Reading manager Ruben Selles felt his side deserved the victory as they defeated promotion-chasing Derby 1-0 in League One.The win came off the back of news that the Berkshire side were given a suspended three-point deduction for the abandonment of their recent game against Port Vale due to a pitch invasion.A second-half goal from Paul Mukairu proved the difference in a game that closes the surv...Full Story »

KARIM BENZEMA is being linked with a return to Lyon, just seven months after moving to Saudi Arabia. The Real Madrid icon, 36, joined Saudi champions Al-Ittihad last summer after 14 years at the Bernabeu. Karim Benzema is already being linked with a move back to Europe Credit: Getty He penned a lucrative £85.9million-a-season deal with the Middle Eastern outfit, repaying them with 15 goa...Full Story »

Manchester United have been warned off "PR signing" Karim Benzema, with the Red Devils told they would be repeating their Cristiano Ronaldo "mistake". WHAT HAPPENED?The Red Devils are among those to have been credited with interest in former France international Benzema as questions are asked of his future in Saudi Arabia. The 2022 Ballon d'Or winner is said to be looking for a way out of Al-...Full Story »

Skipper Ben Sheaf scored twice as Coventry claimed a 2-1 win at Sheffield Wednesday to strengthen their bid for a play-off place.Owls manager Danny Rohl made four changes to his starting line-up following last week’s 4-0 defeat at Southampton, with new signing James Beadle, on loan from Brighton, making his debut in goal.Coventry, who began the day unbeaten in their last nine games, were u...Full Story »

Arsenal and Chelsea set to fight for Benzema Arsenal are all set to compete with Chelsea to secure a loan move for Al-Itthad star Karim Benzema, according to Team Talk. Benzema, who is planning to leave Saudi Arabia just six months after joining the league from Real Madrid, is wanted by several top European clubs. Manchester United at one point were also linked with the Frenchman but the Red...Full Story »

Manchester United will not make a bid to sign Karim Benzema from Al-Ittihad in the January transfer window, according to a report. WHAT HAPPENED?The Red Devils emerged as a possible destination for the French striker as they look to address their goalscoring problems. However, the club have decided that they will not pursue the ex-Real Madrid star this month because of his age and his wage de...Full Story »

According to Javier Parra Pena, United are exploring a six-month loan deal for Benzema, after a middling spell in Saudi Arabia. Benzema has netted 15 goals in 24 appearances for Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad since calling time on his career at Real Madrid. And recent reports claim the player is set to move back to Europe, with United keeping tabs on the situation in January. Benzema was ...Full Story »

Manchester United are willing to negotiate a deal for Joao Neves at the end of the season. The Benfica midfielder is a priority target for United in 2024. And while they'd like to sign Neves immediately, United are prepared to wait until the summer, says the Mirror. Neves' deal with Benfica carries a buyout clause set at £103m. Benfica coach Roger Schmidt recently said: "We are halfwa...Full Story »

Man Utd's Alvaro Fernandez set to join Befica on loan According to Fabrizio Romano, Benfica and Manchester United have reached an agreement for fullback Alvaro Fernandez. The defender will join the Portuguese club on loan for the duration of the season, with Benfica having the option of making the transfer permanent in the summer. Fernandez's medical has been scheduled, and United is presentl...Full Story »

Reading manager Ruben Selles fears that the club may be forced to play home games behind closed doors “maybe for the rest of the season” after their League One match against Port Vale was abandoned.Play was halted at 0-0 in the 17th minute after around 1,000 home fans invaded the pitch in the latest protest against Chinese owner Dai Yongge, who is trying to sell the club.After repeat...Full Story »

The Spanish left-back, 20, has spent the first half of this season on loan at Granada. Alvaro Fernandez Carreras looks set to permanently leave Manchester United Prior to joining the LaLiga side, he had played just four games for the Red Devils' U21s and not yet featured for the senior side. And now it appears he will not get the chance to as Benfica close in on completing a deal - despite Ma...Full Story »

KARIM BENZEMA has been spotted getting cosy with ex-wife Chloe de Launay while on holiday in Mauritius. The French striker is enjoying a break in the Saudi Pro League season. Karim Benzema sunbathes alongside ex-wife Chloe Credit: BackGrid The duo smile for a selfie together Credit: BackGrid Benzema, 36, has jetted off to the African island alongside mother of two of his children Chloe, 34. ...Full Story »

Legendary Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has highlighted why Karim Benzema should be the club's preferred signing this January. Benzema is playing in the Saudi Pro League for Al-Ittihad this year, but the 36-year-old may want a return to Europe. Wenger believes that if the Frenchman is serious about coming back to Europe, Arsenal should push for his signing. He admitted to wanting to sign Benze...Full Story »

Reading manager Ruben Selles admitted that his side have taken only a “small step” as their 3-2 victory over fellow strugglers Exeter lifted them out of the League One drop zone.Harvey Knibbs gave Reading an early lead and, after Zak Jules had levelled for Exeter, City defender Alex Hartridge nodded into his own net to restore the home lead.Dione Rankine made it 2-2 in the 68th minut...Full Story »

That's after posing in a tiny bikini, with fans branding her "radiant." Ben Chilwell's stunning ex showed the Chelsea ace what he's missing in a tiny bikiniCartia Mallan was branded 'radiant' by fans Cartia Mallan, 25, dated Chilwell, 27, for a short time earlier this year. The Australian model went public with their relationship on Valentine's Day. And the pair looked loved up in a series o...Full Story »

Arbroath goalkeeper Ali Adams came off the bench as a makeshift striker and scored a superb long-range goal to help secure a 2-2 draw at cinch Championship leaders Raith.Raith, looking to extend their 11-match unbeaten run, took the lead in the 34th minute when Dylan Easton finished off a quick passing move.Jack Hamilton looked to have put the game beyond the relegation-battling visitors when he...Full Story »

Manchester United defender Alvaro Fernandez may be the subject of transfer interest. The left-back is out on loan at Granada in Spain, where he is having a solid season. Fernandez has played 13 games and five from the start, but is not a regular in La Liga. Per O Jogo, Benfica in Portugal are sufficiently impressed with his progress as a senior pro. The youngster could earn a permanent mov...Full Story »

Manchester United and Real Madrid have been dealt transfer blows after Benfica confirmed they will not be selling two wonderkids in January. United and Madrid suffer transfer blow Targets Neves and Silva not for sale Benfica boss rules out January departures WHAT HAPPENED?United have been linked with 19-year-old midfielder Joao Neves, who reportedly has a €100 million (£87m/...Full Story »

Manchester City ace Bernardo Silva admits returning to Benfica is in his career plan. Bernardo says playing out his final days with Benfica is an ambition. He told A Bola: "Of course I want to return and I hope it happens one day [... ], but at this moment it would be impossible because Manchester City would ask for a lot of money. "I am a player valued at more than 50 million (euros). No P...Full Story »

Proud Reading boss Ruben Selles saluted his team’s spirit and progress after they pocketed a precious point at promotion-chasing Peterborough.The struggling Royals twice battled back from behind to share the spoils with the League One top-scorers, as goals from Sam Smith and Femi Azeez cancelled out efforts from Josh Knight and Ephron Mason-Clark.Reading remain in the bottom four of League...Full Story »