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News of transfer, rumors and gossip of today's football | January 19, 2019
Chelsea should complete the signing of Gonzalo Higuain in the coming days, while Maurizio Sarri seeks to strengthen his offensive options with a gesture of the Argentine, 31 years old.
Arsenal is tied to a move for Braga striker Francisco Trincao. According to Daily MirrorJuventus is also interested in the age of 19.
According to a Portuguese publication, Liverpool has refused the offer of offensive midfielder Joao Felix to Benfica Correio da Manha.
One thing that is confirmed to Anfield, however, is that Trent Alexander-Arnold has signed a new long-term contract with Liverpool.
Tottenham, meanwhile, has had talks with Borussia Monchengladbach about a contract with midfielder Jonas Hofmann, according to Bild.
Aged 26, who plays in the central midfield with the option of operating on either side of the flanks, he signed a contract with the Bundesliga until 39. in June 2020.
Elsewhere, Man Utd is linked to an initiative from PSV winger Steven Berwijn, who would be willing to offer £ 25 million for the 21-year-old. This one is in the Daily Mirror.
We will bring you today's football gossip and the latest news from Arsenal, Man Utd, Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham, West Ham, Man City and more from the window …
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Mourinho refused three jobs
Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said he had refused three job offers since being fired by the Old Trafford club last month, adding that he was happy to take your time before taking up your next challenge.
"I'm happy with these three weeks, this experience and I will experience other experiences that normally I can not live," said Mourinho.
"But I know myself and I know that at the end of March, I will be grappling with my happiness.
"I will badyze things, I do not like to talk about it." But I've already refused three options because I did not think it was what I wanted, so I'll stay calm on this aspect.
"The more time I have, the better I can get ready, the next step must be something that makes me happy with a challenge."
EUROPEAN NEWS
Rodgers awaits Brown's decision on the future of the Celts
Brendan Rodgers says he's waiting for a decision from Scott Brown as soon as Celtic skipper continues to think about a move to Australia.
Western Melbourne Chief Maurice Bisetto claimed last week that the A-League group was "close enough" to attract a signature and that he felt Brown would do the trick.
"I had a long conversation with Scott during the week, which will obviously be private," said the Celtic boss. "I think he knows that at some point he will have to make a decision and he wants to make a decision to be fair.
"There has been a lot for him – it's important to him in his football life that he finds that stability."
"Of course, he loves it here and we gave him the time to make the best decision for him and his family, and I think in the near future he will have a decision to make anyway.
"Of course, the respect I have for him, we want to give him this time, but I hope very much that he stays here."
ARSENAL NEWS
Unai Emery was asked about Arsenalthe pursuit of Barcelona Midfielder Denis Suarez after tonight's match, and had this to say …
"The club works, I can not talk about individual players, but I know the club works.
"I believe that they work, I know it is difficult.If a player arrives, I am happy.I will wait."
CHELSEA NEWS
Maurizio Sarri has just been requested by Sky Sport Italy about the potential arrival of Gonzalo Higuain, after seeing his team succumb to a 2-0 defeat at Arsenal.
"The club knows what I want, I'm sure they do their best. But whoever arrives will have difficulties with the mentality of today "
Doing business
Cardiff announces Sala
City of Cardiff have confirmed the signing of the club's record Nantes towards the front Emiliano Sala.
The club's official statement states that the fees, which Neil Warnock disclosed as "about £ 15 million" yesterday, were not disclosed.
Sala signs a three-and-a-half year deal and becomes the club's second-biggest addition this month, after Oumar Nibade was loaned by Everton.
ARSENAL NEWS
Our man in the UAE tonight, James Olley has set his sights on Aaron Ramsey, attached to Juventus …
Mesut Ozil's absence from the group's lineup in recent weeks has fueled speculation that he may be allowed to leave the club. His presence on the bench was therefore a slight step forward.
That seemed rather surprising after the kickoff, as Emery chose Aaron Ramsey to play at the top of a new midfield diamond in front of Ozil, despite the fact that the former finalist player would have to Away from the club, probably to Juventus. – in the coming days.
