After an awful start to their 2021/22 Premier League season, Arsenal supporters appear to finally have something to cheer about after it was reported that Granit Xhaka has extended his deal. The north Londoners need to pick themselves up and go again in their first home game of the season against Chelsea next weekend, and in order to do so, they need their big players to stand up and be count...Full Story »

Just a year after committing himself to Arsenal, it appears that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang might be on his way out of the club. The 32-year-old was an absentee, through illness, from the Gunners side that meekly surrendered at Brentford in their opening game of the 2021/22 Premier League season. The Times note his 10 goals from the last campaign and a series of underwhelming performances hav...Full Story »

Paul Pogba is in absolutely no rush to sign a new contract with Manchester United. The Red Devils have ramped up their determination to re-sign Pogba following his four assists in the 5-1 win over Leeds United last weekend. PSG have shelved plans to sign Pogba this summer, but they remain confident of signing the Frenchman next summer as he enters the final year of his contract. United want...Full Story »

Thibaut Courtois has signed a new contract at Real Madrid that will keep the goalkeeper at the club until June 2026. A new deal for Courtois was one of the club's top priorities, sources told ESPN, with both parties displaying a "fantastic" attitude during negotiations. "Real Madrid C. F. and Thibaut Courtois have agreed an extension to the player's contract, which will see him remain at the...Full Story »

Franch sent to Kansas City in NWSL exchange Sources: goalkeeper Adrianna Franch has been traded to Kansas City for goalkeeper Abby Smith and allocation money. #NWSL https://t.co/H99GjMT6lh— Meg Linehan (@itsmeglinehan) August 17, 2021 Batshuay pictured at airport ahead of Besiktas move 🦅 Beşiktaş, yeni golcüsü Michy Batshuayi'ye kavuştu.📷 @sercan_dikme pic.tw...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers are expected to be without striker Brandon Hanlan again as they bid for their first win of the season against Oldham.Rovers are reported to have turned down a bid from Lincoln for Hanlan, who has not appeared for the club this season due to a knee injury.Boss Joey Barton is short of strikers, with summer signing Brett Pitman’s club debut still on hold due to an ankle injury....Full Story »

Barrow forward Dimitri Sea faces a  late fitness test before his side’s home game against Exeter in Sky Bet League Two.The French summer signing was forced off through injury after scoring the winner in Saturday’s 3-2 home win against Hartlepool.Defender Matt Platt missed out at the weekend due to a back injury and will also be assessed.Boss Mark Cooper is still without James Jo...Full Story »

Blackpool midfielder Kevin Stewart is expected to miss Tuesday’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Coventry due to an ankle problem.Daniel Gretarsson remains sidelined with a shoulder complaint and Gary Madine has a groin injury.Marvin Ekpiteta, Josh Bowler and Shayne Lavery will all come into contention having been on the bench in the 2-0 home loss to Cardiff on Saturday.Matty Virtue and De...Full Story »

Huddersfield have Lewis O’Brien and Lee Nicholls available for Tuesday’s Sky Bet Championship home clash with Preston.Midfielder O’Brien and goalkeeper Nicholls were among four players unable to play in the Terriers’ first two league matches of the season after testing positive for Covid-19.Harry Toffolo still cannot be selected, while Josh Ruffels is still recovering, ha...Full Story »

Shaun Hutchinson is a doubt for Millwall’s Sky Bet Championship home clash with Fulham.The former Fulham defender was being assessed after sitting out Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Blackburn due to a quad problem.Lions boss Gary Rowett has said midfielder Maikel Kieftenbeld felt some tightness in his calf after the Blackburn game.Mason Bennett continues with his recovery from an ankle inj...Full Story »

Wigan boss Leam Richardson must decide whether to stick with a winning formula as his side chase back-to-back home victories against Wycombe.Richardson made three changes for Saturday’s 1-0 win against Rotherham at the DW Stadium, secured by Will Keane’s last-gasp goal.Luke Robinson, Stephen Humphrys and Kell Watts all came into the starting XI and will be hoping to retain their plac...Full Story »

Accrington will be hoping to have John O’Sullivan available for Tuesday’s Sky Bet League One visit of Doncaster.The midfielder has sat out the last two games after suffering a knock in the season-opening loss at Wycombe.Stanley have won both games in his absence, beating Cambridge 2-1 last time out.Captain Seamus Conneely (calf) is also still missing having been injured in pre-season...Full Story »

Barnsley look set to be without Carlton Morris for Tuesday’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Luton at Oakwell.The forward came off in the first half of the Tykes’ 1-0 home win over Coventry on Saturday after sustaining a knee injury.Boss Markus Schopp was set to make a late decision on whether summer signings Obbi Oulare and Aaron Leya Iseka are ready for their first inclusion in the...Full Story »

Plymouth have been rocked by the news that Niall Ennis faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines ahead of their home game against Cambridge.Ennis suffered a hamstring injury in the warm-up before the 2-0 defeat at Rotherham on the opening day of the season and according to manager Ryan Lowe, who could be forced into the transfer market for a replacement, “it’s not a good one”.Jame...Full Story »

On-loan Stoke goalkeeper Blondy Nna Noukeu will be hoping to make his first league start for Crawley against Salford after featuring in the Carabao Cup.George Francomb will be available after he missed the first league game of the season through suspension.Summer arrivals Harry Ransom and Ludwig Francillette will be looking to make starts for the Reds.Southampton loanee Will Ferry will also be h...Full Story »

Portsmouth boss Danny Cowley will check on the fitness of a handful of players ahead of the home game against Shrewsbury.Defender Paul Downing is on the verge of returning to the matchday squad after declaring himself fully fit.Jayden Reid (knee) and Liam Vincent (shin) will be assessed, with both players yet to be involved yet this season.Defender Callum Johnson returns to contention after miss...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Stephen Robinson could name an unchanged team against Rotherham.The Shrimps got their first win in Sky Bet League One on Saturday when they beat Shrewsbury 2-0 at the Mazuma Stadium.Recent signings Scott Wootton and Shayon Harrison were substitutes for that game, with the former getting on for a brief cameo at the end.Jonathan Obika is out until next year with a hamstring injury, ...Full Story »

Port Vale new signing Dennis Politic will be hoping to make his debut for the club as they take on Carlisle on Tuesday night.The 21-year-old midfielder will go straight into the squad as Vale search for their first win of the season.Devante Rodney and James Wilson are set to start their third consecutive game despite not scoring in their opening two Sky Bet League Two encounters.Goalkeeper Lucas...Full Story »

Oxford will assess Elliott Moore ahead of their home game against Crewe.The centre-back has missed the last two games with a chest infection but trained with the rest of the squad on Monday and a decision will be made about his fitness.Moore was not deemed ready for Saturday’s win over Charlton, with Luke McNally coming in for his Football League debut alongside Jordan Thorniley.Anthony Fo...Full Story »

Rochdale trio Conor Grant, Jimmy McNulty and Aidan White will miss out on the Sky Bet League Two visit of Forest Green after testing positive for coronavirus.Manager Robbie Stockdale told the club website: “Unfortunately, earlier in the week, in isolated circumstances, they all came back with positive tests at home.“The medical department has been fantastic with our protocols and we&...Full Story »