Hollywood superstar Hugh Jackman has confirmed he is in active negotiations to purchase a stake in Championship side Norwich City. The Wolverine actor is looking to follow the blueprint established by his close friend Ryan Reynolds, who has overseen a meteoric rise at Wrexham alongside Rob McElhenney.
Millwall suffered a disastrous night at The Den as a severe injury crisis left them helpless in a 3-0 defeat against Wrexham. Manager Alex Neil saw three more players forced off, leaving his squad drastically depleted amidst an overwhelming physical toll.
An emotional return to Birmingham for Jude Bellingham is not being ruled out, although former Blues boss Steve Bruce has told GOAL that it could be a “long, long time” before such a move is considered. The No.22 shirt at St Andrew’s, which has been retired, is waiting to be filled again by a home-grown hero that is currently starring as a ‘Galactico’ with Real Madrid.
Burnley have secured the deadline day signing of Japan international midfielder Reo Hatate from Celtic. The 28-year-old arrives at Turf Moor on a three-year contract, bringing five years of title-winning pedigree to Nicky Hayen's midfield.
Ipswich Town have completed the £20 million signing of Dutch forward Zian Flemming from Burnley on transfer deadline day. The 28-year-old striker has signed a four-year deal at Portman Road to become their 12th summer addition, taking the number nine shirt to bolster the Tractor Boys' attacking options for the ongoing Premier League campaign.
West Ham United have confirmed that French centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo has departed the London Stadium to join Ligue 1 side RC Lens on a season-long loan deal. The move marks a swift return to his homeland for the defender, who has struggled to maintain a regular starting spot under the current management Nuno Espirito Santo in East London.
Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac have been urged to make Jamie Vardy the next star of ‘Welcome to Wrexham’, with Robert Huth telling GOAL that his former Leicester team-mate “certainly is Hollywood”. The former England international striker remains a free agent after leaving Italian side Cremonese, but the Red Dragons in North Wales have been warned that any deal will not come cheap.
Phil Parkinson admitted he was left "shellshocked" after Wrexham suffered a dismal 2-1 Championship defeat at home to Birmingham. The frustrated manager slammed his side's defending as "unacceptable" following a sluggish performance that leaves them without a win this season.
Former Birmingham player and manager Steve Bruce has told GOAL that the Blues will not rush into a repeat of their Wayne Rooney mistake, with there no plans on the part of Tom Brady and the club’s board to seek another “name” in the dugout. Chris Davies remains at the St Andrew’s helm for now, with collective sights being locked on the Premier League.
Former Queens Park Rangers and Plymouth Argyle midfielder Akos Buzsaky has been reported missing in his native Hungary, prompting his former English clubs to express their deep concern. Police are currently searching for the retired footballer, who has not been seen for over a week, as the football community unites in hoping for his safe and immediate return.
Jarrod Bowen surprised many when committing his future to West Ham on the back of their relegation out of the Premier League. Was that decision influenced by a desire to keep his wife Dani and father-in-law Danny Dyer happy? Ex-Hammers star Ray Houghton has answered that question for GOAL, with the England international shunning all transfer speculation.
Wrexham are reportedly preparing to shatter their transfer record once again as they pursue an audacious move for Lyon playmaker Pavel Sulc. The Red Dragons are looking to provide manager Phil Parkinson with the firepower necessary to sustain a promotion charge in the Championship.
