Transfer news LIVE: Real Madrid ‘ready’ fresh Mbappe bid, Firmino ‘lined-up for Premier League return’, Phillips latest

  • Carlo stays at Real

    Carlo Ancelotti will not be joining Brazil as their new boss.

    That's because he's penned a contract to stay at Real Madrid until 2026.

    The Italian has won the lot during his time at the Bernabeu.

  • Gyokeres rules out January switch

    Viktor Gyokeres has been linked with Chelsea and Arsenal in recent weeks.

    But the Sweden and Sporting Lisbon striker has promised to stay in Portugal until the end of the season.

    Gyokeres said: "I’m very happy here and I don’t care about any interested parties at the moment.

    "I’m enjoying every day here and not thinking about what’s going on around me. Yes, there’s talk of big clubs, but for now it’s just news. That’s all."

  • Fofana lined up by United

    Man Utd are ready to make an offer for French international and Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana, according to reports.

    According to Caught Offside, the Red Devils are monitoring Fofana with a view to launching a £26m bid.

    Casemiro could be sold in January to make way for him and Sofyan Amrabat has failed to make a strong impression.

  • Sheff's kiss for Bobby Firmino

    Roberto Firmino could be set for a stunning return to England.

    That's because Sheffield United are reportedly lining up a January swoop.

    The ex-Liverpool star is currently in Saudi Arabia after joining Al-Ahli.

    But after struggling to settle, Firmino is eyeing a second Premier League stint and could be tempted by the Blades' relegation fight.

  • Spurs reveal Hojbjerg price

    Tottenham want £26million to sell Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.

    The midfielder can leave Spurs after struggling to establish himself under Ange Postecoglou.

    And Juventus are hoping to wrap up a deal.

    But the Italians could instead pursue Man City's Kalvin Phillips if Hojbjerg is deemed too expensive.

  • Exclusive - Barcelona want Mason Greenwood

    Barcelona are ready to offer Mason Greenwood Lionel Messi’s iconic No 10 shirt as part of a £40million summer transfer swoop.

    Manchester United forward Greenwood is catching the eye in Spanish football following his loan move to LaLiga club Getafe.

    Getafe want to sign him permanently but Barca are planning a £40m bid of their own — which includes that legendary No 10 jersey.

    Now Barcelona want to use it to help lure Bradford-born Greenwood to the Nou Camp.

  • Benrahma set for Hammers exit

    Said Benrahma could leave West Ham next month.

    The winger has struggled to hold down a spot this term.

    And Lyon are keen on snapping him up to save their season in Ligue 1.

  • Gore blimey for ambitious Dortmund

    Borussia Dortmund are lining up a swoop for Man United youngster Dan Gore.

    The Carrington kid is rated as one of the Red Devils' top prospects.

    But Dortmund are ready to raid English football once again.

    And a bid is reportedly incoming when the January transfer window opens.

  • Real ready fresh Mbappe bid

    Real Madrid are ready to re-open talks to sign Kylian Mbappe despite concerns over upsetting the dressing room, according to reports.

    The Spanish giants have been long linked with a move for Mbappe and it looks like they're going to push to try and get a deal done.

    The Athletic have reported that Real Madrid are gearing up to try to convince the 25-year-old to choose the Bernabeu as his new home.

    It comes after the LaLiga outfit pushed to make a deal with Mbappe in the summer of 2022 only for the superstar to agree fresh terms with PSG instead.

  • Lloris close to USA move

    Hugo Lloris is on the brink of completing a permanent move to MLS side Los Angeles FC.

    The Frenchman is set to end his 11-year stay with Tottenham after the club signed off on the transfer.

    Fabrizio Romano reports that a verbal agreement is now in place between all parties for Lloris to join LAFC.

    He will sign a one-year deal with an option to extend, the report adds, with the transfer set to be finalised soon.

  • Arsenal 'turn down Nketiah bid'

    Arsenal have rejected an initial enquiry for striker Eddie Nketiah from Crystal Palace, according to reports.

    The Daily Mail have claimed the Gunners have turned down an approach from the Eagles as they search for a new striker.

    Arsenal are said to have immediately informed Palace that the England international is not available.

    The North London club are reportedly steadfast that a deal for Nketiah to leave the Emirates will not happen in January as things stand.

  • Bailly set for Spanish bailout

    Former Manchester United star Eric Bailly is closing in on an instant return to football after having his contract terminated by Besiktas.

    The club confirmed today that they had parted ways with Bailly after a brief statement on their X account.

    But as per Fabrizio Romano, the defender will not be without a club for long.

    He wrote on X that Villarreal have been pursuing Bailly since last week, and have now pounced after he became a free agent.

  • Toney deaf warning for Gunners

    Thomas Frank has told Arsenal to back off in their hunt for Ivan Toney.

    The England striker returns from a ban next month and is a top target for Mike Arteta.

    Frank said: “As far as I know Ivan is a Brentford player.

    "I want to keep him and I’m looking forward to him playing with us."

  • Exclusive - Chelsea line up Dovbyk

    Chelsea have placed Artem Dovbyk high on their transfer shortlist

    The Ukrainian striker has spearheaded Girona's shock charge to the summit of LaLiga thanks to his 11 goals and four assists return in the league.

    Mauricio Pochettino likes him very much and has sent scouts to watch Dovbyk in the last few weeks.

