James with Everton. The future of James Rodriguez will be decided in the next 10 days as he seeks a move away from Everton, where Rafa Benitez has told him he will not play, but a new suitor has come forward. James' future at Everton looks to be over with the player even recently admitting he has no idea who the club are playing in their opening Premier League fixtures. Newcastle, who showed ...Full Story »

Motherwell manager Graham Alexander hailed Liam Grimshaw’s contribution as his side came from behind to win 2-1 at Livingston.Grimshaw scored his first professional goal to add to Tony Watt’s strike earlier in the second half.Livingston had gone in front through Alan Forrest but ended up slumping to their third straight Scottish Premiership defeat.Grimshaw had only recently returned ...Full Story »

Marcelo Bielsa said Leeds overcame “a big test” after their first home Premier League game of the season ended in a 2-2 draw against Everton.Bielsa’s side, humbled 5-1 at Manchester United on the opening day, hit back twice to earn a deserved point in their first top-flight game with a full house at Elland Road in 17 years.Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s first-half penalty was ca...Full Story »

Birmingham boss Lee Bowyer hailed his side’s 5-0 win at Luton as the ‘best performance’ he has witnessed.Scott Hogan scored twice, with Marc Roberts, Gary Gardner and Chuks Aneke also netting as the visitors ran riot at a stunned Kenilworth Road.Bowyer said: “I’m delighted, from start to finish I felt we were the better side, we deserved the win and it could have be...Full Story »

Kalvin Phillips could make his first appearance of the season for Leeds in their home game against Everton.The England midfielder was an unused substitute in Leeds’ 5-1 opening-day defeat at Manchester United but is edging closer to full match fitness after his short summer break.Defender Diego Llorente is hoping to return to contention next week after missing out at Old Trafford due to a ...Full Story »

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou praised his side’s perseverance after a 2-0 Europa League play-off first-leg win over AZ Alkmaar.Goals in each half from Kyogo Furuhashi and James Forrest earned the Hoops a healthy lead to take to the Netherlands, but AZ showed good ambition and attacking threat at times.Postecoglou said: “I thought it was a cracking game of football. They took it to ...Full Story »

Everton manager Rafael Benitez insists he will do a “proper” job at the club and does not have to win over doubting fans after a 3-1 victory over Southampton got his controversial reign up and running in style.The former Liverpool boss has faced opposition from a section of the support because of his association with the red half of the city and his “small club” comments ...Full Story »

Morecambe manager Stephen Robinson was a happy man after seeing his side win their first ever game in League One.The Shrimps are playing at their highest level ever and followed on from their midweek Carabao Cup success at Blackburn with another fine victory.Robinson said: “Some of the football we played at times was fantastic and the performance showed what direction we are tying to take ...Full Story »

James Rodriguez is among five Everton players who are unavailable for Saturday’s Premier League opener against Southampton as they are isolating. While Rafael Benitez, for whom the Goodison Park clash will be his first competitive match as Toffees boss, has not named all the players in the quintet, he did confirm Rodriguez was one of them. Benitez will be able to call upon Dominic Calv...Full Story »

Harrogate are set to give seven new signings their first-team debuts for the visit of Rochdale on Saturday.The Sulphurites have strengthened in all departments and have a fully fit squad of 18 players for their first home game in the Football League with fans allowed to attend with no restrictions.One player will miss out on the matchday squad at The EnviroVent Stadium and Town boss Simon W...Full Story »

Northampton manager Jon Brady could hand debuts to a series of new signings against Port Vale on Saturday after overhauling his squad during the summer break.Brady has added 12 new players to his armoury having dispensed with 11 as the Cobblers look to bounce back from last season’s relegation from League One.Nineteen-year-old Tottenham striker Kion Etete, who joined the club on a season-l...Full Story »

Salford could hand debuts to several new faces in their Sky Bet League Two opener against Leyton Orient.Former Gillingham midfielder Matty Willock, who had a spell at Manchester United earlier in his career, is the latest recruit following a successful trial during pre-season.Veteran Matty Lund joined after his departure from Rochdale, while midfielder James Melhado came in from non-league side ...Full Story »

Arsenal and Everton are reportedly set to go head-to-head to sign Schalke striker Matthew Hoppe this summer. The 20-year-old forward is currently competing in the CONCACAF Gold Cup for America and has helped his country to the final of the competition, setting up a tie with Mexico in the process. Hoppe burst onto the scene last season in the Bundesliga and scored a hat-trick against Hoffenheim ...Full Story »

Aston Villa have announced that they have reached a deal with Bayer Leverkusen for the transfer of Leon Bailey. The winger had a productive 2020-21 season in the Bundesliga, scoring nine goals and assisting nine more. Villa confirmed in a statement that an agreement had been made with Leverkusen, subject to him completing a medical and finalising personal terms. The signing comes one day afte...Full Story »

Gremio complete double deal with SassuoloGremio have finalised the transfers of midfielder Matheus Henrique and defender Ruan to Sassuolo, Goal can report. Matheus Henrique will join the Italian club right away, while Ruan won't arrive until January. Liverpool unable to meet Neuhaus price tagLiverpool are still keen on bringing in Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Florian Neuhaus but are u...Full Story »

Everton stars reportedly want their teammate named Everton footballers reportedly want their teammate, who has been arrested over alleged child sex offences, to be named. Police have confirmed that a man was quizzed by police following his arrest last week. The Premier League club then put out a statement confirming they had suspended one of their players. A statement read: "Everton can conf...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard has told ESPN it was "never a possibility" that he would leave his job as Rangers manager to take charge of Everton, but admits he was not surprised by Rafael Benitez's decision to move to Goodison Park following Carlo Ancelotti's departure for Real Madrid. Former Liverpool captain Gerrard will go head-to-head with Ancelotti at Ibrox on Sunday as Real travel to Glasgow to face Ra...Full Story »

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Everton star Fabian Delph is reportedly unhappy after he faced accusations on social media this week after a Toffees player was suspended HALEWOOD, ENGLAND - JULY 05: Fabian Delph of Everton arrives for pre-season training at USM Finch Farm on July 05, 2021 in Halewood, England. (Photo by Emma Simpson - Everton FC/Everton FC via Getty Images) (Image: GETTY) Everton star Fabian Delph is said to...Full Story »

Declan Rice is holidaying in Ibiza with his childhood sweetheart Lauren Fryer after a hectic season for the West Ham United star, and Fryer has shared some snaps from the holiday Lauren Fryer, Declan Rice's childhood sweetheart, has declared it's "date night every night" as she shares a snap of her and the West Ham star with rumours of a transfer ramping up. Rice helped the Hammers to a high-f...Full Story »