Sky Bet League One leaders Portsmouth had to settle for a point as their disappointing festive form continued with a goalless draw at struggling Exeter.Pompey created the first chance of the match when former Exeter man Jack Sparkes was played in on the left, but his shot was saved by Vili Sinisalo.Dion Rankine was also off target with a header from a well-worked corner routine for the home side...Full Story »

Manchester United defender Alvaro Fernandez may be the subject of transfer interest. The left-back is out on loan at Granada in Spain, where he is having a solid season. Fernandez has played 13 games and five from the start, but is not a regular in La Liga. Per O Jogo, Benfica in Portugal are sufficiently impressed with his progress as a senior pro. The youngster could earn a permanent mov...Full Story »

Chelsea are reportedly considering a move for 26-year-old Polish international Matty Cash from Aston Villa during the January transfer window. The Blues are reportedly seeking a right-back, and Cash has caught their attention as a potential target, per 90min. Matty Cash, the 26-year-old right-back, has been a regular feature for Aston Villa over the past three years. While he has experienced...Full Story »

Ange Postecoglou defended his “tired” Tottenham team after they were blown away in a six-goal thriller at Brighton.Joao Pedro struck a brace of penalties while Jack Hinshelwood and Pervis Estupinan produced fine strikes in a well deserved 4-2 victory for Roberto De Zerbi’s men.While Alejo Veliz and Ben Davies scored in the final 10 minutes, Spurs were second best for much of th...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag was given a boost on Wednesday as midfielder Mason Mount returned to training with Manchester United. WHAT HAPPENED?Mount has not featured for the Red Devils since a substitute appearance against Luton on November 11, having been out of action with an injury. The 24-year-old stepped up his recovery in midweek by getting back on the training pitch, United confirmed on Wednesday. ...Full Story »

Newcastle United are hopeful of signing Manchester City's Kalvin Phillips on loan in January as the club has made him their top target. WHAT HAPPENED?The Magpies are yet to initiate formal talks with Manchester City over a possible move for the midfielder but they have made him the club's priority target in the upcoming January transfer window, according to The Telegraph. Newcastle United's ...Full Story »

Ex-Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo could be in line for a move to the United States. The Argentine is a friend of footballing legend Lionel Messi, who now plays for Inter Miami in MLS. Messi has secured the likes of Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets and Luis Suarez for Inter in the past few months. Continental 590 radio reports Rojo could be the next of his friends to join him for the comi...Full Story »

Bayern Munich are planning a bid to sign Raphael Varane from Manchester United and are willing to pay around €20 million (£17m/$22m) for the defender. WHAT HAPPENED?Bayern hope to strengthen at centre-back in the January transfer window and have set their sights on the France international to enhance Thomas Tuchel's options, Sport reports. The German giants have also been linked wi...Full Story »

Arsenal eyeing move for Bayern star in January Arsenal are plotting a shock January move for Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt, according to The Athletic (via The Sun). Mikel Arteta recently mentioned that he is keen on making new additions to the squad in the January transfer window but it remains to be seen if they manage to meet Bayern's asking price amid the club's financial constr...Full Story »

Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes praised his players’ battling qualities after a Marley Watkins goal sealed a 1-0 cinch Premiership win at St Mirren.The Ayrshire side moved four points clear of their vanquished opponents after keeping a clean sheet for a fourth-successive away game.And McInnes said: “We wanted ball carriers and thankfully we had a brilliant passage of play for the go...Full Story »

According to transfer insider Dean Jones, West Ham could make a move for Chelsea star Ian Maatsen when the January window opens. The player was subject to interest from the Hammers as well as Burnley in the summer as well but he decided to stay at the club and fight for his place, a decision that has not worked out for him. He has found it difficult to get minutes under Pochettino this seaso...Full Story »

Derby manager Paul Warne watched his players reward him for giving them Christmas Day off as they picked up a 1-0 victory at League One strugglers Wigan.Curtis Nelson headed home the only goal in the 19th minute, but only the brilliance of Wigan goalkeeper Sam Tickle kept the scoreline respectable.And Warne – whose side have now won seven of their last eight matches – was a happy man...Full Story »

Graham Alexander was pleased with Bradford’s character as they fought back to salvage a 2-2 draw with Morecambe.The Bantams, who had won their previous six games in all competitions, trailed 2-0 at half-time at Valley Parade.But Clarke Oduor and Brad Halliday scored in the second half to rescue a point.Boss Alexander said: “Over the course of a season you’re going to be challen...Full Story »

Walsall boss Mat Sadler said his number crunchers had provided the inspiration for the Saddlers to end a decade of despair against bogey side Crewe by beating the Railwaymen 2-0.Headers from Freddie Draper and Oisin McEntee gave Walsall only a second win in their past 20 meetings with the Alex – and a first victory in 11, a rotten run dating back to 2013.“I was told about that by my ...Full Story »

Darren Moore wants Huddersfield to start looking up the Championship table rather than over their shoulder after putting distance to the relegation zone with a 3-0 win over Blackburn.Jaheim Headley’s low strike handed the Terriers a first-half advantage which was added to after the break by Sorba Thomas and Delano Burgzorg as Moore’s men opened up a five-point gap to the bottom three...Full Story »

Curtis Nelson’s first-half header proved to be the only goal as Derby ran out worthy winners at Wigan in League One.Young England goalkeeper Sam Tickle had already made a stunning save to deny James Collins when the Rams scored what proved to be the winner in the 19th minute.Stephen Humphrys gave the ball away inside the Wigan box as he tried to clear his lines, and Tom Barkhuizen’s ...Full Story »

Aldershot and Woking played out an entertaining Boxing Day draw in the Vanarama National League.The two sides meet again in the reverse fixture on New Year’s Day with nothing separating them in this contest at the Electrical Services Stadium.Both goalkeepers put on fine performances, with Jordi Van Stappershoef saving brilliantly from Woking striker Padraig Amond in the first half.At the o...Full Story »

Ashley Hemmings hit a last-gasp penalty to earn Kidderminster a 1-1 draw at Boreham Wood and take them off the foot of the National League.The Harriers looked on course for a third successive defeat only for Hemmings to secure a point from the spot late on.Billy Sass-Davies headed home from a corner early in the second half as Wood made the most of their superior possession.But Kidderminster hel...Full Story »

Michael Beale claimed a first victory since taking charge of Sunderland with a 1-0 triumph at Hull in the Championship.Jack Clarke scored the winning goal after 82 minutes when he cut inside from the left before smartly directing the football into the bottom right-hand corner.Beale, who replaced Tony Mowbray earlier in the month, suffered a miserable start in his new role when Coventry won 3-0 a...Full Story »

Liverpool have changed their transfer plans for the January transfer window and will look to prioritise signing a defender after Kostas Tsimikas broke his collarbone. The Liverpool defender collided with Bukayo Saka during the match against Arsenal which made him slip and clatter into Jurgen Klopp standing on the touchline. Saka apologised after the match and Jurgen Klopp confirmed that Tsim...Full Story »