Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Newcastle make €20m Memphis Depay offer

Posted Thursday, December 22, 2022 by Goal.com

Portugal pushing for Mourinho to take over as coach

The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) are waiting on Jose Mourinho to make a decision regarding his future.

Sky Sport in Italy reports the governing body wants him to leave Roma to take over as the national team coach and are considering Rui Jorge as an alternative should Mourinho reject their advances.

Benfica demand €100m for Enzo Fernandez

Benfica are pushing for a €100 million transfer fee for star player Enzo Fernandez, Tuttosport reports.

The 21-year-old midfielder has seen his value skyrocket in the wake of his World Cup success with Argentina.

Liverpool have been linked to him, but the Eagles are not willing to let him go for a low price.

Newcastle make €20m Memphis Depay offer (Mundo Deportivo)

Newcastle are prepared to offer Barcelona €20 million for Memphis Depay in January, Mundo Deportivo reports.

The Dutch attacker's contract expires in the summer but he wants to leave Barca next month and the club are willing to sell him for the right price. Galatasaray are said to be interested in him, but he is reluctant to move to Turkey and could end up in the Premier League with Newcastle.

Chelsea close to Andrey Santos signing

Chelsea are close to signing Andrey Santos from Vasco da Gama.

GOAL understands he will sign a five-year contract with the Premier League side and join the club in January.

Charlotte sign midfielder Cambridge

Charlotte FC gave up $50,000 in General Allocation Money to Vancouver Whitecaps to sign Brandon Cambridge.

The midfielder signed a deal that runs through the 2024 MLS season with option to extend to 2025 and 2026.