Barcelona are considering a sensational swoop to re-sign Lionel Messi, according to reports. The Blaugrana were forced to let their greatest ever player depart the club last summer in order to meet La Liga's salary cap. Barcelona(opens in new tab)'s financial issues remain, with the club's debts totalling around £1.2 billion. But that has not prevented them splashing out more than ...Full Story »

Man Utd closing in on Cunha (talkSPORT) Manchester United are closing in on a deal for Matheus Cunha, reports talkSPORT. The Red Devils will pay around €50 million to bring in the Brazilian, who currently stars at Atletico Madrid. Cunha previously played for Hertha Berlin and RB Leipzig before moving to Atleti in 2021 on a five-year deal, scoring seven goals in his debut season. Will...Full Story »

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits Darwin Nunez will have plenty of time to learn from his red card for headbutting Crystal Palace defender Joachim Andersen in the 1-1 Premier League draw at Anfield.The Uruguay international, who arrived in the summer for a potential club-record £85million fee, was dismissed early in the second half for flooring the Eagles centre-back after the two had ...Full Story »

Striker Darwin Nunez lost his head but fellow South American Luis Diaz ensured 10-man Liverpool did not lose their long unbeaten home record with a brilliant equaliser to secure a 1-1 Premier League draw with Crystal Palace.Anfield is no stranger to fiery Uruguayans after witnessing the highs and lows of Luis Suarez for three-and-a-half years but the recklessness of their summer signing’s ...Full Story »

Pete Wild could hand John Rooney an opportunity for redemption when Barrow host Walsall on Tuesday night.The Bluebirds will be looking to bounce back from a frustrating loss to Sutton United on Saturday in which they held their opponents to a goalless draw until late in the second half.Tope Fadahunsi scored the opener in the 79th minute for Sutton, but Rooney, who came on in the 73rd, appeared t...Full Story »

A congested week of fixtures could see Steve Cotterill make limited changes to Shrewsbury’s starting XI to face Derby on Tuesday.The manager revealed – but refused to name – one injury concern that has developed since his side’s 2-1 win over Wycombe on Saturday.Cotterill admitted, however, that he did not have enough options to make a considerable rotation, so his line-up...Full Story »

Grimsby boss Paul Hurst could hand Aribim Pepple his first League Two start as his side hosts Carlisle on Tuesday night.The 19-year-old forward went straight into the side a day after his loan move from Luton for last week’s League Cup victory over Crewe and made the difference after coming off the bench in Saturday’s late 1-0 win over Rochdale.Summer signing Stephen Wearne made his ...Full Story »

QPR could hand a debut to Ethan Laird as they welcome Blackpool to Loftus Road.The Manchester United defender has joined on loan for the rest of the season and could come straight into the Rangers side as they continue to struggle with injuries.Hoops boss Michael Beale is hoping Kenneth Paal and Chris Willock could be fit enough to feature.However, Jake Clarke-Salter, Luke Amos and Taylor Richar...Full Story »

Barnsley are assessing Nicky Cadden ahead of Tuesday’s Sky Bet League One clash with Bristol Rovers at Oakwell.The wing-back missed the 2-1 loss at Derby on Saturday due to a calf problem.Centre-back Michal Helik and midfielder Herbie Kane remain sidelined.Michael Duff’s Tykes have begun their league campaign with defeats at Plymouth and then Derby either side of beating his old club...Full Story »

Danny Cowley is set to still be without Joe Morrell for Tuesday’s clash with Cambridge, despite the midfielder’s return to training.The Wales international is back in full training following a hernia operation which has ruled him out since pre-season but is unlikely to be included in the squad.Captain Clark Robertson (foot) was also unavailable for the weekend win at Cheltenham and h...Full Story »

Swansea have no fresh injury concerns ahead of the visit of Sky Bet Championship rivals Millwall.The Swans picked up their first win of the season at Blackpool on Saturday and boss Russell Martin could stick with the same starting XI.Jamie Paterson (groin) missed the win at Bloomfield Road and will again be sidelined.Liam Walsh is also absent as the midfielder continues to recover from a serious...Full Story »

Paddy Lane will miss Fleetwood’s League One clash with Cheltenham due to suspension.The forward was handed a straight red card for a bad tackle in added time in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Morecambe.Joe Garner or Promise Omochere could step into the starting line-up if boss Scott Brown opts to stick with a 4-3-3 formation.Carl Johnston will also be pushing for a start in midfield.Christia...Full Story »

Hartlepool will take encouragement from Alex Lacey’s ability to play the full 90 minutes against Northampton as they prepare to host Tranmere on Tuesday.Pools were monitoring the defender’s fitness ahead of Saturday’s Sky Bet League Two defeat after he missed last week’s Carabao Cup loss at Blackburn as a precaution.But Lacey played a full part at Sixfields and will expec...Full Story »

Midfielder Stuart O’Keefe is pushing to start for Gillingham in their Sky Bet League Two clash with Harrogate.Captain O’Keefe made his return from a knee injury during Saturday’s 3-0 loss at Tranmere as he came off the bench to get 30 minutes in and will be hopeful of winning a recall.Dom Jefferies is still out with a knock sustained on the opening day and is not likely to retu...Full Story »

New recruit Connor Wickham could make his full debut when Forest Green host Accrington in League One.The former Sunderland and Crystal Palace striker climbed off the bench to rescue a point with a debut goal in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Lincoln.And now the 29-year-old could be ready to step in from the off for the Gloucestershire outfit.Udoka Godwin-Malife should still be out of action due to...Full Story »

Harry Kite should keep his place in midfield when Exeter host Wycombe in League One.The 22-year-old has forced his way into the Grecians’ starting line-up in recent weeks and looks to have impressed enough for a run in the side.Jevani Brown should continue up front, having struck Exeter’s goal in the 2-1 loss at Cambridge on Saturday.Sam Stubbs could push for a recall in the centre o...Full Story »

Harvey Cartwright and Kwame Poku could return for Peterborough when they host Sheffield Wednesday.Goalkeeper Cartwright has been out with a thigh problem and midfielder Poku had a calf injury.Posh manager Grant McCann could ring the changes after he made four half-time substitutions during the 2-0 defeat at Plymouth on Saturday.Ricky-Jade Jones, Joe Taylor, Nathan Thompson and Joel Randall all c...Full Story »

Oxford are without Josh Murphy for the visit of Lincoln.The winger may be sidelined for up to four weeks with a hamstring problem.Kyle Joseph could be handed a full debut for the U’s.The striker came off the bench at Bristol Rovers on Saturday after completing his loan switch from Swansea.Lincoln will assess the fitness of Tashan Oakley-Boothe.The on-loan Stoke midfielder went off during t...Full Story »

Preston are hopeful over the fitness of Manchester United loanee Alvaro Fernandez for their Championship clash with Rotherham.The defender left the field at half-time during the Carabao Cup win over Huddersfield last week and then missed the league victory against Luton but boss Ryan Lowe is hopeful he will be involved on Tuesday.Robbie Brady impressed against Luton and is likely to start if the...Full Story »

Burton have injury concerns over Cameron Borthwick-Jackson and Calum Butcher ahead of Tuesday’s League One match against Ipswich.Both players picked up knocks in Saturday’s 4-4 draw at Accrington, with Butcher suffering a groin strain and Borthwick-Jackson taking a blow to the head.William Kokolo missed Saturday’s match for personal reasons.Defender Michael Mancienne remains a ...Full Story »