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Piazon questions Chelsea loan ‘business’

The Brazilian winger was snapped up by the Blues as a teenager but is currently taking in a seventh spell away from Stamford Bridge

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De Bruyne reacts to contract talk & Messi rumours

The Belgium international says no deal discussions have been held at the Etihad Stadium, while he will not be drawn on links to a Barcelona icon

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Pulisic felt ‘ready’ to become Chelsea’s No.10

The American wore No.22 in his debut season at Stamford Bridge but has embraced the pressure of taking a playmaker jersey in 2020-21

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‘Man Utd will want Saint-Maximin if he rips them to pieces’

The Magpies icon is a big fan of a French winger making impressive progress at St James’ Park and expects interest to be shown at some stage

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Lallana’s long goodbye at Liverpool lasted nine months

The England international left the Reds for Brighton on the back of a Premier League title triumph, with his contract at Anfield allowed to run down

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‘Too late to complain’ - Barca sent Suarez transfer warning

The Blaugrana legend is surprised that the Camp Nou giants did not look to bring in another No.9 after allowing a prolific presence to move on

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Haaland sang Leeds anthem when swapping shirts

A current Whites star recently faced the Borussia Dortmund striker on an international stage and wants to see him at Elland Road at some point

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Verratti: I have never considered PSG exit

The Italian midfielder has spent eight years at Parc des Princes and claims to have been fully committed throughout his time in the French capital

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Cavani offers words of advice to Rashford & Greenwood

The experienced Uruguayan striker is eager to make his own mark at Old Trafford, but will also be on hand to aid the development of others

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‘Henderson impressing but De Gea at a really high level’

Another shot-stopper on the books at Old Trafford has welcomed the return of a loan star as De Gea looks to prove his worth

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‘Ozil has made Arsenal look absolutely stupid’

The north London outfit have severed ties with their mascot, despite making further signings, leading the German playmaker to offer to pay his wages

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‘Koulibaly was never an option for Man City’

Omar Berrada admits the Napoli defender is a player those at the Etihad Stadium are aware of, but says no discussions were held in the summer window

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Cavani embraces pressure of No.7 shirt at Man Utd

The Uruguayan frontman has been handed an iconic jersey at Old Trafford, and he intends to do it justice by proving his worth for the Red Devils

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‘Ronaldo’s success more impressive than Messi’s’

The former Blancos goalkeeper believes a Portuguese forward deserves greater recognition as he has had to work harder to maximise his talent

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‘People blame Pogba when the whole team was bad’

A man who played alongside the France international in the Red Devils’ academy system believes the World Cup winner can be unfairly treated

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‘Calvert-Lewin needs to be on Man City’s shopping list’

The former Blues frontman has been impressed by the Everton forward this season and feels he could offer something “unique” at the Etihad Stadium

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Lucas could ‘feel’ Liverpool success coming but still left

The Brazilian midfielder, who became a cult hero during his time at Anfield, brought a 10-year spell on Merseyside to a close in the summer of 2017

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‘Jota a Mane-esque signing & could play for any big club’

The former Reds captain believes plenty of value will be found in a Portuguese forward and Spain international midfielder Thiago Alcantara

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‘Ozil won’t play another game despite Gunnersaurus stunt’

The World Cup winner has offered to cover the wages of the north London club’s axed mascot, but he is unlikely to find favour with Mikel Arteta

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‘Guardiola stay is a priority; Aguero deal possible’

Omar Berrada hopes a proven winner can be kept in the dugout at the Etihad Stadium, while an Argentine frontman could agree fresh terms

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Man City sound exciting Messi transfer message

Omar Berrada believes that while no deal for the Barcelona superstar could be done in 2020, the finances are there for a future agreement

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‘Liverpool should’ve sold Origi over Brewster’

The former Reds captain believes the potential of a home-grown star should have been retained, with Xherdan Shaqiri another option to offload

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Barnes unfazed by Firmino goal drought

The Reds icon maintains that “different” qualities continue to make the hard-working Brazilian forward an integral part of Jurgen Klopp’s plans

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Bendtner reflects on Arsenal rifts with Adebayor & Henry

The enigmatic Danish striker tangled with two fellow frontmen during his time in north London, with only one of those hatchets being buried

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‘Liverpool & Thiago are the perfect match’

The Netherlands international could see his place threatened by the Spanish playmaker, but he is happy to have another proven performer on board

