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Free agent Mario Balotelli is close to a Serie A return, West Ham could move for Chelsea's Ben Chilwell in January, renewing Jamal Musiala's contract is a priority for Bayern Munich. Former Italy striker Mario Balotelli, 34, is close to joining Serie A side Genoa as a free agent. (Sky Italy), external West Ham could make a move for 27-year-old English left-back Ben Chilwell from Chelsea in January. (Inside Track podcast, via Team talk) , external Renewing 21-year-old Germany attacking midfielder Jamal Musiala's contract, which currently runs until 2026, is a priority for Bayern Munich. (Bild - in German), external Crystal Palace are reluctant to re-open talks with Newcastle United about England defender Marc Guehi, 24, in the January window. (Football Insider), external Barcelona believe a contract renewal with Brazil winger Raphinha will happen. The 27-year-old's current deal runs until 2027. (Diario Sport - in Spanish), external Meanwhile, discussions over a new deal between Barca and Spain midfielder Pedri, 21, are progressing well. (Fabrizio Romano), external Borussia Dortmund currently have no plans to replace Nuri Şahin as manager despite the club sitting in seventh place in the Bundesliga following Saturday's defeat by Augsburg. (Sky Germany), external Juventus are set for fresh talks with Udinese over a deal to sign 24-year-old Italy striker Lorenzo Lucca. (Rudy Galetti), external Barcelona are interested in signing Porto's 25-year-old Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa, who is also wanted by Manchester City, but his inflated price of 45m euros (£37. 5m) makes a deal complicated. (Sport - in Spanish), external Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo signed a contract extension in the summer but interest from clubs like Newcastle and Tottenham may see Bournemouth offer the 24-year-old another new deal to keep him at the club. (Football Insider), external Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Man Utd hold talks to replace Ten Hag - Saturday's gossip Get football news sent straight to your phone Ruthless Barcelona thrash Real Madrid to go six points clear Sainz on Mexico City pole, but Norris 'happy' with third Why Slot's Liverpool still have a lot to learn - Benitez Political language with Armando Iannucci and Helen Lewis Which political buzzwords are strong and stable and which are a crock of covfefe? Go on a guided tour of the home of your nightmares Look at techniques used by master filmmakers who know how best to chill us to the bone Journey through Great British bands with Johnny Marr A beautifully curated series spanning from the 1960s to the contemporary era Barry has a secret, but it's not what his wife suspects Bernadine Evaristo's life-affirming story about being true to yourself, starring Lennie James Why Slot's Liverpool still have a lot to learn - Benitez 'Oh my goodness' - Wieffer error allows Wolves to snatch point. Video'Oh my goodness' - Wieffer error allows Wolves to snatch point One last collapse in my final Test as correspondent - Agnew Is Wolves' late fightback a turning point for O'Neil? How 'impressive' Southampton caused problems for Man City. Video How 'impressive' Southampton caused problems for Man City 'I want to be first full-back to win Ballon d'Or' 'The best players in England' - Stokes backs batters England suffer defeat by Germany in seven-goal thriller. Video England suffer defeat by Germany in seven-goal thriller More questions than answers for England in defeat Why does A$AP Rocky want to buy Tranmere? Video Why does A$AP Rocky want to buy Tranmere? Cowan-Dickie on neck surgery and quitting Call of Duty 'I love this game to the death of me' - why Tagovailoa returned Dodgers hit first walk-off grand slam in World Series history. Video Dodgers hit first walk-off grand slam in World Series history 'Back into fashion' - Wood & Haaland lead revival of old-fashioned forward 'The love is different' - Benteke on Villa, MLS and Messi 'Trailblazer' Houghton honoured at Wembley Sutton's predictions v rapper & Man Utd fan Nemzzz Deportivo went to brink - now they believe in new beginning 'I need to go to team at bottom of table in England' Video'I need to go to team at bottom of table in England' Before his 400th GP, how well do you know Alonso? © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.