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Footy Talk: Football News and Rumours - 20th December 2016

By Sportskeeda Desk | Last ModifiedDec 20, 2016 18:11 IST
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18:11 (IST)20 DEC 2016

That's all we have in today's edition of Footy Talk. We will be back again tomorrow with the latest news and transfer rumours from around the world. Until the next time we meet, this is Nived Zenith signing off!

17:53 (IST)20 DEC 2016

LUKAS JUTKIEWICZ TO LEAVE BURNLEY IN JANUARYBurnley have confirmed that Lukas Jutkiewicz will join Birmingham City on a 3-year contract in January for an undisclosed fee.

LUKAS JUTKIEWICZ TO LEAVE BURNLEY IN JANUARY

Burnley have confirmed that Lukas Jutkiewicz will join Birmingham City on a 3-year contract in January for an undisclosed fee.

17:53 (IST)20 DEC 2016

17:40 (IST)20 DEC 2016

Shelvey has also been ordered to attend an FA education course.

17:37 (IST)20 DEC 2016

JONJO SHELVEY HANDED A 5 MATCH SUSPENSION AND £100,000 FINE FOR ABUSIVE LANGUAGE!

17:36 (IST)20 DEC 2016

17:29 (IST)20 DEC 2016

It's not even been minutes and Real Madrid have already been linked with a shock move for Aubameyang. 

17:10 (IST)20 DEC 2016

BREAKING : Real Madrid have their transfer ban reduced.

17:10 (IST)20 DEC 2016

16:50 (IST)20 DEC 2016

Bacary Sagna looks forward to push his team-mates to their best.

16:50 (IST)20 DEC 2016

16:25 (IST)20 DEC 2016

HARRY ARTER BELIEVES CHELSEA SHOULD GIVE AKE A CHANCE

HARRY ARTER BELIEVES CHELSEA SHOULD GIVE AKE A CHANCE

"Nathan deserves all the plaudits he's getting at the moment," said Arter. "And I've no doubt that next year he'll go back to Chelsea and play in their side. I personally feel he's more than good enough, especially with the system they're playing now and it's a credit to him because he's worked really hard, even when he wasn't in the team, and he deserves all the praise he's getting."

16:03 (IST)20 DEC 2016

Happy birthday to Chelsea legend, Ashley Cole ! 

16:03 (IST)20 DEC 2016

15:45 (IST)20 DEC 2016

SNODGRASS TO LEAVE HULL?Celtic could be about to snatch away Robert Snodgrass, according to reports, after the Hull City star reportedly turned down a new contract. 

SNODGRASS TO LEAVE HULL?

Celtic could be about to snatch away Robert Snodgrass, according to reports, after the Hull City star reportedly turned down a new contract. 

15:12 (IST)20 DEC 2016

14:46 (IST)20 DEC 2016

HAPPY 36th BIRTHDAY ASHLEY COLE338 appearances 4 x FA Cups1 x Premier League, Champions League, Europa League

HAPPY 36th BIRTHDAY ASHLEY COLE

338 appearances
4 x FA Cups
1 x Premier League, Champions League, Europa League

14:01 (IST)20 DEC 2016

13:42 (IST)20 DEC 2016

WILLIAN CONFIRMS THAT OSCAR IS SET TO LEAVE CHELSEA

WILLIAN CONFIRMS THAT OSCAR IS SET TO LEAVE CHELSEA

"[Oscar] has already said goodbye. He's a good friend and a great player," Willian told ESPN Brazil. "I wish him and his family all the best. A footballer's career can be quick, and when an offer like this comes in you have to think of your family. You want to be prepared for when you have to stop playing."

13:22 (IST)20 DEC 2016

ZLATAN BELIEVES THAT HE CAN PLAY TILL 50

ZLATAN BELIEVES THAT HE CAN PLAY TILL 50

"The older I get, the better I get, like red wine. You like red wine? I'm a perfect example of that. I'm settling in. I feel happy, I feel good. Even if I'm 35, in my mind I'm 20. I think I could play also at 50, but it's not down to me," Zlatan said. 

12:58 (IST)20 DEC 2016

Alex on retirement:

Alex on retirement: "I would need to have surgery and then it would take nine months to come back. I just couldn’t put up with that pain."

12:57 (IST)20 DEC 2016

12:44 (IST)20 DEC 2016

Arsenal winger Alexis Sanchez is having a tough time.

12:44 (IST)20 DEC 2016

12:29 (IST)20 DEC 2016

Roberto Firmino is enjoying Christmas at Liverpool, unlike most foreigners who make the switch to England.

Roberto Firmino is enjoying Christmas at Liverpool, unlike most foreigners who make the switch to England.

"I’m enjoying it here and this time I’m ready for Christmas. In England at Christmas it’s football, football, football!"


12:08 (IST)20 DEC 2016

Congratulations Antoine Griezmann on a brilliant achievement.

12:07 (IST)20 DEC 2016

11:43 (IST)20 DEC 2016

Manchester City fans won't be too happy with their own manager taking a dig at them.

11:43 (IST)20 DEC 2016

11:27 (IST)20 DEC 2016

Carlos Tevez will be doing his retirement the right way.

11:27 (IST)20 DEC 2016

11:07 (IST)20 DEC 2016

Rumours emerging that Arsenal is planning to replace Alexis Sanchez with Dortmund winger Marco Reus. The London club is ready to let go of the Chilean winger who has garnered interest over the world and are hoping to replace him with a player of the same calibre. 

Rumours emerging that Arsenal is planning to replace Alexis Sanchez with Dortmund winger Marco Reus. The London club is ready to let go of the Chilean winger who has garnered interest over the world and are hoping to replace him with a player of the same calibre. 

10:44 (IST)20 DEC 2016

Diego Costa is a man on a mission.

10:44 (IST)20 DEC 2016

10:38 (IST)20 DEC 2016

"This week was good because we played against smaller teams but they defend well and it’s hard to break them down. To win all three games 1-0 is very good and we’re happy. We now have two home games in front of our fans so we need to win them both." - Thibaut Courtois after beating Crystal Palace

10:23 (IST)20 DEC 2016

Sadio Mane has had quite a season this year.

10:23 (IST)20 DEC 2016

10:09 (IST)20 DEC 2016

As we wrap up game-week 17, here are the results !

10:08 (IST)20 DEC 2016

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Hello and welcome to today's edition of Footy Talk! We have got a lot of exciting news, stories, and gossip to regale you throughout the day! Stay tuned. 

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