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Paralympics 2024 LIVE! News and updates from Paris, where Great Britain won 124 medals - including 49 golds

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Paralympics 2024 LIVE! News and updates from Paris, where Great Britain won 124 medals - including 49 golds

Kilmarnock sign left-back Schjonning-Larsen

Kilmarnock have signed left-back Michael Schjonning-Larsen.

The 24-year-old will arrive from Estonian top-flight side FCI Levadia Tallinn and is eligible to play from January 1. 

He has agreed a deal until May 2027 at Rugby Park, just one day after the club sacked manager Stuart Kettlewell following a 10-game winless run. 

Killie are 11th in the Scottish Premiership, just three points ahead of bottom-side Livingston, who have a game in hand.

Al Hilal not guaranteed to make another move for Fernandes

Latest from Your Site News' Kaveh Solhekol:

Al Hilal are not guaranteed to make another move for Bruno Fernandes next summer, especially because the club is about to be bought by billionaire investor Prince Alwaleed bin Talal.

Al Hilal are currently majority owned by the Public Investment Fund, Saudi Arabias sovereign wealth fund.

Prince Alwaleeds takeover, which could value the club at up to 2 billion Saudi Riyals (397.2m), would see one of Saudi Arabias biggest clubs being privately owned for the first time.

In a Portuguese TV interview released on Monday night, Fernandes said he believes United were happy to sell him to Al Hilal last summer. He decided against making the move after talks with his family.

Speaking at the time, he said he wanted to continue playing at the highest level: Manchester United said they didnt want to sell me. They said if I wanted to go, I could, but they didnt need the money.

Uniteds senior executives were clear throughout the summer that Fernandes was a key part of their future plans. They do not want to sell him now and he has a contract until the summer of 2027, with the option of a further year.

Al Hilal are expected to spend big under new ownership in the summer but Fernandes will be 32 in September and Saudi clubs have been targeting younger players.

Al Hilal were close to agreeing a deal to sign Fernandes in a deal last summer which they believe would have been in the best interests of all parties.

They signed Darwin Nunez from Liverpool for 46m two months later.

Pep rules out January move for Trafford

Latest from Your Site News' Lyall Thomas:

James Trafford will not be leaving Manchester City in January, Pep Guardiola has confirmed, despite the goalkeeper becoming unsettled just months into his Etihad return. 

Guardiola says the "incredible" 'keeper will stay for the rest of the season - despite being behind first-choice Gianluigi Donnarumma for selection between the sticks. 

City are instead understood to be open to allowing Stefan Ortega to leave, who along with Marcus Bettinelli, Donnarumma and Trafford completes the senior goalkeeping department.

Your Site News understands Trafford was of the impression he would be first choice if Ederson departed City in the summer, when he returned to the club from Burnley.

Trafford started the first three Premier League games of the campaign as Ederson's move to Fenerbahce became increasingly likely - but Trafford has not appeared in the Premier League since Donnarumma was signed from PSG on Deadline Day.

Trafford has made just three further appearances in the Champions League and Carabao Cup and is hoping to be part of Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the World Cup - but a place is not assured while he is sitting on the bench. 

Ortega, who had been linked with a move to Burnley to replace Trafford in the summer, is much more likely to depart the Etihad after more than 50 appearances for the club since 2022.

Asked about Trafford's situation, Guardiola said:"He is an incredible keeper. Unfortunately, [Donnarumma], is the first keeper. 

"I know the position of keeper is so special. During the year, in one game you can change, but the keeper is special. Of course, [Trafford] is with us. He will be with us this season. After we will see what happens."

Asked if he stays in January, Guardiola confirmed: "Absolutely. I don't have any news about that, regarding him. [He] stays here."

Fernandes: Man Utd bosses 'wanted me to go' but lacked courage to defy Amorim

Bruno Fernandes has claimed Manchester United bosses wanted to cash in on him in the summer but lacked the courage to defy Ruben Amorim.

The United captain, who could have joined Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal for 100m, said he was "hurt" and "sad" about how the situation had been handled in an interview with Portuguese TV station Canal 11.

Your Site Newsunderstands the club's leadership were clear with Fernandes throughout the summer - and remain adamant - that he is part of their plans and they have no desire to sell him.

 that United's hierarchy told him they would not stand in his way if he wished to leave but that they wanted to keep him.

