Stoke interim manager Dean Holden said the club’s new manager will have “a really good group of players” after they recorded a battling 1-0 win at Blackburn.In front of the watching Alex Neil, Stoke showed both sides of their character, producing a dominant first-half display that saw them lead through Lewis Baker’s stunning 25-yard strike – the least they deserved ...Full Story »

CASEMIRO became a father figure at Real Madrid despite his dad walking out on him when he was five. The Brazilian, 30, battled a troubled upbringing in a poverty-stricken neighbourhood called Sao Jose Dos Campos just outside of São Paulo. New Man Utd star Casemiro had to become a father figure when he was just five years old The midfielder knows all about responsibility and is set to bec...Full Story »

Alexander Isak is the latest player to join Newcastle United this summer. Newcastle United have completed the signing of Sweden striker Alexander Isak from Real Sociedad, the clubs announced on Friday. The 22-year-old has joined the Premier League club for a club-record fee of €70 million including €5m in add-ons, smashing their previous transfer record, sources have told ESPN. Th...Full Story »

Chelsea and Leicester agree fee for Wesley Fofana (L'Equipe) After a saga that has lasted several weeks, Chelsea are on the verge of signing Wesley Fofana from Leicester. L'Equipe have reported that €82.5m will be paid to the Foxes up front with add-ons that could eventually make it a world-record fee. That would surpass the amount paid by Manchester United to the same club for Harry M...Full Story »

Brighton have no fresh injury concerns ahead of their clash with Leeds.The Seagulls are expected to travel with the same squad, but are still without Jeremy Sarmiento who misses out with injury.Jakub Moder is a long-term absentee as he remains sidelined with a knee injury.Leeds striker Patrick Bamford could return to contention after missing last week’s win against Chelsea and the midweek ...Full Story »

Wolves boss Bruno Lage is expected to recall Ruben Neves and Goncalo Guedes for the visit of Newcastle.Raul Jimenez and Adama Traore are pushing for their first Premier League starts of the season after scoring in the 2-1 Carabao Cup win over Preston.Chiquinho remains out as he continues to recover from a long-term knee injury.Newcastle boss Eddie Howe could include new record signing Alexander ...Full Story »

Tranmere have no fresh injury concerns as they prepare to face Colchester on Saturday.Micky Mellon’s side fell to a narrow 2-1 defeat to Premier League club Newcastle in midweek and will be looking to take that performance into their league campaign.Elliott Nevitt is likely to start up front after scoring his second goal of the season in midweek.Ross Doohan should take his place between th...Full Story »

Bradford have no new injury concerns as they prepare to face Crewe on Saturday.Mark Hughes’ side narrowly lost their Carabao Cup second round fixture to Blackburn in midweek but came out of the fixture with no fresh injury news.Leading Bantams goalscorer Andy Cook will be looking to start once again and add to his six goals this season.Midfielder Levi Sutton returned to the squad on Tuesda...Full Story »

Newcastle target Gallagher loan dealNewcastle are targeting a loan deal for Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher - according to The Telegraph. The 22-year-old shone on loan at Crystal Palace last season but is struggling to fight his way into Thomas Tuchel's plans at Stamford Bridge at the start of the 2022-23 campaign. Gallagher could have the option to join Eddie Howe's ranks at Newcastle, b...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday could hand a debut to Mallik Wilks during Saturday’s Sky Bet League One meeting with Forest Green.The forward was cup-tied for Tuesday evening’s Carabao Cup success over Rochdale after joining the Owls from Hull for an undisclosed fee.Defenders Ben Heneghan and Dominic Iorfa and midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru sustained knocks against Dale and will be assessed.Righ...Full Story »

Harrogate will be without midfielder George Thomson for their home game against Newport.Thomson was forced out of last week’s 1-0 defeat at Barrow after sustaining a hamstring injury and has been ruled out for two months.Fellow midfielder Stephen Dooley remains sidelined due to a groin injury sustained in the previous game.Rory McArdle (hamstring), Will Smith (knee), Josh Falkingham and Ma...Full Story »

Tottenham offer Harry Winks to Roma Tottenham have offered midfielder Harry Winks to Serie A side Roma, according to the Daily Mail. The 26-year-old is out of favour in north London and could head to Italy on a season-long loan. Man City play down Bernardo rumors Man City CEO Ferran Soriano has played down rumors that Bernardo Silva will leave the club this summer. "There are no discussio...Full Story »

Manager Eddie Howe expects Newcastle to make “at least one” more signing before the transfer window closes amid speculation they are closing in on Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isak.With uncertainty surrounding the fitness of Callum Wilson, who has this week been sent for a scan on a tight hamstring, there are reports stating Newcastle are close to agreeing a fee with La Real for I...Full Story »

Chris Wood spared Newcastle’s blushes as a second-string side hit back from a goal down to see off League Two Tranmere 2-1 in the Carabao Cup.A slick passing move ended with Elliott Nevitt slotting beyond Newcastle goalkeeper Karl Darlow, one of 10 changes from the 3-3 Premier League draw against Manchester City as only Joe Willock was retained.But Jamaal Lascelles and Wood scored either s...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED chiefs are beefing up security around their new midfield enforcer Casemiro. SunSport can reveal ex-Real Madrid star Casemiro, 30, will have round-the-clock protection after arriving in England to start his Premier League career. Casemiro was unveiled as a Manchester United player ahead of the Liverpool win A source said: “This transfer may have come about quite quickly...Full Story »

Chelsea's Fofana bid rejected by Leicester Brenden Rodgers has confirmed that Leicester rejected a third bid from Chelsea to sign Wesley Fofana and sent him to train with reserve team. Bayern join Man Utd in race to sign De Jong Bayern Munich are plotting a move for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong. The Netherlands international has been pursued by Manchester United all summer but no d...Full Story »

Raphael Varane has said Manchester United new signing Casemiro is perfectly suited to English football and has backed his former Real Madrid teammate to be a success at Old Trafford. Casemiro has completed his move to United and watched from the stands as boss Erik ten Hag's team earned a memorable 2-1 win over Liverpool on Monday. Varane knows all about the Brazil midfielder after their tim...Full Story »

Manager James Rowberry is relishing his first experience of Newport’s reputation as knockout specialists as his side fought back to beat League One Portsmouth 3-2 and reach the Carabao Cup third round.The Exiles enjoyed plenty of long cup runs under previous boss Michael Flynn, welcoming Manchester City, Tottenham, Leicester, Leeds, Newcastle and West Ham to Rodney Parade.And now Rowberry ...Full Story »

Substitute James Waite completed the Newport comeback 16 minutes from time as the League Two side triumphed 3-2 over League One Portsmouth at Rodney Parade.Pompey deservedly led 2-1 at the break thanks to two clinical strikes from Ronan Curtis, either side of Will Evans’ equaliser, but the visitors could have been out of sight by half-time.Exiles goalkeeper Joe Day denied Dane Scarlett and...Full Story »

Tranmere boss Micky Mellon will be looking for a response from his players as they head into Carabao Cup second-round battle with Premier League Newcastle.Mellon was disappointed with his side’s performance in their 2-1 League Two defeat at Newport on Saturday in which he fielded the same starting XI for the third successive game.The Rovers boss gave opportunities to keeper Mateusz Hewelt,...Full Story »