Real identify Chelsea's James as Carvajal's replacement Per HITC, Real Madrid have shown interest in signing Chelsea captain Reece James as they look to replace Dani Carvajal in their squad in the long-term. Los Blancos have remained long-time admirers of the English full-back, however, the player will have to prove his fitness if he wants to secure a move to the European Champions. Former ...Full Story »

Danny Rohl praised his Sheffield Wednesday side’s defensive organisation following their 1-0 win over League One side Blackpool.A first-half goal from defender Di’Shon Bernard booked Wednesday’s place in the Carabao Cup fourth round for the first time in nine years.Head coach Rohl, who changed his entire starting XI, said: “We dominated the game but we didn’t create...Full Story »

Oliver Glasner lauded Eberechi Eze after he scored and assisted for Crystal Palace on his Loftus Road return in a 2-1 victory over QPR in the third round of the Carabao Cup.The England international, who joined Palace from QPR in 2020, was welcomed with a shirt before kick-off as he set-up Eddie Nketiah for his first goal for the club.Eze starred in the second half and his 64th minute strike, af...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday reached the Carabao Cup fourth round for the first time since 2015 after a 1-0 win at Blackpool.The only goal of a scrappy contest packed full of industry but low on quality came in the 34th minute.Di’Shon Bernard claimed his first goal in Wednesday colours, firing home from close range after Michael Smith expertly headed Pol Valentin’s delivery back across the fa...Full Story »

Brentford survived an early scare against League One Leyton Orient before Fabio Carvalho’s stunning first goal for the club helped them ease into the Carabao Cup fourth round with a 3-1 win at the Gtech Community Stadium.Thomas Frank made eight changes to the team that had been beaten by Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday and the gamble looked at risk of backfiring when defe...Full Story »

Defender Jack Murray preserved Elgin City’s unbeaten start to the William Hill League Two campaign with the equaliser in a 1-1 draw with Spartans.Lyall Booth fired over the hosts with a 10th-minute attempt and Brian Cameron forced a save from Spartans keeper Blair Carswell before the break  at Borough Briggs.Danny Denholm had gone close for the visitors, and Blair Henderson shot just ...Full Story »

Agent Andy Bara, who, among other his clients, represents Olmo, has revealed Barcelona snubbed a massive offer last summer. "One thing I know is that Barca snubbed a big bid for Lamine Yamal from PSG," he told the podcast Incubator. "It was worth somewhere around €250m." The 17-year-old's contract with Barcelona runs until the summer of 2026.Full Story »

The couple first revealed they were dating last year and Woods said yes after Adam proposed at "the place they fell in love". Laura Woods has announced her engagement to Adam Collard Woods said yes to the proposal at the place the pair fell in love Adam got down on one knee on a beach in Cornwall, and Laura was delighted to say yes. She later took to social media to announce her engagement. ...Full Story »

Birmingham boss Chris Davies hailed two-goal Jay Stansfield after he helped the Blues come from behind to earn a 3-1 win over league leaders Wrexham.The pre-match build-up was centred on the clubs’ celebrity investors, with seven-time Super Bowl winner and Birmingham minority owner Tom Brady and Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney in the stands at St Andrew’s.Both teams were unbeaten com...Full Story »

Agent Andre Cury says Barcelona coach Hansi Flick wanted to keep Vitor Roque. Roque is currently on-loan with Real Betis, where he  is already amongst the goals. Cury told AS: "Having had some space under Xavi, he needed to try other systems. He was not happy in Barcelona under those conditions. Flick suggested he stay but Vitor decided he needed to play regularly. "He is very happy at...Full Story »

WHAT HAPPENED? The Argentina skipper bagged his first major international trophy in 2021 when he guided his team to the Copa America. The following year, Messi helped La Albiceleste to their third World Cup crown in Qatar as the legendary player completed football, admitting that he had achieved all of his goals in the game. THE BIGGER PICTURE In the summer of 2024, Messi and Co. successful...Full Story »

West Ham could sell Antonio and Ings in January West Ham signed Germany international forward Niclas Fullkrug from Dortmund this summer but the club are looking to add one more striker to their roster in January. However, if they want to sign a new player, they would first have to reduce their wage bill. Accordingly, the Hammers are reportedly looking to sell Michail Antonio and Danny Ings, ...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta paid tribute to his Arsenal players after they brushed off a string of high-profile absentees to claim an “ugly” 1-0 win at rivals Tottenham.This north London derby had been billed as potentially make-or-break for Arsenal despite being the middle of September after the Gunners dropped points at home to Brighton before the international break.Manchester City’s fourt...Full Story »

Philippe Clement revealed that John Bennett reluctantly and with some emotion stepped down as Rangers chairman on Saturday due to health reasons.The news of Bennett’s departure after 18 months in the post came at a time when the Ibrox club are still searching for a CEO, a director of football and an academy director, while former director John Gilligan has stepped in as temporary chairman....Full Story »

Gabriel’s second-half header was enough for a depleted Arsenal side to secure a 1-0 win at Tottenham and keep the pressure on Manchester City in the Premier League title race.With an away tie at City in seven days, Arsenal’s fixture at their rivals was already being described as a make-or-break game in their quest to be champions following a home draw against Brighton prior to the in...Full Story »

Tom Lawrence’s early goal proved decisive as Rangers found some respite amid troubled times with a 1-0 win over Dundee United at Tannadice.The Gers’ response from a comprehensive 3-0 defeat by Celtic at Parkhead before the international break began when the returning midfielder struck in the seventh minute with a clever finish – and he could have added to his tally.However, Ran...Full Story »

The agent of Mikayil Faye says Manchester United were interested in signing his client before he opted to leave Barcelona for Rennes this summer. United 'were interested' in Faye, agent claims Youngster was unconvinced by first team chances Rennes signed defender in €10m deal WHAT HAPPENED?The agent of Faye has claimed that the Senegalese international turned down the chance to mov...Full Story »

  Spurs tried to sign Barcelona star Fermin Lopez Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur had reportedly shown interest in Barcelona and Spain star Fermin Lopez during the summer transfer window, however, Relevo reports that both the Catalan giants and the player rejected the bid. The Blaugrana are now preparing to offer the player a new deal. Chelsea remain interested in signing Dorgu ...Full Story »

Helen, 34, has admitted she still loves him but he has been dating Lauren Davies, 32, for several months. Lauren Davies is dating footballer Scott Sinclair, two years after his split from Helen FlanaganScott and Helen were spotted on a date at Harrods and have been together for months Our exclusive picture shows Scott, 35, and Lauren holding hands after a date at the Prada Caffé at Harrod...Full Story »

Enzo Maresca hailed the impact of Chelsea attacker Jadon Sancho after he marked his debut with an assist for Christopher Nkunku’s winner at Bournemouth.Sancho was introduced at half-time for his first Premier League appearance in 12 months after a spat with Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag last season.While Sancho settled the rift with Ten Hag this summer, he joined the Blues on loan on...Full Story »