PEP GUARDIOLA plans to sign Boca Juniors left-back Valentin Barco — then loan him out to his old pal Enzo Maresca at Leicester. Manchester City’s transfer team are closing in on a deal for the 19-year-old defender as they edge ahead of Brighton in the race to bring him to the Premier League. Manchester City are close to signing Valentin Barco Credit: Getty But boss Guardiola’...Full Story »

Juventus to renew efforts for Berardi Juventus are actively pursuing the signing of Domenico Berardi from Sassuolo, as reported by Calciomercato. Despite previous attempts until the end of the summer transfer window, the Bianconeri are set to make a renewed effort in January to secure a deal that aligns with their preferences. Berardi, a 29-year-old right-winger, currently holds a contract ...Full Story »

Early goals were once again the issue for Ipswich at Championship rivals West Brom as they were swept aside 2-0.The Baggies scored early in either half but Town boss Kieran McKenna is not overly focused on that issue and has backed his side to improve their fortunes.Darnell Furlong headed the hosts in front after just five minutes from Matt Phillips’ corner and Albion doubled their advanta...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta defended Aaron Ramsdale after the Arsenal goalkeeper’s error-strewn display in the 1-0 win at Brentford.Not even Kai Havertz’s late winner, which sent the Gunners to the top of the Premier League for the first time this season, could mask a horror show from Ramsdale.The 25-year-old was back in the spotlight on his first league appearance since September 3 with David Raya...Full Story »

Derek Adams declared himself satisfied as his third spell as Ross County manager began with a goalless home draw against Kilmarnock.County went a 10th game without victory but there were enough encouraging signs for Malky Mackay’s replacement.The home side had the better chances and James Brown and Connor Randall had efforts cleared off the line in the first half.Adams, who left Morecambe ...Full Story »

Notts County boss Luke Williams took the blame as his side slipped to a 4-2 defeat at AFC Wimbledon.The Magpies clawed their way back to parity having gone two goals down at the Cherry Red Records Stadium only to concede twice late on.Macaulay Langstaff and Aaron Nemane had brought Notts County level before Jake Reeves and Ali Al-Hamadi both completed their braces as the...Full Story »

Graham Alexander thought Bradford were good value for his first league win in charge after they beat Accrington 1-0.Tyler Smith’s well-taken goal in the second half – the striker’s third in four games under the new manager – proved enough to end the Yorkshire side’s four-match losing streak.Alexander, who had lost both of his previous league outings, said: “We...Full Story »

Forest Green boss David Horseman believes his side’s performance in a 0-0 draw at Walsall is firm evidence they will soon escape the League Two drop zone.Rovers remained second-bottom, now two points from safety, but had the better of the first half against the Saddlers with Troy Deeney, Harvey Bunker and Kyle McAllister all going close.And while admitting their position is down to a failu...Full Story »

Paul Warne was glad Tyrese Fornah ignored him and set up Derby’s winning goal in a 2-1 League One victory over Bristol Rovers.The midfielder delivered the pass that Nathaniel Mendez-Laing put away in the last minute to take Derby into the top six.It ended Rovers’ six-game unbeaten run in all competitions but for long periods the visitors looked like frustrating Derby.In a scrappy fir...Full Story »

Ruben Selles saluted the loyal Royals who stuck by his side after Reading ended a 378-day wait for an away league win with a 2-1 triumph at Wycombe.Former Chairboy Lewis Wing scored the winning goal four minutes before half-time after Killian Phillips had cancelled out Sam Smith’s opener.The under-fire boss believes his side were deserving of the three points and looked forward to brighter...Full Story »

Erol Bulut hailed Cardiff’s character after they scored two stoppage-time goals to snatch a 2-1 win at 10-man Preston.Karlan Grant bundled the ball over the line from a yard out, before Ike Ugbo’s 99th-minute header sealed the win for the Bluebirds.Milutin Osmajić’s 48th-minute goal put Preston ahead but the hosts were on the backfoot for much of the second half following ...Full Story »

Steven Naismith was delighted to banish Hearts’ “incredible” wait of almost two years to record three consecutive league wins.The Jambos eked out a 1-0 victory at home to St Johnstone, following up the triumphs over Motherwell and Livingston prior to the international break.It is the first time that they have managed to collected nine points from a possible nine since they defe...Full Story »

Stockport manager Dave Challinor admitted his side got what they deserved as their 12-game winning streak came to an end with a 2-1 defeat at struggling Newport.A 13th win on the bounce would have broken the record for consecutive victories in the fourth tier set by Luton Town in 2002.But goals from Bryn Morris and Shane McLoughlin either side of half-time put the home side in charge and Isaac O...Full Story »

Liam Rosenior feels Hull’s disappointment at not winning against Swansea having been two goals down proves how far his side have grown under his leadership.Second-half strikes from Jaden Philogene and Tyler Morton cancelled out first-half efforts from Jamie Paterson and Jerry Yates as the Tigers fought back to clinch a point in south Wales.And Rosenior says his side never felt out of the g...Full Story »

Vincent Kompany admitted Burnley’s 2-1 home defeat to West Ham was the toughest one to take yet in what has been a miserable start to life back in the Premier League.The Hammers, poor by David Moyes’ own admission for most of the afternoon, scored twice in the space of five minutes to snatch victory away, with Tomas Soucek hitting a superb volley to win it in the first minute of stop...Full Story »

Proud Carlisle boss Paul Simpson paid tribute to his side’s battling qualities as they came from behind in front of the club’s new owners to secure a welcome point in a 1-1 draw with Charlton.Corey Blackett-Taylor put the Addicks on course for an excellent away win with a clinical 54th-minute opener.But defender Sam Lavelle hauled the hosts level eight minutes later with his first go...Full Story »

Steven Schumacher praised his Plymouth side’s home form as they secured a 2-0 Championship win over Sunderland at Home Park.First-half goals by attacking midfielders Morgan Whittaker and Finn Azaz set 19th-placed Argyle on their way to a fifth home win.The Argyle boss said: “Our home form is so important to us. When we get it right here and play with the energy and tempo we do, then ...Full Story »

Steve Evans hailed his Stevenage side’s resilience after they overcame injury doubts and travel disruption ahead of their 3-0 win at Fleetwood.The visitors ran out convincing winners at Highbury thanks to Jamie Reid’s eighth-minute strike and second-half goals from Ben Thompson and Elliot List.And the performance delighted Evans, especially in light of their far-from-ideal build-up, ...Full Story »

Boss Andy Crosby wants Port Vale to “demand more of each other” after his side lost 2-1 to Shrewsbury to remain without a league win in over two months.Max Mata and Dan Udoh helped Shrewsbury return to winning ways, with Ben Garrity pulling a goal back.The Valiants’ last victory in the league was in the middle of September, beating Northampton 1-0 at home, and it is now 10 game...Full Story »

Bottom club Kidderminster battled back from behind to earn a 2-2 draw at Oxford City in the Vanarama National League.The visitors, who went into the game without a win in their last six, fell behind when Andre Burley grabbed Oxford’s opener with 16 minutes gone.Olly Henderson latched onto a through ball from Canice Carroll to make it 2-0 in the 37th minute but Ashley Hemmings reduced the d...Full Story »