Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Liverpool set to offer Camavinga escape route from Real Madrid

<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manchester-united-paul-pogba-transfer-25769452 " target="_blank">The Mirror</a> claims that Paul Pogba will need to push for a move away from Manchester United if he wants to leave Old Trafford during the winter window.The World Cup winner is due to hit free agency next summer, but he would be allowed to take on a new challenge in January if he makes it clear that he no longer wishes to be part of the Red Devils’ plans.

Pogba must push for Man Utd exit if he wants out (The Mirror)

Sevilla have, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20211223/1001729004/cavani-le-sale-pretendiente-liga.html " target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>, joined La Liga rivals Barcelona in the hunt for Edinson Cavani.The experienced Uruguayan could head out of Manchester United in January, with Spain looking like his next landing spot.

Sevilla join Barca in Cavani chase (Mundo Deportivo)

Thomas Tuchel intends to keep Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner at Chelsea until at least the summer of 2022, claims <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-january-transfer-window-jules-kounde-hakim-ziyech-timo-werner-antonio-rudiger-b972748.html " target="_blank">Standard Sport</a>.A Moroccan winger and German striker have seen moves mooted heading towards the January transfer window, but they still have important roles to play at Stamford Bridge and are set to see exits blocked off.

Tuchel wants to keep Ziyech & Werner at Chelsea (Standard Sport)

Real Madrid will target Lille forward Jonathan David after this season, reports <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2021/12/23/61c3b23eca4741e75c8b4582.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>.David's agent recently told reporters this would be the player's last campaign in France, which has put clubs around Europe on red-alert.The attacker has scored 12 goals in Ligue 1 so far this term.

Real Madrid target Jonathan David (Marca)

Barcelona could line up a move for centre-back Matthijs de Ligt as soon as they shed the salaries of Samuel Umtiti and Philippe Coutinho, claims <a href="https://twitter.com/gerardromero/status/1473769116251086869?s=20" target="_blank">Gerard Romero</a>.De Ligt, 22, would be expected to anchor the Blaugrana defence for years to come if he's pried from Juventus. However, offloading Umtiti and Coutinho could prove difficult for the club.

Barcelona could sign De Ligt (Gerard Romero)

Catalans would need to offload wages of Umtiti and Coutinho to fund move

Juventus are reluctant to meet Juan Cuadrado's request for a two-year contract, says <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/cuadrado-jolly-a-scadenza-per-la-juve-perche-non-e-ancora-arriva-81672" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.The Colombia international's current deal expires at the end of the season and he wants to stay until 2024, when he will be 36.Juve are only willing to offer him a deal for one year plus an option for a second.

Juventus and Cuadrado at odds over length of new contract

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Welcome Jonathan Dos Santos <a href="https://twitter.com/jona2santos?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jona2santos</a> to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ElM%C3%A1sGrande?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ElMásGrande</a>! 🦅<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FlyWithUs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FlyWithUs</a> 💙💛 <a href="https://t.co/qoXnM7egbM">pic.twitter.com/qoXnM7egbM</a>— Club América EN (@ClubAmerica_EN) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClubAmerica_EN/status/1474111765109633035?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Dos Santos joins Club America

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I couldn’t be happier to announce my first professional contract with my hometown club. It’s an absolute dream come true. I want to thank my family, friends, coaches, and most importantly <a href="https://twitter.com/ChicagoFire?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChicagoFire</a> for supporting me to get to where I am today. The work starts now. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VamosFire?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VamosFire</a> <a href="https://t.co/eolHs2d0rx">pic.twitter.com/eolHs2d0rx</a>— Victor Bezerra (@vbezerra7) <a href="https://twitter.com/vbezerra7/status/1473751655355228166?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 22, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Bezerra signs professional Chicago Fire contract

Orlando City defender Ruan has signed a two-year contract extension, the club <a href="https://www.orlandocitysc.com/news/orlando-city-signs-defender-ruan-to-new-contract" target="_blank">said</a> on Thursday.The Brazilian defender joined the Lions on loan before the 2019 season and has since featured 80 times for the club.

