Football Articles | Mail Online

• Jack Grealish backed to force his way into England squad by Aston Villa boss Dean Smith22 August 2019, 5:06 pm
  Jack Grealish will force his way into the the England squad, according to Aston Villa boss Dean Smith.
  
• Antoine Griezmann urged to step up to the plate by Barcelona manager Valverde after nightmare debut22 August 2019, 4:55 pm
  Griezmann, who signed for Barca for £108million in the summer from Atletico Madrid, is set to lead the line against Real Betis on Sunday with both Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi unlikely to start.
  
• Maurizio Sarri to miss Parma and Napoli clashes to allow Juventus boss 'optimal recovery'22 August 2019, 4:29 pm
  Maurizio Sarri will miss Juventus' first two Serie A matches as he recovers from pneumonia. The 60-year-old former Chelsea manager underwent further tests on Thursday.
  
• Brendan Rodgers heaps praise on James Maddison with Leicester star tipped for England debut22 August 2019, 4:19 pm
  Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers has heaped praise on James Maddison amid reports the midfielder could make his England debut next month. Maddison turns 23 in November.
  
• Bury's deadline to remain existent may be extended by '24 or 48 hours', claims EFL chief22 August 2019, 4:17 pm
  The crisis club have a deadline of midnight on Friday to show the league that they have the £2.7million needed to satisfy creditors and see them through the season.
  
• Crystal Palace defender Mamadou Sakho puts in overtime to regain fitness22 August 2019, 4:04 pm
  EXCLUSIVE BY ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Crystal Palace and France defender Sakho was spotted working out in a Wandsworth fitness centre on Tuesday, getting in an extra, late-night session.
  
• Fraser Forster in line for Celtic return following agreement with Southampton22 August 2019, 3:58 pm
  The Scottish champions have agreed a deal with Southampton for the goalkeeper who has fallen out of favour. Forster has been drafted in to challenge to Scott Bain and Craig Gordon.
  
• Hasenhuttl admits Fraser Forster could leave Southampton with Celtic favourites to re-sign 'keeper 22 August 2019, 3:55 pm
  Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl admits goalkeeper Fraser Forster could leave the club before the end of the European transfer window, with Celtic looking set to complete a loan deal.
  
• Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson 'moving on' from Patrick van Aanholt tweet22 August 2019, 3:50 pm
  A post coming from the left-back's verified Twitter account earlier this week suggested Palace did not match the Blades' effort in the 1-0 loss last week, but when questioned about it he denied sending it.
  
• Real Madrid target Chelsea back-up goalkeeper Willy Caballero to be new No 222 August 2019, 3:29 pm
  Real Madrid are targeting a move for Chelsea No 2 goalkeeper Willy Caballero. Keylor Navas wants to leave the Bernabeu rather than play second fiddle to Thibaut Courtois.
  
• Transfer news: Southampton considering late approaches for wantaway Mario Lemina22 August 2019, 3:28 pm
  Monaco were in pole position to sign Lemina, 25, on a season-long loan with an obligation to buy. But the Ligue 1 side have yet to finalise their agreement with the south coast club.
  
• Arsenal boss Unai Emery hints record-signing Nicolas Pepe could start against Liverpool22 August 2019, 3:27 pm
  The winger has come off the bench in each of Arsenal's two fixtures so far as he continues his adaptation following his £72million move from Lille.
  
• Arsenal's new 'bruised banana' away kit customised for Notting Hill Carnival festivities22 August 2019, 3:25 pm
  Arsenal's new yellow away kit has proven to be hugely popular with supporters, and Adidas have now designed some extra items in a similar style to celebrate the Notting Hill Carnival.
  
• Real Madrid loan wonderkid Takefusa Kubo to La Liga rivals Mallorca22 August 2019, 3:24 pm
  Real Madrid have loaned Japanese teenager Takefusa Kubo to Spanish league rival Mallorca for the season. Madrid signed the 18-year-old attacking midfielder in June from FC Tokyo.
  
• Chelsea news: The incredible picture which shows Samuel Eto'o celebrating with Callum Hudson-Odoi22 August 2019, 3:18 pm
  The image, which has been doing the round on social media, shows the Cameroonian striker holding the hands of a star-struck ball-boy as Chelsea dismantled United at home in 2014.