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Man Utd star Fernandes trains with 'first love' Boavista

The Portuguese playmaker is back in his homeland after competing in Euro 2020 and is looking to keep himself sharp in pre-season

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'He's fine' - Arteta backs Saka after England penalty miss

The Gunners star suffered Euro 2020 heartache with the Three Lions this summer, but his club boss sees a bright future

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Spurs' Nuno on Kane rumours: "Harry is our player"

The England captain is being linked with Manchester rivals United and City, but Tottenham have him tied to a long-term contract

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'I’ve never seen Messi so happy' - Copa pride for Paredes

The Paris Saint-Germain midfielder helped his country to continental glory at the Copa America, with major silverware finally secured

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Smalling puts past differences with Mourinho to one side

The England international came in for criticism from a Portuguese while at Old Trafford, but they are pulling together in Italy

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Ancelotti hints at clean slate for Isco at Real Madrid

A talented playmaker often struggled for starts under Zinedine Zidane, but senior stars are impressing a new coach at Santiago Bernabeu

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Sarr 'surprised' that Chelsea wanted to sign him

The 22-year-old defender attracted plenty of interest in the summer of 2020, but a switch to Stamford Bridge still came as a shock

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Liverpool defender Konate explains what he'll bring to Klopp's side

The Reds have invested heavily in the talented French defender, and he believes the Premier League will be perfect for him

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Liverpool & Spurs-linked Vlahovic lined up for new deal

A move to England has been mooted for the Serbia international striker, but his current club have no intention of selling

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Euro 2020 winner Chiellini 'waiting for Juventus talks'

The 36-year-old defender's representative is waiting on discussions with the Bianconeri, with his previous contract having expired

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Benitez drops sales hint when quizzed on James' future

The new man in charge at Goodison Park is reluctant to be drawn on where a Colombian playmaker figures in his plans

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Klopp claims no wantaway stars at Liverpool

The Reds continue to see reinforcements mooted in their engine room, but nobody currently at Anfield is looking for a way out

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Solskjaer set to sanction Man Utd loan moves

The Red Devils have already agreed to let Tahith Chong and Nathan Bishop leave, with others expected to follow shortly

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Di Lorenzo's agent responds to Man Utd transfer talk

The Napoli defender is the latest right-back to see a switch to Old Trafford mooted, but there appears to be little substance to the rumours

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Jorginho's agent confirms Juventus interest

The Blues star has helped Italy to continental glory this summer and is now attracting admiring glances from Serie A

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Asensio quizzed on Real Madrid future

The Blancos forward suffered injury issues last season, leading him to miss out on the European Championships, but he is raring to go again

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Messi 'suffered a lot' with Maradona comparisons - Diego Jr

A iconic star of the present has finally got his hands on a major international trophy and emulated the efforts of a former great

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Henderson left 'exhausted' by De Gea battle at Man Utd

The 24-year-old worked his way into the Red Devils team last season, but then saw his Euro 2020 dreams dashed with England

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Arsenal & Juve-linked Locatelli addresses transfer talk

The Sassuolo midfielder, who caught the eye for his country at Euro 2020, has hinted that a move to Turin would be his preferred option this summer

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Messi contract talks 'progressing adequately'

The Liga giants are still working on freeing up space in their salary cap that will allow a club icon to be tied down on fresh terms

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'Huge b*llocks' - Bellingham backs Saka, Sancho & Rashford

The teenage midfielder has thrown his support behind England international colleagues that failed to convert in a Euro 2020 final shootout

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Diallo discusses 'gift' he offers Man Utd

The highly-rated 19-year-old forward is confident that he can make a positive impression on a senior stage at Old Trafford

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Southgate wants to lead England at 2022 World Cup

A new contract has been mooted for a man that has led the Three Lions to within touching distance of major international honours

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'I wanted to take one!' - Grealish blasts penalty critics

The Aston Villa playmaker has been accused of shirking his responsibility as a senior player, but he says the decision was out of his hands

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Mourinho works Shaw into Saka penalty question

The Three Lions fluffed their lines from 12 yards once again in a meeting with Italy that saw pressure lumped onto young shoulders

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Messi dedicates Copa win to '45m Argentines' & Maradona

The iconic six-time Ballon d'Or winner continues to revel in a first senior international success with his country

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Will there be a victory parade if England win Euro 2020?

