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For Richy, we have to manage if he can do some minutes.”Deal me inAston Villa have agreed a deal with Gremio to sign teenage winger Alysson Edward, talkSPORT understands.We told you on Tuesday how the Villans had lodged a €12million [£10.5m] bid to bring the Brazilian to the Midlands.And now it is believed that the two clubs have agreed a transfer ahead of the January transfer window.Alysson is set to undergo his medical layer this month before he officials links up at Villa Park.The forward only made his debut for Gremio in July 2024 after coming up through their academy.He featured in 43 games in all competitions during the 2025 season - chipping in with two goals and five assists to help Gremio to a ninth-placed finish in the Brazilian Serie A.Team newsPep Guardiola has named arguably his strongest Manchester City XI for Wednesday's night's clash away at Real Madrid.Erling Haaland, Rayan Cherki and Jeremy Doku make up their front three against Los Blancos, who only have Kylian Mbappe fit enough to start from the bench.As for Arsenal, Viktor Gyokeres returns to the starting XI for the first time since November 1 in a heavily rotated side.And due to injuries at the back, Christian Norgaard starts at centre-back alongside Piero Hincapie in the heart of defence.Meanwhile, Newcastle have made four changes from the side that beat Burnley on Saturday.Harvey Barnes, Sandro Tonali, Joelinton and Lewis Hall all come into the line-up.Man City XI vs Real Madrid: Donnarumma, Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly, Gonzalez, Silva, Foden, Cherki, Doku, HaalandArsenal XI vs Club Brugge: Raya, White, Norgaard, Hincapie, Lewis-Skelly, Zubimendi, Odegaard, Merino, Madueke, Martinelli, GyokeresNewcastle XI vs Bayer Leverkusen: Ramsdale, Livramento, Thiaw, Burn, Hall, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Barnes, Woltemade, GordonFeeling BlueChelsea’s owners BlueCo could face a battle to keep hold of Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior, talkSPORT understands.Rosenior took over Strasbourg after being sacked by Hull having narrowly missed out on a play-off place and guided them into the Conference League last season.Despite a mini three-game winless run in Ligue 1, Rosenior is on the radar of several Premier League clubs including his former side Fulham.BlueCo see Rosenior as being capable of managing at the highest level and were able to fend off interest from Southampton and Leicester in the summer.However, if a top-flight club come calling it may not be so easy to persuade him to stay.Hammer blowWest Ham’s hopes of signing Union Saint-Gilloise goal machine Promise David are fading, talkSPORT understands.The 24-year-old Canada international, no relation to Juventus striker Jonathan, has become one of Europe’s most sought-after strikers after scoring an impressive 25 times in 49 league games.The Hammers are eyeing up a January swoop for 6ft 5inch David, nicknamed ‘Baby Lukaku’, to replace wantaway Niclas Fullkrug.However, sources have told talkSPORT he would be reluctant to swap playing in the Champions League for a Premier League relegation battle.That means it is likely to be back to the drawing board for the Hammers, who have promised manager Nuno Espirito Santo reinforcements in a number of positions.The Hammers currently sit 18th in the Premier League table and are struggling for a regular source of goals, with Callum Wilson, Jarrod Bowen and Lucas Paqueta tied as the club's joint top-scorers this season with four each in all competitions.Not enough WhingsBarrow have announced the sacking of boss Andy Whing to bring an end to his 11 months in the dugout.With just five wins and nine losses from 19 League Two matches this term, Barrow sit in 18th spot - just four points above the relegation zone.A 3-0 home defeat to Tranmere proved to be the final straw, with both Whing and his assistant manager Craig Pead shown the door by the Bluebirds.Addressing a statement on Whing's sacking, club chairman Paul Hornby said: "We have taken the decision to part company with Andy Whing and Craig Pead with immediate effect. Unfortunately, football can demand difficult choices, and this is one of them."We would like to place on record our sincere thanks to Andy and Craig for their hard work and commitment, and we wish them nothing but success in their future endeavours."Gunner be out for a whileArsenal boss Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Christhian Mosquera is set for a spell on the sidelines.Mosquera was forced off in the first half of the Gunners' 2-0 win against Brentford last week due to an ankle knock.And unfortunately for the Premier League leaders, he faces 'weeks' out of action ahead of a busy festive period.The north London outfit are already without preferred centre-back pairing William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes due to injury.Speaking on Wednesday ahead of Arsenal's Champions League tie away at Club Brugge, Arteta said: "Unfortunately he's going to be out for weeks."Unfortunately, it's much more than what we expected, but the player was feeling it, so he's going to be out