Time has come for Man Utd to cash in on misfiring Marcus Rashford - replacing Kylian Mbappe at PSG could be the perfect transfer for all involved
Posted Wednesday, February 21, 2024 by Goal.com
The 26-year-old has reached his ceiling at Old Trafford after nine years in the first team, and a switch to France could suit all parties
"I joined Manchester United as a seven-year-old boy with a dream," Marcus Rashford told Manchester United's official website after signing a new five-year contract last July. "That same passion, pride and determination to succeed still drives me every time ...Full Story »
Man Utd still want Harry Kane! Sensational report claims INEOS will green light bold summer transfer swoop for Bayern striker as Red Devils reignite interest in Frenkie de Jong as part of £250m spendi
Posted Wednesday, February 21, 2024 by Goal.com
A sensational report claims that Manchester United are still keen on Harry Kane and could target the Bayern striker in a £250m ($315m) spending spree.
Red Devils wanted England captain in 2023
Willing to rekindle interest 12 months on
Lavish recruitment drive being lined up
WHAT HAPPENED?The Red Devils expressed interest in England captain Kane during the summer of 2023, but were un...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: 'I'm very angry' - De Jong hits out at Barca exit rumours
Posted Wednesday, February 21, 2024 by Goal.com
'I'm very angry' - De Jong hits out at Barca exit rumours
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has hit out at the media over reports about his salary and a potential summer exit.
He told a press conference: “If I’m honest, I am getting quite irritated lately. I am very angry at what you (media) write or say about me. There are a lot of stories that are simply not true. I simply c...Full Story »
Strike duo Jamille Matt and Josh Gordon earn praise from Walsall boss Mat Sadler
Posted Wednesday, February 21, 2024 by PA
Strike partners Jamille Matt and Josh Gordon earned praise from Walsall manager Mat Sadler as the ruthless side beat Morecambe with a 3-0 League Two win.The score did not tell the whole story with the Saddlers having to withstand plenty of pressure to move to within three points of the play-off places – despite remaining in 16th place.Sadler said: “I thought Jamille and Josh up front...Full Story »
‘Moment of quality’ lacking for Stockport – Dave Challinor
Posted Wednesday, February 21, 2024 by PA
Stockport manager Dave Challinor believes that his team 0-0 are lacking a “moment of quality” following their 0-0 draw with Gillingham in League Two on Tuesday night.The league leaders came to Gillingham after sustaining back-to-back losses at the hands of Crewe and Tranmere.Struggling in both defence and attack in recent weeks, Challinor is hopeful that keeping a clean sheet against...Full Story »
Carlos Corberan praises West Brom’s patience after victory at Plymouth
Posted Wednesday, February 21, 2024 by PA
West Brom boss Carlos Corberan praised his Championship play-off chasing side for their patience as they claimed a comprehensive 3-0 victory at Plymouth.Cedric Kipre broke the deadlock in the 61st minute and goals followed from substitute Mikey Johnston – with a brilliant 76th minute solo effort – and Tom Fellows, who scored a stoppage-time clincher.Corberan said: “We had to be...Full Story »
A bit of a wild game – Kieran McKenna tries to get his head around Ipswich win
Posted Wednesday, February 21, 2024 by PA
Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna described his team’s narrow 4-3 victory over bottom-placed Rotherham as a “bit of a wild game”.Omari Hutchinson’s effort in the sixth minute of added time after Cafu’s levelling penalty moments earlier left the Tractor Boys behind second-placed Leeds only on goal difference, with Southampton losing to Hull.Town initially fell behind af...Full Story »
Mike Williamson taken aback after MK Dons denied ‘clear goal’ against Wrexham
Posted Wednesday, February 21, 2024 by PA
MK Dons were denied a “clear goal” in their 1-1 draw against fellow League Two promotion contenders Wrexham, according to head coach Mike Williamson.The most controversial moment of a fiery contest came after an hour when Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo appeared to fumble Joe Tomlinson’s shot over the line, with Dons captain Dean Lewington being sent off for his protests.Will...Full Story »
