🚨 SHOCK Man United exit, Arsenal eye Serie A forward, superb Mbappe and Olise goals, plus latest in Mourinho-Guardiola row

Today's updates on Man United, potential ins and outs at Arsenal, and UCL news clips...

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Today’s top stories:

• Marcus Rashford could be allowed to leave Man United

• Arsenal eye Serie A star and reject Jakub Kiwior bid

• Plus more from Liverpool, Chelsea and Real Madrid

Arsenal

• Santiago Castro to Arsenal? Reports are once again linking the Gunners with the talented young Bologna forward, but they’re not the only club interested…

• Jakub Kiwior transfer update - Arsenal have rejected a bid for the Polish defender, surely the right call!

• Mikel Arteta: “Reports of Gabriel Jesus leaving and going to Brazil in January are nonsense. Like all strikers they go through phases and moments. His attitude has been really good. It always is. We’re going to support him as much as possible.”

• Arteta on a possible return for Kieran Tierney: “Tierney is ready and he can get opportunities, he’s part of the team.”

Atalanta

• Ademola Lookman’s superb form continues - how did he manage to squeeze this one in? FT Atalanta 2-3 Real Madrid [Pictures from TNT Sports]

Barcelona

• Hansi Flick on Frenkie de Jong’s future: “For me, Frenkie de Jong is a very important player because of the way he behaves in training and in games.”

• Flick: “I am very happy with Ronald Araujo's return. As a coach, I like having players with his attitude. We will see how he feels tomorrow and on the weekend. The plan for him is to play, but we have to decide whether it will be tomorrow or against Leganes.”

Bayern Munich

• What a goal by Michael Olise! A stunning solo effort from the summer signing from Crystal Palace! FT Shakhtar Donetsk 1-5 Bayern Munich [Pictures from TNT Sports]

• Jamal Musiala also scored a brace for Bayern last night. Another fine performance from a special player and his new contract is almost ready for 2025.