Liverpool have approached the agent of Xabi Alonso to discuss the prospect of the Bayer Leverkusen boss replacing Jurgen Klopp at Anfield this summer.WHAT HAPPENED?The Reds have made a request to Inaki Ibanez, Alonso's representative, according to Sport Bild. The Spanish coach's current side have already been informed of the approach and the top figures at the BayArena are confident the former mid

Jorginho's agent has drummed up a potential Serie A return with his Arsenal contract set to expire this summer.WHAT HAPPENED?The 32-year-old, who made a high-profile move from Chelsea to Arsenal last year, has established himself as an important figure in the Gunners' midfield. Notably, he was handed the captain's armband by Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta in the absence of regular skipper Martin Ode

De Zerbi linked with Man Utd and would Arteta really leave Arsenal for the Red Devils?The Manchester United manager situation has been making for some interesting headlines, with reports that INEOS are exploring replacements for Erik ten Hag and linking Roberto De Zerbi as a candidate.However, my understanding remains that thee is nothing concrete to these kinds of stories – Man United are g

Ian Evatt insisted he was ‘baffled’ as to how Bolton did not pick up all three points at neighbours Wigan – let alone coming away from a feisty Sky Bet League One fixture with nothing.Stephen Humphrys’ 69th-minute goal was enough to settle a stirring Lancashire derby at the DW Stadium, and see the Latics record a league double over their neighbours.But while Wigan’s v

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe hailed a “big moment” in his side’s season after they scraped past Championship Blackburn on penalties in the FA Cup on Tuesday.Martin Dubravka saved two spot-kicks as the Magpies prevailed 4-3 in the shoot-out after the game had ended 1-1 after extra time.With the club having slipped to 10th in the Premier League in what has been a largely underwhelm

Derby boss Paul Warne admitted his team did not look like a promotion side after they were beaten 2-1 at home by strugglers Charlton.For the second time in four days, Derby lost after going in front and Warne knows they have to improve to have a chance of going up.Derby had a lot of possession in the first half and went ahead in the 39th minute when Eiran Cashin headed in a corner.But it was diffe

Steve Evans was pleased to see his Stevenage side ‘dance in the rain’ as Boro returned to the top six with a 1-0 win over managerless Cambridge in League One.Jordan Roberts turned and swivelled on the edge of the box to score and press home Stevenage’s dominance after Us keeper Jack Stevens was called into action on multiple occasions, with his side now just five points above the

Gavin Gunning hopes Swindon’s 3-1 victory over Tranmere will help to change his side’s momentum.Rushian Hepburn-Murphy’s double to end the Robins’ five-match winless run.Gunning said: “It was a massive three points, it is always going to be massive for a team in our position who have not had the most fantastic of runs, which has been long ongoing, unfortunately.&ldquo

Karl Robinson has told his Salford players to have a winning mentality if they want to remain at the club after they were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw with Colchester.The Ammies looked on course for a fifth victory in nine games thanks to Matt Smith’s first-half opener – his 22nd goal of the season.However, a battling Colchester side snatched a point thanks to young substitute Bradle

Martin Dubravka saved twice as Newcastle beat Blackburn 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in a compelling FA Cup fifth-round tie at Ewood Park on Tuesday.The Newcastle goalkeeper denied Sammie Szmodics and Dom Hyam from the spot to secure a nervy victory after the Premier League outfit were taken all the way by the side 16th in the Sky Bet Championship.Blackburn had enjoyed the upper hand for larg