Matt Bloomfield admits his Wycombe players suffered a significant “reality check” after weeks of pre-season work went up in smoke against Exeter.Two goals in the first five minutes fired Gary Caldwell’s red-hot Grecians to a comfortable 3-0 opening day victory as Jack Aitchison, captain Will Aimson and James Scott all netted at Adams Park.Bloomfield says that left his players &...Full Story »

Dundee marked their return to the cinch Premiership by coming from behind to salvage a 1-1 draw against Motherwell at Dens Park.Theo Bair, who signed for the Steelmen earlier this week, enjoyed a dream debut as he opened the scoring at the end of the first half.The hosts drew level after the break through midfielder Lyall Cameron with both sides ultimately having to settle for a share of the spo...Full Story »

Substitute Joe Quigley scored a dramatic late winner to spare Chesterfield’s blushes as the Vanarama National League promotion hopefuls came from behind to beat Dorking 4-3.Paul Cook’s Spireites – who finished third last season – got their new campaign up and running as Ryan Colclough hammered home the opener in the 23rd minute.Yet semi-professional Dorking were soon leve...Full Story »

Harry Phipps scored with a last-gasp header to salvage Dagenham a point from a 1-1 draw at Altrincham in the Vanarama National League.Dagenham’s Myles Weston hit the goal frame in the 24th minute and Altrincham came close to opening the scoring deep into first-half stoppage time as Chris Conn-Clarke’s shot was deflected out for a corner.Conn-Clarke came knocking again in the last 20 ...Full Story »

A dramatic added-time equaliser from debutant Kusini Yengi saw Portsmouth grab a 1-1 draw against Bristol Rovers at Fratton Park.Luke Thomas had put Rovers ahead in the first half and it appeared they were heading for an opening day victory in League One before Yengi’s late strike.The enthusiastic welcome the players received was not matched by either side in the opening period, with const...Full Story »

Charlie Wyke scored a brace as Wigan edged a 2-1 League One win at promotion favourites Derby as the new season got under way.Wyke scored in each half, either side of Craig Forsyth’s equaliser for Derby early in the second half.The hosts created plenty of chances in the opening 30 minutes but Sam Tickle made good saves from James Collins and Nathaniel Mendez-Laing.Sonny Bradley headed wide...Full Story »

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 »

A report from the Independent claims that Arsenal have had a look at the talented young Frenchman and it remains to be seen whether they follow up with a concrete proposal to sign in. The 22-year-old has been a key player for OGC Nice this past season and he contributed to two goals and eight assists across all competitions. Thuram has all the attributes to develop into a complete central midf...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 »