GOAL can confirm that Juventus are ready to open contract extension talks with USMNT midfielder Weston McKennie.WHAT HAPPENED?McKennie's future was the subject of much speculation last summer, as he returned to Juventus following an ill-fated loan spell at Leeds. The American struggled to convince in the Premier League as the Whites suffered relegation, but rather than give the green light for the

Erik ten Hag has suggested some players can't handle the pressure of representing Manchester United but insists signing for the club is still "the best challenge" for any footballer.Ten Hag has sanctioned Donny van Beek's loan move to Eintracht Frankfurt in the January window while Jadon Sancho is set to return to former club Borussia Dortmund, also on loan.Van de Beek was on a Ballon d'Or shortli

Former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard has been offered to Barcelona.Lingard has been offered to Barcelona, says Sport.Tthe 31-year-old has emerged as a possible option for cash-strapped Barça to sign in the January window.Lingard has trained with Al-Ettifaq and Everton as a free agent. The midfielder was released by Nottingham Forest over the summer.The former England internationa

Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp has admitted that he has spoken to Jordan Henderson amid reports the midfielder wants to leave Al-Ettifaq.WHAT HAPPENED?The England international is reported to be eager for a January transfer just six months after he moved to Saudi Arabia from Liverpool. A Premier League return may be on the cards and Klopp was asked about the prospect of him re-joining the Reds.WHAT

Report claims Mbappe has agreed Real moveIn a sensational transfer twist, a new report from Footmercato has arrived that claims that Kylian Mbappe has reached an agreement with Real Madrid and will join them in the summer.Earlier, The Times reported that Mbappe is reportedly unhappy with Los Blancos setting a deadline for the player and is planning to head to the Premier League with Liverpool bein

Mauricio Pochettino praised Armando Broja as one of the most promising young strikers in Europe after his goal helped Chelsea to a 4-0 FA Cup third-round win over Preston.The 22-year-old started in place of Nicolas Jackson, who is away at the Africa Cup of Nations, and netted his team’s opening goal early in the second half at Stamford Bridge.Preston had done a fine job in the first period o

Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl was grateful to Cameron Dawson after the goalkeeper’s penalty-saving heroics helped seal a 4-0 FA Cup win against Cardiff.Dawson kept out quickfire spot-kicks from Cardiff skipper Ryan Wintle and Callum Robinson inside the opening seven minutes after Josh Windass had given Wednesday a second-minute lead.The Owls keeper was in inspired form for his hometown

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery hailed his side’s mentality as they beat Middlesbrough 1-0 in their third-round FA Cup clash at the Riverside.The Premier League high-flyers reached the fourth round thanks to Matty Cash’s deflected winner in the 87th minute.Villa had chances in the first half from Jhon Duran and Leander Dendoncker before threatening in the first 15 minutes of the second

New Swansea manager Luke Williams was satisfied with his side’s 2-0 FA Cup third round win against Morecambe.Second-half goals from Charlie Patino and Jerry Yates saw the Sky Bet Championship club into the fourth round despite a somewhat laboured performance.Williams was only unveiled two days ago, joining from League Two Notts County after the Swans hierarchy took more than a month to appoi

Swansea eased their way into the FA Cup fourth round with a 2-0 win against Sky Bet League Two strugglers Morecambe.Second-half goals from midfielders Charlie Patino and Jerry Yates saw the Sky Bet Championship side safely into the hat and secured victory in new manager Luke Williams’ opening match in charge.While Swansea were never seriously troubled, they were laboured at times and made ha