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Chelsea’s plans for the January transfer window are beginning to take shape, with midfield reinforcement emerging as the club’s primary objective.

Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Niclas Füllkrug will undergo medical tests with Milan this week as the Rossoneri have reached an agreement with West Ham over a free loan deal with an option to buy.

The race for Antoine Semenyo is beginning to take clearer shape, with Manchester United and Manchester City now emerging as the frontrunners to sign the Bournemouth attacker ahead of the January transfer window.

Fikayo Tomori has spoken about AC Milan’s resurgence so far this season, admitting that he has an eye on the World Cup next year.

According to Il Corriere della Sera Fabio Paratici has reached an agreement with Fiorentina over a five-year deal, and the Italian director is now working to terminate his contract with Tottenham.

AS Roma are stepping up their efforts to sign Joshua Zirkzee, with the Serie A side advancing in talks over personal terms as they look to make the Manchester United forward their top attacking target for the January transfer window.

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Mikel Arteta has once again singled out Declan Rice for special praise, underlining the midfielder’s growing influence and importance to Arsenal’s progress this season.

Reports in Italy suggest that Milan and Inter hope to earn circa €180m from stadium revenue once they’ve built their new arena, replacing the iconic Stadio Meazza.

Alexander Isak is facing a potentially lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering what is feared to be a serious leg injury during Liverpool’s recent victory away at Tottenham Hotspur.

West Ham United have begun exploring the possibility of signing Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Jørgen Strand Larsen in the January transfer window, as the club steps up its search for attacking reinforcements.

Axel Disasi is expected to leave Chelsea in the January transfer window, with several clubs already alerted to his availability as the Blues continue to streamline their squad, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Manchester United and Newcastle United are increasingly looking toward Saudi Arabia as they explore midfield reinforcements ahead of the winter transfer window, with Rúben Neves emerging as a standout opportunity in the market.

Rúben Amorim has laid out a firm stance on transfer business ahead of the January window, making it clear that short-term fixes will not be part of his recruitment strategy.

Tottenham sporting director Fabio Paratici is close to leaving the club as deal with Serie A side edges closer.