Roy Hodgson has told ex-LIVERPOOL boss Rafa Benitez that he will not be forced out of Anfield.

AC Milan are all set to make a January swoop for MANCHESTER CITY’S Vincent Kompany - but they need to sell in order to afford his wages.

HULL CITY have failed with a £500,000 bid for SWINDON TOWN striker Charlie Austin - but may make renewed efforts to sign him next month.

Howard Webb has revealed he would be in favour of goal-line technology, claiming most of his fellow referees would welcome its introduction.

Pep Guardiola can be BARCELONA'S coach for years to come and rival the Manchester United tenure of Sir Alex Ferguson, according to the Catalan club's president Sandro Rosell.

BOLTON WANDERERS are to approach Manchester City misfit Jo with a way out of Eastlands.

EVERTON are leading the race to sign MIDDLESBROUGH defender David Wheater, who is out of contract and desperate for a return to the Premier League.

MANCHESTER CITY'S efforts to sign Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko have been rocked by a stunning £38m price tag.

Former England goalkeeper Richard Wright is a target for SHEFFIELD UNITED who will offer him a short-term deal until the end of the season.

CRYSTAL PALACE are set to sack manager George Burley as fear of relegation grips owners Steve Parish and Martin Long.

MANCHESTER UNITED striker Michael Owen has declared himself fit for the club's Christmas fixtures.

Former ARSENAL striker Julio Baptista could be in line for a north London return after he revealed he has received an offer from Tottenham.

David Vaughan is likely to walk away from BLACKPOOL in the summer for free - because the Seasiders have stalled over contract talks.