Tottenham manager Antonio Conte is planning a mid-season raid on Serie A in order to bring his first-choice striker target to the club in January, according to reports. The north Londoners are reportedly keen on adding some extra firepower to their ranks when the transfer market reopens and have been linked with a number of high-profile names over the last few weeks. The likes of Lautaro Martin...Full Story »

Salford defender Josh O’Brien is back in contention for the home game against Stockport after suspension.The Irish teenager missed the midweek Papa Johns Trophy penalty shoot-out win against Rochdale but is hoping to return to the squad.Head coach Neil Wood, who has no new injury worries, is expected to be without injured quartet Stevie Mallan, Conor McAleny, Richard Nartey and Liam Shepha...Full Story »

Andy Halliday, Josh Ginnelly and Michael Smith have all trained ahead of Hearts’ clash with Celtic and could be in contention to play.Peter Haring (concussion) is definitely out, while Nathaniel Atkinson (foot) and Gary Mackay-Steven (knock) are expected to remain on the sidelines.Craig Halkett (hamstring) and Kye Rowles (foot) are building up their fitness, but Liam Boyce (knee) and Beni ...Full Story »

Antonio Conte has confirmed Richarlison will be fit for the World Cup despite the club still waiting on the full extent of a calf injury sustained during Saturday's 2-0 win over Everton. The Brazil forward was on crutches and in tears after the game, telling ESPN Brazil he feared that "the realisation of my dream" to play at a World Cup was at risk. However, initial tests have been more positi...Full Story »

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte admits the team’s growing list of injuries is a genuine concern ahead of a packed stretch of matches.Spurs sealed their 10th consecutive home victory with a 2-0 win over Everton thanks to second-half goals from Harry Kane and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.But it was not all good news for Conte, who was forced to substitute Richarlison in the 52nd minute, the striker la...Full Story »

Aston Villa’s Leon Bailey is fit to face Chelsea on Sunday.The forward has recovered from a muscle injury, but boss Steven Gerrard must still determine whether he can start or if he will be among the substitutes.Ludwig Augustinsson (hamstring), Boubacar Kamara (knee), Diego Carlos (knee), Lucas Digne (stress fracture) and Cameron Archer (groin) remain out.Reece James will miss the game hav...Full Story »

Matt Jay could return for Exeter’s clash with Oxford on Saturday.The 26-year-old striker has missed City’s last two games after his partner gave birth but could return this weekend.Midfielder Harry Kite played the final 30 minutes in the Grecians’ 4-2 defeat to Charlton in the Papa John’s Trophy during midweek and will be hoping for more minutes.Interim boss Kevin Nichols...Full Story »

Sheffield United striker Oli McBurnie is back in contention for the home game against Blackpool after serving a one-match ban.George Baldock (side strain) and Anel Ahmedhodzic (thigh) are both back in full training and could also feature in the squad.The Blades have been dealt bad news regarding Jayden Bogle (knee) and Sander Berge (ankle), who will be out for over a month after the full extent ...Full Story »

Antonio Conte said it would have been a “disaster” if Tottenham had thrown away a two-goal lead in their 3-2 win against 10-man Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League.Spurs looked set for a routine win as they were leading 3-1 with an extra man after Harry Kane’s penalty and Son Heung-min’s double had overturned Daichi Kamada’s opener for the Germans, who had T...Full Story »

An emotional Antonio Conte hailed his “top men” after watching Tottenham honour late fitness coach Gian Piero Ventrone by winning 1-0 at Brighton thanks to Harry Kane’s first-half header.It had been a difficult week for Spurs, who lost at rivals Arsenal last Saturday but were rocked on Thursday when it was announced Ventrone had died at the age of 61.Conte had known the highly-...Full Story »

Antonio Conte urged Tottenham to be more clinical after they suffered a frustrating Champions League stalemate in Frankfurt to continue their poor away form in Europe.Spurs created plenty of opportunities in Germany with Harry Kane and Son Heung-min guilty of failing to make the most of several openings during the Group D tie.While the Premier League club were able to bounce back after last week...Full Story »

Giovanni van Bronckhorst praised Antonio Colak after the striker continued his impressive start to his Rangers career with a first-half double in Saturday’s 4-0 win away to 10-man Hearts.The Croatian took his tally to 11 goals in all competitions since joining from Malmo in the summer as he bagged his second brace in successive matches before Cammy Devlin’s dismissal. Alfredo Morelos...Full Story »

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte suggested referees and VAR officials are letting the Premier League down and said England could follow Italy’s example to improve standards after his side’s 3-1 defeat at Arsenal.Conte was speaking after seeing Emerson Royal shown a straight red card by Anthony Taylor in the second half for a tackle on Gabriel Martinelli.The Gunners soared four points cle...Full Story »

Patrick Bamford, Rodrigo, Liam Cooper, Luke Ayling and Junior Firpo are all in contention for Leeds’ home game against Aston Villa on Sunday.Bamford has only started two games this season due to injury and Rodrigo has recovered from a dislocated shoulder, while skipper Cooper (calf), Ayling and Firpo (both knee) are all hoping to make their first league starts.Adam Forshaw (ankle) and teen...Full Story »

Reports in Italy over the international break claimed the Tottenham boss would be open to a return to Juventus. Antonio Conte claims he is happy at Tottenham amid links to Juventus Credit: Getty Conte blasted those suggestions as “disrespectful” and said he was “very happy” at Spurs, who have an option of a year’s extension on his deal, which is up next summer. H...Full Story »

Salford captain Ashley Eastham is in contention for his first league start since February as his side host Grimsby.The 31-year-old defender returned to league action after seven months out injured with an 89th-minute appearance from the bench in last weekend’s win at Sutton.Striker Matt Smith will hope to retain his place after making his first league start for the club.Odin Bailey will be...Full Story »

Liam Gordon could be involved for Walsall as they prepare to host Tranmere.The defender made his comeback from injury against Cheltenham in the Papa John’s Trophy in midweek and Saddlers manager Michael Flynn confirmed Gordon had been training fully since then.Oisin McEntee is edging closer to a comeback and could return to full contact training soon.Hayden White and Tom Knowles could also...Full Story »

Antonio Conte is once again being linked with a Tottenham exit with speculation he could return to Juventus. Antonio Conte is being linked with Juventus (Image: Getty) Tottenham manager Antonio Conte is reportedly tempted by a return to his former club Juventus - partly so that he can be closer to his family. The 53-year-old has been a massive hit with Spurs fans since he took over in November...Full Story »

Stevenage’s injury problems have begun to ease ahead of the visit of Harrogate.Michael Bostwick has trained and will be available having played in the 3-0 Papa John’s Trophy win over Wycombe in midweek, having been sidelined since the end of August.David Amoo is still waiting to make his league debut since arriving from Port Vale in the summer but is close to regaining fitness.Strike...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers defender Bobby Thomas is back in contention for the home game against Accrington after suspension.Burnley loanee Thomas missed last week’s 6-3 home defeat to Lincoln following his dismissal for two yellow cards in the recent loss at Ipswich.Defender Lewis Gibson (calf) and the versatile Josh Grant (knee) remain doubtful after being sidelined since August.Striker Josh Coburn ...Full Story »