Transfers

Former Chelsea and Tottenham boss Antonio Conte offered a bizarre "marriage" analogy while discussing his potential return to Juventus.

Barcelona boss Xavi has given short shrift to rumours that Ilkay Gundogan could move to Saudi Arabia in January.

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has reacted to the Premier League vote which failed to block his side's pathway to related-party loans.

Harry Kane has a “matching right” clause in his contract at Bayern Munich, but Tottenham will not be able to trigger that any time soon.

Despite Bayern Munich's interest in signing Takehiro Tomiyasu in January, Mikel Arteta is adamant that he truly wants the player to stay at Arsenal.

As per reports, Manchester City missed a major trick in the sale of academy graduate Cole Palmer to Chelsea despite the £42.5 million price tag.

Ex-Manchester United star Jesse Lingard has accused “people” of not respecting his “grind” and asking for “favours” as he searches for a new club.

Chelsea are reportedly eyeing £35m-rated Santiago Gimenez as an alternative to Victor Osimhen, in case the Napoli striker proves too expensive.

Barcelona have been given the green light by La Liga to bring in Vitor Roque on loan in the January transfer window.

Robbie Savage is splashing the cash at Macclesfield as they signed former £13.5m striker Oumar Niasse, days after taking Papis Cisse on trial.

Bernardo Silva has revealed the reason for snubbing a potential move to Saudi Arabia in the summer in favour of continuing at Manchester City.

Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri has responded to speculation about a potential move to Saudi Arabia in his own inimitable style.

Manchester United and Liverpool have been overtaken in the race to land Andre from Fluminense by Premier League rivals Fulham.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe could reportedly take key inspiration from Todd Boehly's ownership model at Chelsea after their investment deal is complete.

Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe may be back in the sights of Real Madrid, with Los Blancos reported to boast a £342m ($429m) transfer war chest.

Manchester United have been warned that reports of interest in Antoine Griezmann prove that “there is something wrong” at Old Trafford.

David Beckham admits that Barcelona had him “worried” at one stage as Inter Miami fought hard to bring Lionel Messi onto their books.

Chelsea have reportedly joined the chase for highly-rated Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who comes with a €100 million (£87m/$109m) price tag.

Paolo Maldini has revealed that AC Milan made desperate attempts to sign Argentina and Inter Miami hero Lionel Messi.

Real Madrid have reportedly contacted Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi over becoming their next manager, replacing Carlo Ancelotti.

Gavi's anterior cruciate ligament injury may provide some good news for Barcelona as Vitor Roque could be provisionally registered until June.

Jose Mourinho has suggested he is more likely to move to Saudi Arabia than return to coach Real Madrid any time soon.

Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed that they have activated a clause to sign Goncalo Ramos on a permanent basis from Benfica.

Manchester United are preparing for a massive clear-out that could see as many as 13 players leave the club over the upcoming transfer windows.

Sporting CP star Ousmane Diomande has no intention of leaving the Portuguese giants in the January transfer window, it has been reported.

Rising United States star Rokas Pukstas has decided to sign a new contract at Hajduk Split despite interest from other teams in Europe.

Bernardo Silva has revealed that he will try to convince Portugal team-mate Joao Neves to pick Manchester City over United.

Cristiano Ronaldo has a new team-mate, as Al-Nassr have signed Australian defender Aziz Behich on loan from Melbourne City.

Kylian Mbappe admits to having a transfer “agreement” at Paris Saint-Germain, but the likes of Real Madrid and Liverpool are still waiting on answers.