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Newcastle new boy Andros Townsend is desperate to make up for lost time after falling out of favour at Tottenham.

The 24-year-old said: "I have got a point to prove now, haven't I? I think my last [full] 90 minutes in the Premier League was just under two years ago, so I have not played consistently in a long time.

West Ham boss Slaven Bilic is confident a loan deal for striker Emmanuel Emenike will be agreed in the next couple of days.

Emenike is currently on loan from Fenerbahce, however, and the deal is being held up due to negotiations with the Turkish club.

Stoke boss Mark Hughes is reportedly on a shortlist of potential news managers drawn up by Chelsea, but the Potters chief refused to be drawn when asked about the stories.

"There's always speculation. It's nice to be mentioned but it's a reflection on the players doing well," he said.

Saido Berahino will not be leaving West Brom in the January transfer window, according to Sky sources.

It is understood that both Tottenham and Newcastle have been interested in a deal for the striker, but sources have told Sky Sports News HQ that Baggies chairman Jeremy Peace will not sanction a sale this month.

Emmanuel Emenike is not good enough for West Ham, according to the former Nigeria and Wolfsburg striker Jonathan Akpoborie.

West Ham boss Slaven Bilic says he's hoping to compete a loan deal for the Nigerian in the next couple of days. But Akpoborie says Emenike will struggle in the Premier League.

Stoke City are preparing an improved contract offer for their forward Bojan Krkic, reports Sky Sports.

It is understood the 25-year-old Spaniard, who signed from Barcelona for £1m in the summer of 2014, has been the subject of interest from Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United.

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal at this afternoon's press conference has said stories suggesting he had offered to resign as manager "awful and horrible."

"I think I don't have mentioned that ever," Van Gaal said. "You make your own stories. Then I have to answer. I am not doing that. It is awful and horrible but you can write.

Tottenham forward Harry Kane says a break in Spain has been hugely beneficial following a gruelling run of games over the last two months.

"It has been great to get away and recharge the batteries, a bit of sunshine on your back can only help," Kane, who has scored 13 times in the league this season, told the club's website.

Sunderland are not trying to sign Swansea City forward Andre Ayew, Black Cats boss Sam Allardyce has insisted.

"There's been no contact between us and Swansea for us to make an offer," said Allardyce.

Sunderland defender Sebastian Coates has joined Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon on loan for the rest of the season, reports BBC Sport.

The 25-year old Uruguayan could make his debut in this weekend's home game against Academica.

What's the most thrilling aspect of football's transfer market and what's the aspect of it that attracts me most?

The fact that what's true today or sure today becomes false tomorrow; the fact that there are no certainties: when you are sure of one thing, be sure that it won't happen.

COMMENT: There are plenty of sticks with which you can bash Louis Van Gaal – but the Bundesliga is perhaps the greatest cause of embarrassment for the Manchester United boss.

Anyone with even the remotest social media presence will have been kept informed of Javier Hernandez's goal-scoring exploits for Bayer Leverkusen.

This week, we review the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team tour to California, for friendlies with the U.S. full and U-23 national teams. We also present the CONCACAF women's award winners for 2015.

This week, the Republic of Ireland was in the United States for a national team camp and to play the U.S. National Team on Saturday, January 23 in San Diego, with another game (closed door session) versus the U.S. U-23 team on Monday January 25 at the U.S. National Team training center in Carson (suburban Los Angeles). Читать дальше...

Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri could be tempted back to Chelsea, according to reports from the Daily Telegraph.

Chelsea are widely expected to appoint a long-term manager to replace caretaker Guus Hiddink at the end of the season and a host of top names have unsurprisingly been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has hinted that he may not be able to put out his strongest side in the weekend's FA Cup clash against Aston Villa due to various injury problems.

As a consequence of their intense workload over the last few weeks, City have lost key players such as Aleksandar Kolarov, Vincent Kompany, Eliaquim Mangala and Wilfried Bony while Kevin De Bruyne went down with a serious looking knee injury in the Capital One Cup semi-final second leg triumph over Everton on Wednesday night. Читать дальше...

Arsenal midfielder Alex Iwobi has revealed that he had doubts regarding his ability to make it as a professional footballer when he was younger.

Iwobi is considered as one of the most promising young players in the current Arsenal squad and the 19-year-old made a positive impression when he was handed a chance to start in the 3-1 victory over Sunderland in the FA Cup earlier this month.

Adam Lallana reveals that a heated half-time team talk inspired Liverpool to victory over Stoke City in the Capital One Cup semi-finals.

Liverpool claimed their place in the final of the League Cup with a hard-fought win over the Potters on Tuesday night, following a successful penalty shootout, but the Reds were in danger of being knocked out as they were trailing 1-0 at the first break through a Marko Arnautovic strike.

Derby County manager Paul Clement has stated that under-pressure Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is one of the few people who can manage a top club.

Van Gaal finds himself under intense pressure at United after a bad run of results and many believe that the Dutchman could be shown the door if the Red Devils suffer a defeat in the 4th Round FA Cup clash against Derby on Friday night.

Derby County manager Paul Clement believes that Louis van Gaal is entitled to adopt any tactical approach he wants at Manchester United.

Van Gaal has lost the faith of the United fans due to poor results as well as game plan which has been described by many as boring.

Tottenham Hotspur are ready to compete with rivals Arsenal in the race to secure the services of Leicester City youngster Ben Chilwell, according to reports from the Daily Mirror.

Arsenal have long been pursuing the services of the 19-year-old and many believed that the left-back making a move to the Emirates Stadium was just a matter of time.

Ramires sent a message of thanks to the Chelsea Football Club following his departure from the club.

The 28-year-old Brazilian midfielder has left Stamford Bridge to join Chinese Super League club Jiangu Suning on a record £25million deal.

Andros Townsend expressed his gratitude to Tottenham Hotspur upon his departure from the club.

The 24-year-old winger joined Newcastle United on a five-and-a-half-year deal for a reported fee of £12million on Wednesday having started his senior career with Spurs in 2009 after coming through the club's youth academy.

Capello has coached the Frenchman.

"He has what it takes to become a great coach. He did not show it in the Castilla, but has the need to bring Real Madrid to the top with charisma and, most importantly, to win the Champions League.

Chelsea are on the verge of completing the signing of talented American defender Matt Miazga.

Multiple reports suggest that the Blues will soon strengthen their defence by paying £3.5million for the New York Red Bulls star.

PSG is planning a €300 million spending spree this summer.

L'Equipe says they will present their accounts at the end of the season and they will be balanced, allowing them to make a big move in the transfer market, free of FFP restrictions.