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Enzo Maresca on fitness of Reece James and Cole Palmer 30/12/2025
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has said that Reece James and Cole Palmer will need to be assessed ahead of the Premier League clash against Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge tomorrow.
Man Utd receive 'official bid' to sign 24-year-old star 30/12/2025
Manchester United have received an official bid from Roma to sign Joshua Zirkzee during the upcoming transfer window, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Chelsea flop to join Leeds United in January? 30/12/2025
Chelsea defender Axel Disasi could make the switch to Leeds United when the transfer window reopens at the turn of the year, according to Football Insider.
Tottenham stance on signing Leon Goretzka revealed 30/12/2025
Tottenham Hotspur have no desire to land Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka during the winter transfer window.
Ruben Amorim confirms fresh injury ahead of Wolves clash 30/12/2025
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has confirmed a fresh injury blow ahead of the Premier League clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford on Tuesday night.
Arsenal set to miss out on Kenan Yildiz? 30/12/2025
Arsenal look set to miss out on Juventus attacker Kenan Yildiz, who is expected to sign an improved contract soon, according to Tuttosport.