Chelsea is dangerously close to seeing Antonio Rudiger leave the club for free once his contract expires at the end of the season and according to recent reports, the Blues may have already identified the German’s perfect replacement. That’s according to a recent report from Goal, who claims in an attempt to plan for the possible departure of Rudiger, as well as Andreas Christense...Full Story »

LaLiga clubs have again voted in favour of the league's €2 billion investment deal with CVC despite ongoing opposition from Real Madrid, Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao, who have said they will take legal action to block the initiative. The league's "Boost LaLiga'"project will see clubs receive funds to spend on infrastructure and modernisation -- as well as increased spending limits for ...Full Story »

Sheffield United will be without Rhian Brewster when they host QPR at Bramall Lane.Manager Paul Heckingbottom revealed that the striker has suffered “significant damage” to his hamstring tendon and is ruled out.The Blades boss also confirmed that goalkeeper Robin Olsen is still not fit and is unavailable for selection.John Fleck is back in training after collapsing on the pitch durin...Full Story »

St Johnstone midfielder Cammy MacPherson is facing a spell on the sidelines with a groin problem.Craig Bryson is available after suspension, while attackers Glenn Middleton and Stevie May are both in contention to return after their recent lay-offs.Murray Davidson could miss out with a knock, while David Wotherspoon is absent with a knee problem.Defender Jack MacKenzie is back fit and available ...Full Story »

Crystal Palace could be boosted by the return of Joel Ward and Joachim Andersen for the visit of Everton.Right-back Ward missed the 1-0 defeat at Manchester United last weekend due to a one-match suspension but is available for Sunday’s Premier League fixture at Selhurst Park.Andersen has been absent since November with a hamstring injury but returned to training this week. The Eagles do s...Full Story »

Reading boss Kelly Chambers has urged her side to “take confidence” from their recent performances when they face Chelsea.The Royals are unbeaten in their last four games, with three wins and a draw, and are currently eighth in the Women’s Super League table.Chambers, who won November’s WSL Manager of the Month award, told the club website: “I think we have to take ...Full Story »

Hearts duo Liam Boyce and Michael Smith have recovered from knocks ahead of the visit of Rangers in the cinch Premiership on Sunday.Midfielder Beni Baningime remains out with a knee injury.However, boss Robbie Neilson hopes to have him back before the Edinburgh derby against Hibernian in the new year.Ryan Jack has been ruled out of the trip to Gorgie.The Gers midfielder, who recently returned fr...Full Story »

Manchester City will check on Gabriel Jesus, Phil Foden and Nathan Ake ahead of the champions’ Premier League clash with Wolves on Saturday.Forward Jesus missed the midweek win at Leipzig with a knock while midfielder Foden (ankle) and defender Ake (back) were substituted during the game in Germany.Ferran Torres remains on the casualty list with a broken foot.Wolves have Willy Boly back av...Full Story »

Burnley forward Maxwel Cornet is a doubt for Sunday’s Premier League clash with West Ham.Cornet limped off with a thigh injury during last Saturday’s 1-0 defeat at Newcastle and has an outside chance of making the game.Manager Sean Dyche will make a late decision on defender Ben Mee (shoulder), but full-back Connor Roberts has not trained this week because of illness and is doubtful ...Full Story »

Jorginho will play through the pain of a back problem to ease Chelsea’s midfield injury issues in Saturday’s Premier League clash with Leeds. Mateo Kovacic continues isolation after testing positive for Covid-19, while N’Golo Kante could make a tentative return to training next week after knee trouble but will not feature at Stamford Bridge this weekend. Trevoh Chalobah (ha...Full Story »

Celtic face a striker shortage for the cinch Premiership visit of Motherwell after Kyogo Furuhashi and Albian Ajeti suffered hamstring injuries against Real Betis on Thursday.Giorgos Giakoumakis faces another week or two on the sidelines following minor knee surgery. Jota is also out with a hamstring problem and fellow winger James Forrest also missed the Betis game.Anthony Ralston has missed tw...Full Story »

Liverpool are set to offer Antonio Rudiger a big contract after his current Chelsea deal ends in the summer. That's according to reports that say that the German is also a target for clubs abroad and has even had talks with Carlo Ancelotti over a three-year deal at Real Madrid - but would much prefer to stay in the Premier League. Chelsea are currently set to lose a few of their centre-back...Full Story »

Bayern Munich's Thomas Muller said Barcelona can't cope with the intensity of Europe's top sides after the five-time Champions League winners crashed out of the group stages following a 3-0 defeat at the Allianz Arena. Muller opened the scoring, with Leroy Sane and Jamal Musiala also on target, to condemn Barca to a place in the Europa League in the New Year. It's the first time since 2003-0...Full Story »

Barcelona keen on Rashford (El Nacional) The Blaugrana are offering the England international the chance to be the lead star of their attack Barcelona are keen on Manchester United star Marcus Rashford and believe they can pry him away from Old Trafford, claims El Nacional. With his role in flux at United, the Blaugrana feel he may be tempted by a starring role at Camp Nou. However, his pr...Full Story »

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou bemoaned their “ridiculous” schedule after losing strikers Albian Ajeti and Kyogo Furuhashi to hamstring injuries during their final Europa League game.But the Australian insisted he would not temper the workload demands he puts on his players.Postecoglou made 11 changes for the visit of Real Betis and there were plenty of positives in a 3-2 win includ...Full Story »

David Moyes says West Ham will not fear the likes of Barcelona in the Europa League – because they have already beaten the reigning European champions this season.The Hammers signed off from the group stages of the competition when a youthful side fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat by Dinamo Zagreb.With West Ham already through to the last 16 as Group H winners and injuries starting to bite, Moye...Full Story »

Celtic lost strikers Kyogo Furuhashi and Albian Ajeti to hamstring problems as they rounded off their Europa League campaign with a 3-2 victory over Real Betis.The injury blow could leave Ange Postecoglou with no fit strikers ahead of a busy schedule which includes the Premier Sports Cup final against Hibernian a week on Sunday.Celtic were already consigned to the Europa Conference League behind...Full Story »

Accrington will check on captain Seamus Conneely ahead of their home game against Bolton.The defender has undergone a scan after coming off injured in the midweek defeat to AFC Wimbledon but it is hoped he will be available.Matt Butcher and Tommy Leigh have resumed training and could come into contention but it is unlikely that either David Morgan or Joe Pritchard will return at the weekend.Stan...Full Story »

Rangers concluded their Europa League Group A campaign with a creditable 1-1 draw against section winners Lyon in France.The Ibrox club had already qualified for the knockout play-offs ahead of the final fixture and they were boosted further when attacker Scott Wright’s deflected shot four minutes before the interval gave the Light Blues the lead.Gers defender Calvin Bassey inadvertently t...Full Story »

Crewe boss David Artell hopes for some good news on the injury front as his side prepare to face Sheffield Wednesday at Gresty Road.The Alex grabbed a much-needed win over Lincoln in midweek and Artell is confident a number of his absentees could be fit to return.Travis Johnson is pushing for a return to the starting line-up after having to settle for a place on the bench against the Red Imps.De...Full Story »