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Kate Burlaga moderator

REACH FOR THE PREMIER LEAGUE?

Wolves are lining up a January move for Sheffield Wednesday's Adam Reach, according to The Sun. The paper claims Molineux scouts have been tracking the 25-year-old this season.

Reach certainly has caught the eye in the Sky Bet Championship so far, this fine finish the latest in a string of crackers...

Charlotte Marsh moderator

BOLT OFFERED MARINERS DEAL

Former Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt has been offered a contract by Central Coast Mariners as his career in a new sport gathers momentum.

The eight-time gold medallist has been on trial with the New South Wales club and scored his first goals in a friendly last weekend. It now seems he will be given a chance to play his way into contention.

"I can confirm Usain has been offered a contract by Central Coast Mariners," Bolt's agent Ricky Simms said in a statement to PA Sport.

Charlotte Marsh moderator

RABIOT IN NEW PSG DEAL

Adrien Rabiot is set to extend his contract with Paris Saint-Germain in the coming weeks, Le10Sport reports.

The French midfielder, who has been linked with Barcelona, Manchester City and Juventus, rejected PSG's previous offer but there has seemingly been a breakthrough in negotiations between the club and player's representatives.

The 23-year-old will sign a new three-year deal, keeping him at the Parc des Princes until 2022.

Charlotte Marsh moderator

SPURS, JUVE EYE BENZEMA

Karim Benzema has emerged as a Tottenham and Juventus transfer target, Don Balon reports.

The French striker could be on his way out of Real Madrid next summer and, while he may not be short of offers, the 30-year-old will have to accept a pay-cut if he is to move to either of the aforementioned clubs.

Benzema, who joined Madrid from Lyon in 2009, has scored five goals in 12 games this season.

Charlotte Marsh moderator

WATCH: PARDEW REFLECTS ON WBA SPELL

Alan Pardew spoke to Ben and Kammy on Goals on Sunday about his time at West Brom and regrets from his short spell in charge.

Charlotte Marsh moderator

'CITY RUNNING RISK WITH STERLING DEAL'

Manchester City are running a risk with Raheem Sterling's potential new deal and he could end up moving elsewhere, according to the New York Times' Rory Smith.

The England international has been linked with Real Madrid in recent months and reports in the Sunday Express suggest that the La Liga giants could be ready to make a January bid with reported contract talks with the Man City hierarchy stalling.

"I would expect him to stay but I do think City are running a risk because the fact his contract is running down," he told the Sunday Supplement. "Real Madrid have been looking at Sterling for a long time and they will be thinking 'this is an elite player we can afford relatively easily'.

"He won't cost £150m-£200m with his contract running out. I think there is a risk, Sterling and his team are tough negotiators which Man City will be well aware of from when they bought him.

"It ends up with them losing potentially one of their best players at a cut price fee, which is something that hasn't really happened to Man City since they emerged as the Premier League's elite team."

Charlotte Marsh moderator

CONTE TO REAL?

Antonio Conte is in pole position to replace under-fire Real Madrid manager Julen Lopetegui, according to Corriere dello Sport.

The Spaniard, who only succeeded Zinedine Zidane in the summer, is reportedly on the brink of being sacked after losing 2-1 at home to Levante - Real Madrid’s third successive La Liga defeat.

Although Real president Florentino Perez has decided to give Lopetegui another seven days to turn things around, Conte is waiting in the wings. The Italian has been out of work since leaving Chelsea in May.

Charlotte Marsh moderator

RODGERS EXPECTS ARZANI STAY

Brendan Rodgers has dismissed reports that Daniel Arzani could cut his two-year loan deal with Celtic short due to a lack of game time.

"His situation is very simple," Rodgers said. "He is a 19-year-old boy who has come in for two years to get experience. He has burst onto the scene and of course they will want him to do well, but there is no exit clause.

"He has adapted very well and much as people would love him to come in and play he wasn’t ready. So it’s all a process."

Charlotte Marsh moderator

'SMALL FEE' FOR ADAM

Stoke City will only ask for a small fee if anyone wants to take Charlie Adam off their hands in January, The Sun on Sunday reports

The midfielder is out of contract next summer and has played just eight minutes this season.

