Bertrand Traore scored a late penalty as Burkina Faso snatched a 1-0 victory over Mauritania in their Africa Cup of Nations opener.Aston Villa’s Traore, a former Chelsea forward who is currently on loan at Istanbul Basaksehir, netted in added time to decide the Group D game in Bouake.Mauritania, making their third appearance at the tournament, were denied on two occasions in the first half...Full Story »

Erik Ten Hag insists Manchester United have goals in them despite drawing another blank in a dispiriting 2-0 defeat at West Ham.The Red Devils have now gone four matches in a row without scoring for the first time since 1992 after another limp display.But beleaguered boss Ten Hag said: “We have players who can do it. They’ve proved in the past they can do it.“But we also have t...Full Story »

Chelsea are ready to step up interest in Gambia striker Adama Bojang. The 18-year-old has enjoyed an impressive start to the FIFA U20 World Cup this month in Argentina. He scored within 30 seconds of Gambia's 2-1 win against Honduras on Monday, also scoring the second goal. Per The Mail, the 6ft3in striker is impressing scouts throughout Europe at present. Chelsea may see him as the ideal ...Full Story »

Harry Kane is heading into the final year of his contract but Spurs have decided they will not sell their captain to another Premier League club. WHAT HAPPENED? Manchester United hold a strong interest in signing Kane in the summer transfer window but may be forced to look elsewhere. Tottenham have already decided they will not sell their captain to another Premier League team, according to T...Full Story »

Boubacar Traore’s late winner sent Wolves through to the last 16 of the Carabao Cup.The substitute struck with five minutes left to down much-changed Leeds and seal a 1-0 victory for the hosts.It settled an uneventful game which looked to be heading to penalties and gave new Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui and his coaches food for thought.Lopetegui is due at the club’s Compton training b...Full Story »

Tottenham remain interested in signing Wolves star Adama Traore, despite their failed pursuit of the winger in January. Antonio Conte is keen to add another forward to his ranks before the transfer window closes, with Traore seen as a versatile, cut-price option. Conte was vocal ahead of the start of the season about how he wanted to orchestrate a mass reshuffle at Spurs this summer, and he has...Full Story »

Wolves boss Bruno Lage could use Tuesday night’s Carabao Cup second round tie against Sky Bet Championship Preston to get match fitness into his returning troops.Striker Raul Jimenez made his first appearance of the season as a second-half substitute in Saturday’s 1-0 Premier League defeat at Tottenham on his return from knee and groin injuries, and is yet to work his way back up to ...Full Story »

The Wolves star, who has just returned from a loan at Barcelona, displayed his hulking bulk in a shirtless snap for social media. Wolves ace Adama Traore showed off his ripped figure while on holiday Traore is being linked with Leeds after his Barcelona loan ended Traore appeared engrossed in his mobile phone while flexing his ripped muscles. And the Spaniard fired out a message to the world...Full Story »

BUSY Leeds are eyeing Adama Traore to replace Raphinha. And Sheffield United’s Sander Berge is on the Whites’ radar with Manchester City set to swoop for midfield lynchpin Kalvin Phillips. Spain winger Adam Traore is being targeted by Leeds as Barcelona don't believe they can sign the loan star from Wolves permanently Credit: Getty Leeds could need to replace Raphinha as Barca, Sp...Full Story »

Bertrand Traore is available for Aston Villa’s clash with Norwich.The winger is back following a groin injury which forced him to miss the 0-0 draw at Leicester last week.Morgan Sanson and Kortney Hause remain out for boss Steven Gerrard, who may name an unchanged side.Norwich could have American forward Josh Sargent available again after an ankle problem for the trip to Villa Park.Defende...Full Story »

Bertrand Traore could return to the Aston Villa squad for the visit of Southampton.Traore has been sidelined with a hamstring injury but has taken part in full training for two days and will be assessed before manager Steven Gerrard names his squad.Carney Chukwuemeka remains out of action with a minor injury but Gerrard hopes the midfielder will be available to face Leeds next Thursday.Southampt...Full Story »

Aston Villa have several players due to return for the visit of Leeds.Bertrand Traore is back from the Africa Cup of Nations and Leon Bailey is training again after a hamstring injury. Calum Chambers is also expected to be in the squad for the first time after joining from Arsenal.Marvelous Nakamba remains out with a knee injury, while Trezeguet is joining Turkish side Basaksehir.Leeds’ in...Full Story »

Barcelona are ready to sell Ousmane Dembele after the signing of Wolves winger Adama Traore. Marca says Manchester United, Chelsea and Newcastle United are looking at a potential move for Dembele, with the winger looking set for an exit from the Camp Nou. The 24-year-old's minders are down to work on finding his next club before the end of the January window. Three clubs - United, Newcastle...Full Story »

Barcelona have intensified negotiations with Wolverhampton Wanderers to complete the signing of Adama Traore. A deal is now close and the player could undergo a medical as early as Friday. The Spanish club hope to bring Traore back to Catalonia initially on loan with an option to buy, though both teams are negotiating the final details of the transfer. All signs suggest that an agreement co...Full Story »

Tottenham Hotspur are closing in on Wolves winger Adama Traore. Spurs had a bid of £15m for the Spanish international rejected last week. Wolves had demanded an offer of £25m. However, Sky Sports says a compromise is expected and Traore will move to north London in a deal worth £20m. Former Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo attempted to sign Traore last summer. And the clu...Full Story »

Several PL sides chasing LawrenceA host of Premier League sides are looking to sign Derby captain Tom Lawrence, reports TEAMtalk. Lawrence has starred for the Rams this term and Wolves, Brighton, Burnley and Newcastle are all interested in his services, as well as Fulham. Tottenham close in on Traore move (The Guardian)Wolves have accepted the winger will leave the club Tottenham are closin...Full Story »

Barcelona president Joan Laporta is adamant they have the finances to win the race for Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland. Laporta insists that the Blaugrana will have the money necessary to make a play for the Norway international in the next transfer window. "I'm going to sign Haaland next summer," Laporta is believed to have told colleagues behind closed doors. Laporta's confidence...Full Story »

Man City push for Mahrez renewal Manchester City are pushing for a renewal on Riyad Mahrez's contract, according to the Sun. The report says that with a year-and-a-half left on a £160,000-a-week contract, City are keen to avoid a shock move from the skilled forward in the summer. Mahrez is claimed to be quite happy with his career and won't seek an exit unless negotiations completely f...Full Story »

Adama Traore will be pushing for a return to the starting line-up when Wolves resume their Premier League campaign against West Ham at Molineux on Saturday.Full-back Fernando Marcal is in contention to feature for the first time since October 16 after recovering from a calf injury, although Wanderers boss Bruno Lage has said that Rayan Ait-Nouri is set to keep his place in the side.A decision wi...Full Story »

Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes insists the players are behind manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The Norwegian is under pressure after winning three of their last eight games. But Fernandes says Solskjaer and his coaching staff have the trust of the United players. He told TNT Sports: "Of course, obviously, he is our coach. "We follow him every day. We show that. We follow his ideas and...Full Story »