Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man City join Barca in chase for Lautaro

Premier League clubs are lining up to sign Victor Osimhen from Lille, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11889951/victor-osimhen-liverpool-chelsea-and-tottenham-monitoring-lille-striker" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The 20-year-old only joined the French side in the summer and is said to be happy at the club, but his impressive performances have caught the attention of several teams. Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham are already keeping an eye on the striker, who has scored 12 goals in 23 matches this term, and could make a move for him. He is said to be happy in France and is expected to stay for the rest of the season unless a huge bid is made.

Liverpool, Chelsea & Spurs eye Osimhen

Nigerian striker expected to stay at Lille until end of season

Manchester City are interested in signing Inter striker Lautaro Martinez, according to reports in Spain.&nbsp; &nbsp; <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/premier-league/20191218/472326763558/el-city-se-une-a-la-puja-por-lautaro.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo </a>say that Barcelona have already begun talks over signing the Argentine striker, who has scored 13 goals this season in a lethal strike partnership with Romelu Lukaku.&nbsp; &nbsp; But the report claims that the Spanish giants may have competition for his signature from the Premier League champions.&nbsp;

Man City join Lautaro chase

Manchester City wantaway Leroy Sane is pushing for a move to Bayern Munich during the January transfer window, according to <a href="https://sportbild.bild.de/bundesliga/vereine/bayern-muenchen/leroy-sane-transfer-winter-fc-bayern-manchester-city-66758766.sport.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>. They report that the German winger, who returned to training on Monday, has decided his future lies away from England and is working flat out to regain full fitness after&nbsp;sustaining a cruciate ligament injury at the end of August. City wanted $150 million (£127m / $167m) for the&nbsp;23-year-old when a deal was discussed in summer but the Bundesliga outfit are keen for a cheaper deal given he may take further time to recover.

Sane wants speedy move to Bayern

Manchester United are confident of signing Erling Braut Haaland next month in a £76 million ($100m) deal, claims <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10572756/erling-haaland-man-utd-76m-january-transfer-rb-salzburg-loan/" target="_blank">The Sun.</a> Haaland's club, Red Bull Salzburg, however, are insisting on a deal that would see&nbsp;the 19-year-old return on loan for the remainder of the season. Though United would prefer to have Haaland right away, they are keen to accept the loan in order to ensure they land the star striker.&nbsp;

Man Utd confident of landing £76m Haaland in January

The Red Devils would loan the Norway striker back to Red Bull Salzburg

Manchester United will not allow Paul Pogba to join Real Madrid in January, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7803161/Manchester-United-not-allow-Paul-Pogba-leave-Real-Madrid-January.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.&nbsp;</a> Pogba has not played since September due to an ankle injury, but raised questions on Friday when he posted a video of himself&nbsp;dancing at his brother's wedding. Though Pogba has no intention of renewing a contract that has 18 months remaining, United will hold onto the 26-year-old in the winter transfer window.

Man Utd won't allow Pogba to join Madrid in January

The midfielder's commitment has been questioned again of late

Leon goalkeeper William Yarbrough is set to make a move to MLS, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com.mx/futbol/mexico/nota/_/id/6436526/william-yarbrough-apunta-a-la-mls-sebastian-fassi-llega-de-mineros" target="_blank">ESPN Mexico.&nbsp;</a> The Houston Dynamo are the MLS club who have shown the most interest in the 30-year-old, who has been with Leon since 2012. Yarbrough has earned three caps for the U.S. national team, with the most recent of those coming in 2016.

Yarbrough set for MLS move

Juventus will not sell Turkish defender Merih&nbsp;Demiral despite a lack of playing time, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/demiral-si-e-preso-la-juve-e-sul-mercato-cambia-tutto-79820" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. Leicester, Tottenham and AC Milan are all interested in the 21-year-old, who has made just three appearances in all competitions this season. With&nbsp;Demiral staying in Turin the club will likely sell Daniele Rugani, who is even further down the pecking order.

Juventus to keep hold of Demiral

Fenerbahce are eyeing a move for Leicester City defensive midfielder Nampalys Mendy, claims <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-nampalys-mendy-piste-en-turquie-485243" target="_blank">Le10Sport</a>. The 27-year-old was a regular for the Foxes last season but has fallen out of favour under Brendan Rodgers, playing just one minute of Premier League football this season. The Turkish side are hoping to land Mendy on a free transfer when his contract expires at season's end.&nbsp;

Fenerbahce eyeing move for Leicester's Mendy

Manchester City&nbsp;are furious with Arsenal over a lack of contact regarding the Gunners' move for Mikel Arteta,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/12/18/manchester-city-furious-lack-formal-approach-mikel-arteta-arsenal/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a> reports. Arteta is closing in on a deal to become Arsenal's new manager, with the City assistant set to sign a three-and-a-half year contract. Though City won't stand in Arteta's way, they are upset that Arsenal have not yet made a formal approach.

