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Foden closing in on new Man City deal

Phil Foden is closing in on a new deal at Manchester City, according to Gazzetta Dello Sport.

The 21-year-old’s current contract is not due to expire until 2024, but the Premier League champions are eager to tie him down for an extra three years.

Foden missed the start of the new season through injury, but has scored twice in six outings across all competitions since returning to action.

Bruce fearing Newcastle sack after Saudi takeover

Steve Bruce fears he might be sacked by Newcastle before his 1,000th game as a manager following the completion of a Saudi Arabian-backed takeover.

The Premier League approved the sale of Newcastle to Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) on Thursday, bringing an end to a saga that had been running for well over a year.

A new era will now be ushered in at St James' Park as Mike Ashley's 14-year ownership spell comes to an end, and it has been suggested that Bruce will follow him out the exit door.

Juve & Inter both eyeing Bayern’s Sule

Juventus and Inter are both eyeing Bayern Munich defender Niklas Sule - according to CalcioMercato.

The 26-year-old’s current deal at Allianz Arena expires in June 2022, and he will be free to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with any potential suitors in January.

Juve and Inter would both like to sign Sule on a free transfer, but he could yet extend his stay at Bayern given he is still a key member of the first team.

Man City join race for Espanyol starlet Joseph

Manchester City have joined the race to sign Espanyol starlet Mateo Joseph - according to The Daily Mail.

Leeds United are also keen on the 19-year-old, who has previously been linked with Barcelona.

City are planning to swoop in and beat the competition to Joseph’s signature, though, with it reported that he has a £1.2 million release clause in his current contract at Espanyol.

AC Milan eager to bring in Collado

AC Milan are eager to bring in Barcelona midfielder Alex Collado, according to Mundo Deportivo.

The 22-year-old wants his future resolved by January after seeing a proposed move to Sheffield United fall through in the summer.

Collado could end up at San Siro with Milan poised to swoop when the market reopens.

Liverpool set sights on Asensio

Liverpool have set their sights on Real Madrid striker Marco Asensio - according to ABC.

The 25-year-old is unhappy with his current role at Santiago Bernabeu under Carlo Ancelotti and will be allowed to leave the club in January.

Liverpool are poised to swoop for Asensio, who has scored three goals in six La Liga outings for Real so far this term.