Steve Bruce denies Manchester United will recall Sam Johnstone from Aston Villa loan
Johnstone, 24, has been linked with a £4m move to Villa's West Midlands rivals West Brom in the January window.
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho rounds on pundits over Paul Pogba criticism
Mourinho took aim at former United midfielder Paul Scholes following his criticism of Pogba's performance against Southampton.
Giorgio Chiellini set to snub Chelsea for Juventus stay
Chiellini, 33, is in the final six months of his Juventus contract and has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.
Liverpool raise asking price for Barcelona target Philippe Coutinho after Nike gaffe
Barcelona's kit manufacturers Nike inadvertently advertised Philippe Coutinho's Blaugrana kit on their website.
Cenk Tosun's Everton move in doubt after Besiktas raise asking price to £27m
Besiktas are now demanding in excess of £27m for the Turkey international after Everton came close to agreeing a £25m deal.
Virgil van Dijk's £75m transfer to Liverpool a 'fantastic deal' for Southampton
Van Dijk will become the most expensive defender in football history when the transfer window reopens on 1 January.
Ashes 2017-18: Alastair Cook double century punishes Australia at MCG
The England opener was rarely troubled as he batted through the third day to end on 244 not out from 409 balls at stumps.
Jose Mourinho being let down by Manchester United players, says Ray Wilkins
The Red Devils are 15 points behind bitter rivals Manchester City, while they were also knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Bristol City last week.
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah can be a success at Real Madrid, Egypt manager says
Egypt international Mohamed Salah is currently the second-highest scorer in the Premier League with 15 goals to his name.
Arsenal given encouragement in pursuit of PSG forward Julian Draxler
Gunners are interested in signing Draxler as a replacement for Alexis Sanchez, who is in the final year of his contract at the Emirates Stadium.
Ashes 2017-18 fourth Test: Alastair Cook century puts England on top in Melbourne
Cook was unbeaten on 104 as the tourists ended the second day on 192-2, 135 runs behind Australia's first innings total.
Marouane Fellaini 'does not know' whether he will be at Manchester United next season
Fellaini, 30, is in the final 12 months of his Old Trafford contract and will be free to speak to foreign clubs from January.
Everton rule out January bid for Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud
Toffees manager Sam Allardyce says the club are unlikely to make a fresh approach for the 31-year-old France international.
Virgil van Dijk's Southampton exit edges closer as Barcelona and Liverpool circle
Virgil van Dijk, 26, was left out of the Saints squad by manager Mauricio Pellegrino for the 5-2 defeat against Tottenham on Boxing Day.
Wilfried Zaha in 'better position' to play for big club amid Arsenal and Chelsea links
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson believes Wilfried Zaha is now better equipped to play for a big club.
Ashes 2017-18 fourth Test: Australia take charge as England bowlers toil on placid MCG pitch
A fine hundred from David Warner and an unbeaten half-century from Steve Smith propel hosts to 244-3 at the close of play on day one.
Antonio Conte coy on Chelsea's January transfer targets
Conte reveals Blues board will have final say on player recruiment during the January transfer window.
Olivier Giroud's agent to hold talks with Arsenal over potential January transfer
Michael Manuello is due in London this week for crunch negotiations over Giroud's future at the Emirates Stadium.
Inter Milan to launch loan bid for Manchester United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan
Armenia international Henrikh Mkhitaryan has fallen out of favour with Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho and is expected to be sold in January.
Antonio Conte backs Andreas Christensen to be Chelsea's next John Terry
Christensen has moved ahead of David Luiz in the Stamford Bridge pecking order following his impressive performances this season.
Tesco's £3.7bn takeover of Booker cleared by competition regulator
The CMA ruled after a seven-month investigation that the merger did not pose competition concerns in the retail or wholesale sectors.
Ian Wright expresses disgust at Arsenal's handling of Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez
Sanchez and Ozil are both in the final year of their contracts and are free to discuss a Bosman move with foreign clubs from January.
Newcastle United consider surprise move for Chelsea defender David Luiz
Luiz's future at Stamford Bridge is uncertain following a row with Blues manager Antonio Conte in November.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp plans to loan out Ben Woodburn in January
Woodburn has only played one game for Liverpool this season – the 2-0 defeat against Leicester City in the Carabao Cup in September.
Jesse Lingard insists Manchester United can catch Manchester City in title race
City are 11 points clear of their local rivals after 18 matches, setting a new English top-flight record of 16 successive wins in the process.
Thousands of UK jobs at risk as Toys R Us nears administration
Up to 3,200 jobs are at risk at troubled toy retailer Toys R Us after the Pension Protection Fund told it to plug a black hole in its pension scheme.
Arsenal line up Mikel Arteta to replace Arsene Wenger as manager
Arteta spent five years as a player at Arsenal, including two years as captain, and is still admired by the club's fan base.
Chelsea keen to offer Andreas Christensen long-term deal to ward off suitors
Christensen has moved ahead of David Luiz in the Stamford Bridge pecking order following his impressive performances at the back for the Blues this season.
Borussia Dortmund emerge as favourites to sign Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Manchester United
United boss Jose Mourinho has hinted that he could let Mkhitaryan leave the club in January after growing frustrated with his poor form.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain showing 'vast improvement' under Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool
Oxlade-Chamberlain has started five Premier League games for the Reds this season, including the 4-0 win over Bournemouth on 17 December.
