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ESPN FC's Shaka Hislop assesses rumours surrounding Lucas Moura, Antonio Conte, David De Gea and many more in Transfer Rater. MANCHESTER -- Jose Mourinho says Manchester United's January transfer business is finished after the arrival of Alexis Sanchez and has told supporters not to expect big changes in the summer. Sanchez is set to make his United debut against Yeovil Town in the fourth round of the FA Cup at Huish Park on Friday night. The Chilean arrived at Old Trafford this week with Henrikh Mkhitaryan heading to Arsenal in exchange. Mourinho insists there will be no more new signings before Wednesday's transfer deadline,...

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Steve Nicol is at odds as to why Daniel Sturridge would go off on loan to Inter Milan, where he does not feel he'd get the regular minutes he needs. Liverpool CEO Peter Moore has urged supporters to not buy tickets from unofficial sources as the club introduce measures to stop touting. Liverpool are working with private investigators, who specialise in ticket touting, in order to help them combat the issue, and they have already suspended a number of people from purchasing tickets and attending games at Anfield. For the Bournemouth away match in December, the club performed a live investigation, which involved buying match tickets from unauthorised...

Source: http://www.espnfc.com/liverpool/story/3360423/liverpool-to-clamp-down-on-ticket-touts-says-ceo-peter-moore

ESPN FC's Shaka Hislop says while Jose Mourinho's new contract with Man United makes sense, he's still not convinced it's the right match for club and manager.

If the present arrived four days early, the party is set to take place in an unlikely location. Jose Mourinho turns 55 on Friday, and is celebrating by giving Alexis Sanchez a Manchester United debut at the Huish Park home of Yeovil Town, officially the 89th-best team in the English league.

Age can be just a number. It can also be a significant one. "There is no chance I will be 40-something again," said Mourinho a couple of weeks ago, in a reflective mood. "We cannot stop time."

At 55, Mourinho...

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Dortmund boss Peter Stoger says Pierre Emerick Aubameyang will still play in upcoming games despite bids from Arsenal to bring him to the Premier League.

Source: http://www.espnfc.com/german-bundesliga/10/video/3360398/stoger-i-wont-leave-someone-out-just-because-we-plan-to-sell-him

Gab Marcotti shares his insights on Man City target Aymeric Laporte, Arsenal's interest in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and West Ham nearing a deal for Joao Mario.
David Moyes admits he is taking a gamble with new West Ham signing Joao Mario.
The 25-year-old Inter Milan midfielder, a Euro 2016 winner with Portugal, has agreed a loan deal with the Hammers until the end of the season.
And with West Ham decimated by injuries and still firmly in the relegation mix, Moyes desperately needs Mario to adapt quickly to the demands of the Premier League.
"My biggest concern is not him as a footballer but getting used to the Premier League, the speed and competitiveness...

Source: http://www.espnfc.com/west-ham-united/story/3360216/david-moyes-hopes-joao-mario-can-adapt-quickly-at-west-ham

The ESPN FC crew answer your tweets on Barcelona, Chelsea and Leeds United. Plus, Steve Nicol tries his hand at pronouncing Ernesto Valverde and Cesar Azpilicueta.

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