Inter Milan are hoping to beat Arsenal and Tottenham to the signing of 22-year-old Paris St-Germain and France midfielder Adrien Rabiot. (Calciomercato, via Talksport)
Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld, 28, says he is concentrating on trying to win trophies with Spurs while the Belgium international's father and agent sort out his contract. (Talksport)
RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner is open to a move to the Premier League, but Real Madrid are likely to rival any bid for the 21-year-old Germany international. (Don Balon, via Daily Star)
PSG defender Thomas Meunier, 26, says Belgium team-mate and Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 25, would be a good addition for the French club. (La Parisien, via Daily Star)
Manchester United should sign Real Madrid and France defender Raphael Varane, 24, and Borussia Dortmund's 28-year-old Gabon forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, says former United striker Louis Saha. (Daily Mirror)
Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland believes he can become England number one while playing for the Potters, but the 24-year-old also wants Champions League football. (Daily Mirror)
Bayern Munich and Germany forward Thomas Muller, 28, has admitted he considered leaving the Bundesliga champions for Manchester United in 2015. (Kicker, via Independent)
Manchester City and France left-back Benjamin Mendy, 23, would not have left Monaco if Chelsea was his only option, says the club's vice president Vadim Vasilyev. (L'Equipe, via Independent)
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has sent scouts to watch 21-year-old Benfica's Serbia winger Andrija Zivkovic. (O Jogo, via Metro)
Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez is confident defender and captain Jamaal Lascelles, 23, will soon sign an improved contract. (Newcastle Chronicle)
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola fears academy midfielder Brahim Diaz, 18, could be tempted by a move to Real Madrid. (Daily Express)
West Brom's owners have rejected an approach from a US investor to buy the club. (Bloomberg, via Birmingham Mail)
Everton have to sign a number nine in the January transfer window to stand any chance of qualifying for Europe, says former England midfielder Owen Hargreaves. (BBC Radio 5 live)
Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte, 23, will reject a move to Barcelona in order to sign for Real Madrid. (Don Balon - in Spanish)
Meanwhile…
From Bob Marley to Muhammad Ali, Watford striker Andre Gray has revealed the story behind his many tattoos. (Telegraph)
Newcastle's 22-year-old midfielder Isaac Hayden is a regular helper at one of the city's food banks. (Independent)
Bayern Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti wants to stay with the club "for a long time", despite speculation surrounding his future. (FourFourTwo)
Liverpool fans have suggested former midfielder Steven Gerrard looks more like Reds right-back Jon Flanagan after he was brought back as one of the club's 'legends' in Pro Evolution Soccer 2018. (Sun)
Rafa Benitez says he missed part of Newcastle United's 1-0 victory at Swansea last Sunday while watching at home on television - because a storm knocked out his signal. (Daily Mail)
The best of Friday's gossip…
Real Madrid are set to revive their interest in Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea, 26, and Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard, 26, next summer. (Don Balon, via Goal)
However, Spain goalkeeper De Gea has hinted at a long-term Manchester United stay - by moving into a new house. (Sun)
Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez, 28, will reject a move to Real Madrid in order to join the Gunners' Premier League rivals Manchester City. (Daily Mirror)
Sanchez is on a short-list of forwards Real are interested in, which also includes Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski, 29, Borussia Dortmund's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 28, and Torino's Andrea Belotti, 23. (Don Balon, via Sun)
Liverpool will look to sign Lazio defender Stefan de Vrij, 25, in January. (Calicomercato, via Talksport)
Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland believes he can become England number one while playing for the Potters, but the 24-year-old also wants Champions League football. (Daily Mirror)Lloris to PSG. Butland to Tottingham.
The words "Don Balon via Daily Star" as reported by the BBC should strike fear into the heart of anyone with functioning neurons.
Think you might have to retire the BBC gossip Scummo.
Think you might have to retire the BBC gossip Scummo.
By Laboured Go To PostThe words "Don Balon via Daily Star" as reported by the BBC should strike fear into the heart of anyone with functioning neurons.
Think you might have to retire the BBC gossip Scummo.
By Hitch Go To Post21 year old Serbian Benfica wingerMourinho has a thing for Benfica players. Zivkovic is good but not sure if he is United good. I think he isn't usually a starter for Benfica but I barely watched them this season.
Hope Man Utd get that done
By LFMartins86 Go To PostI think he isn't usually a starter for Benfica but I barely watched them this season.Lions don't concern themselves with dogs innit
By Grizzled Cola Go To PostI havent cared about Rooney for years im not going to start nowIdk i do feel bad about many of the things we suspected Rooney of turning out to be true.
One weird thing I always wonder is what he would've been like if Ronaldo stayed. I think Ronaldo would be a great influence on Rooney throughout his career. Or maybe that's just wishful thinking.
By Hitch Go To PostLions don't concern themselves with dogs innitClearly, judging by the amount of Sporting related post I make innit.
You fuckwad. Thx 4 the money btw
By Hitch Go To PostLions don't concern themselves with dogs innitBarely have time to watch Sporting this days, even missed a couple of matches, much less have time to watch other Portuguese league matches.
Desperately trying to get tickets to a Thievery Corporation show, this is my jam right now, mood is mellow as fuck.
By domino Go To PostIdk i do feel bad about many of the things we suspected Rooney of turning out to be true.I think its fair to say, and its not without precedent, that United and Fergie in particular likely kept a lot of shit out of the press in regards to Rooney, we have a history of shielding our players exceptionally well.
