Mourinho has ‘no idea’ if Perisic will join United

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says he has “no idea” if Croatian forward Ivan Perisic will join the club from Inter. 

Watch: Lukaku nets his first United goal

Watch Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku scores his first goal for Manchester United during their 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake City on Monday.

Fernandez: Nobody will pay €222m for Neymar

Barcelona technical secretary Robert Fernandez considers it implausible that any club would pay Neymar’s €222-million release clause.

Rakitic, Gomes in Valverde’s plans at Barca

Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde says he has no plans to sell midfield duo Ivan Rakitic or Andre Gomes.

Mata believes Morata could still join United

Manchester United attacking midfielder Juan Mata believes Alvaro Morata could still join the club, despite the arrival of Romelu Lukaku from Everton.

Massive jump for Lukaku at United, warns Carrick

Manchester United captain Michael Carrick warned star recruit Romelu Lukaku he faces a “massive jump” in pressure at Old Trafford following his arrival from Everton.

Madrid are ‘most powerful team’ – Herrera

Ander Herrera is relishing the prospect of facing Real Madrid twice in pre-season as he believes they are “the most powerful team of the moment”.

Bale: I never thought about leaving Real

Gareth Bale says he never considered leaving Real Madrid, and the Welshman is ready to fight for his position at the Spanish and European champions.

Milan interested in Sanches – Rummenigge

Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge confirmed that AC Milan have shown interest in Portuguese midfielder Renato Sanches.

Bakayoko eyes ‘beautiful’ Kante partnership

Tiemoue Bakayoko is confident he will enjoy a “beautiful” midfield partnership with N’Golo Kante at Chelsea and hopes his move will help to earn a World Cup spot with France.