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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has taken to rotating his squad in recent weeks with Sadio Mane understanding of his manager's policy.

Barcelona have shown interest in signing Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar after opening talks with his agent following multiple scouting missions.

Paul Pogba was given his marching orders for a dangerous foul on Hector Bellerin in Manchester United's 3-1 win over Arsenal at the Emirates on 2 December.

Steven N'Zonzi claims his future lies away from Sevilla following a bust-up with Eduardo Berizzo, although insists that he is in London to see his son rather than negotiate a move.

Sam Allardyce will miss Everton's dead-rubber Europa League tie against Apollon Limassol due to a medical appointment, while Sammy Lee has also stayed back ahead of Liverpool game.

Barcelona record signing Ousmane Dembele took part in the warm-up exercise with the rest of his teammates for the first time since suffering a hamstring injury.

Romelu Lukaku's decision to snub his former club Chelsea for Manchester United saw Antonio Conte's side sign Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid in the summer.

Real Madrid starlet Marco Asensio is back in Zinedine Zidane's squad to face Borussia Dortmund but Gareth Bale remains out.

Premier League leaders could bid as much as £50m to convince Arsene Wenger to allow the Chilean to leave in January.

Ernesto Valverde says that he doesn't know much about Gremio starlet Arthur Melo despite the speculation linking the Brazil midfielder with a January move to Barcelona.

Atletico Madrid were eliminated from the Champions League on Tuesday but Diego Simeone does not believe it will hasten the exit of Antoine Griezmann.

Pogba will not feature in the Manchester derby after he was sent off in United's 3-1 win over Arsenal.

Antonio Conte came to the defence of Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko after he was at fault in the 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid.

Manchester United sent scouts to watch Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. Liverpool and Chelsea were also interested in the summer.

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Alex Sandro is reportedly ready to leave Juventus with Antonio Conte still keen to bring him to Chelsea after their efforts proved futile in the summer.

Manchester United face Manchester City in the derby clash at Old Trafford on 10 December. Luke Shaw will be hoping to start against Pep Guardiola's side on Sunday.

Bild report claims Aubameyang is a January transfer target for Chelsea, Liverpool and Everton, while the attacker is looking to impress Real Madrid on Wednesday.

Eric Bailly and Michael Carrick definitely sidelined for top-of-the-table Manchester derby, although Nemanja Matic will play and three others could also return.

Mauro Icardi is reported to be on Real Madrid's January transfer wish list, along with RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner and Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Ragnar Klavan and Joe Gomez returned to first-team training on Tuesday after missing Liverpool's clash against Brighton due to illness.

Javier Hernandez has returned to West Ham training before derbies against Chelsea and Arsenal, while David Moyes could keep faith in goalkeeper Adrian at the expense of Joe Hart.

Walcott has not started a Premier League game for Arsenal this season and has had to make do with Europa League and Carabao Cup appearances.

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has warned that their potential last 16 opponents in the Champions League should be wary of the threat they pose.

Watford look set to win the race for highly-rated teenage IFK Gothenburg goalkeeper Pontus Dahlberg, who has also been watched by Arsenal, Tottenham and Everton.

Chelsea qualify for the Champions League last 16 as group runners-up after drawing with Atletico Madrid.

Quickfire goals from Romelu Lukaku and Marcus Rashford cancel out controversial Vitinho opener and ensure Manchester United qualify for the last 16 as Group A winners.

Gareth Bale will miss the Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund after the Real Madrid star suffered a new injury during the Copa del Rey draw against Fuenlabrada.

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish wishes Sam Allardyce every success in his new job, although wishes Everton "weren't trying to nick our goalkeeping coach".