Charlotte Marsh moderator

DACK TO SPURS?

Tottenham are lining up a shock move for Blackburn midfielder Bradley Dack after impressive scouting reports, the Sunday Express reports.

He cost Rovers £750,000 from Gillingham in the summer and has taken the Sky Bet Championship by storm, with Spurs keen to do some January business after nothing in the last window.

Charlotte Marsh moderator

ARSENAL LOAN FOR MALCOM?

Arsenal are lining up a loan move for Barcelona flop Malcom in January, according to the Sunday Express.

The Brazilian has struggled for game time at the Nou Camp, and could be on his way elsewhere when the window opens.

Charlotte Marsh moderator

BLUES WANT NEW KANTE DEAL

Chelsea are desperate to secure N'Golo Kante to a new contract with Real Madrid ready to make an offer for the France midfielder, The Sun on Sunday reports.

The World Cup winner has three years left on his current deal, and the newspaper claims he would be interested in a move to the Bernabeu.

Charlotte Marsh moderator

UTD EYE MILENKOVIC

Nikola Milenkovic has emerged as Manchester United's top Serbian target - ahead of Sergej Milinkovic-Savic - according to the Daily Star on Sunday.

The Fiorentina defender can operate at right-back and central defence, although the Serie A club have slapped a £40m price tag on his head.

Charlotte Marsh moderator

'I WANTED LACAZETTE AT PSG'

Arsenal head coach Unai Emery believes Alexandre Lacazette can only get better after admitting he tried to sign the striker while at Paris Saint-Germain.

"When I arrived at PSG we were thinking to sign Lacazette," he said. "His quality and his characteristics also we liked at PSG. Also, the people who were working there, they said to us, 'This player has the quality to play for PSG' when we were there.

"He was at Lyon and it wasn't easy to have the conversation or to sign a player from Lyon or from PSG for Lyon. He was an option for us."

Charlotte Marsh moderator

PEP EYES AKE

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will weigh up a £40m bid for Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake in January, according to The Sun on Sunday.

Tottenham and Manchester United are also said to be interested in the 23-year-old, who has been a stand out performer for the Cherries this season.

Charlotte Marsh moderator

'I'D HAVE LOVED ROONEY AT PALACE'

Roy Hodgson said he would have loved to have Wayne Rooney at Crystal Palace, as the former England captain continues to shine in the MLS.

"I would have loved him here at Palace, but he thought long and hard about his decision, and without a shadow of doubt would have talked it over with his family," said Hodgson.

"I am delighted to see what success he is having. I guess he is doing what DC United were really hoping for when they signed him. They just didn't want a figurehead but also a player who can win them matches, and he has done that."

Charlotte Marsh moderator

PAPER TALK

Nikola Milenkovic has emerged as Manchester United's top Serbian target - ahead of Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. (Sunday Star)
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will weigh up a £40m bid for Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake in January. (Sun on Sunday)
Arsenal are lining up a loan move for Barcelona flop Malcom in January. (Sunday Express)
Tottenham are lining up a shock move for Blackburn midfielder Bradley Dack after impressive scouting reports. (Sunday Express)

Head here for all of today's Paper Talk.

Charlotte Marsh moderator

GOOD MORNING!

Rise and shine everyone, the Transfer Centre is revving up the engines for another day and we'll have the latest for you here throughout the day.

Let's get going!

Lewis Jones moderator

TIME TO SAY GOODBYE

We're closing down the Transfer Centre for now - but please do join us first thing for more talk. Until then.

Lewis Jones moderator

CHILWELL DEAL CONFIRMED

It's the news we were expecting: Ben Chilwell has signed a new contract at Leicester that keeps him at the club until 2024.

He said: “To sign a new contract here is very pleasing for myself and I’m very excited about the future... it's an amazing feeling.

“To be 21-years-old and playing in the Premier League every week, it can’t be stressed enough how difficult it is.

“Your family and your friends come and watch every match. Results are everything but also the style of football that we’re trying to play this season with a very young squad is exciting.

