Ruben Loftus-Cheek has admitted that going to the World Cup would be huge for him, but will not let a possible call-up distract him from club duties. WHAT HAPPENED? Loftus-Cheek was in Gareth Southgate's 2018 World Cup squad and started three games in Russia. A turbulent four years has followed, but the midfielder is finding form at just the right time ahead of the showpiece event next month ...Full Story »

Zinedine Zidane has dropped a massive hint that he will be returning to coaching imminently as speculation mounts over his future. WHAT HAPPENED? Much has been made of the next time we might see Zidane in the dugout, and we may not have long to wait for an answer. He last managed Real Madrid, leaving the role in 2021, and he has suggested it won't be long before we see him dishing out tactics...Full Story »

Arsenal are reportedly reconsidering a January move for long-term target Evan Ndicka of Eintracht Frankfurt after handing Gabriel a new contract. The Gunners centre-back penned an extension to 2027 on Friday after a strong start to the season in which the Brazilian has formed a solid partnership with William Saliba. And Gabriel's new deal has calmed the need to rush into the mid-season marke...Full Story »

PSG have denied that the alleged leaked details of Kylian Mbappe's contract are true, and are reportedly threatening legal action over the situation. WHAT HAPPENED? A report from trusted French publication Le Parisien suggested that Mbappe could earn upwards of €630 million (£550m) from his contract with PSG. The club has refuted the claims about the deal the forward unexpectedly s...Full Story »

Aston Villa has moved quickly to replace former manager Steven Gerrard after confirmed reports that the Birmingham-based outfit has found their next manager in Villarreal CF's Unai Emery. According to reports via football insider Fabrizio Romano, sources linked with the Spanish club were of the feeling that Emery would depart for Villa this evening to take up his new posting in what will be h...Full Story »

Setien close to being appointed Emery replacement Villarreal are keen to replace outgoing manager Unai Emery as quickly as possible, with ex-Barcelona boss Quique Setien being the favoured choice. According to Fabrizio Romano, a deal between the two parties is close. David, Schick and Dembele on Ten Hag's wish list Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is keen to replace Cristiano Ronaldo wit...Full Story »

Gary O’Neil criticised the “terrible decision” to allow Kurt Zouma’s controversial goal in Bournemouth’s 2-0 defeat at West Ham.Zouma’s first goal since November 2021 was allowed to stand by the VAR despite a clear handball by Thilo Kehrer.The defender scooped Jarrod Bowen’s corner into the air before the ball was headed clear by Chris Mepham, nodded bac...Full Story »

Two controversial VAR calls handed West Ham a 2-0 win over Bournemouth at the London Stadium.Kurt Zouma’s first goal since November 2021 was allowed to stand by the VAR despite a clear handball by Hammers defender Thilo Kehrer.And Said Benrahma converted a stoppage-time penalty after VAR spotted a handball against Bournemouth substitute Jordan Zemura.Referee David Coote consults with VAR (...Full Story »

Walsall will be without suspended midfielder Brandon Comley for Tuesday evening’s League Two fixture against Harrogate.The 26-year-old was sent off for a second bookable offence 26 minutes into Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Sutton and must sit out as a result.Defender Donervon Daniels returned to the starting line-up after injury in that game, while winger Tom Knowles was used as an early s...Full Story »

Peterborough boss Grant McCann will make a late decision on Joe Ward ahead of Tuesday night’s League One showdown with Accrington.The winger was due to undergo a scan on Monday afternoon after suffering shin and knee injuries during Saturday’s 2-1 win at Oxford.Midfielder Jeando Fuchs is back in contention after returning to training, but McCann otherwise has a lengthy casualty list....Full Story »

Belgian winger Manuel Benson is pushing for a Burnley recall against Norwich at Turf Moor.Benson, introduced as a half-time substitute at Sunderland on Saturday with Burnley 2-0 down, scored the Clarets’ equaliser as the visitors fought back to win 4-2 and retain third spot in the Sky Bet Championship.Ian Maatsen and Jordan Beyer could add to Burnley’s defensive options.The pair did ...Full Story »

Lewis Warrington is out of Fleetwood’s League One clash with Forest Green on Tuesday evening.The on-loan Everton midfielder has a groin problem and is likely to be sidelined for several weeks.Warrington is the latest man to join a lengthy casualty list which has seen the likes of Darnell Johnson, Michael Devlin, Toto Nsiala and Admiral Muskwe head for the treatment room in recent weeks.How...Full Story »

Micky Mellon has no new injury concerns as his Tranmere side look to return to winning ways against struggling Rochdale.Rovers had won five on the bounce in Sky Bet League Two until they were held to a 1-1 draw at Harrogate at the weekend.Joel Mumbongo, Charlie Jolley and Luke Robinson all missed that game through injury and remain out.Tom Davies could return as he steps up his comeback.Rochdale...Full Story »

Danny Hylton will be unavailable for Northampton when they take on Sutton.The striker is suspended after receiving a straight red card against Stevenage in stoppage time.Hylton is ruled out alongside midfielder Ben Fox, who is also suspended after picking up a red card against Leyton Orient.Striker Sam Hoskins could miss out again after picking up a knock against Orient and was not in the squad ...Full Story »

Mansfield are hoping to welcome James Perch back into the side as they prepare to face Newport on Tuesday.The 37-year-old defender missed out with illness in their 3-2 defeat to Crawley on the weekend and it remains to be seen whether he will be included this time around.Midfielder Kellan Gordon could return to the squad but Stephen McLaughlin continues to nurse a knee issue.Striker Rhys Oates i...Full Story »

Stockport could be forced into a change of goalkeeper at home to Carlisle on Tuesday.Liverpool loanee Vitezslav Jaros had to be taken off before half-time during Saturday’s 2-0 win at Salford and Ben Hinchliffe could make his first start in Sky Bet League Two since September 24.Midfielder Callum Camps serves the second game of a three-match ban for his recent red card against Grimsby.Paddy...Full Story »

Charlton have no new injury worries as they prepare to welcome struggling MK Dons to the Valley.The Addicks have won their last three Sky Bet League One games and sit seventh in the table as a result.Boss Ben Garner has been boosted by the news Miles Leaburn does not require surgery on an ankle injury, although the striker will still be out for some time.Diallang Jaiyesimi is also out with an an...Full Story »

Cheltenham are without captain Sean Long for the visit of Morecambe.The Robins skipper was left groggy after a collision of heads in Saturday’s defeat at Burton and will miss out.Tom Bradbury could come back into contention but Grant Horton remains sidelined.Charlie Raglan and Zac Guinan are also out as Wade Elliott aims to end a three-match losing streak.Morecambe have striker Arthur Gnah...Full Story »

Colchester will make a late decision on Kwesi Appiah when they face Crawley.The 32-year-old striker has missed the U’s last two league games with a knock and will be assessed.Boss Matt Bloomfield may make changes on the back of successive league defeats and could reintroduce Frank Nouble to his starting line-up.Alex Newby is also another option after coming off the bench in his last five g...Full Story »

Derby boss Paul Warne has decisions to make ahead of Tuesday night’s Sky Bet League One clash with Exeter after suffering a series of injury blows.Midfielder Jason Knight, who missed Friday night’s 1-0 defeat at Ipswich with the ankle and knee problems he suffered during the 3-1 Papa John’s Trophy defeat by Manchester City’s Under-21s three days earlier, is facing a month...Full Story »