Middlesbrough boss Chris Wilder felt his side’s 3-2 defeat at QPR showed they should not be regarded as promotion contenders.Boro were three down at Loftus Road before mounting a fightback.Wilder believes the squad needs to be strengthened before a promotion challenge can be sustained.“We’re all trying. It’s just such a difficult market to deal in. We’re all trying ...Full Story »

QPR look set to receive a double boost ahead ahead of their Sky Bet Championship clash against Middlesbrough.Midfielder Luke Amos and striker Chris Willock are expected to be available for Boro’s visit to Loftus Road.Both players missed last weekend’s season-opening defeat against Blackburn, but Hoops boss Michael Beale has them in his selection mix this time around.Beale, meanwhile,...Full Story »

Chris Wilder has reiterated his desire to add more new faces to his Middlesbrough squad after watching West Brom come from behind to claim a point at the Riverside.The Boro boss was “delighted” with the majority of his team’s display but left frustrated by the Baggies scoring an equaliser five minutes after half-time through John Swift.Isaiah Jones had put Middlesbrough in fron...Full Story »

The club announced the signing of the free agent while in Melbourne on their pre-season tour. Christian Eriksen has been confirmed as a Manchester United player Credit: Getty The former Ajax, Tottenham and Inter Milan midfielder decided to move to Old Trafford after a spell with Brentford in the second half of last season. Eriksen revealed he cannot wait to get started as a Manchester United ...Full Story »

Jorginho signed two shirts meant for Christian Pulisic (Image: @JSRFootball/Twitter) A Chelsea supporter has complained that Jorginho left him "disappointed" by signing two shirts which were meant for his team-mate Christian Pulisic. Chelsea are in Los Angeles on a pre-season tour which will also see them visit Las Vegas, Charlotte and Orlando. Thomas Tuchel put his side through their paces in...Full Story »

Christian Ramirez’s second-half double gave Aberdeen a 2-0 win in their opening Premier Sports Cup Group A game against Peterhead.The Dons striker converted a penalty in the 63rd minute after Matt Kennedy was pulled down by Blue Toon defender Jack Brown and then headed in a Marley Watkins cross 10 minutes later to clinch the points.The cinch Premiership visitors were without Lewis Fer...Full Story »

Manchester United remain convinced Christian Eriksen will move to Old Trafford despite suggestions from Brentford that he could still choose them, sources have told ESPN. Eriksen has verbally agreed a three-year contract with United but was not part of the squad which left for their tour of Thailand and Australia on Friday. Brentford manager Thomas Frank also suggested he has not given up hope...Full Story »

A TOTTENHAM supporter has been labelled an “embarrassment” after a fan posted a video of him burning his old Christian Eriksen shirt. The Denmark international, 30, is set to sign a three-year deal at Premier League rivals Manchester United after leaving Brentford on a free transfer. A Spurs fan has reacted by burning an old shirt with the Dane's name on and sharing it on Twitter ...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino has been sacked as Paris Saint-Germain manager, the club have announced, with Christophe Galtier taking over on a two-year contract. PSG formally presented Galtier at a news conference on Tuesday. ESPN first reported the news last month. "When you're here [at the Parc des Princes], you feel the expectations," said Galtier, who is PSG's first French coach since Laurent Bla...Full Story »

Christian Eriksen has agreed to join Manchester United, sources have told ESPN. The midfielder, who is a free agent, is set to sign a three-year deal once a medical is completed. Eriksen, 30, spent the second half of last season at Brentford, where he scored once in 11 games. He has turned down the chance to re-sign for Brentford to move to Old Trafford. Tottenham also lodged an interest in...Full Story »

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser al-Khelaifi said on Tuesday he was in talks with Nice to hire coach Christophe Galtier to replace Mauricio Pochettino at the French champions. Sports paper L'Equipe on Monday reported Galtier was being lined up to take over at PSG, but that the announcement of his appointment would have to wait until Argentine Pochettino's departure was finalised. "We hav...Full Story »

Brentford are likely to lose Christian Eriksen this summer. Steve Bardens Brentford are increasingly resigned to losing midfielder Christian Eriksen to a rival club, sources have told ESPN. The 30-year-old is weighing up his options amid interest from a host of teams across Europe including Tottenham and Manchester United. Back in January, Brentford offered Eriksen a chance to resume his ca...Full Story »

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is a big fan of Christian Pulisic Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp once had high praise for then-Borussia Dortmund starlet Christian Pulisic and suggested that the winger would cope with a transition to the Premier League. Resurfaced comments made by the German come amid speculation that the Reds could sign Pulisic from top-flight rivals Chelsea. Liverpool were strongly...Full Story »

Manchester United transfer target Christopher Nkunku has dropped a huge hint over his future - and has indicated he won't be coming to Old Trafford. The French forward is in demand after an incredible season for RB Leipzig. Nkunku has been in fine form this season, earning the Bundesliga Player of the Year award. The striker has bagged 35 goals in 51 games across all competitions. Despite bein...Full Story »

Port Vale still have an injury doubt over Chris Hussey ahead of the play-off semi-final second leg against Swindon.Hussey missed the 2-1 first-leg defeat after failing to shake off the knock he suffered against Exeter on the last day,Dave Worrall is set to keep his place at wing-back if Hussey is ruled out again.Jamie Proctor is pushing for a recall after a lively cameo as substitute.Swindon are...Full Story »

Chris Wilder questioned his players’ fight and desire after 10-man Middlesbrough slumped to a 4-1 defeat at Preston to end their Championship play-off hopes.Boro needed a final-day win at Deepdale to give themselves a chance of climbing into the top six but Emil Riis Jakobsen’s double helped fire Ryan Lowe’s side to a comfortable victory.Alan Browne’s strike and a Dael Fr...Full Story »

TOTTENHAM may be handed a Christian Eriksen blow as the midfielder is considering staying at Brentford Christian Eriksen reportedly has 'fears' about making a sensational return to Tottenham this summer and could extend his stay at Brentford. The midfielder has starred for the Bees and helped them avoid relegation from the Premier League this season, and his return to form has seen him linked w...Full Story »

Craig Johnston’s goal earned Montrose a 1-0 play-off advantage and ended Airdrie’s 20-match unbeaten league run.Johnston fired home in the ninth minute of the cinch Championship play-off semi-final first leg at Links Park after the Diamonds failed to deal with an Andrew Steeves cross.Lyall Cameron and Scott Agnew came close from long range at either end and the former forced a good s...Full Story »

Middlesbrough manager Chris Wilder believes his side’s 3-1 win against Stoke puts them in “decent nick” going into their final game.Lewis Baker scored a first-half own goal and Crooks struck in each half before Nick Powell scored a stoppage-time consolation for the Potters.The result keeps Middlesbrough’s Sky Bet Championship play-off hopes alive as the race to secure a s...Full Story »

Chris Wilder is delighted that Middlesbrough will be heading into their penultimate game of the season at the weekend with their promotion hopes still very much alive in the wake of their 2-0 win over Cardiff.Goals from Marcus Tavernier and Riley McGree lifted Boro above Millwall and Blackburn into seventh in the Sky Bet Championship table, two points adrift of sixth-placed Sheffield United.The ...Full Story »