Victor Osimhen is poised to sign a new contract at Napoli with a potential release clause of €130 million (£112m/$141m), in a major blow to Chelsea. WHAT HAPPENED?Fabrizio Romano reports that Napoli have reached an agreement in principle with Osimhen over a new contract. The striker's current deal expires at the end of next season, but the deal will add another year, to 2026, and i...Full Story »

Man Utd out of Europe plus an update on Donny van de Beek We start today's column with Manchester United and their defeat last night to Bayern Munich, which puts them out of the Champions League and out of Europe altogether as they finished bottom of their group. Once again, this is not good enough for a club of this size. The Man United standard has to be different, it's not just a normal g...Full Story »

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers was delighted to see his players break through a Champions League barrier with a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Feyenoord at Parkhead.Substitute Gustaf Lagerbielke headed home in stoppage time to seal Celtic’s first victory in 16 Champions League group games, stretching back to Rodgers’ first spell in charge, and their first at home for a decade.Celtic were...Full Story »

Mark Robins claimed Coventry are growing in stature after their 1-1 draw against Southampton.The Sky Blues opened the scoring through Haji Wright before they were pegged back by substitute Samuel Edozie to stretch their unbeaten run to 13 games.“You can see that we are growing in stature and confidence,” said Robins. “Four points from two tough home games is really pleasing.&ld...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney admitted it was “all about winning” after the Birmingham manager celebrated his first away victory since taking charge – 1-0 at Cardiff.The former Manchester United and England striker admitted the result was far more important than the performance, despite praising a “gritty” display.Juninho Bacuna’s composed finish after a rapid counter-attack o...Full Story »

Leicester manager Enzo Maresca says Patson Daka is capable of holding off Jamie Vardy and Kelechi Iheanacho when both strikers are fit again after scoring in the 3-2 win over Millwall.Zambia international Daka netted for the second game running as the Foxes came from behind to secure a victory which sent them back to the top of the Championship table, moving them one point ahead of Ipswich.It wa...Full Story »

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe defended his players after a Europa League place slipped from their grasp as they tried to secure a Champions League berth.The Magpies were dumped out of Europe all together as a result of their 2-1 home defeat by AC Milan on a night when they had one foot in the last 16 of the premier competition, then looked destined for the lesser only to end up empty-handed.Had the ...Full Story »

Lewis Vaughan scored a last-gasp winner as Raith Rovers returned to the top of the cinch Championship with a 2-1 victory over Arbroath.The visitors opened the scoring in the 19th minute when Aidan Connolly drilled in from eight yards.Basement side Arbroath equalised on the half-hour mark when Jermaine Hylton slammed home from the penalty spot after they were awarded a spot-kick for handball.Arbr...Full Story »

Overjoyed Aldershot boss Tommy Widdrington felt his Vanarama National League high-flyers were worthy FA Cup second-round replay winners at Stockport after the visitors sealed a dramatic 1-0 victory.The game looked to be heading towards extra-time at the home of the Sky Bet League Two leaders, only for substitute Olly Scott to slam home an 88th-minute winner from close range.That goal booked Widd...Full Story »

Plymouth manager Steven Schumacher praised his players for battling to a 0-0 draw at QPR with 10 men – but felt they could have taken all three points.Dan Scarr was sent off in the 25th minute at Loftus Road for a crude challenge on Ilias Chair.Up to that point, Plymouth were the better side and missed chances to go ahead after Rangers repeatedly gave the ball away in the opening quarter o...Full Story »

Hull head coach Liam Rosenior hailed the impact of his substitutes that helped earn a 2-1 win at Middlesbrough.With Boro leading on the hour courtesy of Emmanuel Latte Lath’s seventh goal of the season in the sixth minute, Rosenior made changes at the Riverside Stadium.The triple introduction of Ruben Vinagre, Adama Traore and Ozan Tufan was followed by Liam Delap’s equaliser with 21...Full Story »

Norwich head coach David Wagner was delighted to see his side bounce back from a frustrating result at the weekend by beating Sheffield Wednesday 3-1 at Carrow Road.The Canaries lacked a cutting edge in a goalless draw with Preston but took their chances well against the Owls to stay on the fringes of the Championship play-off zone.“Four days ago I spoke about how frustrated I was about no...Full Story »

