Al Arabi Overview

England captain Harry Kane has grown frustrated with international team-mates who opt out of Three Lions duty through minor injury concerns, according to Thomas Tuchel. The England boss has backed his skipper's stance, revealing that the striker is particularly unhappy with "50-50" decisions made by players to skip camp.

Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City have all made enquiries about signing Tottenham defender Pedro Porro in the upcoming January transfer window. However, the Premier League heavyweights face a difficult battle for the Spain international, who reportedly prefers a return to Liga amidst interest from Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Manchester United and Manchester City are monitoring Chelsea defender Malo Gusto as the west London club place a £75 million price tag on the peripheral right-back. The 23-year-old Frenchman has fallen behind Josh Acheampong in the Stamford Bridge pecking order since head coach Xabi Alonso took charge.

Nottingham Forest striker Liam Delap has opened up on the frustration and anger he experienced during his difficult spell at Chelsea before completing a £50 million summer move to the City Ground. Having rediscovered his goalscoring touch in the East Midlands, the 23-year-old forward is now determined to earn a maiden senior England call-up.