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Newcastle winger Yankuba Minteh is REFUSING to join Lyon despite £40m agreement... as Magpies are left sweating over PSR issues ahead of deadline this week
27/06/24 09:24
Newcastle's hopes of overcoming financial strains have suffered a setback as Yankuba Minteh is refusing to join Lyon. The Magpies need to sell players by 30 June to make sure of avoiding being charged with breaching Profit and Sustainability Rules [PSR], which would almost certainly lead to them being docked points next season. Newcastle and Lyon had agreed a £40m deal for the Minteh, who spent last season on loan at Feyenoord. ...read
Aston Villa face interest in Moussa Diaby from Al-Nassr with the Saudi Pro League side willing to listen to offers for Sadio Mane in hunt for new partner for Cristiano Ronaldo
26/06/24 17:23Villa beat the Riyadh-based club to Diaby's signature a year ago when they bought him from Bayer Leverkusen for a club record £51.9million, with Diaby going onto play 54 times.Man United are keen on signing PSG midfielder Manuel Ugarte... as they line up potential replacements for Casemiro if he moves to Saudi Arabia this summer
25/06/24 18:48CHRIS WHEELER: Manchester United are interested in Paris-Saint Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte, but have yet to make a formal offer for the Uruguay international.Erik ten Hag is on the verge of signing a new Manchester United contract - with Dutchman set to retain the title of manager at Old Trafford
25/06/24 18:15Erik ten Hag has moved closer to signing a new contract at Manchester United following positive talks with the club.Arsenal target and Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres FINALLY reveals mystery behind his iconic goal celebration
25/06/24 12:45The Sweden international scored 43 goals in 50 games across all competitions to help guide Sporting Lisbon to the Portuguese title but his celebration remained a mystery until now.Man United 'are interested in PSG midfielder Manuel Ugarte' - just a year after he signed for Ligue 1 champions in £52m deal
25/06/24 12:08Ugarte joined the Ligue 1 champions from Sporting Lisbon last summer for £52million. The holding midfielder made 37 appearances in all competitions last season.Everton progress in talks over Marseille forward Iliman Ndiaye as they turn attention to long-term target after £30m move for Newcastle winger Yankuba Minteh hit an impasse
24/06/24 17:39SIMON JONES: Everton had offered £30m for Minteh as part of discussions to sell Dominic Calvert-Lewin to Newcastle for £38m in a separate deal.Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich 'will consider joining THREE Premier League clubs' as he enters the final year of his contract with Bundesliga giants
24/06/24 06:15The 29-year-old is under contract until the end of the next season but doubts remain over his long-term future with the Bavarian club.Liverpool veteran on the verge of a return to Real Betis after turning down a new contract at Anfield following five years on Merseyside
23/06/24 19:08The 37-year-old made 26 appearances but was usurped by the emergence of Caoimhin Kelleher who has established himself as the main understudy to Alisson Becker.Aston Villa sign striker Lewis Dobbin, 21, from Everton just 24 hours after midfielder Tim Iroegbunam moved in the opposite direction
23/06/24 12:40Dobbin's move from Everton to Villa was announced just 24 hours after 20-year-old midfielder Iroegbunam had moved in the opposite direction for a transfer fee of £9 million.Chelsea hold talks with Lille striker Jonathan David over possible transfer... after the club's president gives prolific goalscorer his BLESSING to leave
22/06/24 20:27SIMON JONES: Only Kylian Mbappe and Alexandre Lacazatte have scored more Ligue 1 goals in the last two seasons than the 24-year-old. Lille's president has said that David can leave.Chelsea officially confirm transfer agreement for Estevao Willian as £28m Brazilian becomes the latest wonderkid to sign for the Blues and takes Todd Boehly's spending on teenage players to £250 MILLION
22/06/24 19:08Estevao is the 13th teenager to be signed by the Blues since Boehly took control of the club. Those teens have cost £249.4m in combined transfer fees, with Romeo Lavia the most expensive.Everton complete £9m signing of Tim Iroegbunam from Aston Villa... with the 20-year-old midfielder putting pen to paper on a three-year deal at Goodison Park
22/06/24 16:28Iroegbunam has represented England at multiple youth levels and was part of Ian Foster's U19 side that won the European Championships in 2022.Newcastle 'fail in bid for Wolves defender Max Kilman despite offering cash AND a player'... as race for centre-back hots up after Gary O'Neil's side rebuffed West Ham's £25m swoop
22/06/24 16:28It comes after Wolves turned down West Ham's £25million bid for Kilman , a stalwart who has only missed one Premier League game in the last two seasons.Aston Villa and Southampton lead race to sign Swindon starlet Harley Hunt... as the Robins slap a £500,000 price tag on the 16-year-old defender
