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OVER AND OUT!

That is your lot from us tonight as we turn our attention to the Monday Night Football - you can follow Everton vs Watford LIVE! here. And we'll see you again at 7 for more transfer talk.

Jack Wilkinson moderator

GUENDOUZI SNUBBED PSG

Matteo Guendouzi turned down interest from Paris Saint-Germain before joining Arsenal last summer, reports Canal+.

It was the second time the 19-year-old has snubbed PSG, having left the club after coming through their youth set-up.

Guendouzi chose to join Lorient at the age of 15, a move which was vindicated when Arsenal, impressed with his performances, decided to sign him this summer.

Jack Wilkinson moderator

FODEN SIGNS FIVE-YEAR CITY DEAL

So more on the news that Phil Foden has signed a new five-year contract at Manchester City.

The Stockport-born City fans has committed his future to the club until the summer of 2024.

“We are delighted to have secured Phil for the next five and a half years,” Director of Football Txiki Begiristain said.

“He is an outstanding talent and he is Manchester City born and bred so this is where he wants to play his football.

“Under Pep and with the players we have here around him, he is in the best place possible to develop as a player.”

Jack Wilkinson moderator

BREAKING NEWS

Phil Foden signs new contact at Manchester City through to 2024.

Charlotte Marsh moderator

WATCH: KLOPP HAPPY WITH GOMEZ DEAL

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says the future is bright for defender Joe Gomez and is delighted he has signed a new deal with the club.

Charlotte Marsh moderator

MILAN RULE OUT IBRA LOAN

AC Milan were in talks with Zlatan Ibrahimovic over a potential loan from LA Galaxy but the deal has since collapsed, the club’s sporting director Leonardo has confirmed.

"He gave his word to Galaxy that he would stay if they satisfied his conditions, and they did so," he said. "It would have been a really lovely story because it would have given a significant weight to the team. We can't deny that both parties thought of it, but it will not be possible."

Charlotte Marsh moderator

PLAZA IN AT VILLARREAL

Villarreal have wasted no time in appointing their new manager, with Luis Garcia Plaza signing a deal until the end of the season.

The coach will return to the club for the second time, after spending the 2005/06 season in charge of Villarreal B.

Charlotte Marsh moderator

NOLAN TURNED DOWN DONS

Kevin Nolan says he turned down the AFC Wimbledon job and admits he spoke to Notts County's owner about a potential return.

Nolan told the Times: "I had to be honest with them. It would have been tough. I would have been a long, long time away from my family again and it would have taken a lot of hours to get it where it needed to be."

He described the news of his sacking by Notts County owner and chairman Alan Hardy as a "slap in the face" but, after Kewell was sacked, Nolan admits they "had a chat".

"That was it," he said. "At no time in my eyes was it an interview and I didn't go and see him because I wanted the job back. I don't think I needed to sell myself. People can probably read between the lines, but it never got to dotting the i's or crossing the t's."

Charlotte Marsh moderator

YOUNG WANTS EXTENSION

Ashley Young says he would love to sign a contract extension with Manchester United and is still hungry to bring more trophies to Old Trafford.

"That's up to the club," Young, who turns 34 next July, said. "I feel as fit as when I was 21 years old. As long as my legs can keep taking me up and down the pitch, I'd love to stay here."

Charlotte Marsh moderator

LATEST WHISPERS

Here's what our friends at Football Whispers have calculated as the potential transfers gaining the most traction right now in world football..

Charlotte Marsh moderator

GRAYSON PENS NEW DEAL

Blackburn Rovers have announced promising young defender Joe Grayson has signed a new contract with the club.

The 19-year-old has put pen-to-paper on a two-and-a-half-year deal, which will keep him at Ewood Park until June 2021.

Charlotte Marsh moderator

VILLARREAL SACK COACH

Javier Calleja has been sacked as coach by struggling Villarreal after winning just three matches this season, the La Liga club have announced.

Villarreal lost 3-2 at home to Celta Vigo at the weekend and now sit one place and three points above the relegation zone, although they are top of their Europa League group and will qualify for the next stage if they draw against Spartak Moscow on Thursday.

Calleja is the fifth coach in La Liga to be sacked this season, following the dismissals of Eduardo Berizzo (Athletic Bilbao), Leo Franco (Huesca), Julen Lopetegui (Real Madrid) and Antonio Mohamed (Celta Vigo).

