AS Monaco have failed with a bid for Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga. Foot Mercato says Lokonga, 23, was the subject of an €8m offer from Monaco. But the bid was rejected, though ASM may return before next week's transfer deadline falls. The Gunners are open to loan departure for Lokonga, though Monaco would prefer an outright deal. The Belgian's contract runs until 2026.Full Story »

Premier League giants Chelsea have clinched an agreement over the addition of a long-standing target ahead of the summer transfer window, according to reports. The player tipped to take his talents to Stamford Bridge upon the close of the campaign? Malo Gusto. It is of course common knowledge that the powers that be in west London remain on the lookout for fresh blood on the right flank. Th...Full Story »

Tottenham Hotspur signing Pedro Porro from Sporting Lisbon is a "matter of time" and will be completed by the end of the weekend. That's according to renowned Italian transfer guru Fabrizio Romano(opens in new tab), who says that the Spanish full-back will become Spurs' second signing of the window, following the dramatic capture of winger Arnaut Danjuma. Manager Antonio Conte has reportedly...Full Story »

Marcos Alonso has signed a new contract extension at Barcelona. The August arrival from Chelsea had a deal with Barca to the end of the season. However, Alonso put pen to paper today on a new agreement to 2024. Barca confirmed the deal this morning. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Inaki Pena is also set to pen new terms. The 23 year-old is off contract in June and in advanced negotiations over a new...Full Story »

Inter Milan are eyeing Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino as an alternative to Romelu Lukaku. Lukaku, on-loan at Inter from Chelsea, has struggled to recapture his form at Inter of two years ago. TMW says Inter president Steven Zhang is weighing up passing on Lukaku's permanent option and moving for Firmino as an alternative. The Brazil international is off contract in June and would represe...Full Story »

Barcelona extend Marcos Alonso's contract till 2024 Barcelona have officially announced the extension of Marco Alonso's contract till June 2024 with an option to extend it for another season. They will now focus on new long-term deals for youngsters Iñaki Peña and Alejandro Balde. Barcelona tempted to go after João Cancelo in the summer According to a report from SPORT, Barce...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola could celebrate victory over Arsenal in the FA Cup on Friday night but dismissed suggestions Manchester City’s 1-0 win will have any impact on the Premier League title race.Nathan Ake’s 64th-minute goal saw City through to the fourth round of the cup but they had to battle as Guardiola admitted the tactics employed by his former assistant Mikel Arteta surprised him as A...Full Story »

Nathan Ake proved the unlikely match-winner as Manchester City edged out title rivals Arsenal 1-0 in a tense FA Cup fourth-round tie on Friday.The Netherlands defender steered home a low shot in the 64th minute at the Etihad Stadium as City landed the first blow in their trilogy of clashes with the Gunners over the coming months.Arsenal, the Premier League leaders, had enjoyed the better of the ...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Something to cheer up for Ronaldo fans !     After Completing Football... Lionel Messi has Decided to Study Civil Engineering...     "Hello Manchester United, can we send Ronaldo back? We don't want any money, just take him back"     Forest players doing the Ronaldo celebration only for the goal to be cancell...Full Story »

Jose Mourinho has divided opinion through his managerial career. Jose Mourinho has divided opinion like no manager in football history after a managerial career which has spanned 23 years. The Portuguese has represented nine different clubs, winning 26 trophies in the process and as he celebrates his 60th birthday Express Sport looks at what his next steps could be with his unrelenting drive fo...Full Story »