UPDATED " Good Morning & Good Afternoon " Football Tuesday
Tue Dec 08, 2015 8:10 am
Tuesday 08th Dec 2015
MORNING!
Hello and welcome to the Transfer Centre - we'll have all the latest transfer news and gossip through the day.
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Here’s a round-up of the biggest transfer lines making Tuesday's national back pages…
Arsene Wenger is lining up a move for Celta Vigo's star forward Nolito. The Arsenal boss has been a long-term admirer of the 29-year-old and is keen to bolster his attacking options. (The Sun)
Liverpool have entered the chase for Charlton's 18-year-old striker Ademola Lookman. (Daily Mirror)
Tottenham scouts were present at Marseille's game against Rennes last week as they monitor Belgium international striker Michy Batshuayi. (Daily Mail)
Arsenal and Liverpool will go head-to-head for Leicester's England youngster Ben Chilwell, who is currently on loan at Huddersfield Town. (Daily Express)
Alexis Sanchez, the Arsenal forward, has won the Football Supporters Federation's Player of the Year award for his outstanding form in the 2015 calendar year. (Daily Telegraph)
MORNING!
Hello and welcome to the Transfer Centre - we'll have all the latest transfer news and gossip through the day.
Stand by for Paper Talk coming up...
PAPER TALK
Here’s a round-up of the biggest transfer lines making Tuesday's national back pages…
Arsene Wenger is lining up a move for Celta Vigo's star forward Nolito. The Arsenal boss has been a long-term admirer of the 29-year-old and is keen to bolster his attacking options. (The Sun)
Liverpool have entered the chase for Charlton's 18-year-old striker Ademola Lookman. (Daily Mirror)
Tottenham scouts were present at Marseille's game against Rennes last week as they monitor Belgium international striker Michy Batshuayi. (Daily Mail)
Arsenal and Liverpool will go head-to-head for Leicester's England youngster Ben Chilwell, who is currently on loan at Huddersfield Town. (Daily Express)
Alexis Sanchez, the Arsenal forward, has won the Football Supporters Federation's Player of the Year award for his outstanding form in the 2015 calendar year. (Daily Telegraph)
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Tue Dec 08, 2015 8:11 am
DEILA SCOUTS KOZAK
Celtic boss Ronny Deila made a “personal check” on Aston Villa’s Libor Kozak on Monday night, according to the Birmingham Mail.
Kizok scored twice as Villa’s U21s beat Derby 2-1 at Villa Park, with Deila in the directors box, and the Celtic manager could swoop in January with the Czech forward out of favour under Remi Garde.
07:47
TRANSFER HEADLINES
Vlaar joins AZ Alkmaar
United to bid for Neymar (Telegraph)
Lewandowski 'open to Real move'
Butland cools Liverpool talk
Ferguson backs Jose to stay
Pressure builds on Monk
Paper Talk
UNITED 'TO BID FOR NEYMAR'
Barcelona want to keep him and there's no indication Neymar wants to leave, but Manchester United continue to be linked with the Brazil forward.
This morning the Daily Telegraph carry reports that United will make a £143.9m offer for Neymar next month, with the Premier League club ready to back Louis van Gaal in the transfer market in a big way again.
Celtic boss Ronny Deila made a “personal check” on Aston Villa’s Libor Kozak on Monday night, according to the Birmingham Mail.
Kizok scored twice as Villa’s U21s beat Derby 2-1 at Villa Park, with Deila in the directors box, and the Celtic manager could swoop in January with the Czech forward out of favour under Remi Garde.
07:47
TRANSFER HEADLINES
Vlaar joins AZ Alkmaar
United to bid for Neymar (Telegraph)
Lewandowski 'open to Real move'
Butland cools Liverpool talk
Ferguson backs Jose to stay
Pressure builds on Monk
Paper Talk
UNITED 'TO BID FOR NEYMAR'
Barcelona want to keep him and there's no indication Neymar wants to leave, but Manchester United continue to be linked with the Brazil forward.
This morning the Daily Telegraph carry reports that United will make a £143.9m offer for Neymar next month, with the Premier League club ready to back Louis van Gaal in the transfer market in a big way again.
