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Middlesbrough lose at Bristol City, QPR thump Leicester and Ipswich win - EFL highlights

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Middlesbrough lose at Bristol City, QPR thump Leicester and Ipswich win - EFL highlights

'Close to some of the rumours,' Frank addresses Johnson absence

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank suggested that Brennan Johnson was on his way out of Tottenham after he was left out of the squad during the 0-0 draw with Brentford. 

Your Site News reported that a deal worth 35million has been agreed with Crystal Palace, with other outlets claiming the the Wales international began the first part of his medical on Thursday.

"Obviously, there are some rumours out there," Frank said in his post-match press conference.

"It's probably close to some of the rumours."

Silva: Club on same page about Fulham's clear transfer needs

Marco Silva says he and the Fulham board are on the same page and it's clear what his side need in terms of transfers.

Tom Cairney scored to rescue a Fulham point at Crystal Palace with Silva naming an unchanged starting 11. 

The Cottagers travelled without an injured Josh King while they are also dealing with AFCON absentees, with Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey and Samuel Chukwueze. 

Asked about whether he expects any imminent deals after the game, Silva said: 

"So far, I didn't receive any feedback from the board that it's something close or very close.

"We are working as a football club. We are on the same page. It's clear what we need, and the squad is short in terms of numbers, absences, the African Cup and all that stuff.

"My focus is clearly on the players, the way they have been reacting, the way we as a squad have been adjusting for this type of situation. All the players are completely committed with ourselves, with the football club. It doesn't matter if we have five or six young players on the bench. 

"If we have more or less solutions, the reality is that we as a team are showing how we can be competitive, how we can come away from home and fight for the win until the end, if you can do it or not. 

"Let's see what's going to happen from now until the end. Of course, we all expect to have players quickly, but I cannot assure you that it's going to happen."

Papers: Roma interested in re-signing Salah

'West Ham interested in Sterling'

West Ham are interested in Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling, according to talkSPORT.

However, the player will only sanction the move if it is a permanent switch and not another loan move.

Sterling has not featured for the Blues since May after spending last season on loan at Arsenal.

His contract at Stamford Bridge is set to expire in 2027.

Celtic agree loan deal for Bournemouth defender

Latest from Your Site News' Anthony Joseph and Mark McAdam:

Celtic have agreed a loan deal for Bournemouth right-back Julian Araujo

Your Site News understands he is in Glasgow and awaiting a medical. 

Bournemouth are potentially recalling Dominic Sadi from his loan at Novi Pazar, which will free up an international loan space for Araujos move to Celtic. 

Celtic and Bournemouth have agreed a loan deal until the end of the season. 

Every WSL club's January transfer plans revealed

With the January transfer window looming, Your Site looks at what each Women's Super League club needs and some of the players attracting interest this winter.

Wilder: I want Bamford to stay at the club

Sheffield United head coach Chris Wilder says he is "banging on" to the club's hierarchy to keep Patrick Bamford at the club.

The striker joined on a free transfer after the transfer window shut, signing a short-term deal which expires this month. 

The 32-year-old has scored five goals in nine matches to propel the Blades away from the relegation zone and towards the middle of the table. 

"We looked at signing Bamford when we took over the group, we lost a lot of characters over the summer - some big players off the pitch as well as on it," he said. 

"To bring in Pat to the group - and Jairo [Riedewal] has done outstandingly well, plus Ben Mee and Danny Ings - you need those guys to challenge each other.

"He's a complete No 9, he's enjoying his time here. I'd like to keep him. I'm banging on about it to above. He's found a place where he can enjoy his football and he's contributed to seven wins out of 10."

West Ham in advanced talks to sign Castellanos

Latest from Your Site News' Chris Reidy:

West Ham are in advanced talks with Lazio over the signing of 27-year-old striker Taty Castellanos

The Hammers are looking to strengthen in the forward areas.

Castellanos has scored two goals and added three assists in 11 Serie A appearances so far this season.

Another striker, Pablo, was due to undergo a medical with West Ham today ahead of completing 20m move from Gil Vicente

Nuno Espirito Santo's side are also in talks to sign Fulham winger Adama Traore, with Luis Guilherme set to join Sporting for 17.5m.

Johnson not named in Spurs squad as Palace move edges closer

Brennan Johnson has not been named in Tottenham's squad for their trip to face Brentford on Thursday evening.

Your Site News reported a fee of 35m had been agreed between Crystal Palace and Spurs for the winger.

Johnson has reportedly agreed personal terms with the Eagles and is now undergoing a medical ahead of a permanent move to Selhurst Park.

'Palace set to sign Johnson as personal terms agreed'

Brennan Johnson is set to join Crystal Palace from Tottenham, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Your Site News reported a fee of 35m was agreed between the two sides on Tuesday.

Personal terms are now reportedly in place with the first part of his medical taking place now.

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