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Atletico Madrid are reportedly interested in a potential transfer deal for Marseille forward Mason Greenwood, who could cost €80m.

Liverpool are reportedly preparing a move for AZ Alkmaar’s teenage sensation Kees Smit, with Football Insider revealing that an offer in the region of £25 million will be required to secure the midfielder’s signature.

Liverpool are accelerating their efforts to sign Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth ahead of the January transfer window, with concrete discussions already taking place between the two clubs, according to Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg.

Manchester United lost against Everton in the Premier League on Monday night.

Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly both keen on a potential transfer deal for RB Leipzig wonderkid Assan Ouedraogo.

Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior is reportedly unsettled at the club due to his poor relationship with manager Xabi Alonso.

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.

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has stirred a new controversy, launching a fresh and highly personal attack on Mohamed Salah’s conduct.

Senegal midfielder Idrissa Gueye found himself at the centre of an unusual and unfortunate incident on Monday after being sent off for slapping his Everton team-mate Michael Keane during their 1-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford.The dismissal came in the 13th minute, a moment that stunned supporters both in England and back home in Senegal, where Gueye remains a respected senior figure of the national team.The altercation began after a brief disagreement between the pair, with Keane pushing Gueye twice before the midfielder reacted by hitting him in the face with an open hand.Jordan Pickford stepped in to separate the two, but referee Tony Harrington immediately issued a red card for violent conduct. VAR reviewed the incident and upheld the decision, ruling that the action met the standard for a sending off.Opta records show it is only the third time a Premier League player has been dismissed for clashing with a team-mate.Despite the early setback, Everton held firm with 10 men and secured victory through Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s goal, but the moment leaves Gueye facing scrutiny.

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 …

Italy international Giacomo Raspadori has warned his Atletico Madrid teammates about the threats that Inter possess ahead of the meeting of the two sides in the Champions League on Wednesday night: ‘They know how to dust themselves down after disappointment’. 

The Ghana Football Association (GFA)has extended its deepest condolences to Young Madrid FC and the family of Ignatius Bosompem, the young footballer who sadly passed away after collapsing during a Division Two League match against Naajo Royals FC.In a joint message, the GFA President Kurt Okraku, the Executive Council, the General Secretary and the Western Regional Football Association expressed their sorrow over the loss of a promising player whose career had only just begun. They assured the bereaved family and Young Madrid FC of their full support as they cope with the tragedy.The Association has remained in close contact with the WRFA leadership to offer the needed assistance following the incident.The GFA further called on the entire football community to remember the family, teammates, and all affected in their thoughts and prayers during this painful period

Giacomo Raspadori admits that there will be no excuses for Italy if they fail to qualify for the World Cup, but insists that Gennaro Gattuso and the squad have ‘everything we need to make it’ ahead of the play-off campaign in March. 

Sassuolo rescued a last-gasp point with virtually the last kick of the game against Pisa in Serie A on Sunday evening: Kristian Thorstvedt’s last-gasp equaliser cancelling out earlier strikes from M’Bala Nzola, Nemanja Matic and Henrik Meister.