Wolverhampton Wanderers return to Molineux to host Aston Villa in a West Midlands derby under the Friday night lights. Wolves are desperate for points, but this one is more about pride than anything else, while Villa sit well above in the standings and are pursuing European qualification.
Last Word on Football brings you the latest team and injury news, plus the predicted lineups ahead of the Bournemouth vs Sunderland Premier League clash on Saturday, 12:30 GMT.
Real Madrid and Barcelona are dominating Europe in terms of commercial revenue and merchandising. The Clasico duo may be concerned about the growth of the Premier League in terms of their TV revenue, but in terms of other areas of growth, they remain top dogs.
Chelsea are plotting a big-money move for Aston Villa attacking mainstay Morgan Rogers. The English international has only gone from strength to strength since joining Aston Villa.
Alisson and Giorgi Mamardashvili are currently splitting time as Liverpool’s main goalkeeper, but that situation could change after this season. Mamardashvili arrived at Anfield ahead of the 2025/26 season, following an agreement that had been in place since the summer of 2024.
Manchester United attacking midfielder Mason Mount is reportedly likely to be a transfer target for Aston Villa again. The England international has struggled with injuries since joining Man Utd from Chelsea a few years ago, and it makes sense that his future could be in some doubt.
Chelsea are maintaining strong confidence in their ability to land Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers this summer, even as Villa insist that only a truly exceptional offer would prompt them to consider a sale.
Morgan Rogers has become one of the most coveted attacking midfielders in England. The transfer speculation surrounding him has hogged the headlines this February.
Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are keeping tabs on Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers, and they could look to make a move in the future. The 23-year-old recently signed a long-term contract with the club, but he could be sold if an offer of around £100 million is made, according to GiveMeSport.
Jadon Sancho’s future is once again a major talking point ahead of the summer transfer window, with Football Insider suggesting the winger would welcome a return to Borussia Dortmund if the opportunity arises.
Newcastle United edged past Qarabag to enter UCL 2025-26 round of 16 Their 6-1 victory in the first leg almost ensured their entry to the next round They
Recent reports from Football Insider indicate that Barcelona are currently leading the pack to sign Marcos Senesi. Pete O’Rourke mentions that the Spanish side want to grab the Bournemouth defender on a free transfer.
Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, journalist Pete O’Rourke claimed that Manchester United have identified Aston Villa midfielder Amadou Onana. O’Rourke said, “We know the central midfield position is going to be a priority for Man United this summer.
The January transfer window is slammed shut and no transfer business will be done until the summer. That hasn’t stopped the rumour mill from sparking open already as top clubs continue to get linked to top talents as they aim to retool ahead of the World Cup and get deals done.
There’s been a bit of a shift in the discussion around Cole Palmer, as John Obi Mikel has suggested that the midfielder’s Manchester United links go beyond simple transfer speculation.
St. James’ Park will host a second leg with very little suspense — but still plenty of meaning. Newcastle United’s 6–1 win in Azerbaijan wasn’t just a victory.
Michael Carrick addressed Marcus Rashford’s absence from the Manchester United first-team after the England star signed for Barcelona last summer. The 44-year-old, now back in a coaching role at United, had played alongside Rashford during the later years of his own career at Old Trafford.
Andy Robertson’s future at Liverpool is entering a delicate and defining phase, sources close to the agents indsutry have informed CaughtOffside. With the Scottish captain moving into the final year of his contract, the summer of 2026 looms as a potential turning point in a career that has become synonymous with the club’s modern golden era.
Thursday’s Recopa Sudamericana, pitting the winner of the Copa Libertadores, Flamengo (Brazil), against Argentina’s Club Atlético Lanús, produced a 1-0 lead for the home Argentine side.
The expectations that the Sunderland project led by Regis Le Bris lasts a good time, remains focused on being able to obtain for many years a competitive performance that leads them to be among the best in the Premier League.
The Brazilian league has lost another star as Philippe Coutinho has decided to leave Vasco da Gama. Reports in Brazil suggested that it was Coutinho who decided to leave the Brazilian club.
James Trafford’s future has certainly been a hot topic since the summer transfer window, as the Manchester City goalkeeper was left surprised after the club signed Gianluigi Donnarumma in the same window that he joined.
Harvey Elliott can play football. Period. It wasn’t very long ago that the skillful attacker made over 50 appearances during Jurgen Klopp’s final season in charge at Liverpool.