Barcelona boss Xavi is sceptical about how he’d fit Lionel Messi into his side in the event of any possible return, according to reports. The Argentina international left the Nou Camp for PSG back in the summer transfer window of 2021. However, despite the veteran being happy in Ligue 1, that hasn’t stopped speculation from rumbling on over a potential Hollywood homecoming… Me...Full Story »

Real Madrid are keeping tabs on Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus but a January move appears to be unlikely. Jesus only signed for Arsenal during the summer transfer window, making a move from Manchester City. The Brazilian has played a pivotal role in Arsenal’s early success this season, naturally turning the heads of clubs from around Europe. Jesus’ flair and work rate make him an ...Full Story »

Seattle Sounders sign Kitahara Seattle Sounders have signed midfielder Sota Kitahara from Tacoma Defiance, it has been confirmed. The 19-year-old has signed a contract that runs until 2024 but with options to extend to 2025 and 2026. Sporting CP plot January bid for Ronaldo Sporting CP will make a bid to sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United in January. Despite the Portuguese team's...Full Story »

BARCELONA will switch their sights to Bruno Guimaraes after admitting defeat in their bid to land Bernardo Silva. The Spaniards spent six months targeting Manchester City star Bernardo, and there were fears he would press for a move to the Nou Camp. Bruno Guimaraes has become a transfer target for Barcelona But Barca were priced out by City’s £80million valuation and Guimaraes now ...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel has spoken publicly for the first time about his sacking by Chelsea. Tuchel has claimed that his time at Chelsea 'came to an end too early' as he speaks on his exit for the first time. The 49-year-old was sacked following the Blues' defeat to Dinamo Zagreb in their Champions League group stage opener. Speaking to Sports Star, Tuchel broke his silence on his 'early' exit from Ch...Full Story »

Leeds boss Jesse Marsch hailed his side’s resolve and belief after their dramatic 2-1 win at Liverpool, adding that it had been “necessary to stop the bleeding”.The visitors took the lead in the fourth minute of a frenetic first half as they capitalised on a mix-up between Joe Gomez and Alisson Becker, with Rodrigo tapping in, before Mohamed Salah’s 14th-minute finish dre...Full Story »

Crysencio Summerville scored a late winner as Leeds registered their first victory in nine Premier League games with a dramatic 2-1 triumph at Liverpool to ease the pressure on boss Jesse Marsch.The visitors took the lead in the fourth minute of a frenetic first half as they capitalised on a mix-up between Joe Gomez and Alisson Becker, with Rodrigo tapping in, before Mohamed Salah’s 14th-m...Full Story »

Liam Manning described MK Dons’ 0-0 draw at Cheltenham as a step in the right direction.The Dons remained in the League One relegation zone after the stalemate with their fellow strugglers.But having started the month with five successive league defeats, the Dons have taken four points from the last two games and their head coach feels optimistic.Manning said: “In terms of quality an...Full Story »

Barnsley boss Michael Duff was satisfied with the 2-0 win against Forest Green Rovers but stressed that it was not an easy game, and the visitors should not be taken lightly.Devante Cole and Josh Martin scored the goals for the Tykes in a dominant display.But Duff was in no mood to get carried away. He said: “It was an okay performance. I don’t think it was brilliant. It was a good s...Full Story »

Norwich head coach Dean Smith spoke of his relief after watching his side beat Stoke 3-1 at Carrow Road to end a run of six Championship games without a win.Two goals from on-loan Aston Villa midfielder Aaron Ramsey and another from substitute Gabriel Sara secured a much-needed win for the hosts.The edginess in the crowd was palpable as the Canaries struggled in the first half, and Smith admitte...Full Story »

Mark Fotheringham has called for “calmness” after Huddersfield moved off the foot of the Sky Bet Championship table with victory over Millwall.The Terriers took the lead inside nine minutes when Yuta Nakayama’s miscued cross looped into the visitors’ net.Sorba Thomas struck the foot of the post and Jack Rudoni twice went close as the second-tier strugglers dominated the t...Full Story »

Matt Bloomfield felt his Colchester side deserved their point after the 1-1 draw with League Two automtaic-promotion hopefuls Stevenage.Colchester took a sixth-minute lead when Marley Marshall-Miranda lashed a superb shot into the top corner from Alex Newby’s short lay-off, after a patient attacking move by the hosts.But Stevenage equalised 11 minutes later through Danny Rose, who headed f...Full Story »

Patrick Vieira urged his Crystal Palace players to capitalise on their positive momentum after the Eagles sealed their third straight victory at Selhurst Park with a 1-0 win over Southampton.Odsonne Edouard slotted past Saints keeper Gavin Bazunu to break the deadlock late in the first half and it proved enough to hand the hosts all three points.Palace’s fourth win of the season was the fi...Full Story »

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte was relieved to see Rodrigo Bentancur’s stoppage-time winner count away to Bournemouth and admitted he feared a heart attack if they had another late goal disallowed.Spurs ended their three-game winless run with a dramatic 3-2 victory at the Vitality Stadium after second-half goals from Ryan Sessegnon, Ben Davies and Bentancur.Bentancur completed the visitors&r...Full Story »

New boss Danny Schofield hailed the efforts of goalkeeper Jonathan Mitchell after Doncaster ended their longest run without a clean sheet since 2016.Rovers had gone 12 games since their last shut-out before the visit of Gillingham to the Eco-Power Stadium, but Harrison Biggins’ 60th-minute header proved sufficient to secure a 1-0 win.The victory earned Schofield his first victory in charge...Full Story »

Walsall have the ability to keep reeling in the sides above them in the Sky Bet League Two promotion race, claimed first-team coach Mat Sadler after their 1-0 victory over Rochdale.Hayden White’s close-range finish, his first goal in almost five years, earned the Saddlers a fourth successive home league win as they climbed to 12th, four points off the play-offs.“We’ve started t...Full Story »

Michael Carrick never expected a honeymoon as Middlesbrough head coach but admitted he was “hurt” by a late 2-1 loss at Preston.The former Manchester United midfielder and caretaker boss looked set to claim a point from Boro’s visit to Preston before Jordan Storey headed home a sickening stoppage-time winner for the hosts.Chuba Akpom had given Carrick a perfect start, stooping ...Full Story »

Graham Potter refused to chuck Chelsea’s players “under the bus” as he took responsibility for a humiliating 4-1 Premier League thrashing on his return to former club Brighton.Blues boss Potter endured mocking taunts of “you’re getting sacked in the morning” from gleeful Seagulls supporters during a chastening afternoon at a raucous Amex Stadium.Rampant Albion...Full Story »

Dundee United head coach Liam Fox questioned the red card shown to Tony Watt during a 1-0 defeat by Motherwell after a VAR intervention consigned the striker to a miserable day against his former club.Watt was sent off following a challenge on Sean Goss in the centre circle five minutes before half-time despite referee John Beaton initially playing on.United were trailing to Sondre Solholm&rsquo...Full Story »

Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens admitted he was running out of superlatives to describe “little magic man” Paul Smyth after the forward’s brilliant goal earned victory over Salford.The League Two leaders completed their third win in eight days to extend their advantage at the top to three points and with a game in hand over nearest challengers Stevenage.The clash was decided ...Full Story »