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Harry Paton hopes his summer family training regime can help his push for a first-team place at Ross County. The 21-year-old impressed in County’s 4-0 Betfred Cup win at Brechin on Tuesday after forcing his way into the starting line-up. The midfielder hopes the extra effort of spending most of his summer holiday training with…

Gazzetta dello Sport reports that the Old Trafford club have revived their long-standing interest in the Argentina international. A face-to-face meeting is set to take place between the two clubs, at which the possibility of a concrete bid will be discussed. However, Dybala wants to stay in Turin for the start of the Maurizio Sarri…

According to Goal.com, the two Premier League giants are monitoring the 19-year-old’s situation with his club, who are yet to hand him any action in the Super Lig.  Ozer is considered as a huge prospect back home, however, and was called up to Fatih Terim’s Turkey squad shortly after his 17th birthday in 2017. He…

England are set to play their 2020 European Championships qualifying match against Bulgaria in front of a reduced crowd. Bulgaria have been hit with a partial stadium closure by UEFA after their supporters were found guilty of racist behaviour in their matches against Kosovo and the Czech Republic last month. The Bulgarian FA will be…

The Old Trafford club have been heavily linked with a move for the Portugal international this summer but are yet to formalise their interest. Portuguese outlet Correio de Manha has reported that Sporting CP president Frederico Varandas is prepared to sell four players – Wendel, Raphinha, Marcos Acuna and Bas Dost – to raise funds…

Hamilton striker George Oakley admits he is stunned to see Kenny Miller still kicking a ball for a living at the age of 39. Accies hitman Oakely has fond memories of watching the evergreen former Scotland, Rangers and Celtic ace as a teenager – but thought he would have hung his boots up by now.…

Phillip Cocu insists he is not out to emulate Frank Lampard and will be his own man at Derby. The former PSV Eindhoven manager was appointed as Lampard’s successor following his departure to Chelsea earlier this month. Lampard’s debut campaign at Pride Park ended in a play-off final defeat to Aston Villa. “Of course I…

Hamilton boss Brian Rice lauded academy graduate Lewis Smith after he capped off a fine performance with a goal in their 3-1 win over Clyde in the Betfred Cup. Scott McMann and Blair Alston goals had the Accies in control but Clyde responded through Kristoffer Syvertsen. Smith, 19, ensured victory for Accies to move them…

Odion Ighalo’s early strike earned Nigeria third spot at the Africa Cup of Nations after a 1-0 win over Tunisia. The former Watford forward scored in the third minute as the Super Eagles won at the Al Salam Stadium on Wednesday. It was his fifth goal of the tournament and he is the competition’s top…

St Mirren manager Jim Goodwin admits his bid to sign Thomas Verheydt is off after being priced out of a move for the Dutchman. The Buddies boss is looking to add five new faces to his squad and hoped the 6ft 3in Go Ahead Eagles targetman would be the first to arrive. But Goodwin has…