Tensions behind the scenes at Newcastle United have reportedly risen following Callum Wilson’s failed January transfer to Atletico Madrid. Despite being keen to take up a new challenge in La Liga, Wilson, 32, failed to make the switch after the Magpies rejected the Spaniard’s late approach. And now, according to recent reports, the 32-year-old’s relationship with the club has worsened, …

The team sheets are in at St James’ Park, where Newcastle United take on Wolves in today’s 3pm kick-off. Here’s the side Eddie Howe has gone with: STARTING XI: Dubravka – Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn – Longstaff, Bruno, Willock – Murphy, Isak, Gordon. SUBS: Karius, Lascelles, Barnes, Krafth, Hall, Livramento, Almiron, Anderson, Miley. There’s just one change from our midweek …

Rafaela Pimenta, Paul Pogba’s agent, has written an open letter to the Frenchman after he was banned for four years for failing a drug test. Pogba has been waiting for the verdict after he was suspended for failing a drug test since August. The midfielder had been training alone and hoping for a light sentence, which meant he would return …

Paul Parker has urged one West Ham player to leave the club as soon as possible. Parker, the cousin of Ben Johnson, has suggested it would be in the defender’s best interests to get out of the Hammers’ set-up at the earliest opportunity. “I don’t think he can stay there if I am honest,” he said. “It’s blatantly obvious at …

Despite the speculation surrounding his future at Newcastle United, manager Eddie Howe will reportedly oversee the club’s summer transfer window. That’s according to a recent report from Football Insider, who claims the Magpies’ hierarchy are determined to back the under-pressure 46-year-old despite the team’s performances this season dropping off. More Stories / Latest News Likely to …

Southampton will reportedly try to sign Flynn Downes on a permanent deal at the end of the season. That’s according to recent reports, including one from The Athletic, which claims the Saints are hopeful they sign the West Ham loanee permanently at the end of the season. More Stories / Latest News The 25-year-old’s season-long loan …

Juventus manager Max Allegri sympathises with Paul Pogba after the midfielder received a four-year ban and insists the Frenchman is a unique talent. Pogba’s return to Juventus took a turn for the worse when he failed a drug test in August. He had to wait until this week to learn the duration of his ban after presenting his defense. The …

Tomas Soucek has become the latest West Ham United star to heap praise on teammate Lucas Paqueta. Despite being a hugely important player in the heart of David Moyes’ midfield, Soucek, while discussing Paqueta’s talent, remained as humble as ever, claiming it is ‘difficult to play next to’ the South American. “We know his quality,” Soucek told The Evening Standard. …

Barcelona will lock horns with Ernesto Valverde’s Athletic Club side away at San Mames on Sunday in Matchweek 27 of La Liga. The Blaugrana do not have fond memories of their previous visit to San Mames for they were eliminated from the Copa del Rey by the Basque club. And they will be hoping to avoid a similar fate and …

Bayern Munich have reportedly set their asking price for Alphonso Davies. Out of contract in under 18 months, Davies, 23, is facing an uncertain future, and failure to extend his deal at Bayern will leave the Bundesliga giants with little choice but to cash in on him in the summer. And with Carlo Ancelotti’s Los Blancos eyeing a blockbuster summer …