NEWCASTLE co-owner Amanda Staveley has claimed the club's Saudi-backed investors had the 'opportunity to look at Chelsea'. Roman Abramovich has put the club up for sale to avoid sanctions that could threaten his fortune after Russia invaded Ukraine. Staveley has revealed Newcastle could have explored the possibility or buying Chelsea Credit: Getty Billionaire Russian oligarch Abramovich has p...Full Story »

Tottenham Hotspur has been linked with Inter Milan defender Stefan de Vrij for several transfer windows, however, although a move has never really seemed close, that could all be set to change in the coming summer window. That’s according to a recent report from Inter Live, who claims the Serie A champions could finally be preparing to let the Holland international depart the San Siro. ...Full Story »

Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo says the club "will do everything possible to retain" Kylian Mbappe. A long-term target of Real Madrid, Mbappe has not signed a new contract with PSG and becomes a free agent in the summer. "We have a possibility," Leonardo said of Mbappe's options of staying. "As long as there is no signature [with another club], we will try everything, we will...Full Story »

Jude Bellingham is said to have made a decision over his future at Borussia Dortmund following continued transfer links to the Premier League with Manchester United and Liverpool Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham is said to have made a decision over his future at the club amid ongoing links to Premier League rivals Manchester United and Liverpool. The former Birmingham City prodigy has ...Full Story »

Manchester United have reportedly taken the next step in their hunt for a new manager and have officially made contact with one of their primary candidates. Jonathan Shrager is reporting Ajax coach Erik ten Hag has been contacted by The Red Devils in order to understand his stance on joining the club in the summer. Ten Hag has been contacted by United to find out about his situationR...Full Story »

When does Messi's PSG contract expire? Lionel Messi stunned the football world when he headed through the exit gates at Barcelona in the summer of 2021, with the all-time great taking on a surprising new challenge by linking up with Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent. The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner is only a matter of months into a stint at Parc des Princes, but questions are already bei...Full Story »

Boreham Wood manager Luke Garrard was “gutted” his side could not put up more of a challenge in their 2-0 defeat at Goodison Park but admits his players will celebrate with a few beers after an incredible FA Cup run.Everton striker Salomon Rondon’s second-half double – the first goals conceded by the Vanarama National League side in the competition this season in their si...Full Story »

Non-league Boreham Wood’s FA Cup dream was ended by two goals from Salomon Rondon as the Everton striker secured his side a second successive FA Cup quarter-final spot with a laboured 2-0 win at Goodison Park.The first goals conceded by the Vanarama National League side – 77 places below their top-flight hosts – in this season’s competition were enough to be their downfal...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Stephen Schumacher could look to freshen up the team to get their play-off push back on track against Sky Bet League One strugglers Morecambe.The Pilgrims suffered a second straight defeat when beaten 1-0 at home by leaders Rotherham on Tuesday night, when Schumacher made four changes as captain Joe Edwards returned to the side.Steven Sessegnon, on loan from Fulham, was an unused s...Full Story »

Fleetwood will be without Joe Garner for Saturday’s Sky Bet League One clash with Ipswich at Highbury Stadium.The forward begins a three-match ban after being sent off late on during the 2-0 loss at Wigan on Tuesday.That was only Garner’s second appearance after a three-month lay-off with a shoulder problem.The Cod Army have a considerable injury list, which for the last outing inclu...Full Story »

Matt Harrold is expected to remain in charge of Leyton Orient for Saturday’s critical Sky Bet League Two match at home to Stevenage.The O’s coach stepped up in a caretaker role after Kenny Jackett was sacked last month and the club are not in a position to appoint a replacement ahead of the weekend.Harrold will be boosted by the return of loanee Frank Nouble and Theo Archibald after ...Full Story »

Oxford have doubts over Marcus Browne and Mark Sykes for the Sky Bet League One match against Burton.Forward Browne, on loan from Middlesbrough, was forced off during the second half of the midweek defeat at Portsmouth with a hamstring problem.Midfielder Sykes missed the trip to Fratton Park because of a chest issue and Saturday’s game could come too soon for a return.James Henry is set fo...Full Story »

Bristol City manager Nigel Pearson expects to have Tomas Kalas available for the visit of Birmingham.Kalas was forced off with 10 minutes remaining of City’s loss to Nottingham Forest but has recovered from what Pearson called a “heavy knock”.Goalkeeper Max O’Leary and defender Rob Atkinson are back in training, with the latter a contender for Saturday’s squad follo...Full Story »

Lincoln boss Michael Appleton could look to shake up his side for the visit of Sky Bet League One promotion chasers Sheffield Wednesday.Appleton labelled the 2-0 home defeat by Gillingham on Tuesday night as “not good enough”, having switched to a 4-4-2 line-up with fit again striker Tom Hopper joining John Marquis in attack.On loan Swansea pair Morgan Whittaker and Liam Cullen are o...Full Story »

Harrogate are nearing a full-strength squad ahead of the visit of Hartlepool.Only defenders Rory McArdle and Simon Power are unavailable following the midweek draw with Port Vale.Calum Kavanagh was on the bench against Vale following a recent injury and will hope to be involved again.Harrogate can go above their visitors in the table with a win.Hartlepool will assess Bryn Morris ahead of the tri...Full Story »

Reading could welcome back central-defensive duo Tom Holmes and Scott Dann back for the visit of Millwall.Holmes missed last weekend’s defeat at Blackpool with a hip injury while Dann has been out since mid-January due to a hamstring problem.But both have trained this week and should be involved.Josh Laurent looks set to miss out again with an ankle injury.Millwall will check on the fitnes...Full Story »

Stoke can welcome back Phil Jagielka and Lewis Baker for the visit of Blackpool.Jagielka and Baker were cup-tied as City were knocked out of the FA Cup by Crystal Palace in midweek.Morgan Fox is halfway through a three-match suspension following his red card against Bournemouth.Abdallah Sima is closing in on a return from back and groin problems.Blackpool will assess the fitness of Jordan Gabrie...Full Story »

Joseph Mills could start once again for Northampton as they prepare to welcome Tranmere to the PTS Academy Stadium on Saturday.Fellow left-back Ali Koiki has been a regular for Northampton this season but started the game on the bench for Mills in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with Walsall after playing 38 games across all competitions this season.Midfielder Jack Sowerby is still out as he continues ...Full Story »

Rotherham have a fitness concern over an unnamed player as they look to take a huge step towards League One promotion against MK Dons.Boss Paul Warne said he had an “important player” struggling with illness, but hopes he is fit enough to train on Friday ahead of the game.Dan Barlaser is back after missing the midweek draw at Shrewsbury following the birth of his first child, but Rar...Full Story »

Portsmouth are without Reeco Hackett for the visit of Accrington in Sky Bet League One after the winger was ruled out for the remainder of the season.Hackett suffered a knee injury in last weekend’s clash with Fleetwood and has since learned that he requires surgery.Midfielder Ronan Curtis misses Saturday’s encounter as he completes a two-match ban for accumulating 10 bookings.Shaun ...Full Story »