Sunderland will have defender Tom Flanagan available again following suspension for the Sky Bet League One match against Bolton.Northern Ireland international Flanagan served out a one-game ban in last weekend’s 2-2 draw at Fleetwood after picking up a fifth booking in the previous league fixture against Accrington.Black Cats boss Lee Johnson made eight changes for the midweek Carabao Cup ...Full Story »

According to recent reports, German giants Bayern Munich have made contact with the representatives of Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger. That’s according to a recent report from Goal, who claims the German centre-back is wanted by as many as three top European clubs – Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Paris-Saint Germain. Rudiger, 28, joined Chelsea in 2017 following a £31.5m m...Full Story »

Roma coach Jose Mourinho was pleased with their 1-0 win against Udinese on Wednesday night. Tammy Abraham struck the winner for Roma as they bounced back from Sunday's defeat at Hellas Verona. Mourinho said, "After defeat, the next game is always more difficult on an emotional level. I think the first 35 minutes showed more quality than we've had yet this season. We were in total control aga...Full Story »

Leeds United fans will be thrilled to hear that midfielder Kalvin Phillips is reportedly keen to sign a new contract at Elland Road before the end of the year. Not only that, but former Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor expects the Whites to insert a bumper £60m release clause. Phillips, 25, has enjoyed a huge rise in top-flight football. Since winning promotion with boyhood club Lee...Full Story »

Scunthorpe will have defender Lewis Thompson back in contention for the Sky Bet League Two clash with Port Vale.Thompson missed last weekend’s 2-2 draw with Carlisle due to a dead leg.Captain Harry Davis (head) and forward Ryan Loft (facial) are edging closer to returns but may not be risked by Iron manager Neil Cox.Forward Harry Bunn (hamstring) and midfielder Alex Kenyon (thigh) remain o...Full Story »

Blackpool could be boosted by the return of Demetri Mitchell for their Sky Bet Championship clash with Barnsley.Mitchell made his first appearance of the season in Tuesday’s 3-0 Lancashire Senior Cup victory over Fleetwood after recovering from a knee injury.The 24-year-old former Manchester United player, an ever-present for the Seasiders last season, is now pushing hard for a first-team ...Full Story »

Sheffield United strikers Lys Mousset and David McGoldrick have returned to training ahead of the visit of Derby.Mousset has been absent since suffering a hamstring injury in the opening game of the season against Birmingham.McGoldrick has been sidelined since the end of August after sustaining a back injury.The Blades are monitoring the fitness of Sander Berge, Ben Davies, Luke Freeman and Oli ...Full Story »

Forest Green will check on Baily Cargill ahead of the visit of Tranmere.Defender Cargill missed the 4-0 win at Stevenage last weekend with an ankle injury.Udoka Godwin-Malife is back out running but will not be rushed back into action following his broken collarbone.Elliott Whitehouse is also a long-term absentee.Tranmere will again be without goalkeeper Joe Murphy.Murphy missed out against Salf...Full Story »

Kean Bryan could feature for West Brom as they take on QPR in the Sky Bet Championship.Bryan signed for the Baggies earlier this month and is yet to feature but has been in training building up fitness.Fellow defender Matt Clarke is progressing in his recovery from a hamstring injury, but Saturday’s game could come too soon.Centre-back Dara O’Shea is a long-term injury concern for th...Full Story »

Marc Roberts is a doubt for Birmingham’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Preston at St Andrew’s.The defender was taken off at half time in the defeat at Peterborough with a stomach strain.Dion Sanderson will deputise again if Roberts fails to recover and, despite playing for the Under-23s on Monday, goalkeeper Neil Etheridge is not yet ready to return to the first team as he recovers...Full Story »

Coventry defender Jake Clarke-Slater is a doubt for the visit of Peterborough on Friday night.The 24-year-old, who is on loan from Chelsea, suffered concussion in a clash of heads and was substituted during last Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Millwall at the Den.Viktor Gyökeres is likely to start for Coventry as he aims to add to his tally of five for the season.Ever-present defenders Do...Full Story »

Jordan Cook could make his full debut for Hartlepool when they host Exeter.The forward, signed by the club last week, made his first appearance as a second-half substitute in the goalless draw at Oldham but could be included from the start this time.Gavan Holohan is likely to miss out again and could be set for an extended spell on the sidelines. The midfielder has missed the last three games wi...Full Story »

MK Dons manager Liam Manning will keep any changes to a minimum as he looks to extends his side’s unbeaten run against Wycombe.It is a policy that has served Manning well as the Milton Keynes club have racked up a six-match run without defeat, including four wins, in League One.Any tweaks have tended to come in midfield or attack and that could be the case again on Saturday, with the likes...Full Story »

Juventus midfielder was not hurt in the incident Arthur Melo involved in traffic accident in his Ferrari Former Barcelona and current Juventus player Arthur Melo has been involved in a traffic incident in Turin on Wednesday morning. The Brazilian was not hurt in the incident, despite his Ferrari suffering serious damage. The news was shared by journalist Alvaro von Richetti, who added that Ar...Full Story »

Borussia Dortmund are reported to have made a £15million bid for Man City youngster Liam Delap this summer which the Premier League champions rejected due to Pep Guardiola being a "huge admirer" Manchester City have reportedly rejected a £15million offer from Borussia Dortmund for teenage sensation Liam Delap. The Bundesliga giants are said to have been interested in the 18-year-old ...Full Story »

Three clubs are keeping tabs on Marco Asensio’s situation at Real Madrid, according to Fichajes. Asensio was previously considered one of the most promising young players at Real Madrid and in Spain. However, the midfielder has struggled to deliver on the potential he showed in his younger years. Carlo Ancelotti has also struggled to find a place for Asensio in his starting eleven, wit...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney took permanent charge of Derby in January following a short stint as interim manager. Derby County will be deducted 12 points with immediate effect after the Championship side entered administration, the English Football League (EFL) said on Wednesday. Derby, managed by former England and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, filed a notice to appoint administrators last week am...Full Story »

Leno available in JanuaryArsenal will make goalkeeper Bernd Leno available for transfer in January, claims the Daily Mail. The report is not entirely surprising after the Gunners bought Aaron Ramsdale at the same position over the summer. The fall of James Rodriguez: Qatar switch a new low for iconJames Rodriguez's move from England to Qatar has completed a quick fall for a star who has comp...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta believes the momentum his Arsenal side continued to build with their Carabao Cup third-round win over AFC Wimbledon will be an important factor as they face neighbours Tottenham on Sunday.The Gunners ran out comfortable 3-0 winners over their third-tier rivals, Alexandre Lacazette’s early penalty added to by second-half strikes from Emile Smith Rowe and Eddie Nketiah.Having lo...Full Story »

St Johnstone boss Callum Davidson was thrilled his players booked another date at Hampden Park after beating Dundee 2-0 at Dens Park in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-final.The holders progressed thanks to second-half goals from Shaun Rooney and Ali Crawford.Davidson was delighted for the fans who had missed out last season as the club lifted the League Cup and Scottish Cup.He said: “It&rs...Full Story »