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Chelsea striker, Michy Batshuayi is a loan target for former club, Marseille with the 23-year-old having struggling for first-team chances at Stamford Bridge.
Interim England manager Gareth Southgate has said on the topic of England captaincy "The most important thing at this time is leadership, on and off the field. I think that Wayne has provided that over the last two years. The way he has matured into that role is really impressive and there was no doubt in my mind about keeping him in that position."
The Cameroonian football legend Rigobert song suffered from a stroke recently and is alledged to be in a critical condition. Football legends such as Robbie Fowler and Samuel Eto'o have sent in their best wishes. Let's join the footballing world in praying for the full recovery of one of Cameroon's proudest sons.
Roberto Di Matteo has been sacked by Aston Villa following a dismal start to the season. He won 1 of his 12 games in charge.
Manuel Locatelli spilt tears of joy after scoring a wonder goal to open his account for AC Milan. He told the media "This [goal] was for my family and everyone that believed in me. This is a moment every child waits for and I still can't believe it. When I heard the noise from the crowd. I couldn't believe it. I just started running and it was all true."
Steven Gerrard has talked up Jordan Henderson's contribution to Liverpool, and also praised his goal against Chelsea. He said "He didn't get off to the best of starts – he knows that himself – but he has worked tremendously hard to improve in every single department. He really cares. He has shown bits of quality in games this season – especially in the win at Chelsea. The way he presses, the work rate, the high intensity. Look at that goal at Stamford Bridge. If any other player had scored that goal the world would have gone nuts."
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is 35 years old today!
Dele Alli was delighted to beat Manchester City, bringing Pep Guardiola's perfect start as City coach to an end. Alli said "It's massive. I think it's a big statement from us. We knew what we're capable of, we knew we'd have chances if we stuck to our game plan and it took it to them."
Liverpool utility man James Milner thinks that his decision to retire from international football was the right one and thinks that he would not start for the national team anyway. He said "I think I made the decision at the time that was best for everyone. I am also playing left-back at the moment and there are a number of very good left-backs who would be ahead of me. I think it is still the right decision."
Cancelo is rated at €25 million and Barcelona are looking at him as a solid option for the right back berth. The full back has put in some excellent performances, and at 22, is soon going to be at his peak. Cancelo could follow in the footsteps of former team mate Andre Gomes in joining Barcelona from Valencia.
Benfica's Alex Grimaldo is being scouted by Manchester United, and the full back's performances have justified United's interest. He might replace Matteo Darmian in the squad.
Full back Matteo Darmian has reportedly agreed a deal to move to Serie A side Inter Milan in January. He will move to the Italian side on loan from Manchester United.
Arsenal right back Hector Bellerin is set to be offered a new 5 year deal to stay with the Gunners, with the news that Barcelona are interested acting as a catalyst for the offer.
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte spoke of his satisfaction of Victor Moses's performance against Hull on Saturday, and he said “I think Moses played an incredible game. In defensive situations and offensive situations because he is working very hard and he deserved to play."
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger spoke about his reasons for placing Alexis Sanchez up front and said "I reflected at the end of the season and I decided to try it with Sanchez. He has similarities with (Luis) Suarez. He goes at you."
Stoke right back Glen Johnson has been rewarded for his good form in the Premier League by Gareth Southgate, and reclaims a spot in the England national team. Johnson is in the side for the first time since the 2014 world cup.
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Francesco Guidolin has been sacked as the Swansea manager and have appointed Bob Bradley as their new manager all in the same tweet.