22/06/24 11:53SIMON JONES: Hunt is already 6ft 3ins tall and is a ball playing centre back who can also play in midfield. He has figured in a back four and a three and looked equally comfortable.Manchester United's Aaron Wan-Bissaka 'emerges as transfer target for European giants' in move that would see right-back reunited with former team-mate
22/06/24 11:37Wan-Bissaka has been at United since 2019 and has made 190 appearances for the club. However, his time at Old Trafford could now be set to come to an end.Alexis Sanchez 'could make a sensational return to one of his former clubs' this summer... but the ex-Man United and Arsenal forward 'must lower demands to secure comeback'
22/06/24 07:41The forward (left) has enjoyed an ilustrious career, turning out for the likes of Barcelona, Arsenal and Inter Milan over the last few years as he became one of the best players in world football.Liverpool 'are interested in signing TWO Real Madrid players this summer' as Arne Slot looks to build his squad ahead of his first season in charge
22/06/24 06:41The Reds officially unveiled Arne Slot (right) as their new manager earlier this week and the Dutchman revealed he has been working with staff behind the scenes to try and help improve the club.Juventus 'could offer Italy star to Man United in part-exchange for Jadon Sancho or Mason Greenwood' after agreeing similar swap deal for Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz
22/06/24 00:18Greenwood is under contract with United until June 2025, while Sancho's current deal runs through to the summer of 2026. However, neither player is currently in United's first-team plans.Michael Olise 'set to earn staggering wage at Bayern Munich after his £55m Crystal Palace release clause was met' - with Chelsea and Newcastle missing out on in-demand winger
21/06/24 22:32Winger Olise had attracted interest from the likes of Chelsea and Newcastle but, as reported by Mail Sport, Bayern are now set to agree a deal with Crystal Palace.Who is Chelsea target Samu Omorodion? The forward who could be the future of the Blues' front line is targeting international success with Spain and was snapped up by Atletico Madrid DAYS after playing them
21/06/24 19:44Chslea are looking to invest in forward areas, and have turned their attentions to Samu Omorodion (left), a 6ft 4ins Spain U21 international who only joined Atletico Madrid last summer.Michael Olise decides to make shock move to European giants, snubbing interest from Chelsea and Newcastle among others as Crystal Palace are expected to agree a deal
21/06/24 19:20The 22-year old winger also had strong interest from Newcastle United and Chelsea though the latter made it known on Friday that they were no longer in the race for Olise's signature.Man United and Tottenham 'eyeing up a move for Lille forward Jonathan David' with ace available for transfer this summer - as Red Devils look to strengthen Erik ten Hag's frontline
21/06/24 19:07According to Sky Sports, no formal contact has been made over the in-demand frontman but he is believed to have been shortlisted by a host of sides.Former Man United star Radamel Falcao joins new club at the age of 38 and claims he is joining 'the team of my heart'... after difficult year in Spain where his luxury Madrid house was BURGLED
20/06/24 23:51The veteran marksman has secured a move to the 10th club of his senior career - almost a decade after he joined Manchester United on loan.Chelsea 'open talks' over a deal to sign promising 19-year-old Boca Juniors defender Aaron Anselmino... as Enzo Maresca's side attempt to beat Man United to the Argentine's signature
20/06/24 15:58Todd Boehly's side have been chasing the youngster for some time, with reports emerging in May that the west London club had joined the race to sign the centre back.Everton close in on £9m deal for Aston Villa star Tim Iroegbunam... with Lewis Dobbin set to go the opposite way in a move that helps BOTH side's financial concerns
20/06/24 11:47LEWIS STEELE: Mail Sport reported on Monday how the Toffees were keen to step up interest, and it has emerged that Villa are reciprocating interest and want to sign Dobbin in the coming weeks.Sir Jim Ratcliffe slams 'UNFAIR' UEFA block on signing Jean-Clair Todibo for Man United from Nice - the club he owns - with Red Devils forced to move on from centre-back target
20/06/24 11:41Ratcliffe (right), who also owns Ligue 1 club Nice and runs the football operations at United, had been butting heads with the governing body over his clubs' participation in the Europa League.Everton closing in on deal to re-sign Jack Harrison on loan from Leeds... with Sean Dyche's side set to cover the midfielder's wages but NOT pay a fee
20/06/24 07:52The 27-year-old (left) made 35 appearances for Everton on loan last season, scoring four goals as he helped the Toffees to securing another year in the Premier League.Crystal Palace 'offer Michael Olise bumper new deal' which includes 'a release clause for 2025'... as they attempt to fend off interest from Chelsea, Newcastle and Bayern
