ARSENAL could look to compete at home and abroad next season by landing two major signings. The Gunners have mounted a surprise title push this season and sit five points ahead of Manchester City. Victor Osimhen and Declan Rice are Arsenal's two main transfer targets Mikel Arteta has overseen a vast improvement at The Emirates thanks in part to the club's transfer business last summer. Arriv...Full Story »

Bayern to send Cancelo back to Man City Bayern Munich have determined they should send full-back Joao Cancelo back to Manchester City after the season rather than make his loan permanent, according to Calciomercato. His time in Germany hasn't gone as he had hoped, as he's dealt with the same diminished squad role issue that infuriated him under Pep Guardiola. Because Manchester City are ready...Full Story »

Chelsea technical director Christopher Vivell is a big fan of RB Leipzig star Dominik Szoboszlai, who has spoken to his old teammate Erling Haaland about life in England. The pair were together at Red Bull Salzburg, and one imagines there’s every chance that Szoboszlai’s talent will soon mean he also earns himself a move to a big Premier League club. According to Ben Jacobs in his ...Full Story »

Lionel Messi praised Kylian Mbappe for scoring a hat trick in the World Cup final and said it was amazing that his display wasn't enough to see France lift the trophy. Messi won his first World Cup title with Argentina after they beat France 4-2 on penalties following a thrilling 3-3 draw in Qatar. The Argentina captain scored twice while his Paris Saint-Germain teammate Mbappe became the seco...Full Story »

Matt Gray said his Sutton side are in ‘a great place’ after they cruised to a 3-0 win over struggling Crawley in Sky Bet League Two.It was a comprehensive performance from the hosts at Gander Green Lane, who made it four wins in their last five games.Omar Bugiel scored either side of half-time, before Lee Angol’s late goal ensured their unbeaten run continued.Gray’s side,...Full Story »

Stockport boss Dave Challinor was not disheartened despite his play-off chasing side being held to a second straight 0-0 home draw within the space of four days.County at least moved up a place to sixth in Sky Bet League Two after a game which saw lowly Gillingham defend resolutely.Challinor said: “Our performance was okay, we’ve been in total control of the game throughout.“If...Full Story »

Barnsley boss Michael Duff hailed the dominance of his side against a “dangerous” opponent in their 3-1 win over Portsmouth at Oakwell.The Reds hit the front in the 17th minute through James Norwood’s close-range finish and they doubled their advantage three minutes later when Nicky Cadden Wonderfully curled in from just outside the area.Portsmouth pulled a goal back four minut...Full Story »

Mark Kennedy called for more ruthlessness from his Lincoln side after their 0-0 stalemate at Cheltenham.The Imps’ 18th draw of the campaign keeps them in 11th place in Sky Bet League One.However, Kennedy was disappointed not to leave with all three points and said: “It was a bit of a war of attrition but if you’re talking about chances, we should have won the game, but I wasn&r...Full Story »

Mark Bonner was left to yet again rue missed chances as Cambridge were held to a 1-1 draw by Morecambe.The U’s are four points from safety while Morecambe are three points better off but still sit in the final relegation position, with both sides having 11 games remaining in their attempts to secure Sky Bet League One survival.Jack Lankester put Cambridge ahead as they carved out numerous ...Full Story »

Rival bosses Michael Flynn and Mark Hughes reflected on hard luck stories as Walsall and Bradford battled out a 0-0 draw in League Two.Leading marksman Andy Cook headed against the bar for the Bantams in the 25th minute, while the Saddlers failed to convert the bulk of the play into clear chances.Wing-back Tom Knowles caused plenty of problems down the right and it was his inviting cross that cr...Full Story »

Early goals from Jack Cook and Corie Andrews proved enough to hand Wealdstone a 2-1 win in their Vanarama National League clash with rock-bottom Maidstone.The hosts went into the game on the back of Saturday’s thumping 4-0 win over Altrincham that ended a run of three games within a win.They quickly built on that momentum when captain Cook fired home from inside the box with just six minut...Full Story »

Plymouth hit back from a half-time deficit to beat promotion rivals Derby County 2-1 and move level with Sky Bet League One leaders Sheffield Wednesday.The Rams opened the scoring in the 17th minute when Nathaniel Mendez-Laing beat the offside trap to race through on to David McGoldrick’s spectacular overhead kick pass near the halfway line. The striker’s first shot was deflected by ...Full Story »

Cambridge and Morecambe drew 1-1 in a meeting between two Sky Bet League One relegation rivals.The hosts started brightly and went close inside two minutes when Sam Smith headed Liam Bennett’s cross wide.They were rewarded after 14 minutes when Paul Digby’s incisive pass played in Jack Lankester, who fired first time beyond Connor Ripley.Five minutes before the break, Bennett blazed ...Full Story »

Frankie Kent was the late hero as Peterborough snatched a 2-1 success against Shrewsbury.The centre-back struck in the 87th minute to earn a vital victory, heading his second goal of the campaign after substitute Kabongo Tshimanga helped a Joe Ward free-kick into his path.The two sides clinging onto the fringes of the Sky Bet League One play-off race had earlier traded goals in the space of five...Full Story »

Barnsley returned to winning ways and extended their unbeaten run to nine games with a 3-1 victory over Portsmouth at Oakwell.James Norwood and Nicky Cadden twice struck for the hosts inside three first-half minutes and Colby Bishop’s reply straight after the break was cancelled out by Devante Cole, who sealed all three points.The Reds hit the front in the 17th minute after Joe Morrell laz...Full Story »

Matt Bloomfield picked up his first victory as Wycombe manager with a 2-0 win against mid-table Fleetwood at Adams Park.The result allowed the Chairboys to make up ground on the Sky Bet League One play-off places.Wycombe led after just four minutes when Jack Grimmer’s cross found an unmarked Chris Forino, who had the simple task of nodding in from close range.It punished a slack start from...Full Story »

Struggling Gateshead were forced to settle for a point from a goalless draw with Halifax.The hosts are three points from safety in the Vanarama National League following Tuesday’s stalemate.Gateshead’s Ethan Pye cleared Jack Senior’s header off the line in the second half.Emmanuel Dieseruvwe threatened from close range and Millenic Alli fired over soon after for the visitors as...Full Story »

An Ollie Palmer double helped Wrexham go four points clear at the top of the National League with a 4-0 win at Dagenham.The visitors took the lead just six minutes in when Palmer tucked the ball home from Eoghan O’Connell’s cross.Jay Bird nearly levelled after a good cross from Inih Effiong, but his effort went wide before James Jones’ powerful shot smashed a post.Wrexham exten...Full Story »

Play-off chasing Stockport were held to a goalless draw at home for the second time in four days – this time by struggling Gillingham.The Gills offered no threat as an attacking force on a frustrating night for the hosts, who hit the woodwork twice.Stockport went close when Will Collar rose to meet Ryan Rydel’s cross, only to see his looping header drift off target.Antoni Sarcevic th...Full Story »

York returned to winning ways by beating 10-man Bromley 3-0.Bromley goalkeeper Reice Charles-Cook was shown a straight red card just before the break after Mitch Hancox went down in the area and the Ravens were forced to put defender Besart Topalloj between the posts.Lenell John-Lewis then slotted home from the resulting spot-kick three minutes into added time at the end of the first half to bag...Full Story »