Arsenal close in on £30m Merino deal with Real Sociedad Arsenal are closing in on a deal to sign Real Sociedad star Mikel Merino as the Gunners look to strengthen in midfield ahead of the new season. Valencia issue update on Liverpool target Mamardashvili Liverpool could be in for more transfer disappointment as Valencia manager remains adamant about holding on to Giorgi Mamardashvil...Full Story »

Matthijs de Ligt is the new boy at the Red Devils - but he's not the only new face in Manchester, and Daily Star Sport has a look at his stunning WAG AnneKee De Ligt AnneKee De Ligt is the better half of the Dutch defender (Image: annekeedeligt/Instagram) Ex-Ajax superstar rocks up at Old Trafford - it's all becoming a bit familiar these days. From Erik ten Hag to Andre Onana and Matthijs de ...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag was delighted to see Manchester United debutant Joshua Zirkzee hit the ground running and believes his match-winning introduction will provide a huge boost to his confidence.United’s opening game of the Premier League campaign against Fulham was heading towards a scoreless draw as the clock wound down at an expectant Old Trafford.But summer signing Zirkzee ensured United would...Full Story »

Mark Robins expressed his relief after Coventry earned their first victory of the season with a last-minute 3-2 Championship win at home to Oxford United.Haji Wright scored a brace – including the winner, five minutes into second-half stoppage-time – either side of Milan Van Ewijk’s fierce strike.Robins said: “It’s a relief and I’ve said it in years gone by, b...Full Story »

Haji Wright’s goal six minutes into stoppage time earned Coventry their first victory of the season as the Sky Blues left it late to beat Oxford 3-2.Mark Robins’ men had been a goal to the good twice through Wright and Milan van Ewijk, but were pulled back first by Ciaran Brown and then Mark Harris before the American sealed all three points.Wright was the star man for the Sky Blues ...Full Story »

Joshua Zirkzee enjoyed a dream debut as the summer signing came off the bench to earn Manchester United a late victory in Friday’s Premier League opener against Fulham.After a summer of speculation and change behind the scenes, Erik ten Hag – retained after winning the FA Cup against Manchester City – wanted to start the season with a bang at a packed Old Trafford.United showed...Full Story »

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Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique has grown exasperated as he continues be questioned about Kylian Mbappe even after the forward left the club. WHAT HAPPENED?As PSG begin life without Mbappe following the forward's move to Real Madrid, the French team's coach was asked about his former charge by a Spanish journalist, and responded by poking fun at his compatriot. WHAT LUIS ENRIQUE SAID"...Full Story »

Manchester United are still trying to prise Frenkie de Jong away from Barcelona this summer. The Premier League club retain a strong interest in the Netherlands midfielder. De Jong is a favorite of manager Erik ten Hag, having managed him at Ajax. According to Sport, United are preparing a bid that will satisfy both Barcelona and the player. The major issue to any transfer is the extremely...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the new United States men's national team coach with the responsibility of leading the team into the 2026 World Cup, sources told ESPN on Thursday. Pochettino, 52, has been out of work since leaving Chelsea by mutual consent earlier this summer after just one season in charge at Stamford Bridge. A source told ESPN that the former Tottenham and Paris S...Full Story »

PSG happy to be closing in on Desire Doue transfer coup Desire Doue has now chosen PSG over Bayern Munich. It's a significant move for PSG and a bit of a coup in what's been quite a tough summer transfer window so far, not just for PSG but for French clubs in general with the financial situation in Ligue 1 relating to the TV deal. Whether you're PSG or Marseille or anyone else, it's been diff...Full Story »

Mounir Nasraoui, 35, was reportedly rushed to hospital in "serious condition" on Wednesday evening after he was knifed several times. Lamine Yamal pictured in a car as he leaves the hospital his dad is in near BadalonaYamal (L), Barcelona and Spain star winger, leaves the hospital todayLamine Yamal, 17, with his dad Mounir Nasraoui, 35 Footballer Yamal, 17, was by his dad's side along with was...Full Story »

It has been a busy summer for Scott, who was part of the BBC team covering the Euros. Alex Scott and Jess Glynne enjoyed a holiday to IbizaThe couple were loved up on the Spanish islandScott decided to unwind after appearing at the Euros for the BBC She decided to unwind from her punditry duties by visiting Ibiza with girlfriend Jess, who she has been dating since last year. The pair stripped...Full Story »

Sky Sports' popular horse-racing broadcaster has become Aston Villa's new TV presenter for their biggest season in decades. Kate Tracey proudly revealed her new roleThe broadcaster has made good use of the hot spell The fans' favourite says she is "over the moon" with her new position. And Villa supporters claim the feeling is mutual - ahead of Saturday's Premier League launch at West Ham. O...Full Story »

Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes was delighted to see his players vindicate his faith and put Tromso in their place.Joe Wright’s deflected 11th-minute header earned Killie a 1-0 win in Norway and set up a Conference League play-off against FC Copenhagen, who reached the knockout stages of the Champions League last season.McInnes watched Tromso celebrate after their 2-2 draw at Rugby Park l...Full Story »

Stephen Robinson targeted another tilt at Europe after two goals in three minutes by Brann sunk St Mirren’s Europa Conference League hopes in Norway.A last-gasp equaliser from Toyosi Olusanya in the first leg of their third qualifying round tie in Paisley last week meant the Buddies – playing European football this season for the first time in 37 years – travelled to Brann Stad...Full Story »

Joe Wright secured instant redemption as he headed Kilmarnock into the Europa Conference League play-offs.Wright was sent off early in Killie’s 3-0 William Hill Premiership defeat by St Johnstone on Sunday but he was the hero on a famous night for the club in Norway with his deflected goal proving enough to beat Tromso.The defender’s 11th-minute header was the only goal at the home o...Full Story »

St Mirren’s long-awaited return to European football ended after they conceded two late Brann goals in a 3-1 defeat in Bergen.A last-gasp equaliser from Toyosi Olusanya in the first leg of their Europa Conference League third qualifying round tie in Paisley last week gave Stephen Robinson’s side hope for the return game in Norway.In the return game at the rain-lashed Brann Stadion, h...Full Story »

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TERMINALLY ill former England football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has revealed all about his astonishing sex life in a documentary. The 76-year-old Swede tells Amazon Prime show Sven how he cheated on his long-time partner Nancy Dell’Ollio with Ulrika Jonsson and FA secretary Faria Alam. Ex-England football boss Sven-Goran Eriksson with his ex-lover Italian lawyer Nancy Dell'Ollio Credi...Full Story »