his silence amid speculation Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal could terminate his contract after his latest injury setback.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/neymar-breaks-silence-future-reports-al-hilal-terminate-contract-injury/blte8288d39498ff28f" target="_blank">Find out what Neymar said on GOAL</a>

Neymar breaks silence on his future amid Al-Hilal exit talk

Alexander Isak’s representatives have reportedly been “shocked” by Newcastle United’s current position regarding his anticipated contract renewal, according to <a href="https://tbrfootball.com/alexander-isak-left-shocked-after-newcastle-contract-talks-with-liverpool-now-interested/" target="_blank">TBR Football</a>. Although the Swedish striker was expected to follow teammates Bruno Guimaraes and Anthony Gordon in securing improved terms, his contract negotiations have hit several unexpected obstacles.Isak, who is already contracted with Newcastle until 2028, wasn’t initially a priority for renegotiation in the short term. However, given that he isn’t one of the club’s top earners, discussions around an updated deal began earlier this year, with initial talks dating back to before Easter.

Isak could leave Newcastle in 2025

Per <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/serie-a/juventus/2024/11/12-135232868/zirkzee-juve_ora_ci_si_diverte_la_mossa_united_che_apre_il_clamoroso_scenario" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>, Manchester United flop Joshua Zirkzee could head back to Italy after just six months at Old Trafford. The Dutchman has failed to live up to expectations so far at United, scoring just one goal and providing two assists in 17 appearances in the 2024-25 campaign. If the Premier League giants offload the Netherlands international, he could head back to Serie A and join Juventus. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-ditch-joshua-zirkzee-european-giant-could-sign-january-reunite-dutch-striker-manager-worked-before/blt0c4b073eca846819#cs5766f8e8a698240c" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Zirkzee could leave Manchester United in January

Arne Slot is likely to sell Japan international Wataru Endo in the upcoming January transfer window to raise funds to bolster the team's midfield, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/liverpool-could-accept-wataru-endo-offer-ahead-of-january-sources/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>.Endo joined the Reds last summer in Jurgen Klopp's final season at Anfield, however, he has failed to establish himself as a regular starter. This has prompted the club to offload the player so that they go after a bigger name.

Liverpool could offload Endo in January

Germany and Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala has opened up about his future at the Bavarian club as he hinted could consider staying back in Munich.Speaking to reporters, Musiala said, "Signing new deal at Bayern or not? I can't say much about the contract topic. My focus is on the DFB team. But I'm happy in Munich, I can say that."

Musiala hints at staying back at Bayern Munich

Per <a href="https://x.com/Plettigoal/status/1856300180158505235" target="_blank">Sky Sports' Florian Plettenberg</a>, 20-year-old defender Ousmane Diomande could consider leaving Sporting CP next summer amid interest from the Premier League. The player's current deal runs until 2027, however, the contract does not have a release clause. The Portuguese giants are likely to demand a fee in the region of €50-60m.

Diomande could leave Sporting CP in the summer

Chelsea legend Frank Lampard is a contender to take over at Coventry, but the Sky Blues are eager to avoid suffering the same fate as Tom Brady and Birmingham.Speaking on <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/13252868/frank-lampard-coventry-considering-former-chelsea-and-everton-boss-as-candidate-to-replace-mark-robins" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>, Coventry owner Doug King said, "We've received huge amount of CVs from high quality people of which Frank is one. But the issue is we haven't done anything on that process because we have been getting through this situation with the forum and focusing on making sure we were accessible and gave answers. However, clearly we are in the international break. We'll be assessing everything and then we'll work out who is going to make the shortlist, and then we'll interview."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/high-quality-frank-lampard-confirmed-contender-championship-job-owner-avoid-same-fate-tom-brady-birmingham/blt23a2dbf2db8214f8#cs8bdc53bba18ec5b6" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Lampard confirmed as contender for Championship job

