Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou felt goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario deserved more protection from referee Michael Oliver after Everton earned a last-gasp 2-2 draw.The Italian, having endured a similar problem in their FA Cup exit to Manchester City last week, failed to deal with Dwight McNeil’s inswinging corner under his own crossbar which allowed Jack Harrison to equalise to initiall...Full Story »

Oxford boss Des Buckingham felt frustrated as a late equaliser earned Reading a 1-1 draw at the Kassam Stadium.Royals sub Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan’s strong run down the left 14 minutes from time opened up Oxford’s defence and Ciaron Brown turned the substitute’s cross into his own net.Oxford had led the Thames Valley derby from the 32nd minute when striker Mark Harris bagged his 12...Full Story »

Newport fought back from a goal down to beat Swindon 2-1 after an action-packed second half at Rodney Parade.Paul Glatzel put Swindon ahead just after half-time, but Will Evans levelled from close range before his strike partner Seb Palmer-Houlden sealed a hard-fought victory for the Exiles with 16 minutes left on the clock.After dominating the first half, with Dawson Devoy hitting the post and ...Full Story »

Tottenham have agreed terms with Djurgarden for Lucas Bergvall. The Swedish teen was all set to join Barcelona in January, but with the transfer deadline falling on Thursday, Spurs have now clinched an agreement. Djurgarden have accepted an offer from Tottenham rising to €10m for the midfielder. Bergvall has also agreed personal terms with Spurs to 2027. The midfielder will officiall...Full Story »

As reported by The Athletic, Nottingham Forest actively sought a new goalkeeper during the January transfer window and attempted to convince De Gea to join them at the City Ground. Dissatisfied with their current options, which includes Matt Turner and Odysseas Vlachodimos, Forest approached seven goalkeepers in total, including the Spanish shot-stopper. However, the report indicates that De G...Full Story »

Bayern Munich managed to fend off interest from Paris Saint-Germain in defender Matthijs de Ligt in January, but Bild reports the French side will return and try again in the summer. L'Equipe had reported that the 24-year-old wasn't keen on a winter move despite PSG coach Luis Enrique looking to bolster his injury-hit back line. Furthermore, Bayern were eager to block the move due to their own ...Full Story »

Leeds moved into the Championship automatic promotion places as Wilfried Gnonto’s 48th-minute goal earned a 1-0 victory over Bristol City at Ashton Gate.The Italy winger beat goalkeeper Max O’Leary with a clinical left-footed finish from 10 yards after running on to a deflected long ball forward from Junior Firpo.It was no more than Leeds deserved for a hugely impressive display in a...Full Story »

Nigeria edged past Angola 1-0 to reach the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals thanks to a first-half goal from Ademola Lookman.The former Fulham and Everton winger crashed home the only goal of the game in the 41st minute as the Super Eagles, chasing a fourth AFCON title, came up against a determined resistance in Abidjan.Jose Peseiro’s side will face the winner of Cape Verde against South ...Full Story »

MELISSA REDDY lit up transfer deadline day for football fans as she stunned live on TV. The Sky Sports presenter appeared as part of Thursday's coverage of the final day of the January transfer window. Melissa Reddy lit up deadline day as she appeared on Sky Sports News Credit: X @jmac66882 Fans hailed Reddy for her 'fire' outfit choice live on TV Credit: Instagram @melissareddy Reddy wore a...Full Story »

A Lionel Messi lookalike accused of tricking 23 women into having sex with him while pretending to be the Barcelona star slammed the rumours as 'fake news' - and still loves to imitate the Argentine Lionel Messi will no longer face Cristiano Ronaldo in a blockbuster friendly (Image: AFP via Getty Images) Lionel Messi will not face Cristiano Ronaldo in Al-Nassr’s friendly against Inter Mi...Full Story »

Van Dijk has indeed returned to his best form in a Liverpool shirt this season, featuring 25 times in all competitions. The 32-year-old assumed the role of Reds captain last summer following the departure of Jordan Henderson. His impressive form has propelled the club to the top of the Premier League table, with Liverpool currently holding a five-point lead over Manchester City and Arsenal. A...Full Story »

Isak Hansen-Aaroen, 19, completed a permanent exit from Old Trafford on deadline day. Isak Hansen-Aaroen has left Manchester United for Werder Bremen The Norway Under-21 midfielder signed a deal with Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga. Hansen-Aaroen had just five months left of his Manchester United contract. And though the Red Devils wanted to tie him down under a new package until 2028, they ...Full Story »

Stefano Senesi move to Leicester collapses on deadline day 🚨🔵 Understand Stefano Sensi’s move to Leicester City from Inter is on the verge of collapsing.Deal currently OFF. pic.twitter.com/2lrflqF9DI— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 1, 2024 Aston Villa announce the signing of Joe Gauci from Adelaide United Aston Villa is pleased to announce the signing of Jo...Full Story »

David Moyes admitted Kalvin Phillips was not up to speed after he endured a nightmare West Ham debut by gifting Bournemouth a goal with almost his first touch in claret and blue.The England midfielder, whose loan switch from Manchester City was arguably the most high-profile deal in this transfer window, inadvertently set up Dominic Solanke to score with less than three minutes gone.Fortunately ...Full Story »

Kalvin Phillips endured a nightmare West Ham debut after gifting Bournemouth a goal with almost his first touch in claret and blue.The England midfielder, whose loan switch from Manchester City was arguably the most high-profile deal in this transfer window, inadvertently set up Dominic Solanke to score with less than three minutes gone.Fortunately for West Ham, a James Ward-Prowse penalty in th...Full Story »

Newcastle goalkeeper Loris Karius’ stunning Italian model and presenter WAG Diletta Leotta revealed the pair have hidden their engagement for months in an emotional post Diletta Leotta and Loris Karius are now engaged Loris Karius’ gorgeous WAG Diletta Leotta announced the pair have hidden their engagement for months in an emotional social media post. The ex-Liverpool and Newcastl...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp has explained that his fading motivation was behind his decision to step down as Liverpool manager at the end of the season. WHAT HAPPENED?Klopp announced last week that he will end his time in charge of the Reds this summer after almost nine years in charge. The infinitely-popular German manager's decision came as a shock to the Liverpool players and fans but he has explained wh...Full Story »

Karim Benzema will finish the season at Al Ittihad despite the 2022 Ballon d'Or winner wanting to leave Saudi Arabia this month, sources have confirmed to ESPN. As ESPN reported earlier in January, Benzema had been exploring his options in the transfer window after an underwhelming first six months in Jeddah. The former France international knew it was unlikely Al Ittihad would let him leave...Full Story »

Those with shorter memories will remember Hansi Flick as the first Germany coach to be sacked in the role's history. Links, then, to Barcelona, one of Europe's most prestigious clubs, may seem far-fetched to some. Christian Falk, however, has exclusively informed CaughtOffside that the Blaugrana's sporting director, Deco, has already contacted the 58-year-old on behalf of club president Joan...Full Story »

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says it is a credit to their academy players that his side have emerged unscathed from a difficult January to lead the Premier League by five points.The 4-1 victory over Chelsea was the Reds’ sixth win in seven matches in the month, with the other a draw in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final at Fulham having gone into the game with a lead from the h...Full Story »