Conte pleased with Morata cameo

Antonio Conte was pleased with Alvaro Morata’s 27-minute cameo in Chelsea’s 3-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in the International Champions Cup on Tuesday.

James: I can replace Messi, Ronaldo

New Bayern Munich signing James Rodriguez has outlined ambitious plans to take over from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as one of the world’s foremost footballers.

Leipzig reject huge bid for Liverpool target Keita

RB Leipzig have dug their heels in over Liverpool target Naby Keita, rejecting a €75-million bid for the Guinean midfielder.

Gotze determined to make ‘beautiful’ Dortmund return

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Mario Gotze hopes his fitness woes are now behind him after the “superb moment” of his weekend comeback.

Milan interested in Sanches – Rummenigge

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

Summer transfers: 10 major players still to move

Take a look at the latest transfer updates, with news and rumours about the 10 most talked-about Premier League and European targets.

Costa arrives for Juventus medical

Brazilian winger Douglas Costa has arrived for his Juventus medical as a move from Bayern Munich nears completion.

Sanchez: James lacked resolve to play for Real

Former Real Madrid star Hugo Sanchez believes James Rodriguez lacked the resolve to play for the La Liga and Champions League champions after joining Bayern Munich.

Bosz expects Aubameyang speculation to continue

With Chelsea reportedly bidding €70-million to buy Borussia Dortmund forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Peter Bosz accepts that speculation will continue.

Bayern agree two-year loan for James

Bayern Munich have agreed a deal to sign James Rodriguez from Real Madrid on a two-year loan, with the Bundesliga champions holding a purchase option on the Colombia star.