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Nike have suspended all business ties with Mason Greenwood after the forward was arrested on rape and assault charges. A statement from the sporting giants reads: "We have suspended our relationship with Greenwood. We are deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations and will continue to closely monitor the situation." The Manchester United star is currently in police custody after his girlfriend Harriet Robson released disturbing evidence of the 20-year-old physically assaulting and raping her. Source: Nike Official

Kylian Mbappe has reached an agreement to join Real Madrid as a free agent in the summer, claims German outlet Bild. The Frenchman has agreed personal terms and will become the club’s highest-paid player upon joining. Madrid are willing to pay Mbappe a yearly salary of €50m, which would be around €38m (after-tax) – coming around to €790,000-a-week! This would make the Frenchman the second-highest player in football, just behind Lionel Messi. Mbappe is set to play Real Madrid as part of PSG in the Champions League in a few weeks time. While it won’t be possible for him to join the La Liga giants before that, he’s secured an agreement to join them for free once the season is over. Source: Bild

According to Goal.com reporter Neil Jones, Divock Origi and Neco Williams could leave Liverpool before the deadline. Takumi Minamino is extremely likely to stay at the club, Jones reports. He adds that Liverpool keep pushing for Fabio Carvalho. The January transfer window closes at 11pm today.

Jesse Lingard will not be leaving Manchester United in the January transfer window, according to Fabrizio Romano. Newcastle and West Ham were willing to sign the 29-year-old on loan but any potential deal was blocked by the Red Devils. The Athletic add that Man United's position is clear: Lingard will be staying at Old Trafford until the end of the 2021/22 campaign. Source: FabrizioRomano @ Twitter

Fabrizio Romano, RMC Sport and Onda Cero, all top sources, report that Ousmane Dembele will remain at Barcelona until the end of the season. He will not join Chelsea, or any other club, in the January window. The Frenchman is unlikely to sign a new deal with the Catalans. It means he would be available for free in the summer when his contract expires.

  Barcelona has reportedly reached an agreement with Arsenal to sign Aubameyang on Parmanent basis. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is set to join Barcelona on a PERMANENT DEAL, not a loan.  The player is taking a significant pay cut to join the Spanish giants on a free transfer.   All parties are happy with the deal. Arsenal are to make a £25m saving on his wages. He’ll undergo a medical this evening. Source: Sky Sports

Ferland Mendy has picked up a muscle injury, reliable Arancha Rodriguez reports. The Frenchman is going to miss 3 or 4 games: against Athletic Bilbao (Copa del Rey), Granada (La Liga), Villarreal (La Liga) and the Copa del Rey semifinals if Real Madrid proceed in the competition. He is also doubtful for the PSG game on February 15. He will be replaced with David Alaba or Nacho in the next few games. Source: Arancha Rodriguez

According to tier-one source David Ornstein of The Athletic, Newcastle has made a last-ditch attempt to sign Dele Alli. The newly-rich Premier League side has reportedly made an inquiry about getting the Englishman on loan. The Tottenham midfielder is believed to be extremely close to completing a deadline day move to Everton. The 25-year-old is understood to have agreed a two-and-a-half-year contract with the Toffees. It's interesting to see if the Magpies succeed in their push for Alli. Source: The Athletic

Adama Traore has been training with Barcelona on Monday, credible Alfredo Martinez reports. ¡Qué bonito es volver a casa! @AdamaTrd37 pic.twitter.com/rC1IayGvbF — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_es) January 31, 2022 The winger is expected to make his second first-team debut on February 6 against Atletico Madrid. Traore will be presented to Barca fans on Wednesday, February 2, at 13:30 CET. Source: Alfredo Martinez

Manchester United have officially confirmed an agreement with Everton for the transfer of Donny van de Beek. The Dutchman will spend the rest of the 2021/22 campaign on loan at the Merseyside before returning to Old Trafford in June 2022. The 24-year-old said: "I had a really positive meeting with the new coach [Frank Lampard]. We have the same ideas about football and he had a lot of influence on my decision." In addition to paying a loan fee to Man United, Everton will also be covering Van de Beek's entire salary for the remainder of the season. Source: Man United Official

"Dembele? Various solutions have been proposed, the last one depends on whether the player accepts it, it is to go to an English club," Barcelona president Joan Laporta said. The unnamed English side could be Chelsea — they are the only side consistently linked with a move for Dembouz today. Man United and Tottenham are also credited with an interest in the 24-year-old. But multiple reports have claimed that it's unlikely he would join United or Spurs. Another option could be Newcastle or even Arsenal — these sides were reported to be keen on Dembouz earlier this month. But if it's Chelsea Laporta is talking about, then Blues director Marina Granovskaia has slightly less than four hours left to complete the deal in time!

