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Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe is next up for the media and starts by discussing his new signing Benik Afobe and the January window in general."Benik Afobe is a player that we like and who plays the role the way we like. I think he'll be a success here," he said.

"January is an important month for us, and I am excited by the players we have added so far."

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Benik Afobe rounds off his first Bournemouth news conference with a few kind words about former clubs Arsenal, MK Dons and Wolves."Arsene Wenger made a massive impression on me - he's one of the best managers in the world, one of the top three in Premier League history," he said.

"He always showed some faith in me and helped me grow as a young teenager.

"Wolves were good for me too and I was also at MK Dons last season and their boss Karl Robinson was really good for my confidence after all my injuries so I want to thank them for that.

"When my dad asked me if I wanted to leave then all the decision was mine and thankfully Wolves let me go."

Just a reminder that tonight sees the winner of the Ballon d'Or announced and we will have a separate live text from 17:00 GMT.

One of three men - Lionel Messi, Neymar or Cristiano Ronaldo - will be celebrating.

If this graphic is anything to go by, then it will be between Barcelona pair Messi or Neymar.

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Bournemouth face Benik Afobe's boyhood club Arsenal on 7 February, with the striker eager to be involved - but he isn't sure when he will make his debut yet.

"I've always had the aspiration to play at this level and hopefully I'll get the chance to make my debut soon," said the striker, who completed a £10m move from Wolves on Sunday.

"We've got four games before we face Arsenal so I'm focused on those matches but it would be nice to be involved against Arsenal.

"I'm not sure about my situation with the West Ham game - I trained today with the boys but don't know what's going to happen with that."

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Liverpool have sealed an £11m deal for Brazilian winger Alexandre Pato, 26, who currently plays for Corinthians, reports the Daily Star., external

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New Bournemouth striker Benik Afobe says Cherries boss Eddie Howe convinced him to come to the south coast.

"I'd like to think I'll fit Bournemouth - the way they play is the way I like to play and hopefully I'll be in as soon as possible and scoring goals to help them stay up," says Afobe.  

"Eddie spoke to me about the philosophy of the club, what he thinks I can improve on and what I do well.

"I'm definitely someone who wants to score goals so hopefully that's the main thing fans can expect but I also work hard, like to run in behind and link with the wingers."

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Crystal Palace are in need of a striker and Alan Pardew has identified Juventus' Simone Zaza as his top target, according to ESPN., external

Zaza, 24, only joined from Sassuolo in July 2015 but has found first-team opportunities limited at the Old Lady.

Juventus are reportedly reluctant to see him go, but Zaza may need more first-team football if he is to add to his seven Italy caps at Euro 2016.

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Benik Afobe never made a Premier League appearance at former club Arsenal and says the chance to do so at Bournemouth was too good an opportunity to turn down.

The striker joined Eddie Howe's side in a £10m from Wolves on Sunday.

"This is a massive chance - since I was about six I've dreamed about playing in the Premier League," says Afobe. "Eddie Howe has given me the opportunity and I'm looking forward to repaying him.

"There are always rumours but I let my dad, who's my agent, deal with all that and I just concentrated on doing my best for Wolves while waiting for a Premier League chance."

What does Pep Guardiola need to do if he comes to the Premier League? You have been giving the current Bayern Munich coach some advice.

Seth Gogo Egoeh:, external#bbcsportsday, external Advice for Pep. Just go to Man Utd - they are patient. Just imagine them putting up with LVG. You'll enjoy your stay.

Mathew Love:, external If all else fails, park the bus and counter-attack.

Mac:, external Don't sign any English players.

Manveer:, external Forget the Champions League! You're not winning it with a PL club.

Keep the comments coming in, using #bbcsportsday or via the Match of the Day Facebook page.

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Everton will make a £21m offer for Dynamo Kiev winger Andriy Yarmolenko, 26, according to the Daily Express,, external which also says the Toffees have completed the sale of Steven Naismith to Norwich.

Bournemouth's new £10m signing Benik Afobe is facing the media and we will have the best of his quotes very soon.

  Another Ballon d'Or graphic for you.  

Admittedly, European players had a massive advantage, as the award could only be won by European footballers between 1956 and 1994.

Nominations were extended to include Europe-based players in 1995, before it became the world player of the year in 2010.

Glenn Sissen: So if LVG goes, will Mourinho come in and play expansive attacking football?

Mike Bradley: Who cares about LVG. Let's talk about positives like Colchester, Oxford and Eastleigh in tonight's FA Cup draw.

Anyone get the feeling Jurgen KIopp might not be completely satisfied with the Liverpool squad he has inherited?

Well the rumour mill certainly suggests that, with the Liverpool Echo, external linking the Reds with moves for strikers Saido Berahino (West Brom) and Luciano Vietto (Atletico Madrid) as well as Juventus defender Martin Caceres.

Meanwhile, Bild , externalhas an interview with Borussia Dortmund and Klopp favourite Ilkay Gundogan, who says his "everything is still open" regarding his future.

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Southend boss Phil Brownkept his team in the dressing room for two hours after losing at Swindon and is hoping his "high-risk strategy" will pay off.

The Shrimpers squandered a two-goal lead as they went down 4-2, their third straight defeat in League One.

"Harsh words have been spoken and will continue to be spoken for the next five or six days until we can put it right against Peterborough," he said.

Southend are eighth in League One, three points off the play-off places.

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Cardiff City and Wales are discussing the possibility of re-laying the Cardiff City Stadium pitch before the end of the season.

The surface has deteriorated recently, prompting criticism from Cardiff's players and manager Russell Slade.

A new pitch could be laid in time for Wales' expected friendly against Northern Ireland in March.

"We'll see if there's a period we can maybe do something about it because it's not an easy surface," said Slade.

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Manchester United's Matteo Darmian has dismissed reports he is unsettled at Old Trafford and considering a loan move to Italian champions Juventus.

Darmian joined from Torino last summer but has struggled after an impressive start.

 "I am happy here with the team, the staff and the city, so I just try to ignore the rumours. I want to continue on my way and that's it," the right back, 26, said.

They say there's no smoke without fire, so watch this space.

Lee Schofield: Think LVG sends teams out not to score in the 1st half. It's like watching George Graham's Arsenal, without any goals.

David Roberts: I'm not happy with United. After huge investment they are still on the decline. I'm not happy that we have lost our creativity and pace.

James Whitson: LVG destroying United. Easiest Man U team to defend against I've ever seen. Not all about winning. About winning with style.

Britain's Victoria Williamson is set for surgery on her hip joint and lower spine following a serious crash at the Zesdaagse event in Rotterdam. 

The 22-year-old, who won team sprint bronze with Becky James at the 2013 World Championships, collided with Elis Ligtlee during an omnium race. 

She already had surgery on Sunday.

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BBC Sport

"Louis van Gaal has developed a disarming way of turning the spotlight on his media inquisitors.

"When 'people', 'fans' or pundits' opinions are placed into questions, he points out it is a third-person opinion and demands to know what yours is.

"The two responses are to either point out that as the manager of Manchester United, his view of such matters is the only one that counts - or, as happened to twice at today's media briefing, just take out the offending word and ask the same question again.

"Bottom line is that LVG thinks United fans should be happy at being in tonight's FA Cup fourth round draw, live on BBC1."