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'West Ham's £24m signing Fornals is a striker's dream'

The former Hammer thinks the new arrival can provide the spark the team have been missing after impressing for Villarreal and Spain

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Mourinho appears to rule out Newcastle interest

The former Manchester United and Chelsea manager has seemed to rule out a move to Tyneside, as he is still hungry for silverware

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Sterling: I declare war on Silva

The Manchester City pair have been in joking mood after a stunning season together with Bernardo taking aim at the England man's unusual running style

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Favre signs Dortmund contract extension

The Swiss manager has added an extra year to his deal at the Bundesliga club, taking him through to 2021 after an excellent first season

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Schweinsteiger: I couldn't play for another European team

The World Cup and Champions League-winning former Germany man is loving life in Chicago, but is tempted by thoughts of a return to Munich

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Bayern chief confirms James Rodriguez has asked to leave

The 28-year-old will return initially to parent club Real Madrid after a two-year loan spell in the Bundesliga, but he is unlikely to stay there

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Van Dijk: 'Overlooked' Henderson is perfect role model

The Liverpool defender was full of praise for his club captain, who lifted the Champions League trophy after Saturday's win over Tottenham

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Bayer Leverkusen rule out €90m Havertz sale

The Bundesliga champions are keen to snap up Germany's top young talent, but his current club have no desire to sell

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Robertson: Alisson performance 'an absolute joke'

The Liverpool left-back was blown away by his goalkeeper's display against Tottenham in Madrid at the end of a superb first season at Anfield

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Mane reveals why he turned down Man Utd move

The Senegal forward was almost tempted to Old Trafford but says Jurgen Klopp helped convince him Merseyside was the right destination

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Messi: My kids help me overcome the pain of defeat

The Barcelona star says family life helps soothe the pain of defeat, and reminds him that there are bigger priorities in life

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Fabinho names two games that turned his season around

The Brazil international says Liverpool's win in December helped him overcome a difficult start to life at Anfield

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Benitez: Klopp doesn't need my advice

The former Reds boss is confident the German has what it takes to win his side a sixth European Cup against Tottenham in Madrid

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Materazzi: Conte must win Inter fans' trust

The World Cup winner has backed the former Chelsea manager to be a success at San Siro, despite his longstanding association with rivals Juventus

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Rummenigge opposes proposed Champions League reforms

The Bundesliga champions' CEO says he is against plans put forward by the European Club Association to change the structure of the tournament

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'Sorry to every single Arsenal fan around the world'

The Gunners were thrashed 4-1 by Chelsea in Baku, and the Greek international has tweeted his apologies to the club's fanbase

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Rodgers explains Okazaki's Leicester exit

The Japan international decided not to renew his contract with the Foxes, and is looking for a slower style of play than the Premier League

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Szczesny backs Ramsey to be Juventus success

The Polish goalkeeper is backing his former Arsenal teammate to flourish in Serie A, and is helping him settle into life in Italy

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Clarke opens door for exiled Scotland internationals

The former Kilmarnock manager is looking to wipe the slate clean following Alex McLeish's reign, and would welcome back those who have left the fold

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'Liverpool have to be ready against tough Spurs'

The England midfielder wants to make amends in Europe after last year's final against Real Madrid, but is wary of the threat posed by Tottenham

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Perez hails 'amazing relationship' with Rondon

The pair scored 23 Premier League goals for Rafael Benitez's side last season, but it is unclear whether either will be at St James' Park next year

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Schurrle rues Fulham relegation upheaval

Relegation from the Premier League means the Germany international will not return for the second year of his loan from Borussia Dortmund

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'New Scotland manager Clarke commands respect'

The incoming boss helped Kilmarnock qualify for Europe for only the second time this century, and the shot-stopper is excited to play under him

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Petrov: Celtic and Lennon must make the right decision

The interim manager's future is still up in the air despite a successful second spell at Parkhead, but the Bulgarian is not sure he should stay

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Jack: Rangers will challenge for silverware next season

Steven Gerrard's side fell short in his first campaign in the Scottish Premiership, but there is plenty of optimism at Ibrox ahead of the summer

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