Man Utd lodge £25m Alexis bid
Manchester United have lodged a £25 million bid for Alexis Sanchez as they seek to pip arch-rivals Manchester City to the Arsenal forward, reports The Guardian.
Pep Guardiola is said to have a £20m offer on the table for a player who is set to be out of contract at the end of the season.
Jose Mourinho has now countered that approach, with Henrikh Mkhitaryan offered to Arsenal in an effort to help sweeten the deal.
Coquelin completes Valencia move
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Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin has completed his move to Valencia after the Spanish side confirmed an agreement between the two clubs over a transfer fee had been reached.
The deal is expected to be worth £12 million. The former France Under-21 international, meanwhile, has signed a deal that will run until 2022.
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Thiago Silva puts Man Utd on Pastore alert
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Paris Saint-Germain captain Thiago Silva has admitted that playmaker Javier Pastore wishes to leave the club this month.
The comments will be of interest to Manchester United, who are still said to hold an interest in the Argentine.
Man Utd to rival Liverpool for Pulisic
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Manchester United will rival Liverpool for Christian Pulisic if the Anfield side go in for the Borussia Dortmund teenager this summer, reports The Independent.
The 19-year-old winger has been linked with a move to Liverpool to help replace Philippe Coutinho and reunite with former Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp.
But Man Utd see Pulisic's value as both an on-field addition and as a marketing dream as the first truly global American football star.
Jardim gives Liverpool & Arsenal Lemar hope
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Monaco head coach Leonardo Jardim has said that his club do not expect to sell attacker Thomas Lemar this January, but he confessed that if an astronomical offer came their way, they would be in no position to decline it.
Liverpool and Arsenal have both been linked to the France international in recent weeks, and while Jardim wants to keep the 22-year-old as long as possible, he is aware of the financial realities of the modern game.
Real & Atletico target's release clause increased
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Racing Club have committed Lautaro Martinez to a new contract with an increased release clause following interest from Real and Atletico Madrid.
The 20-year-old forward has been heavily coveted by both Liga giants, but he will see out the season with Superliga side, having been given a wage rise and a bigger exit clause.
Rafinha close to Inter move
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Barcelona midfielder Rafinha is set to join Inter Milan on loan, according to Mundo Deportivo.
The Brazilian is reportedly poised to join Inter through the rest of the season, with the Serie A side hoping to secure an option to buy that's below €20 million.
Palace agree fee for Sakho
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Crystal Palace have agreed a fee for West Ham forward Diafra Sakho, according to Sky Sports.
The fee reportedly is between £10 million and £12 million as the Senegal international prepares to undergo a medical with Palace.
Spurs to challenge Man Utd over Lucas
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Tottenham could make a January move for PSG winger Lucas Moura, according to Le 10 Sport.
Manchester United have also been linked with the Brazil international, but while PSG are looking to sell him for a fee in the region of €40 million, Spurs will only offer loan terms.
Liverpool and Marseille to battle over Strootman?
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Liverpool and Marseille are both weighing up the possibility of signing Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman, according to Leggo.
The midfielder is set to depart the Italian capital this month and is expected to command a fee of €35 million, which is €10m short of his release clause.
Roma need to sell the Dutch international to meet Financial Fair Play (FFP) obligations.
Keita could join Liverpool in January
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Naby Keita's move to Liverpool could happen in January rather than at the end of the season.
Coutinho's £142 million transfer to Barcelona has left the Reds short in midfield and Jurgen Klopp's side are looking at paying extra for the Guinean in order to bring forward his switch to Anfield.
Chelsea line up Allegri
Chelsea have already started to prepare for life after Antonio Conte, with Corriere dello Sport claiming that Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri is being lined up by the Blues.
Those at Stamford Bridge are expecting to see their current coach leave in the summer, forcing them to find a suitable successor.
Belotti back on Red Devils' radar
Torino striker Andrea Belotti is a target for Manchester United once again, reports Tuttosport.
The Red Devils want competition for Romelu Lukaku and are planning long-term as Zlatan Ibrahimovic edges back towards the exits.
Belotti has a €100m release clause and could be offloaded after seeing contract talks stall in Italy.
