Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk looks set to make his return to action this week after nine months out with a serious knee injury. The Holland captain has been out since undergoing surgery on the anterior cruciate ligament in his right leg after a clash with Jordan Pickford in October's Merseyside derby. Van Dijk has sat out the first three training games at the club's camp in Austria but...Full Story »

Jadon Sancho's request to wear the number 7 jersey at Manchester United was rejected by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. United completed a £72.1 million deal to sign the England international from Borussia Dortmund last week. Sancho wore the number 7 jersey at Dortmund and wanted to wear the same number, made famous at United by the likes of Eric Cantona and David Beckham. Veteran Edinson Cavani...Full Story »

Speculation stemming from the Italian media over the last 24 hours has pointed towards a potential avenue away from Manchester United for Donny van de Beek. VDB struggling The name of Dutch midfielder van de Beek of course took centre stage at Old Trafford this past season. Unfortunately for the 24-year-old, however, this was not always for the right reasons. Instead, chatter, amongst fans...Full Story »

Premier League outfit Tottenham Hotspur are closing on a double swoop for Atalanta pair Cristian Romero and Pierluigi Gollini, according to reports. Spurs suffering Ongoings on the Lilywhite half of North London have of course taken centre stage in the media over the course of the summer to date. This comes with Spurs having endured an altogether tumultuous window thus far. First, star man...Full Story »

Tadic wanted by Milan Ajax star Dusan Tadic is being targeted by Milan this summer. Tuttomercato believes that a deal could take place for around €15 million (£12.9m/$17.8m). Real Madrid want Man Utd's Van de Beek as part of Varane deal Old Trafford flop wanted in deal for France star Real Madrid have told Manchester United that they will take Donny van de Beek off their hands ...Full Story »

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic admitted his squad had been left in shock by Ivan Perisic’s positive test for Covid-19, but insisted they had the quality to beat Spain without him.Inter Milan winger Perisic, who scored in Tuesday’s 3-1 win over Scotland, has begun 10 days in isolation after his positive test was announced on Saturday.All other Croatia players and staff tested negative, bu...Full Story »

England have qualified for the Euro 2020 knockout phase without kicking a ball at the end of a chaotic day that saw Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell go into isolation after Scotland’s Billy Gilmour tested positive for coronavirus. The Scottish Football Association announced on Monday morning that the 20-year-old midfielder had returned a positive Covid-19 result and would miss Tuesday’...Full Story »

France, England, the Czech Republic, Sweden and Switzerland French team players warm up during the training session in Munich. EFE Five teams advanced to the round of 16 without even playing at the European Championship. France, England, the Czech Republic, Sweden and Switzerland all are assured of advancing because they have four points and will finish no worse than third in their groups. R...Full Story »

The 34-year-old’s partner Jocelyn Burgardt has also revealed they are expecting a boy and will call him Silvestre. Cavani alongside partner Jocelyn Burgardt and one of his three children Credit: Instagram @cavaniofficial21 The pair spotted together at PSG Credit: Getty The name they have opted for is the Spanish equivalent of Sylvester and means ‘Coming from a wild place’. ...Full Story »

Jonny Evans will miss out for Leicester in their key Premier League finale against Tottenham after being forced off in their FA Cup final win over Chelsea.The defender has a heel problem and only lasted 34 minutes of the 1-0 victory at Wembley and remains sidelined as the Foxes look to clinch a Champions League spot on the final day.James Justin (knee) and Harvey Barnes (knee) remain out for Bre...Full Story »

Edinson Cavani welcomed fans back to Old Trafford in style but Fulham cancelled out the Manchester United striker’s spectacular long-range effort on a night when anti-Glazer sentiments were made loud and clear.It had been 436 days since supporters last stepped inside the ground due to the coronavirus pandemic and the 10,000 in attendance for the Red Devils’ final home game of the sea...Full Story »

Kean hopes for PSG stay The striker has enjoyed his loan spell from Everton and said he wants to be back in France next year Carlisle re-sign defender ✍️ Defender @Morgan_Feeney13 has today signed a one-year contract (with an option) with the club 👇 https://t.co/Q3SywVxjmk— Carlisle United FC (@officialcufc) May 17, 2021 Kane exit report disputed (football.london) The Tot...Full Story »

Andre Ayew’s solitary first-half strike at Oakwell has given Swansea a slender 1-0 lead in their Sky Bet Championship play-off semi-final against Barnsley.Ayew produced the game’s only moment of class six minutes before half-time in the first leg when he curled home a crucial goal for Steve Cooper’s side.Swansea, who will defend their narrow advantage on Saturday in the return ...Full Story »

Crystal Palace could have limited options at full-back for Sunday’s visit of Aston Villa with Patrick Van Aanholt and Nathaniel Clyne doubts for the Premier League clash.Dutch defender Van Aanholt has a family issue to resolve according to boss Roy Hodgson, while Clyne has suffered with illness in recent days.It means full-backs Tyrick Mitchell and Joel Ward are likely to continue in defen...Full Story »

Ronald Koeman's team twice surrendered the lead to draw 3-3, leaving them in danger of falling further behind their rivalsSergio Busquets believes Barcelona's chances of winning La Liga are all but over after they drew 3-3 with Levante on Tuesday. The Catalan side had a two-goal lead in the first half through Lionel Messi and Pedri, but the hosts pulled themselves level when Gonzalo Melero an...Full Story »

Ronald Koeman admitted it will be “very difficult” for Barcelona to win LaLiga after they twice squandered the lead to draw with Levante.Barca were pegged back from 2-0 at half-time to 2-2 and after Ousmane Dembele gave them the lead once again, substitute Sergio Leon grabbed a point for the hosts.The result leaves Koeman’s side a point behind leaders Atletico Madrid and a poin...Full Story »

Barcelona’s title hopes were dealt a massive blow after they twice blew the lead to draw 3-3 at Levante.A late goal from Sergio Leon meant Barca could only climb above Real Madrid into second, a point behind leaders Atletico Madrid, with two matches left to play.Both Madrid sides will play their game in hand over the next couple of days.Lionel Messi had earlier struck his 29th goal of the ...Full Story »

Sutton climbed to the Vanarama National League summit with a 3-2 victory over struggling Woking at Gander Green Lane.Promotion rivals Torquay were not in action as Sutton played their game in hand, starting the evening two points adrift of Gary Johnson’s side – but they took full advantage.Defender Louis John put the hosts ahead in the sixth minute when he turned home a corner as Sut...Full Story »

Edinson Cavani has penned a contract extension with Manchester United which will keep him at the club until the summer of 2022. The Uruguayan, 34, ended his months of speculation around his future by committing to another season at Old Trafford. And Cavani has said he has built a 'huge affection' for United since joining the club from PSG last summer. Speaking to MUTV, Cavani said: "To answ...Full Story »

Manchester United have made Borussia Dortmund ace Jadon Sancho their major transfer target of the summer. The Borussia Dortmund winger has been on United's radar for 18 months but a £100milion asking-price, allied to the German club's reluctance to sell, stopped the move happening in the previous two windows, says the Daily Star. Yet, though injury has hampered Sancho's progress this te...Full Story »