PEP GUARDIOLA plans to sign Boca Juniors left-back Valentin Barco — then loan him out to his old pal Enzo Maresca at Leicester. Manchester City’s transfer team are closing in on a deal for the 19-year-old defender as they edge ahead of Brighton in the race to bring him to the Premier League. Manchester City are close to signing Valentin Barco Credit: Getty But boss Guardiola’...Full Story »

ANTOINE GRIEZMANN has spoken out about his future amid rumours of an exit from Atletico Madrid. The Frenchman has been linked with a move to Old Trafford after his exceptional start to the season in the Spanish capital. Antoine Griezmann has spoken out about his future at Atletico Madrid Credit: Rex Griezmann has already netted 12 times in just 16 games for Atletico since making his permanent...Full Story »

NEWCASTLE have drawn up a four-man shortlist as they prepare to bolster their squad in the January transfer window, according to reports. Eddie Howe's men have been savaged by injuries in recent weeks - with 13 Toon players sidelined as of mid-November. Kalvin Phillips looks set to leave Manchester City in the January window Credit: Alamy Hugo Ekitike is seeking a way out of Paris Saint-Germa...Full Story »

Juventus to renew efforts for Berardi Juventus are actively pursuing the signing of Domenico Berardi from Sassuolo, as reported by Calciomercato. Despite previous attempts until the end of the summer transfer window, the Bianconeri are set to make a renewed effort in January to secure a deal that aligns with their preferences. Berardi, a 29-year-old right-winger, currently holds a contract ...Full Story »

Early goals were once again the issue for Ipswich at Championship rivals West Brom as they were swept aside 2-0.The Baggies scored early in either half but Town boss Kieran McKenna is not overly focused on that issue and has backed his side to improve their fortunes.Darnell Furlong headed the hosts in front after just five minutes from Matt Phillips’ corner and Albion doubled their advanta...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta defended Aaron Ramsdale after the Arsenal goalkeeper’s error-strewn display in the 1-0 win at Brentford.Not even Kai Havertz’s late winner, which sent the Gunners to the top of the Premier League for the first time this season, could mask a horror show from Ramsdale.The 25-year-old was back in the spotlight on his first league appearance since September 3 with David Raya...Full Story »

Derek Adams declared himself satisfied as his third spell as Ross County manager began with a goalless home draw against Kilmarnock.County went a 10th game without victory but there were enough encouraging signs for Malky Mackay’s replacement.The home side had the better chances and James Brown and Connor Randall had efforts cleared off the line in the first half.Adams, who left Morecambe ...Full Story »

Notts County boss Luke Williams took the blame as his side slipped to a 4-2 defeat at AFC Wimbledon.The Magpies clawed their way back to parity having gone two goals down at the Cherry Red Records Stadium only to concede twice late on.Macaulay Langstaff and Aaron Nemane had brought Notts County level before Jake Reeves and Ali Al-Hamadi both completed their braces as the...Full Story »

Leicester manager Enzo Maresca praised Jamie Vardy’s character after the former England striker missed an open goal before scoring twice to earn the Championship leaders a 2-0 win over Watford.Vardy came off the bench to lift a Leicester side that had been struggling to break down Watford, who had been heading for a point after a stubborn display.But it did not look like being Vardy’...Full Story »

West Brom inflicted just a second Championship defeat of the season on Ipswich and became the first team to stop the Tractor Boys scoring in a league match as they ran out comfortable 2-0 winners.Darnell Furlong headed the hosts in front after just five minutes from Matt Phillips’ corner. Albion started the second half quickly, too, and doubled their advantage in the 47th minute through a ...Full Story »

Kai Havertz climbed off the bench to fire Arsenal to the top of the Premier League with a late winner to sink Brentford 1-0.Manchester City’s 1-1 draw with Liverpool at lunchtime left the door open for the Gunners to hit the summit for the first time since May 2.They did not look like doing so for 89 minutes against a stubborn Brentford side, and at times were grateful the hosts did not pu...Full Story »

Liam Manning admitted a cool exterior belied a racing heartbeat after his first home game as Bristol City head coach produced a 3-2 Championship victory from a five-goal thriller.The Robins looked on course for a comfortable win when Taylor Gardner-Hickman curled a superb first goal for the club after 37 minutes and Tommy Conway doubled the advantage with a penalty just before the break after Ma...Full Story »

Graham Alexander thought Bradford were good value for his first league win in charge after they beat Accrington 1-0.Tyler Smith’s well-taken goal in the second half – the striker’s third in four games under the new manager – proved enough to end the Yorkshire side’s four-match losing streak.Alexander, who had lost both of his previous league outings, said: “We...Full Story »

Rob Edwards insists his Luton players have achieved nothing yet after a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace at Kenilworth Road saw them pull clear of the Premier League relegation zone.It was a first home victory on their top-flight return for Edwards’ side and it came courtesy of late drama, culminating in a winning goal prodded in by substitute Jacob Brown seven minutes from time.The game looked...Full Story »

Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi made no apology for celebrating his side’s 3-2 win at Nottingham Forest like they had won the Champions League final.De Zerbi sprinted straight to the away fans at the City Ground, without shaking counterpart Steve Cooper’s hand, after his side ended a six-game winless run in a drama-filled Premier League encounter.The Seagulls looked primed for an easy...Full Story »

Forest Green boss David Horseman believes his side’s performance in a 0-0 draw at Walsall is firm evidence they will soon escape the League Two drop zone.Rovers remained second-bottom, now two points from safety, but had the better of the first half against the Saddlers with Troy Deeney, Harvey Bunker and Kyle McAllister all going close.And while admitting their position is down to a failu...Full Story »

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola said Marcus Tavernier’s double in his side’s 3-1 win at Sheffield United was just reward for his recent performances.Tavernier struck early in both halves, either side of Justin Kluivert’s effort, as the Cherries notched their first Premier League away win of the season to maintain their climb away from relegation danger.Oli McBurnie headed the Bl...Full Story »

Crawley boss Scott Lindsey admitted his men “probably got away with it” after they managed to scrape a 2-1 home victory over Harrogate in an underwhelming display.A second-half goal from Klaidi Lolos settled the issue after Jack Muldoon had cancelled out a long-range strike from Crawley skipper Ben Gladwin midway through the first half.Lindsey was quick to admit that the Reds, who ha...Full Story »

Paul Warne was glad Tyrese Fornah ignored him and set up Derby’s winning goal in a 2-1 League One victory over Bristol Rovers.The midfielder delivered the pass that Nathaniel Mendez-Laing put away in the last minute to take Derby into the top six.It ended Rovers’ six-game unbeaten run in all competitions but for long periods the visitors looked like frustrating Derby.In a scrappy fir...Full Story »

Owen Dale returned to haunt old club Portsmouth as Blackpool ended the south coast side’s club record 27-game unbeaten Sky Bet League One run with a 4-0 win at Fratton Park.Former Pompey loanee Dale, Jake Beesley , CJ Hamilton and Albie Morgan scored the goals as 10-man Pompey were knocked off the top of the table by Bolton.The Seasiders took the lead in the ninth minute as Hamilton crosse...Full Story »