Welcome to The Sportsman's LIVE football blog, where we will be bringing you all the latest transfer updates, as well as general football news throughout the day. Chris Wood has signed for Newcastle United plus we look ahead to Liverpool's clash with Arsenal in the Carabao Cup. Stay with us you won't want to miss it.
They will face Real Madrid after defeating Atletico Madrid 2-1.
The second Carabao Cup final place is set to be decided next week after a goalless draw at Anfield.
Minamino missed a huge chance in the closing minutes which just about sums up Liverpool's game as they fail to put one past 10-man Arsenal.
A stoppage time equaliser, three red cards and three extra time goals. Fiorentina beat Napoli 5-2 to book their place into the Coppa Italia quarterfinals in a drama filled goalfest.
10-man Arsenal will be happy to go into half-time 0-0 as Liverpool dominate possession. Mikel Arteta was forced to make two changes before the break.
Arsenal's Granit Xhaka is sent off after a reckless last man challenge on Liverpool's Diogo Jota
Granit Xhaka has been shown a straight red card for his challenge on Diogo Jota who was through on goal. VAR has confirmed Michael Oliver's decision is correct.
After a week delay, we are finally underway for the first-leg of this semi-final tie.
Martin Odegaard is unavailable today after testing positive for Covid.
Lionel Messi has spoke out for the first time since testing positive for COVID-19.
Look away Arsenal fans.
The Arsenal defender may play in advanced role for the Gunners against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup semi-final tonight.
Arsenal have reportedly shown interest in the Dusan Vlahovic but Fiorentina are yet to receive an offer from the club. CEO Joe Barone has confirmed that he is pushing the striker to make a decision on whether he wants to stay at the club.
Only Robert Lewandowski scored more goals in Europe's top five leagues than Vlahovic in 2021.
“We've not received any official offer. Let's see if some proposal will arrive”, he told Mediaset.
“We asked Dušan two days ago to decide and communicate his plan in public immediately”, he told Mediaset.
Aboubakar puts his side in front.
Cameroon captain Aboubakar gives them the lead - before adding his second just minutes later...
He has now scored 25% of all the goals at #AFCON2021
The winger joins from Aston Villa for the rest of the season.
The striker joins from Hull City.
Could he join Arsenal this month?
“We've not received any official offer. Let's see if some proposal will arrive”, he told Mediaset.
FC Hacken announce the departure of Stina Blackstenius who, according to @sportbladet, is likely to sign with @ArsenalWFC 🔴
Also, Arsenal are close to signing Brazilian defender Rafaelle Souza according to reports 👀
Couldn't help myself
(Source: Football Insider)
Oliveria completes the switch from Portugal to Italy.
#UECL
Unless they absolute must in order to stop a player going elsewhere.
The Belgian could look to make a switch if Leicester's downturn in form continues.
(Source: @charles_watts)
Do you think Antonio Conte could leave?
The Dutchman badly needs playing time and first time football.
Bet he never thought he'd be on a transfer graphic with Cristiano Ronaldo...
#OM #MercatOM
It's not been easy for the youngster at Barcelona and he just wants to play football. Who can blame him?
Lucas Digne has said his main reason for joining Aston Villa was to hook up with manager Steven Gerrard, who he spoke to a number of times this week...
The former Atletico man is free to find a new club.
Godín already has a verbal agreement to join Atlético Mineiro - deal in place to be completed soon. #Galo
Forgot he was at Arsenal in all honesty. Hope this move works out for him.
Busy start to the morning in the transfer market. Fabrizio still hasn't had a coffee.
Can he kick the Magpies into life?
