JACK GREALISH got off the mark for Manchester City — then boss Pep Guardiola urged him to become a goal ‘machine’. The £100million man bundled home City’s second goal on his home debut in a five-goal rout of Norwich. Guardiola said: “Sooner or later Jack will get more aggressive to score goals — not just looking for assists. But he’s […]

MAN UTD have reportedly made Kylian Mbappe their top striker target after drawing up a list of four world class forwards. The Red Devils are not expected to move for the Frenchman this summer but are said to be willing to meet his high wage demands to sign him for free next summer. Erling Haaland, whose £64m release clause kicks […]

MANCHESTER UNITED have confirmed Andreas Pereira has joined Brazilian side Flamengo in year-long loan. The playmaker spent last season at Lazio having continued to struggle for games at Old Trafford. But despite scoring a wonder goal in pre-season, Pereira's future in Manchester remained uncertain. Several clubs, including Everton, were looking to take the Belgian-born, Brazil international on loan. But it is […]

CUTE as a button, miracle tot Ellie Challis melted the nation’s hearts when she proudly showed off her prosthetic legs on The Sun’s front page 15 years ago.  Now the determined 17-year-old is preparing to represent Great Britain in swimming at the Tokyo Paralympics.  Ellie’s story is one of courage, strength, a formidable attitude — and her belief, “There’s always […]

MANCHESTER UNITED legend Andy Cole does not think Mason Greenwood is cut out to be the club's star centre forward. Cole, the third-highest goalscorer in Premier League history, has fears over the pressure that comes with being the main man in attack for the Red Devils. And although Greenwood is talented enough to play across the frontline, Cole believes his […]

NEW WATFORD signing Joshua King revealed he once sent Sir Alex Ferguson potty for wearing PURPLE shoes to training. The Norwegian striker was in the Manchester United academy before making his senior debut in 2009. He has since played at the likes of Preston, Borussia Monchengladbach, Hull City and Blackburn on loan before permanent moves to Bournemouth and Everton. And […]

ERLING HAALAND could be on the move in January with his £64million release clause to reportedly become active on September 1. It had been thought that the Borussia Dortmund striker's buyout clause wouldn't come into play until next summer. But according to Spanish outlet Marca, potential suitors will be able to snap him up on the cheap in the winter […]

After winning gold in Tokyo, I have allowed myself to enjoy a bit more of a break than I usually would. Typical of me, though, I got back from Spain and had a 400metre swim time-trial to do the next morning. I know as I get older it is all about enjoying the special moments because if you’re not careful, […]

RIO FERDINAND would have left Arsene Wenger with a big selection headache, had he signed for Arsenal in 2014. The transfer was on the cards after the defender left Manchester United and approached the Gunners about a potential move to North London. Alas, Wenger rejected the opportunity and Ferdinand has admitted that he would have struggled to help the club's […]

ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI reportedly wants to quit Bayern Munich with the club wanting at least £100m for him. The Polish striker allegedly wants a new challenge after seven years with the German giants. Sky Sports News claims they have been told Lewandowski, who turns 33 on Saturday, is happy at Bayern. But he wants to secure a move to another top […]