Jordan Hugill had a dream debut to remember as Cardiff won 2-1 to dent Nottingham Forest’s Sky Bet Championship play-off push and ease their own relegation worries.Norwich striker Hugill spent the first half of the season on loan at West Brom and his arrival in the Welsh capital was announced only a few hours before kick-off.Loan signing Hugill set the Bluebirds on their way to an impressi...Full Story »

Alvarez transfer clears path for Cavani Man Utd exit The sale of Julian Alvarez to Manchester City leaves River Plate free to sign Manchester United star Edinson Cavani, claims the Mirror. The Argentines will now be able to afford Cavani's wages thanks to the influx of funds from Alvarez's departure, with a deal set to go through in the summer. Brentford still working on Eriksen deal B...Full Story »

Liverpool would ideally like to make Fabio Carvalho their second signing of the January transfer window - but may have to wait until summer to be able to bring the exciting teenager to Merseyside. The Reds are closing in on the signing of Porto winger Luis Diaz with the Colombian international to undergo a medical in South America imminently. An initial fee of £37.4million rising to £...Full Story »

A supporter who suffered a cardiac arrest during the first half of Fulham’s Sky Bet Championship draw against Blackpool at Craven Cottage has died.Play was halted for more than 40 minutes early in the game while the man, named by the club as Paul Parish, was treated in the Hammersmith Stand before being taken to hospital.Fulham said in a statement on Saturday evening: “It is with imm...Full Story »

Marco Silva criticised Fulham’s second-half display after his Championship leaders were held to a 1-1 draw by Blackpool.Silva’s side came into the game having scored 22 goals and taken 12 points from their previous four games and appeared on course for another victory when Aleksandar Mitrovic put them ahead in the sixth minute.It was the striker’s 28th league goal of the season...Full Story »

MK Dons boss Liam Manning admitted their 1-0 victory over Wycombe had been tarnished and Chairboys manager Gareth Ainsworth labelled the situation ‘disgraceful’ after a Buckinghamshire derby marred by Dons supporters aiming offensive chants at Adebayo Akinfenwa.Midway through the first half, Ainsworth came on to the pitch to talk to referee Robert Lewis as away supporters consistentl...Full Story »

Reading boss Veljko Paunovic admitted fans calling for him to be sacked was “difficult to hear”, but insisted he is not concerned about his future in the wake of a 4-0 defeat at QPR.Angry Royals supporters turned on Paunovic, whose team are struggling near the bottom of the Sky Bet Championship and are without a win in nine matches.Paunovic said: “It’s obviously difficult...Full Story »

Striker Dion Charles scored twice as Bolton recorded a third successive Sky Bet League One win by beating shambolic Sunderland 6-0 at the UniBol Stadium.Former Accrington ace Charles, who notched the match clincher at Shrewsbury last week, netted in each half.Dapo Afolayan, Kieran Lee, Declan John and a Danny Batth own goal completed Wanderers’ biggest win of the season.Lee Johnson’s...Full Story »

Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Porto winger Luis Diaz ahead of Monday’s transfer deadline, GOAL can confirm. The Reds launched a surprise late bid for the Colombia international, who had until recently been expected to join Tottenham. Jurgen Klopp's side will pay an initial fee of €45 million (£37.5m/$50m), with an extra €15m (£12.5m/$17m) in performance-rel...Full Story »

Cardiff will be without Kieffer Moore again for Sunday’s visit of Nottingham Forest.The Wales striker, who has been linked with a January move to Cardiff’s Sky Bet Championship rivals Bournemouth, has sat out the last four games and not played since December 30.Manager Steve Morison says an ankle injection has prevented Moore’s return to full-time training and James Collins is ...Full Story »

Head coach Shota Arveladze takes charge of Hull for the first time as Swansea arrive in East Yorkshire.New owner Acun Ilicali this week dispensed with the services of Grant McCann, who had managed the Tigers for two and a half years and led them to last season’s League One title.Ex-Ajax and Rangers striker Arveladze was swiftly appointed on a two-and-a-half-year deal, having last managed P...Full Story »

DECLAN RICE is using the international break to brush up on his golf. The West Ham and England star posted various pictures after he flew to Scotland to play at one golf's most famous courses - St Andrews. West Ham and England star Declan Rice posted a picture of him jetting off to Scotland The midfielder was stuck in a bunker at one point The England international enjoyed his day out on the...Full Story »

Manchester United are actively discussing handing the permanent job to Ralf Rangnick. The German took charge on an interim basis in early December following the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a month earlier and has since steadied the ship at Old Trafford. United have played eight league games under his tenure, winning five and drawing twice, while during that period he has also guided them...Full Story »

QPR will have loan signing Dion Sanderson available for the Sky Bet Championship match against Reading.The defender, 22, has joined from Wolves on loan for the remainder of the season, having spent the first half of the campaign with Birmingham.Morocco midfielder Ilias Chair and Senegal goalkeeper Seny Dieng remain away at the Africa Cup of Nations, while forward Andre Gray is on international d...Full Story »

SunSport revealed today the North Londoners have opened talks with Porto about a deal for their Colombian attacker. Porto have set Tottenham an asking price of £55million for Luis Diaz Diaz has a release clause of £66m, and it is thought the Portuguese club would be willing to sell for £55m. But they have turned down Tottenham’s first bid of £37m plus add-ons. Spurs...Full Story »

West Brom head coach Valerien Ismael revealed England goalkeeper Sam Johnstone missed the 2-0 home defeat to Preston through disciplinary issues on a night when supporters turned on the Frenchman.Johnstone failed to make the squad after a three-match ban and was replaced by David Button.“We had a matter, an issue in the squad and have solved the problem,” said Ismael.“He was no...Full Story »

St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson was left cursing his luck after recent signing Nadir Ciftci joined a mounting casualty list during the goalless draw with Dundee.The former Dundee United and Celtic attacker suffered a hamstring strain eight minutes into his home debut as Saints halted an eight-game losing run in the cinch Premiership.Davidson welcomed a point to stop the rot, with his side b...Full Story »

Fashion Sakala dedicated Rangers’ narrow 1-0 cinch Premiership win over Livingston to injured team-mate Ianis Hagi.The Romania international is out for the rest of the season after undergoing a knee operation on Monday.The league leaders were also without suspended Ryan Kent and Alfredo Morelos, who is away on international duty with Colombia, and they struggled against a well-organised Li...Full Story »

PREMIER LEAGUE footballers are hiring former SAS soldiers to protect their families at home while they play, according to reports. And clubs in the North West have created a discussion group to share information amid organised crime fears. Victor and Maja Lindelof's home was targeted by thieves while he played for Man Utd Players have started employing former SAS soldiers to provide protectio...Full Story »

Tottenham have launched a bid for Porto attacker Luis Diaz. The 25-year-old has enjoyed a fantastic season so far, scoring 16 goals and providing six assists in 28 appearances across all competitions. SIC Noticias says Tottenham have tabled a €45million (£37.6m) offer that could rise with performance-based bonuses. It's also said that Tottenham have given the Portuguese side 48 h...Full Story »