Mesut Ozil confirms he will “no longer be playing for Germany” after accusing some German officials of racism. Ozil was part of the Germany squad at the World Cup in Russia and was hugely criticised as they failed to make it past the group stage. A photograph he posed for […]
Premier League
Manchester United head coach Jose Mourinho has signalled that Antonio Valencia is set to be club captain for the new campaign. The responsibility was held by Michael Carrick last campaign, who retired from playing at the end of the season and joined the club’s coaching team. Valencia skippered his side […]
Cesc Fabregas has promised Chelsea supporters he is doing all he can to convince Eden Hazard to remain at the club. Hazard revealed after the World Cup he wanted to leave, but insisted he would not force Chelsea to sell him. Just a week after Hazard’s admission, Chelsea are reportedly […]
Barcelona have placed a third bid of around £55million for Brazil international winger Willian. The La Liga giants have had two bids rejected by Chelsea this summer for the Brazil star as Maurizio Sarri is keen to keep the attacker. Barcelona’s first bid of £50m was followed up with another […]
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has given Jorginho’s move to Chelsea his blessing, claiming it would have been a ‘mistake’ had the midfielder signed for his club. Jorginho, 26, was widely expected to move to the Etihad Stadium this summer having agreed personal terms with the current Premier League champions. […]
Petr Cech’s agent insists the goalkeeper is focused on staying at the Emirates and claims Chelsea have not tabled any offer. The 36-year-old is about to enter his fourth year with Arsenal but faces the possibility of being Unai Emery’s back-up goalie after the arrival of Bernd Leno from Bayer […]
New Liverpool signing Alisson Becker says he is happy to have joined the club and has revealed why he chose Liverpool despite interest from both Chelsea and Real Madrid. Liverpool made Alisson the most expensive goalkeeper in history by paying Roma £66.8million to get him, beating off plenty of competition. […]
Chelsea have accepted defeat in the race to sign Alisson, who is set to join Liverpool, and have already drawn up a three-man goalkeeper shortlist, according to reports. The Blues are willing to allow Thibaut Courtois join Real Madrid in a £35million deal rather than losing him for nothing next […]
CSKA Moscow president Yevgeny Giner has denied claims that Alexandr Golovin is on his way to Stamford Bridge. Golovin was Russia’s poster boy this summer and impressed at the World Cup, notching up one goal and two assists as his side reached the quarter-finals. While several clubs were interested in […]
Roma goalkeeper Alisson has arrived in England on Wednesday evening to complete his £67 million move to Liverpool. After submitting a £62m offer on Tuesday , Liverpool have moved to agree a world-record £67m deal with Roma for the Brazil international. Alisson had been on holiday in Sardinia after Brazil’s […]