TRANSFER GOSSIP: Kylian Mbappe ‘wants to stay at PSG in January’ as contract talks continue, Liverpool are ‘unlikely’ to revive Andre interest, and Crystal Palace demand ‘massive’ fee from Tottenham for Marc Guehi
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It's almost time to put your feet up and relax after a long run-up to Christmas – but not football agents!
Rumors continue to flow from the football world as clubs, players and representatives prepare for January – and teams won't stop until they've unpacked their dream man.
Kylian Mbappe is the most sought-after star for many clubs, but he is reportedly happy to stay at PSG in January – a complicating revelation considering it would be PSG's last chance to sell him if he does not extend his contract.
Meanwhile, Barcelona are reportedly keen to extend the loan of Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid, with Steven Gerrard begging for contracts before his Al-Ettifaq ship capsizes.
Mail Sport collects the hottest Christmas Eve gossip.
Kylian Mbappe is reportedly happy to stay at PSG in January, complicating matters for the club
Mbappe is keen to stay at PSG in January and the club remain in discussions about an extension to his contract, which expires in the summer. January would be their last chance to make money by selling him unless he renews. (L'Equipe)
Liverpool are 'unlikely' to revive their interest in Fluminense midfielder Andre Trinade despite being linked with him last summer. (The Athletic Football Podcast)
Crystal Palace will not bow to Tottenham and Newcastle's interest in defender Marc Guehi unless they fetch a 'huge' fee for him – although the exact price tag is not stated. (The sun)
Lyon are reportedly keen to sign Said Benrahma, whose role at West Ham has diminished
Barcelona could extend Felix's loan from Atletico Madrid beyond this season. His contract with Atletico expires in 2029 and Barcelona would struggle to sign both him and Joao Cancelo. (GOAL)
RC Strasbourg could sign Boca Juniors' highly rated young left back Valentin Barco. That would open up a potential future path for Chelsea, which is part of the same multi-club model. (Evening standard)
Arsenal have formally contacted Ivan Toney's representatives to build on their long-standing interest in the striker. They could start negotiations soon. (Rudy Galetti)
Gerrard has claimed Al-Ettifaq must be 'ruthless' and demanded more signings after his side's winless run stretched to eight games, putting further pressure on his job. (ESPN)
Steven Gerrard demanded more signings at Al-Ettifaq after almost two months without a win
Lyon are interested in West Ham's Said Benrahma, who has spent much of this season on the bench. (talkSPORT)
Manchester City are set to sign 15-year-old Finley Gorman from Leeds in early January and are still pushing for 17-year-old midfielder Claudio Echeverri from River Plate. (Fabrizio Romano)
Monaco could try to sign Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo in January. Two bids were rejected in the summer and many thought they would come back for him when his contract expires at the end of the season. (L'Equipe)