City furious at lack of formal Arteta approach from Arsenal

Chelsea assistant&nbsp;Eddie Newton will broaden his role with the club and join the Blues' scouting department.&nbsp; Newton has been a valuable member of&nbsp;Frank Lampard's staff, serving as an assistant first-team coach this season. The 48-year-old&nbsp;will move back into the club's academy structure and will take on a greater role in the scouting department.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-coach-newton-steps-back-from-first-team-role-to-focus-on-/1dhlyy9ta8x1i1pc1rsgzkulw2" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Newton broadens role at Chelsea

AC Milan are eager to sign Carles Alena from Barcelona in January,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20191218/472296986655/fc-barcelona-barca-carles-alena-milan.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>&nbsp;reports. The Italian side have been linked with Barca defender Jean-Clair Todibo, but have enquired about 21-year-old midfielder Alena, too. But Barca are not sure if they want to let him go as they are expected to sell a few midfielders already in January.

AC Milan enquire about Barca's Alena 

Dutch defender Vito Wormgoor&nbsp;has joined Columbus Crew, it has been confirmed. After two years with Norwegian side Brann, the former Ajax youth player will head to the United States. President and general manager Tim Bezbatchenko told the club's website: “We are excited to have Vito join Columbus Crew. Vito is a talented and seasoned veteran who has made over 300 appearances in multiple professional European leagues. "We believe that his leadership will be a great asset to our team and look forward to seeing his impact on the field.”

Wormgoor joins Columbus Crew

Georg Heitz is on the verge of joining the Chicago Fire as sporting director,&nbsp;<a href="https://theathletic.com/1471405/2019/12/18/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>&nbsp;says. Heitz, who previously worked in a similar role at Swiss side Basel, has been in talks with the MLS club over a move and has since reached an agreement with them.

Chicago Fire agree deal with Heitz

Mikel Arteta will sign a three-year contract when he takes over as Arsenal coach. The Gunners are set to announce the former midfielder as Unai Emery's replacement after detailed talks with the club's hierarchy. And Arteta will join the club on a deal that runs until 2023, sealing his return to London from Manchester City. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/mikel-arteta-set-to-be-named-new-arsenal-head-coach/vscke7cjj8y61olh7p24jr8yy" target="_blank">Read Arsenal correspondent Charles Watts' full story&nbsp;on Goal!</a>

Arteta to sign three-year contract at Arsenal

Aston Villa are willing to sell striker Jonathan Kodjia&nbsp;in January,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-aston-villa-striker-signing-plans-after-kodjia-double-revealed/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>&nbsp;reports. The 30-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and manager Dean Smith is willing to sell, provided he can bring in an able replacement.&nbsp; Kodjia scored twice against a weakened Liverpool side on Tuesday in the Carabao Cup, in what was his first start of the season.

Aston Villa willing to sell Kodjia

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has said his side aren't scared to sell Christian&nbsp;Eriksen to a Premier League rival. The Danish star is entering the final six months of his contract and January represents the last chance for Spurs to secure a transfer fee before the playmaker leaves on a free in the summer. With Manchester United long-standing admirers of Eriksen, Levy isn't worried about potentially strengthening a domestic rival.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/tottenham-chairman-levy-we-arent-scared-to-sell-eriksen-to/omlm6ngeuhkc161r7kvs3eznq" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Levy: We aren't scared to sell Eriksen to PL rival

Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal stormed out of training after discovering he won't be starting Wednesday's Clasico against Real Madrid. Goal can confirm an ESPN report that the Chilean reacted furiously after manager Ernesto Valverde revealed his lineup at Tuesday's training session. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/out-of-favour-barcelona-star-vidal-furious-at-clasico-snub/1w52b8rwd650x19m6kcvmctyhn" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Vidal storms out of training after Clasico snub

Tottenham have signed goalkeeper Alfie Whiteman to a new contract that will run through 2022. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍️ We are delighted to announce that goalkeeper Alfie Whiteman has signed a new contract with the Club, which will run until 2022.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/THFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#THFC</a> ⚪️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COYS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#COYS</a>— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1207338135211798528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center> The 21-year-old has featured for Tottenham's U23 side this season and has also been on the bench for four Premier League matches.

