Marseille have made an approach to loan Ethan Nwaneri. #AFC open to an exit with no buy option. Nwaneri is seeking more minutes in the second half of the season. West Ham also had a bid for Nwaneri turned down earlier this month.🔴

🗣️ Marc Guehi on what he'll bring to #MCFC. "If I am honest, I think I’m someone who doesn’t have any attributes that stand out but I’ll say I’m quite well-rounded in everything. I’m balanced. What I can definitely bring is a calmness and a good level head and just being a good teammate."

Manchester City confirm Marc Guehi has joined from Crystal Palace on a 5.5-year contract. £20m plus add-ons fee.👕

Flamengo set to return with a new bid for Lucas Paqueta this week. Brazilian side pushing to sign Paqueta now. 28-year-old has agreed terms on a four-year contract if West Ham decide to sell.⚒️

Chelsea continue talks with Rennes for Jeremy Jacquet. Player keen on move. Rennes want more than the €64m they sold Jeremy Doku for. French defender is Chelsea's priority for now. As revealed on talkSPORT, other options Chelsea could explore are Como's Jacobo Ramon and Bournemouth's Marcos Senesi.🔵

Marc Guehi has passed his Manchester City medical ahead of joining from Crystal Palace on a 5.5-year contract.🩺

Senegal lift the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations trophy.🇸🇳

🚨 Senegal win their second ever AFCON title after a dramatic 1-0 extra-time victory over Morocco. Villarreal's Pape Gueye with a brilliant winner. Morocco's Brahim Diaz missed an injury-time penalty to win it for the hosts dinking a Panenka straight at Édouard Mendy.🇸🇳

Exclusive: CSKA Moscow made an improved offer for Levante striker Etta Eyong exceeding €30m.` Eyong has rejected the move to Russia and remains focused on seeing out the season with Levante before deciding his next step. Barcelona and EPL clubs remain interested.🇨🇲

Thomas Frank’s job under threat at Spurs after the 2-1 loss to West Ham.⚪️

🚨 PSG have today agreed terms with Dro Fernandez. Formal steps now being taken to trigger his €6m clause.

Understand Jeremy Jacquet has informed Rennes he would like to join Chelsea this winter. As revealed yesterday, Rennes hadn't planned for a January exit, and are hoping for a record sale, surpassing the €64m they sold Jeremy Doku to #MCFC for. Club-to-club talks ongoing.🇫🇷

Crystal Palace already started exploring Oliver Glasner replacements last year. Rayo Vallecano's Iñigo Pérez and Getafe's Pepe Bordalás two names approached. Liam Rosenior was also on the list but has since joined Chelsea.🦅

🗣️ Oliver Glasner confirms he told Steve Parish he was leaving this summer back in October. “A decision has already been taken, months ago. I had a meeting with Steve in October during the international break. We had a very long talk, and I told him I will not sign a new contract.”

🚨 BREAKING: Manchester City have agreed a deal in principle to sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi in January. Personal terms are already in place. Move expected to be finalised in coming days. Liverpool never had any plans to bid this winter.

🚨 BREAKING: Oliver Glasner confirms he's leaving Crystal Palace at the end of the season.

🚨 Manchester City are advancing on signing Marc Guehi in January. Personal terms not an issue. Palace are seeking £35m+. Several clubs felt in early January that Guehi would wait as leave as a free agent, but now a growing expectation Manchester City can pull off a deal this winter.🦅

Roma confirm Donyell Malen has joined from Aston Villa. Loan with conditional obligation. Malen will wear No.14.🐺

Celtic have made an approach for West Ham striker Callum Wilson, as revealed earlier. Exploratory at this stage to understand his appetite to join and wage expectations. Wilson and West Ham could agree a mutual termination.⚒️

Exclusive: Weston McKennie has received initial approaches from two Premier League clubs. Also interest from Atletico Madrid and within Italy. 27-year-old Juventus midfielder could move this winter with his contract set to expire in summer. Juventus have a £10m+ valuation.🇺🇸

Leeds confirm Facundo Buonanotte has joined from Brighton on loan until the end of the season after being recalled from Chelsea.🤝

Sunderland’s Dan Neil drawing significant interest this winter. West Ham, Coventry, Sheffield United and Rangers have all made enquiries. German sign Cologne also interested. Neil is a free agent this summer as it stands.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

🚨 Facundo Buonanotte set to leave #CFC and join Leeds United on loan. Agreement in place. Buonanotte was close to joining Leeds over the summer, prior to Chelsea hijacking the deal. Leeds had a medical booked back then and will now add the Argentine.🇦🇷

Albacete, who are 17th in the Segunda Division, stun Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey in Álvaro Arbeloa's first game in charge. 32-year-old Jefté Betancor, who had a brief spell with Real Madrid's youth team, scored a 90+5' winner as Albacete won 3-2.🤯

🚨 Atletico Madrid interested in Joao Gomes this winter. Wolves braced for an approach. There is an acceptance Gomes will leave if Wolves relegated, but the club are relaxed about keeping the Brazilian until summer unless a strong offer arrives. Understand Wolves value Gomes at in excess of £40m.🐺

Tottenham confirm Conor Gallagher has joined from Atletico Madrid for €40m. 5.5-year contract, as exclusively revealed. Aston Villa advanced in talks before a late Spurs hijack. Thomas Frank directly involved in persuading Gallagher to sign.⚪️

🚨 Crystal Palace in talks with Angers for 19-year-old attacker Sidiki Cherif. There is no agreement yet, but discussions are at an advanced stage. Understand Angers want around €25m for the France youth international, who is also eligible for Guinea.

