Schalke updates: Loan deals for Tauer and Skarke near finish line Sky Germany reports that FC Schalke 04 are close to securing two reinforcements
Schalke confirm first January signing Niklas Tauer has joined Schalke 04 on a one-year-and-a-half loan deal
Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Barcelona: Player ratings as late own goal spares Barca blushes Barcelona player ratings from the clash with Rayo Vallecan in La Liga – 25
Republic of Ireland 0-2 England: Player ratings as Rice and Grealish haunt Boys in Green Player ratings and match reaction from Lee Carsley’s first England match
Canelo Alvarez apologises for Lionel Messi threat Mexican boxer has apologised after threatening Lionel Messi on Twitter
Arsenal target delivers tantalising update on future Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana delivers a tantalising update on his future
