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Arsenal have reportedly been in contact with Brazilian club Corinthians to ask for information over a potential transfer move for 20-year-old midfield gem Breno Bidon.

Reports claim that Galatasaray Vice-President Abdullah Kavukcu has landed in Italy to hold talks for several Serie A midfielders, including Teun Koopmeiners, Davide Frattesi and Youssouf Fofana.

Arsenal are reportedly not prepared to sell defender Ben White in this January’s transfer window despite reported interest from Everton.

Inter confirm Hakan Calhanoglu has suffered a muscle strain in his left calf, and according to reports in Italy, the Turkey international will remain out for circa 20 days.

Liverpool are yet to do any business in the January transfer window, despite a difficult start to their Premier League title-defending campaign.

Reports in Italy claim that new Juventus director Marco Ottolini scouted Oscar Mingueza during Sevilla-Celta Vigo on Monday, while Manchester United’s Noussair Mazraoui is the Bianconeri’s alternative on the right flank.

Manchester United legend Darren Fletcher reportedly turned down the chance to continue with a role in the first-team coaching staff under Michael Carrick.

Rafael Leao is not fully fit, so it remains to be seen whether he’ll be available on Thursday, when the Rossoneri visit Como in Serie A.

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Napoli have reached an agreement with the agents of João Gomes for next season, but the Partenopei still need to strike a deal with Wolves.

Former Juventus striker Alessandro Matri says Luciano Spalletti ‘needs’ Jonathan David as the Canada international ‘feels the goal’ and ‘knows how to move inside the box.’

Radu Dragusin wants to join Roma in the January transfer window, and according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Tottenham want to include a performance-related obligation to buy in the deal.

Antonio Conte praised his Napoli players after a 2-2 draw against Inter on Sunday: ‘You showed who you are,’ the Italian tactician said, according to Il Mattino.

Reports in Italy claim that Atletico Madrid striker Giacomo Raspadori will join Atalanta on a permanent deal exceeding €22m.

Fabio Capello refuses to blame Massimiliano Allegri for Milan’s poor results against small teams: ‘He’s far too experienced and clever…’

Michael Carrick is preparing to assemble a familiar and trusted coaching team as he closes in on becoming Manchester United’s interim manager, with Jonathan Woodgate expected to join him at Old Trafford, according to Ben Jacobs.