Archive for August 31st, 2021

Real Madrid have withdrawn from negotiations to sign France forward Kylian Mbappe, 22, from Paris St-Germain because the clubs cannot agree a fee. (RMC Sport – in French)external-linkBarcelona will try to sign Arsenal and Spain right-back Hector Bellerin, 26, if Brazil defender Emerson Royal, 22, leaves the Nou Camp to join Tottenham. (Mundo Deportivo -…

Odssone Edouard looks likely to be replaced by Giorgos Giakoumakis at CelticOdsonne Edouard is close to completing a £15m move to Crystal Palace from Celtic, who hope to sign Giorgos Giakoumakis from VVV-Venlo.The deal for French striker Edouard, 23, is subject to a medical with Patrick Vieira’s Premier League side, which will take place on…

James’ move to Leeds from Swansea in January 2019 fell through at the last minuteLeeds United are closing in on a club record £30m deal to sign Manchester United winger Daniel James.Leeds coach Marcelo Bielsa has been keeping a close eye on James ever since the Welshman’s move to Elland Road from Swansea collapsed in…

Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored a penalty during Everton’s victory at Brighton on SaturdayEverton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin has withdrawn from the England squad because of a thigh injury. The 24-year-old was injured during Saturday’s 2-0 win at Brighton and will miss September’s World Cup qualifiers.England face Hungary in Budapest on Thursday, and Andorra at Wembley Stadium on…

Kyle Lafferty is now playing for Cypriot club Anorthosis FamagustaKyle Lafferty has been called up to the Northern Ireland squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers after Josh Magennis was ruled out by injury.Striker Lafferty, 33, is now playing for Cypriot club Anorthosis Famagusta.”I said last week that the door was open for Kyle and…

The Netherlands international has recovered from long-term injury and is already showing signs of being back to his bestFootball is “just too easy” for Virgil van Dijk, says former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson, who believes the “Rolls-Royce” of a centre-back is also bringing the best out of his defensive team-mates. Van Dijk is back at…

The France international has been linked with a move all summer and a deal could finally be agreed just before the deadlineReal Madrid are in advanced talks with Rennes over a €30 million (£26m/$35m) deal for highly-rated teenage midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, Goal understands. Los Blancos have turned their attentions to sealing a late move for the 18-year-old…

The Blues midfielder can boast having some of the best former players as mentors in his loan season with the EaglesConor Gallagher is looking to add both leadership and goals to his game in order to play more like his hero Frank Lampard. Crystal Palace and manager Patrick Vieira signed Gallagher on a season-long loan…

Goal lists out the television listings of all the major football activity from across the worldFootball never stops – pandemics aside – whether it is the Premier League, Champions League or the international games such as the European Championship, there is almost always some action to watch on television. Here are all the fixtures that are being…

Match of the Day 2 pundits Jermaine Jenas and Dion Dublin discuss whether Manchester United’s winner in their 1-0 Premier League victory over Wolves should have been ruled out for a Paul Pogba challenge in the build-up.MATCH REPORT: Wolves 0-1 Manchester UnitedWatch Match of the Day and Match of the Day 2 on BBC iPlayer.