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Barcelona are reportedly preparing an ambitious move to sign Harry Kane from Bayern Munich, with BILD journalist Christian Falk revealing that there is “concrete interest” from the Catalan giants in the England captain. The Spanish champions are actively searching for a long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski, whose contract expires next summer, and Kane has emerged as one of their top …

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has heaped praise onto Chelsea’s young Brazilian sensation Estevao Willian after his performance against Barcelona last night. Speaking on punditry duty after the game, Henry named Estevao as someone whose style of play will frighten defenders as the Gunners prepare to take on the Blues at Stamford Bridge this weekend. Arsenal are currently top of the …

Former Atletico Madrid and Inter defender Miranda has aimed a dig at his former Nerazzurri boss and current Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti, who he describes as ‘the worst coach I had in Italy’ on a personal level.  The former Brazil international gave an interview to La Gazzetta dello Sport ahead of the meeting of his two former sides, Atletico …

Chelsea are reportedly preparing an audacious double transfer move for FC Porto stars Samu Aghehowa and Victor Froholdt, with the potential combined deal valued at around £133 million, according to TEAMtalk. The Blues are eager to bolster their squad with both attacking and midfield reinforcements ahead of the 2026 summer window and the Portuguese giants’ duo are seen as ideal …

Juventus are still in Norway following Tuesday night’s 3-2 victory over Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League, and it is not yet guaranteed that the Bianconeri squad will be able to board their scheduled flight home due to adverse weather conditions in the area.  Juventus picked up their first Champions League victory of the season, largely thanks to a Kenan Yildiz …

Juventus picked up their first Champions League victory of the season in a 3-2 comeback victory away against Bodo/Glimt on Tuesday night, but the Bianconeri still have a long way to go before their spot in the knock-out rounds is confirmed.  Here is what Luciano Spalletti and his team need to secure a spot in the top 24 by the …

Liverpool have submitted a bid to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi in the January transfer window, according to a trusted source on X. As per the source, the defending Premier League champions have submitted a bid of £25m with add-ons. The Reds are looking to strengthen their defense in the middle of the season after making a poor start …

Alessandro Del Piero says that Kenan Yildiz brought the ‘panache’ and ‘dangerousness’ that Juventus needed with his inspiring second-half performance during Tuesday night’s 3-2 victory over Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League.  The Bianconeri picked up their first Champions League victory of the season at the fifth time of asking on Wednesday night, overcoming the freezing temperatures in Norway to move …

Wolverhampton Wanderers could be forced into making a major mid-season decision as reports suggest the club’s hierarchy are prepared to cash in on star midfielder Joao Gomes during the January transfer window. The potential sale would represent a huge blow to manager Rob Edwards, whose team is already battling to stay afloat in the Premier League. According to David Ornstein …

Champions League: First success for the Bianconeri Bodo scare Spalletti. Yildiz comes on in the second half and starts the comeback. David decides it in the 91st minute. Openda also off the mark Super McTominay: Napoli running Qarabag beaten on Maradona day The battle with Atletico to restart after the derby In Madrid, Chivu looking for the win to stay …

Following a sixth defeat of the season at home to Nottingham Forest at the weekend, could Liverpool be on course for the worst defence of a Premier League title in history? To compound their misery, rivals Everton moved above them with a victory at Old Trafford on Monday night, leaving Arne Slot’s team 12th in the league table on 18 …

Sunderland have started the season in impressive manner after their promotion to the Premier League. Under the leadership of manager Regis Le Bris, the Black Cats are currently seventh in the league and competing with the big clubs. They want to capitalise on their brilliant start to the season by strengthening the squad in the January transfer window and the …

Leeds United are weighing up a managerial change as pressure mounts on Daniel Farke, with Brendan Rodgers emerging as the club’s top target to take over, according to TEAMtalk. The Whites’ board is reportedly considering a swift move for the former Celtic and Leicester City boss as they look to stabilise their season following a torrid run of form in …

Striker William Osula has struggled for playing time under Eddie Howe this season. It was expected with the club signing Nick Woltemade last summer, a player who was expected to become the leading attacker for the Magpies. Howe, who is still without another expensive summer signing in Yoane Wissa, will have more attacking options soon when the former Brentford attacker …

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta could be on the move next year, with sources telling GiveMeSport that the French forward is open to leaving Selhurst Park once his contract expires at the end of next season. Despite being one of Palace’s most improved performers under Oliver Glasner, Mateta feels his current wages do not reflect his importance to the team …