Orlando City tie Ruan to new deal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">CF Montreal has acquired Canada national team defender Alistair Johnston from Nashville SC, per a source. Montreal sending Nashville $1 million in allocation money spread over 2022 and 2023. NSC will also receive a percentage of a future sale, if Johnston, 23, is sold abroad.— Sam Stejskal (@samstejskal) <a href="https://twitter.com/samstejskal/status/1474061338272014338?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Montreal sign Johnston

Brad Knighton has re-signed for New England Revolution on a one-year contract, it has been <a href="https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/revolution-re-sign-goalkeeper-brad-knighton-x1850" target="_blank">announced</a>.The goalkeeper was a free agent, as he was set to leave the club at the end of this year.

Knighton re-signs for New England Revolution

Wooyeong Jeong has signed a new contract with Freiburg, the Bundesliga side <a href="https://www.scfreiburg.com/aktuell/nachrichten/profis/news/20212022/wooyeong-jeong-verlaengert-vertrag/" target="_blank">confirmed</a>.“I feel very comfortable with my team and am happy about my personal development and the strong first half of the season with the team," the 22-year-old said. "I would like to build on that and achieve as much as possible with Freiburg."

Jeong signs Freiburg extension

New York Red Bulls are plotting a move for Taxiarchis Fountas from Rapid Vienna, <a href="https://peterlinden.live/rapids-wahl-bei-fountas-200-000-euro-aus-new-york-oder-nichts-im-juli/" target="_blank">Peter Linden Live</a> reports.The striker's contract expires at the end of the season and the MLS side hope to convince the Austrian side to let him go next month.But their current offer of just €200,000 is too small for Rapid.

Red Bulls want Fountas

Julian Carranza&nbsp;has joined Philadelphia Union on loan from Inter, it has been <a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/philadelphia-union-acquire-julian-carranza-from-inter-miami-on-loan" target="_blank">confirmed</a>.The MLS side have an option to buy the forward on a permanent basis.

Philadelphia Union sign Carranza on loan

Feyenoord are looking to strengthen in January with the signing of Joey Veerman from Heerenveen.The 23-year-old has been the subject of interest from other Eredivisie teams due to his exploits in the Dutch top-flight."It is true that Feyenoord has reported for Joey," said Heerenveen technical manager Ferry de Haan. "We are now going to consider what to do next."

Feyenoord make January bid for Veerman

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TFCLive?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TFCLive</a> have signed Irish free agent centre back Shane O'Neill, last playing for Seattle Sounders <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MLS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MLS</a>— steve buffery (@Beezersun) <a href="https://twitter.com/Beezersun/status/1473691905787580420?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 22, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Toronto sign O'Neill

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍️ | NEW DEAL <a href="https://twitter.com/FDimarco?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FDimarco</a> signs on till 2026 👉 <a href="https://t.co/x7JWtMH1Zq">https://t.co/x7JWtMH1Zq</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dimarco2026?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dimarco2026</a> <a href="https://t.co/mCxKEUytMG">pic.twitter.com/mCxKEUytMG</a>— Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/Inter_en/status/1474055271500627978?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Dimarco signs new Inter contract

Chelsea could make a £30 million offer for Barcelona full-back Sergino Dest, says <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1539906/Chelsea-transfer-news-Barcelona-Thomas-Tuchel-Ben-Chilwell-Premier-League-Sergino-Dest" target="_blank">Daily Express</a>.The Blues are looking to invest in a new player after seeing Ben Chilwell ruled out with injury and see the United States international as a good option to recruit.

Chelsea prepare £30m Dest bid

Watford are keen on offering a clean slate to Arsenal outcast Sead Kolasinac, reports <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-transfer-news-sead-kolasinac-watford-b973496.html " target="_blank">Standard Sport</a>.The Hornets will, however, require Premier League rivals to subsidise wages in any loan agreement as they cannot afford to take on the Bosnian defender’s full salary.

Watford want Arsenal outcast Kolasinac

Leeds are ready to rekindle their interest in Reading midfielder John Swift, claims <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/leeds-united-swift-midfielder-talks/ " target="_blank">Football Insider</a>.The Royals star has rejected the offer of a new contract at his current club and, with his deal due to expire next summer, could be acquired in January for considerably less than the £7 million ($9m) that those at Elland Road were quoted in the last window.

Leeds considering Swift swoop

Liverpool are set to lose Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane to the Africa Cup of Nations in January, but <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4553207/january-transfer-window-preview-kylian-mbappe-to-madrid-erling-haaland-to-leave-dortmund " target="_blank">ESPN</a> claims the Reds are unlikely to add in January.Instead, Jurgen Klopp and the board at Anfield are busy drawing up recruitment plans for the summer window of 2022.

