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🚨 Arsenal have added Real Madrid right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold to their shortlist as they look to strengthen the position.

The Gunners could explore a move in January, although no concrete talks have taken place and Madrid have no plans to sell.

Real Madrid could demand around €70M-€80M if their stance changes, while Arsenal continue to monitor the situation.

(Source: Transfer News Live

🚨Liverpool have re-appointed Julian Ward* as their new Sporting Director this morning. 657a

- He replaces Richard Hughes, who left earlier this month to join Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia after 2 years at Anfield.
- This is Ward's *second time* in the job - he was Sporting Director in 2022/23 before stepping down, and has been FSG's Technical Director since May 2024.
- He's been at Liverpool since 2012 and was involved in signings like Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez, Cody Gakpo and Alexis Mac Allister.

FSG president Mike Gordon said he is the "ideal candidate given his extensive experience of the football industry in general and Liverpool Football Club in particular."

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🚨 Liverpool held talks in the summer over Juventus winger Francisco Conceição but did not submit a bid.

Premier League clubs are expected to show interest in the 23-year-old when the January transfer window opens.

(Source: El Nacional

🚨BREAKING: The independent panel ruling on Manchester City's 115 charges has found the club guilty on most counts.

Premier League clubs have been briefed on the case, but Manchester City are expected to appeal.

The Premier League is confident of a satisfactory conclusion, but there is no guarantee the case will be fully resolved soon.

Sanctions could range from suspended punishments or fines to points deductions and even expulsion from the league. And punishments can be applied while an appeal is ongoing.

A City spokesman said: "The Premier League process remains ongoing, with significant elements to be completed, and subject to strict confidentiality. As such Manchester City FC's position remains consistent with the club's statement of February 2023.

"The club has diligently respected due process for eight years on the basis that the Premier League board and executive would behave as an independent, impartial and fair-minded regulator, free from partisan influence."
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🚨 Barcelona are considering a summer swoop for Chelsea winger Estêvão Willian.

Deco is closely monitoring the 19-year-old’s situation after his game time under Xabi Alonso became limited.

Barça could contact Estêvão’s camp in early 2027 after keeping a close eye on his development.

(Source: El Nacional

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Man City vs Brighton
Arsenal vs Fleetwood Town
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🚨 Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola wants to bring Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde to Anfield in January.

Manchester United are also interested, but Liverpool feel their good relationship with Barcelona could put them in front.

Balde is yet to play this season and is valued at around €40M.

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🚨 BREAKING: David Ornstein reports that Julian Ward is now the FRONT-RUNNER to come back as Liverpool’s new sporting director!* 🔴

Ward is leading the race to replace Richard Hughes, though the club is still looking at outside options before making a final call. 👀

Reds, would you be happy to see JULIAN WARD return to Anfield? ❤️

🚨𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐀 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐆𝐔𝐄 𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐀𝐓 𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐃! 🔴✨

Bruno, Cunha and Šeško ran the show to kick things off with a win

Licha Martínez wrapped it up as United hit four 4️⃣

𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡? 👏🏼