Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd revive interest in Atletico Madrid star Saul

Wolves are interested in signing Divock Origi from Liverpool, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://theathletic.com/news/liverpool-transfer-news-origi-wolves/EB5X36LxCJnS" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. The 25-year-old has fallen out of favour at Anfield and may be keen to secure more first-team football elsewhere. Wolves are without star forward Raul Jimenez after he suffered a fractured skull and could look to sign a stand-in in the January window.

Wolves interested in Liverpool forward Origi

Manchester United are, according to <a href="https://www.todofichajes.com/el-united-recupera-la-opcion-saul/" target="_blank">Todo Fichajes,</a> ready to revive their interest in Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez. The Red Devils have been heavily linked with the 26-year-old in the past but, with Paul Pogba seemingly edging towards the exits at Old Trafford, efforts to bring him on board could be stepped up in upcoming windows.

Man Utd to revive interest in Saul

Kylian Mbappe remains keen on making a move to Real Madrid, reports <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2020/12/16/football/1608132843_254726.html" target="_blank">AS.</a> Barcelona could end up aiding the transfer cause of their arch-rivals, with another Champions League failure for Paris Saint-Germain set to edge a World Cup winner towards the exits. They are set to face the Blaugrana in the last-16 of this season's competition, with Mbappe yet to extend a contract due to expire in 2022 as that heavyweight contest approaches.

Mbappe remains keen on Real move

Chelsea are ready to rekindle their interest in Declan Rice and, according <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/chelsea-transfer-latest-rice-emerson-23178593" target="_blank">The Mirror</a>, the West Ham star is keen on a move. He will, however, not be forcing the issue at the London Stadium, meaning that those at Stamford Bridge may find it difficult to put a big-money deal in place.

Rice wants Chelsea move

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> The agent of Hakan Calhanoglu had a meeting today in Milano with AC Milan board. Talks on to extend his contract - expiring on next June. AC Milan are still working to reach an agreement, nothing advanced by Manchester United side now [while he’s negotiating with Milan]. 🔴🇹🇷 — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1339228820033908737?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Man Utd target Calhanoglu in discussions to renew with Milan

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Dominik Szoboszlai to RB Leipzig, here we go! The decision has been made. The agreement with Salzburg is set to be completed - personal terms too. ⚪️🔴 Looks like tomorrow is ‘the day’. Szoboszlai and his agent are flying in Leipzig for medicals. More to come soon! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1339319005363003392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Arsenal to miss out on Salzburg's Szoboszlai

Gunners beaten by Germans to Hungarian star

Lille midfielder Renato Sanches is the subject of interest from Liverpool - according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-losc-liverpool-pense-a-renato-sanches-529908" target="_blank">Le 10 Sport</a>. The Reds have identified the 23-year-old as a potential replacement for Georginio Wijnaldum, who has been tipped to join Barcelona next summer. Sanches, who spent three years at Bayern Munich before joining Lille in 2019, has scored once in eight Ligue 1 appearances for the French club this season.

Liverpool interested in Renato Sanches

Tahith Chong could return to Manchester United in January - according to <a href="https://www.fussballtransfers.com/" target="_blank">Fussball Transfers</a>. The 20-year-old was sent out on loan to Werder Bremen in the summer transfer window, but has only started three Bundesliga games for the club so far this season. United may look to bring Chong back to Old Trafford in January unless he starts playing more regularly in Germany as they continue to monitor his development.

Chong could return to Man Utd in January

Wayne Rooney's son Kai has signed for&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;at the age of just 11 with his famous father proud to see his offspring make an important first step towards becoming a footballer. Rooney established himself as a United legend during his 13-year stay at Old Trafford. The ex-England&nbsp;international played over 500 games for the Red Devils, scoring 253 goals. That tally saw him become the club's all-time top scorer, and he also managed to win 16 trophies in Manchester, including five Premier League titles and the&nbsp;Champions League. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/wayne-rooneys-son-kai-signs-for-manchester-united/yon8yj32905g1lhivwd0gfhh9" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Rooney's son signs for Man Utd

Roma have set their sights on&nbsp;Gent striker&nbsp;Roman Yaremchuk - according to <a href="https://www.abola.pt/nnh/2020-12-17/sporting-roma-de-paulo-fonseca-e-galatasaray-na-corrida-por-yaremchuk/871960" target="_blank">A Bola</a>.&nbsp; Sporting Lisbon and Galatasaray have also been linked with the 25-year-old, who has scored nine goals in 13 Belgian Pro League games this season. Roma are weighing up a bid for&nbsp;Yaremchuk in January as&nbsp;Paulo Fonseca seeks to bolster his attacking ranks.

