Ex-Bayern boss Kovac wants Arsenal job
Niko Kovac wants the vacant manager’s job at Arsenal and his interest
has been made known to the club’s hierarchy.
The Croatian is looking for a new job after being sacked by Bayern
Munich and hopes to replace Unai Emery at the Premier League side.
Kovac attended Everton’s 3-1 win over Chelseaon Saturday, sparking
rumours he wants to succeed Marco Silva at the Toffees, but it is the
Emirates Stadium that is his preferred destination.
Demiral set to be Mourinho’s first Spurs signing
Juventus misfit Merih Demiral is being targeted as a January signing
by Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho, The Sun reports.
Arsenal and Manchester United are also interested in the Turkish
centre-back, who could be sold to free up cash in a Paul Pogba swoop.
West Ham in for Begovic
West Ham are set to turn to out-of-favour Bournemouth goalkeeper Asmir
Begovic to solve their crisis in nets, The Sun reports.
With Roberto in poor form, he will be offloaded in January and the
club want competition for Lukasz Fabianski.
It is to the Cherries back-up they will look.
Pellegrini has two games to save his job
West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini has two matches to salvage his job at
the London Stadium, The Sun reports.
Losses against Arsenal and Southampton will see the under-pressure
Argentine sacked.
David Moyes and Chris Hughton are among those being lined up for the
post permanently.
Newcastle take aim for Bowen
Hull City’s Jarrod Bowen is Newcastle’s top January transfer target,
according to the Telegraph.
Having scored 13 goals in 20 games, the Tigers may not be willing to
let him go, however.
Crystal Palace eye McNeil to replace Zaha
Burnley’s Dwight McNeil is at the top of Crystal Palace’s wishlist to
replace Wilfried Zaha if the winger departs in January, The Sun
reports.
Palace appear willing to make the EnglandUnder-21 star’s £20 million
asking price, with Zaha expected to fetch big money.
Dortmund director dodges Haaland speculation
Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc refused to address
reports linking the club with a move for Erling Haaland.
The 19-year-old striker has reportedly caught the eye of Europe’s top
teams amid his incredible form for RB Salzburg.
Although Zorc admitted his side are looking for a new striker, he
would not discuss Haaland.
“The player belongs to RB Salzburg, it’s a matter of respect that you
do not speak publicly about players from other clubs,” he said.
Whitecaps eager to sign Cavallini
The Vancouver Whitecaps are trying to sign Canadia international
striker Lucas Cavallini from Puebla, Pro Soccer USA reports.
The MLS side are looking to strengthen in attack and are working on a
deal for the 26-year-old, who they tried to land last year.
AC Milan want Southampton’s Cedric
Cedric Soares could be heading back to Italy to join AC Milan,
according to reports.
The Southampton right-back spent the second half of last season on
loan at Inter but has struggled for playing time since returning to
England.
His contract expires at the end of the season and Milan are
considering approaching him.
Chelsea consider January bid for Ake
Chelsea are considering a bid for Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake to
replace Antonio Rudiger.
The Telegraph claims manager Frank Lampard will assess Rudiger on his
return from injury. If he feels they need a better option, a January
offer for Ake looks likely.
Arsenal lead Premier League clubs in Smalling battle
Chris Smalling could be offered a route back to the Premier League by
Arsenal, according to The Mirror.
The centre-back has impressed at Roma since joining on loan from
Manchester United and he is reportedly eager to sign a permanent deal
in Italy.
But Arsenal are considering a move for him and they are not the only
English teams interested, as Everton and Leicester have also been
linked
