Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Liverpool make €75m offer for Koulibaly

Liverpool have made a bid of up to €75 million (£68m/$89m) for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.areanapoli.it/calciomercato/santini-boom-liverpool-offerti-75-milioni-per-koulibaly-colpo-a-sorpresa-per-gattuso_392587.html" target="_blank">Fabio Santini.&nbsp;</a> Speaking on Italian TV station&nbsp;7 Gold, Santini claimed the Reds are ready to match Napoli's valuation of the 29-year-old after&nbsp;Virgil van Dijk's injury. "I have sensational news about&nbsp;Kalidou Koulibaly," Santini said.&nbsp;"Manchester City and United are in for the Senegalese defender as well as PSG. "The club that is most serious about the Senegalese is Liverpool. The&nbsp;Reds have offered a figure between €70m-€75m,&nbsp;the sum that [Napoli owner Aurelio] De Laurentiis wants."

Liverpool make €75m offer for Koulibaly

The Reds are looking for cover after Virgil van Dijk's injury

Borussia Dortmund's Erling Haaland favours a move to Real Madrid over Manchester United - according to <a href="https://www.abc.es/deportes/real-madrid/abci-haaland-costo-15-millones-comisiones-para-raiola-y-otros-8-para-padre-jugador-202010170129_noticia.html?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thesun.co.uk%2F" target="_blank">ABC</a>. The Norwegian striker, whose £65 million ($85m) release clause will become active in 2022,&nbsp;is eager to play alongside&nbsp;fellow countryman Martin Odegaard at Santiago Bernabeu. United are still interested in signing Haaland after a failed January pursuit, but he would prefer to embark on the next chapter of his career in Spain.

Haaland favours Real over Man Utd

Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe is tempted by the prospect of a move to Liverpool - according to <a href="https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/psg/psg-kylian-mbappe-son-avenir-loin-de-paris-19-10-2020-8404003.php" target="_blank">Le Parisien</a>. The Frenchman is a keen admirer of Jurgen Klopp and the Reds' style of play, and may be open to a switch to Anfield next summer. Real Madrid have also been heavily linked with Mbappe, who still has two years remaining on his current PSG deal.

Mbappe tempted by Liverpool move

Arsenal outcast Mesut Ozil remains a target for MLS side DC United, according to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/mesut-ozil-arsenal-transfer-arteta-22879169" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>.&nbsp; Ozil was left out of the Gunners' Premier League side on Tuesday and a January exit now looks likely.&nbsp;

Ozil wanted in MLS

The German could be heading to the United States

On-loan midfielder Lucas Torreira says he is open to a permanent move to&nbsp;Atletico Madrid. The Uruguayan&nbsp;made his Atleti debut against&nbsp;Celta Vigo on Saturday, starting in what ended up as a 2-0 win for his new side. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/atletico-one-of-my-dreams-arsenal-loanee-torreira-permanent/xjchjz4ykt1y146hbwy08fwd1" target="_blank">Read&nbsp;Torreira's comments on his future right here on Goal</a>

Torreira open to permanent stay with Atletico

Everton recently attempted to send Cenk Tosun on loan back to Besiktas, according to <a href="https://www.fotospor.com/haber-besiktas-evertondan-besiktasa-cenk-tosun-teklifi-401993" target="_blank">Fotospor</a>. The Turkish outfit could not agree terms on a deal for the 29-year-old in the most recent transfer window, but could return for the striker in January. Tosun spent three and a half seasons with&nbsp;Besiktas before Everton landed him in January 2018.&nbsp;

Everton looked to send Tosun back to Besiktas

Al-Hilal have made an offer for Seattle Sounders star Nicolas Lodeiro, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/simpraisa/status/1318708656221937666" target="_blank">Raisa Simplicio.</a> The Saudi side are keen on the 31-year-old Uruguayan, who has been one of the best players in MLS since joining Seattle in 2016.

