Pochettino ‘tells PSG he wants to leave’ amid Spurs and Real interest

Paris Saint Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino has reportedly told the club he wishes to leave this summer after just six months in charge as Spurs and Real Madrid consider moves. Pochettino has been heavily linked this week with a return to Spurs where he was in charge for five successful yet ultimately trophyless years, while […]

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Sancho the priority for Man United, not Kane

Manchester United will prioritise the signing of Jadon Sancho over Harry Kane this summer, according to reports. Sancho, 21, has been a target of United’s for many years, and the club were close to finalising a deal for him last summer. Borussia Dortmund’s asking price for the winger, thought to be in excess of £100million, […]

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Rooney puts family conflict aside to rue Vardy’s England retirement

Wayne Rooney has revealed he would have “tried absolutely everything” to dissuade Jamie Vardy from retiring from international football, identifying the Leicester City striker as someone who could have been “a great asset” to Gareth Southgate at this summer’s European Championships. Vardy, 34, called time on his England career in August 2018, having only featured […]

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Manchester City eyeing reunion with Aston Villa midfielder

Manchester City are considering activating Douglas Luiz’s buy-back clause this summer, according to reports. Luiz, 23, joined Aston Villa two years ago having failed to make a single appearance for City, with the Brazilian unable to secure a work permit. City, though, included a £25million buy-back clause in the deal, allowing them to resign Luiz […]

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Free-agent Donnarumma available for half of De Gea’s salary

Mino Raiola has reportedly lowered the terms he is demanding from any club looking to sign Gianluigi Donnarumma this summer. Donnarumma is set to leave AC Milan as a free agent after failing to agree a new contract at the San Siro. Milan have moved quickly to sign a replacement, with Mike Maignan arriving from […]

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Watch: Kante emotionally celebrates with family following CL win

Watching N’Golo Kante celebrate Chelsea‘s Champions League win with his family underlined why he’s football’s most popular man. Kante was immense as Chelsea secured a 1-0 win over pre-match favourites Manchester City in Porto on Saturday night. Club captain Cesar Azpilicueta told reporters: “He does everything, he brings so much energy. The way he drives […]

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De Bruyne out of hospital with broken nose and eye socket

Kevin De Bruyne is out of hospital after suffering a fractured nose and eye socket during Manchester City’s Champions League final defeat to Chelsea. The 29-year-old playmaker had to be replaced by Gabriel Jesus in the 60th minute on Saturday evening following a collision with Blues centre-back Antonio Rudiger. De Bruyne left the field in […]

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Wolves set their sights on title-winner Gerrard

Wolverhampton Wanderers are considering Steven Gerrard as a potential successor to Nuno Espirito Santo, according to reports. Bruno Lage emerged as an early favourite for the job but there are doubts over whether he will be able to secure a work permit, with Wolves set to attend a hearing on Wednesday. This has forced the […]

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Azpilicueta hails Chelsea midfielder as world’s best

Cesar Azpilicueta has hailed N’Golo Kante as the world’s best midfielder after the France star powered Chelsea to Champions League glory. Chelsea captain Azpilicueta paid tribute to “humble” Kante, who constantly eschews praise but cannot avoid the limelight with his peerless performances. Man of the match Kante dominated from first to last in Porto as […]

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