The Manchester United hierarchy stopped Jose Mourinho signing Toby Alderweireld because of a major tactical fear, according to reports. Sky Sports journalist Pete Hall claims the move didn’t happen because of concerns over how the Belgian defender would fit into United’s system. The former United boss spoke openly for months about wanting to sign a…

Everton manager Marco Silva has refused to take notice of Sam Allardyce’s criticism of his philosophy, claiming his predecessor does not care about the club. Allardyce, who managed the Toffees between 2017 and 2018 before Silva took charge, recently told talkSPORT his successor must adopt a more pragmatic style in order to deliver results. He…

Liverpool get their FA Cup campaign underway on Monday with a third round clash with fellow Premier League side Wolves. There could be an opportunity for some of the younger players and fringe players to get a look in with some big Premier League and Champions League fixtures to come for the Reds. As Liverpool are top…

Brahim Diaz claims Real Madrid are the only club he would have left Manchester City for. The highly-rated teenager was formally unveiled as a Real player on Monday after passing a medical and completing the formalities of his £22m switch from the Etihad Stadium. The 19-year-old made only 15 first-team appearances for City, but was…

Liverpool have said midfielder Adam Lallana will not leave Anfield on loan this month. A series of injuries have limited his game time in recent months and he has made just eight appearances this season as he recovers from a groin strain. Fenerbahce are among the clubs keen on signing the England international, but according…

Nuno Espirito Santo has warned Wolves’ record signing Adama Traore he must improve as the Premier League club edge closer to securing a loan deal for Tammy Abraham. Traore, 22, who signed from Middlesbrough for £18million over the summer, has only scored one goal and has failed to provide any assists this season despite being…

Alisson Becker opted for Liverpool over Chelsea this summer because he admired the Reds’ rich history. The Brazilian goalkeeper was involved in one of the biggest transfer sagas of the summer as both Premier League giants fought to secure his signature. After a stellar campaign with Roma, the Reds eventually won the fight for Alisson…

talkSPORT.com brings you all the latest transfer news and football gossip from Wednesday’s papers and online… Chelsea are reportedly closing on a loan deal to bring Gonzalo Higuain to the club for the rest of the season. (Marca) Chelsea are continuing to monitor Inter Milan’s Mauro Icardi – with owner Roman Abramovich leading interest in the striker. The…

Liverpool outcast Alberto Moreno reportedly has ‘several offers’ from Premier League clubs as an Anfield exit looks increasingly likely. The left-back wants to leave the Reds after starting just four games this season, having found his game time severely restricted due to Andy Robertson’s form. Last month, Moreno hit out at Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, claiming…