AC Milan director Paolo Maldini has, on Sunday, provided a fresh insight into the future of a key member of the club’s frontline. The player in question? Rafael Leao. Wide-man Leao, of course, saw his name take its place centre stage in the media headlines late in the summer transfer window. This came as the Portuguese international was identified as a key target on the part of the powe...Full Story »

Giovinco wants Toronto return Sebastian Giovinco has expressed a desire to return to Toronto FC. The attacker hit back at rumours claiming he is set to retire by writing on Instagram that he is eager to get back to Canada to play in the MLS side. Arsenal not interested in Vlahovic Arsenal are not plotting a move for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, journalist Fabrizio Romano says. The attac...Full Story »

Chelsea have joined Liverpool in the race to sign AC Milan midfielder Ismael Bennacer. Bennacer had been linked with a move to Liverpool in recent weeks, with Jurgen Klopp looking to solve his ageing midfield issue, according to Sports Mediaset (via 90min). The Algerian midfielder has already spent a short amount of time in England with Arsenal, but he failed to make a league appearance for th...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher hailed Argyle’s belief after they came from behind to beat Ipswich 2-1 and move top of League One.Bali Mumba and Morgan Whittaker scored with edge of the box shots after former Argyle striker Freddie Ladapo had given Town a first-half lead.In stoppage time Ipswich goalkeeper Christian Walton’s header from a corner was finger-tipped on to the crossbar b...Full Story »

Victoria Beckham has gushed over her husband David Beckham as she hailed him a "stud" as she posted an old photo of him to her Instagram story with a sweet message Victoria Beckham has posted a gushing tribute to her husband David, calling him a “stud” and celebrating him “being on the scene” for 30 years. Or in other words, the 30th anniversary of his Manchester United...Full Story »

RB LEIPZIG are reportedly plotting a move for Dinamo Zagreb’s Josip Sutalo as a replacement for Chelsea target Josko Gvardiol. Gvardiol, 20, was reportedly the subject of a £77million bid from the Blues late in the transfer window. RB Leipzig are chasing Josip Sutalo as a replacement for his fellow Croatian Then-boss Thomas Tuchel wanted to secure Gvardiol’s signature ahead o...Full Story »

Jack Grealish could be England's new Paul Gascoigne, according to Shaun Wright-Phillips Manchester City star Jack Grealish can be England's main man in Qatar, says Shaun Wright-Phillips. Pep Guardiola splashed the cash to draft in the playmaker last summer and City handed over a whopping £100 million to secure his services from Aston Villa. The 27-year-old had to cope with Guardiola's ro...Full Story »

Manchester United will trigger a 12-month option on Marcus Rashford’s contract before Christmas if they fail to agree a new five-year deal with the England striker. There is concern at Old Trafford about Rashford’s future, as he’s out of contract at the end of the season. Talks are ongoing on a new deal, but no agreement has been struck yet. And United are aware that megabucks...Full Story »

Scotland manager Steve Clarke praised his side for showing the patience and composure to overturn a half-time deficit and defeat Republic of Ireland 2-1.The Scots – playing their second game in 72 hours – trailed at the break to John Egan’s opener at a packed-out Hampden.But Jack Hendry’s second-half header and a late Ryan Christie penalty – following Alan Browne&rs...Full Story »

Scotland are one point away from promotion to League A in the Nations League following a hard-fought 2-1 comeback win over Republic of Ireland at Hampden Park.Irish skipper John Egan dampened Scottish optimism in the 18th minute when he fired the visitors ahead following a corner.However, Jack Hendry levelled with a header four minutes after the restart as Steve Clarke’s side at last ...Full Story »

Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough revealed he took a private moment to breath a huge sigh of relief after watching his side come from behind to beat Kosovo 2-1 and end their long winless run in the Nations League.Josh Magennis headed in a stoppage-time winner after Gavin Whyte’s 82nd-minute equaliser had cancelled out a goal from Kosovo captain Vedat Muriqi just before the hour.When ...Full Story »

Josh Magennis headed in the winner in stoppage time as Northern Ireland came from behind to finally end their Nations League hoodoo with a 2-1 victory over Kosovo at Windsor Park.Ten minutes after substitute Gavin Whyte had given Northern Ireland hope with the equaliser, the Cardiff winger sent in the cross for Magennis to power home a much-needed winner for Northern Ireland and their manager Ia...Full Story »

Jim Bentley backed his Rochdale side to get better and stronger after they claimed their first Sky Bet League Two victory of the season with a 1-0 win at managerless Colchester.Devante Rodney bagged Dale’s winner in the 23rd minute, converting from the spot after Colchester goalkeeper Kieran O’Hara had dropped Liam Kelly’s free-kick in the box and then fouled Tyrese Sinclair.Ro...Full Story »

Pete Wild says Barrow’s first home defeat of the season in Sky Bet League Two against leaders Leyton Orient is nothing more than a bump in the road.The high-flying Bluebirds dominated the early stages in their top-of-the-table clash but goals from Paul Smyth and Idris El Mizouni stretched the visitors’ unbeaten start to 10 games.Barrow finished the 2-0 defeat with 10 men after Josh K...Full Story »

Marcus Dackers’ penalty earned 10-man Southend a 1-0 victory at Wealdstone in the National League.Teenager Dackers had the best chance of the first half with a header from a corner that struck the bar.Collin Andeng-Ndi denied Dom Hutchinson as Wealdstone pressed early in the second half but it was Southend who scored the only goal in the 62nd minute, Dackers converting after Olufela Olomol...Full Story »

Goals either side of half-time saw Woking to a 2-0 victory over Solihull Moors.James Daly opened the scoring after 28 minutes, firing home from a deep cross to the far post.The Cardinals’ second came nine minutes after the restart when Kyran Lofthouse pounced on a pass and fired home.A lively spell from Andrew Dallas threatened to deny the hosts a clean sheet, but he could not put the fini...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers’ winless run stretched to eight games in all competitions as Accrington sealed a 1-0 victory at the Memorial Stadium.Joe Pritchard headed home a near-post corner from a Sean McConville delivery after 54 minutes to earn the visitors a second away win of the season in League One.The former Bolton attacking midfielder had set up the chance, pinching possession off Paul Coutts a...Full Story »

Notts County moved third in the National League with a 3-1 win at York, where Macaulay Langstaff scored twice against his former club.The Magpies, who suffered a first defeat of the campaign at Dorking last weekend, took an early lead when Portuguese midfielder Quevin Castro crashed in a long-range free-kick.The Minstermen were level in the 35th minute as summer signing Fraser Kerr slotted in hi...Full Story »

Carlisle pegged back struggling Newport late on to claim a 1-1 draw at Rodney Parade.Nathan Moriah-Welsh showed tenacity to ride a tackle and flick the ball over Carlisle goalkeeper Tomas Holy to break the deadlock for the Exiles after half an hour.It was only the second time this season the Welsh side have scored the first goal of the match, but they could not hold on for a much-needed victory ...Full Story »

Northampton came from a goal down to beat Stockport 2-1 and make it four Sky Bet League Two wins in a row.Fraser Horsfall netted against his old club to give the visitors a half-time lead but Sam Hoskins scored his 11th of the season before Harvey Lintott’s first professional goal grabbed all three points for the home side.Stockport started brightly and they were rewarded on 12 minutes whe...Full Story »