Transfer news LIVE: Timo Werner to Man Utd U-turn, Arsenal £26m bid, Liverpool, Chelsea

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Wednesday, November 13

• West Ham are eager to sign Manchester United outcast Nemanja Matic in January

• Liverpool could potentially resurrect a deal for Napoli midfielder Piotr Zielinski

• Arsenal and Tottenham are competing to sign Napoli star Dries Mertens

• Real Madrid are considering a world-record move for PSG star Kylian Mbappe

Matias Godoy bid

Chelsea have submitted a bid for Atletico Rafaela youngster Matias Godoy.

That’s according to journalist Nicolo Schira, who claims Frank Lampard’s side have offered £3million for the teenage forward.

The Blues are still serving a two-year transfer ban but are confident it’ll be reduced and they’ll be able to make additions from January onwards.

“Chelsea is really interested in Matias Godoy. Blues have offered £3million to Atletico Rafaela for the young player. A Chelsea’s scout has observed the striker during World Cup Under-17. Also Inter and AC Milan are looking him.”

Willian free transfer

Barcelona have renewed their interest in signing Chelsea winger Willian.

The Catalan giants were linked with the Brazilian talent last summer and saw several bids rejected by the west London outfit.

Now, Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo claim Barcelona are prepared to come knocking.

Willian’s contract is set to expire at the end of the season and he’s still not signed an extension at Stamford Bridge.

Memphis Depay warning

Tottenham have been warned that Manchester United have the first option on any potential deal for Memphis Depay.

According to The Mirror, Spurs are readying a bid worth £50million for the Dutchman.

But it has now been confirmed by Lyon chief Juninho that Manchester United have the first option to re-sign Depay.

His current contract is set to run until 2021 and the Ligue 1 side are preparing to offer a contract extension to try and convince him to stay in France.

“Manchester United has the priority if several clubs line up to buy him,” Juninho said. “But we have not received any offers so far. He is really happy right now in Lyon.

“Rudi (Garcia) will soon make his decision. He is a technical leader. We will discuss an extension of contract by the end of the year.”

Wanted: Orel Mangala

Arsenal are looking at Stuttgart ace Orel Mangala.

That’s according to German publication HLN, who claim the Gunners are weighing up an offer for the talented 21-year-old.

Lyon, Marseille, Lille and Roma are also interested in the central midfielder, who has nine caps for the Belgium Under-21 international squad.

It’s claimed Unai Emery’s side will need to cough up £26million to secure his signature.

Timo Werner latest

RB Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann insists he’d tell Timo Werner to leave the club if he thought they were holding back his development.

In 130 appearances for the Bundesliga side, 23-year-old Werner has scored an impressive 76 goals – a haul that has made him one of the most sought-after players in Europe.

Both Manchester United and Liverpool are admirers of the Germany international, with the former said to be mulling making a bid for the forward in the summer.

Nagelsmann doesn’t believe the time is right for Werner to depart the Red Bull Stadium and is adamant he’d tell him as if he thought the team was hindering his growth.

“I’ve already advised many players to take off their wedding ring with their current club to move somewhere else,” he told Sport Bild. “I’d do the same with Timo Werner if he were developing faster than the team at RB Leipzig.”

Zlatan Ibrahimovic latest

AC Milan are set to accelerate their approach for Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Ibrahimovic’s contract with MLS side LA Galaxy will expire in December and the 38-year-old will be available on a free transfer.

Manchester United, Real Madrid, Napoli and Bologna have all been linked with the enigmatic Swede.

However, with AC Milan slumped in 14th position with four wins from a possible 12 – the club will make a renewed effort to sign Zlatan.

Ronaldo Koeman to Barcelona

Holland manager Ronald Koeman has responded to reports claiming he could replace Ernesto Valverde at Barcelona.

Valverde’s position at Barcelona has been under constant scrutiny this season – and their goalless draw with Slavia Prague in the Champions League did little to ease the pressure.

