Barcelona always keep an eye out for up-and-coming young talents from across the globe in a bid to strengthen their youth ranks with an eye on the future. It has led to the signings of talents like Mika Faye and Noah Darvich, while several other young prospects are on the agenda of the club heading into the summer. Barcelona trying …

Morning. Further to yesterday’s story linking us to Feyenoord goalkeeper Justin Bijlow, Andrew Allen did a cursory check of his injury record. Some hours later, when he had got through it all, he sent it on to me. It’s actually almost impressive in a way, take a look. The sheer range and variety of things he has injured down the …

Jack Grealish has named fellow Manchester City star Erling Haaland as his hardest-working teammate and believes he doesn’t get the respect he deserves. Haaland set an incredible standard in his debut season with Man City, scoring 52 goals across all competitions to help Pep Guardiola’s men win the treble. That included a competition record 36 goals in 35 Premier League …

It only appears to be a matter of time before Vincent Kompany is confirmed as the new manager of Bundesliga giants, Bayern Munich. The current Burnley manager can’t be blamed for being attracted by such an opportunity, even if it means leaving the Clarets in the lurch just days after they were relegated back to the Championship. Kompany was always …

Hansi Flick appears to be moving closer to the Barcelona job with each passing day, as the management looks to finalise who is going to lead the team from the touchline next season. It has been well established that Barcelona will not continue with Xavi Hernandez, who has been informed of the board’s decision to sack him at the end …

The FA Cup final is one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the British sporting calendar. It evokes memories of Jimmy Montgomery’s wonder save, Norman Whiteside’s curler, Keith Houchen’s diving header, the emotional post-Hillsborough disaster game between Liverpool and Everton, Eric Cantona’s volley, the list goes on and on. Hoping to write another chapter in the history books this …

Manchester City were interested in signing West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta. The Premier League champions came close to signing the midfielder last summer but the move did not materialise due an investigation involving the midfielder for breaking betting rules. The Brazilian international has now been charged by the FA for spot fixing, putting his move to Man City and …

According to Carlos Monfort, Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, had a meeting with club president Joan Laporta after his journey to London, where he crossed paths with Hansi Flick, who is seen as the probable successor to Xavi at the club. In their extensive discussion last afternoon, Deco shared the emotions stirred by his encounter with Flick in London.  It is …

According to The Times, West Ham United star Lucas Paqueta faces a lengthy ban that could stretch for years after he was charged by FA for breaking betting rules. Paqueta was charged on Thursday afternoon, and the Football Association subsequently verified the whole particulars of an astounding case. The West Ham midfielder is suspected of getting intentionally booked in an …

Miguel Almiron’s agent has been speaking about the winger’s future after links with a summer move away from St James’ Park. The player’s representative, Daniel Campos, claims “other Premier League clubs” have been in contact about his availability and hints that Saudi interest remains, but he claims he is “comfortable” at Newcastle and not a player the club plan to …