Santos president Marcelo Teixeira says the club are ready to table a 'concrete project' for Neymar to return to his boyhood club.Speaking to Estadao, per <a href="https://www.cnnbrasil.com.br/esportes/futebol/santos/presidente-do-santos-fala-em-projeto-concreto-para-repatriar-neymar/" target="_blank">CNN Brazil</a>, Teixeira said, "We haven’t decided on the 2025 competitions yet. We can’t make hypothetical assumptions. If he cancels his contract, if he becomes free, we have a connection with his family and the athlete. We monitor, follow up, and have a concrete project that we’ve already discussed a few times. We’ll continue to monitor. This is not the time for Santos to rush into anything. The need is to be in the Série A by 2025. Then, everything changes based on revenues and priorities, and ongoing projects. Today, making any hopes in this sense affects Santos and Brazilian football too much. We have to be careful and cautious."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/santos-ready-offer-neymar-concrete-project-club-president-talks-up-connection-brazil-superstar-al-hilal-exit-talk/blt7e67b68dc969a45a#csf2d4636ad77e59a3" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Santos ready to offer Neymar 'concrete project'

Per <a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/fc-bayern-will-mit-dayot-upamecano-verlaengern/13252847/34826" target="_blank">Sky Sports Germany</a>, Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich are all set to let Eric Dier leave next summer as they do not intend to extend his contract, though no final decision has been made as yet.The report also adds that the Bavarian club have their priorities set as they are looking to extend Dayot Upamecano's contract which expires in the summer of 2026.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/bayern-munich-set-let-eric-dier-go-despite-ex-tottenham-star-incredibly-popular-new-contract-dayot-upamecano-prioritised/blt54f3525dec5b9e8e#csc10c1848904f8752" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Dier set to leave Bayern Munich next summer

Premier League side Brentford have shown interest in signing 17-year-old Hungarian forward Patrik Kovacs from Ferenvar, according to <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1856235731804446740" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>. The Bees are set to initiate talks with Fernvar in the coming days as they consider the teenager as a prospect.

Brentford eyeing move for Hungarian forward Kovacs 

According to <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1856230452023193958" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>, top European clubs are monitoring the progress of USMNT forward Ricardo Pepi. The 21-year-old has displayed exceptional form in the current season, scoring seven goals and recording one assist for Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven.

Top clubs eyeing move for USMNT star Pepi

Barcelona want to sign 17-year-old Antonito for their B team after his exploits with Malaga in the Segunda Division.Barcelona want to acquire Malaga's 17-year-old sensation Antonio Cordero, better known as Antonito, following his exploits in the Segunda Division, according to Relevo.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/category/transfers/1/k94w8e1yy9ch14mllpf4srnks" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Barcelona want to sign Malaga's 17-year-old Antonito

Sporting CP have appointed former Portuguese international Joao Pereira to replace Ruben Amorim as the club's head coach.Sporting have not taken too long to announce their candidate to take over the reins from the Old Trafford-bound boss in the form of former Portugal international Pereira.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Uma nova braçadeira, a mesma ambição 🫡 João Pereira é o novo treinador do <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SportingCP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SportingCP</a> 🦁 <a href="https://t.co/saGvLXB4lR">pic.twitter.com/saGvLXB4lR</a>— Sporting CP (@SportingCP) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportingCP/status/1855915761442730056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Sporting sign Joao Pereira as Amorim successor

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔴⚫️🇦🇷 Jorge Sampaoli’s contract as new Rennes manager, set to be sealed. Ricky Massara and the board wanted Sampaoli as he’s the new head coach. <a href="https://t.co/eF4GNgQKKw">pic.twitter.com/eF4GNgQKKw</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1856040663034278278?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Jorge Sampaoli set to sign on as new Rennes boss

Christopher Nkunku is reportedly unhappy at Chelsea and the Blues have now named their price for the forward as Manchester United ponder upon a move.As per The Telegraph, Chelsea aren't fully opposed to letting Nkunku leave in January as long as they can recoup the full £52 million ($66.9m) that they paid to sign the Frenchman last summer despite the two parties still having a contract until the summer of 2029. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-transfer-demands-man-utd-links-christopher-nkunku-questions-future/bltbd1f7f6babf76794#cs6368b0e94785df61" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Chelsea name their price for Nkunku amid Man Utd links