Koeman, who made over 190 appearances for the Spanish champions, has a clause in his contract that would allow him to leave for Barcelona.

And asked the possibility of him taking the hot seat at the Nou Camp, Koeman said: “Moving there is a possibility but I will not think about it until after Euro 2020.”

Kylian Mbappe replacement

PSG are aware they may struggle to keep Kylian Mbappe for the long-term and are therefore already lining up his replacement, reports claim.

According to Marca, the Ligue 1 champions are eyeing Antoine Griezmann as the man who could fill the void of his international team-mate.

Griezmann has struggled to settle at Barcelona given that he is no longer the main man, as he was at Atletico Madrid.

The feeling at the Parc des Princes is that he would fit perfectly with Neymar and Mauro Icardi to form a new-look front three.

The report comes soon after Real Madrid were tipped to launch a record-breaking £343m bid for Mbappe and Griezmann’s sale could help the club secure his signature.

The Steven Bergwijn ultimatum…

Manchester United transfer target Steven Bergwijn insists he will only move to Old Trafford next summer if the club are in the Champions League.

The Daily Star report that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keeping tabs on the £40million-rated PSV Eindhoven forward.

Bergwijn stands on two goals and seven assists in just 10 Eredivisie appearances this season, having managed 14 goals and 12 assists in 33 league games last term.

The 22-year-old has reportedly been watched multiple times by Manchester United’s scouting department as they weigh up a summer approach.

Denis Zakaria boost

Manchester United have been boosted after it has emerged that Liverpool are not interested in signing Denis Zakaria, reports claim.

According to Sky Germany, the Reds were said to be keeping tabs on the midfielder as well as United and Arsenal.

But now those claims have been shot down by The Athletic, who say Liverpool are not interested.

They report that Jurgen Klopp is happy with his midfield options and is therefore not on the lookout for another in January.

Nemanja Matic bid

West Ham are eager to sign Manchester United outcast Nemanja Matic in January.

That’s according to 90min, who say the London club are a ‘possible option’ for the veteran midfielder, who earns £120k per week at Old Trafford.

Matic, 31, has fallen down the pecking order and is reported to be pushing for a January exit.

AC Milan and Inter Milan are thought to be keen on the Serbia international, whose contract will expire at the end of the season should United not activate their one-year extension clause.

Piotr Zielinski possiblity

Liverpool could potentially resurrect a deal for Napoli midfielder Piotr Zielinski.

The Reds came close to signing the Poland international in 2016 and rumours went into overdrive when the player was pictured wearing a Liverpool shirt on a television show.

The deal didn’t happen and Napoli snapped him up from Udinese for a bargain £14million.

However, Italian newspaper La Repubblica claim Napoli are considering selling the 25-year-old after ‘exhausting’ contract discussions have failed.

The newspaper continues to say that Jurgen Klopp personally spoke with the player and praised his display after Liverpool’s Champions League defeat in Naples.

It’s claimed Zielinski would ‘reflect on his future’ if Klopp decided to come knocking.

Arsenal vs Tottenham

Arsenal and Tottenham are competing to sign Napoli star Dries Mertens.

That’s according to Italian publication Il Mattino, who claim the Premier League duo have registered their interest in the 32-year-old.

Mertens’ contract expires in June 2020 and he’ll be eligible to sign a pre-contract agreement with clubs outside of Italy in January.

Juventus, AC Milan and Inter have also been linked with the Belgian international.

Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid

Real Madrid are considering a world-record move for PSG star Kylian Mbappe.

The 20-year-old superstar joined PSG for £165million in August 2017 and has since become the most valuable player in world football.

Now, Le Parisien claim Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is willing to smash the current £198m world-record transfer fee paid by PSG to sign Neymar from Barcelona.

It’s reported that Real world offer up £343million for the French World Cup winner, who has scored a staggering 96 goals and provided 52 assists in 158 appearances in all competitions for Monaco and PSG.