Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte is eager to join Barcelona. Laporte has been cleared by manager Pep Guardiola to leave City this summer as he seeks regular football. The Spain international favours a return to LaLiga. And Mundo Deportivo says Laporte first choice would be to sign for Barca. The 28-year-old defender has made just eight appearances in the Premier League this season ...Full Story »

If rumours are to be believed, Mauricio Pochettino will soon be announced as the new manager of Chelsea Football Club. Most outlets are reporting on such a scenario including Sky Sports but the former Tottenham Hotspur man is almost certainly on a hiding to nothing if he were to take the job. As The Athletic report, there are a number of problems behind the scenes at the club, not least the ...Full Story »

Kyle Walker plans to stay at Manchester City and see out the final year of his contract. With 12 months left on his £150,000-a-week Etihad deal, the England defender is being tracked by a number of clubs - including Aston Villa and Italian giants AC Milan. However, they are set to be left disappointed in the short-term with Walker expected to reject the opportunity to leave Pep Guardiol...Full Story »

Arsenal chiefs are prepared to sell senior pair Kieran Tierney and Granit Xhaka. Scotland fullback Tierney is a top summer target for Newcastle, knowing he has been frustrated after finding himself lose his first-choice status to Oleks Zinchenko. Midfielder Xhaka is also set to be sold, says the Daily Mail. The Swiss has just over a year to run on his deal and Arsenal would prefer to sell t...Full Story »

Borussia Dortmund are understood to have handed something of an ultimatum to Jude Bellingham amid the ongoing uncertainty surrounding his future at the club. Liverpool's decision to pull out of the running for the Englishman's signature this summer appears to not have limited complications and Christian Falk has now exclusively revealed in his latest briefing for CaughtOffside that BVB have h...Full Story »

Man Utd, Man City & Chelsea in battle for Neymar (Fichajes) Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea are all in the battle to sign Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain, according to Fichajes. The Brazil star has been linked with a move this summer, with PSG said to be open to selling him and the three Premier League teams are all interested in landing him. Inter monitoring Loftus-Cheek...Full Story »

Carlos Corberan praised West Brom’s resilience as they ended a gruelling week by coming from behind to beat Norwich 2-1 at The Hawthorns and keep their play-off challenge alive.Josh Sargent opened the scoring for the visitors in the 41st minute, but Conor Townsend equalised with a fine free-kick on the stroke of half-time and Jed Wallace fired home the winner in the 56th minute to ensure t...Full Story »

Woking had to settle for a place in the eliminator round of the National League play-offs, despite ending the regular season with a 1-0 win at Solihull.Ricky Korboa scored the only goal of the game in the 55th minute, reacting quickest after James Kellermann’s shot came back off the crossbar.Marcus Dackers had a close-range effort blocked and Korboa saw his effort from a tight angle hit a ...Full Story »

Rob Harker’s late equaliser saw Halifax rescue a 1-1 draw at home to Eastleigh.Harker found the net in the sixth of eight minutes added on to earn a point after Kairo Mitchell had put the visitors in front in the first half.Halifax goalkeeper Sam Johnson made a double save midway through the first half, first keeping out a fine shot from Ryan Hill and then also blocking Danny Whitehall&rsq...Full Story »

Ryan Seager’s double earned Dorking a 2-1 win over already relegated ScunthorpeThe forward ensured Dorking finished 16th in the National League, nine points above the relegation zone.Seager opened the scoring for the hosts after 28 minutes and doubled their lead on the hour.Daniel Elliott pulled a goal back for the Iron with eight minutes left but their disastrous season ended with another...Full Story »

Bromley came from behind to draw 1-1 at Oldham as they finished the regular season in seventh place in the National League.Joe Nuttall opened the scoring a minute before the break after rounding Bromley goalkeeper Reice Charles-Cook and slotting home.But the visitors levelled in the 79th minute through James Vennings’ powerful finish into the bottom corner.Charles-Cook came to Bromley&rsqu...Full Story »

Edward Jones’ late strike earned Altrincham a share of the spoils with Aldershot as the sides ended the season with a 1-1 draw.A good cross from Ollie Harfield found Jack Barham but his chance for the Shots was headed just wide, while Tahvon Campbell was also causing problems for the Altrincham defence, hitting a menacing strike that flew past the post.Regan Linney had a great chance to pu...Full Story »

York confirmed National League survival after Shaq Forde’s late equaliser earned them a 1-1 drew at Notts County.Macaulay Langstaff’s 42nd goal of the season put County in front as the division’s top-scorer got on the end of Ruben Rodrigues’ ball just before the break.York had goalkeeper Ryan Whitley to thank for keeping the deficit to won as he made a series of impressiv...Full Story »

