NEWCASTLE are ready to turn their attention to Flamengo star Gabriel Barbosa after failing in their bid to land Darwin Nunez. The mega-rich Magpies were hoping to bring in Benfica striker Nunez when the transfer window reopens next month. Gabriel Barbosa has been dating Neymar's sister since 2017Credit: EPA But the Portuguese side have rebuffed the Newcastle's advances and are refusing to sel...Full Story »

Chelsea could be the offered the chance to re-sign Eden Hazard in part-exchange for Reece James, according to reports. The Belgium international has endured a difficult two and a half years at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu following his move from Chelsea in 2019. Hazard has struggled with form and fitness throughout his time in the Spanish capital, and a parting of the ways could suit both t...Full Story »

Barcelona can sign Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt for a knockdown fee courtesy of a clause in his deal. Sport says De Ligt's agent Mino Raiola had a buyout clause of €75m written into his contract for Barcelona, whereas the clause is €120m for any other club. It comes after Raiola told Dutch media that both he and the defender believed it was time he took a 'new step' in his ...Full Story »

Manchester United fail to beat Newcastle Manchester United would take on Newcastle United on Monday evening. The Red Devils have had a decent start to life under Ralf Rangnick and were expected to kick on against relegation-threatened Newcastle. However, when all was said and done at St James' Park, Man United were probably lucky to come away with a point after Edinson Cavani came on to res...Full Story »

Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is heading for the exit door – with well-monied Newcastle United heading the queue to sign him Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is going to involve himself in a relegation battle in the second half of the season, swapping north London for Newcastle United. That's according to SPORT, who claim the recently-bankrolled Magpies are plannin...Full Story »

Barcelona have completed the signing of Manchester City forward Ferran Torres. The Blaugrana have been linked with a move for Torres for some time, and Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola confirmed last week that a deal was close. Barca have had some salary issues to work out in the last 24 hours or so, and they still have some work to do, but they have received the right assurances to be abl...Full Story »

The France star continues to be linked to Real Madrid but he says he will not be heading to Spain in January Kylian Mbappe says he will stay at Paris Saint-Germain until the end of the season as he hopes to win the Champions League with the club. The striker was the subject of a bid from Real Madrid in the summer transfer window, but the Spanish giants could not convince PSG to sell. Madrid...Full Story »

Former Japan international Lee heads to Singapore 🇯🇵 Former Japan national team forward Tadanari Lee has joined Singapore’s Albirex Niigata in the @SGPremierLeague.🌟 In addition to starring roles in the #JLEAGUE and with @jfa_samuraiblue, @Tadanari_Lee also formerly suited up for @SouthamptonFC. Good luck with @ALB_S_FC! 🔜🇸🇬 pic.twitter.com/O4APuGIQvh— J.LEAGUE Official ...Full Story »

Boss Jurgen Klopp admits Liverpool can forget about catching Manchester City if they drop their standards after a damaging 1-0 defeat at Leicester.Ademola Lookman’s winner stunned the second-placed Reds to keep them six points behind City in the title race.Kasper Schmeichel saved Mohamed Salah’s first-half penalty and Sadio Mane missed a golden chance after the break as the wasteful ...Full Story »

Crystal Palace assistant Osian Roberts admitted he is not enjoying filling the void of isolating boss Patrick Vieira but was delighted to see players step up in the absence of key figures during the 3-0 win over Norwich.A positive Covid-19 test last week saw Vieira missing on the touchline for the second game in a row and the Eagles had several others unavailable including Wilfried Zaha and Cono...Full Story »

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte knows his side missed an opportunity in a 1-1 draw at 10-man Southampton but opted to keep his counsel on the VAR controversy that saw two goals disallowed.Spurs were denied by the video review system as they chased the three points at St Mary’s after Harry Kane’s penalty had earlier cancelled out James Ward-Prowse’s stunning opener for Saints.Ward-...Full Story »

David Moyes praised goalscorer Mark Noble’s performance after West Ham returned to winning ways with a dominant 4-1 victory over a depleted Watford at Vicarage Road.Despite having only one full training session in two weeks, Claudio Ranieri’s men started on the front foot, with Emmanuel Dennis giving the home side the lead in only the fourth minute.However, West Ham’s match fit...Full Story »

Maidenhead secured a first Vanarama National League win in seven games with a 1-0 victory over Bromley at York Road.The Magpies had lost five out of the previous six league matches to slip towards the relegation zone.Josh Kelly went close at the end of the first half when his shot went just wide before Nathan Blissett’s header broke the deadlock in the 68th minute.Promotion-chasing Bromley...Full Story »

Tottenham were frustrated by VAR as they had to settle for a 1-1 draw at 10-man Southampton.Spurs had two second-half goals controversially ruled out as they chased the three points at St Mary’s after Harry Kane’s penalty had earlier cancelled out James Ward-Prowse’s stunning opener for Saints.Ward-Prowse found the far corner with a first-time effort in the 25th minute but Kane...Full Story »

Super sub Jack Clarke’s first goal of the season scrambled Chesterfield a 1-1 draw with Halifax to keep the Spireites top of the National League.Midfielder Clarke’s tap-in cancelled out Matty Warburton’s third goal in as many games for Halifax, to keep James Rowe’s side ahead of their second-placed opponents on goal difference.Halifax thought Warburton’s early strik...Full Story »

West Ham returned to winning ways after coming from behind to secure a dominant 4-1 victory over a depleted Watford at Vicarage Road.David Moyes’ side clinched their first league away victory since October 31 and ended a five-match winless run in all competitions.Despite having only one full training session in two weeks, Claudio Ranieri’s men started on the front foot, with Emmanuel...Full Story »

Angelo Balanta’s third goal in four matches sealed Dagenham & Redbridge’s 1-0 National League win over Aldershot.The forward conjured a cute lob for his seventh league goal of the season in the 39th minute.Dagenham secured their third win in four matches in all competitions, to sit eighth in the league table.Aldershot were bidding to hit back to winning ways after a 1-1 draw at W...Full Story »

Eastleigh came from behind to beat Torquay 2-1 in their Vanarama National League clash at Silverlake Stadium.The Gulls took the lead in the 32nd minute through an angled drive from captain Armani Little.Eastleigh were level in the 53rd minute, though, when Tom Whelan converted a penalty after the forward had been fouled.And with 15 minutes left, the Spitfires secured all three points when Tyrone...Full Story »

Inih Effiong bagged a double as he helped Woking to a 3-2 win over Dover at the Laithwaite Community Stadium.The hosts took an early lead in the sixth minute when Max Kretzschmar converted from the penalty spot after goalkeeper Alexis Andre had been penalised for bringing down Moussa Diarra.It did not take long for the visitors to respond, Jake Goodman heading in at the back post to even matters...Full Story »

First-half goals from Odsonne Edouard, Jean-Philippe Mateta and Jeffrey Schlupp helped Crystal Palace secure a 3-0 win over Norwich despite the continued absence of boss Patrick Vieira.Eagles manager Vieira tested positive for Covid-19 last week and was one of several missing for the hosts, including Conor Gallagher and Wilfried Zaha, but they were still too strong for the Canaries.It was anothe...Full Story »