Tony Mogan

Manchester United's hopes of challenging Manchester City for the Premier League title might be over but Jose Mourinho must still strengthen his squad in January.

Manchester City will hope to finally conclude a deal for Alexis Sanchez in January as they eye further reinforcements to their squad.

RB Leizpig insist Naby Keita is not pushing to try and get his move to Liverpool happen during the January transfer window.

Antonio Conte says the only way David Luiz will leave Chelsea this January is if an adequate replacement is brought in first.

Sead Kolašinac is ruled out of Arsenal's clash with Chelsea on Wednesday, with Laurent Koscielny and Mesut Ozil doubts ahead of kick-off.

Liverpool will cancel Ryan Kent's loan spell with Frieburg after the winger saw limited game time with the Bundesliga club.

Arsenal manager says there have been no fresh bids for Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez and dismissed talk of a move for David Luiz.

Burnley manager Sean Dyche admits the club could be powerless to stop bigger clubs swooping for his players in January.

Manchester United slip to third after a third straight draw against Southampton at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Live coverage of Saturday's Premier League action including Chelsea vs Stoke City, Liverpool vs Leicester City and Bournemouth vs Everton.

Antonio Conte says he has not decided what will happen with Baba Rahman although has not ruled out handing the left-back another chance at Chelsea.

Antonio Conte fears losing Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois will send the wrong message and could damage Chelsea's chances to compete for major honours.

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho admits he cannot afford to rest Romelu Lukaku, also suggesting he won't start the Belgian alongside Zlatan Ibrahimovic anymore.

Harry Kane and Mousa Dembele are both doubts for Tottenham's visit to Swansea City due to illness and injury respectively.

An alternative review of football in 2017 featuring Rod Stewart, referee stag dos and Twitter taking over the summer transfer window.

Michael Carrick, Antonio Valencia and Marouane Fellaini remain out for Manchester United's visit to Leicester City with a string of first-teamers to return after a midweek rest.

Everton boss Sam Allardyce has effectively ruled out a move for Sunderland defender Lamine Kone in January.

Arsene Wenger is still weighing up whether to use three or four at the back when Arsenal host Liverpool on Friday.

Jonny Evans will be allowed to leave West Brom for the right price in January with a return to Manchester United said to be the likeliest option.

Nemanja Matic is likely to return to partner Paul Pogba in midfield for Manchester United against Leicester City but Antonio Valencia is a doubt.

Antonio Conte is hopeful his Chelsea squad will be strengthened during the January window but would not discuss the potential exits of David Luiz and Kenedy.

Arsenal have made enquiries over Mainz defender Abdou Diallo but are likely to have to wait until the summer before they can do a deal.

Jermain Defoe was forced off injured during Bournemouth's Carabao Cup defeat to Chelsea with Eddie Howe fearing the striker has suffered ankle ligament damage.

Tony Pulis has emerged as the favourite to replace Paul Clement at Swansea City with the club promising an update on their search within 24 hours.

Live coverage as Chelsea meet Bournemouth in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup at Stamford Bridge.

Nabil Fekir has listed Arsenal, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Barcelona as the clubs he could consider when he leaves Lyon.

Arsene Wenger says Arsenal will be active in January should the right players become available during the winter window.

Bordeaux insist they do not want to sell Brazilian starlet Malcom during the January transfer window amid talk of an imminent bid from Manchester United.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Paul Pogba could both start for Manchester United against Bristol City in their Carabao Cup quarter-final clash on Wednesday.