Morocco forward Youssef En-Nesyri is on the radar of Everton with Fenerbahçe prepared to sanction an exit. En-Nesyri focused on AFCON, but things could advance after the tournament. En-Nesyri also on Nottingham Forest's radar, but Olympiacos’ Mehdi Taremi is their leading choice as it stands.🇲🇦

Lucas Paqueta is still pushing for a move to Flamengo, but the Brazilian has not gone on strike. He turned up to training as normal today. Those close to Paqueta confirm he is still recovering from a back issue and it remains to be seen whether he is involved in the game against Spurs.🇧🇷

Roma have reached an agreement in principle for Donyell Malen. Loan with a conditional obligation of £25m. Atletico Madrid also enquired. Malen wants the move to play more regularly as a lead striker. Villa in the market for a new forward. Tammy Abraham still on their radar.🟣

Exclusive: Philip Otele set to leave Basel this winter. Understand Basel have reduced their asking price and will consider offers in excess of €7m. Birmingham remain interested. Wolves have Otele as one of several names on their list. Lazio, Celtic and Bournemouth three other clubs to enquire.🇳🇬

🗣️ Jason Wilcox on the appointment of Michael Carrick. “Michael is an excellent coach and knows exactly what it takes to win at #MUFC. He’s ready to lead our talented and determined group for the remainder of the season as we continue to build the club towards regular and sustained success.”

🚨 Manchester United confirm Michael Carrick as caretaker head coach until the end of the season. Steve Holland, Jonathan Woodgate, Jonny Evans and Travis Binnion all form part of Carrick's backroom staff. Darren Fletcher chose to return to the Under-18s, but was offered a role.

🚨 Exclusive: Barcelona held a meeting with Manchester United to explore options for signing Marcus Rashford permanently. Barcelona prefer not to trigger the €30m buy option and instead sounded out #MUFC over a lower number and floated the idea of a second loan with a conditional obligation.

🚨 Agreement in place for Michael Carrick to become Manchester United caretaker. Jonathan Woodgate, Jonny Evans and Travis Binnion will form part of Carrick's staff. And former England assistant manager Steve Holland also forms part of Carrick's backroom staff.

🚨 Breaking: Conor Gallagher has now agreed a 5.5-year contract with Spurs. He has been given permission to travel and will undergo his medical tomorrow. Gallagher will not be part of Atletico’s Copa del Rey tie against Deportivo on Tuesday.⚪️

🚨 BREAKING: Spurs have made a bid for Conor Gallagher. Tottenham prepared to pay around €40m. Aston Villa were close to an agreement overnight, but Spurs have made their move to rival Villa. Former Chelsea midfielder seeking more starts in the hope of making Thomas Tuchel’s squad.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Sven Botman has signed a new Newcastle contract keeping him at the club until 2030. One of sporting director's Ross Wilson's key priorities since joining.✍️ 🗣️ Botman: "I’ve grown as a person and as a player here and I feel like I have so much more to give in the long term."

Michael Carrick is hoping to bring Jonathan Woodgate in as part of his coaching staff. Woodgate worked alongside Carrick at Middlesbrough. Carrick's appointment is expected to be confirmed in the next 24 hours. Darren Fletcher and Jonny Evans could also form part of his backroom team.🔴

🚨 BREAKING: Xabi Alonso has left Real Madrid by mutual agreement. "Xabi Alonso will always have the affection and admiration of all Madrid fans because he is a Real Madrid legend and has always represented the values ​​of our club. Real Madrid will always be his home."

🚨 BREAKING: Manchester United expected to be appointed Michael Carrick as caretaker in time to manage the Manchester Derby. Carrick the preferred choice over Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, as revealed yesterday. Formal steps now being taken with an announcement likely within 48 hours.

Lucas Paqueta wants to leave West Ham and join Flamengo. West Ham prefer to keep until at least the end of the season, but those close to Paqueta open to a winter departure.⚒️

Arsenal confirm Per Mertesacker will step down as Academy Manager at the end of the season after eight years in the role.🔴

West Brom confirm Eric Ramsay has joined from Minnesota United. An approach was first made last year with the MLS season still ongoing and all parties felt it right to wait until January. Ramsay has signed a 2.5-year contract.✍️

Rangers confirm midfielder Tochi Chukwuani has joined from Sturm Graz on a three-and-a-half-year deal. Initial fee is £4.3m plus add-ons.🔵

Conor Bradley expected to miss the rest of the season due to what Liverpool term "a significant knee injury" sustained against Arsenal. Bradley will undergo surgery in the coming days after which the exact timeframe for his return will become apparent.🏥

AFCON semi-finals are set.🔒 🇸🇳 Senegal vs.Egypt 🇪🇬 🇳🇬 Nigeria vs. Morocco 🇲🇦 Both games to take place on Wednesday 14 January.🗓️

Liam Rosenior demands instant results in a Mourinho-like rallying cry. Rosenior says he’ll “work 24 hour days” and asks fans to “judge what you see on the pitch not what you hear”. An impressive first press conference from the #CFC head coach.🗣️

Hull City are in talks with Manchester United over a potential loan for Toby Collyer.🐯

🚨 Breaking: Spurs reach an agreement with Santos for Brazilian left-back Souza. €15m package, as exclusively revealed earlier in the week. Souza is expected to travel for his medical late-weekend or early next week. He has agreed a five-year contract.🇧🇷