Is Jurgen Klopp really a candidate for Barcelona?I think Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp have handled matters relating to his departure really well and maturely. A lot of the time when a manager decides to leave there are issues behind the scenes, but in this case it's a very nice and positive message from both Klopp and Liverpool in terms of their honesty and how they went about it – credit ...Full Story »

Karim Benzema could reunite with former Real Madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr before the January transfer window closes. WHAT HAPPENED?The French star has been linked with a move away from Al-Ittihad after it was reported that he is unhappy at the Saudi Pro League side. Now L’Équipe (via AS) reports that Benzema has spoken to a Riyadh-based club which fueled speculati...Full Story »

Blackburn boss Jon Dahl Tomasson is relishing the prospect of his side hosting his old club Newcastle after Rovers came from behind to beat Wrexham 4-1 at Ewood Park in the FA Cup fourth round.The League Two visitors were on for an upset when Andy Cannon put them in front in the 19th minute, bringing a huge roar from the 7,000-plus away fans in the ground.But Blackburn responded in ruthless fash...Full Story »

Barcelona are expected to have an official offer for Djurgardens midfielder Lucas Bergvall accepted next week, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Catalan club, still reeling from Xavi Hernandez's confirmation that he will be stepping down as manager at the end of the season, has reportedly settled on a €7 million fixed fee for the 17-year-old, with €3m in potential add-ons. Even tho...Full Story »

The Dutchman has already discussed opportunities to strengthen the squad with the club's management – particularly in the backline – in the next window. The Red Devils remain keen on Jean-Clair Todibo and talks are ongoing with the Nice star's entourage with a view to striking an agreement on personal terms, sources close to the situation have informed CaughtOffside. That said, t...Full Story »

The 33-year-old has been without a club since leaving Old Trafford in June. David de Gea is in talks with Al-Shabab Newcastle, Real Betis, Al-Nassr and Bayern Munich were allegedly among the clubs interested in signing him last year. However, De Gea is now on the verge of a return to football. According to the Daily Mail, the Spaniard is in talks to join Al-Shabab. The Saudi Pro League side...Full Story »

The 50-year-old German boss has found himself under-pressure this term. Thomas Tuchel has revealed his desire to manager in Spain He guided the club to the Bundesliga title last season after taking charge in March but Bayern currently trail leaders Bayer Leverkusen by two points. Tuchel has been criticised by some of Bayern’s former legendary players over his transfer signings and only ...Full Story »

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic had long been a reported target for Man United during his Lazio days but a move never materialised but it wasn't for a lack of trying, according to an ex-director of the Serie A side The 28-year-old made a surprising move to Al Hilal last year for a reported fee of £34million (Image: Getty Images) Lazio's former sporting director sensationally claimed Manchester Un...Full Story »

Forward-planning Jose Mourinho held talks with a Saudi club well before his Roma sacking as intrigue grows over the former Manchester United boss' next destination Jose Mourinho has reportedly held talks about managing in Saudi Arabia (Image: Agostino Gemito/IPA Sport/ipa-agency.net/REX/Shutterstock) Jose Mourinho held surprise talks with a second-tier Saudi side well before his Roma sacking, ...Full Story »

MK Dons made it back-to-back home wins as they edged a 2-1 League Two victory over Gillingham at Stadium MK.A cagey game saw MJ Williams find a breakthrough after 79 minutes before Alex Gilbey thumped in a second.Gills debutant Josh Walker pulled one back late on but it was not enough to avert a first league loss in five.MK Dons dominated possession in the early stages but struggled to create ch...Full Story »

Philippe Clement was proud of his Rangers side after they battled tough conditions to grind out a 1-0 cinch Premiership win over St Mirren.The Gers boss described the 3-0 victory over Hibernian at Easter Road on Wednesday as a great advert for Scottish football but he was less enamoured by the game in blustery Paisley.The Light Blues’ in-form striker Cyriel Dessers scored the only goal of ...Full Story »

Coventry boss Mark Robins described Sheffield Wednesday fans who booed Kasey Palmer during his side’s FA Cup tie at Hillsborough as “idiots” and “absolute clowns”.Djeidi Gassama’s late equaliser salvaged Wednesday a fourth-round replay after Danish midfielder Victor Torp had marked his Coventry debut with a stunning first-half opener.Gassama denied the Sky Blu...Full Story »

Philippe Clement is happy to have a selection headache after Rangers closed the gap on cinch Premiership leaders Celtic with a commanding 3-0 win over Hibernian.Defender Ridvan Yilmaz and midfielder Todd Cantwell gave the visitors a two-goal interval lead at Easter Road with substitute Cyriel Dessers adding a third in the second half to leave the Light Blues five points behind their Old Firm riv...Full Story »

DR Congo progressed to the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stages and Tanzania bowed out after a 0-0 draw between the teams in Korhogo.The second half saw Brentford’s Yoane Wissa denied by Tanzania goalkeeper Aishi Manula and send a further shot over as DR Congo drew a third game out of three in Group F.Sebastien Desabre’s side finish second in the pool behind Morocco and will face Eg...Full Story »

FOOTIE star Phil Foden's mum was nicked for assault and told police: "I'm like an animal when I've been drinking." Claire Rowlands, 44, also admitted "I was a bit of a bitch" after she raged at officers during a vodka and tequila-fuelled girls' weekend. She kicked off after bouncers ejected her for a fracas sparked by her "party trick" of flicking off a man's cap, a court heard. Rowlands ha...Full Story »

Phillips to leave City West Ham to take him on loan with no obligation to buy Juventus beaten to the punch WHAT HAPPENED?The Athletic reports that the Hammers have agreed a deal with City to sign Phillips on a short-term deal for the remainder of the season. The England international has been limited to just 31 appearances since signing for the club from Leeds in 2022 for a fee of £4...Full Story »

MANCHESTER United lead the race to sign Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee despite interest from rivals Arsenal. The Red Devils are the only club to have held transfer talks with the former Bayern Munich star. Manchester United lead the race to sign Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee Credit: Rex Zirkzee, 22, rose through the youth system at Bayern Munich but struggled to make the breakthrough at seni...Full Story »

MASON GREENWOOD is edging ever closer to a summer switch to Barcelona, SunSport understands. The Spanish giants have been monitoring the former Manchester United star all season. Mason Greenwood is edging close to a move to Barcelona Credit: Getty And they now hope to tie up a deal soon to make him a Barcelona player in June. Greenwood, 22, who is currently starring for Getafe on loan, has t...Full Story »

Exeter boss Gary Caldwell claimed Bristol Rovers fans inadvertently boosted his side by booing their own team during the Grecians’ 1-0 victory at Memorial Stadium that eased the Devon club’s relegation worries.Teenage striker Sonny Cox’s close-range finish in the 12th minute after Brentford loanee Matt Cox spilled Jack Aitchison’s 20-yard shot put Exeter on course for a f...Full Story »

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough was frustrated to see his side gift struggling Sutton an early goal in a 1-1 draw that cost them the chance to go second.Lewis Brunt’s loose pass in the box allowed Lee Angol to smash Sutton ahead in the eighth minute, the Stags needing a 35th-minute equaliser from George Maris to take a share of the spoils in a game largely ruined by the winds of Storm Jocelyn....Full Story »