Summary

  • Transfer news as it happens

  • Nice prevented from registering Ben Arfa

  • Wilfried Bony signs for Man City

  • Messi move is unthinkable - Enrique

  • Defoe having medical at Sunderland

  • GET INVOLVED: Who's the best football club owner? #bbcsportsday

  1. League Two game rearrangedpublished at 11:39 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2015

    BBC Radio Lancashire, external: Accrington Stanley's game with Bury that was postponed on Friday will now be played on Tuesday 27 Jan, kick off 7:45pm.

  2. Aston Villa news conferencepublished at 11:35 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2015

    Paul Lambert was asked about Aston Villa's lack of goals - 11 in just 21 Premier League games.

    He managed to successfully sidestep answering, instead reverting back to talking about new signing Carles Gil and said: "He can certainly play the game of football, technically he is really good.

    "He is really comfortable with the ball and I am looking forward to working with him."

    Whether it helps improve Villa's record in front of goal remains to be seen.

  3. Aston Villa news conferencepublished at 11:32 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2015

    Paul Lambert has been speaking to the media today.

    His Aston Villa side aren't in action until Saturday, when they host Liverpool.

    Instead Lambert was there to discuss new signing, attacking midfielder Carles Gil, who has joined from Valencia for £3.2m on a four-and-a-half-year deal.

    Carles GilImage source, Getty Images

    "I'm not going to put masses of expectancy on him," said Lambert. "He is only 22 but he has great potential.

    "He has been in La Liga, at a massive club, played against great players, and I think he is somebody who will excite the fans."

  4. Wednesday back pagespublished at 11:27 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2015

    ASImage source, BBC Sport

    "The Ballon d'Or collective," says Madrid-based Spanish newspaper AS alongside a picture of the Real Madrid squad, including Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo.

  5. Arsenal must pay £31m for playmakerpublished at 11:20 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2015

    Paulo DybalaImage source, AP

    The London Evening Standard, external says Palermo have placed a £31m price tag on Arsenal target Paulo Dybala.

  6. Get involved - best footie ownerspublished at 11:16 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2015

    We asked who is or has been the best football club owner? Here are some of your responses so far...

    Nick Allen: Sir Jack Hayward was an absolute saviour for Wolves. He rebuilt our club in an amazing way, and was a true gent of the game.

    Will Marks: Southampton probably wouldn't even be a football club right now had it not been for Markus Liebherr.

    Andrew D Hipkins: Sir Jack Hayward (Wolves) Jack Walker (Blackburn). Some modern chairman should have a serious look at these men.

    Keep them coming to #bbcsportsday or at the BBC Facebook page.

  7. England win tour gamepublished at 11:12 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2015

    It's all over in Canberra, where England have beaten the Prime Minister's XI by 60 runs in a one-day match.

    England, batting first after winning the toss, scored 391 for six with Ian Bell top scoring with 187.

    The PM's XI were then bowled out for 331, though not before Australian World Cup squad member Glenn Maxwell smashed a brilliant 136 off 91 balls.

  8. 'Out of order' - Henrypublished at 11:09 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2015

    Former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry is in all the newspapers today, and quite outspoken he is too - criticising fans who barracked manager Arsene Wenger at a train station following defeat in Stoke.

    Thierry HenryImage source, Getty Images

    "I thought it was a joke," said Henry, who left New York Red Bulls and retired from football last month.

    "You can be upset, I totally understand that. But what happened at Stoke was totally unnecessary.

    "Fans do have a voice, I totally understand that, but what I saw after the Stoke City game was out of order."

  9. Jewell West Brom break-up not mutualpublished at 11:01 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2015

    Paul JewellImage source, Getty Images

    Paul Jewell has said his departure from West Brom was not by mutual consent and the former Wigan boss has said the matter is now with his lawyers.

    Jewell left his role as joint-assistant head coach, just a week after he joined new boss Tony Pulis' team.

  10. Del Potro reaches last eight in Sydneypublished at 10:57 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2015

    Juan Martin del PotroImage source, Reuters

    Defending champion Juan Martin del Potro came from a set down to beat top seed Fabio Fognini 4-6 6-2 6-2 in the Sydney International.

