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He needs to improve as a leader because we are starving for leaders on the pitch."

The 31-year-old's deal had been due to expire at the end of the current campaign.

Amorim also revealed Amad Diallo is close to agreeing a new deal with United.

Diallo's contract is also due to expire in the summer, with United holding the option of a further year.

The Ivorian winger has scored five goals and provided seven assists in all competitions this term.

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Today, 13:34By Ciaran Wiseman

Wesley Fofana could miss the rest of the season, Enzo Maresca fears.

The Chelsea defender has missed the last six Premier League matches with a hamstring injury.

Maresca has now confirmed the Frenchman could remain sidelined for an extended period.

He told reporters: "Unfortunately, there's a risk Wesley Fofana could be out for the entire season.

"Initial feeling was for five weeks but then more tests gave us bad news.

We don't know exactly yet, but it's a huge loss."

Fofana previously missed the whole of last season with a torn cruciate ligament, with his injury woes continuining.

Chelsea are also currently without Benoit Badiashile in defence.

The centre-back is not expected to return to action before the middle of February.

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Today, 13:31By Ciaran Wiseman

Ange Postecoglou has confirmed Destiny Udogie will miss six weeks through injury.

The full-back will be sidelined after he was forced off with a hamstring issue against Wolves on Sunday.

Udogie previously missed the end of last season with a similar injury.

His latest setback adds to Tottenham's ongoing injury woes, especially in defence.

Postecoglou is currently without six other players due to injury.

Ben Davies and Richarlison could return to action this month but Guglielmo Vicario remains sidelined until at least March.

Meanwhile, no date has been given for Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero and Wilson Odobert to make their comebacks.

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Today, 13:00By Ciaran Wiseman

Pep Guardiola has addressed the likelihood of Manchester City making signings in January.

The transfer window is now back open for Premier League clubs to bolster their squads.

City have been linked with several additions already this month and Guardiola believes they could make signings before the window closes.

He told reporters: "I don't know right now.

To add players in the situation that we are in when there are many consistent injured players then the club has to do it, but I don't know if it will be possible to do it."

Julian Alvarez was the last first-team signing to join City in January, arriving from River Plate in 2022.

Meanwhile, Savinho and Ilkay Gundogan were Guardiola's only additions back in the summer.

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Today, 12:57By Ciaran Wiseman

Pep Guardiola has praised James McAtee after his cameo against Leicester.

The young midfielder played a key part in Manchester City's second goal in the win last Sunday.

However, McAtee has still played just 26 minutes in the Premier League this season.

Asked about the 22-year-old making more starts, Guardiola told reporters: "Yes.

Fair play to him and how he’s handled that situation."

Dubravka has started Newcastle's last four Premier League matches, keeping clean sheets in each of them.

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Today, 12:00By Ciaran Wiseman

Marseille are keen on a January move for Fulham midfielder Andreas Pereira.

Former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi is interested in signing the 29-year-old this month.

According to The Times, the Cottagers fear Marseille will renew their interest in Pereira.

The French side saw a £20million bid for the Brazilian rejected during the summer.

Pereira has 18 months remaining on his deal at Craven Cottage, although the club hold the option of a further year.

Palmeiras have also shown an interest in the former Manchester United man in recent days.

In 17 Premier League appearances this term, Pereira has scored twice and provided an assist.

His performances have helped Marco Silva's side to seven wins already in the league, leaving them eighth in the table.

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Today, 11:40By Ciaran Wiseman

Altay Bayindir has received offers from across Europe, according to his agent.

However, the Manchester United goalkeeper wants to stay at Old Trafford this month.

Sefa Seyrek told Sports Digitale: "Altay had offers from many European clubs last summer.

"There are currently clubs that are interested, but Altay wants to stay and play in Manchester.

"The club definitely does not want to lose Altay."

The Turkish stopper has been the main back-up for Andre Onana since joining the Red Devils in 2023.

So far this season, he has made just three Carabao Cup appearances for United.

Bayindir's current contract at Old Trafford is set to expire in the summer of 2027.

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Today, 11:06By Ciaran Wiseman

Crystal Palace have reportedly seen a bid rejected by Slavia Prague for El Hadji Malick Diouf.

The 20-year-old left winger has emerged as a January target for Oliver Glasner.

However, Foot Mercato report that a £12.5million offer has been rebuffed by the Czech side.

Diouf only joined Slavia from Norwegian outfit Tromso a year ago and has since made 37 appearances.

Across those matches, the Senegal international has scored eight goals and provided three assists.

He has also shown his versatility by filling in at left-back on several occasions.

Diouf has also previously played at centre-back earlier in his career.

Palace made seven new signings during the summer but are yet to add to their squad so far this month.

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Today, 11:02By Ciaran Wiseman

Wolves are interested in signing Reims defender Emmanuel Agbadou this month.

According to L'Equipe, Vitor Pereira's side are willing to spend up to £16.5million on the 27-year-old.

Agbadou signed a new deal with Reims in September through to the summer of 2028.

