The striker was signed only last summer from Ajax in a €20m deal, potentially rising to €25m, having previously attracted interest from clubs like Arsenal. His arrival on Tyneside was no accident; he was purchased as part of Sunderland’s analytics-based recruitment model, which is now seen as one of the most advanced in the Premier

1 With a second Meisterschale on the bounce now within touching distance, Bayern Munich’s focus until the season’s end will be firmly on the cup competitions. With either Paris Saint-Germain or Liverpool awaiting Wednesday’s victors in the semi-finals of this season’s UEFA Champions League, and with Bayern facing Bayer Leverkusen at the same stage of

Arsenal have been linked with a summer move for Sandro Tonali as the midfielder is reportedly expected to leave Newcastle United at the end of the season. Tonali is widely regarded as one of the most complete midfielders in the Premier League at present, and Newcastle United are understood to have no desire to sell

Apr 14, 2026, 04:05 AM ET Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea are among the clubs keen on Newcastle United midfielder Lewis Miley, while Bayern Munich have made signing Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon a priority. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe. Transfers home page | Men’s winter

The thought struck me on the last rattler back from the Grand National, as Avanti’s wifi faltered somewhere outside Crewe and the Masters stream on my phone froze yet again. I was watching the world’s best golf tournament, on a train journey back from the world’s greatest steeplechase, having seen the best football match of

Lamine Yamal is looking to LeBron James for some inspiration as he tries to lead Barcelona to a Champions League comeback. Barcelona visits Spanish rival Atletico Madrid on Tuesday needing to reverse a 2-0 loss from the first leg of the quarterfinals at home last week. Yamal changed his Instagram profile image to a photo

It’s not been a great season for Marc Cucurella, certainly not after the highs of last season that saw him in the conversation for our player of the year, even. But relatively speaking, he’s still been among our better, most consistent performers — recent injury and drop in form notwithstanding — and his commitment has

Barcelona’s Marcus Rashford, left, celebrates after scoring his side’s fourth goal with Lamine Yamal, right, and Pedri during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Espanyol in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, April 11, 2026. (AP Photo) Barcelona: Marcus Rashford had his chance against Atletico Madrid, but failed to take it — or any of

Liverpool need to produce one of those vintage Anfield nights to sustain their Champions League campaign on Tuesday night. The Reds take on holders Paris Saint-Germain with a 2–0 deficit to make up, having struggled to lay a glove on Luis Enrique’s side in last week’s quarterfinal first leg. Arne Slot’s switch to a back

A member of the midfield ranks at La Liga heavyweights Real Madrid is set to return to starting duties on the continent on Wednesday night. The player in question? Jude Bellingham. England international Bellingham was for his part forced to watch on from the bench from the off last week, as Real Madrid locked horns

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Iranian club Tractor has arrived in Saudi Arabia amid the war in the Middle East and confirmed on Monday it will play in the AFC Champions League Elite round of 16. The West Asia playoffs were postponed in March after the United States and Israel launched a war against Iran. After

Rio Ngumoha (Liverpool): What a talent this kid is! Young, energetic, carefree. He is not afraid to go at his defender and makes something happen every single time. It was a wonderful goal. He just looks like a young kid having fun, which is the best part about his game. Alex Scott (Bournemouth): After the