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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is to hold face-to-face talks with Manchester United over a stunning return to Old Trafford. United relieved Ruben Amorim of his duties on Monday after 14 months in charge of the Manchester powerhouse. Darren Fletcher has taken over interim control in the wake of Amorim's departure, and will be in charge for Sunday's FA Cup tie with Brighton.

Cristian Romero has been hit with an additional one-match ban following his red card in the 2-1 loss to Liverpool last month. Romero received his marching orders for a second yellow late on in the narrow home loss to the defending Premier League champions and subsequently missed the 1-0 win at Crystal Palace, that victory one of only two in Spurs' last 12 league outings.

Tottenham are closing in on the signing of Souza from Santos as beleaguered boss Thomas Frank seeks January reinforcements. The north London club have endured a dismal season thus far but are attempting to reinforce their backline in the winter window.

Darren Fletcher was left bemused that Kyle Walker wasn't sent off for stamping on Patrick Dorgu during Manchester United's 2-2 draw with Burnley in midweek. Fletcher oversaw his first game as interim boss following Ruben Amorim's sacking on Monday as United failed to come away from Turf Moor with all the spoils. And after the midweek stalemate, the Scot was surprised Walker didn't see red.

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Wesley Fofana has been slammed as a "habitual offender" after being fined for his tenth driving offence. The Blues defender has been injury-prone throughout his time in west London, but has managed to rack up an almost unbelievable haul of issues on the road, both during his time in west London and beforehand.

Arsenal legend Sol Campbell has fired a warning at Eberechi Eze after the summer signing made his first league appearance in a month in midweek. Eze came off the bench late on in the Gunners' 0-0 draw with Liverpool on Thursday night as he replaced captain Martin Odegaard for the final knockings of the stalemate with the defending Premier League champions.

Manchester United interim coach Darren Fletcher has declared there is a huge amount of talent in the club's academy, in contrast to predecessor Ruben Amorim's derisory remarks about the Red Devils' youth players. Fletcher has been coaching United's under-18s this season but is temporarily in charge of the first team after Amorim was sacked on Monday.

Liam Rosenior insists he is 'not arrogant' despite channelling his inner Jose Mourinho during his first press conference as Chelsea head coach. Rosenior was named Blues boss earlier this week, taking over from Enzo Maresca, who left his role at Stamford Bridge on New Year's Day. The 41-year-old takes over a Chelsea side that have won only one of their last nine league matches.

Liam Rosenior was always guaranteed a baptism of fire when he was named as Enzo Maresca's replacement at Chelsea given his complete lack of experience in the Premier League, let alone at one of the division's elite clubs. But even so, the task at hand is unenviable has he arrives to a brimming in-tray in his Cobham office. The Blues' season feels as though it is on a knife edge as the new head coach takes the reins.

Arsenal are lining up a potential £60 million ($80m) deal to sign Tino Livramento from Newcastle but face serious competition from Manchester City, per a new report. The 23-year-old will only have two years remaining on his contract come the summer, and both Premier League giants are interested in securing his signature.

Bukayo Saka has agreed terms on a new five-year deal with Arsenal. Saka's current contract runs until 2027, so the Gunners were under no real pressure to tie Saka down in north London. However, the homegrown winger has now agreed to extend his stay at the Emirates until the summer of 2031 with the Premier League leaders keen to reward the wideman's fine form.

Rui Faria, the long-time assistant coach to Jose Mourinho, has posted a scathing critique of modern football club structures just days after Manchester United sacked Ruben Amorim. In a social media post featuring a Manchester United background, Faria argued that managers are now powerless scapegoats for business-oriented hierarchies.

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Virgil van Dijk has defended his Liverpool team-mates from any questions of their reaction to a show of disrespect from Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli. The Gunners winger sparked uproar in the Reds camp when attempting to drag injured Conor Bradley off the field towards the end of a Premier League fixture at Emirates Stadium. An unsightly melee was sparked that featured players from both teams.