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Aouar not disappointed to miss out on Arsenal move

The France international playmaker was heavily linked with the Gunners during the summer window, but he has no regrets at staying put

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‘Adrian not the man for Alisson cover job’

The Reds legend feels the Spaniard is an adequate back-up but not of the required calibre when it comes to filling in for a prolonged period of time

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Matic welcomes ‘quality’ Cavani & Telles to Man Utd

The Red Devils midfielder is pleased to see fresh faces at Old Trafford, with deals also done late on for Facundo Pellistri and Amad Traore

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Dest thrilled with front row seat for Messi vs Ronaldo

The United States international is making history at Camp Nou and admits to living the dream as he prepares for La Liga and Champions League action

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Liverpool sign U17 WC winner who worked with Alisson’s brother

The Reds have added to their goalkeeping crop by snapping up another highly-rated Brazilian who has already enjoyed international success

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Shaqiri’s Covid-19 test was a false positive

The 28-year-old midfielder has been cleared to link up with his country for Nations League duty after being cleared in the latest round of testing

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Thiago Silva communication concerns eased at Chelsea

The Blues skipper says French and Portuguese-speaking team-mates are helping the Brazilian defender to settle into the fold at Stamford Bridge

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‘Hudson-Odoi & Sancho still at the right clubs’

The former Three Lions winger was pleased to see two highly-rated forwards stay put in the summer window, rather than head to Manchester or Munich

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Benzema idolised one Ronaldo & changed game for another

The French forward grew up wanting to follow in the footsteps of a legendary Brazilian striker and played with a modern-day great at Santiago Bernabeu

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Partey’s £45m deal ended seven-month chase from Arsenal

The Gunners’ technical director is pleased to have added in important areas at Emirates Stadium, with an ambitious project coming together

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'Aouar next on the radar for Arteta'

The former Gunners striker had been hoping to see the talented playmaker move to north London over the summer, but he is prepared to be patient

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Douglas Luiz addresses Man City return rumours

The Brazilian midfielder has impressed since leaving the Etihad Stadium and may yet be lured back to the north west from the West Midlands

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James challenged to ‘step up’ with no Sancho at Man Utd

The Red Devils legend believes a lack of reinforcements on the flanks at Old Trafford can work in favour of one of his international stars

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‘Koulibaly wouldn’t make Liverpool perfect’

The former Anfield favourite admits another commanding centre-half would help Jurgen Klopp’s efforts, but he sees no cause for alarm

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Cavani in Man Utd’s CL squad but Jones & Romero miss out

The Red Devils are preparing to compete on an elite European stage once again, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer finalising his plans for the group stage

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Man City happy with ‘risks’ after Sane & Otamendi sales

The Blues’ chief executive believes the summer transfer window was another positive one for Pep Guardiola’s side given the testing circumstances

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‘Liverpool won’t battle Man Utd for £100m Sancho’

The Reds legend is not expecting a move to be made for the England international as he would not start ahead of Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane

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Partey is just what Arsenal needed – Grant

A man who worked with the ex-Atletico Madrid star at international level believes a seamless transition will be made to English football

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‘Cavani makes Man Utd’s attack as strong as Liverpool’s’

The former Red Devils frontman believes another striker snapped up as a free agent after leaving PSG can thrive at Old Trafford

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Klopp almost ignored Liverpool’s call in 2015

The German was on holiday when a move for his services was made and did not take much convincing to inherit the reins at Anfield

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‘Werner & Havertz are ready to explode at Chelsea’

The former Blues winger has seen signs of progress over recent weeks and believes international minutes will benefit fresh faces at Stamford Bridge

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'Agent RVP' takes credit for Man Utd’s Cavani capture

The former Red Devils striker had been calling for the Uruguayan frontman to be snapped up long before a deadline day agreement was confirmed

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Kepa not living the dream but still feels good at Chelsea

The most expensive goalkeeper in world football has fallen out of favour at Stamford Bridge, but believes he can win his place back with the Blues

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Benzema about more than goals after reaching 250 for Real

The French frontman has been a regular source of end product for the Blancos down the years, but he prides himself on being a team player as well

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In-form Calvert-Lewin likened to Ronaldo

The Toffees frontman, who is in contention to make his senior bow for England, is considered to be a “nightmare” for opponents to play against

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Giroud to make Chelsea future call in January

