Buhari to Igbo Leaders: I’ll consider your demand for Nnamdi Kanu’s release, but…

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Transfer Centre: Tottenham appoint Antonio Conte - reaction

All the latest transfer news and rumours, plus reaction to Tottenham's appointment of Antonio Conte.

FULL STORY: WEST BROM IN JOHNSTONE TALKS

West Brom will ramp up contract talks with Sam Johnstone in January to convince the England international to stay.

The goalkeeper's deal expires at the end of the season and he is reportedly attracting interest from Southampton, West Ham and Tottenham.

Albion are third in the Sky Bet Championship, nine points behind leaders Bournemouth, ahead of Wednesday's visit of Hull.

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CAN CONTE GET KANE FIRING AGAIN? 

Clive Allen believes one of Antonio Conte's immediate priorities after becoming Tottenham boss will be to ensure Harry Kane rekindles his best form.

JONES ON CONTE: LEVY'S IN FOR HARD TIME! 

England rugby union head coach Eddie Jones speaks of the time he met newly appointed Tottenham boss Antonio Conte and feels the Italian will add fireworks to the squad.

FULL STORY: NEWCASTLE TARGET EMERY 

Newcastle's new owners have identified Villarreal boss Unai Emery as a potential successor to Steve Bruce as they step up their efforts to appoint a new manager. 

It is understood the former Arsenal manager sits at the top of a whittled-down shortlist of candidates for the vacancy created at St James' Park when head coach Bruce left the club by mutual consent on October 20. 

Emery, sacked by the Gunners in 2019 following an 18-month stint in charge, has emerged from a pool of names touted as prospective replacements since Amanda Staveley's Saudi-backed consortium completed its takeover on Tyneside on October 7. 

Eddie Howe, Roberto Martinez, Antonio Conte - who has since been appointed Tottenham boss - Paulo Fonseca and Brendan Rodgers are among those to also have been linked with the post. 

The 49-year-old Spaniard, who has also managed Valencia, Sevilla and Paris St Germain, was appointed by Villarreal on a three-year deal in July last year and led the club to a seventh-place La Liga finish and Europa League glory in his first season.

'HAZARD MUST BE READY TO SEIZE OPPORTUNITY'

Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard needs to have faith and be ready to play his way back into the first team, coach Carlo Ancelotti said ahead of the team's Champions League Group D match against Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday.

Hazard, signed from Chelsea in June 2019 for 120 million euros, has been hampered by injuries and poor form in Madrid.

The Belgian scored four goals in 21 appearances in all competitions last season and has yet to find the net this campaign, with promising Brazilian youngsters Vinicius Jr, 21 and Rodrygo, 20, impressing more with each passing game.

However, Ancelotti urged Hazard to follow the example of 28-year-old forward Mariano Diaz who made his first appearance of the season in Saturday's 2-1 La Liga win over Elche and was an influential presence, setting up the first goal.

"Those who don't play need to have faith. Look at Mariano, how he finally got his chance and is enjoying himself, playing good. That's what Hazard need to do," Ancelotti told a news conference on Tuesday ahead of the clash at the Bernabeu.

ISMAILOV STEPS DOWN FROM EVERTON BOARD

Everton board member Sarvar Ismailov has stepped down from his duties for personal and health reasons.

Ismailov, the nephew of the Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov - a long-time business partner of owner Farhad Moshiri and one of the club's major sponsors - was Moshiri's executive representative.

He has resigned from the board of directors and all his other positions, including sporting and commercial director for Everton Women.

"The decision was taken by Mr Ismailov and is effective immediately," said a statement from the club.

MIGNOLET DEFENDS STERLING 

Club Brugge goalkeeper Simon Mignolet has described Man City forward Raheem Sterling as an "unbelievable player". 

Sterling has been struggling for regular starts in the City team of late but Mignolet, who played in the same Liverpool side as the 26-year-old early in his career, does not doubt his quality. 

Mignolet said at a press conference: "When he was at Liverpool he was already an incredible player. I'm not surprised at all about his career and the way he has played, and the way he is playing. He is just an unbelievable player. 

"Of course he might wish to play more regularly at the moment but with all the quality and all the competition there is for places inside this Manchester City dressing room it is always difficult to get minutes."

File photo dated 18-09-2021 of Manchester City's Raheem Sterling. Raheem Sterling would be open to moving away from Manchester City to get more game time.

'EMERY ONE OF SPAIN'S BEST COACHES'

Spanish football expert Alvaro Montero says Unai Emery is seen as one of the best coaches in Spain and would have a point to prove in the Premier League if he took over at Newcastle.

PEP, HENDERSON: CONTE A TOP-CLASS COACH 

Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola and Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson say they have no doubt Antonio Conte will make a big impact at Tottenham.

NEW CELTIC DEAL FOR RALSTON

Celtic have announced that Anthony Ralston has signed a new contract which will see him remain at the club until the summer of 2025.

THE SKY SPORTS EFL PODCAST

Jonathan Oakes is joined by Andy Hinchcliffe and Jobi McAnuff to assess all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two.

The panel dissects all the most recent news and talking points from the EFL, while we also hear from Swansea midfielder Korey Smith in Ten To Tackle.

Listen below - or subscribe here via your regular provider for new episodes every Monday

 

VILLARREAL CHIEF: WE HOPE EMERY HONOURS CONTRACT

Here's the latest from Villarreal President Fernando Roig on Newcastle’s move for his manager Unai Emery.

“I’m sure that his mind is not drifting elsewhere. I know Unai has a contract with us and contracts are there to be fulfilled. We hope that we will be able to see that contract through until the end.”

CAN CONTE GET KANE FIRING AGAIN? 

Clive Allen believes one of Antonio Conte's immediate priorities after becoming Tottenham boss will be to ensure Harry Kane rekindles his best form.


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