Paris Saint-Germain convinced Kylian Mbappe to snub a transfer to Real Madrid in favour of signing a new contract, but he has not looked happy about still being at Parc des Princes in the early weeks of the 2022-23 campaign. Mbappe reportedly became the highest-paid player in world football when he finalised a three-year deal in May, with it widely suggested that the agreement also granted hi...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED have confirmed a deal has been reached with Real Madrid to sign Casemiro. The Brazilian, 30, is now reportedly set to agree a four-year contract with the option of an extra year. Casemiro will cost Manchester United £70million He is Erik ten Hag's fourth addition of the summer and SunSport understands a £60million fee has been agreed, which could rise to £70m....Full Story »

Josh Sargent was the hero as Norwich beat Millwall 2-0 to make it two Sky Bet Championship wins at Carrow Road in the space of four days.The in-form frontman followed up his goal against Huddersfield on Tuesday night with a well-taken second half double as the Canaries took another big step forward after a poor start to the campaign.Bottom after three games, Norwich moved into the top six ahead ...Full Story »

Partick Thistle moved to the top of the Scottish Championship table with a thumping 4-1 win over previously unbeaten Inverness.Partick took the lead in the 20th minute through Brian Graham, and the same player doubled the advantage 15 minutes later after Scott Tiffoney rounded the keeper and teed up his team-mate.The hosts were given a golden chance to make it three through a 59th-minute penalty...Full Story »

Crystal Palace have no new injury concerns for their clash with Aston Villa but remain without a number of players.James Tomkins (calf), James McArthur (groin), Nathan Ferguson (foot) and Jack Butland (hand) are all still sidelined.Michael Olise made his first appearance of the season as a late substitute during Monday’s draw with Liverpool after recovering from a long-term foot injury and...Full Story »

St Johnstone will be without midfielder Cammy MacPherson for Saturday’s cinch Premiership visit of Aberdeen after he suffered a thigh tear against Rangers last weekend.Murray Davidson returns after a two-game suspension, while captain Liam Gordon – who has recovered from his recent injury lay-off – is pushing for a return to action after being an unused substitute in the last t...Full Story »

Motherwell could hand a debut to Stuart McKinstry when they take on Livingston in the cinch Premiership.The Leeds winger returned to his boyhood club on a season-long loan this week.Defender Ricki Lamie is back from suspension but Jake Carroll underwent surgery this week to repair a ruptured patellar tendon and fellow left-back Nathan McGinley remains a long-term absentee.Scott Pittman will beco...Full Story »

Grimsby will still be without summer signings Danilo Orsi, Niall Maher and Otis Khan for the home game against Sutton.Orsi has returned to training and is closing in on a return to fitness, but Maher and Khan are further behind in their recovery.Edwin Essel is still unavailable, but another summer recruit, Stephen Wearne, made his league debut in last week’s win at Rochdale and hopes to st...Full Story »

Crewe are unsure on the fitness of defender Rod McDonald as they prepare to face Northampton on Saturday.The 30-year-old has been dealing with a groin problem which has kept him out of Alex’s last two league games, and boss Alex Morris will check on McDonald’s fitness ahead of kick-off against his former club.Goalkeeper Dave Richards has not yet been involved this season but could re...Full Story »

Midfielder Dylan Levitt is set to return to the Dundee United squad for the cinch Premiership game against St Mirren at Tannadice.The former Manchester United youngster returned to training following a knock while Logan Chalmers has recovered from a hamstring problem.Long-term absentee Peter Pawlett (Achilles) is still out.St Mirren defender Declan Gallagher is available again following a one-ga...Full Story »

Swansea will be without Joel Latibeaudiere for the Sky Bet Championship match against Luton as the defender is set for a spell on the sidelines after dislocating his shoulder.The defender was carried off on a stretcher following a heavy fall during the first half of Tuesday night’s draw against Millwall and is expected to be out for around four months.Jamie Paterson continues his own rehab...Full Story »

Cristian Romero will miss Tottenham’s Premier League clash with Wolves.The Argentina defender suffered an adductor muscle injury in his pelvic area during the 2-2 draw at Chelsea and faces a spell on the sidelines.Barcelona loanee Clement Lenglet is back following his own minor adductor issue, but Oliver Skipp (heel) is out as summer signing Richarlison pushes for his full debut.Wolves cou...Full Story »

Bristol City midfielder Mark Sykes misses the Severnside derby against Cardiff on Sunday through suspension.Sykes was sent off in Tuesday’s 2-0 home win over Luton for a challenge on Luke Freeman, which sparked a melee between the two sets of players and ended with both clubs being charged by the Football Association.Kane Wilson would seem to be Sykes’ natural replacement for the Sky...Full Story »

Dion Charles could feature for Bolton when they take on Sheffield Wednesday.The forward has been out with a thigh injury but could make his return against the Owls.Ricardo Almeida Santos is available after serving his suspension for a red card picked up against Port Vale.Eoin Toal is expected to still be sidelined with an ankle injury.Michael Smith is expected to miss out for Sheffield Wednesday...Full Story »

Callum Cooke is in line to start against his former club as Hartlepool prepare to welcome Bradford to the Suit Direct Stadium.The 25-year-old midfielder spent the last three seasons at the Bantams before being released this summer and will be eager to prove a point come Saturday afternoon.Defender Alex Lacey played a full 90 minutes in their midweek stalemate with Tranmere despite battling illne...Full Story »

Anthony Martial has returned to training ahead of Manchester United’s crunch clash with rivals Liverpool on Monday.The 26-year-old impressed during the Red Devils’ pre-season tour but missed the first two games of the season with a hamstring injury.United boss Erik ten Hag says Martial is back in training, but Victor Lindelof and Facundo Pellistri are absent.Liverpool striker Roberto...Full Story »

Ludwig Francillette could remain on the sidelines for Crawley when they face AFC Wimbledon.The defender was forced off against Harrogate after picking up a knock and did not feature against Northampton in midweek.Fellow defender Dion Conroy may also be absent after missing out against the Cobblers and manager Kevin Betsy admitted he is waiting to see which players may be available to play agains...Full Story »

RYAN Giggs sent his former girlfriend Kate Greville an X-rated poem saying she makes him "hard as a totem pole" after a string of flirty messages, a court heard. The former Manchester United player is on trial accused of assaulting his ex, as well as controlling and coercive behaviour towards her. Ryan Giggs is accused of assaulting his ex The court heard how he sent an X-rated poem to ex Kat...Full Story »

GLORY-grabbing footie ace John Terry shows off the catch of the day on a fishing trip — after it was netted by his teen son. The retired Chelsea and England captain — famed for gatecrashing teammates’ celebrations — watched Georgie land a whopper on holiday. Glory-grabbing footie ace John Terry shows off the catch of the day on a fishing trip — after it was netted...Full Story »

Gianluca Scamacca scored his first West Ham goal as the Hammers began their latest European campaign with a 3-1 win over Danish club Viborg.Italy striker Scamacca, David Moyes’ marquee summer signing from Sassuolo, netted a first-half header on his full debut.Jarrod Bowen added a second after the break and although Viborg pulled one back, Michail Antonio rounded things off with the third.G...Full Story »