Wayne Rooney has played down rumours linking him to the Everton job - but did concede that he is "flattered" by suggestions he could be the man to lead the Toffees forward Wayne Rooney says he’s ‘flattered’ at being linked with the Everton manager’s job. Scouser Rooney grew up supporting the club and admitted he’s aware of all the speculation. The Derby County bo...Full Story »

The Brazilian forward left Europe when making his move from Chelsea to China in 2017, but he could soon be heading back Brazilian forward Oscar, who left Chelsea for China in the January transfer window of 2017, has confirmed discussions have been held between Barcelona and his representatives regarding a return to Europe. The 30-year-old, who has 48 international caps, was among those to la...Full Story »

Several PL sides chasing LawrenceA host of Premier League sides are looking to sign Derby captain Tom Lawrence, reports TEAMtalk. Lawrence has starred for the Rams this term and Wolves, Brighton, Burnley and Newcastle are all interested in his services, as well as Fulham. Tottenham close in on Traore move (The Guardian)Wolves have accepted the winger will leave the club Tottenham are closin...Full Story »

Claudio Ranieri insisted he was not going anywhere after Watford suffered a heavy 3-0 home defeat to Norwich in the Premier League and maintained that he “never gives up”.Josh Sargent struck twice to lift Norwich out of the relegation zone as Watford finished the game with 10 men, piling more pressure on Ranieri.Sargent’s improvised flick broke the deadlock before he headed hom...Full Story »

Alex Lowry admitted  a dream came true when he scored a debut goal in Rangers’ 4-0 Scottish Cup fourth-round win over Stirling Albion at Ibrox.The 18-year-old midfielder replaced injured Ianis Hagi after 12 minutes of the tie and gave the home fans a glimpse of the future in the 31st minute with a well-taken finish.Skipper James Tavernier scored a penalty and then had one saved by Bin...Full Story »

Sam Dalby scored a stoppage-time winner from the penalty spot as Southend came from behind to beat fellow National League strugglers King’s Lynn 2-1 at Roots Hall.The second-bottom visitors took the lead in the 27th minute when Harry Phipps headed past Steve Arnold.Southend drew level three minutes into the second half via Matthew Dennis’ finish, and Dalby then completed the turnarou...Full Story »

Josh Sargent struck twice to lift Norwich out of the relegation zone in a 3-0 win over 10-man Watford at Vicarage Road, which piled more pressure on Claudio Ranieri.The 21-year-old had not found the net in the English top flight since his summer move from Werder Bremen until his improvised flick broke the deadlock in the 51st minute.Sargent then headed home from a well-weighted Milot Rashica cro...Full Story »

Forest Green boss Rob Edwards has no fresh injury or illness concerns ahead of his side’s League Two clash with Carlisle.Rovers will go into the game on a 13-match unbeaten run and feeling fresh after their midweek game against Mansfield was postponed after just four minutes due to fog.Edwards made a number of changes for the clash with the Stags and is likely to keep an unchanged team aga...Full Story »

Hartlepool will again be without defender Jamie Sterry through suspension for the Sky Bet League Two match against Stevenage.Sterry serves the second of a two-game ban after his red card at Bristol Rovers, with Reagan Ogle again likely to come into the backline.Striker Marcus Carver will be monitored after starting the last two games following his signing from Southport, so Joe Grey, Mark Cullen...Full Story »

Everton caretaker manager Duncan Ferguson has promised changes for the visit of Aston Villa as he bids to turn around a run of one win in 13 matches which led to Rafael Benitez’s sacking.The Scot, in his second temporary spell in charge, has a virtually fully-fit squad to choose from, with Fabian Delph the only short-term absentee.Fellow midfielder Tom Davies is out until March after a kne...Full Story »

Conor Shaughnessy and Jacob Maddox are doubts as Burton host AFC Wimbledon in League One.The duo missed the 3-1 win at Gillingham last week with knocks and could sit out again.Defender Sam Hughes returned for the win in Kent, his first game since returning from a long-term knee injury, and is expected to keep his place.But Lucas Akins has left to join Mansfield after almost eight years with the ...Full Story »

There are no fresh concerns for Walsall ahead of their clash with Exeter in Sky Bet League Two.Defender Tom Leak could push for a spot in the starting XI after the 21-year-old made his first league start of the season against Mansfield.Walsall are without both winger Otis Khan – following his departure for Leyton Orient – and defender Ash Taylor, whose contract was mutually terminate...Full Story »

Wigan could hand debuts to Josh Magennis and Graeme Shinnie when they welcome Gillingham to the DW Stadium.Both men signed last week, with striker Magennis completing his move from Hull while midfielder Shinnie arrived from Derby.Shinnie was an unused substitute for the midweek win at Morecambe, where the Latics made it 16 games unbeaten.Jordan Cousins, Scott Smith and Charlie Wyke are long-term...Full Story »

Arsenal will be without two key midfielders as they welcome Burnley to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon.Both Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey are suspended for the game with the pair sent off in either leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final defeat at the hands of Liverpool.Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s involvement remains up in the air while Cedric Soares (hip), Bernd Leno (back) and Calum ...Full Story »

Southampton duo Theo Walcott and Mohamed Elyounoussi are in contention for Saturday’s Premier League clash with leaders Manchester City following absences due to Covid-19.But Saints remain without goalkeeper Alex McCarthy (hamstring), right-back Tino Livramento (knee) and midfielder Will Smallbone (calf).Mali winger Moussa Djenepo is also unavailable due to his participation in the Africa ...Full Story »

Harrogate boss Simon Weaver will demand a response from his side against Oldham after their 4-0 thumping at Newport last weekend.He is still without midfielder Simon Power, who has suffered a new muscle tear which is expected to keep him out for at least eight weeks.Jack Diamond remains with his parent club Sunderland, while Ryan Fallowfield, Will Smith and Aaron Martin all require late fitness ...Full Story »

Leicester have no fresh injury concerns for the Premier League visit of Brighton.Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is available after coming off against Tottenham with a calf issue and Daniel Amartey is back after Ghana’s early Africa Cup of Nations exit.Jamie Vardy, Jonny Evans, Wesley Fofana, Timothy Castagne, Ricardo Pereira are injured while Wilfred Ndidi, Kelechi Iheanacho and Nampalys Mendy are ...Full Story »

Andreas Christensen will miss Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Tottenham at Stamford Bridge due to continued Covid-19 isolation.Trevoh Chalobah is closing in on a return after a thigh problem but Sunday’s encounter will come too soon.Reece James is also on the comeback trail after a hamstring strain but is still some way off a playing return.Tottenham have Eric Dier available afte...Full Story »

Brentford will have an unchanged squad from Wednesday’s defeat by Manchester United when they host Wolves.Midfielder Josh Dasilva has made a welcome return to training for the first time this season following a hip injury, but he is still around four weeks from being available.Charlie Goode, David Raya and Julian Jeanvier remain on the sidelines.Wolves pair Ruben Neves and Ki-Jana Hoever a...Full Story »

Victor Lindelof will be absent for Manchester United’s Premier League clash with West Ham as he supports his family following a break-in.The Sweden international’s house was burgled during Wednesday’s 3-1 win at Brentford, with his wife locking herself and two children in a room. Cristiano Ronaldo was taken off in that match and is a doubt with a neck issue, while fellow vetera...Full Story »