James Mountford
Reporter, BBC Radio Merseyside Sport

"Jurgen Klopp certainly sounds like he is very comfortable with the so-called transfer committee at Liverpool, saying that he has the final say when it comes to transfers. He also backed keeper Simon Mignolet, after signing a new contract. Klopp added he hoped he himself would still be at Anfield to talk about the Belgian stopper's next deal.

"One player whose future is uncertain is Jerome Sinclair. Klopp implied the striker had been offered a new contract but said he couldn't force Sinclair to sign it, following reports the youngster will leave Anfield at the end of the season.

"As for the game tomorrow, Klopp confirmed Liverpool will field a similar side to the first game but said that shouldn't be interpreted as disrespecting the FA Cup. Long-term injury victim Jon Flanagan will be in the Reds squad."

It could be an exciting week for West Ham fans. West Ham co-chairman David Sullivan says the club are close to signing Leeds full-back Sam Byram in a transfer worth £3.7m.

However, Sullivan is in a cryptic mood about a potential new addition to their forward line: "We have agreed terms with Leeds, agreed terms with the player," says Sullivan regarding Byram.

"There is a possibility a striker will be coming in - an overseas striker from a very strange league, but he has played in higher leagues.

"For every 20 deals you try, you only get one across the line. It had looked like we would do nothing, but it looks like we will do Sam and maybe one other player."

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According to the agent of Wilfried Bony - quoted in the Daily Star , external- the Manchester City striker will not be leaving the club in the January transfer window.

Tottenham and England midfielder Andros Townsend has been linked with a January move to Newcastle and Aston Villa, but Mauricio Pochettino is not going to let him go on the cheap.

The Spurs boss says: "It is true that Andros Townsend does not play much for us, but he is a player in our squad and he needs to wait. It would have to be the right opportunity for the club. Today it is all about rumours - there is nothing clear.

"I am happy with the squad we have - we have quality to fight in different competitions. Maybe the people or you (the media) are concerned but I am happy with the squad we have. If we are to improve we have to add the right player, but if we can't find the right player then we will not buy anyone."

Leicester v Tottenham is live on BBC One on Wednesday from 19:30 GMT.

You can also watch the goals from tonight's matches as they go in via the BBC Red Button and BBC Sport website.

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... in 1996, Manchester City signed former England striker Nigel Clough from Liverpool in a £1.5m deal.

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Clough stayed at what was then Maine Road for 18 months, scoring five goals in 35 league appearances.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is asked about his side's potential business in the January transfer window.

He replies: "Sometimes my staff and myself have an idea with a player we know, but if I don't want the player to come in, then he won't come. If a player I want doesn't fit our budget then he will not come either."

England international full-back Jon Flanagan could play for Liverpool in their FA Cup third-round replay against Exeter on Wednesday for what would be his first appearances since suffering a serious knee injury in 2014.

"If nothing happens, he is on the bench," adds Klopp. "He has been out for a long time and this is the first step back. To be back in the dressing room, not in a suit but a tracksuit is a good step for him."

G S Webster: , externalPhil Brown at Southend Utd is doing us proud. Surprised he hasn't been pinched by a bigger club.

George Eames:, external Mark Warburton. Took Brentford to the Championship then play-offs in their first season! Now Rangers doing very well with him.

Grant Heath:, external Surely Derek McIness as a great manager- turned Aberdeen from a bottom-four club to Celtic's closest challengers in a few years #bbcsportsday, external

Tom Johnson:, external Bad: Teddy Sheringham at Stevenage. Legendary player and 1st job as manager, has taken us from play offs to a relegation fight.

Keep your suggestions coming into us using #bbcsportsday.

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The corruption scandal plaguing athletics is worse than the one faced by football, says four-time Olympic gold medallist Michael Johnson.

Three senior IAAF officials were banned for life for alleged doping breaches.

And Russia is currently banned from all athletics competitions following accusations of widespread doping.

Asked how the scandal facing athletics compared to that of Fifa, Johnson told the BBC: "If you think about the victims, it is absolutely worse."

Full story here.

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has started his news conference and explains the decision to hand goalkeeper Simon Mignolet a new five-year contract.

"I have heard nothing negative about Simon and there have been a lot of games since I have been here," says Klopp.

"As always with goalkeepers, he has been involved in one or two goals conceded but as the whole package he is perfect.

"He has to develop, but he gives his all to the team and it is a good feeling when he is in the starting line-up. We were sure we wanted to work with him for the next few years and that is why we offered him the new contract. He took it and is here for a long time."

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Geoff Doyle
BBC Three Counties Radio sport

Wycombe Wanderers boss Gareth Ainsworth wants to unsettle the Aston Villa fans tonight in their FA Cup third-round replay. So he will tell his players to get off to a quick start against the Premier League's bottom club to try and turn the Villa Park home faithful against their club.

In the first tie at Adams Park, Villa were booed off by their away fans and Ainsworth will play on that again tonight.

