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Bayern's signing of Nubel defended by Kahn

The legendary former shot-stopper thinks a man due to link up with the German champions at the end of the season can eventually replace Manuel Neuer

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Henderson explains story behind 'shuffle' European Cup lift

The England midfielder has revealed that a dressing room joke inspired his tongue-in-cheek approach before getting his hands on Europe's top prize

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Scholes laments 'ridiculous' teams that thwarted Man Utd

An ex-Old Trafford favourite says the Red Devils were "unlucky" not to enjoy more continental success during his playing days

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'Willian wants to finish career at a very high level'

The Brazilian playmaker is set to leave Stamford Bridge this summer unless the Blues meet his contract demands

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'Luiz has no desire to leave Arsenal'

The Brazilian ace is set to drop into the free agency pool when his current contract with the Gunners expire this summer

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Arsenal midfielder Torreira outlines Boca dream

The Uruguayan midfielder has revealed that he would like to play for the Argentine side while he is still at the peak of his powers

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Barca's Vidal targeting ninth consecutive title

The Chilean midfielder is determined to add a second Spanish top-flight crown to his impressive trophy haul at the end of the season

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Messi vs Ronaldo debate is not even close - Lineker

A former Camp Nou favourite insists that the Argentine magician is streaks ahead of his long-time rival at Juventus

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David Luiz reveals talks over Benfica return

The Brazilian, who is currently approaching free agency, has admitted that he would like to retrace his steps and head back to Portugal

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Osimhen won't join Spurs unless Kane leaves, says agent

The Nigerian frontman has been tipped to secure a move to the Premier League this summer, with Spurs among those reportedly chasing his signature

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'Luiz has to go & Mustafi isn't at the required level'

The Gunners legend would like to see the divisive duo leave Emirates Stadium before Mikel Arteta's first full season in charge begins

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Hazard & Willian got bored under Sarri - Zola

A man who witnessed the current Juventus boss' approach up close in 2018-19 admits that the Blues squad struggled to adapt to his unique philosophy

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Jorginho's agent reveals interest from two clubs

The Italy international is being strongly linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge ahead of the summer transfer window

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Lingard hoping for 'fresh start' when Premier League resumes

The midfielder admits his "mind wasn't there" in the first portion of the 2019-20 campaign, but he is determined to finish strongly

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LASK docked 12 points after training scandal

The club have been punished for breaching social distancing guidelines in training ahead of the resumption of the 2019-20 season

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'Messi could adopt Xavi role at Barcelona'

A man who coached both players at Camp Nou during a golden era for the club can see the Argentina superstar dropping into a deeper position

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'Kane should cement Spurs legacy instead of joining Man Utd'

The former Spurs ace would like to see the England captain snub a potential move to Old Trafford and remain in north London for the foreseeable future

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Spurs only need couple more players to challenge for title - Redknapp

The former boss at White Hart Lane insists his old club are not far off being contenders for the top flight crown, despite a difficult 2019-20 season

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Lyon president Aulas calls for Ligue 1 to resume in July

The Frenchman wants to see the decision to cancel the 2019-20 season overturned with lockdown measures set to ease in his homeland

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Sancho feeling pressure at Dortmund - Delaney

A man who works alongside the England international at Westfalenstadion says his colleague has been distracted by speculation over his future

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'Now may not be the right time for Sancho to join Man Utd'

The English winger has been warned against returning to homeland prematurely, with regular first team football guaranteed at Westfalenstadion

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Man Utd could be 'two or three' signings away from competing with Liverpool

The former goalkeeper is "positive" about the Red Devils' chances of challenging at the top of the Premier League next season

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'Wan-Bissaka is the best one-v-one defender in the world'

The Red Devils left-back feels the former Crystal Palace star has been a standout performer since joining the club in June 2019

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'Lewandowski is a complete striker'

A man who played alongside the Polish frontman for two years at the Allianz Arena has talked up his talents as one of the game's leading marksmen

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Kante one of the best players I've ever coached - Conte

The Italian head coach says it was a joy for him to work with such a "positive guy" at Stamford Bridge

