Crystal Palace open talks with Sporting CP for Fatawu

Crystal Palace have opened talks with Sporting CP for Issahaku Fatawu. The Ghana wing-back isn’t in the plans of Sporting coach Ruben Amorim this season and available for transfer. O Jogo says Palace are in contact with Sporting about a price for Fatawu. Sporting would prefer a sale, but are willing to consider a loan … Read more

Man Utd defender Varane: Onana can be happy with debut

Manchester United matchwinner Raphael Varane sung the praises of Andre Onana after victory over Wolves last night. Onana almost cost United victory in injury-time with a clattering challenge on Wolves striker Sasa Kalajdzic, but Varane was still satisfied with the goalkeeper’s performance. “It was a good start for him,” said the defender. “We still need … Read more

Brighton partners OH-Leuven sign cousin of Man City star Haaland

Brighton’s Belgian partners OH-Leuven have snapped up Jonatan Braut Brunes. Brunes is a cousin of Manchester City star Erling Haaland. The 23 year-old leaves Stromsgodset for OHL, where he has signed a three-year contract. OHL coach Marc Brys said: “We warmly welcome our new striker. “Jonatan is a promising young striker who can provide new … Read more

Why England’s defense is the backbone of World Cup success

play England’s Bright ready for Australia semifinal: ‘Bring it on!’ (0:55)Millie Bright speaks after England fight back from a goal down vs. Colombia to reach the World Cup semifinals. (0:55) SYDNEY, Australia — The headlines when England won Euro 2022 revolved around the goal scorers. Beth Mead won the Golden Boot; Alessia Russo‘s incredible backheel … Read more

Spain down Sweden in dramatic fashion to reach World Cup final

Buda Mendes/Getty Images Aug 15, 2023, 03:36 AM ET An exciting semifinal in the 2023 Women’s World Cup awaits as Spain play Sweden on Tuesday (4 a.m. ET, live on Fox) at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand. Sweden won all three group games before beating the USWNT and Japan in the knockouts. Meanwhile, Spain … Read more

DONE DEAL: Besiktas sign ex-Liverpool midfielder Oxlade-Chamberlain

Besiktas have completed the signing of free agent Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. The former England midfielder joins Besiktas on a free transfer after leaving Liverpool at the end of last season. He made 13 appearances last season. Oxlade-Chamberlain has signed a three-year contract with the Black Eagles after passing his medical on Monday. Besiktas say Oxlade-Chamberlain will … Read more

Bournemouth meet buyout clause for Leeds midfielder Adams

Bournemouth have matched the buyout clause in Leeds United midfielder Tyler Adams‘ contract. Adams can leave Leeds for ?20m courtesy of a relegation clause in his deal. BBC Sport is reporting the Cherries have agreed to meet the fee for the USA captain. Adams must now decide whether to make the move to Dean Court. … Read more

West Ham sign Ward-Prowse in $38m deal

Aug 14, 2023, 05:05 AM ET West Ham United signed midfielder James Ward-Prowse from Southampton on a four-year deal the clubs confirmed on Monday, ESPN reported last week that West Ham had agreed a ?30 million ($38.08m) deal with Southampton, on the same day they agreed a similar fee with Manchester United for defender Harry … Read more

Man Utd eke out opening win on late Varane goal

ByReuters Manchester United defender Raphael Varane scored a late winner as the hosts survived several scares to claim a 1-0 Premier League win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday in a performance that largely lacked cohesion and attacking threat. Varane’s header after 76 minutes earned United a scarcely deserved three points as he was picked out … Read more