Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said Mohamed Salah would "finally get recognition" if he wins this year's Ballon d'Or, but that he has no idea whether the forward's incredible form makes it more or less likely if he will sign a new contract at Anfield. Salah, 29, has scored in nine of Liverpool's 10 games in all competitions so far this season and he can score in a third successive Champions League...Full Story »

Gareth Bale could end up joining Arsenal if they can persuade Real Madrid to include him as part of a deal for Alexandre Lacazette. According to Defensa Central, the Gunners are looking to move Lacazette on before his contract expires next summer and hope to convince Bale to head in the opposite direction. The French striker arrived at the Emirates from Lyon for £46.5million in July 201...Full Story »

Luka Jovic would be the first to admit that his move to Real Madrid hasn't gone to plan and he's now weighing up his options ahead of the January transfer window. According to Calciomercato, Inter Milan are hoping to loan in the Serbian striker for the rest of the season as they look to defend their title. But Arsenal have registered their interest in bringing Jovic to the Premier League and...Full Story »

Patrick Vieira admitted it hurt to see his Crystal Palace side concede a last-gasp equaliser that cost him a win on his return to Arsenal.The Frenchman won three Premier League titles and captained the Gunners during their unbeaten ‘Invincibles’ campaign and his name rang around the Emirates Stadium before and after a thrilling 2-2 draw.Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang put Arsenal ahead ear...Full Story »

Alexandre Lacazette struck with the last kick of the game as Arsenal earned a point against Crystal Palace and prevented Patrick Vieira winning on his return to the club.The Frenchman won three Premier League titles and captained the Gunners during their unbeaten ‘Invincibles’ campaign and his name rang around the Emirates Stadium before and after a thrilling 2-2 draw.Pierre-Emerick ...Full Story »

Bradford will be without Liam Ridehalgh for the home clash with Hartlepool.The full-back sustained a thigh injury during the first half of Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Bristol Rovers and sits out the game.Forward Abo Eisa suffered a recurrence of a hamstring problem on Friday and is also unavailable.Club captain Niall Canavan was back on the bench after a lengthy absence at the weekend and the...Full Story »

Northampton boss Jon Brady could stick with a winning formula for the Sky Bet League Two clash with Stevenage.Brady named an unchanged starting line-up for the 2-0 victory over Mansfield and after their first win in six games, he might be reluctant to tinker with the side.Midfielder Jordan Flores is back in contention after overcoming a reaction to his second Covid jab.“We expect Stevenage...Full Story »

Stefan Johansen will miss QPR’s Championship clash with Blackburn through suspension.The Norway midfielder picked up his fifth booking in Saturday’s 4-1 hammering at Fulham, ruling him out of Tuesday’s home league meeting with Blackburn.Jimmy Dunne could come into contention to start as QPR bid to hit back to form after their west-London derby defeat.Wing-back Sam McCallum mana...Full Story »

Newport defender James Clarke is an injury doubt for the home game against Carlisle.Clarke strained a calf during the closing stages of Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Exeter and will be assessed.County’s interim boss Wayne Hatswell has stuck with a settled line-up since stepping in for Michael Flynn three games ago and Carlisle’s visit could be his last game in charge.Midfielder Scot B...Full Story »

Mansfield duo George Maris and Stephen McLaughlin will be assessed ahead of Tuesday’s Sky Bet League Two clash with Port Vale.Midfielder Maris is suffering with concussion and missed Saturday’s 2-0 loss at Northampton, while defender McLaughlin was substituted in that game because of an ankle problem.Stephen Quinn and Tyrese Sinclair return from suspensions to boost the options avail...Full Story »

Salford boss Gary Bowyer will check on his walking wounded before naming his team to face Rochdale in a League Two derby showdown on Tuesday evening.Striker Tom Elliott, whose early goal set the Ammies on their way to a 2-0 win over Hartlepool on Saturday, is one of those who will be assessed, although he was confident after the game that his issue was not serious.Keeper Connor Ripley, who joine...Full Story »

Plymouth will assess striker Ryan Hardie ahead of hosting Bolton in Sky Bet League One.Argyle’s 10-goal top scorer was forced to settle for a place on the bench in Saturday’s 3-1 win at Oxford due to illness.And Plymouth’s medical team want to check on Hardie’s situation before deciding how much of a part he can play against Wanderers.Swansea loanee Jordon Garrick could s...Full Story »

Colchester boss Hayden Mullins is waiting on the fitness of Alan Judge ahead of the visit of Bristol Rovers but Ryan Clampin will sit the game out.Both players were unavailable for Saturday’s win over high-flying Harrogate, with experienced midfielder Judge ruled out with a calf issue and defender Clampin having tested positive for Covid-19.Judge has undergone a scan on his injury and has ...Full Story »

Sheffield United will check on George Baldock ahead of their Sky Bet Championship game against Millwall.The full-back missed the victory over Stoke on Saturday with a hamstring problem but he has resumed training and his progress is being monitored.Lys Mousset and David McGoldrick both came off the bench to score late goals and win the match against the Potters, doing their chances of a recall t...Full Story »

Crewe manager David Artell could make changes when his side face Sunderland following Saturday’s 3-0 defeat to Fleetwood.Christopher Long could feature for the Railwaymen after making his return from injury and illness at the weekend, coming off the bench at half-time.Midfielder Callum Ainley is still out as he continues to recover from a hamstring problem.Ben Knight is also injured but is...Full Story »

Conor McLaughlin should continue in defence for Fleetwood’s League One clash with Burton on Tuesday.The Northern Ireland star enjoyed a fine second debut in Saturday’s 3-0 win over Crewe, helping secure Fleetwood’s first clean sheet of the league campaign.The 30-year-old is back at Fleetwood for his second spell after two years at Sunderland came to an end.Fellow defenders Darn...Full Story »

Sam Baldock will miss Derby’s Sky Bet Championship game against Luton.The striker suffered a broken nose in the goalless draw at Preston on Saturday and the extent of the damage is still yet to be confirmed.Defender Nathan Byrne is available again after being banned for the stalemate at Deepdale.Colin Kazim-Richards (Achilles) remains out but the forward could be back for Saturday’s ...Full Story »

Jimmy Dunne could come into contention to start as QPR bid to hit back to form when they host Blackburn in Tuesday’s Championship clash.Wing-back Sam McCallum managed an hour’s action before being replaced by Dunne in Saturday’s 4-1 west London derby thumping by Fulham.McCallum has only just returned from hamstring trouble, and might not be ready to start again from the off.Lee...Full Story »

Oxford boss Karl Robinson is unlikely to make widespead changes against Shrewsbury, despite a first home league defeat of the season to Plymouth.Robinson called the players in on a scheduled day off on Sunday to discuss Saturday’s 3-1 defeat at the Kassam Stadium and said he left encouraged by the reaction of his squad.Herbie Kane proved his fitness after a recent hamstring issue by playin...Full Story »

Barrow manager Mark Cooper will assess a number of players who are closing in on a return to action ahead of the visit of Scunthorpe.Connor Brown (groin), Jamie Devitt (thigh), Luke James (foot) and Dimitri Sea (hamstring) are all regaining fitness, but no date has been set for their possible involvement with the matchday squad.Matt Platt (back) is also making good progress, but Tom Beadling (kn...Full Story »