In the latest football news, several important stories have grabbed the attention of fans around the globe. Manchester United is once again focusing on Serie A talents for their January transfer window, showing interest in Milan's Theo Hernandez and Atalanta's midfielder Ederson. In the meantime, Chelsea has managed to seal a "bargain" deal with a £100k-per-week star for an outright move in 2025, demonstrating their intent to strengthen their squad for the upcoming seasons.

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has opened up about thriving under new coach Enzo Maresca, sharing his dreams of lifting the Premier League title. This comes alongside Chelsea's injury concerns, with manager Enzo Maresca revealing that both Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile will be missing action for a "long period," though there is a hopeful update on Reece James' condition.

On a larger scale, the UEFA Euro 2025 groups have been confirmed, sparking early predictions and excitement among fans about the continental competition. Moreover, Netflix has struck a landmark deal to broadcast the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, signaling a significant step towards increasing the accessibility and popularity of women's football across the globe.

In transfer news, speculation continues with reports of Liverpool pushing to sign a new £25m star, Newcastle making moves for their top target, and Southampton racing to secure an "amazing" £100m ace to bolster their squad further. Lastly, in Serie A, Lazio has received a blow with midfielder Matias Vecino expected to be out for two to three months due to a thigh injury, adding to the list of clubs facing challenges due to player injuries.