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Chelsea were pursuing a move for Sandro in the summer transfer window but United have now been credited with an interest as they search for a solution to their left-back slot.

Chelsea centre-back David Luiz and midfielder Danny Drinkwater will miss the trip to West Ham on Saturday due to injury and illness respectively.

Liverpool CEO Peter Moore is hopeful Philippe Coutinho will remain at the club but admits he does not know what the future holds.

David Silva is fit to start for Manchester City against Manchester United but Vincent Kompany must undergo further tests ahead of kick-off.

Moreno suffered a tendon problem after seemingly twisting his ankle against Spartak Moscow on Wednesday (6 December).

Real Madrid star Gareth Bale will remain on the sidelines for the visit of Sevilla on Saturday but Jesus Vallejo is back after recovering from a muscle injury.

Nemanja Matic, Phil Jones and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are all in contention for Manchester United when they host neighbours Manchester City on Sunday.

Barcelona captain Andrés Iniesta, Javier Mascherano, Ousmane Dembélé and Rafinha completed part of a training session ahead of the Sunday's clash with Villarreal.

Philippe Coutinho has already confirmed Barcelona's interest in signing him in the summer. The Brazilian has refused to commit his future at Anfield, despite Camp Nou links.

Tottenham Hotspur are still without the injured Toby Alderweireld and Victor Wanyama with Davinson Sanchez to serve a suspension against Stoke City.

Klopp insists that noone "with any influence" has told him that Coutinho will leave Liverpool next month.

Manchester United are out to end Manchester City's Premier League winning streak and close the gap to five points when they take on their neighbours.

Guilherme Arana has completed a move from Corinthians to Sevilla ahead of the January transfer window following recent reports linking him with Barcelona.

Scott McTominay signed a new contract at Manchester United in October and has set his sights on getting some playing time for Jose Mourinho's side this season.

Watford manager Marco Silva says the club have no plans of selling Troy Deeney in the January transfer window despite Everton's interest.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez says Neymar wold have a better chance of winning the Ballon D'Or at the Champions League winners than at Paris Saint-Germain.

Javier Mascherano is not happy with his situation at Barcelona after having played just six games in the La Liga thus far.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has hailed Mathieu Debuchy rebirth and says the France full-back has a future at The Emirates Stadium

Leon Goretzka's form for Schalke has seen him attract interest from Arsenal, their league rivals Manchester United and Manchester City, along with Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Allardyce will not make too many changes to the side that beat Huddersfield Town at Goodison Park last weekend.

Walcott and Wilshere have played just 46 and 65 minutes of Premier League football, respectively, thus far in this campaign.

Jurgen Klopp left Jordan Henderson out of his starting XI for Liverpool's crucial Champions League clash against Spartak Moscow. The Reds won the tie 7-0 at Anfield.

Alan Pardew does not want to lose Jonny Evans in January, although fears his exit with the likes of Manchester City, Arsenal, Everton and West Ham all interested.

Arsene Wenger is ready to ring the changes when Arsenal embark on the knock-out stage of the Europa League - knowing Champions League qualification is on the line.

Ibrahimovic, Fellaini and Jones came through training unscathed and are likely to make the squad for the game against Manchester City on Sunday (10 December).

Arsenal will hope to avoid those sides dropping down from the Champions League ahead of the last 32 draw in the Europa League.

Both West Ham and Everton are in need of defensive reinforcements and are looking at Evans as a potential solution.

Ronaldo is now level with Messi after scooping his fifth Ballon d'Or, and recently told of his desire to win two more.

Bruno Martins Indi and Jese Rodriguez will both be absent for Stoke's Premier League encounter with Tottenham on Saturday, although Geoff Cameron is now back in contention.