Shrewsbury’s Aiden O’Brien and Julien Dacosta look set to miss out once again in Saturday’s FA Cup first-round tie at home to York.Forward O’Brien and defender Dacosta were both absent from the matchday squad for the 1-1 Sky Bet League One draw at Portsmouth last weekend after sustaining injuries, and were set for scans.Definite absentees are Daniel Udoh and George Nurse ...Full Story »

Diego Costa apologised for the headbutt which got him sent off in stoppage time of Wolves’ 1-1 draw at Brentford.The veteran striker was shown a straight red card by referee Bobby Madley after VAR spotted him clash with Bees defender Ben Mee on the edge of the area.Costa will now serve a three-match ban, meaning he will not feature again for struggling Wolves until after the World Cup.Care...Full Story »

Diego Costa was sent off for a headbutt in stoppage time as Wolves battled to a 1-1 draw at Brentford.A Ruben Neves cracker had secured a point for Wolves after Ben Mee had given the Bees the lead in west London.But veteran striker Costa took exception to being marked by Mee in stoppage time and was shown a straight red card by referee Bobby Madley.Madley, officiating in the Premier League for t...Full Story »

Douglas Luiz is available for Aston Villa against Brentford after he had a claim of wrongful dismissal upheld.The midfielder was sent off for violent conduct during Thursday night’s 3-0 defeat at Fulham – after which manager Steven Gerrard was sacked – but will not serve a suspension.Boubacar Kamara and Lucas Digne are still out injured.Brentford midfielder Christian Norgaard h...Full Story »

Following his return to Stamford Bridge, Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Diego Costa responded to a message from former Chelsea teammate Cesar Azpilicueta. Costa’s return to his former club was his first appearance for Wolves, as caretaker manager Steve Davis chose him to lead from the front – and only his second game for his new club. The striker played almost an hour but failed...Full Story »

Walsall boss Michael Flynn could hand striker Douglas James-Taylor another chance to impress in the Sky Bet League Two match against AFC Wimbledon.James-Taylor was given a first start since arriving on loan from Stoke in the victory over Northampton on Tuesday night, which ended the Saddlers’ 12-match winless run.Flynn made four changes against the Cobblers, with defender Hayden White, mid...Full Story »

Zaniolo set to sign new Roma deal Nicolo Zaniolo is set to sign a new contract at Roma - according to Calciomercato. The 23-year-old has been linked with a number of clubs, including Juventus and Tottenham, with his current contract due to expire in 2024. He is now poised to re-commit to Roma on an improved €4m per year deal that will see him stay at the club through to 2027. Sampd...Full Story »

Arsenal to return for Douglas Luiz (Fichajes) Arsenal will return for deadline day transfer target Douglas Luiz, claims Fichajes. Rumoured to be in for the Aston Villa midfielder late in the summer window, the Gunners are now said to be plotting a January move. Luiz, 24, is a fringe contender for Brazil's World Cup squad. Herrerin joins Valencia Valencia announced they have signed goalkee...Full Story »

DOUGLAS LUIZ has leapt to the defence of his girlfriend after a "disrespectful" post was made towards her. Luiz, 24, is dating Aston Villa women's star Alisha Lehmann and took issue with a remark her. Douglas Luiz leapt to the defence of his footballer girlfriend on social media The post in question saw Lehmann celebrate a goal with Brazilian journalist Milton Neves saying: "Without returning...Full Story »

Wolves’ new signing Diego Costa could be involved against champions Manchester City in the Premier League.The former Chelsea striker joined on a free transfer until the end of the season after Sasa Kalajdzic suffered a serious knee injury that could keep him out for six months.Fellow forward Raul Jimenez will miss out as he continues to struggle for fitness.City will give a fitness test to...Full Story »

Wolves have snapped up Diego Costa to ease their striker crisis. The former Chelsea striker has signed a deal until the end of the season having been a free agent. Wolves had to appeal for a work permit after the 33-year-old did not automatically qualify and his initial application was rejected. He told the club's official site: "It's a first-class club with very good players who know how t...Full Story »

Aston Villa ace Douglas Luiz hopes to hear from Arsenal in the January transfer window. Football Insider says Luiz has told friends he is open to joining the Gunners. Villa have held talks with the midfielder over a new deal but have yet to reach a breakthrough. The Brazil international's deal expires at the end of the campaign and he can discuss a pre-contract agreement with clubs overseas...Full Story »

Veteran Spanish striker Diego Costa is set to be announced as a Wolves player this week. The centre-forward, who is now 33, is a two-time Premier League winner with Chelsea. He has also spent time at Atletico Madrid in his playing heyday. Costa has not played since leaving Atletico Miniero in Brazil in January. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that he has completed his Wolves medica...Full Story »

Bruno Lage will discover today whether the desperate SOS he sent to the former 33-year-old Chelsea and Atletico Madrid striker can be answered. Wolves are trying to sign ex-Chelsea striker Costa Credit: AFP Or whether Costa's application will be rejected on the grounds of his age and lack of recent international appearances for Spain. Lage targeted the veteran striker, who won two league titl...Full Story »

Chelsea considered Sheffield United midfielderChelsea were among the Premier League clubs that expressed an interest in signing Sander Berge on loan from Sheffield United before deadline day. According to the Sheffield Star, the Blues contacted United over a possible deal for Berge after his prospective move to Club Brugge fell apart. Lucas could leave Spurs on a freeLucas Moura is said to b...Full Story »

Arsenal could make a move for Danilo in January after missing out on Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz. With Mohamed Elneny suffering an injury towards the end of the transfer window, signing a new midfielder may have been a late priority for Arsenal this summer. However, as the window slammed shut, Arsenal failed to bring in a new midfielder, but they did make a late attempt to sign Aston V...Full Story »

Arsenal are considering a £20m offer for Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz, according to Sky Sports. Villa manager Steven Gerrard says Luiz's future is out of his grasp. The Brazilian's contract expires next summer, but Villa will reject any deadline bid.Full Story »

Amad set for another loan Manchester United starlet Amad Diallo is closing in on a loan move to League One Sunderland, according to Craig Hope. Amad has struggled for game time since arriving at Old Trafford and spent time last season at Rangers. Leverkusen close in on Gosens signing Bayer Leverkusen are close to signing Robin Gosens from Inter, according to Fabrizio Romano. The German is...Full Story »

Rayo Vallecano have clinched an agreement with former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa. It marks a return for the veteran, who played for Rayo on-loan early in his career with Atletico. Marca says the signing of Costa was carried out by President Raul Martin Presa, much like last year's addition of Radamel Falcao, which wasn't met with approval by other club officials. Costa ...Full Story »

Costa Rica beat New Zealand 1-0 in the World Cup play-off final Former Arsenal man Joel Campbell helped Costa Rica book their place at November's World Cup in Qatar as they beat New Zealand 1-0 in their closely-contested high-stakes play-off. Ticos have appeared at three of the last four tournaments having previously featured in Germany (2006), Brazil (2014) and Russia (2018). Now they have mo...Full Story »