Author: Andrew Rogers

Crystal Palace stalled talks over a £50m move for Jørgen Strand Larsen from Wolverhampton Wanderers.Palace had agreed terms in principle but never submitted a formal offer.Attention has shifted to a loan deal for Evann Guessand from Aston Villa, including a purchase option.Strand Larsen also interests Leeds and Nottingham Forest.Palace need a replacement before allowing Jean-Philippe Mateta to leave.

Raheem Sterling left Chelsea by mutual consent after falling out of favour under the club’s new transfer strategy.The winger earned £325,000 a week and had 18 months left on his contract.Chelsea froze him out of the first team and he did not play this season.Sterling joined from Manchester City in 2022 as a marquee signing.Inconsistent form and high wages made a transfer difficult.The 31-year-old now wants a fresh start and is open to leaving London.

Pep Guardiola played down concerns over Erling Haaland’s form before Manchester City host Galatasaray in the Champions League.Guardiola joked he did not know Haaland’s freshness because they “did not have dinner together”.Haaland has failed to score from open play in seven matches after dropping to the bench against Wolves.City need a big win to boost hopes of automatic qualification for the last 16.Guardiola insisted better team play will restore Haaland’s scoring.Elsewhere, Antonio Conte faces a decisive clash as injury-hit Napoli host Chelsea.Barcelona also chase a top-eight finish as they welcome Copenhagen despite key midfield absences.

Nottingham Forest have made a £35m bid for Jean-Philippe Mateta from Crystal Palace.The France striker has told Palace he wants to leave as Forest seek attacking reinforcements.Palace want up to £40m and insist on signing a replacement before selling.Mateta has drawn interest from Juventus and Aston Villa.Forest recently signed Lorenzo Lucca on loan from Napoli.Forest sit 17th in the Premier League and are prepared to meet Mateta’s wage demands.

Aston Villa produced a performance of real authority at St James’ Park as goals from Emiliano Buendía and Ollie Watkins earned a fully deserved win over Newcastle and kept their faint title ambitions alive. Villa were fluid, inventive and confident throughout, with Morgan Rogers central to much of their best attacking play. Buendía opened the scoring with a superb curling effort from outside the box after a slick team move, setting the tone for a first half in which Newcastle struggled to cope with Villa’s movement and imagination. Newcastle had early chances, most notably when Emiliano Martínez denied Sandro Tonali,…

Manchester City stopped their Premier League slide with a hard-fought victory over Wolves, earning their first league win in four matches despite a contentious VAR moment that overshadowed the result. Pep Guardiola’s decision to drop Erling Haaland and Phil Foden proved effective, as first-half goals from Omar Marmoush and Antoine Semenyo put City in control. The key flashpoint came when referee Farai Hallam, on his top-flight debut, refused to award a penalty for a Yerson Mosquera handball after a pitchside review. The call angered Guardiola, who criticised what he sees as a pattern of unfavourable decisions against his side, while…

Tottenham have approached Liverpool about signing Andrew Robertson, with the Premier League champions open to letting the left-back leave as he enters the final five months of his contract. Liverpool are willing to respect Robertson’s desire to settle his long-term future quickly, while Spurs are keen to move fast as Thomas Frank deals with mounting squad issues. Ben Davies’s season-ending ankle injury has left Spurs short of experience and leadership at left-back, where Djed Spence has been filling in. Robertson, 31, offers proven pedigree, having won two Premier League titles, the Champions League, the FA Cup and two Carabao Cups…

Aston Villa booked their place in the Europa League last 16 with a 1-0 win away to Fenerbahce, as Jadon Sancho scored his first goal for the club. Sancho’s 25th-minute header proved decisive in a hostile atmosphere in Istanbul, while stand-in goalkeeper Marco Bizot made eight saves to preserve Villa’s sixth win from seven European games and end Fenerbahce’s unbeaten home run. Ten-man Celtic surrendered a two-goal lead but clung on for a valuable 2-2 draw at Bologna. Reo Hatate scored early before being sent off, and Auston Trusty doubled the lead. Bologna hit back through Thijs Dallinga and Jonathan…

Liverpool produced a composed European display to beat Marseille and edge closer to Champions League last-16 qualification.Dominik Szoboszlai’s clever free-kick gave Liverpool a deserved first-half lead after sustained pressure.Marseille struggled in possession as Liverpool’s pressing repeatedly forced errors across the pitch.Mohamed Salah returned to the starting lineup and played a key role in several dangerous counterattacks.The hosts improved after the break but failed to take their chances when opportunities arose.Liverpool extended their lead through an own goal after Jeremie Frimpong’s low cross caused chaos.Substitute Cody Gakpo added a late third to cap a confident away performance.The victory marked another impressive…

A regional airport has reported a steady rise in passenger numbers in 2025. Traffic increased by 6–7% compared with last year. Experts say this growth reflects stronger domestic travel and successful airport upgrades. The airport has focused on modernizing facilities and improving services. These efforts are attracting more travelers and boosting overall passenger satisfaction. Travelers are noticing faster check-ins, upgraded terminals, and smoother connections. Officials highlighted that the increase signals a rebound in travel demand after recent slowdowns. Domestic flights are driving much of this growth, with passengers choosing short-haul travel for business and leisure. Airlines operating at the airport…