James Rodriguez could be set for a return to Madrid, with Rayo Vallecano eager to sign the free-agent Colombia midfielder, sources told ESPN. The LaLiga club, based in the Vallecas neighbourhood of Madrid, have been working for weeks on adding the player of the tournament at this summer's Copa America, whom they consider the ideal star to fire up the fan base for their centenary celebrations,...Full Story »

Man Utd and Spurs to battle for €25m-rated Christensen Manchester United will battle with Tottenham to sign Andreas Christensen from Barcelona in a reported cut-price €25m (£21m/$28m) deal before deadline day. Villa open talks with Chelsea for Sterling Raheem Sterling might have found his Chelsea escape route as Aston Villa have reportedly opened talks with the Blues over...Full Story »

A Dan Crowley brace plus goals from Jodi Jones and Alassana Jatta gave Notts County a dominant 4-1 League Two victory at home to Grimsby.Crowley came close to giving the hosts the lead as he tricked his way through the opposition midfield to get a shot away, but goalkeeper Jordan Wright saved.Notts did take an early lead and playmaker Crowley was involved yet again. His whipped cross in the pena...Full Story »

Chelsea laboured to an unconvincing 2-0 win over Servette in the first leg of their Conference League play-off at Stamford Bridge, second-half goals from Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke sufficient to give Enzo Maresca’s side the lead in the tie.It was the Italian head coach’s second game in charge but already signs of discontent were heard from home supporters, who booed the team...Full Story »

Luckless Daniel Oyegoke’s own goal deep in second-half stoppage-time gave Viktoria Plzen a narrow 1-0 advantage over Hearts in their Europa League play-off tie in the Doosan Arena.The home side probably had more of the clear-cut chances in the first leg in Czechia but it looked like Steven Naismith’s side would take a goalless draw back to Tynecastle for the return game next week.How...Full Story »

Leicester boss Steve Cooper is “excited” at the prospect of getting his players back out for their second Premier League clash of the season.The Foxes were very much second best in the first half of their return to the top flight against Tottenham but Jamie Vardy’s 57th minute equaliser helped them earn a draw following a more encouraging second period.Cooper is now preparing t...Full Story »

Chelsea forward Romelu Lukaku is set to complete a deal to Napoli, according to Fabrizio Romano. Chelsea have been keen to offload the 31-year-old Belgium international this summer, with Napoli favorites to sign the striker for most of the transfer window. It is reported that Napoli's representatives will travel to London in the next 24 hours with all parties involved confident of a deal being ...Full Story »

Football fans on social media were delighted to see Peterborough United star Tara Mae Kirk, who has been compared to Megan Fox, get off the mark for the Posh Whenever Tara Kirk plays for Peterborough, goals usually follow (Image: Supplied) Football fans on social media were celebrating with joy after seeing viral star Tara Mae Kirk get off the mark this season for Peterborough United. The stu...Full Story »

AN INTERNATIONAL footballer has been sacked by his club after they were accused of domestic abuse and of having an affair with a pop star. Peruvian football star Christian Cueva saw his contract ripped up by Club Cienciano just 48 hours after signing for them. Christian Cueva has been accused of domestic abuse and cheating by wife Pamela Lopez Solorzano He was previously accused of having an ...Full Story »

Barca consider selling ex-Chelsea star Christensen Barcelona are considering offloading centre-back Andreas Christensen as they look to cut their wage expenses before the transfer window closes. Merino's Arsenal transfer edges ever closer Arsenal are moving closer to completing a deal to sign midfielder Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad in a deal worth around £30 million ($39m). Chies...Full Story »

ALEX SCOTT and Jules Breach stunned on the red carpet for the PFA awards. The two TV presenters were among the stars at the ceremony at the Manchester Opera House. The ceremony saw Phil Foden crowned PFA Player of the Season and the PFA Team of the Year for all four divisions revealed. Scott, 39, wowed in a glamorous plunging black gown that dropped all the way down to her feet. Fans loved...Full Story »

Liverpool are yet to make a signing this summer but may have already received a boost for their transfer plans of the future. Anthony Gordon on England duty. (Image: Getty.) Liverpool, who are yet to make a signing this summer, may already be looking ahead to future transfer plans and have been given a subtle boost in their hopes of landing Newcastle's Anthony Gordon. The Reds' attempt to secu...Full Story »

ARSENAL have verbally agreed personal terms with their Aaron Ramsdale replacement, according to reports. The Gunners have been fielding offers for the England international goalkeeper, with Wolves understood to be the main party interested before the transfer deadline. Arsenal have agreed personal terms with Joan Garcia Credit: Getty Wolves have already submitted a loan offer to take Ramsdale...Full Story »

Van den Berg set to depart Liverpool in £20m deal Liverpool defender Sepp van den Berg is reportedly set to depart Anfield in a £20 million ($26m) deal with Brentford among the suitors. Mamardashvili close to agreeing Liverpool transfer Liverpool are close to sealing their first transfer of the summer with goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili set to arrive from Valencia. Guti claims R...Full Story »

Eastleigh maintained their 100 per cent start to the season to sit two points clear at the top of the Vanarama National League following a 2-1 victory over Solihull at the Silverlake Stadium.It took three minutes for the home side to open the scoring, forcing an error which allowed Paul McCallum to put the ball on a plate for Jake Taylor to turn home.Eastleigh doubled their advantage in the 10th...Full Story »

Sutton continued their fine start to the National League season following relegation as Charlie Waller’s early strike helped them to a 1-0 win at Wealdstone.Waller pounced on a loose ball inside the box to send a looping finish into the net after only 11 minutes, an excellent finish as the visitors won for the second time in three games since dropping out of League Two.For Wealdstone it wa...Full Story »

Harry Cardwell and Gus Scott-Morriss were on target as Southend recorded their first win of the Vanarama National League season by beating Boston 2-0.Striker Cardwell slotted the hosts, who drew their opening two fixtures, ahead inside two minutes at Roots Hall.Boston have endured a difficult start since promotion and travelled south following heavy home defeats to Rochdale and Forest Green.The ...Full Story »

Joe Grey struck a late winner as Hartlepool maintained their unbeaten start to the Vanarama National League season with a 1-0 success at Tamworth.Pools forward Grey pounced with only eight minutes remaining at the Lamb Ground, latching on to Nathan Sheron’s pass to beat home goalkeeper Jas Singh.Tamworth twice hit the woodwork following a set-piece in added time as their winless start stre...Full Story »

IT’LL be Pina Coladas being poured rather than champagne corks popping if Northwich Victoria take a step closer to Wembley. And 1970s pop star Rupert Homes will also be toasting their FA Cup success with his favourite tipple after sending his hometown team a special delivery. Northwich Victoria have produced a kit for the ahes Credit: Northwich Victoria/Dennis Wareing Captain Matty Clar...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest are reportedly interested in Eddie Nketiah and have made the Arsenal striker their top target. WHAT HAPPENED? Earlier this summer, Nketiah reportedly agreed personal terms with Marseille over a summer move away from Arsenal. However, the Gunners rejected two bids from the Ligue 1 side as they could not agree to a transfer fee. THE BIGGER PICTURE Arsenal have now done the ...Full Story »