The striker has not played since early December Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang during an Arsenal training session.Twitter (@Auba) Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is not part of the Arsenal squad who will train in Dubai during the Premier League's winter break. The former Arsenal captain is recovering from COVID-19-related issues, which saw miss the Africa Cup of Nations for Gabon. Aubameyang has not pl...Full Story »

Arsenal could turn towards Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz after missing out on Bruno Guimaraes. Lyon midfielder Guimaraes is set to undergo a medical at Newcastle United this week. The Magpies have reportedly agreed a £33m to sign the Brazilian playmaker. Gunners chief Edu held a long-term interest in Guimaraes but he must now move on. According to the Express, Edu is spying move...Full Story »

Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland wants to move on from comments he recently made about his future. The Norway international stated that he was feeling pressured by Dortmund to make a decision on his future. Manchester City, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Barcelona have all been linked with Haaland as his £64m release clause is understood to come into effect this summer. Whe...Full Story »

Philippe Coutinho will provide cover for Neymar in the Brazil squad in CONMEBOL qualifiers. BUDA MENDES/POOL/AFP via Getty Images Brazil coach Tite believes Philippe Coutinho can help make up for the loss of injured Neymar in the upcoming 2022 World Cup qualifiers. Neymar, who is recovering from an ankle injury sustained with Paris Saint-Germain in November, will miss Thursday's game at Ecuado...Full Story »

With just under a week until the transfer deadline, Barcelona are eying an ambitious move for Borussia Dortmund's Thomas Meunier, and it could see their young starlet Sergino Dest move the other way Barcelona are lining up an ambitious move for Borussia Dortmund's Belgian full-back Thomas Meunier with less than a week left in the transfer window. New boss Xavi is looking to rebuild his squad w...Full Story »

SunSport revealed today the North Londoners have opened talks with Porto about a deal for their Colombian attacker. Porto have set Tottenham an asking price of £55million for Luis Diaz Diaz has a release clause of £66m, and it is thought the Portuguese club would be willing to sell for £55m. But they have turned down Tottenham’s first bid of £37m plus add-ons. Spurs...Full Story »

Barcelona are confident of signing Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta on a free transfer this summer, GOAL understands. Azpilicueta, 32, has been an established first-teamer for the Blues ever since he first moved to Stamford Bridge in 2012. However he is at odds with the club over renewing his contract, giving Barca an opportunity to add him to their squad. Top target Keen to add quality ...Full Story »

Man Utd consider permanent Rangnick appointment (Sun)German has impressed club management during interim tenure Manchester United have put their manager search on hold and are considering Ralf Rangnick as a permanent hire, claims the Sun. The ex-RB Leipzig man has enjoyed a strong start as interim and will be given until the end of the season to show whether he merits the job. Dembele wants...Full Story »

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou praised his side’s resilience after they held on for a 2-1 victory over Hearts at a raucous Tynecastle.The Hoops led at the break through goals from Reo Hatate and Georgios Giakoumakis but they had to withstand some strong pressure from the hosts in the closing half hour, with Liam Boyce pulling one back before missing a penalty.Postecoglou was thrilled with...Full Story »

West Brom head coach Valerien Ismael revealed England goalkeeper Sam Johnstone missed the 2-0 home defeat to Preston through disciplinary issues on a night when supporters turned on the Frenchman.Johnstone failed to make the squad after a three-match ban and was replaced by David Button.“We had a matter, an issue in the squad and have solved the problem,” said Ismael.“He was no...Full Story »

Motherwell manager Graham Alexander praised his team for securing a deserved point against Hibernian after losing Liam Donnelly to what he branded a “harsh” red card.Alexander was also sent off by Andrew Dallas after Donnelly received a second yellow card following a sliding challenge on Drey Wright in the 73rd minute of a goalless Fir Park encounter.“I thought the second one w...Full Story »

Dundee United boss Tam Courts praised striker Nicky Clark after he came off the bench to secure a dramatic last-gasp victory at Tannadice.The Tangerines had gone behind to a Regan Charles-Cook strike in the second half but Clark netted from the penalty spot and then headed home in stoppage time to secure all three points.And Courts was delighted with the former Rangers forward’s contributi...Full Story »

St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson was left cursing his luck after recent signing Nadir Ciftci joined a mounting casualty list during the goalless draw with Dundee.The former Dundee United and Celtic attacker suffered a hamstring strain eight minutes into his home debut as Saints halted an eight-game losing run in the cinch Premiership.Davidson welcomed a point to stop the rot, with his side b...Full Story »

Fashion Sakala dedicated Rangers’ narrow 1-0 cinch Premiership win over Livingston to injured team-mate Ianis Hagi.The Romania international is out for the rest of the season after undergoing a knee operation on Monday.The league leaders were also without suspended Ryan Kent and Alfredo Morelos, who is away on international duty with Colombia, and they struggled against a well-organised Li...Full Story »

Celtic survived a strong second-half fightback from Hearts to grind out a 2-1 victory in a pulsating cinch Premiership encounter at Tynecastle.Ange Postecoglou’s side looked in full control at the break after goals from Reo Hatate and Georgios Giakoumakis.But Liam Boyce pulled one back after the break and the Northern Irish striker then missed a penalty as the hosts piled on the pressure i...Full Story »

St Johnstone and Dundee both remain in relegation trouble in the cinch Premiership after the Tayside derby ended in a goalless draw.Saints halted an eight-game losing run in the league but passed up an opportunity to leapfrog their neighbours who had suffered defeats in their previous six Premiership matches.While rival managers Callum Davidson and James McPake could take satisfaction from clean...Full Story »

Scott Arfield’s late strike gave Rangers a crucial 1-0 cinch Premiership win over Livingston at Ibrox.On a rainy night in Glasgow, Arfield, a second-half replacement for James Sands, converted a Borna Barisic cross as the home side struggled to break down a well-organised West Lothian outfit.The result kept the champions four points ahead of chasing Celtic, who beat Hearts 2-1 at Tynecastl...Full Story »

ENGLAND stars Harry Maguire and Jordan Pickford got the chance to put their boots away and get their clubs out as they played a round of golf with Shane Lowry in Dubai on Monday. Irish pro Lowry posted an Instagram photo of himself, his doubles partner Brian Moran, and the two Prem stars at the Els Club at Dubai Sports City. Shane Lowry, Harry Maguire, Jordan Pickford and Brian Moran at the El...Full Story »

CRISTIANO RONALDO is well and truly making the most of the two-week Premier League winter break. The Manchester United forward has jetted off to an unknown destination to soak up some winter sun, ahead of what is sure to be a dramatic finale to the campaign. Ronaldo gave a thumbs up while having a relaxing massageCredit: Instagram @Cristiano The 36-year-old kicked back and soaked in the sun, ...Full Story »

PREMIER LEAGUE footballers are hiring former SAS soldiers to protect their families at home while they play, according to reports. And clubs in the North West have created a discussion group to share information amid organised crime fears. Victor and Maja Lindelof's home was targeted by thieves while he played for Man Utd Players have started employing former SAS soldiers to provide protectio...Full Story »