Inter Milan great Walter Zenga says the club is right to delay plans for Udinese midfielder Lazar Samardzic. The Serb passed a medical in Milan last week, but is back in Udine with no agreement reached due to confusion over his representation. Zenga says Inter are right to take a step back. He said, "My reflection is simple: you, player, if you want a club, tell your agents that you want to...Full Story »

Mason Greenwood WILL return to training at Manchester United next week. United have concluded their internal review after Greenwood had assault charges dropped at the beginning of the year. Chief exec Richard Arnold has decided to reinstate Greenwood and he will be welcomed back next week. A source told The Sun: "This has been a long and difficult process for everyone involved, but it's nea...Full Story »

Liverpool's search for a new defensive midfielder has taken a surprising twist as the Reds have submitted a bid for Stuttgart's Wataru Endō. The Japanese international has one year reaming on his current contract in Germany and negotiations are currently ongoing between the two clubs to bring the midfielder to Anfield. Fabrizio Romano reports that the player wants to make the transfer happen...Full Story »

Liverpool plot bid for £60m midfielder Liverpool are reportedly intensifying efforts to get Crystal Palace's Cheick Doucoure after losing out to Chelsea for Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia. Chelsea get a taste of their own medicine! Chelsea are reportedly set to miss out on Eyle Wahi as the striker has set his heart on joining West Ham. Is Hakim Ziyech finally leaving Chelsea? Chelsea...Full Story »

Jonathan Rowe’s goal in the final seconds gave Norwich a 1-0 win at QPR and a place in the second round of the Carabao Cup.As the tie appeared to be heading for a penalty shoot-out, Rowe headed home Kellen Fisher’s cross for his third goal is as many games.The game produced very few clear-cut chances before a late Norwich flurry.Canaries substitute Ashley Barnes missed a great chance...Full Story »

Lauren Hemp’s second-half strike helped fire England into their first World Cup final as the Lionesses sealed a 3-1 victory over co-hosts Australia in front of a sold-out crowd in Sydney.Ella Toone, who replaced the suspended Lauren James for England’s quarter-final win over Colombia, netted 36 minutes into her second start of the tournament in front of a crowd of 75,784.Australia ca...Full Story »

Arsenal are set to step up interest in Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte. Laporte is ready to leave City this month and has been linked with a reunion with his old coach Mikel Arteta at Arsenal. The Gunners are now set to intensify their interest with concerns over the seriousness of Jurrien Timber's knee injury. Forced off during victory over Nottingham Forest on Saturday, there's f...Full Story »

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne could miss the next four months with the club set to decide whether the Belgium international needs surgery on a hamstring injury, manager Pep Guardiola has said. De Bruyne limped off during the first half of City's 3-0 win over Burnley on Friday after suffering a recurrence of the problem which cut short his involvement in the Champions League final i...Full Story »

Arsenal are considering starting contract renewal talks with their captain, Martin Odegaard, to reward the 24-year-old for his performances. Arsenal mulls improved contract for Odegaard Odegaard's excellent form catches club's attention Gunners aim to secure Odegaard's commitment WHAT HAPPENED? Following Martin Odegaard's exceptional performances and his role as captain, Arsenal is conte...Full Story »

Neymar has officially been announced as an Al-Hilal player, after completing a €90 million (£77.2m/$98.3m) transfer from PSG. Neymar joins Al-Hilal €90m transfer deal Ends six-year stay in France WHAT HAPPENED? Al-Hilal have confirmed the signing of Neymar from Ligue 1 side PSG, in a deal that will see the Brazilian international earn a whopping €160m (£137m/$...Full Story »

Chelsea reach agreement to sign Romeo Lavia Understand final fee for Roméo Lavia to Chelsea after agreement revealed few mins ago will be £53m fixed plus £5m in add-ons. 🔵🇧🇪 #CFCLavia will be unveiled as Chelsea player this week. ✨— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 15, 2023 Al-Hilal announce the signing of Neymar on a lucrative deal PSG and Brazil s...Full Story »

Graham Coughlan criticised referee Adam Herczeg as well as his side’s second-half showing as Newport capitulated at Crewe.The official turned down the Welsh side’s penalty claims early in the game after Aaron Wildig appeared to be impeded in the box. Within minutes former County favourite Mickey Demetriou edged Crewe ahead and while Will Evans levelled soon after, Demetriou grabbed h...Full Story »

Swindon manager Michael Flynn was “absolutely delighted” after his side’s dramatic 2-1 win against rivals Forest Green.A stoppage-time strike from Frazer Blake-Tracy coupled with Dan Kemp’s tap-in saw Town get their first League Two win of the campaign.Matty Stevens opened the scoring for Rovers but Harvey Bunker’s second-half red card changed the game.“There&...Full Story »

Derby head coach Paul Warne described his side as a “nearly team” after they were beaten 2-1 at home by Oxford.Mark Harris was the matchwinner for the second time in four days as Oxford deservedly took the points at Pride Park.The visitors went ahead in the 32nd minute when Curtis Nelson gave the ball away and Cameron Brannagan played in Harris to fire into the top-right corner.Derby...Full Story »

MK Dons boss Graham Alexander admitted his side did not show enough quality in the final third after they suffered their first defeat of the season at Crawley.Mo Eisa struck his third goal of the season to cancel out Nick Tsaroulla’s 16th-minute opener for Crawley, but Danilo Orsi’s first goal for the Reds settled the issue shortly after the break.Alexander felt his side did not do e...Full Story »

Reading manager Ruben Selles praised the “intensity” of his young players as they edged out Cheltenham 1-0 in League One.Selles included four teenagers and three 20-year-olds in his starting line-up, with 18-year-old Caylan Vickers creating what turned out to be the winner in the 33rd minute.Vickers’ mazy run from deep ended with a looping deflection from Cheltenham midfielder ...Full Story »

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson hailed his side’s commanding performance in a 4-2 victory over Walsall.The Hollywood-owned Dragons recorded a first win since their EFL return, banishing a shaky start to life in League Two.Parkinson felt that his side stood up and singled out the goalscorers, saying: “I thought it was a very good performance from us.“(I am) disappointed to concede t...Full Story »

Northampton boss Jon Brady hailed his side’s “outstanding” performance and said a point was the very least they deserved after Tuesday’s dramatic 2-2 draw against Lincoln at Sixfields.Reeco Hackett-Fairchild’s sweet first-half finish was added to by a Paudie O’Connor header as Lincoln moved into a 2-0 lead, but both goals came very much against the run of play...Full Story »

Ebbsfleet continued their encouraging start to the National League season with a 2-0 win over Aldershot.Goals either side of half-time from Franklin Domi and Dominic Poleon ensured Fleet made it two wins from their opening three games.Domi opened the scoring before the break when he cut inside from the right and curled an unstoppable effort into the corner.Former Leeds striker Poleon won it in t...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Derek Adams praised his young side’s battling qualities as they picked up a hard-earned point in a 0-0 draw against Notts County.Adams’ youngsters fought back strongly after a 3-0 defeat at Mansfield at the weekend with the experienced boss pleased with his team’s spirit and determination.He said: “I thought it was a very good 0-0 game. It was a very tactic...Full Story »