Manchester City and Liverpool are on a collision course to do battle over the potential mid-season signing of Chelsea full-back Ian Maatsen. That's according to a recent report from TeamTALK, who claims the Blues' defender is a strong candidate to leave Stamford Bridge in January. Maatsen, 21, has less than two years left on his deal, and despite the club offering him the chance to extend hi...Full Story »

Manchester United are keen to re-sign David de Gea to a short-term contract. The experienced goalkeeper remains a free agent after coming off contract at Old Trafford over the summer. The Sun says United want to deal in De Gea as cover with Andre Onana to play for Cameroon at the Africa Cup of Nations in January. Onana's decision to come out of international retirement will leave United sho...Full Story »

Arsenal face a big transfer decision over the future of Aaron Ramsdale. The English goalkeeper had been Mikel Arteta's number one since he signed from Sheffield United in 2021 for £30 million (Sky Sports). However, recent weeks have seen the 25-year-old lose his place to summer signing David Raya. The former Brentford shot-stopper came in, and although he didn't immediately start, has r...Full Story »

Alex Neil hopes Stoke’s 1-0 victory over Leeds helps to breed confidence and belief in his players as they secured successive Championship wins.Leeds substitute Patrick Bamford could have put the Whites in front 15 minutes from time after being brought down by Ben Pearson, but blasted the resulting penalty over.It proved costly as moments later Stoke striker Wesley headed against the bar a...Full Story »

Eddie Howe felt Newcastle were dealt a “lesson” on the fine margins of the Champions League as Borussia Dortmund handed the Magpies a first defeat of their campaign.After a goalless draw at AC Milan and a 4-1 win over Paris St Germain last time out, Newcastle were brought back down to earth as Felix Nmecha’s controlled finish gave Dortmund a 1-0 victory.On a rain-sodden night a...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher was philosophical following the 3-0 home Championship victory over winless Sheffield Wednesday.Goals from Mustapha Bundu, player of the match Morgan Whittaker and top scorer Ryan Hardie, now with six for the season, ensured Argyle moved up to 18th with their fourth home win.Schumacher said: “Obviously delighted with the result, that is the all-important thin...Full Story »

Russell Martin hailed Southampton’s resilience after a last-gasp Ched Evans own goal secured them a valuable 2-2 draw at Preston.Goals from Milutin Osmajic and Brad Potts in three second-half minutes set Preston on course for victory until Evans diverted a 96th-minute corner into his own net while under pressure from Saints goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu.Kyle Walker-Peters had put Southampton ahe...Full Story »

Felix Nmecha dented Newcastle’s Champions League charge as Borussia Dortmund kick-started their Group F campaign with a 1-0 victory on Tyneside.The Germany midfielder’s 45th-minute strike clinched victory at a rain-soaked St James’ Park on a night when three more points for Eddie Howe’s men, who twice hit the crossbar late on, would have left them with one foot in the las...Full Story »

ANA MARIA MARKOVIC has left fans in awe with her latest social media post. She has been dubbed the "world's most beautiful footballer." And a fan of the Croatian star asked if she deserves to have the prestigious label, saying: "True or false?" Markovic cheekily responded with a photo of her looking incredible in her team's kit. The blonde bombshell stood with her hands on her hips in tigh...Full Story »

INJURED Neymar stripped to his boxers and showed off his tattoos in an advert for Kim Kardashian's SKIMS line. Reality TV star Kim launched the clothing brand in 2019 and it is now valued at over $4BILLION (£3.2bn). And she has just brought out a news SKIMS for men line and Neymar joined NFL defensive end Nick Bosa in modelling the underwear selection. The Brazilian - set to miss the r...Full Story »

Juventus is considering the possibility of loaning Manchester United's winger Jadon Sancho, according to journalist Florian Plettenberg. It appears that Jadon Sancho is getting closer to leaving Manchester United, possibly in January. However, it's likely not going to be another Premier League team. Options with Barcelona or Borussia Dortmund don't seem realistic at the moment, but Juventus i...Full Story »

Liverpool faced off against their city rivals Everton in the Merseyside derby at Anfield on Saturday afternoon. Klopp's side looked the better team in the early stages of the game but Everton didn't shy away from the challenge. Unfortunately for the Toffee's, Ashley Young received a second yellow card for a late tackle on Luis Diaz right before the second half. It was mainly one-way traffic f...Full Story »

Barcelona are prepared to sell Frenkie de Jong at the end of the season. That's according to Ok Diario's chief pundit Eduardo Inda, when speaking on El Chiringuito. De Jong resisted a move to Manchester United both in the summer market of 2022 and last January's window. However, Inda is reporting Barca may seek to sell to help ease fresh financial pressure: "Barca can do without a important...Full Story »

TOP STORY: Saudis want to talk to De Bruyne Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr have contacted Kevin De Bruyne's agent in the hope of setting up a meeting with the Manchester City midfielder, according to Rudy Galetti. The journalist referred to this as an evolving situation, with Al Nassr hoping to explain their sporting project to the 32-year-old in detail. De Bruyne is undoubtedly one of the mos...Full Story »

The centre-back is one of the most in demand players in the world having previously turned down opportunities to move. Chelsea and Manchester City are interested in signing Alessandro Bastoni He rejected Tottenham when former manager Antonio Conte made an approach over a year ago. Now Chelsea and City have turned their eye to Bastoni too, report Calciomercato. But Inter will hold out for a h...Full Story »

David Wagner admits he needs to try and “find the ideas and solutions to get the confidence back” into his Norwich players after another defeat.The Canaries have now lost seven out of their last 10 matches in all competitions after Middlesbrough claimed a 2-1 win at Carrow Road.Sam Greenwood and Samuel Silvera gave the visitors a 2-0 lead before Jonathan Rowe pulled one back for Norw...Full Story »

Reading manager Ruben Selles believes he can turn around his team’s desperate League One fortunes after the 2-1 defeat at home to fellow strugglers Fleetwood – their fifth loss in six matches.Bosun Lawal gave Town the lead with a low drive after only 65 seconds but the hosts equalised 11 minutes after the break through Dom Ballard.Charlie Savage almost put Reading 2-1 in front when h...Full Story »

Manager John Mousinho was happy with Portsmouth’s display despite their six-game winning run in League One ending after a goalless draw at Cambridge.The U’s, now winless in eight league games themselves, produced an impressive display to earn a point.Mousinho said: “I thought we played really well.“My overall feeling is that I’m very, very pleased with the performan...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Derek Adams was full of praise for his players as they overcame Tranmere 1-0 to move up to eighth in the League Two table.The Shrimps were given a helping hand by Jordan Turnbull’s own goal 18 minutes from time but Adams felt his side were worthy winners.He said: “Tranmere are a really good side but tonight we managed to get the better of them.“It was a great tea...Full Story »

Cardiff boss Erol Bulut will not get carried away with any potential Championship play-off talk despite his side’s thumping 4-0 win at Huddersfield.The Bluebirds romped to a big victory at the John Smith’s Stadium, one which lifted his team into the top six.Asked about a play-off push this term, Bulut said: “It’s too early to talk about that, anything can happen at this s...Full Story »