  Tottenham hotspur has completed the signing of Uruguay midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur from Juventus. Tottenham confirm Bentancur signing A few minutes after Juventus' tweet, Tottenham have now announced the signing of Rodrigo Bentancur. But the Uruguay midfielder is subject to international clearance and a work permit. The midfielder has signed a contract until 2026.   In his time at Juventus, he won three consecutive Serie A titles between 2018 and 2020, as well as two Supercoppa Italiana and Coppa Italia titles. Source: Sky Sports

  Scottish Defending Champions Glasgow Rangers are close to completing the Of Aaron Ramsey from Juventus. Aaron Ramsey has all but agreed on a move to join Rangers, on loan from Juventus.  Ramsey is in Glasgow to complete the move and viewed as a major coup for the Scottish Premiership leaders, with Juventus co-operating on wages to ensure he fits into the Ibrox side's wage structure.   The Welsh international was also of interest to several Premier League clubs, including the likes of Burnley, Crystal Palace and Wolves.  Confirmation of the deal will be announced before the midnight deadline in Scotland. Source: Sky Sports

  Juventus has signed Swiss midfielder Dennis Zakaria from Borussia Monchengladbach on a long-term deal.   Sky in Italy report Zakaria has signed a contract until the summer of 2026 after passing a medical this morning in Turin.   He will cost Juventus £4.2m up front with a further £2.5m in bonuses attached to the deal.   Juventus have also signed Turin-born defender Federico Gatti from Serie B side Frosinone.   Gatti will stay with Frosinone on loan for the remainder of the 2021/22 season and has also signed a deal until 2026. Source: Sky Sports

  Olympic   Lyon have completed the Re-signing of France midfielder Tanguy Ndombele from Tottenham until the end of the season.   He initially joins on loan with a fee of €1.42m, including an option to buy for reported £54m.   Spurs bought Ndombele from Lyon in a club-record deal worth £63m in 2019.   Paris Saint-Germain, Everton and Valencia had also tried to sign Ndombele in this window. Source: Sky Sports

  According to reports Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's proposed move to Barcelona is ste to fall apart.  Aubameyang's move from Arsenal to Barcelona looks in major doubt after talks over the financials broke down.  It is thought Aubameyang flew to Barcelona to visit family and did not have meetings with club officials.   Discussions between the clubs had centred around the percentage of Aubameyang’s wages Barcelona would pay.   Aubameyang had made “financial sacrifices” to try and get the deal done.   Time is running out for Barcelona to come up with the money Arsenal want. Aubameyang is expected to return to London. Source: Sky Sports

  Frank Lampard has expressed his delightment over his appointment as the manager of Everton. “It is a huge honour for me to represent and manage a club of Everton's size and tradition and I am very excited," Lampard told evertontv.   “I always had a great feeling when I played against Everton.   “There are certain clubs in England that when you go into the stadium, you can feel the passion the fans have for their team.  “It is very intense “I found it difficult when it was against me and I am very much looking forward to representing that on their [supporters'] side. I will bring the same passion they give when they watch their team.  “I think Everton is a unique club in that you can really understand what the fans want to see. The first thing they want is fight and desire and that must always be our baseline.   “I knew I had to work overly hard [as a player] to try to be the best I could. I'm the same as a manager and I want to see that in...

