Saturday Transfer News: Done Deals, Messi, Hudson-Odoi, Evans, Heinze, Haaland, Ozil, Billy Gilmour

Man Utd and Man City to battle for Haaland

Manchester United and Manchester City are set to fight over Dortmund striker Erling Haaland in the coming months, according to the Daily Mail. Real Madrid have also been linked with the forward, though their financial issues may make it tough for them to complete a deal.

RODGERS CONFIDENT ON EVANS

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers remains confident Jonny Evans will sign a new deal. The defender’s current contract expires at the end of the season but he is in talks over a new two-year offer.

Heinze accepts Atlanta United job

Former Manchester United and Real Madrid defender Gabriel Heinze will take the manager role at Atlanta United, according to AM. He has previously coached Godoy Cruz, Argentinos Juniors and Velez Sarsfield.

Hudson-Odoi update

Bayern Munich will not chase Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi in the January transfer window, but the European champions continue to look at the 20-year-old Englishman as a long-term transfer target. (Goal)

GERRARD: NO CONTACT WITH CHELSEA OVER GILMOUR

Steven Gerrard has distanced Rangers from reports linking them with a January move for Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour.

JUVE OFFERED OZIL FIVE TIMES?

Juventus have been offered the chance to sign Mesut Ozil five times in recent years, but have refused because of his high wages, according to Calciomercato. Ozil will become a free agent in the summer, and is free to speak with foreign clubs in January.

Messi told to honour Maradona by swapping Barcelona for Napoli

Kevin-Prince Boateng urged Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi to join Napoli as a tribute to club and Argentina great Diego Maradona.

DONE DEALS

OFFICIAL: MCGINN SIGNS NEW VILLA DEAL

Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn said it was an easy decision to sign a new long-term contract. The 26-year-old Scotland international, who has been a key player for Villa since joining from Hibernian in 2018, has agreed a new deal that runs until 2025.

DONE DEAL: New York Red Bulls Sign Goalkeeper Luca Lewis

The New York Red Bulls have signed NYRB II goalkeeper Luca Lewis to an MLS contract, the club announced today. Lewis signed with Red Bulls II on September 22 after a full season with Torino FC Primavera in Italy.

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