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You’re telling me Kane and Lineker had never crossed paths until LAST NIGHT?! That’s genuinely hard to believe 😅

🚨 Manchester United are considering a move for Fulham defender Calvin Bassey as they plan a defensive rebuild in 2027. The Nigerian's contract expires next summer, although Fulham can extend his deal by another year. Newcastle United, Everton, Inter Milan, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are also monitoring the 26-year-old. [@TEAMtalk]

🚨 𝐍𝐄𝐖: Manchester United are interested in signing Barcelona attacking midfielder Fermin Lopez. United are looking to strengthen their attack following an injury setback involving Benjamin Sesko. The Barcelona star has emerged as a potential option as Manchester United assess attacking reinforcements. [@MailSport]

🚨💣 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: Aston Villa have had enough of Jamie Carragher's slander and will initiate legal action. Aston Villa's chairman: "Aston Villa will not allow anyone to stop our ascension in English and European football." [@JacobsBen]

🚨 Manchester United's journey to London ahead of their clash with Chelsea got off to a chaotic start. The squad were delayed in traffic on their way to Stockport, forcing their train from Manchester Piccadilly to be held for around seven minutes. When they finally boarded, Michael Carrick was greeted with cheers from fellow passengers, while several United players were booed. [@MKeegan_Overlap]

🚨 Chelsea remain interested in signing Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez, with a potential deal valued at around €100M. Xabi Alonso admires the Spaniard's attacking movement and pressing ability, but Chelsea have not submitted a formal offer. Barcelona could consider Joao Felix as an attacking option, although his return would require Hansi Flick's approval. [@elnacionalcat]

🚨 Barcelona president Joan Laporta is interested in signing Tottenham Hotspur right-back Pedro Porro. Barcelona explored his availability last summer but made no formal offer, while his new Tottenham contract complicates a move. Defensive injuries could prompt January reinforcements, although Barcelona have not decided whether to enter the market. [@esport3]

🚨 𝐍𝐄𝐖: Dominic Calvert-Lewin is closing in on a new contract with Leeds United despite attracting interest from Manchester United. The striker is now expected to commit his future to Leeds rather than pursue a move to Old Trafford. [@sistoney67]

🇧🇷💰 When Neymar left Barcelona for PSG in a world-record deal, Mourinho had plenty to say.

🚨 Manchester City's owner Sheikh Mansour has invested a further £100m into the City Football Group. ✅ The City Football Group are currently valued at just under £6billion. [@DailyMirror]

🚨 Manchester City have slapped a €90M price tag on Rayan Cherki amid growing interest from PSG and Real Madrid. Both European giants are monitoring the French attacking midfielder ahead of the January transfer window. [@caughtoffside]

🚨 Liverpool are open to signing Ronald Araújo on a PERMANENT deal! 🔴 His performances have reportedly convinced the club, which could now negotiate a fee below the pre-agreed £47M buy option. [@MailSport]

🚨 𝐍𝐄𝐖: Barcelona are ready to let Alejandro Balde leave in January to fund a new defensive signing. Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham have shown interest, while Roma and Juventus are also monitoring him. Barcelona will consider a loan or a permanent transfer for a suitable fee, but Balde has yet to agree to leave. [@sport]

🚨 Several Premier League clubs want to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold on loan in January. However, the player does not want to leave Real Madrid. He want to stay and succeed. [@marca]

🚨 𝐍𝐄𝐖: Aston Villa have decided to offer Victor Lindelof a contract extension of at least one year. The former Manchester United defender has started all eight Premier League games this season. Villa have informed the 32-year-old of their decision, with a new deal set to keep him at the club until at least 2028. [@Aftonbladet]

🚨 𝐍𝐄𝐖: Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle wants to sign Al Ahli striker Ivan Toney in January. ⚫️⚪️ Jaissle previously managed the England international at Al Ahli and is keen to reunite with him at Newcastle. No official negotiations have started between the clubs over a potential winter transfer. [Khalid Al-Shenaif]

🚨 𝐍𝐄𝐖: Chelsea are interested in signing Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite as they plan to strengthen their defence in 2027. The 24-year-old is admired by Chelsea, with Manchester United and several overseas clubs also interested. Everton are determined to keep Branthwaite and have no intention of making him available for transfer. [@footyinsider247]

🚨 MORE INJURY CONCERNS FOR XABI ALONSO! Speaking about Maxence Lacroix, Alonso said: “Too early to tell. Probably he felt something on the hamstrings. And we need a couple of days to check what’s going to be the injury.” Chelsea’s injury concerns: ❌ João Pedro ❌ Martínez ❌ James ❌ Gittens

🔴🚨 𝐍𝐄𝐖: Michael Carrick has cleared the air with Bruno Fernandes, with the captain expected to start against Chelsea. The pair held talks before training today after the Portuguese midfielder was left out at the weekend. [@alex_crook]

🚨 Declan Rice is expected to be fit to face Liverpool on Sunday, as is Noni Madueke, providing there are no further hitches. ✅🔴 [@RyanTaylorSport]

🚨 Bayern Munich previously tried to sign Rio Ngumoha and were willing to offer around £60m before Liverpool made it clear he was not for sale. His representatives are now in talks with Liverpool over a new contract to reflect his growing status. His current deal runs until 2028. [@SamJDean]