Al-Hilal make offer for Lodeiro

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">NEWS: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SportingKC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SportingKC</a> signs 20-year-old <a href="https://twitter.com/Nosliwharris?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Nosliwharris</a> to a first team Homegrown Player contract.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PathwayToThePros?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PathwayToThePros</a> // <a href="https://twitter.com/SKCAcademy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SKCAcademy</a>— Sporting KC (@SportingKC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportingKC/status/1318999064109862913?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 21, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Sporting KC sign Harris as Homegrown Player

Mikel Arteta says his "conscience is calm"&nbsp;following his decision to omit Mesut Ozil from his 25-man squad for the Premier League. Ozil hit out at Arsenal&nbsp;after the decision, saying on Wednesday:&nbsp;“As I have just found out, loyalty is hard to come by nowadays.” But Arteta insists he has been clear with the playmaker, whose last appearance for the Gunners was in March. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/conscious-calm-arteta-ozil-criticism-arsenal-premier-league/mjrt06y7ggnc1isg02citw8v9" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Arteta's 'conscience is calm' after axing Ozil 

Brighton will&nbsp;demand at least £50 million ($66m) for Ben White should Liverpool move for the defender in January, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/12982444/brighton-ben-white-transfer-liverpool/" target="_blank">The Sun.</a> The Reds are in desperate need of defensive help following the serious knee injury suffered by Virgil van Dijk at the weekend. But the Seagulls will not allow White to leave on the cheap as Liverpool are linked with a move for the 23-year-old.

Brighton place £50m price tag on Liverpool target White

Wolves defender Max Kilman has signed a new deal with the club that will keep him at the Molineux through 2025. Kilman has made14 first-team appearances, including two in the Premier League this season. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kilman2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kilman2025</a> <a href="https://t.co/GUEG47eogj">pic.twitter.com/GUEG47eogj</a> — Wolves (@Wolves) <a href="https://twitter.com/Wolves/status/1318975342921408512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 21, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Wolves defender signs new deal

Brazilian side Palmeiras are hoping to hire former Barcelona boss Quique Setien, reports <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/america/2020/10/21/5f906a5122601d3a178b45db.html">Marca</a>. Palmeiras are in the market for a new coach, having recently parted ways with Vanderlei Luxembourg. Setien managed just 25 games during his time with Barcelona, but was dismissed in the wake of Barca's 8-2 loss to Bayern Munich.&nbsp;

Palmeiras target former Barcelona boss Setien

Manchester City are set to make a big push to sign a centre-back this summer, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1318903057338466304">Fabrizio Romano.</a> Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly is among the targets, as is Villarreal's Pau Torres and Sevilla's Jules Kounde.

City set to splurge for new defender

Paul Merson says that Arsenal are taking a "huge gamble" by excluding Mesut Ozil. The midfielder has been left out of Arsenal's Premier League squad&nbsp;and looks set for an exit sooner rather than later with D.C. United among those listed as potential landing spots. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/arsenal-axing-ozil-premier-league-squad-big-gamble-merson/47ft408d1z8o19xhr07sp2dhw">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Ozil exclusion a huge gamble'

Aston Villa have yet to speak with Chelsea about making Ross Barkley's loan&nbsp;permanent, according to manager Dean Smith. Barkley has impressed during his short time with Villa, scoring two goals including a late winner against Leicester at the weekend. "It's nothing that has been talked about, our discussions were only for the end of the season," Smith said about extending Barkley's time with the club.

Villa yet to discuss making Barkley's loan deal permanent 

joJonny Evans has said he wants to&nbsp;extend his contract at Leicester City, which ends after the current season. The 32-year-old has been a key figure at the King Power&nbsp;Stadium since joining&nbsp;from West Brom for £3.5 million deal in June 2018. "I have really enjoyed my time here," Evans told the <a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/54635124" target="_blank">BBC</a>. "There's been nothing formal in terms of contract talks but if we can come to an agreement I'm sure it won't be a problem and it will be sorted soon."

Evans wants to extend Leicester deal

Danny Welbeck turned down a major offer from Turkey to stay in the Premier League with Brighton, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/12982586/danny-welbeck-brighton-transfer-turkey-offer/" target="_blank">The Sun.</a> The 29-year-old was a free agent after leaving Watford and joined the Seagulls on&nbsp;a one-year deal. Welbeck rejected an offer&nbsp;of £140,000 per&nbsp;week from a Turkish&nbsp;club,&nbsp;believed to be&nbsp;Fenerbahce, to stay in England.

