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Henderson withdrew from the England squad for matches against Germany and Brazil with a thigh problem suffered in training.

Jack Wilshere is in the final year of his Arsenal contract and is free to discuss a Bosman transfer with foreign clubs from January.

Italy showed Gian Piero Ventura the exit door after their 1-0 aggregate defeat to Sweden in the play-off. The Azzurri failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Pogba and Ibrahimovic have returned to training with the first-team and are pushing for a place in the match day squad for United's game against Newcastle.

IBTimes UK looks at all 32 of the sides to have qualified for next summer's Fifa World Cup in Russia after qualifying came to a conclusion.

Benfica CEO Domingos Oliveira told IBTimes UK explains how the club's policy of scouting young talent and selling at a high price keeps the club thriving.

Fellaini, 29, is reportedly seeking assurances of playing time and has a host of European clubs interested in his services.

West Brom are hopeful that James Morrison will return for the busy festive period after undergoing a procedure in Portugal during the international break.

Young Valencia midfielder Carlos Soler could be the headline arrival of a potentially lean January transfer window for Jose Mourinho and Manchester United.

Arsene Wenger denies that his position will be under review at the end of the season, although reiterates that he will sit down with the Arsenal board.

Liverpool say manager Jurgen Klopp attended hospital as a "precautionary" measure after feeling unwell and is expected to return home on Wednesday evening.

Moura has rarely featured for the Ligue 1 leaders this season but is reportedly courting interest from the Premier League champions.

Lennon was frozen out by former manager Ronald Koeman but has been restored to the first-team squad by interim boss David Unsworth.

Real Madrid right-back Dani Carvajal has confirmed he will be ready to return to action against Atletico Madrid on Saturday.

Earlier this season Pep Guardiola categorically dismissed rumours that Sterling could move to Arsenal.

Benfica will not stand in the way of any players who wish to leave the club, including Manchester United and Manchester City target Alex Grimaldo.

Wilfried Zaha has been advised to consider a move to Arsenal where he can thrive under Arsene Wenger.

Barcelona defender Javier Mascherano is expected to be out for around four weeks after suffering a hamstring injury on international duty with Argentina.

Chelsea have had 10 managers during Abramovich's reign at Stamford Bridge - two of which have taken charge twice.

Charlton Athletic boss Karl Robinson expects England Under-20 World Cup winner Ezri Konsa to be sold in the January transfer window.

Lionel Messi and Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic were back in training on Wednesday morning as the La Liga leaders continue preparations for the trip to face Leganes.

Lallana has not featured for Liverpool since injuring his thigh in pre-season but Reds boss Jurgen Klopp thinks he may be able to play some part against Southampton.

Vertonghen has been struggling with an ankle problem in the last couple of weeks but insists he is "ready" for the north London derby.

Reports suggest Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho travelled to Stockholm on Friday to watch Emil Forsberg in action for Sweden against Italy.

Paulinho moved to Barcelona for €40m (£36m) from Guangzhou Evergrande in August and Neymar persuaded him to leave the Chinese club for the La Liga leaders.

Everton are still looking for a new manager after Ronald Koeman was sacked at the end of last month.

France international Martial, 21, has only started three Premier League games for United this season.

Philippe Coutinho returned from the adductor injury that saw him miss Liverpool's last three games during Brazil's friendly against England on Tuesday (14 November).

Watford recently rejected Everton's request to speak to Silva, who is interested in succeeding Ronald Koeman at Goodison.