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Bologna have confirmed they will be without Jhon Lucumi for around a month after sustaining an injury, but Lukasz Skorupski is on his way back.

Sky Sport Italia and others report Besiktas will sign Nuno Tavares on loan with obligation to buy for €10m, as Lazio replace him with Villarreal’s Alfonso Pedraza.

Real Madrid have sent shockwaves through European football by sacking Xabi Alonso, ending his tenure at the Santiago Bernabeu prematurely.

Weston McKennie is down to the final few months of his Juventus contract, so Turkish media report Besiktas are ready to make an offer for the USMNT midfielder.

Pep Guardiola. (REUTERS)

Antoine Semenyo's girlfriend, Jordeen Buckley, has celebrated his move to Manchester City. The 26-year-old signed a five-and-a-half year deal to join the English giants from AFC Bournemouth in the winter transfer window.His girlfriend, whom he proposed to in November 2025, travelled with the player to the Etihad to complete his move.Semenyo got off to a flying start at Man City, scoring a goal and delivering an assist on his debut as the Manchester club thumped Exeter City 10-1 in the FA Cup.Celebrating the moment, Jordeen posted: "A new chapter for our lives. So proud of everything you’ve worked for."The Ghana international is expected to make his second appearance for City in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Newcastle United on Tuesday.City manager Pep Guardiola has applauded Semenyo after his debut display against Exeter City.“The impression is what he has done in Bournemouth in many years, he is a nice guy,” he said in the pre-match presser for Tuesday's game.“And he showed in a few actions what he showed at Bournemouth and hopefully he can continue to do it here.”

Aston Villa are in formal talks with Atletico Madrid to bring England international Conor Gallagher back to the Premier League in a deal that could define their season.

Genoa are hoping to put breathing room between themselves and the Serie A relegation zone when they take on Cagliari in a six-pointer on Monday afternoon, and have made just one change following Thursday’s encouraging 1-1 draw with Milan.

Talented Ghanaian midfielder Rafiq Lamptey has made his senior debut for Millwall FC during the FA Cup game against Premier League side Burnley. Lamptey, the younger brother of Black Stars right-back Tariq Lamptey, was rewarded his first senior appearance after an impressive run with the U21's.The 19-year-old replaced Thierno Ballo in the 66th minute, and delivered his first goal contribution in the 5-1 defeat to the Clarets.In a game dominated by the topflight side, Ashley Barnes opened the scoring in the 11th minute, his first of the match.Luom Tchaouna and Jaidon Anthony netted in the space of ten minute to extend the advantage as Burnley headed into the break 3-0 up.After the break, Barnes added his second before Jaydon Banel netted to put the game beyond the Championship side.Lamptey then served a sumptuous assist to Josh Coburn as Millwall pulled one back late in the match.The English-born Ghanaian has been a prominent figure for the U21's and will be hoping for more first team opportunities.

Juventus are keen on a deal for Celta Vigo full-back Oscar Mingueza, whose contract is due to expire at the end of the 2025-26 season, but the Bianconeri have a job on their hands if they are to pull off a deal in January according to Monday’s reports. 

Aston Villa are close to reaching an agreement with Atletico Madrid for midfielder Conor Gallagher. The England international is also on the radar of Tottenham who were expected to formalize their interest this month.

According to transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool are “realling pushing” to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.

Tottenham Hotspur's Dominic Solanke, Brennan Johnson, Lucas Bergvall and Mathys Tel. (REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach)

Reports from Sky Sport Italia claim that Roma and Aston Villa have an agreement in principle in place over a January deal for Netherlands international Donyell Malen.