Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk in action during his side's Premier League clash with West Ham United on August 12, 2018
Jurgen Klopp: 'Virgil van Dijk worth his transfer fee'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp claims that £75m defender Virgil van Dijk is proving his worth following a man-of-the-match display during the victory over Crystal Palace.
Aug 21, 09:29
Jason Denayer in action for Manchester City on July 23, 2018
Jason Denayer leaves Manchester City for Lyon
Ligue 1 outfit Lyon complete the signing of Manchester City centre-back Jason Denayer on a permanent transfer.
Aug 21, 09:18
Adrien Rabiot in action for PSG on August 18, 2018
Barcelona 'line up £45m Adrien Rabiot swoop'
Barcelona are reportedly planning to beat their rivals to the signature of Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot by making a £45m bid before the end of the month.
Aug 21, 09:07
Mino Raiola pictured in August 2016
Paul Pogba agent Mino Raiola launches scathing attack on Paul Scholes
Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola hits back at Paul Scholes over the Manchester United legend's criticism of his client.
Aug 21, 08:55
Eden Hazard in action for Chelsea on August 20, 2018
Eden Hazard 'demands Champions League football to stay at Chelsea'
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard reportedly tells the club that he will only sign the new five-year contract on the table if they are able to secure Champions League football.
Aug 21, 08:42
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho looks unimpressed during his side's Premier League clash with Brighton on August 19, 2018
Jose Mourinho 'clashes with Ed Woodward over Anthony Martial'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly involved in a fresh row with chief executive Ed Woodward over the future of Anthony Martial.
Aug 21, 08:32
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey in action during his side's Europa League match against CSKA Moscow on April 5, 2018
Arsenal players 'shocked by Aaron Ramsey omission'
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey and the rest of the squad are reportedly left stunned after manager Unai Emery's decision to drop the Welshman for the defeat to Chelsea.
Aug 21, 08:19
Zinedine Zidane watches on while in charge of Real Madrid during the 2018 Champions League final against Liverpool
Manchester United board 'rule out Zinedine Zidane appointment'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho reportedly retains the full backing of the club's board, despite speculation that they are lining up Zinedine Zidane.
Aug 21, 08:08
Sean Dyche barks orders during the Europa League quarter-final game between Istanbul Basaksehir and Burnley on August 9, 2018
Sean Dyche calls for killer instinct from Burnley
Burnley manager Sean Dyche calls for his side to show more attacking intent following their slow start to the new Premier League season.
Aug 20, 15:01
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho looks unimpressed during his side's Premier League clash with Brighton on August 19, 2018
Jamie Redknapp: 'Manchester United players tired of Jose Mourinho'
Former England and Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp claims that Manchester United's players are no longer responding to manager Jose Mourinho.
Aug 20, 14:53
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane in action during the Premier League clash with Newcastle United at Wembley on May 13, 2018
Harry Kane plays down lack of transfer activity at Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane urges "calm" over the club's failure to sign any players during the summer window, in addition to their delayed move to a new ground.
Aug 20, 14:40
Derby County boss Frank Lampard watches on during his side's Championship clash with Leeds United on August 11, 2018
Frank Lampard: 'Derby County improvements will take time'
Derby County manager Frank Lampard insists that he has seen plenty of signs of encouragement from his side, despite falling to back-to-back Championship defeats.
Aug 20, 14:29
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba in action during his side's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion on August 19, 2018
Danny Mills: 'Sir Alex Ferguson would not tolerate Paul Pogba'
Former England full-back Danny Mills claims that Sir Alex Ferguson would not have put up with Paul Pogba's behaviour if he was still Manchester United manager.
Aug 20, 14:17
General view outside Arsenal's Emirates Stadium on August 12, 2018
Arsenal 'lining up move for Russian starlet Igor Diveev'
Arsenal are reportedly considering an approach for 18-year-old Russian defender Igor Diveev after being impressed by his displays at the COTIF youth tournament.
Aug 20, 14:03
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba in action during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City on August 10, 2018
Paul Scholes: 'Paul Pogba comments indefensible'
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes claims that the comments made by Paul Pogba following his side's defeat to Brighton are indefensible.
Aug 20, 13:53
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane in action during the Premier League clash with Leicester City at Wembley on May 13, 2018
Harry Kane: 'Tottenham Hotspur must start winning trophies'
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane admits that his side are no longer a young team and must start winning silverware to mark their progress under Mauricio Pochettino.
Aug 20, 13:37
Everton winger Yannick Bolasie in action during a Premier League match in March 2018
Middlesbrough 'close in on Yannick Bolasie loan deal'
Everton winger Yannick Bolasie is reportedly close to completing a season-long loan move to Championship side Middlesbrough.
Aug 20, 13:27
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after helping his side to victory in the 2018 Champions League final in Kiev
Cristiano Ronaldo, Mohamed Salah, Luka Modric nominated for UEFA award
Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah joins Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric in being nominated for the UEFA Men's Player of the Year award for 2017-18.
Aug 20, 13:12
Chelsea loanee Kenedy in action for Newcastle United during his side's Premier League clash with West Bromwich Albion on April 28, 2018
Kenedy avoids retrospective punishment over kick out
Newcastle United winger Kenedy avoids retrospective action for his kick out against Victor Camarasa in the Premier League clash with Cardiff City.
Aug 20, 12:58
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba in action during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City on August 10, 2018
Paul Scholes slams "inconsistent" Paul Pogba
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes claims that the struggles of Anthony Martial and Romelu Lukaku in the defeat to Brighton stemmed from Paul Pogba's performance.
