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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 …

Bayern Munich’s director of sport, Max Eberl, has outlined two reasons why his club will not be pursuing Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah – which could be bad news for Arne Slot’s own transfer plans.

Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is reportedly someone who could be a prospective transfer target for Bayern Munich, according to Christian Falk.

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.

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.

Bayern Munich chief Max Eberl is reportedly planning talks with Crystal Palace centre-back and Liverpool transfer target Marc Guehi on January 1st.

[caption id="attachment_1197715" align="alignnone" width="1800"] Young Apostles[/caption]The Wenchi Sports Stadium will throw its gates open for Ghana Premier League business as Young Apostles host Karela United on Sunday, December 14, 2025.Apostles will be desperate for a win to end their five-match winless streak to regain lost momentum. The hosts got off to a promising start to their campaign but have currently dipped in form.Abu Abdul Hanans team have won four times this season with three of those victories coming at their home grounds. They will look to rediscover their home form to inch up in the league standings.Apostles are currently 10th in the league table on 17 points ahead of Karelas visit.Eighth-placed Karela are 3 points richer than their hosts and will aim to make it two wins on the spin for the first time this season.They secured an impressive 2-0 win at home against Hearts of Oak but face a tough away test on Sunday.Nurudeen Amadu team have lacked consistency this term but a win in Wenchi could help boost their confidence for their remaining matches.Both teams will be keen to bank all three points which makes this a tasty match-up to look forward to.

[caption id="attachment_1276210" align="alignnone" width="2048"] Swedru All Blacks[/caption]Swedru All Blacks will look to make it two wins on the spin when they host Vision FC for their Match Week 14 Ghana Premier League fixture on Sunday, December 14, 2025.Ahmed Fathis team seem to have gained some momentum following their hard-fought win over Dreams FC in Match Week 11.Fathis side have avoided defeat since that sweet victory at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium (W, D, W).Last weekends convincing win away to Eleven Wonders moved them up to 12th position in the league standings, level on 15 points with Vision FC.Vision FC will be desperately searching for their first win in six matches when they travel to the Swedru Sports Stadium on Sunday (W0, D3, L1).The visitors will be eager to turn things around but their poor away run this term offers little hope for a surprise win (W0, D2, L4).All Blacks have neither hit top form at their home grounds (W2, D3, L1) but will be hard to beat given how they play with confidence now.

Samuel Amo-Ameyaw provided a clever assist that decided the game as Strasbourg beat Aberdeen 1-0 in the Conference League.The English-Ghanaian midfielder started and played the full 90, linking play and probing down the right. His through ball split Aberdeen’s defence and sent Martial Godo through to finish calmly into the centre of the net. Fans at the stadium applauded the calmness in his touch and the timing of the pass.Strasbourg looked composed from the first whistle. They pressed in numbers, closed down space and forced mistakes. Mike Penders in goal made a couple of smart saves to keep the lead. Aberdeen tested the visitors late on with corners and busy tails of attack but could not find the equaliser.Samuel completed the most dribbles and kept the tempo high, riding challenges and feeding team mates. His energy helped Strasbourg control midfield after the break. Substitutions changed the rhythm but not the result.Strasbourg will now turn attention to their league match against Lorient on December 14th.

Chelsea attacker Raheem Sterling has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months.

West Ham United are reportedly interested in signing the Argentine striker Taty Castellanos.

Italy have stepped even further clear of Spain, but are still locked in a battle with Germany for an additional spot in next season’s Champions League after the conclusion of Thursday night’s Europa and Conference League ties. 

Aston Villa attacker Leon Bailey is on loan at Italian club Roma.

Gian Piero Gasperini insists that patience is the key for Evan Ferguson and Roma’s young players after their 3-0 victory away against Celtic in the Champions League on Thursday evening: ‘You play against different sorts of teams in Europe compared to Italy’. 

West Ham United are reportedly interested in signing the Zulte Waregem player Tochukwu Nnadi.