Ozil's job without the ball was criticized and Emery apparently wanted Ramsey to go on Jorginho in the same way that Tottenham had a lot of success in their Premier League against Chelsea in November.
Hector Bellerin's late injury quickly followed a double substitution, which allowed Ozil to know nothing and, curiously, Mohamed Elneny played the last part of this match in the number ten. The fate of Ozil in the desert continues.
Man Utd contract summary
Juan Mata and Phil Jones are also out of contract in summer, while David De Gea and Anthony Martial have had one year options on their contracts after failing to reach an agreement on long term agreements.
United can still trigger an option for Jones, but Mata can leave as a free agent at the end of the season and – like Herrera – can now talk to foreign clubs.
United hopes that Martial will commit to the club in the near future as discussions progress, while De Gea has made it clear that he wants to stay.
MAN UTD NEWS
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The Spanish midfielder is eager to commit his future to Old Trafford, but negotiations with Manchester United have been prolonged.
He is free to leave at the end of the season and has been able to speak with foreign clubs since the beginning of the year.
Athletic Bilbao has expressed interest in bringing him back to San Mames Stadium – but Standard Sport understands his preference is to sign a new contract with United.
And Solskjaer will be one of his biggest supporters as his representatives attempt to reach an agreement with United after placing the 29-year-old at the heart of his plans at Old Trafford.
"As a midfielder, he's a bit different from Paul (Pogba), Nemanja (Matic) with their physical attributes," said United's interim manager. "But he runs and he runs, he wins the ball, plays simply, he also does good races in the area.
"I hope that it will continue like this. I have always loved watching Ander since we signed Athletic Bilbao.
"I thought he had played very well against us when he was playing for them too, so he caught my eye."
NEWS FROM THE WESTERN HAM
Arnautovic is preparing to leave West Ham?
The Austrian international Arnautovic, Hammers' common scorer with eight goals, was strongly linked to a major money transfer to China.
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"The reason is that as a manager, you have to pick the players who work best during the week," said Pellegrini.
"Marko's head on another problem, so I thought it was not a good idea for him to play today.
"I do not think we should continue to talk about players who are not part of the team right now.
"We could not win and if Marko Arnautovic did not play, we have another player who has to do it."
CHELSEA NEWS
Chelsea persists with the false nine
It seems that the arrival of Gonzalo Higuain could be imminent to Chelseaand how they could do with him.
Maurizio Sarri left Olivier Giroud on the bench for tonight's match and he leaves again with Eden Hazard in the lead.
ARSENAL NEWS
Ramsey starts for Arsenal
Many discussions this week that Aaron Ramsey has accepted his move to Juventus, and even a suggestion that the Italian giants could try to reach an agreement this month.
However, the Welsh is in the Arsenal Queue at the start for Chelsea tonight. Mesut Ozil is on the bench.
NEWS FROM THE FIRST LEAGUE
Everton for Batshuayi
The sun report that Everton are ready to join the race for Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi.
Monaco had been a favorite to sign the Belgian, who had been reminded of his loan to Valencia last week.
However, the French want another loan deal, while Chelsea would prefer to permanently change the player, opening the door to a £ 40 million offer from Everton.
Mepham not in the Brentford team
He is currently 1-1 in the game between Brentford and Rotherham but the big news is that Bournemouth target Chris Mepham was left outside the team.
The Welsh international is a target for Eddie Howe since two windows, and it seems like he can finally have his man this month.
LIVERPOOL NEWS
Fekir is not in a hurry to decide on his future
Liverpool and Chelsea target Nabil Fekir says he's happy to Lyon and there is still a decision to be made about his future.
However, the French did not suggest that he would not be ready to relocate this summer.
"I am happy in Lyon, but which player does not dream to discover a new league, another club?"
"Discussions are underway, I sat down with the president, things are moving slowly.
