Premier League · Academy
- Arsenal news: £50million wonderkid wows scouts as Cristiano Ronaldo heir on radar
Mikel Arteta has already got some top talent joining him at Arsenal but transfer talk hasn't slowed down
- Andoni Iraola feels 'lucky' to be coaching Liverpool prodigy Rio Ngumoha but warns against putting 'impossible demands' on 18-year-old
Andoni Iraola says he feels lucky to coach Liverpool starlet Rio Ngumoha - but has urged people to not expect too much too soon from the 18-year-old.
- Former Man United star Brandon Williams joins League Two side - as he attempts to rebuild his career after dangerous driving conviction
Williams made 51 appearances for United after coming through their youth academy, but he has endured a difficult period over recent years.
- Europa League: Sunderland held in Poznan as Juventus denied comeback win
Sunderland drop points in 1-1 draw but stay unbeaten VAR rules out Juventus winner in draw with Rennes Sunderland ’s winning start in the Europa League was ended with a 1-1 draw away to Lech Poznan …
- Wayne Rooney's true feelings after son Kai banned him from watching him play
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has discussed his son Kai rising through the academy at Old Trafford
- Aston Villa v Viking, Real Madrid v RB Leipzig and more: Champions League – live
⚽️ Champions League updates from 8pm BST ⚽️ Live scoreboard | Champions League table | Mail Sarah The shot sailed wide of Peter Gulacsi’s top corner and into the Kop, affording Villarreal much-needed…
- Liverpool Confidential Q&A special: Rio Ngumoha on course for new deal despite interest from Arsenal, injury update on Conor Bradley, why Reds are right to stall on Alexis Mac Allister contract and Will Wright bearing down on first-team debut
It's time for a question-and-answer session in this week's Confidential column. From transfer plans, contract disputes and tactical issues, we have you covered.
- ‘A complete threat’: Rio Ngumoha’s electric display excites Van Dijk and Liverpool
Teenager produced man-of-the-match performance against Villarreal and has learned from Salah, says Reds captain The shot sailed wide of Peter Gulacsi’s top corner and into the Kop, affording…
- Liverpool captain Van Dijk hails youngster whilst owning costly error vs Villarreal
Virgil van Dijk was complimentary of Rio Ngumoha after the wingers two assists helped Liverpool complete their comeback on Tuesday night.
- Andoni Iraola brings Liverpool star Rio Ngumoha back down to earth after Villarreal impact
Rio Ngumoha enjoyed another impressive outing as the Liverpool teenager shone in a comeback win over Villarreal in the Champions League
- How England hopeful Acheampong is giving Chelsea a big decision to make
For the first time, Chelsea's actions match the rhetoric surrounding their desire to keep academy defender Josh Acheampong.
- The two players Arsenal kept ahead of Harry Kane as youngsters - with one already retired
Harry Kane could soon become a Ballon d'Or winner but the England superstar was snubbed by Arsenal as a youngster for two other forwards
- Kop's Reaction To Liverpool's Third Goal Says It All About Rio Ngumoha
Liverpool fans had their bums off seats all evening thanks to the swagger of teenager Rio Ngumoha.
- Rio Ngumoha shines brightest in Liverpool's £400m attack: Teenager stands out as a potential world-beater in chaotic comeback win, writes LEWIS STEELE
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- PSG v Barcelona, Manchester City v AEK Athens, and more: Champions League – live
⚽ Updates from Tuesday’s Champions League games ⚽ Liverpool v Villarreal | Live scores | Table | Mail Simon Hello world! Another busy night lies ahead in Europe and in the English Football League…
- Newcastle United Scouting 19-Year-Old African Wonderkid
Matthias Jaissle may know the player well from his old job
- Lisandro Martinez set to leave Man United next summer in defensive overhaul, how abusive Leeds fans got to Sir Alex Ferguson despite Elland Road police guard, Harry Amass heads for exit and Kai Rooney's rapid rise up academy ranks
MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Martinez landed himself in hot water after last week's defeat at Atletico Madrid when he criticised his employers over United's transfer policy in the summer.
