Bayern Munich are refusing to let go of their dream of signing Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo as they look to strengthen their defence. Bayern looking to add Uruguayan to defence Tuchel sees Araujo as key defender for project Coach has already spoken with the defender WHAT HAPPENED?The German champions have long coveted Araujo and Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel considers the defender to be ...Full Story »

Napoli are eyeing Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. The Dane is expected to leave Spurs in January. And Sky Italia's Gianluca di Marzio is reporting Napoli are keen on the midfielder. However, Hojbjerg isn't their first-choice, with Napoli prioritising Leicester City's Boubakary Soumare. But if a deal cannot be struck, they will turn to Hojbjerg.Full Story »

Vanarama National League leaders Chesterfield made it four league wins in a row with a dominant 4-1 victory over Aldershot.The visitors lone goal came early, a fourth-minute opener via Josh Stokes, but the sides were square two minutes later when Darren Oldaker scored directly from a 25-yard free-kick.Ryan Colclough fired the Spireites into the lead in the 65th minute with a strike to the bottom...Full Story »

Derek McInnes hailed two “brilliant” goals which saw Kilmarnock move into fourth place in the cinch Premiership with a 2-1 win over St Johnstone at Rugby Park.Killie sprang out of the traps despite swirling wind and rain and 18-year-old midfielder David Watson hammered in a long-distance drive in the sixth minute before veteran striker Marley Watkins added a second in the 17th minute...Full Story »

Michael Beale said his first match in charge of Sunderland “couldn’t have gone any worse” after seeing his new side humbled 3-0 at home by Coventry.The former Rangers and QPR boss was appointed as Tony Mowbray’s permanent successor at the start of the week but saw his team finish well beaten on home soil following goals from Tatsuhiro Sakamoto, Callum O’Hare and Kas...Full Story »

Kidderminster enter Christmas at the foot of the National League following a 2-1 defeat by Southend.Oli Coker netted from an early cross but the home side responded with a powerful finish by Ashley Hemmings.Southend regained the lead in first-half stoppage time when defender Nathan Ralph leapt high to nod home a corner.Kidderminster piled on the pressure in the closing moments and had the ball c...Full Story »

Michael Beale’s first game as Sunderland head coach ended in disappointment as his side were beaten 3-0 by Coventry at the Stadium of Light.Beale was confirmed as Tony Mowbray’s successor on Monday, but his maiden outing in charge of his new club did not go to plan as Coventry swept to an emphatic success.Tatsuhiro Sakamoto opened the scoring for Mark Robins’ side in first-half...Full Story »

Steven Schumacher’s time in charge of Stoke began with a point as they were held at home to a goalless draw by Millwall.The 39-year-old had ended a four-year association with Plymouth to make the move to the Potters on Tuesday.And his opening match was promising albeit also frustrating as Stoke failed to make their dominance count.Stoke are now winless in nine games dating back to October,...Full Story »

Norwich moved to within two points of the Championship play-off zone with a comfortable 2-0 win over lowly Huddersfield at Carrow Road.The Canaries were dominant throughout and finally made their superiority count with second-half goals from Sam McCallum, his first for the club, and Borja Sainz.The win made it five in eight games for David Wagner’s in-form side, who suddenly look like genu...Full Story »

CRISTIANO Ronaldo has halted plans to construct a luxury £27M hotel in Manchester after his planning permission expired. The superstar won planning permission to build an exclusive CR7 151-room hotel in the heart of the city in December 2020 - but the Grade II-listed building has been left in ruins. Ronaldo has put his Manchester hotel plans on hold Credit: PA Pictures from inside the de...Full Story »

LIONESSES hero Chloe Kelly showed off her glittering diamond ring after getting engaged under Northern Lights. The Manchester City and England star looked thrilled as she posed with now fiance Scott Moore in the stunning Icelandic setting. Chloe Kelly got engaged under the Northern Lights Credit: Instagram @chloekelly Chloe showed off her ring while on a sleigh ride Credit: Instagram @chloeke...Full Story »

Chelsea reach out to Sporting for Ousmane Diomande Chelsea have reached out to Sporting CP over a potential transfer for defender Ousmane Diomande, as they want to add more centre-backs in January. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer set to join Besiktas Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is on the verge of being appointed Besiktas head coach, according to reports. Finlay Gorman to j...Full Story »

Graham Alexander believes the full force of Bradford’s brimming confidence carried them through to a fourth straight league triumph after battling back to beat Doncaster.The Bantams shook off the blow of falling behind to Joe Ironside’s early strike to coast to a 3-1 win at the Eco-Power Stadium, with Andy Cook scoring twice and Tyler Smith also finding the net.And Alexander was deli...Full Story »

Notts County head coach Luke Williams labelled Stockport the best League Two team that he has ever seen after his side lost 2-1 at Edgeley Park.Goals from front Kyle Wootton and Paddy Madden put the Hatters in control, but a late David McGoldrick strike set up a nervy finish.Stockport remain six points clear at the top of the table.Williams said: “They are the best League Two team I’...Full Story »

Lewis Vaughan scored a hat-trick as Scottish Championship leaders Raith clawed back a 4-4 draw against 10-man Ayr in a thrilling contest.Aiden McGeady opening the scoring in the 28th minute, slotting the ball into the bottom corner to hand Ayr the lead, but Raith responded a minute later when Sam Stanton went around the goalkeeper to roll the ball home.Ayr were soon reduced to 10 men when Sean M...Full Story »

Kyle Wootton and Paddy Madden were on target as leaders Stockport claimed a 2-1 League Two victory over Notts County to remain six points clear at the top of the table.A late David McGoldrick strike set up a tense finish, but the Hatters held on.It took just seven minutes for Stockport to take the lead following a set-piece off the training ground when Kyle Knoyle’s low corner was steered ...Full Story »

Paul Warne wants his Derby team to be “braver” despite closing in on the top two with a 3-1 win over Lincoln.Derby’s head coach brought on Kane Wilson for the second half and he scored and set up the third goal which sealed a sixth win in seven games.Conor Hourihane gave Derby a 26th-minute lead with a drive from just inside the area after Lincoln failed to clear a Joe Ward cro...Full Story »

Kane Wilson came off the bench to inspire Derby to a 3-1 win over Lincoln that lifts them to third in Sky Bet League One.Lincoln started brightly but the first chance fell to the Rams in the 16th minute when Tom Barkhuizen crossed and Max Bird’s shot deflected behind off a defender.But there was no stopping Conor Hourihane’s drive from just inside the area in the 26th minute which fl...Full Story »

Danny Welbeck headed home late in the second half to earn Brighton a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.A lapse by Seagulls goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen led to Jordan Ayew’s nodded opener just before the whistle blew to end an uneventful first half.Eberechi Eze returned from injury as a second-half substitute and had a few chances to double his side’s advantage, but it was t...Full Story »

Rangers moved to within two points of cinch Premiership leaders Celtic with a comfortable 2-0 win over 10-man St Johnstone at Ibrox.Philippe Clement, who had picked up his first trophy as Rangers boss on Sunday after the 1-0 Viaplay Cup final win over Aberdeen at Hampden Park, watched helplessly as luckless striker Kemar Roofe went off after just 16 minutes with another injury.However, replaceme...Full Story »