Seattle Sounders sign Kitahara Seattle Sounders have signed midfielder Sota Kitahara from Tacoma Defiance, it has been confirmed. The 19-year-old has signed a contract that runs until 2024 but with options to extend to 2025 and 2026. Sporting CP plot January bid for Ronaldo Sporting CP will make a bid to sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United in January. Despite the Portuguese team's...Full Story »

BARCELONA will switch their sights to Bruno Guimaraes after admitting defeat in their bid to land Bernardo Silva. The Spaniards spent six months targeting Manchester City star Bernardo, and there were fears he would press for a move to the Nou Camp. Bruno Guimaraes has become a transfer target for Barcelona But Barca were priced out by City’s £80million valuation and Guimaraes now ...Full Story »

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe championed Callum Wilson’s World Cup dream after seeing him score twice in front of England boss Gareth Southgate.Southgate was among the crowd at St James’ Park as one of the men hoping to force their way into the squad for Qatar turned in a fine individual display in a 4-0 Premier League win over Aston Villa.Wilson’s nerveless penalty deep into first...Full Story »

Newport boss Graham Coughlan was left to rue his team’s missed chances in a dominant first-half performance as they were denied a precious victory by a last-gasp Sam Hoskins equaliser at promotion-chasing Northampton.Omar Bogle’s second-minute strike fired the Exiles into the lead at Sixfields, and it was a narrow advantage they held until the second minute of stoppage time at the en...Full Story »

Callum Wilson scored twice in front of England boss Gareth Southgate to boost his World Cup hopes as Newcastle romped to a 4-0 victory over Aston Villa.The striker converted a penalty in first-half stoppage time and then added a second-half header before Joelinton followed up his shot to make it 3-0.Miguel Almiron’s sixth goal in as many games wrapped up the scoring on an afternoon when th...Full Story »

Sam Hoskins struck two minutes into stoppage time to rescue a 1-1 draw for promotion-chasing Northampton against Newport.The Exiles looked to have claimed the win thanks to Omar Bogle’s second-minute strike, with Graham Coughlan’s side the better team for most of the match.But Town top-scorer Hoskins struck late on to salvage a point for the Cobblers.Newport got off to a dream start ...Full Story »

Spezia set their asking price for highly-rated Kiwior Jakub Kiwior is another young player impressing in Europe and his performances in Serie A have not gone unnoticed. The 22-year-old has attracted interest from the likes of AC Milan, Juventus and West Ham. Amid the ongoing rumours regarding his future, Tuttomercatoweb are reporting that Spezia want a fee in the region of €30m for the...Full Story »

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira has no fresh fitness concerns ahead of Saturday’s clash with Southampton at Selhurst Park.James McArthur, Chris Richards, Jack Butland and Nathan Ferguson remain unavailable as they continue to rehab their injuries.Palace will get a boost, however, with the return of Cheick Doucoure, who missed the Eagles’ loss to Everton to serve a one-game susp...Full Story »

Northampton remain without Ben Fox and Danny Hylton for the visit of Newport.The pair are banned after Fox was sent off against Leyton Orient and Hylton dismissed in the win at Stevenage.Tyler Magloire and Josh Eppiah are out, with Sam Sherring and Ali Koiki injury doubts for boss Jon Brady.Jonny Maxted has missed the last three games for personal reasons, Sam Hoskins returned to the bench this ...Full Story »

Allan Saint-Maximin could return to the Newcastle squad for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Aston Villa.The Frenchman has played just 12 minutes of football since damaging a hamstring at the end of August, but is close to a return after stepping up his rehabilitation.Midfielder Elliot Anderson is available after recovering from a minor ankle issue, but keeper Karl Darlow (ankle), defe...Full Story »

There are no fresh injury concerns for Bolton as they prepare to host Oxford.Eoin Toal is edging closer to a return from a thigh injury, while Josh Sheehan could feature and made an appearance from the bench against Burton in midweek after recovering from a minor back issue.Lloyd Isgrove could be checked after sitting out against the Brewers.The Trotters are currently fifth in the League One tab...Full Story »

Arsenal have done their due diligence over Ndicka signing As he builds a team capable of competing in the Premier League and in Europe, Mikel Arteta continues to look to strengthen his squad. The next piece of the puzzle that he is trying to arrange is cover for Gabriel at centre-back and Frankfurt's Evan Ndicka - who is out of contract at the end of the season - has been earmarked as the man...Full Story »

Tranmere have no fresh injury worries for the visit of Carlisle.But boss Micky Mellon still finds himself without a quintet of players.Paul Lewis, Joel Mumbongo, Charlie Jolley, Luke Robinson and Tom Davies all remain sidelined.Rovers are looking for a return to winning ways after two successive league draws.Carlisle are without suspended duo Jordan Gibson and Ryan Edmondson.Gibson was booked fo...Full Story »

LORIS KARIUS has seen his off-field career hit the heights after flying to Milan to visit TV beauty Diletta Leotta. The ex-Liverpool keeper's playing future crashed and burned after being blamed for two Real Madrid goals in the 2018 Champions League final. Loris Karius was spotted in Milan, Italy, visiting Diletta LeottaCredit: The Mega Agency Leotta is a TV presenter for DAZN But - as SunSp...Full Story »

Chelsea and Manchester City are looking to make a sensational swoop for PSG star Lionel Messi. Despite reaching the latter stage of his career, Messi is showing no signs of slowing down. The Argentine has managed 23 goals and assists in just 16 games in all competitions, with PSG having an excellent chance of reaching the final stages of the Champions League. There aren’t many better f...Full Story »

Reis to take over as Schalke boss Thomas Reis has agreed to take over as Schalke coach, Sky in Germany reports. The 49-year-old will replace Frank Kramer after his recent departure and will look to pull the Gelsenkirchen side off the bottom of the Bundesliga. Sporting Kansas City sign ex-Levante star RadojaSporting Kansas City have completed the signing of defensive midfielder Nemanja Radoj...Full Story »

Arsenal in contract talks with EduArsenal are in talks with sporting director Edu over a new long-term contract, according to the Daily Mail. Two European clubs are said to be interested in the Brazilian but it's thought he is happy at the club and willing to stay on. Arsenal have been pleased with Edu's work after he signed Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko over the summer and also offl...Full Story »

Northampton boss Jon Brady admitted his side looked “tired” during a lacklustre second-half in which they threw away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Sutton in League Two at Sixfields on Tuesday.The promotion-chasing Cobblers, who were missing seven players due to either suspension or injury, dominated the first half and seemed on course for all three points thanks to goals from Marc...Full Story »

Newport manager Graham Coughlan feels his players have come out fighting after the Exiles drew 0-0 with 10-man Mansfield at Field Mill to remain unbeaten since he took charge of the club last week.The visitors created the better chances throughout the game but were unable to make their numerical advantage count after Mansfield’s James Perch was sent off in the second half.Perch dragged dow...Full Story »

League Two promotion hopefuls Mansfield were held to a 0-0 draw by Newport and had James Perch sent off in the second half at Field Mill.Veteran defender Perch dragged down Newport striker Omar Bogle when through on goal on 59 minutes and was shown a second yellow card by the referee.Newport had the better chances throughout and almost scored with the first shot of the game when Will Evans pounc...Full Story »