Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella could get a chance to end his exile in January. The Spanish defender was not able to secure a loan to Manchester United on deadline day. With United signing Sergio Reguilon, Cucurella is stuck in the wilderness at Stamford Bridge for now. Per The Sun, Cucurella could be a loan target for Real Madrid when the transfer window reopens. The La Liga giants are se...Full Story »

Mourinho shortlists Spurs' Dier and Salzburg's Solet Roma are interested in bringing Tottenham Hotspur's Eric Dier to Rome to reunite the defender with their manager, Jose Mourinho, according to Calciomercato. Dier, a 29-year-old center-back, has not played a single minute in the current season and has a contract set to expire in the summer of 2024. Additionally, Roma are eyeing RB Salzburg...Full Story »

Carlo Ancelotti said he hopes Xabi Alonso can coach Real Madrid "one day" after the Bayer Leverkusen boss was linked with the position following Real's 3-1 derby defeat to Atletico Madrid on Sunday. Alonso, 41 -- who twice played for Ancelotti, including at the end of a five-year spell as a Madrid player between 2009 and 2014 -- has guided Leverkusen to second in the Bundesliga this season, lev...Full Story »

That's according to a recent report from Spanish outlet Fichajes, who claim the Serie A giants are intrigued by the possibility of signing Vazquez due to his impressive versatility. Not only can Vazquez, 32, play as a defensively-minded right-back, but he has also shone at times when asked to play a more offensive role higher up the pitch, and it is for those reasons Massimiliano Allegri is kee...Full Story »

Michael Beale praised the performance of Jack Butland as Rangers opened their Europa League group stage campaign with a 1-0 home win over Real Betis.Abdallah Sima was the matchwinner with a second-half strike but Butland ensured the victory with a number of big saves, including two late on from substitute Rodri.The former England goalkeeper arrived at Ibrox in the summer to succeed Allan McGrego...Full Story »

Abdallah Sima’s second-half goal delivered a 1-0 victory for Rangers against Real Betis in their opening Europa League group match at Ibrox.The forward poked home a shot from close range to settle a competitive match between the two of the favourites to progress to the knockout stages.Michael Beale’s side also struck the frame of the goal twice in a strong second-half display and had...Full Story »

Thomas Muller became just the third player to reach 100 wins in the Champions League when Bayern Munich beat Manchester United 4-3 on Wednesday. WHAT HAPPENED? Muller came off the bench after 87 minutes as his side started their 2023-24 campaign with a good result on home soil. Bayern were 3-1 up when he took scorer Harry Kane's place, but the home team conceded two more afterwards as Casemi...Full Story »

Nacho said Jude Bellingham "was born to play for Real Madrid" after the midfielder's sixth goal in six games gave the LaLiga giants a 1-0 Champions League win over Union Berlin in their opening game in Group C. Bellingham pounced on a loose ball in the six-yard box in the 94th minute on Wednesday night at the Santiago Bernabeu -- after Federico Valverde's shot was deflected -- to rob the Bund...Full Story »

The Spanish tennis player revealed one of his goals for the future on Movistar Plus+ Rafael Nadal has given his first major interview since he played his last match exactly eight months ago, at the Australian Open. A few months later he announced that he would not play for the rest of the season. Now, a relaxed and healthy-looking Rafa chatted with Juanma Castano in front of the Movistar Plu...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola felt his team were given a useful test after coming from behind to begin their Champions League defence with a 3-1 win over Red Star Belgrade.The holders were stunned when the Serbian champions claimed a shock lead on the stroke of half-time through Osman Bukari in Tuesday’s Group G clash at the Etihad Stadium.Yet as they did in the Premier League at West Ham last weekend, th...Full Story »

FOOTIE Wag Sasha Attwood is Very excited about her biggest ever modelling deal. The influencer, 27, posed in a white bodysuit and knee-high leather boots as the new face of Very. Posting on Instagram about her team-up with the online fashion retailer, she reckoned: “Excited to share this cozy collab I’ve been working on.” Sasha’s Man City star boyfriend Jack Grealish...Full Story »

Arsenal are watching Real Sociedad defender Robin Le Normand. Both Gunners and Aston Villa are scouting Le Normand this season, reports transfer expert Ekrem Konur. La Real rate their defender at around £50m The 26-year-old centre-back is known for his ability to pass the ball out from the back. Le Normand qualifies for France, but is now part of Spain coach Luis de la Fuente's squad ...Full Story »

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric will continue to fight for his place at the club he loves after rejecting the chance to leave for Saudi Arabia this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano in the latest edition of his exclusive column for CaughtOffside. Modric hasn't been as much of an automatic starter for Carlo Ancelotti's side so far this season, but Romano has insisted it's not a major iss...Full Story »

The Dutchman has done good business with Los Blancos recently, buying both Raphael Varane and Casemiro from them, however, it's doubtful he'd be as happy if the La Liga outfit went after one of his future stars. According to Fichajes, however, that precise scenario could come to pass as Real are keeping tabs on the development of Argentinian star, Alejandro Garnacho. Alejandro Garnacho At jus...Full Story »

Chelsea have made a shock decision about one of their most valuable players. The Blues are reportedly open to letting club captain Reece James leave if a big offer arrives. The Cobham academy graduate was given the armband this season by Mauricio Pochettino. However, James has been injured for a spell again this term, with the club worried about his fitness. Per Sport in Spain, Real Madrid...Full Story »

Paris Saint Germain are prepared to go to war with Real Madrid and have lined up potential moves for five of their players should Kylian Mbappe end up in the Spanish capital next summer. The French attacker has been the subject of long-standing interest from Los Blancos and was thought to be on the verge of joining them in 2022, only to sign a new deal in the French capital instead. This summe...Full Story »

Although Manchester City are eager to renegotiate a new contract with Erling Haaland, the Cityzens face the possibility of losing the prolific Norweigan as early as 2025. That’s according to a recent report from 90min, who claim Haaland, 23, has several release clauses in his current contract, including a fixed-price release fee of £150 million that will activate from 2025 onwards....Full Story »

Mbappe only has a year left to run on his contract at French side Paris Saint-Germain as things stand and there is no indication that he will sign fresh terms at the Parc des Princes. The 24-year-old moved to PSG in 2017 for €180 million from Monaco, and has gone on to score 217 goals in 263 games for the Parisian side. He has also won both the World Cup and UEFA Nations League with the ...Full Story »

HE went large in Ibiza, Las Vegas, Turkey, France and Malta this summer. But it was a more wholesome affair on home turf for England football star Jack Grealish when he celebrated his 28th birthday this weekend. Jack Grealish celebrated his 28th birthday in a low-key manner at a countryside lodge I can reveal the £100million Manchester City winger threw a luxury soirée at five-star ...Full Story »

Arsenal rejected the chance to sign Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde as a teen. The Uruguay international trialled in London as he prepared to leave Penarol. However, then manager Arsene Wenger was not impressed and snubbed the chance to sign him. Mundo Deportivo says Arsenal were offered Valverde at the time for £4m. But the Gunners chose to pass on the youngster, who would eventu...Full Story »