Barcelona club directors Mateu Alemany and Jordi Cruyff met with Antonio Rudiger's advisor, Sahr Senesie, on Wednesday evening to discuss the Chelsea defender's potential arrival to the Camp Nou as a free agent this summer. Sky Sport Germany captured images of Barca football director Alemany and the club's international scouting director Cruyff meeting Senesie, who is also Rudiger's stepbrother...Full Story »

Sadio Mane will not talk about an extension with Liverpool until the end of the season, his agent has confirmed. The Senegalese star helped his country book their place at the World Cup 2022 by beating Egypt this week. There has been plenty of buzz around Mohamed Salah's future with his contract set to expire in 2023, but Mane is also out of contract at the same time. Mane's agent, Bjorn Be...Full Story »

The prolific Norway striker is one of Europe's most in-demand players Erling Haaland does not have a €75 million (£63m/$83m) release clause in his Borussia Dortmund contract, GOAL and Spox understand. It was widely thought the Norway striker would be allowed to leave this summer should a club trigger the release fee, with Manchester City and Real Madrid believed to be leading the ...Full Story »

Toffees eye VestergaardEverton are eyeing a summer move for Leicester defender Jannick Vestergaard, according to Football Insider. The Toffees are keen to recruit a dominant centre-back this summer and have turned their attentions to the 29-year-old for Southampton player. New Everton director of football Kevin Thelwell went to watch Vestergaard in action for Denmark against Serbia in midwee...Full Story »

Forest Green defender Udoka Godwin-Malife is available again after suspension as the Sky Bet League Two leaders host bottom side Scunthorpe.Godwin-Malife has served a two-match ban for his sending off against Bradford.Fellow defender Dom Bernard could also return after an ankle injury.Rovers manager Rob Edwards has no other fitness concerns in his squad.Scunthorpe are again without defensive pai...Full Story »

Charlton welcome back Wales defender Chris Gunter for the visit of Lincoln in Sky Bet League One.Gunter missed last weekend’s victory at Doncaster due to international duty.The Addicks have no fresh fitness concerns and midfielder Jake Forster-Caskey is nearing his first appearance of the season after recovering from a serious knee injury.Forster-Caskey has now made three appearances for t...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers are again expected to be without Antony Evans and Nick Anderton for the Sky Bet League Two match against Bradford.Midfielder Evans (calf) and left-back Anderton, who failed a late fitness test on a muscle problem, both missed the defeat at Carlisle, which saw Rovers’ four-game winning run come to an end.Defender Josh Grant could make a welcome return to the squad if he comes...Full Story »

Wycombe will recognise striker Adebayo Akinfenwa’s contribution to the club with a guard of honour ahead of their League One clash with Doncaster.The 39-year-old, who is the Chairboys’ record English Football League goalscorer, will retire at the end of the season.Akinfenwa has only made three League One starts this season so is likely to be on the bench. Manager Gareth Ainsworth cou...Full Story »

Ozil's agent reveals why ex-Arsenal star didn't take pay cut Mesut Ozil's agent Erkut Sogut has revealed the reason why the ex-Arsenal star refused a pay cut at the Emirates Stadium. The playmaker did not follow some of his team-mates in slashing his wages by 15 per cent during the pandemic, as requested by the Gunners. Ozil barely featured during his final season at the club and is now under...Full Story »

SERGIO RAMOS celebrated his 36th birthday in style with wife Pilar Rubio. Ramos has experienced an injury filled season with Paris Saint-Germain and could reportedly end the nightmare with a move to LA Galaxy. Sergio Ramos and wife Pilar Rubio were out enjoying the defender's shindigCredit: Instagram @pilarrubio Ramos beams as he celebrates his 36th birthdayCredit: Instagram @pilarrubio The ...Full Story »

Manchester United are exploring the possibility of including Anthony Martial to facilitate a move for Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane, sources have told ESPN. United are in the market to sign a striker ahead of the summer transfer window, with Kane one of the options being monitored. Tottenham's valuation of the England captain -- more than £100 million for a player who will turn 29...Full Story »

The club are hoping to agree a new deal with the Frenchman Dembele EFE The future of Ousmane Dembele is back on the table. Barcelona have already contacted the Frenchman's agent to resume negotiations. In doing so, the club have taken a first step to reopen a folder that seemed closed at the beginning of the year. In the coming days, there is still no date set, both parties will sit down to a...Full Story »

Arsenal, Liverpool, and Newcastle United are reportedly all interested in a potential summer transfer window move for Real Madrid youngster Rodrygo Goes. The Brazil international has not quite lived up to expectations in his time with Real Madrid, and no longer looks guaranteed a regular place in their first-team. Still, it seems Rodrygo has plenty of admirers in England, with Todo Fichajes ...Full Story »

Bruno Fernandes grabbed a brace as Portugal secured a 2-0 victory over North Macedonia on Tuesday to qualify for the 2022 World Cup finals. The Manchester United midfielder scored a goal in each half as Portugal booked their place to Qatar later this year. The result sees Portugal qualify for the World Cup for a sixth consecutive time. It is likely to be Cristiano Ronaldo's last for his countr...Full Story »

The Blues have extended their captain's deal despite suffering from sanctions imposed on them by the UK Government. Cesar Azpilicueta has seen his Chelsea contract extended despite sanctions limiting the operation of the club. The limited operation licence that has been placed on the European and world champions came after accusations from the UK Government that Roman Abramovich had close l...Full Story »

Robbie Stockdale was relieved to end his “stickiest spell” as Rochdale manager after his side earned a 2-0 win against Carlisle at the Crown Oil Arena.Dale ended a winless run of seven games, during which they had picked up just two points and slipped closer to the relegation zone.But goals either side of the break from Liam Kelly and Conor Grant earned them some welcome breathing sp...Full Story »

Scotland surrendered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Austria in an entertaining friendly at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion.Visiting goalkeeper Craig Gordon kept the hosts at bay before Jack Hendry headed Steve Clarke’s side into the lead after 28 minutes following a corner from John McGinn, who had missed a couple of early opportunities.The Aston Villa midfielder made no mistake with another ch...Full Story »

Stand-in skipper Raheem Sterling set up one and scored another as England cruised to victory in a friendly against Ivory Coast that felt more like a training match after Serge Aurier’s sending off.Gareth Southgate made 10 changes from Saturday’s comeback win against well-drilled Switzerland as World Cup preparations continued with a first-ever senior international meeting of these na...Full Story »

ENGLAND ace Phil Foden's family provoked complaints to police for holding a "music festival" with a blaring sound system on Mother's Day. The young star bought the six-bed, £2.85million pile in a quiet Cheshire village for his parents three years ago. Phil Foden's angry neighbours complained about a rave-style party at his mansion on Mother's DayCredit: Peter Powell Limited Phil and part...Full Story »

Italy coach Roberto Mancini says he won't be resigning after their World Cup failure. The Azzurri missed qualification for Qatar 2022 after defeat to North Macedonia last week in their playoff. Ahead of their friendly against Turkey, former Inter Milan coach Mancini said: "We've spoken these days. I think we have the same ideas on everything. We'll talk again in the next few days. Now, let's...Full Story »