Hibernian wing-back Chris Cadden is out for the rest of the season with a hairline fracture of the lower back.Attacker Jamie Murphy has returned from a hamstring problem but Saturday’s Premiership game against St Johnstone at Easter Road comes too soon although he could be available for next week’s Scottish Cup semi-final against Dundee United.Sean Mackie (thigh) remains out long ter...Full Story »

Millwall manager Gary Rowett is still dealing with a lengthy injury list ahead of Bristol City’s Sky Bet Championship visit on Saturday.Matt Smith, Shaun Hutchinson, Ryan Leonard, Ben Thompson, Murray Wallace and Shane Ferguson all sat out the defeat at Watford last weekend – the Lions’ third loss in four games – and look set to be missing again.Teenagers Tyler Burey and ...Full Story »

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 »