Substitute Ozan Tufan’s winner eight minutes from time completed a memorable turnaround to earn Hull a 2-1 win at Middlesbrough.Boro had led at half-time courtesy of Emmanuel Latte Lath’s seventh goal of the season in the sixth minute.But Middlesbrough, who have now lost four of their last five matches, failed to capitalise further on a poor Tigers first half.And Hull, making the mos...Full Story »

Ten-man Plymouth battled to earn a point in a 0-0 draw with QPR at Loftus Road.Dan Scarr was sent off in the 25th minute when the hosts counter-attacked after Sam Field won the ball, and the defender scythed down Ilias Chair with a crude challenge just inside the Argyle half.Up to that point, Plymouth had been much the better side and sloppy Rangers were fortunate to be on level terms.Three time...Full Story »

Vanarama National League high-flyers Aldershot booked an FA Cup third round trip to West Brom after edging to a dramatic late 1-0 replay win at Stockport.The Sky Bet League Two leaders were sent crashing out of the competition thanks to substitute Olly Scott’s 88th-minute winner.Stockport started well with Kyle Wootton seeing a 20-yard strike clip the top of the crossbar after 70 seconds.C...Full Story »

Norwich warmed up for Saturday’s East Anglian derby at high-flying Ipswich by beating Sheffield Wednesday 3-1 at Carrow Road to make it four wins in their last six Championship games.An early wonder-strike on his full debut from Borja Sainz set the Canaries on their way and they responded impressively in the second half after being pegged back by Bailey Cadamarteri’s 32nd-minute head...Full Story »

Samuel Edozie scored his first goal since September to extend Southampton’s unbeaten run to 13 games with a 1-1 draw at Coventry.The former Manchester City winger had been an unused substitute in the Saints’ last three outings, but came off the bench to cancel out Haji Wright’s opener.Russell Martin’s men pushed tirelessly for a winner in the closing stages, but the draw ...Full Story »

Samuel Chukwueze came off the bench to end Newcastle’s Champions League adventure as AC Milan fought back from a goal down to win at St James’ Park.On a night when both sides needed to win to stand any chance of progressing, goals from Christian Pulisic and Chukwueze handed the Serie A side a 2-1 victory which was not enough to prolong their involvement in the competition following a...Full Story »

Birmingham manager Wayne Rooney claimed his first points away from home with a 1-0 win at Cardiff in the Championship.Juninho Bacuna’s goal on the stroke of half-time proved enough to decide an entertaining encounter at Cardiff City Stadium that was low on quality.The result ends a run of eight away defeats in a row for Birmingham and five for former England striker Rooney since taking ove...Full Story »

Leicester fought back to beat Millwall 3-2 and regain top spot in the Championship.Enzo Maresca’s side netted three second-half goals to put them back in control after Tom Bradshaw had opened the scoring for the visitors.Jannik Vestergaard’s header levelled the scores after 48 minutes before Patson Daka scored for the second game running. The Zambia striker put the ball over the line...Full Story »

Gustaf Lagerbielke was the unlikely hero as Celtic finally ended their long wait for a Champions League win amid late drama in their dead rubber against Feyenoord at Parkhead.Luis Palma’s 33rd-minute penalty put the home side on track after the impressive Liam Scales had been brought down, but the Dutch champions levelled through Yankuba Minteh in the 82nd minute.However, substitute Lagerb...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola hailed the performance of Micah Hamilton after the youngster’s dream debut in Manchester City’s Champions League win at Red Star Belgrade.The 20-year-old academy graduate and former ballboy marked his first senior appearance with a fine goal as the holders wrapped up the group stage with a 3-2 win in Serbia.He also won a penalty while fellow prospect Oscar Bobb got on t...Full Story »

Former ballboy Micah Hamilton and fellow youngster Oscar Bobb struck as a much-changed Manchester City ended the Champions League group stage with a 3-2 win at Red Star Belgrade.Kalvin Phillips also joined the two 20-year-olds on the scoresheet with a late penalty after manager Pep Guardiola rotated his squad for the Group G dead rubber at the Rajko Mitic Stadium.Manchester-born academy product ...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Emma Hayes said Lauren James’ mental health has been affected by the latest racist abuse she has received on social media.James was booked in Chelsea’s 4-1 Women’s Super League defeat at Arsenal on Sunday after appearing to stamp on Lia Walti and was withdrawn by Hayes soon after.Chelsea have condemned the online abuse, while Hayes compared the treatment of James t...Full Story »

