Thierry Henry hints at move for Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi as his Monaco revamp continues

Thierry Henry has hinted he could sign Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi this month as his overhaul of the Monaco squad continues. The Frenchman has already moved quickly to sign Cesc Fabregas – with that deal set to be confirmed in the coming days. talkSPORT also reported Monaco made a move for Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny, but the 33-year-old has opted …

Manchester United manager latest: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ‘in pole position’ to be named Old Trafford boss on permanent basis

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is ‘in pole position’ to be named Manchester United manager on a permanent basis, according to reports. Solskjaer has guided United to six wins from six since replacing Jose Mourinho as the club’s caretaker manager in December, and he came through his biggest test to date over the weekend, securing a 1-0 …

Tottenham transfer news: Liverpool striker Divock Origi wanted by Spurs to fill in for injured Harry Kane

Tottenham are lining up a shock move for Liverpool striker Divock Origi as to look to fill the void left by Harry Kane. After sustaining an ankle injury in the 1-0 defeat to Manchester United last Sunday, Kane has been ruled out until early March and will miss at least six scheduled Premier League matches. …

Newcastle United takeover: Peter Kenyon appeals for investors to help complete Toon buyout attempt

Former Manchester United and Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon is appealing for investors to back his Newcastle United takeover attempt. Kenyon, who is leading a consortium trying to buy the club, is understood to still be looking for the £300million he needs to complete the purchase from Mike Ashley. The Sun reports he is offering …

Manchester United Women’s game with Charlton Athletic abandoned after horrific injury to Charlotte Kerr sees right-back rushed to hospital

Manchester United Women’s game with Charlton Athletic was postponed after a horror injury to right-back Charlotte Kerr. The visitors took the lead at The Oakwood in Crayford, but were sent back to the changing rooms after the defender sustained the injury during the build-up to the goal. It is understood she was involved in a collision …

Former Chelsea star Arjen Robben urges Callum Hudson-Odoi to join Bayern Munich

Arjen Robben has urged Callum Hudson-Odoi to join Bayern Munich. Bayern have submitted multiple bids for the Chelsea teenager and have made no secret about their wish to recruit the talented winger. Their latest offer is believed to be in the region of £35million but the Blues appear reluctant to sell one of their best …

Hillsborough trial: Jurors asked what team they support as day one commences

Potential jurors in the trial of the Hillsborough match commander have been asked to declare if they support Liverpool, Everton, Nottingham Forest or Sheffield Wednesday. Those who do have been deemed partial and won’t be invited to serve as former Chief Superintendent David Duckenfield, 74, defends himself from charges of gross negligence manslaughter. He is …

Petr Cech retirement: Footballers past and present pay tribute to Arsenal and former Chelsea goalkeeper

Petr Cech will be remembered as one of the great goalkeepers in the Premier League era following his announcement he is retiring at the end of the season. Arsenal glovesman Cech, who also played for Chelsea between 2004-15, won 15 trophies in English football including four Premier Leagues and a Champions League. He also holds …

Leeds United transfer news: Bristol City winger Callum O’Dowda reportedly a target for Marcelo Bielsa

Leeds United are reportedly interested in signing Bristol City winger Callum O’Dowda, according to reports. O’Dowda, the Republic of Ireland international, has scored two goals for the Robins this season, creating a further four as Lee Johnson’s side fight to finish in the play-off places. Despite starting less than half of City’s league matches this …

Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo: Sergio Aguero has hilarious response when accused of preferring Juventus star to Barcelona icon

Surely by now it must be law in Argentina making it illegal to claim Cristiano Ronaldo is better than Lionel Messi. So imagine how Manchester City star, Sergio Aguero, felt when Fabian Delph jokingly accused him of favouring Ronaldo over his friend and Argentina team-mate. In a question and answer session posted on City’s official Twitter account, …