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There have been transfer rumours in the last few days about Liverpool’s interest in signing Bayern Munich winger Serge Gnabry.

Elliot Anderson is justifying the hype with every passing game at the moment, with the Nottingham Forest midfielder putting in another superbly polished display for England last night.

Michael Olise continues to be linked with Liverpool, and Reds fans will be drooling after watching how good he was for the French national team last night.

Liverpool are reportedly gearing up for a potential ‘blockbuster’ transfer battle with Tottenham for Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo.

Manchester United are reportedly monitoring the situation of Karim Adeyemi at Borussia Dortmund as he’s yet to agree a new contract with the club.

"Even if I dont succeed one, two, three times, I keep trying, you know, and happy to be in an environment where Im being encouraged to also keep trying, you know, not playing safe after not succeeding one or two times because the third time might be a chance or a goal

[caption id="attachment_1273660" align="alignnone" width="612"] LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 16: Richarlison of Tottenham Hotspur[/caption]Ghana midfielder Mohammed Kudus remains proud of the impact he has made at Tottenham Hotspur since his move from West Ham United in the summer transfer window.In ten Premier League matches, the Ghanaian talisman has already contributed five goals including four assists.Two of those assists came on his Spurs Premier League debut at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium as they crashed Burnley 3-0."It was really really nice. Most importantly to get the win in front of the fans, that was my first game in the stadium, so it was really nice to represent with three points and have an impact on the game," he told Premier League's UNCUT.Kudus missed Spurs' home game against Manchester United last Saturday due to a knock he suffered during the game against Chelsea. He is also out of Ghana's international friendlies against Japan and South Korea.However, he is expected to be fit for the North London derby after the international break.

[caption id="attachment_1273657" align="alignnone" width="612"] ENFIELD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Pape Matar Sarr and Mohammed Kudus of Tottenham Hotspur[/caption]Mohammed Kudus has praised Senegalese midfielder Pape Matar Sarr for his outstanding contribution at Tottenham Hotspur.Sarr has been a key figure at the North London club but barely gets the deserved applauds for his role in the team.Kudus, who joined Spur in the summer transfer window, has given the 23-year-old his flowers, claiming he offers a lot to the team."Really really nice. I think he offers a lot offensively as well. He can score goals. His energy, his work ethic to make players like me get the ball high up on the field doesn't go unnoticed. He is a player I hold in high regard and has a high ceiling and playing so well already. I have a lot of belief in him," the Ghanaian said during an interview with the Premier League's UNCUT."I am very proud of him as an African brother and also doing it from Africa also."Both Sarr and Kudus have contributed nine goals in the Premier League this season, with the Ghanaian scoring one and providing four assists.Kudus will miss Ghana's friendlies against Japan and South Korea due to injury while Sarr has been named in Senegal's squad for the matches against Brazil and Kenya.

[caption id="attachment_1273654" align="alignnone" width="612"] LUTON, ENGLAND - JULY 26: Mohammed Kudus of Tottenham Hotspur[/caption]Mohammed Kudus has opened up on how growing up in his hometown Nima, Accra, shaped his career and the memories he made playing the sport.The Tottenham Hotspur star is one of Ghana's best players in the Premier League, enjoying a blistering start to life in North London following his move from West Ham United.In the latest episode of the Premier League's UNCUT, the 25-year-old disclosed that playing for a local club in Nima remains the highlight of his childhood."Playing for my local club in Accra in Nima is the biggest memory I have," he said.Kudus started his youth football at Strong Tower before he was scouted and taken to the Right to Dream Academy.According to the Black Stars midfielder, Nima shaped his values and remains a key part of his personality."It is a big part of who I am. I am very proud of where I am from in Ghana and most of my values comes from the upbringing I got from there and it is part of me forever and I am proud of it," he added.Kudus will miss Ghana's Kirin Cup games against Japan and South Korea due to a knock he suffered during the Premier League game against Chelsea on November 1. 

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.

Portugal have been handed a major blow in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Alessandro Buongiorno is expecting ‘difficult matches’ in the 2026 World Cup play-offs, as Italy find even six victories are not enough to qualify directly.

Gianluca Mancini explains why Italy struggled in their 2-0 win away to Moldova, insisting they must ‘get to the World Cup at all costs.’

Sandro Tonali confessed ‘it would mean a lot’ for Italy to beat Norway on Sunday, even if they can’t secure direct World Cup qualification, and is ‘emotional’ about his AC Milan return.

Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing the highly talented defender Deinner Ordonez.