Talksport understand that Leeds United have been linked with a move for Tottenham Hotspur outcast Fernando Llorente.
The Championship outfit, who currently sit third in the table and are favourites for promotion are keen to strengthen their attacking line in January as they look to seal a return to the top flight after fifteen years in the football league.
Llorente has struggled to find his best form since signing from Swansea City in the summer of 2017, scoring just six goals in thirty-five games in all competitions and most of those appearances have come as a substitute.
He has played just thirteen minutes in the league this term – coming on briefly in both last month’s win at West Ham United and the defeat to Watford back in September.
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Saman Ghoddos insists Iran are not allowing themselves to think of lifting the Asian Cup even after their sensational start to the tournament.
Carlos Queiroz s men the highest-ranked of the 24 nations involved in the competition face Vietnam on Saturday on the back of a 5-0 thrashing of Yemen in their opening Group D fixture.
Amiens forward Ghoddos rounded off the scoring in that rout as Iran delivered a performance to underline their credentials in many people s eyes as favourites to add to their three titles.
That trio of crowns arrived in successive tournaments in the 1960s and 70s, but Ghoddos believes it is far too early in this year s event to start dreaming of possible glory for the current generation.
What a night for the Iranians!
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Stephen Kenny has insisted he has not sought assurances over his future as Republic of Ireland manager despite facing mounting criticism.
Kenny’s position has been questioned and potential successors touted in the wake of a hugely disappointing 2-1 Euro 2024 qualifying defeat in Greece on Friday evening which left Ireland’s hopes of making it to the finals in severe jeopardy after just two games.
However, asked if he had been given any assurances by the Football Association of Ireland that he would see out the campaign, the 51-year-old replied: “I haven’t sought any assurance. That’s not something I do.”
Kenny, who complained about “a lack of respect” at his pre-match press conference, was asked how he felt he was doing as Ireland manager.
Lautaro Martinez dismissed speculation over a move to Bayern Munich or Paris Saint-Germain, stating he hopes to become a legend at Inter.
Chelsea, Bayern and PSG are among a host of Europe s elite clubs that have repeatedly been linked to the forward, who will aim for World Cup glory with Argentina in November.
Julian Nagelsmann s side remain on the hunt for a like-for-like replacement for Robert Lewandowski, while Martinez s Argentina team-mate Lionel Messi could draw the Inter star to the French capital.
However, Martinez refuted reports of a move away from San Siro as he outlined his long-term ambitions with Inter.
I m fine, I m happy here, Martinez told Rai Sport. I hope I can become a legend, I have a contract here and I only think about Inter.
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The Football Association (FA) will investigate the 2009 transfer of defender Gael Givet from Marseille to Blackburn.
The Frenchman told English newspaper The Sun that he was forced to pay money to an unlicensed agent to help complete his 3.5-million-pound move to Ewood Park in June 2009.
FA rules prevent payments to unlicenced third-parties, and Blackburn s alleged breach comes just weeks after newly-promoted Premier League side Queens Park Rangers was fined 875,000 pounds for a similar offence.
A FA spokesman confirmed on Tuesday the FA would look at evidence before deciding whether to investigate the matter further.
We will be looking into the material and the issues that may be raised by the content, the spokesman said.
Givet, 29, has won 13 …
Johan Elmander leads a host of names preparing to leave English Premier League club Bolton Wanderers.
Sweden forward Elmander who hit 12 goals in all competitions for Bolton elected not to sign a new deal at Bolton and joins Jlloyd Samuel, Joey O Brien and Tamir Cohen in leaving the club on free transfers.
Elmander arrived at the Reebok Stadium in 2008 for a club-record deal of 8.2 million pounds, but is now expected to join Turkish club Galatasaray.
Owen Coyle paid tribute to the departing quartet, who have all been at the club for multiple seasons.
I wish all the players who are departing the club all the very best, Coyle said.
I want to thank them for their efforts and professionalism. Ultimately when these decisions come about they re made …
Feyenoord defender Daryl Janmaat has suggested he is ready to leave De Kuip as he looks to test himself at the highest possible level.
The defender has been linked with a move to Napoli in recent weeks, with Premier League side Tottenham also reported to be interested in the Netherlands international.
Janmaat made 30 appearances for Feyenoord in the Eredivisie last season, and was subsequently rewarded with a place in Louis van Gaal s squad for the FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
And the 24-year-old has hinted he would be open to a move away from Feyenoord, but only after he has helped his country in South America as they look to replicate 2010 s run to the final.
I want to play at high levels, he told heldenonline.nl. I do not care where I m going to play, the importa…
Ghana are wary of a wounded United States side when the two sides open their FIFA World Cup campaigns in Natal on Monday.
The African nation have ended the United States run at the last two World Cups, adding another layer of intrigue to their Group G clash.
In 2006, Ghana beat the Americans 2-1 in their final group stage match to book a spot in the last 16 and knock their opponents out.
And four years later in South Africa, they repeated the trick, as Asamoah Gyan s stoppage-time winner gave them a 2-1 triumph in a last-16 affair.
A 4-0 friendly win over South Korea earlier this month has boosted Ghana spirits but they are not getting complacent against a US side sure to be gunning for revenge.
Coach Kwesi Appiah said: The United States are a very, very go…
Laurent Blanc s departure from Paris Saint-Germain has been confirmed, with Unai Emery set to replace him at the Ligue 1 champions.
Former France boss Blanc was hugely successful when it came to domestic action in Paris, but paid the price for three consecutive exits in the Champions League quarter-finals.
However, the 50-year-old leaves PSG with a string of impressive records to his name.
Here, with the help of Opta data, we take a look at the some of the key facts and figures behind Blanc s tenure:
72.8 – Blanc s win percentage at PSG is 72.8, the best in the club s history, with Carlo Ancelotti second on 63.6. Blanc won 126 of his 173 games in charge.
4 – Despite his departure being linked to his failure in the Champions League, Blanc …
Real Sociedad are readying a summer bid for Besiktas hotshot Oguzhan Ozyakup, according to Milliyet.
Having enjoyed a real resurgence under new coach Eusebio Sacristan, La Real plan to further reinforce the squad and return to where they belong next season.
Turkish daily newspaper Milliyet claims that Besiktas playmaker Oguzhan Ozyakup has emerged as their primary target for the summer transfer window.
The same source understands that Real Sociedad are prepared to offer €8 million for 50% of the player’s contract, while including a purchase option for the remaining half.
However, the La Liga side could face stiff competition from several Premier League clubs, who are also keen on the 23-year-old footballer.
Ozyakup’s former club Arsenal are…