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Man Utd concerned about FFP

Manchester United football director John Murtough has admitted he is concerned about falling on the wrong side of the Premier League’s Financial Fair Play rules.

Discussing the club’s potential January transfer business at a fans’ forum, he said: “We have seen this season that FFP rules have real teeth,

“So we have to be very careful to ensure that we remain compliant, and we will.

“We don’t expect it to be particularly busy [In January]. There will always be opportunities”

Liverpool's Lloyd Kelly U-turn

Liverpool are reportedly cooling their interest in Bournemouth defender Lloyd Kelly.

The 25-year-old Englishman was said to be attracting interest from the Reds with his contract at the Vitality Stadium set to expire at the end of the season.

However the Mail Online have reported that despite the his future free agent status, Liverpool are having second thoughts on striking up a deal.

The Merseyside club are now said to be wondering if Kelly is up to the required standard to play for Liverpool and may turn their attention elsewhere.

Tottenham, who were also linked with a move for the Cherries centre-back, are said to have taken a similar stance.

Newcastle front runners for Serie A star

Newcastle are reportedly leading the race for Juventus youngster Matias Soule.

The 20-year-old has been impressing this season while on loan at Frosinone where he has scored six goals in 12 league appearances.

And his form has attracted interested from the Premier League with Tottenham and Crystal Palace said to be interested in the forward.

However according to Gazzetta Dello Sport, it's Newcastle who are closest to getting a deal over the line with Juventus.

The Magpies are understood to be growing in confidence with regard to coming to an agreement for Soule.

Muller signs new Bayern Munich deal

Thomas Muller has signed a new deal at Bayern Munich that will see him stay with the club until 2025.

The German icon had previously been linked with a move to Manchester United, but now looks to be staying with the Bavarians.

Muller has made an impressive 684 appearances for Bayern and has been with the club since 2009.

Spurs target to sign new deal

Tottenham target Radu Dragusin is set to sign a new deal with Genoa in the coming days.

The North London club have been linked with a move for the defender with reports suggesting they're ready to move for him in January.

However their hopes of signing the 21-year-old have taken a hit after Genoa director Marco Ottolino revealed he will be extending his stay with the club.

He said: "He’s the next one to sign new deal until June 2028."

Chelsea to block Madueke loan

Chelsea are reportedly not willing to allow Noni Madueke to leave the club on loan this January.

Madueke has made just one Premier League start for The Blues this season and has bee linked with winter loan move to boost his game time.

But according to The Athletic, Chelsea are not willing to let him leave on a temporary basis and see him as an established first team player.

The London club are understood to only be willing to allow young talent in need of development to be loaned out in the upcoming window.

Dortmund keen on Reguilon loan

Borussia Dortmund have reportedly made Tottenham full-back Sergio Reguilon their number one target ahead of the January transfer window.

Reguilon is currently on loan with Manchester United, but is said to have a break clause in his contract for January.

According to Sky Sports Germany reporter Patrick Berger, Dortmund are prioritising a move for the 27-year-old.

It is reported that the German giants have already made an enquiry with Spurs about the potential of a six month loan move for the Spaniard.

Murtough offers Man Utd transfer update

Manchester United football director John Murtough has warned that the club are unlikely to do any business in the January transfer window.

Speaking at a Man Utd fans’ forum he explained that the club don’t see the winter window as good time to be recruiting players.

Looking ahead to the January transfer window, we are not expecting it to be particularly busy.

There will always be the possibility of deals around the edges of the squad, particularly in terms of finding opportunities for players who are not playing as much football as they would like.

However, we’ve always been consistent in saying that we do not see January as the optimal time to do business and our recruitment strategy remains focused on summer windows.

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Chelsea happy to sell Gallagher

Chelsea are reportedly willing to listen to offers for Conor Gallagher despite his form this season.

The England international has been one of Mauricio Pochettino's best players this term, but could be heading for the exit doors in January.

According to The Athletic, The Blues could be swayed to sell Gallagher if any offers over £40million arrive during the winter window.

Dan Ashworth moving closer to Man Utd role

Newcastle's Dan Ashworth is said to be edging closer to becoming the football director of Man Utd.

The Daily Mail report that it is "increasingly likely" that Ashworth will replace John Murtough in the position at Man Utd, though he will remain in post during the January window.

Ashworth, 52, has links to INEOS sporting director Sir Dave Brailsford and is said to be highly rated by Sir Jim Ratcliffe's team ahead of his £1.25billion buy-in.

Tottenham step up pursuit for £26m defender

Tottenham are eyeing Genoa's Radu Drăgușin as they step up their pursuit of a new defender, according to The Telegraph.

The report says Spurs have been looking at the 21-year-old as one possible target next month.

