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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.

It’s fair to say it’s proving to be another difficult night for Liverpool summer signing Florian Wirtz against Leeds United.

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.

Chelsea are interested in signing the Santos defender Souza, and it will be interesting to see if they decide to make a move for him in January.

Malachi Boateng scored an equaliser to earn Plymouth Argyle a 1-1 draw with Stevenage in League One on Thursday.The English-Ghanaian midfielder met a loose ball in the box and swept it home on 68 minutes, lifting the away end and rewarding his steady display.Stevenage had led since the 53rd minute when Luther Wildin finished a low cross, and they looked set to take the points. Plymouth kept their shape, stayed patient, and found a way back. A set piece caused trouble, Caleb Watts nudged the ball on, and Boateng did the rest.The visitors edged the chances, posting 1.03 expected goals from nine shots. Stevenage had more of the ball but could not add a second.Boateng played the full match and kept things simple on the right, helping Plymouth press, cover, and link play. It was his second goal of the season, with four assists to his name.Plymouth now turns to Burton Albion on January 4, aiming to build on this point and push up the table.

The summer transfer window saw 25 players move between Serie A and the Premier League, with 12 moving to England and 13 to Italy. Here is a reminder of who they all were.

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.

Chelsea may reportedly struggle to land a replacement for Enzo Maresca as one exciting candidate is not interested in the job.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid, and they will compete with Manchester United for him.

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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.

Mateo Retegui is the leading Italian goalscorer for the 2025 calendar year with 18 in competitive matches for Atalanta and Al-Qadsiah, but only three Azzurri representatives have hit double figures since the beginning of January. 

Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months.

Liverpool are interested in signing Joel Ordonez from Club Brugge, and they are now closing in on his capture.

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