Joao Palhinha was a popular man over summer, with Bayern Munich notably coming close to sealing his services in what would have been a huge blow to Fulham.

The Cottagers have struggled to gain any kind of form this term, though, and as such will be keen to hang onto their prized asset - particularly having lost Aleksandar Mitrovic over the summer.

Marco Silva has already claimed that there has been 'no approach' despite a host of Premier League sides monitoring the Portugal star's situation - could that be a saga to develop over the next month?

Speculation had been mounting that Carlo Ancelotti was set to join up with the Brazil national side after his contract with Real Madrid ran out.

Ednaldo Rodrigues, president of the Brazilian FA (CBF) had told Reuters that the Italian manger was his primary target for the national team.

Yet, Real Madrid have announced that Ancelotti will now extend his contract until 2026.

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It looks like we're heading for a quiet transfer window for Tottenham despite the mounting injuries...

Ange Postecoglou has warned that there will be 'nothing magical' at the club in the next month, and called for his side to 'keep building'.

You can read more of what he had to say at the link below...

For any Newcastle fans hoping to see their injury-ravaged squad replenished next month, maybe look away now.

Eddie Howe has revealed that there has been no assurances of funds in the transfer window, with the Magpies restricted by Financial Fair Pla regulations.

Check out more on what Howe had to say ahead of the transfer window at the link below...

We heard earler about Lloris' potential move to LAFC, bringing about an end to an 11-year stay at Tottenham, but reports are suggesting that one is close to completion.

Fabrizio Romano now reports that Tottenham gave the MLS side the green light, with Postecoglou hinting a development could come 'in the next couple of days'.

If that deal does go through, is it a good one for all parties?

Arsenal may have broken the bank to get their hands on England star Declan Rice over the summer, but the general consensus is that he was still a bargain, so important has he been.

The midfielder has been a near ever-present for the Gunners in all competitions this term, although he didn't have the best of reunions with his former side last night.

Take a look at why Arteta thinks he was right to go all out for Rice over summer below...

The curious case of Varane this season could take another twist, as the strangely out-of-favour former France international is linked with an exit from Old Trafford.

He has plummeted down the pecking order at United, but although he has recently regained his spot, some of Europe's biggest clubs are thought to be monitoring the situation closely.

Take a look at the story below for more on that one...

Fabio Silva has not exactly had the desired impact at Wolves since joining for £35m from Porto three years ago.

As such the Portuguese youngster - who had been tipped for a very bright future indeed - is now off on another loan, in the hope that more minutes might brng the besst out of him.

For more on that one, check out the story below...

Arsenal have long been linked with Ivan Toney in a bid to add more goals to their attack, but Brentford's poor form could spell an end to any move for the English forward.

Toney is set to return to action next month, and his goals could prove crucial to Thomas Frank's side as they look to get back to their best in the top-flight.

For more on that one see the story linked below...

Mail Sport also reported exclusively that Hugo Lloris is in talks with MLS side LAFC over a January move.

The World Cup winner with France has been on the periphery at Tottenham after losing his spot and captaincy, and it looks like he could be bringing an end to his 11-year stint in north London next month.

To read more on that one you can check out the link below...

First up for you, we've got reports that Roberto Firmino could be linked with a move back to the Premier League not six months after leaving for Al-Ahli.

The Liverpool icon has not had the smoothest transition since his switch to the Saudi Pro League, but you'd think a player of his abilitis would be pretty high up on the shopping list of most Prem teams.

You can read all about that one in this morning's TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN which is linked down below...