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      Forgotten Man Utd and Newcastle star who was forced to retire aged 23 links up with Kevin Phillips as Hartlepool coach

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      FORMER Manchester United goalkeeper Paul Woolston has joined Hartlepool United as a coach following his retirement. Woolston was forced to hang up his gloves aged 23 in 2022 due to a hip injury which could have seen him lose the ability to walk.
      Paul Woolston has joined Hartlepool United as a coach following his retirementCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow
      The former stopper signed for United from Newcastle and worked alongside David de Gea and Dean Henderson.
      Woolston has not found himself out the game for long having joined Kevin Phillips’ coaching staff at Hartlepool.
      He said: “I’m pleased to be at the club and I’m looking forward to it.
      “So far the goalkeepers, both at senior and academy level, have been great to work with and their attitudes have been excellent.
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      “Hopefully we can get a few more clean sheets and results in the coming weeks.”
      Ex-Premier League striker Phillips added: “I’m really pleased that we are able to secure Paul to the football staff.
      “As a team we have struggled to keep clean sheets and conceded too many in the first half of the season.
      “Paul has an excellent track record, and with his experience, will undoubtedly help us as we look to improve and sure up at the back.”
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      Explaining his decision to retire, Woolston told BBC Sport: “I completely zoned out.
      “Is he talking about me? Is this real? Surely this is wrong? It can’t be me. It can’t be right.
      “The advice of the specialists was if I continued for another two years, my way of life would be totally different, that I would struggle to walk.
      “It would be a full hip replacement at the age of 25. From there it is a long road.
      “It was simple things like, if I am lucky to have kids in the future, I didn’t want to say: ‘Sorry, I can’t do it because I have ruined my hip.'” More

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      Kalvin Phillips completes West Ham medical as he nears loan deal from Man City with option to make transfer permanent

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      KALVIN PHILLIPS has completed his West Ham medical as he takes a huge step towards completing his January loan.The Hammers have negotiated an option to make the transfer permanent in the summer.
      Kalvin Phillips has completed his West Ham medical ahead of signing on loan until the end of the seasonCredit: Alamy
      Phillips’ entire £140,000-a-week wages will supposedly be covered by West Ham, who have also paid Manchester City a loan fee to secure the midfielder.
      The 28-year-old has been desperate to leave the Etihad for more first-team opportunities with Euro 2024 on the horizon.
      He could be handed his debut in claret and blue against Bournemouth on February 1.
      Phillips won the Treble with City last season following his £45million move from Leeds – but he started just four games in all competitions.
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      And he has continued to struggle to break into the side, making just two starts this term.
      Phillips has not shown his best form in a Man City shirt – even breaking down in tears after a poor performance and deciding to call his ex-Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa for advice.

      Despite his restricted time on the pitch, West Ham look to have beaten competition from the likes of Juventus, Crystal Palace and Newcastle to his signature.
      The move will see David Moyes complete his midfield regeneration after ex-captain Declan Rice moved to Arsenal for £105m.
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      West Ham have already splashed the cash on Konstantinos Mavropanos, Edson Alvarez, James Ward-Prowse, Mohammed Kudus and now Phillips.
      The new signings have helped West Ham make it to the knockout rounds of the Europa League and fight for a fourth consecutive European qualification with the club sixth in the Premier League.
      West Ham are hopeful Phillips won’t be there only addition this January as the club pushes to sign 19-year-old winger Ibrahim Osman from Nordsjaelland.
      There could also be departures as Said Benrahma attracts interest from Lyon and Marseille. More

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      Premier League club have massive £18.5million bid for in-demand Adam Wharton REJECTED by Blackburn

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      CRYSTAL PALACE have seen an £18.5million bid rejected by Blackburn for Adam Wharton.The Eagles are keen to bring in the 19-year-old midfielder with Cheick Doucoure ruled out until the end of the season through injury.
      Crystal Palace’s offer for Adam Wharton has been rejectedCredit: Rex
      But the Championship side are thought to want to see Wharton remain at Ewood Park until the end of the season as part of any deal – something Palace cannot afford to do at this stage.
      Roy Hodgson’s side are in need of additions this month, having won just one of their last 12 games.
      And pressure ramping up on the former manager ahead of the visit of Sheffield United next week.
      Palace are now weighing up whether to return with an improved offer for Wharton.
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      Rovers boss Jon Dahl Tomasson said: “There’s been an offer and the club has said no, which I like.
      “He’s a great lad, I remember last year sitting at home with his parents drinking tea to discuss his development.
      “Now he’s a first-team player and I believe he’ll be an England player.”
      Wharton has played 29 matches this season and has been capped for the Three Lions Under-20s side.
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      Palace are also keen to sign a right-back and a striker this month with Hodgson having said that chairman Steve Parish and sporting director Dougie Freedman are working hard to add players this month.
      Eagles fans protested against Parish’s “weak decisions” taking the club backwards during their 5-0 defeat to Arsenal at the weekend. More

