Peter McVitie

Aaron Anselmino has been filmed breaking down in tears as he bid an emotional farewell to his Borussia Dortmund team-mates following Chelsea's decision to cut his loan spell short. The 20-year-old defender was visibly distraught in footage released by the German club, hugging colleagues like Fabio Silva before returning to London to join up with Liam Rosenior’s squad.

Former Tottenham chairman Lord Alan Sugar has unleashed a scathing attack on his old club, declaring that he would fire the "whole bloody team" if he could. The Apprentice star branded the current squad "useless" as they languish in 14th place under Thomas Frank, and has urged billionaire owner Joe Lewis to finally splash "real money" on elite talent following the significant departure of Daniel Levy.

KSI has laid bare the 'scary' reality of his boxing career, admitting the sport is 'hands down' the hardest challenge of his life while revisiting the controversial defeat to Tommy Fury. The YouTube superstar revealed his fury at the judges who 'f*cked' him and shared a surprising anecdote about rival Jake Paul deleting a tweet that admitted KSI had won.

Mohamed Salah has returned from the Africa Cup of Nations only to stumble into a piece of unwanted history at Anfield. The Egyptian forward started in Liverpool’s shock defeat to Bournemouth, a result that means he has now been on the losing side in seven of his last eight Premier League starts - equalling a dismal record set by Dirk Kuyt during the club's struggles in 2012.

Andrew Robertson is set to remain a Liverpool player for the rest of the season after the Anfield hierarchy informed Tottenham that a deal is off the table. Spurs had prepared a $7 million package for the Scot, but an injury crisis on Merseyside has forced Liverpool to block the move.

Former AC Milan and Brazil superstar Alexandre Pato has opened talks regarding a sensational takeover of League Two side Colchester United. The retired striker was spotted pitchside at the JobServe Community Stadium on Saturday alongside current owner Robbie Cowling, sparking rumours of a stunning investment deal that would see him follow in the footsteps of David Beckham and Thierry Henry in becoming a club owner.

YouTube sensation and vocal Arsenal supporter KSI has backed Mikel Arteta’s side to finally end their long wait for a Premier League title, claiming that rival fans are "terrified" of the inevitable "carnage" that would follow. The internet star believes the rest of the league "hates" the Gunners but insists that after "several years of hurt," the current squad has the depth and management to deliver the trophy, though he admits he would be "very angry" if they fall short again.

YouTube sensation and vocal Arsenal supporter KSI has singled out Bukayo Saka as the "most important player" in Mikel Arteta’s title-chasing squad, while offering a staunch tactical defence of under-fire striker Viktor Gyokeres. Despite the Swedish forward’s well-documented struggles in front of goal since his big-money move, KSI insists that Gyokeres acts as a crucial "magnet" that unlocks space for his teammates, arguing that the Gunners simply look a better team with him on the pitch.

Pep Guardiola has candidly admitted that winger Oscar Bobb is likely looking for a way out of Manchester City before the January transfer window slams shut. The City boss confirmed that the Norwegian international is unhappy with his lack of game time - a situation that has become untenable following the big-money arrival and immediate impact of Antoine Semenyo.

Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti has heaped praise on USMNT star Weston McKennie, claiming the midfielder has all the attributes to be a "perfect central striker" following the Bianconeri's emphatic 3-0 victory over Napoli. Spalletti also highlighted a significant limitation in the game of goalscorer Jonathan David, comparing him unfavourably to Napoli forward Rasmus Hojlund despite the Canadian’s crucial strike.

Antonio Conte has admitted his Napoli side are in a "real emergency" following a demoralising 3-0 defeat to Juventus. The Partenopei boss cut a frustrated figure as he detailed a deepening injury crisis that has left the champions' title defence hanging by a thread, with key stars missing and no reinforcements expected ahead of a crucial Champions League clash against Chelsea in midweek.

Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa has confessed that the club’s ongoing contract standoff with Vinicius Junior is completely out of his hands, despite expressing his desperate hope that the Brazilian superstar remains at the Bernabeu. The future of the Ballon d'Or contender remains uncertain, with the forward’s representatives currently in the capital, yet fresh speculation over a lucrative exit refuses to disappear.

Arsenal have reportedly begun exploring a sensational summer swoop for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, less than a year after breaking the bank for Viktor Gyokeres. Sporting director Andrea Berta is leveraging his deep connections at the Spanish club to gauge the possibility of bringing the Argentine World Cup winner back to the Premier League, despite the Gunners’ current record signing still finding his feet in north London.

Arsenal midfielder Christian Norgaard has emerged as a surprise transfer target for Ajax, with the Dutch giants reportedly exploring a move for the Dane midway through his first season at the Emirates Stadium. The 31-year-old is featured on a shortlist of experienced midfield options being considered by Ajax director of football Marijn Beuker, who is currently on a scouting mission across Europe to secure a new defensive leader for the Amsterdam club.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has dampened excitement regarding potential January arrivals, admitting he expects the winter window to remain quiet at Anfield despite a mounting injury list. While the Reds boss confirmed the club remains open to "opportunities" if the right profile becomes available, he conceded that the squad is likely to remain unchanged as they push for Champions League qualification in the second half of the campaign.

Arsenal defender Ben White has expanded his portfolio off the pitch by becoming a key investor in a high-end luxury travel company. The 28-year-old, who is currently battling to reclaim his starting spot in Mikel Arteta’s side, has put his money into London-based executive chauffeur business OUNO.

Alvaro Arbeloa has navigated a turbulent start to life in the Real Madrid dugout, with details emerging of a significant tactical and cultural shift from the Xabi Alonso era. Reports from the Spanish capital reveal that the dressing room has responded positively to Arbeloa’s "direct" methods, while a hostile reception from the Bernabeu has had the unexpected consequence of uniting a fractured squad following their Copa del Rey humiliation.

England legend John Barnes has leapt to the defence of Jude Bellingham, dismissing recent criticism of the Real Madrid star’s off-pitch lifestyle as "exaggerated" and insisting that the midfielder’s behaviour is not a cause for concern. The former Liverpool winger believes that the scrutiny surrounding Bellingham’s social life is merely a by-product of a dip in form, predicting that the noise will vanish the moment the 22-year-old returns to his prolific best.