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Manchester United will face Real Madrid, and Arsenal have drawn Bayern Munich in the Champions League round of 16, while Celtic will take on Juventus in three mouth-watering ties for any neutral British football fan.

Liverpool will attempt to sign PSG striker Kevin Gameiro on loan if they cannot sign Daniel Sturridge

Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez is unsure over the fitness of captain John Terry as the defender continues to recover from a knee injury.

West Ham and QPR are interested in signing Lille forward Soloman Kalou during the January transfer window,

Chelsea consider offloading Brazilian defender David Luiz for Croatian Dejan Lovren

For the second successive year in Europe's elite competition, Premier League can only boast off just two names in the final 16 contenders' list.

Sir Alex Ferguson says Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi can't be seperated, while Pep Guardiola won't re-enter management yet.

Steve Nicol says Liverpool should be chasing the likes of Robert Lewandowski and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar for a January move, to offer a quick fix to their scoring problems.

As he takes his bow in football management, the departure of Neil Warnock can't come soon enough

Liverpool and Tottenham are both considering making a move for Real Madrid forward Jose Callejon, with the Spaniard hoping to get more playing time as he is continually left on the bench in favour of Cristiano Ronaldo and Gonzalo Higuain.

Christian Eriksen says he wanted to be guaranteed playing time when Manchester City offered him a deal, as the playmaker continues to be connected to a move to Manchester United.

Stewart Robson believes that Arsene Wenger might be changing his transfer philosophy for the January window, with the Arsenal manager admitting that he will have money to spend as he reportedly targets a new striker.

Alan Hansen has claimed that Daniel Agger and Martin Skrtel will drive Liverpool into the top four if they can keep continuity in the back line, as the duo continue to improve under Brendan Rodgers' leadership.

Jack Wilshere is among five Arsenal players to sign new long-term contracts, the club have confirmed.

Roma midfielder Miralem Pjanic would like to follow the success of Frank Lampard after claiming to be flattered by interest linking him with Chelsea.

Newcastle United plan fine for disgruntled Senegalese forward Demba Ba

Chelsea are reportedly considering a January move for Porto midfielder Joao Moutinho.

Liverpool are reportedly close to completing the signings of Chelsea forward Daniel Sturridge and Blackpool winger Thomas Ince.

Find out where and how to watch live in the UK, as Rafael Benitez takes Chelsea to Elland Road and renews rivalries with Neil Warnock's Leeds United

UK Sport cut funding to four Olympic sports for the four-year cycle to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games but hand substantial increases to Water Polo and Boxing

Arsenal reportedly ready to sign quarter of British youngsters to long-term contracts

Scott Parker returned to action and Andros Townsend caught the eye as Tottenham secured a 3-0 win over Aston Villa to finish top of Group One in the Under-21 Premier League

Chelsea could attempt to sign Everton's Marouane Fellaini as Frank Lampard is linked with a potential move to Ligue 2 side Monaco.

Liverpool are reportedly interested in a January move for Valencia winger Sofiane Feghouli.

Fernando Llorente talks about the tough situation he's found himself in at Athletic Bilbao as the manager leaves him on the sidelines

Lyon striker Bafetimbi Gomis says he is unaffected by interest from Chelsea and Liverpool.

QPR manager Harry Redknapp wants to sign Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole and former Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka in January.

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has claimed that if Chelsea purchase Radamel Falcao in the January transfer window, it could be positive for Fernando Torres, with the striker able to offer competition to the Spaniard as he continues to display inconsistent form.

Brendan Rodgers has said that Liverpool will sign players during the January transfer window, including a striker.