Barcelona are reportedly lining up a surprise summer transfer window raid on Manchester United as they target defender Eric Bailly. The Ivory Coast international is being linked strongly as a target for Barca boss Xavi in a report from the Daily Star, and it makes sense that he could be on his way out of Old Trafford after a lack of playing time. Man Utd fans probably won't be too bothered a...Full Story »

Borussia Dortmund slipped up with a 1-1 draw at Augsburg on Sunday to drop eight points behind leaders Bayern Munich and suffer a setback in the Bundesliga title race. The Ruhr valley club took the lead with a Thorgan Hazard solo effort in the 35th minute but eased off, with Augsburg snatching a 78th-minute equaliser through Noah Sarenren Bazee. The result left Dortmund on 50 points in secon...Full Story »

Roma in pole position to sign Herrera Hector Herrera has impressed in midfield for Atletico Madrid recently, but he looks set to leave the club at the end of the season. Herrera's contract expires this summer and he confirmed last week that there have not been any talks over a new deal. While Atletico could come in with an offer, Mundo Deportivo reports that Roma are currently the favourite...Full Story »

Caoimhin Kelleher won the battle of the second-choice goalkeepers against Chelsea’s Kepa Arrizabalaga as Liverpool claimed a record ninth League Cup after an incredible penalty shoot-out.The Irishman scored the decisive kick, with his opposite number – sent on specifically for the shoot-out with two minutes of extra time remaining – blazing over as the spot-kicks finished 11-10...Full Story »

Kaiyne Woolery inspired an unlikely Motherwell comeback as Rangers failed to capitalise on Celtic’s earlier slip-up in the cinch Premiership title race.Woolery scuffed a shot inside Allan McGregor’s near post with 14 minutes left at Ibrox to seal a 2-2 draw.Rangers had scored twice in 90 seconds midway through a first half which they dominated.Alfredo Morelos claimed the opener after...Full Story »

Tomas Soucek scored the only goal of the game as West Ham’s push for a Champions League spot was handed a boost following a 1-0 Premier League victory over Wolves.David Moyes had admitted before the match he would like more goals from Michail Antonio and Soucek, before the pair linked up for the Hammers’ only goal of the game.Antonio heeded his manager’s words, playing in Souce...Full Story »

Don Cowie hopes the cinch Premiership’s leading scorer Regan Charles-Cook will still be at Ross County next seasonThe Grenada international scored twice in the Staggies’ 3­-1 victory over St Johnstone to bring his total for the season to 13 goals.Charles-Cook moved two goals ahead of Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos as Ross County moved seven points clear of the relegation zone.Th...Full Story »

Pepe is regarded as one of the toughest footballers around today but the veteran defender slept in his mother's bed until he was 17. Although he's been capped 123 times for Portugal, Pepe grew up in Brazil and moved country to further his football career in his late teens. And while he had developed physically, he still required a great amount of love and attention from his mum. Speaking to...Full Story »

Man Utd line up double transfer swoop Manchester United are lining up bids for two hot talents over the summer, according to the Mirror. PSV's Cody Gakpo and Sporting Lisbon youngster Joao Palhinha have both attracted the Red Devils' interest, with each player being closely followed by the club's scouting staff. Man City seek to beat Chelsea to Jimoh signature Manchester City are looking t...Full Story »

Torquay were unable to reignite their push for the National League play-off places as they drew 1-1 at struggling Wealdstone.The Gulls are nine points off the top seven after being held to a third successive draw, although it might have been worse for Gary Johnson’s men as they needed an 81st-minute equaliser just to salvage a point.In a match played behind closed doors for safety reasons,...Full Story »

Aiden O’Brien scored a stoppage-time equaliser as Portsmouth battled back from 3-0 down after 41 minutes to salvage a 3-3 draw at home to Fleetwood.Substitute O’Brien converted George Hirst’s cross from midway inside the penalty area in the 95th minute to cap an incredible Pompey fightback at Fratton Park.Fleetwood took the lead after only seven minutes when Anthony Pilkington ...Full Story »

Portsmouth boss Danny Cowley bemoaned his side’s defending after they staged a dramatic comeback from 3-0 down to claim a 3-3 draw at home to Fleetwood.Substitute Aiden O’Brien came off the bench to rescue a point in stoppage time.But head coach Cowley said: “That is two points dropped as far as I am concerned. We were too soft in the first half, didn’t get enough first c...Full Story »

Barnsley head coach Poya Asbaghi believes his side have momentum in their relegation fight after a 3-2 victory over Middlesbrough.A goal from Mads Andersen and Amine Bassi’s double was enough to seal all three points and move Barnsley within six points of safety with a game in hand.Middlesbrough fought back through Andraz Sporar and a Liam Kitching own goal deep in stoppage time but now si...Full Story »

Mark Robinson hit out as AFC Wimbledon’s unacceptable second-half display after they threw away a two-goal lead in their 2-2 draw with Doncaster.Headers from Jack Rudoni and Luke McCormick put the hosts two goals clear, only for Rovers’ match captain Tommy Rowe to square things up at Plough Lane.Doncaster are still four points off AFC Wimbledon, who are 20th and just above the relega...Full Story »

Port Vale assistant manager Andy Crosby was proud to see his side step up to the challenge in the absence of boss Darrell Clarke as they claimed a 2-0 win over Stevenage.Clarke was away on compassionate leave following a family bereavement, but an own goal from Luke O’Neill plus Ryan Edmondson’s strike saw the Valiants extend their unbeaten run to eight games and stay in the League T...Full Story »

Darren Moore praised the concentration levels of his team in Sheffield Wednesday’s 2-0 victory over Charlton.The Owls got off to an electric start and took the lead after just five minutes when George Byers nodded in from a Barry Bannan free-kick.The home side got their second of the game on the stroke of half-time after Callum Paterson converted Marvin Johnson’s low cross – hi...Full Story »

Burnley boss Sean Dyche praised the mentality of his team after they fought back to earn a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace and make it a seven-point week.Jeffrey Schlupp fired the hosts ahead after nine minutes in south London and the Clarets at this point looked to be struggling after vital but taxing recent wins over Brighton and Tottenham.The visitors came out with more belief after the break...Full Story »

Sutton boss Matt Gray praised his side’s ruthlessness after they put relegation-stricken Scunthorpe to the sword with a 4-1 success.The U’s reignited their promotion push with their first win in six as they condemned the Iron to a 10th defeat in 12 games.Will Randall bagged a brace, Rob Milsom scored from the penalty spot and Joe Kizzi fired home before Harry Beautyman’s own go...Full Story »

Michael Appleton refused to defend his players after watching Lincoln crash to a 2-0 defeat at home to relegation rivals Gillingham.The Imps slipped to their third successive defeat after late goals from Vadaine Oliver, who headed in on 75 minutes, and Ben Thompson, who fired home from long range in the final minute of normal time.It left Lincoln four points above the relegation zone while Gilli...Full Story »

Alex Neil hailed his Sunderland players, who ‘rose to the physical challenge’ of travelling to Sky Bet League One high-flyers Wigan and came away with a 3-0 victory.Bailey Wright gave the Black Cats the perfect start when he nodded home Alex Pritchard’s free-kick inside two minutes.And a brace of penalties from Ross Stewart – one in either half – gave the visit...Full Story »