Ancelotti asked Luiz to join Real Madrid (Globo) The Brazilian player instead decided it was time to leave Europe Carlo Ancelotti asked David Luiz to join him at Real Madrid before the centre-back instead chose Flamengo, writes Globo. Luiz ultimately decided to return to his home country of Brazil in order to replicate his European success in a new continent. Pellegrini set for new Roma co...Full Story »

David Moyes was left licking his lips at the prospect of how just good West Ham could be after they announced themselves on the Europa League stage with a 2-0 win at Dinamo Zagreb.Goals from Michail Antonio and Declan Rice gave the Hammers a comfortable victory on their debut in the group stages against a seasoned European side.“I was really pleased with the way the players played,” ...Full Story »

Mansfield will again be without James Perch for their game against Rochdale at the One Call Stadium.The 35-year-old has been out of the squad since suffering a head injury in training in late August and is unavailable for a fifth straight game after seeing a specialist in midweek.Captain Ollie Clarke is up for selection once again after he served his one-match ban in the Stags’ 1-0 defeat ...Full Story »

FORMER Chelsea and Arsenal centre-back David Luiz has signed for Flamengo on a free transfer. The 34-year-old left the Gunners after his deal expired in June and has now linked up with the Brazilian giants. David Luiz has signed for Flamengo on a free transfer Luiz has signed a contract until December 2022. He will wear the No 23. Flamengo tweeted: "Born in Diadema, he traveled the world and...Full Story »

West Ham boss David Moyes branded Michail Antonio “stupid” over his late red card in Saturday’s goalless draw at winless Southampton.In-form Antonio arrived on the south coast as the Premier League’s leading scorer and having been crowned the top-flight’s August player of the month on Friday.But his first club appearance in September ended in ignominy after he picke...Full Story »

Crewe boss David Artell insists his side will continue to grow as they picked up just their second point of the season at fellow strugglers Shrewsbury.Sam Cosgrove put Salop ahead after 19 minutes before Mikael Mandron levelled things up before the break for a Crewe side who had lost their previous four league games without scoring.Both teams had chances to win the game in the closing stages of ...Full Story »

Dundee boss James McPake insists his players need to be more clinical after drawing 0-0 with Livingston at Dens Park.The Dark Blues are still looking for their maiden cinch Premiership win of the season while Livi picked up their first point.McPake handed a start to on-loan Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths, with the 31-year-old having opportunities but could not find a way past Livi keeper Max Str...Full Story »

Wrexham survived David Jones’ late red card to register their first home win of the season with a 1-0 success against Woking.Midfielder Jones was sent off 15 minutes from time for picking up two yellow cards just three minutes apart.However, the 10 remaining Dragons players were able to preserve the lead given to them by Jordan Davies at the end of the first half as Dean Keates’ side...Full Story »

Callum Davidson praised his St Johnstone side for a spirited display in their narrow defeat by Rangers.The Perth team are still without a league win after their first five matches of the campaign but the manager was proud of the way they competed as they lost 2-1 to the champions at McDiarmid Park following a sensational 79th-minute strike from James Tavernier.Davidson said: “With all the ...Full Story »

A stunning strike from captain James Tavernier was enough to move Rangers to the top of the cinch Premiership as the champions ground out a hard-fought 2-1 win over spirited St Johnstone.The Englishman popped up with the game’s decisive moment in the 79th minute after Kemar Roofe’s penalty had cancelled out Michael O’Halloran’s opener for Saints early in the second half.A...Full Story »

The ex-Chelsea and PSG centre-back 34, has been without a club since his Arsenal deal ran out in June. Ex-Chelsea and Arsenal defender David Luiz is poised to join Flamengo Credit: Getty And Fabrizio Romano is among those reporting that the free agent has got his wish of returning to Brazil. It's understood Luiz has accepted a contract with home country giants Flamengo until December 2022. ...Full Story »

James Husband is set to return to the Blackpool team for Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship match against Fulham.The versatile defender, who has been operating at centre-half, sat out the Seasiders’ last fixture at Millwall due to a calf problem but manager Neil Critchley says he has benefited from the week off and come through a full week’s training.Critchley, whose Tangerines ar...Full Story »

Shrewsbury will have midfielder David Davis available again for the Sky Bet League One game against fellow strugglers Crewe.Davis served a one-match ban after being sent off late on against Gillingham.After being involved in a melee during stoppage time, reserve goalkeeper Harry Burgoyne received a straight red card along with Gills assistant manager Paul Raynor, which saw both clubs charged by ...Full Story »

David Luiz has been available to sign on a free transfer since Arsenal let him go in the summer, and reports suggest a move back to his native Brazil is on the cards David Luiz is reportedly set to return to Brazil after being released by Arsenal this summer, turning down the chance to join Marseille. Luiz is a free agent right now following his Gunners exit back in July, with Mikel Arteta cho...Full Story »

Victoria Beckham surprised her followers after taking to social media to post a picture of her husband, David Beckham, in a swimming pool with his bottom exposed. In just one day, the image reached almost 1,200,000 'likes' and has more than 18,000 comments from users who have wanted to share their impressions. "Happy Sunday, you're welcome," wrote the former Spice Girl, while fashion designe...Full Story »

James Rodriguez could still make an exit from Everton in the coming days, according to reports. The midfielder seems to be very much out of favour following Rafael Benitez's arrival at the club, and he hasn't made a matchday squad this season. Rodriguez appears altogether relaxed about the situation, though, if recent photos of him lounging on a yacht in Ibiza are anything to go by. And, de...Full Story »

EVERTON star James Rodriguez is spending the international break chilling on a yacht in Ibiza. And the Colombian was spotted relaxing with pals and appearing to have a vape as he mulls his future. James Rodriguez was spotted vaping on board a yacht in Ibiza Rodriguez hasn't played a single minute for Everton this season as new boss Rafa Benitez appears not to fancy the 30 year old. He was li...Full Story »

Leeds have signed Daniel James from Manchester United - and they used a brilliant throwback to their Amazon documentary to announce the deal. The Welshman has been announced as the club's Transfer Deadline Day arrival, making a move believed to be £20m. It marks a long-awaited deal for the Whites, who had tried to sign the 23-year-old in January 2019 on the last day of the window before i...Full Story »

Celik deal set to collapse Atletico Madrid have failed to reach an agreement with Lille for full-back Mehmet Zeki Celik and the deal is on the brink of collapsing, reports Fabrizio Romano. Tottenham are watching on with interest as they look to offload Serge Aurier before the deadline. Lille are interested in the Ivory Coast international - but only if Celik leaves. Chelsea deal for Saul u...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED will let Dan James leave after the return of old boy Cristiano Ronaldo. The Welsh winger was due to get a new contract after several clubs asked for him earlier in the window. Dan James has made 73 appearances for Man United But now the chasing pack have been told to make their offers, with Everton, Brighton, Leeds and Crystal Palace all making their pitches. James could be...Full Story »