"When will I make a decision? I do not set a date, I'm in no hurry.
"Nobody puts pressure on it and I like to take my time."
NEWS FROM THE FIRST LEAGUE
Ashley is preparing to pay the January ticket
Mike Ashley is resigned to having to pay the bill NewcastleThe January transfer business, while the takeover talks stalled.
According to the Press Association Sport, there has been little or no contact with the four parties who have shown interest in buying the club – among them is a consortium led by the former Manchester United general manager and from Chelsea, Peter Kenyon – for several weeks.
Ashley, who initially hoped to reach an agreement by Christmas, put the ball in the potential buyers' court in December after revealing that the negotiations were at a "more advanced" stage than ever before.
However, as was the case when PCP Capital Partners of Amanda Staveley launched its offer 12 months ago, no significant progress has been made since, despite Kenyon writing to the current owner to make her part of his continued desire to buy the club.
With nearly three weeks of the winter transfer period pbaded and manager Rafael Benitez still waiting for the reinforcements he thinks he needs to carry out another mission of survival in the Premier League, the needs of the club are more and more obvious.
Now, Ashley, who was scheduled to attend Saturday's home encounter between Cardiff, his struggling compatriot, almost agreed to pay a bill that he hoped would be of interest.
History suggests that any investment will be modest, with loan transactions being more likely than permanent acquisitions.
However, it is understood that the Magpies have not completely abandoned Miguel Almiron, the Atlanta United playmaker, whose fees and wages exceeding £ 100,000 a week would represent a major change from the recent policy of the club.
Sources on Tyneside have been mystified by claims that former executive football director, Dennis Wise, was reportedly welcomed back into Ashley's shrine after playing a role in Billionaire Sports Direct's trade with the clothing brand FIVE from Rio Ferdinand.
MAN UTD NEWS
Rooney wants Pochettino to United
Manchester United Legend Wayne Rooney says that the club should appoint Mauricio Pochettino as manager at the end of the season, despite Ole Gunnar SolskjaerExcellent start of life at Old Trafford.
"First of all, you have to give Ole an opportunity and it's a discussion that has to take place with the Glazers," Rooney told ESPN. "But if I had the opportunity to name someone, I would do everything for Pochettino.
"United's is based on young players, young players, allowing players to get through. I think [Pochettino] makes the most of his players, whether they are young or older. "
MAN CITY NEWS
The city should miss De Jong
Pep Guardiola established a shortlist of four midfield goals as Manchester City wait for a decision Frenkie de Jong.
The Premier League champions are still looking for Ajax's star, De Jong, one of Europe's most sought-after hopefuls.
But they seem more and more to miss the Dutch, Paris Saint-Germain is now favorite to attract Barcelona.
Guardiola gave Fernandinho his long-time successor as a transfer priority in the next window – but is preparing for disappointment in his pursuit of De Jong. He also ruled out any possibility of meeting Mr Wolves' valuation of Ruben Neves for £ 100 million.
Lyonnais Tanguy Ndombele is another top-ranked player in the city after his outstanding performances against him in the Champions League this season.
Guardiola said, "I think we need a physical guy, quick in the head and able to read the spaces to attack, as much as he can do, the better.
"It's not easy to find a player with this resume – who can do it all. And there is the price, the agents and the club you want to buy (to consider). We will see."
MAN UTD NEWS
Skriniar is offered a new inter
Manchester United target Milan Skriniar will be offered a new contract by Inter Milanaccording to reports in the Italian press.
The central half was strongly tied to United, although Inter boss Luciano Spalletti said the 23-year-old would not be sold in this window.
The current Slovak contract goes until 2022, but a sharp increase in salary could convince him to stay at San Siro, even though a major offer comes this summer.
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Friday 18th January transfer news and rumors
Standard Sport understands that Liverpool is in no hurry to give the talented Ki-Jana Hoever a first professional contract.
Chelsea is also getting closer to a £ 31m contract for Zenit midfielder Leandro Paredes, according to The Express.
