Real Madrid are eyeing Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans. Sport says Arsenal may face competition from Real Madrid for Tielemans. Real see Tielemans as an ideal alternative to Jude Bellingham if they miss out on the Borussia Dortmund star. And Los Blancos would have an advantage as they would be able to agree on a pre-contract because they are a club outside of England. The Spanish...Full Story »

Bayern Munich star and former Liverpool forward Sadio Mane is now officially out of this year’s World Cup, it has been confirmed. The 30-year-old is a big loss for Senegal and for the tournament as a whole, as he’s been one of the very finest attacking players in world football in the last five years or so. Mane made a name for himself at Liverpool before joining Bayern Munich th...Full Story »

Liverpool are in pole position to sign in-demand England midfielder Jude Bellingham. Bellingham has developed into one of the brightest young talents in Europe over the last few years. Despite being just 19 years old, Bellingham is already a regular for his country and has even captained Dortmund on occasion in the Champions League. There’s no doubt almost every single club in Europe w...Full Story »

Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante is heading towards the end of his contract with the Blues and the latest transfer news suggests he’s become a top target for Inter Milan when he’s a free agent next summer. Kante has endured a difficult season so far due to injury, which means he’s had much of an opportunity to get a run of games for Chelsea, while he’s also been rul...Full Story »

The Portugal star, 37, looks set to depart Old Trafford after his explosive interview with Piers Morgan. Cristiano Ronaldo has been offered a transfer to the Australian A-League this winter Credit: Getty Ronaldo blasted United’s ambitions and infrastructure, while also taking aim at boss Erik ten Hag. And the Red Devils could be ready to terminate Ronnie’s deal as a result. That ...Full Story »

The Chelsea star still has not signed a long-term contract at Stamford Bridge - alerting European rivals to future availability. Mason Mount has established himself as a first-team player at Chelsea over the last three years Credit: Reuters Mount has 18 months left on his Blues deal and is one of a number of stars from the London club who are facing numerous urgent contract situations. As one...Full Story »

Barcelona identify Gerard Pique replacement (Sport)Following Gerard Pique's sudden, mid-season retirement, Barcelona are busy identifying candidates who could potentially replace the club legend. Spanish outlet Sport state that Josko Gvardiol is the player they've taken a liking to and report that the Blaugrana are interested in signing him. Pavard admits desire to play with Milan's GiroudWi...Full Story »

Stephen Kenny was left to bemoan defensive errors as the Republic of Ireland’s hopes of heading into their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign on the back of two victories were undone by Norway.Kenny had targeted friendly wins over the Norwegians on Thursday evening and Malta on Sunday to set them up for the resumption of competitive fixtures with a daunting opener against France in March.Howeve...Full Story »

Substitute Ohi Omoijuanfo made light of Erling Haaland’s absence as Norway struck late to beat the Republic of Ireland 2-1 in Dublin.Omoijuanfo snatched the visitors victory with his first senior international goal at the Aviva Stadium after Alan Browne had cancelled out Leo Ostigard’s opener.It was a kick in the teeth for Stephen Kenny’s men, who had rallied after a pedestrian...Full Story »

Fleetwood boss Scott Brown is unlikely to make major changes for the Sky Bet League One clash with Bolton.Harvey Macadem is back in training with the first-team squad and will hope to be involved.Joe Garner returned from two games out as a late substitute in last weekend’s 2-2 draw away to Bristol Rovers.However, Darnell Johnson and Admiral Muskwe remain out.Bolton are hoping to have strik...Full Story »

Jonathan Grounds will hope for more game time when Exeter take on Ipswich in Sky Bet League One on Saturday.The defender returned as a very late substitute in last weekend’s stoppage-time victory over Peterborough after two months out with a calf injury.Captain Matt Jay made only his fourth league start of the season in place of Sam Nombe, who replaced him midway through the second half an...Full Story »

Adrian Mariappa will be checked for Burton ahead of their League One clash with Plymouth.The defender missed the Charlton game on Saturday after struggling for fitness, meaning Deji Oshilaja could drop into defence again.Victor Adeboyejo will also be assessed after coming off in the second half against the Addicks, with manager Dino Maamria confirming he was taken off as a precaution.The Brewers...Full Story »

Barnsley will assess Slobodan Tedic ahead of their Sky Bet League One clash with MK Dons.The on-loan Manchester City striker rolled his ankle in the early stages of last weekend’s victory over Shrewsbury and, although he was able to carry on until the 74th minute, could miss out this weekend.James Norwood has sat out the last two games but trained fully earlier this week and could be invol...Full Story »

Swindon midfielder Jonny Williams misses the Sky Bet League Two clash with Crewe after joining up with Wales for the World Cup.Forward Tyrese Shade is also set to sit out the game after picking up a slight hamstring injury.Striker Rushian Hepburn-Murphy is nearing a return from a hamstring problem but is not yet ready to return while defenders Tom Clayton and Angus MacDonald could be back in ful...Full Story »

Jack Earing could start for Walsall when they host Crawley.The midfielder came off the bench in last weekend’s goalless draw at Carlisle having been out injured since September.Joss Labadie and Joe Riley have begun light training following their long-term injuries.But boss Michael Flynn does not expect to see either back in action this side of Christmas.Crawley are still without the servic...Full Story »

Newport will be without striker Offrande Zanzala for the visit of Gillingham.The 26-year-old returned from a hamstring injury in the Exiles’ 2-1 win over Southampton Under-21s but has since suffered a setback and is ruled out once again.Midfielder Aaron Wildig could be included after sitting out the 2-1 defeat to Stockport last week.Winger Aaron Lewis will be looking to keep his place afte...Full Story »

Portsmouth will be without Joe Morrell against Derby.The Wales midfielder is in Qatar with his country ahead of the World Cup.Joe Rafferty, Jayden Reid and Louis Thompson are expected to be out for Danny Cowley.Tom Lowery missed the draw with Morecambe while Clark Robertson came off at half-time at the weekend.Tom Barkhuizen is poised to return to Derby’s squad at Fratton Park.The midfield...Full Story »

Barrow will monitor Sam Foley ahead of Hartlepool’s visit in League Two.Foley was not involved at Crawley last week due to a shoulder and back complaint, with boss Pete Wild opting to rest him, but he could return against Pools.The Bluebirds will still be without injured duo Robbie Gotts (thigh) and Sam McClelland as they are set to be sidelined for a few more weeks.Former Hartlepool strik...Full Story »

Port Vale top scorer Ellis Harrison will miss the visit of Charlton.Harrison serves a one-game ban after a late booking against Oxford took him to five yellow cards for the season.Boss Darrell Clarke is set to make changes after that 4-0 defeat.Midfielder Ben Garrity is fit enough to start having come off the bench at the weekend.Charlton are without goalkeeper Jojo Wallacott.The 26-year-old Gha...Full Story »

George Thomson is available for Harrogate as they prepare to face Mansfield on Saturday.The midfielder has not featured since October after picking up a hamstring injury but boss Simon Weaver confirmed he is back in contention to play.The Sulphurites have no other new concerns heading into the fixture.Will Smith, Dior Angus, Stephen Dooley and Max Wright all remain out.Mansfield will make a late...Full Story »