🚨 Vinicius & Alonso ROW could lead to exit, Man Utd & Chelsea battling for Leipzig star, latest on Slot's future, Everton win despite bizarre red card, & more
Today's round-up, featuring Man United's defeat against Everton and a possible move for Vinicius Junior!
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Plus Chelsea eye Leipzig wonderkid & more
Manchester United stunned by ten-man Everton at Old Trafford
Everton pulled off a hugely impressive victory away to Manchester United in the Monday night game, with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall striking the winner.
The Toffees played much of the game with ten men, but fought hard for the three points, with Jordan Pickford making a fantastic save from Joshua Zirkzee in the second half.
FT Man United 0-1 Everton [Pictures from Sky Sports]
Arsenal
Insight into how the Arsenal dressing room responded to that hugely impressive 4-1 North London Derby victory over Tottenham - full story here!
Gary Neville had some high praise for Declan Rice, saying he’s Arsenal’s own version of Roy Keane. (Sky Sports)
Barcelona
Chelsea winger Pedro Neto is in fine form at the moment and that’s reportedly sparked transfer interest from Barcelona. (Fichajes)
Raphinha on his injury: “Look, I am working to return to my 100%. It was a muscular injury, and it is always difficult to recover because you can feel great and then you feel like you are at your best and then you can get injury like happened to me. I am trying to recover my best physical shape to be back to my 100% in order to help the team.”
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Chelsea
Chelsea winger Pedro Neto is in fine form at the moment and that’s reportedly sparked transfer interest from Barcelona. (Fichajes)
Chelsea are one of the clubs chasing Assan Ouedraogo, with increasingly concrete interest in the RB Leipzig and Germany wonderkid emerging ahead of a potential summer saga. (Sky Germany)
Enzo Maresca has an update on Cole Palmer’s injury, suggesting the Chelsea star could have a chance of making it back for the Arsenal game this weekend. (Press conference)
Palmer was also seen training with Chelsea ahead of the Barcelona game - a sign that he could be about to return?
Everton
Idrissa Gueye got a bizarre red card for clashing with his own teammate Michael Keane, but Everton manager David Moyes spoke after the game about how he actually quite liked seeing this from his players! (Sky Sports)
Liverpool
Liverpool are NOT currently thinking about sacking Arne Slot or replacing him as manager, despite the Reds’ awful start to the season. (Fabrizio Romano)
Antoine Semenyo to Liverpool looks like it’s hotting up, with the Reds described as being seriously interested in the Bournemouth star for this January. (Florian Plettenberg)
Liverpool could be one of the clubs on alert for Vinicius Junior if he ends up leaving Real Madrid. (Daily Mirror)
Federico Valverde is another Liverpool target as the Merseyside giants weigh up another possible raid on Real Madrid. (Fichajes)
Bradley Barcola was wanted by Liverpool as a top target, but the French winger turned down the chance to move to Anfield. (Sacha Tavolieri)
Liverpool have TWO big-name centre-backs on their list of targets in case they fail to sign Marc Guehi - full story here!
Jamie Carragher has criticised Mohamed Salah, and it’s fair to say Liverpool fans have come down very strongly on one side of the argument - find out more here!
Xabi Alonso could be waiting for the Liverpool job if they decide to part ways with Arne Slot, with Real Madrid also possibly set to make a change and bring back Zinedine Zidane. (Indy Kaila)
Manchester City
Vinicius Junior to Manchester City? The Brazilian wants out of Real Madrid and it could be an opportunity for Pep Guardiola’s side. (The Athletic)
Manchester United
Manchester United are being tipped to be one of the clubs on alert for Vinicius Junior if he ends up leaving Real Madrid. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United are also up against Chelsea for the signing of highly-rated RB Leipzig wonderkid Assan Ouedraogo, though he doesn’t have a release clause so he’ll cost big money next summer. (Sky Germany)
Ruben Amorim has made it clear that this one “struggling” Manchester United player has to improve his performance levels - full story here!
Ruben Amorim after the Everton defeat: “I feel afraid of returning to this feeling of last season, that is my biggest fear. We need to work together and we need to be better.” (Press conference)
Newcastle United
Fabian Schar could leave Newcastle United in a surprise shake-up to Eddie Howe’s squad this January. (Football Insider)
Real Madrid
Vinicius Junior has informed Real Madrid that he doesn’t want to sign a new contract due to his poor relationship with manager Xabi Alonso. The Brazilian winger’s current deal expires in summer 2027. (The Athletic)
Xabi Alonso could be waiting for the Liverpool job if they decide to part ways with Arne Slot, with Real Madrid also possibly set to make a change and bring back Zinedine Zidane. (Indy Kaila)
Tottenham
An industry insider has given some insight into Thomas Frank’s job safety as Tottenham manager after the alarming nature of their North London Derby defeat to Arsenal at the weekend - full story here!