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Top Rank promoter Bob Arum has heaped praise on WBO junior lightweight champion Vasyl Lomachenko by comparing him yet again to boxing legend Muhammad Ali.

The Belgian forward has reportedly been offered a £300,000-a-week deal, which would make him the highest paid player in Chelsea's history.

Andre Agassi has arrived in Monte Carlo to begin preparations for the 2018 season with Novak Djokovic, who was forced to end his 2017 campaign in July due to an elbow injury.

Former multiple weight division champion Ricky Hatton has been sparring with Tyson Fury and claims the "Gypsy King" will have a "speed and movement advantage" over Anthony Joshua.

Ahmed Hegazi is on a season-long loan with West Bromwich Albion and the Baggies have first option to sign him for $5m. Liverpool are also interested.

Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde has refused to rule out the signing of a new centre-back in January amid the links with Yerry Mina.

Olivier Giroud has been warned that he has to play more regularly to ensure he remains in Didier Deschamps' plans for the World Cup.

United have decided against appealing the red card, which means Pogba will now certainly miss the derby this weekend.

Antonio Conte has confirmed that David Luiz will be absent for Chelsea's clash against Atletico Madrid due to a knee injury.

Paul Pogba will serve a three-match domestic suspension after Manchester United opt not to launch an appeal against his dismissal in the 3-1 defeat of Arsenal.

Everton are in need of a new left-back with incumbent Leighton Baines entering the twilight of his career.

The Red Devils were interested in him last summer but the north London club refused to sell, having already sold Kyle Walker in the same period.

Injury to Samuel Umtiti heightens Barcelona's problems in defence - could Inigo Martinez be the answer?

Manchester United are set to step up their interest in Tottenham Hotspur's Danny Rose with Jose Mourinho keen to strengthen his full-backs.

Live coverage of the third round draw for the 2017-18 FA Cup with holders Arsenal out to retain the trophy.

Leon Goretzka claims he is in the "final phase" of the decision-making process as Manchester United compete with the likes of Barcelona and Arsenal to sign the Schalke midfielder.

Marco Asensio returned to Real Madrid training ahead of the Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday night.

Nemanja Matic, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Eric Bailly, Phil Jones, Michael Carrick and Marouane Fellaini are all set to miss Manchester United's final Champions League Group A contest.

Valencia are reportedly interested in pursuing a loan deal for Sandro, who has toiled since moving to Goodison Park.

Playing away against a Premier League club could give cash-strapped Football League clubs a financial lifeline.

New Everton manager Sam Allardyce is planning to employ a sports psychologist at Goodison Park, while reports suggest he is also interested in West Brom defender Jonny Evans.

Javier Mascherano had asked Barcelona to leave in January before Samuel Umtiti suffered a serious hamstring injury during the weekend 2-2 draw with Celta Vigo.

Richarlison's start to Premier League life has helped gain many admirers, with Tottenham said to be interested in his services.

Arsenal suffered a home defeat against Manchester United over the weekend to fall 15 points behind Premier League leaders Manchester City.

Atletico Madrid right-back Juanfran will miss the Champions League trip to Chelsea on Tuesday due to a hamstring injury.

Ozil is in the final knockings of his contract at Arsenal and is widely expected to leave at the end of the season.

Martin Glenn says Southgate has a long-term contract and is the right man to take England to the next major tournament.

Mislintat, who arrived from Borussia Dortmund, has taken up the role vacated by long-time head of scouting Steve Rowley.

CSKA Moscow can still qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League but have three injuries and two suspensions for their meeting with Manchester United.