The Saints are preparing for life in the Championship after their relegation was confirmed with defeat to Fulham last weekend. Southampton are close to appointing Russell Martin Credit: Getty Ruben Selles remains in interim charge and the Spaniard is reportedly still yet to be officially informed that he will depart at the end of the season. But Southampton have lined up his replacement - Swa...Full Story »

Real Madrid won't offer Diaz as part of Bellingham dealReal Madrid will not offer Brahim Diaz to Borussia Dortmund as part of the deal to sign Jude Bellingham from the German side. It was claimed Madrid could offer players to Dortmund to help lower the asking price for Bellingham, but Fichajes says the AC Milan loanee will not be proposed to the Bundesliga club.Tottenham plot shock move for C...Full Story »

Barnsley boss Michael Duff is relishing a League One play-off final showdown against local rivals Sheffield Wednesday after seeing his side prove the naysayers wrong to book a trip to Wembley.The Tykes will face their South Yorkshire neighbours for a place in the Championship on May 29 after overcoming Bolton in their semi-final.Having drawn the first leg 1-1, Barnsley secured a 2-1 aggregate vi...Full Story »

Cifuentes agent drops big Rangers hint LAFC midfielder Jose Cifuentes has been linked with a move to Scotland in recent days, with his agent Stefan Jarrin revealing in a recent LinkedIn post that he'd visited the Glasgow club. That has fuelled talk that Cifuentes, the 24-year-old Ecuadorian international is close to signing a contract with the Ibrox club. Arsenal linked with Xavi Simons ...Full Story »

MAURICIO POCHETTINO’S return to the dugout will be at Manchester United instead of Chelsea when he manages the World XI at Soccer Aid. Pochettino is set to start work officially at Chelsea on July 1 but beforehand will take charge for the UNICEF charity match against England at Old Trafford on June 11. Mauricio Pochettino is set to make his managerial return at Old Trafford for Soccer Ai...Full Story »

Lionel Messi has reportedly seen the contract offer that he has on the table from Saudi Arabia raised to €500 million (£435m/$541m). Argentine about to hit free agency Linked with return to Camp Nou Record approach from the Middle East WHAT HAPPENED? The Argentine superstar is in the process of mulling over his options as he approaches the end of a two-year deal at Paris Saint...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday boss Darren Moore hailed the “best moment” of his managerial career as his side overturned a four-goal deficit to win 5-1 after extra time at Hillsborough and earn a 5-3 win on penalties against Peterborough.The hosts made a lightning start and got two goals in the first 25 minutes courtesy of Michael Smith penalty and Lee Gregory.Reece James made it three and pul...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday pulled off a stunning comeback to book their place in the Sky Bet League One play-off final with a 5-3 win on penalties after overturning a four-goal first-leg deficit to win 5-1 after extra time.Hillsborough needed early goals to set this tie alight and got two in the first 25 minutes courtesy of a Michael Smith penalty and Lee Gregory, although Peterborough had chances thro...Full Story »

Arsenal are eyeing Manchester City fullback Joao Cancelo. Cancelo joined Bayern Munich on-loan in January with a £60m permanent option. But Bayern will be sending the Portugal defender back to City at the end of the season. Cancelo will remain available and the Telegraph says the Gunners are keen. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is seeking a new fullback addition and Cancelo fits the bill. ...Full Story »

Journalist Ben Jacobs thinks that Tottenham have a bit more of a chance at signing James Maddison over Newcastle this summer.With Leicester in serious danger of relegation this season, plenty of teams will be taking a look at some of their players this season, in particular Maddison. The 26-year old has ten goals and nine assists in all competitions this season for the Foxes and according to ...Full Story »

AC Milan AC Milan director Paolo Maldini: "Rafael Leao will sign a new deal very soon, it's 100% guaranteed. Final details will be completed in some days." Leao has already signed a new deal valid until June 2028. Arsenal Granit Xhaka is set to leave Arsenal at the end of the season. There will be no negotiations over a new deal as both parties plan to part ways in June. Bayer Leverkusen a...Full Story »

Sadio Mane reportedly wants to stay at Bayern Munich despite his nightmare first season, which included a bust-up with team-mate Leroy Sane. WHAT HAPPENED? Mane has been linked away from Bayern, with Chelsea, Manchester United and Newcastle said to hold an interest in securing his signature, but Fabrizio Romano reports that the Senegal international wants to stay at the club. Signed from Live...Full Story »

Though it's yet to be confirmed, there's an expectation that Lionel Messi will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season when his contract finishes, and that could, potentially, have implications for Arsenal. The Argentinian has enjoyed a superb season for club and country so far. A World Cup winner after many, many years of trying, Messi already has 19 goals and 19 assists in the 20...Full Story »

Romelu Lukaku could stay at Chelsea under Mauricio Pochettino following his loan at Inter, with the incoming coach open to working with him. WHAT HAPPENED? Lukaku has seen his Inter side reach the Champions League final, by beating AC Milan, and talks will take place between Chelsea and the player after the game, per The Telegraph. Pochettino's appointment at Stamford Bridge is imminent and h...Full Story »

Kevin De Bruyne and Thibaut Courtois have had a turbulent relationship down the years - with the international teammates involved in a love triangle with Caroline Lijnen, who cheated on De Bruyne Kevin De Bruyne scored against Thibaut Courtois again in the Champions League (Image: OSCAR DEL POZO/AFP via Getty Images) Kevin De Bruyne loves a goal against Thibaut Courtois - that strike against C...Full Story »

Lawyer turned model Denise Rocha, 39, donned figure-hugging Man City and Arsenal kits to offer their supporters special discounted rates on her content Denise is giving away some snaps to Man City and Arsenal fans (Image: Jam Press/CO Press Office) A lawyer turned OnlyFans model is giving Manchester City and Arsenal fans an extra reason to celebrate, by offering them exclusive images. As the ...Full Story »

Carlo Ancelotti denied that there are any doubts about his future as Real Madrid coach after their 4-0 thrashing by Manchester City in Wednesday's Champions League semifinal second leg. Bernardo Silva scored twice in the first half to put City ahead at the Etihad Stadium, before Eder Militao's own goal and substitute Julian Alvarez's added-time strike made it 5-1 to City on aggregate. Madrid...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola says revenge for last season’s semi-final heartache fuelled treble-chasing Manchester City as they sealed a place in the Champions League final in style against Real Madrid.A June 10 clash with Inter Milan in Istanbul beckons after a spectacular display of skill, strength and nous at a rocking Etihad Stadium against the reigning champions on Wednesday.City drew 1-1 with Champ...Full Story »

Barcelona midfielder Pedri hopes they can re-sign Lionel Messi. Messi is a target for Barca as his PSG contract runs down. "I would like it, although it depends on Barcelona and Leo. For me, I hope he comes back," said Pedri. Pedri also recalled one of his first encounters with Messi when he trained with the first team. "The first day, they were playing the Champions League in Lisbon and t...Full Story »

Chelsea fans Romelu Lukaku back at Stamford Bridge next season Chelsea fans are demanding the club bring Romelu Lukaku back to Stamford Bridge in the summer following his impressive cameo against AC Milan. The big Belgian set up Lautaro Martinez's winner after coming on as a second half substitute in Inter Milan's 1-0 win over their neighbours, securing a 3-0 aggregate victory overall. Lukaku...Full Story »