Hammers technical director Tim Steidten is in Holland for face-to-face talks to get a deal for the £40m-rated midfielder over the line. Mohammed Kudus has been linked to Prem clubs and is near to joining West Ham Credit: Rex The Ghanaian ace, 23, was close to joining Brighton earlier in the window only for the move to break down over a release clause request in his contract. West Ham are...Full Story »

The versatile left-back, 19, has a release clause in his contract which would see him leave for around £8million. Manchester City are looking to hijack Valentin Barco from Brighton Credit: EPA City sources have confirmed their interest although it is not yet clear if he would go straight into Pep Guardiola’s squad if they win the race. Other young players have arrived at the Etihad...Full Story »

That's the claim tonight as Reds' boss Jurgen Klopp targets multiple midfielders after Chelsea beat him to Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia. Maria Lemina is reportedly most admired by Liverpool At least five Premier League giants are reportedly monitoring Lemina. The Gabon star, 29, only joined Wolves in January following two years with Nice. The former Juventus man was at Southampton from 201...Full Story »

Niclas Fullkrug in contract extension talks As per Nicolo Schira, Werder Bremen are currently in talks with German striker Niclas Fullkrug to extend his contract with the club. The extension would keep him at the club until 2026. Al-Hilal announce Bounou signing 🎬 𝗧𝗼 𝗞𝗘𝗘𝗣.. 𝗧𝗼 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 🧤#AlHilal 💙pic.twitter.com/zvp1R1NLHB— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) August 17, 20...Full Story »

Hibernian manager Lee Johnson praised his “warriors” after a 2-2 draw in Switzerland set up a European clash with Aston Villa.Villa captain John McGinn will bring his team to Easter Road next Wednesday for the first leg of the Europa Conference League play-offs after Hibs secured a 5-3 aggregate victory over Luzern.Elie Youan scored early to put Hibs three ahead on aggregate and then...Full Story »

Frankie McAvoy savoured “a special occasion” at a packed Tynecastle as Hearts staged a stunning fightback to edge out Rosenborg in a dramatic Europa Conference League qualifier.Cammy Devlin scored the decisive goal in stoppage time to secure a 3-1 win on the night and a 4-3 aggregate triumph, setting up a play-off round showdown with Greek side PAOK.Head coach McAvoy believes it was ...Full Story »

Hibernian set up a glamour tie with Aston Villa after goals from Elie Youan and Martin Boyle earned a 2-2 draw against Luzern in Switzerland.Hibs progressed 5-3 on aggregate to secure a Europa Conference League play-off against a Villa side captained by former Easter Road hero John McGinn, who was part of their 2016 Scottish Cup-winning team.Youan fired Hibs into an early lead and set up Boyle t...Full Story »

Cammy Devlin scored a stoppage-time winner as Hearts mounted a stirring fightback from two goals behind on aggregate to eliminate Rosenborg in a dramatic Europa Conference League third qualifying-round tie.The Jambos, already trailing 2-1 from the first leg in Norway, came from behind in the second leg at a packed Tynecastle to win 3-1 on the night and secure a 4-3 triumph over the two legs, set...Full Story »

The TV presenter confirmed the birth of baby Aria on Instagram. The footballer brought Diletta a birthday cake to her hospital bed Credit: INSTAGRAM / dilettaleotta Diletta, 32, posted a series of snaps of herself holding her newborn baby alongside Karius. She wrote: "Today I was reborn through you. Welcome Aria. "You are the best gift we could have asked for." Diletta is celebrating her 32...Full Story »

Chloe Kelly is one of the most recognisable faces of the England women's side - and before their semi-final with Australia, Daily Star Sport have a look at one of the Lionesses' key stars Chloe Kelly netted England's Euro 2022 winner (Image: UEFA via Getty Images) Chloe Kelly was briefly the most famous name in England - let's take the clocks back 12 months, to England's Euro 2022 final with G...Full Story »

Argentina's World Cup winning head coach, Lionel Scaloni has come forward to defend Lionel Messi's move to MLS and the league's current level of play. WHAT HAPPENED? Scaloni, Argentina's manager, has stepped forward to defend Messi's decision to join MLS, as he continues to make waves with Inter Miami. Despite critics, Scaloni sees Messi's move as acceptable, citing his continued impressive p...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 »

Antoine Griezmann has admitted that he's following the exploits of the "incredible" Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, with the Atletico Madrid forward saying that he still hopes to end his career playing in MLS. Messi, 36, has scored in every one of his Inter Miami appearances so far with nine goals in six matches, including in a 4-1 win at Philadelphia Union on Tuesday to reach the Leagues Cup fi...Full Story »

Mohamed Salah is unlikely to leave Liverpool this summer but next year could see Saudi Arabia make a move for the superstar and the Reds have a replacement already lined up. According to Football Insider, Liverpool are plotting a move for PSV Eindhoven's Johan Bakayoko as the Egyptian's replacement after an impressive campaign last season where the winger scored nine goals and provided six a...Full Story »

Neymar has hailed the influence Cristiano Ronaldo has had on the Saudi Pro League, after his own recent move to the Middle East. WHAT HAPPENED? Following the completion of his recent move to Al-Hilal, 31-year-old forward Neymar has insisted a lot is owed to Al-Nassr forward Ronaldo, for his influence in the recent growth of football in Saudi Arabia. WHAT THEY SAID: ''I believe Cristiano Rona...Full Story »

Norwich boss David Wagner urged Norwich matchwinner Jonathan Rowe not to get carried away after his Carabao Cup first-round winner at QPR.Rowe’s header in the final seconds at Loftus Road secured a 1-0 victory and an away tie against Bristol City in the second round.The 20-year-old has scored in all three of the Canaries’ games this season and his manager has challenged him to keep i...Full Story »

ABBEY Clancy and Christine Lampard lunched with their ex England teammate husbands and adorable kids in Portugal. Peter Crouch's wife Abbey, 37, flashed her abs in a tiny cream bikini top, which she paired with matching baggy shorts. She strolled barefoot across the beach while framing her face with black shades. The model looked delighted in 42-year-old Peter's company, who opted for a cas...Full Story »

GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ has given the boot to anyone doubting her blissful life in Saudi Arabia with partner Cristiano Ronaldo. The social media star basked in a thong bikini despite temperatures of 43C after posing with Ronaldo's first trophy for Al-Nassr - a golden shoe. The Spanish model, 29, even appeared to boast of the heat as she relaxed in Riyadh, pouting behind dark sunglasses in a minim...Full Story »

ALEX SCOTT stunned her followers in a daring outfit and a bikini as she shared highlights of her "summer fun" on Instagram. The ex-England Women's defender hit the headlines on Saturday as she lost her cool while presenting Football Focus during the Lionesses' Women's World Cup quarter-final. Sarina Weigman's side fought back from a goal down to beat Colombia and earn their spot in the semi-...Full Story »

Mohamed Salah will stay at Liverpool for the 2023-24 season but next summer the Egyptian superstar is being targeted by Saudi Arabia for a move. According to Ben Jacobs, the Saudi interest is genuine and the transfer in 2024 will be a PIF-led move should it materialise in 12 months. Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal are the two clubs that have both discussed Salah in the past and will be hoping for suc...Full Story »