- Villarreal’s Iñigo Pérez ready to meet Iraola again in test of old bond
Refused a work permit at Bournemouth, Pérez comes face to face with Liverpool’s head coach in Champions League On Iñigo Pérez’s first day as a head coach he took a call from Andoni Iraola, just as he…
- Liverpool news: Rio Ngumoha transfer update as Reds youngster's ban is lifted
Liverpool's latest round-up includes a transfer update on Rio Ngumoha
- Ferdinand ‘gutted’ Man Utd missed out on ‘bad’ £86m teenager they were ‘100% in for’
Rio Ferdinand is “so gutted” Manchester United missed out on a “bad” big-money teenager they were “100% in for” in the summer transfer window.
- How can Man City survive without Erling Haaland? These are Enzo Maresca's four options - from an ideal replica and two false-nine candidates to the academy wild card
JACK GAUGHAN: Erling Haaland is usually striking fear into opponents but it was the turn of Manchester City's supporters to experience what that feels like at around 5pm on Saturday.
- 'He's like a Formula One car on the pitch': Inside the rapid rise of Victor Munoz - and how electrifying talent who trains in mindfulness, rejected Real Madrid and has 'Spartan' discipline became the perfect winger for Andoni Iraola
Ask anyone in Spain about Munoz and the replies all centre on the same thing. His speed. 'He was the Formula One car of Real Madrid's academy,' one source says.
- ‘Leaving England is scary but I’m here to win’: Charlie Cresswell on Ligue 1 life and his international dream
Centre-back could not see a way forward at Leeds so moved to France. Now he’s preparing for the biggest game of his life against Juventus By Get French Football News “Leaving England is such a scary…
- Forget Elliott: Calvin Ramsay Will Never Wear Liverpool Shirt Again
The youngster has been a bad signing for Liverpool
- De Zerbi Could Unleash Tottenham Starlet Williams-Barnett
Tottenham's De Zerbi could start young talent Williams-Barnett due to injuries ahead of a crucial match against Coventry.
- Rio Ngumoha: I'm learning from Anthony Gordon and Bukayo Saka... and in talks for new Liverpool contract
Liverpool starlet Rio Ngumoha says he has been inspired after watching Bukayo Saka and Anthony Gordon for England - and insists talks over a new Anfield contract are 'going well'.
- Arsenal Teen Dubbed Next Henry Bags U18 Brace V Tottenham
Arsenal snapped up young Mylo Bernard from Crystal Palace this summer and the striker made the most of a first start for the under-18 side.
- Why Cole Palmer pushed Xabi Alonso, Pedro Neto's special role, Chelsea wonderkid blossoms
EVERTON 0-2 CHELSEA: Talking points from the Hill Dickinson Stadium following the Blues’ hard-fought win over David Moyes’s side.
- Why Cole Palmer pushed Xabi Alonso, Pedro Neto's special role and Chelsea wonderkid blossoms
EVERTON 0-2 CHELSEA: Talking points from the Hill Dickinson Stadium following the Blues’ hard-fought win over David Moyes’s side.
- Wayne Rooney's son Kai, 16, makes debut for Man Utd U21s but it doesn't go to plan
Kai Rooney came on for Manchester United's Under-21s against Nottingham Forest as a second-half substitute but couldn't prevent the young Red Devils falling to defeat
- Revealed: Arsenal's plans to revamp London Colney training ground in arms race with Big Six rivals - from new gyms to state-of-the-art 'hub' and why they wanted 'mini-stadium' for academy teams
From their commercial operation to recruitment, Arsenal are hellbent on revamping whatever they can to capitalise on a first Premier League title in 22 years and cement their place in Europe's elite.
