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Liverpool could make an offer in January for the transfer of Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo, reports Liverpool Echo.

According to the source, Liverpool’s leader Mohamed Salah will participate in the Africa Cup next month, which will prevent the Merseysiders from relying on him for an extended period. Therefore, the club’s scouts have begun working on the transfer of Antoine Semenyo. The Ghanaian only signed a new long-term contract last summer, and thus, the 'Reds' will need to offer a convincing sum to sign Bournemouth’s leader.

It should be noted that it was Liverpool’s sporting director Richard Hughes who brought Semenyo to Bournemouth in January 2023.

Former Real Madrid midfielder, now Manchester United player, Casemiro declined to comment on the affairs of his former club.

«I don’t follow that. I have too much to do at „Manchester United“ to worry about „Real“. Everyone knows how I love that club, the city, but I don’t think about „Real“,» Casemiro told Mundo Deportivo.

Manchester United is torn about inviting a new forward in the winter transfer window, not wanting to harm the career of their striker Benjamin Sesko, reports TEAMtalk.

According to the source, one of the options for strengthening the attacking line in January for Manchester United could be Serhou Guirassy from Borussia Dortmund. The 29-year-old Guinean’s contract contains a clause allowing him to freely move to another top club.

Additionally, Sesko has scored only two goals in the Premier League since his move from RB Leipzig for £73.6 million last summer. Benjamin is still in the process of adapting, gradually getting used to English football, but Manchester United has high hopes for the 22-year-old Slovenian.

Former Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva urged the Gunners to rekindle their interest in Real Madrid forward Rodrygo.

«I know him, and we’ve met a few times, but I don’t know what his relationship with Arsenal is. At the start of the season, I thought it would be great to bring him to our club. Obviously, he won’t have many opportunities to play in Madrid under Xabi Alonso, but I think he’s a great player with real talent, and it’s a waste of time for him to be sitting on the bench, although competition at Arsenal is also high.

He has the ability to play not only on the left but also in other positions in the forward line. Should Arsenal invite him? Why not? If he’s not feeling happy, and if there’s a chance to strengthen the squad, then we can try to get him,» Silva is quoted as saying by talkSPORT.

Belgium national team forward Jérémy Doku criticized the national team’s performance after a draw with Kazakhstan (1:1) in the 2026 World Cup qualification match.

«Were we unlucky? Perhaps. The same thing happened as in the match against North Macedonia. It’s all about inefficiency. We couldn’t beat Kazakhstan, so we definitely can’t be satisfied.

Our team has already lost too many points because it wasn’t strong enough in many encounters. We all need to act better: the coach, me, everyone. The absence of De Bruyne and Lukaku? Kevin, Romelu, Courtois. If we need them to beat Kazakhstan, we have no business at the World Cup,» Doku’s words are quoted by Sporza.

London Arsenal’s forward Gabriel Jesus has confirmed his desire to return to the Brazilian club Palmeiras.

«I have never contacted another club, and my desire is to return to Palmeiras, and Palmeiras wants me back.

When I feel it’s time to return to Palmeiras, I will make a decision together with Arsenal, but we are talking about a player who has been out for nine months and is now fighting to return to the squad, while some journalists spread rumors without any basis,» Jesus is quoted by Daily Mail.

England’s head coach Thomas Tuchel warned his players about the risk of receiving a red card ahead of the match against Albania in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

«Please, no red cards. If absolutely necessary, we can, of course, grab an opponent’s shirt if they’re breaking away, but when in doubt, it’s wiser not to do so. I don’t want to emphasize this too much because then we’ll feel pressured. Normally, we don’t take risks, but if anyone has a choice, don’t do it,» Tuchel’s words are quoted by the Independent.

Former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney is confident that Everton winger Jack Grealish will not make it to the England squad for the 2026 World Cup.

«Jack Grealish can already book his summer vacation because he won’t make the squad. Even Anthony Gordon stopped being called up, so I think Thomas Tuchel has already made his final decision,» Rooney told talkSPORT.

The move to Everton on loan from Manchester City helped Grealish return to his best form. Jack scored one goal and provided four assists in 10 matches of the English Championship.

Goalkeeper of the Turkish team Trabzonspor, Andre Onana, will return to Manchester United after the end of this season.

Towards the end of the summer transfer window, Trabzonspor took the Cameroonian goalkeeper on loan with full coverage of the 29-year-old’s salary. Onana’s loan agreement does not include a purchase option, so Andre will have to return to Old Trafford next summer.

According to the Manchester Evening News, Manchester United is pleased with Senne Lammens, who has established himself as the first-choice goalkeeper for Ruben Amorim’s team, so next summer the Red Devils will try to arrange a permanent transfer for Onana.

«Tottenham» is interested in the transfer of Real Madrid forward Rodrigo.

As reported by Football Insider, Spurs' head coach Thomas Frank wants to acquire a top-level flank forward. The 24-year-old is at the top of the London club’s shortlist for this position. It is expected that «Tottenham» will do everything possible to get Rodrigo.

It should be noted that Rodrigo has not enjoyed much trust from Real’s head coach Xabi Alonso this season, having only two starting appearances in the Spanish championship.

Chelsea’s Brazilian winger Estevao did not expect to adapt so quickly at the London club.

«My start at Chelsea turned out to be much better than I expected. For a year and a half, I wondered what it would be like to be here... But I adapted quickly, I can play, and I fit in well both in and out of the club. I am very happy,» Estevao is quoted by Sky Sports.

This season, the 18-year-old footballer has played 16 matches for Chelsea in all tournaments, scoring four goals and providing one assist.

Manchester United legend Eric Cantona recalled his incident of kicking a fan in the stands.

«I would have gladly hit him even harder. Hooligan. I liked it,» Cantona said.

In January 1995, in response to insults, Cantona kicked a Crystal Palace fan in a jump during a match. The Frenchman was disqualified for 9 months, fined, and sentenced to 120 hours of community service.