SOCIAL media can be a powerful tool for a sports, when it is done right. Lionesses hero Mary Earps is ticking all the boxes on that front. The Sports Personality of the Year award nominee, 30, has had a remarkable year on the pitch. Following up her displays at the Euros in 2022, she starred in England's World Cup campaign - memorably saving a penalty in the final with Spain before firing h...Full Story »

LAURA WOODS has been praised by fans for her latest bold choice of outfit. The TNT Sports host was compared to Catwoman after going for an all-leather look on Tuesday night. Woods caught the eye as she presented coverage of Manchester United's 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich at Old Trafford. The Red Devils needed a win from their final Champions League group match to have any chance of progress...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Ten Hag & Pochettino   (4th)Man Utd 0-1 Bayern Munich(1st)Klopp : I said save Ten Hag !! (for me)   Erik ten Hag after Manchester United's loss:  'Today the performance was, again, very good and we didn't deserve to lose'   Manchester United wins at Old Trafford this season: 7 Opposition wins at Old Trafford this season...Full Story »

ALISHA LEHMANN delighted fans with her latest post. The Aston Villa star has built a huge fanbase on social media. Lehmann boasts over 16million Instagram followers. And many adored her most recent post. Wearing a bikini top and jeans, she danced as she descended a flight of stairs. After performing a twirl she then raised her hands to make two peace signs for the camera as she beamed fro...Full Story »

Juventus great Giorgio Chiellini has announced his retirement. The defender, 39, ends his playing career after 18 months with LAFC. Chiellini announced this morning on social media: "You have been the most beautiful and intense trip of my life. You have been my everything. "With you I have traveled a unique and unforgettable path. "But now is the time to start new chapters, face new challe...Full Story »

Liverpool have reportedly opened contract talks with Ibrahima Konate. A report from Le10Sport claims that the French international is a valued member of the first team and the Reds are ready to reward him for his impressive performances. The 24-year-old French international has a contract with the Premier League club until the summer of 2026 and it remains to be seen whether he is ready to com...Full Story »

Juventus are exploring alternative midfield options, with Teun Koopmeiners on their radar as a potential signing. The pursuit comes as they are cautious about Kalvin Phillips potentially staying in the Premier League, particularly with interest from Newcastle United. With midfield challenges due to the absence of players like Paul Pogba and Nicolo Fagioli, Juventus is keen to reinforce its mi...Full Story »

Compared to the last few seasons, the 2023/24 Premier League campaign hasn’t been the best for Pep Guardiola or Man City. Perhaps, after winning the treble, that’s only to be expected, though that’s not an attitude that’s likely to curry favour with the Catalan genius who demands the very best from his playing staff. City are currently fourth and four points behind le...Full Story »

Dusan Vlahovic has been linked with a move away from Juventus for months now. According to journalist Fabio Santini (h/t TV Play), the Italian outfit are prepared to sell the 23-year-old Serbian striker in January. However, there are no offers on the table and it remains to be seen whether any club is willing to provide him with an exit route. The Italian giants paid around €80 million f...Full Story »

NEWCASTLE are reportedly keeping tabs on Roma manager Jose Mourinho with his contract rapidly running out. Mourinho's deal with the Giallorossi expires in June and talks have begun between him and the club's hierarchy. Newcastle are interested in Roma manager Jose Mourinho Credit: Getty According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Italian giants want to keep the Portuguese tactician who has also wo...Full Story »

Former Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea has been working hard in training amid speculation he could be set to move to Newcastle. De Gea currently without a club Has been linked with Newcastle Could replace injured Pope WHAT HAPPENED?De Gea remains a free agent following his summer exit from Manchester United. The goalkeeper has been linked with moves to several sides already but...Full Story »

Gabriel Moscardo dropped a huge transfer hint as he visits Europe with girlfriend amid interest from Chelsea and PSG. Moscardo drops huge transfer hint Currently in Paris for a holiday with girlfriend Wanted by Chelsea and PSG WHAT HAPPENED?Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain target Gabriel Moscardo dropped a massive transfer hint as he posted a photo with girlfriend Julia Silvestre during...Full Story »

