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Bournemouth Expect to Sell Semenyo to Man City ‘in Next 48 Hours’

According to talkSPORT, Bournemouth and Manchester City have held positive talks regarding the payment structure for Antoine Semenyo’s £65 million ($87.5m) transfer fee, and the Cherries are now preparing to sell their star player within the next 48 hours. Semenyo is, however, expected to travel with the Bournemouth squad to Stamford Bridge for their Premier League match against Chelsea on Tuesday, which could serve as his farewell appearance.

Liverpool Set to Terminate Youngster’s Loan with Ajax

James McConnell, a product of Liverpool's youth academy since 2023, joined Ajax on a season-long loan during the summer transfer window. Before departing Anfield for his first loan spell, McConnell signed a new five-year contract with the Reds. With John Heitinga—formerly an assistant to Arne Slot—in charge at Ajax at the time, Liverpool believed the move would provide McConnell with valuable playing time and development.

However, the situation changed after Heitinga was dismissed. The young midfielder has made only seven appearances in the last six months and has been excluded from the first team in recent weeks. Liverpool are understandably unhappy with his limited role and stalled progress due to a lack of minutes. As reported by VI, McConnell is now likely to cut his loan short in January and return to England.

Gerrard Makes Liverpool Transfer Admission Over Rice

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has expressed regret that the club did not sign Declan Rice in 2023, describing the midfielder as an “animal.”

Speaking on The Smith Brothers podcast, Gerrard praised his compatriot’s current form, saying: “I think he’s really reaching that level where he’s becoming a world-class midfielder. He’s perhaps one we should have tried to sign from West Ham—I don’t know if we did, but imagine him in this midfield now.”

Barcelona Eye Juventus Star as Potential Lewandowski Replacement

Barcelona are considering a move for Juventus striker Dušan Vlahović on a free transfer, viewing him as a potential replacement for Robert Lewandowski.

Amid uncertainty over Lewandowski’s future at the club, Marca reports that the Catalan giants have identified Vlahović as a like-for-like successor. The Serbian forward’s contract at Juventus runs until the end of the 2025-26 season, after which he would be available as a free agent.

Amorim Offers Insight into Man Utd's January Transfer Plans

Manager Rúben Amorim has emphasized that Manchester United will not make any new signings in January unless there is “common ground” between himself and director of football Jason Wilcox regarding which players can improve the squad.

According to The Guardian, United have prioritized signing a central midfielder in January, with a shortlist that includes Al-Hilal’s Rúben Neves, Atlético Madrid’s Conor Gallagher, and Bournemouth’s Tyler Adams.

Arteta Confirms Arsenal 'Actively Looking' for January Signings

Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Arsenal are “actively looking” to make signings in the January transfer window as the club continues to struggle with injuries. The Gunners spent £267 million ($360m) on players this summer but may re-enter the market next month, with Ben White, Kai Havertz, Riccardo Calafiori, and others currently sidelined.

This season alone, Arsenal have been without players such as William Saliba, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Magalhães, and Bukayo Saka, while Jurriën Timber, White, Havertz, Cristhian Mosquera, and Max Dowman remain injured. In light of this ongoing situation, Arteta is carefully assessing his squad ahead of the second half of the campaign.

He told reporters: “We're going to be very aware of the situation and the recovery timelines for certain players. From the forward line to the defense, that’s the depth you need. When you look at other clubs, they have 24 or 25 players—there’s nothing unusual about our squad size. The issue is we’ve had more injuries than expected, some unavoidable. We want to improve, and we know how crucial player availability will be for the rest of the season.”

Liverpool Urged to Sign Arsenal Star to Solve 'Major Issue'

Liverpool have been advised to pursue a bold move for Arsenal defender Jurriën Timber as Arne Slot looks to address his side’s defensive vulnerabilities. Although the Reds won the Premier League title last season, they have conceded 26 goals in just 18 league games this term, prompting calls to strengthen the backline.

Former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock believes the versatile Timber would be an ideal solution to fill the void left by Trent Alexander-Arnold’s summer move to Real Madrid. Warnock appears unconvinced by Liverpool’s current right-back options, Jeremie Frimpong and Conor Bradley.

Jackson's Agent Hints at Next Move Amid Bayern Doubts

Nicolas Jackson’s future is once again under scrutiny after his agent offered a telling hint about the striker’s next move, with doubts growing over a permanent stay at Bayern Munich. The Senegal international’s loan spell in Germany seems to be nearing its end, paving the way for a potential transfer amid interest from other European clubs.

