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El Mala, 19, is one of the most exciting talents coming through in the Bundesliga at the moment, with an impressive contribution of six goals and two assists so far this season despite not being a regular starter. It seems only a matter of time before the Germany Under-21 international is snapped up by a bigger club, and it seems that Liverpool and Chelsea will be teams to watch out for.

So we've been supporting him and we'll be going along with that. Again though, like a lot of things, we'll obviously see as things progress through January where everyone is and make sure everyone is on the same page. But, certainly at this moment in time, Kyogo is an important player in the squad and will continue to be so.

Despite Xabi Alonso's side suffering another injury crisis defensively, the newspaper reports president Florentino Perez is not intending to sanction a major acquisition this month. The news will be a big disappointment for the club's supporters, who have had to watch as Madrid have struggled through to this stage of the season, churning out a series of average performances. They remain four points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona despite the weekend win over Real Betis.

Saturday's scheduled League Two matches at Oldham Athletic, Chesterfield and Accrington Stanley have been postponed while Salford City's FA Cup tie at home to Swindon Town has also succumbed to freezing conditions. Thursday pitch inspections at Boundary Park and SMH Group Stadium found the playing surfaces frozen, while a pitch inspection at Stanley on Friday also led to their fixture being postponed.

Tottenham Hotspur are closely monitoring Brentford forward Kevin Schade, as per Sky Germany. The Germany international, 24, is widely expected to be on the move after this summer's World Cup. Brentford value Schade's transfer at around the €50 million, although they still hope to renew his contract beyond 2028, while a host of other clubs retain a long-term interest in signing him.

Another pivotal weekend of action in the Scottish Premiership awaits, with permutations at the top and bottom of the division. On Saturday, Celtic host Dundee United in their first match since Wilfried Nancy's sacking, in-form Hibernian take on high-flying Motherwell, the league's bottom two sides go head-to-head as Livingston face Kilmarnock, while St Mirren welcome Falkirk to Paisley. League-leaders Hearts go to Dundee on Sunday, before Aberdeen and Rangers meet for the second time in six days.

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"By now, it seems like a foregone conclusion that Dayot Upamecano will extend his contract and get a pretty sweet (for him) deal from Bayern Munich. Before that was deemed inevitable, though, Paris Saint-Germain was in the mix for the French center-back, until it was determined he was too expensive for the Ligue1 powerhouse. Yes...too expensive for PSG! This is what we know: RMC Sport reports that PSG wanted to sign Upamecano but deemed the deal too expensive. The defender is now expected to extend his contract with Bayern Munich on a salary of around €20 million per year."

Starting with Barcelona, recapturing their La Liga crown and dethroning their arch-rivals last season, few would have expected the impact that Hansi Flick has made since arriving in Catalonia back in February 2024. Extending on their Super Cup adventure earlier in the week as they cruised their way to an ethic 5-0 romp against Athletic Bilbao, the former Bayern Munich boss has seen his superstar squad gain a string of plaudits from across the globe.

TV cameras first picked up the pair debating an Atletico penalty appeal in the first half, before Simeone appeared to repeatedly tell Vinicius that Real "were going to get rid of him." Simeone and Vinícius were later both shown yellow cards after exchanging words as the Brazil international was substituted late in the game, with Real coach Xabi Alonso and other coaching staff having to intervene.

I think we deserved to win, we found the gaps. Unfortunately, that goal at the end is a real pain. Now, we have to build on this match to get going. We also wasted some opportunities. I'm proud of the team.

Stuart Kettlewell says he needs players who are "hungry and have an appetite for the fight" as the returning manager aims to help save Ross County from a second successive relegation.

"With his goals, his style of play, and his leadership, he's incredibly important to our team,"

I'm delighted to have signed a new contract here, as I believe we have so much to achieve together - this season and in the years to come, Slegers told club media. I'd like to show my gratitude to our supporters for the incredible backing you give us, whether it's at Emirates Stadium, Meadow Park or on the road. We hear it, we see it and we feel it every day.

"Terry epitomised everything it means to represent Wales as a player, and watching the 1994 World Cup qualifying campaign with him as manager was the first time I experienced genuine belief that our country could qualify for a major tournament. "My thoughts and condolences are with Terry's family and friends during this difficult time, everyone in the Welsh football family will miss an incredible person."

Two Premier League clubs who will be looking to extend on their respective FA Cup adventures, Newcastle will welcome Bournemouth to St. James' Park on Saturday afternoon. Producing what was a stunning stoppage-time comeback against Leeds earlier in the week, Eddie Howe's men have enjoyed an impressive flurry on either side of opening the New Year and they will be hoping to make another statement here.

Martinelli threw the ball at Bradley and manhandled him as he lay on the turf in the closing stages of Thursday's 0-0 draw at the Emirates. Bradley, 22, left the stadium on crutches and wearing a supportive brace on his left knee. Martinelli was booked for the flashpoint, which provoked anger from Liverpool's players. Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane called Martinelli "a disgrace" on Sky Sports.