Frenkie de Jong & Barcelona That player is said to be Frenkie de Jong. De Jong would sign for FC Barcelona back in the summer of 2019. The Spanish powerhouse are understood to have paid around £77m to bring the midfielder to the Camp Nou on the back of a starring campaign, in which he helped Ajax reach the semi-final of the Champions League. Since his move to Catalonia, though, De...Full Story »

Inter could replace Perisic with Kostic Inter have considered replacing veteran winger Ivan Perisic with Frankfurt forward Filip Kostic, writes Calciomercato. Extension talks with Perisic are at a standstill and Kostic is seen as an affordable alternative for the cash-strapped Serie A side. In fact, an agreement with Kostic's camp is said to already be agreed upon. Fluminense interested in...Full Story »

Dean Smith has admitted there should be a “magic number” for the amount of Covid-19 cases a club needs for a Premier League fixture to be called off after his depleted Norwich side suffered a 2-0 defeat at home to Aston Villa.The Canaries were without Lukas Rupp, Pierre Lees-Melou, Christos Tzolis and Josh Sargent due to coronavirus concerns in addition to several other squad members...Full Story »

Hibernian are hopeful over the cup final prospects of Kevin Nisbet and Chris Cadden after both went off injured in a 1-0 victory over Dundee.The pair were substituted after treatment five days before their team play Celtic in the Premier Sports Cup.Caretaker manager David Gray said: “It is too soon to tell. I am hoping it is more fatigue than anything else. They have both put in a shift re...Full Story »

Solihull could not extend their winning run but registered a fourth successive clean sheet as they drew 0-0 with Eastleigh at the Silverlake Stadium.Neal Ardley’s Moors, looking to add to victories in each of their last three National League outings, went close to breaking the deadlock in the 78th minute when Joe Sbarra’s effort deflected just wide.Seven minutes later, it was Eastlei...Full Story »

Halifax moved into second place in the Vanarama National League with a 2-0 victory over struggling King’s Lynn.A fourth victory in five matches was secured courtesy of second-half goals from Matty Warburton and Jack Vale as the hosts moved level on points with leaders Chesterfield, who have a superior goal difference and a game in hand.Second-bottom King’s Lynn, who secured their fir...Full Story »

Dundee winger Paul McMullan’s spectacular own goal earned David Gray three points in what could be his last game as Hibernian caretaker manager.McMullan found the top corner with a diving header in the 34th minute at Easter Road.The 1-0 win made it four points from two cinch Premiership matches since Jack Ross was sacked and put Hibs two points off the top four as they close in on a replac...Full Story »

Aston Villa inflicted more misery on old boss Dean Smith after goals by Jacob Ramsey and Ollie Watkins consigned Norwich to a 2-0 defeat at Carrow Road.Sacked by the Midlands club in November, Smith was looking to get one over his former side and boost the Canaries’ survival hopes but the hosts suffered a third Premier League defeat in a row.Ramsey, who had been given his Villa debut by th...Full Story »

Ross County manager Malky Mackay will assess Connor Randall on the day of the match against Celtic to check if he has shaken off a sickness bug.The 26-year-old defender went off early in the 3-2 win over Dundee at the weekend after vomiting on the pitch.Alex Iacovitti is still sidelined with a hamstring injury.Celtic’s attacking options have diminished further ahead of their trip to Dingwa...Full Story »

Brighton are battling an injury and Covid-19 crisis ahead of the visit of Wolves.The Seagulls are without Lewis Dunk, Adam Webster, Jeremy Sarmiento, Danny Welbeck, Steven Alzate and Adam Lallana through injury and have three or four positive Covid cases.Defender Shane Duffy is also out through suspension.Raul Jimenez is suspended for Wolves.The striker was sent off for two quickfire yellow card...Full Story »

Crystal Palace will remain without vice-captain James McArthur for Wednesday’s visit of Southampton in the Premier League.The Scottish midfielder is still absent with a hamstring injury while full-back Nathan Ferguson is building up his fitness after close to two years since his last competitive appearance.Eagles boss Patrick Vieira will be boosted by the return of Joachim Andersen after a...Full Story »

Burnley could again be without Maxwel Cornet for Wednesday’s clash with fellow Premier League strugglers Watford.The 25-year-old limped off with a thigh problem during the Clarets’ loss to Newcastle and sat out Sunday’s draw with West Ham, while fellow forward Ashley Barnes remains sidelined with a similar injury.Connor Roberts is recovering from a severe non-coronavirus-r...Full Story »

FORMER Manchester City star Nicolas Otamendi had a belt put around his neck during a violent robbery at his home in Portugal on Monday morning. Four men broke in and assaulted the centre-back in front his family before stealing money and watches in Aroeira, Almada. Nicolas Otamendi was the victim of a violent robbery in front of his family at his home in PortugalCredit: Getty The robbers plac...Full Story »

INTER MILAN boss Simone Inzaghi lost his footing and slipped down the club's icy stairs following his team's 4-0 thumping of Cagliari. But luckily for Inzaghi, a member of his coaching staff was on hand to help him to his feet instantly. Inzaghi was exiting the pitch following Inter's 4-0 win over CagliariCredit: Twitter But his trip down the stairs was expedited as he slipped on the iceCredi...Full Story »

WAYNE Rooney's £150,000 Land Rover was daubed with giant penises and the word "w****r" after he parked it in a busy Christmas market. The former Manchester United ace, 36, abandoned his Overfinch Defender in a town centre — ignoring signs telling drivers not to leave vehicles on the road. Furious locals retaliated by daubing the Land Rover in obscenities The street had been reserve...Full Story »

Thierry Henry has slammed PSG over the Kylian Mbappe contract saga. The 22-year-old will be a free agent next summer, with Real Madrid strongly linked with his signature. And Henry thinks PSG should have moved earlier to convince Mbappe to stay at Parc de Princes. Speaking to Amazon, as reported by RMC Sport, Henry said: "It should have been settled two years ago. "I think that if two year...Full Story »

The 24-year-old midfielder may be reluctant to join Bayern Munich or Manchester United because of bad weather, his father suggested Europe's top five teams have called to enquire about signing Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona, but the midfielder's father says a move is unlikely. The Netherlands international has faced criticism this season for his performances with the Camp Nou side as they co...Full Story »

Tottenham have made Dele Alli available for loan next month. The English playmaker has played just two minutes in the Premier League under Antonio Conte. Alli also fell out of favour with previous managers Jose Mourinho and Nuno Espirito Santo. Multiple outlets in the UK are reporting that Spurs will listen to loan offers for the 25-year-old. It was previously thought that the club could w...Full Story »

The Spaniard's allegiances are undisputed for his spring clash with the club he once captained Sergio Ramos has said he's "going to die" for Paris Saint-Germain when they face Real Madrid in the Champions League last-16. The Spanish centre-back was asked about his emotions upon drawing his former club in Europe, and he left no doubts about his allegiance. Ramos has only managed to play in o...Full Story »

Man Utd interested in Kamara free Manchester United are interested in signing Marseille's Boubacar Kamara on a free deal this summer, reports The Athletic. The defensive midfielder is said to have little interest anymore in re-signing with his current side after spending his entire professional career there to this point. Wolves and Newcastle are also tracking Kamara, so Manchester United w...Full Story »