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Newcastle United may have to "bite the bullet" and pay over the odds to sign Youssoufa Moukoko from Borussia Dortmund. That's according to former Hibernian striker Tam McManus, speaking exclusively to Football Insider about the mgpies' January plans. On 10 January, The Evening Standard reported Newcastle have made a "substantial verbal approach"…

ARSENAL are reportedly interested in signing Giannis Konstantelias in a £10million transfer from PAOK. The Gunners currently sit at the top of the Premier League table, five points ahead of Manchester City. Mikel Arteta is eager to add to his squad this month in the hope of continuing the club's title charge. And according to the Evening Standard,…

With the winter transfer window having opened on January 1, we round up Arsenal's done deals, plus the players linked with moves in and out of the Emirates. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has admitted his side "don't have many options" in attack but insists they are trying to improve this in January. Speaking after their goalless draw against Newcastle,…

Chelsea are increasingly confident of signing Mykhailo Mudryk with Arsenal reluctant to be embroiled in a bidding war. The Gunners are keen to add to their forward line this January to help consolidate their place at the summit of the Premier League. However, so far they have seen two bids worth up to £62million rejected by Shakhtar Donetsk for…

CHELSEA are said to have had a huge bid for Enzo Fernandez REJECTED by Benfica. The Blues have been heavily linked with a move for the Argentine and Gianluca Di Marzio has stated that a deal is close. Details were being discussed on payment terms over a €127million deal which is to be paid in three €40million instalments, he states. However, there…

The British and Irish Lions v South Africa will be fighting it out tonight for that all-important win. The British and Irish Lions are one match away from a series win in South Africa for the first time since 1997. If you're interesting in watching the match today here's everything you need to know, from kick-off times to when and where it's being…

ARSENAL have been urged by former Gunner Emmanuel Petit to sign Brighton ace Alexis Mac Allister. The Brighton ace played a pivotal role in Argentina's World Cup triumph which has led Petit to believe that he would fit Arsenal's system perfectly. Meanwhile Gabriel Martinelli has reportedly extended his contract at the Emirates until…

HEARD the one about the Chelsea fan who grew up on a council estate, then sold his business for £45million and now lives a life of luxury which includes watching his top racehorses? It sounds too good to be true - but Alan Spence really does have, as one publication put it, a'lifestyle to die for'. Make no mistake though, this business genius made…

It all comes down to one last game in Qatar - the holders France against Argentina in the 2022 Fifa World Cup final at the Lusail Stadium. With two of the world's best players in opposition on Sunday, it promises to be an exciting clash for the neutrals, but a nerve-wracking one for fans of the respective finalists. Lionel Scaloni's Argentina team…

Although six years had already passed since the first win of his legendary career, Lester Piggott was still only 18 when riding his first Derby winner, Never Say Die, making him the youngest jockey to win the race during the twentieth century. This came just months after Piggott had ridden a winner, Mull Sack, at the National Hunt Meeting (nowadays…

Claude Makelele has admitted to helping Real Madrid sign former Chelsea target Aurelien Tchouameni. The 22-year-old was heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in the summer but, due to the Blues' reluctancy to wrap up a deal, the Spanish giants swooped in and signed the midfielder instead. Speaking to AS, the former Chelsea midfielder said:…

These are the latest rugby headlines on Thursday, November 3. Wales head coach Wayne Pivac is due to name his starting XV today, when it will become clear how much injuries within the squad have taken their toll. The build-up has seen a number of players with injury issues, including key performers like Taulupe Faletau, George North and Josh Adams.…

Brighton duo Danny Welbeck and Lewis Dunk have been named in the provisional World Cup squad for England. Gareth Southgate is choosing from 55 names, and the pair are part of the selection process. Elsewhere, Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly has committed his future to the club despite a lack of game time. The Senegal international is ready to…

ARSENAL and Monza defender Pablo Mari has spoken for the first time since being stabbed in Milan. The Spaniard was amongst those taken to hospital after an attack on five people in a supermarket. Monza CEO Adriano Galliani has since confirmed that the defender will make a full recovery and has spoken to him since the incident. Elsewhere, Prince…

Crystal Palace look set to be handed a boost on the personnel front ahead of their upcoming FA Cup clash with Chelsea. The Eagles have made it to the final four of the FA Cup for the first time since all the way back in 1995 after smashing Everton 3-0 in the quarter-finals last month. And whilst Palace are certainly underdogs heading into the game,…

CHELSEA will look to bring in a new central midfielder in the January transfer window, according to reports. And Ajax star Edson Alvarez, 24, is thought to be the Blues' main target. Thomas Tuchel has been fielding a depleted midfield in recent weeks. N'Golo Kante is out injured, Mateo Kovacic has only just returned from a lay-off, and Conor…