Lacazette’s update
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone is keen on a move for Arsenal and France forward Alexandre Lacazette, with the 29-year-old’s relationship with Gunners boss Mikel Arteta under strain. (AS)
Zlatan plans Milan contract talks
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is planning on holding contract talks with AC Milan that could see him stay on at San Siro beyond his 40th birthday. The Swede told Corriere Dello Sport: “I’ll continue playing as long as I feel well. Then we’ll see, we’ll talk about my contract.
“I didn’t want to put myself in a trap with no way out, that’s why I initially signed a six-month contract which I renewed afterwards. Others made different choices. I don’t want to talk about how many games I’ve played, it makes me feel old. My challenge is to develop a young team now, it’s something different from what I used to do. But being successful in it makes me feel happier than when I win.”
Folarin Balogun’s update
There are three contenders to sign Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun, 19, on a pre-contract agreement this month, though the Gunners still hope the English forward changes his mind and decides to sign a new deal. (Guardian)
Ozil could stay at Arsenal until the summer
Mesut Ozil’s proposed move to Fenerbahce is not done and dusted, claims SportBild. Negotiations regarding the cancelling of his contract at Arsenal remain ongoing, and if no agreement can be reached then he will see that deal out and become a free agent in the summer.
Premier League clubs interested in signing Ighalo
Odion Ighalo’s representative has revealed a number of clubs in the Premier League, Europe, and Middle East have shown their interest in signing the Manchester United forward.
“I can confirm that some Premier League clubs, two teams outside of England and some clubs in the Middle East have made formal enquiries,” one of his representatives told BBC Sport Africa.
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DONE DEALS
DONE DEAL: ILLEY SIGNS FOR CRAWLEY
Crawley Town have signed midfielder James Tilley on a two-and-a-half year deal with an option for a third. He was released from Grimsby Town earlier this week, having previously had loan spells at Cork City and Yeovil Town, where he played nineteen times in league competition for both sides.
JAMES TILLEY SIGNS FOR THE REDS – News – Crawley Town
OFFICIAL: AC MILAN LAND MEITE
AC Milan have announced the signing of Soualiho Meite on loan from Torino until the end of the season, with the option to make the deal permanent. He joined Torino in the summer of 2018 from Bordeaux and has registered three goals in 94 appearances.
OFFICIAL: KOUIDER-AISSA RECALLED BY LIVINGSTON
Salim Kouider-Aissa has returned to Livingston from his loan spell with Scottish League One side Partick Thistle. The striker suffered with injuries and made just three appearances for the Jags – twice in the Scottish League Cup and one league appearance.
Ex-scaffolder Salim Kouider-Aissa uses Andy Robertson as inspiration to rebuild career at Livingston | The Scotsman
DONE DEAL: KLINSMANN PENS NEW GALAXY DEAL
LA Galaxy goalkeeper Jonathan Klinsmann, son of German football legend Jurgen, has signed a new contract with the club for the next season. The 23-year-old goalkeeper joined the club in August from St. Gallen in the Swiss Super League and went on to make four MLS starts during the 2020 regular season.
LA Galaxy sign goalkeeper Jonathan Klinsmann | LA Galaxy
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