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Tottenham are reportedly now looking the most likely next destination for Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes despite some links with Chelsea.

Inter captain Lautaro Martinez is now the fourth highest goalscorer of all time for the Argentina national team after his goal during a 2-0 friendly victory over Angola in Luanda on Friday night. 

Eddie Nketiah says he is enjoying his football with Crystal Palace, stressing that his focus remains entirely on the club despite growing speculation about his international future.The forward, who holds dual citizenship, has been linked with a potential switch to represent Ghana.He has played for Englands youth teams and made one senior appearance, keeping him eligible for a change under current Fifa regulations.Nketiah has featured in five Premier League matches and one EFL Cup game this season, scoring once for Palace.His eligibility has made him part of a wider conversation about diaspora players, including Nottingham Forest winger Callum Hudson-Odoi, as Ghana prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking to BBC Sport Africa, he kept the focus on club football. At the moment, Im just enjoying my football with Crystal Palace thats been my main focus, he said.Im Ghanaian and theres no denying that. Obviously Im proud of my roots and where Ive come from. Im sure the future will take care of itself and what will be will be.Fifa rules introduced in 2020 allow players to switch nationality if they have played no more than three competitive senior matches before turning 21 and have not appeared at a major tournament.Nketiah meets those criteria, leaving the option open should he eventually decide to make the move.

Liverpool’s flop signing Florian Wirtz could reportedly already be heading out of the club as there’s been talk of a possible swap deal with Real Madrid.

Inter striker Ange-Yoan Bonny has discussed his start to life in San Siro, the areas where he feels he can improve, the help that Cristian Chivu has been able to offer him and the lessons he has learned from teammates Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram and Francesco Pio Esposito. 

Inter and Juventus are the most valuable clubs in Italy, but are outside the European top ten, sitting 12th and 15th respectively.

Arsenal are understood to be among the clubs keeping an eye on Jurrien Timber’s twin brother Quentin, currently on the books at Feyenoord.

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Manchester United are reportedly accelerating their squad planning, and have made Bundesliga duo Karim Adeyemi and Angelo Stiller key parts of their plans.

Real Madrid reportedly face a dilemma next summer as star midfield player Jude Bellingham is expected to be the subject of a bid from Manchester City.

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 …

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu has expressed his hope for a swift recovery for Ghana midfielder Francis Abu, who suffered a serious injury during the Kirin Challenge Cup match on Friday.Speaking with sincerity after the game, Moriyasu said, "I hope that Francis will be able to play football again as soon as possible." The injury occurred early in the second half after a challenge from Tanaka Ao, who later apologised to the Ghana bench.Moriyasu maintained that the foul was not committed with harmful intent. "In the end, it was a foul, but it was not something we did intentionally to injure him. In fact, I think we deserve to be called for the foul. Aoi is not at fault," he said.The incident overshadowed Japan’s 2-0 victory in Nagoya, with both teams expressing concern for the midfielder’s condition.The Ghana Football Association has confirmed that Abu is stable and undergoing further medical evaluation, while Toulouse say he will miss the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu has defended midfielder Tanaka Ao after the player apologised for the challenge that left Ghana’s Francis Abu with a serious injury during Friday’s Kirin Challenge Cup match in Nagoya.Tanaka had offered a public apology following the match, saying, "I’m sorry about today," after his tackle resulted in Abu being stretchered off and later taken to the Toyota Memorial Hospital for further treatment.Moriyasu praised Tanaka’s gesture, describing it as a reflection of his character. "It's typical of Aoi. His actions as a Japanese person, showing consideration for others, are wonderful," he said.However, the Japan coach also questioned whether the midfielder needed to apologise, insisting that there was no malicious intent behind the challenge. "Did he play maliciously? In the end, it was a foul, but it wasn't something he was intentionally trying to hurt. I don't think Aoi is at fault," he added.The incident cast a shadow over Japan’s 2-0 win, with Ghana later confirming that Abu is in stable condition as plans for his treatment and recovery continue.

A new bid for Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo reportedly can’t be ruled out in this January’s transfer window.

Liverpool are reportedly eyeing up two major signings from Bayern Munich as they target both Serge Gnabry and Dayot Upamecano for next summer.