Bayern identify Verbruggen as Neuer's replacement Per The Mirror, Bayern have shown strong interest in signing Brighton goalkeeper Verbruggen in the summer as they look to find a long-term replacement for their legendary custodian Manuel Neuer. The Bundesliga giants will, however, have to shell out £50 million ($63m) if they are to convince the Seagulls to sell. De Bruyne set to stay ba...Full Story »

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta has been discharged from hospital after receiving 25 stitches in his left ear following the Eagles’ FA Cup tie against Millwall.Mateta was carried off on a stretcher after Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts, rushing out to meet a through ball, kicked the France international in the head early in Palace’s 3-1 fifth-round victory at Selhurst Pa...Full Story »

Manchester City look to have been dealt another defensive injury blow after Nathan Ake came off in the 3-1 FA Cup win over Plymouth.Ake was substituted at half-time in the fifth-round tie at the Etihad Stadium, being replaced by Ruben Dias.And City boss Pep Guardiola, who has the likes of John Stones and Manuel Akanji on the sidelines, said in his post-match press conference: “Now again we...Full Story »

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers had an interesting theory for Yang Hyun-jun’s upturn in form and praised the winger’s work-rate after his match-winning cameo against St Mirren.The South Korean winger headed two goals and produced a brilliant assist for Daizen Maeda in the final quarter as Celtic won 5-2 in Paisley.Saints had given as good as they got before Yang came off the bench alo...Full Story »

Vitor Pereira rued a costly day for Wolves’ survival hopes after their talisman Matheus Cunha was sent off in a moment of madness during their 5-4 penalty shootout defeat at Bournemouth in the FA Cup fifth round.Cunha had sent the tie to extra time with a sensational 60th-minute equaliser from range but lost his head with spot-kicks on the horizon.After Cunha had been flagged offside in th...Full Story »

Substitute Yang Hyun-jun delivered two goals and an assist as Celtic emerged from a tough test against St Mirren in Paisley with a strong finish to move 16 points clear in the William Hill Premiership.The South Korean continued his recent improvement by putting Celtic in front for the third time in the match.The winger then sent a brilliant ball over the top for Daizen Maeda to net before headin...Full Story »

Teenager Nico O’Reilly struck twice as Manchester City came from behind to beat plucky Plymouth 3-1 in the FA Cup fifth round.The Premier League champions were stunned as Maksym Talovierov headed the Championship strugglers into a shock 38th-minute lead at the Etihad Stadium.Yet any hopes the Pilgrims may have had of extending their unlikely cup run after surprise wins over Brentford and L...Full Story »

Harry Davis snatched a point for AFC Fylde in a 1-1 draw at National League play-off hopefuls Gateshead.Regan Booty collected Branden Horton’s pass and curled in the opener for the hosts after 25 minutes.Fylde equalised in the 64th minute when Davis headed home a cross from Nick Haughton.Gateshead almost won it near the end but Ben Winterbottom tipped Luke Hannant’s effort over the c...Full Story »

David Artell admitted to having mixed feelings after his Grimsby side hit back from a goal down to draw 1-1 at Cheltenham.Harvey Rodgers’ second-half strike cancelled out Ethan Williams’ opener for the home side but, despite controlling much of the second half, the Mariners could not find a second goal to extend their four-match winning streak.“On one hand I am happy with the p...Full Story »

Gillingham boss John Coleman was full of relief after his side eased their relegation fears with a 1-0 win against fellow strugglers Morecambe.Robbie McKenzie scored the only goal of the game late on to earn Coleman his first victory since taking charge — and ended the club’s worrying 13-game winless run.And Coleman, whose team are 12 points clear of the bottom two after their first ...Full Story »