Win at Southampton was exactly what we’ve worked for – Liam Rosenior
Posted Wednesday, February 21, 2024 by PA
Liam Rosenior described Hull’s performance in their 2-1 victory over Southampton as the culmination of his work as Tigers boss.Anass Zaroury bagged his first goal for the club since arriving on loan from Burnley before Liverpool loanee Fabio Carvalho put the visitors in control for their fourth straight away win – and first at Southampton since 1951.Rosenior, whose side made it three...Full Story »
Jon Brady hails Tony Springett as Northampton steal late point at Oxford
Posted Wednesday, February 21, 2024 by PA
Northampton boss Jon Brady was full of praise for Tony Springett after he scored a stoppage-time equaliser to clinch a point in a 2-2 League One draw at near-neighbours Oxford.The on-loan Norwich winger showed good composure with a tidy finish in a crowded goalmouth after collecting Will Hoskins’ left-wing cross for his first league goal.Brady said: “It was an excellent moment for To...Full Story »
Wimbledon struggling without ‘talisman’ Ali Al-Hamadi, admits Johnnie Jackson
Posted Wednesday, February 21, 2024 by PA
Johnnie Jackson admits AFC Wimbledon are struggling to adapt to life without “talisman” Ali Al-Hamadi as they slipped to a 1-0 home defeat to Crawley.Striker Al-Hamadi joined Ipswich last month and the Dons missed his killer instinct as they dominated for long periods against Crawley but passed up several chances.The likes of Josh Davison and deadline-day signing Josh Kelly both had ...Full Story »
Darren Moore frustrated as late goals spell defeat for Port Vale
Posted Wednesday, February 21, 2024 by PA
New Port Vale manager Darren Moore was “bitterly disappointed” with the closing stages of the 2-0 League One defeat at Reading as late goals led to Moore’s second successive defeat since taking charge.Vale offered little throughout a scrappy affair and Reading’s constant second-half pressure paid off through Lewis Wing, in the 76th minute, and Harvey Knibbs seven minutes ...Full Story »
Will Davies rescues point as York claim Oldham draw
Posted Wednesday, February 21, 2024 by PA
Will Davies rescued a much-needed point as York claimed a 1-1 National League draw with Oldham.The play-off chasing visitors opened the scoring when Mike Fondop struck after an hour following a period of pressure.But Davies levelled 10 minutes later to ensure the hosts took a point and dented Oldham’s play-off hopes.They Latics dropped down to seventh to sit just a point ahead of Altrincham.Full Story »
Ian Evatt hails Carlos Mendes Gomes for taking his chance against Cambridge
Posted Wednesday, February 21, 2024 by PA
Bolton boss Ian Evatt praised his patient match-winner Carlos Mendes Gomes after seeing his side dispatch Cambridge 2-1 and close in on the League One automatic-promotion places.Mendes Gomes has had a stop-start season since joining the Trotters from Luton last summer, but found the net in the 63rd minute to secure the points for his side which took them level with second-placed Derby.Cambridge ...Full Story »
Aaron Ramsey ruled out of Wales’ Euro 2024 play-off against Finland
Posted Wednesday, February 21, 2024 by PA
Wales captain Aaron Ramsey is set to miss the Euro 2024 play-off against Finland, Cardiff manager Erol Bulut has revealed.Ramsey made two substitute appearances for Cardiff earlier this month after spending five months out with a knee injury.But Ramsey reported a calf problem last week and a scan has now shown that a tendon issue will rule him out until the end of March.Wales play Finland in the...Full Story »
Josh Rees returns to haunt ex-club Bromley with late equaliser in Dagenham draw
Posted Wednesday, February 21, 2024 by PA
Josh Rees returned to haunt his former club as he scored a last-minute equaliser to give Dagenham a 2-2 draw at National League promotion hopefuls Bromley.Bes Topalloj broke the deadlock after 43 minutes and Michael Cheek doubled the home side’s lead in the fifth minute of first-half stoppage-time.However, Sam Ling pulled one back for the visitors with 20 minutes remaining and Rees –...Full Story »
Dominic Poleon improves Ebbsfleet’s survival chances at Woking’s expense
Posted Wednesday, February 21, 2024 by PA