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Tue Dec 08, 2015 8:12 am
FOXES KEEN ON DELORT
Leicester City are reportedly keen on former Wigan frontman Andy Delort, according to the Daily Star.
The 24-year-old currently plays in France's top-flight for Caen.
Leicester City are reportedly keen on former Wigan frontman Andy Delort, according to the Daily Star.
The 24-year-old currently plays in France's top-flight for Caen.
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Tue Dec 08, 2015 8:14 am
Aston Villa have entered the race to sign Roma defender Ashley Cole, according to Tuttomercatoweb.com.
Relegation-threatened Villa reportedly want to sign the former Arsenal, Chelsea and England left-back in January and negotiations could open in the coming days.
Relegation-threatened Villa reportedly want to sign the former Arsenal, Chelsea and England left-back in January and negotiations could open in the coming days.
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Tue Dec 08, 2015 9:56 am
Transfer Centre
Live Blog
TRANSFER HEADLINES
Vlaar joins AZ Alkmaar
United to bid for Neymar (Telegraph)
Lewandowski 'open to Real move'
Butland cools Liverpool talk
Ferguson backs Jose to stay
Pressure builds on Monk
Paper Talk
VILLA FACE BATTLE FOR COLE
Aston Villa have enquired about signing former Chelsea defender Ashley Cole on a free transfer, but face competition from New York City FC, now managed by Cole's former team-mate Patrick Vieira.
Villa want cover after Jordan Amavi's season-ending knee injury, and Cole will be available for nothing in January.
Live Blog
TRANSFER HEADLINES
Vlaar joins AZ Alkmaar
United to bid for Neymar (Telegraph)
Lewandowski 'open to Real move'
Butland cools Liverpool talk
Ferguson backs Jose to stay
Pressure builds on Monk
Paper Talk
VILLA FACE BATTLE FOR COLE
Aston Villa have enquired about signing former Chelsea defender Ashley Cole on a free transfer, but face competition from New York City FC, now managed by Cole's former team-mate Patrick Vieira.
Villa want cover after Jordan Amavi's season-ending knee injury, and Cole will be available for nothing in January.
Re: " Good Morning " Football Tuesday 8th Dec 2015
Tue Dec 08, 2015 3:12 pm
GOOD AFTERNOON 
BARNSLEY EXTEND TONEY DEAL
Barnsley have confirmed that Newcastle striker Ivan Toney has extended his loan spell at Oakwell until January 9.
Toney told the club's website: “I’ve settled in very well over the past month and I’m really enjoying my time here, so I’m really pleased to extend my stay.
“The lads and the staff are a great bunch and made me feel welcome, so it was an easy decision to make when the opportunity came along to stay at Barnsley.
RONALDINHO ON MAN UTD AND BLACKBURN
Ronaldinho has confirmed he almost joined Manchester United before signing for Barcelona in 2003 - and that he did hold talks with Blackburn in 2011.
In an interview with FourFourTwo magazine, Ronaldinho said: "It almost happened with United. It was a matter of 48 hours, but Sandro Rosell had told me way before I got the offer: 'If I become Barca president, will you come?' I said yes.
"About Blackburn - we talked to them, but I wanted to come back home to Brazil."
REDS IN GRUJIC TALKS
A little bit more info on Liverpool’s interest in Red Star Belgrade midfielder Marko Grujic, courtesy of the Liverpool Echo.
The Reds have reportedly held “productive talks” with the Serbia U21 international ahead of a potential £5m move to Anfield, although the deal may have to wait until the summer.
Chelsea, Inter Milan and Roma have also been tracking the 19-year-old.
MOURINHO DOESN’T FEAR SACK
Jose Mourinho refused to entertain the possibility that he may be sacked as Chelsea manager.
Speaking to reporters ahead of Chelsea's Champions League match against Porto, Mourinho said: “This is not a one-man responsibility.
“There are no ifs. Win, draw or lose. I am an optimistic guy. There are no ifs. I did lots of good things in this club for the owner to know the quality I have.
“And if the owner shows me that belief twice – one when he brought me back to the club, the second time when he gave me a new contract, for four years – I don’t think the owner is a person to change with the wind.”
