With more than 100 Women’s Super League transfers completed during the winter window, it was a period that changed the landscape of the women’s football market. While title hopefuls Arsenal ultimately missed out on the world-record signing of Alessia Russo from Manchester United on deadline day, they were able to reinforce their squad during the window after losing players of the calibre of Beth Mead and Vivianne Miedema to injury.…
Hibernian have rejected a transfer bid from Wigan Athletic for 25-year-old Scotland striker Kevin Nisbet, with the English Championship club mulling over an improved offer but with the Easter Road outfit increasingly reluctant to sell with time fast running out to source a suitable replacement. (The Scotsman)external-link Hibs have rejected a double bid from Wigan Athletic for 25-year-old striker Kevin Nisbet and 22-year-old midfielder Josh Campbell. (The Scottish Sun)external-link Wigan…
Everton have turned to former Burnley boss Sean Dyche as they look to clamber out of the Premier League relegation zone. The 51-year-old impressed during almost 10 years at Turf Moor, guiding the Clarets to two promotions from the Championship and two top-half Premier League finishes on a modest budget. He also gained legendary status in the Lancashire town by helping Burnley achieve their first European qualification in 51 years…
Newcastle midfielder Jonjo Shelvey is speaking to Nottingham Forest over a January move. Former England international Shelvey, 30, has made only three Premier League appearances this season and his contract expires in the summer. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said: “I definitely want to keep Jonjo. I rate him very highly.” But he added that it “would be very difficult to keep Jonjo, with where he wants his career to go”.…
Graham Arnold will continue as Australia coach until the end of the 2026 World Cup, Football Australia confirmed on Monday. Arnold, 59, led the Socceroos to the last 16 of the World Cup in Qatar where they were knocked out of the tournament by winners Argentina. Reports said Arnold had rejected offers from European sides and one Asian national team to remain in charge. “I love Australia and I love…
Motherwell’s signing of Riku Danzaki took the number of Japanese players in Scottish football to eight, all of whom have arrived in the last two years. It’s been a growing trend, led by Celtic and their manager, Ange Postecoglou, who accrued knowledge of the J-League while in charge of Yokohama F Marinos for three years. Other clubs have started to follow suit as they expand the markets from which they…
Burnley have completed the signing of Michael Obafemi from fellow Championship club Swansea City. The Republic of Ireland striker, 22, has moved to Turf Moor on loan for the rest of the season with a view to a permanent transfer in the summer. He scored 15 goals in 52 appearances for the Swans, who signed him from Southampton in August 2021. “I’m glad to be here. I am just glad…
Standard Liege are set to leave Nicolas Raskin in limbo for six months – unless Rangers meet the £1m asking price for the midfielder. (Daily Record)external-link Rangers manager Michael Beale hints he remains hopeful of getting deals done for Nicolas Raskin and Swansea City winger Morgan Whittaker. (Daily Record)external-link Rangers boss Michael Beale wants to add a striker, a centre-half, a goalkeeper and midfielder but stresses “it’s got to be…
FA Cup fourth round: Derby County v West Ham UnitedVenue: Pride Park Date: Monday, 30 January Kick-off: 19:45 GMTCoverage: Commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live; live text and watch highlights on BBC Sport website & app “I have a photo of Dad by the side of my bed,” says Max Bird. “He’s in a Manchester United shirt and we’re on holiday. At night, before I go to sleep, I talk…
Gateshead gave their National League survival hopes a boost with a late comeback to win away at Wealdstone. Max Kretzschmar looked to have given the hosts a win to bolster their aspirations of reaching the play-offs, but an equalising goal from Daniel Elliot before an 83rd-minute winner from substitute Adam Campbell turned the game on its head to drag Heed to within three points of safety. The hosts took the…