Ebbsfleet climbed out of the Vanarama National League relegation zone with a hard-fought 1-0 win over fellow strugglers Woking.Dominic Poleon’s 18th-minute goal was enough to give the home side a welcome victory, the forward keeping his composure to clip the ball beyond goalkeeper Alexis Andre Jr.Josh Casey cleared a Rakish Bingham shot off the line to keep Woking’s hopes of snatchin...Full Story »
In this type of game, you need Erling – Pep Guardiola hails hitman Haaland
Posted Wednesday, February 21, 2024 by PA
Pep Guardiola admitted his side needed the killer instinct of Erling Haaland after they edged out Brentford 1-0 in a nervy encounter that left his side one point behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.Haaland settled the contest in the 71st minute when he punished a slip from Kristoffer Ajer, running from the halfway line to slot the ball under the unfortunate Mark Flekken, who had another outs...Full Story »
Reading earn vital win as Darren Moore suffers second straight loss
Posted Wednesday, February 21, 2024 by PA
New Port Vale manager Darren Moore suffered his second successive defeat since taking charge when his relegation-threatened side lost 2-0 in their rescheduled League One match at Reading.In a scrappy first period, Reading produced the best attempt when Vale keeper Connor Ripley had to make a fine save from Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan.The home side’s constant second-half pressure eventually paid o...Full Story »
West Brom strengthen hold on fifth with comfortable victory at Plymouth
Posted Wednesday, February 21, 2024 by PA
West Brom strengthened their hold on fifth place in the Championship as they bounced back with a comfortable 3-0 victory at Plymouth.The Baggies suffered defeat at promotion contenders Southampton on Friday but came out fighting on Tuesday night, with all three goals coming in the final 30 minutes from Cedric Kipre, substitute Mikey Johnston and Tom Fellows.West Brom’s Alex Mowatt went clo...Full Story »
Walsall move to within three points of League Two play-offs after Morecambe win
Posted Wednesday, February 21, 2024 by PA
Conviction in both boxes fired 16th-placed Walsall to within three points of the League Two play-offs following a comprehensive 3-0 win over Morecambe.Ross Tierney got the ball rolling with Jamille Matt and on-loan Norwich defender Emmanuel Adegboyega both notching for the second time in four days.The visitors had plenty of play but created little with the likes of Adegboyega and Liam Gordon com...Full Story »
Omari Hutchinson raises the roof at Portman Road as Ipswich beat Rotherham
Posted Wednesday, February 21, 2024 by PA
Substitute Omari Hutchinson struck the winner at the death as Ipswich boosted their Championship automatic-promotion hopes with a 4-3 win over bottom-placed Rotherham.Hutchinson’s effort in the sixth minute of added time after Cafu’s levelling penalty moments earlier left the Tractor Boys behind second-placed Leeds only on goal difference, with Southampton losing to Hull.Town initial...Full Story »
Super-sub Tony Springett nets late equaliser as Northampton draw at Oxford
Posted Wednesday, February 21, 2024 by PA
Substitute Tony Springett earned Northampton a late 2-2 League One draw at near-neighbours Oxford with a stoppage-time equaliser.The on-loan Norwich winger showed good composure with a tidy finish in a crowded goalmouth after collecting Will Hoskins’ left-wing cross as the hosts recorded their fifth draw from their last six games.Northampton also inflicted late pain on Oxford just before C...Full Story »
Solihull Moors fight back from 2-0 down to draw at AFC Fylde
Posted Wednesday, February 21, 2024 by PA
Solihull Moors fought back from two goals down to extend their unbeaten run in all competitions to four games with a 2-2 draw at AFC Fylde.The home side took the lead after just six minutes through Nick Haughton and doubled their lead before the midway point of the first half thanks to Danny Ormerod.However, Jack Stevens pulled one back before the interval and Joe Sbarra equalised with his first...Full Story »
Gateshead move into National League play-offs with win at lowly Kidderminster
Posted Wednesday, February 21, 2024 by PA
