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AC Milan
Brahim Diaz on his future: “I’m so happy here with AC Milan and I’m doing my best to help this team.”
AC Milan will make a decision over the €22m buy option at the end of the season, while Real Madrid have a buy-back clause of around €27m.
Arsenal
Barcelona
Barcelona director Mateu Alemany on the Antoine Griezmann transfer: “Deal has been completed this week, it’s done for €20/25m depending on bonuses. It’s a massive, extraordinary deal for us because of Griezmann salary — and same for Coutinho.”
Chelsea
What’s gone wrong for Denis Zakaria at Chelsea? Talks expected to resolve the situation soon – click here for more exclusive info.
What next for Chelsea after their terrific start under Graham Potter? Read my column for exclusive insight into the new manager and the club’s transfer plans.
Chelsea will hold further talks over Christopher Vivell appointment this week. He’s expected to join as new technical director, just some final details to be sorted out before he signs his contract.
Chelsea also want to appoint a new sporting director, but it is not imminent yet.
Leeds
Are Leeds really closing in on their first January signing already?
Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp on Liverpool injuries:
- “Luis Diaz — something with the knee, not looking good.”
- “Trent Alexander-Arnold was forced off with a twisted ankle.”
- Arthur Melo, not available for 3-4 months.
Lyon
Manchester City
Could Manchester City be set to re-sign this former player after his terrific form this season?
Manchester United
Could Manchester United come back in for Cody Gakpo? Click here to find out.
Roma
A huge blow for Roma, and also for Argentina at the World Cup as Paulo Dybala looks to have suffered a serious muscle injury.
Jose Mourinho says: “The injury looks very bad. I’d say bad, but honestly after speaking with Paulo… I think very bad.”
RB Leipzig
Official, confirmed. Orjan Nyland has signed his contract with RB Leipzig, deal completed and sealed. He replaces Peter Gulacsi after ACL injury, signing a contract until June 2023 with the option for further season.
Southampton
What does the future hold for Romeo Lavia and how much might he cost in January or next summer? Click here to find out more.