The race to sign RB Leipzig's highly rated winger Yan Diomande is gathering serious momentum, with the player's agent travelling to England to hold discussions with Premier League clubs over a potential transfer. According to a trusted source on X, the agent's primary purpose is to explore the terms Manchester United would be prepared to offer should they reach an agreement with Leipzig over a transfer fee.
I reckon there's something special about being Newcastle's number nine, Crouch said (h/t Chronicle). Whenever I go up there, I feel like it's a football city and when I think of the old centre forwards that have played well for Newcastle, you're like the hero, aren't you? If I had scored goals for Newcastle Even the music before the game they play up at Newcastle.
Sancho is on loan at Aston Villa until the end of the season, but his parent club, Man Utd, are keen on selling him in the middle of the campaign. Sancho joined Villa on a season-long loan deal from Man Utd in the summer of 2025. The former Borussia Dortmund winger has made 13 appearances for Villa so far this campaign, but he has not scored
A decade on from their Premier League title triumph, Leicester now face the grim prospect of mid-table obscurity in the second tier, currently on course for their lowest finish since 2012. December began brightly with seven points from three games, but optimism was dented by a crushing 4-1 loss at Loftus Road on Saturday. Four first-half goals from QPR condemned Marti Cifuentes's side to their seventh defeat of the season, leaving them 13th in the table and four points adrift of the playoff spots.
Can Arsenal sign Aleksandar Stankovic? The player is likely to cost in excess of 23 million, and it will be interesting to see what Arsenal decide. They are looking to build a team for the future, and Stankovic could be a long-term acquisition for them. The opportunity to join one of the biggest clubs in the world will be exciting for the midfielder as well.
Rather than viewing the decision as a setback, Chelsea's hierarchy are projecting confidence in their current attacking depth and long-term planning. The club believe they are well stocked in wide and attacking positions and are keen to prioritise development over reactive spending. Chelsea have faith in their current attacking options There is a strong internal push to double down on the progression of summer signings Alejandro Garnacho and Jamie Gittens, both of whom are seen as key pillars of Chelsea's attacking future. In addition, Chelsea have been encouraged by the return to fitness of Estevao Willian, whose injury absence disrupted earlier plans.
Of course, what I want is to stay at Barca. It's the ultimate goal, but it's not the reason I'm training hard and giving my all. The purpose is to win. Barca is a huge, fantastic club, built to win titles.
A growing list of elite clubs are now closely tracking Karetsas' development. Bayern Munich, Napoli, Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea are all understood to be monitoring the situation closely, sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside. Konstantinos Karetsas is a player in demand across Europe In addition, Liverpool, Everton, Newcastle United, and Bayer Leverkusen have joined the race, showing just how highly the Genk youngster is rated across Europe.
We've built five quizzes to celebrate five BBC shows - but only those with the biggest football trivia brains can beat them all. So, is your knowledge the Strongest Link or is it more Pointless? With the exception of our Mastermind quiz, which has used past questions on the show, all these quizzes have been written by the BBC Sport team and are just inspired by the relevant BBC quiz.
With the Hammers struggling for goals in the Premier League, Coventry City's in-form striker Ellis Simms has emerged as a key target to lead the line at the London Stadium. According to a recent report from The Telegraph, West Ham have identified Ellis Simms as a primary option to bolster their attacking ranks this winter. While the club has also monitored Wolves forward Jorgen Strand Larsen, the financial hurdles for the Norwegian are significant.
Liverpool are interested in signing the Borussia Dortmund attacker Karim Adeyemi. The 23-year-old has been linked with a move to the Premier League in recent months, and Liverpool have held talks with his representative regarding a potential move. According to Anfield Index, the player is likely to cost around 20 million. It would be a bargain price to pay for the German international, and it remains to be seen if Liverpool can get the deal done.
Following his standout performances in Argentina, Boca Juniors midfielder Milton Delgado has become a primary target for the London club as they look to bolster their midfield options in the upcoming transfer window. West Ham strong contenders to sign Milton Delgado According to a recent report from the Argentine outlet El Intransigente, West Ham have emerged as a strong contender to secure the signature of Delgado.
There is a feeling in Suffolk Ipswich might finally be getting it together. A chastening Premier League experience led to a hangover at the start of their return to the Championship but the recent signs are promising, albeit with the odd hiccup along the way. An impressive dismantling of the leaders Coventry, followed by victory over Stoke looked like statement moments, only for a 3-1 reverse at Leicester to raise doubts - not helped by a loss at Oxford at the end of last month.
While Newcastle's trip to Old Trafford might steal plenty of the Boxing Day attention, we have a stacked festive schedule from up and down England's elite. With battles at both ends of the Championship table really starting to heat up, we are treated to a string of noteworthy showdowns. So, for those of you looking to stick on a Boxing Day flutter, we have taken a glance at some of Friday's most eye-catching English betting tips.
Arsenal and Chelsea are among the clubs keen on signing Marseille midfielder Darryl Bakola, according to Footmercato. Newcastle United, VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund are also monitoring the 18-year-old's development, following his impressive recent displays in France. Bakola may well leave Marseille next month if he turns down the club's contract extension offer. His current deal is set to expire in the summer of 2027.
Chelsea and Manchester City are both weighing up potential moves for Leicester City's highly rated teenage winger Jeremy Monga, with interest in the 16-year-old continuing to intensify ahead of the January transfer window. According to TEAMtalk, the Premier League giants are closely monitoring Monga's development as he establishes himself as one of the most exciting young talents currently playing senior football in England.