Milner keen on Anfield extension
James Milner is keen on extending his Liverpool contract, reports the Daily Star.
The veteran midfielder kept his nerve to slot home a 95th minute penalty to maintain his side’s 100 per cent start to the campaign, and the 33-year-old is reportedly ready to sign a new deal to keep him at the club for at least another season.
Arsenal targets Boly
Arsenal will look to Wolves centre-back Willy Boly to solve their defensive woes, reports the Express.
The 28-year-old helped Nuno Espirito Santo’s side return to the Premier League after joining him from Porto, but is now being linked with a move to Arsenal as Unai Emery’s side look to strengthen at the back.
The summer signature of Chelsea’s David Luiz has proved ineffective thus far, and so Emery will turn to Boly in January as they aim to clinch a top four spot.
Defoe looking for permanent Rangers deal
According to the Evening Times, Jermain Defoe has held initial talks with Rangers manager, Steven Gerrard about signing for the club on a permanent basis.
The 36-year-old joined the Glasgow outfit on an 18-month loan deal from Bournemouth in January, but is keen to make the switch permanent.
Defoe has nine goals in 13 appearances in all competitions this season, with Gerrard also viewing the veteran striker as the perfect role model for fellow frontman Alfredo Morelos.
Chelsea, Man City and Leicester to battle it out for Chilwell
Leicester are preparing for life without left-back Ben Chilwell, with the 22-year-old wanted by both Chelsea and Manchester City.
The England international has been a standout performer for the Foxes this season, and boss Brendan Rodgers is preparing for a big-money bid from the Premier League’s top clubs.
Roma to call on Abate?
Roma could turn to former AC Milan defender Ignazio Abate after Davide Zappacosta suffered a rupture of his ACL in training, reports Calciomercato.
The on-loan Chelsea full-back looks set to miss the majority of the season, prompting Roma to look to 32-year-old Abate, who was released by Milan at the end of the last campaign.
Sheffield United interested in Watkins
Sheffield United are interested in the signature of Brentford striker Ollie Watkins, reports the Sun.
Chris Wilder will bid in the region of £15m (€17m/$19m) for Watkins, who scored a hat-trick of headers in Brentford’s victory over Barnsley last weekend.
Neves wanted by Real Madrid
Ruben Neves is wanted by Real Madrid, with the Spanish club ready to make a move for the Wolves midfielder in January.
And according to Don Balon, Wolves midfielder Neves is the latest player the club have identified, with president Florentino Perez a huge fan of the 22-year-old Portugal international.
Griezmann already close to Barca exit
According to Le10Sport, Antoine Griezmann could be used by Barcelona as part of a deal to bring Neymar back to the club.
The French forward has found life difficult at his new side this season, and has already been linked with a move away from Camp Nou, with PSG his most likely destination in the hope of Neymar returning to the Spanish outfit in January.
Ancelotti could leave Napoli
Carlo Ancelotti could leave Napoli at the end of the season should the club fail to challenge in either the league or the Champions League.
The Italian side are currently 4th in Serie A and top of their Champions’ League group, but Corriere dello Sport reports that the former Chelsea boss could make an exit at the end of the current campaign if they fail to mount a serious challenge in either of the competitions.
Real Madrid eyeing Jesus
The Brazilian has largely been an understudy for Sergio Aguero since his arrival at the Etihad from Palmeiras in 2017, and Madrid are reportedly keen to bring the talented 22-year-old to the Spanish capital as early as January next year.
Aguero is the Premier League’s top scorer this season with eight goals, and his form could pave the exit for Gabriel Jesus, but his €100 million (£89m/$110m) price tag would be a major stumbling block in any potential deal.
Modric to make Spurs return?
Real Madrid will offer Luka Modric to Tottenham in a deal that would see Christian Eriksen move the other way, claims ElDesmarque.
The Croatian spent four years at White Hart Lane before making the move to Spain, and could be used in a swap that would involve Madrid finally getting their number one transfer target in the Danish midfielder.
Troisi signs for Adelaide United
Australian midfielder James Troisi has signed a two-year deal with A-League club Adelaide United.
The 31-year-old has been a free agent since departing Melbourne Victory at the end of last season and is eager to play for his hometown club.
