Kylian Mbappe's future has been one of the most spoken-about topics of this summer transfer window, but the French media insist the player is likely to spend 2021/22 at Paris Saint-Germain. The Frenchman's contract at the Parc des Princes ends at the end of the season and he will then be able to leave the club on a free transfer, so Real Madrid had been linked with making a move for the forwa...Full Story »

DONNY VAN DE BEEK has undergone a radical change in nutrition and gym work over the summer to get in tip-top shape for Manchester United. The Dutchman, 24, endured a desperately disappointing first season in England, starting only four Premier League games for his new club. Donny van de Beek has come back to pre-season looking buffCredit: Getty The Dutchman has put in some hard work in the gy...Full Story »

JAMES MADDISON and girlfriend Kennedy Alexa are celebrating the birth of their first child Leo Cruz. The Leicester midfielder, 24, welcomed his son in an Instagram post, sharing a snap of Leo who was born on Saturday. James Maddison celebrated the birth of his first child on Instagram Maddison wrote: "Leo Cruz Maddison 31/07/21. Welcome to the world son. I love you with all my heart. Kennedy ...Full Story »

Juventus are set to win the race for Santos striker Kaio Jorge. Gazzetta dello Sport says Jorge is expected in Turin this week for a medical and to complete his transfer. Juve will immediately pay €1.5m and add a similar amount at the end of next season, whilst Santos will get five per cent of a future re-sale. The young striker has scored 17 goals in 80 appearances with Santos and is...Full Story »

Head coach Jack Ross admitted Hibernian fans had played a “massive part” in their 3-2 victory over Motherwell in a game that encapsulated what football had been missing last season.Hibs had 1,810 fans in a crowd of 5,240 at Fir Park and the atmosphere spurred both sets of players on to produce a thrilling cinch Premiership opener.Motherwell twice led through headed goals from Kevin V...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED stars Bruno Fernandes and David De Gea were spotted enjoying a fancy Italian lunch on Saturday afternoon. The Red Devils were meant to play Preston in a pre-season friendly but it was cancelled after a coronavirus outbreak in the United camp. Bruno Fernandes, Juan Mata and David De Gea captured leaving Cibo Mata and De Gea could both struggle for a starting place this season...Full Story »

Ajax academy player Noah Gesser has died at the age of 16 following a car crash, the club announced on Saturday. Gesser was in the car with his brother, who also died in the incident. Ajax confirmed the first team will hold a minute's silence before their preseason friendly with RB Leipzig on Saturday, while Jong Ajax -- the club's second side -- will do likewise ahead of their match with FC...Full Story »

MARCO VERRATTI kissed and cuddled his model wife Jessica Aidi on their honeymoon. The loved-up couple enjoyed a steamy trip to the beach as they could not keep their hands off each other. Marco Verratti cuddles his wife Jessica AidiCredit: BackGrid The loved-up couple get up close and personalCredit: BackGrid The Italy and Paris Saint-Germain star married the French model in a glamorous cere...Full Story »

Hibernian head coach Jack Ross hailed the performance of Josh Campbell after the 21-year-old starred in a Europa Conference League win over Santa Coloma.The attacking player delivered some teasing balls from the right as Hibs dominated the first half in Andorra and his shot bounced off the post before Daniel Mackay knocked home the winning goal in a 2-1 victory.Campbell came in for his first Hib...Full Story »

The 29-year-old has been recovering in his native Denmark after suffering a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020 last month. Denmark international Christian Eriksen is set to return to Inter Milan next week less than two months after his horror collapse Credit: Reuters He has recently been spotted walking in the streets of Copenhagen with his family after he was fitted with an Implantable Cardioverte...Full Story »

Chelsea are in talks with Sevilla over a swap deal for Jules Kounde. The Frenchman is willing to join Chelsea but Sevilla are holding out for the right price. Goal says the Blues have offered to include Kurt Zouma in any potential deal. 22-year-old Kounde is also a target for Manchester United, but they could move on after signing Raphael Varane from Real Madrid. Kounde starred in Andalusi...Full Story »

Ronaldinho is confident Lionel Messi will be staying with Barcelona. The No.10 has reached an agreement to renew his contract at Barcelona, although the club are yet to announce it. The situation has a lot of Barcelona supporters concerned and even Messi's former teammate Ronaldinho is eagerly awaiting the news that he has signed a new deal at the club. "Messi has to stay," Ronaldinho told ...Full Story »

Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk looks set to make his return to action this week after nine months out with a serious knee injury. The Holland captain has been out since undergoing surgery on the anterior cruciate ligament in his right leg after a clash with Jordan Pickford in October's Merseyside derby. Van Dijk has sat out the first three training games at the club's camp in Austria but...Full Story »

GERMAN footballer Max Kruse proposed to his girlfriend after setting up the winner in his country's victory over Saudi Arabia at Tokyo 2020. The Union Berlin striker, 33, delivered the 75th minute corner which Felix Uduokhai powered home with a thumping header to hand Stefan Kuntz's side a 3-2 victory, their first of this Olympic Games. Max Kruse proposed to his girlfriend Dilan during his pos...Full Story »

Georginio Wijnaldum has opened up about the reasons for his departure from Liverpool this summer and said he didn't "feel loved and appreciated" by some at the club. Wijnaldum, 30, joined Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer after his contract at Anfield expired following five years with the Premier League club. The midfielder played a key role in helping Liverpool win the 2019 Champions Lea...Full Story »

A MUM pranked her husband by replacing him with Jack Grealish in their wedding photos. Mairead Stevens, 37, is happily married to hubby Lee, 42. Jack Grealish found his way into Mairead's wedding photos But after watching Euro 2020, the mum-of-two developed a 'small crush' on Aston Villa and England star Grealish. To entertain fellow TikTok users, Mairead decided to print out some pictures o...Full Story »

Manchester City will not be held to ransom by Tottenham when it comes to signing Harry Kane. The Premier League champions have made the England captain their No.1 transfer target this summer and want him to replace club legend Sergio Aguero. But Etihad bosses have made it clear to Spurs chairman Daniel Levy that a fee of around £160m is out of the question. Reports claim this is the figu...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard has told ESPN it was "never a possibility" that he would leave his job as Rangers manager to take charge of Everton, but admits he was not surprised by Rafael Benitez's decision to move to Goodison Park following Carlo Ancelotti's departure for Real Madrid. Former Liverpool captain Gerrard will go head-to-head with Ancelotti at Ibrox on Sunday as Real travel to Glasgow to face Ra...Full Story »

Players from Bedale FC — famed for their novelty outfits — line up in their transparent kits for Prostate Cancer UK. Bedale FC kicks off the 2021 season with the unveiling of their new strip Credit: The Sun The North Yorkshire club's kit is the first see-through one in the world Credit: The Sun Giant white arrows on the shorts and shirt point to their manhood, with a message sayin...Full Story »

Chelsea pursue Bettinelli as third-choice goalkeeperChelsea are pursuing Fulham goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli to provide cover to Edouard Mendy and Kepa Arrizabalaga, writes The Telegraph. Bettinelli, 29, spent last season on loan at Middlesbrough. PSG seek discount £43m Pogba deal (Daily Mail)They're reportedly already in talks with the midfielder's agent Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola...Full Story »