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Carabao Cup round-up
Semenyo & Cherki shock Newcastle at St. James’ Park
Antoine Semenyo found the net for the second match in a row as Manchester City secured a 2-0 victory over Newcastle in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at St. James’ Park.
Eddie Howe’s injury-hit squad failed to produce the decisive touch needed for an equaliser, and it was Rayan Cherki who wrapped up City’s win deep into stoppage time, bringing the Magpies’ impressive 10-game winning streak in the competition to a sudden halt.
FT Newcastle 0-2 Man City [Pictures from TNT Sports]
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Arsenal
Arsenal are not prepared to sell defender Ben White in this January’s transfer window despite reported interest from Everton. (Football London)
Aston Villa
Aston Villa are looking to strengthen their attacking unit and have identified Gonzalo Garcia as a target. (Fichajes)
Barcelona
Marcus Rashford has made a decision on his future as interest increases in his services. Full Story here!
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich have emerged as frontrunners in the increasingly competitive race to sign Marc Guéhi. (Footmercato)
Chelsea
Journalist claims Chelsea could hijack potential €40m transfer for Premier League midfielder. More details!
Chelsea are preparing to spend as much as €300m on the transfers of Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez and Barcelona attacking midfielder Fermin Lopez. (Fichajes)
(Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)
Fenerbahce
N’Golo Kanté could be on the verge of a surprise return to European football, with Fenerbahçe emerging as the first club to make formal contact for the 34-year-old midfielder. (L’Equipe)
Liverpool
Liverpool are ‘really pushing’ to sign Marc Guehi. (Fabrizio Romano)
Manchester City
Manchester City have opened preliminary contact over a potential deal for Elliot Anderson. (TEAMtalk)
Manchester City are prepared to meet Crystal Palace’s full financial demands to sign defender Marc Guéhi in the January transfer window. (Independent)
Manchester United
Manchester United remain committed to strengthening their midfield in the summer, with four key targets firmly on their radar: Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace), Carlos Baleba (Brighton) and Alex Scott (Bournemouth). (Sun)
Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick wants to make two signings. Full Story here!
Manchester United are considering a move for Rúben Neves, with the club preparing to make the 28-year-old midfielder their first signing of the January transfer window. (Guardian)
Sources close to senior Man Utd loanee believe he wants to controversially revive his career. Full Story here!
Manchester United have submitted a £30 million offer for Atlético Madrid’s versatile midfielder Marcos Llorente. (Fichajes)
Michael Carrick decides first major move at Manchester United. More details!
Newcastle United
Newcastle United have been dealt a severe blow with reports confirming that defender Tino Livramento is facing a spell of around two months on the sidelines with a significant hamstring injury. (Mail)
Real Madrid
How Jurgen Klopp really feels about taking the Real Madrid job after Xabi Alonso’s sacking. Full Story here!
Xabi Alonso told Real Madrid that ‘they cannot give so much power to the players’, feeling that it was the biggest factor in his downfall. (Cadena SER)
Tottenham
Tottenham have made waves in the January transfer market by agreeing a deal for Conor Gallagher, but it has now emerged that the North London club were closely monitoring Liverpool’s Curtis Jones before. (Paul O’Keefe)
Micky van de Ven’s future at Tottenham has intensified after a sensational insider claim linked the defender with a dream move to Liverpool. Full Story here!
(Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) Tottenham plot dramatic manager switch as 44-year-old becomes available. More details!
West Ham United
West Ham United are weighing up the possibility of signing Eric Dier after the experienced defender was offered to the club. (Florian Plettenberg)