Aug 20, 12:46
Generic image of a locker room
Burnley, Northern Ireland legend Jimmy McIlroy dies, aged 86
Former Burnley and Northern Ireland forward Jimmy McIlroy, who won the First Division title with the Clarets in 1960, dies at the age of 86.
Aug 20, 12:34
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba in action during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City on August 10, 2018
Paul Pogba targets immediate Manchester United response
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba admits that his side are "mad" about their performance in the defeat to Brighton and targets an immediate response.
Aug 20, 12:22
Luka Modric in action for Real Madrid on May 6, 2018
Luka Modric 'contacted Inter Milan over move from Real Madrid'
Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric reportedly tells FIFA that he made the initial contact with Inter Milan regarding a potential transfer this summer.
Aug 20, 12:07
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho patrols the touchline during the 2018 FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley
Jamie Redknapp: 'Jose Mourinho is clueless about best XI'
Jamie Redknapp claims that Jose Mourinho does not "have a clue" about his best starting XI following his side's 3-2 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion.
Aug 20, 09:30
Sheyi Ojo in action for Liverpool in a friendly on July 14, 2018
Aston Villa 'turn attention to Liverpool winger Sheyi Ojo'
Aston Villa reportedly identify Liverpool winger Sheyi Ojo as a possible transfer target, after Everton's Yannick Bolasie turned down a move to the Championship.
Aug 20, 09:15
Andrew Robertson in action during the Premier League game between Swansea City and Liverpool on January 22, 2018
Andrew Robertson 'in no rush to sign new Liverpool contract'
Liverpool reportedly have no plans to offer Andrew Robertson a new contract this season, despite reports that the full-back could be in line for a pay rise.
Aug 20, 09:03
Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring for Chelsea on September 23, 2017
Alvaro Morata: 'Antonio Conte style did not suit me'
Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata claims that the team's playing style under Antonio Conte was one of the reasons behind his indifferent form last season.
Aug 20, 08:52
RB Leipzig's Ademola Lookman watches on from the sideline in the game against Borussia Monchengladbach on February 3, 2018
RB Leipzig 'make improved £22m Ademola Lookman approach'
RB Leipzig reportedly make an improved bid of £22m, which would be a club-record fee, for 20-year-old Everton forward Ademola Lookman.
Aug 20, 08:40
Loris Karius licks his lips during the pre-season friendly between Blackburn Rovers and Liverpool on July 19, 2018
Liverpool 'open to Loris Karius offers'
Liverpool are reportedly willing to consider bids for goalkeeper Loris Karius, who is thought to be wanted by Besiktas.
Aug 20, 08:29
Divock Origi in action during the pre-season friendly between Blackburn Rovers and Liverpool on July 19, 2018
Liverpool 'demanding £27m for Divock Origi'
Liverpool reportedly refuse to consider bids under £27m for striker Divock Origi, who is understood to be on Borussia Dortmund's radar.
Aug 20, 08:18
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey in action during his side's Europa League match against CSKA Moscow on April 5, 2018
Chelsea, Manchester United 'monitoring Aaron Ramsey situation'
Chelsea and Manchester United are reportedly keeping tabs on Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey, who is yet to sign a new contract with the Gunners.
Aug 20, 08:06
Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha celebrates after scoring during his side's Premier League clash with Fulham on August 11, 2018
Roy Hodgson: 'Wilfried Zaha can emulate Matt Le Tissier'
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson believes that Wilfried Zaha could become an "icon" for the club and be held in similar esteem to Matt Le Tissier at Southampton.
Aug 19, 22:02
Kieran Trippier in action for Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup on April 21, 2018
Kieran Trippier keen to build on World Cup displays
Tottenham Hotspur full-back Kieran Trippier is eager to carry his World Cup form into the new season, having scored in his side's 3-1 win over Fulham.
Aug 19, 21:50
Kenny Miller pictured at Rangers on April 15, 2018
Kenny Miller 'steps down as Livingston boss after two games'
Livingston player-manager Kenny Miller reportedly leaves his post after only two league games in charge of the Scottish Premiership outfit.
Aug 19, 21:35
Gary Neville pictured on October 20, 2017
Gary Neville doubts Manchester United title chances
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville admits that a title challenge looks "unlikely" following the Red Devils' 3-2 defeat at the hands of Brighton.
Aug 19, 21:20
Gary Neville pictured on October 20, 2017
Gary Neville: 'Manchester United defence not good enough'
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville claims that the club are paying for their failure to sign defensive reinforcements during the transfer window.
Aug 19, 21:06
Brighton & Hove Albion manager Chris Hughton watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Watford on August 11, 2018
Chris Hughton "very proud" of Manchester United win
Brighton & Hove Albion manager Chris Hughton insists that his side's victory over Manchester United was down to their own good performance, rather than United being poor.
Aug 19, 20:52
Sassuolo striker Domenico Berardi celebrates scoring in the Serie A clash with Inter Milan on August 19, 2018
Sassuolo beat Inter Milan in Serie A season opener
Inter Milan slump to a 1-0 defeat to Sassuolo in their opening match of the 2018-19 Serie A season.
Aug 19, 20:25
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho patrols the touchline during the 2018 FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley
Jose Mourinho: 'Manchester United confidence could be hit'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho admits that his side may have taken a confidence hit with their 3-2 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion.
Aug 19, 19:59
Paul Waring celebrates winning the Nordea Masters in 2018
Paul Waring wins first European Tour title at Nordea Masters
Paul Waring wins his first European Tour title at the second attempt courtesy of a playoff victory over Thomas Aiken.
Aug 19, 19:43
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