Arsenal have done their due diligence over Ndicka signing As he builds a team capable of competing in the Premier League and in Europe, Mikel Arteta continues to look to strengthen his squad. The next piece of the puzzle that he is trying to arrange is cover for Gabriel at centre-back and Frankfurt's Evan Ndicka - who is out of contract at the end of the season - has been earmarked as the man...Full Story »

West Ham eased into the last 16 of the Europa Conference League after Manuel Lanzini’s penalty secured a 1-0 win over Silkeborg.Already guaranteed a place in the knock-out stages, the Hammers needed just a point to be sure of topping Group B and avoiding a two-legged play-off in February.But they maintained their perfect record in Europe this season with a seventh win from their seven matc...Full Story »

Aristote Nsiala could return to Scott Brown’s Fleetwood squad after making good progress in training.The defender has not featured for the Cod Army since their 1-1 draw with Portsmouth earlier this month, but has looked sharp in full-contact sessions.Harvey Macadam, meanwhile, looks likely to miss another match though the midfielder has also participated in training sessions this week.Prom...Full Story »

Derby have been hit with a double injury blow before Saturday’s League One match at home to Bristol Rovers.James Chester has been ruled out for up to two months with the calf problem which forced him off during Tuesday’s goalless draw against Exeter.Curtis Davies is also heading for the treatment room with news that he needs keyhole surgery on his knee, ruling him out for a month.Tom...Full Story »

Burnley will make a late call on midfielder Josh Cullen ahead of Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Reading.The Republic of Ireland international missed Tuesday night’s 1-0 win over Norwich due to a knock.Jack Cork will definitely be sidelined for the Clarets as he is suspended after collecting his fifth booking of the season against the Canaries.Summer signing Scott Twine, w...Full Story »

Ben Gibson is a doubt for Norwich ahead of their clash with Stoke.The centre-half missed out against Burnley midweek with a knee issue and could be sidelined again.Left-back Dimitris Giannoulis will also be assessed after missing the Clarets clash with sore ribs.Sam McCallum may line-up again after making his first start since returning from a foot injury.Will Smallbone is pushing to feature for...Full Story »

Hartlepool’s selection woes ahead of the League Two game with Grimsby have been compounded by an illness bug sweeping the camp.Boss Keith Curle has refused to give names of people affected but he is already low on numbers.Jamie Sterry (calf) and Rollin Menayese (ankle) are definitely out while Mark Shelton (calf), Mouhamed Niang (hamstring) and Tom Crawford are all doubts.Striker Jack Hami...Full Story »

Bristol City will be without Tomas Kalas and Kal Naismith for the visit of Swansea on Saturday.Defender Naismith has been out since the start of the month with a calf injury and though Kalas is nearing a return from a long-term knee injury, neither will be available to face the Swans.Boss Nigel Pearson confirmed there are “one or two” players suffering from illness heading into the w...Full Story »

Luton will be without the suspended Gabriel Osho for the visit of Sunderland on Saturday.The 24-year-old defender was given a straight red card in their 4-0 defeat to Watford last weekend and will serve the first of a three-match ban.Fred Onyedinma continues to be a doubt for Nathan Jones’ side.Defender Reece Burke remains sidelined with a long-term injury.Sunderland could welcome striker ...Full Story »

Ben Hinchliffe could continue in goal for Stockport against Sutton after replacing the injured Vit Jaros.Hinchcliffe came on for Jaros in the 38th minute of Saturday’s win over Salford and then started against Carlisle on Tuesday with the Czech ruled out.Midfielder Callum Camps serves the final game of a three-match ban for his recent red card against Grimsby.Defender Ryan Rydel returned t...Full Story »

Tranmere have no fresh injury worries for the visit of Carlisle.But boss Micky Mellon still finds himself without a quintet of players.Paul Lewis, Joel Mumbongo, Charlie Jolley, Luke Robinson and Tom Davies all remain sidelined.Rovers are looking for a return to winning ways after two successive league draws.Carlisle are without suspended duo Jordan Gibson and Ryan Edmondson.Gibson was booked fo...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Bayern going 2-0 up against Europa League-bound Barcelona after Robert Lewandowski forced his way out of the club   Thursday football   Welcome Barca to Europa and there are many more   WHICH RESULT SURPRISED YOU THE MOST?   Haaland   What are you expecting from Unai Emery who returns to Premier League   ...Full Story »

ERLING HAALAND has been hasty to shine in the Prem and tasty in front of goal - but is too pasty for some in the swimming pool. The Norwegian has made every other striker look pale by comparison - until Manchester City posted these snaps of a team recovery session. The paleness of Erling Haaland's toned physique drew teasing commentsCredit: Getty Etihad stars went through a recovery session a...Full Story »

LORIS KARIUS has seen his off-field career hit the heights after flying to Milan to visit TV beauty Diletta Leotta. The ex-Liverpool keeper's playing future crashed and burned after being blamed for two Real Madrid goals in the 2018 Champions League final. Loris Karius was spotted in Milan, Italy, visiting Diletta LeottaCredit: The Mega Agency Leotta is a TV presenter for DAZN But - as SunSp...Full Story »

MAURO ICARDI has sacked estranged wife Wanda Nara as his agent after she demanded £870,000 for his Galatasaray loan, reports claim. The Argentina striker is said to have rejected the model's request for an arrangement fee of one million euros over his summer move. Wanda Nara reportedly faces a fight over the sum she wants for her husband Mauro Icardi's loan move to GalatasarayCredit: Inst...Full Story »

Arsenal and Chelsea transfer target Yeremi Pino will be available for just £25m. Despite being just 20 years old, Pino is a regular in the Villarreal side. The young winger played a pivotal role in their impressive Champions League run last season, and has already made six appearances for his country. His performances have turned the heads of some of the biggest clubs in Europe, as they...Full Story »

Barcelona have stepped up their search for a Sergio Busquets replacement with the objective of signing a new midfielder in January, sources have confirmed to ESPN. Barca, as previously revealed by ESPN, sounded out deals for Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi and Wolverhampton Wanderers' Ruben Neves in the summer as possible options in case Frenkie de Jong moved to the Premier League. But De Jon...Full Story »

Barcelona have been eliminated from the Champions League after Inter beat Viktoria Plzen to ensure they join Bayern Munich in the round of 16. · Barca stuck in third place after Inter win· Catalans drop into Europa League· Upset financially devastating for BarcaWHAT HAPPENED? An Edin Dzeko double and goals from Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Romelu Lukaku saw Inter beat the Czech team ...Full Story »

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte was angry at the decision by VAR to rule out Harry Kane’s stoppage-time strike against Sporting Lisbon and accused the technology of being dishonest against his team.Kane fired home in the fifth minute of added time to spark wild celebrations with the hosts believing the effort had sent them through to the last 16 of the Champions League.Dutch official Pol van ...Full Story »

Rangers’ sobering Champions League campaign continued on its downward trajectory with a 3-0 defeat to Napoli in the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.A 7-1 loss by Liverpool at Ibrox in their last Group A outing had shocked the Light Blues and their fans and it looked ominous when striker Giovanni Simeone scored twice in the first 16 minutes for the dominant home side.The second half was ...Full Story »