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 »

JOAO FELIX has been caught up in an alleged love triangle after his girlfriend Magui Corceiro and Sporting Lisbon ace Pedro Porro were forced to deny claims that they are having an affair. The 22-year-old has been dating actress Magui since 2019. Pedro Porro hugs Magui Corceiro Magui faced allegations this week that she was cheating on Atletico Madrid star Felix with fellow footballer Porro, ...Full Story »

Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta has held exit talks with management today. Marca says Azpilicueta wass having showdown talks over his Chelsea future with Thomas Tuchel TODAY. The Blues defender wants to clarify what his position will be at the club next season if he stays. He also would like to sit down with the Blues' new owner Todd Boehly to hear the American's vision for the club going...Full Story »

The Premier League are set to approve the Todd Boehly-led consortium's takeover of Chelsea -- but a key stumbling block remains as talks between Roman Abramovich and the U.K. government continue, sources have told ESPN. Although the league has described the process as "ongoing," sources suggest the bid spearheaded by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Boehly is expected to pass the league's Owners ...Full Story »

The Barcelona forward won 72 caps for Gabon, and had been captain of his country until the time of his retirement. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has retired from international football Credit: AFP In a letter to the Gabonese FA, Aubameyang wrote, as reported by Mundo Deportivo: "After 13 years of pride in representing my country, I announce that I am ending my international career. "I would like ...Full Story »

West Ham had a club record £50m bid for Leeds United’s Phillips rejected in the January window but are set to try again this summer. Man City have entered the chase for Leeds star Kalvin Phillips Credit: Getty And the 26-year-old could be available at a cut price if the Elland Road club drop to the Championship. Manchester United and Aston Villa are also both interested in Phillips...Full Story »

The Blues want to kickstart their summer with a big defensive signing with two of their current first team departing Chelsea have put in place plans to sign Sevilla's Jules Kounde as soon as Todd Boehly's takeover is complete and sanctions end. With both Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen to depart for Real Madrid and Barcelona, respectively, this summer, the Blues are keen to sign a to...Full Story »

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough hailed the “incredible” achievement of reaching the League Two play-off final after his side’s 3-1 aggregate win over Northampton.The Stags carried a 2-1 lead from the first leg and then built on that when Stephen McLaughlin fired home 31 minutes into Wednesday’s return game at Sixfields.A gritty and determined defensive effort then saw off hea...Full Story »

Mansfield confirmed their place in the League Two play-off final at Wembley with a 1-0 victory in the second leg of the semi-final against Northampton.The Stags led 2-1 after the first leg and extended their advantage at Sixfields through Stephen McLaughlin’s goal just after the half-hour mark.Northampton applied plenty of pressure in the second half and felt they should have been awarded ...Full Story »

Relegation-threatened Everton have centre-back Michael Keane and midfielder Donny van de Beek available for their crucial final home match of the season against Crystal Palace.Manager Frank Lampard is also hopeful defender Ben Godfrey, who has been out for a month with a thigh problem, could also rejoin the squad.Centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite and striker Salomon Rondon are suspended while Lampa...Full Story »