“That’s a massive reason why I wanted to commit my future here.”

Kate Burlaga moderator

WENGER TO PSG?

Ligue 1 champions PSG are exploring the possibility of replacing sporting director Antero Henrique with former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger in another report from Le10Sport.

It is claimed boss Thomas Tuchel was disappointed that Henrique failed to land a midfielder this summer, with out-of-work Wenger viewed as a potential replacement by club chiefs.

Kate Burlaga moderator

NEYMAR TO REPLACE RONALDO?

Real Madrid believe Neymar can fill the marketing void left by the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus during the summer transfer window, according to Le10Sport in France.

Florentino Perez has reportedly drawn up a plan on how to maximise the Brazilian’s appeal and feels the Santiago Bernabeu is the ideal home for him, the chief happy to bide their time to ensure they land PSG's man.

Kate Burlaga moderator

CHILWELL SET FOR NEW DEAL

Ben Chilwell is set to sign a new five-year contract at Leicester, Sky Sports News understands.

The England left-back’s previous deal, signed over two years ago, was scheduled to expire in 2021.

But Chilwell has now agreed terms to stay with the Foxes until 2023 and is expected to put pen to paper over the weekend.

Kate Burlaga moderator

MALCOM TO LEAVE BARCA?

Summer signing Malcom could well be on his way out of Barcelona in January, according to Sport in Spain.

The Brazilian, who looked set to join Roma before Barcelona swooped with a last minute offer, has struggled to break into Ernesto Valverde’s team and Tottenham, Arsenal and Inter Milan are reportedly interested.

Kate Burlaga moderator

HOWE UNFAZED BY AKE TALK

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe has no concerns over Nathan Ake, despite transfer speculation surrounding the defender.

Ake has been linked in newspaper reports with Tottenham and Manchester United but Howe told Sky Sports: "I think that's a compliment to Nathan and how he's played since he signed for us permanently.

"He's been a model of consistency. He picked up all the player awards that he did at the end of last season and he's carried that form into this [season].

"With any type of speculation that you are linked with, the clubs he's been mentioned with, it's a good sign."

Kate Burlaga moderator

PEP PONDERS HART DECISION

Pep Guardiola admits Joe Hart could make him live to regret the decision to allow him to leave Manchester City.

Former City goalkeeper Hart returns to Manchester with new club Burnley on Saturday.

He won five major trophies at City, including two Premier League titles, before falling out of favour after the arrival of Guardiola as manager in 2016.

Guardiola said: "I know how tough it was for the fans, for the people. He was an incredible keeper and had incredible results here in the club. That's why it was not easy for me, to take a decision.

"I'm not always taking decisions that are right. I have made in my career good decisions and very bad decisions, but you have to take it in the right moment and at the right time. Sometimes I took it and afterwards I've regretted. That's what it is - that happens."

Kate Burlaga moderator

CHIELLINI'S POGBA MESSAGE

Juventus sold Paul Pogba to Manchester United for £89m in 2016 but the Serie A club's captain Giorgio Chiellini would gladly welcome him back to Italy.

In quotes reported by the Mirror, Chiellini said: "Pogba? We’d gladly welcome him back. He is special. He was kissed by mother nature with talent, like LeBron James or [Usain] Bolt.”

Kate Burlaga moderator

'SANCHEZ WRONG TO JOIN UTD'

Alexis Sanchez is set to be involved this afternoon but did he make the wrong call joining Manchester United over rivals City?

That was a hot topic on The Debate last night, with Tim Sherwood emphatic in his verdict. Sanchez, he reckons, would have been a "superstar" at the Etihad...

Ron Walker moderator

HAMMER BLOW IN DEFENDER CHASE?

West Ham have previously been reportedly interested in signing out-of-favour Atletico Madrid defender Santiago Arias, but Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo now reports he could still break his way into Diego Simeone's team.

The Colombian international joined Atletico from PSV in the summer, but has made only two league appearances for his new side.

Ron Walker moderator

NEW CHILWELL DEAL ON THE WAY?

The Leicester Mercury reports contract negotiations have begun with Ben Chilwell over signing a new deal at Leicester City.

