The Blues are thought to be preparing a second bid after having an £18million offer rejected by Lyon. Chelsea are preparing a new bid for Malo Gusto, who is eager to make the move Credit: Getty Chelsea have identified Gusto, 19, as the successor to iconic right-back Cesar Azpilicueta. Todd Boehly has already signed six players this month in a bid to back under-fire Graham Potter. But th...Full Story »

That’s after Sky Sports claimed the midfielder failed to turn up for Toffees training on Tuesday. Arsenal have approached Everton over a £50m switch for Amadou Onana Credit: Alamy Onana, 21, has been one of Everton’s few shining lights this term following a £33m switch from Lille last summer. The Belgium international has made 20 appearances in all competitions. And it&...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly issued a “Bayern Munich or Chelsea” ultimatum to his former agent when pushing for the exits at Manchester United. Wanted out of Old Trafford in summer of 2022 Moves to London & Germany speculated on Ended up in Middle East after Red Devils split WHAT HAPPENED? The Portuguese superstar first expressed a desire to bring a second stint at Old Tr...Full Story »

Chelsea could sell Havertz for £53m (Sky Germany) Chelsea must raise money through outgoing transfers to balance their rapid spending, and there is talk that the Blues could sell Kai Havertz for £53 million ($65.4m) this summer, reports Sky Germany. While Bayern Munich are said to be uninterested, other clubs are ready to enter the race for the 23-year-old. But Havertz is reported...Full Story »

John Mousinho refused to take any of the plaudits after Portsmouth made it two wins from two matches since he took charge with a 2-0 victory over struggling Fleetwood.Colby Bishop’s 15th goal of the season and a late strike from Joe Pigott sealed the points for Pompey, who had seen Joe Morrell sent off for a second bookable offence in the 68th minute.Modest Mousinho said: “Importantl...Full Story »

John Coleman knows his side need to improve if they are to pull off an FA Cup shock against Leeds on Saturday after Accrington’s 1-0 extra-time win over National League side Boreham Wood in the third round replay.Boreham Wood took League One Accrington all the way and only a 97th-minute penalty from Tommy Leigh separated the sides after extra time.Zak Brunt caught Shaun Whalley in the area...Full Story »

Nick Pope was hailed as the “best goalkeeper in the world” after his 10th successive clean sheet helped put Newcastle on the brink of Wembley.The England international produced two superb second-half saves from Southampton forward Che Adams as the Magpies secured a vital 1-0 win from a breathless Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at St Mary’s.Joelinton set aside a disallowed goa...Full Story »

Bradford manager Mark Hughes was furious that his side were denied a penalty in their goalless draw at Stockport.Alex Gilliead went down after a nudge in the back from Will Collar but referee Martin Coy waved away Bradford’s appeals.Hughes said: “It’s a stonewall penalty, for goodness sake. It’s ridiculous really.“The ref said he felt he’d slowed down to engag...Full Story »

Gareth Ainsworth dedicated Wycombe’s comfortable 2-0 home victory over Oxford to former BBC presenter Bill Turnbull.Both goals came in a dominant first half, with Sam Vokes tapping in his first since October before teeing up Anis Mehmeti 10 minutes before half-time.The Chairboys named their commentary gantry after Turnbull last September following his death, and Wednesday would have seen t...Full Story »

Kieran McKenna felt Ipswich took “a first step towards building some momentum” in their challenge for a top-two place after a dominant display in a 4-0 demolition of Morecambe.Freddie Ladapo and Conor Chaplin both scored twice in the first half as Town eased to a first win in five games.McKenna said: “We would have liked more goals in the second half but a clean sheet was impor...Full Story »

Matt Bloomfield was proud of his Colchester players after they battled back to secure a 1-1 draw against promotion-chasing Salford in Sky Bet League Two.The Ammies took a 49th-minute lead through Conor McAleny, who nodded in from close range from Ryan Watson’s assist after Theo Vassell’s header from a corner had struck the crossbar.However, substitute Fiacre Kelleher rose to head hom...Full Story »