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Spurs eyeing Brazilian wonderkid

Tottenham are among a number of teams chasing highly-rated Brazilian teenager Rayan Vitor. The 19-year-old has excelled for Vasco da Gama this season, scoring seven times to boost his reputation. However, Spurs wouldn't be the only Premier League side to show an interest in Rayan, who is also reportedly wanted by rivals Chelsea and Liverpool.

Cannavaro takes shock new international job

Italy legend Fabio Cannavaro has agreed to join the Uzbekistan national team as their head coach ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Italian has verbally agreed to manage the Asian nation and he will be announced as Uzbekistan's next head coach in the next 24 to 48 hours.

David Silva tells Guardiola to take shock job

Former Manchester City star David Silva has outlined the one role he'd like to see Pep Guardiola take on in the future.

"I'd like to see him as Spain's manager. Luis de la Fuente is doing a phenomenal job now, but it would be good to have Pep in the future," Silva said. "He could bring a style of football based on good ball control and always going out to win games. A bit like the philosophy of the current Spanish national team."

Man Utd considered appointing Solskjaer before hiring Amorim

Manchester United parted ways with Erik ten Hag in October 2024 and replaced the Dutchman with Ruben Amorim from Sporting CP. However, according to The Sun, the Red Devils hierarchy had considered bringing back club legend and former coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to take up the manager's role once again if Amorim was unattainable.

Midfielder warned against joining Chelsea or Manchester United

Marseille midfielder Arthur Vermeeren has been warned against joining Premier League giants Chelsea or Manchester United, as he has been told that he would ruin his career if he ever moves to either of the English clubs.

Speaking to Voetbal 24, analyst Marc Degryse said: "What Vermeeren absolutely mustn’t do is go to a club like Chelsea or Manchester United, where they buy thirty or forty players and then loan you out. Arthur Vermeeren will ruin his career if he does that!"

Gerrard told how he'll eventually take over as Liverpool boss

Ex-Liverpool star Vladimir Smicer believes that Steven Gerrard should return to management as head coach of Wrexham or Birmingham.

Speaking to Boyle Sports, who offer the latest football odds, Smicer said: "It's important that if you sign for a club, you need to know where you want to go and what the club's ambitions are."It's not good to sign for a club that is financially struggling and has no future. Of course, Steven Gerrard has been a fantastic player, one of the best players I played with. "But as a manager, as I said, he's still very young. His name is big in England, Europe, and world football, Stevie is fantastic. I know his mentality, he's a winner. He definitely wants to go to a club where he feels he has a chance to win games, be a strong team, and build something. So if they show him plans for the future and he feels it's achievable, it's interesting for him."

'I dream of wearing the Milan shirt' - Brugge striker reveals transfer wish

Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi confessed that he "dreams of wearing the AC Milan shirt" one day, adding that he regularly watches Massimiliano Allegri's team.

Speaking to reporters after the game, the Italy-born German said: "I'm happy to play for Club Brugge, but one day I'd like to experience the thrill of playing in Italy. I dream of wearing the AC Milan jersey; I'm a fan and I follow the Rossoneri a lot."

Man Utd told why they must avoid 'brilliant manager' Oliver Glasner

Manchester United have been told to avoid Oliver Glasner as a potential successor for Ruben Amorim.

Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson, though, believes that Glasner would not be a good fit for United. "What a job he's done there - it's unbelievable really," Merson opened on his Sky Sports column. "He's a brilliant manager. He doesn't get too up and doesn't get too down. It's very impressive. He's put a team together and they are all very comfortable in their positions. Everyone knows their job in the team. He has the players for the system and that's huge.

Pena reveals Barca pressured him to delay transfer

Inaki Pena was "left with a bitter taste" after spending the latter half of the 2024-25 season on the bench, with Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick opting to play Wojciech Szczesny as the first-choice goalkeeper.

“I played 25 or 26 games, but you're left with a bitter taste in your mouth when you haven't played for the last few months,” said the goalkeeper at his official presentation for Elche, who admitted that he chose Elche after weighing up “the pros and cons.”

