Striker Scott Hogan is out of Birmingham’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Cardiff and will not play again this season.The 29-year-old Republic of Ireland international missed last weekend’s 2-1 win at Derby, which ended the club’s relegation fears, with a hip injury he picked up in the 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest on April 21 and will sit out the final two games of the camp...Full Story »

Alex Vallejo could return when Huddersfield host Coventry in Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship clash.The midfielder has been out of action since April 3 due to concussion but has returned to training this week.Isaac Mbenza will face a late fitness test as the winger bids to get back to action after a groin complaint.Striker Fraizer Campbell remains a long shot to return, however, having fall...Full Story »

Relegated Bristol Rovers will again be without suspended midfielder Ed Upson for the Sky Bet League One match against Crewe.Upson was shown a straight red card in the defeat at Lincoln, with the club’s appeal against his three-match ban unsuccessful.Fit-again forward James Daly, midfielder Zain Westbrooke and defender Jack Baldwin all returned to the side for last weekend’s loss at P...Full Story »

Brighton defender Ben White is back from suspension to play against Leeds, the club he helped win promotion to the Premier League last season when on loan at Elland Road.Midfielder Adam Lallana has been troubled by a tight calf but should be fit to take his place in Graham Potter’s matchday squad.Forward Percy Tau has recovered from a hamstring injury, but defender Tariq Lamptey (hamstring...Full Story »

Liverpool have reportedly held initial talks over a transfer deal for Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic, according to Inside Futbol. Their report states the Reds have been joined by AC Milan in making an approach over the highly-rated Vlahovic, who could cost as much as £43million to sign this summer. The 21-year-old looks a superb talent after 17 goals and three assists in Serie A this...Full Story »

Lionel Messi has moved a step closer to signing a new contract with Barcelona after his father held productive talks with the Catalan club, say reports. The Argentine great is out of contract at the end of the season and requested a transfer last summer after growing frustrated at Camp Nou. However, TV3 (via AS) has reported that Messi's father and agent Jorge spoke to newly-elected Barcelon...Full Story »

Arsenal kept alive their hopes of reaching the Europa League final as a Nicolas Pepe penalty gave the 10-man visitors an away goal in defeat at Villarreal.The first leg of this semi-final clash appeared to be getting away from the Gunners as first-half goals from Manuel Trigueros and Raul Albiol preceded a Dani Ceballos red card just before the hour.But Pepe would convert from the spot to send A...Full Story »

Barcelona’s title hopes suffered a shock setback as Granada hit back from a half-time deficit to win 2-1 and end a run of 24 successive league defeats against the Catalan giants at the Nou Camp.Lionel Messi’s 26th league goal of the season appeared to have put Barca on course for a victory that would have lifted them above Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid and into top spot in LaLiga.B...Full Story »

Interim Forest Green boss Jimmy Ball must decide whether to make changes for their clash with Tranmere.Rovers have slipped out of the top seven after a run of only one win from their last 10 games, with Tuesday’s defeat by Barrow particularly disappointing.Winger Nicky Cadden is set to miss the rest of the season with a hamstring injury sustained against Exeter last week.The same could wel...Full Story »

Caretaker manager Tommy Wright may consider changes as Swindon, now condemned to relegation, host Ipswich in their final Sky Bet League One home match.It remains to be seen how much Mathieu Baudry features after the defender was hauled off after just 27 minutes of Saturday’s 5-0 thrashing at MK Dons.The 33-year-old had been making his return after a long-term hamstring injury but his comeb...Full Story »

Plymouth midfielder Conor Grant could be in contention for Saturday’s Sky Bet League One game with Sunderland.Grant, who has not featured in Argyle’s last four fixtures, has returned to training following a groin problem.Sam Woods (hamstring) and Adam Lewis (ankle) are out, while fellow defender Will Aimson is doubtful having missed last weekend’s loss at Oxford with an ankle i...Full Story »

Harrogate boss Simon Weaver could be tempted to make changes for the home game against Cambridge.Town face Concord Rangers in the delayed 2019-20 FA Trophy final on Monday and although they have no new injuries following last week’s draw at Carlisle, Weaver is likely to rest several players before the trip to Wembley.Midfielder Brendan Kiernan and defender Ed Francis are among those who co...Full Story »

Swansea are unlikely to risk top scorer Andre Ayew at home to relegation-threatened Derby.Ayew, who has scored 16 goals in helping Swansea reach the Sky Bet Championship play-offs for a second successive season, impressed off the bench at Reading on Sunday after a hamstring niggle.But Swansea head coach Steve Cooper says Ayew has had a “little setback” and the Ghana striker will prob...Full Story »

Relegated Grimsby are without the suspended Jay Matete for the visit of Port Vale.The Fleetwood loanee was sent off in the midweek defeat at Exeter, which confirmed the Mariners’ relegation.James Hanson remains a doubt with a hamstring injury after limping out of the warm-up against Oldham.Full-backs Sam Habergham and Luke Hendrie are also doubts, with boss Paul Hurst unable to name a full...Full Story »

Northampton are waiting on the fitness of midfielder Ryan Watson ahead of the Sky Bet League One match against Blackpool.Watson was forced off in the closing stages of the draw at Gillingham with an unspecified issue which saw him miss training earlier in the week.The relegation-battling Cobblers will also continue to monitor defender Peter Kioso, who has been carrying a groin problem.Forward Mi...Full Story »

Walsall are expected to be without Rory Holden for the visit of Morecambe.The forward has missed the last three games with a knee injury as the Saddlers secured their place in Sky Bet League Two.Alfie Bates is pushing for his first start since the beginning of April, while defender Dan Scarr is back following a calf problem.The Saddlers’ 2-0 win at Scunthorpe was just their third victory i...Full Story »

DELE ALLI has shown off a dramatic new look after turning up to Tottenham training with dreadlocks. The Spurs star, 25, has been spotted with longer hair in recent weeks, including during his substitute appearance in the Carabao Cup final defeat at the hands of Manchester City on Sunday. Dele Alli has shown off his new 'rockstar' hair do after getting dreadlocks And now it seems Dele had a pl...Full Story »

WANDA NARA put her glamorous image behind her - wearing an incredible piece of brash, flash-back fashion as she watched PSG's youngsters training. PSG striker Mauro Icardi's wife donned a blue denim jacket with a huge picture of her own face on the back... with "Wanda" written in big, bold letters to complete the 'under-stated' look. Wanda Nara fronts up confidently, with an image of herself a...Full Story »

THE woman accusing Cristiano Ronaldo of rape is claiming for £56million in damages, it's been revealed. Newly-released court documents show the amount former model Kathryn Mayorga is seeking from the footballer. The woman accusing Ronaldo of rape is seeking £56million - or two years' salary for the ace - in damages, court documents revealCredit: AP:Associated Press It comes after sh...Full Story »

Inter Milan’s star is seen as the most achievable of boss Thomas Tuchel’s targets. Thomas Tuchel wants Romelu Lukaku to lead the line for Chelsea next season after the Blues accept defeat in the chase for Erling Haaland Credit: Getty Lukaku is on a list that includes Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland, but the young Norwegian star looks out of reach with Manchester City in pu...Full Story »