Transfer news and football gossip: Morata linked with return to Spain, Liverpool to offload squad players, Balotelli set for Premier League?

Transfer news and football gossip: Morata linked with return to Spain, Liverpool to offload squad players, Balotelli set for Premier League?
talkSPORT.com round up all the latest transfer news and biggest football gossip from Friday’s papers and online…4Mesut Ozil’s future with Arsenal will not be decided until the end of the season. The out-of-favour playmaker and the club have played down the possibility of him leaving the club in January. (Evening Standard)Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey has reportedly signed a pre-contract agreement with Juventus and could join the Italian champions this month. (Calciomercato)Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata is a target for Sevilla, the Spanish clubs sporting director Joaquin Caparros has confirmed. (Football.London)However, the 26-year-old will only be allowed to leave Stamford Bridge should Chelsea find a replacement for him in January. (The Sun)4

Mesut Ozil has fallen out of favour at Arsenal

But the Blues have decided against a January move for Gonzalo Higuain, according to reports. (Goal)Chelsea are planning a 36m bid for PSV’s Mexico winger Hirving Lozano, 23 – FULL STORYLiverpool defender Nathaniel Clyne is a target for Cardiff and Bournemouth, with the Cherries keen to sign the 27-year-old on loan for the rest of the season. (Daily Mail)Meanwhile, Reds midfielder Adam Lallana is a January target for Turkish side Fenerbahce. (Caught Offside)Manchester United will not sell centre-back Eric Bailly this month, despite interest from Sevilla. (Daily Telegraph)Mario Balotelli could be set for an unexpected return to the Premier League with Newcastle United. (Daily Mirror)4

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Chelsea have until January 14 to make a decision on Tammy Abraham. The 21-year-old striker is on loan at Aston Villa but he can be recalled by the Blues, with Wolves keen on signing the youngster permanently. (Daily Telegraph)Cesc Fabregas will not be allowed to move to Thierry Henrys Monaco until Chelsea secure a replacement for the Spanish midfielder. (Calciomercato)Chelsea are hoping to convince 18-year-old Callum Hudson-Odoi to sign a new contract with the club, amid a reported third bid from Bayern Munich. (Daily Mail)Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has refused to rule out Belgium international midfielder Mousa Dembele, 31, leaving the club in January. (Football.London)Spurs are also keen to offload Fernando Llorente, Vincent Janssen, Georges-Kevin Nkoudou and Victor Wanyama this month. (Daily Mirror)4

Wanyama and Dembele are no longer first choice for Tottenham

Crystal Palace have made a 6.5million bid for Everton striker Oumar Niasse. The Eagles switched targets after a loan deal for Liverpools Dominic Solanke fell through. (The Sun)Paris Saint-Germain have beat Barcelona to a deal for Ajax duo Frenkie de Jong and Matthijs de Ligt. The French giants have reportedly made an offer Barca will not be able to match to sign the Dutch starlets. (Marca)Leicester have received an approach from Villarreal for midfielder Vicente Iborra. (Leicester Mercury)

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The 18-year-old Max Aarons has impressed for Norwich City since making his debut in August. Tottenham Hotspur transfer news: Spurs planning £15m bid for Norwich City starlet Max Aarons.
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Former Everton, Newcastle and England boss Sam Allardyce

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Tottenham 0-2 Liverpool: Former AC Milan and Juventus star Andrea Pirlo slams Divock Origi's performance in Champions League final fpnews June 2, 2019 0 Andrea Pirlo criticised Divock Origi for his performance in Liverpool's Champions League final win over Tottenham.
Former AC Milan and Juventus star Andrea Pirlo slams Divock

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Salomon Rondon was overcome with emotion and broke down in tears on television as he recalled the horror of James McCarthy's injury. Salomon Rondon was visibly distraught by the incident The on-loan Newcastle United striker, was playing for West Bromwich Albion last season when he left the Everton midfielder with a broken leg .
Rondon breaks down on TV as he recalls James McCarthy's

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Republic of Ireland 1-0 Georgia: Conor Hourihane's superb first-half free-kick ensures Mick McCarthy's Republic of Ireland's Conor Hourihane scores a superb free-kick in the 35th minute to break the deadlock against Georgia. And so it was that his expert strike proved the difference
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The Tottenham fans have been quick to appraise Sanchez's performance against Arsenal on Twitter, with it appearing that the verdict is somewhat split. The first lot of Spurs supporters were impressed with the centre-half, praising the defender for his showing in the Derby win.
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Alvaro Morata will undergo a medical with Atletico Madrid on Sunday ahead of an 18-month loan move from Chelsea, according to a report. Morata has managed 24 goals in 72 appearances for Chelsea
Alvaro Morata passes Atletico Madrid medical ahead of £9m

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insists that Liverpool remain favourites to win the Premier League title this season despite their 0-0 draw with Manchester United.
Liverpool still in pole position in Premier League title race

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Neil Lennon has vowed to keep delivering trophies after being announced as Celtic manager on a 12-month rolling contract. Lennon was offered the post on a permanent basis in the immediate
Neil Lennon confirmed as Celtic manager - Celtic News Now

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