The defender's current deal at the King Power Stadium does not expire until 2021, but after his impressive performances for England over the international break, the Foxes are keen to commit his future even further into the future.

Ron Walker moderator

JARDIM BACK IN BUSINESS?

Less than a week on from his Monaco sacking, Leonardo Jardim is being lined-up to replace Mark Hughes at Southampton if results do not improve, according to the Daily Express.

The newspaper does not put a timeline on how long Hughes has to improve things, but says the style of football at St Mary's has not endeared the club's owners to him.

Ron Walker moderator

BIG-MONEY ARRIVAL AT THE ETIHAD?

Frenkie De Jong can't go a day without being linked with another team at the moment. The Daily Mail says the 21-year-old Ajax midfielder is being lined up as a whopping £70m summer target for Manchester City, after failing to sign Jorginho this season.

De Jong has already been compared to Barcelona legend Sergio Busquets by former player Xavi, and has been linked with the Spanish club too.

Ron Walker moderator

HAZARD HAPPY AT CHELSEA

Eden Hazard has re-iterated his happiness to remain at Chelsea for the rest of his career, having previously suggested he could be tempted by a move to Real Madrid.

The 27-year-old, who is the Premier League's top scorer, told Jamie Redknapp he was content with life in London.

He said: "I can finish with Chelsea. No problem at all. I am very happy with this club, with the team, my family is happy here.

"So If I don't go to Spain, it is not a problem. I love the fans - I think the fans love me! What happens in the future, I will be happy, so that's it."

Read and Hazard's full interview with Jamie Redknapp in the Sky Sports Match Zone here.

Ron Walker moderator

ARSENAL LOOKING DOWN UNDER

Cengiz Under is a target for Arsenal after enjoying an impressive breakthrough at Roma, according to the Express.

The 21-year-old scored eight goals for the Serie A club last season, and has two in seven in 2018/19.

Ron Walker moderator

JOSE: WHY SHAW GOT HIS NEW DEAL

Jose Mourinho has been talking about why Luke Shaw got his new deal, and in an interview with Sky Sports this weekend explained what changed his mind about a player he was often criticised for his negative approach towards before.

He said: "I was getting lots of signs and clicks and when last season ended and he told me, 'Boss, I want a fitness coach to come with me for the holidays.' I thought, 'Wow, this is a big click.' And this season he's played every match apart from two."

Ron Walker moderator

PAPER TALK

Arsenal are in pole position in the hunt for Roma's highly-rated forward Cengiz Under. (Express)

Manchester City are lining up a £70m raid for Holland and Ajax midfielder Frenkie De Jong. (Mail)

Southampton have identified former Monaco manager Leonardo Jardim as the man to replace Mark Hughes if his efforts to revive the club fail. (Express)

Antoine Griezmann is a target for Paris Saint-Germain should Neymar re-join Barcelona next summer. (Sun)

Ron Walker moderator

GOOD MORNING!

Welcome back to the transfer blog for Saturday morning. It's a big day of football on the pitch, but off it could be a busy one too...

Richard Morgan moderator

OVER AND OUT!

OK that is it folks as far as tonight's Transfer Centre is concerned, however, fear not as we will be back again first thing tomorrow morning with more gossip and updates from across the globe...

Richard Morgan moderator

CHRISTENSEN MAY LEAVE CHELSEA

In case you missed this news we brought you earlier, Andreas Christensen may look to leave Chelsea in January if he doesn't secure regular first-team football, according to the defender's Dad.

Richard Morgan moderator

PEP ON SANE CONTRACT TALKS

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola discusses how the club are working on a new contact for winger Leroy Sane.

Richard Morgan moderator

PELLEGRINI: WEST HAM DON'T WANT DZEKO

Manuel Pellegrini has denied that West Ham are interested in Roma striker Edin Dzeko, reports Corriere dello Sport.

The Bosnia striker has been linked with a return to the Premier League with Pellegrini’s side just one of the clubs named.

Southampton, Crystal Palace and Cardiff City were also linked with a move for the former Manchester City forward.