Torquay were relegated from the National League following a 1-1 draw with champions Wrexham.Frank Nouble’s second-half strike put the Gulls ahead but Elliot Lee’s late leveller denied the hosts a surprise win as they dropped out of the National League.The Gulls needed to beat the title winners and rely on Maidenhead losing with a seven-goal swing, with their drop rivals going down 4-...Full Story »

Dagenham finished their season on a winning note after beating promotion-hopefuls Barnet 2-0.Kian Flanagan had an effort for Barnet comfortably held by Elliot Justham before Inih Effiong had a chance for the visitors.Justham made a good save before the break to deny David Moyo the opener but Effiong put the Daggers ahead three minutes into the second half, slotting the ball home after a through ...Full Story »

Chesterfield secured third place on the final day of the Vanarama National League season.The Spireites booked a home play-off semi-final next week after a 4-0 win over Maidstone thanks to Andy Dallas’ double and goals from Bailey Clements and Ryan Colclough.Armando Dobra had a goal disallowed for offside in the first half as the hosts struggled to get going.But seven minutes into the secon...Full Story »

Tyrone Marsh’s first-half goal sealed Boreham Wood’s place in the National League play-offs as they beat Yeovil 1-0.Charlie Cooper had a chance for Yeovil that went just wide but the hosts took the lead in the 26th minute through a Marsh header.Nathan Ashmore was forced to make a good save after half-time from Chiori Johnson’s long-distance effort for the Glovers and Cooper cam...Full Story »

West Brom kept their faint Championship play-off hopes alive by coming from behind to beat Norwich 2-1 at The Hawthorns and end the Canaries’ top-six aspirations.Josh Sargent opened the scoring for David Wagner’s men in the 41st minute before Conor Townsend’s perfectly-executed free-kick levelled the scores before half-time.Jed Wallace then fired in Albion’s winner in the...Full Story »

Harry Cardwell struck a late winner as Southend came from behind to beat the 10 men of Wealdstone 2-1.Charles Clayden put the visitors in front midway through the first half, flicking home a cross from Dominic Hutchinson.But Wesley Fonguck levelled early in the second half, collecting a loose ball and bending it into the net.Things got worse for Wealdstone two minutes later when Nathan Ferguson ...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher admitted his delight as his team beat resilient Burton 1-0 to clinch automatic promotion from Sky Bet League One in front of their home fans.Schumacher, who will be 39 on Sunday, admitted: “I am overjoyed.“It’s been an amazing season, an amazing campaign and to finish it off here on a sunny day in Devon – when the sun’s not been out f...Full Story »

Sam Taylor was left speechless after his first senior goal earned Tranmere a 1-1 draw with AFC Wimbledon at Plough Lane.The 19-year-old striker came on for the injured Harvey Saunders five minutes before half-time and, on his third appearance for the club, swept home the equaliser in the 79th minute.Ali Al-Hamadi had made the breakthrough for the home side midway through the second half.But the ...Full Story »

Paul Heckingbottom said Sheffield United’s promotion back to the Premier League is “finally starting to sink in” after his side swept aside Preston at Bramall Lane.The Blades secured a return to the top flight in midweek with victory over West Brom but, much to Heckingbottom’s delight, they did not ease off and stormed to a 4-1 win over a Preston side who still harboured ...Full Story »

Mark Robins hailed Coventry’s 2-0 win over Birmingham ‘a special day’ as they strengthened their hold on a play-off place in the Sky Bet Championship in front of a record crowd at the CBS Arena.Josh Eccles’ first career goal set Coventry on their way inside three minutes before Viktor Gyokeres’ penalty doubled the lead before half-time.“I’m very proud. I...Full Story »

Three first-half goals in the space of 10 minutes powered Gateshead to a 4-0 Vanarama National League win over Maidenhead.Ethan Pye headed in the first from a corner on the half-hour mark before Aaron Martin’s shot was deflected in by Zico Asare.And the visitors were still trying to regroup when Martin flicked on a long ball for Adam Campbell to score the third five minutes before the brea...Full Story »

John Askey felt for Hartlepool’s supporters after watching the team suffer a second relegation to the National League in seven years.Despite beating Barrow 3-1 at the Suit Direct Stadium, Pools’ stay in the Football League came to an end after just two seasons at that level.That was because Crawley’s goalless draw with Walsall meant Hartlepool can no longer catch them ahead of ...Full Story »