Charlotte Marsh moderator

ROBBEN TO RETIRE?

Arjen Robben says he may retire in June after confirming he will quit Bayern Munich when his contract with the defending Bundesliga champions expires.

When speaking about his plans past the end of the season, he told Kicker: "That's not entirely clear, perhaps I will stop playing - it's about waiting and seeing what possibilities there are.

"If offers come in, I'll really consider them 100 per cent and if it's something nice, I'll play on, but if no ideal offers come, then that could be it.

"I have three children and they also must be happy, so it's not just about offers from China or places in the desert. The family plays a very important role in every decision of mine."

Ron Walker moderator

CITY WINGER ON HIS WAY

Manchester City winger Marlos Moreno could remain at loan club Flamengo after it expires at the end of this year, according to Esporte 24 Horas.

The winger joined City in 2016 but has endured poor loan spells at Deportivo, Girona and Flamengo since.

Ron Walker moderator

RANGERS CHASE EAVES

Rangers are tracking Gillingham striker Tom Eaves ahead of the January transfer window, Sky Sports News understands.

He is currently the top-scorer in Sky Bet League One with 13 goals and Championship clubs Preston and Blackburn are also understood to be keen on the 26-year-old.

Ron Walker moderator

NEW CHELSEA RIGHT BACK ON WAY?

After weeks of speculation Chelsea have finally been able to secure a deal for Napoli right-back Elseid Hysaj, according to the Daily Star.

The defender will, according to the newspaper, cost Chelsea some £50m to bring to Stamford Bridge.

Ron Walker moderator

NO-GO ON LOOKMAN

RB Leipzig manager Ralf Rangnick has told German newspaper Leipziger Volkszeitung he is not expecting Everton to let Ademola Lookman go in January, despite the German club's eagerness to bring him back after a loan spell last season.

He said: ”It’s very unlikely that Everton will give him away."

Gerard Brand moderator

RONALDO CHALLENGES MESSI

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has given interviews to the Italian papers, and among the best lines is a call for Lionel Messi to take on the challenge of Serie A.

"I'd like him to come to Italy one day," he told Gazzetta dello Sport. "I hope he accepts the challenge like me, but if he's happy there then I respect that."

Gerard Brand moderator

BREAKING NEWS

Kyle Walker-Peters has signed his second new contract at Tottenham inside seven months.

Spurs have announced the right-back has recommitted until 2023 – after he signed a new contract until 2021 in May.

Ron Walker moderator

MOSES STAYING IN LONDON?

Victor Moses has been frozen out of Chelsea's line-up after playing such a big part in their Premier League winning side of 2016/17, and according to The Sun could be leaving Stamford Bridge altogether in the near future.

The newspaper reports Chelsea will ask for £12m for the right-sided player, with Crystal Palace and Fulham said to be interested.

Ron Walker moderator

MORNING WHISPERS

Here's what our friends at Football Whispers have calculated as the potential transfers gaining the most traction right now in world football..

Ron Walker moderator

GOMEZ'S NEW DEAL

Joe Gomez will remain at Liverpool until 2024 under the terms of his new deal, announced this morning by the club, which will be a welcome relief for the defender after fracturing his leg in their win over Burnley last week.

Speaking to Liverpool's website, Gomez spoke for the first time since his injury and said: “Signing this new deal means the world to me.

“I’ve been at the club a few years now and have had the pleasure to play for Liverpool and experience what that means, so I am delighted to get the chance to extend my contract here. I love the club, I love playing and learning here, and I am happy for that to continue.”

Ron Walker moderator

BREAKING NEWS

Liverpool defender Joe Gomez has signed a new five-and-a-half-year deal at Anfield.

Ron Walker moderator

FODEN CLOSE TO NEW DEAL

Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden is close to signing a new long-term contract, Sky Sports News understands.

Talks have been ongoing for a number of months, with City seeing Foden as a star of the future, and one newspaper report claims he is set to commit for another six years.

Foden made his debut for them in last season's Champions League victory over Feyenoord and has since featured a further 22 times in all competitions.

Ron Walker moderator

CESC TO ITALY?

One player who could be joining AC Milan is Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas, after sporting director Leonardo suggested the move could happen in January.

Leonardo told Sky in Italy: "We evaluated it, considering the possibility, but didn't go all in. We are still evaluating the conditions."

