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TRANSFER NEWS live updates - Follow the latest news and gossip as Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool prepare to start 2019 with a bang when the January window opens.
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Man Utd manager update
Man Utd will not appoint a permanent new boss until the season is over.
That’s according to talkSPORT host Jim White, who claims United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has told him precisely that.
United are on the hunt for a new manager after sacking Jose Mourinho last week following a disappointing season to date, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer being appointed on an interim basis.
And White has revealed that Woodward said that no decision will be made until the current campaign is over.
“Ed Woodward told me, on the record, that last week was not a proud one for Manchester United,” White said.
“He said the club now needed to undergo the proper process of finding the right manager and that NOTHING will be announced before the end of the season.
“He said he’d been inundated with applications and recommendations – the top people in the game want this job.
“But he said, at the end of the day, nothing will be announced before the end of the season.
“He also said [owners] the Glazers are huge United traditionalists and they want to emphasise that they want things to be run the Manchester United way.”
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Alderweireld contract extension
Tottenham will trigger the clause in Toby Alderweireld’s contract to extend his deal until 2020 - setting him up for a £25m transfer in the summer.
Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed Tottenham will trigger their option in Alderweireld’s contract to extend his deal until 2020.
But in doing so Alderweireld can leave the club next summer for £25m as long as the bid is made more than 14 days before the transfer window closes in August.
When asked if the club would trigger the extension Pochettino said: "Yes, for sure. It is obvious. It is the same situation as Jan (Vertonghen)."
Transfer news: Toby Alderweireld could move on for £25m this summer (Image: GETTY)
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Messi to Real Madrid
Mohamed Salah could leave Liverpool - and bookies have installed Real Madrid as the favourites to sign him.
Liverpool forward Salah has been tipped to leave Anfield amid reports the Reds could sign Red Bull Salzburg striker Moanes Dabour.
And Coral have put Real Madrid as the favourites to secure his signature.
Los Blancos remain in need of a Galactico following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus back in the summer.
Messi on Ronaldo
Lionel Messi is not surprised Real Madrid are missing Cristiano Ronaldo, who left for Juventus in the summer.
Messi told Marca: "At the beginning of the season I said they are a great club, one of the best in the world and with a lot of great players.
“But anyone would miss Cristiano.
“He scores a lot of goals and gives you many other things so it doesn't surprise me."
Transfer news: Lionel Messi discusses Real Madrid (Image: GETTY)
PSG eye Ramsey
PSG are in for Aaron Ramsey, according to reports in France.
The Arsenal midfielder is entering the final six months of his contract and could leave for free in the summer.
And L’Equipe say PSG are among those interested in signing him.
PSG could make a move in January with Adrien Rabiot’s future uncertain.
Pogba 'would have left'
Phil Neville reckons Paul Pogba would probably have left Manchester United in January had Jose Mourinho been in charge.
Discussing Pogba's two-goal showing in the 3-1 win over Huddersfield, host Gary Lineker said about Pogba: "They'd have probably lost him."
Neville agreed and said: "I think they would have. The relationship was gone. The last couple of games he's been fantastic."
Continuing to discuss all things United, he explained: "What we've seen for six months, and what we've seen in the last couple of games, is the culture was beginning to be damaged.
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Transfer news: Paul Pogba 'would have left Man Utd' according to Phil Neville (Image: GETTY)
Tottenham eye Aarons
Tottenham want to sign Max Aarons from Norwich, according to the Sun.
The England under 21 ace is under contract until 2023 and is also wanted by RB Leipzig.
But Tottenham hope their record for bringing young English players through works in their favour.
Norwich however will refuse to sell him this January unless they get him back on loan until the summer
Hazard swap deal
Real Madrid want to use Isco and Matteo Kovacic as part of the deal to sign Eden Hazard, according to reports in Spain.
Onda Cero claim the European champions will try and send two players - one who is already on loan at Chelsea - to London in exchange for Hazard.
The Belgium star is on Florentino Perez’s radar and has hinted at a move to Madrid one day.
Chelsea are trying to sign him to a new deal but have had little progress in talks.
Transfer news: Eden Hazard could be on the way to Real Madrid (Image: GETTY)
Douglas Costa decision
Juventus have decided they will NOT sell Douglas Costa this winter.
Costa has been linked with a move to Manchester United as Ed Woodward plots moves to bolster Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s squad.
But Juve, according to Calciomercato, do not want to sell the winger.
Costa is also said to have told his agent he doesn’t want to leave Turin.
Transfer news: Douglas Costa will NOT be joining Manchester United in January (Image: GETTY)
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Salah quit claim
Mohamed Salah could sensationally quit Liverpool if they sign Red Bull Salzburg centre forward Moanes Dabour.
That is according to the Jewish Post, who report that due to issues between Egypt and Israel, Salah may be unwilling to play with Dabour.
Liverpool are believed to have scouted the Salzburg star, who has scored 22 goals in 32 matches registering five assists.
But Jurgen Klopp may have second thoughts on the deal after the claims Salah may contemplate his own future if the striker was signed.