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.
Sarr targets Champion Cup glory
Orlando Pirates midfielder Issa Sarr says his side is not looking back and focusing on the season ahead starting with the Carling Black Label Champion Cup.
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.
Komphela: We’re trying to nurse Shabba’s injury
Kaizer Chiefs coach Steve Komphela is hoping Siphiwe Tshabalala will recover from his injury before the Carling Black Label Cup on 29 July.
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.
Chiefs youngster Letlotlo faces lengthy injury spell
Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that forward Emmanuel Letlotlo will be sidelined for six to nine months, after suffering a knee ligament injury during pre-season training.
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.