Rayan Ait-Nouri: Manchester City target Wolves defender
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has put Rayan Ait-Nouri at the top of his list to solve his side's problematic left-back spot.City have been operating…
Eric Dier: Monaco to sign Bayern Munich defender until June 2028
English defender Eric Dier will join Monaco on a three-year deal when his Bayern Munich contract expires on 1 July.Dier made 47 appearances for Bayern…
Savy King: Angel City defender has ‘successful’ heart surgery after collapse
Angel City defender Savy King has had successful heart surgery following her collapse during a match against the Utah Royals.The 20-year-old fell to the ground…
Trent Alexander-Arnold: Liverpool defender jeered by own fans
Ex-Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy and former Southampton boss Russell Martin discuss defender Trent Alexander-Arnold being jeered by Liverpool fans after confirming he will leave Anfield…
Antonio Rudiger: Real Madrid defender given six-game ban for throwing object at referee
Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger has been given a six-match ban for throwing an object at the referee during their Copa del Rey final loss…
Denis Bouanga and Sergi Palencia score, lifting LAFC past San Jose
Denis Bouanga had a goal and an assist, Sergi Palencia also scored a goal on Saturday night to help LAFC beat the San Jose Earthquakes…
Father Richard Estrada, defender of the downtrodden, dead at 83
Father Richard Estrada, a leading figure in the immigrant rights movement who was known for opening Los Angeles’ first shelter for homeless migrant youth and…
Jimmy Dunne: Republic of Ireland debut ‘a long time coming’ for QPR defender
Republic of Ireland defender Jimmy Dunne said his debut for his country "feels like a long time coming".The Dundalk native won his first international cap…
Wesley Fofana: Chelsea condemn ‘abhorrent’ racist abuse of defender
Chelsea have condemned the "abhorrent" online racist abuse received by defender Wesley Fofana and say that it "will not be tolerated".On Monday, Fofana, 24, shared…
Taylor Hinds: Liverpool defender target of sexually-inappropriate comment
Liverpool defender Taylor Hinds says she is "determined to make a stand" after being subjected to "sexually inappropriate comments" from a fan during her side's…
Stuart Pearce: Ex-England defender in ‘great spirits’ after medical emergency on flight
Stuart Pearce is in "great spirits" after the former England defender suffered a medical emergency on a flight, says Talksport commentator Sam Matterface.The Sun reported,…
Nathan Ake: Manchester City defender sidelined again after foot surgery
Manchester City's Nathan Ake is set for another spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on a fractured foot.The Netherlands defender, 30, came off at…
Harry Maguire: Man Utd defender on Ruben Amorim & Bruno Fernandes
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire chats with BBC Sport's Kelly Somers to discuss manager Ruben Amorim's tactics, his relationship with captain Bruno Fernandes and how…
Joe Gomez: Liverpool defender may need hamstring injury operation, says Arne Slot
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says defender Joe Gomez will miss "large parts" of the remainder of the season with a hamstring injury that may require…
Manuel Akanji: Manchester City defender to miss Real Madrid and Liverpool games
Defender Manuel Akanji has been ruled out of Manchester City's Champions League return with Real Madrid and their Premier League match with Liverpool amid fears…
Mapi Leon: Barcelona defender accused of violating privacy of Espanyol’s Daniela Caracas
Espanyol have accused Barcelona and Spain defender Mapi Leon of "violating the privacy" of their player Daniela Caracas following an incident during a Liga F…
Tyrell Malacia: Manchester United defender joins PSV Eindhoven on loan
Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia has joined PSV Eindhoven on loan until the end of the season.Malacia, 25, returned to action for the Premier League…
Maren Mjelde: Everton sign ex-Chelsea defender and Norway captain
Everton have signed Norway captain Maren Mjelde, who previously spent seven successful seasons with Chelsea, on a permanent deal.Defender Mjelde, 35, left Chelsea in the…
Naomi Girma: Chelsea sign USA defender for world record fee
The fee exceeds the previous record of £685,000, when Bay FC signed Racheal Kundananji last February.Chelsea set the British transfer record in signing Mayra Ramirez…
Murillo contract: Nottingham Forest defender signs new deal until 2029
Nottingham Forest centre-back Murillo has signed a new four-and-a-half year contract that would keep him at the City Ground until summer 2029.The 22-year-old joined Forest…