Bayern will sign Goretzka in the summer

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson insists they won't lay down against Manchester City.
Hodgson will not ask his team to sit back when Pep Guardiola's runaway leaders visit Selhurst Park on Sunday in search of a 19th successive Premier League win although he fears it might lead to a heavy beating.
Read more on Tribal FootballThe champions go into the winter break 11 points clear of the Bundesliga's chasing pack
Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira is staggered the club has allowed Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez's contracts to run down.
Vieira says Arsenal need to sort out Sanchez and Ozil's futures then bring in new players.
Read more on Tribal FootballARGUABLY the biggest derby in world football is upon us as Real Madrid take on Barcelona in El Clasico.
Last season’s match at the Bernabeu was among the most memorable of the derbies as Lionel Messi struck in the last minute to earn Barca a 3-2 win.
But it was ultimately not enough to prevent Real Madrid lifting the La Liga trophy at the end of the year.
This season, Barca will be expecting a different outcome as they lead Zinedine Zidane’s side by eight points.
What TV channel is Real Madrid vs Barcelona on?Real Madrid vs Barcelona will be live on Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports Mix and Sky 1.
You will also be able to follow all the action on the SunSport LIVE BLOG.
When is Real Madrid vs Barcelona?Real Madrid host Barcelona on Saturday, December 23.
The match will kick off at 12pm UK time, or 1pm in the Spanish capital.
It will take place at the Bernabeu.
Sky Sports Mix can be found on channel 407 for Sky TV customers.
Subscribers to Virgin can watch on channel 507.
The channel is FREE for all Sky TV subscribers.
ARSENAL are on the trail of Lyon midfield sensation Houssem Aouar.
The France Under-21 international has won rave reviews since making his senior debut in February, attracting interest from Barcelona.
Aouar has scored four goals in 18 games for his hometown club this season, including one in their 3-0 Europa League win over Everton last month.
The academy product has been dubbed one of the most exciting talents in French football this year.
And according to reports in France, Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has sent a spy to check on him in Lyon’s Ligue 1 game at Toulouse tonight.
Under contract until 2020, Aouar is mainly a central midfielder. However the versatile teenager can also operate on the left wing.
He has played a key role in helping Lyon into Ligue 1’s top three alongside big-spending moneybags Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco.
And he could now follow in the footsteps of Alexandre Lacazette, who swapped Lyon for Arsenal during the summer in a club record £46.5million deal.
AU REVOIR? Olivier Giroud open to Arsenal exit over World Cup fearsCapped at Under-17 and -21 levels by France, Aouar possesses dual Algerian nationality through his parents.
The north African country’s football chiefs hope to persuade him to switch allegiance and play for the Desert Foxes senior side.
Gunners boss Wenger knows he is likely to have to bring in a fresh crop of talent to his squad over the coming months.
Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez both look likely to be leaving next summer when their exisiting contracts run out.
Theo Walcott, Olivier Giroud and Jack Wilshere are other players who’s long-term futures at the Emirates are in doubt.
But few bosses know the market for emerging young French talent Wenger, who has in the past picked up the likes of Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira and Emmanuel Petit from his home nation.
Newcastle left-back Achraf Lazaar joined Serie A club Benevento on a season-long loan in order to resurrect his career after a disappointing debut season at St. James' Park.
The Moroccan recently sat down with Tribalfootball's Emanuele Giulianelli to discuss his Magpies future, Benevento and his World Cup aspirations.
Read more on Tribal FootballPHILIPPE COUTINHO has reportedly told Liverpool he wants assurances he will be allowed to join Barcelona next summer.
The Nou Camp giants had three bids rejected, the last being £114million, for the Brazilian last summer.
Barca are expected to launch another attempt to prise him away from Merseyside next month, which will also be rebuffed.
However, the Mirror claim that the star wants a guarantee from Anfield bosses he can join the La Liga giants at the end of season.
Coutinho, 25, and his advisors want an agreement in place to allow the attacker to focus on the remainder of Liverpool’s campaign.
Reds boss Jurgen Klopp handed the wantaway ace the captain’s armband in midweek, despite knowing of his desire to move to the Catalans.
He was rewarded for his faith with a hat-trick from the South American in the 7-0 thrashing of Spartak Moscow in the Champions League.
Klopp and Liverpool’s bigwigs may feel that by agreeing to Coutinho’s exit would be best for all concerned.
DERBY DANGER Manchester and Merseyside derbies in doubt due to snowThat would then allow them plenty of time over the coming months to find a replacement.
Coutinho is also concerned that Barcelona will not wait any longer to secure him and will switch their attentions elsewhere if their advances are turned down again.
That is why he is determined to reach a compromise with Liverpool’s management as soon as possible.
Coutinho will be hoping to continue his red-hot form into the Merseyside derby this afternoon – if it beats the weather.
Both Liverpool’s clash with Everton and the Manchester derby are in doubt due to severe snow storms.
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Showdown at the San Paolo could be a night to remember
BRENTFORD and Fulham are separated by just two points in the Championship table ahead of their match-up.
Slavisa Jokanovic’s side have won two out of two London derbies already this season, beating QPR and Millwall.
It promises to be an exciting encounter, as none of the last 14 games between the two sides have ended in draws.
If Brentford win they can leapfrog their rivals Fulham in the table, sitting two points behind the Cottagers after 19 played.
When is Brentford vs Fulham?Brentford host Fulham on Saturday, December 2.
The match kicks off at 3pm.
It will take place at the Bees’ home stadium, Griffin Park.
What TV channel is Brentford vs Fulham on?Brentford v Fulham isn’t being shown on UK television.
However, you can follow all the action on the SunSport LIVE BLOG.
Team newsBrentford will miss forward Neaul Mepay who is serving a one-match ban, while Henrick Dalsgaard and Florian Josefzoon are doubts for the weekend.
For Fulham, Tim Ream and Kevin McDonald are touch and go for the game, while Floyd Ayite has been ruled out with a hamstring problem.