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O'Neill: Incoming Cvancara not the answer to Celtic's problems

Celtic boss Martin O'Neill has suggested incoming striker Tomas Cvancara is not the answer to his side's problems. 

SportsNews News has reported that the Hoops have agreed a deal to sign the Borussia Monchengladbach striker, with Cvancara pictured on Tuesday flying to Scotland ahead of his medical.

Asked whether he fit the bill as a John Hartson or Chris Sutton-type physical striker, he said: "No, he's not actually a target man, believe it or not. He's not one that you're just going to, he's quite quick and he's not really that.

"That's something I just want to say to you, that he's not the John Hartson type orI suppose when Chris [Sutton] played alongside Henrik Larsson, but he's quick, and he's agile, and he wants to prove himself. 

"But if you think that he's the immediate answer to any sort of problem we have, I'm not sure that I would really throw that sort of responsibility on him."

PL clubs spent 1.92bn on forwards - why are so many struggling?

Premier League clubs scrambled to add firepower during the summer transfer window, spending  on players categorised as forwards. So why are so many struggling?

SportsNews' Nick Wright and Adam Smith analyse the issue in Between the Lines.

Boro looking to hijack move for Sarmiento

Latest from SportsNews News' Luca Bendoni and Elliot Cook: 

Middlesbrough are back in for Brighton's Jeremy Sarmiento as they look to hijack Birmingham's deal for the attacking midfielder.

They have returned to the negotiating table after Birmingham agreed a permanent transfer with Brighton for Sarmiento. 

Nothing has been agreed between Boro and Brighton at this stage but the Championship club are back in talks over a permanent deal.

Boro had previously held talks with Brighton before Birmingham advanced on a deal to sign Sarmiento. 

Watford sign Bove from Roma

Watford have completed the signing of Edoardo Bove from Roma. 

The 23-year-old midfielder has penned a five-and-a-half-year deal at Vicarage Road. 

Watford FC is pleased to announce the signing of Edoardo Bove on a five-and-a-half-year deal.

Bove suffered a cardiac arrest in December 2024. 

Serie A rules prevent players from playing in competitive games with a defibrillator, which the midfielder had fitted following the incident in the game between Fiorentina and Inter Milan.

He has already been out on the training field with the clubs medical staff and his return to full training will be phased.

A return to competitive action is expected between four to six weeks.

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Why are forwards struggling in the Premier League?

Premier League clubs spent a record 1.92bn on forwards during the summer transfer window.

So why are so many struggling for goals, including Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres, Man Utd's Benjamin Sesko and Newcastle's Nick Woltemade? 

Between the Lines takes a look at one of the themes of the season.

Salah remains Saudi target despite SPL's shift to signing younger players

Man Utd's Amass set for Norwich loan

Latest from SportsNews News' Anthony Joseph and Dan Khan:

Manchester United left-back Harry Amass is expected to join Norwich City on loan for the rest of the season. 

The teenager is set to return to the Championship after spending the first half of the season with Sheffield Wednesday. 

Norwich have scheduled the 18-year-old in for a medical on Thursday.

Rhl 'knocking on the door' for more Rangers signings

Rangers head coach Danny Rhl is hopeful of more January signings as they prepare to face Ludogorets in the Europa League.

Everton and Forest target Sunderland's Isidor

Latest from SportsNews News' Keith Downie: 

Everton and Nottingham Forest have enquired about Sunderland striker Wilson Isidor. 

No concrete approach has been made as both clubs are also considering or waiting on other targets. 

The Frenchman also has interest in him from multiple clubs overseas, and is one to watch this window. 

The 25-year-olds contract is up in 2028 but he has fallen down the striking pecking order at Sunderland. 

Isidor has scored 4 Premier League goals this season, but hasnt netted since October.