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🚨 Mohamed Salah expected to be left out of Liverpool squad for Inter match. No final decision yet + 33yo training. Would underline Arne Slot support but not viewed as punishment - more common sense after comments + #LFC want forward to stay
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🚨 Max Dowman expected to be out for approximately 2 months after suffering ankle ligament damage. 15yo England youth int’l attacker injured in challenge by opponent in #AFC friendly v Manchester United - but anticipated surgery not required
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🚨 Al Qadsiah close to agreement with Brendan Rogers to become new head coach. 52yo available after Celtic exit + travelling over as work continues to finalise deal. Ambitious Aramco-owned #AlQadsiah 5th in #SPL & move to new stadium in 2026
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🚨 EXCL: Tottenham Hotspur in advanced talks to name Manchester City executive Rafi Moersen as head of football operations. Deal set to be done for highly-rated CFG director of football transactions to join #THFC from #MCFC in prominent role
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🚨 EXCL: Enzo Maresca high among candidates Manchester City considering in case Pep Guardiola exits next summer. #MCFC advancing contingency work for possibility of manager change - 45yo #CFC coach prominent alongside other potential options
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🚨 West Ham express interest about signing Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolves in January. #WHUFC looking at permanent move for 25yo amid talks for Niclas Fullkrug loan to AC Milan - but early stages + other clubs also considering #WWFC striker
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🚨 Liverpool fear Alexander Isak suffered significant injury in challenge while scoring in Saturday’s victory at Tottenham Hotspur. #LFC concern relates to 26yo Sweden striker’s lower left leg & intend to confirm once MRI scan results arrive
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🚨 Alexander Isak set for period on sidelines with suspected leg break from challenge in Liverpool win at Spurs. #LFC yet to comment on severity but scans poised to confirm fears of fracture to left side; recovery time typically a few months
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🚨 Chelsea make initial enquiry to Antoine Semenyo camp over conditions of Jan switch. #CFC already intended to sign 1 attacker next summer so move for #AFCB forward would be accelerating plans; among multiple contenders
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🚨 Chelsea decide against pursuing Antoine Semenyo. #CFC made initial enquiry but not planning to go further. Confidence in depth + quality of existing options - will continue to look at attacking in signing in 2026 & reward leading players
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🚨 EXCL: Antoine Semenyo preference is to join Man City in January. Nothing formal until market opens but #AFCB attacker favours #MCFC. Man Utd pushed hard + never planned to use 25yo at wing-back but winter switch was always tough for #MUFC
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🚨 BREAKING: Daniel Levy awarded CBE in New Year Honours list. Former #THFC chairman recognised for services to charity & community in Tottenham by receiving most prestigious civilian accolade after knighthood or damehood.
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🚨 Crystal Palace reach agreement with Tottenham Hotspur over deal to sign Brennan Johnson, subject to 24yo accepting move. Fee approaching Β£35m in place + clubs keen to proceed but #THFC winger still to decide - more suitors for Wales int’l
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🚨 EXCL: Enzo Maresca informed Chelsea (twice in late Oct & again mid-Dec after post-Everton comments) he was talking to people associated with Man City about #MCFC manager position if/when vacancy arises. #CFC contract obliged 45yo to do so
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🚨 BREAKING: Chelsea & Enzo Maresca part company - head coach leaves with immediate effect. Position deemed untenable. #CFC expect to name replacement from small number of candidates in next few days; Rosenior contender, Glasner not in frame
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Liam Rosenior is the leading contender to replace Enzo Maresca as Chelsea head coach.

Rosenior is known well by Chelsea’s hierarchy, having worked closely with them and impressed during his time at fellow BlueCo club Strasbourg.
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🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United sack Ruben Amorim as head coach. 40yo Portuguese informed of decision & goes with immediate effect after 14 months following breakdown in relations. Darren Fletcher expected to take over #MUFC on interim basis
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🚨 Manchester United plans for January unchanged despite Ruben Amorim exit

🚨 Antoine Semenyo to play final game for #AFCB v #THFC before steps taken to seal Man City move

🚨 No guarantee Marc Guehi joins #MCFC even if pursuit intensifies
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🚨 Manchester City to complete signing of Antoine Semenyo outside release clause. Deal worth £62.5m + £1.5m & 10% of future sale profit to Bournemouth. 26yo Ghana attacker to join #MCFC from #AFCB on 5.5yr contract - subject to medical today
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