Real Madrid eye Villa's Duran
Real Madrid are closely monitoring Aston Villa's rising star, Jhon Duran, according to Football Insider.
The Spanish club's recruitment team has been highly impressed by the 20-year-old Colombian forward, who has had an exceptional start to the season with Villa. With a firm interest in Duran, Real Madrid are expected to keep a close watch on his progress as the January transfer window approaches. The Colombian international has caught the attention of many, and Madrid's interest appears "concrete," signalling a potential move in the upcoming transfer window.
Man Utd chiefs plan meeting with Ten Hag's future in doubt
Manchester United chiefs will reportedly meet two days after the Aston Villa clash with Erik ten Hag's future still up in the air amid disappointing results.
Pogba delighted his 'nightmare' is over after doping ban reduced
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba says his "nightmare is over" after his four-year doping ban was reduced to 18 months.
Ayew signs for Le Havre
Andre Ayew has signed with Le Havre until the end of the current season.
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'Deep inside my bones' - Guardiola reiterates Man City commitment
Pep Guardiola reiterated his commitment to Manchester City as his contract nears its end amid the 115 financial charges labelled against the club.
Guardiola said: "I fell in love [with the fans] since the first day here. What's going to happen is going to happen. I am part of this club. It is deep inside my bones."
Real Madrid secure Martinez with new contract until 2026
Real Madrid have reached an agreement on a new contract for promising young defender Joan Martinez, which will keep him at the club until 2026, according to Marca.
Despite the new deal, the Spanish giants are planning to further solidify his future once he turns 18 in August, allowing them to offer him a first-team contract. The 17-year-old, regarded as one of the top defensive prospects at the club, has been handed a release clause set at €50 million, underscoring Real Madrid's belief in his potential.
Ex-Man Utd coach reveals Sancho secret ahead of Chelsea move
Former Manchester United assistant coach Benni McCarthy says Jadon Sancho would sneak to London a lot before his switch to Chelsea.
USMNT, Bournemouth star Tyler Adams nears return to pitch
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola confirmed Friday that USMNT star Tyler Adams is nearing full strength after undergoing back surgery in July.
Arsenal plot move for Barcelona winger after Arteta gives approval
Arsenal are reportedly plotting a move for a Barcelona starlet, Arnau Pradas, who has had a standout start to the new season under the guidance of coach Juliano Belletti.
Arsenal set to begin contract talks with Partey
Arsenal are preparing to open contract negotiations with midfielder Thomas Partey after both the club and the Ghanaian international turned down a potential move to Saudi Arabia during the summer transfer window, according to TBR Football.
He is expected to be offered a two-year contract extension, which would keep him at the Emirates until the age of 33. Mikel Arteta and his coaching staff are reportedly strong supporters of Partey and are eager to keep him as a key part of their squad as they continue to challenge for Premier League success.
Interim boss Stephen Frail expects Motherwell to appoint a new manager next week and admits their first job will be to lift the players’ confidence after a 3-0 mauling at home to Ross County.A double from Ronan Hale and Connor Randall’s last-minute strike secured an impressive victory for the Staggies at Fir Park.Defeat sees the Steelmen drop into the bottom half of the Premiership tab...
Mark Hughes heaped praise on goalkeeper Gabe Breeze after Carlisle picked up a vital point in the League Two relegation battle with a goalless draw against in-form Colchester at Brunton Park.Breeze made two excellent saves from Lyle Taylor as the Cumbrians ended a four-game losing run and the former Man City boss was astounded by the 21-year-old’s performance.He said: “The game had som...
Chesterfield boss Paul Cook launched a scathing attack on his play-off hopefuls after they surrendered an early lead to lose 3-1 at Sky Bet League Two table-toppers Walsall.The Spireites enjoyed a rapid start when Jamie Grimes’ eighth-minute header put them ahead against a wobbling Walsall side, who were winless in five matches with the chasing pack closing in.However, Bim Pepple and Dylan D...
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has allayed fears of an injury scare to top scorer Erling Haaland ahead of next week’s Champions League trip to Real Madrid.Haaland went down clutching his leg in the latter stages of the champions’ 4-0 Premier League thrashing of Newcastle at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday and was immediately substituted.Losing the Norwegian would be a major blow to ...
Rotherham manager Steve Evans described Thomas Parsons’ performance as “atrocious” after the referee awarded a stoppage-time penalty from which Reading snatched a 2-1 victory in League One.Reading had led 1-0 at half-time through top scorer Harvey Knibbs but Sam Nombe levelled for Rotherham from a spot-kick in the 57th minute.With the game heading for a draw, Parsons adjudged Mil...
Michael Flynn believes his team can make a charge towards the League Two play-offs places after watching them come from 2-0 down to beat Barrow 3-2 at home.Matty Taylor scored twice before fellow substitute Ashley Hay hit the winner as the Robins continued their perfect home record in 2025.Cheltenham climbed to 13th in the table and sit eight points off seventh-placed Crewe with two games in hand....
Birmingham manager Chris Davies praised Jay Stansfield’s work ethic after he lit up St Andrew’s with the only goal of a 1-0 win to sink play-off chasing Charlton.Stansfield’s 23rd-minute strike stretched City’s lead to nine points ahead of second-placed Wycombe, with Blues boasting a game in hand.Victory was City’s 30th in all competitions as they extended their unbea...
Andoni Iraola refused to get carried away after Bournemouth fans were left dreaming of a potential Champions League adventure following a first league double over south-coast rivals Southampton.Travelling Cherries fans chanted of playing in European football’s premier competition next season after their side soared to fifth spot in the Premier League table thanks to a deserved 3-1 success at...
Norwich head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup praised his side for fighting back to draw 1-1 at Hull after he demanded “I want to see my football team back”.The Norwich boss had some tough words for his team as they trailed 1-0 at half-time to the relegation-threatened side, including for Kellen Fisher – but the player then delivered the assist for Josh Sargent’s equaliser.The Un...
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says Jota has a chance of starting against Bayern Munich after scoring and impressing in a 3-0 victory over Dundee United.Jota earned the club’s man-of-the-match award after cutting in from the left and curling home from 18 yards to double the lead given to the hosts by another impressive finish from Callum McGregor.The Portuguese winger has now started two gam...