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Football's like boxing, you have to know when to attack - Simeone

The Argentine boss felt his side's stunning victory over the Reds at Anfield was well deserved and has rejected suggestions it was a fluke result

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Van Dijk is an unbelievable player - Henderson

The Reds captain has heaped praise upon the Netherlands international for his "immense" contribution to the club's cause over the last two years

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'Haaland is ready to play for Real Madrid'

A man who worked closely with the Norwegian frontman at the start of his career would like to see him complete a move to the Spanish capital

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Liverpool physio sympathises with fans amid title frustrations

The Reds are on the verge of making history, but may be robbed of the chance to celebrate with their supporters given the coronavirus pandemic

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Mahrez reveals Liverpool interest before Man City move

The Algerian winger has revealed that he was a target for Jurgen Klopp after helping Leicester win the Premier League

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Hazard returns from injury as Madrid resume training

The Belgian took part in a session with the rest of his team-mates after making a full recovery from injury

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'Bayern players overruled Pep's tactics before 4-0 loss to Madrid'

The man who worked alongside the Spanish boss at the Allianz Arena has revealed that his system was questioned by the squad in the Champions League

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Flick hopeful Coutinho will play for Bayern again this season

The German boss is optimistic that the Brazilian midfielder will be ready to contribute when the Bundesliga resumes next weekend

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Man Utd don't need to spend £20m on Ighalo - Neville

The former Old Trafford favourite has warned the Red Devils against forking out a large fee to sign the Nigerian striker permanently

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'Zlatan could sign for Hammarby when Milan contract ends'

The veteran centre-forward has been training with the club since the postponement of the 2019-20 Serie A season

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I didn't feel like I deserved to be at Arsenal - Wilshere

The former England international has admitted that he felt out of place after graduating to the Gunners senior squad as a teenager

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I'm learning a lot from 'amazing' Arteta - Tierney

The Scottish international is looking forward to getting back on the pitch under his new manager following the coronavirus crisis

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Giggs names Man Utd stars immune from Sir Alex's 'hairdryer'

The former Red Devils winger has offered an insight into how his old manager got the best out of his players at Old Trafford

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'Fraser would be a great signing for Spurs'

The former striker thinks that the Scottish midfielder would be a valuable addition to Tottenham's ranks if a deal can be done this summer

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Palace chairman admits Premier League may not return in 2019-20

It is not yet known for certain if it will be safe for the current season to resume amid the ongoing fight against the coronavirus

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Guardiola's work at Barca was easy - Stoichkov

A Blaugrana legend has questioned the Spaniard's legacy at Camp Nou, insisting Frank Rijkaard was the man who assembled the star-studded 2008 squad

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'Arteta must be shown patience'

A former Emirates Stadium favourite believes the club's current manager is capable of turning the team's fortunes around in the coming years

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'Spurs nowhere near as good as they were three years ago'

The ex-Spurs boss thinks the club have been caught in a downward spiral after failing to pick up any silverware under Mauricio Pochettino

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Maguire deserves Man Utd captaincy - Robson

The Red Devils legend thinks Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made a "good decision' by handing the England defender leadership duties earlier this season

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Jovic's father defends Real striker after injury

The Serbian forward made the headlines earlier this week for reporting back with a fractured foot following the coronavirus-enforced lockdown

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Pogba was a pleasure to play with - Herrera

The Paris Saint-Germain midfielder has talked up the talents of a man he played alongside at Old Trafford for three full seasons

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Robertson admits he'd 'love' to play for Celtic one day

The Scottish defender has revealed his ambition to play for the club he supported in his youth before he hangs up his boots

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Man Utd have got a real star in Greenwood - Neville

A former Old Trafford favourite is certain that the English forward has a bright future ahead of him at the Theatre of Dreams

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Mbappe calls for Ben Yedder to receive share of Ligue 1 golden boot

The Paris Saint-Germain forward believes his Monaco counterpart should also be acknowledged for his exploits in front of goal this season

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'Mbappe will win the Ballon d'Or by 2025'

The Paris Saint-Germain superstar is on his way to becoming the best player in the world, according to a Parc des Princes colleague