The Ivorian international has made 14 Ligue 1 appearances so far this term.

Across those matches, he has helped his side keep three clean sheets, all coming in his last four appearances.

Wolves are also said to be interested in Manchester City target Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens.

Meanwhile, Saudi side Al Shabab and an unnamed European club are interested in Mario Lemina.

The midfielder could leave Molineux this month, with Wolves no opposed to cashing in on the 31-year-old.

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Today, 10:45By Ciaran Wiseman

Thomas Tuchel is set to be in the stands for Tottenham vs Newcastle on Saturday.

It comes after the new England boss officially started his role this week.

The likes of Dominic Solanke, James Maddison, Lewis Hall and Anthony Gordon will have the chance to impress Tuchel.

Meanwhile, Eddie Howe was asked about his presence in the stands during his pre-match press conference.

The Newcastle boss explained: "I'm sure the players will be aware of that, but I think for me it's irrelevant.

"It's us against Tottenham and we've got to make sure we turn up at the same place that we were against Manchester United, on the front foot and try and deliver a good performance."

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Today, 10:30By Ciaran Wiseman

Gabriel Jesus' turnaround in form has impressed Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta.

The Brazilian has scored six goals in his last four appearances for the Gunners.

It follows a run of one strike in his previous 20 matches for the club.

Speaking on Friday, Arteta explained: "It's about supporting our players and the players know that they have to go through some periods sometimes which is not how they planned.

"But, as well, they have to believe in themselves and we have to make sure that if one day they doubt, we are there to recognise and make sure they feel from our side how much we like them and how happy we are to have them."

The Arsenal boss also spoke highly of teenager Ethan Nwaneri following his display against Brentford.

He added: "He is a player that can play in various positions.

"It isn't a position that he has played a lot to be fair, even when he was at academy level, but he can adapt to the demands that we have in a few different positions.

I think he did really well the other day."

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Today, 10:09By Ciaran Wiseman

Mikel Arteta has played down any potential signings for Arsenal this month.

The Gunners are free to add to their squad along with the rest of the Premier League with the transfer window now open again.

However, Arteta explained in his pre-match press conference: "The focus is on the players that we have.

"If there is somebody in the market that we can afford and we believe they will have a real impact on the team then we have to be open for that possibility always.

"At the moment, the focus is on what we have."

Several current Arsenal stars have also been linked with exits, including Celtic target Kieran Tierney.

Arteta added: "All the players that are here, they want to focus on performing and impacting the team and if something happens there then we will assess it."

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Today, 10:07By Ciaran Wiseman

Mikel Arteta has provided updates on several of his players ahead of Arsenal's trip to Brighton.

The Gunners head to the south coast on Saturday evening as they look to cut the gap to leaders Liverpool.

Kai Havertz is set to be available again after illness, with Arteta explaining: "I think so, yes.

"The ones with illness, I think are going to be OK.

They will train today and if everybody is fine then they will be available."

As for Raheem Sterling, the Arsenal boss added: "He is starting to do some stuff on the pitch so that is great news.

"Let's see how he progresses next week and we will see if he is available for the following week."

Arteta also provided an update on long-term absentees Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu.

The Gunners manager revealed: "Ben is still a few weeks away and Tomi has done some stuff on the pitch but we have to see.

"It has been a long-term injury and we have to see how quick he progresses and how he reacts."

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Today, 09:46By Ciaran Wiseman

Juventus are interested in signing struggling Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee on loan, talkSPORT understands.

Zirkzee has struggled in the Premier League since signing for £34million in the summer.

New boss Ruben Amorim subbed the 23-year-old in the first-half against Newcastle, leading to boos and sarcastic cheers from the Old Trafford faithful.

Zirkzee made a beeline for the tunnel and reports claim he is now desperate to leave United after falling out with Amorim.

The Dutch forward has scored just three goals in 19 Premier League appearances for United this season.

However, he previously tallied 14 goals and nine assists for Bologna under current Juventus boss Thiago Motta.

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Today, 09:45By Ciaran Wiseman

Discussions are taking place over a return to Celtic for Kieran Tierney, according to reports.

The Arsenal full-back is a January target for his former club.

Fabrizio Romano reports that negotiations are underway for a potential deal between the Gunners and Celtic.

Tierney is also said to be keen on a return to Celtic Park this month.

The 27-year-old previously spent 14 years with Celtic after coming through the club's academy.

During that time, he made 170 appearances and won 11 trophies before joining Arsenal in 2019.

Tierney has just six months remaining on his deal at the Emirates Stadium and is set to become a free agent in the summer.

The Scotland international has made just one Carabao Cup appearance so far this term.

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Today, 09:41By Ciaran Wiseman

Arne Slot has sang the praises of Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk ahead of Liverpool's clash with Manchester United.

Discussing the Egyptian winger, Slot said: "I think it's difficult to compare players.

"If I only look at my own team, Virgil [van Dijk] also has an outstanding season but he doesn't have the numbers because he is a defender.

"The numbers Mo has speaks for itself.
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