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Today’s top stories:
Aston Villa
Steven Gerrard on Aston Villa job: “I want to prove to everyone that I can improve my position.”
“I am here to fight and lead every single minute of every day and I have complete faith and belief in myself that I can turn this situation around.”
Bayern Munich
Ryan Gravenberch: “The situation is not easy for me, of course I want to play. But I have to stay patient.”
“Of course I know my quality, but it is what it is - Bayern is a big club with a lot of good players. I have to keep calm.”
Bayern Munich are leading the race to sign Bundesliga midfielder. Click to find out who!
Brighton
Leandro Trossard when asked about potentially joining Chelsea: “It's very difficult to answer that [Chelsea rumours]. So that will have to wait until after the World Cup.”
To find out more about the links to Chelsea and when his current contract expires, click here.
Chelsea
Graham Potter on Carney Chukwuemeka: “He's a big powerful boy that can run a lot. Yes, I really like him.”
“He's a young player but he's got exciting attributes, so we just need to help him reach his potential.”
Chelsea invested £15m plus £5m add-ons for the youngster.
A first start for Chelsea on Wednesday night for Armando Broja. Key moment for the Albanian striker after Chelsea turned down multiple bids in the summer and decided to offer him a new deal.
Graham Potter on Denis Zakaria: “Denis has conducted himself fantastically well with the group. He's fighting for the team, he's been really professional in training and he's waiting for his opportunity.”
Are Chelsea in talks to sign Leandro Trossard?
📰In other news, Chelsea are interested in Arnaut Danjuma. (Fichajes)
Inter Milan
Rumours on Romelu Lukaku loan deal to be terminated in January are 100% wide of mark. He will complete the season with Inter.
Inter and Chelsea have already held verbal talks last June about another season on loan, to be decided in 2023.
Liverpool
📰In other news, Liverpool have entered the race to sign AC Milan forward Rafael Leao. (Milan News)
Click here to read an update on Roberto Firmino’s future, and the truth behind links to Italy!
Are Liverpool in talks with Wilfried Zaha, as reports suggest? Click to find out.
Manchester United
Cristiano Ronaldo walked straight down the tunnel at Old Trafford before the final whistle.
Erik ten Hag: “I will deal with that tomorrow, not today. We are now celebrating the victory.”
Cody Gakpo: “Manchester United talks ended about a week before the end of the transfer window... so in that final week I had to decide if I would go to Southampton or Leeds.”
“I was close to leaving PSV. I spoke to Erik ten Hag a few times at Manchester United, in the end the deal didn’t go through... and it was a shame.”
Are Manchester United continuing to follow Gakpo? I provide an update here.
Napoli
Napoli are set to reach an agreement with Stanislav Lobotka to extend his current contract. New deal will be valid until June 2027 plus an option for further season.
Paris Saint-Germain
French striker Noha Lemina has signed his first professional contract with Paris Saint-Germain.
New deal will be valid until June 2025.
Schalke
Schalke have sacked their manager Frank Kramer following a board meeting in the morning.
Valencia
Jose Gaya has signed a new contract at Valencia, valid until 2027. Gaya’s contract was set to expire at the end of the season.
Wolves
Mick Beale on Wolves job: “It would be hard to walk away from QPR right now and especially this group.”
Beale also admitted that it could be a big 24 hours for him and the club.
How will Ruben Neves’ future be effected by the change in manager? Click to find out more.
🔒 Man Utd still in for Cody Gakpo? Wilfried Zaha to Liverpool? The truth about Roberto Firmino's interest from Italy, and more!
My exclusive column, featuring Cody Gakpo to Manchester United, Roberto Firmino's contract situation, and more!
Roberto Firmino
Roberto Firmino is set to be out of contract at Liverpool at the end of the season.
At the moment, there are no talks between AC Milan/Juventus and Roberto Firmino,
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