We’re now at that awkward period between Christmas and New Year but there was still the odd bit of sporting news to round up.

This La Liga midfielder is on the wish list of all the top clubs around Europe, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.

TV channel: This evening’s game will be shown live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event, with coverage beginning at 4:45pm GMT on the former and 4:15pm on the latter.