Welbeck turned down lucrative Turkey offer

Bayern Munich are the latest team linked with&nbsp;Denis Zakaria, reports <a href="https://sportbild.bild.de/bundesliga/vereine/bayern-muenchen/denis-zakaria-schattenliste-bayern-transfers-salihamidzic-73497198.sport.html">Bild</a>. The midfielder has been a target of both Manchester United and Chelsea and has a contract that runs through 2022. He has yet to play this season, though, due to injury.&nbsp;

Bayern linked with Zakaria

wEd Woodward has defended Manchester United's transfer activity, saying that the club has spent more than any other major European side in the past year. It was announced on Wednesday that Man Utd's overall debt rose to £474 million ($621m), but Woodward defended his team's spending as well as the players that spending brought in. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/woodward-defends-man-utds-transfer-activity-backs-solskjaer/11ejpbtpd4x0i1pne1dplmkwei">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Woodward defends Man Utd's transfer activity 

Antoine Griezmann, Sergi Roberto and Sergio Busquets are in new contract talks with Barcelona, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/QueThiJugues/status/1318877439649611777" target="_blank">Cadena Ser</a>. The players and the club came close to agreements on Tuesday but did not get the deals signed.

Griezmann, Sergi Roberto and Busquets in Barca contract talks

A Saudi Arabian club is looking to sign Nicolas Lodeiro, reports <a href="https://www.sounderatheart.com/sounders-trades-transfers-rumors/2020/10/19/21521359/saudi-arabian-team-targeting-nicolas-lodeiro">Sounder At Heart</a>. Lodeiro&nbsp;has led the club to two MLS Cup titles and has been a regular for the club since joining in 2016. The Sounders have a club option that can be picked up at the MLS season, but the Uruguayan star may be sold before his deal officially ends in 2021.

Saudi club in for Sounders star Lodeiro

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> First professional contract: signed ✍️ Congratulations, <a href="https://twitter.com/CharliePatino10?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CharliePatino10</a> 👏 <a href="https://t.co/gyJtiNDvqt">https://t.co/gyJtiNDvqt</a> — Arsenal Academy (@ArsenalAcademy) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArsenalAcademy/status/1318884814234288128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 21, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Arsenal hand Patino his maiden professional deal

Borussia Dortmund will revive their interest in Inter midfielder Christian Eriksen in 2021 - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-tutti-i-dettagli-dell-offerta-arrivata-per-eriksen-la-risp-15391" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The German outfit submitted a loan offer for the 28-year-old in the summer transfer window, but were knocked back in their approach. However, Dortmund are prepared to return for Eriksen when the market reopens in January as Lucien Favre looks to inject a creative spark into his line up.

Dortmund to revive interest in Eriksen in 2021

Tottenham are planning to terminate Danny Rose's contract by mutual consent - according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-tottenham-plan-talks-to-terminate-contract-of-big-earning-star/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. Spurs want to reduce their wage bill by getting the 30-year-old off their books, having sent him out on loan to Newcastle for the second half of the 2019-20 season. Rose hasn't seen a single minute of action for Tottenham this term, and was left out of Jose Mourinho's 25-man Europa League squad.

Tottenham planning to terminate Rose's contract

Tottenham may send Gedson Fernandes back to Benfica in January - according to <a href="https://www.abola.pt/nnh/2020-10-20/benfica-gedson-deve-voltar-em-janeiro/864837" target="_blank">A Bola</a>. The 21-year-old joined Spurs on an 18-month loan deal in the winter transfer window, but has struggled for regular minutes under Jose Mourinho. Fernandes has yet to feature for Tottenham in the Premier League this season, with his only outing coming in an EFL Cup win over Chelsea.

Spurs may send Fernandes back to Benfica in January

Manchester United are considering a swoop for Inter's Lautaro Martinez next summer - according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/premier-league/el-manchester-united-tambien-dinamita-a-bartomeu-con-un-fichaje" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. Barcelona and Real Madrid have also been linked with the Argentine, but the Red Devils could join the race for his signature in 2021. Lautaro has scored three goals in four Serie A appearances for Inter at the start of the new season.

