George Flood

High-flying Watford will not welcome back any of their injured crop for Saturday's Premier League clash against struggling Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Jaap Stam has admitted that Reading did discuss Manchester United striker James Wilson in June, although speculation over a January swoop may be inaccurate.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is confident that the club will see the best of injury-plagued forward Gareth Bale again in future.

Belgian midfielder Radja Nainggolan insists his focus remains on AS Roma despite long-term interest from Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte.

Eden Hazard does not know why Chelsea boss Antonio Conte chose to replace him after he netted the equaliser in a six-goal thriller against Roma.

Arsene Wenger has confirmed that forgotten Arsenal defender Mathieu Debuchy's first-team exile will end against Red Star Belgrade on Thursday night.

Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon claims club are always on the lookout for top talent in order to maintain their status in world football.

Red Star Belgrade boss Vladan Milojevic has confirmed that Nemanja Milic, Ricardinho and Abraham Frimpong will all miss the Europa League clash against Arsenal.

Manchester United reportedly sent scouts to watch Aaron Martin in action again during Espanyol's goalless La Liga draw with Levante on Friday evening.

Anthony Joshua believes experienced late-replacement opponent Carlos Takam is dangerous and a tougher challenger than Kubrat Pulev.

Lyon will be missing five first-team players for their Europa League Group E trip to Everton on Thursday night, with striker Mariano Diaz a key absentee.

Jordi Alba ruled out of Barcelona's Champions League tie against Olympiacos after injuring his thigh in a training session on Tuesday evening.

AS Roma duo Kevin Strootman and Stephan El Shaarawy both look set to return from injury for Wednesday night's Champions League tie against Chelsea.

Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty cancels out a Raphael Varane own goal as Tottenham earn a well-deserved point against Real Madrid in Group H.

Manager Antonio Conte has admitted that Chelsea did previously try to lure Belgian midfielder Radja Nainggolan away from AS Roma.

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata is available for the Champions League tie against AS Roma after recovering from a hamstring injury, Antonio Conte has confirmed.

Raheem Sterling did not ponder a potential transfer to Arsenal "for one minute" after rumours of player-plus-cash deal also involving Alexis Sanchez.

Marca's Enrique Ortego has moved to clarify a controversial claim in an article that was condemned by Tottenham as being "wrong" and "distasteful".

Barcelona technical secretary Robert Fernandez and assistant Urbano Ortega were both present during Bayer Leverkusen's 2-2 draw with Wolfsburg on Sunday.

Roma confirm that Kostas Manolas has a thigh strain, with Eusebio Di Francesco stating that it is "practically impossible" to see him playing against Chelsea.

Free-agent quarterback's legal team filed a grievance under the current NFL collective bargaining agreement, Mark Geragos has now confirmed.

Real Madrid say first-choice goalkeeper has been diagnosed with a swollen adductor muscle in his right groin after withdrawing from Costa Rica squad.

Calum Chambers has signed a two-year contract extension with Arsenal, while the agent of Mesut Ozil says talks regarding his client are "going in a positive way".

Tottenham duo Danny Rose and Erik Lamela both trained at Hotspur Way on Wednesday as they step up their respective recoveries.

Dani Alves would like to see Alexis Sanchez swap Arsenal for Paris Saint-Germain, but acknowledges that "several teams" want his former Barcelona teammate.

Jurgen Klopp's former boss and predecessor Eckhard Krautzun has revealed that Manchester United were once the Liverpool manager's desired English club.

Former Spurs stalwart Darren Anderton believes Harry Kane would find it "very difficult" to reject Real Madrid, should an offer be accepted.

Atletico Madrid have confirmed that right-back Sime Vrsaljko is suffering from muscle fatigue following Croatia's 2-0 win over Ukraine in Kiev.

Liverpool attacker Sadio Mane is set to be sidelined for up to six weeks after sustaining hamstring injury while away on international duty with Senegal.