Unai Emery's squad are set to qualify for the Champions League for the first time since 1981 as they come to the end of what was an incredible season. Now that they are back in Europe's premier division, it has opened the door to a host of players that may once have been out of their reach. According to a report from Spanish outlet Diario AS, Aston Villa are close to agreeing a deal for Atle...Full Story »

Everton are watching SC Freiburg midfielder Merlin Rohl. The Sun says Rohl is being considered as a potential replacement for Amadou Onana. Also keeping tabs on Rohl this season have been Newcastle and Crystal Palace. The 21 year-old is a Germany U21 international. Freiburg rated Rohl at around €15m.Full Story »

Oxford boss Des Buckingham believes their narrow 1-0 lead is a “good advantage” to take to London Road for the second leg of their League One play-off against Peterborough.U’s captain Elliott Moore headed the only goal of the first leg eight minutes into the second half, nodding in from three yards after Cameron Brannagan headed Josh Murphy’s corner back from beyond the f...Full Story »

Oxford drew first blood in their Sky Bet League One play-off semi-final against Peterborough by taking a slender 1-0 lead to London Road for the second leg on Wednesday.Centre-half Elliott Moore headed home at a corner in the 53rd minute to give the U’s victory at the Kassam Stadium.In front of a sell-out 11,000 crowd, Oxford started on the front foot, Josh Murphy forcing a corner in only ...Full Story »

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder hinted match officials took the “easy decision” of not awarding his side a free-kick because of Nottingham Forest’s recent complaints against VAR.The Blades felt Ben Brereton Diaz was pushed in the build-up to Ryan Yates’ second goal in Forest’s vital 3-1 win at Bramall Lane, where Callum Hudson-Odoi scored twice to move his side t...Full Story »

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers looked forward to “a bit of fun” against Rangers after a 3-0 victory over Hearts set up what could be a derby to remember for the Parkhead faithful.Kyogo Furuhashi’s first-half double and a late penalty from Matt O’Riley moved Celtic six points and eight goals clear with three cinch Premiership games remaining, their next a home clash agains...Full Story »

Thomas Frank believes Ivan Toney’s goal drought will not harm his chances of being named in the England squad for Euro 2024 this summer.The striker found the net on his second international appearance against Belgium in March, but he has not scored for the Bees since the middle of February.Another blank in Saturday’s goalless draw with Fulham means Toney is now on his longest run wit...Full Story »

Ivan Toney’s goal drought stretched to 10 matches as Brentford fought out a 0-0 draw with west London neighbours Fulham.The England striker found the net against Belgium in March but has not scored for the Bees since the middle of February and is now on his longest run without a club goal since playing for Peterborough in 2019.Not that there was much riding on a distinctly low-key derby be...Full Story »

Plymouth first-team coach Kevin Nancekivell felt Argyle handled the pressure superbly during the 1-0 win over Hull that retained their Championship status.Skipper Joe Edwards’ first-half winner was enough for managerless Argyle to finish one point above the relegation zone.Nancekivell said: “It was stressful and always going to be the case today, but the lads were brilliant.“It...Full Story »

Rotherham manager Steve Evans is hopeful about the future despite his side bowing out of the Sky Bet Championship after a shock 5-2 win against Cardiff.The Millers were the more clinical team as they secured only their fifth victory of a dismal campaign which saw them finish 24 points from safety.Braces came from Jordan Hugill and Tom Eaves, with the club’s other forward Sam Nombe also on ...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday sealed their Sky Bet Championship survival with a 2-0 win at Sunderland.The Owls looked destined for League One when they picked up just three points from their opening 13 matches of the season, with no Championship side having previously survived from such a miserable position.However, October’s appointment of Danny Rohl proved inspired, with the German overseeing a re...Full Story »

The daughter of Chelsea icon Frank often tries on elegant outfits for her followers. Jade Leboeuf showed off in an elegant black dress Credit: Instagram / @jade_leboeuf  Jade is no stranger to posing for her followers Credit: Instagram / @jade_leboeuf She even cheekily showed off her underwear Credit: Instagram / @jade_leboeuf On this occasion she put on a glamorous black dress while ch...Full Story »

Real Betis midfielder Johnny Cardoso is already attracting big club interest. Cardoso joined Betis in January and has quickly settled in LaLiga. Diario de Sevilla says both Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are interested in the USA midfielder. Both giants need a defensive midfielder and Cardoso is considered a good signing both in the short and long term. Real Betis are said to be open to sel...Full Story »

Bournemouth midfielder Lewis Cook has been linked to Premier League side Wolves. Cook has a good relationship with former Cherries manager Gary O'Neil, leading to the speculation. Per Football Insider, the Midlands club are ready to make an offer for the England international. Cook played 26 times last season under O'Neil, while he has been a regular this term as well. Whether he wants to ...Full Story »

Young goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher's future at Liverpool has come under scrutiny. The no.2 has impressed during parts of the season when Alisson Becker was injured. When Alisson is fit, Kelleher is very much on the bench at the Anfield club, with the Reds linked to James Trafford, of Burnley, as a replacement. Outgoing Liverpool goalkeeper coach John Achterberg stated: "It's difficult if yo...Full Story »

ENGLAND and Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold enjoys a date with actor Jude Law’s model daughter Iris. A source said the duo, who met last month on a fashion shoot, are “excited to see where things go”. Trent Alexander-Arnold and model Iris Law hooked up for a coffee and a smoothie Credit: BackGrid Iris, 23, and Trent, 25, met while filming on a shoot last month with Gue...Full Story »

Bruno Fernandes has said he will consider his future at Manchester United, but not until after this summer's European Championship with Portugal. The United captain insists he is fully focused on the FA Cup Final against Manchester City on May 25 and competing at the Euros in Germany. Amid media speculation that he could leave United, when asked about his future, Fernandes, 29, told Dazn Por...Full Story »

Niclas Fullkrug’s stunning finish gave Borussia Dortmund the edge in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Paris St Germain.Fullkrug pounced in the 35th minute to seal a 1-0 victory but an end-to-end clash at Signal Iduna Park could have been snatched by either team with chances arriving thick and fast in a furious second half.Jadon Sancho, on loan from Manchester Unit...Full Story »

Borussia Dortmund are eyeing Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk. With less than 18 months to run on his contract, Van Dijk has so far resisted Liverpool's efforts to open new contract talks. The Mirror says Borussia Dortmund are among those interested in the Dutchman. Clubs from Spain, Turkey, England and the Netherlands are also said to be keen. Arne Slot himself now wants to push ahead wit...Full Story »

ROBIN VAN PERSIE is on the brink of landing his first managerial job, according to reports in Holland. The 40-year-old looks set to take over at Eredivisie side Heerenveen next season. Robin van Persie is in advanced talks to take over at Heerenveen Credit: Getty The club were keen on appointing former Ajax boss Maurice Steijn before turning their attentions to Van Persie, according to Dutch ...Full Story »