Man Utd considering Lautaro swoop

Liverpool and Tottenham would need to stump up an “astronomical figure” to land reported transfer target Kalvin Phillips, according to former Leeds striker Noel Whelan. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-spurs-would-need-to-pay-astronomical-figure-for/e9ttd14fff9b11t2t8tmqq9ob" target="_blank">Read Whelan's full comments on Goal</a>

'Liverpool & Spurs would need to pay astronomical figure for Phillips'

Watford captain Troy Deeney has admitted to speaking with Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho during pre-season, with the striker having been linked with a summer move back to the Premier League. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/deeney-reveals-talks-with-mourinho-following-rumours-of/45tf8cyrwkj51w45q5zsl6qfs">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Deeney admits to Mourinho talks

Liverpool's 21-year-old attacker Ben Woodburn has kept the door open for a long stay with loan side Blackpool. The Wales international told the press: “Liverpool have just told me to go out on loan, express myself and see how I do. When I go back, we’ll go from there. “As an international it’s vital I play. [Wales boss]&nbsp;Ryan Giggs likes players who are playing week in, week out. If I can do that at Blackpool, it will help me on the international side. “The move to Blackpool happened pretty fast, so Liverpool haven’t said too much about what might happen when my loan ends. We haven’t had the discussion yet. “I’d definitely be open to staying longer, though. I’ve enjoyed my first couple of days so I don’t see why not, especially if we’re doing well – then I’d love to stay.”

Liverpool's Woodburn open to long Blackpool stay

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Carney Chukwuemeka has signed his first professional contract with Aston Villa! 🟣 Congratulations, <a href="https://twitter.com/Chukwuemeka103?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Chukwuemeka103</a>! 👏 — Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1318824484711837696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 21, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Chuckwuemeka pens pro Villa deal

Diego Simeone wants to bring his son&nbsp;Giovanni to Atletico Madrid - according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/laliga/simeone-se-lanza-a-por-el-fichaje-que-le-cambiara-la-vida-en-el-atleti" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. The Los Rojiblancos thinks the 25-year-old, who is currently on the books of Cagliari, is capable of partnering Luis Suarez upfront next season. Simeone has scored three goals in his first four Serie A outings for the Serie A club, having joined them on loan from Fiorentina over the summer.

Simeone wants to bring his son to Atletico

Inter are monitoring Milan midfielder&nbsp;Hakan Calhanoglu's contract situation - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-calhanoglu-distanza-per-il-rinnovo-l-inter-si-informa-13877" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The 26-year-old is due to drop into the free agency pool in 2021, but the Rossoneri are trying to negotiate an extension. However, Inter have made contact with Milan to discuss a potential deal for&nbsp;Calhanoglu, and are ready to pounce if he decides against signing a renewal.

Inter monitoring Calhanoglu

Milan are hoping to lure Florian Thauvin away from Marseille in January - according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/mercato-om-la-prolongation-de-thauvin-est-elle-possible-522949" target="_blank">Le 10 Sport</a>. The 27-year-old will be free to talk to potential suitors when the market reopens with his current contract at Stade Velodrome set to expire next summer. Marseille are eager to tie Thauvin down to fresh terms, but Milan are ready to swoop if he becomes available in the new year.

Milan hoping to lure Thauvin away from Marseille

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"> Glory swoop for talented young duo... It's a very warm welcome to Nick Sullivan and <a href="https://twitter.com/jonathanaspro?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jonathanaspro</a>! Full details here: <a href="https://t.co/07ruhWtJxF">https://t.co/07ruhWtJxF</a><a href="https://twitter.com/ALeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ALeague</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OneGlory?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OneGlory</a> <a href="https://t.co/ObJpMhKRns">pic.twitter.com/ObJpMhKRns</a> — Perth Glory FC (@PerthGloryFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/PerthGloryFC/status/1318734586315075585?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 21, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Perth Glory announce double signing

Manchester United have slapped a&nbsp;£20 million ($26m) price tag on the head of fringe central defender Phil Jones, <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12965085/phil-jones-quit-man-utd-transfer/" target="_blank">The Sun</a> reports. Jones is on the outer at Old Trafford having been excluded from the club's Premier League and Champions League squads. Fulham have been linked with a move for the 28-year-old, who only made two Premier League appearances last season.

