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Live BlogUpdated: 14:22, 5 Nov 2025talkSPORT brings you all of the latest news from the Premier League and elsewhere.The big talking point so far this week is who will replace the sacked Vitor Pereira at Wolves.Gary O'Neil had been the favourite to secure a Molineux return, but he has pulled out of the race.Rob Edwards has since emerged as a strong contender, just months after taking over at Middlesbrough, who he has guided to second spot in the Championship.Destiny Udogie was allegedly threatened with a gun by his agent, his club have confirmed.The Tottenham Hotspur defender has been named as the Premier League footballer involved in the incident.Elsewhere, Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has promised to help fund medical care for any fan involved in the horror Huntingdon knife attack on Saturday night, which saw Scunthorpe defender Jonathan Gjoshe injured in the terrifying incident.Visit talkSPORT BET for all the latest Premier League betting odds and bet boosts.Nobody D'Ohs it betterManchester United star Bryan Mbeumo has confirmed that his celebration with Amad against Brighton was Simpsons-inspired."It's from a GIF from Homer Simpson," he told the Red Devils' website."Yeah, so if you go on the GIF [section in your phone] and you put 'Homer Simpson dance', you will be able to find it."I think we've been talking about this [Amad and I], this morning with him, so let's see [about any future celebrations]."Un-believableUnai Emery has said that top eight in the Europa League is the minimum objective for Aston Villa ahead of their clash with Maccabi Tel Aviv.He said: "The only idea is to be the first in the table but with our experience three years ago in the Conference League and last year in the Champions League and how we were managing in different moments - the process. Obviously, I'm aware of it, but that wasn't the reason we were calling.""We were calling because he could potentially be an interesting footballer," Williamson added."We were looking for players that could play for us in the Championship, difference-makers that could help us be competitive on the pitch."After I explained what our actual objectives were, trying to build a competitive squad and that I wasn't even thinking about it from a documentary perspective, we had a great conversation."Williamson said the idea of signing Eriksen was 'kicked around', but the midfielder wanted to continue playing for a 'first-tier club'.Full of itWest Ham are ready to listen to offers for want-away Niclas Fullkrug in January, talkSPORT understands.Fullkrug has managed just 13 Premier League starts since joining the Hammers from Borussia Dortmund for £27.5m after Euro 2024.The striker’s own agent, Thorsten Wirth, this week admitted his client is looking to leave after labelling the move to London Stadium a 'failure'.West Ham are unlikely to stand in Fullkrug’s way, especially if they can claw back any of the fee they paid to provide manager Nuno Espirito Santo with funds to bring in as many as three new signings.James McClean reveals why he punched Cardiff fanWrexham star James McClean has confirmed in a statement to talkSPORT that he did punch a Cardiff City fan in self-defence.McClean, who is a semi-regular correspondent of talkSPORT host Jim White, has previously explained that he would have no problem physically defending himself should he feel his safety is endangered.His latest text to the White & Jordan presenter read: “What happened was I got out of my car in the players' car park.“Somehow, there were four male Cardiff fans, also late 20s, early 30s.

One of them, a tall chap with glasses, made a hostile move towards me.“Like I've told you in previous interviews, Jim, I'm in my workplace and I feel I should never feel threatened in that workplace.“So instead, I wasn't waiting for him to make the first swing. So I think I will be prepared, I think."But I have other passions.

