Rooney: Wayne Rooney will be fit to face Southampton on Monday, Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has confirmed yesterday. Captain Rooney had a scan on Thursday to examine a possible knee problem but has been given the all-clear.

Gudjohnsen: Eidur Gudjohnsen has returned to Bolton, 14 years after leaving the club to earn silverware with Chelsea. The 36-year-old, who made his name at Bolton between 1998 and 2000, was a free agent after being released by Bruges.

Newell’s Old Boys: Newell’s Old Boys have decided again to put their trust in a “man of the house” by agreeing a one-year deal with former coach Americo Gallego for the 2015 season. Gallego, who won the 1978 World Cup with Argentina as a holding midfielder and steered Newell’s to the Argentine title in 2004, has been out of work since resigning from Independiente in April 2013.

Real Madrid: Real Madrid have agreed to sign Real Mallorca’s 18-year-old Spain youth international Marco Asensio on a six-year contract. Asensio, a midfielder who has also attracted interest from Barcelona, will remain at Mallorca on loan until the end of the season.

In England: FA Cup, second round – Hartlepool vs Blyth Spartans 1-2. The Championship – Fulham vs Watford 0-5.

Lega Pro: Group A – Pavia vs Venezia 2-1. Group B – Foggia vs Lecce 2-0.

Scottish Premier: Ross County vs Dundee Utd 2-3.

BOV Division Two: Għaxaq vs Swieqi 0-3.

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