Barcelona keeping tabs on Joao Felix (SPORT) Barcelona are tracking Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix - according to SPORT. The two clubs spoke about the 23-year-old's future during the negotiations that saw Memphis Depay join Atletico earlier in the transfer window. Felix extended his contract at Atleti through to 2027 before joining Chelsea on loan, but would be open to a permanent move ...Full Story »

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson was “choked” they had not been able to hold off Championship high-fliers Sheffield United after his side were denied a famous victory by an added-time equaliser.Paul Mullin’s 27th goal of the season four minutes from time had put the National League leaders within sight of the FA Cup fifth round only for John Egan to make it 3-3 deep into seven mi...Full Story »

National League leaders Wrexham were denied another FA Cup giant-killing as 10-man Championship high-flyers Sheffield United snatched a stoppage-time equaliser in an absorbing 3-3 draw.The famous old Racecourse ground has witnessed its fair share of shocks – with a picture of Mickey Thomas’ famous free-kick goal against Arsenal in the FA Cup in 1992 hanging on the wall of the Turf Ho...Full Story »

Aaron Mooy scored one goal and set up another as Celtic beat Dundee United 2-0 to restore their nine-point lead in the cinch Premiership.Jota headed home in the 51st minute after Mark Birighitti misjudged Mooy’s cross.The Australian then benefited from Kieran Freeman’s handball a few minutes later as Celtic were given a VAR-assisted penalty after earlier seeing an award withdrawn.It ...Full Story »

Lionel Messi has rejected PSG's contract extension Lionel Messi's future at PSG has been thrown into jeopardy after he reportedly experienced a "change of mentality". The World Cup hero, 35, was understood to have a verbal agreement with PSG chiefs for another 12-month stint at the Parc des Princes. However, according to Spanish journalist Gerard Romero, Messi has in fact rejected the offer fr...Full Story »

CRYSTAL PALACE will wait for targets Conor Gallagher and Aaron Wan-Bissaka — even if it means being patient until the summer. The Eagles have been quiet in this window with limited funds. But the club’s plan is to hold on until their ex-loan star Gallagher becomes available from Chelsea and AWB is squeezed out at Manchester United. Midfielder Gallagher, 22, and right-back Wan-Bi...Full Story »

Arsenal have submitted a second bid to Brighton for their midfield star Moises Caicedo as Mikel Arteta pushes to sign the 21-year-old ahead of Chelsea. The new bid is reportedly a £60m fee plus £10m in add-ons, and according to the Daily Mail, Brighton are set to reject the offer as they hold tight for £80m. This is the Gunners’ second bid for the 21-year-old star this ...Full Story »

Tottenham assistant coach Cristian Stellini believes Son Heung-min thrived on the extra responsibility he was given in Harry Kane’s absence on Saturday night as his second-half brace powered Spurs to a 3-0 FA Cup win at Preston.Record-chasing Kane was kept in reserve on the bench after suffering with illness in the days since he moved level with Spurs great Jimmy Greaves on 266 goals for t...Full Story »

Nigel Pearson highlighted the potential of youngsters Sam Bell and Alex Scott after their goals sent ragged West Brom spinning out of the FA Cup.Promoted to the starting line-up in place of £9 million Bournemouth signing Antoine Semenyo, Bell opened the scoring with a sweet right-footed curler after the visitors failed to clear a 12th-minute corner.Scott doubled the lead after 28 minutes, ...Full Story »

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough was relieved to see his side end their poor home run with a 4-1 demolition of Doncaster in League Two.But he admitted the score probably flattered his side as they recorded their first win in four matches.The Stags had won only once in their previous seven home games but an early own goal from Tom Anderson and strikes from Alfie Kilgour, Lucas Akins and Will Swan secu...Full Story »

Manager Johnnie Jackson challenged Harry Pell to become a regular goalscorer after his header secured AFC Wimbledon a 1-0 home victory over Stockport.The midfielder was on the receiving end of a Huseyin Biler cross and powered home in the 49th minute to swing a back-and-forth game the hosts’ way.It was just his third goal of the season and Jackson has urged Pell to gamble more often and ge...Full Story »

Darrell Clarke described Port Vale’s performance in their goalless draw at Cheltenham as “dominant” despite their inability to find a breakthrough.Vale were looking to bounce back from their heartbreaking midweek defeat at Derby, when they led 1-0 until the 87th minute only to concede two late goals.Substitute Rory Holden’s header against the bar in the second half was th...Full Story »

Derek Adams was a happy man after seeing his Morecambe side maintain their magnificent home form with a 5-1 victory over Bristol Rovers.Four second-half goals helped the clinical Shrimps to a fourth successive home win and moved them out of the Sky Bet League One relegation spots.Adams said: “It was a fabulous performance and to score five goals against a side like Bristol Rovers, with the...Full Story »

A relieved Mark Robins praised Kasey Palmer after the ex-Huddersfield loanee scored against his former side as Coventry ran out 2-0 winners at the CBS Arena.The Chelsea academy product spent 18 months on loan in West Yorkshire, netting four goals in 28 league appearances before joining the Sky Blues from Bristol City last summer.Gustavo Hamer was also on the scoresheet for Robins’ side, wh...Full Story »

Tranmere manager Micky Mellon was delighted with the contribution of his new signings as Tranmere beat League Two leaders Leyton Orient at Prenton Park.A late own goal from O’s defender Omar Beckles was the difference in a hard-fought encounter with the home side deservedly taking all three points.Tranmere dominated for much of the game and could have taken the lead in the first half with ...Full Story »

Michael Carrick has revealed Middlesbrough are on the brink of signing Dan Barlaser from Rotherham – and the head coach cannot wait to begin working with the midfielder.Barlaser was an interested observer as he watched Boro’s 2-0 win over Watford from a seat in the directors’ box at the Riverside.Middlesbrough have agreed a deal with Rotherham that will see Barlaser return to h...Full Story »

Darren Ferguson breathed a huge sigh of relief after his triumphant return to Peterborough continued with a 2-1 home win over Portsmouth.Ferguson toasted a second successive victory thanks to a first-half brace from Jonson Clarke-Harris.The League One leading scorer tapped in an 18th-minute opener and smashed home a penalty just before the break as the hosts took command.Posh were then guilty of...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday boss Darren Moore had no complaints following his side’s 1-1 draw at home to fellow League One side Fleetwood in the FA Cup fourth round.Promise Omochere gave Fleetwood the lead early in the second half but Josh Earl’s own goal, under pressure from Mallik Wilks, secured Wednesday a replay.Hillsborough’s last FA Cup tie saw Wednesday stun Newcastle in the thi...Full Story »

Motherwell manager Steven Hammell was left baffled over why referee John Beaton was not asked to review a penalty claim for his side during their 1-0 defeat by St Mirren in Paisley.Ricki Lamie was left on the ground after Charles Dunne wrapped his arms around the Motherwell defender’s neck but video assistant Grant Irvine did not believe the incident was worthy of a second look from Beaton...Full Story »

Gary Caldwell showered praise on the “brilliant” Jevani Brown after his double led Exeter to a 2-0 win at MK Dons.Brown netted in each half as the Grecians recorded a first ever victory at Stadium MK, adding a composed 67th-minute finish to his penalty nine minutes before the break.The striker missed a gilt-edged opportunity in City’s defeat at Portsmouth last week and Caldwell...Full Story »