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Former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson feels the Reds have missed a trick by overlooking Demba Ba and instead signing Daniel Sturridge.

Frank Lampard looks certain to leave Chelsea in the summer after his agent confirmed he will not be offered a new contract

Chelsea are favourites to sign Taison in January.

Joe Cole claims that Robin van Persie is up there with the best players in the world, after the striker forced a replay in the FA Cup with an equaliser between Manchester United and West Ham.

Luis Suarez is facing another bout of criticism after his handball against Mansfield sent Liverpool in the FA Cup fourth round

Nicklas Bendtner says he still has time to prove himself at Juventus, as the striker looks forward to a new year where he hopes to secure a permanent exit from Arsenal

Angelo Henriquez says he's looking forward to proving himself on loan for Wigan, with the South American youngster continuing to settle into life in England

Schalke have revealed they are open to letting midfielder Lewis Holtby join Tottenham Hotspur in this transfer window

Real Madrid are considering a £50m bid for Manchester City striker Sergio Agüero

Arsnee Wenger says he had to let Kyle Bartley go to Swansea, with the former Arsenal youngster becoming particularly impatient over receiving playing time.

Sir Alex Ferguson has reportedly lost confidence in Spanish goalkeeper David De Gea and will look to replace him in the mid-season window

Luis Suarez is only in the spotlight because of his reputation, Alan Hansen argues, after the Liverpool striker appeared to handle the ball as he scored in the FA Cup.

Arsenal are hoping to persuade Montepellier defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa and Barcelona forward David Villa to join the club in January

Arsene Wenger has reportedly stepped up his interest in recruiting a new goalkeeper in this transfer window and is now keen on Birmingham City's teenage sensation Jack Butland.

Liverpool have offered £7million for Cagliari and Italy defender Davide Astori.

Manchester United are considering a £15m bid for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Sven Bender

Lionel Messi, who once more set the footballing world alight in 2012, is favourite to claim yet another FIFA Ballon d'Or on Monday.

Sir Alex Ferguson has apologised for comments he made about Newcastle United after his team's recent 4-3 victory.

Tottenham Hotspur are considering a £20m bid for Internacional striker Leandro Damiao

Arsenal continue to be interested in Montpellier defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa

Chelsea will have to shell out around £30m to have any chance of signing Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini.

Chelsea are reportedly close to signing Malaga attacking midfielder Isco.

Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City are reportedly monitoring Luka Modric's situation at Real Madrid.

Tottenham Hotspur are preparing a £10m bid for Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha.

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has reportedly rejected a three-year contract from Everton

Arsenal are considering an approach for Wigan Athletic midfielder James McCarthy.

Arsenal travel to face Swansea City in a FA Cup Third Round match

Brighton & Hove Albion beat Newcastle to go into FA Cup 4th round.

Taking to Twitter, Joey Barton said he'd like to "boil alive" the "animals" who broke into the home of his partner's parents over Christmas.