Piero Hincapie has emerged as a possible January target for Barcelona, with the Arsenal defender included on the Spanish club’s shortlist, according to Diario SPORT.

Barcelona sporting director Deco has already been in contact with representatives of the 24-year-old Ecuadorian to discuss a potential winter move.

However, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is not keen on allowing Hincapie to leave the club in January, according to the report.

Hincapie has made seven appearances for Arsenal in all competitions this season, playing 256 minutes in total. Only 46 of those minutes have come in the Premier League.

The defender’s current market value is estimated at 50m euros by Transfermarkt.

Anthony Barry, part of Thomas Tuchel’s England coaching staff, has emerged as a potential successor to Pierre Sage at Crystal Palace, according to the Daily Mirror.

The 40-year-old is reportedly the leading candidate to take charge at Selhurst Park, with Palace having already held preliminary contact with Barry.

Sage’s position could come under threat if the club fail to produce satisfactory results in their next matches against Hoffenheim and Liverpool.

Sage was appointed Crystal Palace manager last summer and signed a three-year contract. However, after nine Premier League matches, the London club are 18th in the table and occupy a relegation place.

Palace have collected only seven points so far this season.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has responded to reports of a disagreement with head coach Michael Carrick.

Speculation about tension between the Portugal midfielder and his manager emerged after Fernandes openly criticised the team’s unsuccessful tactics in their match against Como. Carrick then left Manchester United’s captain on the substitutes’ bench shortly afterwards.

Fernandes addressed the rumours after reports suggested that the two men had fallen out, saying that “lies were spread in the media”.

Manchester United secured a comeback victory over Roma in the Champions League on Tuesday, winning 3-2.

Argentina’s players staged a political protest after their World Cup semi-final against England, displaying a banner backing the country’s claim to the disputed Falkland Islands.

Former Manchester United player Nicky Butt remains deeply angered by the incident, which involved Lisandro Martinez and his Argentina team-mates.

The Falkland Islands are known in Argentina as the Islas Malvinas. The dispute between the two countries has a particularly painful history: Argentina and England went to war over the islands in 1982.

Manchester United attacking midfielder JJ Gabriel is expected to join Real Madrid, with the 16-year-old already training in the Spanish capital while the transfer is completed.

Journalist Ben Fernandez Santos reports that the two clubs still have several details to settle, with the next few days potentially decisive in the negotiations.

Barcelona, who had also been pursuing the highly rated English teenager, have now withdrawn from the race. Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain have also been linked with the Manchester United reserve-team player.

Gabriel has yet to make his first-team debut for Manchester United.

Kobbie Mainoo said Manchester United “needed a kick” after the club recovered from a difficult position to beat Roma 3-2 in the Champions League.

The English side will face Sporting in Lisbon in their next match.

Casper Schmeichel believes Manchester United should aim to perform at the level they showed in their comeback victory over Italian side Roma every time they play.

The former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel’s son was speaking after the club’s victory and said that performance should represent the standard United strive to maintain.

Manchester United’s next Champions League fixture comes in the competition’s fifth round, when they face Sporting in Lisbon.

Former Manchester United player Nicky Butt praised the club’s comeback against Italian side Roma after they recovered from 2-0 down to win 3-2.

Manchester United will face Sporting in Lisbon in their next Champions League match.

Manchester United ended a nine-match winless run by recovering from 2-1 down to beat Roma 3-2 in the Champions League, with Matheus Cunha scoring twice in the closing stages.

The home side appeared to be heading towards another disappointing result after trailing until the 83rd minute. However, Cunha’s late double turned the match around and secured three points for Michael Carrick’s side.

Bruno Fernandes had put Manchester United ahead in the 58th minute, converting a penalty. Roma then overturned the deficit before United produced their decisive response in the final stages.

The victory brings an end to Manchester United’s longest sequence without a win under Carrick, which had reached nine matches. It is also the club’s first success in any competition since 10 September, when they defeated Sabah 4-0 at home.

Former France footballer Thierry Henry has drawn a comparison with Manchester United’s current problems by recalling a similar period of crisis at Arsenal.

Manchester United are enduring a disappointing season, with Michael Carrick facing the prospect of dismissal.

The Red Devils were 2-0 down at half-time in their home Champions League match against Roma. Events from the game can be followed through the live text commentary on the LiveResult website.

Alan Shearer has warned that Manchester United “really could be relegated” after a poor start to the season.

The Red Devils have struggled in the league and were also heading for another defeat in the Champions League on Tuesday.

In their home match against Roma, Manchester United conceded twice without reply inside the opening 17 minutes.

Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden says he is gradually moving towards his best form after scoring four goals in his past five matches.

The 26-year-old has endured a difficult period this season, describing football as a game of “ups and downs”. He has not played for England since March.

England manager Thomas Tuchel is due to announce his squad on Friday for the Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain. Foden’s recent performances could put him in contention for a return to the international set-up.

Foden was sent off in the Manchester derby in September and did not play again for more than a month after the red card.

