Real Madrid confirm Isco exitAncelotti says midfielder will leave this summer Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that midfielder Isco will depart after the season. "Isco's career with Real Madrid ends today," he told reporters. "And it's been a great career." Indeed, the Spaniard put up massive numbers over the course of his time with the Blancos - even though injuries and a ...Full Story »

Liverpool and Arsenal will have to pay over €70m for AC Milan star Rafael Leao. Leao has been linked with a move to both Arsenal and Liverpool in recent months. According to Calcio Mercato, Liverpool are looking to bring in the forward this summer, and according to La Repubblica, Arsenal were leading the race to sign him in February. Now, Calcio Mercato are reporting that AC Milan will...Full Story »

Mason Greenwood was confronted by a fan A fan has filmed himself taunting Mason Greenwood as the suspended Manchester United player gets set to find out if he'll face rape charges. The video shows the man, described to be a 'traveller' in the text on the TikTok video, approaching Greenwood who puts his hand up to the camera. After that, the individual then appears to say "s****y a***" and "pus...Full Story »

Wolves head coach Bruno Lage will welcome Romain Saiss and Francisco Trincao back to the squad for Thursday night’s Premier League clash with Arsenal.Defender Saiss has returned to training following his trip to the Africa Cup of Nations with Morocco, while winger Trincao has recovered from Covid-19 and both are available.Lage will make late checks on wing-back Jonny (knee) as he closes in...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 »

Arsenal have enquired about the availability of Real Madrid star Isco. The Spain international is struggling for playing time under Carlo Ancelotti. Real don't want to extend Isco's contract - which expires in June 2022 - and Arsenal are hoping to seize on the opportunity. Spanish outlet La Razon says the Gunners have made contact with Real about signing the 29-year-old in January. Sevilla...Full Story »

New Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has said Philippe Coutinho can become an important player for the club if he can rediscover his confidence. Coutinho, 29, has failed to live up to expectations at Barca since signing from Liverpool in a club-record transfer worth €160 million in 2018. The Brazilian has struggled with injuries since returning from a loan spell with Bayern Munich in 2020,...Full Story »

Isco appears on his way out of Real Madrid. Marca says the return of coach Carlo Ancelotti was supposed to be a lightning rod for Isco to revive his career at Real Madrid after he shone so brightly during the Italian's first spell in charge, but despite starting two of the first three league games this season, he soon fell out of favour. Isco played 59 minutes against Levante and 66 against ...Full Story »

Sergio Aguero was taken to hospital after complaining of dizziness during the first half of Barcelona's 1-1 draw with Alaves on Saturday, interim head coach Sergi Barjuan confirmed. The Argentine was absent for the first two months of the season as he recovered from a nagging calf injury, finally making his club debut in mid-October against Valencia. But he was in clear discomfort on the pi...Full Story »

Xisco Munoz has left Watford after only 10 months in charge of the club. Manager Xisco Munoz has left Watford after less than a year in charge with the team 14th in the Premier League table, the club said on Sunday. The 41-year-old Spaniard, who replaced Vladimir Ivic in December when Watford were in the second-tier Championship and guided them to automatic promotion, became the first Premier...Full Story »

Watford head coach Xisco Munoz bemoaned his side’s luck in an “incredible” Carabao Cup third-round tie which saw the Hornets knocked out by second-tier Stoke.Ashley Fletcher had equalised for the Premier League outfit after Nick Powell’s opener but Stoke would leave Vicarage Road victorious as Sam Clucas and Josh Tymon struck from distance to seal a 3-1 win for the Sky Be...Full Story »

Scot Bennett will miss Newport’s League Two clash with Walsall due to a foot injury.The 30-year-old midfielder left Rodney Parade in a protective boot after Tuesday’s 1-0 loss to Northampton.Newport are sweating on whether Bennett has suffered any ligament damage to add to a broken bone in his foot.Ed Upson is expected to return however, having shaken off a sickness bug.Walsall have ...Full Story »

The Premier League's Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League teams enter the Carabao Cup third-round stage and will learn their opponents in tonight's draw. Express Sport provides live coverage with 16 ties to be drawn out. Carabao Cup third round draw LIVE (Image: GETTY) Premier League teams competing in this year's Champions League, Europa League and the Europa Conferenc...Full Story »

Reading manager Veljko Paunovic believes his players have rediscovered their “warrior spirit” after claiming a 2-1 Championship victory over Preston.Femi Azeez put Reading 1-0 ahead in the 28th minute with his first senior goal on only his third league appearance.Preston equalised just past the hour mark through a Daniel Johnson penalty but Reading secured their first league win of t...Full Story »

Watford manager Xisco Munoz hailed his side’s performance as they held off a late Aston Villa challenge to kickstart their Premier League return with a 3-2 victory.Club-record signing Ismaila Sarr had already set up Emmanuel Dennis’ first club goal for Watford’s opener before he found the net himself for their second.Debutant Cucho Hernandez added their third just moments after...Full Story »

ARSENAL transfer target Isco could be the next player to be sold by Real Madrid, according to reports. Raphael Varane is heavily linked with a move to Manchester United and he could follow Sergio Ramos out of the Bernabeu. Real Madrid will reportedly accept £15million for Isco And Real could attempt to further reduce their wage bill by placing Isco on the transfer list. According to AS ...Full Story »

Chelsea pursue Bettinelli as third-choice goalkeeperChelsea are pursuing Fulham goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli to provide cover to Edouard Mendy and Kepa Arrizabalaga, writes The Telegraph. Bettinelli, 29, spent last season on loan at Middlesbrough. PSG seek discount £43m Pogba deal (Daily Mail)They're reportedly already in talks with the midfielder's agent Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola...Full Story »

Isco has cut his hair, creating a stir on social media. A photo from a Real Madrid training session at Valdebebas showed the midfielder's new look to the public, with Twitter users discussing the player's style and ensuring his name started trending. The 29-year-old has been in various headlines this pre-season, thanks to his strong performances in training as he looks to impress new coach Ca...Full Story »

Former Real Madrid teammates, James Rodriguez and Isco are potential AC Milan transfer targets as the Italian club have reportedly placed them on their radar. Despite their similar style, the two men even played together under Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid, but both then fell back in the Frenchman's pecking order. According to reports in Italy, the Rossoneri are in search of a player to fil...Full Story »

AC Milan are moving for Isco after he skipped the first day of Real Madrid preseason training.After losing midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu to rivals Inter, Milan are searching for a replacement and feel Isco is the right man for the job. Gazzetta dello Sport says Isco is a serious objective for Milan, after having tried to sign the Spaniard on several previous occasions. But in each of those fail...Full Story »