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Rangnick confirms Milan approach

The German tactician has refused to rule out inheriting the managerial reins at San Siro in the near future

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Arteta can restore Arsenal's culture - Wenger

The legendary former Gunners boss wants to see the man who currently occupies the hot seat restore the team's identity on the pitch

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Real Madrid striker Jovic returns injured from lockdown

The Serbian is now a major doubt for the Blancos as they continue to prepare for a return to competitive action amid the coronavirus crisis

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Tomori describes Firmino & Salah as his toughest opponents

The England defender has opened up on his first season in the Blues' senior squad under Frank Lampard

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'Man Utd nowhere near Man City & Liverpool'

The Welshman thinks the Red Devils' rebuilding job has only just begun and claims there remains a "big gap" between the top two and the rest

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'Hazard has been a little self-conscious at Real Madrid'

A man who played alongside the Belgian winger at Chelsea is confident that his old team-mate will come good at Santiago Bernabeu

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I joined Man Utd to win trophies - Maguire

The defender has opened up on his first year at Old Trafford, admitting that the team have fallen short in terms of consistency in 2019-20

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'Hojbjerg is a very good player, but will he make Spurs better?'

The former Tottenham striker does not believe that the Danish midfielder is the answer to the Portuguese tactician's midfield issues

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Tierney will bring something special to Arsenal - Arteta

The Gunners boss is "looking forward" to working with the Scottish full-back once it is safe for football to resume amid the coronavirus crisis

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DFL confirms 10 positive coronavirus test results

German football's main governing body has stated there will also be a second phase of tests as it works towards a resumption of the season

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Athletic & Sociedad ask to play Copa final in front of fans

Both clubs want the showpiece event in Spain to be postponed until such a time as supporters can attend safely amid the coronavirus crisis

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Ancelotti can take Everton to Champions League - Digne

The French defender has been encouraged by the progress the Toffees have made since the Italian's arrival at Goodison Park

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I'd change a lot about my Man Utd career - Morrison

The English midfielder has responded to an old team-mate's comments by opening up on his underwhelming spell at Old Trafford as a youngster

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'Suarez and Lautaro could play together at Barca'

A man who has witnessed the Nerazzurri talisman's talents up close is certain he would thrive in La Liga after proving his quality in Serie A

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'Arsenal's Invincibles were always fighting in training'

The ex-Gunners full-back has revealed how "competitive" the squad were behind the scenes during their hugely successful 2003-04 campaign

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Klopp gives everything for his players - Can

A former Red who played at Anfield between 2014 and 2018 has hailed the German head coach for his man management skills

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Henry: It was easier to play for Arsenal than Barca

The Gunners legend has opened up on the differences between the two clubs he played for at the height of his playing career

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'Liverpool need another forward but Mbappe may not be right fit'

A former Anfield favourite has questioned whether the World Cup winner would buy into Jurgen Klopp's philosophy on Merseyside

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Willian opens door to Arsenal or Spurs move

The Brazilian has admitted he would have no problem moving to one of the Blues' main London rivals if he leaves Stamford Bridge this summer

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'Clubs won't be able to afford Pogba when football resumes'

The Frenchman has been heavily linked with a return to the Allianz Stadium, but the Bianconeri chief has played down a possible transfer

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Pogba has received a lot of unjustified criticism - Darmian

A man who played alongside the Frenchman for three years at Old Trafford thinks he has been unfairly targeted by the media since returning to England

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'Rashford can reach Mbappe's level & win Ballon d'Or'

The ex-Red Devil has heaped praise upon the England international, who he believes can reach the very top if he continues on his current trajectory

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'Playing with Ibrahimovic is a gift'

The 22-year-old has opened up on his first year with the Rossoneri, praising a Swedish legend while describing San Siro as his "home"

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Evra: I’m not scared to say that I’ve begged for money

The former France defender has admitted that he had a "very tough childhood" and was forced to live on the streets with his brothers and sisters

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Pogba names Man Utd's Bailly as ideal isolation buddy

The Frenchman has opened up on his time in self-isolation away from his team-mates amid the coronavirus-enforced break in the 2019-20 campaign

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Aguero: Two steps from Van Dijk are 50 for me!

