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Quick take: Match context: momentum and small details could decide this one, especially set-pieces and transitions. Form and fitness will matter; expect managers to rotate carefully around the congested schedule. Continental stakes raise the intensity, where away goals no longer apply but margins still feel razor thin. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official …

Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will watch for clarity from training ground reports and official briefings. Continental stakes raise the intensity, where away goals no longer apply but margins still feel razor thin. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official …

Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing the Marseille youngster Darryl Bakola.

The head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has admitted that his team needs to improve at seeing off games after their opening match against Tanzania at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Chelle’s side was wasteful throughout the match on Tuesday, but fortunately managed to secure a 2-1 victory at the end of the 90 minutes.Speaking in his post-match interview, the coach shared his delight about the victory, but stressed that his team must work to kill off games."We are satisfied with the three points. That is the most important. For the moment, I want to focus on the positives. The second part of the game shows clearly that there is still some work to be done — especially when it comes to killing the game. We are aware of this, and we will work on it,” Eric Chelle said.The narrow win over Tanzania leaves Nigeria second in Group C with 3 points, same as Tunisia in first place but behind on goal difference.The Super Eagles will have the chance to go top of the table on Saturday, December 27, when they take on the Carthage Eagles.

West Ham United and Sunderland have been offered the opportunity to sign the Roma striker Artem Dovbyk.

Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will watch for clarity from training ground reports and official briefings. Continental stakes raise the intensity, where away goals no longer apply but margins still feel razor thin. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official …

Aston Villa defender Pau Torres has been linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks.

The loan move that saw Harvey Elliott join Aston Villa in search of regular minutes may have reached a premature end.

Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will watch for clarity from training ground reports and official briefings. Continental stakes raise the intensity, where away goals no longer apply but margins still feel razor thin. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official …

West Ham United have been linked with a move for the Utrecht defender Souffian El Karouani. 

Newcastle United striker William Osula has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months.

Milan defender Fikayo Tomori insists his World Cup ambition remains alive as he continues to re-establish himself as a key figure at San Siro.

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Liverpool are looking at backup options in case they fail to land Antoine Semenyo in the January transfer window. 

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Monaco attacker Maghnes Akliouche.