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Liverpool are reportedly preparing an audacious move to sign Real Madrid superstar Vinícius Júnior, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes.

Zielinski changes Inter. The Polish in for Mkhitaryan. Dumfries’ alert

Former Liverpool goalkeeper David James believes that, despite Mohamed Salah’s recent contract extension, the possibility of the Egyptian superstar leaving Anfield before 2027 should not be ruled out.

Arsenal fans are absolutely fuming as there’s been yet more bad injury news for the club, with Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann revealing a setback for Kai Havertz.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has been strongly advised to avoid making a move for Crystal Palace sensation Adam Wharton, with club legend Dwight Yorke insisting the midfielder is being overhyped amid growing transfer speculation.

Manchester United are reportedly still pushing to win the race for the transfer of AIK wonderkid forward Kevin Filling, according to Florian Plettenberg.

Santiago Giménez’s long-term future at AC Milan is facing growing uncertainty despite the Mexican striker being tied to the club until 2029.

Manchester United are closely monitoring the evolving contract situation of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, with club officials viewing the England international as a potential long-term successor to Harry Maguire, according to Mail Sport.

Arsenal appear braced for a significant setback as star centre-back Gabriel Magalhães faces a potentially lengthy spell out through injury. The 27-year-old has been one of Mikel Arteta’s most indispensable players in recent seasons, forming the backbone of a defensive unit that has transformed the Gunners into consistent Premier League title challengers.

Asante Kotoko coach Karim Zito says the injury situation at the club is making things difficult for him. This remark follows the Porcupine Warriors' 1-1 draw against Asante Kotoko on Sunday at the Baba Yara Stadium in Matchday 10.Despite being the only club yet to record a defeat, Zito praised his team, but stressed he is going through torrid times due to injury situations.“Not losing and getting one point is better, but I'm not trying to find excuses," he said."What I'm going through in this club is not easy. If you don't have mental toughness, you can't. Every day of the week, some player will get injured."I had to force Dauda Saaka to play. I have to use what I have to get what I want, though we couldn't achieve the target," he added.Asante Kotoko will now take on Young Apostles in an outstanding fixture today at the Baba Yara Stadium before travelling to FC Samartex in the Matchday 11 games this weekend at the Nsenkyire Sports Complex.

Liverpool left-back Andrew Robertson admitted he could not get his late teammate Diogo Jota out of his mind ahead of Scotland’s big game last night.

[caption id="attachment_1150308" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Chris Hughton[/caption]Former Black Stars coach Chris Hughton says he would have preferred to be given more time on the job after his sacking.Having served as the technical advisor to Otto Addo ahead of the 2022 World Cup, the former Brighton & Hove Albion manager was confirmed as the substantive head coach after Addo left the job after the Mundial in Qatar.However, after the Black Stars exited at the group phase of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) confirmed the sacking of the former Nottingham Forest boss.Speaking to 3Sports, Hughton admitted that the national team job requires more time compared to club football.It's about the structure - I was told that when you're used to club level, it does take some time to adjust to national football, because the stakes today are very different in national football, and of course, working in Africa," the former Newcastle United boss said."So I would have wanted more time, and I generally feel that, having been given more time, I would have adjusted better to the role. But this is football; it's very much about results and emotions," Hughton added.Following Chris Hughton'sdeparture, the GFA reappointed Otto Addo on a long-term deal.

Leeds United are looking to improve their attacking unit during the January transfer window, and they have identified Troy Parrott as a target.

Barcelona are interested in signing the Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.

Crystal Palace signed Christantus Uche from Getafe during the summer transfer window.