Charlotte Marsh moderator

VALVERDE: NEYMAR LINKS 'SPECULATION'

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has dismissed reports linking Neymar with a return to the Nou Camp as "speculation" ahead of his side's La Liga clash with Sevilla.

He said: "I know that any time is a good time to think about Neymar but he is in another team and it is speculation. We are not in the market and it's not something you are going to see in the short term. It is a question that is good to entertain people but we don't know what will happen in the future."

Charlotte Marsh moderator

BENITEZ: LIMITED FUNDS NOT NEW

Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez has long worked at St James Park with a tight budget and the Spaniard insists the club have what it takes to achieve their main target - staying in the Premier League.

"I was talking with Lee Charnley this week, that is normally the person who I normally talk about business with. It was a normal conversation, nothing special," Benitez said.

"I was talking with Steve Nixon today, the head of recruitment, and not talking about January. I don’t know my budget but it is not a problem.

"I’m used to working without big money in all my teams – not Liverpool, not Chelsea and not even at Real Madrid were we spending big money. We were still achieving something.

"I have confidence we can do it with this group of people, with this staff and these players. We can achieve what we want to achieve, which at the moment is to stay up."

Charlotte Marsh moderator

'I COULD STILL BE AT EVERTON'

Wayne Rooney believes he would still be an Everton player had he not dropped into midfield midway through last season.

“I remember looking at the situation with the manager [Sam Allardyce],” Rooney recalled in an interview with the Men In Blazers. “It became more apparent that the team would play better, move forward and win more games with me playing in midfield.

“Doing what I've done most of my career and putting the team first I went back into midfield but I believe if I'd stayed as a striker, I probably would have reached the 20 goal mark and all of a sudden people would talk differently.

“I enjoyed my time there. I would obviously liked it to have lasted a bit longer and the club on their own made decisions which was a bit difficult to take.”

Charlotte Marsh moderator

NUNO PRAISES 'MATURE' PATRICIO

Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo has praised Rui Patricio's focus as a £15m deal with Sporting Lisbon edges closer.

He said: "He's a very mature player, a lot of experience and besides that, he's a man, he knows how to handle things.

"He can separate things and you must separate things - when you train, when you compete and all the matters which surround you, you have to go away from that and I think he can do it.

"He's doing his job, he's a goalkeeper and must prevent balls to go inside of the goal. He's doing a job and doing it well. As a club Wolves have excellent behaviour in this situation. Anything else will be said by the club."

Charlotte Marsh moderator

DOUGHTY ON LOAN

Charlotte Marsh moderator

BLUES WANTED RUGANI

Chelsea made a move for Juventus centre-back Daniele Rugani this summer, according to the player's agent, Davide Torchia. The London club tabled a bid for the Italian defender which the Italian champions didn't accept.

"Chelsea made a very strong push to negotiate, Juve evaluated it, but the player never asked to leave," Torchia told RMC Sport.

The player and his agent are, however, looking to extend his current deal and hope contract talks will start in the not too distant future.

Charlotte Marsh moderator

SUSO: INTER WANTED ME

Milan attacking midfielder Suso has stirred the pot ahead of Sunday's Milan derby with an admission that Inter were interested in signing him.

"They wanted me in 2017 and even the summer just gone, but I never thought about changing clubs," he told Tuttosport.

The Spaniard has been one of Milan's best players this season, notching up two goals and six assists, and says he was also a Barcelona and Manchester City transfer target.

Charlotte Marsh moderator

CITY TO NAME PITCH AFTER HART

Manchester City have named one of their training pitches after former goalkeeper Joe Hart, the Premier League champions have announced.

The timing of the honour coincides with Hart's return to the Etihad Stadium with new club Burnley on Saturday. Hart won five major trophies with Man City, including Premier League titles in 2012 and 2014, after joining the club from hometown Shrewsbury in 2006.

Charlotte Marsh moderator

CHILWELL CLOSE TO NEW DEAL

Ben Chilwell is close to signing a new contract with Leicester City after his recent call-up to England's senior squad, the Telegraph reports.

The defender is in advanced talks over a long-term deal and the club are confident of putting the finishing touches to negotiations over the next 48 hours.

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