The Three Lions are within touching distance of major silverware, as they prepare to face Italy, but how would the achievement be recognised after?

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Hakimi's agent reveals Real Madrid dream

The Morocco international defender is taking on a new challenge in France, but his intention is to return to Spain at some stage

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Foden a doubt for Euro 2020 final

The Manchester City midfielder played no part in the session at St. George's Park, with Gareth Southgate having revealed that he's a "doubt"

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Liverpool are best fit in PL for Mbappe - Petit

A World Cup-winning star of the past has advised one from the present to stay put as his ambition can be matched in France

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Mourinho makes bold prediction on Kane's future

The Portuguese, who worked with the England captain at Spurs, believes a prolific frontman will stay put this summer

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Marcelo succeeds Ramos as Real Madrid captain

The long-serving Brazilian defender has taken the armband at Santiago Bernabeu following the departure of a legend

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Stones tips Sterling for Player of the Tournament prize

A Manchester City colleague of the in-form forward believes his efforts for the Three Lions this summer deserve to be recognised

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Ceballos leaves Premier League transfer door open

The Spain international midfielder is eager to prove his worth at the Santiago Bernabeu after spending two seasons on loan at Arsenal

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Messi 'best in history' with or without Argentina trophy - Scaloni

A man hoping to help the six-time Ballon d'Or end his international barren run at the Copa America says a lofty standing is already secured

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'Haaland and Mbappe would give Man City 10 years'

The former Citizens striker would like to see a long-term addition made at Etihad Stadium, but admits the Spurs star could end up in Manchester

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Konate or Gomez? Barnes picks Van Dijk partner

The Reds legend believes the money invested in the promising Frenchman this summer will see him land a starting berth

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Elliott signs new five-year contract at Liverpool

The highly-rated midfielder, who took in a productive loan spell at Blackburn last season, is delighted to have agreed fresh terms

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Barca seal Demir loan with €10m purchase option

The promising youngster, who is highly regarded in his native Austria, is taking his undoubted potential to Catalunya

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Koeman 'concerned' about Messi contract situation

With salary cap issues posing plenty of problems at Camp Nou, a talismanic presence has been allowed to drop into the free agent pool

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'Give him the shirt' - Sancho backed to thrive as Utd No.7

Louis Lancaster, who worked with the England star at Watford, believes pressure at Old Trafford will be embraced by a confident character

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Danilo makes Ronaldo future prediction at Juventus

The Brazilian defender is confident that the Portuguese superstar will remain in Turin despite a move elsewhere being mooted

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Mata snubbed other offers to sign Man Utd deal

The World Cup-winning Spanish midfielder has agreed to spend another season with Premier League heavyweights at Old Trafford

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Neymar puts Messi friendship 'on the line' in Copa final

The former Barcelona team-mates are set to lock horns in the major international showpiece with continental glory up for grabs

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Euro 2020 final too much for Saka - Neville

The former Manchester United defender believes the exciting Arsenal youngster should be left out of Gareth Southgate's starting XI against Italy

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Nacho extends Real Madrid contract to 2023

The experienced defender has prolonged his association with the Blancos as the Liga giants sweat on their centre-half options

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England charged over 'laser pointer' shone at Schmeichel

UEFA is investigating a number of incidents that occurred during the Three Lions' victory at Wembley on Wednesday

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PSG confirm Ramos signing on two-year deal

The World Cup-winning defender is now committed to the Ligue 1 giants through to 2023 after leaving Santiago Bernabeu as a free agent

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'For once it fell our way'- Kane welcomes penalty 'bonus'

The Three Lions captain saw his spot-kick saved by Kasper Schmeichel, but slotted home the rebound to secure a 2-1 win over Denmark

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Southgate explains Grealish sub decision