Roma set sights on Yaremchuk

Boca Juniors are interested in re-signing 33-year-old midfielder&nbsp;Gary Medel - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/boca-jrs-un-ex-inter-per-il-centrocampo-12886" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Chile international, who is currently plying his trade at Bologna, played for Boca between 2009 and 2011. The South American outfit are considering bringing Medel back in January, with the experienced star currently struggling for regular play time at Bologna.

Boca interested in re-signing Medel

Bayern Munich&nbsp;CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has ruled out any chance of a move for&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain&nbsp;star Kylian Mbappe. Mbappe’s contract at PSG is due to expire in the summer of 2022, with&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;and&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;the clubs most closely linked with ambitious bids for his signature. The 21-year-old recently scored his 100th goal for PSG&nbsp;but, despite last season’s run to the&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;final, many feel he needs to move to a more high-profile league to realise his full potential. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/mbappe-transfer-bayern-munich-rummenigge-psg-contract/xiwibxrjh62b1ilky2d91z4wc" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Mbappe move ruled out by Bayern chief 

Ajax are expecting to sell Mexico defender Edson Alvarez in the January transfer window, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.vi.nl/cookies/;jsessionid=C19576BF0509A25F43D0087D307CC391" target="_blank">NI</a>. The 23-year-old joined in a high-profile deal from Club America last year but has struggled to live up to expectations in the Erevidisie.

Ajax expecting to sell Alvarez in January

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🚨 TRANSFER NEWS 🚨<a href="https://twitter.com/AustinFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AustinFC</a> have acquired <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NYCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NYCFC</a> midfielder Alex Ring in exchange for up to $1.25 million in General Allocation Money. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VERDE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VERDE</a> — Major League Soccer (@MLS) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLS/status/1339629573819002882?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Austin sign Ring from NYCFC

Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori could be sent out on loan in the January transfer window, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://talksport.com/" target="_blank">TalkSPORT</a>. Ligue 1 side Rennes are said to be interested in taking him until the end of the season.

Chelsea to loan out Tomori

Napoli&nbsp;will demand at least&nbsp;€15 million (£14m/$18m) if they are to sell Arkadiusz Milik in January amid interest from&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;and&nbsp;Atletico Madrid,&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;can confirm. Milik has scored 48 goals in 122 appearances across all competitions for Napoli since joining the club from&nbsp;Ajax&nbsp;in 2016. Of those efforts, 14 were recorded in 2019-20 as he helped the&nbsp;Partenopei win their first major trophy in six seasons in the form of the&nbsp;Coppa Italia, but he was heavily linked with a transfer during the summer window. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/napoli-want-15m-to-sell-milik-in-january-amid-juventus/u8j7f4b4ox6p1byyq0lyxs828" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Napoli want €15m to sell Milik amid Juve & Atletico interest

Marseille are ready to cash in on Barcelona linked&nbsp;defender&nbsp;Boubacar Kamara - according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/mercato-om-lintervention-de-pini-zahavi-en-arbitre-pour-cette-piste-de-villas-boas-529950" target="_blank">Le 10 Sport</a>. The French club believe they could receive up to £54 million ($82m) for the 21-year-old, who has also been linked with Bayern Munich. Marseille will let Kamara leave if they receive the right offer before reinvesting the money in new signings.

Marseille ready to cash in on Barca-linked Kamara

Marcos Rojo and Sergio Romero are set to leave Manchester United in January&nbsp;- according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/2267901/2020/12/17/rojo-transfer-january-manchester-united-newcastle/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>.&nbsp; Rojo is eager to start playing regular football again in new surroundings, with Newcastle thought to be weighing up a bid for his services. Romero, meanwhile, has been in talks with an unnamed Spanish club over a loan deal which would see him through to the end of his current contract at United.

Rojo & Romero set to leave Man Utd

Liverpool have identified Roma defender Roger Ibanez as a transfer target. According to <a href="https://www.asromalive.it/2020/12/16/calciomercato-roma-psg-liverpool-ibanez/" target="_blank">ASRomaLive</a>, the Giallorossi will sanction the 22-year-old's departure if they receive an offer within the region of £36 million ($49m) in January. Liverpool are looking at Ibanez as a potential backup option at the back in the absence of Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez, but Leicester and Tottenham are also keeping a close eye on his progress.

