As the summer transfer window draws closer, centre-backs seem to be at the forefront of many clubs’ agendas. Among those vying for defensive reinforcements are Barcelona and Real Madrid, two of the most prestigious clubs in Europe. While Barcelona have set their sights on Bayer Leverkusen̵...

Liverpool fans have been given a significant boost with the recent news of Mohamed Salah’s contract extension, and it looks like they may soon be celebrating another key piece of business. Multiple reports suggest that Virgil van Dijk, the club’s rock at the back, is set to follow in Sal...

Arsenal are reportedly among the clubs keeping a close eye on Bournemouth’s highly-rated young centre-back, Dean Huijsen. The 19-year-old Spaniard, who has quickly made a name for himself as one of the breakout stars of the 2024/25 season, has caught the attention of some of the biggest clubs in E...

Liam Delap, the 22-year-old striker who has been making waves in the Premier League with Ipswich Town, has become one of the most talked-about young talents in English football. As the summer transfer window looms, both Manchester United and Chelsea have emerged as serious contenders to secure his s...

In a candid interview, Lyon’s Nicolas Tagliafico has pointed the finger at Manchester United’s manager Ruben Amorim for the struggles of Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho, highlighting a lack of support and poor communication as factors contributing to the 20-year-old’s alarming drop...

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou says he is battling a “negative” agenda against the club where even good days are seen from a “glass half-empty” perspective. Spurs are a lowly 14th after 31 games in the Premier League as they toil in an injury-hit season, and under-pressure P...

Europa League quarter-final, first leg: Rangers v Athletic Bilbao Venue: Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow Date: Thursday, 10 April Kick-off: 20:00 BST Coverage: Listen on BBC Radio Scotland Extra & Sounds, plus follow live text commentary on the BBC Sport website & app When Nico Williams led Eng...

Ainsley Maitland-Niles can count stars such as Bukayo Saka, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Phil Foden among his former team-mates but it is young Lyon sensation Rayan Cherki the ex-Arsenal man describes as the “best natural talent” he has ever seen. Maitland-Niles and Cherki are part of a re...

In a season that has seen Barcelona’s Brazilian winger, Raphinha, explode into form, the player has not only silenced critics but also drawn comparisons to two of the greatest footballers of all time—Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. In what is shaping up to be one of the most unexpected turna...

Ekitike rise to stardom at Eintracht Frankfurt shows why Europe’s elite are circling When Hugo Ekitike stepped onto the pitch at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for Eintracht Frankfurt’s Europa League quarter-final, it marked another high point in what’s been a breakout season for the French for...