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[caption id="attachment_1232763" align="alignnone" width="1280"] Dreams FC[/caption]Dreams FC will look to bounce back from their disappointing away defeat to Gold Stars when they host Basake Holy Stars at the Tuba Astro Turf on Sunday, January 4, 2025. The Still Believe dropped into the relegation zone in 16th place following Hohoe Uniteds goalless draw at home against Heart of Lions on Friday and will be aiming to return to winning ways.The hosts have recorded five wins this term, all of which have come in their backyard, making them huge favourites ahead of Sundays clash.Winfred Dormon will be hoping to see his team secure a convincing victory against Holy Stars to steer clear of danger.The visitors are in 10th place in the league standings with 20 points, three more than Dreams, but will be searching for their first away win on Sunday (W0, D3, L5).They will also be aiming to make it two wins on the spin after a 20 home victory over Hohoe United, their fourth win in six matches (W4, D2, L0).Holy Stars must be resilient to avoid defeat against their hosts, who will be keen to secure a victory as they look to get their season back on track.

Leeds United are looking to add more quality in depth in the middle of the park, and they have identified Joe Willock as a target.

Milan director Igli Tare says they were ‘surprised’ by Niclas Fullkrug’s form after the transfer from West Ham United, and denies Christopher Nkunku will go to Fenerbahce.

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Juventus will make no changes in goal in the January window, but the Bianconeri have several targets for 2026-27, including Guglielmo Vicario and Mike Maignan.

Rafael Leao returns with Luka Modric and Ruben Loftus-Cheek as AC Milan visit Cagliari with Sebastiano Esposito and Semih Kilicsoy.

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Turkish club Fenerbahce have reportedly contacted Milan to ask about not only Christopher Nkunku, but also Youssouf Fofana.

Roma are interested in Joshua Zirkzee, while Napoli are following Kobbie Mainoo, but Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim insists that ‘none have asked’ to leave the Red Devils: ‘We have no conversations at this moment about having any change in the squad.’

Manor Solomon has officially joined Fiorentina on loan with an option to buy from Tottenham, the Viola confirmed in a statement.

Liverpool are looking to sign Joel Ordonez from Belgian outfit Club Brugge.

Cesc Fabregas has ‘nothing to say’ about Chelsea rumours as he hopes to stay in charge of Como ‘for quite a long spell’ but is ‘worried’ about a possible new offside rule: ‘Some teams might drop even deeper defensively.’

Sky Sport Italia reports that Valentin Castellanos arrived at Lazio’s training ground on Friday, but just to say goodbye to his teammates and clear out his locker ahead of his move to West Ham.

Manchester United are looking to bring in a quality midfielder, and they are hoping to sign the Atalanta star Ederson Dos Santos.