Jackson’s agent, Ali Barat, has now provided the clearest indication yet of where his client may head next, confirming the striker’s strong appeal for Italian football. Speaking to Fabrizio Romano, Barat revealed long-standing interest from Serie A clubs: “Top Italian clubs wanted him even before his move to Chelsea, and again last summer. Nico only wanted Bayern—we made it happen.”

Looking ahead, Barat did little to hide Jackson’s interest in a potential move to Italy. “One day playing in Italy? For sure, he’s attracted by Italian football,” he added, signaling Serie A as a realistic destination should Bayern not proceed with a permanent deal.

Semenyo Nears £65m Man City Move

Antoine Semenyo’s representatives are reportedly due in Manchester to finalize a potential move to Manchester City. The Bournemouth star’s entourage is expected to advance discussions over personal terms, triggered by his £65 million ($87.5m) release clause, which remains active until January 10. Semenyo is said to be keen to resolve his future early next month, though a deal is not yet finalized.

Despite interest from Liverpool, Tottenham, Manchester United, and Chelsea, City appear poised to win the race for the 25-year-old. Semenyo is eager for his future to be settled by the opening day of the January transfer window. Sky Sports reports that his agents will now work to agree on personal terms with City and finalize contract details ahead of a potential £65m transfer. Pep Guardiola’s side are reportedly the only club to have formally contacted Bournemouth regarding the release clause as they push ahead with the high-profile move.

Everton Rule Out Move for Strand Larsen

Everton will not pursue a deal for Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Jørgen Strand Larsen in the winter transfer window, boosting West Ham United’s chances of signing the 25-year-old.

According to Football Insider, Strand Larsen has attracted interest from West Ham, who are keen to reinforce their attacking options in January. The Hammers view the Wolves forward as a potential target.

Recent reports had also linked the Norwegian with Everton in recent weeks. However, the Toffees are not interested in a move for Strand Larsen, as manager David Moyes “does not see him as the solution to Everton’s need for a traditional striker and has no plans to explore a deal” in the winter window.

Frank Told to Resign by Former Spurs Player

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has been urged to resign by a former Spurs player in an explosive social media rant.

Ex-Tottenham defender Ramon Vega took to X to launch a scathing criticism of the club’s head coach, calling on him to step down. Vega wrote: “Frank, stop talking about last season. They finished 17th. You now have more fit players than Ange had last season, yet you’re still not better off. In fact, it’s a shambles. At least Ange, with no support, turned a miserable season into a wonderful ending for the fans by winning the European Cup and qualifying for the Champions League. You are now just coasting. So please do us a favor and resign, mate!”

Semenyo Wants Bournemouth Future Resolved by January 1

BBC Sport reports that Antoine Semenyo is eager to resolve his future by the first day of the January transfer window amid an expected bidding war for the forward. Several Premier League giants are competing for his signature, though Manchester City remain the only club to have formally approached Bournemouth regarding a transfer.

The report adds that while Semenyo hopes for an early decision, Bournemouth would ideally prefer to keep him for their first two matches of the New Year against Arsenal and Tottenham before allowing him to complete a move. The Cherries also anticipate Liverpool may re-enter the race despite appearing to withdraw their interest last week.

Man Utd Star to Push for January Exit Despite Amorim's Opposition

Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee is set to push for a departure from Old Trafford in the January transfer window despite Rúben Amorim’s attempts to block a move to Serie A.

Although United have taken a firm stance against his exit, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Zirkzee has “said yes” to a move to Serie A giants AS Roma. The 24-year-old has held positive talks with Roma sporting director Ricky Massara and manager Gian Piero Gasperini, verbally agreeing to join the Italian side. Gasperini has assured Zirkzee that he fits perfectly into his 3-4-2-1 system, further convincing the Dutchman, who is seeking regular playing time ahead of the 2026 World Cup. However, Zirkzee is only expected to depart once players like Amad and Bryan Mbeumo return from AFCON duty.

Chelsea's TWO January Transfer Priorities Revealed

Chelsea’s two main priorities for the January transfer window have been revealed as the Blues look to strengthen their squad to close the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal.

According to The Standard, Chelsea are focusing on strengthening two positions in 2026: the defense and central midfield, as the team currently relies heavily on Moisés Caicedo and Enzo Fernández. However, the report also notes that the club is unlikely to make any major signings next month and will remain relatively quiet in the January window.

Antonio Rüdiger could potentially return to Chelsea, as the Real Madrid defender is considering a Premier League comeback. Rüdiger, who spent five years at Chelsea and won several honors—including the Champions League—left Stamford Bridge for Real Madrid in 2022. According to Diario AS, the German defender may now be open to rejoining his former club, with Chelsea showing interest in bringing him back next summer.