Chelsea are eager on Brentford’s England striker Ivan Toney, who’s serving an eight-month ban for breaking Soccer Affiliation betting guidelines. The 27-year-old isn’t allowed to play till 17 January 2024, however can return to coaching this weekend. (football.london)
Juventus are lining up Arsenal’s 30-year-old Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey as a possible substitute for France midfielder Paul Pogba, 30, whose contract could possibly be terminated if he’s discovered to have breached anti-doping guidelines. (La Repubblica – in Italian)
Manchester United and England defender Harry Maguire, 30, was “very shut” to becoming a member of West Ham in a £30m deal this summer time, says Hammers coach Kevin Nolan. (Talksport)
Former Liverpool and England defender Glen Johnson says he is not going to be shocked if Mohamed Salah, 31, leaves Anfield for Saudi Arabia. Liverpool rejected a £150m bid from Saudi Professional League membership Al-Ittihad this month. (Liverpool Echo)
Nottingham Forest’s former England midfielder Jonjo Shelvey, 31, is near becoming a member of Turkish membership Rizespor earlier than Friday’s deadline. Shelvey solely joined Forest from Newcastle on a two-and-half-year contract on the finish of January. In the meantime, Forest’s Nigeria ahead Emmanuel Dennis, 25, can also be near leaving the membership. (Telegraph – subscription required)
Liverpool supervisor Jurgen Klopp, 56, has dominated out turning into Germany boss following the sacking of Hansi Flick. German Klopp, 56, has been in cost at Anfield since 2015. (Sportschau)
Golf equipment in Turkey and Qatar are being sounded out as Manchester United look to dump Netherlands midfielder Donny van de Beek, 26. (90min)
Nonetheless, it now appears seemingly former Ajax participant Van de Beek will probably be staying at Outdated Trafford till January. (Mirror)
Manchester United and Turkey midfielder Hannibal Mejbri, 20, is needed on mortgage by Besiktas. The switch window in Turkey closes on Friday. (Mirror)
Former Chelsea and Belgium winger Eden Hazard is contemplating retirement on the age of 32 after being launched by Actual Madrid. (CaughtOffside – subscription required)
Ex-Chelsea and Brighton boss Graham Potter, 48, has reportedly turned down managing Lyon in France and Rangers in Scotland. (Sun)