Two Saudi clubs show interest in Vardy Saudi Arabian clubs Al-Shabab and Al-Qadsiyah are reportedly interested in signing Leicester City and former England star Jamie Vardy, according to Caughtoffside. The 36-year-old already rejected the possibility of moving to Saudi Arabia during the summer when Al-Khaleej made an offer to him. The player reportedly demanded £4m in salary which the S...Full Story »

Relieved Stevenage boss Steve Evans praised his side’s character after beating Port Vale on penalties to progress into the third round of the FA Cup.Battling Boro overcame 2-0 and 3-2 deficits to set up a trip to minnows Maidstone.Ben Garrity’s brace put Vale two goals to the good before late efforts from Harvey White and Kane Hemmings, in the sixth minute of stoppage time, sent the ...Full Story »

Sunderland caretaker Mike Dodds believes Jobe Bellingham can emerge from his superstar brother’s shadow and go “to the very top” himself after the teenager’s late winner ended Leeds’ seven-game unbeaten run.The 18-year-old headed his fourth career goal in the 78th minute to secure a 1-0 EFL Championship win over the third-placed Whites on the same night his elder si...Full Story »

New Oxford head coach Des Buckingham is not concerned that, after the 1-1 draw at local rivals Reading, he has now failed in four attempts to gain his first League One victory.Both goals came shortly before the interval, with defender Ciaron Brown giving Oxford the lead in the 39th minute with a stooping header – only for former United loanee Sam Smith to equalise four minutes later.B...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag told his Manchester United players to make sure they get straight back into the Champions League next season after a dismal European campaign ended in an early exit at the hands of Bayern Munich on Tuesday night.Kingsley Coman’s 70th-minute goal, laid on by Harry Kane, gave the Germans a 1-0 win and ensured United finished bottom of Group A – beaten to second place by FC...Full Story »

Kieran McKenna hailed his Ipswich players for coming back from behind to win 2-1 at Watford and move to the top of the Championship.Yaser Asprilla put the Hornets ahead early on but George Hirst’s equaliser set up an entertaining contest that was settled late on by Town captain Sam Morsy, who capitalised on an error by Wesley Hoedt.McKenna, whose side are now 10 points clear of third-place...Full Story »

Paul Gallagher is unsure if he will remain in caretaker charge of Stoke for the weekend trip to West Brom but said it was a privilege to manage the Potters in the 1-1 draw against Swansea.Daniel Johnson’s second-half penalty looked to have given Stoke their first win in seven Championship games but Harry Darling, who conceded the spot-kick, headed home as full-time neared to give the Swans...Full Story »

Goalkeeper Taye Ashby-Hammond was the hero as Stevenage secured their place in the third round of the FA Cup with a 4-3 penalty shoot-out victory at Port Vale.After a 1-1 draw at Boro last time, another 120 minutes could not separate the two sides in the replay at Vale Park as they drew 3-3 after extra time.Ben Garrity scored either side of half-time to put Andy Crosby’s hosts two goals ah...Full Story »

Jon Dahl Tomasson saluted his Blackburn side for “digging in” to secure a 2-1 win over Bristol City.Rovers were in control after Arnor Sigurdsson’s first goal since October finished off a well-worked 35th-minute move, and Scott Wharton’s second-half header from his brother Adam’s delivery put Rovers two up.But City fought back and after Mark Sykes slotted home on th...Full Story »

Alfreton boss Billy Heath said he was “so proud” of his players despite the non-league side bowing out of the FA Cup in a narrow 1-0 second-round replay defeat at Walsall.Mat Sadler’s Saddlers scraped past the National League North side to nervously book a third-round trip to Southampton in January.But Heath could not have been happier with the way his side matched up the team ...Full Story »

Rotherham’s new head coach Leam Richardson said he knows the size of the challenge he has taken on following their 2-0 defeat to West Brom.Second-half goals from Grady Diangana and Jed Wallace were the difference as the Millers’ winless run extended to nine games stretching back to October.Richardson, who was officially appointed on Monday to replace Matt Taylor, is looking forward t...Full Story »