I'm going to have more time for me, I'm going to have more time for my family to raise my kids."I want to be a more family person, more present, also to have my own hobbies, I want to learn more about my companies.”Wel good chanceDanny Welbeck’s brilliant start to the season has put him in line for an England call-up – and a potential new deal at Brighton, talkSPORT understands.talkSPORT understands England boss Thomas Tuchel is seriously considering including Welbeck in a Three Lions squad for the first time in seven years after scoring in each of his last three games.The 34-year-old is also out of contract on the Sussex coast at the end of the season.But given his importance for Fabian Hurzeler’s side on and off the pitch it is almost a no-brainer for them to extend his stay.The Seagulls like to have experienced heads, like Welbeck and James Milner, in their squad to guide their talented young stars from across the globe.Welbeck’s last England cap was way back in September 2018 and boasts an impressive England record of 16 goals in 42 games and has already played at one Euros and two World Cups.All gone RonCristiano Ronaldo was right about Manchester United, and he doesn't see himself being proved wrong any time soon.The Al Nassr megastar sat down again with Piers Morgan three years on from their first chat in which he detailed every problem at Old Trafford.The comments sparked headline news and he then left United in unceremonious fashion, but everything he said turned out to be true.Now, even with a new majority owner in control of footballing matters in Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS, Ronaldo still thinks the club are in trouble.Asked for his feelings on the current malaise, he on Piers Morgan Uncensored: "I'm sad because of the club, one of the most important in the world that I still have in my heart."You have to work with smart people to create a base for the future as Manchester did so many years ago with Nicky Butt, Gary [Neville], [Roy] Keane, [David] Beckham, they became big players but had youth."Manchester United right now doesn't have a structure, I hope that they change in the future because the potential of the club is amazing."Of course [it hurts me] I love that club, but we have to be honest and say they're not in a good path."They need to change and it's not only about the coach and players in my opinion, it's much more than that."San stormManchester United are ready to write off any hopes of getting a transfer fee for £70million flop Jadon Sancho, talkSPORT understands.The Red Devils are resigned to allow the England international leave for free next summer - one year ahead of schedule.Sancho has not played a league game for United since August 2023 following a public spat with former manager Erik ten Hag.His Old Trafford contract expires next summer, but United have the option to extend by a further year to protect his transfer value.However, talkSPORT has been told United are leaning towards cutting their losses with Sancho completely rather than risk being saddled with another year of his wages of around £200,000-a-week.Sancho is on a season-long loan at Aston Villa, but is yet to make a Premier League start for Unai Emery’s men.He has only made three league appearances so far - including being subbed on and subbed off in the same game.Chelsea team newsChelsea boss Enzo Maresca has declared the club are hoping to have Cole Palmer back available to face Barcelona later this month.The 23-year-old has missed the Blues' last nine games with a groin injury.Already ruled out for the upcoming clashes against Qarabag and Wolves, Palmer will also likelty be absent for the match away at Burnley after the November international break.Speaking of a possible return against the Blaugrana on November 25, Maresca said: "We hope so but with Cole, we try to schedule the beginning and then we need to review that."We go day by day with Cole. He is not involved in tomorrow's game."Gunned downArsenal duo Viktor Gyokeres and Gabriel Martinelli have reportedly both been ruled out for the next two games.The Gunners face Slavia Prague in the Champions League and Sunderland in the Premier League before the November international break.According to the Athletic, the north London giants hope to have the two forwards available to face rivals Tottenham Hotspur on November 23.Gyokeres went off at half-time due to a muscle injury in Saturday's 2-0 win away at Wolves.As for Martinelli, he picked up a muscle knock in the 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace on October 26.He subsequently missed the victories over Brighton in the Carabao Cup and Burnley in the top-flight.Looney ToonsNewcastle have been dealt a possible blow with Bruno Guimaraes reportedly absent from training on Tuesday.According to Sky Sports, the Brazilian midfielder has been suffering from a slight illness.As a result, he took part in a recovery session on his own away from his teammates.The Magpies are preparing for their fourth Champions League match, with the Toon to host Athletic Bilbao at St James' Park on Wednesday night - live on talkSPORT 2.Though it has been said that there is hope that Bruno will be available for the match.The 27-year-old has enjoyed a fine start to the season so far - chipping in with three goals and four assists from 14 matches in all competitions.Bend it like BecksArise Sir David Beckham!Sir David Beckham has been formally knighted having been named on King Charles' Birthday Honours list earlier this year.The 50-year-old, who has received his knighthood for his services to football and British society, was presented with his medal at Windsor Castle on Tuesday.Speaking of the honour, Beckham said: "I couldn't be prouder."People know how patriotic I am - I love my country."I've always said how important the monarchy is to my family."I'm lucky enough to have travelled around the world and all people want to talk to me about is our monarchy.