New deal for Whiteman at Tottenham

Chelsea have failed to make progress on new contracts for homegrown duo&nbsp;Tammy Abraham and Reece James. Both players have become key figures under Frank Lampard this term, and both of their contracts will have two seasons left after this season. Though the Blues are keen to tie down the striker and right-back, negotiations have been slow going thus far.&nbsp;

Abraham and James stalling on new Chelsea deals

Thomas Lemar has no intention of leaving Atletico Madrid next month denting reports of a move back to France with Lyon. <a href="https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/mercato-lemar-veut-rester-a-l-atletico-et-dit-non-a-l-ol-1826765.html" target="_blank">RMC Sport</a> report that the former Monaco attacking midfielder is determined to turn his form around in Spain under Diego Simeone. Lemar, 24, who joined Atletico in July 2018 has failed to score in 24 appearances so far this term.

Lemar staying with Atletico

Tottenham could be ready to compete with the likes of Borussia Dortmund, Juventus and Barcelona for highly-rated Marseille youngster Isaac Lihadji. <a href="http://www.fussballtransfers.com/ft-kurve/angebot-abgegeben-bvb-findet-neues-franzosen-talent_112251" target="_blank">Fussball Transfers </a>reports&nbsp;Spurs are one of the several clubs monitoring the&nbsp;17-year-old striker's progress. Lihadji is available on a free transfer next summer.

Spurs join Lihadji queue

Brentford have bumped up their valuation of striker Ollie Watkins&nbsp;towards the £25 million (€29.5m /$32.5m)&nbsp;mark in a bid to fight off Premier League interest. <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a> claims Crystal Palace and Sheffield United are keeping tabs on the 23-year-old who has scored 13 goals in the Championship this season. The Bees valued him at £20m (€23.5m) in the summer but he has since signed a new four-year contract.

Watkins valued at £25 million

Milan are considering selling three players in January in order to help fix their financial problems, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/calcio/squadre/milan/notizie/" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. Swiss left-back Ricardo Rodriguez, Ivorian&nbsp;midfielder Franck Kessie and Spanish winger Suso are the trio most likely to be heading for the exit says the report. Mutiple Premier League clubs are said to be interested in Suso.

Milan keen to lose trio

Besiktas are keen on Chelsea's out-of-favour midfielder Danny Drinkwater&nbsp;and are hoping to set up an 18-month loan deal, reports <a href="https://www.fanatik.com.tr/besiktastan-danny-drinkwater-surprizi-2109396" target="_blank">Fanatik</a>. The former England international is currently on loan at Burnley but his only start came against Manchester City earlier this month. A fresh start in Istanbul may appeal to the 29-year-old who has lost his way since winning the title with Leicester in 2017.

Besiktas want Drinkwater

Aston Villa are ready to recall youngster&nbsp;Andre Green from his loan deal at Preston North End, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-aston-villa-set-to-terminate-loan-deal-early/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The 21-year-old&nbsp;forward&nbsp;has made just six appearances all season and Villa want to end the season-long loan at the mid-way point says the report. The England under-20 international's contract runs out at the end of the season so another&nbsp;loan deal elsewhere is a possibility.

Villa to recall Green

Hertha Berlin have entered&nbsp;the race for Germany's 2014 World Cup hero&nbsp;Mario Gotze <a href="https://sportbild.bild.de/bundesliga/vereine/hertha-bsc/mario-goetze-juergen-klinsmann-interesse-an-bvb-star-66753822.sport.html" target="_blank">Sport Bild</a> reports. Gotze could become a free agent next summer if his contract at boyhood club Borussia Dortmund&nbsp;is allowed to run down. He has only got a few minutes off the bench in recent weeks and could be tempted by Hertha who have Jurgen Klinsmann at the helm and&nbsp;hope to turn the capital club into a title contender by 2025.

Hertha join Gotze race

Manchester United&nbsp;and&nbsp;Tottenham are both pushing ahead with a&nbsp;January move for Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare. The<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7804535/Manchester-United-Tottenham-negotiations-Lille-Boubakary-Soumare.html" target="_blank"> Daily Mail </a>claims they&nbsp;are both in negotiations for the&nbsp;20-year-old who has impressed in&nbsp;Ligue 1&nbsp;this season. Clubs across Europe have also been alerted by his growing reputation.&nbsp;

 Soumare wanted in Premier League

Nathan Jones has turned down the chance to return to work as the new manager of Bristol Rovers, according to <a href="http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/bristol-rovers-knocked-back-ex-3654550?_ga=2.21220605.798375356.1576668141-114877499.1518449519" target="_blank">Bristol Live</a>. The former&nbsp;Stoke City&nbsp;boss&nbsp;is reported to have held talks&nbsp;about the vacancy created by the departure of&nbsp;Graham Coughlan to Mansfield yesterday. Jones, who was sacked by Stoke in November after just 10 tough months in charge, could not be tempted however.

