Arsenal transfer news: Ibrahima Bamba could be a long-term replacement for Thomas Partey Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Vitoria Guimaraes midfielder Ibrahima Bamba. It is claimed an immediate sale of the 20-year-old is 'practically certain' and his next career move will happen in January. Bamba is a defensive midfielder who could be viewed as a long-term replacement for Thomas Pa...Full Story »

RICHARLISON has shown off a huge new back tattoo featuring himself alongside Neymar and Ronaldo. The Brazilian was left heartbroken after his side's World Cup exit last Friday, as they went down on penalties to Croatia in the quarter-finals. Richarlison shared his huge new back tattoo with his Instagram followers Now finding himself with a bit of time off, Richarlison has decided to get a hug...Full Story »

A second-half goal from Rollin Menayese and an own goal from Travis Johnson lifted Hartlepool out of the League Two bottom two with a deserved 2-0 victory at Crawley.This was only Pools’ third league win of the season and their first away from home for nearly nine months, ending a run of 14 away League Two games without victory.Crawley did not muster a shot on goal until stoppage time as t...Full Story »

Crewe suffered a setback ahead of their Sky Bet League Two clash against Newport with the news Chris Long needs ankle surgery.The striker has managed only 20 minutes of football this season and has now been told he must go under the knife and faces at least three months out.Midfielder Callum Ainley (shoulder) is hoping to be playing again in early January while striker Courtney Baker-Richardson ...Full Story »

Plymouth welcome back Danny Mayor for Friday’s visit of Port Vale.The winger has been sidelined for two months with a calf injury but has trained fully this week and is in contention to start for the Sky Bet League One leaders.Defender James Wilson is also fit and available after sitting out the draw with Burton two weeks ago because of an ankle problem.Dan Scarr is on track to return from...Full Story »

Max Melbourne could start his first Sky Bet League One match since August when Morecambe host Exeter.The defender is fit after three months out injured and played 70 minutes in the Papa Johns Trophy against former club Lincoln last week.Midfielder Jake Taylor should also be involved again after his recent lay-off.Ash Hunter and Courtney Duffus are still sidelined.Jay Stansfield has been passed f...Full Story »

Alvechurch boss Ian Long was left feeling a mixture of pride and disappointment after the Southern League Premier side saw their FA Cup journey brought to an end by Forest Green.Rovers booked their place in the FA Cup third-round draw as former Alvechurch striker Josh March played a decisive role against his old club.March won the penalty which Connor Wickham dispatched to put Forest Green ahead...Full Story »

Dorking picked up their first National League win in six matches with a 1-0 victory over York at Meadowbank.The visitors had the first chance when some pressure ended with Olly Dyson heading onto the roof of the net.But Dorking hit the front in the 21st minute when James McShane headed in at the back post following a long throw-in.York went close once again before the break after Lenell John-Lew...Full Story »

John Herdman believes his Canada side proved they belong at the World Cup after they outshone Belgium only to slip to a narrow defeat.Michy Batshuayi hit the only goal of the game as a lacklustre Belgium, ranked second in the world, began Group F with a barely-deserved 1-0 win.Canada – 39 places lower than Belgium in the rankings – had earlier missed a penalty as Alphonso Davies&rsqu...Full Story »

Ten-man Bromley held on for a first win in eight games with a 3-2 victory at Dorking.Michael Cheek had already gone close for the Ravens when he slotted home the opener after 37 minutes.Debutant Jasper Pattenden hit the crossbar for Dorking as they looked for an immediate response, and their hopes were boosted when Bromley’s Corey Whitely was sent off for a second bookable offence after 41...Full Story »

The Chelsea star still has not signed a long-term contract at Stamford Bridge - alerting European rivals to future availability. Mason Mount has established himself as a first-team player at Chelsea over the last three years Credit: Reuters Mount has 18 months left on his Blues deal and is one of a number of stars from the London club who are facing numerous urgent contract situations. As one...Full Story »

Rob Kelly admitted Wigan’s victory over Blackpool – their first in eight Sky Bet Championship matches – was dedicated to departed boss Leam Richardson.The Latics surprisingly parted company with Richardson on Thursday, with Kelly stepping up from assistant to take charge of a vital six-pointer.And after trailing at half-time to Gary Madine’s rocket, Wigan showed tremendou...Full Story »

Reading claimed a much-needed 2-1 win at Hull following Ryan Longman’s injury-time own goal.With the game meandering towards a draw, Longman was adjudged to have put into his own net after substitute Andy Carroll tried his luck with a header off Tom Ince’s free-kick from the left.Jacob Greaves’ ninth-minute header appeared to have put the Royals, who had won just once in nine p...Full Story »

Unai Emery enjoyed a dream start to life in the Aston Villa hotseat as meek Manchester United fell to their first Premier League loss at Villa Park since 1995.A run of 23 winless home league games against the Red Devils stretching 9,941 days came to an end on Sunday as Steven Gerrard’s successor oversaw a 3-1 victory in his first match in charge.Leon Bailey struck and Lucas Digne scored a ...Full Story »

Ian Long said he was full of pride after watching seventh-tier Alvechurch upset League One outfit Cheltenham with a 2-1 FA Cup first-round triumph.Danny Waldron scored twice to put the Southern League Premier Division Central side 2-0 ahead at the Completely-Suzuki Stadium, where they were backed by more than 1,400 travelling fans.“I am so proud of the players, every one of them,” Al...Full Story »

Crewe could have Chris Long and Charlie Colkett back for the FA Cup clash with Leyton Orient.Colkett (hamstring) and Long (ankle) have both played very little football this season but could be on the bench.Courtney Baker-Richardson is rated touch and go while Zac Williams, Rod McDonald (groin) and Callum Ainley (shoulder) are all set to miss out again.Crewe boss Alex Morris is likely to give sta...Full Story »

Zinedine Zidane has dropped a massive hint that he will be returning to coaching imminently as speculation mounts over his future. WHAT HAPPENED? Much has been made of the next time we might see Zidane in the dugout, and we may not have long to wait for an answer. He last managed Real Madrid, leaving the role in 2021, and he has suggested it won't be long before we see him dishing out tactics...Full Story »

Arsenal are reportedly reconsidering a January move for long-term target Evan Ndicka of Eintracht Frankfurt after handing Gabriel a new contract. The Gunners centre-back penned an extension to 2027 on Friday after a strong start to the season in which the Brazilian has formed a solid partnership with William Saliba. And Gabriel's new deal has calmed the need to rush into the mid-season marke...Full Story »

Cheltenham are without captain Sean Long for the visit of Morecambe.The Robins skipper was left groggy after a collision of heads in Saturday’s defeat at Burton and will miss out.Tom Bradbury could come back into contention but Grant Horton remains sidelined.Charlie Raglan and Zac Guinan are also out as Wade Elliott aims to end a three-match losing streak.Morecambe have striker Arthur Gnah...Full Story »

Gabriel has signed a new contract at Arsenal until 2027 after a fantastic start to the 2022-23 season. · Signs new deal till 2027 · Has made 81 appearance since debut · Part of Arsenal's longer term plans WHAT HAPPENED? Gabriel has penned a new long-term contract with Arsenal running till 2027. The Brazilian has played 10 times for the Gunners in the Premier League so far th...Full Story »