Ron Walker moderator

LIVERPOOL HOMECOMING

Liverpool are preparing a £40m bid for AC Milan winger Suso according to Liga Financial, less than four years since he left Anfield for Italy for just £1m in 2015.

Jurgen Klopp has often been linked with a move for the Spanish winger in recent transfer windows.

Ron Walker moderator

LUIZ ON HIS WAY?

This might have got a different reaction after their 3-0 defeat to Tottenham a couple of weeks ago, but after his goal this weekend the news David Luiz may be forced out of Chelsea by their policy regarding over-30s may not be too welcome now.

The Daily Mirror and Guardian both suggest he could be on his way with Chelsea only keen to offer one-year extensions to players in their 30s.

The player himself has said he is hopeful of agreeing a new deal.

Ron Walker moderator

FODEN DEAL 'IMMIMENT'

Phil Foden will push aside suggestions he is looking to follow in Jadon Sancho's footsteps and instead will sign a new deal with Manchester City early this week, according to the Daily Telegraph.

Foden has played 13 times for the club this season - but is still yet to start a Premier League game.

Ron Walker moderator

UNITED BACK IN FOR TOBY?

Manchester United could have another go at signing Toby Alderweireld from Tottenham this January, according to The Sun.

The 29-year-old was a summer target for Jose Mourinho's side, but remained at Spurs instead - where his current deal will either expire this summer, or if a one-year extension is exercised, will include a £25m release clause.

Ron Walker moderator

MORNING PAPERS

Here's the early lines from today's newspapers...

Phil Foden is to sign a new six-year deal at Manchester City in the next 24 hours. (Daily Telegraph)
Jose Mourinho has been told by Manchester United that he can sign a defender next month - with Toby Alderweireld the No1 target. (The Sun)
Chelsea risk losing David Luiz because of their over-30s policy on new contracts. (Daily Mirror)
Liverpool reportedly want to sign Borussia Monchengladbach attacking midfielder Thorgan Hazard, Eden’s brother, in January. (Daily Star)

Ron Walker moderator

GOOD MORNING!

Welcome back! Three weeks and one day (not that we're counting) until the transfer window jumps open on January 1... so things are starting to hot up. Let's see what's going on in transfer land today.

Oliver Yew moderator

GOOD NIGHT!

That's it from us at Sky Sports towers. We'll be back for more from 7am - see you then!

Kate Burlaga moderator

READING MANAGER UPDATE

Reading have made contact with Portuguese club Vitoria de Guimaraes in the hope of luring their head coach Luis Castro to the Madejski Stadium, Sky Sports News understands.

Castro has so far refused to comment on speculation linking him to Reading but his reputation continues to grow, having guided Vitoria to fifth in the Primeira Liga, despite having little money to spend.

Since taking charge in the summer, the 47-year old has led Vitoria to five wins, three draws and three defeats in the league.

SSN understands one other candidate on Reading’s shortlist is former Fulham boss Slavisa Jokanovic, although Castro remains the strong favourite.

Reading sacked Paul Clement earlier this week after less than nine months in charge.

Kate Burlaga moderator

GERRARD'S RANGERS WARNING

Could a 1-1 draw with 10-man Dundee have ramifications for some Rangers players?

Steven Gerrard had strong words after a much-changed side were held on Sunday.

After losing 1-0 at home to Aberdeen at Ibrox in midweek, Gerrard brought in Joe Worrall, Andy Halliday, Jordan Rossiter, Ryan Kent, Eros Grezda and Kyle Lafferty for the Scottish Premiership clash and though Gers came from behind, Gerrard was far from satisfied that they could not capitalise further with their numerical advantage.

"People knock on the door. People shake their head when they are not in the team. People are disappointed but that's fine, that's football," Gerrard said.

"But when you are given a chance, go and back it up, go and perform. Give me a problem and a headache. It is pretty easy, pretty straightforward for me now. I know the players I can trust and it is a reality check today that we are not good enough to make six changes.

"It should make my job a lot easier moving forward because there will be less knocks at the door because if players are honest with themselves and watch that performance back I don't think they have a leg to stand on."

Kate Burlaga moderator

LOW'S REAL MADRID INTEREST

Germany manager Joachim Low has been speaking about his future - and has made eyes at Real Madrid as he admits he would be keen to return to club management.

Low won the 2014 World Cup with Germany but his side suffered a shock group-stage exit in 2018 and have since been relegated from the Nations League.

