Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho ruled out signing a defender in January despite the departure of Eric Bailly for the Africa Cup of Nations.
FA Cup: Baby daughter's birth saw Kane miss Aston Villa clash
Tottenham striker Harry Kane did not play for Tottenham against Aston Villa on Sunday following the birth of his first child.
Harry Kane had good reason to be absent from Tottenham's 2-0 FA Cup victory over Aston Villa on Sunday, with his partner having earlier given birth to the couple's first child.
Kane was left out of Spurs' starting XI for the third-round match at White Hart Lane – one of nine changes to the side that beat Premier League leaders Chelsea last time out.
Premier League: I could use Wilshere now - Wenger
On loan at Bournemouth, Jack Wilshere could be used at Arsenal now, according to Arsene Wenger.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits he could use Bournemouth midfielder Jack Wilshere in his injury-hit team now.
Wilshere was sent on a season-long loan by Arsenal in August, with the England international impressing in the Premier League.
Premier League: Conte weighing up January exits for Chelsea duo
Charly Musonda and Kenedy struggled on initial loans this season but Antonio Conte says they could leave Chelsea again this month.
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says Charly Musonda and Kenedy could be sent out on loan again during the transfer window.
Premier League: United won't sign a defender - Mourinho
Despite being without Eric Bailly, Jose Mourinho said Manchester United would not sign a defender in January.
FA Cup: Returning to Old Trafford, Jaap Stam shows managerial promise
Stam is targeting promotion with Reading this season.
It’s a testament to Jaap Stam’s character that he had failed to notice Reading’s FA Cup draw last month that reunited him with Manchester United. “I knew it [the draw] was in the beginning of December, and Stevie [Reid] sent me a text message with the draw,” he said. “At first, because he was talking about ‘an interesting game’ I thought he was talking about the game on Saturday [against Sheffield Wednesday].”