The former Match of the Day presenter has caused controversy. Former BBC presenter Des Lynam has been slammed for claiming that female pundits should not offer opinions on men's football. Lynam, 81, started presenting Match of the Day in 1988 and was replaced by Gary Lineker in 1999. Television coverage of football has moved on a lot at all broadcasters in the last decade, with a much more ...Full Story »

Sancho wants PSG transfer as Man Utd name asking price Jadon Sancho reportedly wants to join Paris Saint-Germain as Manchester United inform the Ligue 1 side about the forward's hefty price tag. Atletico set sights on Kante amid faltering Gallagher pursuit Atletico Madrid are reportedly keen on N'Golo Kante as a backup to Conor Gallagher with the France star eager to play Champions League f...Full Story »

Manchester United are said to be interested in signing Raphinha from Barcelona. The former Leeds United winger has thrived in Spain for the Catalan giants in the past two seasons. However, he is now being linked with a move away, as Barca need to balance their books. Having signed Dani Olmo, Sport states that the Catalan club are ready to sell Raphinha. But only a bid in excess of £51...Full Story »

Manchester United have completed the signings of Noussair Mazraoui and Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich, the Premier League club announced Tuesday. A source has told ESPN that the deal is worth a combined £60 million ($76.6m) including add-ons. Netherlands centre-back De Ligt has signed a five-year contract at Old Trafford, while Morocco full-back Mazraoui signed a four-year deal. Bo...Full Story »

Cardiff boss Erol Bulut hailed Rubin Colwill as a great player but said the 22-year-old Wales international could be “much, much better” with some changes to his game.Colwill helped his side to a 2-0 Carabao Cup first-round win over League One Bristol Rovers after slotting home a late second to add to Mark McGuinness’ 68th-minute opener.Bulut said of the midfielder: “Rubi...Full Story »

Ian Evatt backed Bolton’s penalty shootout hero Luke Southwood to push for a more regular starting place after his side’s Carabao Cup victory over Mansfield.The Trotters debutant keeper saved one penalty during the first five regulation kicks before stopping the vital sudden-death effort from Will Swan to send Bolton through 5-4 on penalties, after the match had finished 1-1.“L...Full Story »

Ryan Ledson admitted it was a shock to see Ryan Lowe leave his position at Preston manager.The 26-year-old helped Preston to a 2-0 EFL Cup victory over Sunderland, opening the scoring via a deflection in the 37th minute, and Mads Frokjaer sealed the victory with an excellent 70th-minute solo strike.But the real talking point was Lowe’s exit by “mutual consent”, which was confir...Full Story »

Barnsley assistant coach Martin Devaney hailed debutant goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina for his heroics as his two saves in Tuesday night’s penalty shoot-out against Wigan saw them progress to the second round of the Carabao Cup.The summer signing saved spot-kicks from Josh Stones and Thelo Aasgaard to see the visitors progress 4-2 in an all-League One encounter following a 1-1 draw after 90 mi...Full Story »

Derby assistant head coach Richie Barker praised his team’s response to adversity after they came from behind to beat Chesterfield 2-1 in the Carabao Cup first round.Armando Dobra put Chesterfield ahead against the run of play in the 29th minute but Derby hit back to equalise through Liam Thompson’s shot from the edge of the box in the 38th minute.Derby spurned chances in the second ...Full Story »

Luke Williams urged his Swansea side to use their convincing 3-1 victory over 10-man Gillingham in the first round of the Carabao Cup as the benchmark for their forthcoming league performances.Ronald’s solo effort gave the dominant Swans the advantage at half-time. Liam Cullen then struck a second after the Gills were reduced to 10 men in the 51st minute, Euan Williams given his marching o...Full Story »