Jesse Lingard urges Manchester United to hand new contract to David de Gea

Jesse Lingard has urged Manchester United to hand David de Gea a new deal. The Spain No.1 has just 18 months left on his contract after the club activated a one-year extension in November. De Gea made 11 second-half saves to ensure United beat Tottenham 1-0 at Wembley on Sunday. ‘De Gea could save Brexit’ …

Chelsea transfer news: Valencia negotiating termination of Michy Batshuayi loan

Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi’s loan at Valencia is to be terminated, the Spanish club confirmed on Thursday. Valencia’s general director Mateu Alemany said discussions over Batshuayi, who has fallen out of favour at Stamford Bridge and the Mestalla, depend on “various other clubs,” as his exit is currently being negotiated. Alemany told Marca: “Batshuayi’s situation …

Arsenal news: Unai Emery reveals he cannot make any permanent signings in January transfer window

Unai Emery has revealed that Arsenal cannot make any permanent signings in the January transfer window. The Gunners’ boss did say the club would be able to make loan signings, but confirmed there is no money available for permanent additions. Arsenal have been keen to add a defender and a winger to their ranks but …

Martin O’Neill: Nottingham Forest appoint club legend as new manager

Martin O’Neill has been appointed Nottingham Forest’s new manager, the Championship club have confirmed. O’Neill returns to The City Ground 38 years after ending a decade-long spell as a Forest player, during which time he won eight trophies under Brian Clough, including two European Cups. The Northern Irishman succeeds Aitor Karanka in the position four …

Arsenal news: Sven Mislintat may leave role as head of recruitment after just one year in job

Arsenal’s head of recruitment Sven Mislintat is reportedly heading out of the club. The German, 46, has been in the job for just over a year, with the Gunners describing him at the time as ‘one of Europe’s most respected player recruitment experts’. Mislinat previously spent ten years at Borussia Dortmund where he was credited …

Chelsea vs Newcastle: TV channel, live stream, kick-off time and team news for Premier League clash

Chelsea host Newcastle this weekend looking to keep pace their Premier League top-four rivals. The Blues are currently four points off Tottenham in third and need to bounce back from their disappointing goalless draw with Southampton last time out. The Magpies, meanwhile, are still struggling this season and need a positive result to get them …

Nottingham Forest: England fast bowler Stuart Broad speaks to talkSPORT about appointment of club legend Martin O’Neill as manager

Stuart Broad hopes Martin O’Neill will be given time at Nottingham Forest to make his mark on the club. England bowler Broad is a Forest season-ticket holder and has spoken to talkSPORT following the announcement of club legend O’Neill as their latest manager. Aitor Karanka left the club on Friday and they have moved swiftly …

West Ham vs Arsenal: Unai Emery has never won an away match against Manuel Pellegrini as Declan Rice goal adds to run

West Ham beat Arsenal 1-0 in the Premier League’s early kick-off, which saw Manuel Pellegrini extend his unbeaten record against Unai Emery on home turf. The manager’s paths have crossed repeatedly in their careers and against Pellegrini Emery just can’t catch a break. On away soil anyway. The Spaniard has NEVER WON away from home against his …

Chelsea transfer news: Alvaro Morata ‘offered to Atletico Madrid and Barcelona’ in shock deal

Chelsea flop Alvaro Morata has been offered to Atletico Madrid and Barcelona, according to reports. The Spain striker is likely to head out on loan if the Blues sign Gonzalo Higuain from Juventus this month. Morata, who joined Chelsea in a £60million move from Real Madrid in July 2017, has been in and out of …

Karlan Grant: Charlton boss Lee Bowyer confirms Rangers are interested in striker

Charlton manager Lee Bowyer has confirmed Rangers’ interest in Karlan Grant. Grant, 21, has scored 13 goals in 27 appearances this season for the League One outfit. And that form hasn’t gone unnoticed, with an Ibrox scout in attendance to see the young attacker score in the Addicks’ 3-0 win at Shrewsbury last weekend. The …