The Aston Villa playmaker has become a fan favourite, but his manager hauled him off when defending their narrow lead at Wembley on Wednesday night

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Kalvin Phillips has 'no desire' to leave Leeds

The highly-rated midfielder continues to see his stock soar, but his representative says no exit will be sought at Elland Road

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Maguire never feared being dumped by England

The Red Devils defender made headlines for all of the wrong reasons during the summer of 2020, but Gareth Southgate has always stuck by him

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Pogba must sign five-year deal or leave Man Utd - Ince

The former Red Devils midfielder believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will add this summer regardless of what happens with a French superstar

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Sterling feels he faced 'unfair flak' with England

The Manchester City forward is starring at Euro 2020, but doubters remain and he is constantly having to prove himself

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Leeds sign Junior Firpo in £13m deal from Barca

The Whites have tied the highly-rated left-back to a four-year contract after luring him away from Camp Nou

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Liverpool outcast Grujic facing uncertain future

The Serbia international midfielder has seen little game for the Reds, with a series of loan spells taken in over recent years

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Ferdinand reveals Man Utd favoured Fellaini over Thiago

The former Red Devils defender claims the Spain international wanted a move to Old Trafford during the summer of 2013

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Sarri on managing Ronaldo & Chelsea exit 'mistake'

The Italian coach worked with a Portuguese superstar for a year at Juventus, having spent the previous campaign at Stamford Bridge

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Guardiola doubts Man City striker deal amid Kane talk

The Blues boss admits it is going to be difficult to spend big on a goalscorer this summer, while a raid on Barcelona may not happen

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Man Utd-linked Trippier quizzed on transfer talk

A move to Old Trafford has been mooted for the Atletico Madrid full-back, but he says his full focus is locked on international matters

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Griezmann and Dembele respond to racism accusations

The France international forwards have spoken out on social media following the footage seemingly showing them mocking Asian accents

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Azpilicueta discusses Jorginho-Busquets comparison

The Blues captain is preparing to line up against a familiar face when tackling Italy in the semi-finals of Euro 2020

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Martinez to stay as Belgium boss

The Spaniard has been linked with a number of club posts across Europe but will oversee the 2022 World Cup campaign

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Mbappe must leave PSG to 'echo Ronaldo & Messi' - Anelka

A man who spent several years at Parc des Princes and in English football wants to see his fellow Frenchman spread his wings

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Kruse and Amiri in Germany's Olympics 2020 squad

Stefan Kuntz has called upon 19 players that he will be hoping to see chase down gold medal glory in Tokyo this summer

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Fabregas backs Arteta for Arsenal success

The former Gunners midfielder believes his fellow Spaniard will succeed at Emirates Stadium as he learned from one of the very best

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Shaw: Zidane stat 'very strange'

The Red Devils left-back has nailed down a spot in Gareth Southgate's plans and has proved to be a useful source of assists

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Barcelona star Busquets reacts to MLS move talk

The World Cup-winning midfielder claims to be fully focused on life at Camp Nou despite seeing a summer switch mooted

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Heaton returns to Man Utd on two-year contract

The experienced goalkeeper, who spent 13 years with the Red Devils in his younger days, finds himself back in familiar surroundings

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Winterburn: Smith Rowe sale would be 'complete disaster'

The former Gunners full-back is hoping to see the promising playmaker stay put, and doubts Ruben Neves will be signed from Wolves

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Thiago Silva out to emulate AC Milan icon Maldini

The Brazil international defender is 36 years of age, but he is showing no sign of slowing down and has no retirement plans

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Salihamidzic rules out more big-money buys for Bayern

The German giants have wrapped up deals for Dayot Upamecano and Omar Richards, but are not expecting much movement this summer

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Kroos retires from international duty with Germany

The Real Madrid midfielder has, at the age of 31, ruled himself out of contention for future call-ups with Die Mannschaft

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Mata signs new one-year contract at Man Utd

The experienced Spanish midfielder has agreed to extend his association with the Red Devils into a ninth season

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Sassuolo respond to Berardi's Liverpool & Spurs links

Giovanni Carnevali, chief executive of the Serie A outfit, is hoping to see out the summer window with no deal done

