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In recent football news, Napoli is facing challenges in finding a replacement for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia by 2025, with struggles involving targets at Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund. Manchester United is firm on not lowering the asking price for Alejandro Garnacho, and Dortmund won’t sell Karim Adeyemi in January. Meanwhile, in Serie A, Roma is set to take on Genoa with significant players leading the lineup, aiming to gain momentum against a difficult opponent.
Liverpool has initiated conversations with a high-profile player from Bayern Munich, signaling potential strategic moves in their lineup. Arsenal and Nottingham Forest are reportedly competing for Brentford forward Yoane Wissa in the January transfer window, while Lazio's eagle handler has made headlines due to a unique standoff with police at the training ground. Additionally, West Ham is preparing an offer for a prolific striker following their manager's request for a new key player.
In other notable stories, Manchester City is reportedly planning a bid for a significant player to enhance their squad, which could impact the performance of existing team members like Jack Grealish. The Premier League has dropped a major financial case against Everton, which means the club will face no further action related to Profit and Sustainability Rules charges. Lastly, discussions and decisions are expected surrounding Manchester United’s stadium plans, indicating potential major developments for the club's infrastructure and financial growth.
These highlights encompass important shifts in player transfers, club strategies, and league dynamics, setting the stage for what promises to be an eventful period in football.
1 | Liverpool | 20 | 28 | 47 |
2 | Arsenal | 21 | 22 | 43 |
3 | Nottingham Forest | 21 | 10 | 41 |
4 | Newcastle | 21 | 15 | 38 |
5 | Chelsea | 21 | 15 | 37 |
6 | Manchester City | 21 | 9 | 35 |
7 | Aston Villa | 21 | -1 | 35 |
8 | Bournemouth | 21 | 7 | 34 |
9 | Brighton | 21 | 3 | 31 |
10 | Fulham | 21 | 2 | 30 |
11 | Brentford | 21 | 3 | 28 |
12 | Manchester United | 21 | -3 | 26 |
13 | West Ham | 21 | -14 | 26 |
14 | Tottenham | 21 | 11 | 24 |
15 | Crystal Palace | 21 | -5 | 24 |
16 | Everton | 20 | -11 | 17 |
17 | Wolves | 21 | -17 | 16 |
18 | Ipswich | 21 | -17 | 16 |
19 | Leicester | 21 | -23 | 14 |
20 | Southampton | 21 | -34 | 6 |
1 | Atletico Madrid | 19 | 22 | 44 |
2 | Real Madrid | 19 | 24 | 43 |
3 | Barcelona | 19 | 29 | 38 |
4 | Athletic Club | 19 | 12 | 36 |
5 | Villarreal | 19 | 3 | 30 |
6 | Mallorca | 19 | -2 | 30 |
7 | Real Sociedad | 19 | 4 | 28 |
8 | Girona | 19 | 2 | 28 |
9 | Rayo Vallecano | 19 | 0 | 25 |
10 | Real Betis | 19 | -2 | 25 |
11 | Osasuna | 19 | -5 | 25 |
12 | Celta Vigo | 19 | -2 | 24 |
13 | Sevilla | 19 | -7 | 23 |
14 | Las Palmas | 19 | -5 | 22 |
15 | Getafe | 19 | -3 | 19 |
16 | Leganes | 19 | -11 | 19 |
17 | Espanyol | 20 | -13 | 19 |
18 | Alaves | 19 | -10 | 17 |
19 | Valladolid | 20 | -25 | 15 |
20 | Valencia | 19 | -11 | 13 |
1 | Napoli | 20 | 20 | 47 |
2 | Inter | 19 | 31 | 44 |
3 | Atalanta | 20 | 23 | 43 |
4 | Lazio | 20 | 6 | 36 |
5 | Juventus | 20 | 15 | 34 |
6 | Fiorentina | 19 | 12 | 32 |
7 | AC Milan | 19 | 10 | 31 |
8 | Bologna | 19 | 4 | 30 |
9 | AS Roma | 21 | 4 | 27 |
10 | Udinese | 20 | -5 | 26 |
11 | Genoa | 21 | -12 | 23 |
12 | Torino | 20 | -5 | 22 |
13 | Lecce | 20 | -18 | 20 |
14 | Empoli | 20 | -6 | 20 |
15 | Como | 20 | -11 | 19 |
16 | Verona | 20 | -20 | 19 |
17 | Parma | 20 | -10 | 19 |
18 | Cagliari | 20 | -14 | 18 |
19 | Venezia | 20 | -15 | 14 |
20 | Monza | 20 | -9 | 13 |
1 | Bayern Munich | 17 | 40 | 42 |
2 | Bayer Leverkusen | 17 | 18 | 38 |
3 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 18 | 18 | 36 |
4 | RB Leipzig | 17 | 5 | 30 |
5 | VfB Stuttgart | 17 | 6 | 29 |
6 | FSV Mainz 05 | 17 | 9 | 28 |
7 | VfL Wolfsburg | 17 | 9 | 27 |
8 | SC Freiburg | 17 | -5 | 27 |
9 | Werder Bremen | 17 | -1 | 26 |
10 | Borussia Dortmund | 18 | 1 | 25 |
11 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 17 | 0 | 24 |
12 | FC Augsburg | 17 | -14 | 19 |
13 | Union Berlin | 17 | -9 | 17 |
14 | FC St. Pauli | 17 | -9 | 14 |
15 | FC Heidenheim | 17 | -13 | 14 |
16 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 17 | -14 | 14 |
17 | Holstein Kiel | 17 | -18 | 11 |
18 | Vfl Bochum | 17 | -23 | 9 |