Liam Manning was delighted as Oxford all-but made sure of League One survival with a 3-0 win at relegated Forest Green.Kyle Joseph, Tyler Goodrham and Billy Bodin struck to leave United three points above the drop zone with one game remaining.Boss Manning, who replaced Karl Robinson in March, said: “It’s my son’s birthday on Monday so I’m now looking forward to celebratin...Full Story »

Morecambe manager Derek Adams said his side’s comeback victory over Lincoln to keep their League One survival hopes alive was a “special” one in his career.Adams, a veteran of more than 600 games as a manager, knew his side were dropping out of the league at one stage as they trailed 2-0 after 50 minutes to goals from Lasse Sorensen and Matty Virtue, with relegation rivals MK D...Full Story »

Tony Mowbray suffered a hamstring injury while celebrating Sunderland’s dramatic late equaliser against Watford – but the pain will soon be forgotten if his side enjoy a play-off “party” at Preston next week.The Black Cats kept their top-six hopes alive with a spirited late comeback in the 2-2 draw with Chris Wilder’s side, with Patrick Roberts scoring a stunning le...Full Story »

Ian Evatt watched Bolton secure a Sky Bet League One top-six finish but warned Wanderers’ play-off rivals they “are capable of more” after a 2-0 victory over 10-man Fleetwood.The Trotters led through Promise Omochere’s own goal after 18 minutes following a Randell Williams’ corner.The home side received another leg-up when Jayden Stockley was sent-off after 58 minut...Full Story »

Dave Challinor described Stockport as “one special group” after becoming only the second team to win at Leyton Orient this season but remained pragmatic about their hopes of snatching automatic promotion on the final day.Goals from Akil Wright, Callum Camps and Connor Evans secured an impressive 3-0 victory for County at the League Two champions and they received a further boost when...Full Story »

Derby head coach Paul Warne admitted missed chances prevented his team securing a League One play-off place after they were held 1-1 at home by Portsmouth.A win would have sealed a top-six finish but a lack of ruthlessness in front of goal proved costly.Derby swarmed all over Portsmouth for the opening 20 minutes but Nathaniel Mendez-Laing fired wide from close range and David McGoldrick was twi...Full Story »

Reading interim manager Noel Hunt knows his side are now relying on results elsewhere to survive in the Sky Bet Championship and have only “hope” remaining.A 1-1 home draw with Wigan kept them in the relegation zone, with Latics’ relegation confirmed by the stalemate.Charlie Hughes headed Wigan in front after 81 minutes but were condemned to League One next season when home sub...Full Story »

Vincent Kompany is ready to demand even more of Manuel Benson after a fourth outstanding strike in as many games put promoted Burnley on course for a 2-1 Championship victory at Ashton Gate.The Belgian winger is fast making it his trademark to score from distance, but the superb curling effort from the right corner of the box after 33 minutes was special even by his recent standards.Tommy Conway...Full Story »

Roberto De Zerbi credited Brighton’s Wembley agony as the stimulus for Saturday’s history-making 6-0 Premier League demolition of Wolves.De Zerbi hailed the finest performance of his managerial career after the ruthless Seagulls ripped apart Wanderers to emphatically reignite their European push.Doubles from Deniz Undav, Pascal Gross and Danny Welbeck at the Amex Stadium paved the wa...Full Story »

Kieran McKenna believes Ipswich are going to go from strength-to-strength after a 6-0 win over Exeter secured promotion to the Championship.Five goals came in a pulsating 24-minute opening spell through Massimo Luongo, George Hirst, Nathan Broadhead and two from Conor Chaplin. Wes Burns added the sixth in the second half.Ipswich have had a magnificent run towards the end of the season and the wi...Full Story »

Scott Lindsey admitted that preserving Crawley’s Football League status was the best achievement of his career.The Reds played played out a goalless draw against Walsall in their final home game of the season to get the point they needed to survive.The 50-year-old former Swindon boss admitted the occasion had taken on added poignancy as it marked a year to the day since the passing of his ...Full Story »

Salford boss Neil Wood is delighted his side’s play-off fate is in their own hands heading into the last game of the League Two season after a huge 3-2 win at Carlisle.Luke Bolton’s stunning late strike earned the visitors a victory that leaves them needing just a point when they host Gillingham next weekend to secure a top-seven finish.First-half efforts from Callum Hendry and Bolto...Full Story »

