Transfer news and football gossip: Liverpool in battle for defender, Arsenal target gets big price tag, Isco wants Manchester City move?
Here’s a round up all the latest transfer news and football gossip from Friday’s newspapers and online…4Real Madrid midfielder Isco has told his representatives to contact Manchester City over a possible move, as he is ‘enraged’ with Los Blancos boss Santiago Solari. (Calciomercato)Merseyside rivals Liverpool and Everton have been linked with 25-year-old Real Sociedad defender Diego Llorente. (Liverpool Echo)Arsenal have been told they will have to pay at least 43million to land Ivorian winger Nicolas Pepe from Lille in the summer. (RMC Sport)Sevillas 26-year-old midfielder Pablo Sarabia rejected a move to Chelsea in January – FULL STORYIsco is frustrated with Real Madrid manager Santiago Solari4
Isco is frustrated with Real Madrid manager Santiago Solari
Brendan Rodgers has played down reports Celtic’s head of recruitment Lee Congerton will be joining him at Leicester. (Leicester Mercury)Jose Mourinho is only set to return to Real Madrid until the end of the season, according to reports. (Goal.com)The Spanish giants reportedly want Zinedine Zidane back as their next permanent manager, although the Frenchman is also wanted by Juventus. (The Sun)And at Juventus, manager Massimiliano Allegri has said talks over his future have been put on hold until summer. (Daily Mail)Liverpool and Everton are set to go head-to-head to sign Real Sociedad defender Diego Llorente4
Liverpool and Everton are set to go head-to-head to sign Real Sociedad defender Diego Llorente
Claudio Ranieri is in pole position to take over at Roma after the Italian club sacked manager Eusebio di Francesco. (Sky Sports)Real Madrid president Florentino Perez threatened to sell Spain captain Sergio Ramos after an argument between the pair following the clubs Champions League exit to Ajax. (Marca)

The best of talkSPORTs all-star launch day from new studios:

  • Simon Jordan explains why Manchester United are fundamentally unique and City are a Frankenstein club
  • Manchester United should wait to give Ole Gunnar Solskjaer permanent job, insists Phil Neville
  • Olly Murs on talkSPORT: There will be riots if Solskjaer isnt given the Man United job
England manager Gareth Southgate helped talkSPORT kick off a new era on Thursday4
England manager Gareth Southgate helped talkSPORT kick off a new era on Thursday
  • Gareth Southgate doesnt see any negatives to players going abroad, like Jadon Sancho
  • Raheem Sterling should be considered for Player of the Year, England manager tells talkSPORT
  • John Motson slams VAR as Virtual Absolute Rubbishafter Man United penalty controversy
  • Ally McCoist sings hilarious rendition of hit Olly Murs song Dear Darlin

Our computer has calculated that Wolves will pick up four points from their seven fixtures over the Christmas period, against Cardiff (a), Chelsea (h), Newcastle (a), Bournemouth (h), Liverpool (h), Fulham (a) and Tottenham (a). That will leave Wolves on 20 points from 20 games.

Ravel Morrison has revealed he held talks with Rangers and Championship clubs before joining Ostersund. Despite being impressed by Rangers boss Steven Gerrard, the former Manchester United
Former Manchester United wonderkid Ravel Morrison held talks
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swedish rave Morrison, 26, was full of praise for Gers boss Steven Gerrard, but signed a short-term deal with Swedish minnows Ostersund on Thursday Ravel Morrison has revealed he held talks with Rangers and Championship clubs before joining Ostersund. Despite being impressed by Rangers boss Steven Gerrard, the former Manchester United wonderkid
Former Manchester United wonderkid Ravel Morrison held talks
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side suffered a disappointing end to the season

Troy Deeney equalises for Watford in the 69th minute with a deft header beyond Michel Vorm from a free-kick. Watford defender Craig Cathcart heads the Hornets into the lead from a corner as they continue winning run.
Heurelho Gomes saves two penalties as Watford steal spoils
Rennes boss Julien Stephan is unable with UEFA for reducing Alexandre Lacazette’s suspension

With Kenny Dalglish apparently in the running for the vacant manager's job - or at least, throwing his hat into the ring - I thought I'd share the chapter on the Reds' legendary no.7 from Dynasty: 50 Years Of Shankly's Liverpool.
Jan Siewart tasted defeat in his first match in charge of the Terriers

Adrian Durham believes James Maddison should reject a move to Manchester United because his development would stall if he went to Old Trafford. The Leicester star, 22, has reportedly captured the interest of United, Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham after an impressive debut season at the King Power.
James Maddison should NOT go to Manchester United because 'he
Moura sent Spurs through

Sir Alex Ferguson will return to the Manchester United dugout to face Bayern Munich in a Treble Reunion match at Old Trafford in May. The Manchester United Foundation is to host the game between
Sir Alex Ferguson set to return to the Old Trafford dug-out
Ozil and Cristiano Ronaldo terrified defenders in LaLiga between 2010 – 2013

Chelsea offer N'Golo Kante new contract worth £290k-a-week to keep midfielder from clutches of PSG France star would become the Blues' best-paid player and earn around £70k a week more than
N'Golo Kante Signs New 5-Year Contract at Chelsea | Bleacher
Tosun has failed to set the Premier League alight at Everton

If that was not enough of a kick in the teeth for Wenger, Drogba's form on the pitch against his team certainly was. His record of 13 goals in 14 matches against Arsenal during his time at
Didier Drogba's epic reaction to Chelsea v Arsenal in the FA
Brendan Rodgers wants further signings to improve Celtic’s squad

Man Utd transfer news: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to axe these 14 players in huge squad overhaul OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER has set a 12-month deadline for Manchester United to ship out dead weight and
EPL: Solskjaer reveals six players that'll leave Man United
Hazard sealed the win with a more routine goal
Eden Hazard transfer: Fans think Christian Pulisic signing
Vialli was in top form against Arsenal in 1998

Frank Lampard to Chelsea latest: Harry Redknapp responds to rumours linking nephew with Maurizio Sarri's job talkSPORT. Harry Redknapp has suggested the Chelsea job may be too big for nephew Frank Lampard to take on so early in his career.
Maurizio Sarri makes Callum Hudson-Odoi admission ahead of
Manchester United have a tough run of fixtures coming up

Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen ace 'wants to stay' with Blues as transfer ban looms The 23-year-old has been an ever-present under Maurizio Sarri in domestic cup and Europa League games
Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen ace 'wants to stay' with
Celtic fans always ensure Parkhead is bouncing, no matter the opposition
Barcelona sign Valencia defender Jeison Murillo on loan amid
8) Everton v Liverpool: Famous for Fire and friendliness
Reece James: Chelsea fans stunned as wonderkid puts in
Assombalonga continued his fine run of goal scoring form

With three points to make up in the race for the top four, Chelsea have the statistically smallest chance of securing Champions League football through their Premier League place this season. Verdict