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Charlotte Marsh moderator

CAVANI TO ATLETI?

Edinson Cavani could find his future at Atletico Madrid, according to Onda Cero.

If the Spanish club sell Diego Costa, who has attracted interest from China, they will look towards the unsettled Paris Saint-Germain striker.

Charlotte Marsh moderator

'EMERY PHONED ME'

Lucas Torreira revealed a phone call from Unai Emery at the beginning of the season persuaded him to join Arsenal.

He said in an interview done by the club: "At the end of my last season at Sampdoria there were lots of teams being talked about. I never imagined coming here to England because it was mainly Italian clubs being mentioned.

"Before I left for the World cup I got a call from the coach which was a massive surprise for me. I knew that I had earned it because of all my hard work and everything that I had done. That phone call made me a happy man.

"It allowed me to relax too because it allowed me to focus all my attention on the national team and the World Cup. I’m so proud to be part of such an important team."

Charlotte Marsh moderator

RASHFORD TO MILAN?

Marcus Rashford is reportedly an AC Milan target after the club failed to agree a loan deal for LA Galaxy forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.

The Manchester United striker is on a list of options that also includes Liverpool's Divock Origi.

Charlotte Marsh moderator

'WE'VE BEEN PLANNING SINCE MAY'

Preston manager Alex Neil says the club have been planning for the January transfer window since May and they are looking to strengthen.

Charlotte Marsh moderator

UTD EYE TAVERNIER

Manchester United are showing a surprise interest in Middlesbrough winger Marcus Tavernier, according to the Daily Mail.

The 19-year-old has made 11 appearances in the Sky Bet Championship this season and could be used to bolster Man Utd's U23 squad.

Charlotte Marsh moderator

YAYA WANTS PL RETURN

Yaya Toure will arrive back in London later this week and believes he can still be a leading light in the Premier League. Toure left Olympiakos ‘by mutual agreement’ yesterday after three months and just five appearances.

Sky Sports News has been told that Toure’s ‘pay as you play’ deal proved problematic for the Greek Super League club as they came under increasing budget restrictions.

The 35-year old three-time Premier League winner has already turned down renewed offers from both the Chinese Super League and the MLS.

His family home is now in London and we have been told, has kept himself fit since his last competitive match on November 8.

Charlotte Marsh moderator

PEP 'NOT INTERESTED' IN SAUL

Man City are not preparing to break their transfer record for Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez, according to Pep Guardiola.

"Manchester City have interest in 125 players in the last day, so one more," he said. "Sometimes I read 'Pep Guardiola is interested in this player'. Still I didn't know him.

"[Saul] is a fantastic player but we are not interested in him. He is an Atletico Madrid player who is going to stay there for a long time because he is an exceptional player."

Charlotte Marsh moderator

GROSS TO LIVERPOOL?

Brighton midfielder Pascal Gross has emerged as a shock target for Liverpool, according to the Daily Mirror.

Jurgen Klopp is considering a £15m bid to boost his squad for a Premier League title challenge, although he recently penned a new four year deal with Brighton.

Charlotte Marsh moderator

JOSE 'DOESN''T CARE' ABOUT STATEMENT

Jose Mourinho says he does not care about the statement released by his agent Jorge Mendes, which claimed the Manchester United boss was "fully committed" to the club.

"I have nothing to do with the statement. It's just a statement, not my statement," he said.

Asked if he knew Mendes would release it, Mourinho replied: "No, I didn't know. I told him I don't care about it."

Charlotte Marsh moderator

CHELSEA EYE SUAREZ SWOOP

Chelsea are eyeing a January swoop for Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez to replace Cesc Fabregas, the Daily Mirror reports.

Maurizio Sarri reportedly does not want to let Fabregas go, but the Spaniard wants more game time with his contract expiring in the summer.

Charlotte Marsh moderator

DEFOE TO PALACE?

