Arsenal nearly signed Kylian Mbappe in 2013 Kylian Mbappe is seen by many as the spiritual successor to Thierry Henry - and the passing of the torch very nearly happened within the walls of the Emirates Stadium. You see, Arsenal missed out on the chance to sign a 14-year-old Mbappe back in 2013, shortly before his career-making move to Monaco. Former Gunners scout Gilles Grimandi says the cl...Full Story »

WORLD Cup star Sofyan Amrabat reportedly offered to play for FREE in order to secure a move to Barcelona. The Fiorentina midfielder had his eyes set on a big move after starring for Morocco in Qatar. Amrabat's reputation exploded after a string of brilliant performances for Morocco at the 202 World Cup But a transfer to cash-strapped Barcelona could not done despite Amrabat's best efforts. T...Full Story »

Liverpool transfer target Jude Bellingham has already reportedly rejected approaches from Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain ahead of the summer transfer window. The England ace has become one of the most sought-after players in European football and is expected to leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of the campaign. Bellingham first hit the headlines at the start of the 2019/20 season when he brok...Full Story »

Raith reached the ALBA Challenge Cup final after hitting back from 2-0 down to beat Dundee 4-3 on penalties.Zach Robinson missed the crucial spot kick as Raith set up a final with Hamilton next month.Lyall Cameron’s double put Dundee 2-0 up in the first half but William Akio and Sam Stanton levelled to force the game to penalties.Aidan Connolly missed for Raith before Barry Maguire and Rob...Full Story »

Marco Silva watched Fulham secure an FA Cup fifth-round clash with Leeds from the comfort of the stands as Sunderland’s hopes of a 1973 reunion went up in smoke.Harry Wilson’s early strike and second-half goals from substitute Andreas Pereira and Layvin Kurzawa earned the Londoners a 3-2 fourth-round replay victory at the Stadium of Light, when their boss was forced to take a seat am...Full Story »

MANCHESTER CITY goalkeeper Ederson braved the cold in shorts - but made sure he was dressed from head to toe in Gucci. The Brazil star, 29, took a stroll through Cheshire alongside Wag Lais Moraes. Man City goalkeeper Ederson and wife Lais out for a stroll in Cheshire And the shot-stopper decided to brave the cold in shorts and sliders. But they weren't just any old shorts and sliders... the...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival at Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia presents a challenge for his team-mates, who have seen their opponents become a little more competitive since the Portuguese's arrival. The 38-year-old seems to be struggling to adapt, although he has now scored his first goal for Rudi Garcia's side in his third start. In the end it was a penalty that saw the former Manchester United fo...Full Story »

Roma midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo was undergoing a Galatasaray medical in Istanbul on Tuesday night. The Italy international flew out from Milan in the afternoon to complete the transfer. Roma have accepted an offer of €15m plus up to €7m in various add-ons. The deal will also include a buyout clause of €35m. Sportitalia says Zaniolo landed safely in Istanbul and was immediat...Full Story »

Chelsea are increasingly confident Thiago Silva will sign a new one-year contract through to 2024, sources have told ESPN. The defender's existing deal expires at the end of the season but there is a desire on all sides to extend his stay, which began in the summer of 2020 following a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain. Sources said positive talks have taken place and a deal is close to ...Full Story »

MANCHESTER CITY have reportedly hired one of Boris Johnson's "partygate" lawyers to help defend the club against charges from the Premier League. The champions were yesterday hit with several charges alleging financial rule-breaking over a number of years. Lord Pannick KC is an experienced legal professional and often demands big fees for his services The club deny wrongdoing but could face s...Full Story »

Man Utd to decide between Kane and Osimhen Manchester United will choose between £100 million-rated Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen this summer, but are struggling with the decision, reports the Telegraph. The Red Devils know their top priority is adding a top-tier striker, but they don't want to miss on such an expensive signing. Ten Hag is said to personally like Osimhen's playing style a...Full Story »

Paul Hurst admitted he could scarcely believe it after Grimsby’s 3-0 FA Cup fourth-round giant-killing over Sky Bet Championship high-flyers Luton.The League Two Mariners stunned their second-tier opponents, who sit 60 places above them, with first-half goals from Harry Clifton, Danilo Orsi and Danny Amos.And victory secured Hurst’s side a spot in the last 16, where they travel to Pr...Full Story »

The performance may not have been to his liking but Danny Schofield was delighted with the battling qualities of his Doncaster side as they returned to winning ways against Tranmere.Schofield’s side were second best for the opening hour of the game but two goals in three second-half minutes from Ben Close and Kyle Hurst saw them end a three-game losing run.“That was the response I wa...Full Story »

Huddersfield boss Mark Fotheringham was left fuming after his side twice let the lead slip against 10-man Blackpool to draw 2-2.The Terriers opened the scoring through Matty Pearson before Gary Madine was sent off for the hosts before the break.But Mick McCarthy’s men rallied and Andy Lyons levelled the scores before Josh Bowler salvaged a point at the death, after Josh Koroma looked to ha...Full Story »

Scott Taggart’s penalty in the fifth minute of added time salvaged a 1-1 draw for Alloa at home to Falkirk in cinch League One.Substitute Gary Oliver thought he had secured the Bairns’ sixth successive win when he volleyed home in the 86th minute.However, the hosts struck with seconds remaining with Taggart firing home from the spot after being awarded a penalty for handball.The poin...Full Story »

Richie Wellens praised the way his Leyton Orient players have battled through a difficult spell to retain top spot in Sky Bet League Two.A mediocre run saw the O’s win just twice in nine games as they were hit by injuries to key players such as striker Paul Smyth and defender Dan Happe.But goals in either half from on-loan Brighton youngster Ed Turns and Theo Archibald secured a second con...Full Story »

A late equaliser from Josh Bowler earned 10-man Blackpool what could prove a vital point in a thrilling 2-2 draw with fellow Championship strugglers Huddersfield.Bowler pounced in the 90th minute to add to Andy Lyons’ effort and cancel out goals from Matty Pearson and Josh Koroma, ensuring it finished honours even in a full-blooded encounter at Bloomfield Road.The draw means it is now 12 g...Full Story »

Harry Cardwell poked home a 90th-minute winner to secure a 2-1 victory over Maidenhead and Southend’s first win on the road since November.The hosts got off to an ideal start in their first match at York Road since January 1 with former Southend player Shawn McCoulsky giving them an eighth-minute lead.However, hopes of a first home win since mid-November received a blow just before half-ti...Full Story »

League Two Grimsby produced a huge FA Cup shock as they stunned Championship Luton 3-0 in their fourth-round replay.Sixty places separated the second tier play-off contenders and the Mariners.Gutsy Grimsby secured a 2-2 draw at Kenilworth Road 10 days ago to earn a shot of a home giant-killing.And Paul Hurst’s side took the opportunity with both hands as they clinched a spot in the fifth r...Full Story »

Barnet came from a goal down to secure a 3-1 win at FC Halifax.The hosts went ahead after only seven minutes when Milli Ali controlled a ball over the top before rifling home.Both teams hit the woodwork in a frantic first half before Harry Smith marked his Barnet debut with a tap-in at the far post to equalise.In the second half, Ryan De Havilland’s free-kick came back off the crossbar bef...Full Story »