Manchester United is about to offer Marcus Rashford a new double contract that will increase his weekly salary to £ 150,000, according to The Sun.
Two offers for Gen. Krzysztof Piatek striker were rejected, reports The Mail.
Liverpool keeps an eye on 20-year-old Schalke Weston McKennie midfielder and is considering a 20-million pound boost, according to The Sun.
Leeds rejected an offer from Crystal Palace on Jack Clarke, 18, the Yorkshire Evening Post reported.
Thursday 17 January transfer news and rumors
Chelsea has reached an agreement with Juventus to sign a loan to Gonzalo Higuain until the end of the season, according to Sky in Italy.
Manchester United and Chelsea are ready for the summer transfer battle against Crystal Palace defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka, reports The Mirror.
Arsenal's target, Denis Suarez, has been named in the Barcelona match team for the Copa del Rey match against the Levante on Thursday.
Manchester City has begun talks with Hadjuk Split over a £ 7m contract for midfielder Ante Palaversa, 18, The Mail reported.
According to Sky Sports, Atletico Madrid is in talks to recruit Alvaro Morata, the Chelsea striker, valued at £ 45m.
For his part, Divock Origi is one of the many players that Tottenham plans to sign to replace Harry Kane, injured, in the coming weeks, reports The Telegraph.
Wednesday, January 16th, news and rumors transfer
Arsenal is encouraged to take the initiative for Colombian international James Rodriguez, said Standard Sport.
The 27-year-old is in the last six months of a two-year loan granted by Real Madrid and Bayern Munich wants to unload the playmaker's he can find a club ready to pay 3 million euros. £ to free it from the existing agreement.
Any potential loan agreement could depend on whether gunners can unload Mesut Ozil in the January transfer window.
Meanwhile, Tottenham could be forced to enter the transfer market as a result of the news that Harry Kane would be absent until early March after suffering a ligament injury. ankle.
And the BBC Marko Arnautovic of West Ham could be an option for the Spurs to strengthen their offensive lines.
West Ham, for its part, has rejected Fiorentina's offer of 10 million euros to midfielder Pedro Obiang, the statement said. Sky sports.
the Daily Mirror claim that Arsenal is resigned to the fact that they will have to subsidize Mesut Ozil's salary of £ 350,000 a week to transfer him to Inter Milan.
Elsewhere, Man Utd will review midfielder Marouane Fellaini's offers this month, according to the Daily mail.
Tuesday, January 15th transfer news and rumors
Tottenham could be forced to enter the transfer market after confirming that Harry Kane would be away until early March after suffering an injury to the ankle ligament.
Chelsea will ask more than 100 million pounds if Eden Hazard tells the club that he wants to join Real Madrid, according to the Telegraph.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took pole position to become the next permanent boss of Manchester United, reports The Sun.
David de Gea wants to engage his long-term future with Manchester United, but he is waiting for an appropriate offer, according to The Mail.
Jonjo Shelvey was informed that he would stay in Newcastle among West Ham's interests, reports The Mirror.
Alvaro Morata is in talks with Atletico Madrid before returning to Spain, according to The Sun.
Marca, Spain, said the attacker was willing to accept a pay cut to join Atleti.
Monday 14 January transfer news and rumors
Standard Sport understands that Chelsea has made an opening bid of £ 26.8m at Zenit St Petersburg for midfielder Leandro Paredes.
Unai Emery wants Arsenal to discharge Mesut Ozil in January to free up funds before closing the window, according to the Daily Mail.
The wolves will compete with Chelsea for the signing of striker Callum Wilson, reports the Birmingham Mail.
Barcelona wants Tottenham striker Fernando Llorente, according to Mundo Deportivo in Spain.
Former Manchester United striker Andy Cole is expected to join Sol Campbell in Macclesfield Town as a coach, according to the Daily Mail.
For his part, Watford midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure told French television that he wanted to leave Vicarage Road because of the interest shown by PSG.
