Norwich manager Dean Smith paid tribute to in-form striker Josh Sargent after his double secured a 2-0 win over Millwall at Carrow Road.The 22-year-old American, who also struck against Huddersfield in midweek, settled a keenly-contested Championship clash with two well-taken goals after the break as the Canaries moved up to fifth in the table.“I am really pleased for Josh because he came ...Full Story »

Fulham could hand debuts to summer arrivals Issa Diop and Bernd Leno for their west London derby at home to Brentford.Centre-back Diop joined from West Ham, with Germany international goalkeeper Leno signed from Arsenal, but the pair are yet to make their respective bows for the Whites.Manor Solomon is another new acquisition but is sidelined following knee surgery, with Joe Bryan (hand) and Har...Full Story »

St Johnstone will be without midfielder Cammy MacPherson for Saturday’s cinch Premiership visit of Aberdeen after he suffered a thigh tear against Rangers last weekend.Murray Davidson returns after a two-game suspension, while captain Liam Gordon – who has recovered from his recent injury lay-off – is pushing for a return to action after being an unused substitute in the last t...Full Story »

Colchester could bring Charlie Owens back into the squad for the visit of Leyton Orient on Saturday.The 24-year-old midfielder did not feature in the 1-0 win over Bradford on Tuesday but could return to the fold after boss Wayne Brown revealed plans to build up his fitness.Tom Eastman scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner in midweek and will most likely start again.The U’s will be looking...Full Story »

Motherwell could hand a debut to Stuart McKinstry when they take on Livingston in the cinch Premiership.The Leeds winger returned to his boyhood club on a season-long loan this week.Defender Ricki Lamie is back from suspension but Jake Carroll underwent surgery this week to repair a ruptured patellar tendon and fellow left-back Nathan McGinley remains a long-term absentee.Scott Pittman will beco...Full Story »

Crewe are unsure on the fitness of defender Rod McDonald as they prepare to face Northampton on Saturday.The 30-year-old has been dealing with a groin problem which has kept him out of Alex’s last two league games, and boss Alex Morris will check on McDonald’s fitness ahead of kick-off against his former club.Goalkeeper Dave Richards has not yet been involved this season but could re...Full Story »

Hibernian manager Lee Johnson must decide whether or not to play Marijan Cabraja in Saturday’s cinch Premiership match at home to Rangers following the death of the Croatian left-back’s father this week.Elias Melkersen is rated “50/50” after suffering a knock against Livingston last week, while Josh Campbell and Rocky Bushiri are both set to return after missing the defea...Full Story »

Midfielder Dylan Levitt is set to return to the Dundee United squad for the cinch Premiership game against St Mirren at Tannadice.The former Manchester United youngster returned to training following a knock while Logan Chalmers has recovered from a hamstring problem.Long-term absentee Peter Pawlett (Achilles) is still out.St Mirren defender Declan Gallagher is available again following a one-ga...Full Story »

Swansea will be without Joel Latibeaudiere for the Sky Bet Championship match against Luton as the defender is set for a spell on the sidelines after dislocating his shoulder.The defender was carried off on a stretcher following a heavy fall during the first half of Tuesday night’s draw against Millwall and is expected to be out for around four months.Jamie Paterson continues his own rehab...Full Story »

Bristol City midfielder Mark Sykes misses the Severnside derby against Cardiff on Sunday through suspension.Sykes was sent off in Tuesday’s 2-0 home win over Luton for a challenge on Luke Freeman, which sparked a melee between the two sets of players and ended with both clubs being charged by the Football Association.Kane Wilson would seem to be Sykes’ natural replacement for the Sky...Full Story »

Liverpool will sign Jude Bellingham for Borussia Dortmund as a direct replacement for Naby Keita. That's according to reports that claim that the Bundesliga-based Stourbridge teen sensation is set for Anfield, despite rumoured interest from the likes of Real Madrid. Bellingham has been linked with Liverpool since he moved to Germany. Jurgen Klopp has a midfield quandary, however. Contract ta...Full Story »

Manchester United have enquired about a loan move for Chelsea and United States forward Christian Pulisic, sources have told ESPN. United are scrambling for reinforcements after making their worst start to a Premier League season and faltering in their pursuit of several players, including Adrien Rabiot and Frenkie de Jong. Pulisic has emerged as a possible target after United contacted Chel...Full Story »

Agent Jano La Ferla is full of praise for AC Milan over their deal for Charles de Ketelaere. The attacker arrived in the summer from Club Brugge. La Ferla told MilanNews: "It is now a market in which we get out of the costs of a few years ago and take advantage of the cast-offs of the other teams until the last market day. De Ketelaere is a player who has so far impressed abroad and has attr...Full Story »

The experienced forward is only half-way through his four-year contract at Camp Nou but the club are reportedly looking to force him out early Barcelona have been told that they need to stop "bullying" Martin Braithwaite by the director of the Danish Players Association, Michael Sahl Hansen. The Blaugrana initially brought in former Middlesbrough forward Braithwaite from Leganes in February 2...Full Story »

Ronaldo has been offered around to Europe's biggest clubs by his superagent Jorge Mendes but no club seemingly wants the 37-year-old and the whole scenario has panned out rather embarrassingly for the Portugal international. It looked like Ronaldo was stuck at Old Trafford but there could now be a way out for the striker in the form of Borussia Dortmund. According to Ben Jacobs, Ronaldo is o...Full Story »

Hearts lost two soft goals in two minutes after taking the lead in Switzerland as they fell to a 2-1 defeat by Zurich.Lawrence Shankland gave Hearts the lead from the spot midway through the first half of the Europa League play-off first leg but the visitors were behind inside 12 minutes.Adrian Guerrero equalised after Hearts failed to deal with a simple long ball, and then Blerim Dzemaili capit...Full Story »

Winless Newport could hand a debut to Thierry Nevers during Saturday’s Sky Bet League Two clash with Tranmere.The winger has joined the Exiles on a season-long loan from Premier League club West Ham.Defender Declan Drysdale may be recalled by manager James Rowberry following suspension.Aaron Wildig and Robbie Willmott remain sidelined through injury, in addition to Offrande Zanzala.Tranmer...Full Story »

Carlos Mendes Gomes is set to be absent for Fleetwood’s Sky Bet League One fixture at home to Derby.The winger, on loan from Luton, faces a spell on the sidelines after being forced off with a tight hamstring in the first half of his debut in the midweek draw with Cheltenham.Joe Garner could make his first league start of the season in place of Spaniard Mendes Gomes after coming on to repl...Full Story »

Peterborough are waiting for the results of a scan on Joel Randall but the midfielder is likely to miss the visit of Lincoln.The 22-year-old fell awkwardly in training and injured his shoulder and collarbone which ruled him out of the midweek win over Sheffield Wednesday and he is not expected to return at the weekend.Fellow midfielder Kwame Poku could make his first appearance of the season aft...Full Story »

Exeter could be without Timothee Dieng for the League One visit of Cheltenham this weekend.The midfielder took a knock in Tuesday’s victory over Wycombe and missed training on Thursday.The Grecians will definitely be missing forward Jevani Brown, who is on international duty with Jamaica and will sit out two league matches as well as the second-round Carabao Cup clash with Gillingham.Exete...Full Story »