Tom Hopper secured a point for Colchester as they drew 1-1 with Bradford in Danny Cowley’s first home game in charge of the Sky Bet League Two team.Bradford went close on the half hour when Andy Cook’s diving header flew over the bar, from Harry Chapman’s fine cross.Cook’s downward header at the far post from Richie Smallwood’s deep cross then dropped just wide of t...Full Story »

Victor Osimhen is poised to sign a new contract at Napoli with a potential release clause of €130 million (£112m/$141m), in a major blow to Chelsea. WHAT HAPPENED?Fabrizio Romano reports that Napoli have reached an agreement in principle with Osimhen over a new contract. The striker's current deal expires at the end of next season, but the deal will add another year, to 2026, and i...Full Story »

Manchester United are interested in signing Timo Werner in the January transfer window, it has been reported. United interested in signing Werner Forward not happy with RB Leipzig situation Germany international could stay until summer WHAT HAPPENED?United have already approached RB Leipzig about a possible deal for the forward in the winter, Sky Sport reports. There have been no offic...Full Story »

The former Manchester United star, 49, was seen looking casual in a black gym t-shirt and shorts and held a bag full of shopping. Prem legend Giggs was pictured out and about in Cheshire in all black sports gear Credit: Splash Ryan Giggs and Zara Charles chatted together while out in Cheshire Credit: Splash While 34-year-old Zara dressed sportily in a tight fitting cropped white t-shirt and a...Full Story »

Chelsea have embarked on a fire sale following their stunning spending spree, trimming their bloated squad in an effort to comply with financial regulations as they prepare for a new era under Mauricio Pochettino. In their first year under the ownership of an American consortium, Chelsea spent more on transfer fees than any club has ever done in a 12-month period, only to finish 12th in the P...Full Story »

Manchester United have added Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez to their striker shopping list. Tuttosport says PSG and United are considering a swoop for Martinez. Speculation over the Argentina star and his Inter Milan future continues to mount. PSG and United hold an interest in Martinez, 25, after his 17 goals in 36 games this season. United have made Tottenham striker Harry Kane the...Full Story »

Liverpool are expected to be busy in the summer transfer window Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp reportedly has a 'long shopping list' consisting of nine players heading into the summer transfer window. In previous years, Liverpool have tried to keep their summer business to a minimum with Klopp favouring the idea of longevity in his squad. But their issues on the pitch this season have highlighted...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED star Lisandro Martinez has been spotted jewellery shopping with his stunning showgirl partner Muri Lopez Benitez. The Argentine beauty made her way to England with the 25-year-old last summer when the defender completed his move from Ajax. When Martinez completed his United switch, Muri celebrated by posing in a barely-there swimsuit. And the loved-up duo have also been kn...Full Story »

The Blues are thought to be preparing a second bid after having an £18million offer rejected by Lyon. Chelsea are preparing a new bid for Malo Gusto, who is eager to make the move Credit: Getty Chelsea have identified Gusto, 19, as the successor to iconic right-back Cesar Azpilicueta. Todd Boehly has already signed six players this month in a bid to back under-fire Graham Potter. But th...Full Story »

Arsenal star Pablo Mari has been stabbed at a shopping centre in Italy in a shocking incident where five others were also attacked, with one of them losing their life Pablo Mari signed for Monza on loan this summer Pablo Mari has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed at a shopping centre in Milan. The Arsenal defender, who is on loan at Monza this season in Italy, is one of six people t...Full Story »

Chris Wilder wants to help Matthew Hoppe turn his career around after the USA international became Middlesbrough’s latest summer signing.Hoppe has signed a four-year contract at the Riverside after leaving Spanish side Mallorca, and was presented to the home crowd ahead of Boro’s 1-0 defeat to Barnsley in the Carabao Cup.The striker scored a Bundesliga hat-trick with Schalke after mo...Full Story »

The centre-back is keen on a move but Blues chiefs must up their initial bid to force the Foxes’ hand. Chelsea are willing to eventually meet Leicester's £85m asking price for Wesley Fofana Credit: Rex The London giants made a £60m offer for the Frenchman, 21, but his club will not budge on their world-record price tag. Chelsea may test the water with another offer below £...Full Story »

Newly-promoted Exeter were forced to settle for a point at Lincoln after the hosts came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw.Sam Nombe’s first-half strike was cancelled out by Tom Hopper early in the second half.The visitors began strongly and were rewarded for their efforts after 14 minutes. Nombe latched onto Jevani Brown’s through ball and outpaced Lincoln’s two centre-backs to ca...Full Story »

FOOTIE fans going to Qatar for the World Cup face paying for the world’s most expensive beer — at £9.98 per pint. The cost is more than double the average UK beer price of £4.07. Footie fans going to the World Cup in Qatar will pay as much as £9.98 per pint United Arab Emirates is second at £9.94 a pint and Oman third at £7.97. All three are Muslim countr...Full Story »

NEWCASTLE and West Ham are interested in high-flying Union Berlin striker Taiwo Awoniyi this summer. The Nigerian forward is having a stunning season in the Bundesliga after his £6million switch from Liverpool last July. Taiwo Awoniyi failed to break into the Liverpool team but is now being eyed by three of their Prem rivals following his hot streak for Union Berlin He already has 16 goa...Full Story »

Lincoln striker Tom Hopper could make a first start since September against Gillingham.Hopper has made two substitute appearances since recovering from a shin injury.The Imps will assess central defender Adam Jackson’s ongoing ankle problem.Joe Walsh returns after serving a one-match suspension.Gillingham have doubts over Mustapha Carayol and Gerald Sithole.Carayol is battling to overcome ...Full Story »

Gonzalez, 20, is one of the top young stars at the Camp Nou. Man City are eyeing a swoop for Barcelona wonderkid Nico Gonzalez Credit: Getty He has broken into the first team this season but has a staggering £500 million release clause. Yet City know that is essentially a ‘hands off’ figure. That is as well as the fact he currently only earns around £10,000-a-week. Bar...Full Story »

Barcelona are shopping for a new striker in January. Last weekend, Joan Laporta went as far as to say that there will be up to three signings as we welcome in the new year. Due to Barcelona's current financial situation, though, the number of signings will likely depend on any departures from the current squad. What is clear is that Barcelona will be on the hunt for a forward in January, alt...Full Story »

Under-pressure Barnsley head coach Markus Schopp says his team need to ‘stick together’ after their late 1-0 loss to Millwall at Oakwell.Murray Wallace headed home in the 88th minute to give Millwall all three Sky Bet Championship points and leave the Tykes in the relegation zone.Schopp said: “It’s a tough situation. Losing a game like today; it’s probably the harde...Full Story »

Messi, 34, and partner Antonela Roccuzzo, 33, had their eye on the Palais Rose, or Pink Palace, in Paris, named after its marble-backed pillars. Lionel Messi has passed on the chance of a dream home — after its owner increased the rent by £8,500 a month Credit: Getty The Palais Rose, or Pink Palace, in Paris Credit: cogemad.com It has a cinema, pool, squash court, gym and games roo...Full Story »