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Crystal Palace have begun internal contingency planning amid growing uncertainty over Oliver Glasner’s long-term future at Selhurst Park, with Strasbourg head coach Liam Rosenior identified as one of three leading candidates should the Eagles fail to agree a new contract with their current manager. According to GiveMeSport, Palace remain hopeful of retaining Glasner, but his reluctance to commit to an extension has prompted the club to quietly explore alternative options.

Antoine Semenyo’s impressive rise at Bournemouth has not gone unnoticed, with several of the Premier League’s biggest clubs now positioning themselves for a potential move.

Massimiliano Allegri says that he and Milan will have to wait and see about potential incomings in the January transfer window, and has told supporters what to expect when the Rossoneri take on Napoli in the Supercoppa Italiana on Thursday evening. 

Swedish football manager Kim Lars Bjorkegren has reflected on his one-year spell with the Black Queens of Ghana, saying it has been amazing. Bjorkegren took over the Black Queens coaching job early 2025, replacing Nora Hauptle, who departed to join the Zambia Women national team.The 43-year-old tactician has since chalked some successes with the West African women football giants, securing bronze medal at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations and also qualifying the Queens for the next edition of the tournament.The Black Queens ended the year with a 2-0 friendly defeat to powerhouse, England at the St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton.Reflecting on his spell with the Queens, the Swedish gaffer said, “There have been a little bit of crazy year. Almost a year with the Black Stars, it has been amazing”“It been difficult sometimes, but overall it has been a great experience and I’m so happy that I took the opportunity and the chance to be the head coach for the Black Queens. I’m supper proud to lead the Queens and happy to be part of Ghana” he said.Bjorkegren and his charges will now shift their attention to the upcoming Women’s African Cup of Nations tournament,...

Mike Maignan says that Milan are fully focused on their Supercoppa Italiana semi-final against Napoli on Thursday evening, but was unwilling to discuss his Rossoneri future during his pre-match press conference on Wednesday afternoon: ‘I don’t think it’s the time’. 

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.

Inter are beginning to consider their options to replace Denzel Dumfries, who is expected to be unavailable for several months after surgery, and reports on Wednesday suggest that the Nerazzurri could be keen on a deal for former Arsenal defender Brooke Norton-Cuffy, who has impressed for Genoa this term. 

Wednesday’s reports confirm that Santiago Gimenez is set to have surgery on a recurring ankle issue in the coming days, which means that he is set for several weeks on the sidelines, which could in turn complicate Milan’s plans for the January transfer window. 

Oliver Glasner’s recent decisions in the managerial market have sent a clear message across European football.

Manchester United’s long-standing interest in Antoine Semenyo remains very much alive, with the Bournemouth winger continuing to attract serious attention across the Premier League.

The Supercoppa Italiana gets underway on Thursday evening: Here is everything you need to know about the competition, how it works, the teams competing and their form heading into the mini-tournament in Saudi Arabia. 

Inter exchange blows 

The Ruben Amorim era at Manchester United is already beginning to reshape the club’s identity, and the upcoming January transfer window is expected to be a defining moment in that transformation.

Manchester United insiders have firmly pushed back against suggestions that the club were open to selling Bruno Fernandes last summer, insisting that the Portuguese playmaker has always remained central to their long-term vision.

Mohamed Salah’s future at Liverpool has been thrown into fresh uncertainty after a tense sequence of events that has fuelled speculation about a potential January exit and even a surprise return to Serie A.