Sanches among Europe’s young elite – Clement

Renato Sanches is “one of Europe’s elite young talents” and has all the qualities to make a big impact in the Premier League after joining Swansea City on loan.

Barcelona speculation was difficult – Verratti

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti accepts it has been “difficult” to cope with intense transfer speculation linking him with a move to Barcelona.

Surprise Moriri settling into coaching role

Mamelodi Sundowns legend Surprise Moriri is settling well into his coaching job at the club, thanks to the guidance he is getting from the coaches around him at Chloorkop.

Tite tells Barca target Coutinho: Go where you feel happy

Tite is unsure where Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho will be playing when the transfer window shuts, but the Brazil boss has told the Barcelona target to go where he feels happy.

Sundowns promote Makgalwa and Mukumela

Mamelodi Sundowns have promoted South African junior internationals Keletso Makgalwa and Thendo Mukumela with first-team contracts for the 2017-18 campaign.

Mahrez leaves Algeria camp to finalise transfer

Algeria have allowed Leicester City star Riyad Mahrez to leave camp in order to finalise a transfer before the window closes.

Williams eager to make Bafana impact under Baxter

SuperSport United goalkeeper Ronwen Williams is hoping to make a lasting impact with Bafana Bafana under coach Stuart Baxter.

Bayern won’t sign Draxler – Hoeness

Julian Draxler is not a transfer target for Bayern Munich, as Die Roten are already well-stocked in forward positions, president Uli Hoeness has said.

Tyrique Bartlett hopes to follow in father’s footsteps

Newcastle United Academy striker Tyrique Bartlett says he hopes to ply his trade in the English Premier League one day, like his father did.

Maboe eyes silverware with Maritzburg

Maritzburg United winger Lebohang Maboe is hoping to help extend his team’s good run of form and is aiming to win some silverware under coach Fadlu Davids.