Welcome to my latest daily briefing, featuring the latest on Chelsea’s long-standing interest in Christopher Nkunku, and a look into the Manchester derby with exclusive insight into two of Manchester City’s summer signings who were previously targets for the United…
AC Milan director Paolo Maldini, again on Rafael Leao: “He is grateful to Milan and understands that the best way for his future is here. Yes, I think a new deal agreement is possible. I don’t care about the rumors [on the contract]what Rafa tells us is important”.
AC Milan was one of the clubs eager to sign this Manchester United player. Click here for all the details.
What does the future hold for Ferran Torres, as he is linked with a possible transfer? Read my thoughts here.
Chelsea will be one of the clubs in the running for this world-class signing next summer. Click here to obtain more information.
Chelsea are ready to try again on Denzel Dumfries with an improved offer in January that could also see them loan him back to Inter Milan until the summer (Corriere dello Sport)
Gareth Southgate: “I am not a fool, I know that I will be judged by the results in the World Cup and nothing else. Contracts are irrelevant in football: if the results are not good enough, then you accept that it is time to part ways. My contract does not protect me.”
Worrying news for Manchester City ahead of this weekend’s big game, as John Stones appears to have suffered a hamstring injury while on duty in England.
Fans around town have also been asking me about Phil Foden’s contract – click here for my exclusive update.
And which two City players could have been lining up for United in this weekend’s derby? Click here to find out in my exclusive column!
Eric Cantona: “I met Ed Woodward several times. But they didn’t accept him making me Man United chairman of football. I still think myself or someone else, Man Utd should have someone for football.”
How close did Cristiano Ronaldo come to joining Manchester City last summer?
What’s new on Diogo Dalot’s possible new contract at Manchester United? Click here to find out.
Are Newcastle really interested in a deal for Inter Milan centre-back Stefan de Vrij?
In other news, Newcastle are considering a £50m bid for Mykhaylo Mudryk (i News)
Jason Denayer flew to Dubai from Belgium last night to complete his move to Shabab Al Ahli as a free agent. He had been looking for a new club since he left Lyon at the end of his contract in the summer.
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Slaven Bilic has been appointed as Watford’s new manager following the sacking of Rob Edwards. Bilic will be Watford’s ninth manager since September 2019! The list includes Quique S. Flores, Hayden Mullins, Nigel Pearson, Vladimir Ivic, Xisco Muñoz, Claudio Ranieri, Roy Hodgson and then Rob Edwards.
