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Today’s top stories:
Marcus Rashford’s poor form hasn’t affected desire to stay at Man United
Christopher Nkunku closing in on Chelsea return
Plus more from Aston Villa, Liverpool and PSG
Arsenal
AC Milan will sign a new centre-back in 2024 and Arsenal’s Jakub Kiwior is one of the names on their list. There is a problem for the Rossoneri and the Gunners to work out though. Find out more about the situation here.
Aston Villa
It's a possibility that Aston Villa sign a backup striker for Ollie Watkins. Read more about the club’s plans here.
Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid president Cerezo on Joao Felix joining Barcelona permanently: “Joao has joined Barca on loan, he's playing there and he's one of the best players in Europe. If next year Barca don't want to keep him, he will be back at Atleti. It's very easy, no?”
Bayer Leverkusen
Jonathan Tah keeps performing at a top level at Bayer Leverkusen. He had a €18m release clause put into his contract last summer. So far, he has made 17 starts for Bayer Leverkusen, also five starts in a row for the German national team. Tah is under contract until 2025 but many clubs are tracking him.
Bayern Munich
Bayern president Hainer on Thomas Muller: “Thomas Muller is an absolute Bayern icon and a player with big merit here. We all wish he would end his career in Munich. We're in talks, I'm optimistic and hope he will stay with us.”
(Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Getty Images) Hainer also had this to say about Fulham’s Joao Palhinha: “Everyone knows that we were interested in João Palhinha, for sure.”
Benfica
Benfica manager Roger Schmidt has spoken about Angel Di Maria and the club’s plans to keep him before the end of the season. He said: “We will try to keep Angel Di Maria here at the club for one more season, that’s the plan. We are enjoying every game and training session with Di Maria, let’s see. We will try.”
Chelsea
Christopher Nkunku did not feature for Chelsea in their 3-2 thriller against Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday, but the Frenchman is close to making a full return. It won’t be long.
(Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) I can say that nothing is going to happen in January between Chelsea and Napoli for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and that is because the player is not for sale. Napoli have a situation on their hands where Victor Osimhen could leave the club next summer. Their idea is to keep Kvaratskhelia and eventually sell Osimhen if they can’t agree a new deal for the Nigerian.
Marc Guehi, wanted by several top clubs, is reportedly keen to join Chelsea [90min]
Ipswich Town
🚨 ICYMI: Wes Burns scored a superb goal against Coventry on the weekend. [Pictures from Ipswich Town FC]
Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp has confirmed Liverpool will be without Joel Matip due to injury: “We don’t know how long yet, no scan yet. But it won’t be a short one,” the German said.
Matip joins Andy Robertson, Alisson, Diogo Jota, Thiago and Stefan Bajcetic on the treatment table.
Trent Alexander-Arnold scored an 88th-minute winner against Fulham during Sunday’s 4-3 thriller at Anfield. [Pictures from Sky Sports]
Manchester City
Pep Guardiola spoke about Erling Haaland and his furious reaction following Simon Hooper controversial decision against Spurs. He said: “Normal. He is a little bit disappointed. Even the referee, if he played for City today, would be disappointed with that action!”
Kalvin Phillips will be allowed to leave the Etihad in January. Newcastle United are the frontrunners to sign him [CaughtOffside]
Manchester United
Erik Ten Hag did not appreciate being asked about Manchester United’s poor record against the Premier League’s top 8. This is what he had to say following Saturday’s 1-0 defeat against Newcastle: "No win against a top 8 away team in over two years? I've been waiting for this question. I know it's your job to see it…”. “We have this problem and we have to overcome it.”
David De Gea posted another cryptic tweet following Andre Onana’s latest Champions League performance. Find out what the Spaniard said HERE.
Marcus Rashford has no regrets about signing a new deal at Manchester United despite being in a tough period. He's working hard and Erik Ten Hag is sure he will be back at a top level soon. Read more about Rashford’s relationship with the club here.
(Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) The Red Devils have been scouting Genoa centre-back Radu Dragusin.
On the subject of centre-backs, Lisandro Martinez’s injury is not a normal problem, it's a big setback for the club and the player. Find out more about how the Argentine’s recovery is going here.
Napoli
Piotr Zielinski's contract is currently due to expire in June 2024. Inter Milan CEO Marotta has spoken about recent links. He said: "He's out of contract in June, we know that... but Napoli are working on his new deal. We're monitoring players of course but it's not time to open talks at this stage.”
Newcastle United
Newcastle United, like Manchester United, are also monitoring Genoa’s Radu Dragusin.
PSG
Kylian Mbappe is on fire for PSG this season. He has scored 18 goals in 18 games. His latest came on Sunday against Le Harve. See it below [pictures from PSG].
Le phénoménal 🇫🇷
Sheffield United
Paul Heckingbottom is in deep, deep trouble at Sheffield United. Read more about the manager’s future here.
Tottenham Hotspur
Dejan Kulusevski has revealed what Ange Postecoglou said to the Spurs team at half-time against Manchester City. The Sweden international said: “Ange was very angry at us half-time… He told us: ‘Guys, come on! Just play football’ — So then in the second half we were unbelievable!”
Eric Dier is set to leave Spurs at the end of the season. He reportedly prefers to re-join former club Sporting Lisbon [TalkSPORT]
West Ham United
West Ham are more than happy with their new signing Mohammed Kudus. He has scored three goals and registered one assist in the last five games. The Hammers feel he will keep improving and that he’s going to be a key part of their project.
West Ham are interested in Crystal Palace’s Odssone Edouard, who David Moyes reportedly views as a replacement for Pablo Fornals [Football Transfers]