Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick has backed summer signing Emmanuel Latte Lath to continue finding the net after scoring in the 2-0 win over Cardiff.Since signing from Atalanta in the summer for a fee believed to be around £4million, the Ivorian has been in and out of the side and this was only his second Championship goal.But the substitute’s cool finish with six minutes remaining...Full Story »

Bayern Munich have reportedly made an initial offer for Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga as the German giants seek cover for Manuel Neuer. ·Bayern sell Sommer and Neuer injured·German side looking for new keeper·Initial bid made for Chelsea's Kepa WHAT HAPPENED? Bayern are keen to sign a new goalkeeper after selling Yann Sommer to Inter while Neuer is recovering from a bro...Full Story »

Chelsea are out to beat Paris Saint-Germain to the signing of Sporting CP star Manuel Ugarte by matching his €60 million (£52m/$64m) release clause. Chelsea open to matching Ugarde's release clause PSG also willing to paying €60m Uruguayan may get to choose between clubs WHAT HAPPENED? Chelsea have told the Portuguese side that they are willing to trigger the clause in t...Full Story »

Vincent Kompany is ready to demand even more of Manuel Benson after a fourth outstanding strike in as many games put promoted Burnley on course for a 2-1 Championship victory at Ashton Gate.The Belgian winger is fast making it his trademark to score from distance, but the superb curling effort from the right corner of the box after 33 minutes was special even by his recent standards.Tommy Conway...Full Story »

A goal of Premier League quality from Manuel Benson set title-winners Burnley on course for a 2-1 Championship win over Bristol City at Ashton Gate.The Belgian winger collected the ball on the right corner of the penalty area after 33 minutes and connected perfectly with a left-footed strike that bent the ball around Max O’Leary’s dive before finding the top corner of the net inside ...Full Story »

Burnley clinched the Sky Bet Championship title with a gritty 1-0 win at rivals Blackburn.Vincent Kompany’s men were far from their vintage best in a keenly contested east Lancashire derby but displayed why they are champions with a dogged determination to keep Blackburn out and a moment of magic midway through the second half through Manuel Benson’s sumptuous curling strike.Benson&r...Full Story »

Manuel Neuer has provided a positive update on his recovery from an injury sustained on a mid-season skiing holiday Neuer posts recovery update States 'leg feels good' following injury Veteran stopper endured sticky few months WHAT HAPPENED? Bayern Munich goalkeeper Neuer has provided an insight into how his recovery is going after sustaining a leg injury while away on a mid-season skiin...Full Story »

Emmanuel Dieseruvwe grabbed a 64th-minute equaliser but FC Halifax were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Solihull Moors in the National League.A frustrating night saw both sides stretch their winless runs to four games and further hit their hopes of staging a late run into play-off contention.The visitors grabbed the early initiative when Ryan Barnett floated the ball into the box after it was half...Full Story »

MANUEL NEUER is reportedly set to receive a HUGE fine from Bayern Munich following a controversial interview. The German international, 36, slammed the Bundesliga champions' decision to let goalkeeper coach and close friend Toni Tapalovic depart the club. Manuel Neuer spoke out against the club's decision to sack keeper coach Toni Tapalovic According to AS, the issue is now resolved between b...Full Story »

Yann Sommer has completed a move to Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich. Richard Sellers/Getty Images Bayern Munich have signed Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer from Borussia Monchengladbach to replace injured Manuel Neuer, the German champions said on Thursday. The 34-year-old signed a contract to 2025 ending a weeks-long frantic search by Bayern for a goalkeeper following Neuer's injury. "...Full Story »

Burnley boss Vincent Kompany paid tribute to countryman Manuel Benson after the Belgian winger had a major influence, at both ends of the field, in the Clarets’ 3-1 win over Middlesbrough.The victory opened a six-point gap at the top of the Championship for Kompany’s side after a dramatic second half which ended with Burnley defender Connor Roberts sent off for handball and Boro miss...Full Story »

Manuel Benson scored twice, making up for an earlier costly error, as Vincent Kompany’s leaders Burnley moved six points clear at the top of the Sky Bet Championship with a 3-1 win over Middlesbrough.The 25-year-old winger was on the mark twice in seven second-half minutes, having gifted Michael Carrick’s visitors the opening goal of the game just after half-time at Turf Moor.That Bo...Full Story »

Belgian winger Manuel Benson is pushing for a Burnley recall against Norwich at Turf Moor.Benson, introduced as a half-time substitute at Sunderland on Saturday with Burnley 2-0 down, scored the Clarets’ equaliser as the visitors fought back to win 4-2 and retain third spot in the Sky Bet Championship.Ian Maatsen and Jordan Beyer could add to Burnley’s defensive options.The pair did ...Full Story »

The 27-year-old Swiss international was at the Etihad on Wednesday to undergo a medical and put the finishing touches to his move. Akanji joins City in a £15m transfer from Dortmund Credit: Instagram @mancity And he has signed a five-year deal – keeping him with the champions until summer 2027. Manchester City believe they have acquired a top centre-back for a bargain price as he...Full Story »

Burnley registered their first home win under Vincent Kompany, beating Millwall 2-0 to move onto the shoulder of Championship leaders Sheffield United.A dour encounter was sparked into life by the arrival of Belgium Under-21 winger Manuel Benson in the second half, as he teed up Vitinho for the opening goal before Jay Rodriguez slid in a second.Burnley had drawn all three of their previous home ...Full Story »

Bradford manager Mark Hughes fears Emmanuel Osadebe’s season could be ‘cut short’ after he suffered a suspected broken leg on his debut in a 0-0 draw with Doncaster.Play was stopped for eight minutes before the winger was stretchered off. Doncaster’s Liam Ravenhill was booked for the foul that caused the early injury and was substituted straight away by manager Gary McShe...Full Story »

Bradford debutant Emmanuel Osadebe suffered a suspected broken leg in their 0-0 draw with Doncaster.Play was stopped for eight minutes before Osadebe was stretchered off. Doncaster’s Liam Ravenhill was booked for the foul that caused the early injury and was substituted straight away by manager Gary McSheffrey.But Doncaster were reduced to 10 men just before half-time when striker Lee Toml...Full Story »

Emmanuel Dieseruvwe scored a hat-trick in an eight-goal thriller as Grimsby and Eastleigh drew 4-4 in the National League.A late penalty from Tyrone Barnett rescued a point for the Spitfires, while the Mariners will now compete in the National League play-offs after finishing sixth.Jordan Maguire-Drew was causing problems for Eastleigh and scored the opener in the 31st minute, finding the bottom...Full Story »

West Ham will assess Manuel Lanzini ahead of the visit of Everton.The Argentina midfielder was involved in a car crash on Thursday but escaped injury.Jarrod Bowen and Vladimir Coufal could return after spells out injured.Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin is set to make his first start in a month after returning to full fitness.Midfielder Fabian Delph, who has been out since mid-December with...Full Story »

The Argentine midfielder, 29, was being chauffeur-driven in a £70,000 Mercedes people carrier when it flipped over on the A12 this afternoon. Manuel Lanzini survived a dramatic car crash Credit: Getty Other motorists watched in horror at V-CLass - with a West Ham number plate - landed on its side in a crumpled mess. Firefighters raced to the scene but Lanzini miraculously walked out unhu...Full Story »