TOTTENHAM are ready to sell Dele Alli in January, according to reports.
Meanwhile, Newcastle are said to be keen on hiring former Dortmund boss Lucien Favre and pairing him with Marc Overmars as director of football.
And it could be all change for Chelsea on the centre-back front.
The Blues are said to be ready to go back in for top target Jules Kounde in January and other reports suggest they have been offered Matthijs de Ligt by Juventus.
That would make Antonio Rudiger, who has not been regularly in the team this season, surplus to requirements.
Title rivals Man City are Liverpool are both reportedly keen on snapping up the German.
Stay up to date with all the latest from around the clubs with our live blog…
CESC: WERNER LOOKS ‘FED UP’
Ex-Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has revealed why he believes ‘fed up’ striker Timo Werner has struggled at Stamford Bridge.
Former Spain star Fabregas marked the 18th anniversary of his senior debut for the Gunners with a Twitter Q&A.
Asked about summer buy Werner, Fabregas replied: “He makes so many good runs but sometimes they either don’t see him or don’t play the pass.
“He looks fed up sometimes.”
Chelsea have coped well in the absence of Werner and Lukaku after drafting in Kai Havertz from out wide – a Mason Mount hat-trick leading a 7-0 defeat of Norwich last Saturday.
RON’S MUM CONGRATULATES COUPLE
Cristiano Ronaldo’s mum Dolores Aveiro congratulated her son and his partner Georgina Rodriguez on Instagram after they announced they were expecting twins.
She wrote “Let my grandchildren be born healthy. That’s what matters the most.”
MESSAGES FLOOD IN FOR RON AND GEORGINA
Manchester United superstar and Georgina Rodriguez might soon not have as much time for social media as usual…
But as they announced Georgina is expecting twins – meaning Ronaldo will have six kids – it was online where messages flooded in.
DONNY AND BAILLY WANT ANSWERS
Donny van de Beek and Eric Bailly are seeking assurances over their futures after feeling exiled at Manchester United.
Van De Beek, 24, has started just four Premier League games since he arrived in a £35million switch from Ajax in the summer of 2020 and only one as sub this season.
This despite United crying out for some creativity in midfield.
And while the Red Devils leak goals like a sieve, Bailly has been rooted to the bench making just one appearance in the League Cup defeat to West Ham.
The 27-year-old was particularly angry not to start the away game at Leicester with Harry Maguire rushed back from injury after just one training session instead.
United would go on to lose the game 4-2 with Maguire having a stinker.
Captain Maguire’s form has gone with question marks over whether he has fully recovered from his calf injury.
It has left Ivory Coast star Bailly wondering why he was encouraged to sign a new contract last April keeping him at the club until 2024.
JOY OF SIX FOR CRIS
Expectant father Cristiano Ronaldo already has four children.
Ronaldo is a dad to Cristiano Jr, 11, twins Eva and Mateo, four, and three-year-old Alana Martina, who he had with girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez.
The Old Trafford superstar met Georgina in 2016 when she worked in a Gucci store in Madrid.
And the twins Georgina is expecting means Ron will be busier than ever – with six kids.
RONALDO AND GEORGINA EXPECTING TWINS
BREAKING: Cristiano Ronaldo has announced he and Georgina Rodriguez are expecting TWINS, writes TOBY GANNON.
Model Georgina, 27, is three months pregnant with the Manchester United star’s babies.
Ronaldo, 36, is already a dad of four with three of his children born to two surrogate mothers.
He and Georgina shared a cute snap of themselves holding their baby scans, captioned: “Delighted to announce we are expecting twins👶🏻👶🏻. Our hearts are full of love – we can’t wait to meet you ❤️🏠”
Ronaldo admitted in 2017 he wanted SEVEN children while Georgina last year said: “My desire for motherhood is stronger than anything.
“I hope to have more children.”
HAMMERS’ CHEQUE MATE
Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky is reportedly close to buying a significant stake in West Ham.