New boss Matt Taylor says he is still learning about his players after Bristol Rovers endured some tricky second-half moments in a 4-2 FA Cup second-round victory at Crewe.Taylor secured his first win in his third game since taking charge of the Pirates at the beginning of the month, but what looked like an easy canter to a third-round trip to Norwich faded in a jittery closing period at Gresty ...Full Story »

Ryan Lowe described his side’s performance as “different class from start to finish” as Preston returned to winning ways with a 3-1 Championship victory at Huddersfield.Goals from captain Alan Browne, Will Keane and Ben Whiteman earned North End a first win in five games, leaving Town still one place above the relegation zone.“Every single individual and collectively as a...Full Story »

Proud Scarborough boss Jonathan Greening hailed his players’ fortitude after they pushed EFL outfit Forest Green all the way again in a third meeting of the teams in this season’s FA Cup.The first-round tie was ordered to be replayed after Forest Green had been found guilty of failing to inform the FA they had received permission to play a loan player against the National League Nort...Full Story »

Jobe Bellingham notched a second-half winner as managerless Sunderland ended high-flying Leeds’ seven-game unbeaten run at the Stadium of Light.The younger brother of Real Madrid and England superstar Jude scored the fourth goal of his fledgling career to eke out a 1-0 victory over Daniel Farke’s third-placed side, who slipped 10 points behind new EFL Championship leaders Ipswich.It ...Full Story »

Forest Green finally saw off National League North part-timers Scarborough 4-2 in the FA Cup.Tyrese Omotoye, Callum Morton, Sean Robertson and Matty Stevens scored the goals as the first-round tie was settled following a third contest between the two clubs.Forest Green, who also won a home replay 5-2 last month, were found guilty of failing to inform the FA that they had permission to include a ...Full Story »

Newport head coach Graham Coughlan believes his team learned their lesson as they defeated Vanarama National League side Barnet 4-1.After conceding late at Rodney Parade in the first game, the south Wales outfit settled the replay by netting three times in the first 25 minutes.The Sky Bet League Two club now host Eastleigh in the third round of the FA Cup, and Coughlan was pleased with the react...Full Story »

New manager Matt Taylor savoured his first win since taking charge of Bristol Rovers as his side held off Crewe’s second-half fightback to win their FA Cup second-round tie 4-2.John Marquis, James Wilson and Anthony Evans all scored to give the League One side a 3-0 half-time lead.Ryan Cooney’s own goal made it four before Elliott Nevitt and Aaron Rowe struck to get the League Two si...Full Story »

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag accepts he has to make the team better but he also called on the players to shoulder more responsibility.A 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich saw United’s European football ended by a bottom-place finish in their group with their lowest points return and highest number of defeats – both four.“We know we want to be more consistent; me as a manager...Full Story »

Ipswich came from behind to win 2-1 at Watford and claim the Championship summit from Leicester.Yaser Asprilla’s early Hornets goal lengthened the odds on Kieran McKenna’s visitors getting the victory they required to overtake the Foxes, who host Millwall on Wednesday.But George Hirst’s equaliser set up an entertaining contest that was settled in the 80th minute by Town captain...Full Story »

Swansea came from behind to claim a late point in a 1-1 draw at Stoke in the Championship.Daniel Johnson’s second-half penalty looked to have given Stoke – who sacked Alex Neil over the weekend after the loss to Sheffield Wednesday – their first win in seven games.But Harry Darling, who conceded the earlier spot-kick, headed home as full-time neared to give the Swans a share of...Full Story »

George Oakley and Jack Baird lifted Morton from the foot of the cinch Championship table courtesy of a 2-1 home win over Inverness.The home side, who won at Arbroath on Saturday, took the lead in the 20th minute when Oakley made the most of a mix-up in the Inverness defence.They might have increased their advantage two minutes before the break but for goalkeeper Mark Ridgers’ save from Kir...Full Story »

Preston returned to winning ways with a 3-1 victory at struggling Huddersfield.Skipper Alan Browne and Will Keane gave Ryan Lowe’s side a 2-0 interval lead.Danny Ward’s first goal of the season hinted at a second-half revival for opponents still hovering just above the drop zone.But instead, Ben Whiteman’s 66th-minute goal wrapped up a first win in five for the Lancashire outfi...Full Story »