Lewis Baker and Phil Jagielka could make their Stoke debuts against Fulham after joining this week.Midfielder Baker and defender Jagielka have moved on free transfers from Chelsea and Derby respectively.Jordan Thompson (knee and isolation), Ben Wilmot (isolation) are back in training while Mario Vrancic has been struggling with a hamstring strain.Steven Fletcher is available following a hip prob...Full Story »

Charlton appear to have no fresh injury concerns ahead of Saturday’s League One clash with Fleetwood at the Valley.It remains to be seen whether there is any involvement for Conor Washington, who missed the 1-1 draw at Cheltenham last weekend due to what was described as a minor niggle.Fellow forward Jayden Stockley has been out with a hip problem.There could be a return for Craig MacGilli...Full Story »

Newcastle have sounded out Jesse Lingard for a loan deal - but it's thought that the attacker would much rather another move to London following his success at West Ham last year Newcastle have reignited their interest in Jesse Lingard and wish to sign the Manchester United attacker on a loan move - but they may have faced a stumbling block. According to Manchester Evening News, Lingard could ...Full Story »

Henry in running for Bordeaux jobThierry Henry may find his way back into management thanks to Bordeaux, according to RMC Sport. The former Arsenal and France ace is being considered as the club's next coach if they decide to part ways with Vladimir Petkovic. Chelsea interested in €50m Barca wonderkid Gavi (El Nacional)Blues look to take advantage of low release clause Chelsea are con...Full Story »

Acun Ilicali’s reign as new Hull owner began with a determined 2-0 victory against third-placed Blackburn.The Turkish businessman completed his £20million takeover of the Sky Bet Championship side on Wednesday afternoon and was unveiled in front of an enthusiastic crowd before kick-off.Ilicali will have been most impressed by Hull’s brave victory over in-form opponents – ...Full Story »

Burnley step up Vaughan pursuitBurnley are ready to make an improved offer for Oldham Athletic teenager Harry Vaughan, reports the Sun. Vaughan, 17, was subject of a rejected bid from Turf Moor over the summer, and the club now hope to seal the deal in return for a fee of more than £200,000. Man Utd wonderkid Elanga almost ended up at CityManchester United teenager Anthony Elanga was cl...Full Story »

Brentford have no new injury concerns ahead of the visit of Manchester United in the Premier League on Wednesday.The Bees continue to be without a number of players, including David Raya (knee), Charlie Goode (hamstring), Mathias Jorgensen (thigh), Julian Jeanvier (knee) and Josh Dasilva (hip).Manager Thomas Frank also has Frank Onyeka away on international duty with Nigeria at the Africa Cup of...Full Story »

It seems that new Barcelona signing Ferran Torres returned to Spain for than on-field reasons, with his relationship with Sira Martinez now official. The 21-year-old forward posted a photo on his Instagram stories of Sira, who happens to be the daughter of Spain boss Luis Enrique, after she had celebrated success in her field of equestrian and polo. Sira shared the photo too The picture pos...Full Story »

NEYMAR has gone public with his new stunning girlfriend Bruna Biancardi after months of speculation. The pair were snapped together in Ibiza last August, and the Brazilian beauty even travelled with Neymar back to their native country for Christmas. Neymar celebrated the festive period alongside Biancardi, family and friendsCredit: INSTAGRAM: NEYMARJR The pair appear on each other's social me...Full Story »

Manchester United chiefs are prepared to install their new permanent manager before the end of the season. The Manchester Evening News says there have been developments in United's process to settle on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's full-time successor and the club could secure an agreement well in advance of the summer transfer window's opening date of July 1. Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Poc...Full Story »

Newcastle make £25m Zapata bid Newcastle have made a £25 million offer for Atalanta star Duvan Zapata, says Daily Record. The forward is reportedly willing to make the switch to the Premier League side, who want him as alternative to Benfica's Darwin Nunez. Atlanta United sign Hernandez on permanent deal Atlanta United have confirmed the signing of Ronald Hernandez on a permanent...Full Story »

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou felt vindicated in throwing his Japanese newcomers into the action after a 2-0 victory over Hibernian.Striker Daizen Maeda scored less than four minutes into his debut and midfielder Reo Hatate was given the club’s man-of-the-match award, while Yosuke Ideguchi was handed a late introduction to the cinch Premiership.Postecoglou said: “I thought it was a...Full Story »

As a footballer, you would think being one of the select few players to cross the Merseyside divide would be what people remember you for, but when it comes to Abel Xavier, that simply isn't the case. The Portuguese defender hit the headlines when he made the controversial move from Everton to Liverpool back in January of 2002, but that wasn't the only thing that got people talking. It was, in...Full Story »

Man City to move for Barcelona's Gonzalez Manchester City are prioritising the signing of Nico Gonzalez from Barcelona, reports Fichajes. The Premier League side are looking for a player to bring in next summer to help strengthen their midfield and Pep Guardiola sees the 20-year-old as an ideal option. Barca, however, have no interest in selling their youth system graduate and will demand a h...Full Story »

Newcastle to beat Man Utd to Haidara signing Manchester United could miss out on the signing of Amadou Haidara from RB Leipzig as Newcastle are set to make an offer. The Mirror reports Ralf Rangnick has been pushing for the Red Devils to buy Haidara and has talked Leipzig into a £33 million sale. United have been slow to make an official offer for the Bundesliga side, however, and their ...Full Story »

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is refusing to throw in the towel after seeing Newcastle squander two priceless points in their quest for Premier League survival.Allan Saint-Maximin’s second-half strike had taken the Magpies to within three minutes of just their second win of the campaign, which would have lifted them out of the bottom three, but they succumbed to Joao Pedro’s late equalis...Full Story »

Joao Pedro snatched a priceless victory from Newcastle’s grasp as Watford struck late to deny them a foothold in the fight for Premier League survival.The Portuguese frontman headed the Hornets level three minutes from time to stun the locals among a crowd of 52,223 at St James’ Park and claim a 1-1 draw.Eddie Howe’s men, who had £25million signing Chris Wood among their ...Full Story »

Exeter manager Matt Taylor does not want to put too much pressure on new striker Offrande Zanzala as he marked his Grecians debut with a goal in their 2-0 win over Scunthorpe.Jevani Brown had opened the scoring, shortly after the hour mark, with a stunning curling shot from 25 yards that found the top corner before Zanzala struck 15 minutes from time when he was on hand to tap in after Josh Key&...Full Story »

Newport assistant manager Wayne Hatswell was pleased to give boss James Rowberry a comfortable afternoon’s viewing at home with a 4-0 victory over Harrogate at an empty Rodney Parade.Rowberry was absent because of a positive Covid-19 test and the Newport supporters were also locked out due to Welsh government restrictions.But the hosts made light of those difficulties with a commanding per...Full Story »

Newport returned to winning ways in style with a comfortable 4-0 win over Harrogate in the behind-closed-doors clash at Rodney Parade.Defender Mickey Demetriou opened the scoring with a penalty in the eighth minute after Dom Telford had been upended by Harrogate captain Josh Falkingham.And, after Nick Townsend had denied George Thomson with a flying save at the other end, Telford took the game a...Full Story »