20/06/24 00:28It's believed that Chelsea are also ready to 'push on and agree personal terms' with Olise, who is thought to be keen on joining the west London club.Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson 'targeted by Atletico Madrid' but bids are 'set to be rejected despite him being disgruntled by Mauricio Pochettino's departure'
19/06/24 20:44Jackson scored 14 goals in the Premier League last campaign and was one of just two Blues players to reach double digits alongside talisman Cole Palmer.Man United's swoop for Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo 'is OFF due to UEFA rules' - with deal collapsing 'over both clubs sharing INEOS ownership'
19/06/24 18:37Todibo is believed to have featured prominently on United's shortlist but a deal now appears all but impossible this summer in a blow for the club.Aston Villa agree £37.5m fee with Chelsea to sign Ian Maatsen and are in talks to finalise a six-year contract with left-back
19/06/24 17:52The 22-year-old left back, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Borussia Dortmund , will now only need to finalise personal terms to secure the transfer.Everton are interested in signing Aston Villa youngster Tim Iroegbunam in potential £10m deal with the Toffees looking increasingly set to cash in on Amadou Onana as they demand £50m
18/06/24 18:10Iroegbunam, 20, made 15 appearances for Unai Emery's side last season and is now keen to get more regular first-team football, with Everton seen as a perfect destination to do so.Man United ae preparing a bid for Bologna star Joshua Zirkzee - who has a £34m release clause - as they look to beat AC Milan to the Dutch striker's signature
18/06/24 17:34SIMON JONES: Arsenal have also posted interest but United's positive negotiations have put them in a strong position ahead of making their offer.West Ham and Fulham consider move for free agent Ryan Sessegnon after his departure from Tottenham at the end of the season
18/06/24 14:57The 24-year old is a free agent after leaving Tottenham at the end of the season and is nearing a return to fitness having played just eight minutes in the 2023-24 campaign.Sergio Ramos pens emotional farewell message to Sevilla fans ahead of leaving his boyhood club for the second time - to 'join a team that doesn't exist'
18/06/24 14:51Ramos (pictured) first joined Sevilla as a child in 1996, leaving to sign for Real Madrid in 2005, where he would go on to become a club legend after spending 16 seasons in the Spanish capital.Southampton chase ANOTHER of their former stars, with newly-promoted side asking West Ham about £6m-rated Danny Ings having already re-signed Adam Lallana
18/06/24 12:39Ings had a fruitful spell with Saints between 2019 and 2021 when he scored 46 goals in 100 appearances and they are keen to reunite and bring his top flight experience back to St Mary's.Liverpool close in on landing Wolves prospect Alvin Ayman, 16, with the Reds set to beat off competition from Premier League rivals for his signature
18/06/24 12:15SIMON JONES: A number of Premier League sides have been following the teenager, who figured in midfield for much of Wolves U17's run to the Premier League Cup final.Brighton enquire about a move for Leeds winger Crysencio Summerville, with Seagulls stepping up interest in Championship player of the season
18/06/24 11:53Summerville won the Championship Player of the Year after a stellar campaign at Elland Road, but was unable to guide Leeds back to the Premier LeagueValencia make offer for Man United outcast Mason Greenwood... joining Juventus in the race for the forward after the Italian side made a £40m proposal
17/06/24 20:02Valencia have joined the race for Mason Greenwood by making an offer for the Manchester United striker, after Juventus made a £40m proposal.Jose Mourinho wants to be reunited with Man United star at new club Fenerbahce... with the Red Devils willing to consider offers for the player
17/06/24 19:33Jose Mourinho is exploring a reunion with a Manchester United player who he worked with during his own stint at Old Trafford. The Portuguese boss now works at Fenerbahce.Nottingham Forest poised to sign Carlos Miguel from Corinthians for £3.4m... with 6ft 8in goalkeeper likely to become the Premier League's TALLEST player next season
17/06/24 19:07The 25-year old Brazilian is expected to fly in for a medical this week after Forest triggered his release clause. Miguel is an inch taller than former Liverpool and Tottenham giant Peter Crouch.Wolves agree £8.5m deal to sign Brazilian teenager Pedro Lima despite strong interest from Chelsea
17/06/24 18:02Chelsea wanted Lima for sister club Strasbourg, who became part of Todd Boehly's BlueCo family last year. But the teenager has opted to move to Molineux instead.Real Madrid legend Sergio Ramos, 38, quits his boyhood club Sevilla and could be set to sign for a team who don't even EXIST yet!