Jones turns down Rovers

Milan's out-of-favour left back Ricardo Rodriguez is wanted by Napoli boss&nbsp;Gennaro Gattuso. Rodriquez previously played under Gattuso at Milan but has made only four Serie A apperances&nbsp;this season.&nbsp; The Switzerland international&nbsp;is keen for more game time ahead of Euro 2020. <a href="https://www.goal.com/it/notizie/calciomercato-napoli-ricardo-rodriguez-torreira/rutvdn2zzi6v1lth2al7v3ly9">Read the full story on Goal</a>!

Rodriguez wanted by Napoli

Stoke City midfielder&nbsp;Badou Ndiaye&nbsp;is ready&nbsp;to complete&nbsp;a move to Turkish outfit Trabzonspor. <a href="https://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/12691/11889658/badou-ndiaye-stoke-midfielder-close-to-joining-trabzonspor-on-loan" target="_blank">Sky Sports&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;say he is&nbsp;expected to fly out for a medical ahead of officially joining on January 1. They report that the deal is a loan until the end of the season with an option to buy.

Ndiaye bound for Turkey

Takumi Minamino is to undergo a medical at Liverpool today ahead of his move from Red Bull Salzburg. Providing there are no hitches the midfielder will join the Premier League leaders on January&nbsp;1 for a fee of £7.25 million (€8.5m /$9.5m). Liverpool believe they have pulled off a coup in snaring the 24-year-old Japan international, having taking advantage of a release clause in his Salzburg contract. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/minamino-to-undergo-liverpool-medical-ahead-of-725m-move/zyypuqie7csu1whk0qmdd0o0d">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Minamino set for Liverpool

RB Salzburg have agreed new deals with strikers Patson Daka and Sekou Koita plus midfielder Enock Mwepu until the summer of 2024. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Schöne Bescherung! Patson <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Daka?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Daka</a>, Sekou <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Koita?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Koita</a> und Enock <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mwepu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mwepu</a> verlängern ihre Verträge bei uns bis Sommer 2024! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WirSindZukunft?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WirSindZukunft</a> <a href="https://t.co/kUDp6H7QBS">pic.twitter.com/kUDp6H7QBS</a> — FC Red Bull Salzburg (@RedBullSalzburg) <a href="https://twitter.com/RedBullSalzburg/status/1207224376866807809?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Salzburg trio sign new deals

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has his eye on a move for Milan defender Alessio Romagnoli, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/simeone-wants-milan-defender-at-atletico-85677" target="_blank">Calciomercato.</a> Milan are keen to hang on to their captain and will offer him a new contract in order to quash the rumours of a move to the Spanish capital. The report claims Milan's Chief Football Officer Zvonimir Boban has already begun talks with&nbsp;Romagnoli's agent Mino Raiola.&nbsp;

Atletico keen on Romagnoli

Leicester City are being linked with a January move for Royal Antwerp defender Aurelio Buta say&nbsp;reports in Belgium. According to <a href="https://www.voetbalkrant.com/nieuws/2019-12-18/leicester-city-en-die-andere-clubs-uit-de-premier-league-volgen-buta" target="_blank">Voetbalkrant</a>&nbsp;the Foxes have joined Wolves, Watford and Southampton in the chase for the Portugal under-21&nbsp;right back.&nbsp; He joined Antwerp from Benefica last season and has started all of his side's 18 games this campaign.

Leicester chase Antwerp defender

Leeds United are taking a look at teenage Swedish midfielder Nuhu Jatta who has&nbsp;joined the Championship&nbsp;club for a week-long trial, reports <a href="https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/leeds-united-bring-swedish-prospect-17434698" target="_blank">Leeds Live</a>. Jatta, 16, plays for GAIS in the Sperattan and will train with United's Youth squad. He only made his debut at senior level in Sweden earlier this year but has already had a trial with Serie A club SPAL.