    Dovbyk is seen by Chelsea as the ideal ace to compete with Nicolas Jackson for the number 9 spot, and the move will further be facilitated by the exit of Armando Broja.

  • Wrexham eye two huge deals

    Wrexham are reportedly eyeing Peterborough striker Jonson Clarke-Harris and Sheffield Wednesday forward Lee Gregory, according to journalist Darren Witcoop.

    Both Gregory and Clarke-Harris are playing above League Two level with their current clubs and would have to take a drop down to join Wrexham in England's fourth tier.

    But it wouldn't be the first time that the Welsh club had convinced talent to join them in a lower division with the likes of Paul Mullin making the decision to do so in 2021.

    Wrexham currently sit in second place in the league just four points off top spot despite only gaining promotion from the National League last season.

  • Gyokeres to stay at Sporting

    Viktor Gyokeres has been linked with Chelsea and Arsenal in recent weeks.

    But the Sweden and Sporting Lisbon striker has promised to stay in Portugal until the end of the season.

    Gyokeres said: “I’m very happy here and I don’t care about any interested parties at the moment.

    “I’m enjoying every day here and not thinking about what’s going on around me. Yes, there’s talk of big clubs, but for now it’s just news. That’s all.”

  • Ange wants squad depth

    Ange Postecoglou is desperate for more additions to his squad but is not expecting a late Christmas miracle in the transfer market.

    The Spurs gaffer said: “We are where we are. The transfer window? Nothing magical is going to happen in the window. What we need to do is keep building. 

    “We’ll see what we can do in January, but ultimately it’s about building a side to get us where we want to get to.

    “It has tested the limits of our ability to pay the football we want in the context of the injuries we have. 

    "It would be unfair to judge some players, the way we play takes a hefty physical toll compared to how other clubs play. For us to sustain it, we need a strong squad and we’re nowhere near that at the moment."

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  • Ancelotti signs new Real Madrid contract

    Carlo Ancelotti has penned a new deal that runs until 2026.

    There has been talk that the veteran would step down from his role as Real Madrid boss to take up the Brazil national team job.

    But the Italian will be staying at the Bernabeu for another two years.

  • Mad for him

    Ipswich are in line to make a sensational transfer swoop for Manchester United winger Amad Diallo.

    Diallo, 21, impressed while on loan at Sunderland in the Championship last year.

    Many expected him to play a role in the United squad this year but he suffered a serious knee injury during pre-season which has seen him only recently return to training.

    That means he needs minutes in the legs and high-flying Ipswich are reportedly willing to offer him the chance to return to first-team football with a loan move.

  • EXCLUSIVE: Moyes to sign new West Ham deal

    David Moyes is set to sign a new West Ham contract after taking the Hammers into the top six.

    The Scot, 60, delivered West Ham's first trophy in 43 years winning the Europa Conference League in June but has been under huge pressure at times over the past 12 months.

    Moyes' current deal expires at the end of the season and, while all sides have been relaxed about the situation, he is set to agree a new two-and-a-half year contract and put any speculation to bed.

    Asked about his contract following the win against Arsenal, Moyes said: "There's plenty of time to talk about that. We’re not in any great rush. We can get that done when we're ready. I'm enjoying my time."

  • Howe about that

    Eddie Howe admits he “hasn’t had assurances” that he will be handed a January transfer kitty to arrest Newcastle’s slump.

    The underfire Magpies boss is desperate to add to his struggling squad with so many injuries but he says Financial Fair Play will impact any business next month.

    A defensive midfielder is top of Howe’s wishlist, with Manchester City’s Kalvin Phillips on loan their main target.

    Toon are also in the market for a forward to compete alongside Callum Wilson and Alexander Isak as well as a goalkeeper to replace the injured Nick Pope.

  • Arsenal in for De Ligt

    Arsenal are keen on Bayern Munich centre-back Matthijs de Ligt, claim The Athletic.

    The Dutch defender, 24, has made just eight league appearances this season, having lost his place in the team and with him battling injury.

    Arsenal are interested in him but any move would occur in the summer.

    The Gunners also like the look of Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck and Ajax’s teenage sensation Jorrel Hato as other defensive options.

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  • Hen Party

    Victor Osmihen has dropped the biggest hint yet that he is open to a transfer to Chelsea.

    The Napoli striker, who turned 25 today, seems to have given Chelsea a come and get me plea.

    A fan wished him a happy birthday before posting an image of a young Osimhen appearing to be wearing a Chelsea shirt.

    The post was caption: "Pls come and rescue Chelsea soon."

    Osimhen then responded with two heart emojis and a praying emoji.

    He recently signed a new deal with the Serie A title holders that extended his current deal until 2026.

    However, that deal has seen the inclusion of a release clause worth a reported £112million.

  • Devil you know

    Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna has taken the Championship by storm but could now be in line for his first role in the Premier League.

    The former Manchester United coach got the Tractor Boys promoted from League One last season and they are now second in the Championship.

    According to the Telegraph, McKenna is admired at Crystal Palace with pressure mounting on Roy Hodgson.

  • French clubs in Benrahma battle

    Marseille are set to rival Lyon in the race to sign Said Benrahma, according to reports.

    West Ham are supposedly open to cashing in on the winger with the player open to leaving.