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AC Milan
AC Milan’s Mike Maignan is the only goalkeeper in Europe's top five leagues to provide an assist in each of the last three seasons. One more for Christian Pulisic on Saturday night.
Arsenal
Arsenal set to let 31-year-old midfielder leave on a free transfer [Sky Sports]
Arsenal keen on Benjamin Sesko [Fichajes]
Bukayo Saka makes it 18 G/A in 19 games for Arsenal this season. Arteta: “He’s crucial for us, and we know what we want him to be, and Bukayo needs to be a main part of that.” [pictures from Movistar]
Mikel Arteta couldn’t have been happier with Arsenal’s performance, which saw them go four points clear at the top of the Premier League table before Sunday’s games [pictures from Sky Sports].
Barcelona
Xavi: “I spoke to Álvaro Morata as I wanted to bring him to Barça, it’s true. It was a possibility, we discussed in the past about that… he’s a very good player, a hard worker, I really like him a lot.”
Xavi: “I hope Vitor Roque can join us in the January window. It’d be crucial for the team, he could help us a lot. Let’s see how it goes, it’s still early but for sure I want Vitor here at Barça as soon as possible.”
Arnau Martinez would be an ideal signing for Barcelona [Football Espana]
Burnley
West Ham enquire about signing 23-year-old Burnley ace [talkSPORT]
The Clarets beat the Premier League’s bottom club, Sheffield United, 5-0 at Turf Moor, including an epic diving header from Jay Rodriguez after just 15 seconds - the fastest goal this season.
Chelsea
Steve Cooper on the news that Chelsea are set to recall Andrey Santos from his loan at Nottingham Forest: "Of course everyone would have liked Andrey to play more. He's really good, but there isn't a load of players his age who are playing regularly in the Premier League. The context to it is he isn't our player, he is Chelsea's."
Todd Boehly: “We want to continue building on the success that the club has enjoyed over the years. Our mantra has not changed from the day that we became custodians of Chelsea Football Club. We want to win, together, and make you proud.”
Mauricio Pochettino on Moises Caicedo's form: "It's easy to blame the money, different aspects. He's a human being. It's about time to fit in and perform. That's why we have no doubt that it's only a matter of time. We had no pre-season. It is physical and mental, and he has the talent. We're sure of it."
Chelsea target Victor Osimhen close to agreeing new Napoli contract [Ben Jacobs]
Chelsea are aware what they need to do to secure Osimhen [Fabrizio Romano]
Euro 2024 Draw
Everton
Dwight McNeil smashed home a vital winner against Nottingham Forest, the Toffees taking a 1-0 win back to Merseyside, which puts them within two points of fourth-from-bottom Luton Town, despite a 10-point deduction [pictures from Sky Sports].
Manager, Sean Dyche, remains completely upbeat that the Toffees will avoid the drop [pictures from Sky Sports].
Genoa
Genoa director Ottolini on rumours that Radu Dragusin is to join Man United. “There are many clubs keen on signing Dragusin, he’s an excellent player and talks are taking place… but there are no bids. No proposals at all. Not true.”
Inter Miami
Inter Miami are determined to seal the Luis Suárez deal in the coming weeks as he’s leaving Gremio as a free agent. “We are going to miss him, for sure. He was very loved by everyone. He’s leaving…” Gremio coach Renato Gaúcho confirms.
Man United
Erik Ten Hag on André Onana: "In this moment, he is the best stopper in the league from preventing expected goals so, then... you deserve to play. Will Onana go to the AFCON in January? When they call him, he has to go. But we are in talks."
Donny van de Beek will leave in January. Ten Hag: "I really think Donny has to play. He’s had a slow start this season because he was still recovering from physical setbacks. Now he is back... and I can see that he has to play. For his career, for everything."
Erik ten Hag on Harry Maguire: “He’s now a very important player for us — he fought back, and he showed great mentality. This season, we’re moving in the right direction and Harry is in the right direction with this team. Now it’s time for him to make the next steps.”
Man United not sure about signing Sofyan Amrabat permanently [Fichajes]
Former Tottenham man slams ‘shocking’ performance from Man United star [TNT Sports via Manchester Evening News]
Mason Greenwood’s situation has already been evaluated by Sir Jim Ratcliffe [Fabrizio Romano]
After losing the Saturday night game at Newcastle, Erik ten Hag
confessed that his team just weren’t good enough [pictures from TNT Sports].
Napoli
Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis on the future of Victor Osimhen: “We are at the signing stage of the new contract we’ve offered last summer… Kvaratskhelia’s contract? What’s the point of asking about Kvara now — he still has four years on his contract.”
Newcastle
Ruben Neves has spoken about links with Newcastle and Arsenal: “I don't go. I'm really happy here, my family's really happy. I think that's rumours because of the owner of the clubs of course, and I've played in England as well… there was Newcastle interest before I came here.”
Title winner will be allowed to join Newcastle though he prefers Arsenal [CaughtOffside]
Newcastle submit bid to sign Radu Dragusin [Fichajes]
Anthony Gordon continued his fine recent individual form by scoring the only goal in the 1-0 win over Man United at St. James’ Park [pictures from TNT Sports].
Eddie Howe was clearly delighted with how his team stuck to their task against the Red Devils [pictures from TNT Sports].
Paris Saint-Germain
PSG’s mission to sign Gabriel Moscardo is entering the key stages now. Talks taking place with Corinthians this weekend, PSG director Campos is working on it directly in Brazil. Moscardo is keen on joining PSG. It's up to the clubs now. Chelsea will not bid.
Real Madrid
Carlo Ancelotti on Brahim Díaz: “He's playing very well, I’m so happy with his impact. He does his job in every position I put him in. I'm satisfied with him. He's showing his qualities.”
Carlo Ancelotti’s update after another injury problem for Real Madrid [AS]
Rodrygo Goes has scored seven goals and provided four assists in his last five games.…another on Saturday night vs Granada as Los Blancos continue at the top of La Liga for another week.
Real Sociedad
Two consecutive goals for Umar Sadiq as the Real Sociedad striker now finally looks back to his previous level after bad luck with injuries. He’s currently under contract until June 2028.
Tottenham Hotspur
Pedro Porro revealed his childhood best friend recently passed away… “We lived nearby, and one day he knocked on my door. He introduced himself, we went to school together and from then on during those years we were inseparable. A short time ago I found out that he was ill. He had a tumour in his kidney that spread to his head and unfortunately everything happened very quickly. I did not have time to say goodbye to him. However, I found out that his family, who had returned to Morocco, could not afford the repatriation costs and I offered to help them with whatever was needed. Now I know that he rests in peace with his family.”
Tottenham defender eyeing return to former club [talkSPORT]
West Ham
David Sullivan assembles plan to profit by £75m after official announcement [Wall Street Journal]
Mohammed Kudus’ scissor kick vs Brentford has been nominated for Premier League Goal of the Month for November. [Pictures from Premier League]
Newcastle beginning to hit form ahead of the festive season