Chelsea want English Brentford striker Ivan Toney, who is serving an eight-month ban for breaching the Football Association's gambling rules. The 27-year-old is sidelined until January 17, 2024, but could return to training this weekend. (football.london)
Juventus are lining up Arsenal and Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey, 30, as a replacement for French midfielder Paul Pogba, 30, whose contract could be terminated if he is found to have breached anti-doping rules. (La Repubblica – in Italy)
Manchester United and England defender Harry Maguire, 30, was "very close" to joining West Ham in a £30m deal this season, says Hammers boss Kevin Nolan. (Sport)
Former Liverpool and England defender Glen Johnson says he would not be surprised if Mohamed Salah, 31, leaves Anfield for Saudi Arabia. Liverpool rejected a £150million bid from Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad this month. (Liverpool Echo)
Former Nottingham Forest and England midfielder Jonjo Shelvey, 31, is set to join Turkish club Rizespor ahead of Friday's deadline. Shelvey only joined Forest from Newcastle on a two-and-a-half-year deal at the end of January. Meanwhile, Forest's Nigerian forward Emmanuel Dennis, 25, is also close to leaving the club. (Telegraph – Subscription Required)
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, 56, has refused to become the coach of Germany following the dismissal of Hansi Flick. German Klopp, 56, has been in charge at Anfield since 2015. (Sportschau)
Clubs in Turkey and Qatar are being discussed as Manchester United look to sell Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek, 26. (90min)
However, it now appears that former Ajax player Van de Beek will remain at Old Trafford until January. (Sun)
Manchester United and Turkey midfielder Hannibal Mejbri, 20, is wanted on loan by Besiktas. The transfer window in Turkey closes on Friday. (Mirror) Former Chelsea and Belgium winger Eden Hazard is considering retirement at the age of 32 after being released by Real Madrid. (Caught Offside – Subscription Required)Former Chelsea and Brighton boss Graham Potter, 48, has reportedly refused to coach French side Lyon and Scottish Rangers. (Sun)
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