Manchester City are reportedly leading the race to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson, a potential £50 million replacement for the injured Rodri, ahead of the January transfer window.

City are exploring midfield options following Rodri's injury in October, which is expected to sideline him for the remainder of the season. Although Rodri hopes to return late in the campaign, speculation about a new signing has intensified.

According to Calciomercato, City are targeting Ederson and are believed to be ahead of Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus in the pursuit of the Brazilian. Atalanta have reportedly set a €60 million (£50 million) asking price for the midfielder, who has made 17 appearances this season in Serie A.

However, Atalanta are said to have no plans to sell Ederson in January, though a significant offer from City could potentially change their stance.

Ederson has also been linked with Liverpool, who have reportedly monitored the 24-year-old extensively.

This transfer speculation comes as Pep Guardiola recently signed a contract extension with Manchester City, securing his tenure at the Etihad Stadium beyond the current season. The extension will see Guardiola surpass a decade in charge of the club.

Meanwhile, Zhongshan has confiscated two residential structures in Liverpool, UK, belonging to Nigeria, with plans to sell them on eBay.

Meanwhile, Zhongshan has confiscated two residential structures in Liverpool, UK, belonging to Nigeria, with plans to sell them on eBay.

Liverpool's Progress Under Arne Slot: Martin Zubimendi Deal and Squad Updates

Liverpool are thriving in a new era under Arne Slot, who took over as head coach after Jurgen Klopp departed Anfield last summer following nearly nine years in charge. Slot has embraced the challenge of maintaining the club's legacy, aiming to deliver more success and silverware to Merseyside.

Under Slot's leadership, Liverpool have surged to the top of the Premier League table as of November's international break. The Reds hold a five-point lead over second-placed Manchester City and are nine points clear of Chelsea and Arsenal, sitting in third and fourth, respectively.

Despite a relatively quiet summer transfer window, which saw two signings completed but only one joining the squad for the current season, Liverpool's early form suggests strong progress. It remains to be seen whether the club will pursue additional transfers when the window reopens in January.

Arsenal urged to pursue Victor Osimhen as doubts arise over Kai Havertz's quality.

Arsenal have been advised to sign Victor Osimhen, with criticism directed at their current first-choice No. 9, Kai Havertz, who is considered "nowhere near" the world-class standard the club needs to compete at the highest level.

Last season, Mikel Arteta's team showcased an impressive attacking display, scoring 91 Premier League goals and finishing just behind Manchester City. However, their goals were distributed across the team, with Bukayo Saka leading as top scorer with 16 goals—far behind Erling Haaland's 27. Havertz, who often played in midfield, contributed 13 goals in his debut season at Arsenal.

This season, Havertz has been deployed as a No. 9 but has managed only four goals in 11 Premier League appearances, alongside strikes in the Champions League and the Carabao Cup. While his tally isn’t insignificant, it falls short compared to Mohamed Salah's eight and Haaland's league-leading 12 goals.

Former Arsenal captain William Gallas criticized Havertz's performance, claiming he lacks the elite quality Arsenal require to compete with Manchester City and Liverpool. Gallas called on the club to act decisively, saying it is "obvious" they need to bring in Osimhen to strengthen their attack.

"Kai Havertz has never been the right player to help Arsenal win the Premier League title. He's a good player, but he's not top class. I'm sorry, but he's nowhere near world-class level. Arsenal need to replace him at striker," Gallas told Genting Casino.

Real Madrid is reportedly open to selling Aurelien Tchouameni, a player they signed for up to $106 million (€100 million), with interest already coming from Premier League clubs such as Manchester United and Liverpool. The report, shared by OK Diario director Eduardo Inda on the Spanish TV program El Chiringuito, cites anonymous sources.

Tchouameni joined Real Madrid in June 2022 after Los Blancos outbid Liverpool, securing his transfer from AS Monaco in a deal worth an initial $85 million (€80 million), with potential add-ons pushing the fee beyond $105 million.

His arrival at Real Madrid coincided with Casemiro's move to Manchester United. Now, two years later, with the Brazilian midfielder no longer at his peak, both United and Liverpool are reportedly keen to compete for the services of the Qatar 2022 finalist.

Mohamed Salah is one of the greatest players to ever pull on a Liverpool shirt.
Club legends - such as Steven Gerrard - have been full of praise for the 'Egyptian King' in the past.
Graeme Souness, however, hasn't been quite as glowing in his assessment, labelling Salah 'the most selfish' player he's ever witnessed.

Manchester United handed Alphonso Davies transfer boost as agent addresses speculation.

Real Madrid, long-standing rivals of Manchester United in the pursuit of Bayern Munich and Canada star Alphonso Davies, may not have the upper hand after all.

Davies' agent, Nedal Huoseh, has refuted reports suggesting the player has already reached an agreement with Real Madrid.

The 24-year-old, who joined Bayern Munich from Vancouver Whitecaps in 2018, has yet to publicly decide on his future.

With Davies’ contract at Bayern set to expire at the end of the season, he will be free to negotiate with interested clubs in January. However, he isn't the only high-profile player linked with a potential move to Real Madrid next summer, as Liverpool's right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold also faces a similar contract situation.

THREE CENTER-BACK OPTIONS FOR CHELSEA TO FILL THE GAP LEFT BY THIAGO SILVA.

Chelsea have made a strong start under Enzo Maresca, currently sitting third in the Premier League after 11 matches.

Before the international break, the Blues secured a 1-1 draw against title contenders Arsenal, with goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Moises Caicedo earning Maresca's side a valuable point at Stamford Bridge.

However, their main challenge this season has been defensive stability, having kept just one clean sheet in 11 games. This is an area Maresca may look to strengthen during the January transfer window.

If Chelsea can reinforce their backline, they could position themselves as serious title contenders alongside Liverpool and Manchester City, especially with attacking talents like Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson leading the charge.

The void left by Thiago Silva's departure in the summer remains unfilled, making January an ideal opportunity to address this weakness. Turn to the next page to discover three potential defensive targets for the Blues.

Martin Zubimendi reiterates interest in Arsenal move as Real Madrid learn player's valuation.

Arsenal will be eager to bounce back after the international break, having gone three games without a win. The Gunners are set to host Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium next week, with both teams looking to improve their positions in the Premier League standings.

Arsenal approach the fixture following a draw against Chelsea and losses to Inter Milan and Newcastle United. Currently trailing Liverpool by nine points in the title race, manager Mikel Arteta faces mounting pressure to turn the team's form around.