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Premier League round-up
Man United fail to beat West Ham at Old Trafford
Manchester United dropped points at Old Trafford once again as Soungoutou Magassaâs late strike secured a 1-1 draw for West Ham.
Ruben Amorimâs men appeared to be heading for victory and a move up to fifth place after Diogo Dalotâs composed finish just before the hour mark, but they couldnât hold on, with Magassaâs tidy effort late on earning the visitors a share of the spoils.
It was another opportunity lost by Man United who could have closed the gap on teams above them.
FT Man United 1-1 West Ham United [Pictures from Sky Sports]
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Arsenal
Arsenal have been scouting 20-year-old Elche and Spain under-21 midfielder Rodrigo Mendoza. (Sky Sports)
Arsenal have confirmed a landmark agreement to sign twin brothers Edwin Quintero and Holger Quintero from Ecuadorâs famed academy side Independiente del Valle.
Roy Keane names Arsenal as title favourites and says: âThe league is over. Itâs over. The league is over.â
Stephen Warnock on Declan Rice: âI could pick out of a lot of the Arsenal team when it comes to who I think has been the best this season, but Declan Rice has been outstanding.â
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is a big fan of Villarreal attacking midfielder Alberto Moleiro and could move for him this January. (The Daily Briefing)
Barcelona
Barcelona attacker Raphinha has offers from Saudi Arabia and the Brazilian attacker is open to a move to the Middle East in the future. (Sport)
Barcelona president Joan Laporta on Ronald Araujo: âWe have to encourage Araujo. I have spoken to him and he showed me gratitude and that he was motivated. I think he can get motivated again, we have to let the professionals act. He is a very sensitive man but he knows that the club is helping him, he is our captain. We need him, he always responds, he has had the misfortune of being sent off in England â the first card was not and after that the sending off affected him a lot.â
(Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) Eric Garcia has signed a new five-year contract at Barcelona. (Mundo Deportivo)
Saudi clubs are interested in moves for Robert Lewandowski, along with Real Madrid stars David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger. (Mundo Deportivo)
Diego Simeone on Raphinha: âRaphinha is an incredible player. He can play everywhere. As a winger, as a midfielder, as a striker, or even as a wing back. He can score, can create, he presses and runs. I donât know how he didnât win the Ballon dâOr. For me, I would chose him alwaysâ.
Chelsea
Chelsea are working on a deal to sign SF Cascades and Burkina Faso youth midfielder Mohamed Zongo, 16, despite competition from Manchester City and Manchester United. (Mail)
Crystal Palace
France striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, 28, has told Crystal Palace he wants to explore a potential departure as early as January. (Teamtalk)
Liverpool
The Saudi Pro League is still in a position to fund a move for Mohamed Salah should the Egypt forward, 33, look to leave Liverpool. (Telegraph)
Liverpool chiefs Richard Hughes and Michael Edwards are both understood to be seriously considering Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner as a replacement for Arne Slot. (Caught Offside)
Dressing room source on Mohamed Salah transfer plans after Liverpool snub. Full Story here!
Liverpool chiefs âremain committedâ to renewing Ibrahima Konateâs contract, and âactive talksâ are ongoing between the relevant parties to try and reach an agreement. (Mail)
(Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) An emergency meeting was held between senior Liverpool officials and Arne Slot about his future. More details!
Arne Slot is unhappy with his squad at Liverpool. He is looking to sign a new central defender in January. (Football Insider)
Liverpool have âentered the frameâ for Cardiff City defender Dylan Lawlor, whoâs also being pursued by the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle and both Manchester clubs. (TEAMtalk)
Manchester United
Man United tipped as realistic option to sign âtypical Premier League number sixâ. Full Story here!
Conor Gallagher is viewed as one of Manchester Unitedâs more likely winter targets to bolster the midfield. (talkSPORT)
Manchester United youngster Chido Obi has suffered a âminor injuryâ setback and is now expected to miss around four weeks of action. (Manchester Evening News)
Manchester United are hustling to maintain their hold on the future of their academyâs crown jewel, JJ Gabriel. (Fabrizio Romano)
Newcastle United
Newcastle are eyeing a move for Palmeirasâ 21-year-old Brazilian midfielder Allan Elias. (ESPN Brazil)
Real Madrid
Real Madrid will rival Manchester United for the signature of Olympiakos and Greece midfielder Christos Mouzakitis, 18. (Sun)
The latest on Real Madrid attacker Rodrygoâs future. Where could he move if he leaves the Spanish giants?
Tottenham
Tottenham shortlist goalkeepers James Trafford and Bart Verbruggen as possible replacements of current goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. (TEAMtalk)
Tottenham target move for two in-demand Premier League midfielders. More details!