Timbers sign Rasmussen Portland Timbers have announced the signing of 2022 MLS SuperDraft defender Justin Rasmussen. The defender has joined from Grand Canyon University on a one-year contract, but they have options to extend for another three years. Marsch in line to replace Bielsa at Leeds Jesse Marsch is Leeds' first choice to replace Marcelo Bielsa as coach. Marsch is available after...Full Story »

Newport are set to be without midfielder Scot Bennett at home to Mansfield.Bennett suffered a rib injury in the first half of last week’s 3-3 draw with Oldham before being replaced after the break.Robbie Willmott is pushing for a starting spot after coming off the bench for Bennett.Newport have gone three games without a win but are clinging on to the final Sky Bet League Two play-off spot...Full Story »

Hartlepool are able to report a near clean bill of health ahead of hosting Sutton in Sky Bet League Two on Saturday.Graeme Lee’s side will eye a fourth successive win and aim to build on a run of six games without defeat in the division.Nicky Featherstone returned from suspension to start Tuesday’s 1-0 win over Tranmere with Joe White dropping to the bench where he was joined by Marc...Full Story »

NEWCASTLE are lining up a fresh £45million summer swoop for Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze. The newly-rich Toon offered the Eagles £5m in the January window to take their playmaker on loan for the rest of the season with a view to a £35m permanent switch at the end of the season. Crystal Palace rejected Newcastle's loan approach for Eberechi Eze in January - but the Toon ar...Full Story »

Torres deal close to completionSources confirm the Chicago Fire and Atlas have agreed to terms for Jairo Torres, though nothing signed and sealed *just* yet. Fire very, very close to finishing things up on the deal for the talented young Mexican player. — Paul Tenorio (@PaulTenorio) February 16, 2022Middle East attracts Man Utd pairThe teams of Qatar and Saudi Arabia are interest in Ju...Full Story »

Mourinho wants Ronaldo reunion (Sun)Roma are a candidate to land the forward if he leaves Man Utd Roma boss Jose Mourinho wants a reunion with Cristiano Ronaldo after previously coaching him at Real Madrid, claims the Sun. Ronaldo is said to be concerned with Manchester United's form and willing to end his career elsewhere, with Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich also interested in his se...Full Story »

Chelsea haven't given up in their pursuit of Sevilla defender Jules Kounde. The European and world champions came close to signing the Frenchman last summer, but the Andalusian club stood firm and refused to sell for less than their asking price. In London, however, the Blues are readying another bid in an attempt to sign the player this coming summer, as they are preparing to make a lot of c...Full Story »

AC Milan chief Ivan Gazidis has welcomed Theo Hernandez's new contract. The fullback extended his deal last week. "Theo's a great example of somebody we consider to be a world-class talent that we brought in and helped to develop with us. So he has grown with us," Gazidis said. "I would still say we are a work in progress. We are still progressing towards where we want to be. But we're clea...Full Story »

Barca eye De Vrij swoop Barcelona have reportedly made contact with Inter over a move for Stefan de Vrij, per Fichajes. The defender, a Serie A winner last term at San Siro, is on a deal through the end of next term. But with the chance the Dutchman may not renew possible, his club are welcome to interest from other parties as he mulls his options. Sounders bring Ragen into fold NEWS ...Full Story »

Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom is seeking a second opinion about David McGoldrick’s thigh injury.The striker is likely to be out for weeks and will miss Tuesday’s Sky Bet Championship match against Hull but the Blades are yet to determine the extent of the damage, although it is significant.Rhian Brewster will not play again this season after surgery to fix a hamstring prob...Full Story »

Former Tottenham striker Darren Bent says Arsenal should hand Alexandre Lacazette a new deal. Lacazette is out of contract at Arsenal at the end of the season. Former Tottenham striker and Arsenal fan Darren Bent is in the camp that believes Lacazette should be given a new deal. Bent said on talkSPORT: "I'd probably give him a new [contract]. Just as cover if we get someone else in. "Maybe...Full Story »

Arsenal have eyed up Chelsea academy graduate Armando Broja as their replacement for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who was sold in the January transfer window. Aubameyang was allowed to leave for Barcelona last month following a series of disciplinary woes. And with Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah out of contract at the end of the season, adding an attacker to Mikel Arteta's ranks has qui...Full Story »

Eddie Howe is keeping his fingers crossed after Kieran Trippier was taken to hospital for X-rays on the same afternoon he fired Newcastle to an invaluable Premier League victory over Aston Villa.The £12million January signing scored the decisive goal in a 1-0 victory at St James’ Park 10 minutes before half-time, but left the pitch in some discomfort within three minutes of the resta...Full Story »

Kieran Trippier struck for the second time in six days to fire Newcastle to a third successive Premier League victory as they only just got the better of Aston Villa.The England full-back’s 35th-minute free-kick secured a 1-0 victory which eased the Magpies four points clear of the relegation zone on an afternoon when VAR played a key role.Trippier’s decisive effort came after refere...Full Story »

Liverpool in contract talks with MilnerLiverpool are ready to open talks with James Milner over a new contract at Anfield, Jurgen Klopp has confirmed. Discussions are planned for the coming weeks, with Milner keen to continue his playing career and still of the belief that he is capable of operating at the highest level despite his advancing years. Read the full story on GOAL! Lyon ready bi...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton insisted his side were denied a ‘stonewall’ penalty during their goalless draw with in-form Mansfield.John-Joe O’Toole’s 64th-minute challenge on Aaron Collins inside the box provided the only major talking point at the Memorial Stadium as Nigel Clough’s Mansfield stretched their unbeaten League Two run to 11 games.Collins was convinc...Full Story »

Inter Miami add U.S. youth internationalInter Miami have signed U.S. youth international CJ dos Santos from Benfica, the club announced. The goalkeeper signs a deal that runs through 2024 with club options in 2025 and 2026, having made his name with the U.S. at the U-17 and U-20 levels. “CJ is a gifted young goalkeeper with really good feet. His distribution and reading of the game are...Full Story »

January signing Kieran Trippier is a doubt for Newcastle’s Premier League clash with Aston Villa on Sunday.The England full-back suffered a calf injury during Tuesday’s win over Everton, in which he scored a fine free-kick, and is being assessed, while Villa loanee Matt Targett is ineligible to play against his parent club and Paul Dummett could replace him at left-back if he is fit ...Full Story »

MK Dons have no fresh injury concerns ahead of the Sky Bet League One match against Ipswich.Boss Liam Manning made three changes for the midweek draw at Fleetwood, with deadline day loan signings Matt Smith and Kaine Kesler-Hayden handed their first starts.Frontman Mo Eisa also came into the side, with Theo Corbeanu having to be content with a place on the bench, while Connor Wickham could be in...Full Story »

Wales Under-20 midfielder Oliver Cooper is set to return to the Newport starting line-up against Oldham at Rodney Parade.Cooper, who has impressed during his loan spell from Swansea, was given a breather at Northampton in midweek with manager James Rowberry concerned about his heavy workload.Veteran striker Kevin Ellison, scorer of the late winner at Oldham in August, has recovered from surgery ...Full Story »