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Belgian midfielder Marouane Fellaini features on Besiktas' transfer shortlist amid uncertainty over his Manchester United future.

Jose Mourinho is confident that current injured crop are in good positions and can bolster Manchester United's squad for busy festive period.

Gary Neville feels the absence of Paul Pogba and Michael Carrick through injury cost Jose Mourinho's side dearly at Stamford Bridge.

Roma sporting director Monchi says Leicester City repeatedly turned down their efforts to sign Riyad Mahrez, with the Foxes also rejecting Barcelona's advances.

Barcelona target Yerry Mina returned from injury during Palmeiras' 3-2 defeat to Corinthians on Sunday.

Allardyce publicly admitted he would consider succeeding Ronald Koeman at Goodison Park and is seen as the frontrunner for the Everton hotseat.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has not played since April owing to a severe knee injury but Mourinho remains hopeful that he will return in 2017.

Gary Cahill, Harry Winks, Harry Kane and Jordan Henderson will all be assessed ahead of England's friendly double-header against Germany and Brazil.

Paco Alcácer and Andre Gomes were destined to leave Barcelona, but their new roles under Ernesto Valverde have given them a renewed lease of life at the Nou Camp.

Lascelles and Atsu picked up their injuries during Newcastle's 1-0 home defeat by Bournemouth, while Merino has missed his side's last two matches with a back problem.

Liverpool star Alberto Moreno has confirmed he turned down different offers to leave Anfield during the summer transfer window.

West Ham United are lining up David Moyes as their new manager after sacking Slaven Bilic after two-and-a-half years in charge.

Former American number one James Blake finds it hard to envisage Roger Federer catching Jimmy Conors' record of 109 singles titles.

Schneiderlin and Mirallas have endured tough starts to the new campaign and were omitted from the Everton squad that secured Watford win.

Conte dropped defender for Chelsea's win over Manchester United after feeling his authority had been questioned by the Brazil international.

Serge Aurier says he was in advanced talks to sign for Barcelona before completing his move to Tottenham during the summer.

Federer and Andy Murray played a charity match for the Roger Federer Foundation's Match for Africa 3 earlier this year.

There was a lot of uncertainty about whether Georges St-Pierre (26-2 record in MMA) would be the same fighter, especially after a four-year lay-off.

Real Madrid star Gareth Bale is expected to be ready to return to action when Los Blancos visit Atletico Madrid on 18 November.

The Swiss revealed that he initially picked up a Wilson racket because of its looks and has persisted with them ever since.

Goals from Kevin De Bruyne, Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus condemned the Gunners to a 3-1 defeat at the Etihad Stadium.

British promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed Anthony Joshua's response to WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder's latest callout following his win over Bermane Stiverne.

Harry WInks suffered an ankle injury during Tottenham's win over Crystal Palace and is now doubtful for England's games against Brazil and Germany.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says David Luiz was left out of his squad for the 1-0 victory over Manchester United on Sunday, 5 November, due to "tactical" reasons.

Director of England Cricket Andrew Strauss is still hoping Ben Stokes can take part in the Ashes against Australia as he seeks clarity on the Durham man's situation.

Jose Mourinho has refused to throw in the towel in the Premier League title race after the 1-0 defeat at Chelsea left Manchester United 8 points behind Manchester City.

Francis Coquelin started at centre-back as part of a back three during Arsenal's loss against Manchester City.

Alvaro Morata scores the only goal of the game at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea beat Manchester United 1-0 to move just a point behind the Red Devils in the Premier League.

Kevin De Bruyne, Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus all net as Manchester City equal a club record of nine successive league victories in a single season.