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Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has firmly dismissed rumours linking Lionel Messi with a January 2027 return to Newell's Old Boys. Despite turning 39, the Argentine icon remains in sensational form with 29 goals this season and is fully committed to his Inter Miami contract running until 2028.

The Manchester United board have reportedly reached an informal agreement over Michael Carrick's future following a dismal run of results. Meanwhile, Barcelona gear up for a massive Champions League clash against Aston Villa.

French police launch an investigation into a Ballon d'Or leak scandal, while Aston Villa threaten legal action against Jamie Carragher. Elsewhere, Diego Simeone closes in on a historic La Liga record and Chelsea make a firm decision on wonderkid Estevao Willian.

Arsenal have suffered a major injury blow ahead of their crucial clash with Liverpool, while Tottenham receive a fitness boost with James Maddison's return. Elsewhere, Thibaut Courtois has committed his future to Real Madrid until 2028 as Barcelona open talks with Liverpool over Ronald Araujo.

Real Madrid are set for a historic ownership restructure, while Martin Odegaard paves the way for a Bayern Munich move as Barcelona and Atletico Madrid battle for a Manchester United defensive rock.

Pep Guardiola is set to rest five key Manchester City stars ahead of their Premier League clash with Brighton. Meanwhile, Real Madrid have triggered Jacobo Ramon's buy-back clause, and Atletico Madrid target a sensational January swoop for Victor Osimhen.

Barcelona have reportedly shocked the transfer market by putting a €50m price tag on Jules Kounde ahead of a potential move to Chelsea, while the La Liga title race intensifies with Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe going head-to-head.

RCD Espanyol have sacked manager Manolo Gonzalez following a shock Copa del Rey exit and a dismal La Liga run, swiftly appointing former Barcelona assistant Eder Sarabia on a deal until 2028.

Spanish football has been rocked by a tragic rail accident in Toledo, forcing the urgent postponement of 24 Copa del Rey fixtures. Meanwhile, struggling Espanyol have sacked manager Manolo González, appointing Eder Sarabia to spearhead their La Liga survival bid.

World football has been rocked by reports that China has flatly rejected an apology from Kylian Mbappé. Meanwhile, La Liga is plunged into mourning following a tragic train crash in Toledo, alongside Dani Carvajal's highly controversial transfer to Getafe.