The Baggies confirmed the deal after compensation, reported to be in the region of 3million euros (£2.49m), was agreed on Christmas Eve.

As it is an off-field issue, there is no time specific aspect to the matter but it is expected that a hearing will follow once the province respond to the initial correspondence.

Chelsea are four points behind leaders Liverpool while Man City are 12 adrift.

The Norway striker has failed to score in five of his last six games.

The Netherlands international’s current deal expires in the summer.

Erik ten Hag’s successor has had a topsy-turvy time since taking the reins.

Portuguese defender Diogo Dalot turned up unannounced at the Lifeshare charity in Manchester.

Coote was sacked after the emergence of a video where he made derogatory remarks about Liverpool and their former manager Jurgen Klopp.

United go into Christmas in the bottom half of the table – 13th – for the first time in the Premier League era.

Jacob Stockdale recently made his 125th appearance for Ulster and has 38 caps to date with Ireland.

Spurs were without eight players for Sunday’s humbling 6-3 loss at home to Liverpool

Ricky Evans and Jonny Clayton won sudden death legs to reach the next round

The England international has missed United’s last three games.

The champion said he would add the award to his trophy cabinet.

The England international sustained a hamstring injury in the Gunners’ 5-1 win at Crystal Palace.

Washington quarterback Daniels led his side down the field and threw his fifth touchdown pass of the game with just seconds remaining.

The ace came at the fourth hole before Team Woods lost in a play-off when Bernhard Langer eagled the extra hole to defend their PNC Championship.

Los Blancos sit one point behind leaders Atletico Madrid and two points clear of third-placed Barcelona, who have played one more game.

The Red Devils are 13th in the Premier League after losing 3-0 at home to Bournemouth.

Usyk confirmed his superiority by gaining a unanimous points decision.