Southampton will begin 2023 at the foot of the Premier League after a last-gasp Joao Palhinha goal condemned them to a 2-1 defeat at Fulham.James Ward-Prowse thought he had secured a first point under new Saints boss Nathan Jones after scoring a free-kick to cancel out his own own-goal.But Palhinha struck two minutes from time with a far-post header to leave Southampton rock bottom.Fulham, meanw...Full Story »

CHELSEA are considering a stunning move to sign Joao Felix on loan in the January transfer window, according to reports. The Atletico Madrid forward, 23, has started just five of the Spanish giants' 13 league matches so far this season. Joao Felix impressed for Portugal at the World Cup He has contributed four goals and three assists in 18 games in all competitions. But he has struggled to l...Full Story »

Arsenal have made their move for Atletico Madrid striker Joao Felix. Il Corriere dello Sport says Arsenal have opened talks over Atletico Madrid striker Felix. Manchester United and Chelsea are also said to be keen on the Portugal star. But the Gunners' need seems greater as main attacker Gabriel Jesus faces being out until late February following knee surgery. And Arsenal have made the fi...Full Story »

Slaven Bilic praised two-goal hero Joao Pedro after Watford eased to a 2-0 win at bottom side Huddersfield to climb to third in the Championship table.The problems for Mark Fotheringham’s Terriers are of a different kind as the defeat leaves them stuck at the bottom of the table, seven points from safety.Bilic admitted of Pedro, who scored goals at either end of the second half: “He&...Full Story »

Watford moved up to third in the Championship table as a second-half brace from Joao Pedro earned them a 2-0 win over bottom side Huddersfield at the John Smith’s Stadium.Slaven Bilic’s side sat back in the opening period as Huddersfield dominated possession but rarely troubled the visitors’ goal.Watford forward Keinan Davis was unlucky not to be awarded a penalty midway throug...Full Story »

Joao Felix & Cunha offered to Chelsea (Evening Standard) Atletico Madrid have approached Chelsea to offer them Matheus Cunha and Joao Felix in January, Evening Standard claims. The Stamford Bridge side are in the market for a new attacker and Portugal's Felix could be the man to solve their problems, while Cunha has attracted interest from elsewhere in the Premier League. Why can't Endr...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid have made Joao Felix, Matheus Cunha, Felipe and Mario Hermoso available for transfer in the January market as the LaLiga club look to balance their books by moving on between three and five players, sources have told ESPN. Atletico's finances were hit by their early elimination from the Champions League -- finishing bottom of group B behind FC Porto, Club Brugge and Bayer Leve...Full Story »

Arsenal are sudden leaders in the race for Atletico Madrid attacker Joao Felix. Marca says the Premier League table-toppers are the frontrunners to sign Felix, ahead of Manchester United, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Paris Saint-Germain. But The Athletic has reported that Jorge Mendes is pushing for his player to join Aston Villa. Mendes has a strong relationship with Villa's owners, the NSWE g...Full Story »

Watford moved into the play-off positions as Joao Pedro’s double earned them a 2-0 win over Reading at Vicarage Road.Goals in both halves ensured the Hertfordshire side bounced back from defeat against Coventry last weekend.Yaser Asprilla and Christian Kabasele came in for the hosts while Reading made five changes from their defeat against Preston, with Sam Hutchinson, Tyrese Fornah, Lucas...Full Story »

Joao Pedro headed home the only goal with three minutes left at the DW Stadium to give improving Watford a 1-0 victory at Sky Bet Championship strugglers Wigan.Pedro’s effort earned Slaven Bilic’s side a third win in four games that leaves them two points off the play-off places.But Wigan have lost six of their last seven matches and sit two points above the relegation zone.Wigan sta...Full Story »

Manchester United are leading the race to sign Atletico Madrid's wantaway star Joao Felix – and have already lodged a transfer bid. Felix became one of the most expensive players of all time when he joined Atleti in 2019, joining for a reported £115 million from Benfica to replace Antoine Griezmann. Griezmann has since returned back to the Wanda Metropolitano though, with Felix str...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone admits he is having a tough time getting Joao Felix to hit top form amid reports he wants to leave the club. Joao Felix reportedly wants Atletico exit Simeone admits struggles to coach attacker Coach determined to resolve situation WHAT HAPPENED? It was reported on Friday that the Portuguese attacker has asked the club to sell him as early as January a...Full Story »

Watford will have forward Joao Pedro available again following a calf problem for the Sky Bet Championship match against Norwich.Defenders Craig Cathcart (thigh) and Mario Gaspar (groin) both face late fitness tests ahead of Saturday’s evening kick-off.Midfielder Imran Louza has been charged by the Football Association with spitting at at Swansea’s Ryan Manning, so could be facing a ...Full Story »

The Spanish and European champions want to continue bolstering their already stacked squad. Real want to reignite their interest in Haaland in 2024 Credit: Rex Cancelo is on Real's radar for next summer Credit: Getty In the summer transfer window, Real added the likes of Antonio Rudiger and Aurelien Tchouameni to Carlo Ancelotti's team. But the next two summers could be even bigger with Real...Full Story »

New Stoke manager Alex Neil is still awaiting his first win following a 2-1 Championship defeat at Reading.Reading went ahead in only the second minute, when Lucas Joao – on his 29th birthday – took advantage of poor Stoke defending.But the visitors drew level in the 40th minute through Ben Wilmot and went in 1-1 at the break.Joao struck again, from a penalty in the 57th minute, but ...Full Story »

Lucas Joao could start for Reading in their Sky Bet Championship clash against Middlesbrough.He made a goal-scoring impact after coming on as a second-half substitute in the 3-0 victory over Blackburn after recovering from hamstring trouble.And after seeing Joao prove his fitness, Royals boss Paul Ince might be tempted to give him a starting run.Ince, meanwhile, hopes to soon see his resources f...Full Story »

Manchester United made a massive offer for Atletico Madrid attacker Joao Felix earlier this summer. Marca says Atletico turned down a €135m bid for Felix from United back in late July. When CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin was informed of the offer, he didn't hesitate in turning it down even though it's more than the 127.2 million the club paid to sign Felix from Benfica back in the summer o...Full Story »

Joao Pedro’s second-half goal earned Watford a 1-0 victory over Sheffield United and ensured Rob Edwards’ side made a winning start to life back in the Championship.The Hornets slipped out of the Premier League last season having failed to win any of their last 13 league games at Vicarage Road.But with Edwards in charge for his first game since being appointed manager this summer, th...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 »

Reading boss Paul Ince hopes to have striker Lucas Joao available for Monday’s Sky Bet Championship showdown with Swansea.Joao was taken off as a precaution during Friday’s priceless 2-1 win at Sheffield United complaining of a tight hamstring after scoring the opening goal, but Ince is confident his only match-fit frontman will be available.However, midfielder John Swift is likely t...Full Story »