Newly promoted Bournemouth will be without summer signings Ryan Fredericks and Joe Rothwell for Saturday’s Premier League opener against Aston Villa but Marcus Tavernier could make his debut.Defender Fredericks and midfielder Rothwell have been ruled out by manager Scott Parker after sustaining calf and quad injuries respectively during pre-season.Midfielder Tavernier is pushing for inclus...Full Story »

Oxford are again set to be without striker Sam Baldock for the Sky Bet League One visit of Cambridge.Baldock is currently battling a thigh injury and was not involved in last weekend’s season opener against his former club Derby.Yanic Wildschut remains absent because of a serious hamstring problem, but Oxford manager Karl Robinson could hand a first start of the campaign to Alex Rodriguez....Full Story »

Nick Pope and Sven Botman could make Premier League debuts for Newcastle as they open their new campaign against promoted Nottingham Forest.Former Burnley keeper Pope and defender Botman, signed from Lille, have joined the club this summer, while full-back Matt Targett has completed a permanent switch from Aston Villa after a successful loan spell.Right-back Javier Manquillo is back in training ...Full Story »

New Forest Green Rovers signing Connor Wickham is expected to be in the selection mix against Sky Bet League One opponents Ipswich.Wickham would face one of his former clubs, while fellow new arrival Sean Robertson could also be involved.Robertson has arrived at the New Lawn from Crystal Palace, agreeing a permanent contract.Midfielder Armani Little, meanwhile, is a doubt, while Harry Boyes and ...Full Story »

Manuel Benson could make his Burnley debut against Sky Bet Championship opponents Luton after signing a four-year deal with the Clarets.Burnley boss Vincent Kompany has made Benson, a Belgium Under-21 international, the club’s 10th summer signing.Kompany must now decide whether or not to include the 25-year-old on Saturday as Burnley look to build on their opening 1-0 victory over Huddersf...Full Story »

Arsenal are reportedly after another central midfielder this summer, but Mikel Arteta was convinced that Lucas Torreira was not that player. The 26-year-old started well at Arsenal after arriving from Sampdoria in 2018. The Uruguayan put in some impressive performances, adding some aggression to the midfield at the Emirates. Since things have been on the slide at Arsenal. In fact, he has spe...Full Story »

The Portugal international has become the fifth new arrival at Parc des Princes of the summer transfer window Lille midfielder Renato Sanches has completed a permanent transfer to Paris Saint-Germain. The 24-year-old moves to Parc des Princes after three impressive years at Stade Pierre Mauroy, where he landed a Ligue 1 winners' medal in 2020-21. Sanches looks set to replace Georginio Wijnal...Full Story »

The right-back, 23, is under contract at Liverpool until 2025. Barcelona are planning to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold next summer Credit: Getty But that has not deterred Barcelona's interest with the Spanish giants planning a transfer for the defender next summer, report Futbol Total. Barcelona are reportedly set to bid £67million for the England star who has a market value of £94m a...Full Story »

The two clubs were unable to reach a final agreement, with the Blues able to extend the defender's stay in west London Chelsea have announced a contract extension for defender Cesar Azpilicueta. The deal keeps the Barcelona target at Stamford Bridge until 2024. GOAL previously confirmed that the Blaugrana had given up on sealing a transfer for the veteran. The Spanish giants initially made A...Full Story »

Jack Ross described it as a privilege to be Dundee United’s manager on the night they produced one of their finest European results in recent decades.A second-half goal from Glenn Middleton gave the Tayside club a stirring 1-0 victory over Dutch side AZ Alkmaar in the first leg of their Europa Conference League third qualifying round tie on Thursday.It was Ross’s first home game in c...Full Story »

Bolton will again be without midfielders Josh Sheehan and Lloyd Isgrove for the Sky Bet League One match against Wycombe.Wales duo Sheehan (ACL) and Isgrove (hamstring) are closing in on returns and are expected to feature in the B team’s first Central League fixture later this month.Defender Eoin Toal continues to manage an ankle injury, so is not yet in line to make his debut following a...Full Story »

Shrewsbury will be hoping Aiden O’Brien is fit enough to start their Sky Bet League One clash against Accrington.O’Brien was restricted to a substitute appearance in last week’s goalless draw against Morecambe as he nursed a hip issue.The Shrews will definitely be without winger Elliott Bennett, who continues to recover from a long-term ankle problem.Bennett was due to have an ...Full Story »

Tottenham will be without new signing Richarlison for their Premier League opener at home to Southampton on Saturday.The Brazilian must wait to make his Spurs debut after he was last month handed a one-match suspension for an incident with former club Everton where he threw a smoke flare into the stands after it was hurled onto the pitch.Boss Antonio Conte is also without Oliver Skipp (heel) and...Full Story »

George Hall and Ryan Stirk could make their first appearances of the season as Birmingham prepare to welcome Huddersfield to St Andrews on Friday night.The young midfield pairing missed the goalless draw with Luton in their season opener but the club have confirmed that they are now both available for selection.Fellow midfielder Krystian Bielik remains sidelined and is still a couple of weeks aw...Full Story »

Norwich will be without Grant Hanley for the Sky Bet Championship encounter against Wigan at Carrow Road.The Scotland international was sent off during last Saturday’s 1-0 loss to Cardiff, and must now serve a one-match ban.Hanley’s fellow defenders Ben Gibson and Sam Bryam are set to be available again following injuries.Teemu Pukki limped off in the second half at Cardiff City Stad...Full Story »

Dancing on Ice star Rebekah Vardy has opened up about her comments on Peter Andre when she sold her story on their steamy romp admitting she regrets the things she said about his manhood Rebekah Vardy has opened up about selling her story after she bedded Peter Andre in her tell-all TalkTV interview admitting she deeply regrets the article but did "put her name" to her comments about their bedr...Full Story »

The Lionesses are queens of the continent after Sunday’s 2-1 win over Germany. Beth Mead celebrated England's Euro 2022 win with a massive McDonald's feast Credit: https://www.instagram.com/leahwilliamsonn/ Mead had extra reason to party after being name Top Scorer and Player of the Tournament Credit: Getty But it’s Mead who’s leading the way to be named this year’s Sp...Full Story »

Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson said he was "fuming" at the lack of playing time for the club last season and that the last 12 months had been the toughest of his career. The 25-year-old, who joined newly promoted Nottingham Forest on loan last month, made three appearances for United last season and was unable to displace David de Gea as first-choice goalkeeper. Henderson looked...Full Story »

Manchester United remain favourites to sign Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong. Sport says the United are still in the driving seat to sign De Jong despite interest from Chelsea. They add that the midfielder is set to meet with Barca to discuss a resolution to the issue of his unpaid wages. The Netherlands international is said to not want to leave the Nou Camp until the matter has been r...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag is beginning to exert his authority at Manchester United. The former Ajax boss, who arrived at Old Trafford earlier this summer, is in the process of preparing for a hugely important opening campaign. The 20-time league winners endured their worst ever Premier League campaign last season under interim boss Ralf Rangnick and keen to avoid a repeat performance, ten Hag will know t...Full Story »