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A new player could also cause unrest because roles would shift."12:15Tom VictorVilla's Alysson hopeAston Villa are keeping tabs on Brazilian youngster Alysson, according to The Athletic.Unai Emery's side are yet to agree a fee for the Gremio winger, 19, who has featured in the majority of the Porto Alegre side's games this term.It's unclear what a move would mean for Harvey Elliott, who joined on a season-long loan from Liverpool but has barely featured for Emery's side.11:45Tom VictorChelsea owners win Zongo raceChelsea owners BlueCo have fought off competition from around Europe to land Mohamed Zongo, according to Fabrizio Romano.The Burkinabe youngster starred in his country's impressive Under-17 World Cup run, scoring the winner against holders Germany.Zongo, who only turned 16 in November, is expected to feature for fellow BlueCo club Strasbourg before playing for Chelsea's first team.11:15Tom VictorMilan want Liverpool's AlissonAlisson has emerged as a target for AC Milan, according to Sky Sport Switzerland (via GFFN).The Rossoneri face uncertainty over the future of their current first-choice keeper Mike Maignan, who is out of contract in the summer.Alisson's Liverpool deal runs until 2027, and it remains to be seen whether they feel the time is right to cash in and let Giorgi Mamardashvili step into the No.1 role.Alisson during Liverpool's win against Inter Milan (Image:Getty Images)10:45Tom VictorInter Miami want Suarez to stayInter Miami have convinced Lionel Messi to extend his stay and Luis Suarez is the next target.According to AS, the Major League Soccer side are keen to keep the Uruguayan - whose current deal ends this year - but recognise he may prefer a return to his home country."From a club perspective, if Luis decides to stay for another year, we’d be happy for him; I’d love to see him here," club president Jorge Mas is quoted as saying. The decision is his to make."Luis Suarez in action for Inter Miami (Image:AP)10:15Tom VictorBayern's Gnabry talks 'ongoing'Bayern Munich chief Max Eberl has explained negotiations are 'ongoing' when it comes to a new deal for Serge Gnabry.The forward has so far been patient as he eyes an extension to a contract which expires next summer.Gnabry, 30, grabbed a goal and an assist as Bayern beat Sporting CP in the Champions League on Tuesday.09:45Tom VictorFrankfurt move closer to Osula dealEintracht Frankfurt have reached a verbal agreement with Newcastle forward William Osula, according to Sky Sport Deutschland.The Danish Under-21 star could move in January on loan with an option to make the move permanent for just under £20m.Osula has scored three goals in 344 minutes for Newcastle this season but Yoane Wissa's return from injury could prompt them to let him leave.William Osula ahead of Newcastle vs Athletic Club (Image:Getty Images)09:15Tom VictorSlot avoids Salah questionArne Slot declined to say more about Mo Salah after Liverpool beat Inter Milan on Wednesday, amid growing speculation over the Egyptian's next steps."I think tonight it should be all about a team like this tonight, against a team like this who are winning and a stadium like this," the Dutchman told Prime Video Sport.



I can fully understand if I go into the press conference on Friday and all the questions are on Mo but I think these players deserve for it to be about them tonight."Arne Slot speaking after Inter vs Liverpool (Image:UEFA via Getty Images)08:47Tom VictorArsenal told they need a new strikerFormer Liverpool and Monaco star John Arne Riise believes Arsenal need a new striker in the January but stopped short of saying they were wrong to offload current Monaco hotshot Mika Biereth."You can definitely make that case, but at the same time, it’s hard to really worry. Arsenal are top of the league and they’re going well," Riise told footitalia.com."They’re strong up front too, with plenty of players at the moment.

They have a deep squad. I do think that right now, though, that Arsenal should be looking for another striker in January."Mika Biereth playing for Monaco in the Champions League (Image:Getty Images)08:47Tom VictorVan Dijk puts Salah talk to one sideLiverpool captain Virgil van Dijk was also asked about Salah after the win at the San Siro."Obviously it's difficult but its a collective difficult situation we're all in," the defender said.