17/06/24 15:57Ramos first joined Sevilla as a child in 1996. He left Seville to sign for Real Madrid in 2005 and would go on to become a club legend after spending 16 trophy-laden seasons in the Spanish capital.Chelsea are 'willing to offer two first-team stars' to Crystal Palace in exchange for Michael Olise... as Blues step up interest in the £60m-rated attacker
16/06/24 11:12Chelsea have renewed their interest in Michael Olise after failing in a bid to bring the attacker to Stamford Bridge last summer, with the Blues making an enquiry earlier this week.Man United name a sixth 'unsellable' star in the summer transfer window after Erik ten Hag kept his job, with the club also looking to raise funds to boost £50m war chest
14/06/24 16:01It is expected to be a summer of significant change at Old Trafford, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS eager to ensure that United are well prepared for next season.Al-Nassr 'want to make Virgil van Dijk the highest-paid defender in the world and have held talks with his camp' - as Saudi side look to unite Liverpool captain with Cristiano Ronaldo
14/06/24 10:15Al-Nassr are reportedly eyeing a move for Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk and have plans to make the Dutchman the highest paid defender in the world.The Premier League transfer window is officially open here is everything you need to know including the transfer deadline day date
14/06/24 08:45The Premier League transfer window is officially open as fans wait with baited breath to see who may join, or leave their club.Former Chelsea star lined up for Premier League return as West Ham, Aston Villa, Tottenham and Everton eye-up £20m transfer
14/06/24 05:36Former Chelsea star is attracting interest from a number of Premier League sides ahead of a potential return to England. The forward is understood to be available for around £20million.Liverpool are keeping tabs on Lille star Leny Yoro - but Real Madrid are expected to beat the Reds and Man United to the wonderkid's signature
13/06/24 21:53SIMON JONES: As Mail Sport reported, Liverpool admire the centre-back and Madrid do not wish to pay Lille's £42m asking price but the Champions League winners believe Yoro favours them.Man United set to submit bid for Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite as club expect tough negotiation after Toffees slapped £70m price tag on the defender... with Matthijs de Ligt and Jean-Clair Todibo also of interest
13/06/24 16:55United are in the market for a defender, and have earmarked Branthwaite (left) as an option, with defender able to earn struggling Everton a hefty sum to help them off-the-pitch if he is to leave.West Ham complete £19.2m signing of Palmeiras winger Luis Guilherme on a five-year deal... as the Brazilian becomes Hammers' first summer signing
13/06/24 14:23The attacking midfielder, 18, has agreed a five-year deal and will finalise his switch to east London when the transfer window officially opens on Friday.Erik ten Hag 'makes three contract demands before signing Man United extension'... after the Dutchman survived INEOS' end of season review
12/06/24 23:14A new contract is being discussed following the completion of an end of season review, but Ten Hag is claimed to be holding out for three demands before agreeing fresh terms.Revealed: The FA are open to appointing a foreign manager if Gareth Southgate quits England after Euro 2024 - as chief executive claims they did NOT receive any approach from Man United for the Three Lions boss
12/06/24 21:30Bullingham admitted the FA are yet to reach out to potential candidates to replace Southgate, but is adamant the organisation won't be left scrambling if the head coach's reign comes to an end.Juventus make £40m proposal to Man United for outcast Mason Greenwood with Napoli also showing interest after his impressive season on loan at Getafe
12/06/24 19:23SIMON JONES: Napoli have also enquired after the England international who was on loan at Getafe last season where he scored ten goals in 36 appearances.Real Madrid 'enquire about a move for Tottenham star Cristian Romero' after Kylian Mbappe and Endrick arrivals as Champions League winners 'turn their attention to strengthening defence'
12/06/24 18:04The European Champions are looking to freshen up their squad as they look to continue building what at least on paper looks to be a team that can dominate for a number of years to come.Tottenham terminate contract of £65m club record signing Tanguy Ndombele... over two years after the midfield flop was booed off on his final appearance
12/06/24 17:02A permanent deal was not forthcoming after any of his three temporary switches, leading Ndombele and Tottenham to agree to a termination of his deal which had further a year left to run.Revealed: Man United held surprise talks with Premier League boss as they considered sacking Erik ten Hag - before deciding to stick with the Dutchman after end-of-season review