Jermain Defoe could be handed a Premier League lifeline by Crystal Palace, The Sun reports.

Roy Hodgson is weighing up a loan move for the Bournemouth striker, who has not played for the club in over a month. He is contracted to the south coast club until 2020.

Charlotte Marsh moderator

'I WOULD'VE PAID DOUBLE FOR ALISSON'

Jurgen Klopp says he "would have paid double" for Alisson after he made a crucial save to secure Liverpool's place in the last 16 of the Champions League.

"The goalie made the save of the season," Klopp told Viasport. "I have no clue how he made that save. Thank God we have him. If I'd known how good he was, I'd have paid double ... I think nobody expected a save in that situation. It's a goal, no?

"He had a lot of things to do tonight but how cool and calm he was says a lot. But still he needs the other boys around, so he doesn't have to make 100 saves like that."

Charlotte Marsh moderator

MATA TO STAY?

Juan Mata has hinted that he would be keen to extend his Manchester United contract - which expires at the end of the season.

"All I can say is that I'm happy in Manchester and in England," said Mata. "I've been in England for some years now and I'm very happy to be in this incredible club, so let's see what happens but, at the moment, I'm very happy."

Charlotte Marsh moderator

PAPER TALK

Jermain Defoe could be handed a Premier League lifeline by Crystal Palace. (The Sun)
Chelsea are eyeing a January swoop for Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez to replace Cesc Fabregas. (Daily Mirror)
Brighton midfielder Pascal Gross has emerged as a shock target for Liverpool. (Daily Mirror)
Leicester boss Claude Puel admits he is ready to offload some of the club's title heroes next month. (Daily Mirror)

Head here for all of today's Paper Talk.

Charlotte Marsh moderator

GOOD MORNING!

Welcome to the Transfer Centre. Let's get going with Paper Talk...

Charlotte Marsh moderator

TRANSFER HEADLINES

Jack Wilkinson moderator

OVER AND OUT!

That concludes tonight's serving of transfer news and gossip. Be sure to join us bright and early from 7am, when we'll keep you across all the latest developments from the impending January window.

Jack Wilkinson moderator

STEFFEN STATEMENT

"Any success that I have had as a goalkeeper in MLS with Crew SC is a testament to those around me who have pushed me - teammates, coaches, staff, family, friends and supporters," Zack Steffen said in a statement.

"Today's announcement regarding next summer is a special moment for me and I look forward to finishing my time with this club on a strong note. I am eager to continue to put in the work to improve and be the best team-mate I can."

Jack Wilkinson moderator

CITY AGREE RECORD USA 'KEEPER DEAL

Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign Zack Steffen from Columbus Crew in July next year for an MLS record fee for a goalkeeper.

The six-cap USA international, who was named in this season's MLS Team of the Year, will join City on a four-year deal when next summer's transfer window opens on July 9.

The fee City have agreed with Columbus Crew has not been disclosed the Ohio-based franchise have said it is the largest they have received in the club's history.

Steffen has made 71 appearances for Columbus Crew since joining from German side Freiburg in 2016. The Pennsylvania-born stopper played for Maryland University's Terrapins team before linking up with Freiburg in 2014.

Lewis Jones moderator

BREAKING NEWS

Columbus Crew announce goalkeeper Zack Steffen will join Manchester City next summer.

Charlotte Marsh moderator

BARNETT EXTENDS LOAN

Shrewsbury midfielder Ryan Barnett has extended his loan spell with AFC Telford.

Charlotte Marsh moderator

WATCH: 'NEW CITY DEAL POSSIBLE'

Leroy Sane feels "at home" at Manchester City and says he is open to signing a contract extension.

Charlotte Marsh moderator

BEESTIN JOINS CHESTERFIELD

Chesterfield have signed midfielder Alfie Beestin on a one-month loan from Doncaster Rovers.

