Liverpool are reportedly preparing a transfer offer for Flamengo midfield wonderkid Joao Gomes. The Reds recently made a late move to bring in Arthur Melo on loan from Juventus, but the club’s fans will surely be hoping to see further investment in midfield players in the near future. Liverpool look short of options in that department at the moment, with James Milner no longer at his b...Full Story »

Gianluca Scamacca scored a cracker but West Ham made hard work of a 3-2 victory at Danish side Silkeborg in the Europa Conference League.The Italy striker, a £30million summer signing from Sassuolo, scored with a stunning strike in between a penalty from Manuel Lanzini and Craig Dawson’s header.But it was not all plain sailing for David Moyes’ side as, just as they had against ...Full Story »

Jake Rooney is out of Derby’s clash with Wycombe after suffering a thigh strain.The defender is expected to be out for up to two weeks.Korey Smith is back running but is not in contention to face the Chairboys as he needs to build his fitness back up.Goalkeeper Joseph Anang is also sidelined for Liam Rosenior’s men and not expected back for a number of weeks after fracturing his arm ...Full Story »

Fleetwood manager Scott Brown will hope to see his side register back-to-back wins in Sky Bet League One on Saturday and has no new injury concerns for the visit of Charlton.Callum Morton returned from a calf issue to start the midweek victory away to Peterborough.It ended the Cod Army’s run of five consecutive draws in the division and earned Brown a first win in over a month.He remains w...Full Story »

Exeter are facing an injury crisis in defence ahead of Saturday’s visit of Sky Bet League One strugglers Burton.Cheick Diabate is the latest to join the treatment table with a stress fracture in his foot set to rule the centre-back out until November.Meanwhile, Sam Stubbs remains sidelined with a knee injury but Alex Hartridge did return from a hamstring issue to be used off the bench duri...Full Story »

Burnley defender Charlie Taylor is doubtful for Bristol City’s visit to Turf Moor.Taylor has been ever-present this season, but he was forced off during Tuesday’s 1-1 derby draw at Preston with a knock.Nathan Tella was withdrawn at Deepdale in the final quarter as a precaution, and the on-loan Southampton winger is set to be available for the Sky Bet Championship clash.Darko Churlino...Full Story »

Carlisle midfielder Jamie Devitt will miss the home game against AFC Wimbledon after being ruled out for several weeks.Devitt sustained a thigh injury in training last week after only recently returning to contention following a groin problem.Boss Paul Simpson will also be without striker Ryan Edmondson and defender Ben Barclay, who are both recovering from ankle injuries.Midfielder Callum Guy i...Full Story »

Preston manager Ryan Lowe has no fresh selection concerns ahead of Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship meeting with Sheffield United.Midfielder Ben Woodburn has returned to training following an ankle injury, albeit he may not be ready to return until after the international break.Centre-back Bambo Diaby, who is yet to feature this term following a knee issue in pre-season, was an unused subst...Full Story »

Ismaila Sarr and Jeremy Ngakia are doubts for Watford’s Sky Bet Championship meeting with Sunderland.Forward Sarr rolled his ankle in the first half of Tuesday’s 2-0 defeat at Blackburn, while defender Ngakia was substituted later in that match due to a hamstring issue.Left-back Hassane Kamara will be assessed after missing the last two games due to a muscle strain.Captain Tom Clever...Full Story »

Birmingham and Coventry are set to be depleted for their Sky Bet Championship clash at St Andrew’s.The Blues were without Harlee Dean, George Friend and Nico Gordon for their 3-2 midweek win at West Brom, and the trio could now be joined on the sidelines by Marc Roberts and Krystian Bielik.Roberts and Bielik were both forced off at the Hawthorns, the former with a possible hamstring injury...Full Story »

Aston Villa have fitness concerns ahead of Friday’s Premier League home clash with Southampton.Ollie Watkins, Emi Martinez and Robin Olsen all face late fitness tests, but Leander Dendoncker is in contention to make his debut after missing the 1-1 draw against Manchester City with a throat complaint.Loanee Jan Bednarek is unavailable as he cannot play against his parent club.Southampton co...Full Story »

The Spaniard, 31, was third choice at Atletico Madrid when Roberto Martinez's team came knocking. David de Gea rejected the chance to join Wigan in 2010 Credit: Getty And De Gea admitted he was very close to moving in a £9million deal. He told BT Sport: “I was in Atletico and it was the same season I made my debut and I was like the third keeper and not even count for the team mu...Full Story »

Cindy took part in the Mirror Palais collection, which was put together by designer and owner Marcelo Gaia. Dele Alli's girlfriend Cindy Kimberly looked stunning in a white dress Credit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CifA7bVISAG/ Cindy Kimberly took part in a fashion show and shared her pics on social media Credit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CifA7bVISAG/ The brunette beauty took to the catwalk...Full Story »

Juventus chief Maurizio Arrivabene has denied talking up the sacking of coach Max Allegri. A video shared on social media shows Arrivabene mixing with Bianconeri supporters after lunch with Benfica directors in Turin. At some point, Arrivabene says: "Then you pay for who comes next?" The question can't be heard in the video, but it's suggested he was asked about removing Allegri. "Let's ma...Full Story »

Barcelona(opens in new tab) are plotting a sensational move for Lionel Messi, whose Paris Saint-Germain(opens in new tab) contract expires next summer. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano(opens in new tab), Barca are monitoring Messi's situation closely with the aim of bringing him back to the Nou Camp. It would mark an emotional homecoming for Messi, who came through the club's aca...Full Story »

Steve Bruce fumed about a “scandalous” display from his West Brom side after they were beaten 3-2 at home by Birmingham.Scott Hogan’s hat-trick gave City a first win at the Hawthorns in over 17 years and led to the hosts being booed off the pitch.Bruce’s side sit 20th in the Championship, with one win in nine league games this season, and the Albion boss admitted the goal...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola compared Erling Haaland to Johan Cruyff after the prolific Norwegian volleyed a superb late winner against Borussia Dortmund.Haaland stunned his old club with six minutes remaining of a tight Champions League clash at the Etihad Stadium as he leapt and stretched to turn in a swerving Joao Cancelo cross.His effort completed a late City comeback and snatched a 2-1 victory after they ...Full Story »

Reading manager Paul Ince is hoping the 3-0 Championship defeat against Sunderland will provide a humbling moment for his players.Patrick Roberts gave Sunderland a 2-0 half-time lead when he struck twice in as many minutes shortly before the interval, with Jack Clarke adding a third in the second period.It was the first time Reading had dropped points in five home league games this season but In...Full Story »

Rotherham boss Paul Warne is not getting carried away despite his side’s excellent start to the Sky Bet Championship.The Millers registered their best opening to a second-tier campaign since the 1960s with a 3-0 win over Blackpool thanks to goals from Chiedozie Ogbene, Wes Harding and Georgie Kelly.They were full value for their victory – their third of the campaign – and on th...Full Story »

Norwich coach Dean Smith was more pleased with the result than the performance after watching his side edge past Bristol City 3-2 at Carrow Road.A sixth successive Championship win consolidated the Canaries’ second position in the table, but they made hard work of it after going 2-0 up early on and Smith admitted his side were below their best against what he labelled brave opponents.&ldqu...Full Story »