Liverpool target Roma's Ibanez

Liverpool stand little chance of signing Kalidou Koulibaly or Dayot Upamecano in the January transfer window and should steer clear of centre-half additions altogether, says John Barnes. Reds legend Barnes told&nbsp;<a href="https://bonuscodebets.co.uk/" target="_blank">BonusCodeBets:</a>&nbsp;"If they can get better than what they have,&nbsp;yes&nbsp;[they should buy&nbsp;another&nbsp;centre-back].&nbsp;But if&nbsp;they can't get better,&nbsp;there's no point in&nbsp;buying for the sake of buying.&nbsp; "The&nbsp;majority of&nbsp;centre-backs&nbsp;you would want&nbsp;are normally&nbsp;playing at&nbsp;top teams in the Champions&nbsp;League&nbsp;and&nbsp;may not be available. So,&nbsp;it's not a question of&nbsp;looking to buy anybody,&nbsp;because he&nbsp;[Klopp]&nbsp;has faith in the youngsters&nbsp;that he's played. "If&nbsp;they can get somebody who they feel will improve them,&nbsp;that is obviously a priority,&nbsp;but not just for the sake of it. Koulibaly&nbsp;– he's not coming. It would be great if we could have him, but&nbsp;it depends on who you can get.&nbsp; "RB Leipzig&nbsp;are still&nbsp;in the&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;and&nbsp;will be&nbsp;playing against Liverpool so&nbsp;[Upamecano] is&nbsp;not&nbsp;going to&nbsp;come." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-cant-get-koulibaly-upamecano-january-barnes-no/14qxl2eofto1w1pfu58pa7ocl7" target="_blank">Check out the full story on Goal!</a>

'Liverpool can’t get Koulibaly or Upamecano in January'

David Seaman admits that Arsenal "can’t really get any worse", but he does feel that Mikel Arteta needs to be backed in the transfer market as he continues to work with a squad inherited from Arsene Wenger and Unai Emery. He told <a href="https://twitter.com/talkSPORT/status/1339507291905769473" target="_blank">talkSPORT:</a> "We all know how good Arsenal can be, especially the way they play with one-touch, two-touch – that is what they are known for, those hidden passes in between defenders. "At the moment it isn’t happening. It’s a massive lack of confidence. Hopefully the [Southampton] result is going to push them on a little bit because, if I’m honest, it can’t really get any worse. "The thing is, a lot of the team was under Arsene Wenger and it was under Unai Emery, so he hasn’t got his own team yet. But the club need to back him on that because we can all see that we still need players. "We got Gabriel, okay he was stupid kicking the ball away and he looked uncomfortable all game [against Southampton], but then they have got Partey as well. You need to add to that. We need to get [Nicolas] Pepe back playing with confidence." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-cant-get-any-worse-arteta-needs-money-gunners-wenger/gf39zol66pzm1wgspufmg36v5" target="_blank">Check out the full story on Goal!</a>

Seaman urges Arsenal to back Arteta in transfer market

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RBLeipzig?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RBLeipzig</a> are delighted to announce the signing of Dominik <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Szoboszlai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Szoboszlai</a>! 🤝 The 20-year-old signs a contract until June 2025 and will wear the number 17 shirt ✍️ <a href="https://t.co/tUakiN8zul">pic.twitter.com/tUakiN8zul</a>— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) <a href="https://twitter.com/RBLeipzig_EN/status/1339589271842275328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

RB Leipzig sign Szoboszlai

Middlesbrough are keen on signing Everton winger Yannick Bolasie on loan when the January transfer window opens, <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11680/12165319/yannick-bolasie-middlesbrough-hoping-to-sign-everton-winger-on-loan-in-january" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a> reports. Boro manager Neil Warnock had Bolasie as part of his squad during his time at Crystal Palace and hopes to sign him for the Championship club as they aim to win promotion to the Premier League. The DR Congo&nbsp;international had been close to joining Boro back in October although the move fell through.

