Brighton manager Roberto de Zerbi and Bayer Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso are vying to replace Carlo Ancelotti if he leaves Real Madrid when his contract expires at the end of this season. (Cadena Ser – In Spanish)
There is a feeling within Manchester United that the relationship between manager Erik ten Hag and England winger Jadon Sancho, 23, cannot be repaired. (I) Saudi Arabian clubs will lead the race for Victor Osimhen ahead of Real Madrid and Chelsea if the 24-year-old Nigerian striker insists on leaving Napoli in January. (Mail)
Sevilla have been tracking midfielder Hannibal Mejbri, 20, but Manchester United plan to hold contract talks with the Tunisian international soon to keep him at Old Trafford. (Fabrizio Romano)
Manchester United are also planning talks with manager Erik ten Hag about a new contract (90Min)
Chelsea are in the market for a new left-back, with Inter Milan's 25-year-old Italy international Federico Dimarco and AC Milan's French defender Theo Hernandez, 25, on their shortlist. (Calciomercato – In Italy)
Sheffield United have spoken to former coach Chris Wilder about the possibility of replacing Paul Heckingbottom for the second period in charge of the club. (Football Insider) Roma are considering buying Tottenham defender Eric Dier, 29, in January. (Calciomercato – In Italy)
Everton's financial future could be in doubt if a takeover by US-based investment firm 777 Partners does not go through. (Guardian)
777 Partners is confident of passing the Premier League owners and directors test, and has begun talks with Everton fan groups to try to ease supporters' concerns about a proposed takeover (I) Newcastle ended their contract with the shirt manufacturer of jersey Caste earlier due to concerns about the quality of their products. (Subscription Required)
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