Arsenal are weighing up extending Folarin Balogun's contract and renewing his loan with Reims. Jeunes Footeux say Emirates boss Mikel Arteta is closely monitoring the England Under-21 striker and has already decided he wants to keep him. But the French outlet believe the Gunners believe the 21-year-old would benefit from another term at Reims - if he remains in form and they stay in the top ...Full Story »

Arsenal to return for Douglas Luiz (Fichajes) Arsenal will return for deadline day transfer target Douglas Luiz, claims Fichajes. Rumoured to be in for the Aston Villa midfielder late in the summer window, the Gunners are now said to be plotting a January move. Luiz, 24, is a fringe contender for Brazil's World Cup squad. Herrerin joins Valencia Valencia announced they have signed goalkee...Full Story »

Chelsea plan more talks with possible director Chelsea are pushing for Tim Steidten to take over as sporting director, the Guardian reports, with his data-driven approach at Bayer Leverkusen considered a positive to owner Todd Boehly. The Blues have undergone massive changes behind the scenes since Boehly bought the club from Roman Abramovich, but a new leadership structure is starting to take...Full Story »

Chris Wilder favourite for Bournemouth job Middlesbrough boss Chris Wilder has emerged as one of the favourites to become the next Bournemouth manager, according to the Daily Mail. The Cherries are still without a manager after sacking Scott Parker in the wake of the team's 9-0 hammering by Liverpool. Man Utd have Dalot option Manchester United have the option to extend Diogo Dalot's contr...Full Story »

Giovinco wants Toronto return Sebastian Giovinco has expressed a desire to return to Toronto FC. The attacker hit back at rumours claiming he is set to retire by writing on Instagram that he is eager to get back to Canada to play in the MLS side. Arsenal not interested in Vlahovic Arsenal are not plotting a move for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, journalist Fabrizio Romano says. The attac...Full Story »

AC Milan desperate to extend Leao contract AC Milan are eager to tie Rafael Leao down to a new contract amid his excellent performances for club and country. Leao impressed for Portugal in Saturday's Nations League win against Czech Republic and he is wanted by Manchester City and Chelsea. Calciomercato says the Serie A side are willing to increase his salary beyond the €2 million he cu...Full Story »

Substitute Ryan Bowman scored his first home goal of the season as Shrewsbury made it back-to-back wins at New Meadow for the first time since December with a 2-1 victory over Burton.Dino Maamria suffered his first defeat as Albion boss since replacing Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, having last time out seen his rock-bottom side end their five-game losing streak in League One with victory over Exeter....Full Story »

Carlisle pegged back struggling Newport late on to claim a 1-1 draw at Rodney Parade.Nathan Moriah-Welsh showed tenacity to ride a tackle and flick the ball over Carlisle goalkeeper Tomas Holy to break the deadlock for the Exiles after half an hour.It was only the second time this season the Welsh side have scored the first goal of the match, but they could not hold on for a much-needed victory ...Full Story »

Arsenal eye Juventus duoArsenal are planning to splash close to €110m to sign Juventus duo Fabio Miretti and Dusan Vlahovic in the January window according to Calciomercatoweb. Arteta considers Vlahovic as a good backup signing for Gabriel Jesus. The 22-year-old forward has scored 11 Serie A goals in 22 matches. Agents scrambling to sign record-breaking Arsenal youngsterEthan Nwaneri m...Full Story »

Bedoya re-ups with UnionPhiladelphia Union captain Alejandro Bedoya has signed a new contract, the club announced. Bedoya has been with the Union since 2016 and has signed a new deal that runs through the 2023 season. "Alejandro embodies the spirit and passion of this team and this city. His mentality and leadership have had a major impact on the young core that has been so successful for us...Full Story »

Newport manager James Rowberry might be tempted to start Will Evans for the visit of Carlisle.The Exiles have lost their last three Sky Bet League Two games and it has been 316 minutes since they last found the back of the net.Evans bagged in the Papa John’s Trophy against Fleetwood in midweek so may be handed an opportunity although Chanka Zimba may be kept waiting for his first league st...Full Story »

Kate Ferdinand has opened up on the tragic loss of her baby after her miscarriage over the summer as she visited the midwife at her 12-week scan - and was met with "awful" silence Kate Ferdinand has told how she knew she’d lost her baby because of the midwife’s “awful” silence at her 12-week scan. The wife of footie ace Rio Ferdinand, 43, said the pregnancy had felt dif...Full Story »

Mel named Malaga manager Pepe Mel has been named the new manager of Malaga, the club announced. Mel has previously managed West Brom, Real Betis, Rayo Vallecano, Las Palmas and Deportivo La Coruna throughout his career, winning the second division with Rayo Vallecano and Real Betis. Fiorentina giving up on Jovic already? Luka Jovic's slow start at Fiorentina could prompt the club to make a...Full Story »

LIVERPOOL have not given up hope of signing Real Madrid ace Fede Valverde, according to reports. The Reds had an £85million deal lined up for the Uruguay midfielder this summer and plan to bid again, according to AS. Real Madrid's Fede Valverde has caught the eye of a number of top clubs The 24-year-old is the name on everyone's lips again in LaLiga after scoring the winner in Sunday's 2...Full Story »

Following a very busy and expensive summer transfer window, Chelsea are already planning their next moves. The Blues backed former boss Thomas Tuchel with £250 million worth of new additions over the summer only to sack him seven games into the new season. Now, Graham Potter is at the helm and the west London club have a new manager to back. One player they are looking at very closely ...Full Story »

Nice target ex-PSG coach Pochettino Nice are hoping to hire Mauricio Pochettino, according to ESPN. Current manager Lucien Favre is on the hot seat after winning just two of the club's first eight games. Nice are prepared to meet Pochettino's financial demands, but it is believed that the manager is unlikely to be too interested in a move back to France. Rennes to sign Xeka Rennes are set...Full Story »

Chelsea may continue Red Bull raid Todd Boehly spoke of his admiration for Red Bull's football model last week and he looks to be close to agreeing a deal for Christoph Freund from Red Bull Salzburg as the club's sporting director. As per The Athletic, Chelsea are also targeting the acquisition of RB Leipzig's chief executive Oliver Mintzlaff to take up the role of technical director at Stam...Full Story »

GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ showed off her new tattoo as she bathed in a rooftop pool with partner Cristiano Ronaldo. The duo jetted into Lisbon this weekend after Manchester United's clash with Leeds was postponed. Georgina enjoyed bathing in a rooftop pool alongside Cristiano Ronaldo Ronaldo, 37, is set to link up with the Portuguese national team for Nations League clashes with Czech Republic and S...Full Story »

Roberto De Zerbi has been appointed as Brighton's new head coach. The 43-year-old Italian was most recently in charge at Shakhtar Donetsk but left the club in July because of the ongoing war in Ukraine. He has signed a four-year contract with the Seagulls, subject to a work permit, and was announced on Sunday evening as the successor to Graham Potter, who departed for Chelsea earlier this mo...Full Story »

Real Madrid willing to sell Mariano Diaz to Atletico Real Madrid are open to allowing Mariano Diaz to leave for Atletico Madrid, El Nacional claims. The Spanish giants are would not stop the attacker from making the move to their city rivals, who are looking to invest in their front line. Everton and Iwobi in contract talks Everton have started negotiations with Alex Iwobi over a new contr...Full Story »