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Xavi 'would bet on' Messi signing new Barca contract

A former team-mate of the six-time Ballon d'Or winner still expects fresh terms to be thrashed out at Camp Nou

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PSG told to bench Mbappe 'all year' if he snubs contract

The former France international believes those at Parc des Princes should not bow to the wishes of a forward stalling on signing fresh terms

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Spurs star Son Olympics 2020 snub explained

The Spurs forward has been left out of his nation's squad for this summer's Games in Tokyo as his long-term fitness is at stake

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Coleman backs Benitez after Everton banner protests

The long-serving Toffees defender believes a Spanish tactician will be welcomed at Goodison Park despite strong links to Liverpool

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Juve have 'no signal from Ronaldo' that he wants to leave

The 36-year-old is entering the final 12 months of his deal in Turin, but there is no indication that he will be seeking an exit

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Man Utd to sign Sancho in £73m deal

A protracted transfer saga is coming to a close, with a talented 21-year-old set to return to his homeland after four years in Germany

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Man Utd's rivals warned Sancho deal is 'terrible news'

The former Red Devils defender is delighted to see a deal being pushed through with Borussia Dortmund for an England international

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Liverpool coach sees 'world-class' potential in Konate

The highly-rated French defender is being backed by Peter Krawietz to slot seamlessly into Jurgen Klopp's squad at Anfield

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Jorginho responds to talk of Ballon d'Or bid

The classy playmaker has continued to catch the eye at Euro 2020, but he says collective success means more to him than individual recognition

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Messi's old club in Argentina wants him back

An Argentine icon has stated in the past that he would like to return to his roots at some stage and is no longer under contract at Camp Nou

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'I’m playing for a reason' - Kane bites back at critics

The Tottenham striker opened his goal account at Euro 2020 in a memorable win over Germany and claims to have never doubted himself

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'F*ck' - Haaland's father reacts to Sancho's Man Utd move

The Red Devils have, after many months of trying to put a deal in place, finally prised an England international winger away from BVB

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Mourinho explains why 'childish' Depay failed at Utd

The Portuguese coach was the man to let the Netherlands international leave Old Trafford, but claims to have always believed in his ability

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Matheus released by Barca after playing just 17 minutes

The Brazilian midfielder figured in just one Champions League game for the Blaugrana and has now seen his deal ripped up

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Deschamps: No-one is really angry with Mbappe

Les Bleus saw their European Championship campaign ended by Switzerland, with a PSG superstar missing a decisive spot-kick in a shootout

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Xhaka drops another Arsenal exit hint

The combative midfielder impressed in his latest outing at Euro 2020 and remains keen on exploring a Roma transfer option

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'He lied to me' - King hits out at Ancelotti

The Norwegian forward joined the Toffees on a short-term deal in February but found regular game time hard to come by

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Barcelona-linked Damsgaard given €50m price tag

The Danish midfielder has caught the eye at Euro 2020, but his Serie A employers have no interest in discussing a deal

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Camavinga yet to attract bids from Man Utd & PSG

Florian Maurice is aware of the speculation surrounding the talented teenager, but says no formal offers have been tabled as yet

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'Mane is one of the top three wingers in the world'

Jurgen Klopp's right-hand man, Peter Krawietz, has been surprised by the efforts of the Senegalese forward

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Ronaldo branded 'true captain' despite armband strop

The Juventus superstar was less than impressed at seeing his grip on a European Championship crown slip against Belgium

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'No option' for Bale to return to Tottenham, reveals agent

The Wales international is tied to terms with the Blancos through to 2022 and will not be heading back to north London

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'Arsenal know what I want to do' - Xhaka exit hint

The Swiss midfielder has seen a summer switch to Italy mooted, with the 28-year-old seemingly leaving a door open for Jose Mourinho

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'It is Sancho that Germany would fear - if he plays'

A man who helped Germany past England en route to Euro 96 glory expects the Borussia Dortmund star to figure at Wembley on Tuesday

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Bale backed to feature in 'many more' Wales squads

