English Premier League

English Premier League

Chelsea are now interested in signing the Hoffenheim striker Fisnik Asllani. The London club is looking to improve the attacking unit despite spending on two strikers at the start of the season. Liam Delap and Joao Pedro have not been prolific enough, and Chelsea are looking at alternatives. The 23-year-old has done quite well in the Bundesliga, and he could prove to be an excellent addition for Chelsea, as per Fichajes.

Matz Sels and John Victor have shared goalkeeping duties at the City Ground this season but Forest are exploring a move for Sa, who has emerged as Wolves head coach Rob Edwards' first choice. Whether Forest can successfully negotiate a deal for Sa, 33, is set to have an impact on the Portuguese's Wolves colleague Sam Johnstone, who has attracted loan interest from Tottenham Hotspur.

Some housekeeping to begin with: Lucas Paquetá ( West Ham), Oscar Bobb ( Manchester City) and Oleksandr Zinchenko ( Arsenal) also need a move, but they're not included in this list as they all look well on their way to getting it. Paquetá is expected to return to Brazil with Flamengo, Bobb looks set to join Fulham, and Zinchenko is on his way to Ajax.

Recording a first League One victory since opening the New Year on Saturday, the Terriers are still sat in the play-off places and they will be looking to widen their buffer over the chasing pack here. Extending on their EFL Trophy adventure earlier in the month as they secured a routine 3-0 win against Rotherham, new boss Liam Manning will be looking to make a real statement here.

Frank Lampard's side did go ahead before the break through Roman Esse, but second-half goals from Anis Ben Slimane and Ali Ahmed helped the Canaries turn things around, reducing Coventry's lead at the summit to just three points. It was a strong start from the hosts, with Ben Slimane testing Carl Rushworth in the Coventry goal before Jose Cordoba struck the woodwork as the leaders found themselves under pressure early on.

He notes that the league is close and physical, but he has good players and is excited to see where the project goes the club demands winning in this moment. There aren't many days on the training pitch, but he hopes the work they're doing with the team and with individuals are working. He's already beaten Palace this season, with Strasbourg, but this is a different challenge and he knows he's facing a good side who are strong on set pieces.

Middlesbrough stormed to a 4-0 win over 10-man Preston North End to cut the gap to Championship leaders Coventry City to three points. With Frank Lampard's side not playing until Monday, Boro took full advantage, racing into a 3-0 lead by half-time. Former Preston captain Alan Browne put them ahead in the ninth minute, with Tommy Conway and Morgan Whittaker putting the game to bed before the break.