Charlotte Marsh moderator

TOURE TO LEAVE OLYMPIAKOS

Olympiakos have announced Yaya Toure will leave the club.

He has only made four appearances this season, two in the Greek League. He left Man City after eight years in the summer.

A club statement said: “Olympiacos FC and Yaya Toure would like to announce to the fans that they have mutually agreed to end their cooperation.

“Yaya is and remains an important member of the Olympiacos family, who has marked a central part of the history of the club. Olympiacos would like to thank him for everything he has offered to the Club."

Charlotte Marsh moderator

REDS POISED FOR HAZARD

Liverpool are in pole position to buy Thorgan Hazard from Borussia Monchengladbach, and could make a move as early as January, according to Liga Financial.

The winger has eight goals and six assists in the Bundesliga this season and has a release clause of around €30m (£27m).

Ron Walker moderator

POCH QUIET ON PUIG

Mauricio Pochettino wasn't in the mood for talking when asked whether Tottenham plan to sign Barcelona youngster Riqui Puig, who has been dubbed the 'new Iniesta' in some circles.

He said: He said: “I don’t like to talk about rumours. I don’t want to talk about youth players. It doesn’t benefit anyone.”

Ron Walker moderator

BURY TAKEOVER COMPLETE

Bury's takeover by local businessman Steve Dale has been completed today, the club has announced.

In a statement on the club's website, Dale said: "I'm delighted to have taken over this historic club. My initial plan is to establish Bury as a stable and self-sufficient League One side.

"I want to re-establish the club in the local community by investing time and resources to something that is vitally important to football clubs."

Ron Walker moderator

LEEDS TO SIGN WESTWOOD?

Leeds are leading the way to sign Sheffield Wednesday's experienced goalkeeper Keiren Westwood, reports the Daily Mirror.

The Irish international has not made a first-team appearance this season since suffering a knee injury in the last campaign, but has recently turned out for the Under-23s at Hillsborough.

Leeds are a man down between the sticks after loanee Jamal Blackman cut short his stay at Elland Road to return to Chelsea with a broken tibia.

Ron Walker moderator

ARSENAL WANT CALERO

Arsenal are targeting Real Valladolid defender Fernando Calero according to reports in Spain, with the 23-year-old said to have a £10m release clause in his contract.

Spanish outlet Cadena SER states the 23-year-old, who only made his professional debut last year, is attracting attention from across Europe despite playing so little.

Gerard Brand moderator

EVERTON IN FOR AUGUSTIN?

Everton will look to bring in RB Leipzig forward Jean-Kevin Augustin during the January transfer window, according to France Football.

The 21-year-old striker has scored three goals in 10 Bundesliga appearances this season, but only three of those were starts.

Gerard Brand moderator

READING END CASTRO INTEREST

Reading have ended their pursuit of Portuguese manager Luis Castro, Sky Sports News has been told.

It is understood the 47-year old was not able to agree terms with the Championship strugglers and consequently will remain as head coach of Vitoria de Guimaraes.

Castro has taken Vitoria to fifth in the Primeira Liga despite having little money to spend.

It’s believed the former Fulham boss Slavisa Jokanovic is also on Reading’s shortlist of candidates.

Gerard Brand moderator

'WOLVES' NEVES THREAT'

Wolves could lose one of their star players if an agent has his way.

Ruben Neves' representative, Jorge Mendes, would like to take the 21-year-old midfielder to Juventus, according to Calciomercato.

Neves was a coup for Wolves when he signed in 2017 from Porto for around £16m, and signed a new five-year contract in the summer.

Ron Walker moderator

GROSS MOVE FOR LIVERPOOL?

Pascal Gross has emerged as a surprise candidate to join Liverpool's midfield, according to The Mirror, who state the Brighton midfielder could move to Anfield in January.

The German will be the target of a potential £15m bid from the Reds in the transfer window, the paper reports.

Ron Walker moderator

MORNING WHISPERS

Here's the loudest noises in the world of football transfers, courtesy of our friends at Football Whispers.

