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Tottenham Hotspur remain interested in signing the Santos defender Souza.

Chelsea are interested in signing the Rennes defender, Jeremy Jacquet.

Liverpool’s search for defensive reinforcements has taken a notable turn, with reports suggesting the club have begun to cool their long-standing interest in Sven Botman.

As Manchester United begin life after Ruben Amorim, they are in the process of currently deciding their next permanent manager.

Real Madrid have joined an increasingly competitive race for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, showing the rapid rise of one of the Premier League’s most impressive young midfielders, according to AS.

Kobbie Mainoo has made a decisive change of heart regarding his immediate future, withdrawing his request to leave Manchester United during the January transfer window, according to a trusted source on X.

Borussia Dortmund’s decision to place Karim Adeyemi on the transfer market has has put Arsenal and Manchester United on alert, sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside.

Liverpool have been linked with a surprise move for Argentine superstar Lionel Messi.

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford is currently on loan at Barcelona, and they have an option to sign him permanently at the end of the season.

The short, turbulent era of Ruben Amorim at Manchester United has come to an end, but it is the manner of his exit that has left the club’s staff and supporters in a state of disbelief.

Crystal Palace are reportedly working tirelessly to secure the long-term future of goalkeeper Dean Henderson, with the club identifying the England international as a key figure in their ongoing project.

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. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Ademola Lookman put on a brilliant show and was deservedly named Man of the Match as Nigeria cruised to a 4–0 win over Mozambique to book their place in the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals.Operating from the left, he set the tone with the opening goal and never stopped tormenting the Mozambican defence.Nigeria thought they had scored inside two minutes through Victor Osimhen, only for VAR to rule it out for offside, but the early scare for Mozambique was only a warning of what was coming. Lookman finally broke the deadlock on 20 minutes with a composed finish, rewarding his side’s relentless pressure.Five minutes later, Osimhen doubled the lead, and after the break Lookman turned creator, sliding a precise pass for Osimhen to make it 3–0 in the 47th minute. Mozambique never recovered, struggling to build attacks as Nigeria pressed aggressively and controlled possession.Substitute Akor Adams added a fourth in the 70th minute, crowning a complete team display.With four straight wins and Lookman in sparkling form, Nigeria now waits to discover whether Algeria or DR Congo will stand between them and a place in the semi-finals.

Liverpool continue to struggle in the league but their star player Mohamed Salah is on a mission at AFCON.

The Ghanaian boy got the winning goal for Leicester City against West Brom.Fatawu Issahaku is special pic.twitter.com/vGKNCeUWYL