Wolfsburg leading the chase for Pepi On the Ricardo Pepi front, hearing that Wolfsburg is still the front runner but that there is some strong interest from Ajax. That's an interesting one to keep an eye on.— Kristian Dyer (@KristianRDyer) November 19, 2021 AC Milan and Juventus tracking AlvarezAC Milan and Juventus are eyeing a move for River Plate striker Julian Alvarez, report...Full Story »

Charlie Austin ended his goal drought as QPR beat Luton 2-0 to move up to fifth in the Sky Bet Championship table.Chris Willock put them ahead and Austin scored his first league goal in 11 matches – a run stretching back to August – to double the lead.Rangers remain the only team in the division to have scored in every league game this season.They maintained that record with an extra...Full Story »

Lee Angol will be suspended for Bradford’s clash with Northampton following his dismissal against Exeter midweek in the FA Cup.Although the Bantams’ FA Cup defeat will not stand after the Grecians were found to have made six substitutions – the FA has ordered the tie to be replayed – the forward’s double booking is still valid.Fellow striker Andy Cook misses out wit...Full Story »

Wycombe midfielder Josh Scowen is an injury doubt for the home game against Bolton.Scowen faces a late fitness test after being forced out of the midweek FA Cup replay defeat to Hartlepool with a muscle strain.Garath McCleary will also be monitored, but is not expected to feature after being sidelined since late October.Internationals Daryl Horgan, Sullay Kaikai and Tjay De Barr are all expected...Full Story »

Manchester City are without playmaker Kevin De Bruyne for their clash with Everton after the Belgium international tested positive for coronavirus during the international break.Fellow midfielder Jack Grealish is also unlikely to feature due to the knock that forced him to pull out of England’s World Cup qualifier with San Marino on Monday.Phil Foden is also doubtful after suffering a leg ...Full Story »

Burnley boss Sean Dyche will run the rule over his returning international stars prior to his side’s Turf Moor clash with Crystal Palace.Ashley Barnes will be assessed after picking up a minor unspecified knock, while Aaron Lennon is available to return after illness.Dale Stephens is continuing to make good progress but is still not ready to make his first-team return after injury.Crystal ...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers will be handed a boost with the return of Glenn Whelan from suspension when they face Tranmere.The midfielder missed Rovers’ midweek FA Cup replay win against Oxford with a one-match suspension after being dismissed against Northampton with a second yellow card.Alfie Kilgour could feature after missing the FA Cup game as a precaution.Joey Barton is still without Harvey Saund...Full Story »

Josh Gordon will miss Barrow’s clash with Crawley due to suspension.The striker picked up his fifth yellow card of the season away to Carlisle last weekend and will not be involved against the Reds.Bluebirds boss Mark Cooper told the club website that Gordon’s suspension gives “somebody else an opportunity” but did not reveal who he is considering to lead the line.Barrow ...Full Story »

Tottenham will be forced to make changes for the visit of Leeds with Cristian Romero and Oliver Skipp unavailable for Sunday’s Premier League fixture. Romero sustained an unspecified injury while away with Argentina and Skipp has a one-match suspension to serve after he received a fifth booking of the season at Everton two weeks ago. Giovani Lo Celso is another who has to be assessed f...Full Story »

ASTON VILLA midfielder Douglas Luiz has confirmed he is dating Women's ace Alisha Lehmann after the pair uploaded a loved-up snap on social media. Switzerland international Lehmann, 22, took to her Instagram story where the pair could be seen enjoying a smooch. Aston Villa ace Douglas Luiz and Villans Women's star Alisha Lehmann have confirmed they are dating And Brazilian ace Luiz, 23, then ...Full Story »

Milan close to finalising Hernandez renewal Milan are close to finalising a contract renewal for Theo Hernandez  - according to Italian journalist Rudy Galetti. The 24-year-old’s current deal expires in 2024, but the Rossoneri have reached an agreement to extend his stay for another two years. Hernandez, who has recently been linked with Manchester City, will also see his annual wa...Full Story »

Chelsea chief Petr Cech has hinted that Conor Gallagher's situation at the club will be very different next season when he returns from his loan spell with Crystal Palace. The 21-year-old has been a stand-out performer in the Premier League this season, showing immense potential in his time on loan at Selhurst Park so far, earning a call-up to the senior England squad for the latest round of ...Full Story »

The Premier League's incomprehensible wealth is set to continue after the league released a statement on Thursday detailing a new deal with US-based company NBC. Having continued to buy the rights to show English top-flight football for the ninth season in a row, the company have agreed a deal that is worth £2billion ($2.7b) - a record for overseas coverage. NBC started showing Premier Lea...Full Story »

Chris Wilder will take charge of his first game as Middlesbrough manager against Millwall on Saturday.The former Sheffield United boss replaced Neil Warnock, who was sacked shortly after Boro’s draw at West Brom on November 6.Neil Taylor could make his debut after becoming Wilder’s first signing this week. The 32-year-old full-back had been training with the club and has agreed a sho...Full Story »

MK Dons forward Josh Martin and defender Harry Darling are suspended for the visit of Burton.The pair were both sent off in the midweek FA Cup replay defeat to Stevenage and now serve bans.Head coach Liam Manning made six changes for that game but Scott Twine and Max Watters look set to return to the starting line-up.Troy Parrott, who was only on the bench after returning from international duty...Full Story »

Jamie Hopcutt, Ousseynou Cisse and Sam Hart will be pushing for a start when Oldham host Port Vale on Saturday.All three players have been long-term absentees for Latics but have been named among the substitutes in recent matches.Hopcutt has made a pair of appearances from the bench in Oldham’s last two matches, while Hart came on for his first outing since August in Tuesday’s 2-1 FA...Full Story »

James Hill will be a big injury doubt for Fleetwood’s League One clash with Morecambe.The in-form defender earned himself a maiden call-up to the England Under-21 squad, but was forced into a near-immediate withdrawal due to an undisclosed injury issue.The 19-year-old will hope to be back in action soon for his club, especially after missing out on his big chance with Lee Carsley’s E...Full Story »

Portsmouth manager Danny Cowley admits he has a difficult choice to make over who starts in goal for the visit of AFC Wimbledon.While Gavin Bazunu was on Republic of Ireland duty Alex Bass kept two clean sheets but the former has been first-choice all season and looks set to return.Striker John Marquis has missed the last two matches with a tendon problem and remains doubtful so George Hirst cou...Full Story »

Ro-Shaun Williams will miss Doncaster’s League One clash with Lincoln.The central defender has picked up an ankle problem and could be sidelined for six weeks.Ben Close has failed to beat a hamstring issue in time to feature, but Joseph Olowu and John Bostock are ready to return.Fejiri Okenabirhie and Cameron John are long-term absentees.Adam Jackson could be fit after a head injury for Li...Full Story »

Hull will be without Lewie Coyle when they resume Championship action at home against Birmingham.The defender suffered an ankle injury in the win at Barnsley prior to the international break.Josh Magennis and Callum Elder have returned unscathed from international duty and are expected to retain their places in the starting line-up.Tom Huddlestone (hamstring) has resumed training but is not yet ...Full Story »