Diego Simeone has refused to rule out Joao Felix leaving Atletico Madrid in the January transfer window. The 22-year-old joined from Benfica in 2019 in a deal worth €126 million -- the second highest fee ever paid to sign a teenager -- but has failed to perform consistently since, or find a regular place in Simeone's starting team. "I always understand everything, I'm open to everything,...Full Story »

Robert Lewandowski broke the record for most league goals in a calendar year as the champions Bayern Munich crushed VfL Wolfsburg 4-0 on Friday to go into the winter break with a nine-point lead at the top of the standings. Lewandowski capped off the rout with three minutes from the end, volleying in his 43rd for 2021 to better Gerd Muller's 42-goal run from 1972. Thomas Muller -- no relation ...Full Story »

The newly expanded competition is set to begin in 2024 The likes of Brazil and Argentina are set to compete in the UEFA Nations League after UEFA vice-president Zbigniew Boniek confirmed South America's governing body CONMEBOL has reached an agreement with its European counterpart over joining the biennial competition. The Nations League, which began in 2018, is currently contested by UEFA&#...Full Story »

Barcelona will be forced to the loan market in the January transfer window - and they are already in 'advanced' talks to bring back Manchester United flop Alexis Sanchez to the side Barcelona could offer Alexis Sanchez an opportunity to reignite his career, with the player and club in talks for a possible return to the Nou Camp. Reports are emerging in Spain, as per Sport, that Sanchez is in a...Full Story »

The 26-year-old has been heavily linked with a move away from Old Trafford in the New Year with his agent declaring he wants to depart. Juventus are claimed to be interested in bringing Anthony Martial to Turin in the January transfer window Credit: Getty His representative Philippe Lamboley told Sky Sports: "Anthony wishes to leave the club in January. "He just needs to play. He doesn’...Full Story »

The Serie A champions have agreed to terminate the Dane's contract, meaning he is now free to continue his career outside Italy Serie A champions Inter have agreed to terminate the contract of Christian Eriksen, with the Danish midfielder unable to play competitive football in Italy following a serious health scare at Euro 2020. The 29-year-old suffered cardiac arrest when representing his c...Full Story »

Powell heads back to CincinnatiFC Cincinnati have re-signed defender Alvas Powell on a one-year deal with the option for a further year. The 27-year-old, who previously played for Cincinnati during the club’s inaugural season in 2019, left Philadelphia Union at the end of last campaign. Napoli eye MinaNapoli are considering a January move for Everton defender Yerry Mina, according to T...Full Story »

West Brom boss Valerien Ismael admitted bolstering his strikeforce will be his biggest priority in the January transfer window following a 0-0 draw at Barnsley.The Baggies have the Championship’s best defensive record this season but failed to find the net for a fourth time in their last six contests during a wasteful night at Oakwell.Striker Jordan Hugill, who has only netted once this te...Full Story »

Former Barnsley boss Valerien Ismael could not inspire West Brom to their first win at Oakwell for 74 years on his return to the club.Albion, currently positioned 18 places above Ismael’s old employers, were forced to settle for a goalless Championship draw at his old stomping ground, extending the club’s winless run in the South Yorkshire town to a 19th visit.The sorry record &ndash...Full Story »

Cristian Montano faces two or three weeks out with a hamstring injury as Livingston prepare to host Ross County in the cinch Premiership.Livi defender Tom Parkes remains out with a knee injury.Keaghan Jacobs is back running, while long-term absentees Adam Lewis and Daniel Barden remain sidelined.Ross County defender Alex Iacovitti is still out with a hamstring injury and will miss the trip.Harry...Full Story »

Motherwell have no let-up in their defensive issues for the cinch Premiership meeting with St Johnstone.Centre-backs Ricki Lamie, Sondre Solholm Johansen and Juhani Ojala are still absent so left-back Jake Carroll will again deputise in the middle of the back four.Midfielder Mark O’Hara also remains on the sidelines.St Johnstone striker Chris Kane will miss out again as he is self-isolatin...Full Story »

Hibernian are hopeful that both Chris Cadden and Kevin Nisbet will shake off knocks ahead of the Premier Sports Cup final.The pair both went off injured during Tuesday’s win over Dundee.Kyle Magennis (groin) remains sidelined, while Melker Hallberg and Sean Mackie are still working their way back to fitness after lengthy lay-offs.Ange Postecoglou will leave it as late as possible to name h...Full Story »

Rangers defender Borna Barisic should be available for the cinch Premiership clash with Dundee United at Ibrox.The left-back was substituted after feeling unwell during the 2-0 win over St Johnstone in midweek but has recovered.Manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst has some doubts and those players will be assessed on Saturday morning but Kemar Roofe and Ryan Jack have both suffered injury setbacks a...Full Story »

Dundee manager James McPake fears he could be without around 10 players for the clash with Hearts.Jason Cummings has been counted out over a disciplinary breach, while Charlie Adam, Lee Ashcroft, Shaun Byrne and Cillian Sheridan are out injured and Ryan Sweeney is suspended.Max Anderson, Danny Mullen and Jordan Marshall are also among those who McPake has had fitness doubts over this week.Hearts...Full Story »

Newcastle forward Allan Saint-Maximin is a doubt for the visit of Manchester City after limping off in Thursday’s defeat at Liverpool with a muscular injury.Striker Callum Wilson will return to the team after being rested at Anfield.Left-back Jamal Lewis is set for a spell out after sustaining a hamstring injury in the 3-1 defeat, while fellow defenders Federico Fernandez (thigh) and Paul ...Full Story »

Sutton will continue to be without captain Craig Eastmond for the visit of Harrogate on Saturday afternoon.Eastmond will serve the second of his three-game ban after he was given a straight red card in the U’s 3-2 loss to Newport a fortnight ago and missed out on Sutton’s 2-2 draw at Bradford last weekend.Kenny Davis may also be missing once again after he limped off with injury agai...Full Story »

Tottenham should have Sergio Reguilon available for their first game in a fortnight against Liverpool.The left-back suffered a hamstring injury against Norwich at the start of the month but has returned to training.Giovani Lo Celso (knee) is fit again while several of the nine players who tested positive for coronavirus are expected to be involved, though at least two remain in isolation.Liverpo...Full Story »

Wolves will almost certainly be without French full-back Rayan Ait-Nouri and on-loan South Korean forward Hwang Hee-chan for Sunday’s visit of Chelsea.The pair suffered injuries in midweek and face a spell on the sidelines, and while Raul Jimenez is set to return from suspension, both Yerson Mosquera and Fabio Silva have tested positive for Covid-19.Pedro Neto and Jonny (both knee) are lon...Full Story »

Oxford will be missing at least one player for their game against Wigan due to Covid-19.A positive result was returned at the club’s training ground on Thursday as cases across football increase.The U’s will also be without Jordan Thorniley after his red card in the win at MK Dons last weekend, although Cameron Brannagan made an early return from a hamstring injury in that game.Jack ...Full Story »

Steven Schumacher will take charge of his first home game when Plymouth welcome Charlton to Home Park on Saturday.The Pilgrims boss is assessing the fitness of left wing-back Conor Grant, who missed the 2-1 defeat at Sunderland last week with a pelvic problem.James Bolton could be added to Plymouth’s squad this weekend even though the 27-year-old has yet to make an appearance in the league...Full Story »