MARCO VERRATTI kissed and cuddled his model wife Jessica Aidi on their honeymoon. The loved-up couple enjoyed a steamy trip to the beach as they could not keep their hands off each other. Marco Verratti cuddles his wife Jessica AidiCredit: BackGrid The loved-up couple get up close and personalCredit: BackGrid The Italy and Paris Saint-Germain star married the French model in a glamorous cere...Full Story »

Leeds have reportedly offered Adama Traore a five-year deal as they bid to beat Liverpool to the £30million Wolves ace. Traore has been on the Reds' radar for a couple of seasons, with Jurgen Klopp on the lookout for exciting alternatives to his established front line stars. The 25-year-old was linked with a move to Liverpool last summer as potential competition for Mohamed Salah, but Klo...Full Story »

Agents for Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez are due in England today for talks with Manchester United. The Mirror says Saul hopes to have his summer move to England sorted this week — with United and Liverpool in pole position for his signature. Representatives of the 26-year-old have been given the blessing of Atletico Madrid bigwigs to negotiate a move for their man. And they ...Full Story »

Manchester United's signing of Raphael Varane for 50 million euros reinforces the trend that has been set at the top level of European football in recent years, with teams prioritising the construction of a rock-solid defence. Nowhere has this trend been more evident than in Manchester, as both Manchester United and Manchester City have spent 765m euros on defenders since 2016. 2020/21 The ...Full Story »

Chelsea have reportedly asked for information on Saint-Etienne midfielder Lucas Gourna-Douath who has drawn comparisons with Man Utd's Paul Pogba. The Blues have been monitoring the 17-year-old for some time. The defensive midfielder has already made 30 appearances for the Saint-Etienne first team. Gourna-Douath made his senior debut in September and has already drawn interest from a number of...Full Story »

Aston Villa have announced that they have reached a deal with Bayer Leverkusen for the transfer of Leon Bailey. The winger had a productive 2020-21 season in the Bundesliga, scoring nine goals and assisting nine more. Villa confirmed in a statement that an agreement had been made with Leverkusen, subject to him completing a medical and finalising personal terms. The signing comes one day afte...Full Story »

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou told his attacking players to help out his makeshift defence after they fell to a 2-1 defeat against Hearts in their cinch Premiership opener.The Hoops followed their Champions League exit with another major blow as John Souttar headed home unchallenged from an 89th-minute free-kick past a stranded Scott Bain.Gary Mackay-Steven had given Hearts an early lead as de...Full Story »

Hearts defender John Souttar headed an 89th-minute winner as Ange Postecoglou’s difficult start to his Celtic reign continued into the cinch Premiership season.Souttar rose to head home Michael Smith’s free-kick and earn the hosts a 2-1 victory in front of 5,272 fans at Tynecastle.Gary Mackay-Steven had given Hearts an early lead as Swedish defender Carl Starfelt endured a torrid ope...Full Story »

Ross County manager Malky Mackay paid tribute to his troubled squad as they began the cinch Premiership season with a goalless draw at home to St Johnstone.It has been a difficult pre-season for Mackay following his appointment in May, with two Premier Sports Cup games forfeited following a Covid-19 outbreak, leading to an early exit from the competition.A mass exodus of players also coincided w...Full Story »

Dundee boss James McPake expressed his pride in his players after they salvaged a 2-2 draw against St Mirren at Dens Park.The Buddies twice took the lead through Eamonn Brophy and Jamie McGrath, but both times they were pegged back thanks to a Joe Shaughnessy own goal and a strike from substitute Jason Cummings.The newly promoted home side finished the game with 10 men after Max Anderson receive...Full Story »

Falkirk did not let their pre-match coronavirus problems deter them as they drew 1-1 at Cove Rangers in their Scottish League One opener.The Bairns played the game “under duress” after the Scottish Professional Football League board rejected their postponement plea following a spate of infections.Nine players came out of self-isolation on Saturday morning, and they looked to be headi...Full Story »

Ten-man Dundee twice came from behind to secure a share of the spoils from a 2-2 draw against St Mirren in a pulsating cinch Premiership opener at Dens Park.The Buddies stormed into an early lead through Eamonn Brophy with the home side equalising just before the break thanks to an own goal by St Mirren skipper Joe Shaughnessy.The visitors nosed in front once more with a Jamie McGrath penalty be...Full Story »

The striker, 31, is on trial with Real Mallorca in his bid to return to the game after 17 months without a team. Daniel Sturridge and Jordan Henderson caught up with each other in Spain And dropping by on his holidays after playing for England at Euro 2020 was Liverpool captain Henderson. The 31-year-old posed with his old pal in the Mallorcan capital of Palma for a picture posted on Sturri...Full Story »

West Ham and Chelsea are just £8million apart in their valuation of Kurt Zouma - with the defender keen to join David Moyes' side. Moyes is targeting an ambitious double swoop to boost his defence after signing Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Alphonse Areola on loan for next season. Chelsea are willing to sell Zouma, but want £28m for the France international - while the Hammers are h...Full Story »

Trent Alexander-Arnold has signed a new four-year contract at Anfield. Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold has signed a bumper new contract with the club, which will keep him at Anfield until 2025. The deal outlines the player and the club's commitment to each other, after the flying Liverpool-born right-back spent well over a decade working through the youth ranks. The 22-year-old has been...Full Story »

SunSport previously reported that the England star could miss the opening two months of the new Premier League season through injury. Marcus Rashford is undergoing surgery on a nagging shoulder injury Credit: Reuters Rashford had a scan after the Euros to determine the severity of the muscle tear in his shoulder he has been managing since last November. The 23-year-old took pain-killing inj...Full Story »

And the big-spending champions plan to follow that up by landing Harry Kane in another monster transfer swoop. Jack Grealish and Harry Kane may soon be Manchester City team-mates Credit: Getty City’s bid for Aston Villa skipper Grealish, 25, would make him the most expensive player in Premier League history. Etihad chiefs are confident Grealish wants to come — with the chance to...Full Story »

Austrian midfielder David Cancola will have to wait for his Ross County debut.County begin their cinch Premiership campaign against St Johnstone on Saturday but the new signing from Slovan Liberec is in quarantine until Monday.County have been trying to sort a loan deal for Arsenal defender Harry Clarke.Chris Kane is unlikely to start for St Johnstone.The striker has not had the same game time a...Full Story »

Dundee’s selection problems have eased ahead of their cinch Premiership return.One unnamed player remains out for the visit of St Mirren after catching Covid-19.But five players who were identified as potential close contacts have been cleared to play.Charlie Adam (calf) and Liam Fontaine (hamstring) are expected to make the game.But Alex Jakubiak (hamstring) and Cammy Kerr (knee) look set...Full Story »

Jay Emmanuel-Thomas is set to be fit for Aberdeen’s cinch Premiership opener at home to Dundee United on Sunday.The summer recruit from Livingston sustained a nasty facial gash during Thursday’s Europa Conference League qualifier at BK Hacken, but the forward is expected to recover in time for this weekend.Youngster Dean Campbell sat out the trip to Gothenburg due to a training-...Full Story »