Transfer speculation has created a ‘bad atmosphere’ in West Ham dressing room, admits Pablo Zabaleta
Pablo Zabaleta believes transfer speculation may have derailed West Hams season.The Hammers rejected a 35million bid from Chinese club Shanghai SIPG for star man Marko Arnautovic earlier this month.Pablo Zabaleta can’t wait until the transfer window closes2
Pablo Zabaleta can’t wait until the transfer window closes
The Austria international wanted to leave, with his agent revealing on talkSPORT he was eager to move to China.But Arnautovic made a dramatic U-turn by signing a contract extension on Saturday.Javier Hernandez and Pedro Obiang have also been linked with London Stadium exits.West Ham have lost back-to-back league games against Bournemouth and Wolves and suffered a shock FA Cup exit to League One strugglers AFC Wimbledon last weekend.And Irons defender Zabaleta has blamed part of their poor form on the January transfer window.He said: Honestly, I think so many situations off the field have been creating a little bit of a bad atmosphere.“I’m not just saying that is the only thing – because we lost two (league) games.Marko Arnautovic appeared was keen on a move to China earlier in January2
Marko Arnautovic appeared was keen on a move to China earlier in January
“I remember in December, when we had a good run, you could see West Ham playing as a team.“In January, it’s been tough on and off the field and the only good thing was the win against Arsenal.“But the reality is if you want to be a better team and be in a better position then you can’t go from beating Arsenal to losing three games against two mid-table teams and a smaller team in the FA Cup.“I can’t wait for February 1 and everyone is back on it again, we need commitment again from everyone.“I understand January is a difficult month for clubs, because you can have big interest in your best players. But Arnie was out of the squad for two games, he’s been the main player for us. “When you see so much speculation around the team, players moving on, or some coming in, that can distract a little bit with the atmosphere in the dressing room, it’s hard for the manager as well.“I’m not saying it’s all about Arnautovic, it’s not only his situation. There have been many players, names around the media.“If we want to become the team we were in December, then we need to bring everyone together and stick together.”
Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal will be looking for Nations League glory against the Netherlands

Leeds United and Brighton & Hove Albion are battling it out for teenage striker Mateusz Bogusz, according to a report. The 17-year-old currently plies his trade for Ruch Chorzow, where his
Blades promoted to Premier League as chaos reigns in Leeds
Panteli was handed a four-year football banning order after he plead guilty to throwing a missile onto the pitch and was also fined 500

Stay ahead with Sky Sports. Our Transfer Centre has the latest football transfer news, details on done deals, and speculation from the rumour mill.
Jose Mourinho's 4-man Real Madrid transfer list included
Sergio Aguero is deadly from the spot

The 2009-10 season was Stoke City's second season in the Premier League and the 54th in the top tier of English football.. After a successful first season in the Premier League, Stoke were looking to establish themselves in the top tier and spent just over £20 million on Diego Arismendi, Danny Collins, Robert Huth, Tuncay Şanlı and Dean Whitehead.
Noble has been hugely reliable on spot-kick duties for the Hammers

Catch up with all of the latest news from Real Madrid. Find out the updates from Zinedine Zidane's Real Madrid side and find out the latest gossip surrounding the famously-impatient Florentino Perez. Will Cristiano Ronaldo ever return to Manchester United, and will Gareth Bale be able to stake his place in the heart of Los Blancos?
As a football fan, should Gareth Bale leave Madrid? - Quora
Perez was the star of the show
Piers Morgan: 'If Mesut Ozil leaves in January, no Arsenal
Jesus in action against Bournemouth.

Breaking news headlines about Championship, linking to 1,000s of sources around the world, on NewsNow: the one-stop shop for breaking news Former Leeds United
NewsNow: Leeds United news | Breaking News & Search 24/7
West Ham ended Newcastle’s good run

Bayern Munich have recorded a 5-1 victory over Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. Goals from Arjen Robben and Alexis Sanchez ensured that the two teams went into the
1 Bayern München LIVE Commentary - goal.com
Hazard delivered the Europa League for Chelsea in what is expected to be his final game for the club
Virgil van Dijk: Liverpool defender to present €100,000
Pellegrini rightfully felt aggrieved after the match

Arsenal vs Man United: Piers Morgan is on talkSPORT Drive with Adrian Durham - here's how to listen to Gunners super fan Friday, 25 January 2019 Arsenal take on Manchester United tonight in their FA Cup blockbuster and Gunners super fan Piers Morgan will be joining talkSPORT for the evening.
Arsenal FC: 'Leicester have exposed - listen.talksport.com
Paul Pogba and Jose Mourinho have appeared at loggerheads this season.

Rangers will have to wait until Thursday before finding out if Alfredo Morelos faces any disciplinary charges from Saturday's victory over Celtic at Ibrox. The Colombian forward appeared to kick
Alfredo Morelos: Rangers star forced to wait until Thursday
Dele Alli is a regular starter under Mauricio Pochettino at Tottenham

The 2017/18 season in La Liga is already 10 games old, and a quarter of the way through the campaign, there are already several tiers evident in the league, hinting as to who can have a big year
Tottenham Hotspur’s new stadium

If you're stuck for ideas, our presenter is here to help. Stuck for a Christmas present to buy for someone special this year? Well, Adrian Durham is here to help! talkSPORTs Drivetime host is an avid reader of sports books and here, he offers up his recommendations. Tiger Woods by Jeff Benedict and Armen Keteyian.
The best sports books to buy this Christmas, by talkSPORT's
Ward-Prowse was a Southampton player when Pochettino was at the club
Liverpool 4-0 Barcelona: How has Jurgen Klopp fared in
Mendes said it is a pleasure to play for Cruzeiro

Chelsea 1-1 Frankfurt (4-3 pens): Hazard pen sends Blues to final dailymail.co.uk; Chelsea 1-1 Eintracht Frankfurt (4-3 on pens): Watch Ante Rebic celebrate Luka Jovic's goal BEFORE striker even touches ball Talksport; Chelsea v Eintracht Frankfurt betting preview, tips & TV details Racing Post
Ante Rebić News, Stats, Photos - Croatia - Football - MSN Sport
Liverpool are desperate to dethrone Manchester City as Premier League champions

Newport vs Leicester LIVE commentary stream and confirmed line-ups: Foxes make seven changes Posted on March 1, 2019 League Two side Newport County host Leicester City of the Premier League in the last of Sunday's FA Cup third round fixtures - and you can listen LIVE on talkSPORT.
Newport vs Leicester LIVE commentary stream and confirmed