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Leeds have slid down the Premier League table in recent weeks, and this has led to increased speculation on the future of Daniel Farke, who could soon be relieved of his duties as first team manager.

Udinese coach Kosta Runjaić is surprised by Italian striker Nicolò Zaniolo: ‘He’s even more serious than I expected, sometimes even too serious.’

Andrea D’Amico, agent of Lorenzo Insigne, confirms that the Italian winger is close to joining Lazio: ‘We’re almost there.’

Despite spending big in the summer, Liverpool need to make further additions to Arne Slot’s squad in 2026. A right winger is wanted to compete with Mohamed Salah, but more pressing is the desire to add in a new centre-back, with Marc Guehi still being the club’s preferred candidate.

West Ham are expected to be busy in January, as they seek to add much-needed signings to Nuno Espirito Santo’s squad. The Portuguese will have his say in the process, and he wants to be reunited with one of his former players at the London Stadium.

Italy may no longer be the dominant force they once were, but the Azzurri have also faced bad luck in their World Cup qualifying campaign, meeting Europe’s most in-form country in Group I.

According to TEAMtalk, Al Ahli striker Ivan Toney is not interested in a move to Leeds United. The English striker is looking to win his place in Thomas Tuchel’s squad for the World Cup next year and to do that, he would need to move back to the Premier League.

Sunderland and Wolves have had contrasting starts to the Premier League season, but they could now go head-to-head in the transfer market as both clubs seek to improve their respective squads in January.

According to Tuttosport newspaper, Juventus are interested in Elche starlet Rodrigo Mendoza, who has a €20m release clause.

Aston Villa are interested in a move for Everton star James Garner, according to Football Insider.

Milan are keen to renew Christian Pulisic’s contract, but talks have stalled for now as the American winger reportedly wants guarantees that the club will qualify for the Champions League this season.

Elia Caprile, Sandro Tonali and Riccardo Calafiori won’t even be on the Italy bench for a game against Norway this evening.

Italian legend Antonio Cabrini feels Gennaro Gattuso will use a three-man defence in a World Cup qualifying fixture against Norway as he’ll be looking for ‘certainties’ at the back.

Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Manchester United are open to discussing a loan deal with an option to buy for Roma target Joshua Zirkzee, but the Giallorossi have set their sights on other strikers as well, including Tottenham’s Mathys Tel.

Man United could be busy in January, with there being a number of rumours regarding players who could sign or leave. As for the latter category, Joshua Zirkzee is a leading contender, given that he is said to be unhappy at Old Trafford.