Schalke in talks with Rahman
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Schalke sporting director Christian Heidel has confirmed the club are in talks to sign Baba Rahman from Chelsea.
The full-back has not made an appearance for Antonio Conte's side this season and has been tipped for a return to the Bundesliga, having spent part of last season on loan in Gelsenkirchen.
Donnarumma never wanted Milan exit
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Gianluigi Donnarumma "always expressed his desire to stay" at AC Milan despite controversy relating to his contract extension, according to the club's sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli.
The teenage goalkeeper has been heavily linked with Real Madrid and Juventus, but is committed to a long-term contract at the San Siro despite criticism of his actions.
Gabigol closing on Santos return
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Gabriel Barbosa is keen on a return to Santos, the club's president has confirmed, with the forward ready to end his European nightmare.
The Brazilian forward has flopped at Inter and struggled during a loan spell at Benfica, opening the door for a possible return to his homeland.
Man United table huge offer for Asensio
Manchester United have approached Macro Asensio with a massive offer to lure him away from Real Madrid, claims Don Balon .
Asensio is considered one of the hottest young talents at the Bernabeu, and his ability has not escaped the attention of Jose Mourinho.
Reportedly a big fan, Mourinho sees Asensio as the man to revive United's fading fortunes and close the gap with Manchester City - although Madrid are reluctant to sell.
Arsenal agree Ancelotti deal
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Carlo Ancelotti has agreed a four-year deal with Arsenal which will see him succeed Arsene Wenger in the summer, reports Corriere dello Sport.
The Gunners tied their long-serving French coach to a two-year contract in 2017, but have lost patience amid a lack of progress and are ready to move on.
Former Chelsea boss Ancelotti is the man they have turned to, with the Italian currently out of work after leaving Bayern Munich.
Pique warns Man Utd off Umtiti
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Gerard Pique has warned Manchester rivals United and City that Barcelona expect Samuel Umtiti to remain at the club for “many more years”.
The two Premier League heavyweights are reported to have identified the France international defender as top target during the January transfer window.
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Mahrez will snub Arsenal transfer - Wise
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Riyad Mahrez would not be interested in a move to Arsenal, according to former Chelsea midfielder Dennis Wise.
“I think there would be other teams that Mahrez would look at and think he’s capable of going into, teams that are in a better position than Arsenal.”
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Barcelona confirm Yerry Mina deal
Barcelona have announced their second signing of 2018, with defender Yerry Mina joining La Liga's leaders from Brazilian side Palmeiras for €11.8 million.
Mina has signed a five-and-a-half-year deal with the Catalan giants.
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Man Utd in talks with Lucas
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Manchester United are in talks with Lucas Moura's representatives over a possible January switch to Old Trafford.
The Brazilian, who will be hopeful of making the Selecao's squad for the 2018 World Cup, has found playing time hard to come by at Parc des Princes since the summer arrivals over Neymar and Kylian Mbappe.
Chelsea told to steer clear of Carroll
Chelsea have been warned off an approach for West Ham striker Andy Carroll, with Pat Nevin considering him to be “one-dimensional”.
Michy Batshuayi remains at Stamford Bridge as a back-up option to Alvaro Morata, but he is expected to head out on loan this month after failing to impress Antonio Conte.
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Wenger hopes Alexis stays at Arsenal
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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is hoping Alexis Sanchez will remain with the club "for longer" despite links to a January move to Manchester City.
The 29-year-old has been heavily touted for a switch to City, who failed to conclude a deadline-day swoop for the star back in August.
But the transfer talk didn't prevent Wenger from playing Alexis as a second-half substitute Wednesday against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup.
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Tottenham open contract talks with Alli
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Tottenham have opened talks with Dele Alli over a new contract amid links with Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, reports the Mirror .
Alli, 21, is alongside fellow Spur Harry Kane as one of the hottest prospects in world football.
And Spurs are keen to tie him down with a new deal worth an estimated £100,000-a-week to stave off suitors.
Juve consider Darmian bid
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Juventus are considering a bid for Manchester United's Matteo Darmian in order to shore up the side at full-back, claims the Sun .
The Italians could lose Alex Sandro to Chelsea, while Stephan Lichtsteiner is also likely to leave at the end of the season.
