Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong has been left angry when substituted by Xavi this season, according to reports. It’s emerged on Friday that Manchester United haven’t given up hope of landing the Netherlands international, despite missing out on him back in the summer transfer window. And this new development gives the Red Devils fresh optimism when it comes to completing a deal for th...Full Story »

Chelsea have attempted to secure an advantage in the race to sign Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig by arranging for the striker to undergo medical tests ahead of a proposed move, sources have told ESPN. Nkunku, 24, has attracted interest from several top clubs, including Manchester United, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. But Chelsea have attempted to position themselves at the front of the qu...Full Story »

Substitute Josh Umerah scored twice, including an 89th-minute equaliser, as struggling Hartlepool fought back from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw at Mansfield.Second-half goals from George Lapslie and Riley Harbottle had looked to put Mansfield on course for victory but Umerah reduced the deficit only moments after being hailed from the bench in the 61st minute.The 25-year-old striker then le...Full Story »

Celtic will again be without established central defensive partnership Carl Starfelt and Cameron Carter-Vickers against Motherwell.Starfelt faces another two weeks out with a knee injury while Carter-Vickers could return in the Champions League match against RB Leipzig on Wednesday following a leg issue.Giorgos Giakoumakis will miss Saturday’s game but could travel to Germany while Sead Ha...Full Story »

Dan Jones looks set to retain his place in Darrell Clarke’s back line when Port Vale host Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday.Jones has been the preferred option on the left side of the back three lately, with Connor Hall also vying for starts.Hall got the nod in the Valiants’ 4-0 win over Shrewsbury in their Papa Johns Trophy clash earlier this month, but boss Clarke thinks Jones is in ...Full Story »

Patrick Bamford, Rodrigo, Liam Cooper, Luke Ayling and Junior Firpo are all in contention for Leeds’ home game against Aston Villa on Sunday.Bamford has only started two games this season due to injury and Rodrigo has recovered from a dislocated shoulder, while skipper Cooper (calf), Ayling and Firpo (both knee) are all hoping to make their first league starts.Adam Forshaw (ankle) and teen...Full Story »

Tom Rogic and Martin Kelly could be handed their West Brom debuts against Swansea.The pair joined on free transfers to bolster Steve Bruce’s squad but have had to wait for their bows.Kelly helps to boost Albion’s backline, with Semi Ajayi out injured with an ankle issue.Daryl Dike (thigh), Kyle Bartley (hamstring) and Kean Bryan (knee) remain out.Joe Allen is in contention for Swanse...Full Story »

Patrick Vieira will have James Tomkins at his disposal for the first time this season when Crystal Palace host Chelsea on Saturday.Tomkins returns from a calf injury, while fellow defender Nathan Ferguson (Achilles), goalkeeper Jack Butland (finger) and midfielder James McArthur (groin) remain unavailable.Saturday could also see the call-ups of one or more players from the under-21 side who...Full Story »

Rochdale will welcome Ben Nelson and Cieran Slicker back for the visit of Doncaster.The pair have respectively been away with England Under-19s and Scotland Under-21s and boss Jim Bentley will check on their fitness.Bentley will also assess James Ball after an ankle injury has kept him out recently.Dale won for the first time this season last week at Colchester and are now eyeing their first hom...Full Story »

EDEN HAZARD went clubbing to unwind while on international duty with Belgium. The Real Madrid star captained the Red Devils in Nation League matches against Wales and the Netherlands. Eden Hazard danced in a club with women He also used his time away from his home in Madrid and his wife Natacha and four children to go partying. The winger was spotted in a nightclub dancing with girls while w...Full Story »

Chelsea attacking midfielder Christian Pulisic would reportedly be ready to accept a potential move to AC Milan in the January transfer window. The USA international has been a bit of a disappointment for most of his time at Stamford Bridge, despite previously looking like an elite young talent during his time at former club Borussia Dortmund. It seems Pulisic could now be nearing an exit as...Full Story »

Former Ajax star Van de Beek was one of Europe's hottest properties when he moved to United in the summer of 2020 for £40million. Van de Beek has made just three Prem sub appearances so far this season Credit: AFP But the midfielder's career has nosedived and he even endured a failed spell on loan at Everton last season from January. Now back at United, Van de Beek has still featured lit...Full Story »

The Spanish and European champions want to continue bolstering their already stacked squad. Real want to reignite their interest in Haaland in 2024 Credit: Rex Cancelo is on Real's radar for next summer Credit: Getty In the summer transfer window, Real added the likes of Antonio Rudiger and Aurelien Tchouameni to Carlo Ancelotti's team. But the next two summers could be even bigger with Real...Full Story »

Barcelona eye Neves as Busquets successor (Sport)Wolves star Ruben Neves is the man Barcelona want to replace veteran midfielder Sergio Busquets for next season. Sport reports the Spanish side have made the 25-year-old their top summer target and he is open to making the switch to Camp Nou. Luis Muriel wants Atalanta exitLuis Muriel has decided that his time at Atalanta is near its end, says...Full Story »

Luke Robinson will be pushing for a return to Tranmere manager Micky Mellon’s matchday squad when they welcome Barrow this weekend.Robinson and Kyle Jameson both returned to training last week but, while the latter was an unused substitute in the 1-0 win at Walsall, there was no place for the former.Kieron Morris will be looking to start after a couple of substitute appearances, as will El...Full Story »

Elliot Bonds is pushing for inclusion for Cheltenham in their Sky Bet League One clash against Shrewsbury on Saturday.The midfielder has missed the Robins’ last seven matches with a stress fracture of his foot but made his comeback in a behind-closed-doors friendly last week.Defender Charlie Raglan must go through the return-to-play protocols after suffering concussion during the EFL Troph...Full Story »

Dogukan Sinik could make his debut for Shota Arveladze’s struggling Hull side in their Sky Bet Championship clash with Luton on Friday night.The 23-year-old Turk joined from Antalyaspor in July but has been sidelined by a calf injury ever since. He returned to full training over the international break and could be in line for a substitute appearance.Harvey Vale, though, will miss out with...Full Story »

Anel Ahmedhodzic will miss Sheffield United’s clash with Birmingham with a thigh injury.The defender was injured ahead of the international break, pulling out of Bosnia’s Nations League fixtures, and is expected to be sidelined for at least another two weeks.Ciaran Clark (hamstring), Jack Robinson (knee), Enda Stevens (calf) and Ben Osborn remain sidelined for Paul Heckingbottom&rsqu...Full Story »

Reading’s Naby Sarr has suffered a setback as he recovers from a calf injury and will miss the game against his former club Huddersfield.The defender, who joined the Royals after leaving Huddersfield, has made just two appearances this season and is expected to be out for a number of weeks.Ovie Ejaria could return for boss Paul Ince after being out since the start of the season.The winger ...Full Story »

Ellis Simms is expected to miss out for Sunderland as they prepare to host Preston.The striker picked up a toe injury against Reading and did not feature in the game against Watford before the international break.Dennis Cirkin is edging closer to a return and is back in training, while Abdoullah Ba will be assessed after picking up a dead leg on international duty with the France Under-20 side.R...Full Story »