James Maddison is expected to return to the Leicester side for their Boxing Day clash with Newcastle.Maddison was missing for the Foxes as they resumed their season after the World Cup break with a routine 3-0 Carabao Cup win at MK Dons.Goals from Youri Tielemans, Ayoze Perez and Jamie Vardy meant that Maddison’s absence was not a factor as they reached the last eight of a competition they...Full Story »

Adam Smith’s own goal handed Newcastle a place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals as Eddie Howe’s men edged past his former club Bournemouth.The Cherries skipper’s 67th-minute misfortune was enough to secure a 1-0 victory for the Magpies at St James’ Park and increase hope that they can finally end a domestic trophy drought dating back to 1955.If the win was deserved &ndas...Full Story »

Barca closing in on Kante signing Barcelona are close to reaching a pre-agreement with Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante, according to Sport. The Frenchman is out of contract at the end of the season and the Catalan side are eager to bring him to Camp Nou. Inter make contact with Roma defender Smalling Inter have made contact with Chris Smalling's agents over a possible move to San Siro, Cal...Full Story »

  Madrid keen on offering Marco Asensio a contract extension According to Spanish outlet SPORT, Marco Asensio is on the verge of signing a new deal with reigning La Liga champions Real Madrid. The Spanish forward has been previously linked to multiple European elites but Los Blancos are looking to keep Asensio in Spain despite fewer chances. But with Benzema out injured and Haza...Full Story »

  Man Utd want De Jong AND Bellingham (MEN) Man Utd could make another move for Frenkie de Jong and remain interested in signing Jude Bellingham, according to the Manchester Evening News. Manager Erik ten Hag has told close friends that if he could sign any player in the world for his team it would be Bellingham. Meanwhile, De Jong has privately told Ten Hag he'd be happy to mov...Full Story »

According to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United will make a January transfer bid for Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech. The well-reputed journalist has claimed that he expects Newcastle to make a move for Chelsea’s Moroccan star Hakim Ziyech. The 29-year-old was one of the stars of the Moroccan team who had a fairy-tale campaign at the World Cup. They ...Full Story »

American boss Todd Boehly has been building his backroom staff since taking over from Roman Abramovich in May. Chelsea are set to announce Christopher Vivell as the club's new technical director Credit: Getty And according to Sky Sports in Germany, Vivell has signed with Chelsea and already received his working visa. The scouting expert is expected to be announced soon following his departure...Full Story »

Everton interested in signing Watford's Sarr Everton are reportedly monitoring Watford and Senegal winger Ismaila Sarr, according to journalist Simon Phillips. "It’s an interesting link because I know when Frank Lampard was at Chelsea, he [Sarr] was one of the names that he put forward to the Chelsea board when he was looking at attackers," Phillips told GiveMeSport. “You can b...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 »

Chelsea 'frontrunners' in race for Rafael Leao Dean Jones has told GIVEMESPORT that Chelsea have emerged as the leaders in the race to sign Rafael Leao from AC Milan, and are hopeful of bringing him to London. Should the Rossoneri sanction a transfer, Jones states that the Blues are confident they can secure his services. Hakimi would take pay cut for Real Madrid return Relevo report that ...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo trained alone at Real Madrid's Valdebebas training ground on Wednesday, sources have told ESPN, as he prepares to take a decision on his future. Ronaldo, who is without a club after leaving Manchester United last month, returned to Madrid after Portugal's exit at the World Cup in Qatar, where he made a second-half substitute appearance in their quarterfinal defeat to Morocco...Full Story »

RICHARLISON has shown off a huge new back tattoo featuring himself alongside Neymar and Ronaldo. The Brazilian was left heartbroken after his side's World Cup exit last Friday, as they went down on penalties to Croatia in the quarter-finals. Richarlison shared his huge new back tattoo with his Instagram followers Now finding himself with a bit of time off, Richarlison has decided to get a hug...Full Story »

Wolves and Everton want Atletico man Cunha Wolves are ahead of Everton in the race to sign Matheus Cunha from Atletico Madrid, says Fichajes. The 23-year-old forward has been in talks with the Premier League side and could make a January move, but the Toffees have not given up on landing him instead. Ajax target €10m Netherlands star Noppert Ajax are interested in signing Netherlands...Full Story »

Spain's new manager, Luis de la Fuente, has opened the door for Sergio Ramos to return to the national team, after previous manager Luis Enrique snubbed the central defender a place in the squad for the previous two tournaments. Enrique decided Ramos wasn't deserving of a spot in the Spain squad at either Euro 2020 or World Cup 2022, despite squad allocations rising to 26 players. Enrique has...Full Story »

Barcelona eye Morocco star Ounahi Barcelona are interested in signing Azzedine Ounahi from Angers, L'Equipe reports. The 22-year-old midfielder has impressed for Morocco at the World Cup and Barca see him as a good candidate to strengthen their squad in January. Tuchel & Pochettino in frame to replace Southgate as England boss Thomas Tuchel and Mauricio Pochettino are interested in tak...Full Story »

A STRAY Qatari moggy being flown home for adoption by kind-hearted England stars was facing a four month wait to be reunited with them last night - and the snip. Secret softies Kyle Walker and John Stones took the tabby to their hearts during their four-week stay and pledged to bring him home if England won the World Cup. Kyle Walker and John Stones have brought home a stray Qatari cat for ado...Full Story »

Legendary striker Ronaldo Nazario has stated that Brazil wanted to hire Pep Guardiola as manager but he preferred to say with Man City instead. WHAT HAPPENED? After their disappointing World Cup exit – suffered at the hands of exta-time and penalty shooutout experts Croatia – Brazil will be looking for a new manager. Indeed, following the defeat, Tite stepped down from his role wi...Full Story »

Bayern Munich join the race for Gvardiol According to Foot Mercato, Bayern Munich are soon going to enter the competition for highly-rated Croatia and RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol. Gvardiol has set the world alight with his performances for Croatia at the World Cup, with the report stating that already Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United have placed large bids for him. Real...Full Story »

Barcelona will wait until the summer to consider Ousmane Dembele's contract situation. Sport says Dembele renewed his deal last summer, with a low release clause. The club and the player's people have taken a breath after that tension and won't speak about the matter again until the end of the season. Dembele is happy at Barcelona and they will try to find a formula that brings calm to ever...Full Story »

Burnley boss Vincent Kompany described the 3-0 win at QPR as a “new start” after his side resumed their season by re-establishing a three-point lead at the top of the Sky Bet Championship.Returning to action after the World Cup break, the Clarets responded strongly after Sheffield United had moved level on points with them on Saturday.Goals from Johann Berg Gudmundsson, Ian Maatsen a...Full Story »