Transfer news LIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo requests Man Utd deal, Arsenal bid, Liverpool hint

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Sunday, November 17

• Real Madrid are considering an approach for Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi

• Cristiano Ronaldo wants Juventus to complete a deal for Manchester United’s Paul Pogba

• Arsenal are tracking £43million-rated Spanish centre-back Pau Torres, reports claim

• Liverpool midfield target Sander Berge has dropped a massive transfer hint

Eight-man shortlist

Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has a list of eight players he may target in the January transfer window.

According to ESPN, United are prepared to spend in the New Year but only if their long-term targets are available to move at Old Trafford.

His eight-man list includes a number of big names but the one that really stands out is that of Red Bull Salzburg striker Erling Haaland.

Other players on Woodward’s list include winger Jadon Sancho, James Maddison, Callum Wilson, Declan Rice, John McGinn, Jack Grealish and Moussa Dembele.

Neymar to Barcelona

Neymar “will always be an option” for Barcelona.

That’s according to the club’s sporting director Eric Abidal, who attempted to engineer a deal for the Brazilian superstar last summer.

“A top player, who has a Barca philosophy and who is performing at a high level, will always be an option,” Abidal told Mundo Deportivo when asked about Neymar.

“From there, at the sports level we can make decisions, but the whole financial issue, there are things that you can reach and others that you cannot.

“The future will say. If it continues at this level, because the season is very long, I will not say that it will be option number 1 but it can be a clear option.”

Ivan Rakitic deal

Barcelona are open to selling midfielder Ivan Rakitic in January.

But the Spanish champions won’t be allowing him to leave on the cheap.

The Croatian midfielder looks surplus to requirements at the Nou Camp with summer signing Frenkie de Jong ahead of him in the pecking order.

AC Milan are eager to secure his signature but Calciomercato claim Barcelona still value him at £30million, while the player still expects £125k per week.

Brad Young battle

Manchester United and Arsenal face a transfer battle over Hartlepool’s young goalkeeper Brad Young.

Both Premier League sides have been watching the 17-year-old, according to the Sun, and it is claimed he will demand a ‘decent fee’.

The England youth international has impressed after signing a pro deal with Hartlepool in the summer.

At 6 ft 4 he stands out and has made an impression and United and Arsenal could battle it out for his signature as they look to secure a deal for the ‘keeper.

Wanted: Matheus Pereira

Manchester United have their sights set on signing Sporting Lisbon winger Matheus Pereira.

Pereira, 23, is enjoying a profitable loan spell with Championship leaders West Brom – netting three goals and providing nine assists in 15 appearances.

The Baggies have the option of making the deal permanent at the end of the season for £8.25million.

However, The Mirror claim Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants him at Old Trafford and is prepared to steal the player from Slaven Bilic’s side.

Arsenal swap plan

Arsenal have a plan to sign Borussia Monchengladbach star and Manchester United target Denis Zakaria.

Zakaria, 22, has been a standout performer for Monchengladbach this season – helping the side to a four-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga table.

The Gunners are among the sides looking to snare his signature and have reportedly hatched a plan involving Granit Xhaka.

The Mirror claim Arsenal will offer Xhaka to his former side in January providing they are given first refusal on Zakaria next summer.

Hudson-Odoi to Real Madrid

Real Madrid are considering an approach for Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi.

Spanish publication El Desmarque claim Zinedine Zidane has identified the 19-year-old as a top target and Real could launch a bid next summer.

The England international was pursued by Bayern Munich last summer – but talk was dismissed when the teenager signed a five-year deal worth £120k per week.

Now, El Desmarque claim Real Madrid could test Chelsea’s resolve next year.

Cristiano Ronaldo request

Cristiano Ronaldo wants Juventus to complete a deal for Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba.

That’s according to Spanish newspaper AS, who claim Ronaldo has ‘recommended’ the French international to Juventus executives.

The Italian champions know all about the 26-year-old World Cup winning midfielder, who helped them to four-consecutive Serie A titles before returning to Old Trafford in August 2016 for £89million.

AS claim United would find it difficult to resist a lucrative offer from Juventus, who could offer Danilo, Emre Can, Sami Khedira, Paulo Dybala or Mario Mandzukic to sweeten the deal.

Gunners want Pau Torres

Arsenal are tracking Spanish centre-back Pau Torres, reports claim.

The Gunners are beginning to draw up plans for the January transfer window, with a centre-back thought to be one of their main priorities.

According to The Sun, Torres has been identified as a top target with Emery considering a move for the highly-rated La Liga prospect.

Arsenal know the deal won’t be easy though and they may have to…