The Manchester City striker has admitted how difficult he finds coming up against the Dutch centre-back in the Premier League

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Lucas Vazquez leaves door open for Premier League move

The Spanish winger has expressed his belief that the English top-flight would be the ideal fit for his "characteristics and personality"

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Kante is one of the best players in the world - Lampard

The Blues boss has admitted how frustrating it has been to be without the World Cup winner for a large portion of his first season in charge

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'His head's not right' - Kane urged to make Man Utd move

A man who has played for both Spurs and the Red Devils would like to see the England international complete a move to Old Trafford

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Bale reveals interest in future MLS move

The Wales winger has admitted that seeing out the latter years of his career in the United States holds great appeal to him

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'Ronaldo has plan to overtake Pele's record & be best of all-time'

A man who played alongside the Portuguese striker for six years at Manchester United thinks his old team-mate still has lofty ambitions to fulfil

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'I want to win everything with Chelsea' - Kepa not looking to leave Blues

The Spanish goalkeeper says being dropped from the Blues' starting line-up earlier this season only motivated him to "work harder"

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Terry practiced Panenkas before Champions League slip

The former Chelsea and England captain says he changed his technique from the spot prior to a painful defeat in Moscow 12 years ago

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Neymar return to Barcelona played down by Setien

The Spanish head coach cannot see the Brazilian superstar making his way back to Camp Nou amid the chaos caused by the coronavirus pandemic

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Setien dismisses Messi to Inter rumours

The Spanish boss is certain that a six-time Ballon d'Or winner will see out the remaining years of his career at Camp Nou

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PSG crowned 2019-20 Ligue 1 champions

Thomas Tuchel's men retain their domestic title despite being unable to see out their remaining fixtures due to the Covid-19 crisis

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'Man Utd will flourish if they sign Sancho and keep Pogba'

The former defender says the Red Devils will shine if Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is able to complete his squad building in the summer transfer window

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'Grealish is too good for Villa', says team-mate

A man who plays alongside the English midfielder at Villa Park has conceded that he has outgrown the club and will shortly move on

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'Man Utd need five players to close gap on City & Liverpool'

A former Red Devils striker thinks his old club still have a long way to go before they can start challenging for the Premier League title again

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'Courtois has shown great maturity to turn Madrid career around'

The Belgium boss has been delighted to see the shot-stopper silence his doubters at Santiago Bernabeu this season

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Henderson reveals why he didn't ask for Messi's shirt

The England midfielder has described his experience of playing against the six-time Ballon d'Or winner for the first time during the 2018-19 campaign

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'Klopp's system fits Ferran Torres'

The Spain U21 international is being monitored by some of the top clubs in Europe and could well be on the move when the summer window opens

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Fred's trainer gives insight into midfielder's Man Utd revival

A man who has worked closely with the Brazilian during his time at Old Trafford has been impressed by his dedication behind the scenes

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Ronaldo, Messi & Neymar are my idols - Mbappe

The Paris-Saint Germain forward has opened up on the players he admired as a youngster, with three modern greats at the top of his list

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Xhaka eager to put fall out with Arsenal fans behind him

The Swiss midfielder has opened up on the incident which saw him stripped of his captaincy duties earlier in the season

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Berbatov reveals his part in Martial's transfer to Man Utd

The former Old Trafford favourite says he gave the Frenchman a glowing recommendation while he was on the books of Ligue 1 outfit Monaco

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I want Mkhitaryan to stay at Roma - Fonseca

The Giallorossi boss is eager to retain the services of the Armenian playmaker beyond the end of the current season

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Fernandinho gives insight into Guardiola's meticulous planning

The Brazil international explained the Spaniard's unique process that sets him apart from the other managers he's played under

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'Spurs need Umtiti if Vertonghen is leaving'

Tottenham have been tipped to replace a prized asset with a French centre-back who currently plies his trade at Camp Nou

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Gilmour reveals why he was 'raging' after his Chelsea debut

