Roma latest club to show interest in Zirkzee

Latest from Sky Italy, Lyall Thomas and Rob Dorsett:

Roma are interested in signing Joshua Zirkzee from Manchester United in January. 

The Italian club would prefer to sign him initially on loan, with a right to buy him if certain conditions are met. 

United are aware of the interest but are not thought to be actively looking to sell Zirkzee when the transfer window opens, and he has recently made an impact in the team. 

He started up front against West Ham last week and was a late substitute in the 4-1 win at Wolves on Monday night. 

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Saudi clubs considering January move for Salah after Liverpool fallout

Latest from SportsNews News' Kaveh Solhekol: 

Saudi Arabian clubs want to sign Mohamed Salah but they would have to have a clear indication that he is ready to play there before making a move for the Liverpool forward.

Salah would be a dream signing for the Saudi Pro League and senior football officials in the Kingdom believe his signing would be seen as a homecoming for all Arabs.

Salah has shown what can be achieved at the highest level by Arab and African footballers so his potential signing would have special meaning - far beyond the borders of Saudi Arabia.

As things stand, though, Liverpool have not received any approach for the player.

Clubs such as Al Ittihad and Al Hilal have tried to sign Salah over the past two years but the player has never shown the firm desire to leave the highest level of club football in Europe and move to the SPL.

Al Ittihad made a 150m verbal offer to sign Salah in September 2023 but the move was made very late in the window when the chances of a deal were slim.

There was a real prospect of Salah moving to the SPL before he signed a new Liverpool contract in April but talks were also held about a free transfer with rival clubs in the Premier League and Europe.

Salahs representatives have good relations with senior Saudi football officials and it is only a matter of time before Salah moves there - but only when he believes the time is right.

Any move for Salah would involve the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia and the Kingdoms Ministry of Sport.

SPL clubs have changed strategy and are now targeting younger players rather than stars approaching the end of their careers, but an exception would always be made for Salah.

However, Saudi officials believe they should no longer pay players more than they earn in Europe. They believe the quality of life in Saudi Arabia is better than Europe and playing in the SPL should be seen as an opportunity and a privilege rather than just a money-making exercise.

QPR auction only existing Odemwingie shirt

QPR will be auctioning the only Peter Odemwingie shirt that was made ahead of his failed move from West Brom to QPR in January 2013. 

Odemwingie, then of West Brom, thought he had secured a Deadline Day switch to QPR in January 2013 and drove to Loftus Road believing he would complete the formalities on the deal.

Instead, the Nigeria international was left outside Loftus Road in his car and refused entry into the stadium after both clubs maintained a fee had not been agreed.

In preparation for his transfer, QPR's head of retail Francis Atkinson made up a Odemwingie shirt, which is now being auctioned by the club on Wednesday at 4pm. 

'Aston Villa exploring deal for Gremio forward Alysson'

Aston Villa are exploring a deal for Gremio forward Alysson, according to The Athletic.

It is claimed Villa are expected to make an offer for the 19-year-old, with the right-winger fitting the profile of the attacker the club want.

Unai Emery's side have reportedly already registered a strong interest in Alysson, who scored once and provided two assists in the Brazilian top flight this season.

The report also says that, as well as potentially signing a winger in January, Villa are keen to recruit a centre-forward to provide depth behind Ollie Watkins.

Villa's reported winter window plans come with the club just three points off Premier League leaders Arsenal after they defeated the Gunners 2-1 at home on Saturday.

Villa also sit third in the Europa League table and are on course to qualify for the knockout stages of the competition.

Salah reports for training with future at Liverpool in question

Mohamed Salah reported for Liverpool training on Tuesday morning with his future at the club in question.

The Egypt forward was left out of the Reds travelling squad for the Champions League tie away to Inter Milan on Tuesday night following his extraordinary outburst after the Premier League match at Leeds on Saturday.

He instead reported for training at the clubs Kirkby base on Tuesday morning and posted a picture of himself in the training ground gym.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot said on Monday evening he had no clue whether Salah would play for the club again after his tirade at Leeds.

Asked whether Salah had played his last game for Liverpool, Slot replied: I have no clue. I cannot answer that question at this point in time.

I am a firm believer that there is always a possibility to return for a player. I can leave it with that I think.

Salah signed a new contract in April which made him the clubs highest-paid player, but said following the Reds match at Leeds that he had been thrown under the bus by the Merseyside club.

Salah said he was very, very disappointed to have been named among the substitutes for the third-successive match, and added: I got a lot of promises in the summer and so far I am on the bench for three games so I cant say they keep the promise.

I said many times before that, I had a good relationship with the manager and all of a sudden we dont have any relationship.

I dont know why but it seems to me, how I see it, that someone doesnt want me in the club.

Salah is due to be absent from the team later this month in any case, with the Africa Cup of Nations getting under way on December 21.

Under-pressure Alonso refuses to rule out Premier League return

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has not ruled out managing in the Premier League one day.

Alonso is under huge pressure at the Santiago Bernabeu following just two wins in seven La Liga matches, including a 2-0 defeat at home to Celta Vigo on the weekend when they had two players sent off, left them four points behind archrivals Barcelona at the top of La Liga.

Speaking ahead of his side's Champions League clash with Man City in the Spanish capital on Wednesday night, Alonso was quizzed on the possibilities of him taking charge of a Premier League club were he to leave Los Blancos.

"For sure," answered Alonso, who won the Champions League as a Liverpool player during his time at Anfield between 2004 and 2010.

"There's this bond with the English clubs and for sure with my former club, but at the moment this is my place, this is where I want to be.

"In the future, you never know what could happen."

'Bournemouth want Semenyo to stay until summer'

Bournemouth want Antoine Semenyo to stay until the end of the season despite interest from Premier League clubs over a January move, according to BBC Sport.

Last month,  that becomes active in January, but the release clause price drops in the summer of 2026.

Last week, SportsNews News reported that Tottenham are intensifying their interest in the 25-year-old ahead of the January transfer window. But Spurs face competition from Liverpool and Manchester City for the Ghana international.

In a fresh report, it is claimed that the Cherries would prefer to either keep Semenyo for the rest of the season by selling him at a lower price later, or agree a pre-contract in January for him to move after next summer's World Cup.

Andoni Iraola's side are reportedly exploring replacements, but do not have anyone immediately lined up.

Garnacho: I have no regrets over Man Utd exit

Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho says he has no regrets over his Manchester United summer exit.

The Argentina international joined the Blues in a 40m deal in August after he had pushed to leave Old Trafford.

The 21-year-old was no longer in Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim's plans, leading to an unsavoury departure.

Asked whether he had any regrets over his Man Utd exit, Garnacho replied: "No."

Then asked whether he was sad how it finished, he again replied: "No."

Garnacho later added on his switch to Stamford Bridge: Sometimes in life you have to change things to maybe take a step forward or to improve as a player.

I think it was the right moment, also the right club. So it was an easy decision.

Slot 'has no idea' if Salah will play for Liverpool again

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot says he was "surprised" by Mohamed Salah saying their relationship had broken down - and has cast doubt on whether the forward will play again for the club.