Sunday, January 13 news and rumors of transfers
England boss Gareth Southgate has emerged as a potential candidate for Man Utd, according to reports released this morning.
the Sunday Telegraph say officials at Old Trafford are increasingly worried that Tottenham's boss, Mauricio Pochettino, will stay with the Spurs, forcing them to rethink their plans.
Tottenham is Ed Woodward's No. 1 pick to succeed full-time Jose Mourinho.
At the same time, AC Milan coach Gennaro Gattuso hinted that striker Gonzalo Higuain wanted to leave the club while Chelsea was keenly interested.
Remaining in Serie A, and Arsenal have announced to Juventus a fee of 18 million pounds if they wanted to sign Aaron Ramsey this month, according to the same source. Sunday mirror.
Chelsea, according to the Sunday on Sunday, would be considering an attempt to sign Nathan Ake again for Bournemouth.
The Dutch defender left Stamford Bridge to settle on the south coast in 2017 after a successful loan, and Chelsea would have retained a £ 40 million buyout clause as a result of this deal.
Finally, the interest of Real Madrid for Christian Eriksen could allow Tottenham to revive Ajax, the wonderful Frenkie de Jong, according to the same source. Sunday mirror.
The Spurs are expected to be longtime admirers of the 21-year-old, but face fierce competition from Man City and Barcelona.
Saturday, January 12th news and rumors transfer
Barcelona has joined the race for Alvaro Morata, the Chelsea striker, reports The Sun.
Juventus plans a summer offensive for Isco, the parody of Real Madrid, according to The Mail.
Manchester United and Arsenal have joined the race to recruit Porto star Yacine Brahimi, reports The Mirror.
Chelsea has reached an agreement in principle with Leandro Paredes and Nicola Barella, according to The Telegraph.
Monaco manager Thierry Henry is expected to offer Michy Batshuayi a way out of Chelsea, reports The Sun.
Friday 11 January transfer news and rumors
Fulham has rejected a £ 50 million offer for star striker Aleksandar Mitrovic, belonging to an unnamed Chinese club, The Sun reported.
Bayern Munich are hoping to beat Barcelona for the signing of midfielder Paris Saint-Germain Adrien Rabiot, according to The Sun.
Crystal Palace and Fulham were put on alert after the end of Michy Batshuayi's loan period in Valencia, according to The Mirror.
The Daily Telegraph reports that Chelsea has rejected Barcelona's bid to trade Willian against Malcom more.
English winger Jadon Sancho wants to stay at Borussia Dortmund despite information linking him to the Premier League movement, reports The Mail.
Tottenham wants to sign the Hoffenheim midfielder and Austrian Florian Grillitsch, according to Sky Sports.
Thursday, January 10, news and rumors transfer
West Ham faces a battle to contain star striker Marko Arnautovic after his brother and agent said he "wanted to go" amidst a lucrative offer from unknown club of the Chinese Super League.
Gonzalo Higuain's agent is in London and Chelsea wants to buy the attacker.
Standard Sport understands that Nicolas Higuain, the brother of the attacker, arrived Thursday morning and should meet the authorities of Chelsea to collect their interest.
In the meantime, contrary to information received, we understand that Aaron Ramsey has not yet agreed to join Juventus with his agent because he should talk to other clubs.
Serie A is in pole position to secure the services of Arsenal star this summer, but Inter Milan, AC Milan, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are also interested.
Elsewhere, Barcelona could sell its fund to Philippe Coutinho to bring Neymar to Camp Nou.
Wednesday, January 9, news and rumors transfer
Chelsea wants to sign Andre Silva, but any deal depends on the replacement of the striker by Alvaro Morata in Seville, reports The Sun.
Ander Herrera is expected to sign a new contract for Manchester United after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has convinced him to stay, according to The Sun.
Arsenal asked what was Chelsea's target, Nicolo Barella, and could make a late bid to deflect the deal, reports The Daily Mail.
According to the Sun, Inter Milan is planning a summer merger for Luka Modric and could sell Ivan Perisic to Manchester United to raise funds.
