Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Italiano has called on the club to sign permanently on-loan Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira. There is a €15m option to make the loan deal permanent at the end of the season. Italiano said, “The playmaker is the fulcrum of the team, so if the midfield is running smoothly, the whole side runs smoothly," said the coach in his press conference. “Thi...Full Story »

Luton boss Nathan Jones is confident his side can go to Huddersfield and complete the job after the first leg of their Championship play-off semi-final finished in a 1-1 draw at Kenilworth Road.The hosts had fallen behind after just 12 minutes to Danel Sinani’s low strike before captain Sonny Bradley levelled on the half hour with a close-range volley.After the break, neither side could fo...Full Story »

Luton and Huddersfield will head to Yorkshire all square after their Championship play-off semi-final first leg ended 1-1 at Kenilworth Road.The Terriers, who went into the game having finished third in the table during the regular season, almost had a penalty inside the opening 30 seconds, Harry Toffolo pushed in the box by wing-back James Bree, but referee Rob Jones gave nothing.Bree then almo...Full Story »

Aston Villa have signed former Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho on a permanent deal from Barcelona. The Brazilian, 29, moved to Villa Park on loan in January in a deal which included an option to buy at the end of the season. He has now signed on a contract running until 2026 for 20m euros (£17m) and is understood to have taken a considerable wage cut from his deal in Spain. "This...Full Story »

Rhys McCabe’s late penalty ensured Queen’s Park and Airdrie will go into Sunday’s second leg of their cinch Championship play-off final level after a 1-1 draw at Firhill.Queen’s Park led through Simon Murray’s fine 64th-minute strike as he got on the end of a long ball from goalkeeper Calum Ferrie, turned and slotted the ball through two defenders to find the corner...Full Story »

Luton forward Elijah Adebayo is closing in on a return from injury going into the Sky Bet Championship play-off semi-final with Huddersfield.Adebayo has missed his side’s last two games due to a hamstring issue but Hatters boss Nathan Jones said there is “far better news” on the player ahead of Friday’s first leg.Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu (ankle) has been ruled out of Luton&rs...Full Story »

Motherwell manager Graham Alexander praised his players for retaining belief through difficult times after they secured European football with a 2-1 win over Hearts.Ricki Lamie hit the winner after a 56th-minute corner to take Motherwell up to fourth in the cinch Premiership and guarantee a top-five spot.Lamie had scraped Well into the top six with a stoppage-time equaliser against Livingston an...Full Story »

St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson hailed his side for coping with the pressure after Callum Hendry earned them a crucial 1-0 win over Aberdeen to seal a play-off tie against either Arbroath or Inverness.Hendry latched on to Glenn Middleton’s cutback to settle the contest and, in turn, relegate Dundee, who had been given renewed hope following Tuesday night’s 3-1 win over Hibernian...Full Story »

Reinforcements are expected in the upcoming transfer window after a shocking season at Old Trafford. Pau Torres is a summer transfer target for Manchester United and has previously been linked with Chelsea Credit: Getty At the back Raphael Varane has struggled since arriving from Real Madrid, while Harry Maguire has been subject to much criticism. Phil Jones and Eric Bailly are also expected ...Full Story »

The 24-year-old centre-back has had an impressive season on loan at Championship outfit Coventry. Jake Clarke-Salter could depart Chelsea this summer as he approaches the end of his contract Credit: Getty Leeds are interested in snapping up Clarke-Salter, who has impressed on loan at Coventry Credit: Getty Clarke-Salter is out of contract at Stamford Bridge this summer but Thomas Tuchel's sid...Full Story »

Sunderland boss Alex Neil felt his side were worthy of their place in the League One play-off final after they left it late to see off Sheffield Wednesday.The semi-final appeared to be heading for extra-time after Lee Gregory put hosts Wednesday ahead on the night in the 74th minute.But Patrick Roberts struck during stoppage time to earn a 2-1 aggregate victory and book a meeting with Wycombe at...Full Story »

Patrick Roberts’ stoppage-time strike earned Sunderland their place in the League One play-off final as a 1-1 draw at Hillsborough secured a 2-1 aggregate victory over Sheffield Wednesday.Lee Gregory had put the hosts ahead on the night after 74 minutes, making it 1-1 overall and giving the Owls hope of reaching Wembley.But Roberts scored in the third of 10 minutes’ injury time to co...Full Story »

Leicester City are set to rival Chelsea and Liverpool for Torino defender Gleison Bremer. Bremer is a Brazilian defender who has been a key figure in Torino’s side in the last few years. At the age of 25, it could be time for Bremer to make that step up to a bigger club. According to The Sun, Leicester City are now interested in the defender and reportedly met with Torino last week whi...Full Story »

Sunsport revealed that United are willing to pay half or more of Henderson’s £120,000-per-week wages in order to set up a temporary move for next season. Dean Henderson has been stuck behind David de Gea this season but could go on loan next season Credit: EPA And the Cherries are ready to take the initiative ahead of the England goalkeeper’s other suitors. But they will fa...Full Story »

Frank Lampard revealed Mason Holgate climbed off his sick bed to cure Everton’s away day blues and hand them a massive survival lifeline.The defender’s header earned a vital 2-1 win at Leicester to propel the Toffees out of the Premier League relegation zone after a first away win since August.They are a point above Leeds and Burnley with a game in hand having been five points behind...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday boss Darren Moore is confident captain Barry Bannan will be available for his side’s Sky Bet League One play-off semi-final second leg against Sunderland.Bannan featured in Friday night’s 1-0 defeat at the Stadium of Light despite having picked up an injury in the last game of the regular season against Portsmouth.Moore does not expect to have any new injury conce...Full Story »

Motherwell manager Graham Alexander was delighted to pick up all three points in his side’s cinch Premiership clash away to Ross County after a tough week with illness at Fir Park.Eventual match winner Kevin Van Veen was one of those affected. The player had not trained at all during the week before coming off the substitutes’ bench to score the decisive penalty to move the Steelmen ...Full Story »

Ralph Hasenhuttl admits he understands why Southampton supporters rained down criticism of his management as they slumped to defeat at Brentford.The Bees eased to a 3-0 victory as skipper Pontus Jansson and recalled Yoane Wissa struck in the first half before Kristoffer Ajer’s first Brentford goal all-but rubber-stamped their top-flight status.Saints, meanwhile, are stuttering towards the ...Full Story »

Halifax’s slim hopes of winning the Vanarama National League were ended by a 1-1 draw with Aldershot.Martin Woods gave The Shaymen hope of overhauling leaders Stockport with a superb 25-yard effort after 59 minutes.But Mikael Ndjoli levelled three minutes from time to ensure that Halifax must settle for a play-off place.Both sides went close to opening the scoring just before half-time wit...Full Story »

Carlos Corberan said his Huddersfield side are ready for the Championship play-offs after a 2-0 victory over Bristol City.The Terriers finished the regular season by rising into third position thanks to goals from Harry Toffolo and Danny Ward.Despite making six changes with one eye on their play-off campaign, the hosts opened the scoring thanks to an impressive solo run by Toffolo after the half...Full Story »