An international colleague of the Real Madrid forward cannot see a talismanic figure turning his back on his country

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Southgate shrugs off 'pointless' England contract talk

FA chief executive Mark Bullingham has said fresh terms will be awarded regardless of results at Euro 2020, but the manager's focus is on the present

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'Mbappe would fit better at Barca than Haaland'

A club legend at Camp Nou feels a raid on PSG for the World Cup winner should be prioritised over one for the prolific Borussia Dortmund star

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Thiago Silva reveals why he is nicknamed 'The Monster'

The vastly-experienced Brazilian centre-half is showing no sign of slowing down with the Blues after committing to a new contract

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Southgate sent 'failure' warning by Hoddle

The man that took charge of the Three Lions at the 1998 World Cup believes Euro 2020 progress has to be secured against their rivals

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De Boer backs Dumfries to deal with Bayern & Real talk

The buccaneering full-back has been catching the eye on international duty, with PSV bracing themselves for bids

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Chelsea centurion Mount baffled by his own progress

The talented playmaker admits success has been a bit of a blur after bursting onto a senior stage at Stamford Bridge

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Bale walks off after being asked about future

The 31-year-old has decisions to make at international and club level, but he will not be revealing those at this stage

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Karius ready to make Liverpool transfer decision

The German goalkeeper headed home on a season-long loan in 2020-21 but saw little game time and now faces another big call

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Eto'o backs Mbappe to follow Messi as football's 'God'

A former team-mate of the mercurial Argentine sees an "interesting" project being pieced together at Camp Nou

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'I’ve never been more bored by a transfer' - Sancho saga irks Neville

The former Red Devils defender wants to see a deal done for the Borussia Dortmund winger, but is now tired of waiting

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'Deschamps can no longer manage Mbappe's ego'

The former Paris Saint-Germain and Les Bleus player believes a 22-year-old forward has been handed too much power at international level

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Gilmour will become 'important player' at Chelsea - Kovacic

The 20-year-old midfielder saw Covid-19 bring his Euros to an abrupt halt, but his potential has been noted by a much wider audience

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Lukaku claims Ronaldo would like his 'power'

The Inter frontman is determined to become a global superstar in his own right and put himself in contention for the Ballon d'Or

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Man City target Kane claims no contact with Spurs

The England international striker is fully focused on events at Euro 2020, with no thought given to a possible summer transfer

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Amad Diallo picks out preferred position at Man Utd

The highly-rated Ivorian youngster is hoping to see regular game time for the Red Devils, but he does face fierce competition for places

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Shoretire picks out Man Utd role model that is 'two steps ahead'

The 17-year-old forward is being tipped for a bright future at Old Trafford, and he is looking to follow the lead of a World Cup winner

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Gnabry reveals who gave Musiala the nickname 'Bambi'

One highly-rated Bayern Munich forward is earning plenty of praise at Euro 2020, but another is seeing his value called into question

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Wijnaldum explains stealing Van Dijk goal celebration

The man wearing the Dutch armband during the injury-enforced absence of a former club colleague has paid to a close friend

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Camavinga and Saliba make France Olympic squad

Andre-Pierre Gignac and Florian Thauvin are also included alongside several exciting youngsters for the delayed Games in Tokyo

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Phillips: First England meeting was about penalties

The Leeds midfielder says Gareth Southgate was eager to talk up the importance of spot-kicks from the moment his squad met up

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Paredes sees Mbappe being more Ronaldo than Messi

The Argentina international is in the fortunate position of playing alongside some iconic figures for club and country

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England trophy would top three PL titles - Sterling

The Blues forward has collected nine trophies at club level, but says international honours would mean more than any of those achievements

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Busquets hopeful Messi stays at Barca

A long-time colleague of the six-time Ballon d'Or winner is eager to see fresh terms agreed at Camp Nou

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Real president reacts to Varane & Mbappe rumours

The Blancos president believes a World Cup-winning defender could stay put, but is reluctant to be drawn on supposed striker targets

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Werner's agent responds to Bayern transfer rumor

The German forward has spent just one season at Stamford Bridge and is not expected to return to his homeland just yet

