The Bundesliga side has acknowledged that the departure of Florian Wirtz, the attacking midfielder, is inevitable, as reported by Sky Sport. However, Bayer Leverkusen are optimistic that the 20-year-old, whose contract runs until 2027, will agree to stay with the club until at least the summer of 2025. Despite Leverkusen’s hopes, convincing Wirtz to postpone his departure might prove c...Full Story »

Arsenal are targeting the next Nemanja Vidic, as Mikel Arteta brings in reinforcements to his defence. The Gunners have been imperious in defence this term, conceding a league-low 10 goals thus far. William Saliba and Gabriel have been excellent at centre-back, with Takehiro Tomiyasu, Ben White and Jakub Kiwior options in the centre, too. But there is still a worrying lack of depth – e...Full Story »

Manchester United defender Raphael Varane has been offered to Real Madrid. Ok Diario says agents for United have invited Real Madrid to bid for their former player. Varane is aware of the approach and open to returning to Madrid. Indeed in March, Varane said: "I will finish my career in Real Madrid, in the United or in the Lens." However, Real do not have plans to re-sign the Frenchman, now...Full Story »

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has paid tribute to Jose Mourinho. The AS Roma boss has stated Ancelotti would be "mad" to leave Real Madrid next year. He told Dsport: “Listen to Mourinho. If he is an Ancelottista, I am a Mourinhista. We have a great relationship. We also have a bond with Roma, I was captain and I have fantastic memories of that time. "I quite agree with him, only a...Full Story »

Putellas set to be handed extension by Barcelona Barcelona Femeni is actively engaged in negotiations for a new contract extension with Alexia Putellas, as reported by Mundo Deportivo. The potential deal is anticipated to be in the range of €1 million to €1.5 million, highlighting the significant commitment the club is willing to make to retain Putellas. She has showcased impress...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta admitted it was a “genuine dream” watching Arsenal’s dominant 6-0 victory over Lens at the Emirates Stadium which saw them qualify for the Champions League last 16.The Gunners topped Group B with a game to spare after they battered their French opponents with six different goalscorers.Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Martin Odegaard s...Full Story »

Huddersfield manager Darren Moore hailed the improvements his side have made following the 2-1 win over Sunderland.The Terriers took the lead at the Stadium of Light from a set-piece as Michal Helik nodded home, but the Black Cats levelled through captain Luke O’Nien, who fired home from a free-kick.Delano Burgzorg found the winner with a tidy finish into the bottom corner to end a five-ga...Full Story »

Leeds boss Daniel Farke saluted his side’s “ice-cold” finishing in their 3-1 win over Swansea at Elland Road and said there was more to come.Goals from Joel Piroe and Dan James, both against their former club, sandwiched another clinical effort from Georginio Rutter as Leeds kept pace in the Championship automatic-promotion race.Farke’s side had fallen behind to Jamie Pat...Full Story »

Jon Dahl Tomasson praised the impact of Sammie Szmodics after his brace helped Blackburn to a pulsating 4-2 win over Birmingham.Szmodics set Rovers on their way in the 47th minute, lobbing John Ruddy after beating the Birmingham offside trap, and his delicate finish five minutes later doubled the advantage.When James Hill made it three, it felt like job done but Siriki Dembele hit a stunning bra...Full Story »

Danny Rohl hailed a “massive” point for Sheffield Wednesday and urged everyone to keep believing in his team after they came from behind to secure a 1-1 draw against leaders Leicester.The Owls, bottom of the Championship, levelled with a stoppage-time equaliser from Jeff Hendrick after the visitors had led through Abdul Fatawu’s first-half goal.Rohl said: “Our players did...Full Story »

Southampton manager Russell Martin still wants more from his promotion-chasing Saints despite extending their unbeaten run to 10 games with a 1-0 victory over Bristol City.Kyle Walker-Peters scored a second-half belter to give Saints a fourth victory in their last five, which included their first home clean sheet since March.But despite keeping pace at the top of the Sky Bet Championship, Martin...Full Story »

Kieran McKenna praised Ipswich’s “intensity” as his team bounced back to winning ways with a thumping 3-1 victory over struggling Millwall.The result kept Town’s lead over third-placed Leeds to seven points and moved them to within a point of leaders Leicester.The Tractor Boys were two goals to the good after just 12 minutes through Conor Chaplin and Massimo Luongo and Na...Full Story »

Kyle Walker-Peters’ stunning strike sent promotion-chasing Southampton to a 1-0 victory over Bristol City and extended their unbeaten Sky Bet Championship run to 10 matches.Right-back Walker-Peters rifled in the winner from the edge of the box just after half-time.It condemned Robins boss Liam Manning to his first defeat since replacing Nigel Pearson and saw Saints keep their first home cl...Full Story »

Leeds maintained their pursuit of the Sky Bet Championship’s top two with a 3-1 win against Swansea at Elland Road.In a breathless start, Leeds had already had a goal disallowed when Jamie Paterson gave Swansea a first-minute lead, but Daniel Farke’s side hit back to level through Joel Piroe against his former club three minutes later.Georginio Rutter fired Leeds ahead in first-half ...Full Story »

Struggling Sheffield Wednesday snatched a stoppage-time equaliser against Championship leaders Leicester in a 1-1 draw at Hillsborough.Jeff Hendrick netted in the third minute of injury time to earn bottom side Wednesday a deserved point after a spirited performance following Abdul Fatawu’s 23rd-minute opener for the Foxes.Wednesday skipper Barry Bannan spurned a golden opportunity inside ...Full Story »

Delano Burgzorg’s winner helped Huddersfield beat Sunderland 2-1 to end a five-game winless run and move six points above the Championship relegation zone.The visitors took the lead through Michal Helik’s header from a well-worked corner, but the Black Cats quickly levelled as Luke O’Nien fired home from a free-kick.Visiting goalkeeper Chris Maxwell made some fine saves to keep...Full Story »

Sammie Szmodics celebrated his new contract by firing a second-half brace to help Blackburn to an enthralling 4-2 victory over Birmingham.Wayne Rooney’s men had the better of the first half and Siriki Dembele clattered the woodwork but the visitors were made to pay for that profligacy.Szmodics, who extended his Blackburn deal to 2026 on Tuesday, showed his clinical edge by lobbing John Rud...Full Story »

Ipswich bounced back to winning ways following their first league defeat in 12 games with a thumping 3-1 victory over struggling Millwall.The Tractor Boys were two goals to the good after just 12 minutes through Conor Chaplin and Massimo Luongo and Nathan Broadhead got the third six minutes before the break.Kevin Nisbet registered a consolation goal for the visitors 12 minutes from time.The resu...Full Story »

Arsenal stylishly cruised into the Champions League knockout stages as Group B winners by thrashing French club Lens 6-0 at Emirates Stadium.The Premier League leaders kicked off needing just a point to reach the last 16 of the competition following PSV Eindhoven’s 3-2 comeback win at Sevilla earlier on Wednesday evening.Mikel Arteta’s men duly delivered in devastating fashion thanks...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag says Manchester United are conceding too many goals but refused to blame Andre Onana despite the goalkeeper’s errors at Galatasaray severely damaging their chances of Champions League progression.Having lost three of four Group A games, Wednesday’s key clash in Istanbul began in dream fashion as Alejandro Garnacho’s early effort was followed up by a Bruno Fernandes...Full Story »