12/06/24 15:49SAMI MOKBEL: Dutchman Ten Hag is remaining as Old Trafford boss following an end of season review conducted by Ineos - but United spoke to a number of managers before decision.Man United managerial candidates were left 'astounded by low wages' and 'unimpressed by the club's transfer budget' before decision was made to keep Erik ten Hag
12/06/24 14:32Ten Hag will remain in the job for next season and has entered into talks with the Old Trafford club over a contract extension despite the team's lowest ever Premier League finish of eighth.Wolves captain Max Kilman is a renewed target for West Ham as Julien Lopetegui lines up reunion with £45m defender
12/06/24 09:29Max Kilman is a renewed target for West Ham with Julen Lopetegui keen to be reunited with the defender he made captain at Wolves.Benjamin Sesko signs a one-year contract extension to stay with RB Leipzig until 2029 despite interest from Arsenal and Chelsea
12/06/24 07:52The 21-year-old attracted strong interest from the Premier League giants who are reported to be in the marked for a new striker this summer.Mail Sport's Transfer Confidential writer SIMON JONES will answer all your burning questions LIVE ahead of the summer transfer window
12/06/24 07:12The Transfer Confidential guru will be taking to Reddit for an Ask Me Anything, which will get fans up to speed on the market, and run through the biggest talking points as the window opens.Mason Greenwood 'gives green light to Juventus transfer' after Man United confirm Erik ten Hag will STAY as manager... as the forward 'tells the Italian club they are his No 1 choice'
12/06/24 06:31Mason Greenwood has given Juventus the all-clear to sign him this summer, having identified the Serie A club as his preferred choice upon leaving Man United, according to reports.Erik ten Hag was saved by FA Cup glory, like Sir Alex, but Ineos have humiliated the Dutchman and undermined his authority - and he's not in the clear just yet, writes CHRIS WHEELER
11/06/24 23:48CHRIS WHEELER: From a dead man walking at Wembley 18 days ago, Erik Ten Hag finally has a vote of confidence and the promise of a contract extension.Erik ten Hag to STAY on as Man United manager as Dutchman survives INEOS' end of season review despite club sounding out new managers after eighth-placed finish and FA Cup triumph
11/06/24 21:18MIKE KEEGAN: The Premier League giants have thrown their weight behind the Dutchman and are discussing a new contract, despite sounding out potential candidates.Now Aston Villa are ready to sue the Premier League! Owner reveals club are considering legal action over PSR rules - just 24 hours after Man City's case against top-flight began
11/06/24 17:31TOM COLLOMOSSE: Villa are in advanced talks over a deal worth £16.9million cash, which would include unwanted Juve players Weston McKennie and Samuel Iling moving to Villa Park.Chelsea ramp up interest in Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran after missing out on RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko
11/06/24 16:08SIMON JONES: Villa are in the process of negotiating the sale of Douglas Luiz to Juventus in exchange for £17m plus Weston McKennie and Samuel Iling-Junior, and could also see Duran go.Benjamin Sesko 'is set to REJECT Arsenal and sign an improved deal at RB Leipzig' - but striker has unwritten agreement to leave in the future
11/06/24 09:18The 21-year-old had accrued strong interest from both the Gunners and the Blues, who looked set to battle it out for his signature.Pep Guardiola admits Joao Cancelo could return to his Manchester City squad after 17-month absence if no deal is agreed with Barcelona
11/06/24 08:28Cancelo has not played for City in 17 months. His most recent appearance for the English champions came in January 2023 when he played the full 90 minutes in a 2-1 loss at Manchester United.Juventus are willing to offer Weston McKennie and Samuel Iling Jr in swap deal to sign Douglas Luiz - but Aston Villa want £50m for the midfielder
11/06/24 07:49Mail Sport previously revealed that the Villans were open to selling the Brazilian midfielder , among others, in a bid to stay within the Premier League spending limits.Atletico Madrid reignite interest in Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg... after their move for the £15m-rated Dane fell through last summer
10/06/24 16:13Atletico are looking for a holding midfielder and have trimmed their squad to accommodate wages for new signings losing the likes of Memphis Depay and Stefan Savic.Arsenal and Manchester United eye 12-goal Serie A frontman who is available for just £34m... with Premier League rivals also chasing Benjamin Sesko as summer striker search heats up
10/06/24 12:30The 23-year-old Dutch striker - who joined Bologna from Bayern Munich in August 2022 - was joint-15th on the list of leading scorers in Italy's Serie A last season with 11 goals in 34 appearances.Rangers star Tom Lawrence emerges as a transfer target for Besiktas but the Turkish giants face competition from Ipswich who are keen to reunite with their former player
10/06/24 08:45SIMON JONES: Lawrence, who made 31 appearances last season, is also attracting interest from his former club Ipswich where he was player of the year in 2016-17 and a fans favourite.Wolves agree £12.7m deal with Braga to sign Rodrigo Gomes... with Gary O'Neil's side beating competition from Atletico Madrid to land winger
