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• Newcastle Confidential: New targets on transfer shortlist revealed as Saudis pump in cash, the Toon stars who could go, major Tino Livramento injury update, boosts for Sven Botman and Will Osula, Matt Targett recall truth... and a bus crash!18 December 2025, 7:03 pm
  CRAIG HOPE: There is a recognition that the average age of the squad needs to come down and the focus is on young European talent with scope for development.
  
• Celtic chiefs stand firmly behind Wilfried Nancy ... as Parkhead sources dismiss speculation that the club are about to axe beleaguered manager18 December 2025, 6:33 pm
  Celtic's hierarchy are standing firmly behind Wilfried Nancy despite growing concerns among the fanbase that he's completely ill-suited to the manager's post.
  
• World Cup's latest outrageous cash grab: Now football fans must fork out £10 just to watch matches on big screens at fan zones in New York18 December 2025, 6:21 pm
  MIKE KEEGAN: Traditionally fan zones, which tend to be in giant parks in host cities, have allowed supporters free entry and serve as a key part of the tournament's inclusion.
  
• Ruben Neves emerges as surprise option for Man United: Star available for £20m in January window as he joins Ruben Amorim's list of potential midfield targets18 December 2025, 6:15 pm
  Neves, who joined Al-Hilal from Wolves for £47million in 2023, will be out of contract in the summer and the Saudi Pro League club are prepared to let him go for around £20m next month.
  
• Carlo Ancelotti's son leaves first management job under mysterious circumstances after 'falling out with the board' at Brazilian side Botafogo18 December 2025, 5:47 pm
  The 36-year-old had previously assisted his famous father at clubs including Bayern Munich, Napoli, Everton, and Real Madrid, and remains his assistant for the Brazilian national team.
  
• Arsenal star suffers frustrating injury setback after being just 'one week away' from recovery - as new expected return date is set18 December 2025, 5:32 pm
  EXCLUSIVE - BY ISAAN KHAN: An Arsenal star is set to be sidelined until early to mid-January following the setback he suffered last month in his rehabilitation from minor knee surgery.
  
• Wilfried Nancy's time as Celtic manager could soon be up ... but he's only one symptom of a bigger illness which is currently gripping Parkhead18 December 2025, 5:25 pm
  Almost 12 months ago, Brendan Rodgers sat in the media room at Lennoxtown in a reflective mood. There were plenty of positives for the Northern Irishman to ponder.
  
• Bruno Fernandes tells Rio Ferdinand he had TWO opportunities to leave Man United as he reveals the motivation behind choosing to stay at Old Trafford18 December 2025, 5:08 pm
  Fernandes, who joined United from Sporting Lisbon for £68million in 2020, insists he has been loyal during the hard times - even when his team-mates have tailed off.
  
• Ian Wright names the Man United star he would take at Arsenal 'tomorrow'18 December 2025, 5:01 pm
  Ian Wright has criticised Manchester United's treatment of the star, insisting he would have the midfielder at Arsenal 'tomorrow'.
  
• Liverpool Confidential: How club will tackle 'farcical' queues ruining Anfield experience, latest on Joe Gomez and Jeremie Frimpong injuries and the £1.3billion boost coming FSG's way ahead of January transfer window18 December 2025, 5:00 pm
  Liverpool have dedicated extra resources and are working with fan groups to alleviate the 'farce' of snaking queues at Anfield that have seen thousands miss kick-off in recent games.
  
• 'It would be the ultimate revenge': Gary Lineker is ready to hit back at the BBC - and MIKE KEEGAN can now reveal nightmare scenario for former employers, including taking away their crown jewel and dwarfing his old salary18 December 2025, 5:00 pm
  Hell hath no fury like a woke man scorned. And industry insiders believe that by showing Gary Lineker the door, the BBC may have opened itself up to a world of pain.
  
• FRANK LAMPARD INTERVIEW: Forget winning the Champions League - taking Coventry into the Premier League would be the best moment of my career18 December 2025, 5:00 pm
  INSIDE THE EFL: It was in the away dressing room at the Stadium of Light in May where the seeds were sown for Coventry City's promotion push this season. 
  
• Fight for troubled Sheffield Wednesday shaping into two-horse race - with ex-Newcastle owner Mike Ashley in the running18 December 2025, 4:44 pm
  The battle for Sheffield Wednesday is shaping into a two-horse race, with a preferred bidder expected to be selected in the near future.
  
• Man United seek crunch talks with ref chief Howard Webb: Fed-up bosses demand answers over decisions going against Ruben Amorim's men18 December 2025, 4:27 pm
  Manchester United will seek a meeting with refs' chief Howard Webb in the new year after being left bruised by a series of controversial decisions.
  
• Dundee United 2-1 Celtic: No-wins Nancy is reaching the point of no return after a fourth-straight defeat - withering fans are demanding the return of Martin O'Neill, writes STEPHEN HALLIDAY18 December 2025, 3:03 pm
  STEPHEN HALLIDAY AT TANNADICE: On another extraordinary day in this soap opera of a season for Celtic, Wilfried Nancy may just have reached the point of no return in record time.