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MartÃnez Matheus Cunha officially confirmed his move by sending an emotional message to Atlético Madrid fans. FC Bayern are not working to sign Dibu Emiliano despite links — no talks ongoing. (Fabrizio Romano)
Alisson, Trent and Van Dijk set to return vs Villa on Boxing Day. Milner’s hamstring issue believed to be minor. (James Pearce)
Avram Grant has been appointed as the new head coach of Zambia. ( FAZFootball)
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to sign a 7-year deal with Saudi Arabia, worth £170m-a-year. The first two-and-a-half years as a player for Al-Nassr and the rest of the contract as an official ambassador for Saudi Arabia and their 2030 World Cup bid. (MARCA)
Real Madrid are now confident of winning the race to sign Dortmund's Jude Bellingham. Liverpool believe their chances are moderate. (BILD)
France have launched an official complaint over Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez's taunting of Kylian Mbappe (Daily Mail)
Benfica have turned down a 100m euro (£88m) bid from an unnamed club for Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez, who has been linked with Liverpool and Real Madrid, and will not sell for below the 21-year-old's 120m euro (£106m) release clause.
Real Madrid are interested in signing 24-year-old Italy midfielder Manuel Locatelli, who is on loan at Juventus from Sassuolo, if they miss out on Bellingham or Fernandez.
Chelsea have agreed a 12m euros (£10.5m) deal with Molde to sign Ivory Coast forward David Datro Fofana, 20. (Fabrizio Romano)
Chelsea and Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, 30, has snubbed a new six-year contract at Stamford Bridge because he believes the club are not showing him enough "respect" over wages. (Sun)
