Manchester United and Van de Beek a perfect match – Van der Vaart
Rafael van der Vaart believes Donny van de Beek deserves a transfer to Manchester United as he lauded the Ajax star ahead of his switch to Old Trafford.
Messi skips pre-season medicals at Barcelona as he continues to seek transfer
Lionel Messi failed to report for pre-season medical tests at Barcelona on Sunday as he continues to seek a transfer, according to reports.
Lampard: Thiago Silva experience and quality will be very important for Chelsea
Thiago Silva will add some much-needed experience and leadership to a young Chelsea team, manager Frank Lampard believes.
Messi can only cancel Barca contract if €700m release clause is paid, La Liga confirms
Lionel Messi can only leave Barcelona if his €700-million (£624m/$823m) release clause is met or if another club negotiates a lower transfer fee with the Camp Nou club, La Liga confirmed on Sunday.
Klopp unsure if Henderson & Matip will be fit for Liverpool’s Premier League opener
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is unsure whether defender Joel Matip and midfielder Jordan Henderson will be fit in time for the Premier League champions’ season opener against Leeds next month.
Man United agree £40m fee to sign Van de Beek from Ajax
Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek after reaching an agreement over a fee with the Dutch giants.
Azpilicueta backing Hazard to come good
Eden Hazard is capable of replicating the success he enjoyed at Chelsea as a Real Madrid player, says Cesar Azpilicueta, with the Belgian being backed to come good at Santiago Bernabeu.
If Lampard loses 17 games this season he’ll be sacked – Cascarino
Frank Lampard is heading into his second season at Stamford Bridge and has been warned by Tony Cascarino that ‘if they lose 17 games in a season he won’t be Chelsea manager’.
Aubameyang in contract hint but refuses to confirm if he’s staying
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang remains non-committal on a contract extension at Arsenal, with the Gabonese striker once again seeking to avoid questions on his future after netting a match-winning penalty in the Community Shield.
Werner open Chelsea goal account on dream debut
Timo Werner made a dream start to his Chelsea career by scoring inside four minutes in a friendly against Brighton and Hove Albion.