Real Madrid identify Zinedine Zidane's successor and other transfer news and rumours of the day - 23rd October 2017

Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Today's stories feature the latest update on some of the major happenings in world football which may change the complexion of a few clubs. So let's head right in and take a look at the major happenings across Europe that made headlines on October 23, 2017:

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La Liga

Real Madrid identify Zinedine Zidane's successor

According to the Sun, club president Florentino Perez has been mightily impressed by the work done by Mauricio Pochettino at Tottenham Hotspur and intends to lure him back to Spain if the situation arises to sack Zinedine Zidane in the summer. The Frenchman is safe in his job at the moment but a trophyless season might change the post-season scenario. It is believed that Perez has told his close associates that Pochettino is the man to lead Real Madrid after Zidane.

Marco Asensio wants to join Manchester United

After starring in Real Madrid's win over Eibar, Marco Asensio and his representatives want to hold talks with the club over his future. Asensio wants a major role at the club and is desperate to start every possible game for Los Blancos. So far in the season, Asensio has been given seven starts in which he has scored three and assisted two goals. But he hasn't been a starter in the big games which has reportedly irked the talented forward.

Diario Gol understands that Manchester United are closely monitoring the situation with Asensio set to look for a transfer next summer if he isn't guaranteed a major role in the side.

Serie A

Next AC Milan boss?

AC Milan's next manager identified

Vincenzo Montella's days at the club are believed to be numbered with an indifferent start to the season making him face the sack. Corriere Dello Sport has reported that Paulo Sousa of Fiorentina is being linked with the Milan hot seat to take over the reigns from Montella. Sousa is a Serie A veteran and has been linked with a top job many a time in his managerial career.

Juventus set to make a €30 million move for Emre Can

Despite Liverpool being confident that midfielder Emre Can will sign an extension with the club, Juventus are ready to test their resolve by making a €30 million bid in January. According to Calciomercato, the Bianconeri feel that the lure of playing for the Italian champions might be enough to make Can unstable at the club and make him against signing a new deal with the Reds. The Turin side have been admirers of the 23 year old since his Bayern Munich days.

Bundesliga

Annual Marco Reus to Premier League rumour

Arsenal eyeing Marco Reus

Marco Reus and the rumours linking him to England have become an annual thing. This time it is the turn of Arsenal to be linked with the 28-year-old winger. Bild has claimed that as Arsenal are resigned to losing Alexis Sanchez in the winter market, they are trying to tie Reus on a long-term deal as his replacement. Reus has been sidelined due to an injury since May and has been previously been linked with Liverpool and Manchester United.

Real Madrid scout Jadon Sancho

Borussia Dortmund's no.7, Jadon Sancho made his debut for the Westfalenstadion outfit at the weekend, coming on as a late substitute in the 2-2 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt. Kicker reports that Real Madrid scouts were present at the stadium to watch Sancho make his first appearance for the German club. Sancho also recently played in the FIFA U-17 World Cup in India for the Three Lions.

Premier League

Bye Bye, Philippe

Liverpool are prepared to let Philippe Coutinho go in January

FC Barcelona are set to resume their gigantic efforts from the summer to prize Coutinho away from Anfield. Jurgen Klopp has neither agreed nor denied the truth about reports surrounding Barcelona's €100 million January bid for the Brazilian.

Klopp recently said, "I have no idea. We will see. We do not talk about things like this. Can you imagine what it would be like to say "yes, we have an agreement"? Right now, the truth is that nobody thinks about this. We do not talk about that, why should we?" Mundo Deportivo claims that Barcelona scouts have been present for the majority of the Liverpool games featuring the playmaker.

Antonio Conte relaxed over his future

Despite reports claiming that the Chelsea board is not happy with the side's current form, Antonio Conte has claimed that he is relaxed about the situation and also said that he is "different" from his Chelsea predecessors. Conte said, "I am not like the previous managers. I am different. It is important to understand this. The club has to judge the work and, honestly, I don't have this type of worry - if I lose the game if the club decides to sack me."

The power struggle between the club and the Italian has been going on since the summer with Conte and the board members being at loggerheads since the Diego Costa situation.

Rest of the world

MLS calling for the Ivorian

Yaya Toure on his way to the MLS

According to the Daily Star, Yaya Toure is mulling over the option to join Manchester City's sister club, New York City in the MLS. Despite signing a one year deal with the Cityzens, Toure has made just two appearances this season and appears to be surplus to demands in Guardiola's regime - for the second time in his career. New York City are looking for a marquee signing after they are destined to lose Andrea Pirlo at the end of the season. Patrick Viera manages the Big Apple outfit.

Manchester City monitoring Mouctar Diakhaby

The Premier League giants are reportedly interested in signing the highly rated Lyon defender, Mouctar Diakhaby. City director of football Txiki Begiristain and co-assistant coach Mikel Arteta were present at Everton in Lyon's 2-1 win over the Toffees and have been impressed by what they have seen. The 20 year old has become a regular member of the Lyon side this season.