That would leave Juve short of options out wide, and out-of-favour Darmian would add valuable depth in defence.
Man City hold Evans talks
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Manchester City have held talks with ex-United defender Jonny Evans over a move to the Etihad Stadium, reports the Daily Mail .
Evans, 30, has 18 months remaining on his West Bromwich Albion contract and has also aroused interest from Arsenal this window.
He would be available for around £20 million, while City's interest in Real Sociedad defender Inigo Martinez has cooled.
Wilson sent on loan to Sheffield Utd
Manchester United have confirmed that striker James Wilson is leaving the club on his third loan spell, this time at Championship side Sheffield United.
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Barca name price for Inter target Deulofeu
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Barcelona have told Inter they must pay between €18-20 million for Gerard Deulofeu, reports Sport
The winger has failed to impress since returning to Camp Nou, while the signing of Philippe Coutinho and Ousmane Dembele's return threaten to leave him in the cold.
He is still highly considered in Serie A, however, and has emerged as a top target for Inter after starring for rivals Milan in 2017.
Wenger to keep Mavropanos at Arsenal
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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed that he will keep new signing Konstantinos Mavropanos at the club until the end of the season.
The £2million signing from Greek side PAS Giannina was expected to be sent out on loan this month in a bid to gain experience, with Werder Bremen in advanced talks over a move.
Arsenal hold Malcom talks as Alexis exit nears
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Arsenal have held talks with Bordeaux forward Malcom as Alexis Sanchez nears an exit at the Emirates Stadium, reports the Mirror .
Alexis is now expected to leave Arsenal before the January transfer window slams shut, with Manchester City in pole position to sign the two-time Copa America winner.
And his place seems to have been earmarked for Malcom, who has won rave reviews this season for his performances in Ligue 1.
Hazard agrees Real Madrid move
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Eden Hazard is ready to join Real Madrid after rejecting the chance to extend his contract at Chelsea, according to Radio Monte Carlo (via the Express ).
Hazard has reportedly already held talks with the Spanish giants, and is keen to seal a transfer that will take place over the summer.
Klopp helped Dortmund push up Dembele price
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Jurgen Klopp's refusal to sell Philippe Coutinho over the summer to Barcelona directly helped former club Dortmund with their own sale, according to Raphael Honigstein on the Totally Football Show .
The Liverpool boss reportedly informed Dortmund there was no way he would sell Coutinho, in turn aiding the Germans in their negotiations over Ousmane Dembele.
Wenger confirms Coquelin exit
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Francis Coquelin is set to complete a transfer to Valencia, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger announced after the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final on Tuesday.
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Barca complete €12.3m Mina deal
Yerry Mina will become Barcelona's latest signing after the club agreed a €12.3 million deal with Palmeiras, according to Lance! .
The 23-year-old central defender arrives at Camp Nou to replace China-bound Javier Mascherano, after Barca activated a release clause previously agreed if they wished to sign Mina before the World Cup.
Donovan to make Leon move?
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Landon Donovan could be set for a sensational move to Liga MX side Club Leon, according to a report by Fox Deportes .
The 35-year-old hasn't played since the end of the 2016 MLS season, when he made a brief comeback from retirement to help the LA Galaxy with their stretch run.
Juve monitor Madrid's Ceballos
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Juventus are considering a summer bid for Real Madrid's Dani Ceballos, according to Tuttosport .
Ceballos has struggled for first-team action at the Bernabeu since completing a move from Betis.
And Juve are reportedly interested in adding him to their ranks, as they closely monitor the fringe player's development.
Chelsea to loan out Musonda
Chelsea's Charly Musonda will have no shortage of offers after being made available for loan, reports the Telegraph .
A host of Premier League sides including Watford, Bournemouth, Newcastle and West Brom are interested in taking the 21-year-old prospect on a temporary deal.
Inter consider Schurrle move
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Andre Schurrle has emerged as a transfer target for Serie A challengers Inter, according to Gazzetta dello Sport .
While Barcelona's Rafinha heads the list for the Nerazzurri, the Dortmund man is also being considered should they fail in their bid for the midfielder.