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Posted Tuesday, October 22, 2019 by Express.co.uk
Sell Kane - Evra
Manchester United defender Patrice Evra believes Tottenham should sell stars such as Harry Kane to help rebuild the squad.
The Frenchman was asked by presenter David Jones: "Should [Spurs] start thinking about selling Harry Kane, selling Dele Alli, to try and raise funds to improve the rest of the squad?"
And Evra replied by saying the time is right for Spurs to move Kane on.
"Exactly, they have to rebuild the team," he said. "It's six years they've been playing together and the problem is like, when it is a long period you're playing together and you don't win something, mentally it is really difficult to recover after that."
Mourinho talk bothers me
Zinedine Zidane isn't happy about the speculation regarding his future as Real Madrid manager.
Reports have emerged claiming Real Madrid chiefs are planning a move for Jose Mourinho if Zidane continues to struggle to get a tune out of his players.
And Zidane has commented on the gossip.
"In football, people forget what you've done in the past," The French manager said. "The important thing is the present…I'm not going to say it doesn't bother me what is being said about other coaches, because it does.
"But what I have to do as a coach is to give everything, get the players to do the same, to give everything – and that's all I can do."
Wanted: Isco
Manchester City and Arsenal are eager to sign Real Madrid star Isco.
That's according to Spanish newspaper Sport, who claim the Premier league duo are 'crazy' about signing the 27-year-old.
Isco was expected to leave the Bernabeu over the summer but a last minute U-turn saw him remain with the Spanish giants.
Now, Sport claim Isco is desperate to win his place back in the Spanish national team ahead of the World Cup and will look to find a solution in January.
Man Utd eye Timo Werner
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has stepped up his interest in signing German international hitman Timo Werner but could be forced to wait to get his man.
RB Leipzig striker Werner has become one of Europe's most sought-after forwards and Solskjaer is keen to strengthen his forward line.
Werner, 23, has been with Leipzig for the last three seasons scoring 68 times in 124 appearances in all competitions.
He has been a long-time target for Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and only signed a new four-year deal at the start of this season but the Premier League vultures are still circling.
Werner is on Solskjaer's shopping list and would be a longer-term solution for his misfiring forward line than veteran Juventus star Mario Mandzukic.
Wanted: Amine Harit
Barcelona are monitoring Schalke star Amine Harit.
The Catalan giants are in the market for a midfielder and have identified Harit as a potential January signing.
The 22-year-old has scored four goals and provided four assists in nine appearances in all competitions for Schalke this season.
And Barcelona chiefs are keeping a close eye on the seven-capped Morocco international.
Philippe Coutinho satisfaction
Bayern Munich are extremely pleased with the loan signing of Philippe Coutinho.
That's according to Bayern Munich chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, who believes the Brazilian playmaker has shown a great attitude since arriving from Barcelona.
"Philippe is a high-quality player," Rummenigge told Kicker. "Philippe has no star attitudes. He is a very pleasant person and he is very popular throughout the club. We are very satisfied with the transfer."
Bayern have the option to sign Coutinho on a permanent basis at the end of the season for £120million.
Kylian Mbappe priority
Real Madrid have their sights set on signing PSG forward Kylian Mbappe.
The 20-year-old French World Cup winner has an incredible record for PSG, netting 63 goals and providing 35 assists in 94 appearances.
He's considered the most valuable young talent on the planet at £180million and Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is solely focused on bringing him to the Bernabeu.
Spanish newspaper AS claim Perez isn't interested in signing Paul Pogba from Manchester United and would only sign him to keep Zinedine Zidane happy.
Instead, Perez wants everything geared towards signing Mbappe next summer.
James Maddison latest
Manchester United are 'confident' they'll complete the signing of James Maddison in the next 12 months.
That's according to The Athletic, who claim Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side view the England international as their top target.
Maddison, 22, arrived at Leicester from Norwich in June 2017 for £20million - but is now thought to be worth triple that figure at £60m.
The Athletic claim the playmaker could even sign a new deal at the King Power Stadium that would guarantee the Foxes an ever bigger fee.
Done deal - Bearne signs
Jack Bearne has signed his first professional contract with Liverpool.
Bearne, 18, arrived at Anfield from Notts County in December 2016 for a reported £150k.
The versatile forward netted in both Under-18 Merseyside derbies against Everton and has made the step up to the Under-23 squad this season.
"Bearne's pace and skill mean he can play in several different positions along the front line and he made the step up to the U23 squad in pre-season with considerable success," Liverpool wrote on their official website.
FOOTBALL: #LFC youngster Jack Bearne has signed his first professional contract with the club. The versatile forward, who turned 18 last month, is a member of Barry Lewtas’ U18s squad and was a part of the FA Youth Cup Cup winning squad last season pic.twitter.com/CN22M3fUBr
— BBC Merseyside Sport (@bbcmerseysport) 21 October 2019
Dayot Upamecano transfer
Arsenal are winning the race to sign RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano.
The Gunners were linked with the French defender during the summer transfer window but couldn't meet his £70million valuation .
Now, Calciomercato claim Arsenal will fend off competition from AC Milan to secure the 20-year-old's signature.
It's claimed Upamecano's release clause lowers by £17m each year - meaning Unai Emery's side could clinch his signature for around £50million.
Angel Gomes contract
Manchester United teenager Angel Gomes will sign a new contract with the club.
Gomes, 19, has made three senior appearances for the senior side this campaign and looks set for a big future at Old Trafford.
The Sun claim United are desperate to offer him fresh terms after reports Barcelona were showing interest.
Gomes' current deal is set to expire in June 2020 and he'll be eligible to discuss terms with clubs outside of England in January.
Christian Eriksen plan
Paris Saint-Germain are set to make Christian Eriksen an offer in January, as the Denmark international continues to snub the offer of a new deal at Tottenham.
The 27-year-old looked set to join Real Madrid when he eventually leaves north London in June, with the Spaniards unlikely to pay the fee Manchester United are demanding for alternative target Paul Pogba.
The Daily Mail have claimed French giants PSG are now carefully considering what they can offer the playmaker, and added that Spurs may be open to doing a deal in January.
United have also been linked with a move for Eriksen as they continue to rebuild under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, but his age may prevent interest going any further.
Nemanja Matic January bid
Inter Milan are planning a move for Nemanja Matic in January.
The Serbia international's contract expires in June 2020 and he'll be free to sign a pre-contract agreement with clubs outside England.
It's claimed manager Antonio Conte has instructed Inter officials to make an offer in the winter transfer window and hopes to land his signature for a cut-price fee.
The Italian side will also make a move for Barcelona outcast Ivan Rakitic, according to Calciomercato.
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