Manchester United have a serious desire to sign Benfica's Antonio Silva in the summer. The Red Devils are very much in the market for a new center half, with Raphael Varane and Jonny Evans out of contract in the summer. Per Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg, United are seeking the 20-year-old Portuguese international, who has already played 81 times for Benfica. He stated: "Yes, FC B...Full Story »

Philippe Clement insists Rangers came close to a “miracle” win over Benfica in their thrilling Europa League last-16 tie which ended 2-2 in Lisbon.Midfielder Tom Lawrence gave the Light Blues the lead in the seventh minute of the first leg with a header before Argentina World Cup winner Angel Di Maria levelled with a penalty in added time after VAR intervened to highlight that Gers d...Full Story »

Rangers twice surrendered the lead to draw the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie against Benfica 2-2.Philippe Clement’s squad was hit by injuries but returning midfielder Tom Lawrence gave the visitors a dramatic early lead with a header before Angel Di Maria levelled with a penalty kick in first-half added time after VAR intervened to highlight that Gers defender John Souttar h...Full Story »

Xavi to leave Barca in the summer Amorim prime candidate to replace him Also wanted by Liverpool and Bayern WHAT HAPPENED?The Spaniard announced he would be departing at the end of the season, leaving Barcelona to join the crowded market of clubs looking for a new manager. According to the Independent, Barca have targeted Sporting boss Amorim ahead of other candidates. He has been earmark...Full Story »

Ruben Selles hailed his goalscorers after Reading beat basement boys Carlisle 3-1 in Sky Bet League One.Sam Smith, who earlier hit a post, opened the scoring before Harvey Knibbs’ double at Brunton Park.Playmaker Knibbs bagged a brace in the corresponding fixture when the Royals hammered the struggling Cumbrians 5-1.For Knibbs it was his 14th and 15th goals of a fruitful campaign.Jon Melli...Full Story »

BEN WHITE is the prime example of why you should never judge a book by  its cover. He is quietly spoken, polite, articulate and measured. The Arsenal defender is intriguing company. Ben White has revealed his winning mentality as he drives Arsenal to another title race Credit: Getty White doesn't even have a day off when playing Uno with wife Milly Credit: Instagram @millywhite Then the...Full Story »

Zinedine Zidane has hinted at returning to management amid links with the soon-to-be-vacant spot at Bayern Munich. WHAT HAPPENED?Zidane attended the screening of a documentary about former Italy and Juventus coach Marcello Lippi and discussed his own future. The Frenchman has been heavily linked with the Bavarian side after they announced that they would be parting ways with Thomas Tuchel. W...Full Story »

Reading manager Ruben Selles admitted that there can be no repeat of the dismal early spell that saw his side trail 2-0 in their eventual 3-2 Sky Bet League One defeat against Shrewsbury.All the goals came in a frantic first half, with Jordan Shipley and Tom Bayliss giving Shrewsbury a commanding lead after only five minutes.Sam Smith reduced the deficit four minutes later, with Kelvin Ehibhatio...Full Story »

BEN CHILWELL defended his dress sense as ferociously as he does the Chelsea goal. The left-back drew light-hearted stick from England pal Jack Grealish this week after being pictured in an outlandish blue and white diamond print tank top — with nothing underneath. Ben Chilwell says he liked his attire, especially as it was in Chelsea colours Credit: Rex Arsenal's Martin Odegaard, as wel...Full Story »

Karim Benzema almost starred for Arsenal under Arsene Wenger instead of winning the Ballon d'Or at Real Madrid - and it's down to Luis Suarez's move to Barcelona Karim Benzema almost joined Arsenal (Image: Getty Images) French star Karim Benzema was set to move to Arsenal, but Luis Suarez's move to Barcelona stopped the deal. Benzema was one of the football icons to move to the Middle East ov...Full Story »

Kylian Mbappe stepped off the bench to convert a penalty as Paris St Germain won 2-0 at Nantes to extend their lead at the top of Ligue 1 to 14 points.Mbappe, who told PSG on Friday of his intention to leave in the summer when his contract expires, struck his 21st league goal of the season from the spot after Lucas Hernandez had given his side a second-half lead.Amid mounting speculation th...Full Story »

Man City, Liverpool, Arsenal & Barca in race to sign €50m Sesko Premier League giants Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal along with Barcelona are reportedly ready to fight for €50 million-rated Benjamin Sesko. Blow for Bayern as Boey is ruled out Bayern Munich have been dealt a severe blow as defender Sacha Boey has torn his hamstring. Boey, a January signing from Gala...Full Story »

Benfica midfielder Joao Neves stopped short of promising to stay at the Portuguese club next summer amid reports of interest from Manchester United. Neves starring for Benfica Attracting interest from Man Utd Refuses to commit his future to Benfica WHAT HAPPENED? United are said to be considering a summer offer for the 19-year-old, who has developed into a star in the Primeira Liga over...Full Story »

A pulsating second half at Brisbane Road saw Leyton Orient edge Northampton 4-3 thanks to a late brace from substitute Ruel Sotiriou.Orient had led on three occasions only for the Cobblers to level but they had no answer to Sotiriou’s late strike deep into added time.Ollie O’Neill notched his first goal since his January transfer from Fulham on 35 minutes only for Marc Leonard to res...Full Story »

Karim Benzema reportedly stormed out of Al-Ittihad's training after he refused to train alone as feud with Marcelo Gallardo continues to simmer. WHAT HAPPENED?According to Marca, the former Real Madrid striker continues to be at loggerheads with Gallardo and chose to ignore the manager's directive to train alone. His action did not go down well with the Al-Ittihad boss and he has chosen to ex...Full Story »

Manchester United have been linked with moves for Michael Olise, Benjamin Sesko and Joshua Zirkzee ahead of the 2024 summer transfer window. Manchester United could look to sign Michael Olise, Benjamin Sesko, and Joshua Zirkzee during the 2024 summer transfer window, as talkSPORT reporter Alex Crook hints that Sir Jim Ratcliffe could target “young and up-and-coming players” at Old...Full Story »

St Johnstone opened up daylight over Ross County in the battle to avoid relegation from the cinch cinch Premiership after a 1-0 win in Dingwall.The Staggies had looked bright, getting into the final third only to see a lack of quality when it mattered most cost them.The same could not be said for St Johnstone, who had fewer chances but crucially made one of them count through Benjamin Kimpioka i...Full Story »

Fifa have granted the French side's appeal and the Hammers have now submitted the necessary information. Said Benrahma will join Lyon after his transfer was delayed due to an admin error Benrahma is expected to seal his transfer in the next few hours. The Algerian winger was set to sign for his new club on deadline day - only for the deal to seemingly collapse at the last minute. Lyon had do...Full Story »

Karim Benzema will finish the season at Al Ittihad despite the 2022 Ballon d'Or winner wanting to leave Saudi Arabia this month, sources have confirmed to ESPN. As ESPN reported earlier in January, Benzema had been exploring his options in the transfer window after an underwhelming first six months in Jeddah. The former France international knew it was unlikely Al Ittihad would let him leave...Full Story »

Andre Onana is 'considering' his international future again due to barely playing for Cameroon at AFCON amid a feud with FA president Samuel Eto'o. WHAT HAPPENED?The goalkeeper played just once in his country's four games in the Africa Cup of Nations as they fell to Nigeria in the last 16 of the competition on Saturday. Now, the Daily Mail claims the 27-year-old's lack of game time and an ong...Full Story »