The Scottish midfielder has admitted he was in a very "bad mood" in the dressing room after a difficult first senior outing for the Blues

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Ferdinand names three midfielders Man Utd should sign

A Red Devils legend believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could still use extra reinforcements across the middle of the park

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'Pogba wants to go to Real Madrid'

A former France international is confident that his compatriot will link up with Zinedine Zidane's side during the summer transfer window

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Former Liverpool striker Michael Robinson dies aged 61

Tributes have been pouring in for the former forward who also enjoyed spells at Brighton, Osasuna and Manchester City

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Ligue 1 season ended due to coronavirus

Plans for the campaign to resume in June were recently outlined by the Ligue de Football Professionnel, but all schedules have now been cancelled

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'A myth Mourinho & Van Gaal didn't promote Man Utd youth'

The club's head of first-team development has insisted there was never any issue with either manager when it came to nurturing young talent

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'My man's got a World Cup winners' medal!' - Ferdinand's message for Souness

A former Old Trafford favourite thinks the criticism which has been aimed in the Frenchman's direction this season has been unwarranted

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'Werner can challenge Salah, Mane & Firmino at Liverpool'

A Reds legend would like to see the prolific German striker complete a transfer to Anfield during the summer transfer window

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Messi can't be compared with anyone - Valverde

The former Blaugrana boss has opened up on his experience of working with a six-time Ballon d'Or winner at Camp Nou

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'Arteta learned from possibly the best coach in history'

The Arsenal midfielder says the Spaniard's experience at Manchester City holds him in good stead to become "one of the best" managers

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Man City-linked Aouar 'hasn't asked to leave Lyon'

The French starlet has been heavily linked with a move to Etihad Stadium after an impressive 2019-20 campaign at Groupama Stadium

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'Sancho is nowhere near Aguero, Higuain, Messi & Di Maria'

A former Old Trafford favourite has warned Manchester United not to "get carried away" in their pursuit of the Borussia Dortmund star

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Sterling admits Gerrard was the first player he was in awe of

The England international has revealed that it took time for him to get used to playing alongside the former Liverpool captain

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Bayern starlet Davies admits he wants to be an actor

The teenage winger has opened up on his future ambitions to move into show business when he eventually hangs up his boots

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Ibra talks AC Milan future after scoring in friendly

The veteran striker delivered an update on his situation at San Siro after finding the net for the Swedish outfit on Friday

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Madrid urged to swoop for Pogba this summer

The Blancos head coach has been advised to make a move for the Manchester United midfielder when the transfer market reopens

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I'd love Sancho to come to Chelsea - Hudson-Odoi

The Blues winger says he enjoys a good relationship with his Borussia Dortmund counterpart, and would like to see him move to west London

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Defoe admits regret over West Ham exit

The former England international recalls trying to force a move away from the club following the Hammers' relegation from the Premier League

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Terry: Chelsea players cried when Mourinho was sacked

The former Blues defender has revealed how the squad dealt with the news of the Portuguese manager's dismissal 13 years ago

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Traore's agent hints at summer move amid Liverpool & Arsenal links

The pacey winger's representative is hopeful that the Covid-19 crisis will not adversely affect the transfer market

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Fred names Garner as best young player at Man Utd

The Brazilian is certain that the English midfielder has a "huge future" at Old Trafford, despite still being on the fringes of the first team

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Liverpool mayor wants inquiry into Atletico Madrid CL tie

The Reds' 3-2 defeat against the Spanish outfit at Anfield was their final outing before the 2019-20 season was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic

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Fred 'grateful' to Carrick for helping him settle at Man Utd

The Brazilian concedes his first year in England was "very difficult" but is now enjoying his football again and hoping to "improve more and more"

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Ibrahimovic to play in friendly for Hammarby

The veteran striker has been training with the Swedish club during the coronavirus-enforced break, and is now gearing up for a match

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Coutinho can get back to his best at Chelsea - Rivaldo

The Barcelona legend would like to see the midfielder call time on a frustrating spell at Camp Nou and return to the Premier League

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Grealish is similar to Hazard - Terry

