Former Chelsea boss Potter set to return to Premier League

Per Football Insider, Ex-Chelsea and Brighton manager Graham Potter could return to the Premier League as he is in line to replace current Southampton coach Russell Martin.

The Saints, who currently sit in the 18th position in the league after managing just one draw from their first five outings, are considering replacing their head coach and bring in Potter who spent half a season at the club during his playing days.

Man City identify Barca midfield star as Rodri's replacement

Per reports in Spain (via Fichajes), Manchester City are eyeing a move for Barcelona's midfield star Frenkie De Jong as they look to bolster their midfield in January after Rodri's ACL injury.

The reports also claim that Hansi Flick is unlikely to let the Dutch midfielder leave in the middle of the season. De Jong's current deal with the Catalan giants expires in 2026.

Real Madrid want Man Utd defender if they fail to land Alexander-Arnold

Per Fichajes, Real Madrid could shift their focus on Manchester United full-back Diogo Dalot if they fail to land Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold next summer.

The Reds star has been closely linked with a move to Los Blancos as he is yet to negotiate a new deal with the Merseyside club. However, the Spanish are keeping their options open and could consider signing the Portuguese if they miss out on the English star.

Maresca admits he wanted Chukwuemeka to leave

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca confessed that he wanted Carney Chukwuemeka to leave Stamford Bridge in the summer. The 20-year-old winger, who joined the Blues in 2022, has struggled for minutes under new manager Maresca in the ongoing season.

Speaking to reporters, the Italian coach said, "I will say exactly the same thing I have said many times: Carney is a very good player, but for the amount of players we have, we decided at the beginning of the season it is probably better to leave and go somewhere, prove himself and playing 30 or 35 games than being here and play less games. Unfortunately, that didn't happen. He is our player. He had some minutes the other day, today he was not involved. Hopefully, we can give him more minutes."

Musiala hints at Bayern Munich exit

Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala hinted he could leave the German giants in the near future amid interest from Manchester City. Speaking to Sky Germany, the 21-year-old "I don't really have a plan or anything. I don't try to think too far ahead about where I want to be, because the situation can change from year to year or month to month. I don't know. I'm open to anything, but I'm very happy where I am now."

West Ham and Aston Villa eye move for AC Milan's Chukwueze

Aston Villa are all set to fight West Ham in the transfer market to secure the signature of AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze, according to Fichajes.

Chukwueze has worked under Unai Emery in the past at Villarreal and the attacker could be tempted for a reunion with the manager in England as the Villans will guarantee him Champions League football.

Manchester clubs join Liverpool in race to sign Frimpong

Per Football Insider, Manchester United and Manchester City are all set to compete with Liverpool to secure the signing of Bayer Leverkusen star Jeremie Frimpong.

Liverpool are looking for alternatives in the right-back position amid speculation over Trent Alexander-Arnold's future while City are eyeing a replacement for 34-year-old Kyle Walker.

Yazici set to join Olympiacos

Turkey international forward Yusuf Yazici is all set to join Greek side Olympiacos on a three-year deal, according to Fabrizio Romano. Olympiacos were close to signing free agent Adam Ounas, however, the deal collapsed at the last moment after which the club decided to rope in Yazici.

Liverpool eye Freiburg's Rohl

Liverpool have identified FC Freiburg's midfielder Merlin Rohl as a potential transfer target, with scouts from the Premier League giants already monitoring the 22-year-old, according to Christian Falk.

Freiburg, aware of the growing interest from Liverpool, have responded by offering Röhl a new contract in an effort to secure his future at the club. However, the young midfielder is currently sidelined due to injury.

Camavinga fit for Madrid derby

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has informed that Eduardo Camavinga has recovered from his injury and will be ready to face Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

“Camavinga is available, he has trained and recovered well, he is in good condition,” said Ancelotti.

Dani Carvajal is also back in contention.

West Ham will remain patient with Lopetegui

West Ham United are remaining calm about manager Julen Lopetegui’s future, despite a slow start to the season, according to Football Insider. The Hammers have won just two out of seven matches across all competitions so far this term, but the club's board is reportedly prepared to be patient with the 58-year-old Spanish coach.

The West Ham hierarchy recognises the challenging fixtures the team has faced early on, including matches against top-tier opponents such as Aston Villa, Manchester City, Chelsea, and Liverpool. Despite the underwhelming results, there is confidence within the club that Lopetegui can turn things around as the season progresses.

Mbappe's popularity in France plummets after Real Madrid move

Kylian Mbappe's popularity in France has plummeted following the superstar's summer move from Paris Saint-Germain to Real Madrid.