Real Madrid have issued a strong statement denying they are in talks to sign Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain. Mbappe is a long-time target for Los Blancos, but the Spanish side have been quick to refute speculation over a possible transfer for the France forward in the past and have and called latest reports "completely false". "Given the information recently issued and published by d...Full Story »

AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli admits he'd like to see Zlatan Ibrahimovic return to the club. The Swede is in talks about a management role with Milan. "I don't know," said Pioli. "At Milanello I work with a lot of people, I often speak with Moncada and Furlani and the club is structured to support us. "If the club and Zlatan decide to create other situations… "You know how much respec...Full Story »

Real Madrid enter race to sign Musiala Real Madrid are plotting a move to sign Manchester City and Liverpool target Jamal Musiala from Bayern Munich, according to BILD (via Fichajes). The report claims that while Kylian Mbappe remains Los Blancos' priority, they have also shortlisted Musiala and have a real chance to land him next season. Liverpool enter race to sign Bundesliga wonderkid L...Full Story »

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson was proud of his players as they won 2-1 at Sky Bet League Two promotion rivals Mansfield in the FA Cup first round to continue his club’s long-standing affinity with the competition.Away from home against a side who only suffered their first defeat of the season in midweek, Wrexham played superbly.Wrexham keeper Arthur Okonkwo denied Rhys Oates in a third minut...Full Story »

Mansfield made their second cup exit in five days as they lost 2-1 at home to Sky Bet League Two promotion rivals Wrexham in an exciting FA Cup first-round tie.After starting the season with a 19-game unbeaten run, the Stags fell to a 1-0 reverse to Port Vale in the last 16 of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday before Wrexham arrived to deliver another cup defeat.Sam Dalby and Paul Mullin put the Welsh ...Full Story »

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta branded the VAR decision not to rule out Anthony Gordon’s goal in his side’s 1-0 defeat at Newcastle “an absolute disgrace”.Gordon turned home the winner in a scrappy game of few chances from close range midway through the second half to end Arsenal’s 10-game unbeaten Premier League start.After referee Stuart Attwell awarded the goal, jubil...Full Story »

Barry Robson praised his Aberdeen side’s “spirit and determination” amid a busy fixture list after progressing through to the Viaplay Cup final with a 1-0 win over Hibernian.After a dour first half at Hampden Park, the Easter Road side were denied an opener in the 49th minute when VAR ruled attacker Martin Boyle was offside before he had the ball in the Dons net.It looked like ...Full Story »

Blackpool were too good for National League high-fliers Bromley as they secured a 2-0 FA Cup first round victory at Hayes Lane.Neil Critchley’s Seasiders made sure of their place in the draw thanks to clinical first-half strikes from Shane Lavery and Karamoko Dembele.Bromley made the worst possible start when they conceded after just five minutes as Lavery charged on to Kylian Kouassi&rsqu...Full Story »

Blackpool boss Neil Critchley warned his players they need to perform much better in the second half after securing a 2-0 FA Cup first round victory at Bromley.The League One promotion-chasers saw off the National League high fliers thanks to clinical first-half strikes from Shane Lavery and Karamoko Dembele.However, Critchley was not quite as impressed with his team’s display after the in...Full Story »

Anthony Gordon’s controversial second-half winner clinched Newcastle a 1-0 win against Arsenal, whose unbeaten Premier League start was halted at St James’ Park.Gordon’s close-range finish was confirmed as a goal after a triple VAR check and was all that separated the two sides in an attritional encounter of few chances.The Gunners slipped to their first defeat in 11 league gam...Full Story »