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Rossi: 'Ronaldo a great champion but he can be annoying'

The Juventus forward has been accused of taking his celebrations too far and rubbing up opponents the wrong way

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Kroos: I do not know Real Madrid without Ramos

The German midfielder was hoping that fresh terms could be thrashed out with the "best captain I have ever seen", but no deal was done

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Insigne: Gattuso snubbed Spurs 'mess'

The Italy international remains in contact with his former Napoli boss, who has turned down a move to the Premier League

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Paulinho open to Barcelona return

The Brazilian midfielder was a surprise addition at Camp Nou in 2017 and is not ruling out a second stint

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Kelleher signs new long-term contract at Liverpool

The highly-rated goalkeeper is having to be patient in pursuit of regular outings for the Reds, but his potential has been tied down

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Pogba laughs off black and white hair claims

The France international is reluctant to be drawn into a debate on his future, especially when his appearance is generating the rumours

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Minamino unsure on Liverpool future

The Japan international spent the second half of last season on loan at Southampton, but he is still hoping to prove his worth at Anfield

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Lukaku hints at MLS future and responds to Man City question

The Belgian striker is currently happy at Serie A title holders Inter, but has admitted that a move to the United States could be made at some stage

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Messi is like Beethoven or Dali - Luis Enrique

The former Blaugrana boss has been singing the praises of the all-time great, who is mulling over a contract offer at Camp Nou

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Odegaard confirms Madrid return to end Arsenal hopes

The Norwegian playmaker spent the second half of the 2020-21 campaign on loan with the Gunners, but he is heading back to Spain

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Over 60,000 fans to attend Euro 2020 semis & final

Despite restrictions still being in place across the UK, showpiece international fixtures are to get their biggest crowds in 15 months

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Sancho & Rashford giving Coady nutmeg nightmares

The Wolves defender admits that Borussia Dortmund and Manchester United forwards are making him look foolish in training

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Over 60,000 fans to attend Euro 2020 semis & final

Despite restrictions still being in place across the UK, showpiece international fixtures are to get their biggest crowds in 15 months

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Cech fumes at Mount & Chilwell having to self-isolate

The ex-Czech Republic international, who is now an advisor at Stamford Bridge, is puzzled as to why the Blues pair have been singled out

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Mourinho never wanted to sell De Bruyne at Chelsea

The Portuguese has seen the decision to offload the playmaker in 2014 questioned, but he claims to have always been a big fan

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Suarez can't see 'strange' Premier League return happening

The Uruguayan frontman, who is currently on the books at Atletico Madrid, previously spent three-and-a-half years at Anfield

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Eder Militao laments Real's loss of 'legend' Ramos

A Brazilian centre-half on the Blancos' books was enjoying working with a World Cup winner that has now dropped into the free agent pool

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Koeman quizzed on Barcelona stay for Dembele

The 24-year-old winger is approaching the final 12 months of his current deal at Camp Nou and now finds himself stuck on the treatment table

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Eto'o would take Real Madrid icon Ramos to Barcelona

The legendary Cameroonian frontman, who spent time with the Blancos and Barca as a player, sees an Argentine great staying put

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'Can he still do it?' - Coutinho to Leicester intrigues Heskey

The former Foxes frontman would like to see the Brazilian playmaker at the King Power Stadium and has hailed the work of Brendan Rodgers

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Shearer: Kane will obliterate PL goal record with City move

A Newcastle legend that remains the English top-flight's all-time leading marksman expects to be overtaken at some stage

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Traore reacts to Barcelona return rumours

The Wolves winger is a product of the famed La Masia academy system and is leaving the door open for a homecoming in Catalunya

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Alaba quizzed on best position ahead of Madrid move

The Austria international is capable of operating in defence or midfield, with it yet to be determined where he will play for the Blancos

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Conte planning 'unwanted' year off

The Italian delivered Serie A title glory at San Siro last season but is planning on spending the 2021-22 campaign away from the dugout

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Messi 'mentally destroyed' World Cup winner Nesta

