Devante Cole scored a hat-trick as Barnsley started life under Neill Collins in sensational fashion with a 7-0 thrashing of lacklustre Port Vale at Oakwell.Liam Kitching, Jon Russell and Andrew Dallas were on also on target while Dan Jones netted an own goal as last season’s League One play-off finalists, now managed by Collins following Michael Duff’s departure to Swansea, ran riot....Full Story »

Jack Evans scored on his debut as Halifax beat Bromley 2-0 in the National League.Evans’ strike early in the second half was added to by Millenic Alli as last season’s FA Trophy winners started their campaign in style.Bromley, who reached the play-offs last term, were denied a first-half opener when home goalkeeper Sam Johnson parried Adam Marriott’s shot and then brilliantly t...Full Story »

Jerry Yates’ late strike cancelled out fellow debutant Siriki Dembele’s first-half effort as Swansea drew 1-1 with Birmingham in their Sky Bet Championship opener.Fresh from his £2million transfer from Bournemouth, Dembele excited throughout – even earning praise on social media from new Blues co-owner Tom Brady, the great NFL quarterback – and netted in the 45th mi...Full Story »

Chelsea announced on Friday they had signed French international defender Axel Disasi from Monaco on a six-year contract for a reported fee of €45 million (£38.6 million). The 25-year-old, who has made 130 appearances in Ligue 1, has been capped four times and was part of France's squad at last year's World Cup. The Blues dipped into the market for a centre-back after Wesley Fofan...Full Story »

Liverpool have been watching Fluminense ace Andre Trindade for three years, it has been revealed. The Reds are in talks with Flu about a deal for the 22 year-old. O Globo says Liverpool have been watching Andre since 2020. The Reds first had scouts watch Andre in the Coipa Sao Paulo e Futebol Junior three years ago and have kept tabs ever since. Brazil football expert Tim Vickery stated th...Full Story »

Champions League-bereft Chelsea looks set to continue their ongoing summer directive under new boss Mauricio Pochettino after agreeing to personal terms with Brazilian starlet Deivid Washington ahead of a first submitted transfer bid. Per Fabrizio Romano citing reports in Brazilian outlet Globo, the Blues have put forth a €20m transfer package for the Itumbiara-born striker, with a deal...Full Story »

Barca's Cancelo move may be in trouble FC Barcelona's main goal is to reinforce the right-back position by bringing Joao Cancelo to the club but negotiations with Manchester City have fizzled so far. They will have to be cautious because clubs from Saudi Arabia are interested in the 29-year-old player as per Fichajes. Atalanta close to to hijacking Inter's Scamacca deal Atalanta are close...Full Story »

Louis Moult marked his Dundee United league debut with a goal and three assists as the Scottish Championship title favourites ran out thumping 4-0 winners in the season opener at Arbroath.United, relegated from the Premiership on the final day of last season, went ahead after nine minutes when Arbroath gave the ball away to former Preston and Motherwell forward Moult, who sent Glenn Middlet...Full Story »

The Red Devils have been keen on the Bayern Munich outcast with Erik ten Hag keeping a close eye on him all summer. Man Utd are still interested to sign Bayern Munich Leon Goretzka According to Florian Plettenberg, Man Utd "never lost their focus on Goretzka" who is "on the Premier League club's list". The 28-year-old has insisted he wants to remain at the Bundesliga champs despite interest f...Full Story »

However, CaughtOffside understands that Chelsea's board remain keen to negotiate Juventus' asking price for the Serbian striker down, while Romelu Lukaku moving to Juve as part of the deal remains an option on the table. Nicolas Jackson has started well for Chelsea in pre-season and has impressed Pochettino so far, though sources with a close understanding of the Blues' plans have informed Caug...Full Story »

Chelsea have agreed a fee in the region of £25 million ($31.7m) for Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, sources have told ESPN. Chelsea returned from their preseason tour to the United States on Thursday and Sanchez is expected to undergo a medical ahead in the coming days ahead of move all parties hope will be completed in time to start the Premier League season at Stamf...Full Story »

Manchester United are set to delay the announcement of Rasmus Hojlund's signing until the weekend. Atalanta have accepted an offer rising to €85m from United for Hojlund. The Dane arrived in Manchester on Tuesday night and has been undergoing his medical. However, The Sun says a fans meet-and-greet, along with club media commitments, have been canceled. It's suggested United are reth...Full Story »

Daichi Kamada close to joining Lazio Eintracht Frankfurt attacker Daichi Kamada is set to complete a move to Lazio, according to Matteo Moretto. The Japanese international's contract with Frankfurt expired last month and was heavily linked with a move to AC Milan but the player is now close to joining Lazio. Levi Colwill signs new six-year deal at Chelsea Chelsea defender Levi Colwill sign...Full Story »

Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain are in talks over the transfer of Ousmane Dembele after the forward requested the LaLiga champions to let him leave this summer, sources told ESPN. The French club's initial plan was to pay the €50 million ($54.9 million) in the player's buyout clause that expired Monday, but Dembele rejected that proposal and urged the clubs to negotiate a fee that would...Full Story »

Barcelona are preparing a final attempt to sign Manchester City's Joao Cancelo as they identify Ivan Fresneda as an alternative. Barcelona's last attempt to sign Cancelo Identify Fresneda as an alternative Will use part of Dembele's money to sign Cancelo WHAT HAPPENED? The Catalan giants who have been chasing Cancelo for a long time, will make a final attempt to sign him from Manchester ...Full Story »

England star Lauren James said her performance in the 6-1 World Cup romp over China was “what dreams are made of” as they advanced to the knockout stage.Playing in the number 10 role, the Chelsea player scored twice and produced three assists, while also having a goal disallowed, as the Lionesses finished top of Group D in style to set up a last-16 tie with Nigeria.James, who also sc...Full Story »

ANNA WOOLHOUSE left fans in awe after showing off a ripped physique. The Sky Sports presenter is commonly seen working on the broadcaster's coverage of boxing events. Anna Woolhouse showed off a ripped physique Credit: Instagram @woolyanna1 Her story showed off a swimming pool in Barcelona Credit: Instagram @woolyanna1 And the fitness fanatic gave fans her inside look of a holiday to Barcelo...Full Story »

The ex-footballer, 42, and his new bride exchanged their I do's in Rome over the weekend while their two kids watched on. The stunning wedding snap was shared by Sharon on Monday Credit: Instagram The lavish wedding took place at the Hotel La Vecchia Posta in Ladispoli, with Sharon taking to Instagram on Monday to share a glam snap. The picture showcased the beautiful moment the couple said I...Full Story »

Brazil midfielder Fabinho has joined Al-Ittihad from Liverpool on a three-year deal, the Saudi club announced on Monday. Financial details were not disclosed, but British media reported the Saudi Pro League champions paid £40 million ($51.33 million) for the 29-year-old. Al-Ittihad posted a video on messaging platform X, formerly known as Twitter, with the title "Tigers are permitted to...Full Story »

Luke Shaw has admitted Manchester United are 'desperate' to sign an 'out-and-out striker' this summer. WHAT HAPPENED? After the additions of Mason Mount and Andre Onana from Chelsea and Inter respectively, United are closing in on the signing of Rasmus Hojlund from Serie A side Atalanta for £60 million ($77m) plus add-ons and Shaw admitted that is a key position for the club to strengthe...Full Story »