Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists Diogo Dalot will have a role to play for his team this season. Dalot was desperate to join AC Milan in a permanent transfer after a successful loan at San Siro last season. But Solskjaer decided to keep the 22-year-old, who may get more opportunities in Europe after Aaron Wan-Bissaka was sent off against Young Boys on Tuesday. "Yeah, Di...Full Story »

Barcelona president Joan Laporta is ready to stick with coach Ronald Koeman - for now. Nobody can deny that the relationship between the president and coach is extremely tense, and in the last few days things have only worsened with a series of words exchanged to one another via the press, reports Marca. Laporta doesn't want to add any more fuel to the fire. At least not for now. On Thursda...Full Story »

Ancelotti asked Luiz to join Real Madrid (Globo) The Brazilian player instead decided it was time to leave Europe Carlo Ancelotti asked David Luiz to join him at Real Madrid before the centre-back instead chose Flamengo, writes Globo. Luiz ultimately decided to return to his home country of Brazil in order to replicate his European success in a new continent. Pellegrini set for new Roma co...Full Story »

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers believes his side proved they can compete with the best in the Europa League despite blowing a 2-0 lead to draw with Napoli.Victor Osimhen’s second-half double earned the Italians a 2-2 draw to deny the Foxes victory in their opening Group C game.The striker levelled with three minutes left having pulled a goal back after Ayoze Perez and Harvey Barnes gave Le...Full Story »

Victor Osimhen denied Leicester the perfect start in the Europa League as Napoli hit back from 2-0 down to snatch a point.The striker struck twice in the second half as the visitors deservedly grabbed a 2-2 draw in Group C at the King Power Stadium.Ayoze Perez’s first goal since March and Harvey Barnes’ second-half goal gave the Foxes a commanding lead.It finishes level on the night ...Full Story »

David Moyes was left licking his lips at the prospect of how just good West Ham could be after they announced themselves on the Europa League stage with a 2-0 win at Dinamo Zagreb.Goals from Michail Antonio and Declan Rice gave the Hammers a comfortable victory on their debut in the group stages against a seasoned European side.“I was really pleased with the way the players played,” ...Full Story »

Celtic conceded four goals in 21 minutes on their return to Seville as they let slip a two-goal lead against Real Betis.Ange Postecoglou’s side lost two goals in quick succession either side of half-time on their way to a 4-3 defeat.The visitors deservedly led through Albian Ajeti’s goal and a penalty from Josip Juranovic but their opening Europa League group game turned in dramatic ...Full Story »

Port Vale forward Devante Rodney will miss Saturday’s Sky Bet League Two home clash with Harrogate as he begins a suspension.Rodney has been handed a three-game ban by the Football Association in relation to an off-the-ball incident not seen by the match officials during the 2-1 win at Swindon last weekend.David Amoo will hope to be back involved after not being included in the matchday sq...Full Story »

West Ham announced themselves on the Europa League stage as goals from Michail Antonio and Declan Rice secured a 2-0 victory at Dinamo Zagreb.The Hammers’ very own Ant and Dec provided the tea-time entertainment in Croatia by finding the net either side of half-time.Antonio was probably only in the team due to the red card he picked up at Southampton, which has instead given him an enforce...Full Story »

Colchester will be without defender Luke Chambers through suspension for the Sky Bet League Two match against Crawley.Chambers was dismissed for a second yellow card during the closing stages of the 3-2 away win over Barrow, so serves a one-match ban.Tom Eastman could come into the backline again, having been sent on and scored the winning goal at the Dunes Hotel Stadium.Midfielder Noah Chilvers...Full Story »

Huddersfield boss Carlos Corberan could be tempted to name an unchanged team against managerless Nottingham Forest.Town were superb in the second half on Tuesday night at Blackpool, when they scored all of their goals in a 3-0 win. Corberan’s side were two goals up before defensive alterations were made, and that could lead to Daniel Sinani, Josh Koroma and Danny Ward remaining in attack.N...Full Story »

Madger Gomes’ Crewe debut continues to be held up by EU red tape as the Railwaymen face Burton on Saturday.Post-Brexit regulations have delayed the Spaniard’s registration but manager David Artell is hopeful the situation will be resolved soon.Forward Christopher Long is two to three weeks away from fitness due to a knee injury.Midfielder Tom Bowery is also not under consideration un...Full Story »

Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth expects to have a stronger squad available for the visit of Charlton.Midfielder Dominic Gape has not made an appearance since April because of a serious calf injury but should be involved at some stage.Veteran Matt Bloomfield could also return following a concussion but fellow midfielder Anis Mehmeti is suspended.Striker Brandon Hanlan will hope to keep his place af...Full Story »

Carlisle midfielder Danny Devine is close to a return ahead of Saturday’s League Two clash with Scunthorpe.Devine has not played since August 31 because of a hamstring problem with head coach Chris Beech admitting he has been cautious with the 24-year-old as he prepares to resume training.However, fellow midfielder Josh Dixon is out with a knee cartilage problem which has prompted the club...Full Story »

Middlesbrough boss Neil Warnock could hand summer signing Martin Payero a first Sky Bet Championship start of the season against Blackpool on Saturday.The Argentinian midfielder is standing by after shaking off his own injury problems following James Lea-Siliki’s premature exit from Wednesday night’s 2-0 win at Nottingham Forest with a thigh problem, although club medics are confiden...Full Story »

Mansfield will again be without James Perch for their game against Rochdale at the One Call Stadium.The 35-year-old has been out of the squad since suffering a head injury in training in late August and is unavailable for a fifth straight game after seeing a specialist in midweek.Captain Ollie Clarke is up for selection once again after he served his one-match ban in the Stags’ 1-0 defeat ...Full Story »

The 30-year-old, who has won almost all there is to win for both club and country, was snapped by a fan also doing his shopping. Chelsea star Kante poses with fellow shopper Sarfaz, who is training to be an imam Credit: Twitter / @Sarfraz_A10 And Sarfaz Ahmed had nothing but glowing words for Kante after meeting the French midfielder. Speaking on Twitter, he said: "Went out for some casual gr...Full Story »

England international Jude Bellingham couldn't help but show his affection for team-mate Erling Haaland after Borussia Dortmund beat Besiktas in their opening Champions League group match Jude Bellingham planted a cheeky kiss on Erling Haaland's cheek after hijacking the Borussia Dortmund star's post-match interview. Bellingham, 18, was instrumental as the Bundesliga side got their Champions L...Full Story »

Former Inter Milan and Chelsea manager Antonio Conte would jump at the chance of moving to Manchester United. That's according to confidant and Sky Italia's Gianluca di Marzio. Di Marzio says that would rule out Arsenal and Spurs but could put United in the mix if they decided to part ways with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who suffered another disappointing European defeat on Tuesday night. Asked ...Full Story »

The Portuguese superstar has been in talks for months over the new terms, and is near to putting pen to paper. Bruno Fernandes will sign a new Man Utd deal following Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival Credit: Getty Fernandes has been persuaded to stay after the signing of pal Cristiano Ronaldo and huge investment in the transfer market. The 27-year-old - who was wanted by Real Madrid and Barcelona -...Full Story »