Manchester United

Forwards Jadon Sancho and Anthony Martial return to the Manchester United squad for Wednesday's Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford.

England international Sancho, who has not played since October because of "physical and mental issues", resumed first-team training last week.

Martial suffered an injury against Manchester City on 14 January. United beat Forest 3-0 at the City Ground in the first leg last week.

The hosts are without midfielder Christian Eriksen, who was ruled out until at least late April on Tuesday.

Scott McTominay - absent from Saturday's FA Cup fourth-round win over Reading with a "small problem" - again misses out.

Defenders Luke Shaw and Diogo Dalot, both of whom did not feature against Reading, are doubtful.

Nottingham Forest

There was big money spent among the Premier League's current bottom-half sides too, with Leeds United signing French forward Georginio Rutter, 20, from Hoffenheim for a club record 40m euros (£36m).

Bournemouth also recruited Burkina Faso winger Dango Ouattara from Lorient for around £20m and Leicester paid £17m for defender Victor Kristiansen.

Following the £15m sale of Danny Ings to West Ham, Aston Villa signed teenage Colombia striker Jhon Duran from Chicago Fire for £18m.

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Chelsea's deal for Enzo Fernandez was a fitting end to another astonishing window. The Blues also agreed an £89m deal with Shakhtar Donetsk for 22-year-old Ukraine forward Mykhailo Mudryk earlier in January.

In addition to their deadline day signing of Jorginho, Arsenal signed Belgium striker Leandro Trossard from Brighton for £21m plus add-ons, along with Jakub Kiwior from Serie A side Spezia for 20m euros (£17.6m).

Elsewhere, Liverpool agreed a deal worth 40-50m euros (£35.4m-£44.3m) to sign Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo, 23, from Dutch club PSV Eindhoven.

And Newcastle United's signing of 21-year-old Anthony Gordon from Everton could eventually be worth £45m.

Nottingham Forest

Jonjo Shelvey won't be available for new club Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford later and their boss Steve Cooper admits it is a tall order to overturn United's first-leg advantage and get to Wembley.

"It's an incredibly difficult task and it'd be wrong to say otherwise," he said. "We won't be going into the game really disheartened, but instead have to treat it for what it is.

"This is a semi-final, a stage the club has not been on for a while. We have to do our best to do ourselves, the club and the supporters justice, and that is all we are thinking about."

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Jonjo Shelvey waved farewell to the Newcastle fans at Tuesday's game and he has now written this message for the club's website following his transfer to Nottingham Forest: "I never thought I'd find myself typing this out, but my time at Newcastle has come to an end.

"I would just like to take this opportunity to say thank you to every one of you fans that has welcomed me and my family to the city, and to this amazing football club.

"I had been at Newcastle for seven years and it's been the most amazing time I've had in football so far. I will miss the atmosphere so much.

"I had to take this opportunity for myself. I've made so many friends for life on and off the pitch while I was in your great city. Two of my children were born in Newcastle so the Geordies will remain part of our lives forever."

Simon Stone
BBC Sport

Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech's proposed loan move to Paris St-Germain has been blocked by France's governing body, the LFP. A deal was agreed before the French deadline for the 29-year-old.

But PSG sources were critical of Chelsea's conduct, claiming required paperwork was not submitted on time.

Ziyech was in Paris expecting a deal to be confirmed but the registration was not completed and so he will return to Chelsea for the rest of the season.

BBC Sport understand the player contacted Chelsea owner Todd Boehly directly in an effort to resolve the matter, but his pleas were ultimately unsuccessful. The LFP dismissed PSG's appeal this morning.

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So what are your thoughts on that £107m deal that has taken Enzo Fernandez to Chelsea?

Was that too much for the 22-year-old Argentina midfielder? Or have the Blues just signed someone who'll become one of the future stars of European football?

Let us know by using #bbcfootball on Twitter, texting 81111 (UK only - standard rates apply) or via WhatsApp 03301231826.

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Benfica for a British record fee of £107m.

Here is where that deal ranks in the list of the world's top transfer fees:

• Neymar [Barcelona - Paris St-Germain] £200m in 2017
• Kylian Mbappe [Monaco - Paris St-Germain] £166m in 2017
• Philippe Coutinho [Liverpool - Barcelona] £142m in 2018
• Ousmane Dembele [Borussia Dortmund - Barcelona] total fee of £135m in 2017
• Joao Felix [Benfica - Atletico Madrid] £113m in 2019
• Antoine Griezmann [Atletico Madrid to Barcelona] £107m in 2019
• Enzo Fernandez [Benfica to Chelsea] £107m in 2023

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Newcastle United

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Richard: Last time we went to Wembley for a final we all just knew we were going to lose but we went and sang and cheered all the same. This time, though, is very, very different. We will go to the final with a real belief that we can win. If the players stay fit we will have a chance. It will be a very even game. Two very clever, astute, modern managers.

Paul: Can't wait to see my 80-year-old dad's face when he gets his ticket for the final! He never thought the good times for the Toon were coming back and he's loving it!

Anth: A great result for everyone associated with The Toon. What makes it more special is it has been achieved playing creative, attacking and entertaining football. This is one very proud and happy member of the Toon Army!

Liam: I remember the cup final losses in the late 90's and they were absolute heartbreak. The team just went downhill from then until Sir Bobby came in. This time though it just feels different, we are not fearful of Man Utd now and honestly believe we are a better team than them. I would love it, love it if we beat them.

Marshy: Never been more happy. So proud of Sean Longstaff for working so hard and living our dream. I never cared about the League Cup before, but now this feels like the beginning of something special.

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Newcastle are expected to face five-time winners Manchester United at Wembley as the Red Devils are 3-0 up against Nottingham Forest heading into the second leg of their semi-final at Old Trafford later (20:00 GMT).

Newcastle United

It's beginning to dawn on the Newcastle players that they are going to Wembley.

Who will they meet in the Carabao Cup final on 26 February?

Manchester United take a 3-0 lead into the second leg of their semi-final at home to Nottingham Forest.

Listen to live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live from 20:00 GMT.

Manchester United's loan move for Bayern Munich's Marcel Sabitzer on transfer deadline day was another of the more surprising deals from the January window.

United manager Erik ten Hag was forced into a late foray into the market by Tuesday's news that Christian Eriksen was out for at least three months with an ankle injury, as he quickly set his sights on Sabitzer - a player the club has been tracking for a long time.

But why has the 28-year-old Austrian international been identified as the man to plug the gap at Old Trafford and can Bayern's fourth-choice midfielder flourish as Manchester United look to secure a top-four finish?

German football writer Constantin Eckner explains all here.

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Guillem Balague
Spanish football journalist

City found out early on [during his first season] that the player did not happily accept being on the bench...in the World Cup, he did show his other face again. When not chosen to start, he was a disruptive presence. Lost interest, clearly upset, seemed not to listen to manager chats, did not seem focused in training…all that happened in the last few weeks with Pep [Guardiola] when it became clearer after the WC he was not an automatic first choice. [He was] disinterested, deactivated. He would talk loudly about his situation, incapable of dealing with it.

His team-mates would try to talk him out of his attitude with no success. A lot of what Pep mentioned about the side in recent press conferences (lack of hunger, etc) was referred to some players, including him. Every season Pep would like to replace 4/5 of the key 15/16 he uses regularly. He could be one of them if things do not change.

The relationship between Pep and him has not broken down fully but he has been allowed to leave for six months to see if it can be recovered at the levels of confidence and attitude necessary to stay as a City player.