Manchester United and Arsenal could be handed nightmare groups as they prepare to return to the Champions League. Both are back in Europe’s elite club competition after finishing second and third in the Premier League last season. Treble-winners Manchester City and Newcastle will be England’s other representatives. Ahead of the group stage draw on Thursday (5pm UK time), anticipation is building among the fans of both clubs. But excitement could

Nottingham Forest in advanced talks to sign Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea with the winger surplus to requirements under Mauricio Pochettino and training with the U-21s Callum Hudson-Odoi is expected to leave Chelsea before the transfer deadline  TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: All the latest updates with two days until deadline day  Would Mohamed Salah ‘do the dirty’ on Liverpool by leaving? And what about Man United ‘diving’?: Listen to It’s All Kicking

Football Digest: Analysing Man Utd's failed recruitment Manchester United have identified a surprise seventh name on their left-back shortlist as Erik ten Hag pursues late cover for Luke Shaw, according to reports. The Red Devils have drawn up several low-cost options as Ten Hag braces to go without Shaw for a few months through a muscle injury. United are allegedly in talks with Chelsea over first-choice signing Marc Cucurella and

Erling Haaland has given a brave prediction for the KSI vs Tommy Fury fight – while sat next to KSI. The Manchester City goal machine appeared on the Impaulsive podcast with Logan Paul, sharing a sofa with YouTuber KSI, who will square off against Tyson Fury’s younger brother on October 14. The light-hearted near hour-long chat saw Haaland quizzed about the upcoming fight, which will take place at Manchester Arena.

REVEALED: Man United fans are the WORST in the UK for leaving early, a new study finds… but which other fan-bases most often look to make a sharp exit before matches finish? A new study has explored which fan-bases typically leave their matches early Reasons for leaving early include beating the traffic or disliking the stadium Would Mohamed Salah ‘do the dirty’ on Liverpool by leaving? And what about Man

West Ham target PSG striker Hugo Ekitike and Corinthians star Yuri Alberto to bolster their attacking options… with Hammers also keeping tabs on Chelsea left back Ian Maatsen West Ham are still looking to add a striker before the transfer window shuts TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: All the latest updates with two days until deadline day Would Mohamed Salah ‘do the dirty’ on Liverpool by leaving? And what about Man United ‘diving’?:

Spanish Football Federation president, Luis Rubiales, has attempted to defend his actions by sending a video to FIFA which shows Jenni Hermoso joking about their kiss after the Women’s World Cup final. Rubiales has been provisionally suspended for 90 days by FIFA following his conduct during the Women’s World Cup final in Sydney earlier this month. The president of the Spanish Football Federation has been angered by the backlash he

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Thanks for signing up to the Football email Gary O’Neil has said he expects Matheus Nunes to remain at Wolves beyond Friday’s transfer deadline day with Manchester City yet to lodge an improved offer for the Portugal international, who has stopped training in a bid to

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Thanks for signing up to the Football email Gary O’Neil has said he expects Matheus Nunes to remain at Wolves beyond Friday’s transfer deadline day with Manchester City yet to lodge an improved offer for the Portugal international, who has stopped training in a bid to

Brighton complete £23.2m signing of midfielder Carlos Baleba from Lille as Roberto de Zerbi heaps praise on new recruit: ‘He will be the future of the club’ The Seagulls will be hopeful Baleba will soon be able to replace Moises Caicedo He was promoted to Lille’s senior squad last season after starring for the B team Would Mohamed Salah ‘do the dirty’ on Liverpool by leaving? And what about Man