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By Timothy Akintola

Check out new bits on van Dijk, Valencia, Leroy Sané, Tchouaméni and de Gea.

Virgil van Dijk close to agreeing to a contract extension with Liverpool.

Liverpool captain, Virgil van Dijk is one of three players at the club facing contract expiration at the season’s end. However, he’s been the most vocal about securing a new deal, unlike Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold. In an interview earlier this month, the 33-year-old confirmed ongoing talks, emphasizing his full focus on Liverpool and helping them win games. “I can say discussions are ongoing, but the future is uncertain. I’m just focused on Liverpool,” he said. Recent rumors on X suggest Van Dijk is nearing an agreement, with only one hurdle left: he seeks a three-year deal, while Liverpool is offering two years. To satisfy both sides, a two-year contract with an option for a third year seems likely. This potential compromise would align Van Dijk’s wishes with the club’s long-term plans for the defender.

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The RFEF postpones Madrid’s game against Valencia due to severe flooding.

Real Madrid’s La Liga game against Valencia, set for Saturday, has been postponed due to severe flash floods that have claimed at least 95 lives in Valencia province. The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) decided to suspend all professional matches in the area, prioritizing public safety amidst ongoing devastation from torrential rains that have caused widespread damage and left many unaccounted for. Alongside the Real Madrid-Valencia match, Villarreal’s fixture with Rayo Vallecano is also postponed, as well as several Segunda Division games, including Castellón-RC Ferrol, CD Eldense-SD Huesca, and Malaga-Levante. Liga F, the women’s league, has called off Valencia’s game against Deportivo La Coruña and Real Madrid’s match with Levante. La Liga will observe a moment of silence before all matches this weekend to honor the victims. Real Madrid now has additional preparation time ahead of their UEFA Champions League match against AC Milan on Tuesday.


Arteta reportedly interested in signing Bayern Munich winger, Leroy Sané.

Arsenal are reportedly “very interested” in signing Leroy Sané from Bayern Munich, with Mick Brown suggesting he expects the winger to leave his current club soon. Arsenal’s attacking options took a hit this summer when Emile Smith Rowe was sold, and Reiss Nelson was loaned to Fulham. Since then, the Gunners have struggled, drawing three and losing one of their Premier League games. Sané’s availability has drawn attention across the Premier League, especially as he’ll be free to negotiate a move abroad starting in January, with less than a year left on his contract. Arsenal previously pursued him during the summer but couldn’t finalize a deal. With limited depth on the right, Bukayo Saka has been overworked, and Sané’s experience in both the Premier League and Bundesliga could be a valuable addition to Mikel Arteta’s squad.

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Real Madrid open to selling Aurélien Tchouaméni in the summer.

According to emerging reports, Real Madrid are reportedly open to transferring Aurélien Tchouaméni due to concerns over his recent performances. Tchouaméni’s display in last month’s 1-1 derby against Atletico Madrid raised eyebrows, as veteran Luka Modrić, 39, ultimately made a greater defensive impact in midfield. As doubts grow around Tchouaméni, Real Madrid no longer view him as untouchable, according to Relevo. Instead, the club appears more inclined to prioritize Eduardo Camavinga’s role in the midfield. With Tchouaméni maintaining strong market value, Real Madrid are now willing to entertain offers from interested clubs. Additionally, the club is reportedly preparing an offer for Manchester City’s Rodri, further casting doubt on Tchouaméni’s future at the Bernabéu. As competition increases within Madrid’s midfield, Tchouaméni’s tenure as a central figure in the lineup may soon come to an end.


David de Gea’s last minute save gives Fiorentina 3 points against Genoa.

Fiorentina’s David de Gea played perhaps the most pivotal role in the team’s 1-0 victory over Genoa, securing him the Man of the Match award with a series of impressive saves. Fiorentina has now won six games in a row, moving up to fourth in the Serie A standings and overtaking Juventus. Former Inter and Atalanta player Robin Gosens scored the game’s only goal in the second half, but de Gea’s crucial saves preserved the lead and earned Fiorentina another three points. After a free-agent season, de Gea joined Fiorentina following 12 years in Manchester, quickly becoming a key player in their campaign. He currently leads the league in save percentage and ranks second in saves per 90 minutes. Unbeaten with de Gea in goal, Fiorentina’s strong start continues with the Spaniard’s steady presence in net.

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