Liverpool should look at Xabi Alonso as an obvious choice to succeed Jurgen Klopp this summer. That is the view of former Reds star Jermaine Pennant, who believes Alonso can shine in England. The former midfielder, who played for the Reds, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and other clubs, is top of the Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen. "My first choice for Liverpool has to be Xabi Alonso," Pennan...Full Story »

The 18-year-old midfielder had a lengthy queue chasing his services following his breakthrough at Royal Antwerp. Atletico Madrid have swooped to sign Belgian wonderkid Arthur Vermeeren The teen played a huge role in leading the club to a first Pro League title in 66 years last term and that led to scouts from Tottenham, Arsenal and Chelsea all heading to watch him. Vermeeren, who made his int...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp has announced he will leave his position as Liverpool manager at the end of the season, saying he is "running out of energy." Klopp, 56, has brought huge success to Liverpool after arriving at Anfield in 2015 and steering the club to the Premier League title in 2020 and Champions League in 2019. But this will be his final campaign in charge, announcing Friday he will depart at the ...Full Story »

Stade Reims send formal bid for Almeria's Sergio Akieme 🚨🔴 EXCL: Stade Reims have sent formal bid to Almería to sign Sergio Akieme.First proposal still not close to asking price — but talks took place for Spanish left back to join French side. pic.twitter.com/mPY193FZRY— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 26, 2024 Galatasaray interested in Arsenal's Cedric Soa...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino praised Emiliano Martinez after the Aston Villa goalkeeper produced a string of saves to deny his Chelsea side in their goalless FA Cup fourth-round meeting at Stamford Bridge.Villa are five places and 12 points ahead of Chelsea in the Premier League table but there was little to separate them here, although the hosts will reflect on chances missed in the first half by Noni M...Full Story »

Coventry boss Mark Robins described Sheffield Wednesday fans who booed Kasey Palmer during his side’s FA Cup tie at Hillsborough as “idiots” and “absolute clowns”.Djeidi Gassama’s late equaliser salvaged Wednesday a fourth-round replay after Danish midfielder Victor Torp had marked his Coventry debut with a stunning first-half opener.Gassama denied the Sky Blu...Full Story »

Nuno Espirito Santo believes Nottingham Forest have taken a “big step” after a goalless FA Cup draw at Bristol City produced the first clean sheet of his City Ground reign.Forest must fit a fourth-round replay into their busy schedule after drawing 0-0 with the mid-table Sky Bet Championship side at Ashton Gate.But boss Nuno focused on the positives after a first clean sheet in his s...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola lauded an unbelievable performance from his Manchester City side after they ended their Tottenham Hotspur Stadium goal drought with a narrow 1-0 away win.City had failed to score in their previous five trips to Spurs’ home and an FA Cup fourth-round replay looked on the cards when substitute Kevin De Bruyne inexplicably fired wide from 16 yards with eight minutes left.The bre...Full Story »

Chelsea were held to a lively goalless draw by Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge as both sides squandered opportunities to settle their FA Cup fourth-round tie.Mauricio Pochettino’s team had scored six in their previous outing, dispatching Middlesbrough to reach next month’s Carabao Cup final, but found Unai Emery’s Premier League high-flyers a more obdurate hurdle as a combined 2...Full Story »

Djeidi Gassama scored a late equaliser as Sheffield Wednesday claimed a 1-1 home draw against Coventry to earn an FA Cup fourth-round replay.Summer signing Gassama cut inside to level with a low shot in the 84th minute after Victor Torp had marked his Coventry debut with a stunning opener on the stroke of half-time.Coventry were denied a second win at Hillsborough inside a week after their 2-1 C...Full Story »

Nathan Ake’s 88th-minute tap-in helped Manchester City end their Tottenham Hotspur Stadium hoodoo and progress into the FA Cup fifth round after a 1-0 away victory.Pep Guardiola’s side had failed to score in their previous five visits to Spurs’ home and that unwanted record looked set to extend until Ake bundled home from close range after Guglielmo Vicario flapped at Kevin De ...Full Story »

Bristol City and Nottingham Forest fought out a goalless FA Cup draw and will replay their fourth-round tie at the City Ground.Forest will be glad to avoid the fate West Ham suffered in the third round at Ashton Gate when the Sky Bet Championship side produced a memorable upset against Premier League opposition.But Nuno Espirito Santo’s side will not welcome the extra game amid their battl...Full Story »

SASHA ATTWOOD'S fans welcomed "our queen" back as Jack Grealish's partner returned to Instagram just the way she left it. The model girlfriend of the Manchester City midfielder said hello and Dubai with more exotic snaps. It's understandable the influencer took a break online and in the UAE after being part of his family group terrified by burglars last month. And followers were happy to se...Full Story »

VIKTORIA VARGA left fans stunned as she dazzled in an elegant dress. The former Premier League star's wife has been dubbed the "world's hottest woman". Viktoria dressed to impress while enjoying a fancy night out at an Italian restaurant in Dubai. The 32-year-old looked incredible in a figure-hugging black outfit and high heels. She posted the stylish snaps on Instagram to the delight of h...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI has christened the world's largest cruise ship as a part of Inter Miami's partnership with Royal Caribbean International. The football superstar announced the name of the new vessel as Icon of the Seas. The company has become the new shirt sponsor of David Beckham's MLS franchise. The logo will be displayed on the front of the club's away shirts. Messi, 36, and his team-mates ...Full Story »

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Italian wonderkid Simone Pafundi's move to Lausanne-Sport will have an impact on Manchester United. The 17-year-old attacking midfielder has signed for the INEOS-owned club on loan from Udinese. Per Blick, INEOS now have a connection that could see Pafundi eventually move to United. He is seen as a huge talent and has been brought into their Swiss club for this reason. They want to see if ...Full Story »

Osimhen is gearing up for a transfer away from Napoli after firing the club to the Serie A title and winning the golden boot last season. Victor Osimhen has made a decision on his future The Nigerian forward has been heavily linked with a transfer to the Premier League, with Chelsea a constant name in the conversation. The 25-year-old signed a new deal with the Italian outfit in December. Ho...Full Story »

Two Premier League clubs are set to go head-to-head to sign Joshua Kimmich. The Bayern Munich and Germany midfielder is available in the summer window. With Kimmich entering the last 18 months of his Bayern deal, the club may cash in over the offseason. Per German outlet Bild, the 28-year-old will either have to renew his deal before the summer or leave. Manchester City and Liverpool are t...Full Story »

The Hammers have negotiated an option to make the transfer permanent in the summer. Kalvin Phillips has completed his West Ham medical ahead of signing on loan until the end of the season Phillips' entire £140,000-a-week wages will supposedly be covered by West Ham, who have also paid Manchester City a loan fee to secure the midfielder. The 28-year-old has been desperate to leave the Eti...Full Story »