Lucas Joao could start for Reading in their Sky Bet Championship clash against Middlesbrough.He made a goal-scoring impact after coming on as a second-half substitute in the 3-0 victory over Blackburn after recovering from hamstring trouble.And after seeing Joao prove his fitness, Royals boss Paul Ince might be tempted to give him a starting run.Ince, meanwhile, hopes to soon see his resources f...Full Story »

Barcelona have made a €15m offer for Athletic Bilbao defender Inigo Martinez. Sport says sources close to the negotiation say Barca's director Mateu Alemany has already contacted Athletic's general manager, Jon Berasategi, and has presented an initial offer of fifteen million euros plus incentives for the centre-back. The proposal seems too low for the Basque club to accept, but Bar...Full Story »

Manchester United have confirmed the signing Lisandro Martinez from Eredivisie champions Ajax, the club announced on Wednesday. Martinez has signed a five-year contract at Old Trafford to reunite with former manager Erik ten Hag in a deal worth an initial €57.37 million, which could rise to €67.37m through variables. The Argentina international arrived at United's training ground ...Full Story »

Arsenal and Newcastle must reportedly overcome a huge 'complication' if they are to sign Lucas Paqueta from Lyon this summer, with the French club's incoming new owner John Textor thought to be keen on retaining the Brazilian. The Premier League pair have, however, been boosted by the news that the midfielder is understood to be eager to embark on a new challenge. Both Arsenal and Newcastle hav...Full Story »

Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Lisandro Martinez from Eredivisie champions Ajax, the club announced on Sunday. Martinez will sign a five-year contract at Old Trafford to reunite with former manager Erik ten Hag in a deal worth an initial €57.37 million, which could rise to €67.37m through variables. The move is subject to a medical. An agreement has been reached...Full Story »

Arsenal are 'confident' they can sign Lyon midfielder Lucas Paqueta. Paqueta is wanted by teams across across Europe, with Arsenal facing competition from the likes of Newcastle and Roma. Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas is holding out for £55m to sell the Brazilian attacking midfielder. According to CBS Sports, the Gunners believe they can persuade Paqueta to join them. Lyon understa...Full Story »

According to British reporter Ben Jacobs, Arsenal, Newcastle and AS Roma are interested in Lyon midfielder Lucas Paqueta. Lyon priced at £55m (€65m) for the player. The report stated that Lyon chairman Jean-Michel Aulas no longer insists on the price tag of up to 70 million pounds for the player in January this year. The club are open to selling Paqueta this summer. As long...Full Story »

Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Lisandro Martinez from Ajax, sources have told ESPN. The Dutch side are set to grant the Argentina international's wish to secure a move to the Premier League and are now actively looking for replacements. Sources have told ESPN that Arsenal, who also registered an interest, are looking at alternative targets because of a belief Martinez is ...Full Story »

Lisandro Martinez is currently enjoying a break from football alongside stunning girlfriend Muri Lopez Benitez - while Manchester United and Arsenal battle over his signature. The versatile Ajax star, who has featured at left-back and centre-back as well as in midfield for his current club, has been tipped for a move to the Premier League following back-to-back Eredivisie titles. Despite the...Full Story »

Inter CEO Marotta offers updates on possible Lukaku, Dybala and Skriniar transfers Inter CEO Beppe Marotta has offered updates on possible deals involving Romelu Lukaku, Paulo Dybala and Milan Skriniar. It's setting up to be a busy summer for Inter, who could add two key players to the attack as they look to reclaim the Serie A title from rivals AC Milan. Chelsea make contact with Man City ...Full Story »

Arsenal target Lisandro Martinez has chiselled abs and a stunning girlfriend (Image: @lopezbenitezmuri/Instagram) Arsenal fans can look forward to seeing more of Lisandro Martinez's stunning girlfriend if the Ajax star moves to the Emirates this summer. Martinez, who has a chiselled six-pack that would make any self-respecting man weep, is a transfer target for Mikel Arteta as the Gunners look...Full Story »

Furious Belgium boss Roberto Martinez demanded an explanation from “really high up” after describing Brennan Johnson’s Wales equaliser as “comical”.Johnson scored his first Wales goal three minutes from time to secure the Dragons a 1-1 Nations League draw in Cardiff.The assistant referee had flagged for offside, but the goal stood after a lengthy VAR offside check &...Full Story »

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez says that the uncertainty surrounding Romelu Lukaku's future is down to his desire to be important for his team. The striker, who recently suffered an injury setback in the Nations League, has been linked with a move away from Chelsea following a disappointing first season back at Stamford Bridge. A move back to Inter has become the most likely destination for ...Full Story »

Falcao to continue at Rayo VallecanoRadamel Falcao will continue at Rayo Vallecano for another season, the club's sporting director David Cobeno has revealed. The 36-year-old joined the club as a free agent after leaving Galatasaray last summer and scored six goals in 25 games in 2021-22. "He will continue next season and it will become official in the next few days," Cobeno has said of Falc...Full Story »

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Mansfield’s first-team coach Andy Garner was delighted to see forward Lucas Akins finally grab his first goal for the club in the crucial 2-0 home win over Crawley.The promotion-chasing Stags desperately needed the win after back-to-back defeats and Akins netted the all-important second goal after 72 minutes, shortly after a second yellow card for James Tilley had left in-form Crawley with...Full Story »

Reading boss Paul Ince hopes to have striker Lucas Joao available for Monday’s Sky Bet Championship showdown with Swansea.Joao was taken off as a precaution during Friday’s priceless 2-1 win at Sheffield United complaining of a tight hamstring after scoring the opening goal, but Ince is confident his only match-fit frontman will be available.However, midfielder John Swift is likely t...Full Story »

Lucas Torreira aggressive bite in midfield saw him garner an impressive reputation during his early seasons at Arsenal. The Uruguayan defensive midfielder has enjoyed a very impressive loan spell at Serie A giants Fiorentina this season. While small in stature, Torreira more than makes up for his small frame with his tenacious pressing and tough tackling capabilities. The Italian giants are ...Full Story »

Aston Villa will be without Lucas Digne for the visit of Arsenal on Saturday lunchtime.The France full-back was withdrawn 10 minutes into last weekend’s loss to West Ham with a hamstring problem and will miss out, although Steven Gerrard does not believe the problem will sideline him for long.Marvelous Nakamba has returned to training but will not be fit until after the international break...Full Story »

Tottenham have Rodrigo Bentancur and Lucas Moura back for the visit of Everton.Bentancur has been out with an ankle injury and Moura has had a dead leg but both will be back on Monday.Oliver Skipp (groin) and Japhet Tanganga (knee) will miss out.Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin is likely to be back after missing the last two matches with a groin problem.Forward Demarai Gray should be availa...Full Story »