SPORTS

Leon Goretzka claims he is in the "final phase" of the decision-making process as Manchester United compete with the likes of Barcelona and Arsenal to sign the Schalke midfielder.

Marco Asensio returned to Real Madrid training ahead of the Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday night.

Nemanja Matic, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Eric Bailly, Phil Jones, Michael Carrick and Marouane Fellaini are all set to miss Manchester United's final Champions League Group A contest.

Valencia are reportedly interested in pursuing a loan deal for Sandro, who has toiled since moving to Goodison Park.

Playing away against a Premier League club could give cash-strapped Football League clubs a financial lifeline.

New Everton manager Sam Allardyce is planning to employ a sports psychologist at Goodison Park, while reports suggest he is also interested in West Brom defender Jonny Evans.

Javier Mascherano had asked Barcelona to leave in January before Samuel Umtiti suffered a serious hamstring injury during the weekend 2-2 draw with Celta Vigo.

Richarlison's start to Premier League life has helped gain many admirers, with Tottenham said to be interested in his services.

Arsenal suffered a home defeat against Manchester United over the weekend to fall 15 points behind Premier League leaders Manchester City.

Atletico Madrid right-back Juanfran will miss the Champions League trip to Chelsea on Tuesday due to a hamstring injury.

Ozil is in the final knockings of his contract at Arsenal and is widely expected to leave at the end of the season.

Martin Glenn says Southgate has a long-term contract and is the right man to take England to the next major tournament.

Mislintat, who arrived from Borussia Dortmund, has taken up the role vacated by long-time head of scouting Steve Rowley.

CSKA Moscow can still qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League but have three injuries and two suspensions for their meeting with Manchester United.

Top Rank promoter Bob Arum says a potential boxing match between Manny Pacquiao and Conor McGregor would be a mismatch and nothing but a money grab.

Federer's appraisal of the Russian has led her to appreciate his kindness, something that has escalated the Swissman to be the coolest in the eyes of Kuznetsova.

Chris Woakes and James Anderson take two wickets apiece before stumps at the Adelaide Oval after Australia decide not to enforce the follow-on leading by 215 runs.

United's 3-1 win against Arsenal was their first away win against top-six opposition under Jose Mourinho in eight attempts.

Barcelona technical secretary Robert Fernandez has issued an apology to Gremio after a photograph of Arthur Melo wearing the Catalan shirt was leaked.

World number 38 Alexandr Dolgopolov has detailed the differences between Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic from his experiences while playing against the trio.

Everton are in dire need of fresh blood in attack but have surprisingly scored the same number of league goals as they did this time last season.

Joel Matip will remain absent for Liverpool's Champions League meeting with Spartak Moscow, yet reports that he is set to miss the entire festive period could be wide of the mark.

IBO super-middleweight champion Chris Eubank Jr has outlined his "ultimate goal" of becoming the biggest boxing star in America since Floyd Mayweather.

Antonio Valencia and Jesse Lingard gave a 2-0 advantage to United inside 11 minutes after mistakes by Koscielny and Mustafi.

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer teaming up for the inaugural Laver Cup in September has been nominated by Laureus for sporting moment of the year.

Manny Pacquiao could be in line for a welterweight title shot in 2018 against the winner of a potential Jeff Horn vs Terence Crawford fight, according to his promoter Bob Arum.

The defending Spanish and European champions are eight points adrift of leaders Barcelona in La Liga.

While Antonio Conte is hopeful of Eden Hazard signing a new contract for Chelsea, he believes the Belgian star has room for improvement as he approaches the peak of his career.

Pogba was sent off in the 74th minute of United's 3-1 win over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium after he mistimed a tackle on Hector Bellerin.