Liverpool unlikely to add in January 

Juventus may be keen on Anthony Martial and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, but <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Juventus/23-12-2021/juventus-martial-aubameyang-prestito-trattative-430596095158_preview.shtml?reason=unauthenticated&amp;origin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gazzetta.it%2FCalcio%2FCalciomercato%2FJuventus%2F23-12-2021%2Fjuventus-martial-aubameyang-prestito-trattative-430596095158.shtml " target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a> claims the Bianconeri cannot afford either of the striking pair.The Serie A heavyweights are eager to bring another goalscorer onto their books, but funds in the January window remain in short supply and that could rule out raids on Manchester United or Arsenal.

Martial & Auba may be out of reach for Juve

Steven Bergwijn still has a future at Tottenham despite attracting interest from Ajax and Sevilla, claims <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11675/12502742/steven-bergwijn-has-tottenham-future-amid-interest-from-ajax-sevilla-and-other-european-clubs " target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>.The Dutch forward helped Spurs to reach the Carabao Cup semi-finals in his last outing and will remain part of Antonio Conte’s plans.

Bergwijn still has a future at Spurs

Barcelona have all but sealed the signing of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/barcelona-50m-deal-man-city-winger-ferran-torres/bltf590fd3ad3646f26">Manchester City forward Ferran Torres for €55 million (£47m/$62m)</a>, despite having a €1bn (£849m/$1.1bn) hole in their finances.The Catalans remain mired in debt, leading many to wonder how they can afford to bring in a top-class attacking reinforcement in January.The deal makes great sense to the parties concerned. Xavi wants quality in the final third; Barca are desperate for a player that can add goals and help them finish in the top four.&nbsp;Read more on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/how-can-barcelona-afford-55m-ferran-torres-man-city/blt89cda10ba21c7143" target="_self">GOAL</a>.

How can broke Barca afford €55m Ferran Torres?

United States international Daryl Dike has been offered to a number of Premier League clubs - according to <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/daryl-dike-offered-premier-league-orlando-city-open-to-selling" target="_self">90min</a>.The 21-year-old is currently on the books of Orlando City, who are willing to let him go in January if they recieve a suitable bid.Dike has previous experience of English football from a loan spell at Barnsley last season, where he scored nine goals in 21 Championship outings.

USMNT star Dike offered to PL clubs

Antonio Conte has requested that Tottenham make a move for Inter defender Stefan de Vrij - according to <a href="https://www.raisport.rai.it/" target="_self">Rai Sport</a>.The Spurs boss worked with the 29-year-old at San Siro and is now eager to arrange a reunion in north London.Inter could be open to selling De Vrij, who only has 18 months left on his contract, as. Conte seeks to bolster his options at the back.

Conte requests Spurs move for De Vrij 

Crystal Palace are in talks to sign Real Madrid loanee Borja Mayoral - according to <a href="https://www.lanazione.it/" target="_self">La Nazione</a>.The 24-year-old, who is currently on loan at Roma, has also been linked with Fiorentina but the Eagles are now working on a potential €15 million deal (£13m/$17m).Borja has been restricted to just four Serie A appearances at Roma so far this season.

Palace in talks to sign Borja 

Milan are eager to bring in Hakim Ziyech and Romain Faivre in 2022 - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-e-caccia-al-trequartista-da-ziyech-a-faivre-il-punto-53330" target="_self">Calciomercato</a>.Ziyech has long been on the Rossoneri's radar, with Chelsea now thought to be ready to listen to offers for the winger.Faivre, meanwhile, has impressed at Brest in Ligue 1 this season and could be offered the chance to step up to a higher level at Milan.

Milan eager to bring in Ziyech and Faivre

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Newcastle approached Ousmane Dembélé and his agents weeks ago to make a proposal - but the feeling is still optimistic for his contract extension with Barcelona. 🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NUFC</a> Barça are confident to reach the final agreement in the next days, and Xavi is pushing to keep Ousmane.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1473930626076082176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Newcastle make Dembele approach 

Eddie Nketiah hit a hat-trick for Arsenal in their Carabao Cup quarter-final win over Sunderland, highlighting his value to the cause, but he is still looking for a way out of Emirates Stadium.That is according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10337767/Arsenal-lose-Eddie-Nketiah-MONTH-striker-looking-leave-Gunners.html " target="_blank">Daily Mail,</a> who claim that a January transfer is on the cards for an England U21 international that is due to see his current contract expire in the summer of 2022.

