Transfer news LIVE updates
Friday, November 22
- Manchester Unitedare interested in signing Erling Haaland in January
- Jose Mourinho is keen to being Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Tottenham
- Arsenalmidfielder Lucas Torreira has admitted he could leave the club
Gareth Bale wants Man Utd switch
Gareth Bale’s chances of sealing a transfer back to Tottenham are slim but hopes of joining Manchester United are still alive, reports in Spain claim.
The forward riled Madridistas again earlier this week, posing in front of a Wales flag which read ‘Wales, Golf, Madrid in that order’ after his country secured qualification for Euro 2020.
His days at the Bernabeu now appear to be numbered despite his contract running until the summer of 2022
According to Mundo Deportivo, the arrival of Jose Mourinho at Tottenham all but ends his chances of a return to north London.
There is still another route though that would provide Bale with the chance to return to England.
That is Manchester United, as part of a swap deal involving Paul Pogba.
Transfer news LIVE: Gareth Bale wants to move to Man Utd over Tottenham(Image: GETTY)
Sir Alex Ferguson on Man Utd signing youngsters
Manchester United lege nd Sir Alex Ferguson believes it is still a great club for youngsters to go to.
The Red Devils have got several academy products in their side at the moment.
The likes of Marcus Rashford, Scott McTominay and Mason Greenwood have all played for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this season.
And Fergie believes United will always be an attraction for youngsters.
He told talkSPORT: “They’re all doing well.
“It’s a good set up at United. For any young kid going there, it’s a great club to go to.
“And I think England are producing great young players who are representing their country and that can
“Hopefully Scotland can follow that!”
Transfer news LIVE: Sir Alex Ferguson has been speaking on Man Utd(Image: GETTY)
Mauricio Pochettino to Bayern Munich?
Bayern Munich boss Hansi Flick has refused to consider Mauricio Pochettino replacing him at the club.
“It’s not my job to analyze a coach colleague. I think this is inappropriate.
“At the end it is like this: the club has all options for the future to lo ok what they really want. And that’s why it doesn’t matter to me which names are circulating right now.
“I won’t express myself concerning those names because I am not interested in Because I am doing my job right now and try to be successful with the team. Everything else I am not interested in. “
Transfer news LIVE: Could Mauricio Pochettino end up at Bayern Munich ?(Image: GETTY)
Celtic could struggle to sign Victor Wanyama
Celtic’s hopes of landing Victor Wanyama in the January transfer window have hit a snag after Jose Mourinho’s arrival at Tottenham.
The Hoops are keen to bring the out-of-favor Kenyan back to Parkhead after his previous two-year spell
Hopes of landing Wanyama are now up in the air, given Pochettino’s sacking and the subsequent arrival of Mourinho, according to reports.
Football Insider claim that Mourinho is eager to assess the entire Spurs squad before deciding who he’s willing to offload in January.
Transfer news LIVE: Victor Wan yama has been linked with a return to Celtic(Image: GETTY)
Jurgen Klopp gives Xherdan Shaqiri transfer update
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp insists Xherdan Shaqiri has a future at the club, despite suggestions the winger could leave Anfield next month.
Shaqiri has found first-team football hard to come by since joining the Reds from Stoke last July.
Klopp is well aware of the speculation linking the Switzerland star with a January transfer but is adamant he is still part of his plans .
He said: “Why should I talk about something that’s outside? We spoke earlier [in the season] that he wasn’t playing as much as he wanted to.
“Speculation is speculation. Completely fine here. Of course, he has a future here. ”
Transfer news LIVE: Jurgen Klopp has spoken about Liverpool star Xherdan Shaqiri(Image: GETTY)
Man Utd want Erling Haaland
Manchester United have made signing a striker their priority in the January transfer window.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is very keen on Red Bull Salzburg forward Erling Haaland, according to the Evening Standard.
United are still desperate to bring in a striker despite
Richarlison, Timo Werner and Callum Wilson are three possible signings for United.
Transfer news LIVE: Erling Haaland continues to be linked with Manchester United(Image: GETTY)
Jose Mourinho wants Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho is considering hijacking AC Milan and signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic. )
The Telegraph claim the Special One sees the 38 – year-old as a good candidate to be the understudy to Harry Kane.
Tottenham have not replaced Fernando Llorente since he has left the club.
Ibrahimovic would be available on a free transfer after leaving MLS side LA Galaxy.
Transfer news LIVE: Lucas Torreira has admitted he could leave Arsenal(Image: GETTY)
Lucas Torreira hints at Arsenal exit
Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira has admitted he could leave the club in the January transfer window.
Torreira dropped a bombshell claim on Thursday as he admitted he will see what happens when the window re-opens.
“Today Arsenal needs me to be focused,” Torreira said.
“I can’t start talking about another team.
“I need to be focused and when the transfer window arrives we will see what will happen.”
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