Rangers boss Steven Gerrard can go on to succeed Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager, insists former team-mate Peter Crouch

Peter Crouch has backed Steven Gerrard to eventually succeed Jurgen Klopp in the managerial hotseat at his former side Liverpool. The Liverpool legend has excelled in his role up in Scotland as Rangers boss after taking over in the summer. Gerrard’s men got the better of their arch-rivals Celtic in their final game of 2018 at…

Arsenal transfer news: Gunners ‘close’ to signing Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez

Arsenal are on the verge of bringing Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez to the Emirates, according to reports. The 24-year-old has struggled for game time at the Nou Camp this season, making only six appearances, and a switch to north London has been rumoured for some time. And according to the Daily Express, the move is close…

Blackpool vs Arsenal: Confirmed Gunners XI for FA Cup clash as Joe Willock and Eddie Nketiah start

Arsenal begin their FA Cup campaign with a trip to Blackpool on Saturday evening. The Gunners have enjoyed great success in the competition in recent years, claiming the trophy on three of the last five occasions. And they will know all about their opponents from an earlier meeting in the Carabao Cup this season, where…

Newcastle transfer news: Mario Balotelli wanted by Rafa Benitez in sensational move to boost survival hopes

Mario Balotelli could be set for a shock return to the Premier League with Newcastle United keen on recruiting him. Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez is in desperate need of firepower to boost his side’s chances of avoiding relegation and wants the maverick forward to galvanise their survival bid, according to the Mirror. After losing 2-0…

Sunderland vs Newcastle U21: LIVE talkSPORT 2 commentary, kick-off time, team news and stream for Checkatrade Trophy clash

Tyne–Wear rivals Sunderland and Newcastle face each other in the Checkatrade Trophy tonight and you can follow all the action LIVE on talkSPORT 2. The city rivals go head-to-head in the last 16 of this season’s competition after seeing off Notts County and Macclesfield respectively in the last round. The Northern Section Round 3 tie…

Transfer news and gossip: Manchester United battle Liverpool for Eder Militao, Arsenal fail with £35m Under bid, Celtic to complete signing today

talkSPORT.com round-up all the latest transfer news and football gossip from Monday’s papers and online… Manchester United will battle Liverpool and Real Madrid to sign Brazil defender Eder Militao from Porto. The 20-year-old is available for £42.5million. (Sun) The Red Devils are also interested in signing Kostas Manolas from Roma. The Greece defender has a…

Tranmere vs Tottenham: Is this how Spurs could look against Tranmere with three young talents starting?

Tottenham Hotspur get the third round of the FA Cup started on Friday night with a tie away at Tranmere Rovers. Spurs’ squad is still being impacted by injuries and it could see them turn to some young stars as they look to rest key men. Jan Vertonghen (thigh), Mousa Dembele (ankle), Eric Dier (appendix),…

Manchester United news: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer registers incredible ‘first’ thanks to victory over Reading

Manchester United continued their brilliant start to life under interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Saturday with a 2-0 win against Reading in the FA Cup third round. The result means the Norwegian has now won all five of his matches in charge at Old Trafford following the sacking of Jose Mourinho to give him…

Chelsea transfer window latest: Stunning £50m Cavani bid, Higuain-Morata swap deal close, Wilson move off, Fabregas set to leave

Chelsea have already completed one signing since the beginning of the transfer window, and it does not look like their business will be slowing down. Maurizio Sarri hopes to follow up the capture of Christian Pulisic by bringing a new striker to Stamford Bridge, while there are also expected to be outgoings. But what does…