Reading boss Veljko Paunovic is hoping the international break has allowed some of his players to regain fitness in time for the visit of Barnsley.Andy Rinomhota, who has been out with an ankle injury since the beginning of September, could be back in the squad on Saturday while Alen Halilovic (soft tissue), Dejan Tetek (ankle) and Andy Yiadom (foot) are also nearing a return to fitness.Tom McIn...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest head coach Steve Cooper expects to have an unchanged squad for his side’s home game against Blackpool.Cooper, who has taken seven points from his three matches in charge, could be tempted to stick with the team that started the 3-0 win at Birmingham prior to the international break.Lewis Grabban marked his return to the starting line-up with the opening goal at St Andrew&...Full Story »

West Brom midfielder Alex Mowatt has returned to training ahead of Saturday’s derby clash with Birmingham.Mowatt’s return eases concerns over the injury that forced him off in the defeat to Stoke last time out – the Baggies’ only loss in the Championship this season.Robert Snodgrass (ankle) is also back in contention, while both defender Matt Clarke and forward Kenneth Zo...Full Story »

Gavin Skelton will be in caretaker charge of Carlisle for their home game against Tranmere following the departure of Chris Beech.Assistant manager Skelton will be assisted by youth coach Eric Kinder as Carlisle seek a permanent successor to Beech, who parted company with the Cumbrians following last weekend’s 3-0 defeat at Bristol Rovers.Defender Rod McDonald could be available after conc...Full Story »

Lincoln could be strengthened by the return of several key men for the visit of struggling Charlton.Defender Joe Walsh played his first 45 minutes of the season against Sunderland before the international break and while he will be closely monitored, Michael Appleton was hoping to welcome back the likes of Adam Jackson, Liam Bridcutt and Conor McGrandles along with Teddy Bishop.Goalkeeper Josh G...Full Story »

Sheffield United will check on the fitness of George Baldock ahead of their home game against Stoke.The full-back has still not fully recovered from the hamstring issue that forced him off early in the second half of the 2-1 defeat at Bournemouth prior to the international break.If Baldock misses out, Jayden Bogle is likely to be handed his first league start of the season.Luke Freeman, Rhys Nor...Full Story »

Preston will be without Ali McCann when they host Derby.The midfielder suffered an ankle injury in the defeat at QPR prior to the international break. It is hoped he will return before the end of the month.Sean Maguire and Patrick Bauer are being monitored but Preston boss Frankie McAvoy is hopeful the duo will be involved.Matthew Olosunde (Achilles) and Ched Evans (foot) are nearing returns but...Full Story »

Doncaster’s Jon Taylor is set to make a long-awaited return in their League One clash with Wycombe.The midfielder has been sidelined since suffering an ankle injury in March but he played 45 minutes of a behind-closed-doors friendly against Lincoln in midweek and should be in the squad this weekend.Manager Richie Wellens will be missing from the touchline, though, after being given a two-m...Full Story »

Oxford will be at full strength for the visit of Sky Bet League One pacesetters Plymouth.Gavin Whyte is back in contention, while Billy Bodin, Marcus McGuane, Herbie Kane and Jamie Hanson have also returned to training.Kane was substituted just before the hour mark in the win at Sheffield Wednesday earlier this month with a hamstring issue but he is available for selection.Oxford sit seventh in ...Full Story »

The Bournemouth midfielder, 24, has been diagnosed with stage two Hodgkin Lymphoma, but has vowed to make a full recovery. David Brooks joined Bournemouth in 2018 Credit: PA Brooks underwent tests after complaining of fatigue while training with his country last Tuesday before pulling out of the squad for the World Cup qualifiers against the Czech Republic and Estonia. And he praised the Wale...Full Story »

Jesse Lingard has revealed that he was devastated upon discovering he wasn't part of England's Euro 2020 squad, but supported them in a pub with fans while attempting to DJ Jesse Lingard went from being a Manchester United outcast to becoming a West Ham sensation last season, as his miraculous career revival helped the Hammers qualify for the Europa League during his spell on loan at the club...Full Story »

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The Bayern Munich star had asked to have his six-month jail term suspended. Lucas Hernandez has been summoned to voluntarily enter prison after breaching a restraining order Credit: Getty But today it emerged a Madrid court had rejected his request - and given him 10 days to enter prison voluntarily from 11am next Tuesday. Lucas, 25, will be told he can choose the Spanish jail where he wants ...Full Story »

Summer signing yet to play Sergio Ramos during a Paris Saint-Germain training session. After it had looked earlier in the week as if Sergio Ramos could be just days away from finally making his Paris Saint-Germain debut, it has emerged that he is further away from his first appearance that previously thought. PSG take on Angers in Ligue 1 on Friday and it had looked like the stage was set for...Full Story »

Juventus are reportedly considering a move for Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva in January. Silva has been a key figure at Man City under Pep Guardiola. The Portugal international has been influential in the club’s recent domestic dominance, but doesn’t appear to be completely happy with life at the Etihad. As was reported by Eurosport in the summer, Guardiola publicly adm...Full Story »

Manchester United could reportedly target Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde as a potential replacement for club captain Harry Maguire, according to a surprise report. Man United’s defensive line was somewhat of a shambles prior to Maguire’s big-money move from Leicester City. The England international has steadied the ship and looks set to form a formidable partnership with centre-...Full Story »

Chelsea could set up a sensational reunion with Eden Hazard who has endured a tough time at Real Madrid. Chelsea have been linked with a sensational Eden Hazard reunion just two years after the winger sealed a dream move to Real Madrid. The Belgian has been hampered by injuries throughout his stint at the Bernabeu, and although acquiring such an injury-prone player seems like a risk, the Blues ...Full Story »

And they are also making progress in contract talks with Mo Salah. Liverpool are keen on £68m-rated Atletico Madrid star Joao Felix Credit: Getty Fichajes claims Liverpool have identified Felix as a target next summer after his struggles at Atleti this term. The Portugal international, 21, has featured just three times for the LaLiga champions. And despite paying around £113m for h...Full Story »

Manchester City were linked with a move for Harry Kane in the summer but refused to stump up Tottenham's huge £150m demands. Pep Guardiola could be forgiven for breathing a huge sigh of relief on Tuesday night. Imagine if he’s paid £160m for a striker to fit in alongside Raheem Sterling, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Kyle Walker and John Stones who had served up the performance Har...Full Story »

The Manchester United midfielder’s deal at Old Trafford is due to expire at the end of this season. Pogba will be a free agent in the summer if he does not sign a new contract at Old Trafford Credit: Getty Mbappe is also a free agent in the summer and Real are the frontrunners to agree a deal Credit: Getty And reports in Spain say Real Madrid believe they can finally lure the 28-year-ol...Full Story »