BBC Sport says IFR cost to clubs has risen to £20.3m
BBC Sport reported that the proposed annual cost to English clubs of the Independent Football Regulator has risen to £20.3m, about double the initial estimate.

BBC Sport reported that the proposed annual cost to English clubs of the Independent Football Regulator has risen to £20.3m, about double the initial estimate.

FootballTransfers reported that Kendry Paez is reportedly ready to leave Chelsea in the January transfer window.

Planet Football called Nwankwo Kanu “the ultimate cult hero” for many Arsenal fans and listed claims from his Arsenal and Portsmouth spells.

Birmingham City have appointed former Manchester United chief John Murtough as director of football, with the 55-year-old due to start on Monday.

Enzo Maresca said Erling Haaland is fully available before Manchester City's Premier League trip to Aston Villa on Saturday.

Football365's weekend preview highlighted key fixtures including Liverpool v Brighton, Chelsea v Tottenham and Barcelona v Real Madrid.

Benni McCarthy said Luis Enrique would be his preferred Manchester United manager if Michael Carrick leaves, while also urging the club to back Carrick.

Nottingham Forest went to Ipswich Town on Friday after three straight defeats, with Oliver Glasner expressing confidence they can improve and Murillo saying the team is still adapting.