And Sky Sports News reports the businessman could be eyeing a full takeover of the club.
Kretinsky is thought to be in advanced talks to acquire a 27 per cent stake in the club.
It is claimed an announcement could be made by the first weekend of November.
Reports claim West Ham is valued between £600m and £700m.
BARCA BOSS
Barcelona have appointed Sergi Barjuan as their interim manager following the sacking of Ronald Koeman.
However, it is thought the Catalan giants are still keen on hiring Xavi to become their next long term boss despite rumours of interest in Antonio Conte and Roberto Martinez.
Barjuan, 49, currently works as Barcelona’s B team coach.
He will be tasked with helping the underperforming Nou Camp side bounce back from their loss to Rayo Vallecano. Barcelona are due to play Alaves on Saturday.
BARTON APOLOGY
Joey Barton has apologised for causing offence by making a reference to the Holocaust following Bristol Rovers’ loss to Newquay.
Barton’s Bristol side had been beaten 3-1 at home notching up four games without a win.
After the match, the former Newcastle midfielder said: “I said to the lads during the week, the team’s almost like musical chairs.
“Someone gets in and does well but then gets suspended or injured. Someone gets in for a game, does well but then has a holocaust, a nightmare, an absolute disaster.”
The remark led some to call for Barton to quit the club.
DEFFO BACKING CITY
Jermaine Defoe reckons Manchester City are favourites for the Premier League title despite Liverpool’s and Chelsea’s impressive starts.
The Blues are currently top of the table with 22 points with Liverpool a point behind them and Manchester City two points off top spot.
Defoe, 39, told The Winner.com: “I still think that Manchester City are the team to beat.
“I know Liverpool are looking good, and the front three are frightening – I think the front three of (Roberto) Firmino, (Mohamed) Salah and (Sadio) Mane are back to where they were before – but I still think that Man City are the team to beat.”
NOU CAMP CONTE
Antonio Conte and Roberto Martinez are reportedly in the frame for the Barcelona manager’s job alongside club legend Xavi.
The LaLiga giants are looking for a new boss with the club currently ninth in their division and having won just four of their opening ten games.
It is thought Belgium boss Martinez and former Inter and Chelsea chief Conte are among the contenders being eyed for the role.
STERLING WISH
Raheem Sterling is thought to be on Xavi’s transfer shopping list with Nou Camp midfield icon reportedly set to manage Barcelona.
Reports claim the LaLiga giants have an agreement in place to install Xavi as the club’s new boss following the sacking of Ronald Koeman.
And it is thought Sterling and Sevilla’s Jules Kounde are targets for the Catalan side.
MOURA WARNING
Tottenham’s Lucas Moura reckons Spurs could face a backlash from Manchester United following the team’s hefty 5-0 loss to Liverpool.
Lucas netted for Nuno Espirito Santos’ side in their narrow 1-0 win against Burnley in the Carabao Cup.
And the Brazil winger reckons United’s experience of bouncing back from poor results could be a threat to Spurs when the teams play each other on Saturday.
Moura told the Evening Standard: “It is always a dangerous time to play against them.
“They are hungry because of the game against Liverpool and we are hungry because of the game against West Ham.
“They have very good players, they have good experience in football and they’ll know how to pass this moment.”
TOONS EYE PROWSE
Newcastle are thought to be keen on luring James Ward-Prowse to St James’ Park.
Football Insider says the Southampton captain has emerged as a “firm target” for the Magpies following a £300million takeover of the club by the Saudi Public Investment fund.
The midfielder was reportedly a summer transfer target for Aston Villa.
However, Southampton are reported to have turned down a £25million bid from their league rivals.
KLOPP DORTMUND DOUBLE
Liverpool are being urged to make a double swoop for two of Borussia Dortmund biggest stars.
The Anfield giants are reportedly keen on bringing England starlet Jude Bellingham, 18, to Merseyside.
