"It's a next crazy month in football, and I don't know. "I have experienced so many different situations that you thought the player is already here, and then he is not here, or you thought the player would definitely stay, and then he leaves. "The next 31 days will be everything is possible like always, and everything I say now might be wrong in two days."
Christopher Nkunku has made a breakthrough, opening his Serie A account after scoring in the Coppa Italia. This remains a transfer market issue to monitor in the coming days and weeks. Clearly, the brace against Verona has changed sentiment on Nkunku. One match won't change the assessments of all parties involved, but one match can certainly spark a spark, it can change the timing of certain discussions. And that's why I can confirm that there's some movement around Nkunku.
"It's not high on my agenda, with the squad we currently have, to be losing players. I think we will see as players return from injury, there is no certain thing until they are actually back and performing. "But if there is anyone in the squad that we feel would, between us and them, benefit from going, then we will certainly look at it from an individual basis."
I want to play. I'm not ready to call it quits by any means. I don't feel old. I've still got that hunger to play and do well. I just want the opportunity to show what I can still do. I feel like I can add value on the pitch but also show the right way to train, the right way to act on and off the pitch. I'm in the bracket now where I've been lucky enough to play for top clubs, win things and work with top managers. I know a lot more now than I did when I started out.
AC Milan are still looking for a central defender to add to their squad in January, and the option of a return for Thiago Silva has been mentioned again. Milan are playing with three centre-backs in a 3-5-2 system at present, with Fikayo Tomori, Matteo Gabbia and Strahinja Pavlovic as the established starting trio. Koni De Winter is the only real back-up, with David Odogu inexperienced and possibly heading out on loan in January.
Everton's stance is to keep the player at the club for a long time and they are currently in a strong position to do that since Ndiaye has a contract that runs until 2029. Iliman Ndiaye has been in fine form this season Ndiaye has been a positive for the Toffees this season and his performances, along with his understanding and partnership with Jack Grealish, has caught the attention of supporters and pundits alike.
Federico Chiesa's future has become a big talking point in recent weeks. While he had a promising start to the season, the Italian international hasn't had regular game time at Anfield. As a result, multiple top clubs are interested in signing the former Juventus star. Liverpool could sell Federico Chiesa According to Pete O'Rourke via Football Insider, Liverpool could look to cash in on the 28-year-old amidst growing interest from Serie A clubs.
It is TRUE: Ibrahima Konate wants his future sorted shortly. Konate knows that Liverpool would like to sell him if he's not prepared to sign a new contract, so he has to decide now. Bayern have said they're interested, so it could be difficult for them if the Frenchman decides to sign a new contract at Liverpool. That's because they're already set to lose another option in Marc Guehi, who is very close, at the moment, to signing for Liverpool.
CEO Thelwell and chairman Stewart paid the price for the failed appointment of former boss Russell Martin and an expensive transfer recruitment in the last window that was heavily criticised. Former Sheffield Wednesday manager Rohl was the man chosen to replace Martin at the helm at Ibrox and will now have heavy involvement in any recruitment when the window re-opens.
The January transfer window could see Santiago Gimenez make a swift move to the Premier League with both Sunderland and Brentford showing interest in the attacker, according to Calciomercato. The Mexican international's time at the San Siro has been far from smooth. Since joining AC Milan from Feyenoord in a deal worth over 30 million during the January 2025 window, Gimenez has struggled to replicate the electric form that made him one of Europe's most coveted young forwards.