Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Tottenham make contact with Mourinho

Posted Wednesday, October 16, 2019 by Goal.com

Giroud open to Chelsea exit in January

Olivier Giroud is open to leaving Chelsea in January if his playing time does not increase, according to the Evening Standard.

The France international has seen his minutes decrease this season after the emergence of Tammy Abraham at Stamford Bridge.

Giroud is keen to fight for more playing time but may require a move if he is to keep his place with France.

Lazio: We've turned down €100m for Milinkovic-Savic

Lazio president Claudio Lotito has said his side turned down offers of €100 million for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic this summer.

Real Madrid, Juventus and Manchester United are just a few of the sides who have been linked with a move for the Serbian star.

"For our midfielder we have refused offers of over €100 million this summer," Lotito told Corriere dello Sport.

Atletico set to move for Cavani

Atletico Madrid will look to sign Edinson Cavani to a pre-contract agreement in January, according to Le10Sport.

Cavani's deal with PSG will expire at the end of the season and the Uruguayan will be free to sign a deal for next season with any team in January.

Though Atletico have been tipped to bid for Cavani in the new year, the Liga side are more likely to aim to land Cavani on a free for next season.

Tottenham make contact with Mourinho

There is increasing uncertainty over Mauricio Pochettino's future

Tottenham have made contact with Jose Mourinho, according to Soccer Link.

Mauricio Pochettino is under fire in north London after Tottenham have made a poor start to the season, despite investing heavily in the squad this summer.

Though Pochettino isn't on the verge of losing his job yet, Spurs have reached out to Mourinho to gauge his interest in the position.

Bayern tracking Waldschmidt

Bayern Munich are keeping an eye on Freiburg star Luca Waldschmidt, claims Calciomercato.

The 23-year-old made his debut with Germany's senior team this month, building on an impressive campaign with Freiburg.

Waldschmidt has already scored five goals in eight appearances in all competitions this season.

Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Tottenham make contact with Mourinho

Napoli offer new deals to Callejon and Mertens

Napoli have offered three-year contract extensions to Jose Callejon and Dries Mertens, reports Gianluca Di Marzio.

The pair, both 32, will see their current deals expire at the end of the season but both players are still key to their side's efforts.

Representatives for Callejon and Mertens are mulling over the offers and have yet to respond to Napoli.

Man Utd to spend in January

Manchester United are ready to spend in the January transfer window, according to ESPN FC.

United are off to a slow start and the club's board acknowledges that it failed to adequately replace Romelu Lukaku, Alexis Sanchez and Ander Herrera, who left in the summer.

The Red Devils are ready to bring in new signings but have made it clear they will not be forced to overpay for any reinforcements.

Milan consider Elneny move in January

AC Milan are interested in a move for Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny in January, reports Gazzetta dello Sport.

Elneny is currently on loan at Besiktas, but the Egypt international is interested in a permanent move away from the Emirates.

Milan believe they can land the 27-year-old for around €15 million (£13m/$17m).