The experienced French frontman is not guaranteed regular game time with the Blues and may need a move in the next transfer window

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New Man Utd signing Telles reveals what he'll offer club

The Brazilian left-back completed a move to Old Trafford on deadline day and believes he can help the Red Devils at both ends of the field

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‘Lampard got Lamptey call wrong’

The Blues legend believes a promising right-back offers qualities that those at Stamford Bridge could have benefitted from in the present and future

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‘Abysmal Liverpool looked like a Sunday League team’

The ex-Reds striker hopes a positive response will be offered in a derby with Everton when Premier League action returns after the international break

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Arsenal sign Swedish striker Moller

The Gunners have snapped up the highly-rated teenage frontman from Malmo and intend to be the ones to benefit from his considerable potential

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‘Hazard is incredible and will prove it for Real Madrid’

The Ballon d’Or-winning midfielder believes a team-mate struggling for form and fitness in Spain will come good once clear of niggling knocks

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Liverpool's Shaqiri tests positive for Covid-19

The 28-year-old, who remains on the books at Anfield with the transfer window now closed, is taking in a period of self-isolation

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‘Partey had more potential than De Gea’

Javi Banos, who worked with the Ghanaian at youth level in Madrid, is backing the Gunners new boy to thrive in English football

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Saint-Etienne blame Arsenal as Saliba misses out on move

The Ligue 1 outfit had been hoping to see a familiar face return to their ranks, but delays on deadline day meant no move was made

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Van Dijk accused of lacking leadership of Hansen & Lawrensen

The former Reds striker says “the art of defending was dead” as Jurgen Klopp’s side suffered a humbling 7-2 defeat at Aston Villa

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‘Zidane can be Madrid’s version of Ferguson or Wenger’

The Croatian midfielder has enjoyed working under all of his coaches at Santiago Bernabeu, but considers his current manager to be special

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‘Man City can’t spend millions on Aguero successor’

The ex-Citizens boss believes investing heavily in another forward only to then leave him on the bench would create a “big problem” for Pep Guardiola

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‘Man Utd put all their eggs in Sancho basket’

The ex-winger feels those at Old Trafford have failed to plan ahead properly, with glaring defensive issues being ignored prior to the deadline

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‘Hudson-Odoi still has huge potential at Chelsea’

The Blues icon feels an England international winger can take his game to greater heights, but admits Jorginho and Kepa Arrizabalaga may be edged out

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‘Man Utd can’t be trusted to spend another £200m’

The former Red Devils striker is looking for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to get the best out of what he has before asking for more big-money signings

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‘Dias can handle the pressure & star for Man City’

The former Blues captain believes the latest addition to Pep Guardiola’s ranks will prove to be a shrewd one if patience is shown at the Etihad

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‘Solskjaer isn’t Man Utd’s problem & change won’t work’

The former Red Devils striker is not convinced that another coaching tweak would make much difference for a side struggle for consistency

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Alli urged to follow Beckham’s lead at PSG

A man who represented Spurs and the Ligue 1 giants in his playing days believes a player struggling for form should become a rare Englishman in Paris

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‘Liverpool still the team to beat despite Villa mauling’

The former frontman believes Jurgen Klopp’s side will shake a stunning reversal from their system and come back stronger after the international break

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Cavani can be Man Utd’s new Zlatan – Cole

The former Red Devils frontman believes the experienced Uruguayan can thrive at Old Trafford if snapped up on a lucrative contract and a free transfer

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Coutinho out to ‘achieve big things’ at Barcelona

The Brazilian playmaker, who spent last season on loan at German giants Bayern Munich, was among the goals again in a meeting with Sevilla

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‘If Man Utd were still a force, Kane would be at Old Trafford’

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to get late deals done in the summer transfer window, but landing “world-class players” is proving to be a problem

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Carragher: Liverpool’s defending was laughable

The Reds legend has asked questions of the approach being favoured by Jurgen Klopp’s side at the back, saying too many unnecessary risks are taken

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‘Arsenal walking into lion’s cage with lorry load of steaks’

The former midfielder believes further improvement is required in north London before the Gunners can go toe-to-toe with the best in the business

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‘Mourinho was wrong on Salah & could be with Alli’

The former Tottenham boss believes the midfielder should be kept in north London as the Portuguese coach has made some questionable calls before

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‘Partey would be a fantastic signing for Chelsea’