09/06/24 20:20The 20-year old can play as a winger or wing-back and impressed last season on loan at Estoril where he scored seven goals in 30 games.Man United 'are keen to make £60m-rated Eberechi Eze their marquee summer signing', but face competition from Premier League rivals for Crystal Palace and England star
09/06/24 09:41Mail Sport revealed on Friday that Eze has a release clause in his current deal worth £60million plus additional add-ons worth in the region of £8million.Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce 'want to sign Mason Greenwood this summer with the Man United exile valued at £50m'... but the forward 'is reluctant to work with the ex-Red Devils boss'
08/06/24 23:08As reported by The Sun, the Turkish side are considering a move for Greenwood, whose future is uncertain after his loan spell at Getafe came to an end.Tottenham look set to offload outcast Djed Spence less than two years after signing him for £20m... with Genoa interested in making their loan move permanent
08/06/24 21:31SIMON JONES: The 23-year-old spent the second half of the campaign with the Italian side, making 16 appearances as they finished 11th.Revealed: The SIX players Bayern Munich 'are open to selling this summer' - with Vincent Kompany's side keen to raise funds for new stars after season without silverware
08/06/24 19:14The German club, who appointed Vincent Kompany as their new manager, are eager to improve after only finishing in third place in the Bundesliga last season.Revealed: Everton will only consider a MEGA offer for Man United target Jarrad Branthwaite this summer... as club insists they 'plan to keep' the highly-rated defender after his England axe
08/06/24 13:12Everton will only consider a 'mega offer' for Jarrad Branthwaite, as Manchester United look to step-up their pursuit of the talented centre-back and sign him before the end of June.Newcastle 'could sell promising star to Liverpool to help comply with Premier League's profit and sustainability rules'... with £40m-rated teenager impressing on loan under Arne Slot at Feyenoord last season
08/06/24 08:26It is possible that the Magpies will have to sell players if they want to buy this summer, with a number of their stars, including Anthony Gordon and Alexander Isak, linked with moves away.
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- Barcelona and Spain wonderkid Lamine Yamal says Premier League star is the one player he would love to play alongside
- Matthijs de Ligt is taken off at half-time after 'unacceptable' mistake in Netherlands' draw with Germany as Man United defender's international break goes from bad to worse
- Alice Campello is involved in awkward photo gaffe after her split from long-term partner Alvaro Morata - as fans spot how she is cutting the Spain captain out of her life
- EXCLUSIVEDouglas Costa reveals the real reason he joined OnlyFans and what content he intends to make - and explains why ex-team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo could join him on the platform
- Kevin De Bruyne spotted with his wife looking glum after he vowed to 'quit' Belgium - but Man City star refused to answer questions on outburst
- Finland star with a bizarre fish-themed Wayne Rooney tattoo - which he admits isn't very good - set to make his Wembley debut against England
- Kicking it up a notch! Tyson Fury copies Oleksandr Usyk with unconventional training methods as Gypsy King takes part in karate session ahead of Saudi Arabian rematch
- Simone Biles returns to gymnastics practice as Olympics hero gears up for arena tour
- Virgil van Dijk delivers major update on his Liverpool future - with Reds captain into the final year of his contract at Anfield
- Revealed: Lionel Messi receives his LOWEST rating in 16 years for EA Sports FC 25 with Virgil van Dijk, Martin Odegaard and Harry Kane all ranked above all-time great
- Spurs flop Tanguy Ndombele hits out at his critics after he was excluded at Galatasaray for being '6kg overweight and eating a diet of hamburgers'
- Brazilian giants 'reject chance to sign ex-Man United star Anthony Martial over his UNWORKABLE demands', with star still looking for a new club
- YouTube prankster Jarvo releases new footage of pitch invasion that saw him line up alongside England stars for the national anthem
- Netherlands camp is rocked by row between Wout Weghorst and Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber - as Ronald Koeman has to separate the pair
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Cristiano Ronaldo comes off the bench to score 88th-minute winner for Portugal against Scotland as he nets 901st goal of his career
- Harry Kane salutes 'inspirational' Cristiano Ronaldo and insists he has no plans to slow down before becoming the TENTH man to earn 100 England caps
- Erik ten Hag gets back to winning ways one week after Man United's brutal loss to rivals Liverpool... as under-fire boss returns to old club for testimonial
