Derby head coach Paul Warne rued the loss of match-winner Nathaniel Mendez-Laing during the 1-0 win at Charlton.Mendez-Laing has 19 goal involvements this season and hit the back of the net for the eighth time to move the Rams up to second in League One.But he was forced off shortly after his 31st-minute strike due to a foot injury.“It was disappointing to lose Nat, it’s a big blow f...Full Story »

Jude Bellingham is urging Manchester City striker and former Borussia Dortmund teammate Erling Haaland to "come to Real Madrid," according to AS. Bellingham, who has scored 18 goals in 26 matches since his summer switch to the Bernabeu, spent two seasons playing alongside Haaland in the Bundesliga before the Norway international joined City in 2022. During that time the two stars became close f...Full Story »

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has rubbished suggestions Erling Haaland is unhappy at the club. Haaland has been the subject of reports in Spain which have suggested the striker wants to end his stay at the Etihad Stadium because he dislikes Manchester and the weather in the city and secure a summer move to Real Madrid. But Guardiola believes the 23-year-old, who has returned to the tea...Full Story »

Maignan set to sign a new Milan contract France international goalkeeper Mike Maignan is reportedly nearing a new and improved AC Milan contract that will put him on similar wages to Rafael Leao, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. The report states the 28-year-old wants to double his salary, which would take him to a pay package in the ballpark of forward Leao, who reportedly earns €7 ...Full Story »

Real Madrid are seeking WRITTEN guarantees from Kylian Mbappe before moving to sign the PSG striker. Off contract in June, Mbappe is set to inform PSG his decision to leave next month. Ok Diario says Real Madrid know that Mbappé is willing, this time, to make the move, even if in exchange he must waive a huge loyalty bonus. PSG are also making a mega offer of renewal of €650 milli...Full Story »

La Liga president Javier Tebas has claimed that Real Madrid are likely to sign PSG forward Kylian Mbappe ahead of the 2024-25 season WHAT HAPPENED?Mbappe has been the subject of much speculation in recent months, with the Parisian forward's contract due to expire in June. While his future destination has not been made clear, he seems set to choose between Paris and Madrid. WHAT JAVIER TEBAS ...Full Story »

West Brom face punishment after crowd disorder and violent scenes marred Sunday’s FA Cup tie against rivals Wolves.Play in the Black Country derby at The Hawthorns was suspended for more than half an hour after trouble flared in the stands and fans spilled onto the pitch.West Midlands Police confirmed arrests were made following the second-half disturbances and one person was taken to hosp...Full Story »

The Football Association has launched a swift investigation into the crowd trouble which marred the FA Cup derby between West Brom and Wolves.Play at the Hawthorns was suspended for over half an hour due to disorder in the stands and fans spilling onto the pitch.West Midlands Police said two people were arrested after the disturbance and another was arrested prior to the match for possession of ...Full Story »

Paul Warne admitted his Derby side “got away with one” after they came from behind to beat struggling Cheltenham 2-1.The head coach saw his team struggle before two moments of quality from Max Bird and James Collins rescued Derby.Cheltenham unsettled County and thoroughly deserved to take the lead five minutes into the second half through Liam Sercombe, whose deflected shot bobbled i...Full Story »

A stunning volley from James Collins gave Derby a 2-1 victory over struggling Cheltenham.Cheltenham were the better side for much of the game, but a Max Bird free-kick and Collins’s 18th goal of the season earned County the points.The visitors had a great chance in the third minute, but Liam Sercombe fired straight at Josh Vickers after George Lloyd set him up.Derby were poor in the first ...Full Story »

The 18-year-old midfielder had a lengthy queue chasing his services following his breakthrough at Royal Antwerp. Atletico Madrid have swooped to sign Belgian wonderkid Arthur Vermeeren The teen played a huge role in leading the club to a first Pro League title in 66 years last term and that led to scouts from Tottenham, Arsenal and Chelsea all heading to watch him. Vermeeren, who made his int...Full Story »

Stade Reims send formal bid for Almeria's Sergio Akieme 🚨🔴 EXCL: Stade Reims have sent formal bid to Almería to sign Sergio Akieme.First proposal still not close to asking price — but talks took place for Spanish left back to join French side. pic.twitter.com/mPY193FZRY— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 26, 2024 Galatasaray interested in Arsenal's Cedric Soa...Full Story »

Real Madrid will move on from Vinicius Junior if they sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe, according to Sport. Mbappe, 25, has received an offer to join Madrid as a free agent next summer and another to renew his contract with PSG, but remains undecided on his future, sources have told ESPN. However, the LaLiga side are said to have "already decided" to offload the 23-year-old Vin...Full Story »

Real Betis' Luiz Henrique set to join Botafogo 🚨🇧🇷 Luiz Henrique to Botafogo, here we go! Agreement reached tonight with Textor Group Eagle.More details to explain the deal ⤵️⚫️⚪️ Botafogo will buy Luiz as record signing for €20m from Betis.🔴🔵 Move to Olympique Lyon, considered potential part of process for future. pic.twitter.com/j5tuv5ozsn— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)...Full Story »

Emma Hayes admitted Chelsea played a boring game against Real Madrid as a 2-1 win at Stamford Bridge ensured progression to the Champions League quarter-finals with a game to spare.In the first half, Chelsea struggled to find a way through against Real, already eliminated after collecting a single point from their four games.Chances fell to Guro Reiten and Erin Cuthbert, both denied by goalkeepe...Full Story »

Chelsea advanced to the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a game to spare after an own goal from Real Madrid goalkeeper Mylene Chavas handed them a 2-1 win at Stamford Bridge.Emma Hayes’ side looked to be facing the awkward prospect of requiring a result next week away at Paris FC when Real substitute Athenea del Castillo tapped in on the rebound, reacting quickest after goalkeep...Full Story »

PSG are making their pitch to Kylian Mbappe to snub Real Madrid and sign a new contract. With his deal expiring in June, Mbappe has long been expected to sign with Real Madrid. But Okdiario's chief pundit Eduardo Inda, speaking on El Chiringuito, reports PSG have now made their play. He stated: "There are negotiations with the mother. There is one thing that benefits Real Madrid and that is...Full Story »

Reading gave their League One survival chances a boost with a 1-0 victory at home to promotion-chasing Derby.The hosts, who were given a suspended three-point deduction for the abandonment of their Port Vale fixture, had the first chance after 16 minutes. Andy Yiadom turned and shot in the box but saw his effort come off the post and into the arms of goalkeeper Josh Vickers.Sam Smith flicked a h...Full Story »

Manchester United have been warned off "PR signing" Karim Benzema, with the Red Devils told they would be repeating their Cristiano Ronaldo "mistake". WHAT HAPPENED?The Red Devils are among those to have been credited with interest in former France international Benzema as questions are asked of his future in Saudi Arabia. The 2022 Ballon d'Or winner is said to be looking for a way out of Al-...Full Story »

NEWCASTLE have rejected a loan bid from Atletico Madrid for striker Callum Wilson, according to reports. However, Financial Fair Play restrictions could force the Toon to sell the England forward if the Spanish giants return with a permanent offer. Callum Wilson could be sold if Newcastle receive a permanent offer for the striker Credit: Getty European clubs are testing Newcastle's resolve as...Full Story »