  According to Reports Kylian Mbappe has agreed to join Real Madrid next summer on free transfer.   The Frenchman has agreed personal terms and will become the club’s highest-paid player upon joining.   Madrid are willing to pay Mbappe a yearly salary of €50m, which would be around €38m (after-tax) – coming around to €790,000-a-week! This would make the Frenchman the second-highest player in football, just behind Lionel Messi.  Mbappe is set to play Real Madrid as part of PSG in the Champions League in a few weeks time.   While it won’t be possible for him to join the La Liga giants before that, he’s secured an agreement to join them for free once the season is over. Source: Tribuna

 It has been revealed that Manchester United Officials were having concerns over the Attitudes of Mason Greenwood.   Man United officials were starting to grow worried about Mason Greenwood’s attitude issues before he was arrested on Sunday after being accused of assaulting his girlfriend.   As per the Daily Mail, the Red Devils were unimpressed after hearing rumours that Greenwood held many parties during lockdown last year which forced neighbors to complain about the noise.   The Englishman has repeatedly fallen out with timekeeping issues and didn’t have the discipline United want in their players.   There was also scrutiny of his lack of chemistry with Cristiano Ronaldo on the pitch, with the two failing to connect during games.   Greenwood is currently suspended by United as the police continue investigation after his girlfriend posted damning evidence of him assaulting and raping her. Source: Tribuna

  According to reports Manchester United Interim manager Ralf Rangnick has approved Jesse Lingard move away from Old Trafford before the end of the transfer window.   The German gaffer met with the midfielder at Carrington on Monday morning and backed up his desire to leave.   Rangnick has left United’s board to make the final decision on Lingard’s future, with the Englishman attracting new offers on deadline day.    Newcastle United have come up with an improved offer to sign the midfielder before transfer deadline.    West Ham United have also come up with a transfer proposal that is better than the terms for which they took Lingard on loan last season.    Man United’s board will now have to decide whether they’re ready to let Jesse leave to either club before the transfer window shuts at 11 PM GMT. Source: Tribuna

    Everton Fc officially announced the appointment of Former Chelsea manager Frank Lampard as their new manager.    The Englishman has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with the Toffees and has been roped in as Rafa Benitez’s replacement.   Speaking about his decision to join Everton, Lampard said: “It is a huge honour for me to represent and manage a club the size and tradition of Everton Football Club. I’m very hungry to get started.  After speaking to the owner, Chairman and the Board, I very much felt their passion and ambition.  I hope they felt my ambition and how hard I want to work to bring it together. “You can feel the passion Everton fans have for their club. That will be hugely important.  As a team – the competitive level that the Premier League brings and the position we are in the table – we certainly need that. It’s a two-way thing.   “I think Everton is a unique club in that you can really understand what the ...

  Manchester City has completed the signing of Rivers Plate Argentine striker Julian Alvarez.   The 22-year-old forward has signed a five-and-a-half-year deal with the Premier League leaders until 2027.   The Citizens will reportedly pay a fee of around €17m (£14m) for the young Argentine.   However, City have added that Alvarez will be loaned back to River Plate and stay there until ‘at least the end of this season.’   Alvarez has made 96 appearances for River Plate in his career, scoring 36 goals and registering 25 assists. Source: Tribuna

  Arsenal Gabonese forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has bas been reported to be in Barcelona in bid to complete his loan move to the catalan club. Aubameyang arrived Barcelona early hours of today to complete his transfer to the club.  Barcelona are intent on signing the striker regardless of what happens with the Dembele situation.   The 32-year-old will sign for Barca on loan deal from Arsenal until the end of the season.   Aubameyang is a seasoned goalscorer, having shown marked success in the Bundesliga and Premier League. Source: Tribuna

The winter transfer window will officially shut on January 31, leaving clubs with little time to complete deals before the deadline. Manchester United haven't signed anybody new but have loaned out Axel Tuanzebe, Amad Diallo and Anthony Martial so far. With a little over 48 hours to go, Tribuna.com takes a look at players who could potentially leave Old Trafford before February. Donny van de Beek: Over the past couple of days, reports of the Dutchman joining Crystal Palace on loan have heated up. The Eagles have agreed to the Red Devils' loan terms, along with two other clubs. The choice is now Donny's. ADVERTISEMENT Eric Bailly: Linked with moving to AC Milan and even a reunion with Jose Mourinho at AS Roma, there hasn't been much to suggest a move will happen. However, Bailly is unhappy with his lack of game time at Old Trafford and could leave if United reach an agreement before the deadline. Jesse Lingard: It was Joel Glazer who blocked Lingard from joining West Ham...

