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Today's headlines, featuring major transfer stories from across Europe...
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Today’s top stories:
Spurs star could leave, Europa news clips, & more
Europa League round-up:
Nottingham Forest thrash Ferencvaros
It was a comfortable evening for Nottingham Forest as they put four past Ferencvaros at the City Ground.
An unfortunate own goal put them ahead, before Igor Jesus scored a lovely brace and James McAtee added a penalty to put some gloss on the score-line.
FT Nottingham Forest 4-0 Ferencvaros [Pictures from TNT Sports]
Aston Villa stage thrilling comeback
Aston Villa came from 2-0 down to earn a thrilling victory over Red Bull Salzburg at Villa Park last night.
An error from Tyrone Mings gifted the visitors the lead, but he later made up for that error with the equaliser.
And then what a moment for Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba as the youngster finished well for the winner in the 87th minute.
FT Aston Villa 3-2 Red Bull Salzburg [Pictures from TNT Sports]
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Arsenal
Max Dowman has signed his first scholarship contract with Arsenal, with the winger also expected to sign a professional deal when he turns 17 later this year. (BBC Sport)
Aston Villa
Unai Emery has become a target for this top European club as they search for a new manager - full story here!
Barcelona
Barcelona are close to finalising a deal to sign Hamza Abdelkarim after complications which slowed down the move have now been resolved. (Mundo Deportivo)
Chelsea
Cole Palmer is considered an important part of the Chelsea project and not for sale, and if that ever changes in years to come it would take “really crazy” money for the Blues to consider letting him go. (Fabrizio Romano)
Chelsea could use Aaron Anselmino as part of their bid for Rennes centre-back Jeremy Jacquet in the next few days. (Telegraph)
Chelsea are still in talks over signing Jacquet immediately, despite Rennes hoping to hold on to the 20-year-old defender until the end of the season. (Ben Jacobs, Give Me Sport)
Raheem Sterling’s representatives are in talks with as many as seven clubs of Champions League level after leaving Chelsea on a free transfer. (Sky Sports)
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace have reached an agreement with Wolves over the transfer of striker Jorgen Strand Larsen. (Fabrizio Romano)
Crystal Palace have been named as one of seven or eight clubs who are pursuing Raheem Sterling after he became a free agent. (Daily Mail)
Liverpool
Eduardo Camavinga is a top transfer target for Liverpool, though Real Madrid don’t want to sell the French midfielder and he’s not pushing to leave. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Liverpool could rival Chelsea for the signing of talented young Rennes centre-back Jeremy Jacquet. (Ben Jacobs, Give Me Sport)
Liverpool are eyeing an ambitious transfer move for PSG superstar Ousmane Dembele to replace Mohamed Salah. (Fichajes)
Jurgen Klopp is set to return to the Anfield dugout - full story here!
Manchester United
Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, Elliot Anderson and more - Manchester United’s transfer plans for the end of January and beyond. Full story here!
Meanwhile, Manchester United want to sign Cole Palmer but Chelsea won’t accept less than €200m for the England international. (Fichajes)
Nathaniel Brown is attracting growing interest from Manchester United, who have scouted him more closely in recent weeks. (TEAMtalk)
Diogo Dalot has emerged as a surprise target for Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, with a bidding war possible as both clubs look for defensive cover due to injuries. (Ekrem Konur)
Newcastle United
Newcastle United are leading the race for Brahim Diaz, who can leave Real Madrid for a fee of €60m. (Fichajes)
Newcastle are also being strongly linked with Barcelona youngster Guille Fernandez as he could be allowed to leave the Nou Camp. (Sport)
PSG
Luis Enrique is close to agreeing a new three-year contract to stay on as Paris Saint-Germain manager, with his current deal set to expire at the end of this season. (Sport)
Real Madrid
Real Madrid have made a bid to Tottenham for Argentinian centre-back Cristian Romero as Florentino Perez is desperate to strengthen the club’s defence. (Fichajes)
Tottenham
Tottenham could be set to join the race to sign Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta if Randal Kolo Muani ends his loan with the north London club early. (Daily Mail)
Real Madrid have made a bid to Tottenham for Argentinian centre-back Cristian Romero as Florentino Perez is desperate to strengthen the club’s defence. (Fichajes)
Tottenham are interested in signing Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka as his current club are yet to decide his future. (Fichajes)
AC Milan have an interest in a late January transfer window move for Tottenham defender Radu Dragusin and have already held talks with his representatives. (Calciomercato)