KARIM BENZEMA is being linked with a return to Lyon, just seven months after moving to Saudi Arabia. The Real Madrid icon, 36, joined Saudi champions Al-Ittihad last summer after 14 years at the Bernabeu. Karim Benzema is already being linked with a move back to Europe Credit: Getty He penned a lucrative £85.9million-a-season deal with the Middle Eastern outfit, repaying them with 15 goa...Full Story »

Exeter manager Gary Caldwell felt his players were “too safe” as they drew yet another blank in a goalless draw with Cambridge at St James Park.The Grecians have failed to score in 15 of their 27 League One games and their need for a striker was never more evident than against a U’s side that were there for the taking.“I thought we played well for large periods and domina...Full Story »

West Brom boss Carlos Corberan was full of praise for striker Brandon Thomas-Asante after his two goals helped earn the Baggies a 4-1 win over Blackburn.The hosts were three up inside 33 minutes thanks to a Tom Fellows effort, an own goal by Dominic Hyam and a Thomas-Asante strike.Jake Garrett pulled a goal back for Blackburn after 60 minutes, but Thomas-Asante soon restored the hosts’ thr...Full Story »

West Brom further cemented their position in the Championship play-off places with a thumping 4-1 win over struggling Blackburn at The Hawthorns.Tom Fellows opened the scoring after 12 minutes with a header before Brandon Thomas-Asante doubled the hosts’ lead on the half-hour mark.An unfortunate own goal by Dominic Hyam three minutes later all but wrapped up victory for the Baggies before ...Full Story »

Arsenal have confirmed that Marquinhos is back at the club after a loan spell at Nantes. The winger signed for the Ligue 1 club in the summer after being at Norwich City last season. However, Marquinhos is now heading to the Brazil under-23 team for the 2024 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament. Per football.london, the club still believe in the mercurial talent of the Brazilian winger. However...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino refused to deny Conor Gallagher could be sold this month. Gallagher is a January target for Tottenham. Ahead of their FA Cup tie with Preston, Pochettino said: "We need to talk about many things but it is clear Conor has still a one-year-and-a-half-contract with us. Like all of the players at different clubs when you arrive at this point it is about to talk, ...Full Story »

Brandon Thomas-Asante eased dominant West Brom back to winning ways with a 1-0 Championship victory over 10-man Norwich after the visitors had Borja Sainz needlessly sent off in the first half at The Hawthorns.Thomas-Asante grabbed the all-important goal in the 50th minute to cement West Brom’s position of fifth in the table.But Norwich were forced to play almost an hour with 10 men after ...Full Story »

West Brom missed the chance to close in on the top four as managerless Stoke earned a 1-1 Sky Bet Championship draw at the Hawthorns.Lynden Gooch gave Stoke a surprise lead after 12 minutes before the hosts’ pressure paid and Brandon Thomas-Asante equalised in the 35th minute.West Brom move up to fifth in the table with the point, but relegation threatened Stoke will be the happier of the ...Full Story »

Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson felt his side should have been more ruthless following the 1-0 victory over struggling Fleetwood at Highbury Stadium.A goal from Archie Collins just before the break proved to be the difference as Ferguson’s side made it five League One games without defeat.In a first half that was dominated by the visitors, United had plenty of chances to take the lead wi...Full Story »

Arsenal are reportedly willing to let Jakub Kiwior leave in January. The Polish centre-back, who joined the Gunners from Italian side Spezia Calcio at the start of the year, is a candidate to leave London during the winter market. Wanted by AC Milan, who are expected to attack the January window in search of at least one new defender, Kiwior, 23, is thought to be the Serie A giants' top targ...Full Story »

Barnsley head coach Neill Collins praised the “fantastic finish” of top scorer Devante Cole that helped his side on their way to a 3-1 League One victory at lowly Reading.Reading went in front in the fourth minute through Harvey Knibbs, with his ninth goal of the season, but Herbie Kane levelled before the break from a penalty.Cole gave Barnsley the lead 10 minutes from time with a p...Full Story »

Three clubs in pursuit of AC Milan's Mike Maignan AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan is reportedly a target for Chelsea, Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich. FC Dallas sign Romanian wonderkid Enes Sali FC Dallas has signed former La Masia standout and Romanian wonderkid Enes Sali to a four-year deal. Arsenal will have to pay £60m to sign Aston Villa star Arsena...Full Story »

Leyton Orient head coach Richie Wellens believed that his side warranted the three points after their 1-1 draw against Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium.Rovers took the lead in the fourth minute of first-half stoppage time through Grant Ward, and Wellens was not happy with how his side defended the set-piece.Orient did dominate possession and territory however, if unable to fashion chances,...Full Story »

Arsenal want Marquinhos to see out his loan with Nantes. The Brazilian winger has battled for minutes since his arrival, with talk in France of Nantes sending him back to London in January. However, Football.London says the Gunners want Marquinhos to see out his season-long deal. Marquinhos has made a total of six appearances (one start), representing a total playing time of 90 minutes. Th...Full Story »

Karim Benzema & N'Golo Kante will reportedly train under Marcelo Gallardo at Al-Ittihad following Julen Lopetegui's U-turn. WHAT HAPPENED?According to TyC Sports, the 47-year-old will head to the Middle East to take charge of Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League. Gallardo will sign a contract with the club until June 2025. However, there will be an option to extend the deal for a further tw...Full Story »

Serie A giants Juventus have recently looked for information about Manchester United outcast Jadon Sancho as he remains unwanted by Erik ten Hag. WHAT HAPPENED?The England international and Ten Hag have had a very publicised falling out, which has led to Sancho being exiled at Old Trafford. According to Fabrizio Romano, Juventus have recently requested information about the player and express...Full Story »

After eight years at the Red Devils, the Frenchman seems to be in his final stages at Old Trafford and he could be sold on a free transfer in January. Anthony Martial is lined up for a move to Inter MilanMartial is set to replace former Manchester United target Marko Arnautovic Martial, 27, has been struggling for game time this term having only played 220 minutes in the league. With hopes of...Full Story »

The 21-year-old has quickly established himself as a key starter for the Ligue 1 side since being promoted from the youth ranks, notably helping them to Coupe de France glory in 2022. Merlin, who is capped by France at youth level and has been tipped to break into the senior side, has plenty of admirers from across Europe and his development has not gone unnoticed. 90min understands that Man C...Full Story »

Grady Diangana and Brandon Thomas-Asante scored as West Brom beat Coventry 2-0 at the CBS Arena.The Sky Blues had lost just once at home since mid-January, but were handed a third consecutive defeat to remain 20th in the Sky Bet Championship table.The Baggies’ second away win of the season lifted them back into the play-off positions as they notched their sixth clean sheet in seven outings...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI'S Argentine team-mate Facundo Farias has claimed his wife wanted to KILL him when he revealed he was joining Inter Miami. Farias, 21, had been heavily linked with a move to Europe - with Liverpool among the clubs interested in bringing him in. But the midfielder remained at boyhood club Colon until July when he penned a three-year deal with Inter Miami. His arrival came just on...Full Story »