Antonio Conte was delighted with Tottenham’s style during their opening-day 4-1 win over Southampton and warned his new signings they must fight to earn a place in his starting line-up.A busy summer for Spurs where they brought in six players increased the optimism and excitement around N17 before kick-off, but James Ward-Prowse’s 12th-minute opener for the visitors threatened to spo...Full Story »

Middlesbrough boss Chris Wilder felt his side’s 3-2 defeat at QPR showed they should not be regarded as promotion contenders.Boro were three down at Loftus Road before mounting a fightback.Wilder believes the squad needs to be strengthened before a promotion challenge can be sustained.“We’re all trying. It’s just such a difficult market to deal in. We’re all trying ...Full Story »

Former Newport manager Michael Flynn returned to haunt the Exiles as his Walsall side maintained their 100 per cent start to the season with 1-0 win at Rodney Parade.Flynn’s men thumped Hartlepool 4-0 at home on the opening day, but they had to rely on a Mickey Demetriou own goal midway through the second half to seal another three points in south Wales.James Rowberry’s County have j...Full Story »

Kyle Dempsey netted his first Bolton goals as Ian Evatt’s impressive side beat Wycombe 3-0 to maintain an unbeaten start to their Sky Bet League One campaign.Dempsey had not scored since he was on target for Gillingham against the Trotters last October.But he ended his drought after 15 minutes following good approach play by Liverpool loanee Conor Bradley.Aaron Morley, whose penalty earned...Full Story »

Jai Quitongo’s stunner earned Morton a 1-0 win over cinch Championship newcomers Cove Rangers.Quitongo twice threatened early for Morton, while Fraser Fyvie and Shay Logan went close at the other end.Iain Vigurs headed against the post for Cove just before half-time and after a nondescript opening to the second period, Quitongo brilliantly broke the deadlock in the 77th minute with a volle...Full Story »

Mohamed Salah spared Liverpool’s embarrassment with a late equaliser as last season’s runners-up were held to a 2-2 draw at newly promoted Fulham in their Premier League opener.Fulham have proven difficult opponents for Jurgen Klopp’s side in recent years – the Cottagers now unbeaten in their last three top-flight meetings – and Liverpool had to come from behind twi...Full Story »

Valencia want to sign Arthur from Juventus - agent Juventus midfielder Arthur could be on his way to Valencia. The player's agent has revealed that the Spanish side want to land the Brazilian. "There is an interest in Valencia and we hope it can materialize," his agent said. "He has the desire to go and we want to find a solution for him soon." Real Madrid sell Gutierrez to Girona Real Ma...Full Story »

West Ham’s marquee new signings Gianluca Scamacca and Nayef Aguerd will have to wait for their debuts when champions Manchester City come to the London Stadium.Boss David Moyes says striker Scamacca is not fit enough yet while defender Aguerd suffered a knee injury in pre-season.Centre-half Angelo Ogbonna is still not ready to return from his cruciate injury.City will be without Aymeric La...Full Story »

Newport will be without defender James Clarke as they prepare to face Walsall on Saturday.The 32-year-old centre-back missed the Exiles’ opening day draw at Sutton with a hip injury and will also be unavailable to face his former club.Saturday’s fixture may come too soon for fellow centre-back Priestley Farquharson, who is building up his fitness after a knee operation cut short his ...Full Story »

Nick Pope and Sven Botman could make Premier League debuts for Newcastle as they open their new campaign against promoted Nottingham Forest.Former Burnley keeper Pope and defender Botman, signed from Lille, have joined the club this summer, while full-back Matt Targett has completed a permanent switch from Aston Villa after a successful loan spell.Right-back Javier Manquillo is back in training ...Full Story »

Madrid moving for Benzema successor? (Radioestadio Noche)Real Madrid are targeting Benjamin Sesko and Amine Gouiri as potential signings, reports Radioestadio Noche. The club sees the Salzburg and Nice strikers as potential backups to Karim Benzema and, given their age, they could potentially be the Frenchman's succesor. Sesko has been linked to a number of top clubs this summer, including B...Full Story »

Juve back in for Udogie Juventus are showing renewed interest in Destiny Udogie, Il Bianconero reports. The left-back was signed on a permanent deal from Hellas Verona this summer but could be set for a big move to the Turin side in the coming weeks. Chelsea to move for Barcelona striker Aubameyang (Romano) Chelsea are now considering Pierre Emerick Aubameyang as potential new striker....Full Story »

Chelsea keen on Walker-Peters (Guardian)Chelsea are interested in signing Southampton defender Kyle Walker-Peters, according to the Guardian. Walker-Peters is capable of playing as wing-back on either side, so would suit Thomas Tuchel's system perfectly. It is believed that an offer between £35 million and £40 million could be enough to get Chelsea their man. Raspadori requests tra...Full Story »

Everton identify possible Richarlison replacement Everton could be ready to offer a lifeline to forgotten Chelsea man Michy Batshuayi, talkSPORT reports. The Belgian netted 14 league goals while on loan at Besiktas last season but has not featured for the Blues since February 2020. Man Utd hold Huddlestone talks Manchester United are reportedly in talks with former Tottenham, Derby and Hul...Full Story »

Rodgers rules out Fofana sale Brendan Rodgers told me in our exclusive interview for The Football Forum 👇🏼🔹 No offer has come in for Youri Tielemans & he's been professional🔹 Kasper Schmeichel is assessing his options & the club are supporting him🔹 Wesley Fofana is not for sale. End of.#LCFC 🦊 pic.twitter.com/HbvYiXYLTN— Owynn Palmer-Atkin (@OwynnPA) July 31, 2022 ...Full Story »

Werner offered to Real Madrid Chelsea have offered Timo Werner to Real Madrid, claims El Larguero. Werner has been strongly linked to a move outside of England after two underwhelming seasons with the Blues, but the report says he would need to accept a bench role at the Santiago Bernabeu. AC Milan schedule De Ketelaere medical Expected medicals and signing with #ACMilan for Charles #D...Full Story »

Barcelona are reportedly prepared to put extra pressure on Frenkie de Jong in order to ensure he moves to Manchester United, according to reports. The Netherlands international doesn't want to leave the Nou Camp for Old Trafford. However, that won't stop his current employers from upping the ante when it comes to getting him out the door. Barcelona signed De Jong from Ajax back in the summer tr...Full Story »

Two West Brom new boys combined to earn a 1-1 draw at Middlesbrough during an entertaining opening game of the Sky Bet Championship season at the Riverside.John Swift, who moved to the Hawthorns after his Reading contract expired, was in the perfect place to turn in his first goal for the Baggies five minutes after half-time.That goal, laid on by another summer recruit, former Millwall man Jed W...Full Story »

Jubilant Harrogate boss Simon Weaver hailed his new-look team following a thumping 3-0 opening-day victory over Swindon.Weaver included seven summer signings in his starting XI, including on-loan Huddersfield midfielder Matty Daly, who marked his debut with a spectacular strike in between efforts from Alex Pattison and Jack Muldoon.The visitors, meanwhile, saw their impressive record of winning ...Full Story »

Sutton boss Matt Gray hailed his side’s “unbelievable character” after their opening day 1-1 draw with Newport.Lebanese striker Omar Bugiel fired the home side into a welcome 24th-minute with a clinical close-range strike, but debutant Omar Bogle equalised for the visitors with a 38th-minute header from a Mickey Demetriou long throw.“I’ve learned today that we&rsquo...Full Story »