Jobe Bellingham’s high-profile move to Borussia Dortmund has threatened to spiral into a nightmare, but reports from Germany suggest the former Sunderland star is fighting back to save his Bundesliga career. The 20-year-old, who followed in his brother Jude’s footsteps by swapping the Championship for the Signal Iduna Park last summer, has been branded a "training champion" by club staff as he undergoes a radical physical transformation to rediscover his best form.

Liverpool have reportedly slapped a €10 million price tag on Federico Chiesa as Juventus consider a shock move to bring the winger back to Turin. The Italian international has struggled for consistent minutes at Anfield and is keen to secure regular football ahead of the World Cup, with the Reds open to a permanent sale to avoid a capital loss on their investment.

Roy Keane has sensationally accused Sir Alex Ferguson of "hanging on like a bad smell" at Manchester United. The legendary Scot retired from management in 2013 on the back of leading the Red Devils to a 13th Premier League title. He remains a regular presence at Old Trafford, with Darren Fletcher admitting that he spoke to his fellow countryman before agreeing to take charge of United on an interim basis following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim.

When Antoine Semenyo was asked to describe his style just after signing for Manchester City from Bournemouth, he used four adjectives. "Quick", "powerful" and "strong" are words you would use to describe most Premier League forwards but the last one summed up why City have paid £65 million ($87m) to bring him to the club in the middle of the season: "Clinical".

West Ham United officials have been left furious with manager Nuno Espirito Santo following his conduct after the damaging defeat to Nottingham Forest. The Hammers hierarchy are rapidly losing faith in the Portuguese coach, with his decision to embrace and smile with opposition players immediately after the final whistle causing dismay as the club stares down the barrel of relegation.

Michael Owen has explained to GOAL why he can see Mohamed Salah sticking around at Liverpool, with Premier League heavyweights and an Egyptian superstar appearing to have "kissed and made up". Owen believes that the Reds may have overseen a "stroke of genius" that brings a revitalised performer back into their ranks for the second half of the season.

Aston Villa have struck a stunning agreement to sign 16-year-old Metz prodigy Brian Madjo in a deal worth a reported £10.4 million. The highly-coveted forward has arrived in the West Midlands to undergo his medical after club chiefs orchestrated a surprise move behind the scenes, beating top European rivals to secure the teenager on a long-term five-year contract.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remains in line to complete a stunning return to Manchester United, with reports in his native Norway detailing what the 1999 Treble winner is set to earn if a third spell at Old Trafford is agreed. The Red Devils are in the market for another interim boss, having parted company with Ruben Amorim, and have entered into talks with Solskjaer.

USWNT head coach Emma Hayes rolls with 'available' players for January camp, which includes Trinity Rodman, Ally Sentnor, and four uncapped rookies.

Former Barcelona midfielder Gaizka Mendieta has suggested that Marcus Rashford may be acting as an agent at Camp Nou, with Kobbie Mainoo another of those to be seeing a move from Manchester United to Catalunya speculated on. If the Blaugrana are keen, then loan star Rashford could be used to help talk a fellow England international into treading a similar career path.

Neymar has officially commenced his rehabilitation program following knee surgery, marking the first step in his bid to secure a place in Brazil's World Cup squad. The 33-year-old was spotted at the Santos training ground on Thursday, looking in good spirits as he began the hard work required to return to the pitch ahead of the new season.

Jamie Vardy continues to age like a fine wine, with the Premier League title-winning former England striker reaching 150 career goals across Europe’s top five divisions. He has achieved that feat at 38 years of age and while on the books of Serie A outfit Cremonese. Few can claim to have matched the legendary ex-Leicester frontman, with only Cristiano Ronaldo sitting above him on a notable chart.

Xavi Hernandez is "ready" to return to management and has his sights set on the Premier League, but reports claiming a deal with Manchester United is imminent have been played down. While the Barcelona legend is a candidate to replace the sacked Ruben Amorim, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has clarified the current state of play.

Michael Owen, who remains the last Englishman to win the Ballon d’Or, has told GOAL what Harry Kane needs to do in order to land a prestigious Golden Ball in 2026. The prolific Bayern Munich striker is considered to have a "big chance" of claiming that prize as he chases down Champions League glory at club level and a World Cup crown with England.