Down to a McA-tee
Bayer Leverkusen have entered the race to sign James McAtee from Manchester City, talkSPORT understands.
TalkSPORT correspondent Ben Jacobs has confirmed Xabi Alonso's side have made no formal offer for the England starlet yet.
City and manager Pep Guardiola's preference is to retain the 22-year-old, who has scored one goal in six Premier League appearances.
However, the reigning champions have always adopted a fair stance of allowing players to leave if they push for a transfer.
TalkSPORT revealed earlier this month that Leverkusen, RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund and Stuttgart are all keen on a move for McAtee.
McAtee, who came through City's academy, scored a hat-trick in their FA Cup third-round 8-0 win over Salford City.
Police investigate threats made to referee Oliver
Police are investigating threats and abuse aimed at referee Michael Oliver following Arsenal's game against Wolves on Saturday.
The PGMOL - the body responsible for refereeing professional games in England - said they were appalled by the vitriol Oliver has received over his decision to send off Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly during their 1-0 win at Wolves on Saturday.
The PGMOL have since released a statement condemning abuse that has been sent to Oliver following the decision.
"We are appalled by the threats and abuse directed at Michael Oliver following the Wolverhampton Wanderers v Arsenal fixture," the PGMOL said.
"No official should be subject to any form of abuse, let alone the abhorrent attacks aimed at Michael and his family over the past 24 hours.
"The police are aware, and a number of investigations have commenced. We are supporting Michael, and all those affected, and are determined to tackle this unacceptable behaviour.
"Sadly, this is not the first time a match official has been forced to deal with threats in recent times. We will continue to support all investigations."
On a cliffe edge
Angry Manchester United fans confronted Sir Jim Ratcliffe to express their anger at the rising ticket prices.
The Man United minority shareholder was in attendance for the 1-0 victory over Fulham in west London.
But instead of enjoying the game, Ratcliffe's ears were left burning after listening to derogatory chants from the away fans throughout.
Fans at Craven Cottage could be heard chanting "Just like the Glazers, Jim Ratcliffe's a c***," and "£66, taking the p***again."
That was then followed after the match when some Red Devils' fans approached a car in which Ratcliffe was travelling
The supporters could be heard saying: "66 f***ing quid, you're taking the p***.
Rube Awakening
Ruben Amorim suggested he'd pick Manchester United's 63-year-old goalkeeping coach ahead of Marcus Rashford.
The Red Devils got back to winning ways in the Premier League by edging out Fulham 1-0 in an uninspiring clash at Craven Cottage.
It was the seventh time in the last eight Premier League matches Rashford wasn't selected by Amorim.
Amorim admitted that Man United's performance lacked the pace Rashford possesses in abundance, but added that he'd rather select his 63-year-old goalkeeping coach Jorge Vital than any player who wasn't willing to pull their weight.
When asked about Rashford's absence, Amorim said: “It’s always the same reason. The reasons is the training, the way I see what a footballer should do. In training, in life and it’s every day, every detail. So if things don’t change, I will not change.
"It’s the same situation for every player. If you do the maximum, if you do the right things, we can use every player."
"And you can see it today on the bench – we miss a little bit of pace to go, to change the game, to move some pieces but I prefer like that.
"I will put Vital before I put a player that don’t give the maximum every day so I will not change in that."
Evan Almighty
TalkSPORT's chief football correspondent Alex Crook has delivered the latest news surrounding the future of Evan Ferguson.
Brighton's out-of-favour Irishman is Graham Potter's first choice for the striker's berth at West Ham, talkSPORT understands.
The pair previously worked together during Potter's time at the Seagulls and that is why the Hammers believe they have the edge.
However, West Ham face competition from as many as half a dozen clubs, which could even include Arsenal.
The Gunners are on the hunt for extra firepower and might consider a loan deal.
Bournemouth have also made an inquiry, with Everton among the other clubs keeping tabs on the 20-year-old.
Brighton will leave Ferguson's future until late in the window, with Danny Welbeck's injury history a factor in sanctioning any exit.
Ferguson himself has been struggling with an ankle problem and has scored just one goal in 12 Premier League outings this season.