Football Transfer Rumours and Managerial Updates

Reports indicate Pep Guardiola has made a decision regarding his future at Manchester City, while Manchester United is reportedly pursuing a Germany international, and two London clubs are targeting a Brazil international. According to Football Insider, Pep Guardiola, aged 53, has reportedly reached an agreement in principle for a one-year contract extension with Manchester City. Teamtalk reports that Manchester United is expected to compete with Union Berlin for the signing of 29-year-old Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka, who is reportedly dissatisfied with his current circumstances at Bayern Munich. Talksport states that Ruud van Nistelrooy has submitted an application for the open managerial position at Coventry City, following his departure from his role as assistant manager at Manchester United. TBR indicates that Fulham has joined fellow London club Brentford in the pursuit of 23-year-old Botafogo and Brazil striker Igor Jesus. Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest are also reported to have an interest in the player. La Gazzetta dello Sport suggests that Juventus is considering potential January transfers for players such as Fulham and Denmark centre-back Joachim Andersen, 28, and Chelsea and France defender Benoit Badiashile, 23. According to Football Insider, West Ham is closely monitoring Brighton right-back Tariq Lamptey, 24, and is reportedly in a strong position to outcompete Everton for the Ghana international’s signature on a free transfer next summer. Teamtalk also reports that Tottenham is exploring a potential move for Lamptey, aiming to strengthen Ange Postecoglou’s defensive options during the January transfer window. Repubblica (in Italian) indicates Barcelona’s interest in Napoli and Georgia winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, 23, who is reportedly valued at £67m. Sky (in German) reports that Germany defender Mats Hummels, 35, may consider retirement if he does not secure a transfer away from Roma in January. Givemesport suggests that Manchester United reportedly believes a prompt decision may be necessary regarding a move for Rosenborg’s Sverre Nypan to avoid missing out on the 17-year-old Norwegian midfielder’s signing. Sky (in German) states that Bayern Munich is reportedly considering signing Lille and Canada forward Jonathan David, 24, who is set to be out of contract next summer and reportedly has no plans to sign a new deal. Marca reports that Bayern Munich and Canada full-back Alphonso Davies, 24, is aware that Real Madrid is prepared to accept his terms, with a pre-contract agreement reportedly pending on 2 January.