The former Blues winger has hailed the impact being made by Thiago Silva at Stamford Bridge and would like to see more steel added in the engine room

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Ronaldo a ‘big idol’ to Silva as he eyes similar success

An international team-mate of the five-time Ballon d’Or winner is looking to use a fellow countryman as inspiration for his own efforts in Germany

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‘Partey over Aouar at Arsenal all day long’

The former Gunners striker would like to see two talented midfielders added to the ranks at Emirates Stadium, but he has a clear favourite

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‘De Gea one of the best and has a long time left’

The former Red Devils striker cannot see a change being made between the sticks at Old Trafford any time soon, with a Spanish star still No.1

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Messi has been model captain since seeking transfer - Koeman

The Blaugrana boss is delighted to have a six-time Ballon d’Or winner at his disposal and sees full commitment being shown by the Argentine

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New Jimenez deal ends Man Utd & Juventus rumours

The Mexico international striker has committed his future to the Premier League club, with there no desire on his part to take on a new challenge

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Lampard hoping Hudson-Odoi stays put amid Bayern talk

The Blues boss included the England international winger from the start against Crystal Palace and still feels that he has plenty to offer

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‘Dias can’t replace Kompany at Man City, no-one can’

The former Blues defender hopes another big-money addition can raise collective standards, with Pep Guardiola’s side giving up against Leicester

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‘Mane & Salah & wouldn’t be as effective at Barca or City’

The ex-Reds midfielder considers a Senegalese forward to be one of the world’s best at present and has no concerns regarding Jurgen Klopp’s defence

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Ferdinand blasts Man Utd’s ‘frustrating’ transfer business

The former Red Devils defender is disappointed to see the deadline approaching with only one addition made to the ranks at Old Trafford

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‘Messi can end Ronaldo accusations in CL clash’

The ex-Blaugrana star believes two men with 11 Ballons d’Or between them remain the world’s best and will prove as much when rekindling their rivalry

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Sanchez needed ‘different’ air after Man Utd flop

The Chilean forward endured a tough time at Old Trafford, leading to his contract being terminated, but he is enjoying his football in Italy

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‘Guardiola approaching natural end at Man City’

The former winger believes the Catalan coach will walk away having been a success in England regardless of whether he wins the Champions League or not

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Cavani tipped for Suarez link over Man Utd move

Daniel Zicari, who worked with the Uruguayan striker at Danubio in his homeland, expects him to switch to Spain as a free agent

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Barcelona deny Dembele talks with Man Utd

Ramon Planes, technical director of the Liga giants, has sought to bring an end to speculation suggesting that a French winger could head to England

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‘Messi is fired up and working his socks off’

A Camp Nou colleague of the mercurial Argentine claims to have seen no dip from the South American on the back of his efforts to leave the club

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‘Man Utd should be quietly confident in Group of Death’

The former Red Devils midfielder believes that with “a couple of players” brought in, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side can compete with the European elite

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‘Dias a better fit for Man City than Koulibaly’

The former Blues full-back believes Pep Guardiola has made the right call in bringing in a centre-half who boasts physicality and ball-playing ability

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Chilwell: Cole told me to ‘die for the badge’

The current England international left-back is looking to follow in the footsteps of one from the past after sealing a switch to Stamford Bridge

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‘Milik would tick a lot of boxes for Man City’

The former Blues frontman still believes that another goalscorer is required at the Etihad Stadium, with there one option to explore in Serie A

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Inter closing on former Man Utd defender Darmian

One former Red Devils star is set to move between two Serie A clubs, while Andreas Pereira is poised to leave Old Trafford for Lazio

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Arsenal have to do homework under Arteta! – Aubameyang

The Gunners captain sees everyone at Emirates Stadium pulling in the same direction, with success in the FA Cup and Community Shield already enjoyed

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EL group stage: Arsenal draw Dundalk, Celtic meet Milan

Elsewhere, Leicester, Rangers, Celtic, Napoli, AC Milan and Roma have all discovered who they will be facing in respective bids to reach the last 32

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‘Sancho could be next Giggs or Ronaldo for Man Utd’

The former Red Devils midfielder hopes the top target can be prised from Borussia Dortmund and would also like to see additions made at the back

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Calvert-Lewin earns England call as Foden & Greenwood miss out

