Transfer News and Gossip – Nov 19th

Premier League and Europe:

• Everton look likely to hold onto John Stones despite Chelsea’s interest in the defender. The 21-year-old looks settled and wants to remain focused on securing a place at the Euro 2016 tournament. (Mirror)
• Barcelona are the latest club to show and interest in signing Stones after they sent scouts to watch him on Tuesday in England’s friendly against France. (Telegraph)
• Real Madrid are ready to bring former striker Alvaro Morata back to Spain if they end up selling Cristiano Ronaldo next summer. (Gazetta dello Sport)
• Tottenham are set to lose highly rated Milos Veljkovic in January after contract talks broke down for the defensive midfielder. (Independent)
• Sam Allardyce wants to make West Ham striker Andy Carroll his first signing as Sunderland manager. (Goal)
• Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United and Leicester are tracking 15-year-old Dundee United goalkeeper Josh Donaldson. (Daily Record)
• West Brom are set to lose striker Saido Berahino in January with Charlie Austin lined up as a replacement. (Daily Express)
• Borussia Dortmund are willing to sell striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for offers over £42 million. However, he won’t leave as he has a ‘pact’ with Marco Reus as long as he remains at the club. (Bild)
• Norwich City are considering a loan move for Juventus’ forward Simone Zaza. (Gazetta World)