He has since made an impact for Manchester City, scoring four times in his last five appearances as he works his way back towards top form.

Manchester City’s next fixture is against RB Leipzig in the Champions League on 4 November.

Arsenal are interested in Hull City winger Mohamed Bachir Belloumi and are considering a move for the 24-year-old during the winter transfer window, according to Goal.

The London club have been monitoring Belloumi’s progress, with his performances at Hull City attracting attention from the team competing for high positions in England and Europe.

A source close to the player said Belloumi viewed Arsenal’s interest positively. A move to the club would represent an important step in his career, given Arsenal’s ambitions domestically and in European competition.

Belloumi is the son of former Algeria international Lakhdar Belloumi. He has scored three goals and provided two assists in 10 appearances during the current season.

The winger remains under contract with Hull City until June 2029. His market value is estimated at 18 million euros by Transfermarkt.

Sunderland have secured the future of one of their most important attacking players, with Brian Brobbey agreeing a contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2031.

The Netherlands striker recently scored a notable hat-trick against Manchester City, although his individual display came in a 5-3 defeat. His new deal represents a significant show of commitment from Sunderland as they attempt to navigate a difficult season.

Sunderland are currently bottom of the Premier League with only five points. Their situation has been made more demanding by their involvement in the Europa League, which has added to the club’s workload.

Against that backdrop, retaining Brobbey gives Sunderland an element of stability in attack and provides a foundation for the club’s future. The forward has been an important part of the team since joining the Black Cats in the summer of 2025.

The contract extension follows his impressive recent contribution against Manchester City, despite Sunderland ultimately suffering defeat in a high-scoring match.

Al-Hilal do not plan to revive their interest in Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes during the winter transfer window, according to journalist Ben Jacobs.

The 32-year-old Portugal international is under contract at Manchester United until the summer of 2027. His market value is estimated at €35m by Transfermarkt.

Scott Parker is close to being appointed West Ham’s new head coach following the dismissal of Nuno Espirito Santo, according to the BBC.

Nuno Espirito Santo was officially sacked on Tuesday, 3 November, after West Ham’s relegation from the Premier League last season. The club finished 18th in the table under the Portuguese manager and are currently eighth in the Championship.

Parker, 46, is a former England footballer who spent four seasons playing for West Ham. He has since moved into management and is now in contention to take charge of the London club.

The possible appointment would see Parker return to West Ham in a coaching role after his time there as a player.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been asked to answer fresh criticism from former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, who said the Portugal forward no longer reached the highest level after leaving Juventus.

Ten Hag previously worked with Ronaldo at Manchester United. The Dutchman has now claimed that the 41-year-old’s performances declined after his departure from the Italian club.

Journalist Piers Morgan revealed in the latest episode of Football Uncensored that he had asked Ronaldo to respond to Ten Hag’s comments.

Ronaldo has played for Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr since 2023. In the current season, he has scored eight goals and provided one assist in 12 matches at club level.

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand says the club’s decline since Sir Alex Ferguson left in 2013 cannot be blamed solely on changes in the dugout.

Ferdinand criticised the state of Manchester United, saying the club is currently “on their knees”. He believes the team’s difficulties are also linked to the way it is being run.

The former England international also said Manchester United’s current players face additional pressure because of constant criticism from former players appearing in the media and posting on social media.

Manchester United host Roma in the Champions League on the evening of 3 November. The match starts at 23:00 Moscow time.

Everton will begin the 10th round of the Premier League at home to Coventry on Friday, 6 November 2026, with a victory and clean sheet forecast for David Moyes’ side.

Everton ended a three-match winless run in the league last weekend by beating Newcastle 1-0. That result lifted the Toffees to 13 points from nine matches and seventh place in the Premier League table.

Moyes’ team have collected those points through three victories and four draws, while suffering two defeats. They have also won their past two matches in all competitions after a run of three games without success.

Coventry also come into the fixture after a victory. Frank Lampard’s side recorded a 3-1 home win over Sunderland in their previous league match.

However, Coventry have found consistency difficult this season. They have won three of their nine league matches and lost the other six, leaving them 16th in the Premier League with nine points.

Head-to-head record and recent form

The two clubs have met 81 times. Everton have won 37 of those matches, while Coventry have recorded 24 victories.

Coventry’s last six matches have produced three wins and three defeats. Everton, meanwhile, are on a two-match winning run following their recent three-game sequence without victory across all competitions.

The bookmakers regard Everton as the favourites for the meeting at Goodison Park.

The prediction is for Everton to secure the points. With home advantage, the Toffees are also expected to prevent Coventry from scoring.

Chelsea have no intention of selling winger Estevao Willian despite growing interest from leading European clubs, according to Diario AS.

The London club is already working on a new contract for the Brazilian, which would include a substantial increase in his salary. Chelsea want the 19-year-old to become a key part of their future project.

Head coach Xabi Alonso is reported to rate Estevao highly. The winger has made nine appearances in all competitions this season but has not recorded a goal or an assist.

Estevao’s current Chelsea contract runs until 2033.