FA Cup winners Liverpool will be without goalkeeper Alisson Becker and forward Diogo Jota as they face Premier League champions Manchester City in the Community Shield at the King Power Stadium.Alisson has had an abdominal problem and with, Caoimhin Kelleher also injured, third-choice Adrian could play.Jota will miss the start of the season with a hamstring injury while there are also doubts ove...Full Story »

Michael Smith could make his Sheffield Wednesday debut in the curtain-raiser against Portsmouth.Striker Smith and defender Michael Ihiekwe have both joined the Owls from neighbours Rotherham and will be vying for starting spots on Saturday.New goalkeeper David Stockdale is likely to start, and it remains to be seen whether fellow summer arrivals Tyreeq Bakinson and Akin Famewo will be involved.C...Full Story »

Stockport have a host of new names who could make their debuts as Dave Challinor’s side prepare for their return to the EFL when they host Barrow.Blackburn full-back James Brown is the latest arrival at Edgeley Park having joined on a season-long loan a day before the season opener.In a summer with a high turnover of talent, the likes of Liverpool loanee goalkeeper Vitezslav Jaros will be ...Full Story »

Mark Kennedy takes charge of his first game as Lincoln boss as they welcome Sky Bet League One newcomers Exeter to the LNER Stadium.Having replaced Michael Appleton, Kennedy has set about adding to his ranks and a number of arrivals could be in line for their competitive debuts.Loanees Carl Rushworth and Tashan Oakley-Boothe, from Brighton and Stoke respectively, are likely to be involved.As are...Full Story »

New signing Ellis Simms could feature for Sunderland in their opening game against Coventry.The forward signed on a season-long loan from Everton and could line up for the Black Cats as they return to Sky Bet Championship football after four years in League One.Carl Winchester is also available after featuring in the final pre-season game against Hartlepool, having missed the Black Cats’ f...Full Story »

Port Vale will be without forward James Wilson when they begin life back in League One against Fleetwood.Wilson faces a spell on the sidelines after picking up a knock.Defender Will Forrester is one of Vale’s summer signings, having joined from neighbours Stoke, and he could be involved in the season opener.Gavin Massey and Funso Ojo also joined during the summer window, while defender Lew...Full Story »

New Blackpool boss Michael Appleton could hand debuts to his summer signings as they launch their Sky Bet Championship campaign at home to Reading.Canada international attacker Theo Corbeanu became the club’s fourth arrival when he completed a season-long loan move from Premier League Wolves on Thursday.He joins Liverpool defender Rhys Williams and Manchester City midfielder Lewis Fiorini ...Full Story »

Rob Edwards will take charge of new-look Watford for the first time against Sheffield United.The 39-year-old left Forest Green to succeed Roy Hodgson at Vicarage Road and has seen plenty of players depart, including Ben Foster, Kiko Femenia, Josh King, Moussa Sissoko, Andre Gray and Cucho Hernandez.Forwards Vakoun Bayo and Rey Manaj have joined this summer, as well as goalkeeper Ben Hamer.Watfor...Full Story »

Udinese ranked 13th in the Serie A last season. They have been ranking in the middle of the table of the Premier League in successive seasons. Udinese are no longer in contention for European qualification, and the club's pursuit of achievement does not seem to be too big as they have no strong signings. Moreover, Udinese have struggled in friendlies this term, losing to Bayer Leverkusen an...Full Story »

GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ is back in Manchester as Cristiano Ronaldo thrashes out his future at United. The glamorous Wag, 28, has been sunning herself in Spain this month. Georgina Rodriguez is back in Manchester after holidaying in SpainCredit: @georginagio Georgina is supporting partner Cristiano Ronaldo as he looks to quit Man UtdCredit: Getty But Georgina returned to the cooler climes of the U...Full Story »

Coleen Rooney and the kids are home alone without Wayne (Image: INSTAGRAM@https://www.instagram.com/coleen_rooney/?hl=en) New DC United manager Wayne Rooney has reportedly ramped up the security at his family home, after he left wife Coleen and the kids behind while he jetted off for America. Despite rumours that Rooney could take the summer off after leaving his role at Derby County, the Manc...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   11 years ago today, Sergio Aguero joined Manchester City.We all know what happened next   Barca are ruining Chelsea's whole summer   IT WILL BE ONE OF THE GREATEST HOMECOMINGs IN THE FOOTBALL HISTORY   Also, Barcelona could end the transfer window signing Two More Chelsea players...   This     Same energ...Full Story »

Agustina Gandolfo loves posing in bikinis for the camera (Image: Instagram/@agus.gandolfo) The WAG of Chelsea target Lautaro Martinez has shown off her figure with a cheeky poolside snap. Agustina Gandolfo, who is dating the Inter Milan striker, was enjoying herself at the five-star Bulgari Hotel in the Italian city when she posed for the camera in her bikini. She shared the image to her 970k...Full Story »

Manchester United flop Paul Pogba could miss the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after sustaining a tear of the lateral meniscus in his right knee during Juventus' pre-season tour of the United States Paul Pogba could be set to miss the 2022 World Cup (Image: 2022 Daniele Badolato - Juventus FC) Juventus star Paul Pogba could be set to miss the World Cup with a knee injury that could keep him out unti...Full Story »

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has confirmed Roberto Firmino is in his plans as the forward, who has entered the final year of his contract, attracts the interest of European clubs. "Bobby is the heart and soul of this team. That's why I'm happy he has trained with us so far," Klopp said. "For me there's no doubt about his quality. He's essential to us." Firmino, 30, fell down the pecking order a...Full Story »

The Red Devils have been chasing Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong as their No1 midfield target this summer. Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is on Man United's radar Credit: Getty But with a deal proving to be difficult, United chiefs are assessing their options. According to Italian paper Messagero, Erik ten Hag's side are preparing a £42m offer for Lazio's star man. The Italian side are set to d...Full Story »

There has been no official agreement between Chelsea and Barca, but Nou Camp boss Xavi is not backing down. Xavi has his heart set on signing Azpilicueta Credit: Getty It is thought that Thomas Tuchel would like to keep Azpilicueta at Stamford Bridge. But according to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Xavi remains dead set on landing his compatriot. A report by Spanish news outlet AS stated: 'Xavi...Full Story »

Superstar Ron and his agent, Jorge Mendes, held showdown talks with the Old Trafford hierarchy this week in a bid to resolve his future. Cristiano Ronaldo claims he has a live offer and wants Man Utd to give him a price tag Credit: AP Ronnie made his demands in showdown talks at Carrington... but Utd do not want to sell Credit: PA Mendes told United chiefs he had a live offer but the club mus...Full Story »

Barcelona are set to beat Chelsea to the signing of Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde as the defender will seal his move to the Camp Nou once completing a medical and officially signing a contract. The Blaugrana had already beaten the Blues to Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski, re-signed Ousmane Dembele amid interest from Stamford Bridge and signed Andreas Christensen from Thomas Tuchel on a free...Full Story »

Atalanta closing in on LookmanAtalanta are closing in on a deal for RB Leipzig winger Ademola Lookman - according to Gianluca Di Marzio. The Italian outfit will pay €15 million (£13m/$15m) for the 24-year-old, who played on loan at Leicester City last season. Negotiations with Leipzig are now at an advanced stage, with Atalanta hoping to finalise a deal in the coming days. Alti...Full Story »