Valencia have confirmed the signing of Ilaix Moriba on loan until the end of the 2021-22 season from RB Leipzig. The former Spain youth international is not new to La Liga having previously played 14 games for Barcelona and he scored one goal before he left for the Bundesliga. Moriba moved to Leipzig in August 2021 but he is back in Spain after playing 30 minutes of football in two appearances. His arrival at the Mastella is expected to boost Valencia's midfield as they are placed 10th on the league table. After completing the move on Friday, the 19-year-old expressed his readiness to give his 100 per cent for Jose Bordalas’ side who are without a win in their last four league outings. “I wanted to come here, and I thank the club for everything that they've done,” Moriba told the club’s website. “I want to thank the president and everybody who has made it possible for me to come here. “I just want to give my all on the pitch. Every time that I play, I try to do the best that I ...

At just 21, Erling Haaland is one of the most feared strikers in Europe right now. He scored 27 goals in the Bundesliga last season and has already hit 16 goals in 14 league games in 2021/22. In a recent interview with Sky Sports, however, the Borussia Dortmund forward revealed four things he could improve to become better. Haaland explained: "I think I can improve everything. "I can improve my finishing a lot. I can become faster and stronger. "But if I should improve one thing that is to don't be injured." Haaland is expected to leave Dortmund over the summer, with big clubs like Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Manchester United and more interested. Source: Sky Sports

Luis Diaz is wearing the No.7 shirt at Porto, and one could imagine that he would be happy to take the same shirt at Liverpool. However, with James Milner at the club at least until the summer, this number is not available. Neither is the No.14 shirt that Diaz wears for Colombia - it's occupied by Jordan Henderson. So, which shirt numbers are available to the likely newcomer? Here are some of them. No.16 - not the luckiest short for the Reds, the last Liverpool player who can claim to be successful while wearing it was Dietmar Hamann. No.19 - Ozan Kabak wore this shirt last season but crucially, this was also Sadio Mane's first shirt number at Liverpool. No.23 - Xherdan Shaqiri wore it last season. No.25 - the last man to wear it was Pepe Reina in the 2012/13 campaign. Source: Transfermarkt

Juventus have confirmed the signing of Dusan Vlahovic from Fiorentina. A club statement read: "20 goals in 24 appearances, between Serie A and Coppa Italia, in the first part of 2021/2022.  "And they become 41, in 64 appearances, if we add them to those of the 2020/2021 season. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗢𝗪, #𝗗𝗩𝟳 ! 🔥✅ 👕 Buy your Dušan Vlahović 7 shirt NOW! ➡️ https://t.co/rDNVoznIB1 — JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) January 28, 2022 "These are just a few numbers, which can be summed up in two words: total attacker. Or, if you prefer, Dusan Vlahovic, who is now officially a Juventus player. "And what better time to become one than on his 22nd birthday?" Source: Juventus FC Official

Lionel Messi's widely-publicised move to Paris Saint-Germain is clearly not going according to plan for everyone involved. Although the Argentine has scored five goals in the Champions League this season, his Ligue 1 tally has been nothing short of abysmal. The 34-year-old has one goal in 12 domestic fixtures, which means that his expected goals stat (xG) stands at negative for the first time in his career. Messi's league goals vs league xG 2010/11: +1.0 2011/12: +12.5 2012/13: +17.1 2013/14: +1.3 2014/15: +10.9 2015/16: +1.0 2016/17: +11.4 2017/18: +6.8 2018/19: +12.0 2019/20: +5.1 2020/21: +6.2 2021/22: -4.0 Source: oilysailor @ Twitter

Speaking after his recall to the Brazilian national team, Rodrygo told TNT Brazil: "It is very important for me to be back in the Brazil squad. "It was a goal to return to the Brazil squad. I think these games can define things, and I hope to play and settle in the national team. "All Brazilians want to be in Qatar. I'm going to work to try to be there. If I play well, I have a chance to go. "If I had to choose a title to win in 2022, I'd say the World Cup," Rodrygo added. Brazil will play Ecuador in a CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier later on Thursday - Rodrygo is expected to get a look at. Official line-up for the came show that Casemiro, Vinicius and Miltao are all starting the game for the Selecao. Source: TNT Brazil, (h/t Marca)

