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Mauricio Pochettino eyes Serie A move in the future
Real Madrid and Manchester United have been constantly linked with a move for Mauricio Pochettino but the Tottenham manager seems to be least interested in moving to the European giants. The Argentine has now revealed that he wishes to manage a club in Italy or take the Argentine national side.
However, Pochettino has made it clear that he does not intend to leave before his contract expires and will wait for the right opportunity but only after his stint at Spurs is done. Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport ahead of Tottenham's clash against Inter Milan, the Argentine manager said, “My contract expires in four-and-a-half years - if [Spurs chairman Daniel] Levy does not fire me first.”
“Seriously, today I see myself here. I dream of winning a trophy with Tottenham, maybe the Premier League in our new stadium. In the future to also manage the Argentine team is my desire. The important thing is to be happy and I am right now.”
“Me in Serie A? I have Italian origins and it would be a wonderful experience. Argentines and Italians are very similar, for the way we live life and for our passion for football. Clearly [to work in Italy] I would need to have a better grasp of Italian, as language is fundamental to communicate with players,” added Pochettino. [Quotes via Sky Sports]
The Spurs manager then recalled the chance he had to move to Italy a few years ago. Pochettino said that he was at Espanyol when Sampdoria made contacts and showed interest in him. However, they did not make a move and he moved to Southampton after his sacking by the Spanish club.
Despite the 46-year-old saying that he does not intend to leave Tottenham in the near future, he will continuously be linked with Madrid and ManUtd as the two sides are in dire need of a manager who can bright them back to life.
Arsenal reignite interest in Ndombele
Arsenal have reignited their interest in Frenchman, Tanguy Ndombele according to reports in the Daily Mirror. The 21-year-old has been impressive this season and Unai Emery wants to play him alongside Lucas Torreira.
The Gunners were linked with a move for him when Arsene Wenger was in-charge as well. The Sun had claimed that the French manager was impressed with the 21-year-old and was looking to sign him.
The Sun report also stated that he was valued at £14 million at that point in time but his value has gone up 4x after his impressive start to the season. Several other clubs are also interested in signing him now.
Reports suggest that Barcelona, Manchester City and Chelsea are also looking to sign him. Apart from the three aforementioned sides, Everton and Liverpool are also said to be closely monitoring him.
Manchester City agree deal to sign MLS star
Manchester City are set to sign MLS side, Columbus Crew's goalkeeper, Zack Steffen on January 1st. The Cityzens have agreed a fee between $7–10 million according to The Athletic.
Steffen was voted as the Goalkeeper of the Year in MLS this season. Reports suggest that he will be at the club as the 2nd choice keeper as Claudio Bravo is out injured for the season.
Columbus Crew are set to have a percentage of his rights and it could mean that a loan move back to the MLS side is highly likely.
Brahim Diaz set for Real Madrid move
According to reports in Cadena SER (via SPORT), Brahim Diaz is set to sign a deal with Real Madrid in January. The Spanish giants are keen on signing him at any cost.
The report claims that Los Blancos will make a move for him but in January. However, if they fail to agree a deal with Manchester City, they will agree a pre-contract with Diaz and sign him for free in the summer.
Diaz's contract at Etihad expires in the summer and he is willing to sign the new deal only if he is guaranteed a first-team role.
Manchester United eye Eder Militao
Manchester United are desperately looking to sign a defender in January and have a new target right now. According to Daily Record, United have set sights on signing FC Porto's Eder Militao.
The 20-year-old is the 'Plan B' for Mourinho and Ed Woodward and they will only be making a move for him if they fail to land Kalidou Koulibaly. The Napoli defender is still their #1 choice as per the report.
Signing the Napoli star looks highly unlikely and he was never on Mourinho's wishlist in the summer. The Red Devils manager wanted to sign Harry Maguire or Toby Alderweireld but both moves were rebuffed by the player's clubs.
Axel Witsel to replace Nemanja Matic
Manchester United's problems in the midfield has made them scout for a central defensive midfielder as well. The Red Devils has signed Matic from Chelsea last summer to 'unlock' Paul Pogba but the Serbian has faded away.
He had a brilliant start to his career at United but this season, he has been slow and is making a lot of mistakes. ESPN report that Axel Witsel is United's top target and will be making a move for him next summer.
Liverpool keen on signing Marco Asensio
Liverpool will make a fresh move for Marco Asensio next summer according to reports in the Daily Express. The English publication has reported that Jurgen Klopp is keen on signing him and is ready to offer him a regular first-team role.
The Spaniard is reportedly unhappy with his game time at Real Madrid and is looking to leave. The Reds made a move for him in the summer as well but Madrid rebuffed it as they had lost Cristiano Ronaldo already.
Diario GOL report that it will cost around £107 million for Liverpool to sign him and the reds are not scared to spend big on him. Madrid are willing to let go of him as well as they play a squad rebuild next summer.
Liverpool are not the only side interested in signing him. PSG, Juventus, Chelsea and Bayern Munich have also been linked with the Spaniard while Manchester City were also said to be scouting him.
Manchester United to help Chelsea sign top target?
Maurizio Sarri is keen on signing Elseid Hysaj from Napoli and is ready to sign him at any cost. Chelsea are willing to back their manager and have told him that they will get the players he wants as per reports in Calciomercato.
The Blues were handed a boost in their chase for the right-back after reports emerged that his contract talks at the Serie A side had stalled. Napoli have slapped a €50 million fee on him as his contract is expiring only in 2021.
However, Napoli are ready to let him leave only if they get to sign Matteo Darmian. The Manchester United defender is their target to replace Hysaj and should United sell him to the Naples side, Chelsea will be free to sign the 24-year-old full-back.
