Arsenal are facing a challenge from Barcelona in their pursuit of Lille star Renato Sanches. The Gunners are keen on bringing the former Bayern Munich midfielder to the Emirates. Lille are open to selling the Portugal international, who is under contract until 2023. According to Portuguese broadcaster ELEVEN, Barca have made Sanches one of their 'priority targets' for the January transfer w...Full Story »

TARIQ LAMPTEY is emerging as a key target for Tottenham. But boss Antonio Conte may have to wait until the summer to land the £50million-rated starlet. Tottenham want £50m Brighton ace Tariq Lamptey... but might have to wait until the summer Credit: Reuters Lamptey, 21, has come back with a bang after spending the majority of 2021 out with a hamstring problem. The former Chelsea ac...Full Story »

Everton make concrete Longstaff offerRafa Benitez wants Sean Longstaff & Everton have made offer, although latest from NUFC this week was no players going out (yet). Newcastle interested in Lucas Digne but no formal bid (yet). Discussions taking place, although Digne prefers London move. — Craig Hope (@CraigHope_DM) January 5, 2022Bayern consider replacing Coman with Dembele (L'Equi...Full Story »

Luke McGee’s goalkeeping masterclass helped League Two leaders Forest Green earn a 0-0 draw against Exeter in a tense West Country derby.It was Exeter who started the brighter, with Josh Key slamming wide from Matt Jay’s deflected strike.Forest Green were a whisker from getting their noses in front, captain Jamille Matt a boot away from touching in a Nicky Cadden cross in the 17th mi...Full Story »

Arsenal are being linked with a shock move for PSG midfielder Gini Wijnaldum. FourFourTwo says a 'shock' deal is set to go through in the coming days that will see the Netherlands international move to the Emirates Stadium for the remainder of the season. With Thomas Partey and Mohamed Elneny set to be missing throughout January, some more depth will be needed in a notoriously weak position ...Full Story »

Derby assistant manager Liam Rosenior admitted that he was getting “quite emotional” during bottom-of-the-table County’s dramatic 2-2 draw at Reading.Rosenior stood in for absent manager Wayne Rooney, who was unwell and at home – though a Covid test had proved negative.Reading led at half-time through a fine effort from Junior Hoilett, and the winger struck again early in...Full Story »

Derby’s bold survival fight in the Sky Bet Championship continued after they snatched a dramatic 2-2 draw at Reading.Rams manager Wayne Rooney missed the game. He had felt unwell and remained at home, with his club saying that a Covid test had proved negative.His side flattered to deceive in a lacklustre first-half display and went behind in the 37th minute when Junior Hoilett curled home ...Full Story »

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN superstar Neymar hosted a secret three-day party in his underground bunker to celebrate the arrival of 2022. The Brazil international saw in the new year in style with fireworks, live music and a pool party for friends and family. Neymar posted an Insta snap of him on the dancefloor on crutches Neymar, 29, has previously defended himself when critics have labelled him a 'p...Full Story »

Federico Bernardeschi insists he wants to stay with Juventus. The midfielder's deal expires in June. “We are open to dialogue and my agent will meet with Juve," Bernardeschi told DAZN. “I do want to remain at Juventus, then obviously you need two to reach an agreement. It's like a marriage. “There is a tradition in the locker room where whoever renews their contract pays ...Full Story »

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has told striker Edinson Cavani he does not want him to leave the Premier League club in January. Cavani, 34, has been linked with moves to Barcelona and several clubs in South America, but Rangnick is adamant the Uruguay international is going nowhere. "We had quite a few conversations in the last couple of weeks, probably the player with whom...Full Story »

Arbroath missed their chance to pull six points clear at the top of the cinch Championship after promotion rivals Inverness held them to a goalless draw at Gayfield Park.Derek Gaston tipped over a Scott Allardice effort midway through the first half and, after Mark Ridgers gathered Joel Nouble’s attempt at the end of a fine run, Aaron Doran shot just wide for Inverness.Arbroath pushed a li...Full Story »

Mikael Ndjoli struck deep into injury time to give Aldershot a 3-2 win at Woking.It looked like the points would be shared after Corie Andrews’ 88th-minute penalty levelled things up for the Shots.Goals from Max Kretzschmar, his second from the penalty spot midway through the second half, had seen the hosts twice lead.Jayden Harris scored early in the second half and Andrews’ second ...Full Story »

Blackburn missed the chance to move within a point of the Championship summit after Huddersfield battled to a deserved 0-0 draw at Ewood Park.With promotion rivals Bournemouth and Fulham both out of action due to postponements, Rovers had a chance to apply pressure in the race for the Premier League but were thwarted by the resolute Terriers who were able to withstand early pressure from the lea...Full Story »

CONOR GALLAGHER is a shock £50million target for Paris Saint-Germain. Gallagher has been outstanding in the first half of the season after joining Crystal Palace on loan from Chelsea. Conor Gallagher, 21, is wanted by Mauricio Pochettino at PSG Sources say PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino is a big fan of the dynamic midfielder, who has six goals and three assists in 17 Prem games this term. ...Full Story »

Manchester United and Roma are interested in Olympique Marseille midfielder Boubacar Kamara. La Repubblica says Roma are hoping to reach a deal with Marseille for the defensive midfielder. The Marseille-born youngster has made 142 appearances for the club since making his first team debut as a 17-year-old. He entered the club's academy when he was just FIVE years old and has supported the c...Full Story »

Burton boss Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink enjoyed Kane Hemming’s “wonder goal” in a  4-1 victory over Crewe.Harry Chapman fired Burton into a sixth-minute lead and, although Tom Lowery fired home a spectacular Crewe equaliser, John Brayford poked the Brewers back in front.Hemmings then made it 3-1 with a stunning left-foot volley to put the home side in control at the break.Subs...Full Story »

Gillingham manager Steve Evans was delighted with how his team performed during their goalless draw at MK Dons despite a lack of preparation time.The third-from-bottom Gills had not played for three weeks prior to their trip to Stadium MK and had little time at the training ground since regrouping, following a Covid-19 outbreak at the club.Nevertheless, they defended doggedly and threatened spor...Full Story »

Crystal Palace are waiting on the results of routine PCR tests but are set to have Joachim Andersen fit for the visit of West Ham on New Year’s Day.The Danish defender was withdrawn late on during Tuesday’s win over Norwich but assistant Osian Roberts revealed the centre-back was fine having only recently returned from a hamstring injury.Wilfried Zaha is also expected to play after s...Full Story »

Blackburn could again name an unchanged team as they bid for a seventh straight Championship victory against Huddersfield.With Rovers going so well, boss Tony Mowbray has resisted the temptation to make outfield changes since Daniel Ayala limped off against Peterborough in November.Ayala has been unable to force his way back in since returning to fitness, while the likes of Dan Butterworth, Sam ...Full Story »

West Brom boss Valerien Ismael could opt for changes for Sunday’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Cardiff.Ismael was critical of his side in the wake of Monday’s 1-0 defeat at relegation-threatened Derby.Midfielder Alex Mowatt and forward Karlan Grant missed that game due to Covid-related absences and may return.Academy graduates Taylor Gardner-Hickman and Tom Fellows are among ...Full Story »