The Toffees currently sit 17th in the Premier League, just one point above the relegation zone. Everton are interested in signing Elanga Credit: Getty Frank Lampard is understood to be eager to bolster his squad in January, but transfer funds will likely be limited due to the club's financial issues. According to The Athletic, Everton are expected to look into the loan market over the next fe...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI'S hotel room from the Qatar World Cup is set to be turned into a museum. The Argentina captain, 35, led his country to their third title in the Middle East - their first World Cup triumph since 1986. His hotel room is now set to be turned into a museum As well as the trophy, Messi also took home the Player of the Tournament honour for his sensational displays. He contributed sev...Full Story »

ARSENAL forward Gabriel Jesus continued his return from injury by taking part in a gym session on Tuesday. The 25-year-old has been sidelined with a knee injury that he picked up while with Brazil during the World Cup. Gabriel Jesus was seen working in the gym as he continues his recoveryCredit: Instagram @dejesusoficial He underwent surgery earlier this month and is expected to be out for a ...Full Story »

Marcus Rashford continued his rich vein of form as Manchester United closed in on the Premier League top four with a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest.Rashford, fresh from an impressive World Cup campaign with England, scored the opener and made the second for Anthony Martial as United moved to within one point of fourth-placed Tottenham.He was off the pitch by the time that Fred added late gloss t...Full Story »

Barcelona are reportedly ready to put Raphinha on the transfer market just months after they signed the Brazilian following a series of less than impressive outings. The winger joined Barcelona after they hijacked a deal agreed with Chelsea, who had in turn hijacked a move from Arsenal to secure the then Leeds United forward, with Raphinha signing a five year contract at the Camp Nou. However,...Full Story »

Nathan Jones vowed to “work religiously” on Southampton’s shortcomings after his struggling side slipped to the bottom of the Premier League on the back of an error-strewn 3-1 loss to Brighton.Former Luton boss Jones endured a miserable first home game in top-flight management to leave him in no doubt about the size of the job at St Mary’s.Southampton goalkeeper Gavin Baz...Full Story »

Notts County maintained their four-point lead at the top of the National League with a comfortable 4-1 win over struggling Oldham.Cedwyn Scott’s header put the home side in front after just four minutes, although the lead lasted a matter of seconds before Joe Nuttall equalised for the visitors.However, Kyle Cameron restored his side’s lead before 10 minutes had elapsed and Ruben Rodr...Full Story »

Newcastle showed they can be part of the Premier League title race, moving  second in the table with a 3-0 win at Leicester.The six-week break has not derailed what is turning out to be a memorable season under Eddie Howe and the Magpies eased to the three points at the King Power after a sensational opening 32 minutes.Chris Wood’s penalty and a sublime Miguel Almiron strike put them ...Full Story »

Second-half headers from Paddy Madden and Will Collar proved enough for Stockport to beat visitors Crewe 2-0.After a goalless first half, Ryan Rydel provided both assists for County’s scorers to secure a deserved Sky Bet League Two win.The hosts made most of the running in the first half and Madden should have put them ahead four minutes in when he ran through the Alex defence, with goal k...Full Story »

Fulham put their struggles against London rivals firmly behind them with a 3-0 victory over nine-man Crystal Palace, winning a Premier League derby in the capital for only the second time in 29 attempts.But Palace contributed to their own downfall at Selhurst Park, with Tyrick Mitchell sent off in the first half and James Tomkins following suit before the hour.Bobby Decordova-Reid put Fulham ahe...Full Story »

Nathan Ferguson struck a brace as Wealdstone beat Maidenhead 3-2 in their Vanarama National League match at Grosvenor Vale.The Stones went ahead in the ninth minute when midfielder Ferguson fired his shot into the top corner and Olufela Olomola doubled the lead on the half-hour mark.The Magpies reduced the deficit in the 35th minute through a header from Emile Acquah, who then equalised on the s...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp has stated his admiration for Liverpool transfer target Jude Bellingham, hailing the England star's 'exceptional' World Cup performances. · Liverpool keen to sign Dortmund ace· Real Madrid & Man City also in race· Klopp believes Bellingham can improve WHAT HAPPENED? In comments which are sure to set tongues wagging among Liverpool supporters, Klopp addressed t...Full Story »

Manchester United have triggered one-year contract extensions for four first-team players, including England forward Marcus Rashford, manager Erik ten Hag said. Rashford, Diogo Dalot, Fred and Luke Shaw were all in the final year of their deals but had an option to extend their contracts by 12 months. Rashford has rediscovered his form this season under new boss Ten Hag, playing 20 matches i...Full Story »

The Dutch midfielder is a long-term target for the Red Devils after they tried to sign him during the summer transfer window. Man Utd target Frenkie de Jong's price is reportedly being driven up by Barcelona Credit: Getty Barcelona president Joan Laporta has said that De Jong is "non-transferable", according to Sport. But the report suggests that it is a tactic in order to raise his price ahe...Full Story »

Reo Hatate scored a double from right-back as Celtic consolidated top spot in the cinch Premiership with a 4-1 victory over St Johnstone.Kyogo Furuhashi also netted a brace as the Hoops restored their nine-point lead over Rangers at the summit.Drey Wright pulled one back but Celtic went into Christmas with a 19-goal advantage over their city rivals.Kyogo Furuhashi also struck twice for Celtic (J...Full Story »

REFEREE Szymon Marciniak has hit back at claims he should have chalked off Argentina's third goal against France in the World Cup final. French fans reckon Lionel Messi's extra-time strike should have been disallowed as two Argentina substitutes appeared to be on the pitch before the ball went in.   Szymon Marciniak has hit back following claims Argentina's third goal in the World Cu...Full Story »

STARS from Manchester United's men's and women's teams have continued their Christmas tradition of supporting local hospitals. The women's first team visited patients, families and staff while the men's first team sent gift bags to spread festive cheer. Manchester United sent Christmas presents to patients in hospitalCredit: Manchester United Marcus Rashford wrapped presents and the men's tea...Full Story »

Bayern Munich are wary of interest from Real Madrid for Jamal Musiala. In Germany there is already concerns that one of his suitors will end up attracting him, with Real Madrid front and centre. “Now Bayern have the most difficult task before them," reported Bild in an opinion piece. “Oliver Kahn (CEO) and Hasan Salihamidzic have to work hard so you don't succumb to an insane off...Full Story »

Arsenal are considering a move for Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot. Rabiot stood out during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar as he helped France reach the final where they lost a dramatic penalty shootout to Argentina. The Gunners have shown interest in the midfielder amid uncertainty surrounding his contract as he will be available for a free transfer in June. Talks over a new deal are yet to...Full Story »

An update on Pele's health has revealed the colon cancer which the Brazil legend has been battling since September 2021 has worsened, and he'll spend Christmas in hospital Brazil legend Pele will spend Christmas in hospital after his colon cancer worsened. The Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo, where the 82-year-old is being treated, released an update on his health today (December 21). T...Full Story »