Burton will check on Lucas Akins ahead of the visit of Charlton.Forward Akins missed last weekend’s FA Cup win at Fleetwood with a neck injury.Jonny Smith returns from suspension but Tom Hamer is banned after collecting five yellow cards.Tom O’Connor is fit after going off with a knock against Wigan a fortnight ago.Charlton will be without Wales defender Chris Gunter and Northern Ire...Full Story »

But the superhero symbol goes perfectly with an amazing back tattoo he had done in 2018 of the Caped Crusader and fellow comic book character Spiderman. Neymar showed off his latest look - a bleached barnet with a dodgy Batman logo Credit: EPA Neymar is a big superhero fan, getting a back tattoo of the Caped Crusader and Spiderman Neymar looked to be in a playful mood in Brazil’s traini...Full Story »

Once the winter transfer window opens on January 1, there’s likely to be interest surrounding a number of players, particularly those who are out of contract at the end of the season. Whilst Kieran Trippier isn’t thought to necessarily be angling for a move back to the Premier League, it appears that his services are much sought after. Spanish football expert, Guillem Balague, to...Full Story »

Aaron Ramsey is being offered out by his current club Juventus owing to his high wage and injury troubles - now Jose Mourinho's Roma could well knick in before heavily-linked Newcastle get a chance to nab their target Jose Mourinho might be looking to spoil the party as former Arsenal ace Aaron Ramsey has been offered to AS Roma despite being heavily linked with Newcastle. The Welshman has bee...Full Story »

Liverpool have confirmed when Michael Edwards will depart. Liverpool have confirmed that influential sporting director Michael Edwards will leave the club after over a decade of service. It is a departure that will come as a blow to Jurgen Klopp, with Edwards being key to a number of important arrivals during the German's six-year spell as manager. Edwards has held his current post at Anfield ...Full Story »

Gareth Bale could make a second sensational return to Tottenham with new boss Antonio Conte reportedly keen on signing the Welshman on loan from Real Madrid in January Tottenham Hotspur boss Antontio Conte has reportedly asked chairman Daniel Levy to re-sign Gareth Bale on loan in January. Bale, who was on loan at Spurs last season, has barely featured for Real Madrid this term and is understo...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard will be announced as Aston Villa boss this week after reports stated he was ready to leave Rangers. Steven Gerrard's impending move from Rangers to Aston Villa has taken a huge step forward to being completed, with Birmingham Live stating that a deal could be completed within the next 24 to 48 hours to end a successful three-year spell in Glasgow for the Liverpudlian. Smith was ...Full Story »

Former Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp says Frank Lampard is keen on the Aston Villa job. Villa are looking for a new head coach after sacking Dean Smith following five consecutive defeats, and the Midlands outfit are planning to approach Rangers boss Steven Gerrard this week. A number of managers have been linked with the role - including free agent Lampard - and his uncle Redknapp believes t...Full Story »

The Blues boss claims to be unaware of any approach being made from Camp Nou, but admits that La Liga giants can still sign any player they want Pep Guardiola is not inviting interest from Barcelona in Raheem Sterling, but the Manchester City boss remains "convinced” that the Liga giants could land the England international if an approach were to be made. Much-publicised financial diff...Full Story »

The former star midfielder has completely reenergised the Scottish club, earning interest from the Premier League as as result Aston Villa want to appoint Steven Gerrard as their next manager, with the Rangers boss open to the idea of moving to the Premier League. GOAL has learned that Gerrard, 41, is Villa’s No.1 choice to replace Dean Smith, who was sacked on Sunday after a disappoin...Full Story »

West Ham will reject offers for RiceWest Ham United are determined to reject any approaches for star midfielder Declan Rice, reports the Sun. The Hammers want to build a winning team around the England international, despite interest from Premier League giants such as Chelsea and Manchester United. Man Utd players resigned to losing SolskjaerManager's position at Old Trafford hangs by a thre...Full Story »

OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER whisked his family off for a short holiday as the international break started today. The Norwegian is under huge pressure at Manchester United, after their latest poor result against rivals City on Saturday. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer clutches a blue holdall as he walks alongside his two sonsCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke Solskjaer whisked his family off for a short breakCredi...Full Story »

Is Thomas Tuchel about to clash with the Chelsea hierarchy over a deal for Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe? The rumour coming out of Catalan outlet El Nacional is that the Blues manager has a difference of opinion with his bosses over a transfer move. Chelsea were reportedly readying a contract for the French World Cup winner, who is out of contract in the summer. Mbappe is free to ...Full Story »

Roma coach Jose Mourinho says they need to buy in January after a poor first three months of the season. Mourinho was speaking after Sunday's shock defeat to Venezia. "Until it becomes mathematically impossible, I want to keep saying fourth place is the target. Roma finished sixth or seventh the last few seasons, the club made an effort over the summer, but it was more reactive transfer acti...Full Story »

The Magpies' search for Steve Bruce's successor has come to a close, with the former Bournemouth boss offered a return to top-flight coaching Newcastle have appointed Eddie Howe as their new manager on a two-and-a-half year deal until 2024. The Magpies dismissed Steve Bruce on October 20 after his 1,000th game in club management, with Graeme Jones in caretaker charge since. Various candidat...Full Story »

SPURS boss Antonio Conte is reportedly keen to bring £17million-rated Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie to Tottenham in January. According to reports in Italy, new Spurs manager Conte, 52, is a big admirer of the 27-cap USA international. McKennie won the Coppa Italia with Juventus last season And Spurs' sporting director Fabio Paratici, 49, also rates the midfielder highly, having ini...Full Story »

Shrewsbury manager Steve Cotterill admitted he was a relieved man after his players overcame a nightmare start to win their FA Cup first-round clash at non-league Stratford  5-1.Will Grocott gave Stratford an early lead before Shrewsbury responded and Ryan Bowman levelled.Bowman grabbed a second to put Salop ahead before they eased into the hat with further goals from Luke Leahy, Elliott Be...Full Story »

West Ham leapfrogged Liverpool into third and denied Jurgen Klopp’s side a piece of club history with a stunning 3-2 victory.Liverpool arrived at the London Stadium knowing that if they avoided defeat they would extend their unbeaten run to 26 matches, beating the club’s all-time record set by Bob Paisley’s team in 1982.They looked on course to do just that following a wonderfu...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard hailed Ryan Kent’s “world class” goal after the attacker inspired Rangers to a 4-2 win over Ross County in his first start since September.After recovering from a hamstring injury, Kent had come on as a second-half substitute against Brondby on Thursday night and helped the Gers to a 1-1 Europa League draw in Denmark.Gerrard pitched him in from the start against ...Full Story »

Boss Joey Barton felt his League Two Bristol Rovers deserved their 2-2 draw at Oxford after Antony Evans’ 87th-minute penalty earned a replay.Taylor converted after late substitute Jamie Hanson fouled Aaron Collins.Matty Taylor had put the U’s in front in the 11th minute but Sam Finley levelled in first-half stoppage time.Marcus McGuane restored Oxford’s lead but the home side,...Full Story »