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Ruud van Nistelrooy and three first-team coaches have departed the club with our best wishes for the future. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to United ❤️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a>— Manchester United (@ManUtd) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1856021023734587633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Man Utd confirm Ruud van Nistelrooy will depart the club

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨🇸🇪 Sporting president Varandas on Viktor Gyökeres: “I can’t promise anything. If a club arrives and pays the release clause, if he wants to go… he will go”. “But I do NOT think this will happen in January”, he added. <a href="https://t.co/q9gI6GYAuB">pic.twitter.com/q9gI6GYAuB</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1856001186463117326?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Sporting president opens up on Gyokeres' potential January transfer

Bundesliga side Hoffenheim have parted ways with manager Pellegrino Matarazzo and his assistant Michael Kammermeyer after the club's poor start to the 2024/25 campaign. The <a href="https://x.com/tsghoffenheimEN/status/1855959612236738592" target="_blank">official statement</a> from the club read, "TSG Hoffenheim have reacted to the current sporting situation and released head coach Pellegrino Matarazzo and assistant coach Michael Kammermeyer."

Hoffenheim part ways with manager Matarazzo

Per the <a href="https://as.com/futbol/primera/sale-ramos-entra-tah-n/" target="_blank">AS</a>, Real Madrid have shortlisted Bayer Leverkusen and Germany star Jonathan Tah to shore up their defence and could go after the defender in the upcoming January transfer window. Tah, who is in the final year of his contract, is expected to leave the Bundesliga champions for free next summer. Taking advantage of the player's contract situation the Spanish giants are considering signing the player for a much reduced fee in winter. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/real-madrid-turn-attention-germany-star-fix-defensive-woes-club-discards-sergio-ramos-reunion/blt8eade50b908fe079#cs8a4fbb9a834bf2ed" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Real Madrid eyeing move for Bayer Leverkusen's Tah

Liverpool are determined to sign a central defender in the January transfer window irrespective of how the contract talks with Virgil van Dijk go, according to <a href="https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/11/11/murillo-transfer-liverpool/" target="_blank">Caughtoffside</a>. Arne Slot wants to bolster the Reds' backline and has thus identified Nottingham Forest's Murillo who has been included in his shortlist.

Liverpool want to sign Forest's Murillo 

Per the <a href="https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-offered-goalscoring-sensation-30336661" target="_blank">Chronicle</a>, Newcastle United are being considered favourites to sign Chelsea target Victor Osimhen in January. Osimhen, who is currently on loan at Galatasaray, could leave Turkey after just six months as the Magpies eye him as a replacement for Alexander Isak.

Newcastle could beat Chelsea to Osimhen's signing

Aston Villa have reportedly shown interest in signing out-of-favour Chelsea star Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall in the upcoming January transfer window, according to <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/aston-villa-quiere-fichar-descarte-chelsea-20241110.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>. The midfielder moved to Stamford Bridge this summer and has made only 10 appearances for the club mostly in the Conference League and Carabao Cup games. The 26-year-old is reportedly not happy with his game time under Enzo Maresca and is considering exiting Stamford Bridge.

Aston Villa show interest in Chelsea outcast Dewsbury-Hall

Former Portugal international and Cristiano Ronaldo's team-mate Joao Pereira has formally joined Sporting CP as their new head coach as he replaces new Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Uma nova braçadeira, a mesma ambição 🫡 João Pereira é o novo treinador do <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SportingCP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SportingCP</a> 🦁 <a href="https://t.co/saGvLXB4lR">pic.twitter.com/saGvLXB4lR</a>— Sporting CP (@SportingCP) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportingCP/status/1855915761442730056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Joao Pereira replaces Amorim at Sporting CP

Despite being linked with a move to AS Roma, <a href="https://x.com/Plettigoal/status/1855897847452913949" target="_blank">Sky Sports' Florian Plettenberg</a> reports that Chelsea legend Frank Lampard is unlikely to become the Serie A side's next head coach. Roma are in search of Ivan Juric's replacement and Roberto Mancini is among the favourites to take the role.

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