Apparently, Adama Traore and Martin Braithwaite played together for English Championship side Middlesbrough between 2017 and 2018. A fan @MattClark_08 on Twitter has reminded Boro fans of two of their ex-players now donning for the mighty Barcelona. "If you had told Middlesbrough fans in 2017/18 that both Martin Braithwaite and Adama Traoré would both be playing together for Barça in about four years, you would have got some very strange looks," Matthew Clark tweets. Well, for the players it's a step-up for their careers, but we can't really say the same for Barca. Middlesbrough are still playing in the second division in England (Championship). Source: Twitter

A couple of weeks ago, in a rare comment on his future, Erling Haaland suddenly accused Borussia Dortmund of pressuring him into making a decision about his next club before February. Now, speaking to Sky Sports, the Norwegian explains why he spoke out then. "I don't really want to say too much about it, but I felt it was time for me to say something," Haaland said. "A lot of others were speaking - so that was it. Now, I don't want to say too much. I said what I said, and now we move on." Haaland is likely going to be the biggest transfer of the next transfer window. It's understood that a £64m release clause kicks in this summer, but with his salary and the agent fees, his new club will have to pay a fortune to get the 21-year-old.

Ousmane Dembele is open to leaving Barcelona in January, according to credible Cadena SER. The Frenchman has taken this decision following the latest meeting with the club officials. Chelsea are said to be the best-positioned side to land the 24-year-old in January. Dembele has made 129 appearances for Barcelona since 2017, scoring 31 goals and providing 23 assists. Source: Cadena SER

Frank Lampard is firmly in the running for the vacant managerial seat at Everton, The Telegraph reports. The former Chelsea player and manager is set for a 'second interview' with the Toffees who are interested in appointing him as head coach. Lampard competes with former Porto and Olympiacos manager Vitor Pereira for the position. Everton fans have made their thoughts on the Lampard vs Pereira debate known, writing "Pereira out, Lampard in" on a wall close to Goodison Park. Lampard has been unemployed for a year following his sacking from Chelsea on January 25 last year. Since then, he held talks with Crystal Palace and Norwich but reportedly ruled himself out of contention on both occasions. Source: The Telegraph

Marcelo told the referee "you're very bad" after receiving a red card in Real Madrid's 2-1 Copa del Rey win against Elche. Thus, the Brazilian will serve two additional games for insulting the ref, plus his one-game ban. The ref made all sorts of blunders on the day, including booking Toni Kroos for a tackle that never happened. However, the good news for our captain is that he can still play in the Copa del Rey if Real Madrid reaches the final. This is because, Madrid will play 3 games before the final - a quarter-final and a 2-legged semi-final. Source: Marca

Ousmane Dembele is now prepared to depart from Barcelona in January, as per recent reports. That should come as good news for the Blaugrana more than anything else for two main reasons: 1. Barcelona earn money For Dembele to leave Barca this month, it means a club must pay the Blaugrana some fee to take him - be that PSG or Chelsea, we can only be careless. For a player whose contract expires in less than 6 months time, that sounds like a bargain. Barcelona has slapped a €20m price tag on Dembouz. But should be prepared to take less than that and run. 2. Barcelona saves money The departure of Philippe Coutinho (albeit on loan) means that Dembele is now Barca's highest earner, raking in a jaw-dropping €17.3m per year. It's shocking he even wants that money increased. Thus, with Dembele out the door, Barca gets to save that much money, which they could funnel into signing someone like Erling Haaland next summer. Source: La Vanguardia

Jurgen Klopp has been nominated for the Premier League Manager of the Month award for January. The Liverpool boss led his side to two wins and one draw. The Reds were victorious against Crystal Palace and Brentford and drew 2-2 at Chelsea. Liverpool are currently nine points behind league leaders Manchester City and have a game in hand over our rivals. Klopp is up against Pep Guardiola (Manchester City), Bruno Lage (Wolverhampton Wanderers) and Dean Smith (Norwich City) for the prize. Fans can vote for their pick up until January 31 - you can go to the Premier League website by clicking here.