One weird thing I always wonder is what he would've been like if Ronaldo stayed. I think Ronaldo would be a great influence on Rooney throughout his career. Or maybe that's just wishful thinking.
We used to at least.
By Grizzled Cola Go To PostI think its fair to say, and its not without precedent, that United and Fergie in particular likely kept a lot of shit out of the press in regards to Rooney, we have a history of shielding our players exceptionally well.
We used to at least.
You should read all the stories about how Fergie basically had an army of security people following and spying on his players and managing their private lives with an iron fist.
By Hitch Go To PostWatched the Sevilla highlights earlier
Lovren…
Did Klopp really not have any other CBs in mind beside VVD? I find it hard to believe that there isn't one other CB in world football who is better than Lovren, Matip or Klavan.
Was surprised they didn't come in for Zouma on loan. Or maybe they did and Chelsea just didn't want to do business. Regardless, it is shocking Klopp ended up with no one once Van Dijk fell through.
Imagine swiping right on a dating app where the first picture the woman has is her with Roy Hodgson.
I'm getting desperate and clearly lost my sense of standard.
I'm getting desperate and clearly lost my sense of standard.
Still debating whether to go to the game today, I don't really want to spend hours on the Tube with some terrorists on the loose.
By Ushojax Go To PostStill debating whether to go to the game today, I don't really want to spend hours on the Tube with some terrorists on the loose.
Yeah got back yesterday and heard the news, I'm starting to feel jittery about how much I use public transport daily because of work.
By Kidjr Go To PostYeah got back yesterday and heard the news, I'm starting to feel jittery about how much I use public transport daily because of work.Fuck man, don't overthink it, bigger risk of getting hit by a car*
*Says the man who doesn't really commute anymore
My mum called be yesterday morning, told me to stay safe on my commute.
I'm worried about that lady, cause I live a 5 minute walk from the office.
I'm worried about that lady, cause I live a 5 minute walk from the office.
Day to day it doesn't bother me, but when there are bombers literally on the loose, I don't feel comfortable going to a such a big event. Of course the chances of being involved in an incident are remote but I just wouldn't be able to relax on the journey to and from the stadium.
^ lol
Barca probably going +7 points this weekend, given our injuries/bans and La Real's current form.
Barca probably going +7 points this weekend, given our injuries/bans and La Real's current form.
Terrorism is real and constant threat in the modern age no matter where in the world you are.
Mosst of us go about our daily lives with the notion of it pushed to the back of our minds.
Mosst of us go about our daily lives with the notion of it pushed to the back of our minds.
lads, i really want to watch canelo vs. ggg tonight, but no one is streaming/airing it in the netherlands.
how do i get to watch it or am i relegated to downloading the torrent the morning after?
i'd rather not watch a low quality stream.
help me
how do i get to watch it or am i relegated to downloading the torrent the morning after?
i'd rather not watch a low quality stream.
help me
By bud Go To Postlads, i really want to watch canelo vs. ggg tonight, but no one is streaming/airing it in the netherlands.Try Kodi mate, bound to be something on there
how do i get to watch it or am i relegated to downloading the torrent the morning after?
i'd rather not watch a low quality stream.
help me
Wonder if there's a chance AOC starts tonight. Depends on Coutinho's fitness and mentality I guess.
Hope Salah can be the difference, Burnley will cause us major problems with Mane out.
After the last two games I think it's time to try breaking up the three in midfield.
Hope Salah can be the difference, Burnley will cause us major problems with Mane out.
After the last two games I think it's time to try breaking up the three in midfield.
By Oddinho Go To PostWonder if there's a chance AOC starts tonight. Depends on Coutinho's fitness and mentality I guess.I just wanna see some proper game management from the lads and coach for once.
Hope Salah can be the difference, Burnley will cause us major problems with Mane out.
By batong Go To PostI just wanna see some proper game management from the lads and coach for once.
We just need a #properbastard
Bit worried about tomorrow, I think we can win without Pogba, but we certainly wont play better, could be an absolute slog.
By Grizzled Cola Go To PostBit worried about tomorrow, I think we can win without Pogba, but we certainly wont play better, could be an absolute slog.Cola really is United's Hitch.
Relax mate.
No Sakho yet for Palace and Van Dijk is on the bench.
By Grizzled Cola Go To PostBit worried about tomorrow, I think we can win without Pogba, but we certainly wont play better, could be an absolute slog.Come on man. You're at home and Everton have looked rancid.
By GQman2121 Go To PostNo Sakho yet for Palace and Van Dijk is on the bench.Im not saying we wont or cant win, im saying the football we will play will be pretty slow and a slog, because without Pogba we are incredibly slow.
Come on man. You're at home and Everton have looked rancid.
By n8 dogg Go To PostWe definitely won't win. Everton always turn it on vs us.Trying to reverse-jinx it, huh?
Loving Pro Evo. Defending is great, you don't just hold pressure or you get torn apart.
Started a league season on highest difficulty, first game supercup. Won 1-0, Fellaini winner. Genius.
Started a league season on highest difficulty, first game supercup. Won 1-0, Fellaini winner. Genius.
The game is prepped for some Rooney fuckery. He's eligible while his court case is pending isn't he?
By GQman2121 Go To PostThe game is prepped for some Rooney fuckery. He's eligible while his court case is pending isn't he?Think he is literally going in on Monday to court, he can play
Palace am fucked. Especially if a team like once in a millennia per goal Southampton score against you