Eriksen on brink of Bees moveChristian Eriksen is set to join Brentford on a short-term deal until the end of the season after completing the necessary medical checks, reports the Sun. The former Tottenham midfielder underwent stringent medical exams in order to be given permission to return to the Premier League seven months after he had a cardiac arrest playing for Denmark at Euro 2020. In...Full Story »

EVERTON are reportedly back in for the signature of Manchester United outcast Donny van de Beek. The Netherlands international is said to be ‘begging’ United officials to let him end his Old Trafford nightmare this month. Donny van de Beek is desperate to revive his faltering career Crystal Palace are offering him a route out with a last-gasp loan deal before the transfer window s...Full Story »

Delighted manager Nigel Clough hailed his record-breaking Mansfield side as they reeled off an eighth League Two win in a row as they beat Leyton Orient 2-0.That set a new club record for consecutive wins in the league and was a 14th win in 16 games in all competitions for the in-form Stags.“It’s remarkable at any level,” said Clough.“We had a great run in the Conference ...Full Story »

Sutton boss Matt Gray hailed his promotion-chasing side after their 2-0 win away to Carlisle.First-half goals from Isaac Olaofe and David Ajiboye secured a ninth straight game without defeat in all competitions.The South London club are one victory away from heading to Wembley in the Football League Trophy, whilst simultaneously trying to secure promotion to League One, and Gray said: “I&r...Full Story »

Stephen Crainey and Mark Bonner agreed that a point apiece from Fleetwood’s draw with Cambridge was fair reward from a drab 1-1 draw.In a poor spectacle played in swirling wind on a difficult playing surface, perhaps neither side did enough to warrant picking up three points, having carved open just a handful of openings between them.It was an own goal from Fleetwood’s Anthony Pilkin...Full Story »

Forest Green manager Rob Edwards was full of praise for his side’s team spirit after they thrashed Tranmere 4-0 to move 10 points clear of their second-placed opponents at the top of League Two.Prolific strikers Matty Stevens and Jamille Matt bagged typical poachers’ goals to put the visitors 2-0 up at half-time and the win was sealed thanks to superb finishes from Jordan Moore-Taylo...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton expressed growing pride in his team and club after an against-the-odds 1-0 victory over Walsall with 10 men.Aaron Collins won the game in the 90th minute, heading home from close range after Walsall goalkeeper Chris Rushworth had collided with Rovers substitute Harvey Saunders.Barton was particularly pleased with how his players coped after going a man down in the...Full Story »

In-form Mansfield set a new club record of eight successive league wins as they saw off Leyton Orient 2-0 in League Two.Saturday’s result made it 14 wins in 16 games in all competitions for Nigel Clough’s promotion-chasers.On a windy afternoon in a first half of few chances, the game erupted in the 44th minute when the Stags took the lead with a controversial opener.Rhys Oates lifted...Full Story »

Shawn McCoulsky scored a late equaliser as Maidenhead claimed a 1-1 National League draw away to high-flying Wrexham.The hosts were reduced to 10 men within the opening five minutes as Paul Mullin was shown a straight red card for a foul on Josh Smile.But they did not let the disadvantage hinder them as the Red Dragons broke the deadlock after 17 minutes as Aaron Hayden headed home following Ben...Full Story »

Exeter and 10-man Hartlepool fought out a goalless draw in a somewhat dour League Two encounter at St James Park.Hartlepool started well, forcing three early corners, while Timi Odusina went close with a fierce shot that was superbly tipped over the crossbar by Exeter goalkeeper Cameron Dawson.The home side’s best chance came when the ball deflected into the path of Padraig Amond, but he w...Full Story »

A dramatic stoppage-time equaliser from Emyr Huws earned nine-man Colchester an unlikely 1-1 draw against Swindon.Huws converted Owura Edwards’ corner at the far post to rescue a point for the hosts after Harry McKirdy’s goal had looked set to win it for the visitors.McKirdy had drilled wide for the visitors early on, while Luke Hannant’s header for Colchester was brilliantly s...Full Story »

Emil Riis Jakobsen secured a point for Preston with an equaliser deep into stoppage time but their play-off push was hit by a 2-2 draw with Bristol City.Ryan Lowe’s inconsistent side missed out on the chance to put renewed pressure on the top six with a disappointing performance as Jakobsen had to equalise twice to earn a share of the spoils.North End remain mid-table and are now eight poi...Full Story »

Paul Pogba is ready to sign a new contract with Manchester United and stay - if Ralf Rangnick does the same. The midfielder has been so impressed with the new Red Devils manager during a number of talks with him that he is ready to make u-turn rather than leave the club on a free in the summer, says The Sun. France World Cup winner Pogba is yet to play for Rangnick due to a thigh injury pick...Full Story »

Frank Lampard is set to be named Everton manager, GOAL can confirm. The former Chelsea boss has beaten Duncan Ferguson and Vitor Perreira to the job after a series of interviews on Friday in London. Lampard is expected to try and bring along members of his coaching staff from Chelsea as he returns to management one year after departing the Blues. The situation at EvertonEverton's managerial...Full Story »

Monaco demand at least €80m for Tchouameni (Marca)The France star is set to command a massive fee Monaco will demand at least €80 million (£67m/$89m) for star midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, according to Marca. The 22-year-old midfielder has drawn interest from some of Europe's biggest clubs, including Chelsea, Manchester United, PSG and Real Madrid. Tchouameni's contract r...Full Story »

Josh Hawkes could start for Tranmere in their top-of-the-table clash against Sky Bet League Two leaders Forest Green after returning to Prenton Park on a permanent deal.The midfielder, 22, spent the first half of the season on loan from Sunderland, before being recalled at the start of January, and has now signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Rovers.Midfielder Lee O’Connor has also m...Full Story »

Preston are assessing Sean Maguire ahead of Saturday’s Championship clash with Bristol City at Deepdale.The Republic of Ireland forward is being checked after sustaining an ankle injury.It remains to be seen if there is any involvement for defender Josh Earl, who was not in the matchday squad for Wednesday’s 2-0 win at West Brom but has returned to training following an ankle problem...Full Story »

CRISTIANO RONALDO teased fans on Instagram with a sweaty post from Dubai. The Portuguese superstar is currently out in the Middle East as Manchester United enjoy their mid-season break. Cristiano Ronaldo shared a sweaty selfie with fansCredit: Instagram Ronaldo, 36, took time out to take a picture with Formula 1 bad boy Nikita Mazepin. But he is primarily there to keep working on his body. ...Full Story »

Manchester United are scared that midfielder Jesse Lingard will shine elsewhere, should they agree to sell him before this January's transfer deadline. That's according to a recent report from the Mirror, who claims the Red Devils are postponing a deal due to selfish reasons. The midfielder, who has been out of favour with the club for several seasons, has emerged as a late target for newly ...Full Story »

Manchester United are actively discussing handing the permanent job to Ralf Rangnick. The German took charge on an interim basis in early December following the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a month earlier and has since steadied the ship at Old Trafford. United have played eight league games under his tenure, winning five and drawing twice, while during that period he has also guided them...Full Story »