Villa's assistant manager has heaped praise upon the English midfielder, who he believes is doing everything he can to "get to the very top"

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Braithwaite: I want to be part of one of the best Barca teams in history

The Danish striker is confident he has a long-term future at Camp Nou, and has already set his sights on major trophies

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Neymar is always reliable in big matches - Tuchel

The Paris Saint-Germain boss has talked up the Brazilian attacker's ability to raise his game when it matters most

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There is no negotiation with Barca for Rakitic - Monchi

The man who serves as sporting director at Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium does not expect a former talisman to retrace his steps

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Wijnaldum was really angry he didn't start against Barca - Klopp

The German boss has opened up on his relationship with the Reds squad, while detailing his process when it comes to picking the starting XI

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Diego Carlos addresses Barcelona transfer links

The Brazilian insists he fully focused on his duties at Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium amid rumoured interest from the Spanish champions

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'Mbappe worth €300m but summer Madrid move impossible'

A man currently representing one of the Blancos' most recent signings cannot see the PSG striker arriving at Santiago Bernabeu this year

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Willian backed to swap Chelsea for Juventus

Former Shakhtar Donetsk boss Mircea Lucescu believes Juve would be the ideal next destination for the winger with him set to leave the Blues

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'Pepe is a flop now, but can get better under Arteta'

A former Gunner doesn't believe his old club have "found the right position" for the mercurial Ivory Coast international yet

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Put Guardiola in charge of France! - Nasri

The midfielder worked under the Catalan head coach briefly at the Etihad Stadium and thinks he would be ideally suited to Les Bleus

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Pulisic would love to play with Messi at Chelsea

The USMNT international says he "definitely wouldn't mind" working alongside a six-time Ballon d'Or winner at Stamford Bridge

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Crouch reflects on worst time of his career at Liverpool

The former England international has opened up on his difficult settling in period at Anfield which included a barren run in front of goal

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'All the big teams want best in the world Hakimi'

The Moroccan's future has been the subject of much speculation in recent weeks, and his advisor has added fuel to the fire

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Chelsea yet to make move over Waldschmidt deal

The Blues have been heavily linked with the German forward recently, but Klemens Hartenbach says the Bundesliga outfit have yet to hear anything

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Rashford admits he wouldn't have been '100 per cent' fit for Euros

The striker says he would have pushed through the pain barrier to join up with the rest of the England squad at the European Championship

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Nasri denies going AWOL during coronavirus lockdown

The Frenchman insists he has maintained contact with Belgian club Anderlecht throughout his time in self-isolation

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'You have to go' - Van Persie explains 'ruthless' Man Utd exit

A former Old Trafford favourite has revealed that the eccentric Dutch head coach forced him out of the club in 2015

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'Man City's aim is to produce more Phil Fodens'

The head of the academy at Etihad Stadium has highlighted the fine example an England U-21 international has set for the club's youth stars

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'You can't ask for much more from Ighalo'

A former Red Devil has praised the Nigerian for the way he has applied himself since joining the club on loan from Shanghai Shenhua

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Ligue 1 season set to resume on June 17

The Ligue de Football Professionnel have outlined their intentions to complete the current campaign by the end of July

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'Liverpool finished second too many times, they deserve the title'

The former Reds boss says he "would be very disappointed" to see the campaign cut short and his old club denied an elusive piece of silverware

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Capello didn't fully commit to England - Cole

The ex-Chelsea winger has criticised the Italian tactician for failing to give his all to the Three Lions cause during his five-year reign

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'Serie A would be an excellent league for Kane'

A former Azzurri striker believes the Italian top flight would be an ideal next destination for the England captain

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Ulreich unfazed by Nubel's arrival at Bayern

The German shot-stopper's backup role in Hansi Flick's squad could be under threat when a fellow countryman joins up with the Bundesliga champions

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'Keane was first to see potential in Henderson'

A former Black Cats boss has offered an insight into the early stages of the Liverpool midfielder's career at the Stadium of Light

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'A couple more top-class starters and Man Utd challenge for the title'

