With less than a week to go until the January transfer window opens, Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea are among the Premier League sides preparing for a busy month of negotiations. The vast majority of clubs are currently struggling with mounting injury problems, and the January window therefore comes at the ideal time for squads to be bolstered and depth concerns to be rectified. Newc...Full Story »

Ange Postecoglou defended his “tired” Tottenham team after they were blown away in a six-goal thriller at Brighton.Joao Pedro struck a brace of penalties while Jack Hinshelwood and Pervis Estupinan produced fine strikes in a well deserved 4-2 victory for Roberto De Zerbi’s men.While Alejo Veliz and Ben Davies scored in the final 10 minutes, Spurs were second best for much of th...Full Story »

RESHMIN CHOWDHURY left fans stunned as she hit the gym and showed off her figure. Many choose to relax over the Christmas period - but not the TNT Sports host. Reshmin Chowdhury wowed in her gym outfit Credit: Instagram @reshmintv Reshmin works for TNT Sports Credit: Instagram @reshmintv Reshmin always finds time in her busy schedule to keep in shape and she posted a snap of herself working ...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag was given a boost on Wednesday as midfielder Mason Mount returned to training with Manchester United. WHAT HAPPENED?Mount has not featured for the Red Devils since a substitute appearance against Luton on November 11, having been out of action with an injury. The 24-year-old stepped up his recovery in midweek by getting back on the training pitch, United confirmed on Wednesday. ...Full Story »

Newcastle United are hopeful of signing Manchester City's Kalvin Phillips on loan in January as the club has made him their top target. WHAT HAPPENED?The Magpies are yet to initiate formal talks with Manchester City over a possible move for the midfielder but they have made him the club's priority target in the upcoming January transfer window, according to The Telegraph. Newcastle United's ...Full Story »

Ex-Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo could be in line for a move to the United States. The Argentine is a friend of footballing legend Lionel Messi, who now plays for Inter Miami in MLS. Messi has secured the likes of Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets and Luis Suarez for Inter in the past few months. Continental 590 radio reports Rojo could be the next of his friends to join him for the comi...Full Story »

Bayern Munich are planning a bid to sign Raphael Varane from Manchester United and are willing to pay around €20 million (£17m/$22m) for the defender. WHAT HAPPENED?Bayern hope to strengthen at centre-back in the January transfer window and have set their sights on the France international to enhance Thomas Tuchel's options, Sport reports. The German giants have also been linked wi...Full Story »

Newcastle United and Premier League legend Alan Shearer has urged his former club to sign David de Gea in the January transfer window. WHAT HAPPENED?The ex-Magpies star wants the club to sign a new goalkeeper and a striker in the January transfer window to bolster their squad ahead of the second phase of the season. He has recommended former Manchester United custodian and free agent De Gea's...Full Story »

Arsenal eyeing move for Bayern star in January Arsenal are plotting a shock January move for Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt, according to The Athletic (via The Sun). Mikel Arteta recently mentioned that he is keen on making new additions to the squad in the January transfer window but it remains to be seen if they manage to meet Bayern's asking price amid the club's financial constr...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino praised match-winner Noni Madueke’s determination to prove his Chelsea worth after he came off the bench to score a late penalty in his side’s 2-1 win over Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge.Roy Hodgson’s side looked like they had done enough to earn a deserved point as the game ticked into its final moments, until the result turned after a clumsy challenge m...Full Story »

Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes praised his players’ battling qualities after a Marley Watkins goal sealed a 1-0 cinch Premiership win at St Mirren.The Ayrshire side moved four points clear of their vanquished opponents after keeping a clean sheet for a fourth-successive away game.And McInnes said: “We wanted ball carriers and thankfully we had a brilliant passage of play for the go...Full Story »

Livingston manager David Martindale was left ruing his best side’s chance falling to defender Mikey Devlin as they fought out a goalless draw with St Johnstone.However, the Lions boss insists he was “fairly happy” with elements of his side’s display despite remaining rooted to the foot of the cinch Premiership.Midfielder Scott Pittman and striker Bruce Anderson also passe...Full Story »

Brentford boss Thomas Frank told Nathan Collins he will never have a worse match after his horror show in the 4-1 defeat against the defender’s former club Wolves.Collins arguably had his best game for Wolves – but unfortunately the centre-half left Molineux to join Brentford in June.The Bees’ record signing endured a nightmare evening, handing Wanderers two goals with terrible...Full Story »

According to transfer insider Dean Jones, West Ham could make a move for Chelsea star Ian Maatsen when the January window opens. The player was subject to interest from the Hammers as well as Burnley in the summer as well but he decided to stay at the club and fight for his place, a decision that has not worked out for him. He has found it difficult to get minutes under Pochettino this seaso...Full Story »

Birmingham manager Wayne Rooney admitted he could have replaced his whole team at half-time after a 3-1 Championship defeat to Stoke at St Andrew’s.First-half goals from Jordan Thompson and Lynden Gooch put Stoke 2-0 ahead and Andre Vidigal made it three before Jay Stansfield’s 69th-minute consolation as Stoke ended a nine-match winless run and moved above Blues on goal difference.Ro...Full Story »

Derby manager Paul Warne watched his players reward him for giving them Christmas Day off as they picked up a 1-0 victory at League One strugglers Wigan.Curtis Nelson headed home the only goal in the 19th minute, but only the brilliance of Wigan goalkeeper Sam Tickle kept the scoreline respectable.And Warne – whose side have now won seven of their last eight matches – was a happy man...Full Story »

Bolton boss Ian Evatt hailed his side’s persistence after a last-gasp 1-0 win at 10-man Lincoln.The resolute Imps looked to have held on for a hard-fought point after Danny Mandriou was sent off in the second half.But Eoin Toal sent Evatt and the traveling Wanderers fans into scenes of jubilation with his dramatic 89th-minute winner.“I thought we played so good,” said Evatt. &l...Full Story »

Caretaker boss Gary Mills was proud of his Burton players after they beat Blackpool 1-0 to register a first win in nine League One matches.Bobby Kamwa netted the game’s only goal after 10 minutes, with play-off hopefuls Blackpool unable to respond.“It was a really good performance and really proud of the group,” Mills said.“The energy and pride they showed in their perfor...Full Story »

Oxford boss Des Buckingham was far happier with his team’s second-half showing after they came from behind at the break to beat Cambridge 2-1 at the Kassam Stadium.Cambridge led through Jordan Cousins’ goal at a corner after 30 minutes – and they should have been further ahead at half-time with James Brophy missing a great chance to make it 2-0.Tyler Goodrham, who came into Oxf...Full Story »

New Forest Green manager Troy Deeney was in no doubt that the red card shown to Callum Jones six minutes after half-time was the key moment as his side let a 2-0 lead slip to lose 4-2 at Newport.A second-minute own goal from County captain Ryan Delaney – diverting in Kyle McAllister’s free-kick – and a Matty Stevens strike put Rovers in charge at the break.But Jones’ seco...Full Story »