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      My dad was a Man City cult hero, now I’m on the verge of completing transfer to Premier League rival

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      GIO REYNA is closing in on a Premier League switch that would see him emulate his father in moving to England.The American, 21, burst onto the scene at Borussia Dortmund aged just 17, but has seen his playing time diminish this season.
      Gio Reyna has been out of favour at Borussia DortmundCredit: Getty
      Gio’s father Claudio Reyna starred for Man City in the PremCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Reyna has attracted plenty of interest, including from Prem side Nottingham Forest.
      Nuno Espirito Santo’s team are claimed to have agreed a deal to sign the 24-cap starlet on loan until the end of the season.
      It’s understood that the move could include an option to buy for around £12.5million.
      According to ESPN, Forest are facing stiff competition from Marseille for Reyna’s signature.
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      It’s claimed that the Ligue 1 side have also agreed terms with Dortmund, and that it’ll now be up to the player and his entourage.
      Two mystery clubs are also believed to be in the running to sign Reyna.
      The winger’s representatives include super-agent Jorge Mendes and famous father, Claudio Reyna.
      A former Manchester City and Sunderland cult hero, the elder Reyna enjoyed over five years in the Premier League.
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      Gio Reyna poses with father Claudio and mother Danielle
      He played over 100 times in the Prem between 2001 and 2007, as well as 112 times for his country.
      Reyna, now 50, left Man City for family reasons in January 2007, with boss Stuart Pearce saying at the time: “We are speaking with his representatives about the termination of his contract.
      “It is to do with family reasons, nothing sinister. I can understand the reasons he gave to me.
      “He believes his family has to come before his professional career at this stage. It is a case of working out a deal agreeable to player and club.”
      Gio is named after dad Claudio’s former Rangers team-mate Giovanni van Bronkhorst.
      And his mother Danielle, 50, was also a footballer, earning six caps for the US in the 1990s.
      Gio has never been short of confidence, even admitting last year that he’s always believed that he’s better than his old man.
      I always thought I was better than himGio Reyna on dad Claudio
      He told The American Dream podcast: “Soccer is in my family’s blood, so it was always going to be soccer.
      “It wasn’t forced in any way… to be completely honest, growing up I always thought I was better than him.
      “Like, in a respectful way, and I even used to tell him that when I was like, five or six.
      “My grandpa used to tell me the same thing, but I more thought it was cool that he was known and… at the youth development academy tournaments, people would ask for pictures and I took it as a positive – like I have so much to learn from and the guys on my team obviously really respected him.”
      A transfer away from Borussia Dortmund appears to be the correct course of action to get Reyna’s exciting young career back on track.
      Impressively he has already played 120 times for the German giants aged just 21.
      His progress has stalled this term, however, as he has started just once in the Bundesliga.
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      Claudio, meanwhile, now works as a technical advisor for MLS side Austin FC.
      He previously held a similar position at New York City FC between 2013 and 2019. More

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      Liverpool and Man City set for transfer battle over Bayern Munich superstar – and could land him for a bargain