Ron Walker moderator

UNITED 'DETERMINED' TO BEAT CITY TO MIFIELDER

Manchester United are said to be 'determined' to bring Tanguy Ndombele to Old Trafford instead of watching the midfielder move to the other side of Manchester, according to French Football.

The French outlet suggests Ndombele will cost in the region of £70m for any successful suitor.

Ron Walker moderator

REAL WAITING TO MAKE HAZARD MOVE

Real Madrid are waiting to make a 'bargain' move for Eden Hazard if his Chelsea contract talks stall, according to the Daily Express.

The Belgian midfielder is reportedly valued at £63m by Real - because, as it stands he will enter the last year of his contract in July - but Chelsea are determined to get at least £150m if he is sold.

Ron Walker moderator

MONEY NAMED NEW POOLS BOSS

Hartlepool have named Richard Money as their new manager, more than a year after he left his last role at Solihull Moors.

Chairman Raj Singh said: “Ultimately, Richard was somebody who was very impressive at interview, who has a detailed knowledge of the squad and who wanted to work with the backroom team of Ged [McNamee] and Ross [Turnbull], who have really impressed during their time at the club."

Ron Walker moderator

BOLTON PLAYERS COULD LEAVE

Sky sources have confirmed the PFA will step in and fund Bolton Wanderers players individually to ensure they’re paid their November wages before Christmas.

The players have not received their salaries for last month and its thought December’s wages are also likely to miss the due date for payment.

Contractually players can serve 14 days notice on the Club if the salaries aren’t paid after two weeks from the due date, which would be this Friday, however there is no suggestion any of the Bolton squad have made any such threat.

Ron Walker moderator

WHO IS DENNIS MAN?

Dennis Man is, according to a number of national newspapers this morning, a target for Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United in January. So who is the Romanian player?

The 20-year-old has seven goals in 22 appearances for Steaua Bucharest this season, and plays just behind the striker or on the right wing.

Ron Walker moderator

HAZARD: I DON'T WANT REGRETS

Eden Hazard has been speaking - albeit quite coyly - about his contract situation at Chelsea, amid reports the Blues have offered him a new deal to make him their best-paid player in history.

He said: "The family is in London, I'm also going to be 28. I do not want to have any regrets at the end of my career.

"It's a decision I'm going to make, I do not know when, but I'll take it. You know me, I've always loved Real, even before (Zinedine) Zidane. We'll see what happens.

"As I said, I'm already finishing this year with Chelsea, I still have a year of contract after this year."

Ron Walker moderator

POGBA GOING NOWHERE?

Paul Pogba's protracted falling out with Jose Mourinho could have longer to run according to the Daily Mail, who state Manchester United have no intention of selling the Frenchman.

Pogba has started United's last two games on the bench, barely two years since he became their record signing for around £90m, and he has at times become engaged with a public spat against his manager.

Ron Walker moderator

IN THE NEWS

Here's what's gracing this morning's back pages...

Manchester United have no intention of selling Paul Pogba in the January transfer window despite the club's record £89m signing falling out of favour with manager Jose Mourinho. (Daily Mail)
Eden Hazard has yet again refused to rule out a move to Real Madrid. (Daily Express)
Tottenham have joined Manchester United in the race for Romanian international starlet Dennis Man. (The Sun)
Frenkie De Jong's father has claimed that Barcelona would be the best destination for the youngster if he leaves Ajax at the end of the season. (Daily Mail)
Newcastle are favourites to land MLS star Miguel Almiron - according to his dad. (Daily Express)

Ron Walker moderator

GOOD MORNING!

Back again, we are, live from Sky Sports towers with all of the day's latest news and rumours in the world of transfers. We have exactly three weeks until the transfer window opens now - so let's get cracking and find out what movers and shakers are around today...

Jack Wilkinson moderator

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."