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Former England ace Chris Smalling could be on his way to pastures new once he’s over his current injury, and should he leave Roma in 2024, it could prompt a mass exodus including manager, Jose Mourinho. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the charms of the Saudi Pro League could be tempting enough for Smalling to make the switch there as …

Saudi Arabian clubs Al-Ettifaq and Al-Ahli are planning another move for Arsenal’s Thomas Partey after failing to land the midfielder during the summer.  The latter pursued the Ghana international amongst other Premier League stars as the Gunners were open to selling the 30-year-old having recruited Declan Rice from West Ham, reported the Daily Mail. According to Ekrem Konur, Al-Ettifaq and Al-Ahli …

Arsenal have been linked once again with a move for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic ahead of the January transfer window.  That is according to TuttoJuve, who reports that the Gunners could seal a move for Vlahovic during the January transfer window with Real Madrid also interested in the Serbia international. The North London club have been long-term admirers of the …

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey and his representatives have met with Juventus ahead of the January transfer window. That is according to Foot Mercato, who reports that the Serie A giants have made their first move in trying to bring the Ghana international to Italy during the upcoming transfer window. Juve have been long-term admirers of the 30-year-old and were linked …

The January transfer window can’t come soon enough for a number of clubs, with Chelsea expected to once again be amongst the busier teams. Aside from any incoming business that Mauricio Pochettino might like to do, there’s a question of which players are surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge. Though owner, Todd Boehly, doesn’t appear to be short of funds, …

With another transfer window looming, Chelsea might be expected to be one of the busier clubs once again. A feature of Todd Boehly’s ownership has been just how involved the Blues have been during each window, including making some record-breaking purchases and having a huge clear-out of playing staff in order to lower wages and comply with Financial Fair Play. …

Aston Villa are planning to sign a striker in 2024 and could make a sensational January move to bring Tammy Abraham back to the club. The 26-year-old spent a season on loan from Chelsea at Villa Park and fired the Birmingham club back to the Premier League during the 2018-19 campaign. The England star played 40 times for the Midlands …

The January transfer window could be the most important for a while in the careers of Man City’s Kalvin Phillips and Arsenal’s Thomas Partey. Both are great midfielders in their own right and both are also struggling for significant game time at their respective clubs. Phillips, for example, has been handed just 236 minutes of action all season per WhoScored, …

Originally published on the Daily Briefing thedailybriefing.io A few eyebrows were raised by Luis Enrique criticising Kylian Mbappe after he scored a hat-trick against Reims, with the PSG manager admitting he still wasn’t happy with the player, demanding more from him despite his goal-scoring heroics. There is, however, nothing to read into after Enrique’s recent comments regarding Mbappe. It is no …

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