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      LIVERPOOL and Manchester City will reportedly go head-to-head to sign Joshua Kimmich.The Bayern Munich star is in the final 18 months of his contract and has yet to agree on a new deal.
      Joshua Kimmich is reportedly a target for both Liverpool and Manchester CityCredit: Getty
      Liverpool sporting director Jorg Schmadtke is said to have ‘good connections with the BundesligaCredit: Getty
      Kimmich, 28, would be able to leave the Bundesliga giants for free in the summer of 2025.
      This means that the Bavarian side could look to cash in on the Germany international this summer.
      German outlet Bild have claimed that both Manchester City and Liverpool are “closely monitoring” the star’s situation at the club.
      The Premier League sides are expected to make moves for the midfielder should he become available.
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      However, the report has also suggested that Jurgen Klopp may have an advantage over Pep Guardiola in the race to win his signature.
      This is due to Liverpool’s sporting director, Jorg Schmadtke, having “good connections” to the Bundesliga.
      Bild journalist Christian Falk said: “He’s in the final year of his deal at Bayern and they would like to celebrate a purchase price rather than lose him for free.
      “They could lose if he does not extend. And that’s where Manchester City and Liverpool come in.
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      “Thiago is always injured at Liverpool and his contract is running out, [Jordan] Henderson has left, there is a bit of space in midfield and Jurgen Klopp of course knows how important Kimmich is.
      “Schmadtke, the sporting director, has good connections in the Bundesliga.
      ‘So, Klopp is also now in the race for Kimmich.”
      Pep Guardiola did work with the midfielder during his time managing Bayern, having signed him in 2015 from RB Leipzig.
      In their one season together, the pair won the German treble of the league, DFB-Pokal and DFL-Supercup.
      Newcastle have also been linked with Kimmich with reports claiming that the Magpies had “opened talks” over a move.
      Kimmich’s Trophy HaulJoshua Kimmich has enjoyed a brilliant career at Bayern Munich which has seen him won 20 titles.

      Bundesliga titles x8
      DFB-Pokal x3
      DFL-Supercup x6
      Uefa Champions League x1
      Uefa Super Cup x1
      Club World Cup x1

      On the international level, the 82-cap midfielder has also picked up the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2017. More

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      Awkward moment Michail Antonio told of Kalvin Phillips West Ham loan live on Sky Sports as fans say ‘can’t hate the guy’

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      MICHAIL ANTONIO showed off his poker face after being asked about Kalvin Phillips’ impending move to West Ham.The forward, 33, was appearing as a pundit on Sky Sports during Fulham’s League Cup semi-final clash with Liverpool at Craven Cottage.
      Michail Antonio appeared as a pundit on Sky SportsCredit: Sky Sports
      The West Ham forward had his fellow panellists in hystericsCredit: Sky Sports
      Kalvin Phillips is set to move to West Ham on loanCredit: PA
      Phillips, 28, is set to join the Hammers on loan until the end of the season, with David Moyes’ side agreeing to cover his £140,000 a week wages in full.
      It’s expected that West Ham will review whether to make the move permanent in the summer, with Financial Fair Play set to be a big deciding factor.
      During his Sky Sports appearance, Antonio was asked about the upcoming transfer.
      He gave a wry smile as he replied: “First I’m hearing of that!”
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      Presenter Mark Chapman and pundits Steve Sidwell and Daniel Sturridge burst out laughing.
      And fans online enjoyed the exchange.
      One wrote: “You can’t hate that guy.”
      While a second posted: “That was funny.”
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      A third claimed: “Michail following the script.”
      And another joked: “He can’t lie to save his life.”
      Phillips is set to join West Ham in a bid to revive his Prem career.
      The midfielder has played just 89 minutes of league football this term across four cameo appearances.
      He has started just two Premier League games since leaving Leeds for Manchester City in the summer of 2022.
      Phillips has continued to be picked for England by Gareth Southgate, but may have found his place under threat if his situation at City had continued.
      The Yorkshireman will be desperate to keep his Three Lions spot ahead of Euro 2024 this summer. More

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      Man Utd cult hero Javier Hernandez completes seventh transfer to join old club as Mexico star’s career goes full circle

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      JAVIER HERNANDEZ has returned to former club Chivas Guadalajara.The Manchester United cult hero has joined his boyhood club on a deal until the end of the season, the club confirmed on Wednesday.
      Javier Hernandez has completed a return to boyhood club Chivas GuadalajaraCredit: Reuters
      Chicharito won two league titles and scored 59 goals during four years with Manchester UnitedCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      Chicharito, 35, had been a free agent after leaving Los Angeles Galaxy following the expiry of his contract.
      Hernandez has been out of action since suffering a season-ending anterior cruciate ligament injury back in June.
      However, he has now returned to Mexico and former side Chivas after 14 years.
      Hernandez scored 29 goals in 79 appearances and won a Mexican title before his move to United in 2010.
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      His return comes as Chivas look to win the championship for the first time since 2017 after a fifth-placed finish in the opening half of the campaign.
      Hernandez scored 59 goals in 157 appearances for United after joining the Red Devils from Chivas.
      He also won two Premier League titles during five years at Old Trafford, before later returning to England with West Ham.
      His 53 league goals for United and the Hammers are the most by a Mexican in Premier League history.
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      Hernandez also had spells with Real Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen and Sevilla during his time in Europe, before joining LA Galaxy in 2020.
      At international level, Chicharito is Mexico’s all-time top scorer with 52 goals in 109 caps as well as being a veteran of three World Cups.
      He was also part of his country’s 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup triumph, picking up the tournament’s top scorer and best player awards. More

