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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. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Everton defender Adam Aznou has been linked with a move away from the club during the January transfer window.

Nicolas Jackson delivered a brilliant performance as Senegal opened their AFCON 2025 campaign with a commanding 3–0 victory over Botswana in Tangier, earning the man of the match award.The Lions of Teranga were dominant from the first whistle, immediately pinning Botswana back and creating waves of chances.Jackson finally made the breakthrough five minutes before half-time, arriving perfectly to meet a precise cross from Ismail Jakobs and steering in a first-time finish that settled Senegal’s nerves. Before that, Botswana goalkeeper Goitseone Phoko had repeatedly frustrated the Senegalese attack, pulling off key saves to deny Jackson and Sadio Mane.After the break, Jackson kept tormenting the defense and doubled his tally in the 58th minute, this time finishing calmly from an Ismaila Sarr pass to put Senegal fully in control. He left the pitch to warm applause in the 78th minute, with Cherif Ndiaye coming on to add a third goal in stoppage time from a Cheikh Sabaly cross.Jackson’s sharp movement, clinical finishing and constant threat in behind fully justified his man of the match recognition and underlined Senegal’s status as one of the strong contenders for the AFCON 2025 title.

Milan are already asking themselves questions about Christopher Nkunku, but finding a solution in January will not be easy.

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 …

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Ajax attacker Mika Godts, as per TEAMtalk. 

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. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

AC Milan have officially confirmed the termination of Divock Origi’s contract, bringing an end to the Belgian striker’s spell at San Siro.

Marc Guehi is expected to leave Crystal Palace soon, and he has been linked with Liverpool.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig. 

The former champions dominated proceedings from the opening whistle and underlined their title credentials with a performance full of control, tempo, and attacking intent as they began their bid to reclaim the crown lost to Cote dIvoire in 2023.

Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad are in constant communication with Lazio over the possibility of signing Nuno Tavares.

Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito has charged his players to stay focused as they gear up for their Week 15 fixture against Eleven Wonders in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League.

Chelsea are interested in signing Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth during the January transfer window. 

Former Chelsea and France defender Frank Leboeuf believes AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan would be the ideal signing to take Chelsea to the next level.