MK Dons manager Mark Jackson was at a loss to explain how his relegation-threatened side “chucked away” a three-goal lead to draw 4-4 with Barnsley.Mo Eisa’s brace and goals from Jonathan Leko and Warren O’Hara inside 20 second-half minutes looked set to bolster Don’s League One safety ambitions.But Jackson’s side disintegrated, shipping three goals in the fin...Full Story »

Russell Martin expressed pride in his Swansea players after their late push for the Sky Bet Championship play-offs ended with a 1-1 draw at Hull.The Swans have been the in-form team in the league, but sit five points adrift of the top six with one game remaining after their four-match winning run came to an end.Luke Cundle’s fine finish after 39 minutes cancelled out Ben Cabango’s ea...Full Story »

Mark Bonner admitted it was a “massive result” as his Cambridge side boosted their hopes of staying in League One with a 2-1 win over relegation rivals Accrington, who are all but down.United – who moved up a spot to 22nd after the win – are now a point away from safety and play their game in hand over all the other teams around them on Wednesday.Stanley’s five-year...Full Story »

Graham Coughlan hailed Omar Bogle as one of the best strikers in League Two after the hitman’s 15th goal of the campaign steered Newport to a 2-1 win at Gillingham.Cameron Norman’s header put Newport ahead in the ninth minute, only for a Tom Nichols’ penalty to haul Gillingham level by half-time of a scrappy contest.Bogle was a threat all afternoon and his emphatic finish from ...Full Story »

Andy Crosby has warned Port Vale’s players that they are facing heading out the exit door this summer if they cannot cut out defensive mistakes.Vale lost 3-2 at Charlton but other results ensured that they retained their League One status.But Crosby, in interim charge since Darrell Clarke was sacked on April 17, could not help but be critical of the ease in which their opponents beat keepe...Full Story »

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough admitted their Sky Bet League Two play-off dream looks to be over after a 2-1 home defeat by bogey side Harrogate.The injury-hit Stags now head to Colchester for the final game three points outside the play-offs and with a poorer goal difference than their rivals above them.“We have fallen short in the 45th game and, barring a miracle, not managed to take it to ...Full Story »

Stevenage manager Steve Evans labelled his players “heroes” after they sealed promotion to Sky Bet League One with one game of the season to spare after a 2-0 win over Grimsby.Three years ago, only the demise of Macclesfield reprieved the club from relegation from the EFL, and they were again struggling against the drop when Evans took charge 13 months ago.The 60-year-old has now gui...Full Story »

Wade Elliott praised the character of his Cheltenham side after they ran out convincing 3-0 winners at Wycombe.Aidan Keena’s brace and one from Alfie May earned the Robins an away win in League One.Cheltenham were on the receiving end of a 4-0 defeat at Oxford on Tuesday after securing safety last weekend but responded with a confident performance.“I thought we were excellent,”...Full Story »

Jody Morris is determined to add some experience to his Swindon squad over the summer after his players wilted in the closing minutes at Crewe.The Robins boss watched as late goals from Conor Thomas and Joel Tabiner earned the Railwaymen an unlikely 2-1 win.Crewe had trailed to Rushian Hepburn-Murphy’s deflected effort just before the interval and were labouring until boss Lee Bell made a ...Full Story »

Darren Ferguson refused to give up on promotion despite seeing Peterborough blow their penultimate chance to climb back into the Sky Bet League One play-off places.Posh drew a blank in front of goal for the eighth time on home turf this term when they were held to a stalemate by a Bristol Rovers side who had lost their previous three games.Top goalscorer Jonson Clarke-Harris glanced their best o...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday boss Darren Moore admits he has regrets over his side’s automatic promotion near-miss.The Owls won 3-0 at Shrewsbury but the result was rendered irrelevant after wins for Plymouth and Ipswich, the top two in Sky Bet League One.The pair both sealed the victories that they needed to confirm their places in the Championship next term, while Wednesday will now have to navig...Full Story »

Steve Cooper was left counting the cost of a contentious VAR decision after relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest slipped to a 2-1 Premier League defeat at Brentford.Ivan Toney appeared to be in an offside position when Josh Dasilva scored Brentford’s winner in stoppage time.But after a lengthy check by VAR Neil Swarbrick, the striker was deemed to be onside and the goal was given, deali...Full Story »

Head coach Danny Schofield spoke of his relief after Doncaster ended their winless run at nine matches with a 1-0 victory over Colchester.Rovers’ form over the final three months of the campaign has been poor, seeing them slip from play-off contention and put them on course for a bottom-half finish.That has brought inevitable pressure on Schofield, who was therefore pleased to sign off his...Full Story »