Leeds trial Swedish teenager

MLS club New England Revolution have acquired Polish striker Adam Buksa for a $4 million transfer fee, according to the <a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/soccer/2019/12/17/revolution-acquire-polish-striker-adam-buksa/55gTuyXAhB9dLFSfzNGx0M/story.html" target="_blank">Boston Globe</a>.&nbsp; Buksa, 23, is set to earn a salary of around $1 million, making him one of the club's highest earners.&nbsp; The young attacker currently plays for Polish side Pogon&nbsp;Szczecin and has scored seven goals across 18 league appearances this season.&nbsp;

Revolution sign $4m Buksa

Mikel Arteta is close to being appointed Arsenal's next manager and will earn a similar amount to Unai Emery, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7803027/Mikel-Arteta-set-new-Arsenal-manager-deal-worth-nearly-5m-season.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>.&nbsp; Emery was on a&nbsp;£5 million-a-season package and it's believed Arteta will get&nbsp;a similar wage&nbsp;should his move to the Emirates be finalised.&nbsp; Arsenal&nbsp;director Josh Kroenke is reportedly poised to approve Arteta's appointment in the coming days and he could be in charge for the Gunners' next Premier League clash against Everton on Saturday.&nbsp;

Arteta set to earn £5m at Arsenal

Albian Ajeti is open to leaving West Ham on loan after making just seven total appearances for the club this season, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11685/11889345/albian-ajeti-west-ham-striker-open-to-leave-on-loan-in-january" target="_blank">Sky Sports.&nbsp;</a> The 22-year-old has been frustrated by a lack of playing time after completing a move from&nbsp;FC Basel in the summer. However, because he has played competitive matches for two clubs this season,&nbsp;Ajeti could only join a club in a league that is starting its new season, including competitions like MLS and&nbsp;Scandanavian leagues.

Ajeti open to leaving West Ham on loan

Everton are in talks with free agent forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic, according to <a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/editoriale/ibrahimovic-vicino-all-everton-il-milan-lascia-o-raddoppia-ancelotti-ha-chiesto-alla-dirigenza-garanzie-lui-e-la-prima-l-inter-rivede-il-mercato-forse-1327429" target="_blank">TuttoMercatoWeb</a>. The 38-year-old left the LA Galaxy at the end of the 2019 MLS season and has been heavily tipped to move back to Italy.&nbsp; But with&nbsp;Ibrahimovic's former manager Carlo Ancelotti close to taking over at Everton, the Swedish striker could make a surprise move to Merseyside.

Ibrahimovic could make Everton move

Crystal&nbsp;Palace will demand £80 million ($105m) for star winger&nbsp;Wilfried Zaha in January, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7803099/Crystal-Palace-hold-firm-80m-valuation-Wilfried-Zaha-January-transfer-window.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a> Arsenal and Everton were keen on Zaha in the summer, but Palace's valuation of £80m at the time kept a move from taking place.&nbsp; With interest still high in Zaha, Palace will continue to hold firm on their price tag.

Palace to demand £80m for Zaha in January

Midfielder Kai Havertz will stay at Bayer Leverkusen for at least the rest of the season, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11891/11889096/kai-havertz-liverpool-man-utd-chelsea-and-tottenham-target-to-stay-at-leverkusen" target="_blank">Sky Sports.</a> The 20-year-old has attracted interest from some of Europe's biggest clubs, including&nbsp;Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham. But the Germany international is understood to be happy at Leverkusen and in no hurry to leave just yet.&nbsp;

Havertz to stay with Leverkusen this season

Carlo Ancelotti is stalling on Everton's contract offer as he awaits clarification on the club's transfer plans, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7802877/Carlo-Ancelotti-stalling-Evertons-offer-wants-clarification-summer-transfer-window.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.&nbsp;</a> Everton have made the Italian an offer of £8 million ($10.5m) per season to become the club's new manager after he was sacked by Napoli last week. Before he signs, however, Ancelotti wants to know how much control he would&nbsp;have over the club's transfer business.

Ancelotti stalling on Everton offer

Pep Guardiola has said he can't guarantee that Leroy Sane will be at&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;when the January transfer window closes. The winger is stepping up his recovery from a serious knee injury suffered in August, and he&nbsp;revealed on Instagram that he was back working on the pitch. With Bayern Munich still chasing the 23-year-old, his long-rumoured move back to Germany could still take shape, though it is unlikely to happen until the summer. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/sane-steps-up-recovery-but-guardiola-cant-guarantee-he-will/7k3ncm05t7d91u9ce9v053cnt" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Guardiola can't guarantee Sane will stay at Man City in January

Highly-rated defender Benoit&nbsp;Badiashile is set to sign a new contract with Monaco, according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-as-monaco-badiashile-va-prolonger-485124" target="_blank">Le10Sport</a>. The 18-year-old has already made 12 Ligue 1 appearances for the principality side this term, attracting interest from clubs such as&nbsp;Chelsea. But&nbsp;Badiashile appears to be staying with Monaco, at least for the short term.&nbsp;

Badiashile to sign Monaco extension

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