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Legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri has opened up on his regret of not having coached Roger Federer. He also reveals how he would love to coach the enigmatic Nick Kyrgios.

Yasuhiro Suzuki banned from all competition for eight years after putting muscle-enhancing substance in fellow canoeist's drink.

Reports emanating on Monday (8 January) claimed that Manchester City were closing in on a deal to sign Alexis Sanchez, but Wenger says there has been no offer.

Aliou Traore, who left Paris Saint-Germain in August 2016, spent the last term with amateur side Sarcelles. He was invited by Manchester United for trials.

Philippe Coutinho became Barcelona's club-record signing for £142m after he arrived at Camp Nou.

Federer and Nadal made full use of a comparatively easier challenge, claiming two Slams each to end the year as the two top-ranked players of the season.

A product of Roma's academy, Pellegrini spent two seasons at Sassuolo before returning to the Giallorossi in a £9m transfer in the summer.

Barcelona have a number of players heading for the exit doors following the arrival of Coutinho and imminent capture of Yerry Mina.

Goretzka has entered the final six months of his contract and has refused to sign a new deal so far.

Marouane Fellaini is in the final six-months of his contract with Manchester United and is looking for a new challenge.

Stan Wawrinka and Rafael Nadal have given the Australian Open a major boost following the withdrawals of Serena Williams, Andy Murray and Kei Nishikori.

Bayliss, who took over as England coach in 2015, faced questions over his future after the Three Lions surrendered the Ashes urn to Australia.

PSG were rumoured to be interested in signing Paul Dybala in January along with Manchester United. Nasser Al-Khelaifi has ended any possibility of signing the forward this month.

Yerry Mina is expected to arrive in Barcelona on Tuesday, 9 January, and could be unveiled to the fans a day later if they are able to complete the paperwork.

Thomas Lemar is Jurgen Klopp's primary target to replace Philippe Coutinho, who joined Barcelona in a £142m deal.

Manchester United will approach the Scotland international if Tottenham refuse to lower their asking price for Danny Rose, according to reports.

Arsene Wenger is ready to sanction moves for a number of players not in his first-team plans in January and in the summer.

Rafa Mir, who previously bagged 15 goals in 19 games for Valencia B this season, was heavily linked with a move to the Bernabeu with just six months left on his contract.

Ze Maria says he has not received any offers from other clubs for Alisson, who has conceded just 14 times in 19 Serie A games for Roma this season.

Joey Barton believes Ross Barkley is a good signing for Chelsea, but has doubts on whether the former Everton midfielder can start for the Blues under Antonio Conte.

Antoine Griezmann is likely to leave Atletico Madrid in the summer with Manchester United and Barcelona keen on the Frenchman.

Thomas Lemar has been identified as AS Monaco star and Jurgen Klopp's No.1 target to replace Philippe Coutinho.

Chelsea centre-back Jake Clarke-Salter has joined Sunderland on loan until the end of the season, while reports suggest that Sevilla want Michy Batshuayi on a six-month deal.

Two David versus Goliath ties between Yeovil and Manchester United and Newport and Tottenham headline the draw for the fourth round of the 2017-18 FA Cup.

Juventus have reportedly asked for Chelsea to pay £60m to sign Alex Sandro, a price the Premier League champions are not ready to meet.

A thigh issue looks set to delay Philippe Coutinho's Barcelona debut by three weeks, while vice-president Jordi Mestre says Liverpool considerably dropped their financial demands.

Harry Kane insists he is not in talks over a lucrative new contract but claims that he is happy to stay at Tottenham if they continue to progress and start winning trophies.

Real Madrid are not willing to increase Cristiano Ronaldo's salary and should consider cashing in if Paris Saint-Germain come in with a bid.

Women allowed to attend match between Al-Ahli and Al-Batin on 12 January as part of latest 2030 Vision reforms.