🚨 Liverpool seal ANOTHER late win, Man Utd handed Baleba boost, Barca star "affected" by Chelsea bid, Arsenal midfield target revealed, & more
Champions League news clips and the latest transfer news from across Europe!
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Today’s top stories:
Manchester United could make a move for Ruben Neves in January
Plus Champions League news clips and much more!
Arsenal
Noni Madueke looks like a surprisingly strong signing for Arsenal, but can still improve in one area, according to Charles Watts.
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are among the top clubs keeping tabs on the highly-rated African attacker Prince Amoako, who has drawn comparisons with Mohammed Kudus. (TBR Football)
Arsenal are also long-time admirers of Lucien Agoume from Sevilla, but Brighton have also recently joined the race for the talented young Frenchman’s signature. (TBR Football)
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Atletico Madrid
This took a bit of a deflection, but what a performance by Marcos Llorente as he scored twice to help Atletico Madrid come from two goals down at Anfield, even if Liverpool ultimately still grabbed the winner. FT Liverpool 3-2 Atletico Madrid [Pictures from TNT Sports]
Diego Simeone has called on Liverpool to take action on the fan that insulted him throughout the 90 minutes at Anfield, though he also admitted he regrets his part in that incident. (BBC Sport)
Barcelona
Fermin Lopez to Chelsea stories had an effect on the player towards the end of the summer, though his preference was always to stay at Barcelona. (Fabrizio Romano)
Bayern Munich
A bit of a defensive mix-up by Chelsea, but a typically cool finish by Harry Kane to punish them and seal the win for Bayern Munich. FT Bayern Munich 3-1 Chelsea [Pictures from TNT Sports]
Benfica
Jose Mourinho is set to become the new Benfica manager after accepting their offer of a two-year contract. Formal steps will now follow after reaching a verbal agreement as the Special One returns to his former club. (Fabrizio Romano)
Chelsea
It wasn’t the best night for Chelsea on their return to the Champions League, but was there ever any doubt that Cole Palmer would immediately shine on this stage? What a finish this was to give the Blues some hope of getting back into the game. FT Bayern Munich 3-1 Chelsea [Pictures from TNT Sports]
Enzo Maresca on Jonathan Tah not being sent off: “For me, it is a red card. There is no intention to go for the ball. There is just an intention to kick another player, so why it is not a red card? To give the red card these days I think they need to see blood. There is not any doubt.” (Press conference)
Chelsea are keeping a close eye on Morgan Rogers’ situation at Aston Villa as there have yet to be any talks over a new contract for the 23-year-old England international. (Sun)
Fermin Lopez to Chelsea stories had an effect on the player towards the end of the summer, though his preference was always to stay at Barcelona. (Fabrizio Romano)
Chelsea have no intention of selling Reece James despite his persistent injury problems in the last few years. (TBR Football)
Chelsea feel they have a £200m talent on their hands - and they might be about to sign another! Find out more here from Simon Phillips.
Liverpool
What a moment and what a game as Virgil van Dijk headed home Liverpool’s winner in stoppage time - another late, late win for the Reds this season! FT Liverpool 3-2 Atletico Madrid [Pictures from TNT Sports]
Diego Simeone has called on Liverpool to take action on the fan that insulted him throughout the 90 minutes at Anfield, though he also admitted he regrets his part in that incident. (BBC Sport)
Adam Wharton favours a transfer to Liverpool for his next move, despite also being a top target for Spanish giants Real Madrid. (Fichajes)
Manchester City
Kobbie Mainoo to Manchester City could be a surprise transfer to watch out for as Manchester United’s talented young midfielder continues to attract interest amid being unsettled at Old Trafford. (TEAMtalk)
Bernardo Silva is set to be a target for Juventus on a free transfer next summer as he approaches the end of his contract with Manchester City. (Tuttosport)
Pep Guardiola: “I would say in the last decade always we've had incredible keepers. Ederson made an incredible job, and the other keepers that helped us as well. Gigio, with his age at 26, comes for many years, and of course he's a top class keeper!” (Press conference)
Manchester United
Manchester United have been handed a major boost in their transfer pursuit of Carlos Baleba, with Brighton’s asking price now likely to be more affordable after the Red Devils’ hugely positive recent financial results. (Daily Mirror)
Ruben Neves is another Man Utd target in midfield, with Ruben Amorim understood to be a big fan of the Al Hilal star, who could be available on the cheap this January. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Kobbie Mainoo to Manchester City could be a surprise transfer to watch out for as Manchester United’s talented young midfielder continues to attract interest amid being unsettled at Old Trafford. (TEAMtalk)
Porto
Yann Karamoh is in Portugal to have his medical ahead of officially becoming an FC Porto player on a free transfer. (Fabrizio Romano)
PSG
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia - take a bow! What a run and finish this was as PSG ran riot in the Champions League last night. Can anyone stop them in this competition again this season? FT PSG 4-0 Atalanta [Pictures from TNT Sports]
Wolves
Vitor Pereira is set to sign a new three year contract to remain as Wolves manager. A verbal agreement is in place, with full trust from the board for Pereira to remain at Molineux. (Fabrizio Romano)