The transfer window is approaching its final week as clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seek to close out deals
Newport County striker Kyle Hudlin should "find another sport to play", according to former Everton and Wales captain Kevin Ratcliffe. Hudlin, 24, has scored four goals in 22 appearances for the League Two side since joining on loan from League One Huddersfield Town. County have lost four successive games to leave them 20th in League Two, six points clear of the relegation zone.
It is a word Unai Emery has taken to using a lot. "We are very motivated playing Champions League," he said on Monday, after Villa arrived in Monaco. In his quiet way, Emery is gently raising Aston Villa's sights in the Champions League, just as he did in the Premier League after taking over in November 2022.
The key stats ahead of Portsmouth’s clash with Stoke City in the Championship on Wednesday night.