for weeks."HAAAASSSSS ANYONE SEEN DRIVE?!Jason Cundy certainly showed his competitive side at the talkSPORT World Darts Championship todayThe Sports Bar host was one of eight players in this year's tournament, with Dean Saunders entering as the reigning champion.Andy Goldstein and Darren Bent, stars of talkSPORT Drive, were also in action, but both missed out on the semi-finals.Jamie O'Hara on the other hand reached the final against Saunders, and his Sports Bar co-host boasted their bragging rights on air.Goldstein and Bent went live for their scheduled Drive programme to interview O'Hara, but Cundy gatecrashed their 4pm broadcast.He grabbed the microphone and pulled off his classic 'Has anyone seen?!' jibe and instead of Tottenham, Drive were his target.Unfortunately for O'Hara, Saunders took victory in the final to win back-to-back titles.Rising darts star Beau Greaves was in attendance ahead of the PDC World Darts Championship and presented Saunders with his trophy.Shortly after his defeat, O'Hara took to X and posted 'Spursy' in a cheeky nod to his beloved club.Kylian can playKylian Mbappe could feature for Real Madrid against Manchester City tonight despite recent concerns over his fitness.As per ESPN, the Frenchman did not train with teammates on Tuesday due to a muscle issue.However, he has been included in their squad for the Champions League clash, although it's unclear if he will start.Mbappe has netted 25 goals across all competitions for Madrid so far this season.Nine of those have come in the Champions League, making him the competition's top scorer.ReverseAndre Onana has been called up to the Cameroon squad for the Africa Cup of Nations.The Manchester United goalkeeper, who is currently on loan at Trabzonspor in Turkey, initially missed out on a call-up.However, as reported by the Sun, Onana has been named in their 29-man squad for the upcoming tournament.Marc Brys was sacked as Cameroon boss last week but is said to insist that he remains in charge of the side.He has included Onana in his squad list ahead of Thursday's deadline.'Looks well off it'Danny Murphy says Alexander Isak still looks far off his very best as his Liverpool struggles continue.The British record £125million signing failed to score for a third match in a row during their 1-0 win over Inter Milan.Isak has netted just two goals in 14 appearances since his summer move from Newcastle United.And speaking on talkSPORT, former Red Murphy spoke on the lack of strength he's showing on the pitch."He just looks weak.

I mean, he's not full of confidence, that's for sure."He's never been somebody who relies on his strength, he's a technical player, but he doesn't look as quick and as sharp as he did at his best. The next one, for sure, if we want to finish top eight, we need to win both."Chelsea host Pafos FC at Stamford Bridge in their next Champions League clash on January 21 before travelling to Napoli a week later.Yves goingTottenham Hotspur are ready to offload Yves Bissouma in January, talkSPORT understands.Bissouma is facing disciplinary action at Spurs after footage emerged of him allegedly inhaling laughing gas for a second time.He had already fallen foul of manager Thomas Frank after turning up late for training, and was omitted from their squad to face Paris Saint-Germain in the Super Cup.Bissouma, who cost £25million from Brighton, was then omitted from their Champions League squad and has not played a single minute all season.Galatasaray retain an interest in the 29-year-old after a potential move to the Turkish giants fell through last summer.Fixture pictureThis year's Champions League fixtures draw to a close tonight with nine more league phase matches.Fans will have to wait until January 20 for the competition to makes its return.Here's tonight's fixtures in full [UK times]:Qarabag vs Ajax - 5:45pmVillarreal vs FC Copenhagen - 5:45pmAthletic Club vs Paris Saint-Germain - 8pmBayer Leverkusen vs Newcastle United - 8pm - Live on talkSPORTBenfica vs Napoli - 8pmBorussia Dortmund vs Bodo/Glimt - 8pmClub Brugge vs Arsenal - 8pm - Live on talkSPORT 2Juventus vs Pafos FC - 8pmReal Madrid vs Manchester City - 8pmJust have a little patienceFormer Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon believes it's too early for the club to sack Xabi Alonso.Head coach Alonso succeeded Carlo Ancelotti in the summer but is already under pressure at the Bernabeu.Madrid have won two of their last seven matches in all competitions, a run that includes a 2-0 home defeat to Celta Vigo on Sunday.Alvaro Arbeloa has been reported as a top contender to replace Alonso should Madrid make a change.However, Calderon believes the former midfielder should be given more time in the hotseat."It's too early, but we know how difficult it is to be coaching this club, where to win is an obligation," he told talkSPORT."That's always a problem for them.

And if he comes back to England specifically, he's also going to have a massive tax bill as well. "But I don't think we're going to see anything in January, nor do I think that he's been told by Thomas Tuchel if he leaves Saudi Arabia mid-season, he's suddenly going to be back in the England fold."