Gareth Southgate has called upon an in-form Everton striker and Arsenal youngster, with Leicester forward Harvey Barnes also getting the nod

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Adrian: I can make Alisson better

The Spanish shot-stopper is enjoying working alongside “one of the best goalkeepers in the world”, saying competition is raising their standards

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Real Madrid legend fears Hazard will remain a flop

Mariano Garcia Remon is not convinced that the big-money signing at Santiago Bernabeu can make the desired impact even once back to full fitness

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Klopp: Liverpool don’t have trophy priority list

The Reds boss admits that changes will be made in the fourth-round meeting with Arsenal, but that does not mean the competition is being taken lightly

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‘Van de Beek could cover for Rashford on left wing’

The Red Devils boss believes the Netherlands international could be moved from a central role and onto the flanks if required to fill in there

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Liverpool 'don't need to force transfers'

The ex-Reds striker feels Jurgen Klopp could benefit from closing the Anfield exit doors and working with a bigger squad across multiple competitions

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‘Barkley exit means Rice move makes sense’

The former Hammers star believes those at the London Stadium should be readying themselves for an approach from big-spending local rivals

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De Gea has enough credit to remain Man Utd No 1 - Cole

The former Red Devils striker believes the Spaniard will remain first choice at Old Trafford, but only if he can raise his standards again

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Lijnders explains why Liverpool didn’t add in two areas

The Reds’ assistant coach has hailed the work of the club’s academy system, with those efforts meaning no more right-sided players are required

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Bale leaving Real Madrid is a good move for everyone – Giggs

The Manchester United legend, who is now in charge of the Welsh national side, is pleased to see the season-long loan has been pushed through

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‘Arteta has got his eye on a few more players’

The former Gunners defender hopes another playmaker can be added to the ranks at Emirates Stadium before the summer window closes

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Zidane won't be drawn on Jimenez rumours

The Blancos boss is giving little away when it comes to possible transfer deals, with the Blancos claiming to be happy with what he has got

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‘Pressing monster Jota signed as cover for Mane’

The Reds legend believes a Portuguese star added to the ranks at Anfield will be judged by Jurgen Klopp as much off the ball as he is on it

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‘Guardiola could walk and Pochettino is a good fit’

The former Blues defender would not be surprised to see a Catalan coach sign a new contract, but feels he may leave when his current deal expires

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Hazard ‘very close’ to Real return after injury struggles

The Blancos boss expects to have another attacking weapon available shortly and has laughed off questions regarding Rodrygo’s lack of game time

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‘Jota won’t be happy but Salah will always be selfish’

The former Reds striker believes words will be had behind the scenes at Anfield, but he considers a hunger for goals to make the Egyptian special

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‘Special’ Dias backed to fill Kompany void at Man City

Joao Tralhao worked with the promising defender at youth level and believes a man heading to the Etihad Stadium will thrive in English football

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‘Kramaric has the potential for Bayern Munich’

The former Foxes striker struggled in English football, but his efforts in Germany for Hoffenheim have him attracting admiring glances from afar

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Shaw sees ‘fringe’ players leading Man Utd trophy charge

The Red Devils full-back says every route to major silverware will be taken seriously, but he expects changes to be made in knockout competition

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‘Chelsea going nowhere unless they tighten up’

The former Blues striker sees Frank Lampard’s side being reactionary at present, with more needing to be done in order to take control of games

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‘Arsenal can’t sign a Henry or Pires, they have to be inventive’

The Gunners great hopes patience will be shown under Mikel Arteta, with the north London outfit still in a process of rebuilding

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Thiago Silva not at Chelsea to ‘visit tourist sites’

The vastly experienced centre-half says he is not in England “for the experience”, with his sights being set on more major silverware

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Mane & Salah would be happy with that finish! – Robertson

The Scottish full-back took in an eventful outing against Arsenal, with a rare goal seeing him make amends for a costly error in defence

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Arsenal have to lose in order to learn – Bellerin

The Spanish defender is encouraged by the progress being made under Mikel Arteta and accepts that the odd setback is going to be suffered

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‘Messi can be convinced to stay by a winning Barcelona’

A Blaugrana team-mate of the six-time Ballon d’Or winner believes fresh terms could be agreed if the Catalan giants prove themselves deserving

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‘Van Dijk & Koulibaly would be game over for Liverpool’s rivals’

The former Reds striker believes efforts should be made at Anfield to form a partnership that could become one of the Premier League’s finest

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Casillas feuded with Mourinho but has no hard feelings

The legendary former Blancos goalkeeper was edged towards the exits at Santiago Bernabeu by a Portuguese coach that he could not connect with

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‘Alli needs new challenge, Arsenal shouldn’t hesitate’

The former Tottenham frontman, who is a Gunners supporter, believes an out-of-sorts England international should cross north London

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Selling Rice to Chelsea a big gamble even at £40m – Cole

A man who represented the Hammers and Blues in his playing days is hoping to see a versatile England international remain at the London Stadium

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‘Thiago looks like he could play in his slippers!’