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      Top 10 worst clubs at transfers revealed with Arsenal and Man Utd among six Premier League teams to feature

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      ARSENAL and Manchester United have both been named amongst the top 10 worst clubs at transfers.Six Premier League teams feature in the top 10 after new research from CIES Football into transfers.
      Arsenal are one of six Premier League clubs in the 10 worst teams at transfers after a huge loss on Nicolas PepeCredit: Getty
      Barcelona rank as the worst at transfers, having spent over £1billion on the likes of Philippe CoutinhoCredit: Getty
      Clubs have been ranked based on transfers between 2014 and 2023, with their fees spent and received calculated into a total profit or loss.
      Fortunately for Arsenal and United fans, they do not rank top amongst the clubs with the worst transfer records.
      Instead, Spanish giants Barcelona have the biggest loss on deals during the period in question.
      Barca spent over £1billion on the likes of Philippe Coutinho, Ousmane Dembele and Antoine Griezmann between 2014 and 2023.
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      The trio were signed for a combined £330million, only to have since been sold for a total of £77m.
      Overall, the Spanish champions only received £524million in fees to give a transfer loss of £540million.
      Chelsea were the only other club in the top 10 to spend over £1billion, with Todd Boehly’s free-spending Blues ranked second.
      Since his takeover in 2022, the club have not held back in the transfer market, but have failed to recoup their large fees, leaving a loss of £413million.
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      Romelu Lukaku is one of three players Chelsea have spent over £95million onCredit: Getty
      Amongst those brought in during the research period, Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo and Romelu Lukaku were all signed for over £95million each.
      Arsenal rank third, with former club record signing Nicolas Pepe amongst their big money flops across the last decade.
      Pepe scored 27 goals in 112 appearances for the club before joining Trabzonspor on a free transfer in September.
      The Gunners have lost £373million on transfers, seeing them finish just ahead of Paris Saint-Germain.
      Neymar’s £198million move to the French capital in 2017 remains the world transfer record.
      However, PSG failed to recoup half of that amount when he left for Al-Hilal last summer.
      United complete the top five, with their £85.5million signing of Antony in 2022 contributing to a £280million loss on transfers.
      PSG failed to recoup half of the world record £198million fee spent on Neymar in 2017Credit: PA:Press Association
      Antony’s £85.5million move to Manchester United sees them into the top fiveCredit: EPA
      The Brazilian has come under fire for his performances since joining the Red Devils after arriving for the second biggest fee in the club’s history.
      Paul Pogba remains United’s record signing, though, but left for free in 2022 at a loss of £90million.
      Aston Villa, Everton and Liverpool also appear in the top 10, along with Italy’s AC Milan and Juventus.
      Although Villa spent just £313million from 2014 to 2023, the club recouped only £94million according to CIES.
      A majority of that figure comes from Jack Grealish’s then British record move to Manchester City in 2021.
      In contrast, Juventus’ transfer expenditure fell just short of £900million, but their incoming fees of over £700million see the Old Lady only ranking as high as 10.
      Everton are eighth after big losses on Yannick Bolasie, Davy Klaasen and Yerry Mina, despite profits on both Lukaku and Richarlison.
      Yannick Bolasie is one of a number of players Everton suffered big losses onCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      Lille’s capture and sale of Victor Osimhen helps them rank as the best club at transfersCredit: AFP
      City rivals Liverpool are a place below in ninth after spending £82million less.
      However, the Reds have only sold three players for over £50million, despite breaking their transfer record twice since 2018.
      As for the best clubs at transfers, French side Lille are ranked first.
      Thanks in part to the sale of Pepe to Arsenal in 2019, Lille have made £330million in profit on transfers since 2014.
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      Victor Osimhen and Sven Botman have also been sold for large profits during that period.
      Ajax and RB Salzburg complete the top three, with no English clubs featuring in the top 10 best clubs at transfers. More