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🚨 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]

🚨 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]