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Fernandes, Gakpo & Dorgu join injury list
The international break has produced a fresh injury scare for club sides, with Manchester United duo Bruno Fernandes and Patrick Dorgu joined by Liverpool's ...
Vega hails Yakin and Manzambi as Swiss head for Hampden
Former Celtic and Switzerland defender Ramon Vega has praised national coach Murat Yakin ahead of the Swiss side's trip to Hampden Park on Tuesday, according...
Ballard back at Sunderland after hamstring injury
Daniel Ballard has returned to Sunderland after picking up a hamstring injury on international duty, ruling him out for the remainder of Northern Ireland's c...
Report: Manchester United set to join the race for Premier League forward
Manchester United are reportedly weighing up a move for Brentford forward Kevin Schade, according to English Premier League Index (Opta Stats). The report su...
Bournemouth star could make £17m move
Bournemouth could reportedly cash in on one of their squad members, with a move to Serie A said to be on the cards worth around £17m, according to EPL Index....
Chelsea and Liverpool see efforts to sign La Liga defender thwarted
Chelsea and Liverpool have reportedly missed out on Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio, according to EPL Index (Opta Stats), after the centre-back opted to st...
Injured Isak returns to Liverpool from Sweden duty
Alexander Isak has cut short his Sweden duty after picking up a minor injury, with the Liverpool striker sent back to Merseyside for assessment, according to...
America's new breakout star? Sullivan living up to Premier League promise
Cavan Sullivan is fast becoming one of American football's most exciting prospects. The 16-year-old made his senior USA debut on Saturday and delivered a dis...
Manchester United keen on La Liga defender
**Manchester United reportedly monitoring Alejandro Balde amid Barcelona game-time concerns** Manchester United are said to be keeping tabs on Barcelona full...
Papers: Man Utd keeping close eye on Barca left-back Balde
Manchester United are reportedly monitoring Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde as a potential target, according to Sky Sports' paper talk roundup, with a Ja...
'I feel cheated - when do Stoke City get our FA Cup?'
Former Stoke City boss Tony Pulis has voiced what he believes many Potters fans are feeling after Manchester City were found guilty of the majority of the 11...
Pickford or Trafford? The battle to be England's number one is now on
England's long-standing goalkeeping certainty may be facing its first real challenge in years, according to BBC News. Jordan Pickford has been Thomas Tuchel'...
Bayern target Barcelona's Olmo - Sunday's gossip
Bayern Munich are reportedly eyeing a move for Barcelona forward Dani Olmo, according to BBC News' Sunday gossip round-up, as the German champions look to st...
Report: Liverpool must pay £70m to sign Serie A star
Liverpool are reportedly eyeing Inter Milan's Alessandro Bastoni as they plan for life after Virgil van Dijk, according to EPL Index. With Van Dijk's long-te...
Report: Man United could make January move for Bundesliga forward
Manchester United's hunt for a new striker is reportedly gathering pace, with Serhou Guirassy emerging as a growing option for the club, according to EPL Ind...
No Premier League appetite to strip Man City of titles - but threat remains
Manchester City's Premier League title haul is not under immediate threat despite the club being found guilty of breaching the majority of the 115 charges br...
The issues Mourinho is struggling to fix at Real
Note: This appears to reference "Real Madrid" and "Mourinho," but the details are inconsistent with known facts (Mourinho left Real Madrid in 2013 and is not...
Bellamy support crucial after serious injury - Wales' Burns
Wes Burns says Craig Bellamy's backing during a lengthy injury lay-off has strengthened his resolve to make an impact for Wales, as the winger targets a retu...
Morgan Rogers shares his thoughts on his move to Chelsea and Declan Rice incident
Morgan Rogers has opened up on his big-money move to Chelsea, insisting life at Stamford Bridge has been nothing short of a "10" since his arrival, according...
The computer hacker who tried to take down Man City
Manchester City's long-running battle with football's authorities has a shadowy origin story, and BBC Sport travelled to Portugal to piece it together. At th...
Papers: Parish tells Liverpool £50m Sarr move was 'never going to happen'
Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has reportedly made clear that Liverpool's £50m approach for Ismaila Sarr was dismissed out of hand, telling the Reds th...
No relegation clause in Haaland's City deal - Saturday's gossip
Manchester City star Erling Haaland does not have a relegation release clause in his current contract, according to Saturday's gossip column from BBC News, q...
Mbappe injured while scoring in France win
Kylian Mbappe's night ended in worry despite finding the net, as the France forward picked up a knee injury during a Nations League victory away to Turkey, a...
Arsenal urged to consider move for Premier League striker
Arsenal Urged to Weigh Up Move for In-Form Premier League Striker Arsenal's long-running search for a reliable No.9 could reportedly lead them back to a fami...
Tuchel questions whether Palmer is desperate to play for England
Thomas Tuchel has cast doubt on Cole Palmer's appetite for England duty after the Chelsea forward pulled out of the latest squad with a fitness issue — the s...