Man Utd tipped to reignite Martinez interest despite signing Lammens

Manchester United could revisit their interest in Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez in January, despite signing Senne Lammens earlier this year.

“I’m still surprised they didn’t get Martinez,” former United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider. “They wanted him, he wanted the move, but at the end of the day they couldn’t come to an agreement with Villa so the deal collapsed. They’ve gone and got Lammens now, but Amorim has been saying he still wants a goalkeeper, so the recruitment team will be looking at their options."

Zirkzee tipped for surprise transfer as new club express interest

Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee could be on the move this January, with Serie A side Como reportedly exploring a deal for the Dutchman. Manager Cesc Fabregas’ ambitious project is said to view Zirkzee as an ideal attacking addition, and United are open to either a loan or permanent transfer midway through the current Premier League season.

Cesc Fabregas’ Como have been credited with interest as per The Sun, as the Italian club aim to strengthen their frontline and push toward the top half of Serie A.

Man Utd get shock Southgate update amid Amorim sack talk

Manchester United have received a shock update on Gareth Southgate’s plans as Ruben Amorim continues to see questions asked of how much longer he will remain in charge at Old Trafford. Change is being mooted as the Red Devils struggle to establish any kind of momentum and consistency. It has been suggested that former England manager Southgate will be in contention if a prominent Premier League managerial post opens up. According to The Mirror, “Southgate would reject an approach from Manchester United” if Amorim were to be relieved of his duties.

Everton eyeing swoop for Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus

AS Roma Live has reported that Everton are keen on signing Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus, and will be prepared to match his £30 million price tag, therefore putting themselves in pole position to sign the Brazilian ahead of Roma themselves.

Gabriel Jesus is currently on the sidelines at Arsenal with an ACL injury, although he could return to action before 2026 after undergoing surgery on the rupture he suffered in January this year.

The 28-year-old does not have a place in Mikel Arteta’s plans after Viktor Gyokeres’ signing, however, and the Gunners are happy to offload him sooner rather than later, so a switch to Everton remains a strong possibility.

Chelsea target another wonderkid ahead of January transfer window

According to The Sun, Chelsea are pursuing the signature of Nigerian wonderkid Abduljelil Kamaldeen. The 16-year-old is currently representing his country at the U20 World Cup in Chile. Kamaldeen flashed his potential during a brief cameo in the Flying Eagles' 1-0 defeat against Norway on Monday; he is expected to start in Nigeria's next group stage game against Saudi Arabia tomorrow.

Premier League return among Werner's options

According to Sport Bild, RB Leipzig have no plans to extend Timo Werner’s contract, which runs until June 2026, and would prefer to sell him in January, even if it means accepting a cut-price fee. His €10 million-a-year wages remain a major issue, as he is the club’s top earner.

Amid the uncertainty over Werner’s future, Leipzig’s sister club New York Red Bulls are once again being tipped as a potential destination after showing interest in the summer. But the striker won’t be short of options. He is open to staying in the Bundesliga or testing himself again in England, France, or Spain, with a Premier League return very much on the table.

Muniz commits his future to Fulham

Brazilian forward Rodrigo Muniz has agreed to sign a new long-term deal with Fulham that will keep him at the club until June 2030, according to Fabrizio Romano. Muniz reportedly received offers from other Premier League clubs and some Italian sides, however, he opted to stay back at Craven Cottage.

Bayern worried amid Liverpool, City & Chelsea's €100m Olise interest

According to a report by Bild, Bayern Munich are keen to extend the 23-year-old's contract and thus pre-empt interest from the Premier League. A number of top European clubs, including Liverpool, Chelsea, City and Paris Saint-Germain, are showing increasing interest in Michael Olise. They are allegedly even "more than willing" to pay €100 million (£87m/$118m) for the winger next summer.

Deco reveals why Fermin did not leave Barca in the summer

Barcelona sporting director Deco has opened up on Fermin Lopez's transfer away from the club that did not materialise in the summer transfer window.

Speaking to Mundo Deportivo, Deco said: "We didn’t want to sell Fermín, easy answer. Selling Fermín means weaken the squad. The only way was if Fermín asked us to leave the club, and it never happened. So we are very happy."