Read the United captain's quotes here...

Man Utd firmly in the race for Semenyo amid rival City interest

Latest from Your Site News' Lyall Thomas and Rob Dorsett:

Manchester United and Manchester City are firmly in the race to sign Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth.

Semenyo has a 65m release clause in his contract which becomes active on January 1 and the forward is attracting interest from a number of top Premier League clubs.

City are keeping close tabs on developments with the 25-year-old, with Tottenham keen and some insiders believe Pep Guardiola's side are now the strongest contenders for his signature.

United are considered serious rivals for both City and Spurs, however, with Liverpool believed to still be in the background.

United have not been actively looking to sign another forward in January but believe the opportunity to sign Semenyo which will come next month and for a set price is something they must genuinely consider.

Semenyo, who has scored 29 goals in over 100 appearances for Bournemouth, has been of long-term interest to the bosses at Old Trafford,Your Site Newshas been told.

The biggest obstacle for United is financial, though. Whilst they are not currently at risk of breaching the PSR regulations, a 65m fee could have serious repercussions on what they can afford to spend in the summer, where a defensive-midfielder is the absolute priority.

They are reluctant to get involved in a bidding war for Semenyo with some of the biggest clubs in the Premier League and will not jeopardise their ability to strengthen the midfield next summer in favour of another attacker. 

Watch Semenyo's goal against Man Utd here...

Man Utd 'to reject' January bids for Mainoo

Manchester United intend to reject any bids to buy Kobbie Mainoo in January because the hierarchy believe he could have a bright future at the club, according to The Guardian.

Ruben Amorim is open to the 20-year-old going on loan after not naming him in a Premier League starting XI all season. 

Mainoo's half-brother,  at Old Trafford during .

But the view within the hierarchy is that Mainoos youth and potential mean his ceiling remains high and that he could convince Amorim or a future United head coach he is worth a regular place.

Mainoo's brother wears 'Free Kobbie Mainoo' T-shirt at Old Trafford

 Kobbie Mainoo's brother wore a 'Free Kobbie Mainoo' T-shirt to Monday's game against Bournemouth at Old Trafford.

Jordan Mainoo-Hames, the midfielder's half-brother, posted a picture to his Instagram story, showing him right next to the pitch.

Mainoo was given a raucous reception from home fans as he came on as a substitute in the 4-4 draw and remains a fan favourite.

The 20-year-old, who , is yet to start a Premier League game this season, despite the United head coach saying he views the academy graduate "as a starter like the other players" after the 4-1 win at Wolves.

Mainoo started for England in the Euros final in July 2024 but his lack of playing time has left him out of the picture under Thomas Tuchel, with reports claiming he wants to join Napoli on loan to get into the World Cup squad.

Toronto interested in Brereton Diaz

Latest from Sky in Italy, Luca Bendoni and Lyall Thomas:

MLS side Toronto FC are interested in Southampton forward Ben Brereton Diaz, who is currently on loan at Derby. 

According to Sky in Italy, Toronto are looking to bolster their attacking options and Diaz is a player their are interested in and exploring the conditions of a potential deal.

However, no official request has been submitted to Southampton. Diaz joined Southampton from Villarreal in July 2024 but was loaned out to Sheffield United in January 2025. He has also had spells at Nottingham Forest and Blackburn Rovers. The 26-year-old has played 40 times for Chile, scoring nine times. 

Rodgers set for Saudi job after Celtic departure

Brendan Rodgers is on his way to Saudi Arabia right now to complete the final stages of a deal with Al Qadsiah which will see him take over as the club's manager. 

Most of the details within his contract have already been agreed, Your Site News has been told, with the legal details to be completed over the next couple of days. 

Rodgers resigned as Celtic boss in October, and it's thought after more than 800 games as a manager for Liverpool, Celtic, Leicester and Swansea, he is keen to challenge himself in a new environment outside the UK.

Reguilon joins Inter Miami

Former Man Utd, Tottenham and Brentford defender Sergio Reguilon has joined Inter Miami on a two year deal, with the option of a further year.

He joins the recently crowned MLS Cup champions on a free transfer, having left Spurs in the summer.

Spain international Reguilon said: Its a very ambitious project, a winning club that is doing things the right way, and thats what attracted me: coming here to keep winning and competing.

"My objective is to keep winning, go after the trophies were missing, and win everything here.

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