Arsenal’s Gabriel Magalhães faces a month on the sidelines

Arsenal are set to discover the full extent of the thigh injury suffered by Gabriel while on international duty amid concerns he faces several weeks out. The centre-back limped off in visible discomfort during Brazil’s friendly against Senegal at Emirates Stadium over the weekend and has returned to Arsenal for treatment. The early fears are that the 27-year-old will miss a minimum of four weeks, with sources indicating the defender’s absence could stretch to January.

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Kylian Mbappé seeking €263m from PSG

Kylian Mbappé is seeking €263 million from Paris Saint-Germain, claiming unpaid wages and damages, while his former club is demanding €240 million as compensation for his failed transfer to Al-Hilal. The long running financial dispute finally reached a Paris labour court today however it is expected it will take several weeks before a decision is reached.

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Only one Premier League scheduled for St Stephen’s Day

The “expansion of European club competitions” has led to there being just one game on 26 December in the English top flight, says the Premier League. St Stephen’s Day fixtures have been a long-standing tradition in English football but this year the only Premier League game will be Manchester United’s home match with Newcastle United (20:00 GMT).

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Nottingham Forest in advanced talks to appoint Sean Dyche

Sean Dyche has agreed verbally to take over as Nottingham Forest’s new manager. Negotiations progressed late on Sunday night, with both parties keen to sort a deal quickly, and in time for Dyche to have some time preparing the team before Thursday’s Europa League match against Porto.

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Nottingham Forest sack Postecoglou after 39 days in charge

Nottingham Forest have sacked Ange Postecoglou after he failed to win any of his eight games in charge. Forest were beaten 3-0 at home by Chelsea on Saturday lunchtime and within 20 minutes of the full-time whistle, the club announced Postecoglou had been dismissed. By that time, he had already left the City Ground after just 39 days at the helm. Sean Dyche is an early contender to take over the Reds.

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