Middlesbrough hope to secure Bolasie loan

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">👀 <a href="https://t.co/tkoPaxbGfD">pic.twitter.com/tkoPaxbGfD</a>— Die Roten Bullen (@DieRotenBullen) <a href="https://twitter.com/DieRotenBullen/status/1339569766076477442?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Szoboszlai appears to arrive at RB Leipzig

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Der <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VfB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VfB</a> Stuttgart hat sich mit Sportdirektor Sven <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mislintat?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mislintat</a> auf eine vorzeitige Vertragsverlängerung des ursprünglich bis zum 30. Juni 2021 laufenden Vertrages verständigt. Der neue Kontrakt hat eine Laufzeit bis zum 30. Juni 2023. 📝🤝 <a href="https://t.co/hgB5fI8uIP">pic.twitter.com/hgB5fI8uIP</a>— VfB Stuttgart (@VfB) <a href="https://twitter.com/VfB/status/1339541197736599553?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Mislintat signs new Stuttgart deal

Chelsea&nbsp;will look to shun any interest shown in Olivier Giroud during the January transfer window, says Robert Green, with the Blues more likely to hand out a new contract than sanction a sale. The former Blues goalkeeper told Stadium Astro: “I think it’s a massive transfer window in January, I think there will be suitors and people will come in for him and it’s in Chelsea’s interests to keep him there. That might include giving him a new contract.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-giroud-new-contract-green-january-interest-shunned/1wmefrd6ruspb1jnj1fg6k78j2" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Chelsea tipped to hand Giroud new contract

Jack Grealish would link up “seamlessly with that&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;front three”, says Kevin Phillips, with the&nbsp;Aston Villa&nbsp;playmaker expected to make a move somewhere – possibly Anfield – in the summer of 2021. The former Villans striker told Ladbrokes: "He would fit into that Liverpool team, no problem. For me he keeps getting better and better." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/grealish-link-up-perfectly-liverpool-front-three-aston-villa/18b1xr80wrxvy1jpvd4tkxetbq" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Grealish would link up perfectly with Liverpool front three’

Manchester United&nbsp;have been warned by Andy Cole that Bruno Fernandes’ head could be turned by&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;and&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;if they suffer any more&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;disappointments. Cole told The Target Men Podcast: “It’s probably only a matter of time until there are rumours of a Barcelona and Real Madrid being interested in signing him and if Manchester United continue to not perform in the Champions League, no-one knows if his head could be turned in the years ahead.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/fernandes-head-turned-barcelona-real-madrid-cole-man-utd/z2xwwhitiuub1egnj66lgdl8r" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Fernandes’ head may be turned by Barcelona & Real Madrid’

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨✍️🚨✍️🚨✍️🚨✍️🚨 Moussa Diaby and Edmond Tapsoba have signed contract extensions! <a href="https://t.co/UzYQwBl4LU">pic.twitter.com/UzYQwBl4LU</a>— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/bayer04_en/status/1339537569776865280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

New deals at Leverkusen

Sam Allardyce wants to make James Tomkins his first signing at West Brom, reports <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/allardyce-sets-sights-on-making-palace-star-first-west-brom-signing/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a> The experienced coach has replaced Slaven Bilic at The Hawthorns and is ready to raid his former employers at Crystal Palace for a proven Premier League centre-half.

Allardye to target Tomkins as first Baggies signing

AC Milan will line up a move for Luis Alberto if Hakan Calhanoglu departs San Siro, claims <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/" target="_blank">Calciomercato.</a> The Rossoneri have seen their Turkish midfielder linked with a switch to Manchester United, with their sights being set on Lazio in the hunt for possible replacements.

AC Milan eyeing up Alberto

Manchester United are in the market for four new signings as they aim to have two quality players for each position, according to <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-transfer-news-january-19466314" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a>. The report states that the Red Devils want to sign a winger, a centre-back, a right-back and a defensive midfielder. However, it is said that Ole Gunner Solskjaer and Co. do not expect any deals to be made in January, with the club instead focusing on the summer window.

Man Utd want four new signings

Philadelphia Union defender Mark McKenzie has admitted that he is open to a January move to Scottish champions Celtic as the USMNT international looks to follow in the footsteps of Virgil van Dijk and compete at the highest level in Europe. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/usmnts-mckenzie-keen-to-follow-van-dijk-path-with-january-celtic-/17hrc4gi91k2k1wqbxdzjw58r8" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

McKenzie open to January Celtic move

Bayer Leverkusen are close to tying up renewals for Florian Wirtz, Moussa Diaby and Edmond Tapsoba, according to <a href="https://www.spox.com/de/sport/fussball/bundesliga/2012/News/bayer-leverkusen-verlaengert-offenbar-mit-wirtz-diaby-und-tapsoba.html" target="_blank">Kicker</a>. The trio - all of whom are 21 or under - have played key roles in the club's fantastic start to the 2020-21 season. Leverkusen currently sit atop the Bundesliga table, one point clear of Bayern Munich.