Man Utd want £20m for Jones

Wolves defender Connor Coady has rejected the possibilty of joining&nbsp;Liverpool in January. Jamie Carragher boldly asked the centre-back if he'd consider a move to provide cover for Virgil van Dijk but was quick to shut down the suggestion.&nbsp; “I can’t believe you just put this on me here,” Coady said on Sky Sports. “Not at all. I love playing for this football club every single day and we’ve just beaten Leeds.”

Coady rules out Liverpool move

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"> Club and those four players agreed longer contracts for less yearly wages. They might not be the only ones that react that way to the call from the club to reduce costs. It obviously means too that it reduces the room for maneuver of the next board <a href="https://t.co/hQy0BPyWp7">https://t.co/hQy0BPyWp7</a> — Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) <a href="https://twitter.com/GuillemBalague/status/1318682592003108864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 20, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Barca renewals required salary sacrifice

Socceroos manager Graham Arnold is unsure whether to accept an offer from K-League side FC Seoul, claims <a href="https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/korean-deal-has-torn-arnold-considering-stepping-down-as-socceroos-and-olyroos-coach/news-story/7d06b60d27982306987e29932b3e2901" target="_blank">News Corp</a>. Arnold is reportedly keen to coach an overseas club again but&nbsp;feels obligated to stay loyal Australia's national team. The former Sydney FC manager also has an offer from an unnamed MLS club.

Arnold conflicted by K-League offer

Ligue 1&nbsp;outfit&nbsp;Dijon&nbsp;on Tuesday evening confirmed the arrival of&nbsp;Senegal&nbsp;international forward Moussa Konate from&nbsp;Amiens. The 27-year-old penned a three-year contract with the Owls for an undisclosed fee as manager Stephane Jobard made&nbsp;a final reinforcement to his team due to their stuttering start to their 2020-21 French elite division campaign.

Dijon sign Amiens forward Konate 

With Son Heung-min close to signing a new deal at Tottenham, goalkeeper Hugo Lloris is the club's next target to lock down, reports <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/tottenham-son-new-contract-latest/N50cStJVcWIi" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>.&nbsp; Lloris' current deal expires at the end of next season and Spurs are seemingly keen to keep the 33-year-old for a few more years.&nbsp;

Lloris next in line for new Spurs deal

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard is delighted to have been able to add Petr Cech to his squad but isn't expecting&nbsp;the veteran shot-stopper to play. “It is definitely not done for the romance. Pete certainly enjoys the training because that is how he is," Lampard said on Thursday. "With Pete I wouldn’t expect [him to play] this year. But I do know with the way he is and how fit he is that if we are in crisis times then you couldn’t ask for much better than having Petr Cech around."

Lampard savours Cech's Chelsea return

Barcelona&nbsp;have confirmed that Gerard Pique, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Frenkie de Jong and Clement Lenglet have all signed contract extensions with the club. The Blaugrana announced the deals immediately after their 2020-21&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;opener on Tuesday, with Ronald Koeman's men&nbsp;cruising to a 5-1 win over Ferencvaros. Pique was sent off in the second half against the Hungarian side but following the match, the veteran defender saw his contract extended through 2024.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/barcelona-announce-contract-renewals-for-ter-stegen-de-jong/14kzyp2hmvqq61tn0042lk9ypw" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Barcelona announce contract renewals

Bournemouth striker Josh King is ready to deliver for the club despite not securing a return to the Premier League.&nbsp; King was linked with strong&nbsp;interest from West Ham but a move failed to happened with Cherries manager&nbsp;Jason Tindall expecting King to react positively to his situation. "Once the window shuts, I think you can either be disappointed, sulk and handle it in that way, or you can come back with motivation, fire in your belly to go and do well and prove to everyone what a good footballer you are," Tindall said.&nbsp; "That’s certainly where Josh is. We had a good chat yesterday, he knows he’s here and is itching to show everyone what a good player he is and to score goals in the Championship."

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