Man United hijack Lyon’s move for Dutch defender Malacia

Manchester United have stepped in at the final hour to hijack a €17-million deal for Feyenoord left back Tyrell Malacia, pipping Lyon in the race for the defender.

Minamino leaves Liverpool for Monaco

Japan forward Takumi Minamino has completed his move from Liverpool to Monaco, the two clubs have announced.

He’s competed at a high level – Insider info on new Pirates boss

New Orlando Pirates boss Jose Riviero has been backed to create a winning formula at the club after years of coaching at a high level.

Watch: Sadio Mane’s first days in Munich

Enjoy the best impressions of Senegal forward Sadio Mane after he arrived in Munich following his departure from Premier League outfit Liverpool.

Watch: Ten Hag’s first training session with Man Utd

Watch as new manager Erik ten Hag holds his first training session with Manchester United at Carrington Training Complex.

Fernandinho returns to Brazil’s Athletico Paranaense

Former Manchester City captain Fernandinho has returned to his first club and signed for Athletico Paranaense, the Brazilian club said on Monday.

SA football needs Chiefs, Pirates to win trophies – Motsepe

Caf president Patrice Motsepe says it is important for South African football that Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates are competing for and winning trophies.

West Ham sign PSG’s Areola on permanent deal

West Ham signed France goalkeeper Alphonse Areola from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth a reported £7.75-million ($9.5m) on Monday following his loan spell at the Premier League club.

Sundowns near deal for Williams with Goss moving the other way

Mamelodi Sundowns are closing in on a swap deal with SuperSport United for goalkeeper Ronwen Williams with Downs keeper Ricardo Goss moving the other way, according to reports.

Cech joins list of Chelsea departures

Petr Cech became the latest member of Chelsea’s senior management team to leave the club on Monday following a change in ownership.