In recent football news, Manchester United's star forward Marcus Rashford has been making headlines with his desire to leave the club. Despite interest from four Premier League teams, Rashford is reportedly looking for a challenge outside of England. As speculation around his future intensifies, Rashford could potentially play in Manchester United's upcoming Carabao Cup match against Tottenham. However, Tottenham's manager, Ange Postecoglou, has expressed a lack of interest in the noise surrounding Rashford, focusing instead on the game.

Chelsea is facing its challenges with Ukraine forward Mykhailo Mudryk after he failed a drug test. Chelsea's manager, Enzo Maresca, has voiced support for Mudryk, emphasizing trust in the player's innocence despite the possibility of a four-year ban over the failed test for meldonium. This situation has brought additional scrutiny to the club as they navigate the fallout and prepare for future matches.

Transfer activities are buzzing with Real Madrid's pursuit of Chelsea's young talent, Josh Acheampong, facing a setback as he agrees to a new long-term contract with Chelsea, keeping him away from the clutches of other European giants. Meanwhile, Arsenal is reportedly weighing a big-money January move for a "top" Premier League star from a rival club, hinting at a potentially game-changing acquisition to bolster their squad.

Lastly, the football world is also talking about Vinicius Junior, who, after winning The Best FIFA Men's Player for 2024, declared his dedication to staying with Real Madrid amidst rumors of potential transfers. His commitment to Real Madrid was clear in his acceptance speech, squashing any speculation about his immediate future with the club.

Football fans are also watching the managerial movements closely, with rumors of Xavi in talks with Milan to potentially take over from Paulo Fonseca, adding an exciting twist to the managerial merry-go-round in European football.