Report: Leeds United star makes final decision on his future amid transfer rumours
Leeds United appear unfazed by transfer speculation surrounding Daniel James, with the club's relaxed stance speaking volumes about their current standing, a...
Brentford hold Schade contract talks as Arsenal, Liverpool track Germany winger
Brentford are moving to secure Kevin Schade's future, with the Bees opening initial talks over a new long-term contract, according to Sky Sports. The Germany...
Man City and the 115 charges - key questions answered
More than two years after the Premier League first brought its sprawling 115-charge case against Manchester City, a verdict is reportedly close, according to...
Slegers: Put pressure on me, not Arsenal players after difficult WSL start
Arsenal head coach Renee Slegers has moved to shield her players from criticism following a difficult start to the WSL season, insisting any pressure should ...
Man City charges Q&A: How did we get here, what could punishment be?
Manchester City's long-running financial fair play saga continues, according to Sky Sports, with the Premier League's case against the club now moving into a...
Williams' experience 'incredible' for Eastleigh - Gray
Eastleigh manager Matt Gray believes Jonny Williams' spell without a club worked in the National League side's favour, allowing them to land the experienced ...
New-look squad, but how will Pocognoli's Scotland line-up?
Scotland's new era begins Saturday as Sebastien Pocognoli takes charge for the first time, leading the side into a fixture against Slovenia. According to BBC...
Havertz returning to Arsenal after suffering injury with Germany
Kai Havertz is heading back to Arsenal for treatment after picking up an injury during Germany's 1-1 Nations League draw with the Netherlands on Thursday. Th...
The non-league owner taking his club to Kuwait for a unique mid-season adventure
Non-league Salisbury are swapping the National League South for the Gulf, as owner Ali Alhamad arranges a remarkable mid-season trip to Kuwait. According to ...
'I would encourage patience with Wirtz'
Patience is the word being urged around Anfield when it comes to Florian Wirtz, according to BBC News. Liverpool podcaster Josh Williams says supporters expe...
Arsenal dealt huge injury blow during international break
Arsenal have been handed an injury scare over Kai Havertz following international duty with Germany. According to EPL Index, the forward was withdrawn just 3...
Report: Chelsea favourites to sign Premier League midfielder
Chelsea's hunt for fresh midfield options could throw up a domestic twist, with Bournemouth's Alex Scott reportedly emerging as a serious target, according t...
Why teenagers have become a huge part of football's transfer market
Teenage talent is becoming one of football's hottest commodities, according to BBC Sport, which examined why English clubs are increasingly buying and sellin...
'He misses too many opportunities' - Tuchel frustrated by another Palmer absence
Thomas Tuchel has expressed frustration over Cole Palmer's repeated absences from England duty, according to Sky Sports. The Chelsea forward has featured jus...
Our son's death could have been prevented by FA - Billy Vigar's parents
The parents of Billy Vigar have said his death could have been avoided had the Football Association acted differently, according to BBC News. The report does...
Uefa fears Premier League impact on transfer market
Uefa has raised concerns over the growing financial gap between the Premier League and Europe's other top divisions, warning that a "clear two-speed system" ...
Chelsea lead race for Scott - Friday's gossip
**Chelsea eye Scott as Bayern circle Olmo — Friday's gossip round-up** Chelsea are reportedly leading the chase for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, accord...
Premier League keen to resolve EFL funding stalemate
The Premier League says it wants to resolve its ongoing funding dispute with the EFL "as soon as possible," according to BBC News. The two bodies have been a...
Eastleigh sign ex-Wales international Williams
National League side Eastleigh have added experience to their midfield, signing former Wales international Jonny Williams on a free transfer, according to BB...
'I loved it' - Robertson grateful for United spell
Andy Robertson's rise to Liverpool hero and Scotland captain didn't happen overnight — and he hasn't forgotten where it started. Before Champions League glor...
Spurs lead the manager sack race, but who is safest?
Spurs Sit Atop Premier League Sack Race After Rocky Start Five games into the new Premier League campaign, and the managerial mood music is already shifting,...
From ruin to a (Red) Bull market - how Prem became hot property
Premiership Rugby has staged a remarkable turnaround, according to BBC News, after a period that saw Worcester, Wasps and London Irish all collapse into admi...
'Stronger with each game... but the next few matches are going to be a real test'
Brighton fans have been sounding increasingly optimistic despite offloading key men Danny Welbeck and Jan Paul van Hecke over the summer, according to BBC Ne...
'What happened on Saturday will not happen to us again'
Arsenal fans are taking stock after a mixed start to the season, according to BBC News, which gathered supporter reaction on the club's opening weeks. Fan Ra...
'Premier League - be afraid... be very afraid!'
Aston Villa fans are backing Unai Emery to work his magic again, according to BBC News fan reactions, despite a summer squad shake-up. One supporter, Bill, p...