Jose Mourinho is in talks to take charge at Saudi Pro League team Al Shabab FC following his sacking by Roma, a source has told ESPN.Mourinho, who spent over 2½ years in the Italian capital, is already in talks with Al Shabab's sporting director Domenico Tite while his agent, Jorge Mendes, negotiates with the team, according to the source.Mourinho has also received early interest from some Eu

Cristiano Ronaldo and Casemiro previously shared the pitch as teammates at Real Madrid before reuniting for a second spell together at Old Trafford with Manchester United.Casemiro's future at Manchester United appears uncertain, and the report suggests that he is intrigued by the prospect of a new challenge. Whether this move to Saudi Arabia materialises remains to be seen, but speculation about i

Tottenham have opened talks to sign Club Brugge winger Antonio Nusa, sources have told ESPN.The Belgian club value Nusa, 18, at €30 million ($25.73m) with potential add-ons and want to retain him until the end of the season as part of any agreement struck this month.Negotiations are at an early stage and sources have told ESPN that Nusa has previously attracted interest from Chelsea but it i

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag could be open to selling Harry Maguire.The Englishman has made a comeback in the United first team this season, after being a bit part player under Ten Hag last term.However, ESPN states that if a big offer arrives for Maguire, United would be happy to sell.Ten Hag is said to have spoken with current director of football John Murtough about his squad.One of t

Manchester City are in talks with West Ham over a loan deal for Kalvin Phillips, a source has told ESPN.West Ham are one of a number of clubs to have expressed an interest in Phillips during the January transfer window and have started negotiations over a temporary move until the end of the season.City, according to a source, are keen to receive a £7 million ($8.9m) loan fee and include an ob

The 23-year-old midfielder has struggled for regular match action under Mikel Arteta this term.West Ham want Emile Smith Rowe on a six-month loanNow talkSPORT claims that the Hammers are willing to offer him the opportunity of Premier League minutes.And they want to bring the England international across the capital on a season-long loan deal.Smith Rowe is a much-loved and respected member of the

Ivan Toney talks about future move away from BrentfordIvan Toney talked about a potential move away from Brentford when talking to Daily Mail [via Fabrizio Romano]: "Everyone knows that I would love to play for a top team and be at the top of the leagues, playing with the best. I'm a Brentford player at the moment and until that time comes, this window or at the end of the season, then so be it."B

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah was forced off with an injury before his side twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with Ghana in the Africa Cup of Nations.Egypt and Liverpool fans face an anxious wait to discover the extent of the problem after the 31-year-old was forced off in the last minute of the first half of a thrilling Group B contest.Salah slumped dejectedly to the ground with an apparent muscle

A William Troost-Ekong penalty gave Nigeria a 1-0 victory over hosts Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday.The Nigeria captain struck from the spot early in the second half in Abidjan as the Super Eagles claimed their first victory of the tournament and leapfrogged the Ivorians in Group A.Ivory Coast spurned a host of chances and paid the price after Ola Aina was adjudged to have fo

Former Middlesbrough and Birmingham full-back Emilio Nsue scored a hat-trick as Equatorial Guinea roared to a 4-2 Africa Cup of Nations win over Guinea-Bissau.Nsue, now 34 and captaining his national side as well as leading the attack, hit the first treble at an AFCON since 2008.The Elephants now have four points from their first two matches in Group A following Sunday’s surprise 1-1 draw wi