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Alisson's final answer: Will Liverpool's number one leave in 2025?
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F39%2Falisson-becker.jpg "Liverpool's Alisson Becker pictured on September 17, 2024")
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has confirmed that he has no plans to leave Anfield before his contract expires at the end of the 2026-27 campaign.
The Brazil international is still regarded as one of the finest goalkeepers on the planet, but injuries have started to rear their ugly heads more frequently over the past couple of seasons.
Alisson has missed Liverpool's last nine games in all competitions with the hamstring problem he sustained against Crystal Palace on October 5, since when Caoimhin Kelleher has shone in between the posts again.
The Reds will also be integrating £29m signing Giorgi Mamardashvili into the ranks next summer following his arrival from Valencia, while Vitezslav Jaros is also bidding to make his Anfield breakthrough.
Announcement 'very soon': Van Dijk's Liverpool future decided?
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F43%2Fvirgil-van-dijk_1.jpg "Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk pictured on October 27, 2024")
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has reportedly reached a final decision on whether he will sign a new contract with the Reds.
It is well-known that the 33-year-old, Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold are all due to become free agents in the summer of 2025 and can start negotiating pre-contract agreements with foreign clubs in January.
Sporting director Richard Hughes has therefore been left with the unenviable task of trying to agree extensions for all three stars, although Van Dijk has always cut a calm figure when asked about his own situation.
The former Southampton man will be celebrating his 34th birthday next July, but he remains an integral part of the Reds' defence, playing every minute of the current Premier League and Champions League campaigns as Liverpool lead the way in both tables.
Man City plotting swoop for the 'new Michael Ballack'
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F48%2Frocco-reitz_1.jpg "Borussia Monchengladbach's Rocco Reitz representing Germany's Under-21s on November 19, 2024")
Manchester City are reportedly considering a move for a highly-rated midfielder who has been likened to German icon Michael Ballack.
The Citizens, who are reeling after a six-game winless run in all competitions, have been tipped to delve into the January transfer market amidst their well-documented injury crisis.
Pep Guardiola has been working with a depleted squad for several weeks and the most notable absentee has arguably been star midfielder and Ballon d'Or winner Rodri, who is ruled out for the rest of the season with an ACL injury that he sustained in September - although he recently offered a positive update on his recovery.
Fellow midfielder Mateo Kovacic is facing a race against time to recover from an unspecified injury before Christmas, and Oscar Bobb (leg fracture) is targeting a return in the New Year, while a host of other senior stars have been nursing some form of injury or illness issue this term.
Man City, Man United offered midfield duo by Juventus?
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Juventus are reportedly looking to offload two midfielders to the Manchester clubs as part of a strategy to raise funds for reinvestment in other areas of their squad.
I Bianconeri have faced significant injury setbacks this season with Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal both suffering ACL tears, while Arkadiusz Milik is also sidelined following two surgeries on his left knee.
The Serie A giants may look to target two new defenders in the winter transfer window, or alternatively, they could opt for a defender and a striker if Milik's recovery from knee surgery takes longer than expected
Both Manchester United and Manchester City are preparing for the January transfer window, with United linked to several players partly due to Ruben Amorim's recent appointment at Old Trafford.
Chido Obi-Martin to sign long-term deal at Man United today?
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Chido Obi-Martin is set to sign his first professional contract with Manchester United today, according to a report.
The Red Devils went all out to secure the youngster's services after his impressive performance last season, where he scored 32 goals in just 20 Under-18 Premier League games.
The teenage sensation has continued to impress at Man United Under-18s, scoring four goals since his move from Arsenal in the summer, including a standout hat-trick on debut.
His professional contract, however, was part of the original transfer arrangement and not a reaction to his early success at the club.
'We will see in January' - Pereira makes honest admission over Fulham future
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F48%2Fandreas-pereira.jpg "Fulham midfielder Andreas Pereira in action on November 4, 2024")
Fulham midfielder Andreas Pereira has opened the door to a potential departure after he admitted that he spoke to Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi in the summer.
Pereira was heavily linked with a move away during the summer after he attracted significant attention with his impressive performances last season.
The Brazilian started 34 of his 37 Premier League appearances last term, contributing to Fulham's attacking efforts with three goals and seven assists.
Pereira emerged as a transfer target for French giants Marseille, who failed with a transfer bid in the summer transfer window.
"I want everyone in the world to want him": O'Neil makes Cunha claim after hot form
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F47%2Fmatheus-cunha_3.jpg "Matheus Cunha of Wolverhampton Wanderers scores a goal and celebrates during his side's Premier League match against Fulham, on November 23, 2024")
Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Gary O'Neil has dismissed the possibility of Matheus Cunha being sold during the January transfer window.
