Wenger: Arsenal still need Giroud’s qualities

Arsene Wenger is adamant Olivier Giroud still has a part to play for Arsenal next season despite a frustrating 2016-17 campaign at the Emirates Stadium.

Pele: Neymar, Jesus can’t win WC on their own

Neymar and Gabriel Jesus will improve Brazil’s chances but it takes an entire team to win the World Cup, according to Pele.

Silva: I’m retiring if I win the UCL

David Silva has jokingly threatened to retire to a beach on Gran Canaria if he manages to win the Champions League with Manchester City.

Carragher urges Liverpool to make ‘quality’ signings

Jamie Carragher has urged Liverpool to add a number of “quality” signings to their team in order to be able to compete for the Premier League title in 2017/18.

Gerrard backs Liverpool for 2017-18 success

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard believes “success is around the corner” for the Reds if they manage to improve their record against the smaller teams.

Juventus reject Chelsea offer for Alex Sandro

Juventus general director Giuseppe Marotta has claimed the Turin giants have turned down a big-money offer from Chelsea for Alex Sandro.

Monreal expects Bellerin to stay at Arsenal

Nacho Monreal is confident he will be playing alongside Hector Bellerin at Arsenal next season, despite the latter being the subject of reported interest from Barcelona.

Nolito: Guardiola has no faith in me

Nolito says Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has lost faith in him, but still expects the Premier League side to demand a big fee for his services.

No surgery for Gabriel Jesus

Manchester City attacker Gabriel Jesus does not have to undergo surgery on the facial injury he suffered in Brazil’s 1-0 defeat at the hands of Argentina.

Terry gets offer from Birmingham City

Former Chelsea captain John Terry has been offered a contract by Championship side Birmingham City ahead of the 2017-18 season.