Graham Alexander believes Motherwell’s Europa Conference League exit at the hands of Irish side Sligo Rovers on a 3-0 aggregate could be a reality check.The Steelmen trailed 1-0 from the first leg of the second-qualifying round at Fir Park and soon found themselves behind in The Showgrounds when Sligo defender Shane Blaney curled in a long-distance free-kick in the fourth minute.Well&rsquo...Full Story »

Neil Wood takes charge of his first competitive Salford game as last season’s beaten play-off finalists Mansfield visit the Peninsula Stadium for their Sky Bet League Two opener.Striker Callum Hendry is among the new faces who could make their debut for the Ammies.The former St Johnstone forward warmed up for the season by netting a late winner in a friendly at Barrow last weekend.Elliot S...Full Story »

Accrington could have a number of new signings on display for the visit of Charlton, with Shaun Whalley set to make his full debut this weekend.The attacker joined from Shrewsbury this summer, one of seven additions made by Stanley having let nine move on.Forward Colby Bishop exited in surprise fashion earlier this month to Sky Bet League One rivals Portsmouth and Whalley, Alhagi Touray Sisay an...Full Story »

Cambridge begin their Sky Bet League One campaign at home to MK Dons on Saturday and in the process start life without talisman Wes Hoolahan.The former Republic of Ireland international has been an integral player for the U’s during the past two seasons, helping them win promotion to the third tier in 2021 before he had a big hand in them consolidating last term.Boss Mark Bonner decided to...Full Story »

Arsenal chief Edu has ruled out selling Bukayo Saka. The England international, 20, was a standout performer for the Gunners last term with 11 goals and seven assists in the Premier League. When asked how contract talks were going with Saka, Edu said: "Good, very good. Everybody is happy." When pressed further on the delay in him signing the new deal, Edu said that it is normal and that the...Full Story »

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp's assistant Pep Lijnders has revealed how the German boss was mistaken for somebody else as he visited a bar bearing his name at a stag do Liverpool buss Jurgen Klopp was mistaken for a doppleganger on a stag do (Image: Facebook) Jurgen Klopp's assistant Pep Lijnders logged each high and low from pre-season training through to the Champions League final last seas...Full Story »

LAS VEGAS - Three days after being announced as Barcelona's latest signing, striker Robert Lewandowski made his debut on Saturday night, in of all games a Clasico against rivals Real Madrid at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Lewandowski, who signed with his new club on Tuesday, started and played the first half of Barcelona's 1-0 win. It didn't take him long to show what he's capable of. In ...Full Story »

According to Fichajes, Juventus are considering the signing of Robert Firmino and have made a formal offer of 23 million euros. The report pointed out that Juventus are evaluating the attacking signing options, and Firmino is also under their radar. In order to bring in the Brazilian, Juventus executives have made an official offer of 23 million euros to Liverpool. But such an offer is diffi...Full Story »

Corinne Diacre said France were “here to build history” after they got past holders the Netherlands to reach the semi-finals of the Women’s Euros for the first time.Les Bleues secured a 1-0 victory over the Dutch in Rotherham thanks to Eve Perisset’s penalty in the first half of extra time.They advance to a meeting with eight-time winners Germany in Milton Keynes on Wedne...Full Story »

CHELSEA stars forgot the stresses of a rollercoaster few months with a trip to Universal Studios. The Blues have been in Florida for their pre-season tour this summer, following American Todd Boehly's takeover. The group of Chelsea players posed in front of the Hogwarts castle as Universal Studios in Florida Jorignho uploaded the photos including his own selfie A big group took in the advent...Full Story »

Man City offered Benfica left-back GrimaldoManchester City have been offered the chance to sign Benfica left-back Alejandro Grimaldo - according to iNews. The Premier League champions could make an offer for the 26-year-old if they fail to land first-choice defensive target Marc Cucurella. Grimaldo, who has also been linked with a return to Barcelona, recorded five goals and five assists in ...Full Story »

Roma and Napoli are pushing to sign off contract Juventus striker Paulo Dybala. The Argentina international has seen talks with Inter Milan fall through, but he could yet stay in Italy. Indeed, Roma have now made an offer to Dybala. Sky Italia's Gianluca di Marzio reports: “Roma are now fully pursuing Dybala, who is also being chased by Napoli. “Today in a meeting with the play...Full Story »

FRENKIE DE JONG took time to unwind from his transfer saga by taking a boat trip with Manchester United flop Memphis Depay. Both players are tipped to leave Barcelona this summer with the club looking to balance the books in order to register new signings. Frenkie de Jong and Memphis Depay chilled out on a boat near BarcelonaCredit: Instagram @frenkiedejong De Jong, 24, has been the focus of ...Full Story »

Juventus are considering bringing in Aymeric Laporte as a replacement for Matthijs de Ligt, with Manchester City stating that the price for Laporte is at least €40 million. Reports say that Juve are talking to Bayern Munich about De Ligt while looking for De Ligt's replacement. In addition to Pau Torres, Gabriel and Kimpembe, Juve are also looking at Manchester City center back Laporte....Full Story »

Erik ten Hag enjoyed a winning start to life as Manchester United manager as Fred scored an outstanding chip in a promising 4-0 friendly win against rivals Liverpool in Bangkok.The newly-appointed Dutchman will have liked a lot of what he saw in the humid Thai capital on Tuesday evening after a fortnight of hard work on the training ground.Ten Hag will not get carried away given Liverpool a...Full Story »

New Old Trafford boss Erik ten Hag wants to raid his old club for the Argentine centre-back. Man Utd are desperate to sign Lisandro Martinez from Ajax Credit: Getty United legend Jaap Stam believes the defender would be a great signing Credit: AP:Associated Press Arsenal are also keen on Martinez, 24, who is valued at £43million. But Stam believes the South American would be a huge hit ...Full Story »

Chelsea are pursuing a deal to re-sign Nathan Ake as head coach Thomas Tuchel looks to reshape his defence, sources have told ESPN. Chelsea are in the market for at least two centre-backs having lost Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger on free transfers to Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively. The Stamford Bridge club hold an interest in Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt and Sevilla's...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola could well move to coach in Italy once his time is up at Manchester City, according to the club's chief executive officer Ferran Soriano. The CEO was talking at a press conference unveiling City Group's majority stakeholder purchase in Serie B side Palermo on Monday. The Citizens boss has coached just three clubs since hanging up his boots, having initially worked at Barcelona ...Full Story »

Milan table De Ketelaere bid AC Milan have made an opening bid for Charles de Ketelaere, €20m plus add-ons. Club Brugge want more but AC Milan now opening direct talks, as per @DiMarzio. 🔴🇧🇪 #ACMilanLeeds have also approached Brugge for de Ketelaere as revealed weeks ago.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 4, 2022 Fiorentina sign Juve's Mandragora Rolando M...Full Story »

PSG plot new Skriniar talks Paris Saint-Germain have scheduled new talks for Milan Škriniar deal next week. Gianluca Scamacca talks now depend on Sassuolo price tag. 🇫🇷 #PSGPSG are also prepared to announce Christophe Galtier as new manager next week, with João Sacramento as part of the staff.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 3, 2022 Famalicao want Liverpool'...Full Story »