- JJ Gabriel transfer saga almost over as Man Utd team-mates carry on without him
The latest on JJ Gabriel after the Manchester United youngster's plea to be released by the club amid interest from around Europe
- Man Utd receive 25 per cent boost in chances of JJ Gabriel snubbing Real Madrid to stay
Man Utd reportedly have a “30 per cent chance” of keeping talented youngster JJ Gabriel with Real Madrid likely to sign the attacker.
- Martínez sorry for outburst; European reaction; Premier League latest: football news – live
⚽ All the latest football news heading into the weekend ⚽ Ten things to look out for | Football Daily | Email Simon Hello world, and happy Friday! Yes, we are all one day closer to finding out if…
- Lyon v Crystal Palace, Torreense v Sunderland, and more: Europa League – live
⚽ Europa League updates from the 5.45pm BST kick-offs ⚽ Live scoreboard | Read Football Daily | Email Michael Pierre Sage is something of a Lyon man , a Lyonnais if you will. He was born an hour and…
- 'The first time I saw him play, I thought: "God exists"': Inside Estevao Willian's journey from Brazil to Stamford Bridge - as Chelsea Confidential is given exclusive access to intimate documentary which offers hint on teenager's future
It is fun to watch unseen footage of a young Estevao, with braces still shaping that big smile of his, making a mockery of older opponents.
- The 5 Demands JJ Gabriel's Family Made to Man Utd Before He Requested to Leave
The United wonderkid is now desperate for a move away after United rejected some of his demands.
- Tottenham’s forgotten man Richarlison scores for under-21s: ‘I was missing it’
Brazilian in limbo after being left out of first team Cheltenham’s Cotterill: ‘His attitude was great’ Tottenham’s forgotten man Richarlison has been hailed for his “immaculate” attitude after he…
- Exiled Richarlison scores for Tottenham Under-21s in EFL Trophy - as outcast plays in his first match since being banished from the first-team by Roberto De Zerbi
The EFL Trophy represented a rare chance for Richarlison to secure game time after he was left out of Roberto De Zerbi's Premier League squad.
- Goal crisis & in drop zone - so why is Spurs' £60m striker stuck in U21s?
After being left out of Tottenham's Premier League squad last month, Richarlison has been left to feature for the under-21s side
- Richarlison scores for Spurs Under-21s in EFL Trophy
Out-of-favour Tottenham striker Richarlison scores for the club's under-21s in their EFL Trophy win at Cheltenham Town.
- Kai Rooney thumped on UEFA Youth League debut after Man United star's injury hell
The son of Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney, Kai, made his long-awaited UEFA Youth League debut after returning from injury following the club's return to the Champions League
- Why most Manchester City fans stand by their club | Letters
Andrew Burton suspects that had other teams delivered similar success, fans would have been just as forgiving of their owners Re Sean Ingle’s article ( How did some City fans become aggressive…
- Man United Confidential: Club hit back at Nicky Butt's 'sensationalised' claims on Michael Carrick, Real Madrid closing in on JJ Gabriel and will another academy star slip through United's fingers?
Carrick is under pressure after United's worst league start for 40 years, and Butt stunned fans with the revelation that the 45-year-old was not sold on management after he was sacked by…
- Lionel Messi’s 10 future stars list with two Premier League players including Arsenal ace
The Argentina hero has named 10 Adidas athletes as his rising stars of the future, with two Premier League youngsters included
- The Hotspot | Alexéi Rojas: ‘I’m passionate about sustainability – I told Arsenal: we need to fix this’
The 21-year-old goalkeeper wants to impress on football the need to change old habits for the sake of the planet “I’m a bit of an outlier as a person, I like being unique in who I am and what I do,”…
- Lionel Messi Names 10 Future Stars of Football
Lionel Messi has named Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman as one of 10 future stars of men's and women's football.
- The England star lined up to replace Xabi Alonso, a Spanish wizard who became immortal and a wonderkid snatched from their grasp: The signings Liverpool missed out on to Man City during 'cheating' era
It will be the first game for City since they were found guilty of 114 of 115 financial rule breach charges. The club maintain their innocence and have appealed the verdict.