Football

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr may once again be forced to recall one of his standby players after it was revealed that Alex Iwobi is struggling with a muscle strain.

Tottenham manager, Mauricio Pochettino has described his striker, Harry Kane as one of the hottest in the world, stressing that the player is in the league of Cristiano Ronaldo. The manager made the remarks after Kane netted hatrick against Apoel Nicosia in their second Group H Champions League match. Kane had in the first leg against Borussia Dortmund scored twice to give Tottenham the desired win at Wembley Stadium.

Chelsea Football Club are believed to have readied a £300,000-a-week contract for their sensational player, Eden Hazard to tie him down and ward-off possible interest from long time admirer, Real Madrid. The Telegraph reports that "the Belgian, who is arguably Chelsea’s most important player, has been linked with a move to Real Madrid in the past but Hazard is understood to be happy at Stamford Bridge having been key in winning the Premier League title last season."

Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone has praised Chelsea's new striker Alvaro Morata ahead of a crucial Champions League encounter in Madrid. At a prematch conference, Simeone who played against Morata when he was at Real Madrid said he was an important player and usually contributes meaningfully to the success of his team.

Ronald Koeman's Everton are reportedly readying a bid for Edinson Cavani when the January transfer window opens to strengthen the club's chances of qualifying for the Champions League next season. According to ESPN, the Toffees have scored just four times in the Premier League this season, with Koeman forced to turn to former outcast Oumar Niasse against Bournemouth last Saturday.

Former Chelsea Striker, Diego Costa has formerly completed his move to Atletico Madrid from Chelsea, after he was declared unwanted by Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte. The move was announced on Tuesday by Atletico Madrid ahead of a crucial Champions League clash with Chelsea on Wednesday. The deal was consummated after the player agreed personal terms with the club.