Football Whispers: Aston Villa get legal, while Liverpool's Danny Ings suffers another injury set-back and Carlo Ancelotti is set for China move

  • Ross McCormack joined Nottingham Forest on loan in February from Aston Villa
  • Danny Ings suffered yet another injury sustained for Liverpool under 23
  • Burnley put Shay Given on top of their Tom Heaten emergency replacement list
  • Carlo Ancelotti has potentially signed a contract with a Chinese club

Ten days on from the transfer deadline day and many clubs still have their scouts on the lookout for the next big bargain.

It's not just players clubs are worried about though, many deals have caused significant heat and tension between the parties in the aftermath of what became the spending spree to end all spending sprees.

Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City were at the forefront of these complaints, both of whom spending ludicrous amounts - including PSG's double world-record signings of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe. But nonetheless, it seems the transfer market is always open for business.  


 

Villa set for court battle 

Aston Villa are taking legal action against Nottingham Forest to recoup money owed from the loan of striker Ross McCormack. The Scotland international joined Forest in February but made just seven appearances, scoring once. His last game was in March before he required surgery to remove cysts from his mouth. 

Ross McCormack is caught in a legal cross-fire between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest

Ross McCormack is caught in a legal cross-fire between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest

Christiansen brings in a forward

Leeds have signed Benfica forward and Montenegro U21 international Oliver Sarkic.

The West Yorkshire club have also checked on Canadian striker Cyle Larin.

Leeds have added 20-year-old Monetenegro forward Oliver Sarkic (right) to their books

Leeds have added 20-year-old Monetenegro forward Oliver Sarkic (right) to their books

Injury concern for Liverpool's Danny Ings

The Liverpool striker Danny Ings was taken off injured during the U23s 1-0 victory over Manchester City U23s at Tranmere on Saturday.

Ings is battling back after two serious knee injuries, but coach Neil Critchley insisted the change was simply a precaution.

Liverpool forward Danny Ings (left) has had his return to football cut painfully short after injury

Liverpool forward Danny Ings (left) has had his return to football cut painfully short after injury

Given for Burnley?  

Goalkeeper Shay Given will be one of the names discussed by Burnley as they assess Tom Heaton’s dislocated shoulder and whether to bring in cover. Free agent Given, 41, was considered by Burnley earlier in the summer.

Shay Given is at the top of Burnley's watch list for a potential replacement for Tom Heaton

Shay Given is at the top of Burnley's watch list for a potential replacement for Tom Heaton

Ancelotti eyes China switch

'I've heard he has signed a contract with a Chinese club, that is the rumour going round' - Carlo Ancelotti will leave Bayern Munich in January according to ex-winger Mario Basler. 

Carlo Ancelotti could be leaving Bayern Munich in January as he eyes a move to China

Carlo Ancelotti could be leaving Bayern Munich in January as he eyes a move to China

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