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LONDON — Arsene Wenger says Arsenal could cash in on Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez by selling them in January if there has not been a breakthrough in contract talks before then. Sanchez and Ozil have both entered the final year of their contracts and Wenger told his news conference on Thursday morning it is “possible” they could be sold ...

Burkina Faso international Jonathan Pitroipa is currently training with Paris FC as he looks to regain full fitness, the Ligue 2 club have confirmed. In a statement on their official website, Paris have confirmed that the winger is not on trial at the club, having come to the end of his contract with Al-Nasr Dubai SC. “After reaching various information, ...

South African giants, Kaizer Chiefs, are reported to be interested in the services of just ended WAFU Tournament top scorer, Stephen Sarfo. According to KickOff.com, Chiefs have been monitoring Sarfo for several months now and were impressed with his showing at the recent West Africa Football Union Cup of Nations. The 23-year-old is also currently topping the Ghana Premier League’s ...

EXPRESS SPORT brings you the best from today’s back pages. Barcelona have warned Liverpool they are preparing a fourth bid for Philippe Coutinho in January. The Catalans came after Coutinho during the summer transfer window but were rebuffed by a determined Jurgen Klopp, despite offering £117million for the playmaker. The majority of today’s papers are leading on Coutinho’s potential exit, ...

Unfortunately, Africa’s starlets of the U-17 World Cup haven’t always realised their potential at senior level. Too often, a star turn at the biennial youth tournament has represented a premature career highlight for precocious talents who never managed to translate their qualities to senior level. Unlike those African superstars who introduced themselves to a global audience at the World Cup ...

TOP STORY: United eye shock Martial-Rakitic swap Anthony Martial’s name has graced the pages of Transfer Talk a number of times over the past few weeks. The Red Devils have been unable to offer Martial a permanent role due to the emergence of Marcus Rashford and investment in Romelu Lukaku. The France international has turned in a few eye-catching displays ...

BARCELONA have warned Liverpool they are coming with a fresh bid to grab Philippe Coutinho in January. The Catalan giants saw three attempts to sign the playmaker rebuffed in the summer, including a final bid of £117million, the Reds holding firm despite the 25-year-old submitting a transfer request. But their resolve is to be tested once more with an increased ...

ARSENAL have announced Calum Chambers has signed a two-year contract extension until 2021. Chambers joined Arsenal from Southampton for around £16million in summer 2014 and made an instant impact which led to him making his debut for England against Norway. But he lost his place in the team and last season was sent on loan to Middlesbrough, where he made ...

PANAMA battled through to the 2018 World Cup in hugely controversial circumstances last night – after scoring a goal that never went in. Panama scraped to a 2-1 win over Costa Rica as the USA missed out on qualification for the first time since 1986 The US started the night in third qualifying place but ended up fifth after losing ...

Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli praised the “incredible” Lionel Messi, challenging his team to reach the star’s level when they face Ecuador. Sampaoli’s men need a win in the World Cup qualifier in Quito on Tuesday as they look to salvage a place at Russia 2018. Argentina 4/11 to beat Ecuador Messi has scored four goals in nine qualifiers this campaign, ...