Arsenal fans are desperate for their side to sign Italy star Manuel Locatelli this summer - and not just for his performances on the pitch. Locatelli has been strongly linked with a transfer away from Sassuolo following his impressive performances in Italy’s successful Euro 2020 campaign. The 23-year-old midfielder has scored eight goals and assisted a further 11 in 144 Serie A appearanc...Full Story »

Ian Wright told his Match of the Day co-pundit Alan Shearer to “f*** off” in the green room - but ended up in hysterics. The pair are back in the studio to analyse the biggest moments from the opening weekend of Premier League action. And the pair are some of the most seasoned broadcasters in the BBC set-up, with more than 700 club career goals between them. But footage has emerge...Full Story »

The Italy star favours Turin as his next destination and could soon be confirmed as Juve's latest signing Juventus are on the verge of finally sealing Manuel Locatelli's highly anticipated move from Sassuolo. The Turin giants have been pursuing the Italy midfielder for weeks, and Goal understands that they are in the final stretch of negotiations. A deal could be struck as soon as Friday,...Full Story »

Crewe boss David Artell cut a proud figure after his 10-man side secured a 1-0 Carabao Cup win at Hartlepool.While critical of the decision to send off defender Billy Sass-Davies after 13 minutes, Artell was delighted with the composure of his side.A firm volley from close range in the 50th minute by Callum Ainley proved the difference as the visitors stood firm defensively against a busy home s...Full Story »

Blackburn are expected to be without Joe Rankin-Costello and Bradley Johnson when they host Morecambe in the first round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday.The duo are not expected to be fit in time to feature in the clash after missing Saturday’s season opener against Swansea.However, manager Tony Mowbray has no new injury concerns to deal with following their Sky Bet Championship curtain-rais...Full Story »

ONE of the girls who took prank pictures as Wayne Rooney dozed off was "dumped" by her fiance in the wake of the viral snaps, it was claimed last night. Trainee accountant Elise Melvin, 21, posed next to the England legend, 35, after he fell asleep on a chair inside a budget hotel room. Elise Melvin has been dumped by her fiancé after taking pictures next to Wayne Rooney in a hotel, frien...Full Story »

WAYNE Rooney walks with two blondes to a budget hotel — where photos of him passed out went viral. The ex-England skipper, 35, was with model Tayler Ryan and a pal, both aged 21, when a fan in Manchester filmed him at 5.15am on Sunday. Party girl Tayler Ryan can be seen walking behind Wayne Rooney in a blue dress Wayne called the police over the hotel pictures and today was quizzed by o...Full Story »

WAYNE Rooney called the police after photos emerged of him in a hotel room with three scantily clad women. The former Man United ace, 35, partied into the early hours with Snapchat model Tayler Ryan and her pals Elise Melvin and Brooke Morgan, all 21. Wayne Rooney called the police after photos emerged of him in a hotel room with three scantily clad women Snapchat model Tayler Ryan partied wi...Full Story »

Goal can confirm that Juventus have scheduled fresh talks with Sassuolo in a bid to agree a deal for Manuel Locatelli. Locatelli emerged as Juve's number one transfer target after an impressive 2020-21 campaign at Sassuolo, which he followed up by helping Italy win their sixth major title at this summer's European Championship. The 23-year-old has also been strongly linked with Arsenal, but ...Full Story »

Former Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs appeared at the Manchester Crown Court, where he denied for the second time that he assaulted his ex-girlfriend Kate Greville and her youngster sister, Emma Greville. Giggs denied any controlling or coercive behaviour towards his partner between August 2017 and 2020. According to the details of an incident which allegedly took place at the Stafford ...Full Story »

Kylian Mbappe has informed Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino that he has no plans of renewing his current deal which expires next summer. Upon the French forward's return from his holidays, he underwent his medical examinations before meeting with the Argentine where he let him know that his stance on his future hasn't changed. Mbappe has, however, made it clear that he is not go...Full Story »

The representative of a promising midfielder on the Bianconeri's books has been discussing a mooted deal for a Euro 2020 winner The agent of Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli insists his client will not be used as a makeweight in any bid for Sassuolo star Manuel Locatelli, with Arsenal apparently leading that chase at present after putting a €40 million (£35m/$47m) offer on the ta...Full Story »

The midfielder has also been linked with Arsenal as he nears a move after featuring at the Euros this summerSassuolo have rejected Juventus' €30m (£26m/$35m) bid for Manuel Locatelli with talks remaining ongoing between the two sides. Juventus' proposal was a two-year loan with an obligation to buy, but Sassuolo have refused the initial offer, Goal can confirm. The club is looking...Full Story »

Real Madrid attacker Gareth Bale plans to play one final season before hanging up the boots. Bale is planning to retire from club football next summer but could still play for Wales at the 2022 World Cup, says the Mirror. Wales' captain and record scorer Bale is on holiday after leading his nation into the last 16 at Euro 2020. He is due to return to Real Madrid later this month where he ha...Full Story »

Toni Kroos has revealed that he plans to finish his career at Real Madrid and that he may also sign a contract extension when his current deal ends in 2023. Having brought an end to his 11-year international career after Germany's elimination from Euro 2020, Kroos is now fully focused on playing the rest of his career at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. "I believe that the year 2023 is appropr...Full Story »

Italy cruised through the group phase of Euro 2020 with three victories but head coach Roberto Mancini will press reset for the knockout stage.Mancini’s side scored seven times and did not concede – equalling their previous best defensive record of 1980 – but the former Manchester City and Inter Milan boss believes that will count for little as they face Austria in the last 16....Full Story »