Gateshead moved into the National League play-off places as a goal in each half helped them to a 2-0 win away at struggling Kidderminster.Defender Callum Whelan was first to the rebound to hammer home after Marcus Dinanga’s shot had been pushed out by goalkeeper Christian Dibble.Mamadou Jobe doubled the lead just after the hour mark to wrap up the win.The defeat left second-bottom Kiddermi...Full Story »
Eastleigh’s strong start sets them up for a good night away from home
Posted Wednesday, February 21, 2024 by PA
Eastleigh’s first-half rout blew struggling Oxford City away as they ran out 5-2 winners in the Vanarama National League contest.Paul McCallum’s brace and Ludwig Francillette’s strike had the visitors 3-0 ahead after just 10 minutes.Francillette also hit the bar in the first half but Scott Quigley added a fourth seven minutes before the break.Rock bottom Oxford conceded a fifth...Full Story »
Kwame Thomas gives Aldershot victory over Barnet
Posted Wednesday, February 21, 2024 by PA
A late goal from Kwame Thomas gave Aldershot Town a 1-0 win over promotion rivals Barnet, lifting them up to fifth in the Vanarama National League.Chances were few and far between in a disappointing first half and it looked as if the game would end goalless when Jack Barham’s 80th-minute goal was disallowed for offside.The home side were not to be denied though, Thomas getting a vital touc...Full Story »
Erling Haaland to the rescue for Man City as champions edge out Brentford
Posted Wednesday, February 21, 2024 by PA
Erling Haaland came to Manchester City’s rescue as the off-colour champions eked out a nervy 1-0 win over Brentford in the Premier League on Tuesday.The prolific Norwegian, who spurned a host of chances in a frustrating draw with Chelsea at the weekend, returned to form as he broke the deadlock in a tight encounter at the Etihad Stadium after 71 minutes.The win lifted City above Arsenal in...Full Story »
Little to excite the fans as Cardiff and Blackburn draw a blank
Posted Wednesday, February 21, 2024 by PA
Cardiff and Blackburn served up few thrills in a 0-0 draw that provided little optimism either can escape the bottom half of the Sky Bet Championship.Both teams came into the contest low on confidence after poor form – Cardiff had lost six of their last seven in all competitions, Blackburn had won only once in 11 league outings – and it showed on a night of low quality.Blackburn, fiv...Full Story »
Falkirk pull further clear of the rest with home defeat of Montrose
Posted Wednesday, February 21, 2024 by PA
Falkirk extended their lead at the top of cinch League One to 14 points with a 3-0 win over Montrose.The home side were gifted a fifth-minute lead when Matheus Machado attempted to clear a cross from Ethan Ross but could only divert the ball into his own net.Aidan Nesbitt doubled Falkirk’s lead in the 20th minute and Gary Oliver made absolutely certain of all three points with the third in...Full Story »
Bolton win at Cambridge to move level with second-placed Derby
Posted Wednesday, February 21, 2024 by PA
Bolton came from behind with two goals in 11 second-half minutes to beat Cambridge 2-1 and close in on the League One automatic-promotion places.Paris Maghoma and Carlos Mendes Gomes both struck to give the Trotters a victory which took them level with second-placed Derby, who have played one game more.Cambridge had defended solidly for much of the first half, having taken a ninth-minute lead. M...Full Story »
Danilo Orsi earns Crawley narrow win over Wimbledon
Posted Wednesday, February 21, 2024 by PA
Danilo Orsi kept up his fine scoring form to net the decisive goal as Crawley won 1-0 at AFC Wimbledon.Orsi’s 15th league goal of the season secured three points for the visitors as Wimbledon were left to rue missed chances.The victory moved Crawley to within two points of the League Two play-off places.After early dominance, the Dons were incensed they were not awarded a penalty after Oma...Full Story »
Hull stun Southampton to shake up promotion picture
Posted Wednesday, February 21, 2024 by PA
Anass Zaroury bagged his first goal for Hull as the Tigers stunned Southampton 2-1 for a fourth straight away win in the Sky Bet Championship.Burnley loanee Zaroury tapped in before Fabio Carvalho, borrowed from Liverpool, thrashed in Hull’s second to lift them into the play-off places.Joe Aribo pulled one back for Saints but it was their first home defeat in 12 matches, with their automat...Full Story »