In the summer, supporters watched the West Midlands outfit cash in on the likes of Max Kilman and Pedro Neto, generating funds which could eventually reach in the region of £90m.
O'Neil's side went on to accumulate just three points from their opening 10 matches in the Premier League before recording successive victories over Southampton and Fulham.
Cunha played a key role in those two fixtures, contributing three goals and two assists in that double-header alone to put himself in contention to become the division's Player of the Month.
One to stay, one to leave? Wolves 'make contract decisions' on star duo
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F45%2Fmatheus-cunha.jpg "Matheus Cunha celebrates after scoring for Wolverhampton Wanderers on November 9, 2024")
Wolverhampton Wanderers have reportedly decided how they want to handle the futures of Matheus Cunha and Nelson Semedo.
The West Midlands outfit have endured an indifferent start to the new Premier League campaign, initially failing to win any of their opening 10 matches.
However, Gary O'Neil's side have since overcome Southampton and Fulham to move just outside of the relegation zone.
Cunha has been the undoubted star performer for Wolves this campaign, with the Brazil international contributing seven goals and three assists in the top flight during 2024-25.
Major January sale? Arsenal 'receive enquiry' for first-team defender
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F46%2Farsenal.jpg "Arsenal's Jakub Kiwior and Oleksandr Zinchenko on January 20, 2024")
Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior has reportedly attracted interest from Italian side Napoli ahead of the January window.
The 24-year-old is struggling massively for game time at the Emirates this season, failing to start a single Premier League fixture for the Gunners.
Kiwior is firmly behind the likes of William Saliba and Brazilian star Gabriel in the centre-back pecking order in the mind of Mikel Arteta.
That being said, the Polish defender provides adequate cover in defensive positions for Arsenal, including on the left side of their back four.
Major shock: Ex-Chelsea star 'keen' to rejoin Blues in 2025
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F48%2Fmarc-guehi-conor-gallagher.jpg "Marc Guehi and Conor Gallagher of England on November 17, 2024")
Chelsea have reportedly been handed a major boost in the race for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.
The 24-year-old was recently linked with a move back to Stamford Bridge, with the Blues said to be plotting a shock swoop for his services in 2025.
Guehi has endured a difficult start to the campaign at Selhurst Park, with the Eagles failing to live up to pre-season expectations of a European push.
The off-season loss of Michael Olise to Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich has hindered Palace's progress massively, with head coach Oliver Glasner struggling to get a tune out of his side.
'Looking at him' - Can an Ipswich striker help Arsenal to the PL title?
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F45%2Fliadel.jpg "Ipswich Town's Liam Delap celebrates scoring with Sammie Szmodics on November 10, 2024")
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap.
The 21-year-old has made a sensational start to life as a regular top-flight striker since securing a move from Manchester City over the summer.
Delap has found the net on six occasions across his first 12 Premier League appearances for the Tractor Boys, who are fighting to avoid relegation to the Championship.
As well as providing one assist for a teammate, the England youth international has managed to produce some great play at the focal point of his team's attack.
January target: Man United 'eye' £50m move for 'rising star in Portugal'
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F35%2Ftomas-araujo.jpg "Benfica's Tomas Araujo celebrates after scoring on April 14, 2024")
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim reportedly wants to bring Benfica defender Tomas Araujo to Old Trafford.
The 22-year-old came through the youth system at Benfica, progressing to first-team level in 2021, and he has made 37 appearances for the Portuguese giants in all competitions, including 13 outings during the 2024-25 campaign.
There is currently a host of speculation surrounding Araujo's future, with Chelsea also believed to be admirers, and Benfica are seemingly facing a difficult task when it comes to keeping hold of him.
According to The Sun, Amorim is pushing for Man United to make a £50m move for Araujo in January, with the Portuguese determined to win the race for the centre-back, who made his international debut for Portugal against Croatia on November 18.
Gyokeres who? Hojlund enjoys best game of season as Amorim hails Man United striker
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Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim said that there is plenty of room for improvement in Rasmus Hojlund's game after the striker scored twice in Thursday's 3-2 success over Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League.
Hojlund had only managed two goals in all competitions this season heading into the European clash, but he moved onto four courtesy of a brace against the Norwegian league leaders, scoring either side of the half-time break.
The 21-year-old has now netted 20 times in 57 appearances for Man United since his arrival from Atalanta BC in 2023, and Amorim was full of praise for his performance on Thursday, but he also said that the striker "has to improve".
"I'm very happy for him. I think he improved the connection. I think he has to improve more because sometimes he takes too many touches when he holds up the ball," Amorim told reporters.
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