Summary

  • Transfer news as it happens

  • Defoe passes medical and agrees personal terms at Sunderland

  • Arsenal's Arteta & Debuchy out for three months after operations

  • Southgate signs new one-year deal as England U-21 boss

  • O'Sullivan breaks two records at The Masters snooker

  • GET INVOLVED: Is computer gaming really sport?

  1. On the movepublished at 14:12 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2015

    Coventry City midfielder Billy Daniels has completed a move, external to Notts County for an undisclosed fee.

  2. Aston Villa news conferencepublished at 14:11 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2015

    Our colleagues at BBC Radio WM are at Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert's news conference.

    Some early news is that Joe Cole is a doubt for Villa's game against Liverpool on Saturday, but Fabian Delph is available again after suspension.

    New signing Carles Gil, from Valencia, is available to make his debut.

  3. Arsenal suffer second injury blowpublished at 14:09 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2015

    As if things weren't bad enough for Arsenal today - we told you a few minutes ago that Mikel Arteta has had ankle surgery and is out for three months - Mathieu Debuchy can now be adding to the long-term injury list.

    The French full-back has undergone surgery on the right shoulder he damaged against Stoke on Sunday and will also be out for around three months.

    DebauchyImage source, Getty Images

    "It's very unfortunate for Mathieu, and it's unbelievable because he's had two surgeries in the same season," said Gunners boss Arsene Wenger.

    "He just came back, he played seven games and he's out again."

  4. Get involvedpublished at 14:04 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2015

    We're asking for the worst misses you have seen in front of goal. Please keep them coming to #bbcsportsday and the BBC Sport Facebook, external page.

    Steve George:, external Worst (best?) miss has to be Kanu for The Baggies against Middlesborough in 2004, 1 yard out scoops over the bar.

    Leighton Jones:, external What about Robbie Earnshaw's miss against England from almost inside the goal?

    Alex Howarth:, external Worst missed chance I've seen is by Aston Villa who failed to sack Paul Lambert and instead gave him a 4 yr deal.

  5. Striker exitpublished at 14:02 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2015

    Striker David Connolly has left Portsmouth by mutual consent, reports BBC Solent Sport., external

  6. Player of the centurypublished at 14:00 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2015

    Triple Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo has been hailed as Portugal's player of the century at a gala to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the country's football federation on Wednesday.

    RonaldoImage source, Getty Images

    Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho picked up the award as Portuguese coach of the century at a red carpet event at the Estoril casino, 10km outside Lisbon.

  7. Look away now Spurs fanspublished at 13:57 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2015

    We've been banging on today about Roberto Soldado's miss for Tottenham against Burnley in the Cup last night.

    Well, here it is in all it's glory... Soldado misses sitter in Tottenham win

  8. Ronnie smashes recordpublished at 13:54 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2015

    We mentioned the snooker a moment ago but there's one thing to add - and quite important it is too.

    Ronnie O'Sullivan has claimed one of snooker's great records, firing in his 776th career century to take him past Stephen Hendry's haul - which he had matched with a pair of tons during his Masters opener against Ricky Walden on Tuesday.

    Ronnie O'SullivanImage source, Getty Images

    As O'Sullivan knocked in a break of 101 against Marco Fu, Hendry - commentating on BBC Two -said. "Every shot has been cued to perfection."

    O'Sullivan, 39, raised his hand in celebration, waving his cue to the crowd who rose to their feet in celebration of the record.

  9. Gills defender to departpublished at 13:51 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2015

    BBC Radio Kent, external: We understand Gillingham defender Adam Barrett set to sign for Southend United..

  10. Arsenal in double swoop?published at 13:43 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2015

    Arsenal are ready to begin talks with Borussia Dortmund over a £63m deal to sign 24-year-old midfielder Ilkay Gundogan and centre-back Mats Hummels, reports the Daily Star, external.

  11. Here comes the Rocketpublished at 13:40 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2015

    Ronnie 'the Rocket' O'Sullivan's quarter-final clash at The Masters against Marco Fu is under way, the pair locked at one-frame each.

    Ronnie O'SullivanImage source, Getty Images

    Why are we telling you? Because it's live right now on BBC Two if you want to watch.

  12. Premier League clubs eye Gestedepublished at 13:36 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2015

    BBC Radio Lancashire, external report that Blackburn manager Gary Bowyer has confirmed that there is interest from several Premier League clubs for striker Rudy Gestede, 26.

  13. Arteta facing three-month lay-offpublished at 13:32 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2015

    Arsenal's Mikel ArtetaImage source, AP

    Arsenal skipper Mikel Arteta will be sidelined for three months after having ankle surgery.

    Speaking to Arsenal.com,, external Arsene Wenger said: "Mikel has had surgery which went well. I have just seen him, he is back with us at the training ground.

    "He had a limited mobility in his ankle and some persistent inflammation that had an impact on his calf. That meant we had to make the decision to have surgery and it's a proper solution which gives him the best chance to recover."

  14. Newcastle press conferencepublished at 13:26 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2015

    More from caretaker boss John Carver ahead of Saturday's match against Southampton, who beat the Magpies 4-0 at St Mary's in September: "Southampton deserve to be where they are. Sitting third in the Premier League after what they lost in the summer is incredible.

    "I will be reminding the players in our team meeting how poor we were down there. We will be looking to put the record straight."

  15. And the winner is...published at 13:21 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2015

    We've been asking you to vote for your goal of the FA Cup third round from a shortlist of six.

    The results are in and there is a clear winner, with Ander Herrera's long-range strike for Manchester United at Yeovil getting 43.5% of the vote. Kevin Mirallas's free-kick for Everton in their replay against West Ham was second with 18.7%, and Willian's effort for Chelsea against Watford was third with 14.2%

    You can watch the best goals again here or by using the highlights tab at the top of this page. Thanks for voting.

    Ander HerreraImage source, AP
  16. Newcastle press conferencepublished at 13:19 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2015

    John Carver at his press conferenceImage source, @NUFC

    Injury news from caretaker boss John Carver (artistically shot in Newcastle black and white, by the club not us) ahead of Saturday's match against Southampton: "Mehdi Abeid and Siem de Jong trained for the first time today. Mehdi is further ahead than Siem.

    "Gabriel Obertan is about two weeks away from joining in with the team. He's in great condition and has worked really hard."

  17. West Brom press conferencepublished at 13:16 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2015

    Injury news from Tony Pulis ahead of the Everton game: "We've got a couple we're being careful with but we're hopeful everyone will be fit for the Everton game, Jonas (Olsson) aside."

  18. West Brom press conferencepublished at 13:15 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2015

    BBC WM Sport report, external that Tony Pulis says there are no hard feelings towards Paul Jewell, who left his coaching role after only a week and said that the matter was in the hands of his lawyers, but the Baggies boss will not go into details about his departure.

  19. West Brom press conferencepublished at 13:10 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2015

    West Brom boss Tony PulisImage source, @WBAOfficial

    Tony Pulis opts for a standing approach at today's pre-match press conference ahead of Monday's trip to Everton.

  20. Lost 4-0? Hope you kept the receiptpublished at 13:06 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2015

    Millwall chairman John Berylson has said he will refund the cost of match tickets for fans who watched their FA Cup third-round defeat at Bradford City.

    The Lions lost 4-0 to the League One side, having had defender Mark Beevers sent off after five minutes.

    The 456 supporters who purchased tickets in advance will be refunded.

    American businessman Berylson thanked fans "for their continued support during difficult times" in a statement on the Championship club's website., external