Tony Mogan

Antonio Conte explained Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante did not feel at 100% to play against Roma, with the club choosing not to risk him.

Chelsea travel to the Italian capital looking to consolidate their place as Group C leaders after surrendering a lead at Stamford Bridge last time out.

Arsene Wenger says forgotten defender Mathieu Debuchy has impressed him as a centre-half, suggesting the Frenchman could have a future in that position at Arsenal.

Mousa Dembele says he believes he has shaken off injury problems that have plagued him this season and hopes to be involved against Real Madrid.

Manchester United are said to be among the clubs interested in signing Thomas Meunier should his first-team frustrations grow at Paris Saint-Germain.

Jurgen Klopp has hinted Daniel Sturridge could become Liverpool's first choice penalty taker after Mohamed Salah's miss on Saturday.

RB Leipzig insist Bayern Munich are not preparing a move for their striker Timo Werner, who is also linked with joining Liverpool.

Juventus have stepped up talks with Liverpool midfielder Emre Can and will try to get him to sign a pre-contract agreement in the New Year.

Manchester United were heavily linked with a move for Tottenham's Eric Dier in the summer but Jose Mourinho insists he got the player he always wanted in Nemanja Matic.

Former Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas is not on the brink of leaving Porto amid renewed interest from Liverpool.

Phil Jones and Eric Bailly are in contention to return from injury when Manchester United host Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.

Tottenham have confirmed Harry Kane is carrying a slight hamstring injury ahead of their visit to Manchester United.

Danny Drinkwater made his belated Chelsea debut against Everton on Wednesday with Antonio Conte confident he will have a role to play in the coming weeks.

Anderlecht midfielder Leander Dendoncker says he would already be a Manchester United player if the club had made a more firm bid to sign him last summer.

Carabao Cup quarter-final draw eventually has to be pre-recorded after a technical delay lasting almost two hours.

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho was pleased with his two-striker dynamic in the 2-0 win over Swansea City this week.

Manchester United will reportedly step up their scouting of Alex Grimaldo after the left-back impressed Jose Mourinho.

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe says Callum Wilson could make his Premier League return against Chelsea on Saturday.

Everton host Chelsea in the Carabao Cup fourth round in what is David Unsworth's first match in charge following Ronald Koeman's departure.

Barcelona full-back Nelson Semedo says he believes he will one day end up back at boyhood club Benfica later in his career.

Tottenham Hotspur take on West Ham in the Carabao Cup fourth round on Thursday with Juan Foyth in contention to start his second game for the club.

Manchester United duo Marcus Rashford and Ander Herrera will be assessed ahead of the clash with Tottenham after suffering knocks in the win over Swansea City.

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba could return from injury against Chelsea but his club could wait until after the international break.

Martin Olsson could be an injury doubt for Swansea's trip to Arsenal after picking up what appeared to be a hamstring injury against Manchester United.

Phil Jones missed Manchester United's Carabao Cup victory over Swansea but will be ready to return on Saturday against Tottenham, says Jose Mourinho.

Manchester United book their place in the Carabao Cup quarter-final after Jesse Lingard's double sealed a 2-0 win over Swansea City.

Chelsea have now opted against sending attacking midfielder Charly Musonda out on loan when the January transfer window opens.

Newcastle United striker will miss Saturday's match against former club Crystal Palace to a calf injury suffered last week.

Aymeric Laporte says he turned down offers to leave Athletic Bilbao, but did not rule out a move to Chelsea.