Real Madrid wants Christian Eriksen or Eden Hazard to be their new playmaker as they plan a team redesign this summer, reports The Independent.
Tuesday January 8th news and rumors transfer
Standard Sport understands that Chelsea has put on hold the move proposed by Cesc Fabregas in Monaco until they can replace the Spaniard.
The Blues have identified two possible substitutes in Cagliari star Nicolo Barrera and Leandro Paredes of Zenit St Petersburg, and will not sanction Fabregas' move to Ligue 1 until one of these deals is finalized.
Sevilla is interested in the loan of Alvaro Morata from Chelsea.
According to AS, Morata's agent, Juanma Lopez, traveled to the Andalusian town to talk to Sevilla football director Joaquin Caparros about the possibility of a loan transfer.
Meanwhile, Real Betis is interested in the loan from West Ham striker Lucas Perez. The Hammers could still retain the ex-Arsenal man until the end of the season if they are not able to replace their replacement.
Arsenal is studying the possibility of making the former midfielder Edu the new director of club football.
The Gunners wish to add additional expertise to their first-team operations as part of a restructuring that began under the direction of Arsene Wenger and continued this season with the departure of General Manager Ivan Gazidis to NHQ Milan.
Athletic Bilbao Athletic Director Rafa Alkorta told Cadena Ser that the club was eager to renew the contract with Man Utd midfielder Ander Herrera and Tottenham striker Fernando Llorente.
Elsewhere, Tottenham midfielder Mousa Dembele is about to move to China.
Monday January 7th transfer news and rumors
Barcelona is reluctant to let Arsenal's Denis Suarez go on loan this month before a final relocation plan is planned for the summer, according to the Mirror newspaper.
According to the Sun, Chelsea defender Davide Zappacosta's bid for £ 13 million has been accepted.
Chelsea wants £ 10 million for Cesc Fabregas as the midfielder heads south for talks after his farewell performance at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, the Mirror reports.
Manchester United will face Liverpool and Real Madrid for the side defender Porto Eder Militao, according to The Sun.
Meanwhile, The Sun announces that Fulham goalkeeper Fabri has to return to Besiktas just six months after leaving the club to settle in West London.
And Frank Lampard has lost hope of signing a loan to Ethan Ampadu, a teenager from Chelsea.
Dimanche 6 janvier nouvelles et rumeurs de transfert
Chelsea fera une offre de 50 millions de £ pour tenter de faire signer l'attaquant du PSG Edinson Cavani afin de résoudre ses problèmes.
Le Sunday Express report Maurizio Sarri veut que l'international uruguayen mène son attaque avec Alvaro Morata et Olivier Giroud, qui ne remplissent pas ce rôle sous l'italienne.
Arsenal a pour sa part entamé des pourparlers avec Barcelone concernant le transfert du milieu de terrain espagnol Denis Suarez. Le gardien affirme que l'Espagnol est disponible pour environ 20 millions de livres. Unai Emery souhaite recruter un joueur avec lequel il a déjà travaillé à Séville.
Fulham offrira £ 15 millions à l'attaquant de Liverpool Divock Origi pour aider leur candidature à la survie en Premier League, selon le miroir.
Mais après avoir transféré Dominic Solanke à Bournemouth, Jurgen Klopp pourrait s’inquiéter de laisser un autre remplaçant remplacer le club avant son titre.
Samedi 5 janvier transfert nouvelles et rumeurs
Chelsea serait sur le point de sceller un contrat de prêt compliqué qui conduira Gonzalo Higuain à Stamford Bridge.
Sports de ciel Tottenham et Man City sont sur le qui-vive après que le jeune attaquant du Sunderland Josh Maja ait rejeté un nouveau contrat avec les Black Cats.
Dans le même temps, Reece Oxford de West Ham s’attendrait à être transféré à Arsenal et rejettera l’offre de retour au Borussia Monchengladbach ce mois-ci, selon le journal. the mirror.
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