The former Reds striker was impressed by the Spanish midfielder’s debut against Chelsea and expects more to come from a “big figure” at Anfield

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‘Arteta is fixing Arsenal’s soft underbelly’

The former striker believes problems that have held the north London outfit back for some time after being rectified by the Spanish coach

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Thiago & Jota excite Henderson as much as Liverpool fans

The Premier League title-winning captain says new additions at Anfield are being embraced by an already star-studded squad

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Rodri claims ‘football has not been fair’ to Man City

The Spanish midfielder saw the Foxes leave the Etihad Stadium on Sunday with a 5-2 win under their belt, with Pep Guardiola’s side feeing hard done by

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Rashford shrugs off goal landmark in Man Utd admission

The England international registered a notable strike for the Red Devils against Brighton, but he is more concerned with hitting collective targets

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‘Arsenal have the answer to stopping Firmino & Fabinho’

The former Gunners defender has been impressed by recent efforts against the Reds that have delivered Premier League and Community Shield triumphs

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‘Sancho a generational talent but doesn’t solve Utd problem’

The ex-Red Devils defender can see why Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is desperate to land an England international, but feels there are other issues to address

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Willian knows how to win titles – Xhaka

The Gunners midfielder, who admits Mikel Arteta is the only reason he is still in north London, is feeling confident about the 2020-21 campaign

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German FA admits to Ozil ‘mistakes’ amid racism storm

The enigmatic playmaker quit international duty in 2018 after being singled out for a meeting with Recep Tayyip Erdogan and poor performances

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Chelsea end nine-year PL run with three-goal salvage job

The Blues fell behind early on at The Hawthorns but hit back in style after the break to snatch a share of the spoils

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Walker expects City arrivals amid Dias & Kounde talk

The Blues defender admits that standards were allowed to slip last season, with fresh faces helping to right those wrongs in 2020-21

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Messi tipped to sign two-year contract at Barcelona

The Blaugrana legend believes a want-away superstar can be convinced to stay put and help mould the development of an exciting teenage talent

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Wilshere urged to make MLS move over Spain or Italy

The 28-year-old is still on the books at West Ham for now, but he is some way down the pecking order and into the final year of his contract

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Solskjaer explains Pogba’s poor performances

The Red Devils boss believes a World Cup winner is paying the price for having no pre-season and is not convinced that he needs another defender

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‘Tevez paved the way for City to trump Utd on transfers’

The former Blues defender believes a deal that took an Argentine striker from Old Trafford to the Etihad helped to turn the tide in Manchester

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‘Aubameyang needs more to be an Arsenal legend’

The former Gunners defender admits that a Gabonese frontman is well on his way to becoming an icon, but feels trophies will cement that standing

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‘Minamino is an all-rounder like Alli & Havertz’

A man who worked with the Japan international at Red Bull Salzburg believes a positive impact will be made on a grand stage at Anfield

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Zouma welcomes Thiago Silva’s presence at Chelsea

The French centre-half now faces added competition for places at Stamford Bridge, but he considers that to be a good thing for the collective

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The point is to score goals not hit the bar – Fernandes

The Portuguese midfielder had the final say in a dramatic contest at the Amex, as he converted a late penalty, with the Seagulls left despondent

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Joaquin reflects on being first to say ‘no’ to Mourinho

The legendary Spanish winger was targeted by the Blues after starring for Real Betis, but he never even entered into talks with a Portuguese coach

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Solskjaer relieved Jose couldn’t measure Man Utd posts

The Red Devils boss saw his side snatch a dramatic win at the Amex Stadium, with luck deserting the Seagulls in a five-goal thriller

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‘Suarez not the first to get that Barcelona treatment’

