13th Nov 2013
Midfielder Michael Carrick is close to signing a two-year contract extension with Manchester United.
Carrick could be sidelined until Christmas after receiving an injection to resolve a persistent Achilles tendon injury.
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers says Raheem Sterling's senior England debut last year against Sweden came too early. The player is currently in Gareth Southgate's Under-21 squad.
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Southampton midfielder Adam Lallana and forward Jay Rodriguez could make their England debuts against Chile on Friday after an injury to Michael Carrick and an agreement that Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere will used in one of England's two games. Roy Hodgson's side also face Germany on Tuesday.
Chelsea skipper John Terry is wanted by Galatasaray boss Roberto Mancini and is willing to match his current wages of £150,000 a week.
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Manchester City plan to buy a new defender in January. Manuel Pellegrini's side have struggled without injured captain Vincent Kompany in recent weeks.
Malaga have told former boss Pellegrini that they are not interested in selling goalkeeper Willy Caballero and midfielder Sergi Darder to City.
Chelsea midfielder Ramires says he has little interest in a proposed transfer to Real Madrid.
Borussia Dortmund are still keen on signing Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko but do not want to spend more than £15m in replacing Bayern Munich-bound forward Robert Lewandowski.
Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish flew out to Russia on Tuesday to hold talks with Dinamo Moscow head coach and former Chelsea defender Dan Petrescu about becoming the Eagles boss.
Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen is also in negotiations with Palace after the Dutchman turned down an opportunity to work in Qatar.
Roberto Di Matteo is still being paid £130,000 a week by Chelsea, despite being sacked as manager 12 months ago. The Italian was unable to reach a settlement after being dismissed last November, and will continue to receive the money until June 2014 unless he takes another job.
The Premier League is close to agreeing that the 2022 World Cup could be switched to November and December, according to Fifa secretary general Jerome Valcke.
Sunderland defender Phil Bardsley hopes to sign a new contract with the club after being reintegrated into the first team under new head coach Gus Poyet.
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