Romelu Lukaku wants to leave Chelsea on a permanent basis Inter Milan's Romelu Lukaku has revealed he hopes to remain in Italy instead of returning to Chelsea over the summer. Lukaku returned to Stamford Bridge in 2021, but he struggled in the Premier League - and 12 months later, he was back in Serie A. The Belgian has now revealed, after speaking to Todd Bohely, he will look to leave west Lo...Full Story »

Marquinhos closing in on new PSG contract Marquinhos confirms negotiations for his new contract with PSG are now very advanced: “Yes, talks are progressing well”, told L’Équipe. 🔴🔵🇧🇷 #PSGLength of the contract, one of the final steps before it will be signed — 2026 or 2027. pic.twitter.com/TSNI41Pilc— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 1, 2023 ...Full Story »

Manchester United and Bayern Munich are both interested in signing Sevilla goalkeeper Yassine Bounou. That’s according to transfer journalist Ekrem Konur, who claims the two European heavyweights are keen to add Bounou to their goalkeeping options. 🚨Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, 31, could leave Sevilla FC for Manchester United or Bayern Munich in January.🇲🇦🔴#SevillaFC 🔴#F...Full Story »

Arsenal transfer news: Mykhaylo Mudryk is claimed to have agreed a five-year contract Arsenal have agreed a contract with top transfer target Mykhaylo Mudryk, according to reports. The Ukraine international is claimed to have given the green light to a five-year deal. Mikel Arteta has prioritised the signing of Mudryk in the January transfer window. The Premier League leaders have already seen...Full Story »

There has been mass unrest in Iran following the death in custody of Mahsa Amini in September. Iranian police briefly detained several unidentified top-tier football players in a raid on a party on New Year's Eve where alcohol was served in violation of an Islamic ban, Iranian media have reported. Mingling between sexes outside marriage and drinking alcohol are banned under Iran's Islamic laws...Full Story »

Football WAG Izabel Goulart has stunned her followers with a snap of her sizzling bum while tanning on a scorching beach. Goulart, who is the sex-mad fiancee of German goalkeeper Kevin Trapp, has travelled to the tropical island of St. Barts to celebrate Christmas and the New Year. It comes after she cheered on her partner in Qatar as Germany crashed out of the World Cup group stages. But the ...Full Story »

A PETITION calling for Manchester City star Julian Alvarez to split up with his girlfriend has reached 20,000 signatures. Alvarez recently returned to the UK following his World Cup win with Argentina last month. And while celebrating the incredible achievement his partner Emilia Ferrero infuriated some Argentina fans. Emilia prevented Alvarez from posing for a photo with a group of adoring...Full Story »

ERLING HAALAND celebrated New Year’s Eve in style. The giant Norwegian enjoyed an evening out with girlfriend Isabel Haugseng Johansen at the swanky Ivy restaurant in Manchester. The Manchester City star, 22, had a night on the tiles just hours after scoring in his side’s disappointing 1-1 draw with Everton. Haaland and Isabel, 18, looked to be in good spirits despite the result...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Graham Potter accepts his side must learn to cope with opposition players being prepared to “run through a brick wall” to beat them and then asking for their shirts after they limped to a 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest.The Blues’ poor away form continued as they were second best at the City Ground, despite going ahead through Raheem Sterling’s first Premier Le...Full Story »

Joey Barton is confident Bristol Rovers can keep hold of Aaron Collins after the Welshman produced another match-winning performance, with the Pirates boss valuing his star striker in the £5million bracket.Collins opened the scoring in the 25th minute against Cheltenham and then set up Rovers’ second for strike partner Josh Coburn just before half-time in the 2-1 victory.Collins&rsqu...Full Story »

Rob Edwards expressed his delight as Luton moved into the play-off places after coming from behind to beat Huddersfield 2-1.The Hatters secured a third successive victory under new boss Edwards in only his fourth game in charge, as they moved up to fifth in the Sky Bet Championship.Duane Holmes scored an early opener for the Terriers, who were also in pursuit of a third win in a row in their que...Full Story »

Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray hailed the impact of forward Ross Stewart after the Scottish striker earned his side a point in a 1-1 draw at 10-man Blackpool.Stewart’s ninth goal of the season cancelled out Shayne Lavery’s opener for the Seasiders to leave Michael Appleton’s side without a win in nine matches and 22nd in the Championship.The point keeps Sunderland in the final pl...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest gave their Premier League survival hopes a shot in the arm with a 1-1 draw against Chelsea, whose troubles on the road continued.Forest had already beaten Liverpool and Tottenham at the City Ground this season and turned in another impressive performance against one of the big boys.After falling behind to Raheem Sterling’s opener against the run of play, they put in a fin...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher was delighted as his side swept to a 3-1 home win over MK Dons to soar seven points clear at the League One summit.On-loan Swansea playmaker Morgan Whittaker set up first-half goals for James Wilson and Niall Ennis before making it 3-1 in the second period, with Nathan Holland having briefly restored parity for the visitors in the 19th minute.“It’s a b...Full Story »

Matt Bloomfield was proud of his Colchester players after they beat promotion-chasing Swindon 1-0 to boost their Sky Bet League Two survival hopes.Luke Hannant grabbed the only goal after 30 minutes, rising to head home Al-Amin Kazeem’s corner at the near post to leave Bloomfield’s side five points above the relegation zone.Boss Bloomfield said: “I’m really proud of the b...Full Story »

Danny Cowley admitted criticism from Portsmouth fans was fair after Pompey’s winless league run extended to nine matches with a 3-1 defeat to Charlton.Supporters chanted “we want Cowley out” and “sacked in the morning” at their beleaguered manager after seeing Jesurun Rak-Sakyi and Scott Fraser net before Owen Dale put through his own net.The south coast side have n...Full Story »

Nigel Pearson admitted Bristol City need to win more games after making it one win in nine league matches following a 1-1 draw with Coventry.Antoine Semenyo’s first City goal since mid-September cancelled out Jake Bidwell’s first Sky Blues strike to give the Robins a second consecutive away point after a 0-0 draw with Millwall on Thursday.“We need to win more games,” said...Full Story »

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough is unsure if the Stags will recall striker Danny Johnson from Walsall despite bemoaning his side’s finishing in Sunday’s 2-1 loss to the Saddlers.Johnson, ineligible to play against his parent club, has scored 13 times during his loan spell, which runs out on January 15 and he is out of contract at Mansfield this summer.The Stags were set to sell Johnson t...Full Story »

Port Vale boss Darrell Clarke hailed his side’s mentality after making a ‘great start to the new year’ with a late comeback victory at struggling Forest Green.Rovers took a second-minute lead through Kyle McAllister’s first goal for the club and they held that advantage until the 86th minute when Mipo Odubeko levelled for Vale.The visitors then took full advantage of 14 m...Full Story »

Shrewsbury boss Steve Cotterill was livid at referee Ross Joyce after a controversial first-half penalty began his team’s downfall in the 3-0 loss to Fleetwood.Admiral Muskwe converted the 25th-minute spot-kick given for handball against Matthew Pennington which also brought about the defender’s dismissal.Former Bohemians striker Promise Omochere doubled Fleetwood’s lead three ...Full Story »

Danny Schofield hailed the best overall performance in his time as head coach of Doncaster as they triumphed 2-1 over in-form Carlisle.Goals from James Maxwell – his first for the club – and Kyle Hurst saw Rovers on their way to a deserved triumph, with Kristian Dennis grabbing a late consolation for Carlisle.Schofield has been searching for consistency in performances since arriving...Full Story »

Exeter boss Gary Caldwell admitted that what pleased him most about his team’s 1-0 victory at Oxford was the resolute defending.Sam Nombe’s 79th-minute winner on the break gave the Grecians successive away wins and a great start to 2023.“A clean sheet was the best thing for me today,” Caldwell said, recalling both the number of goals his team have conceded this season, an...Full Story »

