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Manchester United are reportedly casting their net wide as preparations begin for a significant midfield reshuffle, with Bournemouth duo Alex Scott and Tyler Adams emerging as two names firmly on the club’s radar.

Chelsea and Manchester City have reportedly emerged as the leading contenders in the race to secure one of Bayern Munich’s most highly rated defensive prospects, Cassiano Kiala, underlining the growing competition among Europe’s elite for top teenage talent.

Kenan Yildiz has rapidly emerged as one of the most talked-about young talents ahead of the winter transfer window, with Chelsea and Arsenal currently leading the Premier League interest while Juventus find themselves locked in increasingly delicate contract negotiations.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has issued a defiant hands-off warning to Tottenham Hotspur and other suitors, insisting goalkeeper James Trafford will “absolutely” remain at the Etihad Stadium beyond the January transfer window.

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President George Afriyie has expressed confidence in the Black Stars ability to overcome all opponents in their 2026 World Cup group.

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 …

Sunderland managed to beat Newcastle United in the Premier League recently but the Magpies are well ahead of their rivals in other aspects.

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

Crystal Palace and Everton are interested in signing the KRC Genk defender Zakaria El Ouahdi.​

Leicester City are looking to improve their squad during the January transfer window.

Lawrence Ati Zigi produced a commanding display in goal as St Gallen beat Sion 3-1 in the Swiss Super League, with the Ghanaian shot-stopper repeatedly keeping his side in control at Kybunpark.While the hosts roared back from an early Ylyas Chouaref strike to win through goals from Aliou Baldé, Lukas Görtler and late substitute Diego Besio, it was Ati Zigi’s steady presence that underpinned the result.The 29-year-old finished the game with 4 saves, including two sharp stops from inside the box, and completed 84% of his passes as St Gallen built calmly from the back. He also won both aerial duels he contested and made several decisive claims under pressure, helping his team weather Sion’s late push after pulling one back in stoppage time.​Overall, Ati Zigi faced 5 shots on target, conceded only once and earned a strong performance rating of 7, reflecting his reliability behind a defence that occasionally left gaps in transition.The win consolidates St Gallen’s position near the top of the table and sets them up nicely for their next league outing away to Grasshoppers, a tricky trip where the Ghanaian will again be central to their ambitions.

Manchester United remain firmly in the race to sign Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo, despite Liverpool and Manchester City both pushing hard for his signature.

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 had a season to forget so far.

Both players started in the 2023 AFCON final defeat to hosts Ivory Coast, a result Onyeka says the Super Eagles are determined to correct. While Osimhen scored just once during that tournament, his overall contribution to the national team remains significant.