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Nuno Espirito Santo. (REUTERS) West Ham United enjoyed a rare lift at the weekend, edging QPR 2-1 in the FA Cup thanks to goals from Taty Castellanos and an impressive contribution from Crysencio Summerville. Keeper Mads Hermansen also impressed with a composed performance between the sticks. Despite the win, Premier League struggles persist. The Hammers sit 18th, having shipped 43 …

West Ham United are weighing up the possibility of signing Eric Dier after the experienced defender was offered to the club, according to Sky reporter Florian Plettenberg. While talks are not advanced at this stage, the opportunity is being viewed internally as one worth exploring, especially given West Ham’s ongoing search for defensive reinforcements for the second half of the …

N’Golo Kanté could be on the verge of a surprise return to European football, with Fenerbahçe emerging as the first club to make formal contact for the 34-year-old midfielder. According to L’Équipe, the Turkish giants have initiated talks with the former Chelsea star, as several clubs across Europe look to capitalise on his uncertain contract situation at Al Ittihad. Kanté, …

Manchester City have opened preliminary contact over a potential deal for Elliot Anderson, with TEAMtalk reporting that the Premier League giants are gearing up for a major summer push to sign the Nottingham Forest midfielder. The 23-year-old England international has quickly become one of the most highly regarded young talents in the league, and his rapid rise has placed him …

Marcus Rashford’s future has become one of the subject of attention in this transfer window, with the England international rapidly winning over Barcelona since his loan move from Manchester United. All indicators suggest that Rashford is determined to remain at Camp Nou, while Barcelona are increasingly convinced he should stay in La Liga on a permanent basis, sources close to …

Tottenham have made waves in the January transfer market by agreeing a deal for Conor Gallagher, but it has now emerged that the North London club were closely monitoring Liverpool’s Curtis Jones before. In a swift move to bolster Thomas Frank’s midfield following a devastating injury to Rodrigo Bentancur, Spurs agreed a £34.7 million fee with Atletico Madrid for Gallagher …

Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will watch for clarity from training ground reports and official briefings. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Remember the Name Antoine Semenyo pic.twitter.com/sWBLquldfC Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will watch for clarity from training ground reports and official briefings. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

It wasn’t to be on the night, but there was a special moment for 16-year-old debutant Antonio Arena during Roma’s 3-2 defeat by Torino in the Coppa Italia on Tuesday night: Scoring with his first touch in senior football.  Roma were knocked out of the Coppa Italia at the round of 16 stage after goals from Che Adams and Emirhan …

Gian Piero Gasperini insists that he is ‘not disappointed’ by Roma’s Coppa Italia exit at the hands of Torino on Tuesday night, believes that goalkeeper Mile Svilar is not to blame for the goals the Giallorossi conceded, and says that 16-year-old Antonio Arena is ‘very well developed’ for his age.  Roma were knocked out of the Coppa Italia after a …

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has denied ever saying that Gunners forward Kai Havertz needed to bulk up when asked about it by a reporter. Arteta gave his press conference on Tuesday and discussed a variety of topics ahead of the Carabao Cup semi-final clash between Arsenal and Chelsea. Havertz could be in contention to play against his former club at …

It wasn’t to be for 16-year-old Antonio Arena after scoring with his first touch in senior football as Roma fell to a 3-2 defeat at home against a Che Adams-inspired Torino in the Coppa Italia round of 16 on Tuesday night. Check out the player ratings from a crazy cup clash at the Stadio Olimpico.  Adams sent Torino into the …

Newcastle United have been dealt a severe blow with reports confirming that defender Tino Livramento is facing a spell of around two months on the sidelines with a significant hamstring injury. The 23-year-old was forced off just before the hour mark during the Magpies’ dramatic FA Cup third-round victory over Bournemouth on Saturday. Livramento, who had looked sharp in the …

Crystal Palace are looking to strengthen their attacking unit and want to sign a reliable goal scorer.  According to former Premier League scout Mick Brown, they have concerns regarding Jean-Philippe Mateta and Eddie Nketiah. “The strikers are a concern for Crystal Palace,” he told Football Insider. “Not just on the pitch because we know they’ve struggled for goals, but off it …

Roma are out of the Coppa Italia at the round of 16 after falling to a 3-2 defeat against Torino in a crazy, end-to-end affair, which brought goals from Che Adams (x2), Mario Hermoso 30 seconds after coming on, 16-year-old Antonio Arena with his first touch in senior football and a last-gasp winner from Emirhan Ilkhan. Gian Piero Gasperini named …