Manchester United are standing firm in talks with Newcastle regarding a loan agreement for Jesse Lingard. According to the Guardian, a tier-two source, the Red Devils value the forward at £50 million despite his expiring contract. Therefore, Man United insist that the £12 million bonus the Magpies would have to pay if they avoid relegation this season is 'good value'. At the moment, it remains to be seen whether Newcastle are ready to pay a loan fee plus bonus in addition to covering Lingard's entire salary of £100,000-a-week. Man United will let Jesse Lingard join Newcastle on 3 conditions — explained The winter transfer window closes on January 31 but Manchester United are yet to sort out Jesse Lingard's future. Newcastle United are interested in taking the 28-year-old on loan until the end of the season as they look to avoid relegation to the Championship. But since the Englishman's contract at Old Trafford expires in June 2022, the Red Devils have a list of dema...

  Ghanaian FA  have dismissed its National Team Coach Milovan Rajevac following their early exit from the AFCON group stages.  This decision comes in eight days after the Black Stars crashed out of the Africa Cup of Nations in the group stages.  The country's football association (GFA) first discussed the 68-year-old Serb's position just three days after the shock 3-2 loss to Comoros which sealed their fate at the tournament in Cameroon.  "This follows the receipt of the technical report from the coach, and the report from the management committee, following Ghana's early exit from the Africa Cup of Nations," a GFA statement on Wednesday said.   "The GFA will soon announce the reconstituted technical team and management committee after due engagement with all relevant stakeholders."   Ghana will need to have a coach in place ahead of their crucial two-legged 2022 World Cup play-off against West African arch-rivals Nigeria in March.  ...

  Barcelona have been reported to be close to completing the loan signing of Wolves Winger Adama Traore.  Wolves attacker Adama Traore is closer to returning to Barcelona.  Traore has been offered to Barca by his agent Jorge Mendes and Sport says an agreement now exists.   The winger is willing to move to Barca this summer, though a deal could be brought forward in the coming days should the Catalans sell Ousmane Dembele.   Traore was in Barcelona at the beginning of January to speak with Blaugrana directors and there was a summit in which he formally expressed his desire to return.   Along with Barca, Tottenham are also pushing to sign the Spain international this month. Source:  Tribalfootball

  According to reports Chelsea a preparing to make a transfer bid for Mohamed Salah. Chelsea are ready to test Liverpool's resolve over Mohamed Salah. With his current deal now inside it's final 18 months, contract talks with Liverpool have been dragging on.   Goal says there is no guarantee of Salah and Liverpool reaching an agreement and instead the situation has encouraged the interest of European rivals.   Former club Chelsea are drawing up plans to bid for the Egypt captain, while PSG, Real Madrid and Barcelona are also interested.   Reds boss Jurgen Klopp said last week: “We know, I know, that Mo wants to stay.  We want him to stay. This is where we are. These things take time, I can't change that, sorry! But I think everything is in place."  However despite Klopp's words, those close to negotiations say the reality is the opposite: with no progress being made. Source:  Tribalfootball

  Chelsea former number one and technical chief Petr Cech has stated that Tuchels backroom staff are the key to the German's success at the club.   Cech has lauded the impact of manager Thomas Tuchel after his first year in charge.  Cech says the secret to his success has been Tuchel's willingness to fuse his backroom team with those he inherited from predecessor Frank Lampard.   He told chelseafc.com: "Thomas gelled smoothly at Chelsea very quickly, and that has been the key to his success.  He was a coach of teams who were at or near the top of their respective leagues, Borussia Dortmund and PSG, and of course that gives you great experience.  When he walked in, you could feel he had a lot of experience in football already, from being a coach of youth teams to the top teams.   "When you come to a new club and you're taking over from a club legend, there is a lot of expectation you start winning straightaway.  Thomas is a good listener...