The former Rojiblancos striker is pleased to see a countryman heading to Wanda Metropolitano after being forced out of Camp Nou

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Neymar ‘not afraid of pressure’ & out to make history at PSG

The Brazil international says Paris has “always been special” to him and he remains determined to deliver on ultimate targets for Ligue 1 giants

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Mane proud to have topped Suarez at Liverpool

The Senegalese forward has moved above the Uruguayan striker on the Reds’ all-time scorer chart and is now into the top 20 at Anfield

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Klopp admits to making Keita ‘worse’ at Liverpool

The Reds boss says his initial training regime for the Guinean midfielder made little impact, but improvement has been made of late

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‘Liverpool climbed the mountain & won’t come down’

The Reds legend believes a 2-0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge has shown the defending champions will not be allowing their standards to slip

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Man Utd legend picks Van de Beek over Pogba

The former Red Devils captain believes a World Cup winner could miss out to a new arrival when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer picks his favoured midfield

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‘Magical Bale will have his side of the Real Madrid story’

The former manager, who briefly worked with the superstar forward at Tottenham, feels the player was treated unfairly in Spain

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‘Arsenal should prioritise Partey over Aouar’

The former Gunners defender is pleased to see midfield talent being targeted, with the Emirates board urged to complete a raid on Atletico Madrid

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‘This is the year that Lampard will be judged’

The former Blues striker, who spent time alongside the club’s current coach in his playing days, admits pressure is rising in west London

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‘Thiago wouldn’t have joined pre-Klopp Liverpool’

The former frontman is delighted to see another superstar at Anfield, with the Premier League champions making their squad even stronger

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‘Alli at £50m would be great for Arsenal’

The former Gunners winger doubts that Tottenham would sanction a move but feels the out-of-sorts midfielder could thrive at Emirates Stadium

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Messi slams Barca over Suarez exit in fresh dig

The Argentine superstar has aimed a fresh dig at those calling the shots at Camp Nou, with “one of the most important players in history” departing

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Man Utd-linked Jimenez ‘open to everything’

The highly-rated frontman, who is attracting plenty of admiring glances from afar, will not be closing any doors as he continues to star at Molineux

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‘Liverpool need Koulibaly, but not for silly money’

The former Reds defender would like to see the Senegal international centre-half at Anfield, but only if the terms are right for all concerned

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‘Partey & Aouar will end up at Arsenal’

The former Gunners striker believes two long-standing targets will be snapped up before the next transfer deadline passes on October 5

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History-making Mendy proud to follow Drogba & Eto’o

The Senegal international is set to become the first African keeper to represent the Blues, with a £22m move from Rennes having been pushed through

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De Gea feeling better than ever in Man Utd keeper battle

The Spain international, who has seen Dean Henderson welcomed back into the fold at Old Trafford, claims to be at the peak of his powers

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‘Suarez will take 30 seconds to settle at Atletico’

The former Uruguay international believes his fellow countryman has made a smart move, after being deemed surplus to requirements at Camp Nou

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‘Arsenal should’ve beaten Man Utd to Van de Beek’

The Gunners great believes a Netherlands international midfielder could have made a greater impact at the Emirates than he will at Old Trafford

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Bale reacts to whistles at Real Madrid after Spurs return

The Wales international has returned to the Premier League on a season-long loan and claims to have benefitted from a testing time in Spain

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Ibrahimovic: Covid had the courage to challenge me

The enigmatic Swedish frontman is the only member of the playing and coaching staff at San Siro to have posted a positive test

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Suarez: Koeman wanted me out but Barca exit very hard

The Uruguayan striker has been deemed surplus to requirements at Camp Nou, with a move across La Liga being made after six goal-laden years

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Van de Beek sets trophy target at Man Utd

The Netherlands international midfielder got a solid grounding at Ajax, but he is determined to kick on in England and help the Red Devils to titles

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‘Sancho wants you to know he’s better than you!’

