The latest social media activity on the part of Real Madrid star Karim Benzema has piqued widespread attentions late on Saturday evening. Benzema’s Blancos have of course taken their place front and centre in the European football headlines across the day to date. Unfortunately for the La Liga champions, though, this has come for an altogether less than positive reason. Kylian Mbappe,...Full Story »

Arsenal are threatening Barcelona plans for Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski. Barca are favourites to sign Lewandowski, but in recent days Arsenal have emerged as surprising suitors for the Poland international - even though Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus is their priority. Sport says the Gunners 'have the money' required in order to bring Lewandowski to the Emirates Stadium. Howev...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag will oversee Manchester United's overhaul Manchester United are aiming to wipe a whopping £80million off their annual wage bill this summer. That’s the amount the Old Trafford hierarchy plan to save by selling or releasing a mass of expensive, unwanted first-team talent. The arrival of new boss Erik ten Hag from Ajax means a significant overhaul and rebuild of a team ba...Full Story »

Antonio Rudiger will join Real Madrid this summer on a four-year deal. MB Media/Getty Images Defender Antonio Rudiger has suggested Chelsea could have done more to convince him to stay prior to sanctions being imposed on the club. The 29-year-old will leave Stamford Bridge on a free transfer at the end of the season after agreeing a four-year deal with Real Madrid. Chelsea wanted Rudiger to s...Full Story »

Perisic has spent a large percentage of his time as a winger, especially during the early years of his career, but has recently converted into more of a wing-back. The Croatian international is set to leave Inter Milan this summer, due to his contract expiring. According to Sports Mediaset, Perisic had recently agreed a deal with Chelsea, but a fresh report from ESPN has claimed Tottenham are...Full Story »

Chelsea and Liverpool are set to battle it out for Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt. De Ligt joined Juventus from Ajax and has since won a league title, an Italian Cup and an Italian Super Cup in the short time spent in Italy. De Ligt received many plaudits during his time at Ajax for his ability to play out from the back as a defender, a trait many modern managers look for in today’s...Full Story »

St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson felt poor officiating changed the course of their play-off at Inverness after his side lost a two-goal lead in the latter stages.Saints were cruising after Shaun Rooney and Melker Hallberg netted in a dominant first-half display and Davidson was frustrated his side could not make more of good counter-attacking chances in the second half.Reece McAlear netted f...Full Story »

Rangers will be without Borna Barisic for Saturday’s Scottish Cup final against Hearts after the left-back went off injured in Wednesday night’s Europa League final defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt.Manager Giovanni Van Bronckhorst said everyone else came through the match in Seville unscathed, although Filip Helander (foot), striker Alfredo Morelos (thigh) and attacker Ianis Hagi (knee)...Full Story »

Carl Winchester could be involved for Sunderland when they face Wycombe in the League One play-off final at Wembley.Black Cats boss Alex Neil hinted that the midfielder is nearing a return from injury while Aiden McGeady is also in contention.Leon Dajaku is also nearing a return having trained this week.Defensive duo Niall Huggins and Jordan Willis are long-term absentees.Wycombe manager Gareth ...Full Story »

Youri Tielemans should return when Leicester host Southampton in their final Premier League game of the season on Sunday.The Belgium midfielder missed Thursday’s 1-1 draw at Chelsea after a heavy bang on the knee.James Justin missed the Stamford Bridge trip with illness, but the Foxes hope the talented full-back will be sufficiently recovered to face the Saints.Southampton have no fresh in...Full Story »

Mateo Kovacic should miss out again when Chelsea host Watford to close their Premier League campaign on Sunday.The Croatia midfielder has ankle ligament trouble and missed Thursday’s 1-1 draw with Leicester in west London.Andreas Christensen could be absent again, having missed the Leicester match and after standing himself down from the FA Cup final.Roy Hodgson will have Kiko Femenia, Jos...Full Story »

Barcelona are confident of closing a deal for Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski. Sport says Polish media sources have put numbers on the transfer and say the final deal will be closer to €40 million euros, plus a variable bonus. It's a price Bayern Munich can't reject, taking into account the player ends his deal in 2023 and has told the club he does not want to renew. Lewandows...Full Story »

Arsenal are weighing up their options after being told Manchester City will demand £55 million from the north London side to sign Gabriel Jesus this summer, sources have told ESPN. Arsenal are in the market to sign at least one forward and have sounded out the 25-year-old over a possible move. Initial contact has now been made between the two clubs and sources have told ESPN that Arsenal ...Full Story »

As the move for the France international nears its conclusion, the Blancos have announced a fresh injection of funds Real Madrid have announced a deal with investment firm Sixth Street and sports experience outfit Legends worth €360 million (£305m/$381m), the club announced Thursday, as the final touches are reportedly put on Kylian Mbappe's move to Santiago Bernabeu. The Blancos ...Full Story »

Frank Lampard ranked escaping relegation as “possibly at the top” of his managerial career after Everton secured their top-flight status with one match to spare thanks to a 3-2 win over Crystal Palace.The Toffees will play in the top flight for a 69th consecutive campaign – only Arsenal currently have a longer run with their 97th campaign coming up – but it was not easy.H...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel has hailed Chelsea’s likely third-place Premier League finish as a “miracle” given N’Golo Kante’s injury struggles.Marcos Alonso’s sweetly-struck volley snatched Chelsea a 1-1 draw with Leicester at Stamford Bridge that sealed third place in everything but mathematics.Chelsea boast a goal difference superiority of 18 on fourth-placed Tottenham, a...Full Story »

Caretaker Mike Jackson insisted Burnley’s plight was never helpless after they edged to the brink of safety.The Clarets’ 1-1 draw at Aston Villa lifted them out of the Premier League’s relegation zone ahead of Sunday’s final games.They are 17th, above Leeds on goal difference, with Newcastle visiting Turf Moor and their drop rivals going to Brentford.Ashley Barnes’ ...Full Story »

Port Vale won a nerve-jangling penalty shootout 6-5 to beat Swindon and secure their place in the Sky Bet League Two play-off final.James Wilson’s eighth-minute goal meant the tie was level at 2-2 on aggregate, while Valiants boss Darrell Clarke was sent off in the third minute of extra time after an altercation with Swindon player Dion Conroy.Goalkeeper Aidan Stone was the home side&rsquo...Full Story »

Nick Pope’s heroics at Aston Villa handed Burnley a vital survival lifeline and kept their Premier League future in their own hands.The goalkeeper’s masterclass ensured the Clarets left Villa Park with a point from a 1-1 draw after stops from John McGinn, Ollie Watkins, Danny Ings and – brilliantly – Bertrand Traore.Ashley Barnes’ penalty – his first goal for ...Full Story »

Marcos Alonso’s fine volley handed Chelsea a 1-1 draw with Leicester and secured a third-place Premier League finish in everything but mathematics.Alonso had switched off to help James Maddison to rifle the Foxes into an early lead at Stamford Bridge, but delivered a sweetly-struck effort to level before the break.The Blues boast a three-point advantage on fourth-placed Tottenham going int...Full Story »