Liverpool failed in a summer transfer for Marc Guehi but are returning for the Crystal Palace captain.

BBC Sport looks at some of the players hoping for a big 2026 for various reasons.

Anthony Joshua and his mother visit funeral home in Lagos to pay their final respects to his two friends killed in the crash

Brazil and Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos is "recovering well" after undergoing what he describes as "a preventative medical procedure".

Today’s rumours are back and bleary-eyed, babyMen’s transfer window interactive: January 2026 editionAfter the bongs and fireworks, 2026 has finally begun. Naturally, no one really cares about resolutions, the real interest is in whether your team will sign a new left-back. Tittle-tattle is back in the limelight and the Rumour Mill will be firing up the …

With an unusually high number of elite-level players out of contract in 2026 it promises to be an intriguing JanuaryTransfer fees in women’s football have been rising at a rate of inflation that would cause anguish at the Bank of England. Last January alone, $5.8m (£4.3m) was spent in the women’s game globally and then a record $12.3m (£9.1m) was …

Set pieces on the rise, fans transformed to customers and conspiracies seen in every decision – is football losing its fun?English football has always mirrored the passions, conflicts, identities and inequalities of the age. After the golden 1960s, the decay of the 1970s and ensuing disasters of the 1980s came the cap-sleeved, rebounding self-confidence of …

The January transfer window is now open and clubs will be working around the clock to improve their squads over the next month. Our expert, Simon Jones, is on top of every deal.

Manchester United could be busy in the January transfer window, with AI predictions suggesting several key exits and midfield reinforcements under Ruben Amorim.

Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital after he was involved in a fatal car crash in Nigeria, which killed two of his close friends

New darts fan favourite Justin Hood has opened up on his dreams of a Chinese takeaway empire ahead of the World Championship quarter-finals.

With the January transfer window opening in the Women's Super League, which players could be on the move and who is out of contract?

From Manchester City’s charges and Arsenal’s title challenge to Donald Trump’s World Cup and England’s bid for glory, 2026 is unlikely to be just another year, writes Miguel Delaney

Australia spinner Todd Murphy is prepared to be a target for England in the final Ashes Test in Sydney.

Antoine Semenyo is widely expected to complete a move from Bournemouth to Manchester City shortly, but which other Premier League players could be on the move in January?

World no1 could be set for another hostile reception at Ally Pally

Which sports stars will shine in 2026?

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Manchester United face Leeds United in their next Premier League match as the January transfer window opens.

Pep Guardiola’s side bid to keep pace with Arsenal in title race

Thomas Frank back at his old club as Spurs bid to start 2026 on a high

Reds bid to continue good form with winning start to 2026

Liverpool are eyeing a number of players in the January transfer window, but could also see several stars depart Anfield following tensions earlier this season.

Manchester United will be keen to bolster Ruben Amorim's squad after miserable recent results.

EXCLUSIVE: Serbian tennis journalist Saša Ozmo knows Novak Djokovic well and believes that he will not repeat what Rafael Nadal did when retiring from the sport

Arsenal can bolster Mikel Arteta's squad, which is fighting for glory on four fronts this season.

The pressure is rising on Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca and the club's board have acted quickly.