🚨 Amorim SACKED, Man United identify Amorim replacement, Liverpool star's January exit, Chelsea target PL defender, Attacker available for Arsenal move & more.
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Arsenal
Borussia Dortmund’s decision to place Karim Adeyemi on the transfer market has has put Arsenal and Manchester United on alert. (Caught Offside)
Barcelona
Barcelona have wrapped up a deal to bring Joao Cancelo back to the club 18 months after leaving, pending official confirmation. (Matteo Moretto)
Chelsea
Incoming Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior wants Marc Guehi to be his first signing at the club. (Indy Kaila)
Juventus
Juventus have started talks with Liverpool over a loan move for Federico Chiesa, with the 28-year-old Italy forward open to a return to the Serie A club where he spent two seasons between 2022-2024. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)
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Liverpool
Liverpool’s search for defensive reinforcements has taken a notable turn as Reds cool down interest in long term target Sven Botman. (The Chronicle)
Liverpool have been linked with a surprise move for Argentine superstar Lionel Messi. (Fichajes)
Liverpool are on the verge of completing a deal for highly-rated Senegalese defender Mor Ndiaye. (Liverpool Echo)
Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool are in contact with European giants over attacker. More details!
Manchester City
Manchester City are actively exploring a move for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi. (BBC)
Manchester United
Manchester United have decided to sack Ruben Amorim with Darren Fletcher becoming the club’s interim manager. Full Story here!
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has identified Mauricio Pochettino as the club’s dream target. (Rudy Galetti)
Kobbie Mainoo has made a decisive change of heart regarding his immediate future, withdrawing his request to leave Manchester United during the January transfer window. (Indy Kaila)
Marcus Rashford handed lifeline to revive Manchester United career after the departure of Ruben Amorim. (Mirror)
Manchester United staff were stunned when they saw Ruben Amorim and his team leaving the club laughing and joking after getting sacked. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United weighing up a move to bring Rúben Neves back to the Premier League, with fresh developments suggesting a deal could be explored as early as this January transfer window. (Football Insider)
Oliver Glasner is likely to be Manchester United’s top target to replace the sacked Amorim. The club’s hierarchy are huge admirers of the 51-year-old Austrian, whose Crystal Palace contract expires in the summer. (Telegraph)
Newcastle United
Newcastle United have no intention of selling Chelsea target Sandro Tonali. (The Chronicle)
Real Madrid
Real Madrid have joined an increasingly competitive race for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. (AS)
Premier League giant willing to give Vinicius Junior and Real Madrid €160m way out of stalemate. More details!
(Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) Former Real Madrid assistant manager Davide Ancelotti has ruled himself out of the running to replace Xabi Alonso. (Marca)
Tottenham
Tottenham wishlist to strengthen the left-wing position has emerged. More details!