Friday News

[Alan]

BBC

Manchester United are open to signing two new midfielders in 2026, with Chelsea's 21-year-old Brazil international Andrey Santos among a six-man shortlist that also includes Brighton and Cameroon 21-year-old Carlos Baleba. (Talksport), external

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, 27, wants to stay at Barcelona beyond his season-long loan at the Spanish club, who have an option to sign the England international on a permanent deal at the end of the campaign. (ESPN), external

Newcastle United's 23-year-old Germany striker Nick Woltemade still hopes to play for Bayern Munich in the future. (Bild - in German), external

Crystal Palace's England centre-back Marc Guehi, 25, is one of Bayern Munich's preferred defensive targets, alongside Borussia Dortmund and Germany's 25-year-old Nico Schlotterbeck, should France international Dayot Upamecano, 26, not extend his contract or if South Korea's Kim Min-jae, 28, is sold. (Sky Sports Germany), external

Everton are ready to move to re-sign Brazil forward Richarlison, with Tottenham considering putting the 28-year-old on the market in January. (TeamTalk), external

Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee will ask to leave Manchester United in the January transfer window, with West Ham currently leading the race to sign the 24-year-old. (Mirror), external

Zirkzee would prefer to stay in the Premier League as he looks to earn a place in the Netherlands' World Cup squad. (Star), external

AC Milan, Aston Villa and West Ham are among the clubs interested in 31-year-old Manchester City and Croatia midfielder Mateo Kovacic. (Caught Offside), external

Germany goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen could leave Barcelona in January and there have already been enquiries for the 33-year-old. (Sky Sports Germany) , external

Chelsea are exploring the market for a new goalkeeper and could look at a loan deal for Ter Stegen, before attempting to sign AC Milan's France international Mike Maignan, 30, next summer on a free transfer. (TeamTalk), external

Former Liverpool and Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez is set for a return to the dugout as the Spaniard is expected to become the new manager of Greek side Panathinaikos. (Mail)




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Premier League

Joshua Zirkzee will ask to leave Manchester United in the January transfer window and West Ham are leading the race to sign the forward - The Mirror.

Manchester United are open to signing two new midfielders in 2026, with Chelsea's Andrey Santos among a six-man shortlist that also includes Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba - TalkSport

Marcus Rashford wants to stay at Barcelona beyond his season-long loan at the Spanish club, who have an option to sign the England international on a permanent deal at the end of the campaign - ESPN

Bournemouth could demand up to £75m for Antoine Semenyo with Liverpool and other clubs eyeing the forward - The Daily Mail.

Leeds United's owners and investors will meet on Friday to discuss the club's progress and future plans - The Mirror.

Sean Dyche has banned hats and snoods at Nottingham Forest in a series of rule changes at the club - The Sun.

John Terry has said his "dream" is to manage Chelsea and that he finds it "difficult to fathom" that he has been knocked back from head coach roles due to inexperience - The Athletic.

Crystal Palace's centre-back Marc Guehi is one of Bayern Munich's preferred defensive targets - Sky in Germany
Scottish football

Celtic have suffered a double injury blow with both striker Kelechi Iheanacho and Alistair Johnston going off in the Europa League clash against Sturm Graz - The Scottish Sun.

European football

Rafa Benitez is set to be appointed to his 17th job in football as he prepares to sign a two-year deal at Greek side Panathinaikos - The Daily Mail.

Formula One

McLaren have 'wiped the slate clean' with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in an attempt to stop Max Verstappen snatching the world title from their grasp - The Daily Mail.

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