PEP GUARDIOLA plans to sign Boca Juniors left-back Valentin Barco — then loan him out to his old pal Enzo Maresca at Leicester. Manchester City’s transfer team are closing in on a deal for the 19-year-old defender as they edge ahead of Brighton in the race to bring him to the Premier League. Manchester City are close to signing Valentin Barco Credit: Getty But boss Guardiola’...Full Story »

Derek Adams declared himself satisfied as his third spell as Ross County manager began with a goalless home draw against Kilmarnock.County went a 10th game without victory but there were enough encouraging signs for Malky Mackay’s replacement.The home side had the better chances and James Brown and Connor Randall had efforts cleared off the line in the first half.Adams, who left Morecambe ...Full Story »

Vincent Kompany admitted Burnley’s 2-1 home defeat to West Ham was the toughest one to take yet in what has been a miserable start to life back in the Premier League.The Hammers, poor by David Moyes’ own admission for most of the afternoon, scored twice in the space of five minutes to snatch victory away, with Tomas Soucek hitting a superb volley to win it in the first minute of stop...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney admitted he lost his voice ranting at his Birmingham players at half-time – but it seemed to work as they beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 at St Andrew’s for his first win since taking charge.Rooney collected his first win as Birmingham manager at the sixth time of asking against the Sky Bet Championship’s bottom club.Substitute Jordan James’s grabbed the 82nd-mi...Full Story »

Nathaniel Mendez-Laing inspired Derby to a late 2-1 League One victory at home to Bristol Rovers.The attacker whipped in a cross which Jack Hunt turned into his own net and then scored a dramatic late winner after former Derby striker Chris Martin had equalised.Rovers came into the game unbeaten in six matches in all competitions and denied the hosts any clear chances in a scrappy opening 30 min...Full Story »

Jake Young’s dramatic brace ended Mansfield’s unbeaten season as they lost 2-1 against Swindon.Swindon carved out the first big chance as Dan Kemp clipped a cross to Remeao Hutton on the edge of the area. He looked to volley the ball first time but Christy Pym got across his line to make the save.Town then took the lead after 37 minutes when Kemp clipped a free-kick into the path of ...Full Story »

Trent Alexander-Arnold cancelled out Erling Haaland’s 50th Premier League goal as Liverpool grabbed a point against champions and title rivals Manchester City on Saturday.The England international struck 10 minutes from the end of a tight encounter at the Etihad Stadium after Haaland’s landmark strike looked like extending City’s record home winning run.City had won their previ...Full Story »

Dorking produced a late comeback to draw 3-3 against AFC Fylde in the Vanarama National League at Mill Farm Sports Village.The Coasters, who remain in the relegation zone, are now winless in their last four league games after conceding twice in the final 21 minutes.Fylde got off to a quick start and were ahead in the third minute thanks to a clinical finish from Nick Haughton.Dorking were level ...Full Story »

Managerless Rotherham put in a spirited display as they held Sky Bet Championship high-flyers Leeds to a 1-1 draw.The Millers were under the guidance of interim boss Wayne Carlisle following the dismissal of Matt Taylor and battled hard to earn a point against their third-placed visitors.The game began according to form, with Leeds going ahead in the sixth minute following a sweeping move.Crysen...Full Story »

Despite already possessing England international Aaron Ramsdale and a competent backup in Matt Turner, Mikel Arteta still sought added competition for the gloves over the summer window. After Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur decided not to pursue a deal for Raya - apparently due to Brentford's £40m demands for a player in the final year of his deal - Arsenal struck an agreement to t...Full Story »

Featured Image Credit: Getty Images & Lionel Messi/Instagram Sergio Aguero will return to football nearly two years after being forced to retire next month. Aguero went down holding his chest during Barcelona’s 1-1 draw with Alaves back in October 2021. He stepped away from football entirely in December of that year on doctor’s orders. The Argentina icon suffered from an irre...Full Story »

Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed that they have activated a clause to sign Goncalo Ramos on a permanent basis from Benfica. WHAT HAPPENED?PSG initially signed the striker on loan from Benfica in the summer window, with the deal involving an obligation to sign him on a permanent contract. The French champions have confirmed they have activated the clause, agreeing to pay a potential €8...Full Story »

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A look ahead to Manchester City vs LiverpoolThere’s no doubt about the game of the week in the Premier League, is there? We’ve become used to watching big clashes between Manchester City and Liverpool, and we’ve got another potential classic to look forward to at the Etihad on Saturday. I think if you’d have said at the start of the season that, 12 games in, these si...Full Story »

Bayern Munich are reportedly 'pushing hard' to sign Takehiro Tomiyasu as Harry Kane and Co seek versatility in defence. Bayern set sights on Tomiyasu Arsenal won't put him up for sale Tuchel fascinated with his versatility WHAT HAPPENED?According to Sky Germany, the Bavarians remain adamant about getting Tomiyasu in the upcoming January transfer window after pursuing him extensively last...Full Story »

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta could be about to sanction a shock exit from his squad, as he prepares to improve his side this January. The Gunners have had a mixed first 12 games of the season, with results largely going Arsenal's way despite performances ranging in fluidity. The attack has failed to gel so far despite the improvement in defence, with some pointing to a new forward being the answ...Full Story »

Former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has rejected an offer from Al Nassr. The Sun says he has turned down a potential £500,000 a week and a chance to link up with Cristiano Ronaldo again in Saudi Arabia. De Gea is a free agent after leaving United in July. Al Nassr have made a fresh attempt for the veteran, but sources close to De Gea insist wife Edurne is not keen on joini...Full Story »

Boss Neil Critchley hailed a patient Jake Beesley as the striker scored twice to help Blackpool to a comprehensive 4-0 League One win at home to Shrewsbury.Beesley scored once in each half, either side of a Kyle Joseph strike that sealed all three points after Jordan Rhodes opened the scoring from the penalty spot.It was the striker’s first league goals of the season following on from a do...Full Story »

Jake Beesley’s double helped Blackpool to their sixth home League One win of the season with a dominant 4-0 victory over Shrewsbury.Top scorer Jordan Rhodes opened the scoring before Beesley netted either side of a Kyle Joseph strike to continue the Seasiders’ fine record at Bloomfield Road, with 20 of their 27 points being picked up at home.A chance presented itself to Rhodes from t...Full Story »

WHAT HAPPENED? Toney had been linked with a potential move in the January transfer window, amid interest from both Arsenal and Chelsea. His contract expires in 2025 but TalkSPORT now reports that the Bees are confident they will be able to convince the striker to extend his stay. THE BIGGER PICTURE It remains to be seen if Toney will see out any new contract but the report states that a new...Full Story »