Arsenal have made official contact with Real Madrid over the possibility of signing James Rodriguez on loan this month, according to reports. The Colombian star is currently on loan at Bayern Munich, where he has three goals and two assists in 12 appearances this season. He is set to return to Real at the end…

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists Romelu Lukaku is still a key member of his Manchester United squad despite favouring Marcus Rashford as his first-choice striker. Lukaku has been forced to settle for a bit-part role in Solskjaer’s opening five Premier League games, playing just 74 minutes since Jose Mourinho’s departure. Meanwhile, Rashford has seized his opportunity…

Liverpool are set to become the first football club in history to record pre-tax profits in excess of €100million (£88.2m) mark. Jurgen Klopp’s men enjoyed a remarkable 2018 on and off the pitch, and are hoping 2019 will bring them silverware. Experts are already predicting the Reds will announce a record-breaking profit to match the…

David Seaman is hoping Arsenal can take advantage of Tottenham’s injury woes to catch up with their rivals in the Premier League table. Spurs have suffered a nightmare run of injuries with both Harry Kane and Dele Alli sidelines in their last two games. The England duo have been ruled out until March, joining Moussa…

Former England Women manager Mark Sampson has issued an ‘unreserved’ apology to Eni Aluko and Drew Spence as he spoke for the first time since his sacking by the Football Association. The 36-year-old was dismissed in September 2017 following the emergence of “inappropriate and unacceptable behaviour” in his previous role as manager at Bristol Academy….

An Under-20s game in Brazil was abandoned after a player was struck by a bolt of lightning. Agua Santa defender Henrique was rushed to hospital after bearing the brunt of the bolt from above during the clash in Sao Paolo against Atletico Mineiro. The rain-soaked encounter was nearing a conclusion when the elements took over…

A fuming Chelsea supporter has called for Maurizio Sarri to be SACKED as manager. Simon the Blue was spitting feathers when he called into The Sports Bar on talkSPORT on Tuesday night, slamming the ‘stubborn’ Italian, comparing him to Arsene Wenger and accusing him of ruining their midfield. Fans are beginning to turn on their…

West Ham are keeping tabs on Genoa striker Krzysztof Piatek, talkSPORT understands. The Hammers are preparing for the possible departure of Marko Arnautovic this month. Arnautovic is determined leave the club for China, with his agent and brother telling talkSPORT last week the 29-year-old ‘wants to go to a new market and challenge for titles’. West Ham…

Nice are ready to test the resolve of Rangers by tabling a £8million bid for Alfredo Morelos, according to reports. Morelos, 22, has been a stand-out performer for the Gers this season, scoring 20 goals in 35 appearances. The Daily Record claim his form has alerted Nice boss Patrick Vieira who wants to bolster his…

With Gonzalo Higuain’s move to Chelsea imminent, there are reports suggesting he could feature against Arsenal, LIVE on talkSPORT, this Saturday should he sign in time. While Chelsea may have struggled up front this season, there was once a time when this fixture was dominated by one striker, Didier Drogba. The Ivorian was a consistent…