Football/Soccer 3h Briefing
×Premier League & Transfers
Barry Ferguson bbc.com is confident Rangers will win the Old Firm derby against Celtic. The former Rangers captain believes the Scottish Premiership title race will "go to the wire" this season. Meanwhile, Manchester United bbc.com ruled out signing Victor Osimhen partly due to his Africa Cup of Nations commitments, according to former coach Benni Mc Carthy.
MLS & Player Moves
Philippe Coutinho espn.com is considering either a move to MLS or retirement at age, sources tell ESPN. In other MLS news, Chucky Lozano espn.com was set to be San Diego FC's star player and face of Mexican soccer, but now it's unclear when he'll play again after being paid $6M to not play.
Scottish Football
Sir Alex Ferguson skysports.com is reportedly rooting for Hearts to win the Scottish Premiership title, according to Hearts head coach Derek Mc Innes. The legendary former Manchester United manager has been in talks with Mc Innes about the club's title ambitions.
Football League Discussion
The latest Football Daily bbc.co.uk podcast features Aaron Paul, Jobi Mc Anuff, and Tommy Smith discussing the top stories from the EFL. The trio break down the latest developments across England's second tier and below.
Club Ownership Changes
A consortium seeking to buy Sheffield Wednesday skysports.com has withdrawn its interest in purchasing the Championship club. The withdrawal comes as the Owls continue to search for new ownership amid financial challenges.