"If we can start well, nerves and anxiety from the fans may transmit on to the pitch," said Ainsworth.

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"I've been there, where the nervousness of the fans can sometimes affect the way you play and it's tough. As a man I empathise (with Remi Garde) and feel sorry for him, it's not nice.

"As a football manager I want to take every advantage over every situation. If we can find a chink of light and that lets us in then we will be using all we can."

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says he would like the team to play at Wembley Stadium while their White Hart Lane ground is being redeveloped.

"Playing at Wembley is one of the options for us in the future," says Pochettino.

"It is a club decision, but we would love to play at Wembley. It is in London, close and a good option."

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Rafael Nadal has been speaking after his shock first-round defeat at the Australian Open by fellow Spaniard Fernando Verdasco.

"He played better than me. He played more aggressive than me. He took more risks than me, and he won. Probably he deserved," Nadal said.

"The match is a tough loss for me obviously. It is tough when you work so much and arrive at a very important event and you're going out too early.

"But at the same time, I know I did everything that I can to be ready for it. Was not my day. Let's keep going. That's the only thing."

Kurt Bevan:, external Mick McCarthy is doing OK at Ipswich, considering the squad cost less than 500k. He's been doing great for 2/3 seasons now.

Jamie Selman:, external Darrell Clarke for Bristol Rovers, he couldn't save us in 2013-14, got us out the Conference first time and now we're in League Two play-offs.

Jeno:, external Aitor Karanka Middlesbrough, from outside relegation to top of the league as well as couple big scalps in the cup!

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You might not be aware of it, but there was a major turn-up for the books in Europe last night.

For the first time since May last year, Greek champions Olympiakos dropped points in the league.

They were on a run of 17 consecutive wins, stretching back to the start of the season. But last night they were held to a 1-1 draw by Platanias - a team that has not won since mid-December.

However, we doubt they or their fans will be too concerned - they are 16 points ahead of second-placed AEK Athens in the league.

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Bath have signed lock Elliott Stooke from Premiership rivals Gloucester for the 2016-17 season.

The 22-year-old has made almost 70 appearances for Gloucester and was in the England Saxons squad in 2014.

"He has a great skillset for a young player and a great attitude," said Bath head coach Mike Ford.

We asked who would be the next Premier League manager to leave their club and you voted in your thousands.

Well, it is bad news for Louis van Gaal as 26.2% of you think his time at Manchester United will be coming to an end soon.

Remi Garde (15.3%), Alex Neil (13.6%), Steve McClaren (9.8%), Guus Hiddink (7.6%) and Manuel Pellegrini (5.9%) will also be feeling nervous.

But Eddie Howe, Claudio Ranieri, Slaven Bilic, Mark Hughes and Mauricio Pochettino can relax as they are all safe in their jobs. Well, until they next lose of course!

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Louis van Gaal (Manchester United) 26.2%, Remi Garde (Aston Villa) 15.3%, Alex Neil (Norwich) 13.6%, Steve McClaren (Newcastle) 9.8%, Guus Hiddink (Chelsea) 7.6%, Manuel Pellegrini (Manchester City) 5.9%, Sam Allardyce (Sunderland) 3.7%, Ronald Koeman (Southampton) 2.5%, Francesco Guidolin (Swansea) 2.5%, Roberto Martinez (Everton) 2.4%, Tony Pulis (West Brom) 2.2%, Arsene Wenger (Arsenal) 1.9%, Jurgen Klopp (Liverpool) 1.4%, Alan Pardew (Crystal Palace) 0.8%, Slaven Bilic (West Ham) 0.5%, Mauricio Pochettino (Tottenham) 0.5%, Eddie Howe (Bournemouth) 0.4%, Claudio Ranieri (Leicester) 0.3%, Mark Hughes (Stoke) 0.1%.

While we're talking tennis, here are some of the quotes of the day from Down Under:

"I think it would be silly to look at Venus' age and somehow consider that as a reflection of her level." - British star Johanna Konta on whether age had anything to do with 35-year-old Venus Williams' first round exit.

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"I'm hoping my phone hasn't been buzzing in my bag. Kim will message my team if anything goes on and we'll see what happens." - Dad-to-be Andy Murray, awaiting news from wife Kim Sears in case she has gone into labour.

"Be nice if his wife went into labour overnight. I might be just cheering for that one." - Australian Sam Groth, who plays Andy Murray in the second round. Murray says he'll leave Melbourne to dash home for the birth.

"Just to not grind my teeth while I play. It just causes stress and headaches sometimes." - Canadian Milos Raonic on why he wears a mouthguard, on and off court.

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Spare a thought for poor old Alison van Uytvanck.

Well, she's not old. She's just 21. But the Belgium youngster has been absolutely walloped at the Australian Open by former world number one Victoria Azarenka.

Belarusian Azarenka - seeded 14th here - beat Van Uytvanck 6-0 6-0 in 53 brutal minutes. Ouch.

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