Arsenal are to trigger a 12-month clause in Granit Xhaka's contract to keep him at the Emirates until 2025. The 30-year-old Swiss international has emerged as one of the most influential players in Mikel Arteta's title-chasing squad this season. Now Arteta wants to reward that contribution by effectively tying the player to Arsenal for the rest of his career. Xhaka's current deal is set to ...Full Story »

Erling Haaland broke Manchester City's single-season scoring record with his fifth goal of the game in their Champions League round-of-16 second leg win over RB Leipzig on Tuesday. Haaland, 22, now has 39 goals in all competitions for City this season, surpassing the mark of 38 set by Tommy Johnson during the 1928-29 season. The Norway international became the fastest player to reach 30 goals ...Full Story »

The keeper has impressed this season and likely caught the eye of Blues chiefs in their recent Champions League meeting with the German side. Manchester United and Chelsea want to sign Gregor Kobel Credit: Getty United are also keeping an eye out for a new goalie with David de Gea in the final 18 months of his contract. And according to Sport1 they could make a summer move for Kobel. However...Full Story »

A Barcelona return for Lionel Messi continues to be speculated on, with Gerard Pique admitting it would be “incredible” to see him back at Camp Nou. Argentine departed Camp Nou in 2021 Contract running down at PSG May be on the move this summer WHAT HAPPENED? The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner bid farewell to Catalunya once it became apparent that Barca did not have the ...Full Story »

Simone Inzaghi implemented a defensive masterclass as his Inter side saw out a 0-0 draw away to Porto on Tuesday to progress to the quarter-finals. Inter survived late onslaught Porto lacked creative spark Nerazzurri reach first quarter-final since 2011 TELL ME MORE: Porto were the in-form side with more at stake in the tie, which was evident right from the off. Just a few minutes in, Ma...Full Story »

Sergio Ramos could reject MLS for PSG extension (SPORT) Paris Saint-Germain remain interested in keeping Sergio Ramos after his contract expires this summer, and the centre-back could be convinced to stay at the club despite interest elsewhere, according to SPORT. An MLS offer is reportedly on the table, and Ramos could potentially join Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets in the United States i...Full Story »

Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick was proud of his side but admitted they did not have the “quality” to win as they were frustrated by Stoke in a 1-1 draw at the Riverside Stadium.Boro scored the opening goal of the contest when Chuba Akpom finished a neat counter-attack to grab his 23rd of the season after Ben Pearson was dispossessed in the middle of the park midway through the fi...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola joked that he took Erling Haaland off one goal short of a double hat-trick as Manchester City thrashed RB Leipzig 7-0 to make sure he still has at least one target left to chase.The Norwegian striker sent records tumbling in a ruthless display as he scored five in 35 minutes, becoming the youngest player to reach 30 goals in the Champions League and the fastest to do it and joining...Full Story »

Joey Barton pointed at the Bristol Rovers pitch in explaining one of several reasons for his side losing 2-0 to Wycombe.The Gas had plenty of chances, with 21 shots in total and six on target, but could not find the net against the visitors from Buckinghamshire.Josh Coburn, Aaron Collins and John Marquis all enjoyed good sights of goal but could not convert at the Memorial Stadium as the West Co...Full Story »

Gareth Ainsworth apologised to QPR supporters after his side fell to a crushing 6-1 defeat at relegation-threatened Blackpool.Jerry Yates, Andy Lyons, Curtis Nelson and Jordan Thorniley put the hosts 4-0 up before Chris Martin’s header gave Rangers a glimmer of hope just before half-time.However, Lyons grabbed his second after the break and Kenny Dougall scored late on as Blackpool cruised...Full Story »