Former Barcelona technical secretary Andre Cury has branded Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. a Barcelona fan, but unearthed messages from his Los Blancos signing appear to contradict the claims. Vinicius' labelling as a Barcelona fan comes after he turned down a transfer to the Catalan side back in 2017 when he instead moved from Flamengo to Real Madrid. In a documentary released last year, Vinici...Full Story »

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has suggested Alexandre Lacazette could be offered a new deal to stay in north London, and defended the club's stance in allowing another senior player to run down his contract. The 29-year-old's agreement expires at the end of the season and ESPN reported in September that there is no offer on the table for a player who joined in a then club-record £46.5 millio...Full Story »

Former Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta has told ESPN that his ex-side "have the team to win the Clasico and LaLiga" despite a troubled start to the season that has left them seventh in the league table and bottom of their Champions League group. Barca beat Valencia 3-1 in LaLiga on Sunday to move two points behind rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid and five points off leaders Real Soc...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 »

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 »

Rochdale will be without Josh Andrews for their clash against Crawley.The forward, who is on loan from Birmingham, sustained a hamstring injury and will be missing for a minimum of four weeks.Other than Andrews, Dale manager Robbie Stockdale has a full squad to choose from.Rochdale will be aiming to put their midweek Papa John’s Trophy defeat to Port Vale behind them.Ludwig Francillette is...Full Story »

Barcelona continue to seek alternatives to replace Ronald Koeman, with former Juventus coach Andrea Pirlo and River Plate manager Marcelo Gallardo the latest names added to the list of candidates, several sources have told ESPN. While former Barcelona captain Xavi Hernandez and Belgium coach Roberto Martinez remain on the list, several sources have told ESPN that Barca president Joan Laporta ...Full Story »

Andrew Shinnie’s first-half strike consigned Celtic to a sixth defeat in seven away games under Ange Postecoglou as their poor record at Livingston continued.Shinnie got across Stephen Welsh and fired the only goal into the top corner in the 25th minute to earn Livi their first cinch Premiership win of the season and take them off the bottom of the table.The touch and finish was the sort o...Full Story »

Juventus are preparing a move for Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette in January, according to reports in Italy. Calciomercato reports that the Serie A side are keen on the French striker, and will look to acquire him for a cutdown price in the winter transfer window. With the 30-year-old's contract expiring next summer, Arsenal could be forced to sell as clubs circle to acquire the Premier L...Full Story »

Andrew Dallas hit his third goal of the season to help Solihull Moors to a second successive Vanarama National League victory as they secured a 2-1 win over Torquay at Damson Park.Moors went ahead after 32 minutes when Callum Maycock drove forward and slipped in Dallas, who fired past Mark Halstead from a tight angle.It took the hosts just three minutes of the second half to double their advanta...Full Story »

Troy Deeney could make his debut in Birmingham’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Derby at St Andrew’s on Friday.The 33-year-old signed for the Blues last month on a two-year deal following his departure from Watford and could feature for the first time.Manchester United loanee Tahith Chong is expected to keep his place in the starting line-up after impressing with his recent performa...Full Story »

Nigel Pearson praised match-winner Andreas Weimann after the Austrian’s double downed Cardiff in the Severnside derby.Weimann scored twice in Bristol City’s last away game – a 3-2 win at Reading – and he repeated the feat as the Robins overcame Cardiff 2-1 in the Welsh capital.The 30-year-old missed most of last season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury ...Full Story »

Andreas Weimann was the Bristol City hero as Cardiff were beaten 2-1 in an entertaining Severnside derby in the Welsh capital.Weimann scored twice – an opportunistic effort followed by a splendid volleyed winner – as Cardiff lost for the first time in the Sky Bet Championship this season.Daniel Bentley’s own goal had put Cardiff back on terms and the visitors withstood late pre...Full Story »

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette did not feature in Arsenal's Premier League defeat to Brentford with rumours suggesting the pair could be on the way out the club Arsenal duo Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette missed the loss to Brentford having both tested positive for Covid, the Gunners have confirmed. The pair missed the opening day loss with speculation soon...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED outcast and Everton target Andreas Pereira reportedly has his sights set on a loan move to Flamengo. TNT Sports claims the versatile midfielder, 25, is desperate to play for Brazil at the World Cup next year. Man Utd misfit Andreas Pereira looks set to join Flamengo on loan And he is ready to return home in order to prove his worth to international boss Tite. Pereira has be...Full Story »

Arsenal have opened talks with Eintracht Frankfurt to sign Andre Silva. According to the Transfer Window Podcast, the Gunners view the Portugal international as the perfect striker to boost their goal tally for next season. Silva, who was linked with Manchester United in April, scored 28 goals in the Bundesliga last term. It is unclear whether Alexandre Lacazette will stay at the Emirates, ...Full Story »

Andre Ayew’s solitary first-half strike at Oakwell has given Swansea a slender 1-0 lead in their Sky Bet Championship play-off semi-final against Barnsley.Ayew produced the game’s only moment of class six minutes before half-time in the first leg when he curled home a crucial goal for Steve Cooper’s side.Swansea, who will defend their narrow advantage on Saturday in the return ...Full Story »

Mateo Kovacic and Andreas Christensen could return when Chelsea host Leicester in Tuesday’s Premier League match at Stamford Bridge.Kovacic has been out of action with a hamstring problem and just failed in his bid to be fit for Saturday’s FA Cup final, where Leicester defeated Chelsea 1-0.Christensen has been dealing with a leg tendon issue but could strengthen the Blues’ opti...Full Story »