Juventus are making a move for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong. Il Tirreno says Barca could be willing to sell the Holland international this summer. And Juventus have held a round of talks with De Jong's agent, Ali Dursun. Interestingly, Dursun also takes care of Denis Zakaria, who he has just placed at Juve from Borussia Monchengladbach. Barca will seek €70m to sell De Jong th...Full Story »

Real Madrid near Haaland dealReal Madrid have held decisive talks with Erling Halaand and believe they will sign the striker this summer, according to Sport. The club has held talks with Haaland's representatives, including his father, and Dortmund are already aware of Real Madrid's interest. The deal depends mostly on Haaland's wishes, as he could join Real Madrid as soon as this summer if ...Full Story »

Rotherham boss Paul Warne said both goals in their 1-1 draw with Wigan were befitting of the top two sides in Sky Bet League One.The Millers kept their six-point lead at the summit intact after Ollie Rathbone’s second-half strike cancelled out Stephen Humphreys’ effort before the break.Both were high-quality goals as Rathbone found the same corner from 25 yards out that Humphreys ear...Full Story »

Ollie Rathbone’s stunning strike ensured Rotherham kept Wigan at arm’s length in the Sky Bet League One title race after a 1-1 draw at the AESSEAL New York Stadium.Rathbone hammered home from distance to cancel out Stephen Humphreys’ first-half opener to keep their six-point lead intact at the summit, though the Latics do have two games in hand.This was a hard-fought battle bet...Full Story »

Celtic midfielder Yosuke Ideguchi is available again for Sunday’s visit of Dundee.The Japanese player was ineligible for Thursday’s defeat by Bodo/Glimt as he is not listed in Celtic’s Europa Conference League squad.Mikey Johnston (ankle) remains out along with Albian Ajeti, Kyogo Furuhashi and David Turnbull (all hamstring).New Dundee manager Mark McGhee will be able to call u...Full Story »

Jay Spearing and Paul Glatzel remain out for Tranmere as they prepare to face Port Vale at Prenton Park on Saturday.Midfielder Spearing is still recovering from a knee injury while striker Glatzel continues to nurse an injury he picked up in their win over Swindon a fortnight ago.Lee O’Connor and Elliott Nevitt will both be assessed ahead of the game after they missed out on the midweek lo...Full Story »

Defender Charlie Mulgrew has returned to training ahead of Dundee United’s cinch Premiership game against Rangers at Tannadice on Sunday after being out with a calf injury.Full-back Kieran Freeman might have an outside chance of making thesquad after suffering a muscle injury.Adrian Sporle and Peter Pawlett are medium to long-term absentees.Fashion Sakala, Kemar Roofe and Jon McLaughlin co...Full Story »

Livingston manager David Martindale expects to have a full-strength squad to select from for the visit of St Mirren.On-loan Norwich forward Sebastian Soto is likely to be involved for the first time after having his early weeks at the club disrupted by Covid and injury issues.Russian goalkeeper Ivan Konovalov, who signed for the club last month, is due to arrive in the UK on Monday after a protr...Full Story »

Forest Green will be without midfielder Opi Edwards for the visit of Walsall on Saturday.The 22-year-old suffered an injury in training and boss Rob Edwards confirmed he will not be available for the league leaders this weekend.Dom Bernard returned to the starting line-up in last week’s 1-1 draw with Sutton and should start again.Udoka Godwin-Malife was re-introduced into the side in that ...Full Story »

Jack Grealish is expected to again be missing when Manchester City host Tottenham on Saturday.City’s record signing has sat out their last two games due to a shin issue, and boss Pep Guardiola has said he does not think Grealish will be involved in the Spurs clash.The Premier League leaders, who have also had Gabriel Jesus and Cole Palmer out because of injury, can call on Kyle Walker, who...Full Story »

Zander Clark and Callum Booth are both rated as 50-50 for St Johnstone’s cinch Premiership game against Hearts on Saturday as they battle with respective calf and groin problems.Nadir Ciftci and Michael O’Halloran are back fit again following hamstring injuries.Cammy MacPherson remains out after dislocating his shoulder again while Chris Kane, Shaun Rooney, Craig Bryson and David Wot...Full Story »

Luton captain Sonny Bradley will remain sidelined against West Brom following a minor hernia operation.Bradley has missed the last six matches and may now be out until March.Luton manager Nathan Jones has received better news on the injury front regarding midfield duo Jordan Clark and Luke Berry.Both players are closing in on a return to the squad and their fitness is being monitored on a daily ...Full Story »

Stevenage will be without Luke Prosser as they prepare to face Bristol Rovers on Saturday.The 33-year-old defender was shown a second yellow card in stoppage time of their goalless draw with Barrow in midweek.Elliott List played 52 minutes in the same fixture and will be hoping to start again this time around.Boro will be hoping for three points after going four games without victory.Antony Evan...Full Story »

Scunthorpe will have Hayden Hackney back for the visit of Rochdale on Saturday.The 19-year-old served a six-match ban for spitting at an opponent in the Iron’s game against Exeter last month.Defenders Lewis Thompson and Mason O’Malley have returned to training after recovering from hamstring injuries.Tom Pugh, though, will miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury and is expec...Full Story »

Wycombe will be without the suspended Josh Scowen for their Sky Bet League One clash with Cheltenham.The 28-year-old midfielder was sent off in the closing stages of last weekend’s 1-1 draw at Lincoln and will sit this one out as a result.That result leaves the Chairboys without a win in four and boss Gareth Ainsworth could make changes.Newcastle loanee Jack Young is still yet to make his ...Full Story »

Sunderland manager Alex Neil is hoping Danny Batth will increase his defensive options when promotion-chasing MK Dons visit the Stadium of Light in Sky Bet League One on Saturday.Batth missed Neil’s first game in charge, last Saturday’s draw with AFC Wimbledon, after rolling his ankle and Bailey Wright returned from a calf injury to take his place.The 31-year-old has played a part in...Full Story »

Brighton are set to be without captain Lewis Dunk through suspension for the Premier League match against bottom club Burnley.Defender Dunk was sent off in the midweek defeat at Manchester United, having initially been cautioned before referee Peter Bankes was advised to check the pitchside monitor and then brandished a red card.Midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has been able to train again as norm...Full Story »

A Madrid court has declared former Barcelona player Samuel Eto'o as the official father of a 22-year-old Spanish woman, Erika Do Rosario Nieves. The Cameroonian declared himself in absentia and did not attend to the evidence presented against him. This has been indicated to EFE by lawyer Fernando Osuna, who was in charge of the legal representation of the young woman's lawsuit in 2018. The ...Full Story »

Borussia Dortmund hotshot Erling Haaland has been snapped sulking after watching his side get battered by Rangers in the Europa League. The Bundesliga outfit were left stunned after Rangers opened up a 4-1 lead an hour into their first-leg tie at the Westfalenstadion. Dortmund have already been dumped out of the Champions League after a disappointing group campaign. But now their spot in the ...Full Story »

The agent of Nicolo Zaniolo admits there's been no contact with Roma about new contract talks. The midfielder is being linked with a summer move to Juventus. "With regards to the possible renewal of Nicolò's contract, I wish to make clear that at this moment there are no negotiations with Roma," Claudio Vigorelli told Il Corriere dello Sport. "Nicolo is totally concentrated on ending t...Full Story »