LUNCHTIME #SPORTS WITH EMMAH ATAI: Theres been another departure from Cardiff City this morning, as the Championship side continue to reduce their hefty wage bill. Austrian midfielder Guido Burgstaller, who joined the Bluebirds last May, has cancelled his contract with the club by mutual consent. Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Villarreals Gabriel Paulista, but could they add another defender to their ranks during this transfer window? The Gunners are reportedly interested in Daniele Rugani, who currently plays for Serie A side Empoli. West Bromwich Albion could soon be adding a new face to their squad in the form of Callum McManaman. A report claims that the Wigan Athletic man is close to moving to the West Midlands for £4.5m. Contract talks between Raheem Sterling and Liverpool officials have reportedly stalled again. This news is believed to have attracted the interest of Chelsea, who are reportedly monitoring the situation and could launch a bid should Sterling decide to look else. Everton confirmed that Samuel Etoo will join Italian club Sampdoria within the next 24 hours. Chelsea target Douglas Costa has revealed he wants to play under Jose Mourinho and believes the Blues boss would aid his progress as a player. Fabian Delph has claimed that him signing a new four-and-a-half year deal deal at Aston Villa proves that loyalty still exists in football. Malky Mackay is closing in on the loan signing of Aston Villa defender Chris Herd as the Wigan boss aims to bolster his sides defence. Tottenham will this week consider an £5million swoop for Burnley striker Danny Ings. Mauricio Pochettino wants to add to his forward line before the deadline, and Ings is high on his list of options. Manchester United have been warned they may have to break the world record fee for a defender after enquiring about Paris Saint-Germain defender Marquinhos. United stumbled through a 0-0 draw at Cambridge United in the FA Cup fourth round on Friday which left more questions about the strength of their squad and their defence continues to look fragile. They have sounded out the French champions ahead of a possible summer move for the stylish Marquinhos. TENNIS: Stan Wawrinka came through his first real test of the Australian Open as the defending champion beat Guillermo Garcia-Lopez in four sets to reach the quarter-finals. Wawrinka appeared to be cruising to victory but was almost taken to a deciding fifth set by the unseeded Spaniard before he closed out a 7-6 (7-2), 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (10-8) victory. AFCON 2015: Tunisia are 90 minutes away from the 2015 Africa Cup quarterfinals if they can get a favourable result against DR Congo Tonight in Bata. The Carthage Eagles need a draw or a win in their final Group B match against DR Congo to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2012. Tunisia lead Group B on four points, two more than second placed DR Congo. Victory will lift DR Congo to five points and through to their first quarterfinal appearance since 2006. Zambia coach Honour Janza has said he is not banking on luck to get the vital three points against Cape Verde tonight in their last gasp effort to qualify to the 2015 Africa Nations Cup quarterfinals. Chipolopolo face Cape Verde in their final Group B match in search of a win to send them to the quarterfinals of the 2015 Africa Cup. Cape Verde lie second in Group B tied on two points with DR Congo; opponents Zambia are bottom with a point while Tunisia lead on four points. T LOCAL FOOTBALL: Sports Club Villa is set to play Lweza Football Club in a friendly game in a liberation day engagement this afternoon at 4:30pm at Nakivubo Stadium. This is the third meeting for the two clubs in a space of 4 months. The two clubs will be testing several players ahead of the second round league kick off slated for 13th February 2015. Lweza F.C has had a busy transfer window, signing 3 players – Dan Wagaluka, Geofrey Sserunkuma and a Nigerian left back, Rafael Ono.
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