Drăgușin helped the Italian club to get promoted to the Serie A last season and has continued to impress this season.

Spurs sent scouts to watch him against Juventus last week - a game that ended 1-1 with Juve only scoring from the penalty spot.

A January move for the Romanian is expected to cost at least £26m.

Man Utd not expecting to do business in January

Man Utd have said they do not expect to do transfer business in January.

As reported by BBC Sport reporter Simon Stone, club CEO Collette Roche said: “We have been consistent in saying we do not see Jan as the optimal time to do business.”

Next five Forest fixtures

Here are the first five fixtures Espirito Santo will have to contend with at Nottingham Forest.

Forest will face one of Blackpool or Forest Green Rovers for the January 7 FA Cup third round clash.

Arsenal boost in Toney transfer race after Brentford chief admission

Brentford have hinted that may be resigned to losing Ivan Toney after technical director Lee Dykes admitted it could soon be time to move him on from the Bees.

Speaking to Brentford club media in a deep-dive interview about the club’s recruitment process, he said: “Yes, there will be lots of interest in Ivan in January. Naturally, there should be.

“He was the third-highest Premier League goalscorer last season – one of them [Harry Kane] has gone to Germany now, so he’s up there as one of the best strikers in the division. He is in the top five in the world, in my opinion.

“So there should be interest, and maybe the time comes very shortly that Ivan moves on to another club.

“But they will have to pay a decent transfer fee to acquire his services because he is some talent.”

Liverpool 'not in race to sign Palhinha'

Liverpool are no longer in the race to sign Joao Palhinha, reports suggest.

Sky Sports Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg has reported the Reds will not pursue a deal for the Fulham star in January.

This has opened the door for Bayern Munich who were previously interested in the summer, though they considering the a deal to sign him to be too expensive.

However, Palhinha is said to be holding talks with a number of top clubs.

Tottenham targeting Gimenez

Tottenham are targeting a transfer for Santiago Gimenez, reports suggest.

Spurs are looking to recruit in January and have identified the Feyenoord ace as one player on an "extensive list" of forward targets, according to Paul O'Keefe.

BREAKING: Espirito Santo travelling to England for Forest deal

Nuno Espirito Santo is travelling to England to complete his appointment as boss of Nottingham Forest, according to Fabrizio Romano.

It means Steve Cooper could soon be replaced at the helm of the club.

Forest are sitting just five points above the drop zone.

Barcelona open to selling all players amid financial crisis

Barcelona are reportedly open to offers to "all players" as they attempt to raise £35m.

The club are struggling to secure £35m in investment from the 29.5% of Barça Studios to German investment fund Libero Football Finance due to a delayed payment.

The club are now in race against time to find a new investor to meet their financial needs in the short term.

There have been contacts with new potential investors but according to Relevo, this situation has opened the door for the club to sell players in January.

It could see the likes of Robert Lewandowski, Andreas Christensen, or Jules Kounde moved on.

Three English clubs scouting Bellingham

Reports claim Arsenal are one of three English clubs tracking Jude Bellingham’s brother Jobe.

The 18-year-old has impressed with Sunderland this season and has consequently attracted interest from some high-profile suitors.

And Ekrem Konur reported the Gunners, Liverpool and Chelsea all sent scouts to watch him play against Bristol City over the weekend, though he was only introduced in the 63rd minute.

Juventus eyeing move for former West Ham star

Juventus are reportedly eyeing a move for former West Ham star Felipe Anderson.

Anderson currently plays for Lazio, but his deal with the club runs out in June.

This has led to Juventus' interest to spike, with the Old Lady now keeping a close on the situation, according to Italian outlet Sos Fanta.

Arsenal told not to sign £100m target

Emmanuel Petit has told Arsenal in no uncertain terms to not sign Douglas Luiz after reports suggested he could cost as much as £100m.

Speaking about a potential transfer to compare.bet, he said:
“£100m is a lot of money, I really like Douglas Luiz but is he worth £100m?

“It’s crazy money. I’m not sure it’s a good idea for Arsenal to go straight on the market and buy Luiz for that much. I think he’s injured too much and the way that Aston Villa are playing, he probably doesn’t want to leave.

“If I was Douglas Luiz I’d be very excited to have an offer from Arsenal, but I’d think straight away, I’d look at my current teammates and say, ‘We are second place in the table and only one point off Arsenal. What happens if we do something very special.’

“We can imagine Aston Villa playing in the Champions League now. When you leave in the middle of a season, you have to be very careful.

“When you’re playing at the best level with your current club, it’s a very big risk to change and go to another club.

“I can understand it’s very exciting to join Arsenal, but the timing, I don’t think it’s good for him.”