Swansea’s clash with Sunderland may come too soon for midfielder Joe Allen.Allen picked up a hamstring injury against Hull in September and has been back in training, but Swans manager Russell Martin warned his return is more likely to be next week.Jamie Paterson is edging closer to a return from a groin injury, but this weekend could also come too quickly.Liam Cullen is still expected to ...Full Story »

Bournemouth are still without captain Lloyd Kelly as they host Leicester in the Premier League on Saturday.The defender, who has been out for a month with an ankle problem, is making encouraging progress but the visit of the Foxes comes too soon.Summer signing Joe Rothwell (quad) and midfielder Ben Pearson (knee) are back in full training and nearing action while Junior Stanislas and Ryan Freder...Full Story »

The former Tottenham and England striker is pre-paying for 100 kids to have a trim for nothing. Jermain Defoe has revealed he is paying for 100 kids to have a free haircut Credit: https://www.instagram.com/iamjermaindefoe/ The former Tottenham striker is paying for kids under 16-years-old to have a trim Credit: https://www.instagram.com/iamjermaindefoe/ Defoe took to his Instagram account aft...Full Story »

AS plans go, Tom Brady’s seemed to be a wise one. Retire from American football at the age of 45 after breaking multiple records and spend more time with your supermodel wife, Gisele Bundchen. Supermodel Gisele Bündchen poses in 2015 for her lingerie range NFL star Tom Brady and catwalk model Gisele are portrayed as the perfect power couple Credit: Getty - Contributor But Brady an...Full Story »

Barcelona finance chief Eduard Romeu has again opened the door to re-sign Lionel Messi from PSG. At his latest financial presentation, the vice president once again made it clear that the Argentine star "will always have the club's doors open". He also pointed out that it will be the sports management, headed by Mateu Alemany and Jordi Cruyff, who will have to make the decision. "When I pla...Full Story »

Wesley Fofana is already totally focused on his recovery having hobbled out of Chelsea's 3-0 Champions League win against AC Milan. WHAT HAPPENED? Ecstasy soon turned to agony for Fofana in just his fourth appearance for Chelsea. He gave the Blues the lead against AC Milan with his first goal for his new club - and just his second in English football - but was reduced to tears with a potentia...Full Story »

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar next month will be the last of Lionel Messi's storied career. The 35-year-old Argentina star, who will play in his fifth World Cup, is still seeking his first title at the showpiece tournament (which begins on Nov. 20 this year) and admitted he feels nervous ahead of his last appearance on world football's biggest stage. "There's some anxiety and nerves at the sam...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta was satisfied with a comfortable win and a clean sheet as he gave his fringe players a much-needed run-out in the Europa League.Eddie Nketiah, Rob Holding and Fabio Vieira fired much-changed Arsenal to a routine 3-0 victory over Norwegian champions Bodo/Glimt.Nketiah, yet to start in the Premier League this season, grabbed his second goal in two European appearances.Then defender Ho...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday pair George Byers and Mark McGuinness could be back in contention for the home game against Cheltenham.Midfielder Byers has recovered from a foot problem, while defender McGuinness has been sidelined due to a thigh injury.Left-back Reece James will be assessed after he was forced out of the midweek defeat at Plymouth and forward Mallik Wilks (hamstring) will also be monitored...Full Story »

Kell Watts is pushing for a return to action with Peterborough as they prepare to face Burton.The defender is available for selection following his return from parent club Newcastle, where he has been rehabilitating from a knee injury, although Posh manager Grant McCann stressed the 22-year-old will not be rushed back.Dan Butler could line-up again having played 72 minutes against MK Dons last w...Full Story »

Hartlepool interim boss Keith Curle has no fresh injury problems to contend with for the home clash with Carlisle.Curle, who saw his side claim a first win since March against Doncaster on Tuesday night, faces a welcome selection poser for the game.Forward Wes McDonald came off the bench to snatch a late winner and is pushing for a starting spot.Jamie Sterry (back) and Nicky Featherstone (ankle)...Full Story »

Jack Aitchison and Luca Connell could return to the starting line-up for Barnsley as they take on Exeter.The pair returned to the bench against Fleetwood after hamstring injuries, with Aitchison coming on as an 86th-minute substitute.Forward Slobodan Tedic remains a doubt with a back problem.Conor McCarthy has been ruled out for the season with an ACL injury, while Matty Wolfe is another who wil...Full Story »

MANCHESTER CITY star Jack Grealish has revealed he is learning to become a DJ. Grealish, 27, has been open about his love to party when he's not on the pitch and showed why he's called "Jack the Lad"last summer when he celebrated City's Premier League title in Ibiza and Las Vegas. Manchester City star Jack Grealish admitted he is learning how to DJCredit: BT Sport The versatile forward also d...Full Story »

Antoine Griezmann is close to leaving Barcelona and joining Atletico Madrid on a permanent basis. WHAT'S HAPPENING? The two sides have been renegotiating the terms of Griezmann's loan with Atletico and GOAL understands they are close to a resolution. Under the new agreement, Atletico would pay Barca €20m (£17.5m/$19.7m) plus variables for Griezmann at the end of the season. The Fre...Full Story »

Tottenham Hotspur are the latest club to become interested in AC Milan's Rafael Leao. That's according to Fabio Cordella, who has claimed Antonio Conte's Lilywhites have joined their London rivals in the battle for Leao's signature. Leao, 23, will be out of contract in Milan in 2024, and because the attacker is unlikely to sign a new deal with the Rossoneri, the end of the season is going to...Full Story »

Liverpool will target Inter Milan midfielder Marcelo Brozovic if they miss out on Jude Bellingham. Fabrizio Romano recently confirmed to CaughtOffside that Liverpool were one of the many European giants showing an interest in Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham. The race to sign Bellingham is set to be an intense one, with some of the best clubs around Europe keen to sign him over t...Full Story »

Arsenal(opens in new tab) boss Mikel Arteta says that contract extensions for Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and William Saliba. The 21-year-old trio have been instrumental in the Gunners' superb start to 2022/23, which has them top of the Premier League with seven wins from eight games – the latest of which saw them beat Tottenham(opens in new tab) 3-1 in the North London derby. Saka...Full Story »

Inter Milan are planning to schedule a new meeting with Milan Skriniar's agent in order to offer him a new contract. Contract talks will begin next week, according to Fabrizio Romano, as the Serie A giants look to keep hold of one of their key players. The centre-back is in the final year of his contract at the San Siro and could leave for free at the end of the season if no new deal can be...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola dismissed reports of a release clause in Erling Haaland’s contract after watching his star striker add another two goals to his season tally in the first half of Manchester City’s 5-0 rout of FC Copenhagen.Following on from Sunday’s hat-trick against Manchester United, Haaland scored City’s first two of the night before an own goal from David Khocholava and ...Full Story »

Alex Neil felt his homework paid off as Stoke struck late to earn a point from a 1-1 Sky Bet Championship draw with Burnley.Sub Harry Clarke headed in with three minutes remaining to cancel out Connor Roberts’ opener for the home side early in the second half and ensure the Potters left Turf Moor with a positive result on the back of a 4-0 weekend drubbing at the hands of Watford.Neil reve...Full Story »