PHIL JONES says youngsters breaking into the football world must be mentally capable of handling the 'toxic' social media environment. The 29-year-old Manchester United defender has now turned his back on his online accounts after being on the receiving end of some harsh treatment. Even though he still has his social media accounts, the ace has not posted anything on Twitter since May 2017. ...Full Story »

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain fears he might have to quit Liverpool to get more regular playing time. The 28-year-old has made just one Premier League start this season. Although he would be reluctant to leave Anfield, Oxlade-Chamberlain realises it might be the only option as he wants to play games, per The Mirror. Arsenal are reportedly interested in a reunion with the Englishman, who spent six...Full Story »

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is reportedly interested in bringing Eden Hazard back to Stamford Bridge from Real Madrid, but the Spanish side want Reece James in return. The Belgium winger has struggled for form and fitness since making the switch to the Bernabeu in 2019 in a deal worth up to £150 million. According to El Nacional, Real would consider cutting their losses and selling ...Full Story »

Manchester United do not want to lose midfielder Jesse Lingard for free next summer. Should the Red Devils fail to get the England international to commit to a new contract, Lingard, whose deal expires next summer, could move on in under 12-months time as a free agent. However, according to recent reports, the club's hierarchy would like to prevent that outcome, if possible, and could, there...Full Story »

Raheem Sterling is reportedly keen on a January move to Barcelona and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola won't stand in his way, but a deal depends on Ousmane Dembele. The England winger has been linked with the Catalan giants recently after failing to nail down a starting spot at City so far this season. But Sport reports that Dembele's contract situation will decide whether Sterling en...Full Story »

Tottenham have identified Juventus striker Alvaro Morata as a possible successor to Harry Kane, say reports. The England captain's future was the subject of intense speculation over the summer, but he eventually stayed put in north London. However, Fichajes writes that Kane will soon ask to leave the club because he doesn't trust the project being built by manager Nuno Espirito Santo and spo...Full Story »

Boss Lee Carsley revealed his relief after 10-man England Under-21s’ narrow victory in Andorra.Emile Smith Rowe’s second-half strike sealed a 1-0 win in their Euro 2023 qualifier.Rhian Brewster was controversially sent off as the Young Lions struggled to find a breakthrough.They sit third in Group G, two points behind the Czech Republic and Albania, following last week’s draw i...Full Story »

Emile Smith Rowe saved 10-man England Under-21s’ blushes as the Young Lions laboured to victory in Andorra.The Arsenal midfielder scored his first Under-21s goal to help Lee Carsley’s side to a 1-0 win.Rhian Brewster was harshly sent off in the second half and the visitors looked like they would suffer again following Thursday’s 2-2 draw in Slovenia.But they ground out victory ...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED showed off a 'Dr Rashford MBE' jersey after superstar Marcus Rashford was awarded his honorary doctorate from the University of Manchester. Rashford, 23, became the youngest person to ever receive one from the uni earlier this week. Man Utd have shown off their new No10... Dr Rashford MBE He was awarded their highest honour for his 'outstanding sense of community'. And Unit...Full Story »

Frenkie de Jong is among a group of Barcelona players being monitored by Bayern Munich. With Barcelona currently battling through a financial crisis at the club, Bayern Munich are reportedly monitoring the situation with their eye on a few possible transfers. According to Spanish outlet Sport, the Bundesliga club are yet to make a serious move for anyone, however they have shown interest in th...Full Story »

Arsenal and Liverpool are set to enter into a bidding war for Olympiacos' 6ft 6ins Senegalese central defender Pape Abou Cisse when the January transfer window opens. Rafael Benitez's Everton are also understood to have an interest in the 26-year-old and all three clubs sent scouts to watch him in a recent Europa League clash with Fenerbahce, report SunSport. There is reported interest from ac...Full Story »

Newcastle United fans have been catapulted into dreamland after their newfound takeover on Thursday evening - with reports that their new owners are looking to sign five new players in January to boost the Magpies' season and potentially begin a new trophy-laden era at the club. Newcastle have yet to experience a Premier League title win and have been caught up at the wrong end of the table for...Full Story »

Lionel Messi has admitted he had "other offers" from "various clubs" after leaving Barcelona last summer before opting to join Paris Saint-Germain. Messi, 34, was available on a free transfer when his Barcelona contract expired on June 30, after the LaLiga club's precarious financial situation meant they were unable to register a new deal. Weeks of uncertainty followed before PSG announced Mes...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate believes it is “fabulously exciting” to see what Phil Foden can do in an England shirt after he starred in the comfortable World Cup qualifying win over Andorra.The Manchester City forward may not have got on the scoresheet in the 5-0 victory but put in an eye-catching display at the Estadi Nacional.Ben Chilwell’s first England goal got the ball rolling, with B...Full Story »

There was a horrible sense of deja vu for Northern Ireland as a controversial refereeing decision contributed to a pivotal World Cup qualifying defeat by Switzerland.A depleted Northern Ireland stood up to early pressure, but after Jamal Lewis was shown an extremely harsh second yellow card for taking too long over a throw-in, they cracked as goals from Steven Zuber and Christian Fassnacht seale...Full Story »

Steve Clarke admits he prayed that referee Szymon Marciniak would use VAR to give Lyndon Dykes the goal that helped Scotland to a dramatic 3-2 World Cup qualifying win over Israel.Eran Zahavi put the visitors ahead at a sold-out Hampden Park with a curling free-kick in the fifth minute before midfielder John McGinn levelled in the 29th minute with a drive.Munas Dabbur restored Israel’s lea...Full Story »

Alex Revell urged his Stevenage side to have more belief in themselves and become “unplayable” following their 2-2 draw with Exeter at the Lamex Stadium.Elliott List’s brace saw the hosts twice fight back from behind in an entertaining contest which could have gone either way in an end-to-end finale.Revell’s men are now unbeaten in three league matches but the Boro boss h...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Ryan Lowe believes his side are progressing in the right direction as they hit the top of League One with a 2-1 home win over Burton.First-half goals from Conor Grant and fellow midfielder Ryan Broom enabled Argyle to extend their unbeaten league run to 11 games despite a second-half reply from Lucas Akins.Lowe said: “It feels good to be top of the league whether it’s f...Full Story »

A relieved Joey Barton insists there is plenty of hard work ahead for Bristol Rovers despite powering to a 3-0 win over Carlisle on Saturday.Antony Evans broke the deadlock before half-time with a superb turn and finish, and Sam Nicholson and Harvey Saunders gave the scoreline a handsome look with late goals to seal victory for Rovers and their under-pressure boss.The three points propelled the ...Full Story »

Delighted Sutton boss Matt Gray praised his side’s attitude after they clinched a famous 4-3 comeback win against in-form Port Vale.The hosts did not lead until the bitter end as Coby Rowe rifled home a dramatic stoppage-time winner to secure a fifth straight win at Gander Green Lane.“The response and the attitude of these players has never been in question since I’ve come to t...Full Story »