    "I thought I played better. I feel better on the court, especially in the end of the match," said Del Potro, who will play Kazakhstan qualifier Mikhail Kukushkin in the quarter-finals.

    "I serve well, I hit good forehands, and my backhand's improved a little bit. I need to keep playing with these guys, hitting the ball as fast I can and keep trying."

  11. Palermo warningpublished at 10:53 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2015

    Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini has warned any potential suitors chasing forward Paulo Dybala that the Argentine will not leave Sicily for less than 40m euros (£31m).

    Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund have been linked with the 21-year-old.

  12. Get involved - best footie ownerspublished at 10:48 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2015

    After the death of former Wolves owner Sir Jack Hayward, we asked who is or has been the best football club owner and how did they have a positive impact on the club you support? Here's some of your responses so far...

    Kevvy: Markus liebherr! He saved the Saints from extinction and catapulted us from bottom of League One to the Premier League.

    Stu Lawson: Mohamed Al Fayed clearly, apart from "that" statue of course.

    Ben: Abramovich. Great having an owner that genuinely loves football and cares about your club.

    Keep them coming to #bbcsportsday or at the BBC Facebook page.

  13. Tredwell turns the screwpublished at 10:45 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2015

    James TredwellImage source, Getty Images

    A couple of quick wickets from James Tredwell has swung things back in England's favour in their one-day clash against an Australian Prime Minister's XI.

    The home side are 280 for 6 after 39 overs in response to England's huge 391 for 6 off 50 overs - which included Ian Bell posting England's highest ever one-day score as he hit 187 in a majestic knock.

  14. Huth charged by FApublished at 10:39 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2015

    Robert HuthImage source, PA

    Stoke defender Robert Huth has been charged for misconduct by the Football Association for comments posted on social media. The German has until 18:00 GMT on 21 January to respond.

  15. Januzaj on the move?published at 10:37 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2015

    Adnan JanuzajImage source, Getty Images

    The Daily Mail, external reports that Adnan Januzaj is set to leave Manchester United on loan after making just two starts in the league for the Old Trafford club.

  16. Coventry named London Irish bosspublished at 10:31 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2015

    London Irish have confirmed the appointment of Tom Coventry as their new head coach from the start of the 2015-16 season.

    The 48-year-old, currently assistant boss of New Zealand side the Chiefs, has been appointed following the departure of director of rugby Brian Smith.

    "The owners have a clear vision of where they want to take the club," Coventry told the club website., external "It is a challenge I am immensely excited by and I cannot wait to get stuck in when I join.

  17. Get involved - best footie ownerspublished at 10:27 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2015

    We asked who is or has been the best football club owner and how did they have a positive impact on the club you support? Here's some of your responses so far...

    Tatenda Ziyambi: Hicks and Gillet for Liverpool. They showed us what rock bottom is, so when we finish seventh I'll say we've been through worse.

    Realio: Unsurprisingly at my club FC United the very best owner it's had is us, the fans. So, how is Glazer faring?

    Jonny L: Dean Boyle for Huddersfield. He's a fan done good. Transformed the club on and off the pitch

    Matt Partridge: SISU/Otium at Coventry City, been quality since they walked through the door seven years ago.

    Keep them coming to #bbcsportsday or at the BBC Facebook page.

  18. Ibrahimovic goal spells troublepublished at 10:26 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2015

    Zlatan IbrahimovicImage source, Getty Images

    Paris St-Germain's 1-0 League Cup victory at St Etienne was held up for 10 minutes last night after fans hurled objects following a controversial goal from Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

    Trouble flared in the 72nd minute when striker Ibrahimovic chested the ball over the line. St Etienne argued the ball had not crossed the line but the goal stood.

    A plastic water bottle was also thrown, while St Etienne coach Christophe Galtier urged supporters to calm down.

  19. Wednesday's back pagespublished at 10:21 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2015

    Daily ExpressImage source, Daily Express

    More on Radamel Falcao in the Daily Express, with the focus on comments from the Man United striker's agent saying anyone else would play him - a reference to Louis van Gaal's decision to drop the Colombian for Sunday's defeat to Southampton.

  20. Beattie in for Gills jobpublished at 10:16 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2015

    Former Accrington Stanley manager James Beattie tells BBC Radio 4, external "I've applied for the Gillingham job, just waiting to hear back now".