"I was a club manager for several years and I am still not thinking about retirement," Low said in an interview with German television network ZDF.

"I realise that the major part of my time here is now in the past and I need to think about what I want to do afterwards. In my plans are to coach a club which I did before being national team coach.

"I would prefer not to continue in Germany, I think that my future is more likely to abroad. Real Madrid? They are an interesting club for any coach."

Pete Hall moderator

'SPURS MUST WIN TROPHY TO KEEP POCH'

Tottenham must win a trophy to ensure Mauricio Pochettino will stay with the club, says Dimitar Berbatov.

Pochettino has been linked with Real Madrid on several occasions, and reports surfaced this week that Manchester United are planning to make overtures to persuade him to take over from Jose Mourinho.

Having steered Tottenham to their best-ever start to a Premier League season, former Tottenham striker Berbatov is worried that Spurs could lose Pochettino should they continue to miss out on silverware.

"They have everything the manager would want," Berbatov said on Goals on Sunday. "A great squad, great training pitch, great stadium. Maybe they are missing only silverware.

"It goes for the manager as it does for the players - they want to win something and have something to show afterwards.

"Spurs need to win something in order for him to stay - it is the only thing missing. I hope he stays, everyone I speak to has only good things to say about him.

"For Spurs to reach the heights they want to reach they need to keep Pochettino."

Pete Hall moderator

PSG DENY DE JONG REPORTS

Paris Saint-Germain have denied reports suggesting the club are set to spend €75million to bring Ajax midfielder and Barcelona transfer target Frenkie de Jong to the Parc des Princes in January.

The Ligue 1 leaders published a statement to discredit the claims in L'Equipe: "There are many examples of unbalanced treatment whose objective is only to spread a harmful atmosphere.

"Faced with the disinformation orchestrated by L'Equipe and their tireless attempt to undermine our image, PSG, the most popular and successful club in France, reaffirms its desire to move forward with dialogue only in good faith."

Pete Hall moderator

EUROPEAN PAPER TALK

Juventus are plotting a sensational move to bring Paul Pogba back to Turin. The Serie A leaders have put together a package deal which would see the midfielder return to the club in January, initially on loan, before completing a permanent move in the summer. (Tuttsport)
PSG full-back Layvin Kurzawa could be heading to the Premier League. The left-back is reportedly a transfer target for Wolverhampton Wanderers, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea with the French club open to selling him in January. Boss Thomas Tuchel isn't convinced and sporting director Antero Henrique is believed to be shopping the former Monaco man around. (Le10Sport)
Bayern Munich are one of the teams interested in signing Isco. The Real Madrid playmaker is supposedly unhappy with his playing time in the Spanish capital and reports have suggested he could be set for a move away in January. The 26-year-old was at one time a Manchester City transfer target while Chelsea have shown an interest in him from time to time. But it is Bayern Munich who are laying the groundwork to snare the midfield maestro as they look to revamp their attacking options. (SportBild)

Pete Hall moderator

'WHY IS MENDES SPEAKING FOR MAN UTD?'

Jason Burt says it is extraordinary that Jose Mourinho's agent Jorge Mendes released a statement regarding the Manchester United manager's future.

Pete Hall moderator

FABREGAS TO LEAVE CHELSEA?

Cesc Fabregas could be allowed to leave Chelsea during the January transfer window, according to reports in Italy.

AC Milan and Valencia are interested in the midfield maestro but a deal looked unlikely when Blues boss Maurizio Sarri made it clear that he wanted to keep the 2010 World Cup winner.

However, the 2016/17 Premier League champions are monitoring Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez. If a deal could be struck then compatriot Fabregas will be allowed to leave Stamford Bridge.

Pete Hall moderator

DEFOE HINTS AT MOVE

Jermain Defoe has hinted that he would be open to a January move as he struggles for minutes at Bournemouth.

Eddie Howe's side are flying in the Premier League, with Callum Wilson in stellar form.

Defoe has made just seven appearances in all competitions this season, all of them from the bench.

Speaking to the Mirror, he said: “We’ll see what happens. At the end of the day I’m a footballer and I like playing football.

“I’m not playing football at the minute so we’ll see what happens.”

Pete Hall moderator

DARMIAN MISSES ITALY

Manchester United full-back Matteo Darmian has admitted he misses Italy as rumours linking him with a return to his homeland continue.

