Jadon Sancho will be involved for Manchester United against Leeds but Raphael Varane has not completed his move in time for the Premier League clash. The United boss says he is “still missing a few players through injury and Covid”, with Jesse Lingard absent for last weekend’s friendly against Everton after testing positive. Dean Henderson has been feeling the after effects...Full Story »

Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo will decide whether Harry Kane will be involved against Manchester City after Saturday’s training session.Kane only joined in group training on Friday following his late return from holiday as he tries to force through a move to Sunday’s opponents.New signing Cristian Romero will be assessed after his injury while Japhet Tanganga is fit after coming...Full Story »

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits he is loving his first-team depth ahead of the new Premier League season. Klopp selected two different teams for the back-to-back friendlies against Athletic Bilbao and Osasuna earlier this week. And the German admits having selection problems sends a "good message" to his players. He told the club's website: "It does, it does. It sends a good message a...Full Story »

There have been a few constants in the football world over the last decade; the endless influx of cash into the sport, Arsenal leaving its fans bewildered at every turn, and Borussia Dortmund losing its best players to bigger fish. In this instance, Erling Haaland is set to be the latest in an impressive line of players that have left Signal Iduna Park for greener pastures. That is hardly a s...Full Story »

Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman believes the club must "close the book" on the Lionel Messi era after their talisman left to join Ligue 1 side Paris Saint-Germain. Messi, 34, signed a two-year deal with an option for a third year with Mauricio Pochettino's side on Tuesday, and Koeman said it had been a difficult journey for all involved, as the Argentina superstar moved on from the club he jo...Full Story »

RB Salzburg tracking MLS starlet RB Salzburg are keeping a close eye on Kevin Paredes, reports MLS Multiplex. Salzburg signed fellow MLS product Brenden Aaronson last year, and now the Austrian club is keeping a close eye on the D.C. United youngster. The 18-year-old midfielder has two goals in 12 appearances this season. Di Maria: I don't think Mbappe could find a better team Angel Di Ma...Full Story »

Swansea boss Russell Martin could be tempted to name an unchanged side when his team resume Sky Bet Championship action against Sheffield United.Martin made five changes for the Carabao Cup win at Reading, after seeing the Swans make a losing start to their league campaign at Blackburn.Brandon Cooper, Daniel Williams, Yan Dhanda, Joel Piroe and Morgan Whittaker all came in and impressed in the 3...Full Story »

Hull will be without Mallik Wilks for the visit of QPR.Last season’s top scorer suffered a calf injury at Preston last weekend and joins George Honeyman on the sidelines.But City are boosted by the returns of Randell Williams, Ryan Longman, Tommy Mayer and Sean McLoughlin after Covid-19 issues.Callum Elder is also back in contention following an ankle injury.QPR will check on Charlie Austi...Full Story »

Mansfield were assessing Harry Charsley and Elliott Hewitt ahead of Saturday’s Sky Bet League Two home clash with Newport.Midfielder Charsley and defender Hewitt have both been sidelined by thigh problems.Forwards Oliver Hawkins and Danny Johnson may return to the starting XI after each scoring in last weekend’s 2-1 win over Bristol Rovers, then coming out of the side for the 3-0 Car...Full Story »

The goalkeeper, 30, joined his team-mates for a meal at The Ivy restaurant on Tuesday evening ahead of the new season. David De Gea's Aston Martin was clamped on Tuesday evening Credit: Eamonn and James Clarke A notice declared the supercar an 'untaxed vehicle' Credit: Eamonn and James Clarke De Gea was forced to catch a taxi home from the upmarket venue Credit: Eamonn and James Clarke But...Full Story »

Though it’s been a long drawn out process for one reason or another, Raphael Varane is now just a few hours away from becoming a new Manchester United player. The elegant centre-back has been patiently waiting for his quarantine period to finish, but it’s been reported by Fabrizio Romano that he has now completed both parts of his medical and is likely to be confirmed as a Red Dev...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED star Marcus Rashford has posted his first post-surgery photo after an operation on his shoulder. The England star needed pain-killing injections throughout the Euro 2020 campaign, and decided the only option was to go under the knife. Man Utd and England star Marcus Rashford is rehabilitating after having shoulder surgery Rashford is not expected to be back in action for his...Full Story »

David De Gea has no plans to leave Manchester United. The Spaniard saw his goalkeeping spot under threat last season following the return of Dean Henderson from a two-year loan spell with Sheffield United. But on the night of his 10-year anniversary with the club, De Gea insists he still has plenty more to achieve at Old Trafford. "It's been a lot of years at the club and a great source of ...Full Story »

Manchester United have no intention of selling forward Anthony Martial during this summer's transfer window. The 25-year-old had been linked with a move to Inter Milan but is believed to be part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's plans for the new season. Martial made 48 appearances for United last season, scoring 23 goals as they finished second in the Premier League and reached the Europa League fi...Full Story »

Manchester City have announced that John Stones has renewed his contract with the club in a deal which will expire in 2026. The defender's previous contract was set to expire at the end of next season but the Citizens have now secured his long-term future at the club. Stones, 27, arrived at the Etihad in Pep Guardiola's first season and has since played 168 games, winning everything there is...Full Story »

Delighted Stoke boss Michael O’Neill praised his side as they eased to a 2-1 victory over Fleetwood in the EFL Cup.Northern Irishman O’Neill was pleased with his team’s dominant display as goals from new signing Sam Surridge, his second goal in as many games, and a bullet header from skipper Harry Souttar did the damage for the Potters.“There were a lot of good things and...Full Story »

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough was disappointed to see mistakes prove so costly after his side had played so well against Championship side Preston in a 3-0 Carabao Cup exit.Scott Sinclair netted a brace and substitute Emil Riis added the other.But Clough said: “I actually thought we played better than Saturday at times tonight – it was just that final ball.“But I was bitterly dis...Full Story »

Accrington manager John Coleman was pleased both his frontmen netted as his team got by Rotherham 2-1 with a late winner in the EFL Cup.The visitors were the better side throughout the first half and deservedly led when Dion Charles fired into the bottom corner clinically.Rotherham improved after a lacklustre first half and got level thanks to Kieran Sadlier, who picked his spot perfectly with a...Full Story »

Rhian Brewster finally broke his Sheffield United duck as the Blades advanced to the second round of the Carabao Cup following a 1-0 victory over Carlisle.Brewster’s first goal for the club since his transfer from Liverpool last summer separated the two teams, giving Slavisa Jokanovic his first win as manager.Billy Sharp had an early effort blocked and Kacper Lopata saw his towering header...Full Story »

Championship side Preston knocked Mansfield out of the Carabao Cup in the first round for the second year in a row after a hard-earned 3-0 victory at the One Call Stadium.Preston were lucky to be ahead at the break. But two goals in 11 second-half minutes killed the League Two side off.Mansfield enjoyed the better chances of an open first half but went behind to a goal in the first added minute ...Full Story »