And Liverpool and Chelsea full-back Glen Johnson reckons the club should make a move for Erling Haaland, 20, too.
Johnson told William Hill: “I’d love to see Haaland and Bellingham at Liverpool.
“They are two young guys who are built for the Premier League and for a club like Liverpool.
“They could develop over the years under a manager like Jurgen Klopp and I could see them becoming massive names in football for a long, long time.
“There’ll be competition from other clubs across Europe for sure, but I think it’d be appealing to come to Anfield, the challenge for trophies and work under a top class manager like Klopp.”
TOLISSO SPURRED ON
Tottenham are rumoured to be ahead of Juventus and Jose Mourinho’s Roma in the race to sign Corentin Tolisso.
Calciomercato claims the Bayern Munich midfielder, 27, is reluctant to sign a new deal with the German giants with his contract expiring in June 2022.
Football Italia reports Spurs director Fabricio Paratici is an admirer of the France international.
And it is thought Tottenham have already made contact with Tolisso’s agents concerning a free transfer move next summer.
DORT EYE ODOI
Callum Hudson-Odoi is one of three Chelsea aces attracting interest from Borussia Dortmund, according to reports.
TeamTalk claims the German club is mulling over a possible move for the Blues ace as well as his team-mates Timo Werner and Christian Pulisic.
Dortmund are thought to be planning for a future without the services of Erling Haaland with the Norway star emerging as a transfer target for several European giants.
BARCA HAVE XAV
Barcelona have reportedly reached an agreement to make Xavi their new manager.
The Nou Camp hero is widely thought to be the favourite to replace Ronald Koeman after club chiefs called time on the Dutchman’s reign.
Spanish outlet Sport claims Xavi has already come to an arrangement with the LaLiga side.
And it is thought officials are now working on the termination of his managerial contract with Qatar-based club Al-Sadd, which could cost Barcelona around £840,000.
FAITH IN FARKE
Daniel Farke has told his job as Norwich boss is safe for now despite his side’s winless start to the season.
The Canaries have picked up just two points from their opening nine games this term.
And they were beaten 7-0 by league leaders Chelsea last time out with a match against Leeds up next.
Norwich sporting director Stuart Webber said: “Daniel and the guys have been here for about 210 matches.
“And we’ve had bad spells, and we’ve had incredibly good spells within that. And I think as a club, it’s important that we stay level and we understand the bigger picture.
“It’s about supporting and being together and trying to get through this not finger-pointing.”
XAVI’S SAVVY
Xavi Alonso is emerging as the favourite contender to replace Ronald Koeman as Barcelona boss, according to Al Jazeera.
The Dutchman, 58, was sacked by the club after his team fell to a 1-0 loss away at Rayo Vallecano.
Barcelona have won just two of their last seven games under Koeman this season.
It is thought Xavi, 41, will reintroduce a playing style still similar to the one developed during Pep Guardiola’s reign as Nou Camp boss.
The former Barcelona midfielder is currently managing Qatari club Al-Sadd.
ANCELOTTI BACKS KOEMAN
Carlo Ancelotti reckons Ronald Koeman gave “everything” in his role as Barcelona and has backed the Dutchman to move forward with “a clear conscience”.
Koeman was sacked from his job as Nou Camp boss after Barcelona lost 1-0 away to Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday night.
The club, who are ninth, have experienced a torrid start to their season winning only four of their first ten LaLiga games and losing three matches.
Real Madrid boss Ancelotti told reporters: “I have been dismissed many times and I am still here alive, happy.
“It’s part of the job to be fired and you have to give it your all until you are a coach.
“The day after they throw you out, go ahead with the clear conscience that you have given everything.
“I believe that Koeman is giving everything he can.”
MORNING FOOTBALL FANS
Borussia Dortmund have confirmed Liverpool want Jude Bellingham – while Manchester United and Newcastle are eyeing Ajax chief Erik ten Hag.
