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Michael Carrick has returned to training after having spent the last 6 weeks on the sidelines, but the midfielder trained away from the main squad.

Former world number one Novak Djokovic is looking to change his fortunes in 2018 as he targets more Grand Slam success after a poor injury-ridden 2017.

Belgium international Nainggolan, 29, signed a new four-year contract at Roma in July amid interest from Blues boss Antonio Conte.

Anthony Joshua has confirmed that his promoter Eddie Hearn has been having discussions with former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury over a fight between the two Britons.

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata has moved to clarify comments that he cannot see himself living in London for very long due to too much stress.

Mousa Dembele says he believes he has shaken off injury problems that have plagued him this season and hopes to be involved against Real Madrid.

Burnley manager Sean Dyche has been linked with a move to Goodison Park to replace Ronald Koeman, who was sacked last week.

Athletic Club Bilbao starlet Unai Nuñez has signed a new deal at San Mames until 2023 following recent reports linking him with a move to Barcelona.

Manchester United are said to be among the clubs interested in signing Thomas Meunier should his first-team frustrations grow at Paris Saint-Germain.

Everton are on the lookout for a new manager and need to make a decision swiftly or risk a relegation battle.

Lewis Hamilton has no plans to follow Nico Rosberg in retiring from Formula One after claiming his fourth world title in Mexico.

AS Roma will assess Kostas Manolas and Gregoire Defrel ahead of Tuesday's Champions League visit of Chelsea, although Patrik Shick has been ruled out.

Brandt, 21, has courted interest from Liverpool in the past but will not let speculation over his future disrupt his performances.

Liverpool beat Huddersfield 3-0 on Saturday to claim their first Premier League win since September.

Jose Mourinho is unable to welcome back any of his injured Manchester United players for the Champions League clash against Benfica.

Isco, Varane, Gareth Bale, Dani Carvajal, Mateo Kovacic and Keylor Navas have missed Real Madrid training ahead of the trip to Tottenham Hotspur.

Peres suffered the injury during Roma's 1-0 victory over Bologna on the weekend, with tests confirming the severity of the tear on Monday (30 October).

Jurgen Klopp has hinted Daniel Sturridge could become Liverpool's first choice penalty taker after Mohamed Salah's miss on Saturday.

Rafael Nadal is just a win away from securing the year-end world number one after Roger Federer's withdrawal from the Paris Masters.

WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder says he will "not chase" Anthony Joshua and believes he could stop Dillian Whyte with one hand tied behind his back.

RB Leipzig insist Bayern Munich are not preparing a move for their striker Timo Werner, who is also linked with joining Liverpool.

N'Golo Kante took part in training on Monday morning before Chelsea fly to Rome for their latest Champions League Group C contest against AS Roma.

IBTimes UK revealed in the summer that Manchester United and Manchester City were interested in signing Fabinho and the same was confirmed by Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev.

Douglas, Eliseu, Jardel, Rafa and Bruno Varela have all been named in Benfica's preliminary 22-man squad to face Manchester United in the Champions League.

Traore joined Lyon from Chelsea for £8.8m in the summer transfer window but is already thinking about returning to Stamford Bridge.

Juventus have stepped up talks with Liverpool midfielder Emre Can and will try to get him to sign a pre-contract agreement in the New Year.

Sanchez, 28, came close to joining City during the summer transfer window, but the move broke down on deadline day.

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata has admitted he made a mistake by leaving Juventus to rejoin Real Madrid in the summer of 2016.

Andres Iniesta, Gerard Pique, Arda Turan, Aleix Vidal, Ousmane Dembele and Rafinha Alcantara have been ruled out for Barcelona's Champions League trip to Olympiakos.