Gareth Ainsworth thanked his Wycombe players for ensuring he was not left with egg on his face after shuffling his pack for a super start to 2023.The Wanderers chief made eight changes for the second successive match and was rewarded with a resounding 3-0 success at fellow League One play-off hopefuls Peterborough.Lewis Wing spearheaded the visitors’ charge with a spectacular double which ...Full Story »

Harrogate boss Simon Weaver believes his side have the firepower to remain out of danger in League Two.Town played out a 3-3 draw at Hartlepool and, with Luke Armstrong and Sam Folarin causing problems throughout, Weaver is sure they have enough to attack the second half of the season and maintain some healthy distance away from the bottom two.The visitors took the lead through Alex Pattison and...Full Story »

Mark Hughes paid tribute to matchwinner Abo Eisa as Bradford edged past promotion rivals Salford in a five-goal thriller at Valley Parade.The Bantams claimed their second home win in four days to move up to fifth in Sky Bet League Two.Eisa headed the winner after Conor McAleny had twice equalised for the Ammies.It was Eisa’s first touch of the ball after coming off the bench – as it ...Full Story »

Matt Taylor admits the January transfer window could not have come at a better time after his injury-ravaged Rotherham slumped to a 3-0 defeat at Millwall.Lions striker Tom Bradshaw grabbed a double either side of half-time and Cameron Humphreys’ own goal capped a miserable afternoon for the Millers.Rotherham have won just once in their last 12 Championship matches and suffered a whole hos...Full Story »

Bromley extended their unbeaten run to five National League matches but had to settle for a goalless draw at home to play-off rivals Southend.The Kent side’s narrow victory in the reverse fixture on Boxing Day had put their sixth-placed opponents within reach but they missed the opportunity to leapfrog their rivals.Southend had the better of the first half with Jack Bridge squandering a ch...Full Story »

Morecambe manager Derek Adams felt his side’s 5-0 victory over Burton was a result that had been coming for some time.Two goals apiece from loanees Kieran Phillips and Caleb Watts and an eighth of the season from Jensen Weir saw the Shrimps pick up a second successive win to help their push for safety.Adams said: “It was a fantastic performance and a fully deserved scoreline.“T...Full Story »

Antonio Conte has cast doubt over Tottenham’s Premier League top-four hopes and tried to address unrealistic expectations after his side were booed off following a damaging 2-0 home defeat to Aston Villa.Second-half goals from Emiliano Buendia and Douglas Luiz gave the visitors all three points to make it a sorry start to the new year for Spurs.Tottenham conceded first for the 10th fixture...Full Story »

Lee Bell cast his admiration over Charlie Colkett’s finishing as the former Chelsea youngster got Crewe off to a winning start in 2023 against Tranmere.Bell – who was registering his first success since being confirmed as the club’s permanent manager last month – also showered praise on midfielder Regan Griffiths, who was making his first start since last March, as well a...Full Story »

Manager Paul Hurst credited the work-rate and application of his Grimsby players following their morale-boosting 1-0 victory over in-form Stockport.After only picking up four points from their last eight games, Grimsby got back to winning ways at Blundell Park when Otis Khan settled the scores with a neat finish upon the restart.It also saw Stockport beaten for the first time in four league outi...Full Story »

Matt Gray could not have asked for a better festive period for Sutton after a 2-1 victory over neighbours AFC Wimbledon at Gander Green Lane.The U’s capped off a fine week with three wins from as many games and now sit only three points off the League Two play-off positions after just one defeat in their last seven.Will Randall opened the scoring in the 13th minute before Josh Davison&rsqu...Full Story »

Yeovil boosted their Vanarama National League survival hopes after a pair of late goals secured a 2-0 success over fellow strugglers Torquay.Matty Worthington broke the deadlock with just 10 minutes remaining at Huish Park, converting at the far post following fine work from Andrew Oluwabori.Mark Cooper’s men sealed the three points four minutes into added time when Grimsby loanee Jordan M...Full Story »