  Catalan Giants Barcelona are said to be very confident of signing Chelsea Skipper Cesar Azpilicueta.   The Spanish defender's contract with Chelsea is set to expire at the end of this season.   Negotiations over an extension have not gone down well with the 32-year-old.   The Guardian says Azpilicueta is now excited to play under Xavi at Barcelona. Chelsea are open to a one-year extension with an option for an extra year.  Barca are offering a better deal and as it stands Azpilicueta will be playing for the Blaugrana next season. Source:  Tribalfootball

    Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has instructed the signing of Argentine striker Paulo Dybala's.   The Argentina striker is off contract in June and talks over a new deal have stalled.   Klopp, reports TMW, is a big fan of Dybala and wants Liverpool to explore the prospect of bringing him to England.   The Reds are free to secure Dybala to a pre-contract, while Juve have informed his camp they intend to make a new offer in February.   Inter Milan are also interested in the striker. Source:  Tribalfootball

  Juventus Argentine  Forward Paulo Dybala has reportedly received a Pre-contract offer from Manchester City.  Off contract in June, Dybala is free to sign a pre-contract with any foreign club ahead of leaving Juve for nothing at the end of the season.   La Gazzetta dello Sport says City have come forward and tabled a deal worth €10m-a-year plus bonuses to 2026.  City's offer is the best Dybala has on the table. Juve's last offer was for €7m-a-year plus bonuses to 2025. Source: Tribalfootball

  Newcastle united fullback Kieran Trippier has revealed that Manchester United were keen on bringing him. Newcastle United defender Kieran Trippier has spoken of missing a move to Manchester United last summer.  Trippier left Atletico Madrid for Newcastle earlier this January market. He told the Athletic: “After the Euros, there was a serious interest in me.  I should be more careful with my words because I don't want any more trouble, but Manchester United were interested in me.   "We had talks, but Atlético wanted me to be paid the full release clause, which is a lot of money for a 30-year-old player, so I understand why Manchester United dropped the idea of signing me.  "There were options with other clubs, but now I don't care anymore." Source:  Tribalfootball

  English Clubs Newcastle United and Everton have been reported to be interested in signing Bayern Munich midfielder Thomas Muller.   The 33-year-old remains a pivotal part of the Bundesliga giant's success with nine goals and an incredible 20 assists this season.   Muller though has just one more year left on his contract after the current season.   BILD says the experienced Germany and Bayern Munich star is being sought after by both Newcastle and Everton.   Newcastle are hoping to strengthen more during the January transfer window and will be expected to spend big money this summer - especially if they maintain their Premier League status.   The Magpies have already boosted their survival hopes with the signings of Kieran Trippier from Atletico Madrid and Chris Wood from rivals Burnley. Source:  Tribalfootball

On Tuesday, sporting director Jordi Cruyff and Xavi met Ousmane Dembele's agents, Mundo Deportivo's reliable Edu Polo says. Mateu Alemany could not attend the meeting because he had tested positive for COVID-19. During the meeting, Dembele and his agent assured that the player wants to stay at Barcelona. The Catalans are now optimistic that they will manage to find a satisfactory resolution by the end of the month. However, Barca's overall position hasn't changed. At the moment, Dembele is frozen out of the squad since he refused the latest extension offer. Blaugrana have told the player to leave as soon as possible. Source: Mundo Deportivo

FIFA continue their push to change the World Cup format as they look to hold the tournament every two years instead of four. And Gianni Infantino believes that the innovation could have an unexpected humanitarian benefit for Africa and its people. The FIFA president said: "This topic is not about whether we want a World Cup every two years, but about what do we want to do for the future of football. If we think about rest of world and the vast majority of Europe, then we have to think about what football brings. "Football is about opportunity, about hope, about the national teams. We cannot say to the rest of world give us your money, but watch us on TV. We need to include them. "We need to find ways to include the whole world to give hope to Africans so that they don't need to cross the Mediterranean in order to find maybe a better life but, more probably, death in the sea. "We need to give opportunities, to give dignity. Not by charity but by allowing the rest...

Cristiano Ronaldo has an extra reason to be motivated as Manchester United look to secure a top-4 finish. According to The Athletic, the Portuguese 'will face a 25 per cent pay cut' if the Red Devils fail to qualify for the Champions League. Cristiano's £385,000-per-week salary will dip to just £288,000-per-week, and he will therefore lose his stature as the highest-earning player at the club. The Red Devils are currently fourth in the Premier League table although sixth-placed Arsenal, who are just two points behind, have a game in hand (against Tottenham). Source: The Athletic