SIMON JONES: A top Serie A club has stepped up their chase for Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta after talks were held with his representatives on Friday.

Many footballers and coaches have undergone huge transformations during their time in the game, whether by fixing their teeth, changing their haircuts or getting their bodies into shape.

Novak Djokovic admits he lacks "a little bit of juice" but has backed himself to challenge Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner at the Australian Open.

Tabraiz Shamsi celebrated taking a wicket from the Adelaide Strikers with a magic trick!

Drama in the middle of the SCG as Steve Smith refuses a run to smash 32 runs in an over before his team-mate Babar Azam lashes out!

Still no Mohamed Salah for the Reds at Anfield

No Richarlison but Spurs could hand debut to Conor Gallagher in London derby

Super Eagles sweating over the fitness of Victor Osimhen for Africa Cup of Nations third-place clash with Egypt

Liam Rosenior takes charge of his first Premier League match as Blues face another London derby

Plenty on the line for both clubs in crunch London derby

Reds looking to consolidate top-four place at Anfield against relegation-threatened Clarets

Can Michael Carrick get off to the perfect start as Manchester United interim boss?

Express Sport brings you all the latest transfer rumours and confirmed deals with the January window open for Premier League clubs