Stuart Armstrong has completed a move to the MLS with the Vancouver Whitecaps following his exit from Southampton at the end of last season.

Armstrong, who made 214 appearances in all competitions for the Saints, has signed a two-year deal and will join fellow Scotland team-mate Ryan Gauld at the club, having previously played with him at Dundee United.

The 32-year-old was part of Steve Clarke s Scotland side during their dismal display at Euro 2024, featuring once as a substitute in their 1-0 defeat to Hungary.

He played 42 times in the Championship for Russell Martin s side last year, scoring five goals and adding seven assists, but missed the play-off final with a hamstring injury.

During his four-year stint at St. Mary s, Armstrong made 149 appearan…

Chelsea have agreed a fee with Monaco to sign France defender Axel Disasi, the PA news agency understands.

A deal worth £38.5million is believed to have been struck, which will see the 25-year-old make the move to Stamford Bridge.

The Blues dipped into the market for a centre-back after Wesley Fofana suffered a serious knee injury.

Disasi moved to Monaco from Reims in 2020 and has made 118 appearances for the Ligue 1 side, and has impressed suitably in the principality to have made his senior France debut.

Having previously been capped at Under-20 level, he became the first Frenchman to make his debut at a World Cup since 1966 when he featured in the 1-0 group-stage loss to Tunisia in Qatar.

Disasi is set to become Chelsea’s third major signing…

Market: Borussia Monchengladbach win

Odds: 1/1 @

Hoping to extend their stay in the top-half of the Bundesliga standings, Borussia Monchengladbach will host Augsburg on Sunday afternoon.

Starting with the hosts, while Borussia Monchengladbach might have signed off 2023 in the midst of a blip, Gerardo Seoane’s side certainly came roaring back last weekend. Putting in a rampant performance on home soil as they stormed to a 3-1 victory against Champions League dreamers Stuttgart, the Foals will be desperate to use that display as a platform to build on. With another top-half finish at the top of their agenda this year, the former Bayer Leverkusen boss will be hugely excited by his side’s continued success at Borussia-Park. Including a stellar 4-0 romp against W…

Erik ten Hag was left furious with the referee s decision to not give Manchester United a free-kick for an apparent foul on Marcus Rashford during their 2-2 draw with Barcelona at Camp Nou in their Europa League knockout round play-off first leg.

Rashford was a thorn in Barca s side throughout and appeared to be taken out by Jules Kounde when through on goal just outside the penalty area with United leading 2-1, but referee Maurizio Mariani allowed play to continue.

The England international equalised Marcos Alonso s opener earlier in the second half before forcing a Kounde own goal to give United the lead, though Raphinha levelled with 14 minutes remaining.

Despite the generally positive performance and result, Ten Hag felt a need to focus on the incident involv…

With the Champions League knockout stage getting underway on Tuesday night, two of Europe’s biggest icons will steal centre stage.

On a Tuesday schedule that features both Real Madrid and defending European champions Manchester City, we have found a pair of intriguing betting markets that are worth keeping an eye out for.

20:00 FC Copenhagen vs Manchester City

Making real history last season as they became the first English club since 1999 to be crowned treble champions, Manchester City have cemented their spot as one of the greatest club side from across the modern era. Enjoying what has been an extended purple patch, the Premier League giants will be looking to make another statement here.

Picking up some perfect momentum over the weekend as they s…

Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery has backed Graham Potter for long-term success at Chelsea and says there are already signs of progress at Stamford Bridge.

Potter succeeded Tuchel in the Chelsea dugout in early September, but his future was called into question following a run one win in 11 games to begin the year.

However, the former Brighton and Hove Albion boss has slowly turned things around, with Chelsea entering the international break on a run of three wins and a draw.

Villa boss Emery, who lasted 18 months at Arsenal before being sacked in November 2019, believes Potter fully deserves his chance to shine at a big club.

He did amazing at Brighton and needs time to adapt his ideas at Chelsea, Emery said at Thursday s pre-match press conference. Pr…

Manchester City are interested in signing Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest, according to . The report has claimed that City manager Pep Guardiola is looking to make changes to his squad for the future and is keen on a deal for Gibbs-White.

Fichajes has claimed that Forest are not looking to sell Gibbs-White, but a big offer for the Reds could make them chance their mind. Forest are a big club, but they could be in danger of getting relegated to the Championship at the end of the season while City are aiming to win the Premier League title for the fifth season in a row.

Gibbs-White has scored one goal in four Premier League matches for Forest so far this season. The 24-year-old England international attacking midfielder scored five goals and provided 10 assists …

Market: Bournemouth win

Odds: 5/4 @

Hoping to make up some ground in the top-half chase, Bournemouth will make their return from March’s international break when they welcome Everton to the Vitality on Saturday afternoon.

Starting with the hosts, while Bournemouth might have opened up the 2023/24 campaign in the midst of a public struggle, the Cherries have come roaring back in a stellar fashion. Mounting a stunning comeback prior to March’s international break as they secured a 4-3 victory at home against Luton, Andoni Iraola’s men have continued to skyrocket their way up the Premier League standings. Continuing to receive a string of plaudits, the former Rayo Vallecano boss will be calling on his high-flying squad to make another statement here. Despite …

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Hoping to open their European adventure with a victory on Monday night after what has been a nightmare week behind the scenes, Spain will host Sweden in Sevilla.

Spain

Starting with the hosts, after dealing with a COVID-19 nightmare over the past week and seeing their preparations take a real hit, the former world champions will be desperate to turn their attention back to on-field matters. Watching their heavily altered squad land a routine 4-0 win against Lithuania in their final friendly matchup, La Roja do find themselves enjoying an extended unbeaten run heading into this summer s European Championships. With their senior squad eventually having to settle for a 0-0 stalemate against Portugal last week, Luis Enrique s side did sh…

Arne Slot has confirmed he is taking over at Liverpool.

Jurgen Klopp will manage his final game at Anfield on Sunday, when the Reds host Wolves.

Liverpool have not yet officially confirmed the German s replacement, but as expected, it will be Slot.

The Feyenoord coach confirmed in a press conference on Friday that he will be joining Liverpool.

I can confirm that I will become the coach there next year, Slot said.

The Reds are certain to finish third in the Premier League this season, with the EFL Cup – achieved with a victory over Chelsea on penalties – their lone silverware in 2023-24 despite a commendable push for title glory, with Manchester City and Arsenal pulling clear in the closing stages of the campaign.

Liverpool also had ho…