The legendary Italian centre-half faced many world-class talents in his playing days, but the Argentine superstar posed plenty of problems

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Van den Berg loaned out; waiting game for Williams & Co

The Reds are allowing the promising Dutch defender to take in a second spell in the Championship, with decisions now due on other centre-halves

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Laporta wants Messi contract decision 'as soon as possible'

The Blaugrana president remains in regular contract with the club talisman who continues to run down his current deal

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Sterling 'not happy' with Man City game time

The 26-year-old remains an important part of Gareth Southgate's plans but is still having to prove himself to Pep Guardiola

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Bellerin claims Arteta has 'completely changed' Arsenal

The Gunners defender believes positive progress is being made under a manager who has tweaked the way players work

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Lingard makes future admission ahead of Man Utd return

The 28-year-old midfielder was left out of Gareth Southgate's Euro 2020 squad, but a spark has been rediscovered at club level

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Kane will break all England's records - Neville

The former Three Lions defender expects a star striker to retain his place, but admits a Manchester United defender is treading a tightrope

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'Age is a burden' - Ramos' Real exit no shock to Capello

The former Blancos boss believes the World Cup-winning defender will be looking for guarantees of game time at 35 years of age

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James' patience being tested by 'so stupid' Bellingham

The England defender has joked that he is having to resist an urge to lash out at his 17-year-old team-mate while on Euro 2020 duty

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Havertz set new mark for Germany at Euros

A man who hit the winning goal in the 2021 Champions League final has re-written the records books at the European Championship

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Ronaldo's Portugal set unwanted Euros record

The reigning champions scored first in their latest outing, but were then blown away as Die Mannschaft came roaring back

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Wijnaldum shunned offers from Liverpool & Inter - agent

The Dutch midfielder has departed Anfield as a free agent, with the Netherlands international taking on a new challenge with PSG

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Ronaldo matches Klose record with 19th tournament goal

The Juventus superstar was on target once again in a meeting with Germany and no player has more efforts at World Cups and Euros combined

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Deschamps: Draw not what France was hoping for

Les Bleus remain favourites for continental glory but have struggled to find a spark and were held in their latest outing

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Tielemans would suit the way that Liverpool play - Heskey

The former Reds striker can see why a Belgian midfielder would be targeted, while doubting exits for Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane

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Anderton: 'If Kane leaves, Son would question his future'

The former Tottenham winger admits that "all the top teams in Europe" will be closely monitoring events in north London

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Garcia responds to Laporte transfer talk

The 20-year-old defender is currently with a familiar face in Spain's Euro 2020 squad and could be reunited with him at club level next season

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Jorginho's agent admits to enquiries from top clubs

The Italy international midfielder continues to attract admiring glances from afar, but he is expected to remain at Stamford Bridge

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Arsenal & Juve-linked Locatelli responds to transfer 'gossip'

The 23-year-old Sassuolo midfielder has been catching the eye on international duty, but he is reluctant to be drawn on future plans

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Grealish or Foden? Heskey discusses England's new Gazza

The former Three Lions striker has also cast an eye over Harry Kane and Tyrone Mings, with there cause for optimism in Gareth Southgate's squad

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Man City star De Bruyne playing through pain with Belgium

The classy playmaker is back in competitive action at Euro 2020, but admits it is going to be a while before he is back to full health

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Koeman: Messi has to finish his career at Barcelona

The Blaugrana boss believes fresh terms will be agreed with a talismanic figure at Camp Nou, preventing him from hitting free agency

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If Grealish leaves, I don't think it'll be to Man Utd - Ferdinand

The former Red Devils defender cannot see a role for another talented playmaker at Old Trafford with Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford around

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'I'm only 29' - Eriksen's first words after cardiac arrest

The Denmark international collapsed during a Euro 2020 meeting with Finland and had to be resuscitated on the field

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Gattuso quits Fiorentina after 23 days

The 43-year-old World Cup winner has served ties with La Viola after just three weeks at the helm

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Chelsea-linked Haaland won't stay in 'comfort zone'

The Norwegian striker will not be rushing into any move, as he waits on the right opportunity, but he has big targets to chase down

