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AC Milan
Do Chelsea have a buy-back clause for Fikayo Tomori? Click here to find out in my exclusive column.
Arsenal
EXCLUSIVE – My thoughts on THAT Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang video and his relationship with Mikel Arteta!
How did Arsenal beat Manchester United to the signing of Gabriel Martinelli when he was still a teenager? Click here to find out.
What’s the latest on Bukayo Saka’s contract situation with the Gunners? Click here for my exclusive update.
Atletico Madrid
It’s been officially confirmed – Atletico Madrid have re-signed Antoine Griezmann from Barcelona on a permanent deal for €20m plus €4m add-ons.
“Happy to be where I want to be,” the player said.
Barcelona
Barcelona plan to target free agents next summer – could Youri Tielemans be one of them? Click here to read more.
Brighton
Confirmed yesterday was the sad news that Enock Mwepu has been forced to end his career at the age of just 24 after being diagnosed with a hereditary heart condition.
See below for his official statement:
Chelsea
Thiago Silva on his Chelsea future: “The time will come to talk, it could be time before/after the World Cup. I need to decide my contract for my family arrangements, it’s not easy. We will see what will happen.”
Chelsea manager Graham Potter on Rafael Leao deal: “You can see Leao’s quality and skills, it’s obvious — but he is part of a strong team. We have to respect that [Leao being under contract with Milan].”
Leicester City
Youri Tielemans won’t sign a new contract at Leicester – could he be Barcelona-bound?
Liverpool
More bad news for Liverpool on the injury front as Luis Diaz is ruled out of the next ten games – he’ll return after the World Cup at the end of December.
Are Liverpool interested in signing Jeremy Doku? Click here for my thoughts in my exclusive column.
The FA are set to get the help of a lip reader to investigate an incident between Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson and Arsenal’s Gabriel Magalhaes (The Times)
Manchester City
Nathan Ake on his failed move to Chelsea during the summer: “I’m very happy to be at Man City and I’m happy that I stayed here in the summer. I was never worried about competition.” He’s expected to stay also in January, this is currently City’s plan.
Manchester United
Exclusive: Manchester United were offered this €25m-rated player – would it have been a good deal?
Why did Man Utd miss out on Gabriel Martinelli earlier in his career?
Barcelona are interested in free agents, so could Diogo Dalot be an option? Click here to find out more.
Napoli
Hirving Lozano has been making headlines, but what’s the truth behind links with Premier League clubs?
Newcastle United
Bruno Guimaraes on Real Madrid links: “Real Madrid is the best team in the world, so… nice, but it’s just a conversation, it’s nothing. I want to be a legend at Newcastle. The ground love me and I love them. I never doubted the project.”
PSG
It’s now been confirmed by PSV chief Marcel Brands that PSG have a buy-back option for Xavi Simons. It was previously denied, but PSG have this option, only available to them, not any other clubs.
Red Bull Salzburg
Clubs from the Premier League and Serie A are monitoring Red Bull Salzburg talent Noah Okafor for 2023 as an interesting opportunity on the market. His current contract expires in June 2024 and he’s one to watch after three goals in three games in the Champions League so far this season.
Spal
Former Roma midfielder and World Cup winner Daniele de Rossi has started his managerial career by taking over at Serie B side Spal. He joins Gianluigi Buffon, Filippo Inzaghi and Fabio Grosso in Italy’s second tier.
Stuttgart
Official club statement confirms Stuttgart have sacked manager Pellegrino Matarazzo with immediate effect. This decision came following a meeting yesterday morning.
Vissel Kobe
Andres Iniesta on his future: “I’ll continue at Vissel Kobe for another year… and then we’ll see. I would love to return to Barca. It’s my home, but I still don’t know in what way: head coach, sports director or something like that.”