Southampton manager Russell Martin accused his players of lacking fight, aggression and courage as he took responsibility for a “ridiculous” first-half performance in their comprehensive 3-1 defeat to rivals Bournemouth.Goals from Evanilson, Dango Ouattara and Antoine Semenyo put Saints’ south-coast neighbours in complete control at Vitality Stadium.The visitors improved after ...Full Story »

Como midfielder Nico Paz says a return to Real Madrid is in the career agenda.Paz left Real for Como this summer. Last season, his goal against Napoli in the Champions League made him the third youngest goalscorer ever with Real Madrid after Raul and Vinicius. "He (Real coach Carlo Ancleotti) was happy, he knew what that goal meant to me," Paz recalled to Sportweek. "He's someone who knows wh...Full Story »

Real Madrid are reportedly eyeing up a move for Diogo Dalot if they are not able to sign their number one target for the right-back position. After adding arguably the best player in the world to their ranks during the summer window in Kylian Mbappe, Los Blancos have quite clearly established themselves once again as one of the powerhouses of world football. Although they currently sit in se...Full Story »

Millwall manager Neil Harris was delighted with all three of his goalscorers in his side’s comfortable victory over Preston at The Den in the Sky Bet Championship.Midfielder George Honeyman broke the deadlock with what was his first goal for two years before youngster Romain Esse, who had previously scored four times on the road, struck in front of his own supporters for the first time.The...Full Story »

Paz, son of former Argentina international Pablo, was born and raised on the island of Tenerife, but joined Madrid's youth ranks in 2016 and spent seven years in their academy system before breaking into the first team. The midfielder made eight senior appearances for Madrid last season before being sold to Serie A newcomers Como towards the end of the summer transfer window for €6m. A...Full Story »

Zamalek chief confirms plans for Real Madrid legend Ramos The former Real and Spain captain remains a free agent after leaving Sevilla last summer. Ramos was linked with Zamalek earlier this week and now the Egyptian club's director Ali Hisham Nasr said: "Zamalek is a great club and deserves players like that. "We see the agreement with Ramos not only as something good in sporting terms, but ...Full Story »

Arsenal have joined the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz, according to Bild. It is reported that the Gunners are set to compete with Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Bayern Munich for the 21-year-old's signature, but any move for him could require an offer worth €150million. Wirtz is said to be looking to join a team that could win the Champions League ...Full Story »

Raul is fully committed to his future with Real Madrid. The Real Madrid Castilla coach is a target for former club Schalke. The German club - which is now in the second division - has fired sporting director Marc Wilmots, head coach Karel Geraerts and assistant coach Tim Smolders. Raúl has a background as a player with Schalke, but has turned down their approach, says Relevo. He inste...Full Story »

Alexander-Arnold to snub Real Madrid? Trent Alexander-Arnold's preference is to stay at Liverpool and sign a new contract, according to Football Insider. The Liverpool star is wanted by La Liga giants Real Madrid but he's happy at Anfield and wants to stay. Gordon to stay at Newcastle Anthony Gordon is set to stay at Newcastle and sign a new contract in a major U-turn by the England star, ...Full Story »

Bayern Munich join Real Madrid in race to sign Alexander-Arnold Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich are all set to compete with Real Madrid to secure the signature of Liverpool and England star Trent Alexander-Arnold next summer, according to Fichajes. The report claims that the Bavarian side are preparing a bumper offer to trump Los Blancos in the transfer race. The English full-back's current ...Full Story »

Manchester City are considering a €100 million (£83m/$111m) swoop to sign Jamal Musiala from Bayern Munich but face competition from Real Madrid. City interested in deal for Musiala Real Madrid also keen on German May replace De Bruyne WHAT HAPPENED?Per Team Talk, City are preparing a bid worth €100m to sign Musiala from Bayern, but face rival interest from Madrid. Musia...Full Story »

Real could face competition from Serie A clubs for Gasiorowski Real Madrid have shown interest in signing highly-rated 19-year-old Valencia defender Yarek Gasiorowski, according to journalist Matteo Moretto. The player's contract, however, will be automatically extended this season once he completes 20 appearances for the club and a €45m release clause will be added. Other than the Span...Full Story »

The young attacker is a target for Europe's biggest clubs. Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United and Liverpool are all interested in the Germany international. BILD's Christian Falk is reporting Bayer will sell Wirtz next year if an offer of €150m arrives. Wirtz's contract with Bayer runs until the summer of 2027.Full Story »

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said his team are improving "little by little" after their 4-1 comeback win against Espanyol in LaLiga on Saturday. Madrid failed to score in the first half at the Santiago Bernabeu -- they've only scored one first-half goal all season -- and went behind to a Thibaut Courtois own goal not long after the interval. The introduction of Vinícius Júnior...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney was dealt a reality check as his Plymouth side fell to a 1-0 defeat away to West Brom.The win did not come easy for Carlos Corberan’s side, who were frustrated after thrice being denied by the post in the first half.A week after a memorable victory at home to high-flying Sunderland, Rooney’s side were reminded of their poor start to the season – despite putting in ...Full Story »

Signing Trent Alexander-Arnold on a free transfer remains an opportunity 'too good to miss' for Real Madrid, according to La Liga insider Matteo Moretto. The England international has been heavily linked with Los Blancos in recent months. With his contract expiring at the end of this season, that talk has not died down. According to Moretto, things are yet to progress any further, but it's cle...Full Story »

Hull boss Tim Walter hailed the character of his side after seeing them come from a goal down to earn their first win of the season at Stoke.Ben Wilmot opened the scoring in the first half before goals from Kasey Palmer, Regan Slater and a Wilmot own goal sealed a 3-1 victory for the visitors.Walter said: “They showed real bravery and that’s why I’m really proud of them, that t...Full Story »

The England international garnered attention from a number of European sides this summer after featuring in Gareth Southgate's Euro 2024 squad. Reigning La Liga champions Madrid have been at the forefront of Alexander-Arnold links as the right-back approaches the end of his contract next summer. However, it now looks as if the Liverpool academy graduate could remain at Anfield a while longer,...Full Story »

Mbappe, 25, joined Real as a free agent following his departure from Paris Saint-Germain this summer and quickly became the club's top earner at a staggering €15million (£12.6m) per year. Jude Bellingham received a pay rise as Real Madrid feared friction with Kylian MbappeVinicius Junior and Bellingham both got a raise to match Mbappe as top earners The star forward overtook Belling...Full Story »

Real Madrid are interested in Arsenal centre-back William Saliba, reports the Independent. Los Blancos are reported to be keen to reinforce their back line for next summer, and they have identified the 23-year-old as a star that could become the "future of their defence." Saliba has been a key player for the Gunners since establishing himself as a starter in manager Mikel Arteta's side and is ...Full Story »