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Arsenal & Spurs-linked Zaha available at 'right' price

Eagles chairman Steve Parish acknowledges that the Ivorian winger wants to move on, but no discounts will be offered in the summer window

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Mourinho: 'Dias is the best centre-back in the world'

The former Chelsea, Inter, Real Madrid, Manchester United and Tottenham boss has been singing the praises of a fellow Portuguese

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'Cristiano was my idol' - Ronaldo sets the standard for Jota

The Reds forward admits to using a former Manchester United star as inspiration when it came to forging his own professional career

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Ferdinand reacts to Rice rumours at Man Utd

The former Red Devils defender is not convinced that the West Ham star is an "absolute need" at Old Trafford, but would support a summer swoop

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Wilson planning Liverpool future talks

The 24-year-old winger has spent the last three-and-a-half seasons out on loan and is eager to know where he stands at Anfield

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Partey assesses first season at Arsenal after £45m move

Big things were expected of the Ghana international when he arrived from Atletico Madrid, but he admits to experiencing "ups and downs"

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Eriksen offers update on his condition following collapse

The Inter star suffered heart failure during a European Championship outing, but he is now in hospital and on the road to recovery

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Pogba explains why he isn't a 15-goal Man Utd star

The World Cup winner admits that he would like to score more goals at club level, but he has a different role to play at Old Trafford

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Rashford responds to one-club man question

The Old Trafford academy graduate admits he would like to "retire where I started" but concedes that anything could happen

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Tielemans quizzed on replacing Wijnaldum at Liverpool

The Belgium international claims to be fully focused on efforts at Euro 2020 as questions are asked of his future at club level

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Chelsea warned Havertz 'doesn't feel comfortable' as false nine

Thomas Tuchel has been using his fellow countryman as a central forward, with a Champions League-winning goal registered in that role

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Lenglet: 'Griezmann isn't always judged fairly'

The Blaugrana defender believes his club and international colleague will live up to a billing as "one of the best in the world"

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McTominay asked about Man Utd squad number change

The Scotland international has worn No.39 since stepping out of the academy ranks and breaking into the senior set-up at Old Trafford

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Barnes: 'Liverpool don't need to buy Haaland'

The Reds legend believes his old club will only spend big if forced into a corner by the departure of key men

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Rudiger ready to play 'a little dirty' against Mbappe

The Chelsea defender admits that Die Mannschaft are going to need to master dark arts against the reigning world champions

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England warned of major Kane problem

The former Three Lions defender is surprised by the lack of strikers in Gareth Southgate's Euro 2020 squad, with fitness gambles being taken

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Lenglet makes Barca future vow amid exit talk

The French defender is among those to have seen a summer move mooted, but he expects to be back for more in 2021-22

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Allegri's mentor reveals Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea snubs

Giovanni Galeone says a man back with the Bianconeri turned down approaches from England and Spain during a previous stint in Turin

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Maguire sets Man Utd 'put it right' challenge

The Red Devils captain failed to get his hands on a trophy in 2020-21, with his domestic season ended by an ankle injury

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Xavi explains why he has snubbed Barcelona twice

The Blaugrana legend has been offered a route back to Camp Nou on a couple of occasions, but those approaches were knocked back

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Pogba backs Kante to beat Messi & Ronaldo to Ballon d'Or

The Red Devils midfielder believes his fellow Frenchman should be recognised as the best player on the planet in 2021

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Boost for Belgium as De Bruyne set to join squad

The Blues talisman has undergone an operation on his fractured eye socket and will join his international colleagues on Monday

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Mourinho sees Spurs failings inspiring Kane

The former Spurs boss believes an ambitious frontman will be desperate for international glory after missing out on domestic honours

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Fernandes inspired by Ronaldo's 'bad games'

The Portuguese playmaker has become a talismanic presence at Old Trafford, as he follows in the footsteps of an iconic countryman

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Solskjaer hints at striker signing in Man Utd transfer promise

The Red Devils boss admits reinforcements are required at Old Trafford, while every effort will be made to retain the services of key men

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