A former Red Devil believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer must be given more time to complete a squad rebuild at Old Trafford

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'Barcelona a better fit for Ndombele than Spurs'

A former Tottenham striker says it "wouldn’t surprise" him if the Spanish champions were to launch a bid for the France international this summer

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'Too much Neymar-izing could hurt Mbappe's career'

A former France international has urged his fellow countryman "to be careful with his behaviour" in order to achieve his full potential

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Xavi encourages me to become a coach - Iniesta

The World Cup winner has no plans to hang up his boots just yet, but has admitted that a role in the dugout does appeal to him

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Griezmann & De Jong will 'definitely triumph' at Barca - Iniesta

A Blaugrana legend is confident that two men who arrived at Camp Nou last summer will eventually end up proving their worth

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Alisson back in training after recovering from hip injury

The Brazilian will now focus on building his fitness back up while in self-isolation as the coronavirus-enforced break in the season continues

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I didn’t get the minutes that I expected at Spurs - Janssen

The Dutch forward has opened up on his frustrating spell at Tottenham, admitting that he failed to produce his best form for the club

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Liverpool starlet Chirivella hints Premier League will restart in June

The Spanish midfielder says the club have been in contact to discuss when it will be safe for the squad to return to work amid the coronavirus crisis

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Rashford & Greenwood 'best homegrown strikers in the country'

A Red Devils academy coach has singled out the English pair for their performances and says they could both go on to enjoy a "20-year career"

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Fergie asked us about signing Saha - Neville

The former Old Trafford full-back recalls being asked for his opinion on the centre-forward after playing against Fulham in 2001

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'Van Dijk is a great leader & Wijnaldum a complete player'

A former Red who has played with both Anfield stars on the international stage has highlighted the qualities which make the pair stand out

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Vardy up there with elite strikers in world football - Rodgers

The Foxes boss says the ex-England international has an "old school mentality" which helps him consistently deliver the goods

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EFL chairman outlines plans for games behind closed doors

Rick Parry has released an open letter to supporters across the country amid the ongoing fight to contain the spread of coronavirus

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Aarons would be a great signing for Spurs - Bent

A former Lilywhite would like to see the young full-back complete a move to north London in the next transfer window

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Carrick would have been more appreciated in Spain - Mata

The La Roja midfielder doesn't believe his old Red Devils team-mate ever got the credit he deserved at Old Trafford or in the Premier League.

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Neuer in a 'strong position' to make Bayern demands

Dietmar Hamann suggests the German champions shouldn't have added to their goalkeeping ranks in January and gave his opinion on possible striker buys

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Arsenal star David Luiz lifts lid on Chelsea exit

The Brazilian was well aware that he was linking up with a side whose struggles in defence have been well documented in recent years

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Newcastle urged not to bring back Benitez after takeover

The Dalian Yifang head coach was in charge at St James' Park for three years but another former manager doesn't want to see him return

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'Mentally they’re all monsters!' - Gerrard in awe of Liverpool

The former England midfielder says he is "really excited" to see how much more Jurgen Klopp's side can achieve in the coming years

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'Maguire has brought a sense of calm to Man Utd's defence'

A former Old Trafford ace has talked up the impact the England international has had on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side since his arrival from Leicester

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Coutinho could still be at Barcelona next season - Setien

The Spaniard insists that a man currently on loan at Bayern Munich is still highly valued, despite ongoing rumours over his future

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Tonali set for summer transfer as Brescia owner says he'll let him go

The Italian playmaker has emerged as one of the finest young players in Serie A this season and Brescia owner Massimo Cellino will allow him to quit

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David Luiz hails 'amazing' Arsenal boss Arteta

The centre-back has credited the Gunners head coach for implementing his own unique philosophy at Emirates Stadium since his return to the club

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Karius says reaction to CL final horror show was 'over the top'

The German goalkeeper maintains that a concussion was the main reason behind his poor performance in the 2018 European showpiece

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Osimhen rejected Arsenal in 2015 but open to future move

The Nigerian claims he turned down the chance to play for one of the Premier League's biggest clubs after starring at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup

