Overview
- Reports say Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo wants a Manchester City move completed by New Year’s Day, with a January 10 release-clause deadline shaping the timeline.
- Manchester City are reported to be leading the race for Semenyo and are expected to move when the window opens next week.
- Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi is expected to see out the final six months of his deal, leaving him free to discuss a pre-contract with overseas clubs.
- Jamie Carragher has urged Liverpool to sign a centre-back and a forward in January following Alexander Isak’s ankle fracture and depth issues, as Florian Wirtz ended his drought in a 2-1 win over Wolves.
- Arsenal returned to the top with a 2-1 win over Brighton despite new defensive setbacks to Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori, while Aston Villa’s victory at Chelsea underscored their growing title credentials.