If anyone was in any doubt as to how much Chelsea wanted to sign Moises Caicedo, news that they're going to offer him a monumental eight-year contract gives some idea. Liverpool were the first club to have a British record bid accepted for the Brighton and Hove Albion star, but news that the player had refused to speak to the Merseysiders has really lit the blue touch paper ahead of Sunday's ...Full Story »

Former Juventus director general Luciano Moggi says they can be a Serie A title contender this season. Moggi believes Juve missing European football can benefit them. He told TMW: “Not having midweek commitments will make it easier for them to manage their forces. "In a year in which I think Napoli will have difficulty to reconfirm because they relied on (Luciano) Spalletti, thanks to...Full Story »

PSG star Kylian Mbappe is OUT of their squad for their clash with Lorient. New PSG coach Luis Enrique has made his plans clear ahead of tonight's opening Ligue 1 clash with Lorient. Mbappe, Neymar and Marco Veratti were all left out of the squad to face Lorient tonight. All three stars are up for sale at PSG this month. Ahead of the new season, Enrique said: "My actions will speak for my d...Full Story »

PSG have completed the signing of Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona. The France attacker moves to PSG for €50m and has penned a deal to 2028. Dembele leaves Barca after six years, having originally joined from Borussia Dortmund for a fee rising to €140m. Last season, he scored five goals and provided seven assists in 25 LaLiga games. He also scored another three goals in the Copa d...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo ended his wait for a trophy in Saudi Arabia in true fashion as he bagged a brace as Al-Nassr came from a goal behind to beat Al-Hilal in the Arab Club Champions Cup. It's the first silverware Ronaldo has got his hands on in Saudi since moving to the Middle East in January after leaving Manchester United. Al-Nassr found themselves a goal down six minutes into the second half...Full Story »

Rennes set to sign Matic from AS Roma French side, Rennes, are looking set to sign AS Roma's Nemanja Matic after the player asked for a move, according to Fabrizio Romano. Roma will receive a fee of €3m from his departure. Barcelona working to seal the deal for Joao Cancelo Barcelona, working on João Cancelo as revealed yesterday. Talks ongoing with all parties involved 🔵🔴�...Full Story »

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has revealed he signed £52million midfielder Sandro Tonali after he “fell in love” watching his play for AC Milan last season.The 23-year-old Italy international made a stunning Premier League debut in the Magpies’ 5-1 rout of Aston Villa on Saturday evening, announcing himself in English football in style with the opening goal and a commanding e...Full Story »

Graham Alexander hailed MK Dons captain Alex Gilbey after watching his side make it two wins from two in League Two by beating visitors Tranmere 1-0.Skipper Gilbey’s curling eighth-minute free-kick was glanced in by team-mate Mo Eisa, leaving Tranmere goalkeeper Luke McGee with no chance.The win sees Alexander’s side move top of the league and he was happy with his side’s perfo...Full Story »

Oxford boss Liam Manning saluted his 76th-minute match-winner and also the goal’s creator after their 1-0 victory over League One new boys Carlisle.Tyler Goodrham’s first touch after coming on as a substitute gave Mark Harris a chance on the left side of the box and the summer signing from Cardiff tucked a shot past goalkeeper Tomas Holy to give the U’s their first success of t...Full Story »

Barnet made it two wins from two at the start of the new Vanarama National League season with a 2-0 victory over Bromley at Hayes Lane.Danny Collinge and Nicke Kabamba struck for the second successive game as Barnet followed up their opening win over Hartlepool to join leading duo Southend and Chesterfield on six points.In a battle between two teams who reached the play-offs last season, Barnet ...Full Story »

Sandro Tonali paid off the first instalment of his £52million transfer fee as he marked a fine debut with his first goal and inspired Newcastle to a 5-1 drubbing of Aston Villa.The 23-year-old Italy international opened the scoring just six minutes into his first competitive appearance for the Magpies and had a hand in two more of their goals as Alexander Isak helped himself to a double an...Full Story »

Cambridge manager Mark Bonner singled out the “outstanding” performance of Gassan Ahadme following their 2-0 victory over Fleetwood.The U’s, who only avoided the drop on the final day last season, made it two wins from two with goals from new signing Ahadme and stalwart Paul Digby the difference.“Gassan Ahadme has started brilliantly, two in two and his performances have ...Full Story »

Valerien Ismael shrugged off Watford’s wastefulness in front of goal in the goalless draw against Plymouth at Vicarage Road and accentuated the positives from their performance.His side managed just three efforts on target from 20 attempts on goals, with striker Vakoun Bayo especially profligate.Bayo struck shots wide in both halves as Watford dominated a Plymouth side that were always dan...Full Story »

QPR boss Gareth Ainsworth revealed that he told Sinclair Armstrong he would score his first goal for the club before the young Irish striker came up trumps in a 2-1 win at Cardiff.The 20-year-old Armstrong opened his Rangers account before charging clear to set up Kenneth Paal’s second-half clincher, with Ike Ugbo’s open-goal finish nothing more than a consolation for Cardiff.“...Full Story »

Southampton manager Russell Martin admitted his side were too nervous after being bailed out by a 97th-minute equaliser to draw 4-4 against Norwich.Adam Armstrong smashed in the last-gasp penalty to end a thriller at St Mary’s – which had seen the Canaries lead three times.But Martin, in his first appearance in the home dugout on the south coast, was frustrated with the hangover from...Full Story »

Forest Green boss David Horseman admitted the club’s first League Two away win for more than a year represented a “massive day” for the club.A second-half Matt Stevens goal – his first since February – sealed a 1-0 triumph at Harrogate for the club that last won on the road on the opening day of last season at Bristol Rovers.Forest Green ended that campaign comprehe...Full Story »

Millwall manager Gary Rowett was especially disappointed with his side’s 1-0 defeat at home to Bristol City as it came on the day the club paid tribute to late chairman John Berylson.This was the Lions’ first home league match of the season and those in attendance paid their respects to American Berylson, who died in July aged 70 having taken over the club in 2007.The home side proud...Full Story »

St Johnstone manager Steven MacLean told his players to start looking over their shoulders as he claimed a 2-0 defeat at Ross County left them in a “dogfight” already.Saints have followed their Viaplay Cup exit with successive defeats in their opening two cinch Premiership matches.Goals from substitute Kyle Turner and defender Connor Randall either side of half-time put County in con...Full Story »

Port Vale manager Andy Crosby believes his team learnt a lot from last weekend’s hammering against Barnsley after they bounced back to claim a 1-0 win over Reading.Ben Garrity’s hugely-deflected shot settled the contest in the 72nd minute, earning Vale a morale-boosting victory after losing 7-0 on the opening day of the League One season.It comes on the back of a 3-2 win over Fleetwo...Full Story »

Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson hailed the character of his squad after bouncing back from play-off agony with a successful start to the new season.Ferguson was also full of praise for midfield ace Hector Kyprianou after he hit the only goal in first-half stoppage time as Posh eased past Charlton 1-0 to follow up an opening day triumph at relegated Reading by the same scoreline.Keeper Nicholas...Full Story »