Nketiah still wants out of Arsenal

Tottenham and West Ham are ready to battle it out for West Brom goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, claims <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/west-bromwich-albion/exclusive-sam-johnstone-transfer-battle-tottenham-newcastle-west-ham-rangers " target="_blank">TEAMtalk</a>.Newcastle and Rangers are also keen on the England international, who is currently turning out in the Championship.

Spurs & West Ham battling it out for Johnstone

Newcastle have, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-major-update-on-newcastle-united-bid-to-sign-trippier-after-talks-held/ " target="_blank">Football Insider</a>, hit a stumbling block in their bid to prise Kieran Trippier away from Atletico Madrid.La Liga heavyweights are willing to sanction a sale in January, but wage demands are putting Premier League suitors off.

Newcastle hit Trippier stumbling block

<a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/klopp-no-li-treu-l-ull-perque-sap-que-esta-molest-amb-ancelotti-i-que-no-aguantara-aixi-en-el_685643_102.html " target="_blank">El Nacional</a> reports that Liverpool could look to offer Eduardo Camavinga a way out of Real Madrid.The 19-year-old France international midfielder only joined the Blancos in the summer of 2021, but he has struggled for regular game time and may need another move in order for his full potential to be unlocked.

Liverpool set to offer Camavinga Real Madrid escape route (El Nacional)

Inter have identified Genoa forward Felipe Caicedo as a potential replacement for Alexis Sanchez - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-caicedo-se-parte-sanchez-49592" target="_self">Calciomercato</a>.Sanchez is being tipped to leave San Siro in January and Caicedo is the Nerazzurri's number one choice to fill his boots.Caicedo, who previously played under Inter boss Simeone Inzaghi at Lazio, has scored once in five Serie A outings for Genoa so far this term.

Inter look to Caicedo as Sanchez replacement 

Steven Gerrard is eager to bring Rangers star Glen Kamara to Aston Villa - according to <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/aston-villa/exclusive-steven-gerrard-puts-glen-kamara-top-january-shopping-list" target="_self">TEAMtalk</a>.The Villa boss worked with the 26-year-old midfielder at Ibrox and could look to arrange a reunion in January.Should Kamara end up joining Villa he would provide valuable cover in the absence of Marvelous Nakamba, who is expected to be out for around four months with injury.

Gerrard eager to bring Kamara to Aston Villa 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">You'll look great in Red 🔴 Welcome aboard, Shane O'Neill! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TFCLive?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TFCLive</a>— Toronto FC (@TorontoFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/TorontoFC/status/1473753673553616897?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 22, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Toronto announce O'Neill signing 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Anthony Martial position has always been clear after his agent statement. He wants to leave in January and Sevilla would be one of his fav options. But there’s still no full agreement. 🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> His salary is still the problem, waiting to discuss with Man United. Race still open.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1473802846827077635?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 22, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Martial salary holding up Sevilla move

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TFCLive?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TFCLive</a> have signed Irish free agent centre back Shane O'Neill, last playing for Seattle Sounders <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MLS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MLS</a>— steve buffery (@Beezersun) <a href="https://twitter.com/Beezersun/status/1473691905787580420?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 22, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Vanderson?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Vanderson</a> to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ASMonaco?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ASMonaco</a> from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gremio?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Gremio</a> is at the final stage for €10M + add-ons. For the brazilian right fullback ready a contract until 2026. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a>— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1473774125780975621?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 22, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Vanderson deal at final stage

Bayern Munich are considering an approach for Barcelona and United States men's national team full-back Sergino Dest, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/gerardromero/status/1473767875890589697?s=20" target="_blank">Gerard Romero</a>.The Bavarians have not decided whether Dest would be a loan candidate or a player to purchase outright, but their interest is said to be legitimate.

Bayern consider Dest approach

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sergej Milinkovic-Savic denies reports about his problems with Maurizio Sarri and Man United links: “I see lot of rumours about me but… I don’t care! I just want Lazio to win”. 🔵🇷🇸 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Lazio?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Lazio</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> Milinkovic-Savic is not gonna leave the club in January.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1473791252932009991?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 22, 2021</a></blockquote>
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