Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United has given all the club’s teams “renewed energy”, says women’s team head coach Marc Skinner.
Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo’s transfer back to United was made official on Tuesday morning, as he signed a two-year deal with the option to extend for a further year.
Jack Grealish is set to start in England’s World Cup Qualifier against Hungary in Budapest on Thursday night.
Barring any late change, it will be the Manchester City forward’s third competitive start for the national team.
Jadon Sancho will miss the game after picking up a knock in training on Wednesday.
Serge Aurier would consider a move to Arsenal after terminating his contract at Tottenham.
Aurier left Spurs on Tuesday after the club mutually agreed to end his deal a year early.
The 28-year-old wants to stay in England and Arsenal are one of a number of clubs that have been made aware of his preference.
Chile’s sporting director Francis Cagigao has asked FIFA to intervene with English rules saying players can’t be released for international matches in places on the UK’s red list after Blackburn striker Ben Brereton was not released to join up with the national squad.
Premier League and EFL clubs unanimously decided not to release players for international matches in places on the UK’s red list.
Manchester United footballer Aaron Wan-Bissaka has pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified, without a licence and without insurance.
The 23-year-old right-back stood in the dock at Manchester Magistrates’ Court and spoke only to confirm his name and address and enter his guilty pleas during the brief hearing.
Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy will remain in custody ahead of a potential trial on rape charges after a bail application was refused.
The 27-year-old has been in custody at HMP Altcourse in Merseyside since last Friday, when he appeared at Chester Magistrates’ Court charged with four counts of
Bournemouth and Burnley are both in talks with Celtic over a deal to sign Ryan Christie.
The 26-year-old midfielder is a free agent on January 1 and has recently rejected a new contract offer from the Parkhead club.
Bournemouth, managed by Scott Parker,
Birmingham have confirmed the signing of Troy Deeney on a two-year deal after the striker ended his 11-year stay at Watford.
Deeney says he feels “tremendous pride” for everything he has achieved with the Hornets. The 33-year-old’s contract was due to expire at the end of the season, but Watford agreed to let him depart as a free agent.
Wolves are in talks to sign Portugal international midfielder Renato Sanches from Lille on loan.
Sanches is currently recovering from a knee injury and faces another month out, but Wolves still hope to finalise a deal before Tuesday’s deadline.
Tyrone Mings will still join up with England on Monday, but he will be assessed by FA medical staff ahead of the upcoming World Cup qualifiers after suffering a broken rib.
It comes as Gareth Southgate awaits news on Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who has played in all three Premier League games for Everton this season with a broken toe,
