Today’s rumours are working in the garden Marcus Rashford’s future is very much in the “up in the air” category. The chances of him ever playing for Manchester United look slim-to-none as he will not be given a boarding pass for the club’s US tour, while a dream move to Barcelona is going up in smoke. A few Serie A clubs have had a sniff but his wages might be a stumbling block. What he really needs is a Champions League club with plenty of cash. Step in … Newcastle. The Magpies are back in the bigger time next season, will be eager to make a statement signing or two, and Rashford fits the bill. Liam Delap chose Chelsea over Newcastle and Eddie Howe likes to have the best English talent at his disposal, so Rashford would be an ideal candidate as an extra attacking option. It takes a brave man to move from Liverpool to Everton (and vice versa). Nick Barmby, Abel Xavier and Gary Ablett did the Merseyside double in their time and the next potential candidate is Ben Doak. The Scottish teenager impressed on loan in the Championship last season at Middlesbrough and is ready to step up to the Premier League but there is no obvious role he can play under Arne Slot. It means Doak might need to find an alternative and at least this one means he will not have to move house. Continue reading...

Real Madrid star missed opening game at the FIFA Club World Cup against the Al Hilal  Leer

Today’s rumours prefer baking Viktor Gyökeres may or may not have spat the dummy out after reportedly refusing to hold clear-the-air talks with Sporting over his desire to move. Arsenal and Manchester United have been linked with the Sweden international but the Portuguese side want a wheelbarrow full of cash for his services, which is putting off potential suitors. Gyökeres wants the club to lower their demands but if the striker does not get what he wants, then he could go on strike to really show his employer who is boss. In a further blow to Arsenal, the Athletic Club winger Nico Williams has told anyone who will listen that he only wants to join Barcelona this summer. It is now up to Barça to look down the back of the sofa for the cash to pay for him. If the Spain international does head from the Basque Country to Catalonia, it will end any chance of Marcus Rashford joining the Spanish champions. Rashford might need to turn to Italy where Napoli, Milan and Como are interested in helping him escape from Manchester United. Continue reading...

Madrid draws against a commendable Al Hilal with a goal from Gonzalo, the coach's pick instead of Mbappé. The substitutions improved Los Blancos. Valverde wasted a penalty in the 92nd minute.  Leer

Xabi Alonso called for patience after Real Madrid's 1-1 draw with Al Hilal in their opening game at the Club World Cup, saying implementing the changes he wants to make "will take time."

A crucial penalty save by Yassine Bounou helped Al Hilal claim an impressive draw with Real Madrid at the FIFA Club World Cup.

Real Madrid's tournament began with a fizzle vs. Al Hilal, while Phil Foden fired Man City to an opening win over Wydad AC. Here's what you need to know as Wednesday unfolds in the Club World Cup.

Real Madrid laboured to a 1-1 draw against a spirited Al Hilal in the Club World Cup on Wednesday as Xabi Alonso's managerial debut for the 15-time European champions delivered only flashes of promise.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta says the Spanish champions are working on a "really exciting signing" after completing a deal to bring in Joan García.

Barcelona have completed a deal for goalkeeper Joan García, and that could spell the end for Marc-André ter Stegen.

Spanish champions Barcelona have agreed a deal to sign goalkeeper Joan García from rivals Espanyol for €25 million ($28.5m).

Xabi Alonso praised the "instant impact" of Real Madrid signings Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen on Tuesday, calling the new arrivals "top players" ahead of the team's Club World Cup debut.

Kylian Mbappé missed Real Madrid training with a fever on Tuesday, the day before the team's first game at the Club World Cup.

Sevilla have appointed Argentine Matias Almeyda as manager, the LaLiga club said on Monday, with their former player signing a three-year contract at the side which battled relegation last season.