The mega-rich, managerless Magpies are reportedly willing to pay the 51-year-odl £6million AFTER TAX.
Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola (£21m) and Liverpool chief Jurgen Klopp (£15m) are the only Premier League bosses to currently earn more.
Under-fire Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is tipped to take charge for United at Tottenham.
But the Norwegian remains the bookies’ overwhelming favourite to be the next Prem boss sacked.
And although Ten Hag is reluctant to leave Ajax, United are said to be highly-impressed with his four-year reign in Holland.
On the transfer front, Dortmund admit there is a “lot of interest” in England midfielder Bellingham – but will fight to keep him.
Chelsea are pondering a double swoop for centre-backs Matthijs de Ligt and Jules Kounde.
That’s in case Antonio Rudiger and/or Andreas Christensen depart when their contracts run out next summer.
Finally, in the Carabao Cup last night, West Ham KO’d holders Manchester City on penalties and Leicester also reached the last eight in a shootout – against visitors Brighton.
Superb second-half finishes from Takumi Minamino and Divock Origi sunk Preston 2-0 for much-changed Liverpool.
Sub Lucas Moura headed the only goal as Tottenham triumphed 1-0 at Burnley.
And Brentford won 2-1 away to Stoke, in-form striker Ivan Toney notching an assist and a goal.
DORTMUND CONFIRM LIVERPOOL WANT BELLINGHAM
Liverpool are among the Premier League giants eyeing Jude Bellingham — but have been warned he will cost mega money.
Borussia Dortmund confirmed England’s teenage sensation is on the Anfield radar.
England international Bellingham, 18, announced himself to the world at Euro 2020 with three solid displays for Gareth Southgate’s side.
He has starred for the Bundesliga giants after arriving from Birmingham last year in a £30million deal.
Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is a massive fan of the midfielder but faces competition from Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea.
European heavyweights Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid are also keen — but Dortmund vowed not to sell any time soon.
He told Sport1: “There’s a lot of interest around Jude Bellingham, not only Liverpool.
“But there is no bottom line and no exit clause.”
Bellingham, a former target of Liverpool‘s bitter rivals Manchester United, joined Dortmund from Championship outfit Birmingham City last July for a fee of £25m.
CARABAO CUP ROUND-UP
West Ham KO’d holders Man City 4-0 on penalties after a goalless draw at the London Stadium – Phil Foden missing a shootout spot-kick.
Superb second-half finishes from Takumi Minamino and Divock Origi put much-changed Liverpool in the last eight with a 2-0 win at Preston, who had less of the possession but most of the decent chances.
Sub Lucas Moura headed the only goal midway through the second period as Tottenham triumphed 1-0 at Burnley.
Brentford won 2-1 away to Stoke, Ivan Toney teeing up Sergi Canos’ opener and doubling the lead himself shortly before the interval.
Romaine Sawyers fired Stoke’s fine consolation goal on 57 minutes.
And Leicester beat visitors Brighton 4-2 on penalties following a 2-2 draw.
NO ETHAN JUSTICE
Ethan Ampadu cursed his luck on Tuesday as he was sent off for a perfectly clean tackle.
The Chelsea defender, 21, is on loan at Italian side Venezia for the season.
And Ampadu made his fourth Serie A appearance in Tuesday’s 2-1 home defeat to Franck Ribery’s Salernitana, coming on as a sub in the 60th minute.
The score was tied at 1-1 heading into the final 25 minutes when Ribery pounced onto a loose ball outside Venezia’s penalty area.
Alert to the situation, Ampadu pounced forward with a textbook tackle to stamp out the danger.
However, the referee saw otherwise as Ribery rolled around on the floor.
He immediately stopped play and ran over towards Ampadu before brandishing a red card.
The Wales international and his team-mates looked aghast at the decision.
And it came back to haunt Ampadu as Salernitana scored a winner in the 95th minute.
The result means the bottom-place club are now just one point behind Venezia.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
