Xavi insisted in his press conference after Barcelona's game against Rayo Vallecano that more signings are needed, as the coach wants a bit more depth in his squad. In particular, he has made it known to the sporting management that strengthening the full-back positions is a vital issue if the team are to achieve anything this season. In the first game of the season, it was clear that they ha...Full Story »

Marcus Harness returned to former club Burton and struck the winner on the hour mark as Ipswich maintained their place at the summit of League One with a 1-0 victory.The summer signing settled a combative encounter which saw his old side drop to the foot of the table still searching for their first win of the season.Albion went close early on with an effort from former Norwich striker Gassan Aha...Full Story »

Defender Marcos Alonso was not included in Chelsea's line-up for their opening match of the Premier League season against Everton as he wants to leave the club, manager Thomas Tuchel said on Saturday. "He asked to leave and we agreed to his wish," Tuchel told reporters after his team beat Everton 1-0 for their first victory at Goodison Park since 2017. "That is why it would not have made sen...Full Story »

Newly promoted Bournemouth will be without summer signings Ryan Fredericks and Joe Rothwell for Saturday’s Premier League opener against Aston Villa but Marcus Tavernier could make his debut.Defender Fredericks and midfielder Rothwell have been ruled out by manager Scott Parker after sustaining calf and quad injuries respectively during pre-season.Midfielder Tavernier is pushing for inclus...Full Story »

Clubs are queuing for released Real Madrid captain Marcelo. Marca says in recent days, several teams have been interested in the wing-back, and the first to do so was Pablo Longoria's Marseille. In the last few hours, Serie A side Lazio have also jumped on the bandwagon. The Roman club have taken the first step to find out the player's intentions when it comes to competing at a high level. ...Full Story »

New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly arrived in Barcelona from London on Thursday to meet with the Spanish club's directors and discuss the departures of Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso, two of Barcelona's targets in the transfer window. The meeting comes before the English side leave on a tour of Asia this Saturday, as all parties want a solution to the situation before they depart. Negotiations hav...Full Story »

Lisandro Martinez is currently enjoying a break from football alongside stunning girlfriend Muri Lopez Benitez - while Manchester United and Arsenal battle over his signature. The versatile Ajax star, who has featured at left-back and centre-back as well as in midfield for his current club, has been tipped for a move to the Premier League following back-to-back Eredivisie titles. Despite the...Full Story »

Real Madrid are ready to put Marco Asensio up for sale. The Spain international is about to enter the final year of his current contract. Relevo says Real management have decide to sell Asensio now rather than allow him to run down his contract. And Real are inviting offers at a starting price of €50m. Italy and England have been raised as destinations for Asensio in the coming months.Full Story »

Real Madrid star Marcelo has received offers from USA Major League Soccer (MLS), but would prefer to stay in Europe, according to World Sport. The Brazilian full-back is set to become a free agent as he will be out of contract with Real Madrid at the end of June. Marcelo is understood to have received offers from a number of MLS teams, including Los Angeles FC and Los Angeles Galaxy. Marcelo...Full Story »

Real Valladolid president Ronaldo Nazario is dreaming of bringing two big names to the club this summer in the form of Marcelo and Dani Alves, with the two Brazilian full-backs without a club. Ronaldo will try to take advantage of his good relationship with his two countrymen, and is looking to sign them for the newly-promoted LaLiga Santander side. According to Brazilian media outlet UOL Es...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola has identified the Spaniard as an ideal fit for his squad this summer and is keen to test Brighton's resolve. Marc Cucurella is on Man City's wishlist but they will have to spend big to get him Credit: AFP However, the Seagulls are determined to keep hold of Cucurella, 23, who they signed from Spanish side Getafe only last summer. The full-back had a storming first season in the...Full Story »

Manchester United have made a serious move for Real Madrid attacker Marco Asensio. Mundo Deportivo says United have joined Arsenal in the race for Asensio. Red Devils manager Erik ten Hag is a fan of the Real Madrid winger. The Dutchman wants to make Asensio one of his first signings, with the midfielder available for a paltry £17million. Asensio is in the last year of his contract at...Full Story »

SERIE A runners-up Inter Milan are demanding in excess of £20million for left-back Federico Dimarco. Arsenal are interested in a move for the Italian defender. Inter Milan want a fee in excess of £20million for left-back Federico Dimarco The Gunners are keen to add a back-up full-back to their ranks after Kieran Tierney's campaign was cut short by injury. Nuno Tavares struggled whi...Full Story »

PREMIER League ace Marcus Rashford proposed to his childhood sweetheart while on a romantic trip to Hollywood. The Manchester United forward, 24, popped the question to Lucia Loi, also 24, as they toured celebrity hangouts in Los Angeles. Smitten Rashford shared this romantic image to mark the special occasionCredit: INSTAGRAM A source said: "They're over the moon. Marcus has been planning th...Full Story »

Marcos Alonso’s fine volley handed Chelsea a 1-1 draw with Leicester and secured a third-place Premier League finish in everything but mathematics.Alonso had switched off to help James Maddison to rifle the Foxes into an early lead at Stamford Bridge, but delivered a sweetly-struck effort to level before the break.The Blues boast a three-point advantage on fourth-placed Tottenham going int...Full Story »

Fulham boss Marco Silva backed Aleksandar Mitrovic to be “more confident” in the Premier League next season after the Serbia striker took his Championship tally to 43 in a title-clinching 7-0 rout of Luton.The 27-year-old managed only three top-flight goals last term as the Cottagers were relegated, but Silva feels he will return a wiser player in 2022-23.“He will be more confi...Full Story »

Ahead of next season, Barcelona are keen to try and bring in a left-back to provide extra competition in this position. The club are on the lookout for a player to fight with Jordi Alba for the starting position, and there are several names being considered by the club's sporting management. One of them, according to Fabrizio Romano, is Chelsea's Marcos Alonso. "More on Marcos Alonso. He is...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp saluted “role model” James Milner after Liverpool maintained their quadruple challenge with a 1-0 Premier League victory at Newcastle.The 36-year-old former Magpie, who made his senior debut for Leeds almost 20 years ago, was one of five men drafted into Klopp’s much-changed starting line-up for a vital league game sandwiched between the two legs of the Champions L...Full Story »

MARCUS RASHFORD issued a social media plea to find a fan who had his shirt "snatched" away following Manchester United's clash with Arsenal. The Red Devils star handed over his match worn shirt to one lucky spectator at the Emirates following the 3-1 defeat. Marcus Rashford was pictured handing his shirt over to a fan at the EmiratesCredit: Rex The Red Devils star issued an online plea to fin...Full Story »

Middlesbrough boss Chris Wilder will make late calls on Marcus Tavernier and Dael Fry ahead of the visit of Cardiff in the Sky Bet Championship.Tavernier was substituted late on in the 1-1 draw at Swansea at the weekend after rolling his ankle but Wilder anticipates the midfielder being available on Wednesday evening.Wilder is similarly optimistic about Fry, who has missed Boro’s last thre...Full Story »