Frank Lampard is reportedly on the verge of becoming Norwich manager, with the former Chelsea boss set to return to English football 10 months after his sacking at Stamford Bridge Norwich are set to appoint Frank Lampard as their new manager following successful talks with the Chelsea legend, according to reports. The Canaries have been on the hunt for a new head coach since parting company wi...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard is to leave Rangers after three years in charge at Ibrox. Steven Gerrard has been confirmed as the new Aston Villa manager after the Liverpool legend left his post at Rangers. The Scottish club released a statement on Thursday morning which read: "Rangers can today announce the departure of manager Steven Gerrard to Aston Villa. Rangers Football Club would like to put on record t...Full Story »

Barcelona's tiny transfer budget revealed (ESPN)The Blaugrana will give new coach Xavi almost nothing to work with Barcelona will have a January transfer budget below €10 million, reports ESPN, as costs related to the sacking of Ronald Koeman have chipped away at the club's already strained resources. That leaves manager Xavi Hernandez with few paths toward meaningful player acquisitio...Full Story »

Gavan Holohan has been ruled out of Hartlepool’s clash with Newport on Friday night.The midfielder has not recovered from a knock sustained during Pools’ 2-2 FA Cup draw at home to Wycombe last weekend.Full-back Jamie Sterry is “touch and go” to make his return from a hamstring injury, according to caretaker manager Antony Sweeney.Goalkeeper Ben Killip and striker Olufela...Full Story »

Once the winter transfer window opens on January 1, there’s likely to be interest surrounding a number of players, particularly those who are out of contract at the end of the season. Whilst Kieran Trippier isn’t thought to necessarily be angling for a move back to the Premier League, it appears that his services are much sought after. Spanish football expert, Guillem Balague, to...Full Story »

Aaron Ramsey is being offered out by his current club Juventus owing to his high wage and injury troubles - now Jose Mourinho's Roma could well knick in before heavily-linked Newcastle get a chance to nab their target Jose Mourinho might be looking to spoil the party as former Arsenal ace Aaron Ramsey has been offered to AS Roma despite being heavily linked with Newcastle. The Welshman has bee...Full Story »

Man Utd confident of landing RodgersContract clause will aid Leicester boss' arrival Manchester United are confident that they can make Brendan Rodgers their next manager, claims the Mirror. The Leicester City boss reportedly has a clause in his contract which obliges the Foxes to let him go if a member of Europe's elite makes an approach. Super-agent Mendes tries to engineer Carvalho switc...Full Story »

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Barcelona are shopping for a new striker in January. Last weekend, Joan Laporta went as far as to say that there will be up to three signings as we welcome in the new year. Due to Barcelona's current financial situation, though, the number of signings will likely depend on any departures from the current squad. What is clear is that Barcelona will be on the hunt for a forward in January, alt...Full Story »

West Ham will reject offers for RiceWest Ham United are determined to reject any approaches for star midfielder Declan Rice, reports the Sun. The Hammers want to build a winning team around the England international, despite interest from Premier League giants such as Chelsea and Manchester United. Man Utd players resigned to losing SolskjaerManager's position at Old Trafford hangs by a thre...Full Story »

The Magpies' search for Steve Bruce's successor has come to a close, with the former Bournemouth boss offered a return to top-flight coaching Newcastle have appointed Eddie Howe as their new manager on a two-and-a-half year deal until 2024. The Magpies dismissed Steve Bruce on October 20 after his 1,000th game in club management, with Graeme Jones in caretaker charge since. Various candidat...Full Story »

Bradley to swap LAFC for Toronto Former USMNT coach Bob Bradley is on the verge of becoming Toronto FC's new boss, reports AS. Bradley will thus draw the curtain on his tenure at Los Angeles FC, whom he has coached for the past four seasons. Woodward set for Man Utd consultancy role Ed Woodward will continue his ties with Manchester United even after stepping down as executive vice-chairma...Full Story »

City and Barca eye Sterling-De Jong swap Manchester City and Barcelona are considering a swap deal that could see Raheem Sterling and Frenkie de Jong swap places, reports El Nacional. De Jong hasn't hit the heights expected at Barca while Sterling is looking for a move away from City to ensure more playing time. City could send Sterling and €20 million (£17m/$23m) to Barca in excha...Full Story »

New Tottenham manager Antonio Conte declared himself happy with their goalless draw at Everton despite a frustrating afternoon at Goodison Park.The home side had the better of the game, but Giovani Lo Celso perhaps came closest to scoring with a shot against a post two minutes from time.However, although Spurs extended their Premier League run without an effort on target to three hours and 47 mi...Full Story »

Wilder set for Middlesbrough job Former Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder is set to take over at Middlesbrough, according to Sky Sports. Wilder would succeed Neil Warnock, who was removed from his post on Saturday prior to Boro's 1-1 draw with West Brom. Shevchenko to take over at Genoa Andriy Shevchenko will be in Italy on Monday to sign as new Genoa manager until June 2024. Confirm...Full Story »

When it comes to turning down the biggest managerial jobs, Eddie Howe has got form. A virtual shoo-in for the top job at Celtic, the former Bournemouth tactician decided that the job wasn’t for him. Having virtually shaken hands on the Newcastle manager’s role, stepping into Steve Bruce’s shoes appears to be too big a responsibility for him too. According to the Mirror, Howe...Full Story »

Newcastle interim manager Graeme Jones believes whoever succeeds him will “inherit a healthy football club pulling in the same direction” after Isaac Hayden’s equaliser forced a 1-1 draw at 10-man Brighton.The result lifted the Magpies off the foot of the Premier League table in front of their prospective new boss Eddie Howe.Brighton had taken the lead from the penalty spot mid...Full Story »

Isaac Hayden’s equaliser forced a 1-1 draw at 10-man Brighton that lifted Newcastle off the foot of the Premier League table in front of their prospective new boss Eddie Howe.Brighton had taken the lead from the penalty spot halfway through the first half, with Leandro Trossard sending the goalkeeper the wrong way.Against the run of play, Newcastle struck a leveller in the 65th minute when...Full Story »

Gary Madine bagged a precious equaliser as Blackpool earned a well-deserved Championship point in a battling 1-1 home draw with QPR.Midfielder Chris Willock fired the visitors into a welcome 26th-minute lead against the run of play with his third league goal of the season.But striker Madine levelled from the penalty spot nine minutes after the break to secure a point for the hosts.QPR goalkeeper...Full Story »

Morecambe made it into the second round of the FA Cup with a battling 1-0 victory over Newport at the Mazuma Stadium.Aaron Wildig scored the only goal of the game in the 67th minute just seconds after coming off the bench when he sneaked in at the far post to convert Jonah Ayunga’s right-wing cross.It was a cruel defeat in many ways for Newport who had the better of the chances but came up...Full Story »