That's it for Sportsday Live for Thursday. Tomorrow will be a Transfer Deadline Day special from 07:00 GMT with all of the the latest news and gossip ahead of the window closing at 23:00.

Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino on reports striker Dani Osvaldo could sign, external for Juventus: "At the moment there's no news, but a lot of things can happen at that time."

Former Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given says the club can land a domestic treble this season, but will have to wait to win the Champions League.

City play Barcelona in the last 16 after making it through to the knockout stages for the first time.

"This team needs a few more years together and a couple more players," 37-year-old Given told BBC Sport. "I think this year will be too soon for them to win it but the calibre of players mean they don't fear anyone."

BBC Sport's Chris McLaughlin: "The UK government has agreed to a request from the Scottish parliament for military assistance to help with security during the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

"Police Scotland will have overall control of security for the Games but will be assisted by a number of private security firms and the military.

"The move is designed to avoid a repeat of the security problems at the London Olympics in 2012, when security firm G4S failed to provide enough staff. G4S will be involved in Glasgow but only in a stewarding capacity at some of the venues."

BBC Sport's Anna Thompson in Sochi: "It has snowed in Rosa Khutor, where the Winter Olympic alpine events will be held, and there is a good base coverage of snow. But there are concerns about the warm temperature in the mountains.

"The venue's manager Yves Dimier says that he and his team will monitor any new snow that falls but they will need to water the course and then let the cold temperatures take over to create the perfect icy run."

Promotion-chasing Nottingham Forest, who earlier completed a loan move for Southampton defender Danny Fox, sign Nice centre-back Kevin Gomis on loan, subject to international clearance., external

Double Olympic champion Rebecca Adlington is to mentor some of Britain's most promising swimmers in a bid to support the "next generation of medallists".

Adlington, 24, who retired from the sport last year as Britain's most successful swimmer, will offer advice to the rising stars and their coaches.

The six athletes from the World Class Swimming Programme who have been selected to take part are Ross Murdoch (University of Stirling), Adam Peaty (City of Derby), Lauren Quigley (Stockport Metro), Harriet Cooper (City of Derby), Jess Fullalove (City of Manchester) and Sophie Taylor (City of Leeds).

After a lot of to-ing and fro-ing over the past few days, the Daily Mirror reports, external that Blackpool winger Thomas Ince has finally signed for Crystal Palace on a loan deal for the remainder of the season.

The 22-year-old England under-21 international had been his side's top scorer this season with seven goals.

Earlier in the @QofS_Official teaser we asked which eight players in England's starting XV to face France in the 6 Nations on Saturday have won less than 20 caps for their country.

The answer is: Burrell, Farrell, Launchbury, Marler, May, Nowell, Twelvetrees and Vunipola.

Image source, @SwansOfficial

Swansea City announce the signing, external of 19-year-old left-back Raheem Hanley after he left Blackburn Rovers earlier this week. Hanley was a key figure in the Rovers team that reached the FA Youth Cup final in 2012 but left Ewood Park without making a league appearance.

Spurs say they will appeal the red card given to Danny Rose during Wednesday's Premier League game against Manchester City.

Rose was dismissed for a tackle on Edin Dzeko early in the second half of the game which City went on to win 5-1.

BBC Sport's Anna Thompson in Sochi as preparations continue for the start of the Winter Olympics next week.

"The BBC studio is taking shape on the Olympic Park in Sochi. In the background is the Bolshoy Ice Dome which will be used for the ice hockey and is lit up impressively at night."

Notts County Ladies have completed the signings of England internationals Rachel Unitt and Dunia Susi, while Katie Holtham joins from Chelsea.

Unitt, 31, who has 102 caps for England, signs from Birmingham City Ladies while 26-year-old Susi, who moves from Chelsea, has made 21 appearances for England and was in the Great Britain squad for the 2012 Olympics.

Italy coach Jacques Brunel has opted to give Treviso winger Angelo Esposito a debut in Saturday's 6 Nations game against Wales in Cardiff.

Veteran flanker Mauro Bergamasco will become Italy's longest serving player, overtaking the legendary Sergio Lanfranchi. The 34-year-old made his senior national team debut in 1998 but his younger brother Mirco misses out.

Sergio Parisse will captain the side after missing the last two games of the 2013 campaign through suspension. He will earn his 102nd cap at the Millennium Stadium.

Swansea have pulled out of the race to sign Blackpool winger Thomas Ince, reports the South Wales Evening Post., external

Ince held talks at the Liberty Stadium on Monday but has since spoken to a number of other Premier League clubs, including Stoke and Crystal Palace.

The England Under-21 international has been given permission by the Championship side to discuss a loan move with Premier League clubs.

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy holds a two-shot lead after the opening round of the Dubai Desert Classic.

McIlroy, who was one of the early starters, carded seven birdies and an eagle to lead on nine under par, two shots ahead of Italy's Edoardo Molinari, with defending champion Stephen Gallacher among a five-strong group on six under.

McIlroy and Gallacher played alongside Tiger Woods, who is on four under.

West Ham have signed Ivory Coast international Abdul Razak on a short-term contract.

The 21-year-old former Manchester City player moves from Russian Premier League side Anzhi Makhachkala.

He joined Anzhi, initially on loan, in September 2013, and made 11 appearances for the Russian side in all competitions, including two starts against Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League.

Image source, AFP

Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery and Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema have been acquitted on charges of soliciting an underage prostitute.

The French judge ruled there was not enough proof the men were aware that the woman involved, who is now 21, was a minor at the time.

The two footballers, who didn't attend the trial, had faced up to three years in prison if found guilty.

Arsene Wenger tells Arsenal's official website, external that he wants his team to focus on their own performances and not worry about what their title rivals are doing.

The Gunners dropped two points in the race for the Premier League title after being held to a 2-2 draw at Southampton on Tuesday. "The kind of performance we delivered at Southampton will not move us forward so let's focus to come back on Sunday and produce a good performance," manager Wenger adds ahead of this weekend's home game with Crystal Palace.

"Our future lies there, to be capable to repeat a top-level performance that demands top level-commitment in every single game. This team has commitment, character, intelligence and when we were questioned we always respond well. That's what is at stake on Sunday for us."

Juventus general director Giuseppe Marotta says the Serie A leaders are keen to sign Southampton striker Dani Osvaldo.

Osvaldo, who is currently serving a two-week suspension as punishment for being involved in a training ground fight, is also a reported target of Spanish side Valencia.

"We like Osvaldo and we also know that other teams like him too," Marotta tells Gazzetta dello Sport. "He is a fantastic player but before we can buy we must sell."