A club colleague of the England international admits facing the youngster in training or competitive action can be a thankless task for defenders

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Ronaldo didn’t try to talk Pjanic out of Barca move

A fresh face at Camp Nou claims a former team-mate at Juventus was pleased for him when the opportunity to head for Catalunya came about

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Faultless Fernandes happy to pass on Man Utd penalty duty

The Portugal international midfielder has got plenty of practice in from the spot since joining the Red Devils, but others are allowed to step up

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‘Greenwood has world-class potential as a No.9’

The former Red Devils midfielder believes an exciting youngster currently being used in a wide attacking role will evolve into a central striker

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‘Thiago is a winner and joined Liverpool for titles’

The Reds goalkeeper is delighted to have a Spain international alongside him on Merseyside, with another notable transfer coup completed

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‘Man Utd have put De Gea in an awkward position’

The former Red Devils full-back believes an ambitious keeper has headed back to Old Trafford for sporting reasons, with a No.1 battle now being fought

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Havertz admits to ‘very difficult’ start at Chelsea

The Germany international generated plenty of excitement when arriving at Stamford Bridge and is now starting to find his feet in English football

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‘Maguire only Man Utd captain due to £80m price tag’

The former Red Devils defender is not convinced that one England international is the leader Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needs, but another could help out

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‘Coutinho could’ve been the greatest’ – Barnes hoping Mane stays

The legendary former Reds midfielder believes a star of the present can become an all-time great at Anfield if he ignores any interest shown from afar

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‘Kane leaves Spurs in 2021 if no silverware secured’

The former Tottenham player and coach believes the current campaign has become “make or break” for a prolific striker in north London

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‘Willian & Gabriel joined Arsenal to win the Premier League’

The legendary Brazilian defender is confident that two fellow countrymen can fire Mikel Arteta’s side into contention for more major honours

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Barnes bills Thiago as world’s best in one key area

The ex-Reds midfielder was impressed by the Spain international’s debut against Chelsea, with Fabinho another that he views as being vital at Anfield

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‘Liverpool keen but Mbappe has made Madrid decision’

The former goalkeeper believes a star turn on the books at Paris Saint-Germain will make the Santiago Bernabeu, not Anfield, his next port of call

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Morgan explains how stunning Spurs switch came about

The World Cup winner has followed a number of fellow Americans to England and is looking forward to opening exciting new chapters on and off the pitch

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‘If Klopp thinks Jota’s worth £41m, trust him’

The former Reds striker is pleased to see another forward added to the ranks at Anfield, but admits Rhian Brewster may need to leave

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Runarsson out to emulate Lehmann & Seaman at Arsenal

The Icelandic goalkeeper grew up watching Gunners greats and is hoping to become a reliable last line of defence in his own right at Emirates Stadium

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Lampard confirms Chelsea medical for £22m keeper Mendy

The Blues have a deal in place that will see another shot-stopping option join the ranks at Stamford Bridge from Ligue 1 outfit Rennes

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Sane shrugs off Robbery comparisons at Bayern

The Germany international can see why fans are getting excited, but he is aware that Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery set the highest of benchmarks

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‘Messi struggles when his side aren’t the best’

The six-time Ballon d’Or winner has been told by a fellow Argentine that he needs to step up more when the odds are stacked against him

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Alisson reveals how he ended Jorginho’s penalty run

The Brazilian goalkeeper denied the Chelsea midfielder from the spot at Stamford Bridge, with Jurgen Klopp’s side collecting a 2-0 win

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‘Bale deal one of the signings of the decade’

The former Tottenham goalkeeper is looking forward to seeing a man who has “a lot to prove” return to a Premier League stage

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‘Thiago Silva will make huge difference for leaky Chelsea’

The former Blues winger believes ongoing issues in defence for Frank Lampard will be solved once an experienced Brazilian is let off the leash

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‘Thiago & Bale difference between champions & also-rans’

The former Reds striker believes Jurgen Klopp has landed the “perfect” addition to his ranks while Jose Mourinho has made an “emotional” signing

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Suarez accused of cheating in Italian passport storm

The Bianconeri have cooled their interest in the Uruguayan striker, but efforts to bring him on board have prompted an investigation

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‘Messi was tempted to go to Arsenal’

Fabian Soldini claims the Barcelona superstar mulled over the idea of heading to north London back in 2003 after interest was shown

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‘Man Utd needed five and have one, there’s no excuse’

The Red Devils legend has slammed those calling the shots at Old Trafford and accused them of having “no authority” when it comes to recruitment

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Bale’s agent reveals how Spurs beat Man Utd to deal

Jonathan Barnett believes his client can earn an extended stay back in north London, with Tottenham having made the first move

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Barnes tells Mane how he can become Liverpool ‘god’

One former Reds star has suggested that the Senegalese can become an all-time great, with another looking for him to justify that big billing

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