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Premier League round-up
Morgan Rogers was too hot to handle for Man United
Morgan Rogers’ superb double inspired Aston Villa to a 10th consecutive victory in all competitions, as the Premier League title contenders edged past Manchester United with a hard-fought 2–1 win on Sunday.
Just a week after deciding the contest at West Ham with a composed finish followed by a sensational strike, the 23-year-old England international once again delivered on the big stage, ensuring Villa went into the Christmas period just three points behind league leaders Arsenal.
Matheus Cunha’s goal provided some hope to the visitors but Rogers made sure his team continue their brilliant winning run.
FT Aston Villa 2-1 Man United [Pictures from Sky Sports]
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Arsenal
Arsenal are keen on signing Ayyoub Bouaddi of Lille but Mikel Arteta’s side face severe competition from Premier League clubs. (Caught Offside)
Atletico Madrid
Antoine Griezmann has offers from Saudi Arabia, MLS and UAE. (Debats Sports)
Atletico have set their sights on Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka. The 30-year-old is out of contract this summer. (AS)
Barcelona
Barcelona have confirmed that Andreas Christensen partially tore his ACL during Saturday’s session. The club has decided that surgery is not required, but he will still be out for a considerable period of time.
Barcelona are looking into the possibility of signing a central defender during the winter transfer window. (Fabrizio Romano)
Bayern Munich
Christian Falk on reports linking Marc-Andre Ter Stegen to Bayern Munich: “He’s a really good goalkeeper, but there are no meetings taking place within the club to discuss him signing for FC Bayern. There is an interesting set of circumstances at the club. As we know, Jonas Urbig is considered the backup and eventual successor to first-choice Manuel Neuer. Urbig also shares the same agent as Ter Stegen, so they don’t want to bring a rival into the club.
Chelsea
Chelsea defender set for January exit as Maresca makes ruthless decision. Full Story here!
Chelsea have been pushing strongly to sign Leicester City’s teenage sensation Jeremy Monga. (TEAMtalk)
Chelsea are emerging as the favourites to seal the transfer of highly-rated young River Plate forward Ian Subiabre. (Fichajes)
Liverpool
Liverpool have been alerted to the increased possibility that Inter Milan and Italy defender Alessandro Bastoni could be open to a move to Anfield in 2026. (TEAMtalk)
(Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images) Alexander Isak is expected to be out for months due to the injury he suffered against Tottenham. (Athletic)
Manchester City
Manchester City are interested in signing the Leeds United forward Harry Gray. (Alan Nixon)
Manchester City are open to offers for the 22-year-old attacker Oscar Bobb with Crystal Palace keen on securing his signature. (Daily Mail)
Manchester City are willing to let Savinho leave in January despite blocking the winger’s move to Tottenham Hotspur during the summer and giving him a new contract in October. City have been disappointed by Savinho since the start of the 2025-26 campaign and he is yet to score in the Premier League this season. (Football Insider)
Manchester United
Manchester United are joined by Newcastle United in the race to sign Al-Hilal midfielder Ruben Neves. (Caught Offside)
Ruben Amorim on January signings: “We will only try to bring players that we think are going to be the future. No signings to cope with the losses of the AFCON… we will try to bring now and in July players that are perfect for our future. Long-term signings.”
Ruben Amorim on Bruno Fernandes’ injury against Aston Villa: “I think it’s soft tissue [Fernandes injury] so it’s going to be a while. We’ll see.”
Manchester United could turn to Eintracht Frankfurt’s Nathaniel Brown or Newcastle’s Tino Livramento amid concerns over Patrick Dorgu’s form at left-back. (Caught Offside)
Real Madrid
Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise is on the list of Real Madrid along with other clubs who are eyeing a move for the French winger. (Christian Falk)
Tottenham
Tottenham sporting director Fabio Paratici is close to leaving the club with Fiorentina preparing to advance to seal his appointment. (Fabrizio Romano)
West Ham United
West Ham have expressed interest in a January deal for 25-year-old Wolves and Norway striker Jorgen Strand Larsen. (Athletic)
(Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) West Ham and AC Milan are in advanced negotiations for Germany forward Niclas Fullkrug, 32. (Sky Sports)
