Gavi and Ronald Araujo have rejected new contract offers from Barcelona. Marca says both players have turned down the latest respective offers of a new contract from the club. Barcelona have offered improved terms to Gavi and Araujo in comparison to previous offers, but both players still view these terms as insufficient. As with other contract negotiations, Barcelona's initial offers to bo...Full Story »

The winger has reacted to the Blues' tumultuous period under Roman Abramovich U.S. men's national team star Christian Pulisic opened up on the difficulties he and his teammates are currently facing on the club level with Chelsea while reflecting on his own form in recent weeks. Chelsea have been through a chaotic stretch amid sanctions handed down to owner Roman Abramovich, who is in the pro...Full Story »

Hakim Ziyech, Romelu Lukaku and Trevor Chalobah all hit the Big Apple for a welcome getaway during the international break. Romelu Lukaku and Hakim Ziyech watched the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center Credit: Getty Images - Getty Trevor Chalobah took in a New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden Credit: Twitter @TrevohChalobah All three were spotted courtside in New York City, but at two ...Full Story »

Barcelona are continuing to plan ahead for next season, and Leeds United's Raphinha is one of the players they're keeping a close eye on. The Catalans see him as an ideal signing to reinforce the attack in the event that Ousmane Dembele leaves the club this coming summer, though that is by no means a certainty yet. Free agents Barcelona are aware of the financial complications they will fac...Full Story »

The public lobbying to be chosen as a preferred bidder for Chelsea stepped up on Monday as increased offers were being considered by bankers tasked with selling the Premier League club for sanctioned owner Roman Abramovich. British property tycoon Nick Candy revealed he "significantly" increased the amount offered, having already submitted a bid of more than £2 billion ($2.6bn) for the c...Full Story »

Nigel Clough feels his side claimed a “vital” win after they moved to within two points of the League Two play-offs with a 1-0 win over Rochdale at the Crown Oil Arena.The visitors could have had the opener on a number of occasions but Dale keeper Jay Lynch was on hand to deal with Rhys Oates four times before Jamie Murphy’s one-on-one attempt went narrowly wide of the target.T...Full Story »

Mansfield boosted their play-off chances with a 1-0 win over Rochdale thanks to substitute Jordan Bowery’s late strike at the Crown Oil Arena.Jay Lynch denied Rhys Oates on four occasions but Bowery’s late effort helped seal the points for the visitors.Dale came close on 13 minutes when James Ball saw his effort from outside the area deflect wide.The Stags could have gone ahead just ...Full Story »

Chesterfield suffered a blow in their National League title hopes after being beaten 1-0 by Altrincham.Matty Kosylo’s goal was the difference as the Spireites fell 10 points behind league leaders Stockport, while the Robins remain 15th in the table.Joe Quigley had a chance for Chesterfield 20 minutes in but smashed his shot from the edge of the box over the bar.The Robins scored three minu...Full Story »

New Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens sang the praises of Aaron Drinan after the striker ended his 15-game goal drought with a brace in a 3-0 win at Harrogate.Drinan took his season’s tally to 15 following a second-half double in North Yorkshire, with Ruel Sotiriou going on to wrap up matters.On the former’s contribution, an impressed Wellens said: “I like him. You can work ...Full Story »

BARCELONA ace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has revealed the true meaning behind his Dragon Ball celebration in the 4-0 demolition of rivals Real Madrid. The January transfer arrival is known for his extravagant goal celebrations; from wearing a Batman mask to a black panther one. After scoring his second of the game, Aubameyang picked up an orange ball and put two fingers on his headCredit: GETTY...Full Story »

BARCELONA have joked TikTok sensation Addison Rae has earned the title of the club's "good luck charm". The 21-year-old influencer, who boasts 80million followers on the platform, was at the Bernabeu to watch Sunday night's El Clasico. TikToker Addison Rae posed after being given a Barcelona shirtCredit: Twitter @FCBarcelona But despite being at the home of Real Madrid, Addison was proudly ch...Full Story »

BRUNO GUIMARAES has been reunited with his pet labradors after flying them over to Newcastle. The midfielder, 24, has been without his beloved dogs since making the switch from Lyon to Toon in January. Mel also took a comfortable seat on a chair but did not look impressedCredit: Instagram @ragnarmel39 Bruno Guimaraes has an Instagram page dedicated to his labrador pairCredit: Instagram @ragna...Full Story »

Barcelona captain Sergi Busquets says the LaLiga title race is alive after their 4-0 win at Real Madrid. Barca are now 12 points behind leaders Real. Speaking to Barca TV, Busquets said: "Today I think everything worked out for us, I think we could have scored many more goals today. Look, we knew if we did things properly today we would win. That's what we've been doing with this coach. "We...Full Story »

Reports suggest that Julian Nagelsmann is the dream candidate for Manchester United, but it's unlikely he would join the club. Ralf Rangnick was only appointed to manage the side until the end of this current season, continuing behind the scenes next year, after the club appoint a new manager. One Sky Sports source revealed: "In an ideal world, Julian Nagelsmann would walk into the club this...Full Story »

Manchester United are preparing a bid for Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo. The 23-year-old has become a key player for Xavi Hernandez since he took over as manager in November last year. But with Araujo's contract expiring in 2023, United are hoping to take advantage of the situation. Catalan outlet El Nacional says the Red Devils are preparing a summer offer of £33.6m. Juventus have...Full Story »

Newcastle prepare £12m bid for Kelly Newcastle will make a £12 million ($16m) bid for Bournemouth centre-back Lloyd Kelly this summer. The Daily Express reports the club are looking to strengthen in defence and hope to reunite Kelly with ex-Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe. Arsenal to quadruple Saka wages Arsenal will offer Bukayo Saka a new contract that will see his salary quadru...Full Story »

Paul Downing could be named in Rochdale’s squad for their clash with Mansfield on Tuesday.The centre-back has been out of action since the middle of February but has recently returned to training and could be available in midweek.Max Taylor and Josh Andrews will both remain sidelined.Dale boss Robbie Stockdale could ring the changes as his side look to snap out of a winless run of five gam...Full Story »

Carlo Ancelotti has recognised that he made mistakes that ended up costing Real Madrid in their 4-0 loss against Barcelona in El Clasico on Sunday night. Real Madrid remain 12 points ahead of their arch-rivals after the defeat, but the Italian was understandably frustrated with the performance his side put in. "We were not recognisable, everything went wrong. I told the players that [the def...Full Story »

Departing Chelsea midfielder Charly Musonda is interesting Jose Mourinho's Roma. The 25-year-old Belgian playmaker will be a free agent in the summer after Chelsea opted not to renew his contract following 10 years at Stamford Bridge. Roma, managed by former Chelsea boss Mourinho, are among the clubs vying for the player's signature. Goal says fellow Serie 'A' side Hellas Verona are also th...Full Story »

TAMMY ABRAHAM smashed a record set by Gabriel Batistuta as he helped Roma thrash bitter rivals Lazio 3-0. The England striker has already made himself a hero to the Giallorossi since his arrival from Chelsea last summer. Tammy Abraham scored twice as Roma thrashed rivals Lazio Now he has further cemented his status as a fan favourite as his early double helped claim the bragging rights in the...Full Story »