- Klopp describes his return to Dortmund as a 'dream come true' after coaching legends team as former Liverpool boss opens up on his life outside of football
- After anthem furore, admissions of self-doubt and a confident win... this weekend taught Lee Carsley what it REALLY means to manage England
- The 'real reason' Leny Yoro decided to REJECT Real Madrid and join Man United - before being struck by horror injury
- The era of Alexander-Arnold is here: Liverpool star finally has an England manager who will give him the platform for international success, writes SAMI MOKBEL
- Six-time Paralympic champion David Weir retires from Team GB as the 45-year-old admits 'it's an age thing' - but still plans to compete internationally
- Emma Raducanu looks glum as she tries to go under the radar during a stroll in London - two weeks after the British star's tearful US Open exit
- Jack Draper should be proud despite US Open semi-final loss... he showed his true colours but the hard work starts now, writes DAN EVANS
- Lee Carsley awkwardly takes a seat in the wrong dugout in first blunder as England interim manager ahead of Nations League clash with Republic of Ireland
- Declan Rice REFUSES to celebrate scoring England's opener in Dublin after former Republic of Ireland midfielder nets from close range
- The incredible statistic where Aryna Sabalenka has outperformed most men at the US Open - including Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic
- Watch the moment Wayne Rooney rolls back the years with stunning curling free kick against Celtic at Old Trafford in legends game
- Colombian athlete who had his teeth modified to resemble FANGS wins shot put gold in Paris... as he insists that 'Paralympic sport' has to be a show
- Man City midfielder Rodri reveals Diego Simeone taught him to 'play like a B******' and 'make opponents miserable' during his time at Atletico Madrid
- Emma Hayes reveals what she would have done after leaving Chelsea if she was paid like Jurgen Klopp - as she highlights gender discrepancy in game
- Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori suffers FREAK injury while playing for Italy with £42m man forced off against France - handing Arteta a scare
- Charles Leclerc CRASHES his £314,000 Ferrari in Monaco as viral video shows F1 ace driving into another car while cruising around his home nation
- Jack Draper VOMITS on court after battling hard in his second set against world No 1 Jannik Sinner in US Open semi-final Struggling mid-match
- EXCLUSIVE'It means everything!': How San Marino achieved their 'once-in-a-lifetime joy' of a first competitive win - and why it's just the beginning
- Jack Draper sheds light on unusual pre-match ritual ahead of US Open semi-final against world number one Jannik Sinner Relying on routine
- Breaking down Cristiano Ronaldo's 900 goals: Six teams, countless records and some iconic strikes along the way Landmark achievement
- Aston Villa 'DOUBLE price of disabled parking space tickets in latest financial blow to fans' - after supporters' club disputed European ticket prices
- Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher clash in heated Man United manager debate - as former Red Devils man defends Erik ten Hag AGAIN
- 'Big up?': Steve McClaren learns Jamaican patois during training session - with less embarrassing results than his Dutch accent
- Emiliano Martinez performs crude World Cup celebration AGAIN - as goalkeeper uses replica Copa America trophy to recreate Golden Glove gesture
- Marc Cucurella reveals a Chelsea team-mate attempted to clear the air between him and Erling Haaland after Spaniard's Euro 2024 chant
- Fans claim Cristiano Ronaldo is the 'best to ever do it' after the Portugal star became first player in football history to score 900 GOALS
- Vince McMahon documentary trailer drops to unveil it WILL address sex trafficking claims among other WWE scandals Anticipated viewing
- Conor McGregor lays out bizarre Ireland Presidency plans as the UFC star insists he 'is the only logical choice' despite having no political experience
- Heimir Hallgrimsson is the dentist who dumped England out of Euro 2016 with Iceland - now, he's looking for another Three Lions upset as Ireland boss
- Inside Jack Draper's friendship with Jannik Sinner: From doubles partners to emotional text messages as pair prepare for US Open semi-final showdown
- Jack Draper hilariously mocked for bizarre reason at US Open after racing into the semi-finals without dropping a set Brit wonderkid
- Snooker star punished with never-seen-before foul in Saudi Arabia Masters defeat against Stuart Bingham as he crashes out in decider
- Olympic pole vault champion Armand Duplantis and 400m hurdler Karsten Warholm go head-to-head in a brilliant 100m sprint exhibition
- Paralympic sprinter proposes to his girlfriend following 100m race in Paris, after his first wife was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident
- Victor Osimhen is 25, prolific in Serie A for Napoli and desperate for a Premier League move with Chelsea admirers... so why has he ended up in Turkey?
