Sunderland are reportedly looking to build on their sensational return to the Premier League by securing one of the most productive attackers in Portugal. With the Black Cats currently sitting in the top six, manager Regis Le Bris is keen to add more firepower to his squad during the January window, with Brazilian star Andre Luiz emerging as a top target.
Starting with the hosts, watching their Taca de Portugal adventure come to a shock end last week as they slumped to a 1-0 loss at home against AFS, Vitoria are desperately seeking an immediate response here. Suffering a first defeat across any competition since returning from November's international break, Luis Pinto's side will be more than aware that they have another monumental challenge on their hands in midweek.
West Ham United have reportedly informed Brazilian teenager Luis Guilherme that he is free to find a new club in the January transfer window, just months after his arrival in East London. The 19-year-old exciting winger, who joined with a reputation as one of South America's brightest prospects, has struggled to adapt to the Premier League, leading the club to sanction an early exit.
Inter Milan moved up to fifth in Serie A with a much-needed 2-0 victory over Cagliari on Saturday to make it three wins on the bounce in all competitions. Lautaro Martinez scored nine minutes into the game and Francesco Esposito found the net eight minutes from time to give Cristian Chivu's side an important three points. Juventus, meanwhile, stuttered in their pursuit of catching league leaders Napoli as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Atalanta at Allianz Stadium.