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Reported Celtic target Louis Munteanu's asking price has been significantly reduced, it has been claimed, while Dundee head coach Steven Pressley is already planning January signings. Cluj would now accept less than 4.5m for 23-year-old striker Louis Munteanu, for whom Celtic reportedly had a 6.9m bid rejected in the summer before the Romanian club claimed a 17m transfer to Ajax or Valencia fell through, according to FCSB owner George Becali.

Malacia has not made a first team appearance for Man United since being substituted at half-time against FCSB in the final league phase fixture of the Europa League back in January. The Dutchman, who joined the Red Devils from Feyenoord for 13million in July 2022, was subsequently sent out on loan to PSV Eindhoven for the second half of last season and went on to make 12 appearances across all competitions.

"There was no offer. The only thing I do know is that City were looking for a full-back and of course they asked us if Koundé was on the market. And we told them no. So there was no offer or any negotiation."

Enzo Maresca has done more for Chelsea's ownership group than any manager they've previously hired. He's delivered them from the one criticism that would have defined their tenure, that this model doesn't win trophies. In his first season, he didn't just qualify for the Champions League, he secured a fourth-place finish, the club's highest league position since the takeover nearly three years ago. Then came the Conference League triumph, followed by an against-the-odds victory in the Club World Cup.

Bayern have been simply outstanding in the Bundesliga this season. They have won all five of their games so far, scoring 22 goals already. The German giants are heading into this fixture on the back of a 4-0 win against Werder Bremen, and Vincent Kompany's side are riding high on momentum. In recent weeks, there has been considerable discussion about Harry Kane's future.

Bayern were interested in Martinelli in the last summer window, this is true! Falk said. Indeed, he was a topic on a long, long list certainly considerably lower on the list than Nico Williams and Jamie Gittins. However, they didn't get either of the two, so they had ideas about new players and Martinelli indeed was one of the players.

Wolverhampton Wanderers are being linked with Flamengo's highly rated talent Wallace Yan, with reports in Brazil suggesting the Premier League club could revisit their interest in January. The 20-year-old attacker has been on Wolves' radar since the summer transfer window, and speculation over his future is resurfacing amid uncertainty about his role in Rio de Janeiro. According to claims from BolaVip, Wallace Yan has a release clause for foreign clubs set at around 60m (51m).

"It is a process. We need time, and we need matches, and they are coming," Hjulmand told a press conference on Friday. "We are very optimistic, and I think we have a great team. We can build an outstanding team, but we are still building it up. "A lot of new players, new coaches, that's how it is. But in every game we have to get results."

Crystal Palace managed to retain key players like Jean Philippe-Mateta and Marc Guehi, despite notable departures during the summer transfer window. Eberechi Eze completed a high-profile move to Arsenal, and Palace were very close to losing their captain Guehi, to Liverpool. Meanwhile, Mateta attracted interest from multiple clubs as well. However, Palace were adamant that they did not want to lose him. They will be delighted to have kept the two players eventually.

"I play for a top club. This is maybe one of the top three in the world, It's Liverpool -- of course they are going to buy top players; of course the competition is high. If I don't want competition, I go to another team. But I want the competition, I want to play here. Competition helps you to become a better player."

After four matchdays, Werder sit in mid-table with four points. The 4-0 away win at Borussia Mönchengladbach was outstanding, with the team impressively demonstrating their attacking potential. The 3-0 defeat to SC Freiburg, on the other hand, was anything but, with Bremen finding it all but impossible to break down the Breisgau side's tight defence. These inconsistencies have characterised the start to the season: Werder have shown they can be dangerous against any opponent,

He's started the season well, he's the kind of player you can see one of those Premier League clubs maybe taking him. The position he plays and the way he's started, you know he's going to be a real big player for Leicester. So they [Leicester] will really have to brace themselves for that because I think that will definitely happen if he continues to have this great form.

Kylian Mbappé, David Alaba, Antonio Rüdiger and Trent Alexander-Arnold are recent examples of the brilliant business Los Blancos have managed to pull off. Now, they could potentially follow the same formula to acquire Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano. Upamecano is entering the final year of his contract with Bayern Munich and, according to MARCA, the Frenchman's agent has already been in contact with Real Madrid to gauge any possible interest for a move in the summer of 2026.

Deco has a truly luxurious deal on the table in Munich: a two-for-one deal with Harry Kane and Dayot Upamecano as the main players. Two profiles that fit the Blaugrana's needs and could be within reach next summer. Harry Kane, on the agendaThe English striker remains one of the most sought-after names on the European scene. At 32, he maintains an enviable goal-scoring ability and his form has not suffered in the Bundesliga or the Champions League.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers, who worked with Raheem Sterling at Liverpool, could be the pivotal factor in enticing the 30-year-old out-of-favour winger to leave Chelsea for the Scottish champions in a surprise move in the upcoming transfer windows. (Football Insider), external Celtic could be bracing themselves for offers from Premier League clubs for Canada right-back Alistair Johnston after the 26-year-old said it would be a dream of any player to move to England. (Football Insider), external