- Dani Carvajal breaks his silence on the furore around Spain players chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' following their Euro 2024 win over England
- Ralf Schumacher's heartbroken ex-wife says she will KEEP his famous surname in spite of him, despite it causing her 'pain' after she 'wasted' years
- Chelsea fans are left in awe as Jadon Sancho trains with Blues for the first time since move from Man United Forward also seen taking Maresca advice
- Cristiano Ronaldo hilariously imitates iconic Lionel Messi line directed at former Man United star following Argentina's ill-tempered 2022 World Cup win
- Meet the armless Paralympics archer, 17, who went viral after taking the perfect bullseye using just her feet Incredible dexterity
- Fans joke that Federico Chiesa 'noticed the leaking roof 'at Old Trafford as clip emerges of new Liverpool signing Taking in the sights
- England squad pictured in good spirits ahead of new boss Lee Carsley's first match against Ireland Back 49 days after Euros final heartbreak
- Revealed: Spain captain Alvaro Morata's divorce from wife Alice 'was caused by an argument ON THE PITCH after beating England in final'
- Ivan Toney cuts hilariously awkward figure as Al Ahli fans debut new chant for £40m England star after Brentford departure Latest Saudi signing
- Olympic marathon runner who was set on fire is fighting for her life: Father speaks from hospital to reveal she had split from ex-boyfriend 'attacker'
- Tennis stars' most shocking moments with ball kids including Tim Henman's Wimbledon default and Novak Djokovic putting one on the verge of tears
- Amadou Onana arrives for Belgium duty in shirt reading 'Andre is not even my name mate' following awkward viral moment with reporter
- Napoli exile Victor Osimhen is mobbed by fans as he lands in Turkey to complete loan move to Galatasaray - after talks over switch to Chelsea collapsed
- Luis Suarez fights back tears as he confirms his retirement from international football ahead of final Uruguay match on Friday
- Nick Kyrgios openly offers to coach Coco Gauff amid calls for her to fire Brad Gilbert following US Open defeat
- Ronaldo reveals when he plans to retire from international football as 39-year-old Portugal star hints it 'won't be a difficult decision' when the time comes
- United icon urges Marcus Rashford to LEAVE Old Trafford if he has any hopes of saving his career... as he describes the England star's downfall as 'sad'
- Micah Richards slams Declan Rice's sending off as 'one of the WORST decisions' as he fumes the Arsenal star shouldn't have been punished in Brighton draw
- Arne Slot is shining as Jurgen Klopp's successor at Liverpool, Man United's cracks continue to show, and which surprise package could push for Europe? FIVE THINGS we have learned so far
- Trent Alexander-Arnold taunts Man United fans with mocking gesture after Liverpool's huge 3-0 win at Old Trafford Happy England star
- Pitch-side microphone reveal former Arsenal man Danny Welbeck's sneaky unseen role in Declan Rice being sent off against Brighton
- Casemiro's wife hits back at critics of the Man United star with defiant Instagram post after her husband was hauled off at half-time in Liverpool defeat
- Luke Littler breaks down in tears as he reveals tragic loss of family friend in emotional post-match interview after devastating defeat
- Chelsea unveil Jadon Sancho at Stamford Bridge moments before Sunday's clash with Crystal Palace... after ex-Man United star seals Old Trafford exit
- Newcastle's Premier League clash against Tottenham DELAYED in the first half as linesman suffers 'random' injury and is replaced
- Sol Bamba's wife, Chloe, delivers heartbreaking statement on her husband's 'unfair fight' after ex-Cardiff and Leeds defender dies aged 39
- Danny Simpson keeps his Premier League medal after the ex-Leicester football star's first Misfits Boxing fight ends in a split draw
- Jamie Carragher left in hysterics at Old Trafford with ex-Liverpool man delighting in Gary Neville's ultimate commentator's curse
- Get your elbows out! McLaren boss Zak Brown reveals the secret recipe Lando Norris must follow if he is to snatch title glory from Max Verstappen
- Mikel Arteta reveals he was 'amazed' Declan Rice was sent off in Arsenal's draw with Brighton - but Fabian Hurzeler insists it was a'clear red'
- Serial prankster waves sex toy in face of Sky reporter on live deadline day coverage, forcing broadcast to halt and journalist to move location
- Unai Emery slams England for sending Morgan Rogers to the 'second team' after he was left out of senior squad and called up to the Under 21s
- Gary Lineker provides update on his Match of the Day future after Jermaine Jenas was sacked by the BBC over inappropriate behaviour allegations
- Southampton announce the £25m signing of Aaron Ramsdale from Arsenal, as the goalkeeper dresses up as Hagrid for his unveiling
- England fans laud Three Lions interim boss Lee Carsley for picking younger stars in his first squad - as they call on the FA to 'give him the permanent job'
- Kieran Trippier retires from England duty just hours before Lee Carsley names his first squad... leaving new interim boss with huge defensive dilemma
- Liverpool sign Federico Chiesa from Juventus in bargain deal worth up to £12.5m after Italy winger turned down more lucrative offers from elsewhere
- Patrice Evra admits he regrets 'crazy' video where he kisses, spanks and bites a RAW CHICKEN... as he explains bizarre social media post
- Arsenal confirm £33m signing of Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad - with the Spain international joining Mikel Arteta's side on a long-term deal
- EXCLUSIVEOasis will NOT play at Man City's Etihad Stadium next summer because of the ground's ongoing expansion Another venue instead
- Revealed: Sven-Goran Eriksson's ultimate world XI which contains Kasper Schmeichel and a Ballon d'Or winner out of position
- Liverpool unveil third kit for the 2024-25 season - with Reds set to wear the strip for the first time at Old Trafford in huge clash with rivals Man United
- Lando Norris 'SPLITS from model girlfriend' Margarida Corceiro with the British F1 superstar now 'free and single' as he chases world title