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England & Spurs legend Greaves released from hospital

The former striker has returned to his residence with his wife after a health scare which saw him hospitalised last week

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Man Utd still have confidence in Pogba - Fernandes

The Red Devils' latest big money signing is expecting the World Cup winner to shine when he returns to action after a long injury layoff

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Sane's agent confirms transfer talks with Bayern

The German winger has been tipped to complete a move away from the Etihad Stadium when the transfer market reopens

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'Camavinga can play for Real Madrid'

Julien Stephan is resigned to losing a prized asset in the near future, but says he still "has a couple of steps to take" before being ready to leave

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Man Utd & Liverpool linked Havertz 'ready to take big step'

The German midfielder has opened up on his future plans amid links with a number of top European clubs

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Rashford eager to 'get back to winning trophies' at Man Utd

The England international has his sights set on major silverware as the Red Devils look to push through a tough "period of transition"

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Wanyama was 'p*ssed off' at being left out of CL final

The Kenyan says he decided to call time on his spell in north London and move to MLS in order start playing regular football again

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'Mourinho is a dream manager'

The Welsh full-back says that the former Chelsea and Manchester United boss has given "everyone a lift" since his arrival in north London

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Henderson wants to play for Man Utd - Wilder

The Blades boss says the English shot-stopper has proven he can "overcome disappointments" this season and is ready for a step up at Old Trafford

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Klopp: Too late in a Zoom session means you have to pay!

The German manager says the best thing about being forced into self-isolation is that he can still keep in contact with his players via the internet

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'Greenwood can be anything he wants to be'

A former Old Trafford favourite has been hugely impressed by the young forward's performances since his graduation to the senior squad

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Liverpool urged to re-sign 'creative genius' Coutinho

The Brazilian has been heavily linked with a return to the Premier League after a turbulent two years in Spain

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Wilshere: It hasn’t worked out for me at West Ham

The former Gunner admits that he has "missed too many games" at the London Stadium, but is still eager to get his "career back on track"

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'Solskjaer is a magician in big games' - Molde star

The Red Devils' current head coach has been described as "very, very clever" when it comes to planning for the most important matches

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'Bayern said €5m was too much for Varane'

The former France international has recalled his failed efforts to convince the German champions to bring in his fellow countryman

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Liverpool legend Dalglish discharged from hospital

The ex-Scotland forward expressed his gratitude towards NHS workers after being released from their care over the weekend

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'Grealish will join Man Utd, Man City or Spurs'

The former Tottenham striker cannot see the English playmaker remaining at Aston Villa beyond the end of the current season

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Dybala must do more with his talent - Del Piero

The former Italy international has warned the Argentine play maker that "nobody gives you anything for free" at the Allianz Stadium

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'I have a place at Real Madrid' - Kubo

The teenage midfielder is determined to prove he has what it takes to succeed at one of the biggest clubs in world football

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'If it’s not Liverpool's title this year, it will be next year' - Ayre

The ex-Anfield chief is confident that the Reds will "bounce back" regardless of whether or not the 2019-20 campaign reaches its natural conclusion

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Neymar planned mocking of Haaland in advance - Marquinhos

The Brazilian has revealed that a fellow countryman was determined to exact revenge on the Norwegian striker in the Champions League

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'Even Voronin & Ngog were playing!' - Crouch regrets leaving Liverpool

The ex-England international says he wishes he could have extended his time at Anfield, despite only being a "Plan B" under Rafa Benitez

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West Ham players agree to defer wages

The Hammers have announced the steps they will be taking to minimise the financial impact of the current coronavirus-enforced break

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I want to show the reason I signed for Barca - Firpo

The full-back is fully focused on getting back on the pitch with the Blaugrana and proving his worth, despite ongoing speculation over his future

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'I hope to return to FC Porto' - Wolves star Neves outlines future plans

The Portuguese midfielder has admitted that he would like to return to his homeland when his spell at Molineux comes to an end

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Norwich sign Luxembourg international Sinani

The forward has put pen to paper on a pre-contract agreement with the Canaries and will join up with his new team-mates ahead of the 2020-21 season

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