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Coleman on shortlist for Blackburn job

Latest from Your Site News' Alan Myers, Adrian Kajumba and Amar Mehta:

Former Wales manager Chris Coleman is one of the candidates being considered for the vacant Blackburn head coach job, Your Site News understands.

The club sacked Valerian Ismael on February 2, after almost a year in charge, with the club languishing in the relegation zone and three points away from safety.

Coleman, 55, has had managerial stints at Fulham, Coventry and Sunderland. He also managed Wales between 2012 and 2017, where he led them to qualification for Euro 2016, their first tournament since 1958.

Wales reached the semi-finals during that tournament but resigned in November 2017 after they failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup.

Most recently, Coleman managed Greek side Asteras Tripolis and left after a year in charge. Coleman spent two years between 1995 and 1997 at Blackburn toward the end of his playing career, featuring 32 times.

Arsenal sign Votikova amid keeper crisis

Arsenal have signed goalkeeper Barbora Votikova on loan from Slavia Prague.

The ex-Tottenham stopper joins after injuries to Anneke Borbe and Mauela Zinsberger. 

First choice goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar is also coming back from injury.

Votikova has 56 caps for the Czech Republic and will wear the No 13 shirt.

Arsenal sign Dixon from Stoke

Arsenal have confirmed the signing of teenaged defender Jaden Dixon from Stoke City.

The 18-year-old, who can play at centre-back or right-back, joins as an academy signing.

Dixon made six senior appearances for Stoke and featured 49 times for their U18s and U21s.

He has represented England at U17, U18 and U19 level and previously played in Tottenham's academy.

Dixon's arrival at Arsenal follows the signing of 18-year-old forward Ewan Mooney from St Mirren on Monday.

Ex-Man Utd defender Williams leaves Hull

Former Manchester United fullback Brandon Williams has left Hull City by mutual agreement.

The 25-year-old joined Hull in August 2025 on a one year deal but just featured once in all competitions.

Williams spent almost two years out of the game following a loan stint at Ipswich Town. 

During that time he was sentenced to 14 months in jail, suspended for two years, after being convicted for dangerous driving.

He left Manchester United at the end of his contract in 2024 and had a spell at Norwich City.

"We would like to thank Brandon for his efforts during his time at the MKM Stadium and wish him all the best for his future career," said Hull in a statement. 

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London City sign Danish midfielder

London City Lionesses have signed Danish midfielder Malou Marcetto from Liga F side Madrid CFF.

The 22-year-old Denmark U23 international joins on a two-and-a-half-year deal.

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TRANSFER TALK: Deadline Day round-up

In a special Deadline Day round-up edition of the Transfer Talk podcast, Dharmesh Sheth is joined by Sam Tighe and Henry Winter to discuss:

  • Jean-Philippe Mateta staying at Crystal Palace after AC Milan medical results
  • Jorgen Strand Larsen arriving at Palace in a club-record deal
  • Palace upsetting Dwight McNeil's family after pulling out of a deal at the 11th hour
  • Jeremy Jacquet picking Liverpool over Chelsea in pursuit of more game time Next season
  • Chelsea continuing to assess defensive options as Liam Roseneiors son Mamadou Sarr returns from Strasbourg
  • The baffling deadline day links between Sandro Tonali and Arsenal
  • Spurs captain Cristian Romero calling out Spurs hierarchy with disgraceful post 
  • Nottingham Forests messy window

Carra 'delighted' by Jacquet-Saliba comparisons - 'The future bodes well'

Jamie Carragher welcomed the comparison between Liverpool's new signing Jeremy Jacquet and William Saliba.

Chelsea prospect joins Leicester on loan

Chelsea striker Dujuan Richard has joined Leicester City on loan for the remainder of the season.

Richards is a senior Jamaica international and has represented his country on 14 occasions since his debut in March 2023.

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