Leverkusen trio set for renewals

Barcelona presidential hopeful Victor Font has told Goal that he will not be repeating the mistakes of previous candidates by making bold transfer promises amid links with Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland. In addition, the 48-year-old ruled out a Camp Nou return for Neymar, admitting that the club simply do not have the finances to sanction such a move. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/barcelona-wont-repeat-beckham-mistake-haaland-presidential/156mnne6o103a1c3513z3xkyfp" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Font: No Barca move for Haaland or Neymar

Manchester City could be about to cash in on another hot prospect, with the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9060365/Jayden-Braaf-likely-sold-Manchester-City-year-signing-long-term-deal.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail </a>claiming that Jayden Braaf could be offloaded. The 18-year-old Dutchman has been billed as the next Jadon Sancho, but the Blues may move him on for £8 million ($11m).

Man City to sell another hot prospect

Dele Alli could be lured to Rangers by Steven Gerrard, according to <a href="https://talksport.com/football/" target="_blank">talkSPORT.</a> The Tottenham midfielder is struggling for regular game time this season and is expected to push for a move during the January window.

Dele Alli could be lured to Rangers

Atletico Madrid have no intention of parting with Kieran Trippier, reports <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/12/15/primera/1608035210_696360.html" target="_blank">AS.</a> Manchester United have been linked with a move for the England international right-back, but he is held in high regard at Wanda Metropolitano and any approaches will be shunned.

Atletico will not sanction Trippier sale

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Fabio Paratici, Juventus director, to Sky Sport: “We’re gonna meet the agent of Paulo Dybala to talk about his contract. Papu Gomez? We’re not gonna sign him in January”. 🇦🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Juventus?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Juventus</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SkySport</a> — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1339254561521999872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Juve in Dybala discussions, rule out Gomez signing

Central Coast Mariners defender Ziggy Gordon has signed with Western Sydney Wanderers after being released from his contract at the Gosford club. The 27-year-old's signature at the Wanderers was <a href="https://www.wswanderersfc.com.au/news/gordon-signs">confirmed by the club</a> on Thursday.

Gordon signs with Wanderers

The&nbsp;LA Galaxy&nbsp;are in talks to acquire left-back&nbsp;Jorge Villafana&nbsp;from the&nbsp;Portland Timbers,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4265157/sources-la-galaxy-in-talks-to-acquire-jorge-villafana-from-portland-timbers" target="_blank">ESPN</a> reports. Villafana would fill a need for the Galaxy, who recently announced they had declined the option of&nbsp;Emiliano Insua.&nbsp; The 31-year-old Villafana has been capped 21 times by the USMNT, most recently in 2018.

LA Galaxy in talks to acquire Villafana

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> CONTRACT | Josh Benson has been rewarded with a new long-term contract at Turf Moor after becoming part of the Clarets’ first-team set-up. ✍️ — Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/BurnleyOfficial/status/1339248367487119361?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Benson signs new Burnley contract

Bernie Ibini has had his contract with Newcastle Jets terminated effective immediately after he bought out the remainder of the deal, the club's <a href="https://www.newcastlejets.com.au/news/a-league-ibini-departs" target="_blank">official website</a> reported. The winger has been linked with a move to Western Sydney Wanderers.

Ibini terminates Newcastle Jets contract

Former Granada midfielder Clifford Aboagye has sealed a move to Mexican side Puebla, the Liga MX outfit announced on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/news/aboagye-ghanas-fifa-u20-world-cup-bronze-ball-winner-makes/1phis6opk0z1p1e8movawakprb" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Ghana star Aboagye makes club switch in Mexico

Chicago Fire have completed the blockbuster trade of&nbsp;Djordje Mihailovic to Montreal Impact, according to The Athletic's&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/samstejskal/status/1339341399859335170" target="_blank">Sam Stejskal</a>. According to the report, Impact will pay $800k in General Allocation Money to snare the services of the USMNT midfielder. The 22-year-old has played the last four MLS seasons for the Fire. &nbsp;

Fire to trade Mihailovic to Impact

Manchester United are still deciding whether they want loan out full-back Brandon Williams in January, reports <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-transfer-news-williams-19469831" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a>. The 20-year-old has only made one start this season as he finds himself behind Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Luke Shaw and Alex Telles in the full-back pecking order. Southampton and Newcastle have been linked with a loan move for the England under-21 international.

Man Utd undecided on Williams loan decision

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