DEBUCHY CONSIDERS ARSENAL EXIT
Mathieu Debuchy will hold talks with Arsene Wenger before January and admits he may have to leave Arsenal for first-team football.
“At the moment, I need game time,” Debuchy told RMC. “The past two games, I haven’t been in the [France] squad.
“Everything is clear. I need game time and that’s why I’ll have to discuss it with the coach soon. We will see what offers there are between now and [January] – if there are any.”
Asked whether he could choose another club in England, he said: "I love England and the league so yes, of course.”
LIVERPOOL TO MISS GJURIC?
Liverpool have been keeping tabs on Red Star Belgrade midfielder Marko Grujic but look set to miss out to Bundesliga side Stuttgart, according to the Daily Mail.
The 19-year-old has made 20 appearances for the Serbian side this season, and has five caps for the national side's U21s.
STUART GRAY NAMED SENIOR COACH
Fulham have confirmed that former Sheffield Wednesday manager Stuart Gray has been named senior coach, but the club is yet to appoint a head coach.
Steve Wigley will work alongside Gray as Fulham prepare to face Brentford on Saturday, and the search to replace Kit Symons continues.
BARNSLEY EXTEND TONEY DEAL
Barnsley have confirmed that Newcastle striker Ivan Toney has extended his loan spell at Oakwell until January 9.
Toney told the club's website: “I’ve settled in very well over the past month and I’m really enjoying my time here, so I’m really pleased to extend my stay.
“The lads and the staff are a great bunch and made me feel welcome, so it was an easy decision to make when the opportunity came along to stay at Barnsley.
RONALDINHO ON MAN UTD AND BLACKBURN
Ronaldinho has confirmed he almost joined Manchester United before signing for Barcelona in 2003 - and that he did hold talks with Blackburn in 2011.
In an interview with FourFourTwo magazine, Ronaldinho said: "It almost happened with United. It was a matter of 48 hours, but Sandro Rosell had told me way before I got the offer: 'If I become Barca president, will you come?' I said yes.
"About Blackburn - we talked to them, but I wanted to come back home to Brazil."
REDS IN GRUJIC TALKS
A little bit more info on Liverpool’s interest in Red Star Belgrade midfielder Marko Grujic, courtesy of the Liverpool Echo.
The Reds have reportedly held “productive talks” with the Serbia U21 international ahead of a potential £5m move to Anfield, although the deal may have to wait until the summer.
Chelsea, Inter Milan and Roma have also been tracking the 19-year-old.
MOURINHO DOESN’T FEAR SACK
Jose Mourinho refused to entertain the possibility that he may be sacked as Chelsea manager.
Speaking to reporters ahead of Chelsea's Champions League match against Porto, Mourinho said: “This is not a one-man responsibility.
“There are no ifs. Win, draw or lose. I am an optimistic guy. There are no ifs. I did lots of good things in this club for the owner to know the quality I have.
“And if the owner shows me that belief twice – one when he brought me back to the club, the second time when he gave me a new contract, for four years – I don’t think the owner is a person to change with the wind.”
DEBUCHY CONSIDERS ARSENAL EXIT
Mathieu Debuchy will hold talks with Arsene Wenger before January and admits he may have to leave Arsenal for first-team football.
“At the moment, I need game time,” Debuchy told RMC. “The past two games, I haven’t been in the [France] squad.
“Everything is clear. I need game time and that’s why I’ll have to discuss it with the coach soon. We will see what offers there are between now and [January] – if there are any.”
Asked whether he could choose another club in England, he said: "I love England and the league so yes, of course.”
LIVERPOOL TO MISS GJURIC?
Liverpool have been keeping tabs on Red Star Belgrade midfielder Marko Grujic but look set to miss out to Bundesliga side Stuttgart, according to the Daily Mail.
The 19-year-old has made 20 appearances for the Serbian side this season, and has five caps for the national side's U21s.
STUART GRAY NAMED SENIOR COACH
Fulham have confirmed that former Sheffield Wednesday manager Stuart Gray has been named senior coach, but the club is yet to appoint a head coach.
Steve Wigley will work alongside Gray as Fulham prepare to face Brentford on Saturday, and the search to replace Kit Symons continues.