Darmian, who signed for United from Torino in 2015, has featured in just three league matches for Jose Mourinho's side this season.

The 29-year-old has been strongly linked with a January move back to Italy, with Juventus, Inter Milan, Napoli and Roma all said to be interested in signing the Italy international.

Darmian told Gazzetta dello Sport: "I must say, I really do miss Serie A and Italy now.

"I know that I am at one of the best clubs in the world and I am proud to be at Manchester United, but I do miss Italy. I love my country."

Pete Hall moderator

SPURS INTERESTED IN YOUNGSTER

Tottenham are interested in signing Netherlands midfielder Tonny Vilhena, according to reports in Italy.

The 23-year-old has been heavily linked with Roma and Corriere dello Sport say the Serie A side are preparing a swap deal which would send Rick Karsdorp back to Feyenoord.

But CalcioMercato say Spurs are ready to offer competition for his signature after monitoring the box-to-box midfielder throughout the Eredivisie campaign.

The combative Vilhena has already won 15 caps for the Netherlands during their recent resurgence and is thought to be considered a possible replacement for Moussa Dembele.

Dembele looks set to leave Spurs with his contract due to expire at the end of the season, and Vilhena could be high on Pochettino's list of midfield targets.

Pete Hall moderator

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Pete Hall moderator

UNITED PIP PSG TO WONDERKIND

Manchester United set to sign French wonderkid Noam Emeran in January after beating Paris St German in the race for the Amiens teenager, according to the Daily Mail.

The 16-year-old forward has opted to join United despite rival interest from Paris St Germain and Juventus.

As was reported last month, Barcelona and Valencia had also followed France U16 international Emeran, who models his style on Manchester City winger Leroy Sane.

Amiens are hoping for an initial fee of around £1.8million rising with add-ons and a sell-on percentage. The deal is expected to completed for January.

The left-sided attacker, who started out with FC Brussels, has also been courted by Belgium to switch allegiance to their national side but is expected to continue with France.

Pete Hall moderator

CITY TO TEMPT DIAZ

Manchester City will make a final attempt to persuade Brahim Diaz to stay before reluctantly agreeing an £8million sale to Real Madrid.

The midfielder, 19, is out of contract at the end of the season — and has so far snubbed offers of a new deal which is worth around £25,000-per-week including bonuses.

City boss Pep Guardiola does not want to lose the gifted Spanish teenager but is powerless to stop him leaving if his mind is made up.

Ironically, Diaz’s agent is Guardiola’s brother Pere, and City chiefs are planning a final rounds of talks before he is free to talk to other clubs on the continent in January.

It is understood that Real bosses have promised Diaz more playing opportunities than he is getting at City and are prepared to hand over a ‘gesture fee’ now.

Pete Hall moderator

JOSE: ARE WE SAVING MONEY?

Jose Mourinho was left bemused by the lack of water at his post-match news conference on Saturday, questioning whether it was due to Manchester United saving money for the January transfer market.

Pete Hall moderator

MOURINHO IN FOR KOULIBALY

Manchester United have been quoted a price of more than £90m for Kalidou Koulibaly, the Napoli central defender who is Jose Mourinho’s top defensive target for the January transfer window.

Senior United officials recently met with the Serie A club to explore the possibility of a mid-season transfer.

Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis has made it clear that he considers Koulibaly central to a squad that lies second in the Italian championship and leads Champions League Group C ahead of Tuesday’s tie at Anfield. While De Laurentiis may prove easier to deal with should Napoli fail to reach the knock-out stages, the club is under no great financial pressure.

While Koulibaly, 27, is understood to have encouraged Mourinho’s interest, he is contracted to Napoli until 2023 after agreeing a new contract at the end of the summer window. “I erected a wall to keep him here with me,” said De Laurentiis recently.

Pete Hall moderator

BARCA DESPERATE FOR KANE

Barcelona are hellbent on landing £200m-rated Harry Kane next summer, according to the Star on Sunday.

With current Nou Camp hitman Luis Suarez nearing 32 and struggling with long-term knee problems, the Spanish giants’ hunt for a world-class replacement has begun.

And Tottenham star Kane, who faces Barcelona in the Champions League this Tuesday, is first choice on their shortlist.

Spurs are desperate to keep the England skipper ahead of moving to the new White Hart Lane but the severe delays in finishing their stadium – and inevitable spiralling costs as a result – leave them vulnerable to any bid of £150m-plus for Kane.