🚨Erik ten Hag's job NOT under threat, Tottenham want another centre-back, Liverpool and Leipzig in talks, Premier League history made, and more
Today's football headlines, featuring Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and much more!
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Today’s top stories:
Man United boss Erik ten Hag has not been told his job is under threat
Tottenham manager confirms club want a new centre-back in January
Plus more on Liverpool, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Barcelona
Arsenal
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been cleared by an independent Regulatory Commission after he was charged by the FA for his post-match comments after the Gunners’ defeat to Newcastle.
Could Kylian Mbappe be a realistic target for Arsenal? French football expert Jonathan Johnson has more here.
Aston Villa
Nicolo Zaniolo opens the scoring as Aston Villa finish top of their Europa Conference League group. FT: Zrinjski Mostar 1-1 Aston Villa [Pictures from TNT Sports]
Atletico Madrid
Diego Simeone on why he wants to stay at Atletico Madrid: "How can I stay here for many years and still enjoy? I wanna be honest. I feel very well here in Madrid and the club can still improve, I'm sure,” the Argentine coach told Sky Sports. “It’s challenging to help Atléti grow in Europe every year. That’s my goal. Improve all together.”
Antoine Griezmann has stated that Atletico Madrid will hopefully be his last club in Europe, the Frenchman told TNT Sports Brazil: “I want Atleti to be my last club in Europe — and then enjoy elsewhere.” He continued with: “I have the desire to continue here, I'm at the level the team needs. Let's see if they give me the chance, but there are many good players here.”
Barcelona
Frenkie de Jong’s camp have denied any issue or problem with Barcelona Sporting Director Deco after recent stories in the press. They said it is all “fake news”.
Brighton & Hove Albion
There were incredible scenes at the Amex Stadium on Thursday night as Joao Pedro scored a very late goal to seal top spot in the group for Brighton. FT: Brighton 1-0 Marseille [Pictures from TNT Sports]
Chelsea
Benoit Badiashile’s Chelsea exit is not straightforward. Click here for more!
It’s being reported that some Chelsea players are surprised by one of Mauricio Pochettino’s latest decisions.
Liverpool
A brilliant moment for defender Jarell Quansah as he scored his first Liverpool goal in the Europa League on Thursday night. FT: Union Saint-Gilloise 3-1 Liverpool [Pictures from TNT Sports]
RB Leipzig have spoken to Liverpool again as they want to keep Fabio Carvalho and have said he’s regarded highly. The Reds insist on his return from the loan move as gametime is crucial for his development.
Kylian Mbappe likes Liverpool but could he join the Reds in the summer? French football expert Jonathan Johnson has more here.
Nice’s Khephren Thuram has been linked with a move to Liverpool again. Find out more about this transfer story here.
“I’ve never had this injury with one of my players before” - Jurgen Klopp confirms Liverpool are expected to be without Alexis Mac Allister for longer than they first expected.
Manchester United
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is currently focussing on appointing the right people to put on the Man United board and has not told Erik ten Hag that his job is under threat.
Real Betis are rumoured to be interested in signing Man United’s Anthony Martial in 2024.
Napoli
Victor Osimhen's new deal at Napoli will include a huge salary rise for the player. The Nigerian striker will be one of the best-paid players in the club's history.
What does Osimhen’s new deal mean for his future? Details from Fabrizio Romano here.
Nice
Paris Saint-Germain
Premier League
Rebecca Welch is set to become the first woman to referee a Premier League match after being appointed to officiate Fulham vs Burnley on Saturday 23 December.
Rangers
Kemar Roofe scored the winning goal in an incredible night for Rangers as the Scottish club defeated Real Betis to finish top of their Europa League group and qualify for the next round of the competition. FT: Real Betis 2-3 Rangers [Pictures from TNT Sports]
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig have spoken to Liverpool again as they want to keep Fabio Carvalho and have said he’s regarded highly. The Reds insist on his return from the loan move as gametime is crucial for his development.
Emil Forsberg will join the New York Red Bulls from RB Leipzig in January. Contract agreed until 2026.
Real Betis
Real Madrid
French football expert Jonathan Johnson provides the latest on Kylain Mbappe’s future.
Endrick will fly to Madrid from the USA tonight to make contact with Real Madrid. The player is waiting to join the La Liga club in July 2024.
Roma
José Mourinho has been discussing signings at Roma: “Not that I'm jealous, but Man City paid €80million for Kalvin Phillips and now Pep has said it would be better for him to leave,” the Portuguese coach said. “So he’ll leave and they'll get someone else. Our reality is very different. It’s not easy for us to sign one player.”
Royal Antwerp
Arthur Vermeeren is set to leave Royal Antwerp in 2024, either in January or the summer. The player’s lawyer is speaking to top European clubs over a transfer.
Stade de Reims
Nothing has been agreed or done between Sunderland and Stade de Reims manager Will Still.
Sunderland
Nothing has been agreed or done between Sunderland and Stade de Reims manager Will Still. The Championship club will keep working on finding a new head coach and have another name at the top of their list. Talks ongoing.
Tottenham
Ange Postecoglou has confirmed that Tottenham plan to sign a new centre-back in January. The Spurs manager said: “We need to sign another centre-back though because at the moment we're on tenterhooks in case something else happens there.”
Ange Postecoglou has stated when asked about fifth spot potentially allowing them to play in the Champions League next season: “I'm not aiming for fifth spot, mate.”
West Ham
Mohammed Kudus opens the scoring on a night when West Ham finished top of their Europa League group. FT: West Ham 2-0 SC Freiburg [Pictures from TNT Sports]