Reading manager Ruben Selles praised the “intensity” of his young players as they edged out Cheltenham 1-0 in League One.Selles included four teenagers and three 20-year-olds in his starting line-up, with 18-year-old Caylan Vickers creating what turned out to be the winner in the 33rd minute.Vickers’ mazy run from deep ended with a looping deflection from Cheltenham midfielder ...Full Story »

Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard is eager to join Erik ten Hag's Manchester United this summer. ·Pavard eager for Man Utd transfer·Fee negotiation stalls Bayern departure·Write these after rest of copy WHAT HAPPENED? Pavard is expressing a strong desire to join the Red Devils. However, the two clubs are currently at odds over the transfer fee, causing a significant hurdle ...Full Story »

Ruben Selles saluted his red-hot Reading young guns after a stunning 4-0 Carabao Cup win over Millwall at The Den.Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan’s double and late strikes from Charlie Savage and Mamadi Camara fired the League One side to a shock victory against their misfiring Championship opponents in the competition’s opening round.Former Southampton boss Selles picked a youthful side with a...Full Story »

New Zealand international Ben Waine bagged two first-half goals as Championship newcomers Plymouth eased into the EFL Cup second round 2-0 against League One Leyton Orient at Home Park.Argyle’s opener came seconds after Orient striker Joe Pigott fired just wide on 25 minutes.Waine pounced on a back-pass from Os central defender Omar Beckles to calmly slot past advancing keeper Sam Howes, m...Full Story »

Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed the signing of striker Goncalo Ramos from Benfica for an €80 million (£69m/$88m) fee. PSG sign striker for €80m Ramos scored 27 goals last season French club have already lost Messi WHAT HAPPENED? The French champions announced the signing of the Portuguese striker via a somewhat vague video, featuring Ramos' compatriot and club legend ...Full Story »

Paris Saint-Germain are on the verge of signing Portuguese striker Goncalo Ramos after reportedly agreeing an €80 million deal with Benfica. WHAT HAPPENED? Kylian Mbappe's future is still very much up in the air as he continues to be linked with a move to Real Madrid after rejecting a new contract, but PSG have wasted no time in lining up his replacement. On Sunday Fabrizio Romano tweet...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta was the first victim and the first beneficiary of the new law changes after Arsenal won the Community Shield 4-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw against Manchester City.Gunners boss Arteta was booked in the first half by referee Stuart Attwell for protesting against a decision, part of the new clampdown on the touchline behaviour of managers.But the fiery Spaniard was celebrating afte...Full Story »

Reading manager Ruben Selles defended a section of the club’s fans for staging a sit-in protest after the 1-0 League One defeat at home to Peterborough.About 200 supporters protested loudly yet peacefully, calling for the removal of club owner Dai Yongge for 40 minutes after a losing start to life in the third tier.The Royals, who are under another transfer embargo, were beaten by a 43rd-m...Full Story »

Romain Esse’s first senior goal enabled Millwall to start the new Sky Bet Championship season in style as they claimed a 1-0 win at Middlesbrough.Second-half substitute Esse, 18, had only been on the pitch for five minutes when he latched on to Aidomo Emakhu’s low cross and his excellent first-time finish found the top corner.The 79th-minute goal was no more than Millwall deserved gi...Full Story »

After failing in their pursuit of Harry Kane, Paris Saint-Germain are now eyeing a move for Benfica's Goncalo Ramos. WHAT HAPPENED? PSG have been in search of a quality number 9 this summer and after being left frustrated in their pursuit of Kane and Victor Osimhen, the club are now eyeing a move for Benfica forward Ramos, according to Fabrice Hawkins. THE BIGGER PICTURE: As per Hawkins, Ben...Full Story »

Philine Roepstorff would appear to have a type after finding love with another Danish forward bound for England. The fashion model was once shacked up with former Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner and even co-hosted a television show in their native Denmark. That romance wasn't built to last, however, after the four-year relationship came to an end in 2021. Clearly not one for superstition, R...Full Story »

Both Manchester United and Juventus are now in the race to sign Benjamin Pavard, providing Manchester City with even sterner competition. Three-way race for the Frenchman Wanted in Manchester and Turin No official approaches made by any team yet WHAT HAPPENED? While Pep Guardiola's side are still favourites to land the Frenchman, Sky Germany reports that both United and Juventus are now ...Full Story »

Manchester City and France defender Benjamin Mendy faces one charge of rape and one charge of attempted rape, against two different women, both of which he denies Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy arrives at Chester Crown Court Benjamin Mendy has been pictured entering Chester Crown Court as his rape charge trial gets underway. The Manchester City defender is facing one charge of rape...Full Story »

Real Madrid are reportedly leaving their No.9 shirt free for Kylian Mbappe, with the Paris Saint-Germain star eager to head for Spain this summer. WHAT HAPPENED? The France international has been heavily linked with the Blancos for some time, with sizeable bids from Santiago Bernabeu being knocked back in previous windows. Another big-money approach could be on the cards, with Real apparently...Full Story »

This follows on from talks between the Frenchman's agents and the Merseysiders – talks that have, as of yet, failed to progress into a concrete bid. "Liverpool and Pavard. They talked with the agents but have never been concrete with the club and that's also the positions of the other clubs. There aren't many clubs which are of interest to Pavard. There was and is Barca, there's Liverpo...Full Story »

Nacho Fernandez has confirmed that he will sign a one-year contract at Real Madrid, and will take the captaincy from departed Karim Benzema. WHAT HAPPENED? Nacho has confirmed that he will stay at Madrid for at least one more year, despite having interest from Roma, Inter Milan, and MLS. He will also wear the captain's armband for the coming season, replacing previous captain Karim Benzema, w...Full Story »

ARSENAL defender Ben White showed a new type of dark arts as he and Milly Adams wore matching black for the beach on their Ibiza honeymoon. White and his model wife stood out from the crowd - especially as they added some fashionable flourishes to their attire. Ben White and Milly Adams turned up with a surprising lack of colourIt's a black comedy for White and Millie as they share a jokeThe n...Full Story »

ARSENAL'S Ben White and new wife Milly Adams enjoy their honeymoon in Ibiza. The player, 25, and model Milly, 26, walked hand in hand on the White Isle. The pair have been seen soaking up the sun on the romantic getaway. They were able to celebrate their nuptials after White was left out of the England squad for this month's Euro 2024 qualifiers. While White was topless, Milly was lookin...Full Story »

N'Golo Kante is set to sign a €100m-per-season deal at Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad, bringing his seven-year spell at Chelsea to an end. Kante held meeting with Saudi representatives Now expected to sign for Al-Ittihad Joins Benzema and Ronaldo in ambitious league WHAT HAPPENED? It was revealed on Monday that Saudi officials had travelled to London for talks with Kante, with ...Full Story »

Real Madrid see Harry Kane as the best available option to replace Karim Benzema, sources have told ESPN, but the club are looking at other candidates as they are aware that signing the forward from Tottenham will be difficult. The England captain, who has scored 32 goals this season, has the right profile to play for Madrid, sources have said, but there are question marks over his age, his t...Full Story »