The Hammers assistant coach has expressed his belief that the midfielder is "too good a player to be sat on the outside" at Old Trafford Stuart Pearce has hinted that Jesse Lingard could still join West Ham in January, claiming the Manchester United star "holds all the cards". Lingard returned to United in June after a successful six-month loan spell at West Ham, where he scored nine goals i...Full Story »

Chelsea are expected to reignite their interest in Jules Kounde during the January transfer window, having missed out on the ace this summer, despite being close to an agreement, according to ESPN. ESPN report that the Blues will return for the centre-back's services if Sevilla lower their asking price back to around €50m, after a late turnaround shattered hopes of a deal this summer. ...Full Story »

Manchester United signing Cristiano Ronaldo has said he plans to be at the club for "three or four years". The 36-year-old is set to make his second debut for United against Newcastle on Saturday, having retuned to Old Trafford from Juventus on a two-year deal. And Ronaldo insists he hasn't returned to the club for a "vacation". He told MUTV: "This is why I am here. I am not here for a vaca...Full Story »

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly looking to sign long-serving goalkeeper Hugo Lloris to a two-year contract extension, according to Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur. Lloris has proven to be a remarkable bit of business for the north London outfit, the club recruited him in a deal worth up to £11.8m in the summer of 2012, per BBC Sport, and he's been their No.1 ever since. The club and cou...Full Story »

Sergio Aguero doesn't think that Barcelona should be written off this season, not even in the Champions League. The Catalans are a long way from their recent best this season and many are expecting them to have a tough campaign with more lows than highs, but Aguero isn't so sure. "Barcelona are Barcelona, so we have to fight for every title," Aguero told RAC1. "We're not favourites in the C...Full Story »

The midfielder has been a free agent since leaving Bournemouth at the end of the 2020-21 season, and has been training in Italy Mikel Arteta has insisted that Arsenal's "doors are always open" for Jack Wilshere as he continues his search for a new club. Wilshere initially began his career at Arsenal in 2008, emerging as one of the most talented young midfielders of his generation under Arsen...Full Story »

Inzaghi blocked Satriano's Inter exit, reveals agent Simeone Inzaghi blocked Martin Satriano's departure from Inter in the summer transfer window, his agent Nick Maytum has revealed. Maytum has told FCInterNews of the offers the 20-year forward received: "There were many teams, Italian and foreign; those who insisted the most were Cagliari and Brest. "It was Inzaghi who wanted to keep him a...Full Story »

Walsall will be without captain Joss Labadie for the visit of Mansfield due to suspension.The experienced midfielder was sent off in the first half of his side’s 1-1 draw with Bradford last weekend for a dangerous tackle on Gareth Evans.Fellow midfielder Rory Holden remains absent for the foreseeable future due to a long-standing knee injury.Striker Conor Wilkinson is also facing a spell o...Full Story »

Scunthorpe have defensive problems ahead of hosting Exeter in Sky Bet League Two.Centre-back George Taft is an injury doubt after being forced off in the second half of last weekend’s loss at Northampton.Fellow Iron defender Emanuel Onariase is suspended following his red card in that game.Midfielder Alex Perry and forwards Harry Bunn and Jake Scrimshaw are among the players pushing f...Full Story »

James Husband is set to return to the Blackpool team for Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship match against Fulham.The versatile defender, who has been operating at centre-half, sat out the Seasiders’ last fixture at Millwall due to a calf problem but manager Neil Critchley says he has benefited from the week off and come through a full week’s training.Critchley, whose Tangerines ar...Full Story »

Chiedozie Ogbene could return for Rotherham when they host Fleetwood on Saturday.Ogbene missed the Millers’ back-to-back matches against Doncaster due to a hamstring injury but returned to full training this week.Manager Paul Warne has no other injury worries, with Tolaji Bola having recovered from the cramp he suffered in the 6-0 Papa John’s Trophy win at Rovers.Mickel Miller will b...Full Story »

Blackburn will without up to eight players for their return to action in Saturday’s Championship clash with Luton at Ewood Park.Rovers manager Tony Mowbray expects to be without top scorer Ben Brereton after FIFA imposed a five-day sanction following the club’s refusal to allow the player to meet up with the Chile squad for their three World Cup qualifiers.Rovers will also be without...Full Story »

Saido Berahino is poised to make his debut for Sheffield Wednesday in Saturday’s Sky Bet League One match at Plymouth.Wednesday manager Darren Moore says he will have no hesitation in starting the former England Under-21s international, who joined the Owls from Belgian top-flight team Zulte Waregem on transfer deadline day after he completed a full week’s training.Moore will also hav...Full Story »

Goalkeeper Robin Olsen could make his Sheffield United debut against Peterborough.Olsen has been away on international duty with Sweden and may be in line for his first appearance since his deadline-day loan move from Roma.Midfielder Conor Hourihane will also be involved after returning from Ireland duty, but David McGoldrick remains sidelined.Sander Berge will be unavailable after testing posit...Full Story »

Harrogate could remain unchanged for the visit of Newport at the EnviroVent Stadium on Friday.Sulphurites manager Simon Weaver has no new injury problems and may keep the same side that beat Mansfield after making an unbeaten start to the season.Jack Muldoon is expected to lead the line once again after scoring in his last two games.Sunderland loanee Jack Diamond is in line to make his first hom...Full Story »

Forest Green could be unchanged for the visit of Northampton.Boss Rob Edwards reported no injuries after the 0-0 draw at Exeter last Saturday and has had the benefit of no midweek game.Defender Jordan Moore-Taylor returned at Exeter and should retain his starting spot following Forest Green’s first clean sheet of the season.Edwards has plenty of forward options for the Sky Bet League Two c...Full Story »

Hector Kyprianou and Ruel Sotiriou should be back in contention for Leyton Orient against Oldham.The pair missed the 2-2 draw at Newport last weekend after receiving Cyprus Under-21s call-ups.New signing Callum Reilly made his debut off the bench late on in Wales but is expected to be handled with caution while he builds up his fitness.Dan Happe has a groin issue while fellow defender Adam Thomp...Full Story »

West Brom were dealt a big injury blow ahead of their Sky Bet Championship clash against Millwall with the news that Dara O’Shea faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines.The defender will be out for up to six months after fracturing his ankle while away on international duty with the Republic of Ireland.O’Shea’s absence coupled with that of Matt Clarke (hamstring) has seen Albion...Full Story »

New Coventry defender Todd Kane seems unlikely to go straight into the starting line-up for the visit of Middlesbrough.The 27-year-old, who joined from QPR on a two-year contract on deadline day, will probably have to settle for a place on the bench.Captain Liam Kelly has returned to training after a knee injury sustained in April but is lacking match fitness.Midfielder Josh Eccles (hip) is stil...Full Story »

Dimitri Sea could be in contention to feature for Barrow against Colchester at Holker Street.The 20-year-old has not played since the Bluebirds’ 3-2 win over Hartlepool last month due to a hamstring injury.Tom Beadling (knee), Connor Brown (groin), Jamie Devitt (thigh), Luke James (foot), Mike Jones (Achilles), Kgosi Ntlhe (knee) and Matt Platt (back) will not be available for boss Mark Co...Full Story »